St. Ceiclia Parish, Father Pawel Szurek - St. Cecilia Roman Catholic ...

Saint Cecilia Parish
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. Jean Claude, ext. 17 or robil2004@gmail.com
Convent: 973-627-6533 School: 973-627-6003 CCD Office: 973-252-0760
Welcome to St. Ceiclia Parish,
Father Pawel Szurek
580-St. Cecilia

Page 2 July 18, 2010 SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
THURSDAY, July 22: Weekday; St. Mary Magdalene memorial
8:00 AM Aurora Perez requested by Malou Alvarez
FRIDAY, July 23: Weekday; St. Bridget of Sweden,
religious
8:00 AM Ann Bush—1st Anniversary— requested by Vic &
Eileen Traino
SATURDAY, July 24: Weekday; St. Sharbel Makhluf, priest
BVM
8:00 AM People of the Parish
SUNDAY, July 25: Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Vigil Masses:
4:30 PM James Gormley requested by Frank & Mary Ann Votakek ;
Robert Natarelli requested by The 4:30 Mass Ushers
7:00 PM Dr. Joseph Thomson requested by The Gambetta Family;
Esther Maioran requested by The Bartholomew Family
Sunday:
8:00 AM Rose Mangieri requested by Fr. Zig, Fr. Peter & Fr. Jean
Claude;
Esther Maioran requested by Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Larkin
9:15 AM Brian Nest requested by Pietrina Riccio;
John & Margaret Holleran
10:45 AM Esther Maioran requested by Mildred Calella;
Florence Maioran requested by Jo Anne & Pat DeFelice
12:15 PM Dr. Joseph Thomson requested by The Gambetta Family;
James O. Boyer—27th Anniversary— requested by Jack & Barbara
Bailey
YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR THE BENEFAC-
TORS OF OUR CHURCH, OUR PARTNER CHURCH
SAINT GEORGE IN PATERSON AND FOR THE SICK OF
THE PARISH: Elizabeth McGowan, Jeffrey Jerz, Cindy-
Whalen, John Daly, Peggy Eileen Miars, Sharon Sprinkle, Ray
Kenney, Richard Corcoran, James Whalen, Adam Rosowicz, Lorraine
Gerber, John Generoso,Kathy Wagner and Madison Rose Leslie.
YOUR PRAYERS ARE ALSO REQUESTED for the repose of the soul
of Charles Edward Giacomazza and for his family.
ALTAR FLOWER MEMORIAL: One of the flower arrangements next
to the Tabernacle this week are in loving memory of Vickie Warren—
six years in heaven—we love & miss you—requested by Aunt Carline
and Aunt Linda.
The people of St. Cecilia Parish are asked to pray for the
following people serving our country in the armed services:
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, Pvt. Robert Moran, 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 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.
TITHING UPDATE
Pastor’s Thank You
Welcome and hospitality are Biblical virtues which all of us are called
to demonstrate. The Church is able to offer these same wonderful gifts
when supported by the help of believers. Sharing our resources makes
this a reality.
Father Zig
The SUNDAY COLLECTION, July 11 , 2010—$13,421.01
The SUNDAY COLLECTION, June 12, 2009 — $13,022.00
THE SECOND COLLECTION for Catholic Communications Campaign,
Black and Indian Missions, Catholic University of America:
2010: $2,812.00 - 2009: $3,230.50
Parishioner’s Comments:
“ Tithing has intensified my trust in God. It gives me the opportunity
to think more and when I am in that frame of mind, thinking becomes
prayer. And you know what? It is no longer a burden.”
THE WORD OF GOD
Here are the readings for next Sunday
Genesis 18:20-32 Psalm 138
Colossians 2:12-14 Luke 11:1-13
NEWS
LOST: Two 14”x11” plastic containers holding the blood pressure
screening supplies seem to be lost. If you know where they might be,
please call Carol McGotty ASAP at 973-627-8765. Thank you and God
Bless.
THANK YOU for your generous contributions to the Collection for the
Catholic Communication Campaign and Catholic University of America.
Your generosity will support important Catholic media projects in
our diocese and all over the world and provide direct financial aid to
students from diocese across the country. To learn more about how
your gift is making a difference, please visit www.usccb.org/
nationalcollections.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY TO THE BISHOP’S AN-
NUAL APPEAL. Our 2009 Parish Goal was $48,500. The amount collected
was $67,671.83. Our total parish rebate is $9,585.91. Thank you
again for your support of this important appeal.
