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SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM A Pre-Baptismal Class is held the third Monday of each month at 7:00 pm in the parish office. To register for the class, please call 973-627-0313 . Both parents are encour-aged to attend the class before the birth of the baby. The Sacrament of Baptism is administered weekly at the 12:15 pm Mass and a Baptismal Ceremony at 1:30 pm. Families are required to be active, contributing parishioners of St. Cecilia’s Parish for 2 months prior to the child’s baptism date.

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Arrangements are to be made at least ONE YEAR in ad-vance. The date should not be set until the priest has been consulted.

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK Urgent calls will be attended to at any time of the day or night. If there is anyone at home or in the hospital who cannot get to Mass and the Sacraments because of illness or old age, please inform one of the priests or call the Parish Office.

90 Church Street

Rockaway, New Jersey 07866

Parish Office: 973-627-0313 Website: st-cecilia.org Fax: 973-627-4811 To Contact: Fr. Zig: Ext. 12 or [email protected] Fr. Cerilo: Ext 14 or [email protected]—Fr. Matt: Ext 15 or [email protected] School: 973-627-6003 CCD Office: 973-627-0313 Ext. 17

Saint Cecilia Parish

MASSES

Weekends

Saturday: 4:30 pm, 7:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am, 9:15 am

10:45 am and 12:15 pm 5:00 pm (Vietnamese)

Holydays

Vigil 4:30 pm 6:30 am, 8:00 am & 7:00 pm

Weekday Schedule:

Monday - Friday 6:30 am & 8:00 am

Saturday 8:00 am followed by Novena

Confessions

Saturdays 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:30 pm

Any time by appointment

Susan Brennan TRUSTEE

James Gallagher TRUSTEE

Rev. Sigmund Peplowski PASTOR

Rev. Cerilo Javinez

PAROCHIAL VICAR

Rev. Mateusz Darlak PAROCHIAL VICAR

Deacon Paul Willson

Seminarian Angel Torres

Mrs. Janet Maulbeck BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR

and YOUTH PROTECTION/ SAFE ENVIRONMENT

COORDINATOR

Mr. James Clancy

DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION

Mrs. Ann Mitchell

PRINCIPAL

Mrs. Diane Boykow

CEMETERY ADMINISTRATOR

Mr. Charles Linnell

MUSIC DIRECTOR

PARISH PRAYER LIFE NOVENA: OUR LADY OF THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL AND OUR LADY OF FATIMA Saturday morning after the 8:00 am Mass BIBLE STUDY: Tuesday @ 9:30 am, Monday Night Bible Study @ 7:30 pm, Mommy Bible Study @ 9:30 am on Thursdays

CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP Tuesday evenings at 7:45 pm (Hayes Hall ) PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP: 3rd Wed. @ 7:00 pm (PO) HOLY HOUR : Monday @ 7:00 pm ADULT FAITH FORMATION RCIA : Sunday @ 9:00 am for children & parents, 11:45 am for adults (PO) ROSARY PRAYER GROUP: Monday through Sat. @ 7:30 am

Parish Summer Office Hours:

Monday thru Thursday: 8:30—4:30

(Lunch 12:00—1:00)

Friday: 8:30 to 11:00

First Friday in June until Labor Day weekend

CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY All Catholic Churches in the United States require from

Catholics serving as a Godparent for Baptism or a sponsor

for Confirmation a certificate of eligibility. This document

certifies that the Godparent/sponsor is a registered member

of the parish, attends Holy Mass, approaches the sacra-

ments regularly and contributes to the support of the

Church via the Sunday offering envelope program or

“Parish Pay”. It is the responsibility of the individual to

meet these requirements as listed in the Code of Canon

Law , #874.

The people of St. Cecilia Parish are asked to pray for the following people serving our country in the armed services: SmE3 Andrew Clifford, Sgt. Aleksandr Killeen, Joseph Giannetti US Navy, Lance Corporal Dennis Wuest, Capt. Kel-

