Saint Cecilia Parish - St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Church

Saint Cecilia Parish
Rev. Sigmund Peplowski,
Pastor
Rev. Daniel O’Mullane
Rev. Marcin Michalowski
Parochial Vicars
Rev. James Bono
Weekend Assistant
Deacon Paul Willson
Seminarian Gabriel Barrera
Mrs. Janet Maulbeck
Business Administrator
Mr. Lyle Leeson,
Director of Music
Mr. James Clancy,
Director of Faith Formation
Mrs. Ann Mitchell,
Principal
Parish Secretary
Tanya Nellen
90 Church Street
Rockaway, New Jersey 07866
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. Daniel Ext. 11 or rev.dpo@gmail.com Fr. Marcin Ext. 15 or martmich1983@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 Tuesday 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 Tuesday,
December 18, 2012. Both parents are encouraged 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. To schedule a Baptism
please call Fr. Marcin at 973-627-0313 Ext. 15
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 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.
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 7:30 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
6:15 pm—6:45 pm
Monday 7—8pm
Any time by appointment
Holy Hour:
Monday: 7-8pm
(Sacrament of Penance Available)
Trustees:
Damiano Servidio
Carol McGotty
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: Father Daniel 973-627-0313 x 11
Every Monday evening at 7:30 PM in Parish Office and
Tuesday mornings at 9:30 AM in Hayes Hall.
CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP: Tuesday evenings at
7:45 PM in Hayes Hall
ROSARY PRAYER GROUP: Mon.—Sat., 7:40 am
PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP: Third Wednesday
7:00 pm—Church
HOLY HOUR: Every Monday from 7—8 pm)
(Sacrament of Penance Available)
RCIA: Sundays 11:30 –1:30 pm in the Parish Office
Dn. Paul Willson 973-627-7656
PARISH OFFICE HOURS:
Monday-Thursday 9:00 am—5:00 pm
Friday/Saturday 9:00 am—3:00 pm
CLOSED FOR LUNCH: 12:45 pm—1:30 pm

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ST. CECILIA’S CHURCH
COLLECTION GOALS
2012/2013
MONDAY— January 7, Saint Raymond of Penyafort, Priest
8:00 am The Pope’s Intentions.
TUESDAY— January 8,
8:00 am The Holy Souls in Purgatory
WEDNESDAY– January 9,
8:00 am Rose Toia
THURSDAY, January 10,
8:00 am Vocations
FRIDAY- January 11,
8:00 am Ruth & Peter Reynolds r/b Mary Reynolds
SATURDAY—January 12,
8:00 am Patrick O’Mullane
SUNDAY, January 13, The Baptism of the Lord
4:30 pm Mildred Di Guiseppi r/b Ann Glasnes
Anthony Lombardi r/b Pat Klebes
7:00 pm The People of the Parish
8:00 am The Pope’s Intentions
9:15 am Fr. Jean-Claude St. Martin
10:45 am Sr. Marie Elise r/b Srs of St. Cecilia
Robert Kopet r/b Eileen & Steven Saladino
12:15 pm The People of the Parish
BANNS OF MARRIAGE
Stephanie Eckweiler
&
Gregory Rossi
January 12th—1:30 pm
Betty Golden, Olga DeMarco, Kate Darlington,
John Brinkman Jr., Linda Kirby, Jake
Michael Miraldi, Scott Bornemann, Rosemary
Woodring, Emily Fischer, William T. Cousins,
Sharon Augenti, Sean Nolan, Peg Norman,
Paul Moscoso, Eileen Sutherland, Maryann
Hughes, Charles Passarella, Dian Hamadyk, Jeffrey Jerz,
Peggy Eileen Miars, Ray Kennedy, Richard Corcoran,
Adam Rosowicz, Lorraine Gerber, Madison Rose Leslie, Kelly
Harty, Norman Rodriquez, Demetrius Barbee, Lucille Bardi,
and Frances Finn.