CCD TEACERS ARE NEEDED for Sept. ’10, Mon. & Wed. sessions.
Please call Kathy Fochesto at 973-252-0760 if you can teach.
ST. CECILIA’S SUMMER BIBLE CAMP - Thanks to all who participated
and worked at the Bible “Baobab Blast” Camp. We had over 60
children attend the camp. It was a great week!
FIRST COMMUNION DVD’S are available for pick-up at the Rectory
office from Monday through Friday between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
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. The cost is $25.00 per arrangement. Interested? Call the
rectory at 973-627-0313.
TRAVELING CHALICE: Families pray for vocations to the priesthood
and religious life by hosting the Traveling Chalice in their home
for one week. The sign-up sheet is on Mary’s altar if you would like to
participate.

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GOING ON VACATION? To locate a Mass, go to
www.Masstimes.org or call 734-794-2100 or get the iPhone application
at the Apple store.
DIOCESAN FILIPINO COMMISSION: Our parish has been asked
to send a representative to a meeting of the Diocesan Filipino Commission
on Sat., July 31 at 2 PM. The meeting will take place at St. Anthony
of Padua Church Hall, 97 Myrtle Ave., Passaic. The Filipinos in
the Diocese will celebrate the 23rd year of Sainthood of San Lorenzo
Ruiz de Manila on Sept. 25, 2010. Please contact Fr. Zig for details.
COUNCIL 514 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TRICKY TRAY: The
Knights will be hosting a Tricky Tray fundraiser later this year. They
are looking for donations of baskets, items that could go into a basket,
standalone prizes, cash or gift certificates. Donations can be brought to
the Council meetings on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month at
7:30pm in the basement of St. Mary’s Church in Wharton. For more
information, please call Mike MacDermant at 973-366-9218 or Russ
Hrdy, 973-31-7480. The deadline for donations is September 1st.
EVENTS
LOCAL EFFORT TO SUPPORT HAITIAN ORPHANAGE: Please
support the “Adopt an Angel” Gold Award Project of Taylor Hannan,
Girl Scout Troop 554, as she seeks to establish an immediate and sustained
relief program to help address the ongoing needs of the Haitian
orphanage, God’s Littlest Angels. Please select an angel with your
preferred donation and drop off the item by next week. Thank you for
your support. Please see the insert in today’s bulletin for more information.
SUMMER’S HERE, AND THE TIME IS RIGHT...TO REST IN
GOD’S PRESENCE. While other parish programs are on hiatus for the
summer, Contemplative Prayer continues to meet in the cry room of
St. Cecilia’s church every Wednesday, 7:00-8:00pm. Please come and
share a restful and rewarding hour with us through scripture reading
and silence. For more information, please contact Mary Daley at 862-
432-8542 or maryd911@optonline.net.
MARIAN PILGRIMAGE—Please join our parish for the diocesan
pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate
Conception in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, September 18, 2010.
The cost for the bus trip is $40.00. The deluxe buses will leave between
6:00 AM & 7:30 AM and bring a bag lunch. There will be Mass with
the Bishop at 2:00 PM. We will depart for home at around 4:00 PM and
there will be a stop for dinner. Make plans to join us for this faith
filled day as we honor the Blessed Mother as the patroness of the
Church in the United States. There is also an overnight trip available.
To sign up or for questions, contact Karen Florance 973-627-7266 or
kdflorance@optonline.net.
MCYA “THEOLOGY ON TAP”: The Morristown Catholic Young
Adults of Notre Dame (MCYA) invite you to our Summer Series of
Theology on Tap! This is a free event for married and single adults in
their 20s and 30s. Tuesday, July 20th, Fr. Daniel O’Mullane, S.T.L.
(Candidate), “Priests and Kings; The Common Calling of the People of
God”; Tuesday, July 27th, Fr. Hernan Arias, Pastor St. Margaret
Church, Morristown, “Jesus the Bread of Life; the Center of Our Lives”
Each will be at 7:30pm at Mehndi, 88 Headquarters Plaza, 3 Speedwell
Ave., Morristown. Free Parking in Headquarters Plaza Garage (with
validation) *Contact us at info@myca.us or visit www. Mcya.us for
more information.
