Saint Cecilia Parish - St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Church

Saint Cecilia Parish
Rev. Sigmund Peplowski,
Pastor
Rev. Raymond Orama
Rev. Marcin Michalowski
Parochial Vicars
Seminarian
David Monteleone
Deacon Jack Taylor
Deacon Paul Willson
Sr. Mary Martha Garzon, SCC
Pastoral Associate
Sr. Jeanette Szyszputowski , SCC
Pastoral Associate
Sr. Marie Luu, SCC
Sr. Marie Elise Briel, SCC
School Principal
Mrs. Kathy Fochesto,
Director of Religious Education
Mr. Lyle Leeson,
Director of Music
Mr. Brian Callahan,
Youth Minister
70 Church Street
Rockaway, New Jersey 07866
Rectory: 973-627-0313 FAX: 973-627-4811 . internet: www.st-cecilia.org
To Contact: Fr. Zig, Ext. 11 or speplowski@optonline.net
Fr. Ray, Ext 12, rorama1@optonline.net Fr. Marcin Ext. 17
Convent: 973-627-6533 School: 973-627-6003 CCD Office: 973-252-0760
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
A Pre-Baptismal Class is held the second Monday of
each month at 8:00 pm in the school library. Both parents
are encouraged to attend the class before the birth
of the baby. Please register for the class by calling the
rectory office. The Sacrament of Baptism is administered
on the first and third Sunday of the month after
the 12:15 Mass, with a limit of 4 babies at each Baptism.
One baby can be Baptized during the 12:15 Mass on any
Sunday.
SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY
Arrangements are to be made at least ONE YEAR in
advance. 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 who cannot get to
Mass and the Sacraments because of illness or old age,
please inform one of the priests.
PARISH PRAYER LIFE:
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: 6:30 am, 8:00 am
and 7:30 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
after the 7:00 pm Mass
Any time by appointment
NOVENA: OUR LADY OF THE MIRACULOUS
MEDAL AND OUR LADY OF FATIMA: Saturday
morning after the 8:00 AM Mass.
BIBLE STUDY: 1st & 3rd Monday evenings at 7:30 PM
and Tuesday mornings at 9:30 AM in Hayes Hall.
May 24 is the last Tuesday morning session until
September.
CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP: Tuesday evenings
at 7:45 PM in Hayes Hall
ROSARY PRAYER GROUP: Mon.—Sat., 7:40 AM,
Mon. 11:45 AM, when school is in session.
PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP: Third Wednesday
7:00 pm—Church, no session during July & August
RECTORY HOURS: Mon-Thursday 9am-5pm,
Friday/Saturday 9am-3pm
BULLETIN E-MAIL ADDRESS:
stcecilianews@optonline.net.
DEADLINE: Tuesday 12 Noon

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MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
ST. CECILIA PARISH
MONDAY—July 11, Saint Benedict, abbot
6:30 am The People of the Parish
8:00 am Eugene Sylvester r/b Jeanne O’Carroll
TUESDAY— July 12,
6:30 am Holy Souls in Purgatory
8:00 am Vocations
WEDNESDAY– July 13, Saint Henry
6:30 am The Pope’s Intentions
8:00 am The People of the Parish
THURSDAY–July 14
6:30 am Holy Souls in Purgatory
8:00 am Joseph H. Lusardi
r/b sons, Robert & Harry Lusardi
FRIDAY - July 15, Saint Bonaventure, bishop and doctor
of the Church
6:30 am The People of the Parish
8:00 am John & Margaret Holleran
SATURDAY—July 16, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, BVM
8:00 am The People of the Parish
SUNDAY- July 17, Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
4:30 pm Bud Struble, Wife, Agnes
Margaret Hiolland r/b The Florance Family
7:00 pm James Donofrio
r/b Michael & Judy Kelly & Family
8:00 am Generosa Alvarez r/b Malou Alvarez
James Donofrio r/b Diane Milo
9:15 am Ruth Marotta r/b Norma King
Tony Ginard r/b The Mannion Family
10:45 am Esther Maioran r/b The Maioran Family
Sal Pelaia r/b his Wife, Lois
12:15 pm Frank Gasparovic r/b his Wife & Children
Loss of My Loved Ones r/b Kathleen Jones
YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR
THE BENEFACTORS OF OUR CHURCH,
OUR PARTNER CHURCH, ST. GEORGE IN
PATERSON, AND FOR THE SICK OF THE
PARISH:
Kristin Belgrave, Paul Moscoso, Eileen Sutherland,
Maryann Hughes, Charles Passarella, Ryan Steidl, Dian
Hamadyk. Elizabeth McGowan, Jeffrey Jerz, John Daly,
Peggy Eileen Miars, Ray Kennedy, Richard Corcoran,
Adam Rosowicz, Lorraine Gerber, Kathy Wagner,
Madison Rose Leslie, Kelly Harty, Norman Rodriquez,
Demetrius Barbee, Lucille Bardi, John Brinkman, Jr.
and Frances Finn.
