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CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday, December 24th:
3:00 pm – Christmas Holy Mass
4:30 pm – Christmas Holy Mass
7:00 pm – Christmas Holy Mass
9:30 pm – Christmas Carols
10:00 pm – Christmas Holy Mass
Sunday, December 25th:
8:00 am – Christmas Holy Mass
9:15 am – Christmas Holy Mass
10:45 am – Christmas Holy Mass
12:15 pm – Christmas Holy Mass
Saturday, December 31st:
8:00 am – Holy Mass
4:30 pm & 7:00 pm - Vigil Mass
Sunday, January 1st, 2023:
8:00 am – Holy Mass
9:15 am – Holy Mass
10:45 am – Holy Mass
12:15 pm – Holy Mass
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BEWARE OF FAKE EMAILS & TEXT MESSAGES
Be on the alert of scams which say they are from me. THEY ARE NOT!!! Please call me at the office (973.627.0313x12) if you have doubt about a text, email, etc, which is supposedly from me asking for money, gift cards, etc. PLEASE DO NOT BE FOOLED!!! Fr. Zig
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mass times
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
Day: 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:
Saturday 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm
and 6:15-6:45 pm (when Mass is celebrated in the church) &
Monday during Holy Hour
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Holy Hour:
Monday: 7-8pm
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Sunday Bulletin
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Welcome To Our Catholic CommunityRev. Sigmund Peplowski
PASTOR
Rev. Mateusz Darlak
PAROCHIAL VICAR
Mrs. Janet Maulbeck
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR
AND YOUTH PROTECTION/SAFE
ENVIRONMENT COORDINATOR
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divine mercy academy registration
Divine Mercy Academy in Rockaway is a Catholic elementary school offering a comprehensive Pre-K through 8th grade faith-based education. We offer full-day Kindergarten; full & half day Pre-K; after-care; STEM-based education; School Counselor; foreign language; music programs; extracurricular activities; and are AdvancED accredited. We are currently providing full-day, in-person instruction, with a livestreamed remote learning option.
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.
If you would like more information, please call 973-627-6003 or email office@dmarockaway.org.
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PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday thru Thursday: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Friday: 8:30 am to 2:00 pm
Closed for lunch: 12:00 to 1:00
Summer Hours (Starting 1st Friday in June & ending Labor Day weekend):
Monday thru Thursday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm (Closed for lunch: 12:00 - 1:00)
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Bishop Sweeney is excited to introduce our 2022 diocesan ministries appeal!
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THE BEAUTY, RECONCILIATION, HOPE AND PROMISE
OF OUR CATHOLIC FAITH IN CHURCH
In these difficult times, it is when you go to church that you know you are home. When all the bad, difficult, unhappy and tragic things happening in our world and around us are silenced by the walls of our church, we are given hope, love, comfort and understanding. It is when you go to church that you gain your strength to go forward to meet your goals, challenges, solve your problems and believe in the healing strength and love of our Lord.
Take this strength of faith and prayer given to you each Sunday at mass and keep it within your heart and soul until you return to Church to resume your faith and devotion to our Lord and know...he is always with you.
God Bless You!
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St. cecilia Mass live streaming - november 13th
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FROM THE PASTOR
Welcome to Saint Cecilia Website! Here you can catch a glimpse of our wonderful parish community which celebrates and shares its faith in our lord and savior Jesus Christ.
Let me tell you just a little of what you will find on our website. I invite you to click onto our “staff page” so that you can see the dedicated people who join with me in providing pastoral care and leadership in our parish and school. These collaborators of mine will be happy to speak with you and assist you.
Our worship and sacramental life is our most cherished activity. In our liturgical gatherings we praise God for the gift of his Only Begotten Son, Our Savior, Jesus Christ and seek union with him in the sacred mysteries we celebrate. We offer a variety of mass times to celebrate the Lord’s Day and to pray each day.
