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SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM A Pre-Baptismal Class is held the third Monday of each month at 7:00 pm in the parish office. No pre-registration required. 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 Baptis-mal Ceremony at 1:30 pm.
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 @ 973-627-0313.
90 Church Street
Rockaway, New Jersey 07866
Parish Office: 973-627-0313 Website: st-cecilia.org Fax: 973-627-4811 To Contact: Fr. Zig: Ext. 12 or [email protected] Fr. Cerilo: Ext 14 or [email protected]—Fr. Matt: Ext 15 or [email protected] School: 973-627-6003 CCD Office: 973-627-0313 Ext. 17
Saint Cecilia Parish
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
Vigil 4:30 pm 6:30 am, 8:00 am & 7:00 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 6:30 pm
Any time by appointment
Susan Brennan TRUSTEE
James Gallagher TRUSTEE
Rev. Sigmund Peplowski PASTOR
Rev. Cerilo Javinez
PAROCHIAL VICAR
Rev. Mateusz Darlak PAROCHIAL VICAR
Deacon Paul Willson
Seminarian Angel Torres
Mrs. Janet Maulbeck BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR
and YOUTH PROTECTION/ SAFE ENVIRONMENT
COORDINATOR
Mr. James Clancy
DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION
Mrs. Ann Mitchell
PRINCIPAL
Mrs. Diane Boykow
CEMETERY ADMINISTRATOR
Mr. Charles Linnell
MUSIC DIRECTOR
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: Will resume in September
CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP Tuesday evenings at 7:45 pm (Hayes Hall ) PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP: Will resume in September HOLY HOUR : Will resume in September ADULT FAITH FORMATION RCIA : Will resume in Sept. ROSARY PRAYER GROUP: Monday through Sat. @ 7:30 am
Parish Summer Office Hours:
Monday thru Thursday: 8:30—4:30
(Lunch 12:00—1:00)
Friday: 8:30 to 11:00
First Friday in June until Labor Day weekend
CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY All Catholic Churches in the United States require from
Catholics serving as a Godparent for Baptism or a sponsor
for Confirmation a certificate of eligibility. This document
certifies that the Godparent/sponsor is a registered member
of the parish, attends Holy Mass, approaches the sacra-
ments regularly and contributes to the support of the
Church via the Sunday offering envelope program or
“Parish Pay”. It is the responsibility of the individual to
meet these requirements as listed in the Code of Canon
Law , #874.
The people of St. Cecilia Parish are asked to pray for the following people serving our country in the armed services: SmE3 Andrew Clifford, Sgt. Aleksandr Killeen, Joseph Giannetti US Navy, Lance Corporal Dennis Wuest, Capt. Kel-
ley 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 Eres-man, Sgt. Paul J. Willson, PFC Cano Janeth, Sgt. Bob Autrey, Col. William Paliwada, Sgt 1st Class (E7) Sam Co-lon, PFC Marylyn Rivera-Sachez, Cpl. Edward C. Thomp-son, Major Kevin M. Nash, Lt. Amy Cronin, 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, Airman First Class William Kussler , Spc. Gregory Villaneuva and Cpl Casey W. Lyness . We ask God the Father of us all, through the intercession of St. Mi-chael 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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Ethan Chandra, Dean Wayne Campbell, Doris Cusick, Carol Centonze, Jane
Gorcica, Sam Sessa, 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, 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, Cheryl Anne Borne-mann, Sean Nolan, Maryann Hughes, Peggy Eileen Miars, Ray Kennedy, Richard Corcoran, Madison Rose Leslie, Demetrius Barbee, Lucille Bardi, Frances Finn, Dorothy Murray, Virginia Cous-ins, Madlyn Long. Stephanie Lewis, Kimberly Dugan, Gale Sessa, Marguerite Buggy, Mike Murray, Helene Turner, Michael Turner, Ruben Lorenzo, Michael Alvarez., Mina Simmons-Jones, Victoria Santana, Joe Maulbeck, Mary Merz, Dolores Faulkner, Marion Ca-bles, Patricia Smith Schulman, Vincent Fortunato, Joyce Turner, Tom Cummiskey, Dennis O’Brien, Steven Simmons, Ariel, James DiStaiso, Marty Mackin, Brian Bosworth, Susan Kleczynski, Dennis Dilger, Robyne LaGrotta, Jackie Hendershot, Dave Lewis, Christo-pher Darlak.
