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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. The next class is Monday, July 17th. To register for the class, please call 973-627-0313 . Both parents are encouraged to attend the class before the birth of the baby. The Sacrament of Bap-tism is administered weekly at the 12:15 pm Mass and a Baptismal Ceremony at 1:30 pm. To schedule a Baptism please call Fr. Marcin at 973-627-0313 Ext. 15. Families are required to be active, contributing parishioners of St. Cecilia’s Parish for 2 months prior to the child’s baptism date.
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.
90 Church Street
Rockaway, New Jersey 07866
Parish Office: 973-627-0313 Website: www.st-cecilia.org Fax: 973-627-4811 To Contact: Fr. Zig, Ext. 12 or [email protected] Fr. Marcin Ext. 15 or [email protected] Fr. Mateusz Ext. 14 or [email protected] Convent: 973-627-6533 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
8:00 am and 7:30 pm Weekday Schedule:
Monday - Friday 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. Marcin Michalowski
PAROCHIAL VICAR
Rev. Mateusz Jasniewicz PAROCHIAL VICAR
Deacon Paul Willson
Deacon Mateusz Darlak
Janet Maulbeck BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR
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) Bible Study—Tuesday 9:30 am Monday Night Bible Study 7:30 pm CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP Tuesday evenings at 7:45 pm (Hayes Hall ) ROSARY PRAYER GROUP Mon.—Sat. 7:30 am PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP—(Will Resume in September) First Tuesday 7:00 pm (HH) HOLY HOUR Monday—7:00 pm ADULT FAITH FORMATION RCIA 9:00 am for children & parents, 11:45 am for adults. Email [email protected] for further information or call 973-551-0749
PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday-Thursday 9:00 am—5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am—3:00pm - CLOSED SATURDAYS CLOSED FOR LUNCH: 12:45 pm—1:30 pm
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”.
The people of St. Cecilia Parish are asked to pray for the following people serving our country in the armed services: SmE3 Andrew Clifford, LCpl.
Aleksandr Killeen, 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. Wil-liam 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 Leitner, Sgt. Spencer Lopez, PFC Taryn Kemp, Jeffrey Braunhausen, E7 Joseph Grimsey, Bill Maloney, Greg Bloete, Gian Carlo Bruzzese, Spc. Christo-pher Little, PFC Brittany Martindell, PO1 (E6) Matthew Fitz-gerald, 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 bringing peace and justice to our world. May they be brought back safely to those they love. 580-St. Cecilia
Ethan Chandra, Theodora Maulbeck, Dean Wayne
Campbell, Doris Cusick, Carol Centonze, Jane Gor-
cica, Carol Graner Wilson, Sam Sessa, Ronald Stankiewicz, 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, Pat Heady, 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, Scott Bornemann, Sean Nolan, Maryann Hughes, Peggy Eileen Miars, Ray Kennedy, Richard Corcoran, Adam Rosowicz, Madison Rose Leslie, De-metrius Barbee, Lucille Bardi, and Frances Finn, Dorothy Murray, Virginia Cousins., Madlyn Long. Stephanie Lewis, Florence Clements, Kimberly Dugan.
