Rev. Sigmund Peplowski, Pastor

Rev. Marcin Michalowski Rev. Mateusz Jasniewicz

Parochial Vicars

Rev. James Bono Weekend Assistant

Deacon Paul Willson

Dn Slawomir Tomaszewski

Mr. Paul Daher Director of Music

Mrs. Janet Maulbeck

Business Administrator

Mr. James Clancy, Director of Faith Formation

Mrs. Ann Mitchell,

Principal

Tanya Nellen Parish Secretary

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:

8:00 am and 7:00 pm Weekday Schedule:

Monday - Friday 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

Holy Hour: Will resume in September

Monday: 7-8pm (Sacrament of Penance

Available)

Trustees: Gerard Duphiney Robyn Hornstein

90 Church Street Rockaway, New Jersey 07866 Saint Cecilia Parish

Parish Office: 973-627-0313 internet: www.st-cecilia.org FAX: 973-627-4811 To Contact: Fr. Zig, Ext. 12 or speplowski@optonline.net Fr. Marcin Ext. 15 or martmich1983@gmail.com Fr. Mateusz Ext 14 or fr.m.jasniewicz@gmail.com Convent: 973-627-6533 School: 973-627-6003 CCD Office: 973-627-0313 Ext. 17

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 . The next class is Monday, August 17th. Both parents are encouraged to attend the class before the birth of the baby. The Sacrament of Bap-tism is administered weekly at the 12:15 pm Mass, and a Baptismal Ceremony at 1:30 pm. To schedule a Baptism please call Fr. Marcin at 973-627-0313 Ext. 15.

New Parishioners must wait 2 months for a Baptism.

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.

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: Bible Study—Tuesday 9:30 am Will resume in September Monday Night Bible Study at 7:30 pm (Parish Office) CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP: Tuesday evenings at 7:45 pm (Hayes Hall ) ROSARY PRAYER GROUP: Mon.—Sat., 7:30 am PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP: Will resume in September HOLY HOUR: Monday—Will resume in September ADULT FAITH FORMATION Will resume in September RCIA - Will resume in September For more information call: Dn. Paul Willson 973-551-0749

PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Thursday 9:00 am—5:00 pm

Friday 9:00 am—1:00pm - July/August only CLOSED SATURDAYS

CLOSED FOR LUNCH: 12:45 pm—1:30 pm

The people of St. Cecilia Parish are asked to pray for the following people serving our coun-try in the armed services: Pfc Aleksandr Killeen, Joseph Giannetti US Navy, Lance Cor-poral Dennis Wuest, Sgt. Zhenya Killeen,

Capt. Kelley E. Robbins, Pvt USMC, Diego Usma, Major Glenn E. Martinez, Sgt. Brian Whalen, General Raymond Odierno, Capt. Anthony Odierno, Cpl. Kong V. Nguyen, Cpl. Jim Van Valen, LCPL Anthony Eresman, Sgt. Paul J. Willson, PFC Cano Janeth, Sgt. Bob Autrey, Col. William Paliwada, Sgt 1st Class (E7) Sam Colon, PFC Marylyn Rivera-Sachez, Cpl. Edward C. Thompson, Major Kevin M. Nash, Lt. Amy Cronin, Lt. Col. John L. Medeiros, Jr., Sgt. Daniel Healy, Ma-rine 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, T4 Matthew Fitzgerald, SA Justin C. White, Matthew & Daniel Rosica, Mark Leonard, Sr. Armn. Ashley Valetta, Sgt. John Wisnofsky, Cpl. T.J. Finn, Sgt. Kris-topher Faber, Capt. Vincent Presto, and Airman First Class William Kussler . We ask God the Father of us all, through the intercession of St. Michael 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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David Cicchine, Teresa D’Atria, Derek Bascharow, John Brinkman, Julie Lawson, Debbie Malc, Grace McDer-mott, Joe Horvath, Jr., Edward O’Dowd, Elvira Bugaoan, Pat Heady, Owen Peter Byrne, Tia Mad-

daloni, Mary Reynolds, Mason Walker Steussing, Tom Cuskie, Susan Mejia, Derek Bascharow, Isabel Rattay, Theodora Maul-beck, Donna Cooke, Tom Hull, Kathleen Fazio, Joanne Brewer, Kristin Wich, Kyle

Johnson, Betty Golden, Kate Darlington, Jake Michael Miraldi, Scott Bornemann, Rosemary Woodring, Sharon Augenti, Sean Nolan, Peg Norman, Eileen Sutherland, Maryann Hughes, Peggy Eileen Miars, Ray Kennedy, Richard Corcoran, Adam Rosowicz, Madison Rose Les-lie, Norman Rodriquez, Demetrius Barbee, Lucille Bardi, and Frances Finn.