TITHING UPDATE
Pastor’s Thank you.
STEWARDSHIP:
"God stays on the surface until we allow Him to penetrate and
change our lives with His love. We must not forget to thank our
good and loving Father for communicating to us through His life
and His love the desire and ability to do good through the grace
that empowers us. And thanks also to our faithful parishioners
for their generous response to that grace."
Fr. Zig
Sunday Collection, July 3, 2011 $12,616.00
Sunday Collection, June 4, 2010 $13,646.91
THE WORD OF GOD
Here are the readings for next Sunday
Wisdom 12:13, 16-19 Psalm 86:5-6, 9-10, 15-16
Romans 8: 26-27 Matthew 13:14-43 or 13:24-30
ALTAR FLOWER MEMORIAL: The flowers placed by the
Tabernacle can be donated to remember that special birthday or
anniversary or to honor a loved one living or deceased. The
intention will be printed in the bulletin. $25.00 per arrangement.
Interested? Call the rectory at 973-627-0313.
The people of St. Cecilia Parish are asked to pray for the following
people serving our country in the armed services: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, PFC Mellissa
Corbo, Major Kevin M. Nash, Lt. Amy Cronin, Major
John L. Medeiros, Jr., Sgt. Daniel Healy, Marine Keith
Leitner, Capt. Martin L. Robbins, Sgt. Spencer Lopez, PFC
Taryn Kemp, Jeffrey Braunhausen, E7 Joseph Grimsey, LTC
Brian Bosworth, Bill Maloney, Greg Bloete, Gian Carlo
Bruzzese, Spc. Christopher Little, PFC Brittany Martindell,
Capt. Adam T. Lusardi, T4 Matthew Fitzgerald, SA Justin C.
White, Matthew & Daniel Rosica, Pvt. Benjamin Kehoe,
Mark Leonard, Sr. Armn. Ashley Valetta, Sgt. John Wisnofsky,
LCpl. T.J. Finn, Sean Killeen 1st Class Airman, Sgt. Kristopher
Faber, Spc. 4 John Pietrowski, Spc. 5 Connor Sauve, 2
Lt. Vincent Presto, Airman First Class William Kussler and
LTJG James Mirance, USN. 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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Dear Friends,
PARISH EVENTS
Sister Jeanette and I want to thank Father Zig for the beautiful
farewell party that he provided for us, and to also thank
all the wonderful parishioners and school families who came
to say “Good-bye.” We received so much love, many gifts
and promises of prayers at that time and the days that followed.
It would be impossible for us to thank each of you
adequately for all we received. I hope you don’t mind this
general thank you. Our gratitude is sincere. Our love for all
of you is real. We will never forget your kindness. We will
keep you close in heart and prayer as we spend our remaining
days in Holy Family Convent in Danville, Pennsylvania.
Ever yours in grateful love,
Sister Marie Elise Briel, SCC
and Sister Jeanette Szyszputoski, SCC
NEEDED ! ! !
Teacher for Wednesday afternoon CCD class. We are
missing a first grade teacher on Wednesday afternoon.
If you have a lot of love and a little bit of time we
can use your help. Call Kathy Fochesto at 973-252-
0760. Please come and share God's Blessings with
our young people.
CYO BASKETBALL SIGNUPS
St. Cecilia CYO will have signups for the 2011-2012 season
on August 4 and August 11, 2011 from 7-8pm, and
after each Mass on August 7 and August 14, 2011, in St.
Cecilia Gym. The registration fee is $85. Players who
are new to St. Cecilia CYO will need to provide a copy
of their baptismal certificate. Volunteer coaches are
needed as well. Please contact Mark Kelly with any
questions at 973-586-0849 or markkelly76@yahoo.com
A FAMILY PERSPECTIVE
By Bud Ozar
Can you say “I have testified Jesus is the Son of god? If
you aren’t talking about Jesus in your family, you aren’t
testifying. If you are not walking your talk, your children
will see your words as meaningless.
PARISH PICNIC—Save the Date! The Parish Picnic
will be held on September 18, starting with the 12:15 pm
Mass being celebrated at Fireman’s Field, Beach Street. It
is always good food and fun for everyone. If you are interested
in helping with the picnic, please contact the rectory.
See you There!
PRE-BAPTISMAL CLASS will be held on Monday,
July 11, at 8:00 pm in the school library. Please
call the rectory office at 973-627-0313 to register.
PRE-CANA 2011 Please save the date when St. Cecilia and
Sacred Heart parishes will hold the next Pre-Cana session on
November 5, 2011 from 8:00 am till 5:00 pm. Please get a
registration form from the rectory if you plan to get married
in 2011/2012.