Week Ending: DECEMBER 23, 2012
Collection—Checks $ 8,747.00
Collection—Cash 4,505.00
ParishPay Electronic Debit 1,242.83
TOTAL Weekly Collection $14,494.83
CHRISTMAS COLLECTION
Collection—Checks $21,439.00
Collection—Cash 6,938.00
Christmas Parish Pay $ 965.00
TOTAL: $29,342.00
THE WORD OF GOD
Here are the readings for next Sunday
Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 Psalms 29:1a, 23ac-4,3b,9b-10
Acts 10:34-38 Luke 3:15-16, 21-22
ParishPay
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No more writing checks!
You decide the amount & the frequency.
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St. Cecilia’s.
Go to the Parish Pay link at st-cecilia.org
or call 866-727-4741.
The people of St. Cecilia Parish are asked to pray
for the following people serving our country in
the armed services:
2nd Lt. 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,
PFC Mellissa Corbo, Major Kevin M. Nash, Lt. Amy
Cronin, Lt. Col. John L. Medeiros, Jr., Sgt. Daniel Healy, Marine
Keith Leitner, 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, Mark Leonard, Sr. Armn. Ashley Valetta,
Sgt. John Wisnofsky, Cpl. T.J. Finn, Sean Killeen 1st
Class Airman, Sgt. Kristopher 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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PARISH EVENTS
ROSARY SOCIETY
The Rosary Society will have a
Pancake Breakfast
on Sunday, January 13, 2013
after the
8AM, 9:15AM and 10:45AM Masses.
St. Cecilia School Gertrude Hawk Candy Bar Sale
Please help Support St. Cecilia School, and purchase a
Chocolate bar for only 1.00 each!!!!!
All proceeds of the sale will benefit
St. Cecilia’s students.
January 5 4:30 Mass
January 6 9:15, 10:45, and 12:15 Masses
January 12 4:30 Mass
January 13 9:15, 10:45 and 12:15 Masses
BIRTHRIGHT BASSINET
Once again the members of St. Cecilia’s
Church have generously supported Birthright
during the Advent season. The coffers
have been empty but now they have been
replenished by your ongoing love. You are
in our prayers as we help God’s smallest
children. The Birthright Volunteers!
Our current volunteer is resigning after many years and we
are looking for her replacement for next December. If you can
be a new coordinator for this worthy work, please call the
parish office at 973-627-0313.
CAN YOU MAKE A DONATION?
Father Zig has purchased the following
needed liturgical items for use in divine
worship: cope (white color), cope (red
color), chasable (purple color) and an
altar cloth. The price for the cope is $250,
the chasable is $200 and the altar cloth is
$250. Your donation in memory of a
loved one or as an expression of thanksgiving
to God for blessings received is
very much appreciated. Should you like
additional information please contact
Father Zig. May God bless you for the
generosity you show Christ’s Church
National Vocation Awareness Week
January 13-19, 2013. The planning kits are
available for download through a grant from the
Bishop Britt Vocation Fund and the USA Council
of Serra International.
The planning kit includes: liturgy planning
guide, music suggestions, homily guide, general
intercessions, prayer service, bulletin announcements,
etc. Kits are free (click here), but please
consider a donation to the Bishop Britt Vocation
Fund.
Do you have gifts to purchase for
ANY OCCASION?
Including birthdays, anniversaries,
baby on the way, graduation, “thank you”…
Please consider purchasing gift cards (Scrips) from St. Cecilia
School. Local retailers sell gift cards to the school at a discount,
you purchase the card for face value and the school
keeps the difference as revenue. You earn money for our
school without spending a single additional penny. Many
popular retailers like Visa, American Express, Starbucks,
The Gap, Home Depot, Target, Walmart, Dunkin Donuts,
Toys R Us, Shell and Sunoco participate in the Scrip program
and offer the same gift certificates you would buy at the store.
For a list of gift cards please visit:
www.shopwithscrip.com
All orders are processed on Mondays at 10 am and will be
ready for pickup on Thursday.
If you have any questions regarding the Scrip program, please
do not hesitate to call Lisa Armonaitis 973-627-0313 X13 or email
at larmonaitis@mac.com.