THE WORD OF GOD
Here are the readings for next Sunday
97: 2 Kgs 4: 8-11, 14-16a Ps 89 2-3, 16-19
Rom 6:3-4, 8-11 Mt 10:37-42
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Monday, June 26, Weekday 8:00 am— Gertrude DeGraw req. by Dave & Claire Miller Tuesday, June 27, Saint Cyril of Alexandria, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 8:00 am - James Giannetti req. by the Fochesto Family Wednesday, June 28, Saint Irenaeus, Bishop and Martyr 8:00 am—Calogero Pisciotta req. by the Aricchio Family Thursday, June 29, Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles 8:00 am—Costin Grimes req. by daughter Robyn Hornstein Friday– June 30, The First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church 8:00 am— Fr. William George req. by St. Cecilia Parish Saturday, July 1, Saint Junipero, Serra, Priest 8:00 am—James Desmond Sr. req. by Carol & Frank Desmond Sunday, July 2, Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:30 pm— John J. Amicucci & John Dowling req. by Claire Dowling 7:00 pm— Billy Vogel req. by the Vogel Family Julia Talar req. by Fr. Zig 8:00 am— Louis & Ann Donatoni rq. By daughter Linda
Georgina Firpo req. by Cecilia N. Ruiz
9:15 am— Kathleen O’Reilly req. by the Byrne Family
David Sharp req. by the Family
10:45 am— Ginny Celentano req. by Roberta Vitcusky
Eva Sedek req. by Matt & Debbie Amicucci
12:15 pm—Arnold McAllister req. by Pat & Jack Zayac
Clifford Edward Scholtz req. by Pietrina & John Riccio
ST. CECILIA CHURCH COLLECTION GOALS
2016/2017
Week Ending June 18 , 2017 Collection—Checks $ 4,410.00
Collection– Cash $ 7,720.50
ParishPay Electronic Giving $ 2,390.78
Total Weekly Collection $
Yearly Collection Goal (BUDGET) $784,000.00
Weekly Goal $ 14,117.65
Weekly Collection Surplus (Deficit) $ 403.64
Year To Date Surplus (Deficit) $ 30,354.48
RELIGIOUS CARDS FOR SALE AT PARISH OFFICE
Assorted religious cards are available for purchase at the parish
office. Come and see our display of cards for sacraments in-
cluding ordination, holidays, thank you,s and congratulations.
Each card comes with a detachable, keepsake bookmark.
Cards: 1 for $3.00 or 2 for $5.00
Saint Francis Residential Community
Open House
Please join us on Wednesday, June 28th
1:30—3:30 pm
122 Diamond Spring Rd
Denville, NJ
973-627-5000
Experience the charm of our unique community!
PARISH EVENTS
ST. CECILIA SENIOR CLUB NEWS AND EVENTS
580-St. Cecilia
Tuesday, July 4—Holiday—No Meeting Tuesday, July 11—Sands Casino
Cost $25 incl.: $20 slot play plus $5 food coupon Tuesday, July 18—Regular Meeting
11:00 am—set up—12-1pm social hour, coffee & cake 1-2pm—meeting, bingo & cards afterward
Wednesday, August 16 Pines Theater—Luncheon & Show “Bikini”
Musical Comedy of 50’s era. For more info call Lorraine 973-366-6871
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2017-2018 Registration
K-10th Grade Traditional CCD & Generations of Faith
Registration for all religious education classes is now open! Registration forms are available on the parish website. Completed forms and payments can be
submitted to the parish office If you have any questions about registration for next year, please contact Jim Clancy at 973-627-0310 ext 17 or at [email protected].
June 25, 2017 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time
FAREWELL RECEPTION – With the announced trans-
fer of both Father Marcin and Father Mateusz, a luncheon
reception in their honor will take place today, Sunday, June
25th in Hayes Hall immediately following the 12:15 pm
Mass. This will be the final Sunday Mass which both
priests will concelebrate in our church. Please join us for
this bittersweet farewell!
We are excited to announce the return of our Summer Bible
Camp! This annual summer tradition has been a meaningful part
of our parish for over 30 years. Our theme this year is “Miracles
of Jesus”, and we are looking forward to sharing this great mes-
sage with the children of our parish. Below are some details and
the registration form is on the website. We hope that you will
consider sending your child to this great experience. Our camp
will include games, crafts, snacks, and meaningful lessons from
the miracles of Jesus. Interested in volunteering? Contact the St.
Cecilia parish office to get more information. Join us for faith,
fellowship, and fun!!! Monday, June 26th—Wednesday, June
28th—4:00 to 6:00 pm—Pre-K to 3rd grade
Come join us for a trip to Sight & Sound to see “Jonah” on
Friday, September 29th! Sponsored by: The St. Monica’s
Guild. For more information, please call 973-625-4572.