THE WORD OF GOD
114: Eccl 1:2; 2:21-23 Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17
Col 3: 1-5, 9-11 Lk 12:13-21
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Monday, July 29, Saint Martha 6:30 am—Joseph Grabiec 8:00 am—Paul Minetti req. by Comfort Care Tuesday, July 30, Saint Peter Chrysologus, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 6:30 am—Special Intention for World Peace 8:00 am—Georgette H. Grau req. by Patrick Deo Wednesday, July 31, Saint Ignatius of Loyola, Priest
6:30 am—Rosemary Marzano req. by Kathy & Pat Deo 8:00 am— Rita Lusardi req. by Harry & Pat Lusardi Thursday, August 1, Saint Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 6:30 am— Mildred Calella req. by the Seniors 8:00 am—William Thoma req. by the McDonnell Family Friday, August 2, Saint Eusebius of Vercelli, Bishop; Saint Peter Julian Eymard, Priest 6:30 am—Special Intention 8:00 am—Holy Souls in Purgatory Saturday, August 3, Weekday 8:00 am— Deceased Members of the Rosary Society Sunday, August 4, Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:30 pm— Joseph Bartholomew req. by Gerard DeFranco & Family
Joan Grimes req. by Bill & Gloria Stahl
7:00 pm— Mary Grace & Clarence Burke req. by Goginsky Family
Philipp & Marion Cables 51st Wedding Anv., req. by
the Cables Family
8:00 am— Federico Alvarez req. by Malou Alvarez & Family
Silvio, Filomena, Anthony & Carol req. by Adelina
9:15 am— Arthur Johnson req. by his wife
Helen E. Lucas req. by Lee Ann & Marty
10:45 am— James W. McAlinden, 1st Anv., req. by Gail & John Nasisi
Walter Siubis req. by Margaret & Jessica Kubilus
12:15 pm— Frank Hoffman req. by Barbara Hoffman
Adolf DeMarco req. by daughter, Bobbie
Our Condolences to the Families of:
Catherine A. Bischer
Eternal Rest Grant to them O Lord
ST. CECILIA CHURCH COLLECTION GOALS
Week Ending : July 21, 2019 Collection—Checks $ 2,660.00
Collection– Cash $ 6,849.25
WeShare Electronic Giving $ 2,525.85
Total Weekly Collection $ 12,035.10
Yearly Collection Goal (BUDGET) $ 839,000.00
Weekly Goal $ 15,196.08
Weekly Collection Surplus (Deficit) $ (3,160.98)
Year To Date Surplus (Deficit) $ (5,558.45)
BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL UPDATE
2018 Parish Goal: $48,500.00
Cash Received as of June 28, 2019: $78,334.00
March 2019 Rebate: $11,389.50
Final June 2019 Rebate: $3,527.50
PARISH EVENTS
ST. CECILIA SENIOR CLUB NEWS AND EVENTS
We are online: www.st-cecilia.org
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Parish Summer Office Hours:
Monday thru Thursday: 8:30—4:30
(Lunch 12:00—1:00)
Friday: 8:30 to 11:00
June 7th until Labor Day
Please be advised that all the “Senior Events” are open to everyone 55 and over from
St. Cecilia & Sacred Heart Parishes!
Regular Meetings— July 30, August 6 & 20
Tuesday, August 13th—Mohegan Sun Casino Price $30—Slot Play $25—Food Coupon $5
Info: Call Carol @ 973-366-6871 September 3-8
Motorcoach trip to beautiful Island of Coudres & Quebec City, Canada includes guided tours plus a visit
to St. Ann DeBeaupre Shrine. All breakfasts & dinners included.
