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SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Arrangements for the Sacrament of Baptism can be made by calling Fr. Matt at extension 15.
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.
EMERGENCY PHONE: 862-251-3914
90 Church Street
Rockaway, New Jersey 07866
Parish Office: 973-627-0313 Website: st-cecilia.org — Office: [email protected] Fax: 973-627-4811 To Contact: Fr. Zig: Ext. 12 or [email protected] Fr. Matt: Ext 15 or [email protected] - Fr. Adam: Ext 14 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. Mateusz Darlak
PAROCHIAL VICAR
Rev. Adam Wasowski PAROCHIAL VICAR
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 HOLY HOUR : Monday @ 7:00 pm (Beginning Sept. 21st) RCIA—RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION— FOR ADULTS:
Please contact Jim Clancy @ 973-627-0313 ROSARY PRAYER GROUP: Monday through Sat. @ 7:30 am
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.
Revised Parish Office Hours until Further Notice
Monday: 8:30 am to 1:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:30 am to 12:00 (noon)
Wednesday: 8:30 am to 12:00 (noon)
Thursday: 8:30 am to 12:00 (noon)
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The people of St. Cecilia Parish are asked to pray for the following people serving our country in the armed services: SmE3 Andrew Clifford, 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, 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. Chris-topher Little, PFC Brittany Martindell, PO1 (E6) Matthew Fitzgerald, SA Justin C. White, Matthew & Daniel Rosica, Mark Leonard, Sr. Armn. Ashley Valetta, Sgt. John Wisnof-sky, Cpl. T.J. Finn, Sgt. Kristopher Faber, Capt. Vincent Presto, Airman First Class William Kussler , Spc. Gregory Villaneuva and Sgt. Casey W. Lyness . We ask God the Fa-ther 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
Ethan Chandra, Dean Wayne Campbell, Doris Cusick, Carol Centonze, Jane
Gorcica, Sam Sessa, Carol Ferrante, Jim Golden, Karen Niles, Noel Wadleigh, David Cicchine, Teresa D’Atria, Derek Bascharow, Deb-bie Malc, Grace McDermott, Joe Horvath, Jr., Elvira Bugaoan, Owen Peter Byrne, Tia Maddaloni, Mason Walker Steussing, Susan Mejia, Derek Bascharow, Jim Rattay, Tom Hull, Kathleen Fazio, Kristin Wich, Kyle Johnson, Kate Darlington, Jake Michael Miraldi, Cheryl Anne Bornemann, Sean Nolan, Maryann Hughes, Peggy Eileen Miars, Ray Kennedy, Richard Corcoran, Madison Rose Leslie, Demetrius Barbee, Lucille Bardi, Frances Finn, Dorothy Murray, Virginia Cousins, Victoria Santana, Stephanie Lewis, Kimberly Dugan, Gale Sessa, Marguerite Buggy, Mike Murray, Helene Turner, Michael Turner, Ruben Lorenzo, Michael Alvarez, Mina Simmons-Jones, Joe Maulbeck, Mary Merz, Marion Cables, Patricia Smith Schulman, Vincent Fortunato, Joyce Turner, Tom Cum-miskey, Dennis O’Brien, Steven Simmons, Ariel, James DiStaiso, Marty Mackin, Brian Bosworth, Dennis Dilger, Robyne LaGrotta, Dave Lewis, Christopher Darlak, Frieda Solow, Claudia Fontanella, Jimmy Carroll, Claire Wasacz, Peggy Traino, Emilio Viola, James Deegan, Diann Bulfone, Martha Salvesen, Michal Cichon, Robyn Duvall.