THE WORD OF GOD Here are the readings for next Sunday

Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15 Psalms 78:3-4,23-25.54 Ephesians 4:17, 20-24 John 6:24-35

MONDAY—July 27, 8:00 am Ed Feola—1st Anniversary r/b Helen Feola TUESDAY– July 28, 8:00 am George Spohrer, Esq. r/b Sisters of Christian Charity WEDNESDAY–July 29, Saint Martha 8:00 am Barbara Somol r/b Mary Kulawiec THURSDAY, July 30, Saint Peter Crysologus, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 8:00 am Mary De Pascale r/b Stephen Palisi-Reynolds & Family FRIDAY– July 31, Saint Ignatius of Loyola, Priest 8:00 am Sylvia Jozwiak Delores Haltigan & Paul Landry r/b Haltigan & Landry Families SATURDAY—August 1, Saint Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 8:00 am Vocations SUNDAY, July 26, Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:30 pm Leo Vermette—Happy Birthday r/b Marie Wahlstrom Felix Schexnayder r/b Ray & Elsie Wiest 7:00 pm The Holy Souls in Purgatory 8:00 am The Pope’s Intentions 9:15 am Walter Pabula r/b Stella Rychlicki Margaret Potts r/b Pat Heady 10:45 am Helen Lucas r/b The Zayac Family 12:15 pm Dr. William Rainer

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ST. CECILIA CHURCH COLLECTION GOALS 2015/2016

Week Ending - July 19, 2015 Collection—Checks $ 7,988.00 Collection– Cash $ 2,924.00 ParishPay Electronic Giving $ 1,615.00 Total Weekly Collection $12,527.00 Yearly Collection Goal (BUDGET) $810,000.00 Weekly Goal $ 14,568.83 Weekly Collection Surplus (Deficit) ($2,041.63) Year To Date Surplus (Deficit) ($6,101.88)

In Loving Memory Clara & Mario

Tedeschi Requested by:

Loving Daughter, Claire

PARISH EVENTS

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ST. CECILIA SENIOR CLUB NEWS AND EVENTS

August 4—Regular Meeting 11:00 am Set Up, 12-1 pm Social Hour,

1-2 Meeting Bingo & Cards after Meeting August 11 (Tuesday) Resorts Casino in Atlantic City-

Cost: $35.00 incl. $25 slot play plus there will be a stop at Exit 74 (Forked River) on the way down to AC.

For more info call Lorraine at 973-366-6871

CONGRATULATIONS, SISTERS – We extend our prayers and best wishes to the new leadership team recently elected by the Sisters of Christian Charity. Newly elected: Sister Mary Ed-ward Spohrer – Provincial, Sister Marlene Weitzel – Councilor, Sister Marie Pauline Demek – Councilor, and Sister Joann Marie Aumand – Councilor. Their installation is scheduled for August 21st. Also congratulations to Sister Joan Daniel Healy who was appointed by Bishop Serratelli as Chancellor for the Diocese of Paterson. The Sisters of Christian Charity staffed our parish school until recent times. We have four sisters residing in the convent the parish maintains next to the parish office. We are happy to have the sisters presence in Rockaway.

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TRAVELING THIS SUMMER?

Visit MassTimes.org the oldest and best place to find Mass Times. You can also get the Mass Times app for your

iPhone: Search “Mass Times for Travel”

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The Chaplet of Divine Mercy will be sung every Friday beginning July 10th and ending August 28th at Sa-cred Heart of Jesus Parish at 3:00pm. There will be exposition of the Blessed Sacrament for the half an hour that the Chaplet is sung. Please contact music director, Derek Nel-son, for any questions at adivinemercyencoun-ter@gmail.com.

THANK YOU – I am most grateful to those who have given of their time and labor for the good of our parish in these recent days: Elizabeth Kajajian, Louise Naclerio, Deidre Zink, and John Sullivan. May the Lord richly bless them!

Do you have a friend or relative who is not able to get to Mass? The Christian Care Committee goes to parishioner’s homes on a weekly basis to bring the Eucharist. If you know someone who

would be interested in a weekly visit, please call Elaine Macones at 973-983-9579.