ST. CECILIA SENIOR CLUB NEWS AND EVENTS
January 15— Regular Meeting
11:00 am—Set Up
12:00 pm—Meeting Begins
CASINO TRIPS:
January 8—Mt. Airy
Cost $20.00
Call Naomi 973-625-0819
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
Please help to support the many programs
of Catholic Charities by donating
clothing, shoes and household
items by placing them in the donation
box located in the Church parking
lot at St. Cecilia Church.
Thank you for your support.
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FIRST FRIDAY COMMUNION CALLS – Beginning January
6 th a priest will be making “First Friday” visits to those who are
homebound. The visits will be made by a priest who will distribute
Holy Communion. He will also be available for the sacraments
of penance and anointing of the sick. Please call the
parish office at 973.627.0422 to register your name for this
monthly visit by a priest.
DIOCESAN & COMMUNITY NEWS
Special Event
ST. PAUL INSIDE THE WALLS
Dr. Peter Kreeft: Apologetics and the New Evangelization
Dr. Kreeft will present on the necessity of apologetics as
the foundational tool for the New Evangelization. Catholic
apologetics presents a rational basis for the Catholic
faith and defends the faith against objections and misrepresentations.
$10.00 per person. Please go to the website
to purchase your tickets.
Madison, Friday, January 11, 2013 from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST
St. Clare’s Hospital in Denville and Dover are in need of
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist. Applicants will need to
have completed a diocesan or parish level training program. Please
bring proof to authenticate this training, If you would like to serve
in this ministry, please call the
Spiritual Services Office.
Denville 973-625-6520
Dover: 973-989-3056
ASSUMPTION COLLEGE FOR SISTERS
350 Bernardsville Road, Mendham, NJ 07945-2923
www.acs350.org
Spring 2013: January 7 – May 7
Theology and Philosophy Courses
Th 102 Sacred Scripture
Wednesdays 12:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Sister Theresa Kelly, FMA
Th 205 Mystery of God
Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Sister Theresa Kelly, FMA
Th 207 Mary and the Scriptures
Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Sister Theresa Kelly, FMA
Ph 203 Philosophy of the Human Person
Tuesdays & Fridays 1:00 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Sr. Gabrielle Nguyen, SCC
Assumption College for Sisters welcomes lay people to register
for theology and philosophy courses for credit or audit and
any other course for audit. For information about all courses
offered this semester contact Sister Gerardine.
$465/course for credit $235/course for audit
Registration and/or information contact
Sr. Gerardine Tantsits, SCC
973-543-6528, ext. 228 deanregistrar@acs350.org
Runners and Volunteers for National Pro-Life Relay
Runners, prospective runners and volunteers are invited to
join a team from St. Cecilia’s Parish, Rockaway exploring the
possibility of participating in New Jersey legs of the first relay
and fundraiser across the U.S. in support of the Pro-Life movement.
This is an historic and mammoth spiritual exercise. On
February 13, the relay will simultaneously start on the East and
West Coasts, from the Brooklyn Bridge and the Golden Gate
Bridge. After 40 Days and 1,103 legs of about 5K each, the relay
from both coasts is expected to conclude at the Sioux Falls (SD)
Cathedral on Palm Sunday, March 24. That’s a combined distance
of 4,089 miles.
The route will wind prayerfully past various abortion facilities.
Pro-life supporters from St. Cecilia’s are considering forming
a “chapter” of Life Runners that would pick up some of the
New Jersey legs. The St. Cecilia team will complete at least one
leg of the entire relay. The team will also look at completing the
initial leg from the Brooklyn Bridge. The only requirement is
your enthusiasm and support of the Pro-Life movement. A decision
on St. Cecilia’s participation will be made soon based on
interest, practical and other considerations.
To Consider Joining, Contact: St. Cecilia’s Life Runners
Phone: (973) 664-9460 E-Mail: stcecilianjlife@yahoo.com
March For Life—Knight of Columbus
The Rose Sale held on December 15 & 16 proceeds will be
going to sponsor the bus to Washington DC on Friday,
January 25th. The bus will leave from the Gardner Field
Park and Ride at 6AM and will return about 9PM. As in
previous years, there is no charge for the bus, however,
riders are requested to bring $6.20 for the DC Metro.