ley E. Robbins, Pvt USMC, Diego Usma, Major Glenn E. Martinez, Sgt. Brian Whalen, Capt. Anthony Odierno, Cpl. Kong V. Nguyen, Cpl. Jim Van Valen, LCPL Anthony Eres-man, Sgt. Paul J. Willson, PFC Cano Janeth, Sgt. Bob Autrey, Col. William Paliwada, Sgt 1st Class (E7) Sam Co-lon, PFC Marylyn Rivera-Sachez, Cpl. Edward C. Thomp-son, Major Kevin M. Nash, Lt. Amy Cronin, Col. John L. Medeiros, Jr., Sgt. Daniel Healy, Marine Keith Leitner, Sgt. Spencer Lopez, PFC Taryn Kemp, Jeffrey Braunhausen, E7 Joseph Grimsey, Bill Maloney, Greg Bloete, Gian Carlo Bruzzese, Spc. Christopher Little, PFC Brittany Martindell, PO1 (E6) Matthew Fitzgerald, SA Justin C. White, Matthew & Daniel Rosica, Mark Leonard, Sr. Armn. Ashley Valetta, Sgt. John Wisnofsky, Cpl. T.J. Finn, Sgt. Kristopher Faber, Capt. Vincent Presto, Airman First Class William Kussler , Spc. Gregory Villaneuva and Cpl Casey W. Lyness . We ask God the Father of us all, through the intercession of St. Mi-chael the Archangel, to protect all the men and women in our Armed Forces, to bless them in their efforts toward bringing peace and justice to our world. May they be brought back safely to those they love.

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Ethan Chandra, Dean Wayne Campbell, Doris Cusick, Carol Centonze, Jane

Gorcica, Sam Sessa, Hank Brown, Carol Ferrante, Jim Golden, Karen Niles, Noel Wadleigh, Joanna Sacco, David Cicchine, Teresa D’Atria, Derek Bascharow, Debbie Malc, Grace McDermott, Joe Horvath, Jr., Elvira Bugaoan, Owen Peter Byrne, Tia Maddaloni, Mason Walker Steussing, Susan Mejia, Derek Bascharow, Isabel Rattay, Donna Cooke, Tom Hull, Kathleen Fazio, Kristin Wich, Kyle Johnson, Kate Darlington, Jake Michael Miraldi, Cheryl Anne Borne-mann, Sean Nolan, Maryann Hughes, Peggy Eileen Miars, Ray Kennedy, Richard Corcoran, Madison Rose Leslie, Demetrius Barbee, Lucille Bardi, Frances Finn, Dorothy Murray, Virginia Cous-ins, Madlyn Long. Stephanie Lewis, Kimberly Dugan, Gale Sessa, Marguerite Buggy, Mike Murray, Helene Turner, Michael Turner, Ruben Lorenzo, Michael Alvarez., Mina Simmons-Jones, Joe Maul-beck, Mary Merz, Dolores Faulkner, Marion Cables, Patricia Smith Schulman, Vincent Fortunato, Joyce Turner, Tom Cummiskey, Den-nis O’Brien, Steven Simmons, Ariel, James DiStaiso, Marty Mackin, Annette Esposito, Brian Bosworth., Susan Kloeczynski.

THE WORD OF GOD

166: Prv 8:22-31 Ps 8:4-9 Rom 5:1-5 Jn 16:12-15

June 9, 2019 Pentecost Sunday

Monday, June 10, Mary Mother of the Church 6:30 am—Special Intention for the sick & their caregivers 8:00 am—Denis Klus, 1st Anniversary, req. by the Maulbeck Family Tuesday, June 11, Saint Barnabas, Apostle 6:30 am—Mary Reynolds 8:00 am—James Pallotta req. by Gerard DeFranco & Family Wednesday, June 12, Weekday

6:30 am—Frances Davino 8:00 am— Holy Souls in Purgatory Thursday, June 13, Saint Anthony of Padua, Priest & Doctor of the Church 6:30 am— Holy Souls in Purgatory 8:00 am—Kevin Doughty req. by the McDonnell Family Friday, June 14, Weekday 6:30 am—Special Intention 8:00 am—Bernard McDonnell req. by the McDonnell Family Saturday, June 15, Weekday 8:00 am— Special Intention for World Peace Sunday, June 16, The Most Holy Trinity 4:30 pm— For the Fathers of St. Cecilia Parish

7:00 pm— For the Fathers of St. Cecilia Parish

8:00 am— For the Fathers of St. Cecilia Parish



12:15 pm— For the Fathers of St. Cecilia Parish

Our Condolences to the Families of:

Patricia Anne Gilligan

Eternal Rest Grant to them O Lord

ST. CECILIA CHURCH COLLECTION GOALS

Week Ending : June 2, 2019 Collection—Checks $ 4,315.00

Collection– Cash $ 10,470.80

WeShare Electronic Giving $ 2,545.57

Total Weekly Collection $ 17,331.37

Yearly Collection Goal (BUDGET) $ 839,000.00

Weekly Goal $ 15,196.08

Weekly Collection Surplus (Deficit) $ 2,135.29

Year To Date Surplus (Deficit) $ (26,378.45)

PARISH EVENTS

ST. CECILIA SENIOR CLUB NEWS AND EVENTS

We are online: www.st-cecilia.org

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BAPTISM CLASS – A meeting of all those wishing informa-

tion and scheduling for a baptism will meet on Monday eve-

ning, June 17th in the Saint Cecilia Parish office at 7 o’clock in

the evening. Father will be present to conduct the information

session and answer questions regarding the celebration of the

sacrament.

Please visit the kiosk in the

vestibule of the church to

purchase CD’s that are

available for $4.00.

Please be advised that all the “Senior Events” are open to everyone 55 and over from

St. Cecilia & Sacred Heart Parishes!

Regular Meeting— June 18th Mohegan Sun Casino—June 11th

Shawnee Playhouse—Guys & Dolls—June 27th $64.00 for members. Info call Carol: 973.537.5529

SAVE THE DATE: September 3-8

Motorcoach trip to beautiful Island of Coudres & Quebec City, Canada includes guided tours plus a visit

to St. Ann DeBeaupre Shrine. All breakfasts & dinners included. For more info call Carol @ 973.537.5529.

PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP: The Saint Padre Pio

Prayer Group will meet on Wednesday evening, June 19th,

at 7 o’clock in the parish office for devotions and prayer

meeting.

St. Cecilia Cemetery News

Our CRUCIFIX PAVER PROJECT FOR SPRING is

now open for those who wish to purchase a memorial

paver on the walkway to the Crucifix Shrine. Please see

the order form in the parish bulletin and/or the parish

office.

FROM THE PASTOR: I would like to share with you

some information which was recently conveyed to me by the

Rockaway Borough Police Department. Please be advised

that the turning of Church Street into a ONE WAY

STREET is done only for Saturday from 4-9 pm and Sunday

from 6:30 am—1:30 pm. This is the only time the ordinance

allows for the ONE WAY STREET. I have been in dialogue

with the police department to add additional days (holy days,

Ash Wednesday, Christmas, etc.) to the ordinance since I am

regularly informed by parishioners and visitors to our church

regarding the side swiping of cars resulting in body damage

and side mirrors being destroyed. Church Street is a county

road and any adjustment to the ordinance must be done on

the county level. I am pursing this matter on the county

level! I advise you to please use caution as you park on

Church Street. Please do not park in the ONE WAY

STREET fashion during the week since the one way is only

enforced on Saturday and Sunday at the above stated times.

In addition, I invite you, especially the elderly, to take ad-

vantage of the parking spots near the rectory which have the

signs “Clergy Parking Only.” These are available for you

to use. Please obey all traffic and parking regulations, as

well as being courteous as you enter and leave our church

property. I appreciate your cooperation!

Fr. Zig

CEMETERY DONATIONS

Two granite benches will soon be installed at the columbar-

ium in the cemetery. Donations are being sought to memori-

alize the two benches. The donation per bench is $1,600.00.

This is a wonderful way to remember a departed loved one

and will serve to beautify our parish cemetery making it a

true place for reflection and prayer. For additional informa-

tion, please contact Diane Boykow, our parish cemetery ad-

ministrator at the parish office 973-627-0313 ext: 11.

Holy Hour—Holy Hour on Monday evenings will continue

throughout the month of June but will be suspended during

the summer months of July & August. The final Holy Hour

will be June 24th. Holy Hour will resume on September 9th.

Catholic Charities- Diocese of Paterson Annual Corpus

Christi Food Collection for the Poor

Due to the unprecedented requests for assistance from Catholic

Charities’ food pantries and in order to fulfill our obligations to

the poor, Bishop Serratelli has authorized a Diocesan-wide

food collection in all parishes andagencies onthe Feast of Cor-

pus Christi, Saturday/Sunday, June 22nd -23rd, 2019. We are

all being asked to bring assorted food products on that day. We

have been asked to provide pancake mix, syrup & shampoo.

