CONGRATULATIONS · on the organ, harpsichord and piano and has over his career produced 100 CDs and LPs. He has performed on major instruments in concert halls and churches across

90 Church Street Rockaway, New Jersey 07866 Saint Cecilia Parish

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] Convent: 973-627-6533 School: 973-627-6003 CCD Office: 973-627-0313 Ext. 17

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CONGRATULATIONS

The people of St. Cecilia Parish are asked to pray for the following people serving our country in the armed services: Pfc Aleksandr Killeen, Jo-seph Giannetti US Navy, Lance Corporal Den-nis Wuest, Sgt. Zhenya Killeen, Capt. Kelley E.

Robbins, Pvt USMC, Diego Usma, Major Glenn E. Martinez, Sgt. Brian Whalen, General Raymond Odierno, Capt. An-thony 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 Leit-ner, Sgt. Spencer Lopez, PFC Taryn Kemp, Jeffrey Braun-hausen, E7 Joseph Grimsey, Bill Maloney, Greg Bloete, Gian Carlo Bruzzese, Spc. Christopher Little, PFC Brittany Martin-dell, T4 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 bring-ing peace and justice to our world. May they be brought back safely to those they love.

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David Cicchine, Teresa D’Atria, Derek Bascharow, John Brinkman, Julie Lawson, Debbie Malc, Grace McDermott, Joe Horvath, Jr., Edward O’Dowd, Elvira Bugaoan, Pat Heady, Owen Peter Byrne, Tia Maddaloni, Mary Reynolds, Mason Walker

Steussing, Tom Cuskie, Susan Mejia, Derek Bascharow, Isabel Rattay, Theodora Maulbeck, Donna Cooke, Tom Hull, Kathleen Fazio, Joanne Brewer, Kristin Wich, Kyle Johnson, Betty Golden, Kate Darlington, Jake Michael Miraldi, Scott Borne-mann, Rosemary Woodring, Sharon Augenti, Sean Nolan, Peg Norman, Eileen Sutherland, Maryann Hughes, Peggy Eileen Miars, Ray Kennedy, Richard Corcoran, Adam Rosowicz, Madison Rose Leslie, Norman Rodriquez, Demetrius Barbee, Lucille Bardi, and Frances Finn.

THE WORD OF GOD Here are the readings for next Sunday Exodus 17:22-24 Psalms 92:2-3,13-16 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 Mark 4:26-34

MONDAY—June 8, 8:00 am The Holy Souls in Purgatory TUESDAY– June 9, Saint Ephrem, Deacon & Doctor of the Church 8:00 am Maria Coluccio r/b Stephen Palisi-Reynolds Family WEDNESDAY–June 10, 8:00 am The Holy Souls in Purgatory THURSDAY, June 11, Saint Barnabas, Apostle 8:00 am Tlarita Ramos—Healing Prayers r/b Aleth & Piether Vitiello FRIDAY– June 12, The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus 8:00 am Eugene Walsh r/b The McDonnell Family SATURDAY— June 13, The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint Anthony of Padua, Priest and Doctor of the church, BVM 8:00 am Mary & Jim Whalen r/b The Whalen Family SUNDAY,June14, Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:30 pm Steve Parillo & Parillo Family r/b Carol Parillo Kenneth John Williams -16th Anniversary r/b Mom, Dad & Sister Pat William Lipke, Sr. r/b The Lipke Family Joseph & Yolanda Lami r/b Jeanette Lami 7:00 pm Joseph Grow r/b The Gordon Family Isabel Blazejewski r/b Susan Bellomo 8:00 am Robert & Rena Benjamin r/b Bob & Tom Benjamin 9:15 am Henry Rychlicki r/b Karen Rychlicki Guy Dellatorre r/b Preston & Sandra Hills & Family 10:45 am Rose D’Alessio r/b Lois Pelaia & Family Barbara Semack r/b beloved friends Joe & Mike 12:15 pm Rosalia LoIacono r/b Cara & Carmella Frances Dollbaum r/b The Siminski Family

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ST. CECILIA CHURCH COLLECTION GOALS 2014/2015

Week Ending - May 31, 2015 Collection—Checks $10.468.00 Collection– Cash $ 4,305.00 ParishPay Electronic Giving $ 1,255.00 Total Weekly Collection $16,028.08 Yearly Collection Goal (BUDGET) $810,000.00 Weekly Goal $ 14,568.83 Weekly Collection Surplus (Deficit) $1459.35 Year To Date Surplus (Deficit) ($42,611.73)

ALTAR FLOWERS Happy Anniversary

Maureen & John Murnane

PARISH EVENTS

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ST. CECILIA SENIOR CLUB NEWS AND EVENTS