Seats are limited to first come, first served basis and may
be reserved by call Jim Rizos at 973-627-2596 or via email
at j.rizos@verizon.net.
This will mark the 40th anniversary of the passage of the
Roe vs. Wade Law which made abortion legal. Since 1973
there have been more than 50 million abortions performed
in the United States alone. This is a real war, a war on the
infant in the womb who cannot defend itself.
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Monday, January 7
4:30 pm CYO Basketball (Gym)
7:30 pm Bible Study (Parish Office)
7:00 pm Knight of Columbus Officers Meeting
(Parish Office)
Tuesday, January 8
9:30 am Bible Study (Halesy Hall)
4:30 pm CYO Basketball (Gym)
7:45 pm Charismatic Prayer Group )Hayes Hall)
Wednesday, January 9
4:30 pm CYO Basketball (Gym)
Thursday, January 10
9:30 am Mommy Bible Study (Parish Office)
4:30 pm CYO Basketball (Gym)
7:00 pm Year or Faith (Hayes Hall)
Friday, January 11
4:30 pm CYO Basketball (Gym)
Saturday January 12
8:00 am CYO Basketball (Gym)
9:00 am Men’s Society (Hayes Hall)
Sunday January 13
8:00 am Rosary Society Pancake Breakfast
(Hayes Hall)
9:15 am Children’s Liturgy of the Word
10:15 am Choir Practice
11:45 am RCIA
5:30 pm Family Rosary
(Suchon Hall-Sacred Heart)
GIFT
CARDS
MORE CHOICES AVAILABLE!
GIFT CARDS– AFTER ALL MASSES
Thank you to the parishioners and
school families who have been supportive
of our Gift Card sales..
If more people participate, I cannot even imagine how
much more we could help the School
without any added cost to the buyer.
Once you start using the cards, you will realize
the benefits too.
For your convenience, gift cards are sold
at the Parish Office and school offices during
normal working hours.
The following are available all of the time,
for immediate sales:
SHOPRITE, STOP & SHOP, A & P, HOME DEPOT
KOHLS, & SUSSEX MEAT PACKING,
DUNKIN DONUTS, STARBUCKS,PANERA, TAR-
GET, WALMART, CRACKER BARREL
SCHOOL NEWS
Help support Catholic Charities
in the Diocese of Paterson
We accept cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, boats, motorcycles,
ATVs, RVs, trailers and airplanes.
Funds from donated vehicles support Catholic Charities
Programs and Services serving those who are poor or in
need across Morris, Passaic and Sussex Counties
CALL: 855- 670- 4483 (give)
Or click on the car donation banner at
www.catholiccharities.org
Ask Congress to Protect Your Tax Deduction for Charitable
Giving
The Catholic Bishops of New Jersey are asking parishioners
to help preserve Tax Deductions for Charitable Giving by
contacting their members of Congress. The tax deduction
for charitable contributions is important for our parishes,
Catholic Charities and all non-profit organizations.
For almost 100 years the federal income tax code has allowed
tax deductions for contributions to charities. This tax
policy has successfully encouraged charitable giving, especially
during times of economic recovery and when charitable
resources are under great stress.
Currently, Congress is considering proposals that would
eliminate, reduce or cap tax deductions for charitable donations.
Any negative action against tax deductions for charitable
giving would significantly hurt the ability of Catholic
Charities and other non-profit organizations to serve the
most vulnerable in our society.
To make it easy to contact members of Congress, the New
Jersey Catholic Conference has established an automated
alert system that is available at:
http://www.capwiz.com/njcathconf/home/
Please use the alert system on the Catholic Conference website
to ask your Congressional representatives to preserve
the IRS tax deduction for Charitable Giving. Also please
consider joining our Action E-list so that we can keep you
apprised of updates for this and other important issues.