September 26—Hotel Antracite, PA Lunch, Show, Train Ride– Cost: $76.00
For more info on trips, call Carol @ 973.537.5529.
MONDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY - Have you ever won-
dered about the origin and meaning of the Responsorial Psalms
that are sung or spoken before the Gospel readings? Please join
the Monday Night Bible Study for a 10 week study beginning
September 9th, at 7:30 PM in Hayes Hall, as we explore the
program entitled, "Psalms, " presented by Ascension Press. If
you would like to register for the study or have any questions,
please contact [email protected] by August 19th. The
study guide will cost $28.00 with checks payable to St Ce-
cilia. Thank you!
WALKING PILGRIMAGE – The 32nd annual spiritual 4
day walking pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Czesto-
chowa in Doylestown, Pennsylvania will take place August 8
-11 and will begin at Saints Peter and Paul Church in Great
Meadows, New Jersey. Walkers range from infants to people
well into their 70’s. You may join our spiritual trip any day
of the journey and for as many days as you wish. Register on
line at the website: www.walkingpilgrimage.us or call for
information, 908.637.4269.
BISHOP BARRON BOOK – 50 copies of the recent book
by Bishop Robert Barron entitled, “Letter to a Suffering
Church,” have been placed in the church vestibule for your
information. Bishop Barron, highly regarded in his evangeli-
zation ministry and Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of
Los Angeles, wrote this book for all Catholics suffering from
the fallout of the clergy abuse scandal. The book is informa-
tive, consoling and encouraging. Please take a copy and
when you are finished reading it please return it to the vesti-
bule for someone else to read.
CEMETERY BENCHES – I am happy to report that the
appeal for donors to memorialize two benches which have
been ordered for the parish cemetery columbarium has been
met. Giving me much hope is that I have had a least 5 others
come forward seeking to make the donation for a bench
which costs $1,600. Further information regarding the instil-
lation of the granite benches at the columbarium and their
dedication will be forth coming in the bulletin. Please know
that other memorials will be announced in the bulletin and
your generosity is a sign of both your love and faith! – Father
Zig
CHURCH ROOF UPDATE – I have been in contact with
the Arthur Vincent Company and our diocesan architect who
recommended that at this time a cross not be placed on top of
the cupola due to the winds which may cause movement of
the cupola and perhaps another leak in a rain storm. It was
suggested that the cross project we reconsidered at the time
when a new roof will be required for the church so that at the
time the cupola will be more firmly mounted to the roof
through reinforcements. As a result of this information the
project of the mounting of a cross on the cupola will be post-
poned until that time. I am told that the scaffolding will be
coming down from the roof shortly and that work of repoint-
ing and repairing the chimney on the church roof will begin.
I would like to thank all those who have made donations to
this project. Your generosity is an inspiration to me! – Father
Zig
BEREAVEMENT SESSIONS TO BEGIN—The passing of
a loved one is the greatest hurt which we endure in life. If you
recently lost a loved one to death we invite you to participate
in our bereavement program here at Saint Cecilia’s, open to
both parishioners and non parishioners. The six week program
begins on September 25 and will meet for the next five
Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 pm in the parish office. Registra-
tion is required by calling the parish office at 973.627.0313
prior to September 20th.
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BAPTISM CLASS – A meeting of all those wishing infor-
mation and scheduling for a baptism will meet on Monday
evening, August 19th in the Saint Cecilia Parish office at 7
pm. Father will be present to conduct the information session
and answer questions regarding the celebration of the sacra-
ment.
ATTENTION MEN – A men’s group called FATHERS
OF ST. JOSEPH will be meeting every other Saturday
morning at 5:30 a.m. in the St. Cecilia Office Building.