Cash/Check donations will also be accepted made payable to

Catholic Charities or online at www.ccpaterson.org/corpus

Please mark Saturday and Sunday, June 22 -23 as the food

collection day in order to help those in need in our Diocesan

communities of Morris, Passaic and Sussex Counties

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Parish Summer Office Hours:

Monday thru Thursday: 8:30—4:30

(Lunch 12:00—1:00)

Friday: 8:30 to 11:00

June 7th until Labor Day

ATTENTION MEN – A men’s group called FATHERS

OF ST. JOSEPH will be meeting every other Saturday

morning at 5:30 a.m. in the St. Cecilia Office Building.

The Fathers of St. Joseph gatherings are not so much

meetings as they are mini retreats, whose aim is to com-

municate the spirituality of fatherhood in a manner that

encourages and inspires fathers to embrace, engage and –

by the power of the Holy Spirit – sanctify their vocation.

MASSES BEING OFFERED—Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish on

East Main Street is offering the following Masses each month:

POLISH MASS on the second Sunday of every month at 11:30

a.m. and LATIN MASS IN THE EXTRAORDINARY FORM

on the third Sunday of every month at 12 noon.

BEWARE: Its come to our attention that some

people have received “scam” emails from Fr.

Zig or one of the priests. Please know these

messages are fake that are requesting “favors”,

“money” or “gift cards”. Should you have any

questions, please call the parish office at 973-

627-0313. Do not reply to these emails.

The Feminine Genius Project: A prayer and discussion

ministry for mothers. We will meet every first and third

Saturday morning (6:30—8:00 am) in the St. Cecilia par-

ish office for grace & coffee. We hope that this gives

each of us the spiritual recharge we need through prayer,

group discussion, and time with Christ in the Blessed Sac-

rament in order to serve our families, our communities,

and our Lord Jesus better. This group serves mothers

with school-aged children. Babysitting is not provided.

This time of prayer, reflection, and fellowship is reserved

for mothers only.

Any questions, please reach out to Armi Clancy / Beth

Mainardi ([email protected])

Vocations Discernment for young men 15-25. “Quo Vadis –

Where are you going?” Where is the Spirit acting in your

life? Where is the Lord encouraging you to go? Quo Vadis

Days is a time of recreation, fellowship, and prayer to help

you explore the Lord’s call in your life. Activities will include

prayer, Mass, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Liturgy of

the Hours, Rosary, games, sports, talks, great food, and dis-

cussions. It is a time to share our faith and meet other young

men seeking God’s will. Quo Vadis Days will be held June

26- 28, 2019 at the Saint Mary’s Abbey Retreat Center in

Morristown, New Jersey. There is no cost. For more infor-

mation and/or registration, contact the coordinators Fr. Ed-

gar Rivera and David Monteleone in the Vocations Office at

(973) 777-8818, ext. #711, by email: reved-

[email protected] and Dmon-

[email protected]

Faith Formation - 2019-2020—Registration is now open for

the below programs. Registration forms and details are avail-

able on the parish website or by stopping into the parish of-

fice. In person registration will be available on Tuesday, May

7th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm in Divine Mercy Academy. Forms can

be submitted directly to the parish office before or after the May

7th registration.

Please contact Jim Clancy with any questions. StCe-

[email protected]

K-6th Grade Traditional CCD (Sundays from 10:30-11:30)

7th-9th Grade Confirmation Prep (Tuesdays from 7:00-

8:00)

Generations of Faith - (Fridays from 6:30-8:15)

PAMPERED CHEF FUNDRAISER:

Friday, June 14th, in Hayes Hall

7:00—9:00 pm

Sponsored By: St. Monica Guild and

Sacred Heart Women’s Society

2019 Summer Bible Camp!!!

Encountering Jesus

Tuesday, July 9th - Saturday, July 13th 4:00 – 6:00 pm

Pre K – 4th Grade

We are excited to launch our annual summer bible camp to be

held at Divine Mercy Academy. Our camp will include games,

crafts, snacks, and meaningful lessons from the Gospel.

Interested in volunteering? We can use your help!!!

Contact Jim Clancy @ [email protected] or

the St. Cecilia parish office to get more information.