We understand that our faith formation is a life-long process and therefore provide religious education opportunities for both children and adults. Please be sure to check out our program and know that you are welcome to join with us as we deepen our knowledge and share our faith in Christ the Savior.
There is much more to find here so I invite you to check the other tabs so that you may have a better vision of Saint Cecilia Parish, this community is rich in faith and good works. I pray that you may be called to join us by the spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead.
“Grace to you and peace from God our father."
Fr. Sigmund Peplowski (Fr. Zig)
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News
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November 29The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is the patronal feast for the Church in the United States and is observed on December 8th. The Vigil Mass for this feast will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 7th at 4:30 pm. Holy Masses on Thursday, December 8th will be celebrated at 6:30 and 8 o’clock in the morning and at 7 o’clock in the evening. The parish office is closed for the feast. Divine Mercy Academy is also closed for the feast.Read More
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November 29Let’s prepare our soul to welcome the Lord Jesus this Christmas by celebrating the sacrament of penance on Monday, December 19th at 7 o’clock in the evening. I have invited a number of priests to be with us as confessors and hope that you will come to make your soul a grace-filled place where the Christ may dwell. Adults and children are encouraged to attend! – Father ZigRead More
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November 16Our parish choir will present a CHRISTMAS CONCERT OF SONG AND ORCHESTRAL PRESENTATION on Sunday, December 11th in our church beginning at 7 o’clock in the evening. Join us for a beautiful music program which will stir our hearts for Christmas! See you there!Read More
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November 16You are invited to bring your crèche statue of the Baby Jesus for the traditional Italian Bambinelli blessing on Sunday, December 11th. The blessing will take place at all Masses following the homily. Let’s keep this beautiful tradition alive in our parish homes. The children especially love this event which brings holiness into our homes this Christmas.Read More
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October 26Great time to do a little Christmas shopping - Saturday, November 19th - 9:00 am until 2:00 pm—St. Cecilia Church Hall - 90 Church Street, Rockaway, NJ 07866 For more information: saintceciliarosarysociety@gmail.comRead More
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October 4HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION – The Solemnity of All Saints, a Holy Day of Obligation, will be celebrated on November 1st. A Vigil Mass will take place on Monday, October 31st at 4:30 pm. (Please note that Church Street is a two-way street during the week, unlike the weekend. Better to park in the lot.) Three Masses will take place in the church on Tuesday, November 1st at 6:30 and 8 o’clock in the morning and at 7 o’clock in the evening.Read More
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Men's Society Fish & Chips Dinner
Saturday, December 10th, 2022
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM in Hayes Hall
Adults $16.00
Seniors $15.00
Children $8.00 (fish or chicken)
Fish, Fries, and Cole Slaw... soda too!
Proceeds go toward special needs of the parishSubmit your online order here!
Online orders are due by Wednesday, December 7th
Got questions? Contact Jim Gallagher (973-366-9699) or Jeff Zuber (973-983-1272) or email to jamesfgall@aol.com
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Alpha Registration
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Today's Readings
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protecting god's children - volunteer requirements
The Diocese of Paterson requires all volunteers and/or employees who have regular contact with children, minors or vulnerable adults be approved to work by completing the following steps:
In order to ensure our children are in a safe environment our Diocese requires the following safe environment compliance procedures be followed before our volunteer are allowed to work with children:- Complete an online background check though Selection.com known as Fastrax
- Read, understand and acknowledge a Pastoral Code of Conduct
- Attend a 3 hour Virtus live training program entitled “Protecting God’s Children” within the next 30 days
The process to complete these requirements have been streamlined into one registration interface. Simply go to www.virtusonline.org to begin the registration process and click “FIRST TIME REGISTRANT”. It takes less than 10 minutes to complete and we ask that you complete all steps during the process. Please be sure to use your legal name when registering, no nick names please.
Step by step registration instructions can be viewed at Virtus Online Volunteer Instructions if you would like to view prior to beginning the registration process.