THE WORD OF GOD
121: Is 22:19-23 Ps 138:1-3, 6, 8
Rom 11:33-36 Mt 16:13-20
We are online: www.st-cecilia.org
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Monday, August 24, Saint Bartholomew, Apostle 6:30 am—Zigmund Peplowski req. by his son, Fr. Zig 8:00 am—Tom Degnan req. by Sophie Boylan Tuesday, August 25, Saint Louis, Saint Joseph Calasanz, Priest 6:30 am—Mrs. Genowefa Rekiel req. by Fr. Matt 8:00 am—Veronica Perez, 1st Anv. req. by Jeniffer Mendoza Wednesday, August 26, Weekday 6:30 am— Adalgisa Costa Moreira req. by the Kelly Family
8:00 am—Frederick J. Brussell req. by the McDonnell Family Thursday, August 27, Saint Monica 6:30 am—Dolores Faulkner req. by Joanne Faulkner & Jim Balestino 8:00 am—Joan McDonnell req. by the McDonnell Family Friday, August 28, Saint Augustine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 6:30 am—Fr. Hugh P. Murphy & sister, Eileen Murphy req. by Barbara Quinby 8:00 am—Zigmund Peplowski req. by his son, Fr. Zig Saturday, August 29, The Passion of Saint John the Baptist 8:00 am—Intention for the women who cook for the rectory & convent req. by the Priests & Sisters Sunday, August 30, Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:30 pm— Tom Degnan req. by Lee Ann & Marty Mackin Louis Ecanosti req. by Gloria & Bill Stahl 7:00 pm— Lidney Morlese req. by the Rodriguez Family Tom Haltigan req. by Pat & Jack Zayac 8:00 am— Thomas A. Haltigan req. by John & Margaret Byrne 9:15 am - Frederick J. Brussell req. by the McDonnell Family Agnes D. Gallagher req. by The Men’s Society 10:45 am—Thomas Degnan req. by Stella Rychlicki Jen Rue req. by Ginny, Ken & James Lienhardt 12:15 pm—Lionel & Gisele Vermette req. by Marie Wahlstrom
Our Condolences to the Family of: Rita Ferrone
Eternal Rest Grant to them O Lord
CONFESSIONS BEING HEARD—The priests of our
parish are available for the sacrament of penance on an
appointment basis. Please call the parish office and leave
your name & phone number and state that you would like
an appointment for confession. A priest will be available
for confession in the church or parking lot upon request.
ST. CECILIA CHURCH COLLECTION GOALS
Week Ending : August 16, 2020 Collection—Checks & Cash $ 7,083.00
WeShare Electronic Giving $ 3,913.63
Total Weekly Collection $ 10,996.63
Yearly Collection Goal (BUDGET) $ 839,000.00
Weekly Goal $ 14,901.96
Weekly Collection Surplus (Deficit) $ (3,905.33)
Year To Date Surplus (Deficit) $ (20,860.36)
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PARISH EVENTS
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BISHOP TO VISIT OUR PARISH – Father Zig has in-
vited our new Bishop, His Excellency, the Most Reverend
Kevin J. Sweeney, Bishop of Paterson, to make a pastoral
visit to our parish to celebrate our parish patron feast day.
The Bishop will celebrate the 12:15 pm Mass on Sunday,
November 22nd, which is the Feast day of Saint Cecilia, Vir-
gin and Martyr. Please mark the date and plan to attend as
we welcome our new Bishop to Rockaway.
FLOCKNOTE—If you haven’t signed up for
FLOCKNOTE please do so today. It’s easy, it’s confiden-
tial and it keep you instantly informed of significant parish
events. Notices can be sent as a text to your cell phone or
email to your computer. Stay with the flock, stay informed!
CEMETERY MASSES – Holy Mass to celebrate the
Lord’s Day will take place at the parish cemetery (across
from Parks Lake) on Saturday evening at 7 o’clock and Sun-
day afternoon at 12:15. In the event of inclement weather the
Mass will be celebrated in the church. Please bring a lawn
chair and a hat for the sun. (The other Masses for the week-
end will be celebrated in the church.)
PARKING AT THE CEMETERY— I thank God that we
are able to celebrate the liturgy at the parish cemetery and I
plan to continue this practice until the weather turns cold. I
ask for your cooperation in parking at the cemetery. One of
the neighbors has reported to me that parishioners are park-
ing on his lawn and has asked that this practice would cease.
Also it has been reported to me that some are parking too
close to the edge of the road causing a traffic problem in
front of the cemetery. Please obey all parking and traffic
laws so that we do not get into trouble. FATHER ZIG
Sisters of Christian Charity 7th Annual Golf Outing
Please join the Sisters on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at
the beautiful Cedar Hill Golf & Country Club in Livingston,
NJ. Every precaution will be taken for a fun and safe golf
outing. For more information contact, Casey Dolan at
[email protected] or 973-230-5355.
You can register online at www.scceast.org/golf-outing.