The Fathers of St. Joseph gatherings are not so much
meetings as they are mini retreats, whose aim is to com-
municate the spirituality of fatherhood in a manner that
encourages and inspires fathers to embrace, engage and –
by the power of the Holy Spirit – sanctify their vocation.
MASSES BEING OFFERED—Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish on
East Main Street is offering the following Masses each month:
POLISH MASS on the second Sunday of every month at 11:30
a.m. and LATIN MASS IN THE EXTRAORDINARY FORM
on the third Sunday of every month at 12 noon.
BEWARE: Its come to our attention that some
people have received “scam” emails from Fr.
Zig or one of the priests. Please know these
messages are fake that are requesting “favors”,
“money” or “gift cards”. Should you have any
questions, please call the parish office at 973-
627-0313. Do not reply to these emails.
The Feminine Genius Project: A prayer and discussion
ministry for mothers. We will meet every first and third
Saturday morning (6:30—8:00 am) in the St. Cecilia par-
ish office for grace & coffee. We hope that this gives
each of us the spiritual recharge we need through prayer,
group discussion, and time with Christ in the Blessed Sac-
rament in order to serve our families, our communities,
and our Lord Jesus better. This group serves mothers
with school-aged children. Babysitting is not provided.
This time of prayer, reflection, and fellowship is reserved
for mothers only.
Any questions, please reach out to Armi Clancy / Beth
Mainardi ([email protected])
Faith Formation - 2019-2020—Registration is now open for
the below programs. Registration forms and details are avail-
able on the parish website or by stopping into the parish of-
fice. In person registration will be available on Tuesday, May
7th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm in Divine Mercy Academy. Forms can
be submitted directly to the parish office before or after the May
7th registration.
Please contact Jim Clancy with any questions.
K-6th Grade Traditional CCD (Sundays from 10:30-11:30)
7th-9th Grade Confirmation Prep
(Tuesdays from 7:00-8:00)
Generations of Faith - (Fridays from 6:30-8:15)
Craft and Vendor Fair
St. Cecilia Church Hall
70 Church Street, Rockaway, NJ 07866
Saturday, November 2, 2019
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
RESPECT LIFE CORNER
About the New Jersey Safe Haven Law:
Why are states offering Safe Haven Laws? The purpose of Safe Haven is to
protect unwanted babies from being hurt or killed because they were aban-doned. You may have heard tragic stories of babies left in dumpsters or public
toilets. The parents who committed these acts may have been under severe emotional distress. The mothers may have hidden their pregnancies, fearful of
what would happen if their families found out. Because they were afraid and
had nowhere to turn for help, they abandoned their babies. Abandoning a baby puts the child in extreme danger. Too often, it results in
the child's death. It is also illegal, with severe consequences. But with Safe
Haven, this tragedy doesn't ever have to happen again. In New Jersey, no one ever has to abandon a child again.
Ann. Statutes 30:4C-15.7,8
You can leave your baby, up to 30 days old, at an emergency room of any licensed hospital or at any state, county or municipal police station in New
Jersey. For more information see:
http://safehaven.tv/states/newjersey/#info
or call 1-888-510-2229
SUMMER OFFERINGS—The summer season is one
which notes a reduction in Mass attendance due to vaca-
tions. Please remember that your regular and generous of-
ferings help to pay the bills which Saint Cecilia’s receives
daily. I am most grateful to you for your loving support of
our parish which is a sign of your love for Christ our Savior!
God Bless you!!! - Father Zig
ATTEND MASS AS YOU VACATION—Attending the
Holy Mass each Sunday is important in our observance of the
Lord’s Day. Please check the place and times for Mass in the
place you are vacationing by visiting the website:
www.MassTimes.org or in the USA call 1-410-676-6000.
