Saint Cecilia Parish

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 [email protected] Fr. Marcin Ext. 15 or [email protected] Fr. Mateusz Ext. 14 or [email protected] Convent: 973-627-6533 School: 973-627-6003 CCD Office: 973-627-0313 Ext. 17 Rev. Sigmund Peplowski, Pastor Rev. Marcin Michalowski Rev. Mateusz Jasniewicz Parochial Vicars Deacon Paul Willson Seminarian Mateusz Darlak 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 Trustees: Susan Brennan James Gallagher

Mrs. Diane Boykow Cemetery Administrator stceciliacemetery@ gmail.com 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, January 16, 2017 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. 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 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.

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 Monday Night Bible Study 7:30 pm CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP: Tuesday evenings at 7:45 pm (Hayes Hall ) ROSARY PRAYER GROUP: Mon.—Sat., 7:30 am PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP: First Tuesday 7:00 pm (HH) HOLY HOUR: Monday—7:00 pm ADULT FAITH FORMATION RCIA 9:00 am for children & parents, 11:45 am for adults, Send email to [email protected] for further information or call 973-551-0749 PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Thursday 9:00 am—5:00 pm Friday 9:00 am—3:00pm CLOSED SATURDAYS CLOSED FOR LUNCH: 12:45 pm—1:30 pm

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The Epiphany of the Lord ST. CECILIA CHURCH COLLECTION GOALS 2016/2017 Week Ending - January 1, 2017

MONDAY, January 9, The Baptism of the Lord 8:00 am— Bernard & Joan McDonnell r/b The McDonnell Family TUESDAY– January 10, 8:00 am - The Holy Souls in Purgatory WEDNESDAY–January 11, 8:00 am Eva McInerney r/b Bobbie THURSDAY, January 12, 8:00 am Ron Guarducci r/b Pat Giannetti FRIDAY– January 13, Saint Hilalry, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 8:00 am Marge Munch r/b Divine Mercy Academy Third Grade & Granfriends SATURDAY, January 14 8:00 am Louise Zayac r/b Pat & Jack Zayac SUNDAY, January 15, Second Sunday In Ordinary Time 4:30 pm John J. Amicucci r/b Brock Seligmuller Family Raymond Pietrowicz r/b Tony & Susan Nedo 7:00 pm Marge Munch r/b St. Cecilia Seniors Arthur Hart r/b Edwin & Elaine Hart 8:00 am The Parishioners of St. Cecilia Church 9:15 am Arthur Hart r/b Harry Lusardi Martin Matis r/b the Connell Family 10:45 am Ron Guarducci r/b Diane Milo Theresa Glenn r/b The Randolph Family Tony Ferrone r/b The Guarducci Family 12:15 pm Saverio Noto r/b The St. Monica Guild

We are online: www.st-cecilia.org

Denise Cusick, Carol Centonze, Jane Gorcica, Carol Graner Wilson, Sam Sessa, Karen Zarzycki, Ronald Stankiewicz, 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, Pat Heady, 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, Scott Bornemann, Sean Nolan, Maryann Hughes, Peggy Eileen Miars, Ray Kennedy, Richard Corcoran, Adam Rosowicz, Madison Rose Leslie, Demetrius Barbee, Lucille Bardi, and Frances Finn.

Collection—Checks Collection– Cash ParishPay Electronic Giving Total Weekly Collection

$ 3,748.00 $ 14,638.25 $ 1,570.73 $ 19,956.98

Yearly Collection Goal (BUDGET) Weekly Goal

$784,000.00 $ 14,117.65

Weekly Collection Surplus (Deficit) Year To Date Surplus (Deficit)

$5,839.34 ($5,055.73)

Thank You!

THE WORD OF GOD Here are the readings for next Sunday Isaiah 49: 3,5-6 Psalms 40: 2,4, 7-10 1 Corinthians 1: 1-3 John 1: 29-34

The people of St. Cecilia Parish are asked to pray for the following people serving our country in the armed services: SmE3 Andrew Clifford, LCpl. Aleksandr Killeen, Joseph Giannetti US Navy, Lance Corporal Dennis Wuest, Capt. Kelley 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 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, 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, 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. 580-St. Cecilia

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PARISH EVENTS HOSPITALITY FEBRUARY 5TH Please join the St. Cecilia Choir for hospitality after the 10: 45 AM Mass on Sunday, February 5th This is a great opportunity to meet other parishioners. Can’t make it on February 5th? Don’t worry—we will be doing this every first Sunday of the Month after the 10:45 am Mass. ST. CECILIA CEMETERY – The cemetery gate is open from 8 am to 4 pm during the winter. The cemetery is closed during and immediately following a snowstorm until the roadway is treated.