Registration paperwork is on our web-site!

mailto:[email protected]






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Monday, June 10 7:00 pm—Holy Hour (Church) Tuesday, June 11 7:45 pm—Charismatic Prayer Group (Church Wednesday, June 12 Thursday, June 13 8:30 am—DMA Pre-K & K graduation (HH) 9:30 am—Mommy Bible Study (Parish Office) Friday, June 14 8:30 am—DMA Pre-K & K graduation (HH) 6:00 pm—St. Monica Guild Pampered Chef Party (HH) Saturday, June 15 8:30 am—St. Monica Guild Meeting (Hayes Hall) 8:00 pm—Vietnamese Community Sunday, June 16 Happy Father’s Day 4:00 pm—Vietnamese Community

DIVINE MERCY ACADEMY NEWS

Page June 9, 2019 Pentecost Sunday

CONGRATULATIONS DIVINE MERCY ACADEMY

CLASS OF 2019 GRADUATES!! Anna Cherry—Morris Knolls High School

Vivianna Garcia—Morris Knolls High School or Dover High School

Samantha Grafals—Morris Knolls High School Alyssa Leoce—Morris Hills High School Grace Lopez – Morris Hills High School

Joseph “Junior” Luciano—Morris Knolls High School Brianna Magbie – Morris Knolls High School

Elisabeth McMahon – Morris Knolls High School Matthew Medina—Morris Knolls High School

Mark Nash—Morris Knolls High School Alexander Petrucelli—Morris Hills High School

Cameron Piela—Morris Knolls High School or Jefferson High School

Chloe Reiris—Morris Knolls High School Joseph Russo – Morris Hills High School

Angela Shasa—Morris Knolls High School Noah Wahlers – Morris Hills High School

Jessica Zebick – Morris Catholic High School

Divine Mercy Academy is now accepting applications for the

2019-2020 school year. Divine Mercy Academy is located at

87 Halsey Ave, Rockaway, 973.627.6003. We offer a safe,

secure & compassionate environment with a high level of indi-

vidualized attention; certified teachers; weekly liturgies &

daily Religion class; academic curriculum with all core sub-

jects; STEM; physical education; music; art; Spanish & li-

brary, with technology integrated throughout the curriculum.

Before-care, after-care, and extracurricular activities are avail-

able. Full Day & half day Pre-K3 & Pre-K4 programs starting

at $2510/year; Full day Kindergarten through 8th grade tuition

rates as follows: 1 child: $5200; 2 children $8500; 3 children

or more: $10,300 per year. Come see the difference an aca-

demically excellent Catholic education makes!

Join St. Cecilia’s LIFE Runners A+Cross

The Brooklyn Bridge, Saturday, June 15, 2019

The St. Cecilia’s, NJ chapter of LIFE Runners will cross the

Brooklyn Bridge, NYC, on Saturday morning, June 15, in a

special pre-launch of the East Coast arm of the 2019 nation-

wide A+Cross America Relay against legalized abortion

(July 4–August 11).

Team members will run or walk across the iconic bridge to-

wards Bleecker Street, a span of some 2 miles, gathering for

prayer and public witness opposite a local abortion facility.

Light refreshments afterwards.

This is also a fundraiser for St. Cecilia’s LIFE Runners.

Departure: 8:30 AM from St. Cecilia’s car park, immedi-

ately after Mass.

Free transport to and from New York City by carpool.

LIFE Runners who wish to join this great pro-life event

should notify us so we can plan accordingly. To join and

participate as a new LIFE Runner, sign up at the LIFE Run-

ners website, www.liferunners.org, select St. Cecilia’s chap-

ter. Alternatively, contact local organizers. Limited supply of

LIFE Runners’ team jerseys available from local chapter.

Contact & Info: 973-973-529-4699; jaidan-

[email protected]

More on LIFE Runners: www.liferunners.org

to all who attended the parish 'Picnic" held in Hayes Hall last

weekend. The decision was made to have the picnic indoors

since the weather was calling for thunder showers on Sunday

until noon on that day when things looked better. At that point it

was too late to change things around. Never the less, everyone

seemed to enjoy themselves. Also thank you to all the volun-

teers who worked on the picnic, your efforts were very much

appreciated. Lets hope the weather next year calls for sunny

skies.

http://www.liferunners.org/



http://www.liferunners.org/

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St. Anthony, called “St. Anthony of Padua” on account of his long residence in that city, was a native of Lisbon in Portugal, where he was born in 1195, receiving the name of Ferdinand at his Baptism. At an early age his parents placed him in the community of the Canons of the Cathedral of Lisbon, by whom he was educated. At fifteen he entered the Order of Regular Canons of St. Augustine near Lisbon. After two years he was sent to the convent of the Holy Cross of the same Order at Coimbra.