June 16—Regular Meeting 11:00 am Set Up, 12-1 pm Social Hour, 1-2 Meeting Bingo & Cards after Meet-ing June 9 (Tuesday) Mt. Airy Casino (PA) - Cost: $22.00 incl. $20 slot play plus $10 food coupon For more info call Lorraine at 973-366-6871 June 11 (Thursday) day trip to Rock Island (on the Lake) Club (Sparta) incl. transportation, complete dinner and show “American Bandstand” featuring “the Jersey Dreamers” Cost: $70.00—More Info? Call Lorraine 973-366-6871

Join us as we continue with our par‐ish ‘CD of the Month’ program. For the month of June all parishioners are welcome and encouraged to pur‐chase and listen to "True Worship" by Fr. Michael Schmitz. This audio CD is a great talk by a world class speaker. Fr. Michael does an amaz‐

ing job of explaining the deepest mysteries 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, June 25th, our ‘Formation Night’ will be dedicated to a discussion and sharing on this CD. All peo‐ple are welcome to attend. CD’s are available after Mass or by contacting the parish office. CDs are $3 each.

CD OF THE MONTH

SUMMER BIBLE CAMP "Soaring thru the Sacraments" Bi-ble Camp will take place from July 21st to July 25th 6 PM to 8 PM.at St Cecilia School. Registration will be taken at the parish picnic on

June 14th at Fireman's Field. For more information please call Denise @973-625-2056 or Jim Clancy @ the Parish office. Thanks Denise

A.D.: THE BIBLE CONTINUES Sunday, Channel 4—9:00 pm

A.D.: THE BIBLE CONTINUES – Episode 10 which can be viewed this evening at 9 o’clock on NBC channel 4 shows the disciples sending Paul away to Tarsus for his own safety. We see other fol-lowers of Jesus suffer for their

faith. DISCUSSION QUESTION: When Saul goes on to begin his missionary work to bring the Gospel to the Gen-tiles, he assumes his Greek name, Paul. What signs do you see in this episode about the future role Saul (St. Paul) will play in the Church?

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The next meeting of the Cemetery Beautification Committee is sched-uled for Monday, June 8 at 6:30 p.m. on the cemetery grounds. Remember to bring a lawn chair. In case of in-

clement weather we will meet at the Parish Office. Any questions or concerns please contact Mary Lou McGrath at 201 280-6093.

ATTENTION PARISHIONERS: The 140th Anniversary memorabilia clearances begins

after all masses this weekend. Supply are limited Sizes and costs are:

Zippered Jackets: $20 (S-7 M-9 L-4 XL-1 2XL-1) Sweatshirts: $15 (S-6 M-8 L-6 XL-6)

T' shirts: $10 (M-3 L-2 XL-5 2XL-3) Get them at this amazing price…..while they last… Thanks

FYI: many of our Elementary students can fit in the

Small & Medium.

They will be on sale after mass on this weekend (church entrance) and next week-end….if supply lasts. Questions/concerns call: Jack 973-625-4572.

SUPPORT THE CHURCH IN LATIN AMERICA

Today, we will take up the collection for the church in Latin America. Your gifts to the collection will fund catechesis, marriage and family life programs, and seminarian educa-tion in Latin America and the Caribbean. The support you give today will provide opportunities for years to come. Please support the Church in Latin America and be gener-ous in today’s collection. Thank You!

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FORMATION NIGHT Join us this week from 7:00‐8:00 pm in Hayes Hall as we continue to celebrate the ‘Year of Consecrated Life’. So far this year we have welcomed guest speakers from the

Franciscans, Benedictines, Sisters of Christian Charity, Vo‐cationist Fathers, Salesian Sisters, Filippini Sisters and the Little Sisters of the Poor. Our diocese is blessed to have so many men and women in religious life serving the people of God. Please join us for a casual night of faith and fellowship. No registration is need or long term commitment. Light re‐freshments will be served. If you have questions, please contact Jim Clancy at the parish office.

DIOCESAN & COMMUNITY NEWS

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CHECKOUT OUR REDESIGNED WEBSITE www.st-cecilia.org

It’s a work in progress but our newly designed website has a wealth of information about what’s going in the

Parish.

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SAVE THE DATE: The St Cecilia and Sacred Heart parish picnic is planned for June 14 at Fireman's Field from 1 PM to 5 PM. There will be more details as we get closer to that date. In the mean time, if you would like to help out that day please contact Jim Gallagher (973-366-9699) or Jack Zayac (973-625-4572)

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Family Formation This fall we will be starting a new Family Formation program in our parish. Registration is now open and details are available on the parish website and through the parish office. This new program will need a strong committee of people willing to help with the monthly event planning. Food service, decoration / set up, and catechesis are all important elements of this program. If you are interested in helping on this committee or just want to know more about the volunteer needs please let Jim Clancy know if you are interested in attending or if you have any questions. 973-627-0313 ext 17 [email protected]

JOSEPH –SIGHT & SOUND

Tickets are still available! WHEN: Friday, September 18, 2015

WHERE: Sight & Sound Bus leaves St. Cecilia’s at 10:30 am.