Rockaway March for Life On Saturday January 21st St. Cecilia’s Church will be hosting a special pro-life event. All those that support the culture of life are welcome to join us for a morning of prayer, public witness, and education of the dignity and beauty of all human life. If you are interested in joining us, we will begin at 8:00am for mass at St. Cecilia’s in Rockaway. After mass coffee, juice and other light refreshments will be available in the church hall. By 9:00 am all participants will make the short walk to the Rockaway Park Lake walking path. We will march, pray and witness for a culture of life in our community and country. By 10:00 we will return to St. Cecilia’s for our closing prayer. No registration is required. For more information please contact Jim Clancy at [email protected] or at 973-627-0313 x 17.

Please Help Support Catholic Charities We need gently used:  Clothing • Bedding • Shoes • Small

BOOKS FOR SALE IN KIOSK  Spiritual Warfare—Fighting the Good Fight Every Christian is engaged in an ongoing struggle against the self, and against temptation, striving to gain the blessings of the Kingdom of God. This booklet enlightens the struggle by searching the wisdom of the scriptures. It gives hope to everyone, because Christ is always by our side to help us in every battle, and he has already defeated death and sin.

CD of the Month

  We  are  excited  to  continue  our  parish  ‘CD  of  the  Month’  program.    For  the  month  of  January  all  parishioners  are  welcome and encouraged to purchase and listen to "Mary:  The  Indispensable  Mother  of  God"  by  Tim  Staples.    This  audio CD is a great talk by a world class speaker.  Tim Sta‐ ples  does  an  amazing  job  of  explaining  the  deepest  mys‐ teries of our faith in a way that all people can understand  and relate to.  This is a simple opportunity to listen, learn,  and share our faith together as a community.      On  Thursday,  January  26th,  our  ‘Porta  Fidei’  night  will  be  dedicated to a discussion and sharing on this CD.  All peo‐ ple are welcome to attend.    CDs  are  available  after  Mass  or  by  contacting  the  parish  office.  CDs are $4 each.   

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household items Have a clothing donation too big to fit in the box? Just call our Toll Free number to arrange for a free pickup at your home. 1-877-343-3651 Throughout the year, Catholic Charities distributes much needed food through local food pantries and provides many other types of services and assistance including day care for children, day care for elderly persons, counseling, computer training, ESL utility bill assistance, flood assistance, drug/ alcohol detox, drug/alcohol treatment, day and residential programs for adults with developmental disabilities and more. Money raised from these donations helps support these and other Catholic Charities programs.

DROP BOX IS LOCATED IN PARISH PARKING LOT BEHIND THE RECTORY

RELIGIOUS CARDS FOR SALE AT PARISH OFFICE Assorted religious cards are available for purchase at the parish office. Come and see our display of cards for sacraments including ordination, holidays, thank you,s and congratulations. Each card comes with a detachable, keepsake bookmark. Cards: 1 for $3.00 or 2 for $5.00 ST. CECILIA SENIOR CLUB NEWS AND EVENTS Tuesday, January 17—Regular Meeting 11:00 am—Set up 12-1pm Social hour, coffee & cake 1-2pm—Meeting, bingo & cards afterward For more info call Lorraine 973-366-6871 580-St. Cecilia

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The Epiphany of the Lord January 8, 2017 They opened their treasures And offered him gifts of Gold, frankincense, and myrrh. --Matthew 2:11b

Porta Fidei: Open the door of faith

We  are  continuing  our  weekly  adult  formation  nights,  this week Fr. Zig will be leading the discussion.  Join us  this Thursday night in Hayes Hall from 7:00‐8:00 pm as  Fr.  Zig  will  be  presenting  on  ‘Holy  People  you  probably  never heard of’.  There are thousands of canonized saints  and  we  know  many  of  the  popular  ones.    Join  us  on  Thursday  and  learn  something  new  about  these  lesser  known holy men and woman.      Please  join  us  for  a  casual  night  of  faith  and  fellowship.   No registration is need or long term commitment.  Light  refreshments  will  be  served.    If  you  have  questions,  please contact Jim Clancy at the parish office.   