He had lived in this house eight years, intent on his studies, when the relics of five Franciscan martyrs were brought from Morocco to Portugal. This event inspired him to follow in the footsteps of these heroes of the Faith. When this became known his brethren offered extreme opposition, but he finally obtained the consent of the prior and passed over to the Franciscan Or-der.

After some time he obtained leave to go to Africa to preach to the Moors, but a severe illness obliged him to return to Spain. However, the vessel was driven to Sicily by contrary winds, and the desire to see St. Francis took him to Assisi, where a gen-eral chapter of the Order was in progress. At first he was entirely ignored in the Order, and he purposely kept himself in ob-scurity; but Providence soon revealed to the Franciscans what a treasure they had acquired, and St. Anthony was made profes-sor of theology, which subject he later taught successively at Bologna, Toulouse, Montpellier, and Padua.

He gave up teaching to devote himself to preaching, for he was an accomplished orator, being at the same time filled with zeal for souls. In this work he traveled through France, Spain, and Italy. He was invested with several important dignities in his Order and labored hard to preserve monastic discipline, boldly opposing the famous General Elias, who sought to introduce relaxations. He died June 13, 1231, and was canonized the following year by Pope Gregory IX.

PRAYER Almighty, ever-living God, You gave Your people the extraordinary preacher St. Anthony and made him an inter-cessor in difficulties. By his aid grant that we may live a truly Christian life and experience Your help in all adversities. Amen. Taken from, Lives of the Saints; Catholic Booking Publishing Company, 1999, New Jersey


ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA, Priest and Doctor of the Church June 13—Patron of the Poor

My dear parishioners,

Today as we gather to celebrate the Lord’s Day we commemorate the FEAST OF PENTECOST. As we read in the Acts of

the Apostles it was on this 50th day following the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus that the promised sending of the Holy Spirit

occurred at 9 o’clock in the morning. God the Holy Spirit arrived with wind and tongues of fire which occurred in the Upper

Room where the followers of Jesus were gathered in prayer. The power of the Holy Spirit ignited the fire of evangelization

among the disciples who went out into the streets proclaiming their faith in the Risen Christ. Large numbers of people were

brought into the nascent Church through the witness of the men and women disciples whose faith was joy-filled and enthusi-

astic. Acts of the Apostles tells us that Jews from all different parts of the Roman Empire were in Jerusalem for Pentecost, in

Hebrew, Shavuot. Pentecost in Judaism celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai 5o days after Passover. Pentecost is

Greek for 50 days. While in the Holy City of Jerusalem for Shavuot these Jewish pilgrims saw and heard the Disciples of Je-

sus speaking and all understood what was being spoken in their own language.

“We are Parthians, Medes, and Elamites, inhabitants of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and

Pamphylia, Egypt and the districts of Libya near Cyrene, as well as travelers from Rome, both Jew and converts to Judaism,

Cretans and Arabs, yet we hear them speaking in our own tongues of the mighty acts of God.” So many different people

from all over the Roman Empire and it was to all of them that the invitation to believe in Christ was given.

Today we celebrate the birthday of the Catholic Church. The word CATHOLIC means “universal” and indeed it is. The

Church is spread throughout the world, even in countries where the government persecutes the Church and it is not allowed to

exist publicly such as North Korea or Saudi Arabia. Locally our parish of Saint Cecilia is a wonderful joining together of peo-

ples from all corners of the world. I can say that “We are from Poland, Italy, Ireland, Puerto Rico, Nigeria, the Philippines,

Scotland, India, Pakistan, Viet Nam, Columbia, Mexico, Jamaica, Germany, Lithuania, Croatia, and Lebanon…” These are a

few of the countries from which our Saint Cecilia parishioners have come from that I am aware of. Our parish is a wonderful

”family of families” with various customs and traditions which enrich our community of faith. What unites us is our faith in

Christ our Savior and our love for one another.

May God the Holy Spirit keep our parish family strong and united in our witness to the Risen Christ who has called us into

the ONE, HOLY, CATHOLIC, and APOSTOLIC CHURCH which came to life on the first Pentecost Sunday.

God bless you my good people!

Father Zig

Parish Office: 973-627-0313 internet: www.st-cecilia.org FAX: 973-627-4811 To Contact: Fr. Zig, Ext. 12 or [email protected]

School: 973-627-6003 CCD Office: 973-627-0313 Ext. 17

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