OUR MUSIC PROGRAM: The Adult Choir sings at the
10:45 am Mass on Sunday, the Contemporary Group sings at
the 9:15 am Mass on Sundays. All rehearse on Thursdays.
New members are welcome and should speak to our Music
Director, Lyle Leeson, after Mass.
NEW PARISHIONERS
St. Cecilia Parish welcomes new parishioners to register
at any time. Please call the Rectory at 973-627-0313.
We welcome, through Holy Baptism, the following
new members of our church family:
Claire Elizabeth Linnell
Marie Samantha Linnell
Logan Parker Vichengrad
Ana Martinez O’Dowd
Liliana Svea Jones
Ashleigh Elizabeth Steinbrenner
Madeline Rose Thumser
ALL ORGANIZATIONS
SCHOOL EVENTS, ETC.
CHURCH CALENDAR
July 16, 8:30 am
Hayes Hall
Please join us for a meeting to schedule upcoming
events that need to be on the Parish Calendar.
If you have any questions, please call 973-627-0313..
Soup Kitchen could become extinct!
We are in need of volunteer cooks and for someone to
take over the responsibility of coordinating the cooks
and servers once a month. Please contact Marilou at
973-983-1076 or mhahn510@optonline.net
Thank you.
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DIOCESAN & COMMUNITY NEWS
4th ANNUAL FOOD & MUSIC
FESTIVAL AT THE UKRAINIAN CENTER
60 North Jefferson Road, Whippany
Sunday, July 10 12:30 - 5:00 pm
Tasty ethnic treats - kielbasi, pierogies,
kapusta, kugel, stuffed cabbage, kolach!
Live music - fun for the whole family
Rain or Shine - all events indoors
973-585-7175
Troubled Marriage?
See www.helpourmarriage.com or
www.Retrouvaille.org to find a Catholic-based program
open to people of all faiths.
The next NJ/NY weekend:
July 22-24
Marriott Hotel,
Route 10 Whippany/Cedar Knolls, NJ.
For registration please call: (732) 457-0959.
Quo Vadis Days, a discernment retreat for young
men ages 15-25, will take place this year from August
24-27, at the Sacred Heart Center in Newton. Please
see Father Zig for details and registration.
Catholic Charities, announces its annual summer cocktail
party and concert hosted by Peggy Cofrancesco at her
”ranch” in Sparta. The cocktail party, catered by The
Brownstone, and the concert featuring the songs of Dorothy
Fields with Father Ed Lambro and friends will be
held on Saturday evening, July 30, 2011 beginning at 6:30
pm. Reservations can be made for $75.00 per person by
calling Ruth Saginario in the Catholic Charities Development
Office at 973-777-8818 x 257.
We are online: www.st-cecilia.org
SILVER AND GOLD WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
MASS
Couples, were you married in 1961 or 1986? You are
warmly invited to celebrate your 25 th or 50 th Wedding
Anniversary with the Church of Paterson. Bishop
Serratelli will be the main celebrant at Mass at Assumption
of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Morristown
on
Sunday, October 30, 2011 at 2:30pm.
Arrangements can be made by contacting the parish
office. Application forms are available through
Wednesday, October 5, 2011. A confirmation letter will
be sent from the Diocesan Center once your application
has been processed. Bring family and friends to
attend this joyous event with you.
Be a sign of hope with your
NJ “Choose Life” Plate!
Will you join the Caravan of Life and Love by putting
a “Choose Life” license plate on your car? This
beautiful life-saving plate was finally approved in
New Jersey and is enthusiastically supported by
the bishops of New Jersey and the New Jersey
Catholic Conference! Your annual donation of just
$25 per plate supports all of New Jersey’s Pregnancy
Centers and Maternity Homes that help
women “choose life” and consider adoption as a loving
and courageous choice for an unwanted pregnancy.
Please call Damon Owens at 1-888-
NJCHOOSE-LIFE (1-888-652-4667) or go online
to www.NJChoose-Life.org to request an application
for the New Jersey “Choose Life” plate.
Thank you for putting “Children First” (CF) in New
Jersey!
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EVENTS OF THE WEEK
Sunday, July 10
6:00 pm Bible Camp Begins
Monday, July 11
6:00 pm Bible Camp
8:00 pm Baptismal Catechesis
(School Library)
Tuesday, July 12
6:00 pm Bible Camp
7:30 pm Charismatic Prayer Group
(Hayes Hall)
Wednesday, July 13
6:00 pm Bible Camp
Thursday, July 14
6:00 pm Bible Camp Mass (Church)
7:00 pm Bagpipers (Hayes Hall)
Friday, July 15
Saturday, July 16
8:30 am Parish Calendar Meeting
(Hayes Hall)
Sunday, July 17
ST. CECILIA SENIORS NEWS AND EVENTS
July 12— Mount Airy Lodge $20.00
$35.00 back in slots
August 8—Lafayette Village—Lunch & Entertainment
$42.00 pp Bus, Menu, Open Bar (12-3pm)
September 18-23 (Sunday-Friday) 6 Days/5 Nights
Caribbean Hotel, Wildwood Crest, NJ
Includes: Breakfast, Most Lunches, Dinners, Transportation,
Lodging & Side Trips. Double $485.00,
Single $535.00, Deposit of $50.00 on sign up.