Rachel's Vineyard Retreat Rachel's Vineyard is a safe place to renew, rebuild, and redeem hearts broken by abortion. Weekend retreats offer a supportive, confidential, and non-judgmental environment where women and men can express, release, and reconcile painful post-abortive emotions and begin the process of restoration, renewal, and healing. A Rachel's Vineyard Retreat will be held from Friday evening, January 27 through Sunday afternoon, January 29, 2017 in the Stirling area. To register or for more information, contact Marie at (973) 377-1004, ext. 425. All calls will be held in strictest confidence. For more information or to register for the Spanish retreat, please call Cheryl at (973) 497-4350 or email [email protected].

FAITH Group (Youth Group: 8th -12th grade) “Let no one have contempt for your youth, but set an Example for those who believe, in speech, conduct, love faith, and purity,” 1Timothy 4:12. All students in 8th grade – 12th grade are welcome to join us for our monthly meeting on Friday, January 20th from 8:30-10:00 pm. This is a casual group that meets at least once per month for games, sports, food, and prayer. The group will begin at 8:30 in the parish office basement. Please wear sneakers and dress comfortably. Please let Jim Clancy know if you are interested in attending or would like more details. 973-627-0303 ext. 17 or at [email protected]

Saint Cecilia Parish on Social Media This Advent, join together with fellow Saint Cecilia parishioners on social media to bring Christ into your Christmas, and into the lives of those near and dear to you. We urge you to follow these social media accounts for daily inspiration, Catholic fun facts, and other useful messages. Become an evangelist simply by sharing a post with your friends and family. Connect with other parishioners and contribute by tagging St Cecilia in your own posts. Here are some of the ways you can follow us @StCeciliaRockNJ on Twitter, Instagram, and SnapChat. Find us on Facebook too! For those who do not use social media or do not have smart phones, you can still receive a daily text or email message! Subscribe to our Flocknote account by texting the word saintcecilia to 84576 or go to https://new.flocknote.com/StCecliaRockNJ Text STOP to 84576 to stop text notifications at any time. Text HELP for help. There is no charge for this service, but your carrier message and data rates may apply. View privacy policy & terms at flocknote.com/txt

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MOMMY BIBLE BREAK! Monday, January 9 7:00 pm Holy Hour Tuesday, January 10 9:30 am Bible Study (Parish Office) 6:00 pm Christmas Decorations Taken Down 7:45 pm Charismatic Prayer Group (Hayes Hall) Wednesday, January 11 Thursday, January 12 7:00 pm Faith Formation (Hayes Hall) Friday, January 13 6:30 pm Generations of Faith (Hayes Hall) Saturday, January 14 8:30 am Men’s Society (Hayes Hall) Sunday, January 15 9:00 am RCIA (Parish Office)

Mommy bible Study will be on break for the month of January. We will resume February 2nd. Please in the meantime, order the book: Courageous Virtue: https://www.amazon.com/ Courageous-Virtue-Studies-Women/dp/1931018006 This will be our 2nd half of study when we resume in February. Thanks ladies! Grandfriends, if you know of someone who is not on the email list who needs to be notified, please let them know.

DIVINE MERCY ACADEMY NEWS

ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE JANUARY 14/15 Alexander Patel 4:30 pm Jasmine Patel 4:30 pm Alex Marmara 9:15 am Leo Servidio 9:15 am Brenna Mulhearn 10:45 am Gigi Delgado 10:45 am Christopher Trepcos 12:15 pm Christopher Coulter 12:15 pm Chase Bruno 12:15 pm Logan Bruno 12:15 pm Altar Servers Needed! Please think about Volunteering! Contact Dn. Paul Willson 973-551-0749

Divine Mercy Academy’s Calendar Raffle is underway! The calendar raffle will feature a total of $5,000 in cash prizes. A winner will be drawn every Friday from February 3rd through June 2nd. Each week the winning ticket will be put back in the drum, so each $10 ticket gives you 18 chances to win! Tickets will be available from our gift card sellers after Masses. Or you can email [email protected]

Come to our Open House on Sunday January 29th, from 10:15 AM to 12:30 PM! Divine Mercy Academy in Rockaway is a Catholic elementary school offering a comprehensive Pre-K through 8th grade faithbased education. Our mission is to provide an academically excellent Catholic education, and to instill within our students the virtues of mercy and compassion, forming them as true disciples of Jesus Christ. Registration for the 2017-2018 school year begins during Catholic Schools Week, January 29-February 4th.

