the baptism of the lord fojas, victoria santana, mary merz
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The Baptism of the Lord January 13, 2019
LITURGY SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS
Sunday, January 13- The Baptism of the Lord 5:00 p.m. – Thomas Suto req. by Donna, Jeff, & Mike Lucas 8:30 a.m. – George Chalissery req. by Monica Profit 10:00 a.m. – MaryAnn Hopler req. by Marie Byrne 11:30 a.m. - Polish Mass Monday, January 14 – Weekday 12:00 p.m. – Alice Scutari Tuesday, January 15- Weekday 12:00 p.m. – Carmen Liuzza Jr. req. by Carol Parillo Wednesday, January 16- Weekday 12:00 p.m. – George Mitchell Sr. req. by Donna Lucas & Arlene Pratt Thursday, January 17- Saint Anthony, Abbot 12:00 p.m. – Cindy Meudt Friday, January 18 – Weekday 12:00 p.m. –Joseph Curran Sr. req. by his family Sunday, January 20- Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 p.m. – Thomas Suto req. by Betty Dixon 8:30 a.m. – Mary Fennessy req. by Mr. & Mrs. Hecht 10:00 a.m. – Joseph Goncalves req. by Dave & Claire Miller 12:00 p.m. – Latin Mass
Bill Hagany
Collection for January 5 & 6:$3052.50 Christmas Collection: $8301.00 Collection for December 29&30: $1861.00 On Line Giving: $2818.62 (December) Collection from last year: $3255.00
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR PARISHIONERS IN THE MILITARY: LCpl Aleksandr Killeen, Airman 1st : Nicholas DelCore, Air Force Captain Jessica L. Rotile-Rudo, Kenneth Rudo: Warrant Officer 1, Justin D. Gosden PVT 2 Nick Lisa PFC, USMC
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: Irene Schreiber, Doug Bansch, Maria Acevedo, TJ Schoudel, Capt. Adam Cowan, USA, Julio Soto, Ben Marvilla, Michelle Monslave, Amelia Marie Cayea, Mary Therese Loftus, Sharon Bauer, Jose Prado, Arlene Berlin, Robert Nielsen, Marge Vogel, Efrain Gonzalez, Amanda Villarubia, Mary & Pat Skelly, John Skutka, William McBurney, Anne Riordan, Linda Hoffman,, Mike Izzo, Edward Frame, Adam Hayward, Carol Centonze, James Boyle, Carol Ann Boyle, Jessica Gorman, John Krause, Ethan Chandra, Jim McNamara, Dorothy Murray, Louise Kelly, Tom Gorman, Carlos Carbajal, Miguel
Fojas, Victoria Santana, Mary Merz, Joe Maulbeck, Joyce Turner, Ariel, James DiStaiso. PARISH POLICY –PLEASE NOTE: All Catholic families living within the parish boundaries are encouraged to register as members. Registration has many benefits, and in particular, facilitates any arrangements for baptisms, marriages, sponsors, etc. Please contact the rectory at 973-627-0422 CERTIFICATE OF ELEGIBILITY: 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 sacraments regularly and contributes to the support of the church via the offering envelope system or online giving. Come to Divine Mercy Academy's Open House on
Sunday January 27th, from 10:15 am to 12:30 pm. 87 Halsey Ave., Rockaway 973-627-6003
www.DMARockaway.org Come see the difference an academically excellent Catholic education makes! We offer a safe, secure & compassionate environment with a high level of individualized attention; certified teachers; weekly liturgies & daily Religion class; academic curriculum with all core subjects; 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 $2420/year. * Full Day Kindergarten through 8th grade tuition rates as follows: 1 child: $5030 2 children: $8200 3 children: $9960 per year.* Registration for the 2019-2020 school year begins during Catholic Schools Week, January 27th-February 2nd. *2018-19 tuition rates. 2018 Bishop’s Annual Appeal: Here I Am, Lord! If you have not yet responded to the 2018 Bishop’s Annual Appeal, there is still time to do so as the 2018 Appeal funds are used to support ministries and programs through the end of the diocesan fiscal year on June 30, 2019. Your gift is a great blessing and valued so we can serve Christ by serving his people. For your convenience, you can make an online gift at www.2018appeal.org.
My dear parishioners,
Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Baptism of Our Lord. The Church recalls Our Lord's second manifestation
or epiphany which occurred on the occasion of His baptism in the Jordan.
The baptism of Jesus is reported in each of the three Synoptic Gospels—Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Clearly, it was an
event of great significance for Jesus and for the early Christian community. The Evangelists Mark and Luke report
the story from Jesus' perspective; the voice from heaven is addressed to Jesus. Compare this to Matthew's Gospel in
which the voice from heaven speaks to everyone. In Luke, however, the Holy Spirit descends upon Jesus during his
time of prayer after his baptism. Through his Gospel, Luke will show Jesus to be a person of prayer who withdraws
from the crowds and his disciples to pray to his Father.