PARISH PICNIC: Please save the date of September 19 for the Parish
picnic. This is a new date. Anyone interested in volunteering please
contact the rectory or Jim Gallagher at 973-366-9699.
SUPPORT ST. CECILIA SCHOOL AND HELP OUR PARISH! When
you purchase Grocery Gift Cards you support St. Cecilia School and
the religious enrichment of all parish children at no additional cost to
you. The next sale date is after all Masses the weekend of, July 24th
& 25th. We offer gift cards for A&P, Shop Rite, Acme, Sussex Meat
Packing, Kohl’s and Stop and Shop. CERTS are also available at the
rectory during regular business hours. Thank you for your support of
this important fundraising program.
THE ST. CECILIA YOUTH GROUP will be meeting on Sunday, July
25th at 7:00 PM in the Gym.
ST. CECILIA SENIORS will have their next meeting on Tues., July
27th at 12:00 Noon in Hayes Hall at The Senior Summer Picnic, Price
$10.00. Future events include: August 15th—Woodlock Pines, Hawley
PA. Smorgasbord, Entertainment, & Bingo at $40.00 per person—Bus
pick up 9:00; and Sunday to Friday Sep. 19th to the 24th Caribbean
Motel in Wildwood Crest, NJ. All parishioners 55 years and older are
welcome to join the club. For information call Peggy, 973-361-1127.
JOIN WITH PRIESTS FOR LIFE in praying an Assumption Novena
Prayer for Life, August 7-15. Find the Novena Prayer at
www.PrayerCampaign.org. You can also order free prayer cards with
the Novena Prayer on one side and helpful resources for pro-life activity
on the other side. Also, please join the Pray to End Abortion prayer
effort on facebook at www.ProLifePrayers.com.
PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN FOR CCD TEACHERS,
SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS AND GRANDFRIENDS, CYO COACHES
All CCD teachers, school teachers, aides, volunteers and our school’s
Grandfriends must attend a session of “Protecting God’s Children”
before they work with the students in our schools, CCD program, or
CYO Basketball program. I received the following memo from John
Fanelli, our assistant superintendent in the Diocese, as he plans to
schedule a session this summer. I thought you could take advantage
of this since it is close by at Morris Catholic.
Each summer we schedule a “Protecting God’s Children” session for
new teachers and other employees and volunteers. I am writing to
remind you that I will be conducting this mandated training on Tuesday,
August 24, from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM at Morris Catholic High
School in Denville.
New teachers and other employees can attend any of the scheduled
“Protecting God’s Children” workshops in the diocese, but we encourage
attendance at this particular session because I approach the topic
in a way specifically targeted at educators. New school volunteers are
also welcome at this session. Of course, if any new employee or volunteer
can show proof that they have already attended a “Protecting
God’s Children” training, there is no need for them to attend another
session. The employee/volunteer must, however, provide you with a
copy of their certificate of attendance.
Pre-registration for the session is strongly recommended, as it enables
us to prepare Certificates of Attendance ahead of time and ensure that
we have enough space for those attending. Employees and volunteers
can pre-register online at http://www.virtusonline.org—click on the
yellow “Registration” link on the left side of the page to begin the registration
process.
580-St. Cecilia

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Dear Parishioners,
Welcome is one of the words which describe the themes which
are found in this Sunday’s Scriptural texts as we come together
to celebrate the Lord’s Day. Abraham and Sarah provided
a welcome and hospitality for the heavenly visitors.
Their kindness was rewarded with the promise of a son. In
today’s Gospel the welcome and hospitality of the sisters,
Mary and Martha of Bethany, provided a home for the Only
Begotten Son of God.
Today we WELCOME our new parochial vicar, Father Pawel
Szurek. Father Pawel comes to us from Saint Philip the Apostle
Church in Clifton where he had served under the pastorship
of Father Paul Manning (whom we know because of his
many years of residence at St. Cecilia’s). Father Pawel was
born in Poland but had attended seminary formation in the
United States. He was ordained to the holy priesthood by His
Excellency, the Most Reverend Arthur Serratelli in Saint John
the Baptist Cathedral, Paterson, in May of 2005. Father has also
served in Our Lady of the Lake Parish in Sparta and Our Lady
of the Magnificant in Kinnelon. We look forward to getting to
know our new priest and we offer him our assistance and support.