Fire Retreat “If you are what you should be, you will set the whole world

ablaze!” ~ St Catherine of Siena

This August 8th – 9th St. Cecilia’s will be hosting our annual ‘Fire Retreat’. This is a retreat open to all high school aged students that want to take their faith life to the next level. This is an overnight peer led retreat, designed by and for teens. It’s an opportunity to ex-perience faith in a new and dynamic way as well as have fun with good friends. Registration forms and waivers are available on the parish website. If you want more information, please contact Jim Clancy at the parish office. 973-627-0313 ext 17 or stceilia.faithformation@gmail.com

VACATION TIME? Before leaving on that much deserved vacation please help Catholic Chari-ties continue its mission by donating

Clothing, Shoes, and Household items in our donation bin located in the park-

ing lot. Your continued generosity is appreciated. If you have a large pick up, need a re-

ceipt, or have a question please call our toll free num-ber @ 877-343-3651. Thank You

Saturday, August 1st "You at Least Try to Console Me." World Apostolate of Fatima, Blue Army Shrine, 674 Mt. View Rd., Washington, NJ, invites all. Honor Our Lady's plea of Dec. 10, 1925 requesting Five consecutive First Saturdays of Reparation. Blasphemy of Alienating Chil-dren from Devotion to Mary will be explained this month. Confessions 10:00 am; 11:30 Rosary w/15 minute Medita-tion Fr. R. Murphy, 12:00 Holy Mass/Homilist Fr. R. Mur-phy; 2:00 Confessions; Outdoor Rosary/Children's Video; 3:00 Divine Mercy Chaplet. Bring your family and friends to answer the call of the Child Jesus: "And have you spread through the world what our heavenly Mother re-quested of you?" www.bluearmy.com 908-689-1700

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We are online: www.st-cecilia.org

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CATHOLIC HOMESCHOOL CONFERENCE JULY 31 & AUGUST 1, 2015

The Immaculate Heart of Mary New

York Homeschool Conference will be held at Mercy College (at the

Rotonda of Mercy Hall), 555 Broad-way in Dobbs Ferry, on Friday, July

31 (12:00 pm—6:00 pm) and on Saturday, August 1 (9:30 am—3:30 pm). Confirmed speakers include: Dr. Ray Guarendi, Mrs. Colleen Billing, Mrs. Michele Quigley, Mr. Tony Schiavo, Mrs. Virginia Seuffert, and Mr. Gary Zimak!

Admission is free and pre-registration is not required. For more information, please visit www.ihmconference.org, email: info@ihmconference.org or call 540-636-1946

Prayer for those suffering religious persecution Good and gracious Father, whose own Beloved Son Suf-fered violence and death for the salvation of the world,

listen graciously to our cry for all who are being persecuted for their faith.

In your great mercy, comfort them with the Holy Spirit. Give them strength in the face of hostility and courage in

the face of trial.

Open the eyes of those who raise their hands in violence to see others as their brothers and

sisters, children of the one Father of all. By your grace, turn their hearts from hatred to love.

Through the powerful intercession of the

Immaculate Queen of Peace, may justice and Peace prevail so that all may have the freedom

to worship you, the one true God and him whom you have sent, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God,

forever and ever. Amen

CEMETERY REMINDER

As per my recent “pastor’s article” I remind you that the gates to the parish cemetery will

be closed on Sundays during July and Au-gust to prevent our cemetery from becoming a parking lot as a result of activities at Parks Lake. Also, a new sign with revised regula-tions for the parish cemetery has been in-stalled. Everyone is asked to familiarize

themselves with the regulations which help to maintain our cemetery as a holy and safe place. The regulations will go into

effect with Labor Day. – Father Zig

PARISH DONATION - I am most grateful for the recent donation of $5,100 to our parish from an anonymous donor. I ask that you remember Ira in your prayers. – Father Zig

DIOCESAN & COMMUNITY NEWS

PARISH MEMBERSHIP New and Non-Registered Parishioners

It is a great joy for us to welcome new members to our par-ish family. You are invited to register as soon as possible in order to participate in our various ministries, programs and

activities. Registration is our only means of recognizing anyone as a supporting and practicing member of our par-ish. It is also important for sponsorship certificates for the Sacraments. Please take the time to register your family at

the parish office, as well as to notify us of any change of ad-dress or phone numbers.

Please take note new parishioners and non-registered pa-rishioners must wait three months before they may receive

any letter of recommendation.