September 6—Meeting
September 27—Meeting
SCHOOL NEWS
MEET N GREET
MRS. ANN MITCHELL
ST. CECILIA SCHOOL’S
NEW PRINCIPAL
JULY 9 & 10
AFTER ALL MASSES
IN HAYES HALL
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Dear Parishioners,
On this 15 th Sunday in Ordinary Time the Evangelist Matthew shares with us a parable the Lord Jesus told His disciples
regarding the word of God and its reception among people. Those who welcome the word produce a rich harvest
of goodness because of their faith. The Lord uses other examples in speaking of those who reject the word and
those who for whom the word is not a priority. The word of God does not take root in such persons. Rather, faith is
the rich soil which is needed for God’s word to grow and bear fruit for eternal life.
We are a people of faith but at times this faith becomes weak and sterile. Our Lord said, “…one who hears the word and
receives it at once with joy. But he has no root and lasts only for a time. When some tribulation or persecution comes because of
the word, he immediately falls away.” We need to cultivate the faith we share with prayer and good works. These tools
help us in strengthening our spirituality so that God’s all powerful word may bud forth in our everyday life.
As a people of faith we are united to one another through the mystery of Baptism and by our membership in the parish
community. I take this opportunity to remind you that a member of the parish is one who has registered with
Saint Cecilia’s and receives the weekly offering envelopes which support our parish. I pray that all those who worship
with us will become registered members of Saint Cecilia Parish. Parish registration makes us strong and enables
us to produce the fruits Christ demands of His followers. I implore you: if you are not registered with the parish, if
you do not receive mailings from the parish and the Sunday offering envelopes, PLEASE REGISTER AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE AND DON’T DELAY. We need you to join us in God’s field to produce a rich harvest for the kingdom of
heaven.
Our BIBLE CAMP begins this evening and will meet each evening until the conclusion on Thursday. It’s our annual
summer Bible program for the children of St. Cecilia Parish and Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish. It’s a wonderful opportunity
for parents to support their children’s continued faith formation. I am proud of the parents who guide their
children to participate in this event and others like it which are offered throughout the year. Such parents are tending
the field of these young hearts to receive God’s word with joy and expectation. Your reward will be great and a
plentiful harvest awaits you!
Italy is beautiful but I am happy to be home with you!
Father Zig
ST. BONAVENTURE
July 15, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
St. Bonaventure, widely known as “The Seraphic Doctor,” was born at Bagnorea in Tuscany, in 1221. He was originally called John but received
the name of Bonaventure in consequence of an exclamation of St. Francis of Assisi, when, in response to the pleading o f the child’s mother, the
Saint prayed for John’s recovery from a dangerous illness, and, foreseeing the future greatness of the little John, cried out, “O buona ventura”—
O good fortune!
At the age of twenty-two St. Bonaventure entered the Franciscan Order. Having made his vows, he was sent to Paris to complete his studies under
the celebrated doctor Alexander of Hales, an Englishman and a Franciscan. After the latter’s death he continued his course under his successor,
John of Rochelle. In Paris he became the intimate friend of the great St. Thomas Aquinas. He received the degree of Doctor, together with St.
Thomas Aquinas, ceding to his friend, against the latter’s inclination, the honor of having it first conferred upon him. Like St. Thomas, he enjoyed
the friendship of the holy King, St. Louis
At the age of thirty-five he was chosen General of his Order and restored a perfect calm where peace had been disturbed by internal dissensions.
He did much for his Order and composed the life of St. Francis. He also assisted at the translation of the relics of St. Anthony of Padua. He was
nominated Archbishop of York by Pope clement IV, but he begged not to be forced to accept that dignity. Gregory X obliged him to take upon
himself a greater one, that of Cardinal and Bishop of Albano, one of the six suffragan Sees of Rome. Before his death he abdicated his office of
General of the Franciscan Order. He died while he was assisting at the Second Council of Lyons, on July 15, 1274, and was canonized in 1482 by
Pope Sixtus IV.
PRAYER: Almighty God, today we celebrate the heavenly birt6hday of St. Bonaventure, Your Bishop. Les us benefit by his wonderful teaching and always be
inspired by his burning charity. Amen.
Taken from, Lives of the Saints, Catholic Booking Publishing Company, 1999 New Jersey
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