We look forward to WELCOME Seminarian Alex back after
being away for three weeks to visit his family in Europe. I
have missed him and I await his return on Monday. Once
again this weekend I am at Saint Ann Byzantine Melkite Greek
Catholic Church in West Paterson. As I shared with you in last
Sunday’s bulletin, I have biritual faculties from Rome to serve
in the Melkite Eparchy (diocese) when called upon. The pastor
from Saint Ann is in Lebanon to visit his family. I have missed
you at Saint Cecilia’s and look forward to seeing you at next
weekend’s Holy Masses.
I am grateful for the wonderful program which was presented
at last week’s BIBLE CAMP. Denise Montolto-Rook led a dedicated
and enthusiastic group of 30 volunteers to care for the 65
young people who attended this year’s gathering. These parish
volunteers provided a welcoming and hospitable environment
for our children. Like Saint Paul the Apostle, our Bible
Camp volunteers can say, “It is He whom we proclaim, admonishing
everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom,
that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.” (Colossians
1:28—today’s second reading).
I am grateful to you for your prayers and offerings which you
render for the good of our parish family. You are always in my
prayers!
God bless you,
Father Zig
ST. CECILIA SCHOOL NEWS
EIGHTH GRADE ESSAYS: The 8th grade wrote essays using their
vocabulary lesson and geared them to how much they love St. Cecilia
School!
SAINT CECILIA SCHOOL
I embarked on my journey of St. Cecilia School in 2000. I was in Pre
K. It was an overwhelming feeling. Mostly exciting, though, it was
great to experience new things. I met new people and met warming
teachers.
As my journey through St. Cecilia School went on, I noticed that
everyone there shared an attribute, everybody had a heart-warming
attitude. Our main doctrine is to be kind to all. Everyday I walk into
school and a jaunty feeling overcomes me. If I went to any other
school I would probably wallow in the fact that I have to get up early
in the morning. Yet, at St. Cecilia no feelings like that overcome me.
It’s such a welcoming school. It has never been a tawdry school; it’s
the exact opposite. Our school is refined, tasteful, and exotic. There is
not one thing that looks haggard in our school. We treat everyone with
equality. Our school is like one big family. It’s an odd feeling knowing
that next year I will be on my own. It’s like leaving a family as an
adult. Still, I will know what I’m doing as I grow because of the foundation
that St. Cecilia School gave me. It’s a blessing that my parents
sent me here. I feel like I’m at home when I go to this school.
St. Cecilia is a great school. Everyone is connected there. The halls
are full of kindness. We do not judge at our school. Everyone is equal
in our eyes. The best part is that our school is not even at its acme yet!
Nobody ever belittles it. Our school is not menial at all; it is bold and
stands out, just as all of our students do.
Corey Crevecoeur
REGISTRATION FOR ST. CECILIA SCHOOL
St. Cecilia School is accepting registration for the 2010-2011 School
Year. Parents seeking admission for their children into our school
program may stop in at the School Office between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00
a.m. and from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on school days. You may also
call the office to arrange an appropriate time to register.
Pre K3 * Your child must be 3 years of age by October 1.
Pre K4 * Your child must be 4 years of age by October 1.
Kindergarten and Transfer Students
�� The child must be 5 years of age by October 1 of the present year.
The key date, which controls age requirement is the date designated
by the Rockaway Borough.
At the time of registration, please present the following:
�� Immunization records for new kindergarten students
�� Birth Certificate
�� Certificates of any Sacraments the child may have received
�� Official Transfer from the school a child is leaving
�� Academic record from the school the child is leaving including
the current report card and test results. In the best interest of
your child, any special testing results should be shared with the
teacher.
�� Health records from the previous school
�� Students seeking admission in grades 1-8 must present documentation
as to their grade level. The student must prove his/
her ability to function in St. Cecilia School before the admission
process is complete.
St. Cecilia School serves students in Pre K 3 and 4, and in grades K-8
of all religious, racial, ethnic and income backgrounds. For more
information on the curriculum, admission policies or registration,
contact the school office at 973-627-6003 or visit
www.stceciliaschool.net.
580-St. Cecilia