Parish Summer Office Hours:
Monday thru Thursday: 9:00 to 5:00
Friday: 9:00 to 11:00
Until Labor Day
My beloved, Six years ago after my ordination to the priesthood the Bishop had sent me to Rockaway to be parochial vicar at St. Cecilia’s and Sacred Heart of Jesus Parishes. This time went so fast and now it is time for me to say GOODBYE to all of you. I have spent six beautiful years in Rockaway serving God and his wonderful people. I would like to express my thankfulness to all of you for your faithfulness to God and his holy church. Thank you very much for your goodness and kindness. You have been always very good to me and I will never forget you. You have become my new family. If I have hurt anybody during this time, please forgive me. Special thanks to our good pastor Fr. Zig for his kind-ness, guidance and loving heart. He was not only my pastor but over this time he became like my father. I have learned many good things from him especially how to be a good priest. THANK YOU, BOG ZAPLAC. Please remember that only God can help you over-come your problems and he will never leave you alone. Sunday mass, daily prayer and frequent recep-tion of the sacrament of reconciliation will help receive eternal life when our Heavenly Father calls you to eter-nity. DO YOUR BEST and love God with all your heart, mind, soul and your neighbors as yourself. Please keep me in your prayers as I begin my new pastoral work in Long Valley (only 30 min. from Rock-away), you are always more than welcome to come and visit me. May our Lord Jesus Christ and his Mother Blessed Virgin Mary bless you and protect you always. With love and prayers, Fr. Marcin
580-St. Cecilia
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Fatima and Southern Spain Pilgrimage
Bishop Serratelli will be the Spiritual Director of a
trip this summer to Fatima and Southern Spain.
The Pilgrimage will celebrate the 100th Anniver-
sary of the Apparitions in Fatima and then con-
tinue on to Spain. The Pilgrimage will be from July
16 to 24.
For more information or to make reservations,
please contact Great Experiences at 201-825-
3725 or email them at [email protected].
The Living Crown of Mary – One photograph is all that it takes for
you to become visible in the Living Crown of Mary. We invite you
to join the Pauline Fathers and Brothers from the American Dzesto-
chowa located in Doylestown, PA, as they resolve to honor Mary in
this Jubilee year of the 300th anniversary of the Coronation of the
Miraculous Image of Our Lady of Czestochowa. Begin by taking a
picture of yourself or someone you love, and then include your in-
tentions, resolutions, and spiritual gifts in order to crown Mary with
your heart. Upon receiving all of your images, a grand and marvel-
ous mosaic of Our Lady of Dzestochowa will be created from all the
pictures. You will also receive an image of Our Lady as a sign that
you are a precious jewel in the Living Crown of Mary. For more
information, log on to: www.livingcrownofmary.com
The Diocese of Paterson will be hosting the 2017 Pilgrimage
this October to the National Shrine, The Basilica of the Im-
maculate Conception in Washington D.C.. on October 20 &
21, 2017. The trip includes transportation, two meals includ-
ing the banquet, overnight accommodations at the Westin
Hotel in Virginia, and spiritual visits to America’s Frist Ca-
thedral, and St. Jude Shrine in Baltimore, and the National
Shrine of the Immaculate conception. Included will be daily
Masses for Friday and Saturday Confession, devotional time,
and a lot more. We ask parishioners of St. Cecilia & Sacred
Heart to contact the Diocesan Pilgrimage Office at 973-728-
8162 or [email protected] for a brochure or call Pat Zayac
@ 973-625-4572 for more information.
SAINT CECILIA CEMETERY – I used Memorial Day week-
end to announce an addition to the Saint Cecilia Cemetery. A
COLUMBARIUM is being constructed, off site, and will be
delivered to the cemetery sometime in August. A
“columbarium” is an above ground structure which houses the
ashes of the departed in individual compartments. Our colum-
barium will have 80 compartments which will be topped by a
statue of the Risen Christ. Around the structure will be the
words the Lord Jesus spoke to Martha in Bethany at the grave
of her brother Lazarus, “I am the Resurrection and the Life, he
who believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live.” (John
11:25) For those who choose cremation, the columbarium is
the place (along with the ground) which the Catholic Church
states is the proper place for the burial of the faithful de-
parted’s ashes. The columbarium will be placed on the left
side of the cemetery as you enter through the main gate. One
may purchase a burial niche as soon as the structure is in place
and after it has been blessed. Information regarding the price
for the burial spot will be announced in the coming weeks. For
further information you may speak to me or the cemetery ad-
ministrator, Mrs. Diane Boykow, by calling the parish office. –
FATHER ZIG
PARISH OFFICE TO BE CLOSED – Saint Cecilia Parish
Office will be closed Monday through Friday, July 10-14 for
the installation of a new floor. The office will reopen on Mon-
day, July 17th. I provide this advance notice so that you may
make plans to purchase Mass cards, shopping cards, and do
other parish business prior to or following the week of July
10th. I am sorry for any inconvenience this may cause but the
necessary work must be done with no activity in the building.