We need to know that Jesus did not need the baptism of John. John was baptizing as a call for repentance. Jesus
had no need to repent.
“The baptism of Jesus is on his part the acceptance and inauguration of his mission as God’s suffering Servant. He
allows himself to be numbered among sinners; he is already “the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the
world.” Already he is anticipating the “baptism” of his bloody death. Already he is coming to “fulfill all
righteousness,” that is, he is submitting himself entirely to his Father’s will: out of love he consents to this baptism
of death for the remission of our sins. The Father’s voice responds to the Son’s acceptance, proclaiming his entire
delight in his Son. The Spirit whom Jesus possessed in fullness from his conception comes to “rest on him.” Jesus
will be the source of the Spirit for all mankind. At his baptism “the heavens were opened”—the heavens that
Adam’s sin had closed—and the waters were sanctified by the descent of Jesus and the Spirit, a prelude to the new
creation.” (CCC 536)
In His Baptism, the Lord openly accepted His mission to redeem mankind through His suffering. Let us recommit
ourselves to our mission that the Lord gave to us at our own baptisms: To live and die for Jesus who lived and died
for us.
God Bless,
Fr. Pawel
Women at the Well: The Women at the Well meet the FIRST SATURDAYS of each month. Our next gathering is
January 5, 2019 at 6:30 pm. These evenings are meant to serve as spiritual and social refreshment for women. The
evening begins with a potluck dinner, followed the Rosary, quiet prayer and ending with dessert and socializing.
Registration is required by emailing Jennifer Nelson & Faith Rose at [email protected] with your
name, parish and email address. This group is open to those outside the parish as well. Bring your Rosary and a
friend!
Rockaway March for Life: On Saturday January 19th 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 followed by coffee, juice and other light refreshments in Hayes 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] at 973-627-0313.
Please be advised that all the “Senior Events” are open to everyone 55 and over from St. Cecilia & Sacred Heart
Parishes!
January 15th: Regular Meeting 11 am set up; 12-1 social hour, coffee & cake 1-2pm meeting, bingo & cards
afterwards.
Don’t forget about the St. Cecilia Seniors Adventure of The Seas on May 17, 2019
For more info: Call Alice Koller @ 973-627-8558
True Love Waits: Parents, do your teens know God's plan for love and relationships in their lives? True Love
Waits teaches teens how to be happier (and safer) in relationships by following Christ's plan for them. Sessions
run every Sunday, 6 – 8:30 pm, from January 13th to January 27th and a commitment ceremony during the 4:30
pm Mass on Feb. 9th. This program is open to teens from 7th grade to high school juniors. For more information
contact Jenny 862-219-2028
Our Monthly Food Drive for the Rockaway Food Pantry will be next weekend January 19th & 20th. Canned goods,
cereal, peanut butter, pasta, etc. Thank you for your support!
Respect Life Corner: The Little Sisters of the Poor are an international congregation of Roman Catholic women
religious founded in 1839 by Saint Jeanne Jugan. Together with a diverse network of collaborators, we serve the
elderly poor in over 30 countries around the world. Call us at 973-942-0300 or Email us at
Continuing the work of Saint Jeanne Jugan, our MISSION is to offer the neediest elderly of every race and religion a
home where they will be welcomed as Christ, cared for as family and accompanied with dignity until God calls
them to himself. Our VISION is to contribute to the Culture of Life by nurturing communities where each person is
valued, the solidarity of the human family and the wisdom of age are celebrated, and the compassionate love of
Christ is shared with all. Our VALUES: Reverence for the sacredness of human life; Family spirit; Humble service;
Compassion; Stewardship For more specific information: http://www.littlesistersofthepoortotowa.org
Loyola Jesuit Center MEN’S WEEKEND RETREAT An Invitation To Personal Discipleship February 1 – 3, 2019
Knights of Columbus, Our Lady of the Lakes Council #3359 is hosting an Ignatian Silent Retreat for all men of the
parish (18+). Non-KofC members welcome. For details please contact Damiano Servidio at
[email protected] or go to www.kofc3359.org.
LOYOLA DAY OF PRAYER – An Experience of Ignatian Prayer Sunday, January 20, 2019
2:00pm – 5:00pm Loyola Jesuit Center, Morristown, NJ Cost: $20 Includes Reconciliation and Mass
Led by: Helen Beairsto, RC Register at www.loyola.org
LOYOLA DAY OF PRAYER – Ignatian Spirituality Tuesday, January 22, 2019: 9:30am - 3:00pm
Loyola Jesuit Center, Morristown, NJ Cost: $40 Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Reconciliation and Mass
Led by: Rev. George Collins, S.J. Register at www.loyola.org