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The first night of the traditional Filipino novena Masses before Christmas will take place at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church on Sunday, December 15, at 6:00 PM. Rev. Fr. Vic Karljohn Leviste will be the principal celebrant. Fellowship and Filipino refreshments will follow the Mass. PASKO: Misang Pinoy (Filipino Christmas Mass) The Filipino Christmas Day Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 25, at 12:00 PM by Rev. Fr. Cerilo Javinez. This is a Holy Day of Obligation. These traditional Filipino Masses are sponsored by the Diocesan Commission for Catholic Ministries (DCCFM) of Paterson. For more information or to volunteer, please contact  DCCFM President,  Elmer Maximo at (973) 664-1949. Maraming salamat po!

On Thurs. November 21st we will remember and celebrate the “Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, “with a solemn high Mass and Veneration of the relic of Mary’s veil. Join us at 7 pm for this beautiful experience celebrated in the original language of the Church, which sanctifies and strengthens our faith.

Please join us as we pray for our country with the Patriotic Rosary on Monday, November 4 at 7:00 PM, the night before the election. We will pray in front of the Most Blessed Sacrament for peace, unity and healing for our great country. Don’t know what the Patriotic Rosary is? Come find out. - Deacon Rick

September 6th, October 4th and Nov. 1st - Join us for First Friday Devotion beginning with Adoration & Confession at 6:30 pm. Followed by the Litany of Sacred Heart and Mass 7 p.m. Afterwards we will join in the back of church for s’mores, cider, snacks, and social time.

The blessing of pets will take place on Saturday, October 5th beginning at 12 Noon at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church yard. This traditional blessing is done in commemoration of the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi whose memory is celebrated on October 4th.

Beginning Friday October 11, Friday Mass will be at 6:30 P.M. and Holy Hour will follow from 7:00 -8:00 P.M. There will not be a Noon Mass. First Friday Mass schedule will remain the same.

The Mass schedule for Thursday, August 15th is at 12:00 (noon) and 7:00 pm!

All are welcome to join us for Divine Mercy Holy Hour from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm on Fridays through July and August starting July 12th. (7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23)

Registration for Religious Education classes for 2024-2025 is open. For more details please click the Religious Education tab, or email [email protected] or contact the rectory office at 973-627-0422 for a registration form.

Thursday, July 4– Independence Day Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. There will be no noon Mass.

The 5th Sunday of the month Rosary will be prayed on Sunday, June 30th at 3 o’clock in the afternoon in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. The short service will also include the praying of the Divine Mercy Chaplet. This event is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council 3359 and is open to all.

Monday, May 27th Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 am. There will not be a noon mass and the Rectory Office will be closed

Sunday, June 2nd is the Solemnity of Corpus Christi and our annual parish picnic which is held in conjunction with Saint Cecilia Parish. The festivities begin with the serving of "picnic food" at 1:15 pm in Hayes Hall of Saint Cecilia Church. At 2:30 pm we will gather in Saint Cecilia Church to begin the Eucharistic procession to our church. We will walk on the sidewalks in our Eucharistic procession with the clergy, religious, this year's First Holy Communion children, children and adults of both parishes. This event which will conclude at our church will be a public demonstration of our Catholic faith in the Lord Jesus present in the Most Blessed Sacrament. We will do in Rockaway that which is being done in cities throughout our nation during this Year of Eucharistic Revival namely, bringing our Eucharistic Lord into the streets for His blessing upon our communion. PLEASE JOIN US FOR FOOD AND FAITH ON SUNDAY, JUNE 2nd!

Prayer Service/Holy Hour for our children and grandchildren who fallen away from the faith on Sunday, April 28 at 3:00 p.m. ALL ARE WELCOME

The Rosary Society invited you to join with them in opening the month of May, dedicated to Our Lady, with the praying of the Holy Rosary on Wednesday evening May 1st at 7:00 pm at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. ALSO, to conclude the month of May the Holy Rosary will be prayed in Saint Cecilia Church on Friday, May 31st at 7:00 pm.

Holy Mass at 8:30 am and 10:00 am Filipino Mass 12:00 pm Divine Mercy Devotion from 1:30 – 3:00 pm at St. Cecilia Church

Confessions will be every Monday evening during Lent from 7:30 pm until 8:00 pm.

Abstinence from meat (beast or fowl) is to be observed by all Catholics fourteen years old and older on Ash Wednesday and on all the Fridays of Lent. This obligation prohibits the eating of meat, but not eggs, milk products, or condiments of any kind, even though made from animal fat. Fasting means limiting oneself to one full meal on a given fast day. Catholics who are eighteen years of age but not yet fifty-nine are obliged to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. On fast days, two additional smaller meals are permitted if necessary to maintain strength. However, the two smaller meals together may not equal one full meal. Moreover, eating solid foods between meals on fast days is not permitted.

Bishop Kevin Sweeney is inviting young men of the diocese to join him for a 3 day retreat at Loyola House Retreat Center in Morristown, March 1-3 to help discover one’s calling in life. This event is free of charge. Please see the details in the retreat postcard which can be found on the bulletin table in the church vestibule. To register please contact Father Ed Rama at 973.777.8818, ext 715 or go to: [email protected].

The traditional blessing of the throat in commemoration of the Feast of Saint Blaise will take place at the conclusion of all Masses on Saturday and Sunday, February 3&4.