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Monday, July 29 Tuesday, July 30 7:45 pm—Charismatic Prayer Group (Church Wednesday, July 31 Thursday, August 1 Friday, August 2 Saturday, August 3 Sunday, August 4
DIVINE MERCY ACADEMY NEWS
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Thank you to everyone who supports our Gift Card and
Scrip programs. Cards will still be available for purchase
over the summer from the school office during business
hours, from the St. Cecilia Parish Office, Sacred Heart Rec-
tory and after weekend Masses when volunteers are avail-
able. Purchases over the summer will be credited toward our
2019/2020 fundraising efforts. As always, thank you for
your support of this very easy, painless fund raiser. Example:
You buy $100 a week in grocery cards for 52 weeks—we
make a profit of $260.00—its that easy! If you have any
questions, please call us: 973-627-6003, 973-627-0313, or
973-627-0422.
THURSDAY FAITH FORMATION—The adult faith for-
mation class which meets on Thursday evening in Hayes Hall
at 7:00 pm will not meet in July and August but resume fol-
lowing Labor Day.
DOYLESTOWN SHRINE CELEBRATION – The coro-
nation of the Icon of Our Lady of Czestochowa will take
place at the Doylestown shrine on Sunday, August 25th at the
12:30 pm Mass celebrated by the Most Reverend Charles
Chaput, Archbishop of Philadelphia. The icon was blessed by
Saint John Paul II. Our Holy Father, Pope Francis recently
blessed the crown which will be used at the August cere-
mony. On the occasion of the coronation, Pope Francis has
granted all pilgrims who visit the shrine until the end of Octo-
ber a plenary indulgence under the usual conditions. The
Pauline Fathers who staff the shrine invite everyone to pre-
pare spiritually for this blessed occasion through novenas,
personal prayers, night vigil prayers at the shrine, and recep-
tion of the sacrament of penance. Additional information can
be found at the shrine website: https://www.czestochowa.us/
coronation/.
DIVINE MERCY ACADEMY Pre-K through 8th Grade
Come see the difference an academically excellent Catholic edu-
cation makes! We offer a safe, secure & compassionate environ-
ment with a high level of individualized attention; certified
teachers; weekly liturgies & daily Religion class; academic cur-
riculum with all core subjects; strong enrollment in all grades;
STEM; physical education; music, art, Spanish & library, with
technology integrated throughout the curriculum. Before-care/
aftercare/extracurricular activities available.
Full day & Half Day Pre-K3 & Pre-K4 programs
starting at $2510/ year. Kindergarten through 8th grade tuition
rates as follows: 1 child: $5200- 2 children: $8500- 3 or more
children: $10,300 per year.
Schedule a personal tour this summer, and see all that DMA has
to offer! Currently accepting applications.
87 Halsey Ave., Rockaway, NJ
www.dmarockaway.org
973-627-6003
CAN YOU HELP A CHILD? - Divine Mercy Academy is
our local Catholic school located on the campus of Saint Ce-
cilia Parish. Providing a needy child with a Catholic educa-
tion is a wonderful work of mercy and compassion. YOU
may be able to help such a child by providing tuition assis-
tance OR making a contribution to our Divine Mercy Scholar-
ship Fund. Any and all contributions are greatly appreciated.
Your generosity promotes the faith values of the Church
which are school children are immersed in every school day.
Please contact our principal, Mrs. Ann Mitchell at
973.627.6003. May God richly bless you for supporting our
young people and Catholic education!
MISSION APPEAL: During the weekend of August 10-11,
Rev. Huy Dinh, CSSp, will visit our parish to speak at the
Masses about the missionary work of the Church and in par-
ticular that of the Spiritans (Congregation of the Holy Spirit,
previously known as the Holy Ghost Fathers). To learn more
about the Spiritans, please visit their website at: http://
spiritans.org
This visit is part of a national program in which annually a
representative of one of the missionary groups visits parishes
of the Diocese to invite the parish to share in the mission
work of the universal Church. The Spiritans are an interna-
tional community engaged in a wide range of missionary
activity in over 60 countries throughout the world. Fr. Huy
himself is a missionary priest, originally from Vietnam,
where now the Spiritans are rapidly building a foundation for
the worldwide Church.