The Compassionate Friends, a self-help group for bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents Will be

meeting on Thursday August 13th, 2015 at St. Christopher’s Church, 1050 Littleton Rd. (Rt. 202),

Parsippany, at 7:30 PM in room 101. Program: “VACATIONS WITHOUT OUR CHILDREN”

Do we go to the same spots or do we avoid them?

For more information please call Kathy Farrell at 973 335 9389

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Monday, July 27 Tuesday, July 28 7:45 pm Charismatic Prayer Group (Hayes Hall) Wednesday, July 29 Thursday, July 30 Friday, July 31 3:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet (Sacred Heart Church) Saturday, August 1 Sunday, August 2 5:30 pm Family Rosary (Sacred Heart Church)

Don't Just Try, Train Take life to the next level. Inspiring, yet prac-tical, Matthew Kelly offers a life-changing message and a valuable training partner for life's spiritual marathon. Encouraging young and old to adopt a program of spiritual disci-pline. Kelly insists, "If you want your future to

be different from your past, you have to change your habits."

Parishioner Comments An excellent recording ... well worth your time listening to it! Regardless of your faith, this spiritual and pow-erful talk should bring you closer to God, only if you heed its message.

CD’S FOR SALE—KIOSK IN VESTIBULE $3.00 each or 7 for $20.00

SCHOOL NEWS

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Registration for the 2015-2016 school year at St. Cecilia School is now taking place.

St. Cecilia School is a Catholic elementary school offering a comprehensive pre-K through 8th grade faith-based education delivered by certified teachers. St. Cecilia’s faculty delivers a strong academic curriculum

consisting of all core subjects as well as such special subject areas as Technology, Physical Education, Music, Art, Spanish, and Library. Technology is integrated into all areas of the curriculum through the use of SMART Boards in every classroom. A high level of indi-vidualized attention is offered, meeting the needs of students at all learning levels. At St. Cecilia School, we offer academic excellence in a nurturing Christian envi-ronment; preparing today’s children to become tomor-row’s leaders. Our students are excited about the learn-ing that happens every day in a safe and secure envi-ronment where students are encouraged to make posi-tive contributions to an ever-changing world. For more information, please contact the school office at 973-627-6003.

Going to Rutgers in New Brunswick? The Catholic Center at Rutgers, located at 84 Somerset

Street on the College Avenue Campus, is looking forward to welcoming you to the New

Brunswick/Piscataway campuses. Please note the following information:

Mass Schedule -Sunday Masses 12:00 PM Busch Student Center, Rm. 120ABC 6:00 PM Cook Campus Center, Rm. 202ABC 6:00 PM Livingston Student Center, Rm. 202ABC 8:00 PM St. Peter’s Church, 94 Somerset St. CAC Daily Mass (Monday - Friday) 12:15 PM The Catholic Center Chapel (located inside the Catholic Center) Opening Activities Thurs. Sept. 3: Pizza on the plaza, 5 pm Livingston Friday, Sept. 4: Porch Social at 7 pm, The Catholic Center Saturday, Sept. 5: Tailgate, Norfolk State at RU at 10 am (2 hrs prior to game time) in Stadium lot. Monday Sept. 7:, Luau , 6 pm at the Catholic Center Tuesday Sept. 8: First Spirit Nite, 8 pm at Busch: Tonight’s Topic: “Surviving at Rutgers” - We can give you tips on how to not only survive, but thrive at Rutgers! Friday Sept. 11 at dusk: Googa Mooga, a great game played outside in the dark. Check us out at the Involvement Fair on Sept. 7!!! Visit us online at www.catholic-center.rutgers.edu Also check us out on Facebook @ Rutgers Catholic Student Association

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My dear parishioners, Today is the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time as we come to celebrate the Lord’s Day. For the next four Sundays the Gospel reading will be taken from the sixth chapter of John’s Gospel which is called “the Bread of Life Discourse.” Today’s reading begins with the Lord Jesus recognizing the hunger of the people and invites