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My Dear Parishioners, Today we celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord. This feast is traditionally observed on the 12th day of Christmas, January 6th, but with the liturgical reforms of the Second Vatican Council now shifts to the Sunday closest to January 6th. This feast is also known as “Little Christmas” or “Three Kings Day”. This day marks the visit of the Magi, Gentiles from the East who came to worship the Christ Child. As the Gospel writer Matthew tells us they were guided to the Lord by following the light of the star which brought them to Bethlehem. Like the Magi, we too are on a journey which will conclude when we come before the Lord. The GOSPEL is the light which we are called to follow as we make our way to Him. The Gospel illumines our path as we meet the poor, encounter the sick and find ourselves in company with the suffering. Our response to all those we come in contact with during our life is what will be used to determine whether we will be with the Lord forever or in everlasting torment (Matthew, chapter 25). Because of the way in which Christmas fell this year, tomorrow we celebrate the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord in the Jordan. In other years this observance is commemorated on the Sunday after Epiphany. Tuesday begins Ordinary Time with next Sunday being the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. This week our church interior Christmas decorations will be taken down. The outdoor crèche will remain up until February 2nd, the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple. This is an ancient tradition which commemorates Christmas for 40 days. As I recall the gifts given to the Child Jesus by the Magi I am reminded of the generosity which we in the rectory received from many of you. So, again and again, THANK YOU to all those who remembered us at Christmas. Be assured that YOU will be remembered by me, Father Marcin and Father Mateusz as we celebrate the Holy Mass. HAPPY NEW YEAR! Father Zig

BLESSING OF THE HOME AND HOUSEHOLD Leader: Let us praise God, who fills our hearts and homes with peace. Blessed be God forever. R/. Blessed be God forever. The Word became flesh and made his dwelling place among us. It is Christ who enlightens our hearts and homes with his love. May all who enter this home find Christ’s light and love. Listen to the words of the holy Gospel according to Luke: Jesus came to Jericho and intended to pass through the town. Now a man there named Zacchaeus, who was a chief tax collector and also a wealthy man, was seeking to see who Jesus was; but he could not see him because of the crowd, for he was short in stature. So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree in order to see Jesus, who was about to pass that way. When he reached the place, Jesus looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, come down quickly, for today I must stay at your house.” And he came down quickly and received him with joy. When they all saw this, they began to grumble, saying, “He has gone to stay at the house of a sinner.” But Zacchaeus stood there and said to the Lord, “Behold, half of my possessions, Lord, I shall give to the poor, and if I have extorted anything from anyone I shall repay it four times over.” And Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house because this man too is a descendant of Abraham.” Leader: The Son of God made his home among us. With thanks and praise let us call upon him. R/. Stay with us, Lord. Leader: Lord Jesus Christ, with Mary and Joseph you formed the Holy Family: remain in our home, that we may know you as our guest and honor you as our Head. We pray: R/. Stay with us, Lord 

Leader: Lord Jesus Christ, the three kings presented their gifts to you in praise and adoration: grant that those living in this house may use their talents and abilities to your greater glory. We pray: R/. Stay with us, Lord. After the intercessions the leader invites all present to say the Lord’s Prayer. The leader says the prayer of blessing with hands joined: Lord God of heaven and earth, you revealed your only-begotten Son to every nation by the guidance of a star. Bless this house and all who inhabit it. Fill them (us) with the light of Christ, that their (our) concern for others may reflect your love. We ask this through Christ our Lord. R/. Amen. The leader concludes the rite by signing himself or herself with the sign of the cross and saying: May Christ Jesus dwell with us, keep us from all harm, and make us one in mind and heart, now and forever. R/. Amen. After the prayers of the blessing are recited, each room of the home is sprinkled with Epiphany water and incensed. The initials of the Magi are inscribed upon the doors with the blessed chalk.

Example: 20 + K + M + B + 17 580-St. Cecilia

Saint Cecilia Parish Parish Office: 973-627-0313

90 Church Street Rockaway, New Jersey 07866

internet: www.st-cecilia.org FAX: 973-627-4811 To Contact: Fr. Zig, Ext. 12 or [email protected] Fr. Marcin Ext. 15 or [email protected] Fr. Mateusz Ext 14 or [email protected] Convent: 973-627-6533 School: 973-627-6003 CCD Office: 973-627-0313 Ext. 17