FATHER ZIG
THANK YOU – Our thanks to Deidre Zink. Louise Naclerio
and Denise Montalto-Rook for the planting and gardening
they had done on the parish grounds. May the Lord richly
reward them for their labors!
THANK YOU – Many thanks to the Lombardo Family for
donating the rose petals which were strewn before the Most
Blessed Sacrament at last Sunday’s Corpus Christi procession.
May the Lord bless them for their generosity!
THANK YOU – I would like to thank all those who contrib-
uted to last Sunday’s “Father’s Day Seminarian Collection.”
These offerings are used to finance the cost of our seminari-
ans’ education. The Diocese of Paterson currently has 50
young men in priestly formation at a number of seminaries
locally and in Rome. THANK YOU for supporting our future
“Fathers.”
THANK YOU – I am most grateful to all those who partici-
pated in last Sunday’s diocesan CORPUS CHRISTI FOOD
COLLECTION to help replenish the food pantries which
serve the needy in the Diocese of Paterson. Your generosity is
a wonderful indication of your faith and love for the Lord Je-
sus. God bless you!! – Father Zig
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Monday, June 26 4:00 pm Bible Camp (DMA) Tuesday, June 27 11:00 am Seniors (Hayes Hall) 4:00 pm Bible Camp (DMA) 7:45 pm Charismatic Prayer Group (HH) Wednesday, June 28 4:00 pm Bible Camp (DMA) Thursday, June 29 Friday, June 30 Saturday, July 1 Sunday, July 2
DIVINE MERCY ACADEMY NEWS
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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.
Stop in or call the Parish Office 973-627-0313
~Offering $15.00~
Registration for Pre-K 3 to 8th Grade
Registration for the 2017-2018 school year at Divine Mercy
Academy is now taking place. Divine Mercy Academy is a
Catholic elementary school offering a comprehensive Pre-K
3 through 8th grade faith-based education. The mission of
Divine Mercy Academy is to provide an academically excel-
lent Catholic education, and to instill within our students the
virtues of mercy and compassion forming them as true disci-
ples of Jesus Christ. For more information, please contact
the school office at 973-627-6003.
Peter’s Pence Collection: Our second collection will be for
Peter’s Pence, a worldwide collection that supports the
charitable works of Pope Francis. Funds from this collec-
tion help victims of war, oppression, and natural disasters.
Take this opportunity to join with Pope Francis and be a
witness of charity to our suffering brothers and sisters.
Please be generous today. For more information, visit
www.usccb.org/peters-pence.
Divine Mercy Academy Parent Social: Join your fellow
DMA parents at Cinders Wood Fire Grill on Friday, July 7th
at 6:30 PM and celebrate the end of the school year and the
start of summer! We’ll share drinks and a buffet dinner—and
a wonderful evening together. Space is limited, so reserva-
tions will be taken on a first come/first served basis. Please
contact [email protected] or 973-769-1028 no later
than June 21st. The Cinders Wood Fire Grill is located at 310
US-46, Mine Hill—$55 per person includes dinner & drinks.
Please note this is an adult only event. Thank you!
Bingo at St. Clement R.C. Church—Every Thursday
night, doors open at 5:30 pm—Early bird begins at 7:10
pm—Food and drinks available—Come & Join the fun!
1st time visitors play for free! 154 Mt. Pleasant Ave, Rock-
away!