HOLY HOUR TO RESUME – Holy Hour will resume in
the church on Monday, September 21st from 7 to 8 o’clock
in the evening. Spend some quite time before the Most
Blessed Sacrament. The sacrament of penance will be avail-
able at this time.
RESTROOM RENOVATIONS COMPLETE– I am happy
to announce that the restoration work of the restrooms located
in Hayes Hall is complete. This work was made possible
through the generosity of our parishioners, for which I am most
grateful. If you have not yet made a donation for this project, I
appeal to you to do so as soon as possible. Your check may be
payable to St. Cecilia Church—Renovation Fund—Fr. Zig
FROM MORRIS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL—Morris
Catholic High School in Denville, NJ is still accepting applica-
tions for the 2020-2021 academic year. Learn more about Mor-
ris Catholic our Virtual Open House and Admissions resources.
You can tour our campus, hear from students and faculty, and
learn about academic, athletic, and extracurricular programs
at www.morriscatholic.org/virtualopenhouse/ and by visiting our
social media pages. Whether you are an eighth grader still de-
ciding about next year or a sixth or seventh grader who is just
getting started, you might discover your place at Morris Catho-
lic. Reach out to [email protected] for more infor-
mation.
BEWARE OF SCAMS – 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!!! – Father Zig
FRIDAY EVENING TIME CHANGE – Due to sunset com-
ing earlier, the Friday evening cemetery service will begin at 7
o’clock (NOT AT 8 O’CLOCK)! Join us on Friday evenings at
7 o’clock for a 30 minutes service of adoration and reflection
before the Most Blessed Sacrament. Bring your lawn chair,
facial covering and devotional.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MASS – An inaugural Mass for
the newly elected executive committee for the Knights of Co-
lumbus, Council #3359, will take place in our church on Mon-
day evening, September 14th at 7 o’clock. Congratulations to
our parishioner, Jeff Zuber, who becomes Grand Knight this
year. God bless you, Jeff!
CHECK OUT SOCIETIES REPORT ON PARISH WEB-
SITE—Please go to the St. Cecilia web-site (st-cecilia.org) to
find a video report regarding our parish societies and their fall
activities. There will be a report from the Rosary Society, the
Men’s Society, and the St. Monica Guild. Hear what will hap-
pen and not happen in our parish for the remainder of 2020 on
this video presentation.
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Grocery Shopping & Gift Cards—Grocery shopping and
other gift cards are available for purchase from the parish
office during office hours Monday through Thursday. Your
support of this fundraising project greatly helps our parish.
DIVINE MERCY ACADEMY Pre-K through 8th Grade
See the difference an academically excellent Catholic educa-
tion makes! We offer a safe, secure & compassionate envi-
ronment with a high level of individualized attention; certi-
fied teachers; weekly liturgies & daily Religion class; aca-
demic curriculum with all core subjects; strong enrollment in
all grades; STEM; physical education; music, art, Spanish &
library, with technology integrated throughout the curriculum.
Before-care and aftercare activities available. Here at DMA,
we are busy preparing our school buildings in accordance
with CDC and state guidelines so that we will be ready to
open our buildings and resume on-site, in-person learning this
fall! We are also enhancing our already excellent remote
learning programs in the event we need to move to a remote
or hybrid model at any point next year.
Full day & Half Day Pre-K3 & Pre-K4 programs starting at
$2600/ year. Kindergarten through 8th grade in-parish tuition
rates as follows: 1 child: $5370 - 2 children: $8790 - 3 or
more children: $10,650 per year.Visit our website for virtual
tours and registration information. Call 973-627-6003 or
[email protected] if you have any questions about
our programs. Currently accepting applications.
87 Halsey Ave., Rockaway, NJ www.dmarockaway.org
973-627-6003
Also on Facebook & Instagram
HAVE YOU BEEN TO THE HOLY LAND? – Father
Zig has been asked by 206 CATHOLIC TOURS to lead a
pilgrimage to the Holy Land next year, April 12-22, 2021.
Information about this trip can be found on the website:
https://www.pilgrimages.com/frpeplowski/
MONDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY RESUMES: Septem-
ber 21st in Hayes Hall at 7:30 PM. The topic will be
" Jesus: The Way, The Truth, and The Life" from Ascension
Press. This 10 week study program is filmed in the Holy
Land and participants can experience the world in which
Jesus lived and taught. The packet includes a work-
book, accompanying book, timeline, and streaming option
available for one year. The cost will be $30.00, payable to
St. Cecilia Church. The deadline for ordering is Sept.
