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THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE Our Thanksgiving Food Drive starts now until Sunday, November 12th! Food may be dropped off at the church after all the masses or the rectory Monday thru Friday from 2:00 to 5:00. Suggested food items: stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, canned vegetables, potatoes or any non-perishable food item. If you would like to donate a turkey, they are only being accepted on Saturday, November 18th, at the First Presbyterian Church between 9:00 am to 10:00 am!

Save the Date: Saturday, December 9th A Communion Breakfast For the 80th Anniversary On the Actual Date of the Creation of Our Diocese of Paterson 9:30 a.m. Solemn Mass with Bishop Serratelli 11:00 a.m. Breakfast at the Brownstone Tickets are $40 per person and available online By visiting www.rcdop.org/breakfast This is a Day of Celebration for all of us living in the Diocese of Paterson Come Share with us!

CATHOLIC YOUTH LOUNGE – Our diocese version of “Catholic Underground” named, CATHOLIC YOUTH LOUNGE will premiere on Saturday, November 4th at 7 p.m. at Saint Joseph Church in Passaic. All youth and young adults are invited for adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament, prayer and uplifting spiritual music from a variety of musicians. Check with Father Zig or Jim Clancy for details.

ALL SAINTS DAY – November 1st, All Saints Day, is a Holy Day of Obligation for all Catholics. Our Mass schedule in Rockaway is: Vigil Mass at Sacred Heart Church on Tuesday, October 31st at 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 1st Holy Mass at Saint Cecilia Church at 8 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Holy Mass at Sacred Heart Church on Wednesday, November 1st at 12 Noon.

ALL SAINTS DAY – November 1st, All Saints Day, is a Holy Day of Obligation for all Catholics. Our Mass schedule in Rockaway is: Vigil Mass at Sacred Heart Church on Tuesday, October 31st at 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 1st Holy Mass at Saint Cecilia Church at 8 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Holy Mass at Sacred Heart Church on Wednesday, November 1st at 12 Noon.

Today we arrive at the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time in our celebration of the Lord’s Day. Both the Old Testament reading and the Gospel mention the names of political leaders who are players in salvation history. Both Cyrus and Caesar are unbelievers in the One God. Yet the Lord uses them as unaware agents in bringing about redemption and salvation to believers. In the Epistle reading we find the names of Paul, Silvanus and Timothy, among the earliest Christian believers, who are conscious agents in the promulgation of the Gospel. They are very much aware of the work of the Gospel and they generously participate in its activity. In their witness they encourage fellow believers to continue in joining forces with them in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Please save the date for a Garage Sale  on November 4th, in Hayes Hall from 8:00 AM  to 2:00 PM. The cost of a table is $25.00. This event is sponsored by the St. Monica Guild. For information, or to register a table call Pat Zayac at 973-625-4572. Register soon, space is limited.  All are welcome!

Father Peter Glabik will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of his ordination. Father Peter was ordained a priest in Saint Cecilia Church on October 31st , Halloween! Father‘s first assignment was as parochial vicar for St. Cecilia and Sacred Heart of Jesus Parishes.

Divine Mercy Academy is looking for substitute teachers.  Applicants must have a minimum of 60+ college credits or a valid County Substitute Teacher Certificate or a valid NJ Teacher Certificate and are required to complete the Protecting God’s Children training program. 

His Excellency, Bishop Frank Rodimer, a native son of St. Cecilia Parish, will observe his 90th  birthday on Wednesday, October 25th . The Bishop is currently staying at the St. Joseph Home, 140 Shepherd Lane, Totowa, NJ 07512, should you like to send him a card.

ALL SAINTS DAY – November 1st, All Saints Day, is a Holy Day of Obligation for all Catholics. Our Mass schedule in Rockaway is: Vigil Mass at Sacred Heart Church on Tuesday, October 31st at 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 1st Holy Mass at Saint Cecilia Church at 8 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Holy Mass at Sacred Heart Church on Wednesday, November 1st at 12 Noon.

ALL SOULS DAY – The Feast of All Souls will be celebrated on Thursday, November 2nd with Holy Mass in St. Cecilia Church at 8 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Holy Mass at Sacred Heart Church will be celebrated at 12 Noon. Let us remember the faithful departed who have passed this year and all those who sleep in Christ.

CATHOLIC YOUTH LOUNGE – Our diocese version of “Catholic Underground” named, CATHOLIC YOUTH LOUNGE will premier on Saturday, November 4th at 7 p.m. at Saint Joseph Church in Passaic. All youth and young adults are invited for adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament, prayer and uplifting spiritual music from a variety of musicians. Check with Father Zig for details.

oday we mark the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time as we gather to celebrate the Lord’s Day. In the Responsorial Psalm we sing, “I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life.” We indeed desire to be with the Lord in the place in which His glory dwells. It is the place of joy and the abundance of life where sorrow and tears are no more. It is to this place that we are invited to enter after we have clothed ourselves in virtue and holiness. This is the garment which never wears out nor is subject to decay. This eternal attire is donned by us in humility as we answer the Lord’s invitation to enter into His presence.

Divine Mercy Academy will hold a Tricky Tray on Saturday, November 18th  at the Morris Catholic High School. The doors open at 5 PM, and calling starts by 7:00 PM. The admission is $25.This is an adult-only, “bring your own food & beverage event.” For more information, please call 973-723-8282, or send an email requesting information to [email protected] .

New Jersey Right to Life Raffle tickets will be sold after all the Masses on Saturday and  Sunday, October 21st and 22nd , 2017. The Raffle tickets are $10.00 each. The First  Prize is a 2018 Volvo XC60 AWD SUV valued at $43,500. The second prixe is a ShopRite Gift Certificate valued at $1,000. The Third Prize a ShopRite Gift Certificate valued at $750, and Fourth Prize a ShopRite Gift Certificate valued at $500.

Every Thursday evening at 5:30 PM a small group of volunteers come to our church to do some light cleaning. We are in need of some help with this task of cleaning the Lord’s House. If you can help, just join us and the Lord will bless you!

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the apparitions of our Blessed Virgin Mary to the three shepherd children at Fatima, Portugal. Our Lady appeared every month on the 13th day beginning in May and concluding in October. We will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the final apparition on the vigil, Thursday, October 12th.

A dinner dance to support seminarian education in our diocese will take place on Sunday, November 12th at the Brownstone in Paterson. The event begins at 5:30 and the ticket cost is $70. A cash bar will be available and wine as well as beer will be served at each table. Music will be provided by a DJ. All profits will benefit the formation of our seminarians. Please contact Janet at the St. Cecilia Parish Office, 973-627-0313, for tickets and information prior to October 27th. YOUR SUPPORT IS VERY MUCH APPRECIATED.

 Couples, were you married in 1967 or 1992? You are warmly invited to celebrate your 25th or 50th Wedding Anniversary with the Church of Paterson. Bishop Serratelli will be the main celebrant at Mass at The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Paterson. Sunday, November 5, 2017 at 4:00 PM,