The Compassionate Friends, a self-help group for be-
reaved parents, siblings, and grandparents will be meeting
on Thursday, July 13th at St. Christopher’s Church, 10450
Littleton Rd (Rt. 202), Parsippany, at 7:30 PM in room
101. Program: “The Things People Say”
Bishop Serratelli authorized a Diocesan-wide food col-lection on the Feast of Corpus Christi, due to the un-precedented request for assistance from Catholic Chari-ties and in order to fulfill our obligations to the poor. Mrs. Patel and her third graders responded to Bishop’s call by organizing a school-wide food collec-tion. As always, our DMA families were supportive and generous!
580-St. Cecilia
We know they little about the life of St. Irenaeus, who is one of the most important theologians of the 2nd century. He was born about 130 in Asia Minor and placed in the care of St. Polycarp, the disciple of St. John the Apostle, and Bishop of Smyrna. He studied in Rome and later became a priest of Lyons in Gaul. In 178, he succeeded St. Pothinus as Bishop of Lyons.
Through his preaching he converted many of the Faith and his writings did much to combat the heresies that were rampant, especially those of the Gnostics and Valentinians. His principal works are: Against Heresies and The Proof of the Apostolic Preaching. Accordingly, he is regarded as a link between the East and West. He died a mar-tyr in 202 during the persecution of Septimus Severus.
PRAYER: God, you enabled St. Irenaeus, Your Bishop, to strengthen the truth of Faith and the peace of the Church. Through his intercession may we be renewed in Faith and love and always strive to foster unity and concord. Amen
Taken from, Lives of the Saints; Catholic Booking Publishing Company, 1999, New Jersey
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ST. IRENAEUS, Bishop and Martyr June 28
My dear parishioners,
Today is the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time as we gather to celebrate the Lord’s Day. In the Gospel reading we hear the Lord
Jesus speaking to His disciples regarding His expectations in their witness. He tells them, “What I say to you in the darkness,
speak in the light; what you hear whispered, proclaim on the housetops.” The proclamation of the Gospel is indeed the task of
all the baptized. However, for the clergy it becomes an evermore important part of life. The bishop, priest and deacon are all
commissioned through the sacrament of holy orders to fulfill the proclamation of the Gospel through their preaching and the
manner in which they live their lives. They are called upon to be brave and unrelenting in their pointing to Christ, the Way, the
Truth and the Life. Many times in their ministry they may find themselves at odds with those who wish that their witness was
unnoticeable. The strength and courage of the clergy are a blessing and a need for the Church especially in this world of secular-
ism and rationalism. Christian witness takes strength and we expect that from our clergy!
Each year at ordination time many parishes are affected by the transfer of clergy. This is a natural occurrence as new priests are
ordained and the elderly retire. Life is a constant movement and change, whether we like it or not. Today we say farewell to our
two parochial vicars, Father Marcin and Father Mateusz. On Thursday they begin their new assignments; Father Marcin as ad-
ministrator of two parishes in Long Valley, Our Lady of the Mountain Church and Saint Mark the Evangelist Church. Father
Mateusz goes off to serve as parochial vicar at Saint Philip the Apostle Church in Clifton. Both priests have served us so well,
Father Marcin for 6 years and Father Mateusz for 2 years. I know that you join with me in expressing our sincere gratitude to
them for witnessing to the Gospel and calling us to do the same.
Father Marcin’s departure is especially painful for me since we have been living together for 6 years. He has been my right hand
man. He has outlasted all other assistants and as a result of that has gained a tremendous amount of pastoral experience which is
why the Bishop has given him an assignment which is normally given to an older priest. Father Marcin is like a son to me and
now I know the heartbreak that comes to parents when a child leaves home.
I know that Father Marcin and Father Mateusz will do well in their new assignments. They have had good teachers here in Rock-
away, you-the wonderful parishioners of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church and Saint Cecilia Church. We assure both priests we will
remember them in our prayers and look forward to their return visits home to us.
May the Lord be with us in all the changes and challenges of our lives. May we be strengthened by the Holy Spirit to be coura-
geous in our Christian witness. May Christ the Savior grant us His great and abundant blessings!
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]
Fr. Marcin Ext. 15 or [email protected] Fr. Mateusz Ext 14 or [email protected] Convent: 973-627-6533 School: 973-627-6003 CCD Office: 973-627-0313 Ext. 17
Saint Cecilia Parish 90 Church Street Rockaway, New Jersey 07866