When Jesus said: “You shall witness to me in Jerusalem and
in Samaria and to the ends of the earth”, He made the spread
of the Gospel an essential part of our Catholic life. We urge
you to respond generously to Father Huy’s appeal.
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UNIVERSALLY Know as the “Curé of Ars,” St. John Mary Vianney was ordained a priest in 1815. Three years later he was made parish priest of Ars, a remote French hamlet, where his reputation as a confessor and director of souls made him known throughout the Christian world. His life was one of extreme mortification. Accustomed to the most severe austerities, beleaguered by swarms of penitents, and besieged by the devil, this great mystic manifested imperturbable patience. He was a wonder worker loved by the crowds, but he remains to this day the living image of the priest after the Heart of Christ. He heard confessions of people from all over the world for sixteen hours each day. His life was filled with the works of charity and love. It is reported that the staunchest of sinners were converted at his mere word. He died on August 4, 1859, and was can-onized on May 31, 1925 by Pope Pius XI. PRAYER Almighty and merciful God, in St. John Vianney You have given us a Priest who was outstanding in pastoral zeal. Through his intercession help us to win men for Christ and together with them attain eternal glory. Amen.
Taken from, Lives of the Saints; Catholic Booking Publishing Company, 1999, New Jersey
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ST. JOHN VIANNEY, Priest August 4—Patron of Priests
My dear parishioners,
Today as we celebrate the Lord’s Day we come to the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Scriptural texts speak to us about
prayer, our conversation with the Lord who shows mercy and compassion to those whom He has redeemed through the power
of the Cross. The readings testify to the intimacy which the Lord has for us, His people. Jesus instructs us to call God, “Our
Father” and Abraham haggles with the Almighty as two friends would do. The Alleluia Verse for today’s liturgy states: “You
have received a Spirit of adoption, through which we cry, Abba, Father.” This verse taken from the Apostle Paul’s Letter to
the Romans reminds us that as children of God, our Father, we can address the Divine Being in such affectionate terms. We
can do so because He loves us!
The Father’s love for us was manifested in such a magnificent manner by sending us His Only Begotten Son, our Lord, God
and Savior Jesus Christ who suffered greatly for our sins on the Cross. Through the power of His Holy Resurrection He calls
us, through Baptism, into union within the family of the Most Holy Trinity.
Prayer is the powerful means by which we communicate with God. Our prayers also unite us with the Communion of Saints,
the blessed ones who stand before the throne of Christ our God. They are able to intercede for us and help us throughout our
lives. They too are part of our family and can work miracles on our behalf in the name of the Lord. Intercessory prayer is our
tradition and it comes to us from the Apostles. We pray for ourselves and we know that others pray on our behalf as well.
What a great comfort to know that we are surrounded by others who approach God on our behalf.
This would be a good time to invite you to consider joining the Saint Padre Pio Prayer Group when it reconvenes on Wednes-
day, September 18th. The group meets every third Wednesday of the month at 7 o’clock in the evening with Holy Mass fol-
lowed by the prayer meeting. The group usually meets in the parish office but on occasion will meet in the church. In Septem-
ber we will review the book, Padre Pio: Glimpse Into the Miraculous. Also during this time we appeal to Saint Pio, a pow-
erful intercessor, to hear the petitions we present for ourselves and those who have asked us to pray for them. I hope that you
might consider joining us for this prayer time. ALSO, I invite you to consider joining the LIGHT OF CHRIST PRAYER
GROUP which meets in Hayes Hall every Tuesday evening at 7:45 for charismatic prayer and Scripture reading and sharing.
What wonderful opportunities we have here at Saint Cecilia for communal prayer. Why not check them out?
See you in church!
Father Zig
Parish Office: 973-627-0313 internet: www.st-cecilia.org FAX: 973-627-4811 To Contact: Fr. Zig, Ext. 12 or [email protected]
School: 973-627-6003 CCD Office: 973-627-0313 Ext. 17
Saint Cecilia Parish 90 Church Street Rockaway, New Jersey 07866