His Apostles to respond to the need. With only five loaves of bread and two fish Jesus performs a mira-cle by multiplying this insignificant number into a feast which produces leftovers. Since the time of the Apostles this event has been seen as a foreshadowing of the Eucharist which the Lord commands be celebrated in His Name. The insig-nificant signs of bread and wine are transformed into the Body and Blood of Our Savior through the power of the Holy Spirit and the words and actions of the priest. I look forward to speaking each Sunday on the “Bread of Life Discourse” and see it as a pastoral opportunity to address our Eucharistic reverence and conduct. This is a wonderful time for all of us to reinvigorate our piety and practice regarding the Most Blessed Sacra-ment. I am considering showing at all Masses a very short and respectful video regarding the Holy Sacrament and our reception of it. I think it would be well received by all ages. I have shown it at meetings with parents whose children are to receive First Holy Commun-ion and always received positive comments. So we will see! Today’s second lection from the Letter to the Ephesians speaks of the unity that we share with all the members of the “household of the faith” by virtue of our Baptism. In his First Letter to the Corinthians Saint Paul writes of the unity which binds all believers together as a single body. Paul writes in chapter 12, verse 26: “If one member suffers, all suffer together…” During the month of August Bishop Serratelli has asked all of us, members of the Diocese of Paterson, to unite ourselves in prayer for the well being of our persecuted Christian brothers and sisters in the Middle East and wherever religious persecution occurs. In compliance with the Bishop’s request we will say the prayer the diocese has provided at the conclusion of all daily masses. The prayer will be printed in the August Sunday bul-letin so that all may have a copy of the prayer to say at home and with the family. In addition, we are being asked to undertake some personal acts of prayer, sacrifice and charity for our suffering brothers and sisters. In his July 6, 2015 letter to the diocese Bishop Serratelli wrote: Pope Francis remarked that there are more persecuted Christians in the world today than there were in the first centuries. Each month 180 Christians are being martyred. These sad statistics bear witness to the fact that Christians are among the most persecuted religious groups worldwide. In more than 60 countries, over 200 million Chris-tians are being denied their fundamental rights. In 41 of those countries, Islamic extremists are barbarically beheading, crucifying and killing men, women, young people and children. Tragically, in those areas of the world where Christianity once began, the Christian community is being wiped off the map. Islamic jihadists do not limit their violence to Christians alone. They spare no religious group, even killing those of their own Muslim faith. As Pope Francis remarked, ‘The dramatic news…about violence, kidnapping…and harass-ment against Christians and other groups does not stop. We want to assure those involved in these situations that we do not forget them, but we are close to them and pray insistently that, very quickly, the intolerable brutality of which they are victims is put to an end.’” I bring to your attention the wonderful work of the CATHOLIC NEAR EAST WELFARE ASSOCIATION and its work of helping Christians living in the Middle East and other areas of the world where the Catholic Church is a minority. I encourage you to visit their website: cnewa.org for information and how you can make a donation to help our brothers and sisters in need. Let us offer our Holy Communion in the coming weeks for our brothers and sisters who are suffering because of their faith in Jesus, the Bread of Life. God bless you! Father Zig

ST. PETER CHRYSOLOGUS, Bishop and Doctor of the Church, July 30

Born in Imola, Italy, in 406, St. peter was baptized, educated, and ordained a deacon by Cornelius, Bishop of Imola. St. Peter mer-ited being called “Chrysologus” (golden-worded) because of his exceptional oratorical eloquence. In 433, Pope Sixtus III consecrated him Archbishop of Ravenna. He practiced many corporal and spiritual works of mercy, and ruled his flock with utmost diligence and care. He extirpated the last vestiges of paganism and other abuses that had sprouted amount his people, cautioning them especially against indecent dancing. “Anyone who wishes to frolic with the devil,” he re-marked, “cannot rejoice with Christ.” He also counseled the heretic Eutyches (who had asked for his support) to avoid causing division but to learn from the other here-tics who were crushed when they hurled themselves against the Rock of Peter. He died at Imola, Italy, in 450, and in 1729 was made a Doctor of the church, largely as a result of his simple, practical, and clear Sermons which have come down to us, nearly all dealing with Gospel subjects. PRAYER: God, you made St. Peter Chrysologus an outstanding preacher of Your Incarnate Word. Through his intercession, grant that we may contemplate the Mystery of Your salvation in our heart and faithfully bear witness to it by our deeds. Amen Taken from, Lives of the Saints, Catholic Booking Publishing Company, 1999 New Jersey

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90 Church Street Rockaway, New Jersey 07866 Saint Cecilia Parish

Parish Office: 973-627-0313 internet: www.st-cecilia.org FAX: 973-627-4811 To Contact: Fr. Zig, Ext. 12 or speplowski@optonline.net

Fr. Marcin Ext. 15 or martmich1983@gmail.com Convent: 973-627-6533 School: 973-627-6003 CCD Office: 973-627-0313 Ext. 17

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