CALL NOW—Pat Zayac 973-625-4572 - or -

Lee Ann Mackin 973-627-5222

Knights of Columbus Dinner Dance

Looking for a night out with your sweetheart? Come join the Knights of Columbus Coun‐cil 514 for a Past Grand Knights dinner dance on June 19th at 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Cost is $30 per person and includes a buffet dinner catered by Shenanigans, and dancing by Michael Accardi to rock, pop, standard and country. At American Legion Post 344, 210 Chestnut Terrace, Rockaway. Call Russ Hrdy for reser‐vations 973‐769‐9389 or email [email protected].

“BACH” recital by ANTHONY NEWMAN, ORGANIST We invite all to attend the recital at St. Catherine's which is free of charge to the public, and will be

followed by a reception. Anthony Newman will be performing a recital of major Bach works and one of his own compositions at

St. Catherine's Church, 10 Pocono Road in Mountain Lakes, N.J. 07046. Sunday, June 14 at 3 p.m.

Tony has had a long and distinguished career as a performer on the organ, harpsichord and piano and has over his career produced 100 CDs and LPs. He has performed on major instruments in concert halls and churches across the United States and has played many times in major New York churches including, St. Bartholomew's, St. Thomas, the Church of the Holy Trinity, and St. Ignatius Loyal. He has performed recitals on three occasions at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Newark , and two months ago performed on the magnificent new organ at Disney Hall in Los Angeles.

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Monday, June 8 6:30 pm Cemetery Mtg (Cemetery) 7:00 pm Holy Hour 7:30 pm Bible Study (PO) Tuesday, June 9 9:30 am Bible Study (Hayes Hall) 7:00 pm Confirmation Rehearsal (Church) 7:00 pm Finance Council Mtg. (Parish Office) 7:45 pm Charismatic Prayer Group (Hayes Hall) Wednesday, June 10 Thursday, June 11 9:30 am Mommy Bible Study (Parish Office) 7:00 pm Faith Formation (Hayes Hall) Friday, June 12 6:00 pm Eight Grade Graduation (Church) Saturday, June 13 8:30 am Men’s Society Meeting (Hayes Hall) Sunday, June 14 5:30 pm Family Rosary (Sacred Heart Church)

We are online: www.st-cecilia.org

What's So Great About Being Catholic? There’s ultimately only one reason to be Catholic: because it’s true. In this outstanding presentation, Jason Evert shows us the beauty and the treasures of the Faith, as revealed through the Saints and Sacraments. Parishioner Comments This is a powerful presentation that not only reminds us why we are catholic, but it also provides ways we

can explain it to others who may ask us why! I can not think of anyone that should NOT listen to this talk!

CD’S FOR SALE—KIOSK IN VESTIBULE $3.00 each or 7 for $20.00

SCHOOL NEWS

APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2015-16 SCHOOL YEAR ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED!

Please contact us to arrange for

a tour and to receive application information.

973-627-6003

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If any person may have been abused by any priest, they should immediately contact their local County Prosecutor’s Office and the Diocese’s Victims Assistance Coordinator. Peggy Zanello at 973-879-1489. You may also be in touch with ei-ther of the Diocesan Response Officers: Rev. Msgr. James T. Mahoney, Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia, 973-777-8818 X205 or Sister Mary Edward Spohrer, S.C.C., Chancellor/Delegate for Religious, 973-777-8818 x248

FAITH Group (Youth Group: 8th -12th grade)

All students in 8th grade – 12th grade are welcome to join us at our next meeting on Friday, June 12th 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]

Fr. Emmerich Vogt, OP and the 12 Steps International and EWTN presenter on the 12-Step Program, Fr. Emmerich Vogt, O.P., will be with us here in Madison from Friday, June 19 through Sunday, June 21 with thoughts for those impacted by a destructive behavior or jour-neying with someone who is. His session topics are as follows:

Friday from 7:00-8:30pm: The Catholic Connections in the

12-Step Movement. Saturday morning’s two presentations between 9:30am-

noon: Is Serenity a Necessary Part of Christian Life? and The Path to Serenity.

Sunday morning from 9:30-10:30am: How Do the 12 Steps

Relate to Catholic Biblical Spirituality? This talk will be followed by Mass at 11:00am.

Please register for any of the sessions through our website: www.insidethewalls.org.