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Dear Parishioners,
As we come to celebrate “the Lord’s Day” we commemorate the 12 th Day of Christmas and
the Feast of the Epiphany (Theophany). In the Western Church we focus upon the visit of the
Magi to the Christ Child as recorded in the Gospel of Matthew 2:1-12. We hear the words,
“They were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering the house they saw the child with Mary his mother.
They prostrated themselves and did him homage. Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense
and myrrh.” The Magi worshipped the Lord and had given gifts to him. These gestures are liturgical and indications to us of the
worship due God who came to save us in Jesus His Only Begotten Son.
Worshipping God with our gifts and primarily with our lives is a perfect segway into next Sunday’s commemoration of
“National Vocations Awareness Week.” The Lord continues to call people into a life of selfless service within the Church.
Young men and women are called to serve as priests, religious sisters and brothers to assist the Lord in the holy work of up
building the Church. These chosen ones, like the Magi, are invited to give homage to God by offering the gift of themselves for
ministry. Recently Bishop Serratelli shared some statistics with the priests that indicated a majority of Catholic young people
have thought about a religious vocation but that no one ever asked them about it or encouraged them. The young people, said
Bishop, are positive regarding service as a cleric or religious. It seems that God is calling young people but we are not doing
enough to encourage them in answering the call. Next week’s commemoration is an important one and I hope to talk about it
more with you then!
This first Sunday in the new civil year 2013 is the start of a busy month and year ahead. One item that I hope to have definite
information on is the upcoming pilgrimage to Poland which Father Peter Glabik and I are cosponsoring. We hope to depart on
Sunday, September 29 th for a “YEAR OF FAITH PILGRIMAGE TO POLAND: Land of Our Lady and the Saints”. I hope to
announce in next Sunday’s bulletin a meeting date for all those interested in going with us to the places associated with Blessed
John Paul II, Saint Maximillian Kolbe, Saint Faustina and so much more. A fantastic pilgrimage is being planned with visits to
religious sites but also to the cultural and historical ones as well. This will be a YEAR OF FAITH trip which you will not want to
miss!
I received a call from the Director of Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Paterson thanking us for the generous response of our
parish to the Hurricane Sandy Collection which totaled $20,780. Yes, Saint Cecilia’s is a generous people! I want to also thank
you once again for supporting the recent Men’s Society fish & chip dinner. Your attendance at this fund raiser is a sign of appreciation
and affirmation for what the society does for our parish. Thank you!
Next Sunday is the Solemnity of the Baptism of Our Lord and a closure of the Christmas season. The crèche and
trees will be taken down during this week. However, the outdoor nativity will remain in place until the 40 th and
final day of the Christmas mystery, February 2 nd . On this day we celebrate the Feast of Our Lord’s Presentation
(Entrance) in the Temple. We are following a tradition still observed in Rome which was introduced by Blessed
John Paul II.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
ST. JOHN NEPOMUCINE NEUMANN, Bishop
January 5
JOHN NEUMANN was born in bohemia on March 20, 1811. since he had a great desire to dedicate himself fo
the American missions, he came to the United Statesas a cleric and was ordained in new York in 1836 by
Bishop Dubois.
In 1840, he entered the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (Redemptorists). He labored in Ohio, Pennsylvania
dna Maryland. In 1852, he was consecrated Bishop of Philadelphia. There he worked hard for the
establishment of Parish schools and for the erection of many parishes, especially national parishes for the numerous
immigrants. He was also the first Bishop of the United States to prescribe the Forty Hours of Devotion
in his diocese.
Bishop Neumann did on January 5, 1860, and can canonized on june 19, 1977, by Pope Paul VI.
PRAYER: God, Light and Shepard of souls, You established Blessed John as Bishop in Your church to feed Your flock by his word and form it
by his example. Help us through his intercession to keep the Faith he taught by his word and follow the way he showed by his example. Amen
Taken from, Lives of the Saints, Catholic Booking Publishing Company, 1999 New Jersey
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Saint Cecilia Parish
Rev. Sigmund A Peplowski, Pastor
90 Church Street
Rockaway, New Jersey 07866
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