1st. Please notify savondollen@gmail with any questions.
EVENING PROGRAMMING – PRIESTS FOR LIFE is
offering a special lineup of evening programming, 7 nights a
week at 9 pm ET featuring in-depth teachings and commen-
tary by National Director, Father Frank Pevone, and guest
appearances by other leaders. A special emphasis on the elec-
tions, and a lot of interchange with the audience, including
special supplementary materials for which viewers can sign
up, will characterize the broadcasts. Father Frank will also
delve into the scriptures and provide a toolkit of pro-life pro-
jects and activities. Watch at www.EndAbortion.TV or any of
the other platforms listed on that page.
LIVE-STREAM MASS SCHEDULE REVISED – Effec-
tive immediately, Holy Mass will be live-streamed from
Saint Cecilia Church Monday through Saturday at 8 o’clock
in the morning EXCEPT ON THURSDAY. The Sunday
Holy Mass will be live-streamed at 10:45 in the morning.
Please note the revised schedule. NO LIVE-STREAM
MASS ON THURSDAY MORNING!
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MASS CARDS We are asked to pray for the dead. The best way to do this
is to have a mass celebrated in memory of a loved one.
Call the Parish Office 973-627-0313
~Offering $15.00~
Please visit the kiosk
in the vestibule
of the church to see our
nice selection of CD’s
For sale @ $4.00 a piece.
Help Wanted
The Diocese of Paterson Development Office
(Clifton) is seeking a part-time data entry appli-
cant for seasonal employment. Hours are flexi-
ble and not to exceed 30 hours per week. Re-
sponsibilities include accurate data entry of cam-
paign pledges and payments and other pertinent
donor information into donor database. Com-
puter skills and advanced typing skills are a
plus. Any interested parties should contact the
Development Office at (973) 777-8818, ext. 218
for further details.
Faith Formation Registration 2020-2021
After months of uncertainty, discussions, and planning, we
are happy to announce the opening of our Faith Formation
year. Significant adjustments to our normal programs have
been made, but we hope that with the participation of every-
one involved and the grace of God we will have a beautiful
and fruitful year. We hope that any and all changes made to
our programs for this year, will be only a short term
change. Please see the parish website for all program details
and forms. Programs will begin in October and we are ex-
cited to see you then!
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact
Jim Clancy at [email protected].
_______________________________________________
RCIA 2020-2021
(Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
RCIA is a program for adults that are interested in being
received into the Catholic Church via Baptism, Holy Com-
munion, or Confirmation. If you or someone you know has
for whatever reason never received one of these sacraments,
and would like to enter into the fullness of the Catholic
Church, please reach out! This is a small group that works
with each candidate to help prepare them for the reception of
the sacraments and the fullness of participation in the life of
the church. The program includes weekly classes on Thurs-
day evenings from October through April.
For more information, please contact Jim Clancy at
SILVER WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS
Couples, were you married in 1995? The Diocese
of Paterson invites you to celebrate your 25th wed-
ding anniversary during a special Mass to be of-
fered at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in
Paterson, NJ. Bishop Sweeney will serve as main
celebrant on this joyful occasion to be held: Sun-
day, November 8th, 2020 at 3:30 pm. Arrangements
can be made by contacting the parish office. The
deadline to register is Thursday, October 1st, 2020.
You will receive additional information from the
Office of Family Life once your registration has
been processed. Congratulations on this joyous oc-
casion!
FAITH FORMATION AT SAINT CECILIA’S FOR
THIS FALL – Due to the pandemic our fall faith formation
program will be reduced. The Tuesday morning Bible Study
with Father Matt and Father Pawel will not take place. The
Thursday Morning Mommys Bible Study will not take place.