Pope Benedict XVI Summer Institute Pope Benedict has reiterated the Church's view that the arts have value in expressing her unvarying message of salvation. This year's Pope Benedict XVI Summer Institute will explore Catholicism as a custo-dian of Beauty. Join Fr. James Platania and Fr. Peter Heasley as they delve into the topic: Beauty and Its Artistic Expression Through Art and Architecture. Cost for the four-day program is $120.00 which includes lunch and runs from Monday-Thursday, July 6-9 from 10:30am-2:30pm. A limited number of 50% scholarships are avail-able. Register through the website: www.insidethewalls.org.

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My dear parishioners, On this, the Lord’s Day we celebrate the Feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of the Lord commonly called CORPUS CHRISTI. In the Gospel reading for today we are told the story of the Last Supper, the first Mass which the Lord Jesus celebrated with His Apostles. He commanded them to continue to

do this ritual in memory of Him. The Church has been faithful to this divine directive from that day to today. The celebration of the Eucharist is the means by which we become united with our Pre-cious Lord and Savior. He becomes the holy food by which we are nourished and strengthened spiritually. It also becomes the means by which we are united with one another and form a community of faith. As a parish we are a community of faith and this community is visible when we gather to celebrate the Holy Mass, as Jesus told us to do. Our weekly attendance at the Sunday celebration of the Eucharist shows our obedience to Jesus’ will and our honoring the Third Commandment. Weekly Mass attendance is even required of us as we enter into the summer vacation season. We are reminded that missing Holy Mass, except for sickness or impossibility for Mass, is a mortal sin and places us OUTSIDE a state of grace. This condition necessitates the need for reconciliation through the sacrament of penance. Excusing ourselves from the Sunday assembly is very serious. Our faith community is also manifested when we gather after the Eucharist to enjoy one another’s company. The members of the Early Church always met for such gatherings which they referred to as “agape.” These fraternal gatherings did much to strengthen their love and concern for one another. By spending time with one another they were able to encourage, console and reassure one another in Christ. These “after Mass gatherings” were most beneficial for believers and built up the community of faith. I hope we will take advantage of the wonderful opportunity we will have NEXT SUNDAY as we gather for our ANNUAL PAR-ISH PICNIC FOR ST. CECILIA & SACRED HEART OF JESUS which will take place at the Firemen’s Field on Beech Street in the Borough from 1 to 5 o’clock in the afternoon. Please come and bring the whole family. A variety of food will be available (inexpensive too!), games, music and wonderful FELLOWSHIP – AGAPE! Bring a lawn chair and should the weather be in-clement we will meet in Hayes Hall (St. Cecilia Church) – so we are on - rain or shine! Most of us lead busy lives which does not give us much time to spend together. We are always running and barely have time to say “hello.” What a great opportunity next Sunday to actually spend some time talking with one another. I know I’m looking forward to it and I hope you are too! A gathering such as this makes our two parishes stronger and brings with it many benefits which build up the body of Christ. I’m going to be looking for YOU! God bless you,

Fr. Zig

ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA, Priest and Doctor of the Church June 13 — Patron of the Poor

St. Anthony, called “St. Anthony of Padua” on account of his long residence in that city, was a native of Lisbon in Por-tugal, where he was born in 1195, receiving the name of Ferdinand at his Baptism. At. An early age his parents placed him in the community of the canons of the Cathedral of Lisbon, by whom he was educated. At fifteen he entered the Order of Regular Cannons of St. Augustine near Lisbon. After two years he was sent to the convent of the Holy Cross of the same Order at Coimbra. He had lived in this house eight years, intent on his studies, when the relics of five Franciscan martyrs were brought from Morocco to Portugal. This event inspired him to follow in the footsteps of these heroes of the Faith. When his became known his brethren offered extreme opposition, but he finally obtained the consent of the prior and passed over to the Franciscan Order. After some time he obtained leave to go to Africa to preach to the Moors, but a severe illness obliged him to return to Spain. However, the vessel was driven to Sicily by contrary winds , and the desire to see St. Francis took him to Assisi, where a general chapter of the Or-der was in progress. At first, he was entirely ignored in the Order, and he purposely kept himself in obscurity; but Providence soon re-vealed to the Franciscans what a treasure they had acquired and St. Anthony was made professor of theology, which subject he later taught successively at Bologna, Toulouse, Montpellier and Padua. He gave me teach to devote himself to preaching, for he was an accomplished orator, being at the same time filled with zeal for souls. In this work he traveled through France, Spain, and Italy. He was invested with several important dignities in his Order and labored hard to preserve monastic discipline, boldly opposing the famous General Elias, who sought to introduce relaxations. He died June 13, 1231, and was canonized the following year by Pope Gregory IX. PRAYER: Almighty, ever-living God, You gave Your people the extraordinary preacher St. Anthony and made him an intercessor in difficulties. By his aid grant that we may live a truly Christian life and experience Your help in all adversities. Amen Taken from, Lives of the Saints, Catholic Booking Publishing Company, 1999 New Jersey

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