The Thursday evening program with Father Zig will meet
only on the first Thursday of the month at 7 o’clock in
Hayes Hall. The topic will be the Sacrament series produced
by Bishop Robert Barron. The Monday evening Bible Study
will meet each week at 7:30 in Hayes Hall. ALL PRO-
GRAMS WILL BE REVIEWED SHORTLY AFTER
CHRISTMAS WITH A NEW SCHEDULE TO BE AN-
NOUNCED IN JANUARY. – Father Zig
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My dear parishioners,
Today is the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time and the Lord’s Day! The Old Testament reading as well as the Gospel speaks
about authority. Put simply, authority is the power or right to give orders, make decisions and enforce obedience. Authority
can emanate from an individual or organization. It is used to define a group and to enforce its laws. In the Gospel passage we
see how authority is given by the Lord Jesus to the Apostle Peter. Saint Peter will exercise this authority not to “lord it over
others” but rather that it will be seen as a ministry to guarantee the Church’s unity. This authority will be known as the
PETRINE MINISTRY. This divine authority will be challenged throughout Church history to this very day. The role of Peter,
that is, the Pope, has been a controversial one which caused a division between the Eastern (Orthodox) Church and Western
(Roman Catholic) Church (1054) AND the Protestant Reformation in the 16th Century.
The role of Peter (the Pope) was not one which the Apostle Peter cleverly created for himself nor grabbed selfishly. As we
read in today’s Gospel it is an office which Jesus handed to Peter not for his benefit but for the wellbeing of the Church. Right
at the very beginning we see how this authority will be challenged by the forces of evil which will try to destroy the Church
Christ founded upon the Apostles. The faith and the strength which the Apostle Peter shows will be the bedrock for the An-
cient Church. His witness will be the example which countless others will follow in the building up of the Church on earth.
The Petrine Ministry is also known as papal primacy because of the Lord singling out Peter above the other Apostles and pre-
senting to him the “keys of the kingdom of Heaven.” The authority to bind and loose is the power given to the Church which
comes through the Petrine Ministry. The Church, led by Peter, becomes the presence of Christ in the world.
Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, is Peter in our midst. As the successor of the Apostle Peter he leads the Church in our modern
world through all its challenges and evils. He is the helmsman navigating the ship, the “bark of Peter,” to the shores of
heaven. Chosen by God, this ministry is marked by suffering and self sacrifice in the image of Christ the Savior.
This morning I will be celebrating the Divine Liturgy at Saint Demetrius Melkite Greek Catholic Church in Cliffside Park.
Their pastor is away on vacation and I will be substituting for him this Sunday. I have biritual faculties from the Vatican to
serve in the Eastern Rite Church when needed. The Melkite Greek Catholic Church is one of the Eastern Churches in union
with the Pope. The Melkites are former members of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Middle East who entered into union
with Rome in 1724.
God bless you!
Father Zig
ST. MONICA, Widow
August 27—Patroness of Mothers and Widows
ST. MONICA came into the world in the year 333. As soon as she was old enough she was married to Patricius, a pagan citi-zen of Tagaste. Although Patricius was a man of high temper, she bore all trials with great patience. Her example and gentle conduct exercised such an influence over him that he was finally converted to Christianity. He died the year after his baptism.
The great cross of her life was the conduct of her son, Augustine, who was seventeen years of age when his father died in 371. His mother prayed long and fervently for his conversion. When he left her in Africa to go to Italy, she followed him and found him at Milan, where the words of St. Ambrose had already convinced him of the false hood of Manichean doctrines, which he abandoned without being entirely converted.
In August, 386, St. Monica had the long-coveted happiness of seeing her son return to God. He was baptized by St. Ambrose on Easter eve the following year and soon after, with his mother and some friends, he set out for Africa. But St. Monica’s work was done; her son was converted; the sinner had become a Saint. She fell sick on the road and died at Ostia, from where they were to embark, in 387.
PRAYER God, Comforter of the afflicted, You accepted St. Monica’s tears to bring about the conversion of her son St. Augustine. Through their intercession, grant that we may have contrition for our sins and experience the grace of Your pardon. Amen.
Taken from, Lives of the Saints; Catholic Booking Publishing Company, 1999, New Jersey
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Parish Office: 973-627-0313 Website: st-cecilia.org — Office: [email protected] Fax: 973-627-4811 To Contact: Fr. Zig: Ext. 12 or [email protected] Fr. Matt: Ext 15 or [email protected] - Fr. Adam: Ext 14 or [email protected] School: 973-627-6003 CCD Office: 973-627-0313 Ext. 17
Saint Cecilia Parish 90 Church Street Rockaway, New Jersey 07866