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CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday, December 24th:
5:00 pm – Christmas Holy Mass
10:00 pm – Polish Christmas Holy Mass
11:30 pm – Christmas Caroling
Midnight – Christmas Holy Midnight Mass
Sunday, December 25th:
8:30 am – Christmas Holy Mass
10:00 am – Christmas Holy Mass
12:00 pm – Filipino Christmas Holy Mass
Saturday, December 31st:
5:00 pm Vigil Mass
Sunday, January 1st, 2023:
8:30 am - Holy Mass
10:00 am – Holy Mass
12:00 pm – Filipino Mass
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Beware of Fake E-Mails & Text Messages
Its come to our attention that some people have received “scam” emails from Fr. Pawel or one of the priests. Please know these messages requesting “favors” or “gift cards” are fake. Should you have any questions, please call the rectory at 973-627-0422 or St. Cecilia's parish office at 973-627-0313. Do not reply to these emails.
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Mass Schedule
Saturday 5:00 PM
Sunday 8:30 AM
10:00 AM
Monday thru Friday 12:00 Noon
First Friday Devotions 6:30 PM
(no noon Mass)
Holy Day of Obligation
Vigil 7:00 PM
Day 12:00 Noon
Confessions
4:15 PM to 4:45 PM in the Church before 5:00 PM Mass
FILIPINO, POLISH & LATIN MASSES:
The Filipino Mass will be celebrated the 1st Sunday of each month at 12:00 noon.
The Polish Mass will be celebrated the 2nd Sunday of each month at 11:30 AM except for July & August.
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Welcome to our Catholic Community
Rev. Pawel Bala
Pastor
Mrs. Janet Maulbeck
Business Administrator
Youth Protection/Safe
Environment Coordinator
Mrs. Lisa Sylvester
Administrative Assistant
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OFFICE HOURS
MONDAY THRU THURSDAY:
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
FRIDAY : closed
If you would like to leave a message,
973-627-0422
we will return your call asap or email:
Fr. Pawel:
frpawelbala@gmail.com
Lisa:
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First Friday Devotions
Join us for the observance of First Friday as we begin at 6:30 pm with Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament followed by the singing of the Litany of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus and the celebration of the Holy Mass.
A priest is available for the Sacrament of Penance during the time of exposition. Please join us in this devotion to which the Lord Jesus promised many blessings for those who observe this day each month.
The Noon Mass at Sacred Heart Church is not celebrated on First Fridays due to the evening Mass.
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Bishop Sweeney is excited to introduce our 2022 diocesan ministries appeal!
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News
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December 5The 1st night of the traditional novena of Filipino Masses before Christmas will be celebrated at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish church on Thursday, December 15 at 7:00 in the evening. Fr. Emerson Francisco will be the main celebrant. Fellowship and Filipino refreshment immediately follows Mass. This traditional Filipino mass is sponsored by the Diocesan Commission for Catholic Ministries (DCCFM) of the Diocese of Paterson. For more information or if you wish to help, please contact DCCFM President, Elmer Maximo at (973)664-1949. Maraming salamat po.Read More
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November 30For the Holy Day of Obligation on Thursday, December 8th, we have a noon Mass and 7:00pm Mass.Read More
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November 2Sacred Heart Church will be collecting Thanksgiving items for the Rockaway food pantry. Items can be left in the quiet room at the back of church. You can call the rectory at 973-627-0422 or check the bulletin for the list of food needed. Items must be dropped off prior to November 16th. Our families from our religious education program will join to sort baskets on November 16th at 7:00 pm. All are welcome to help. Thank you!Read More
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October 1DUE TO THE WEATHER, BLESSING OF THE PETS IS RESCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8TH @ 12:00 noonRead More
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September 20For the Installation of the First Class Relic of St.Gianna Beretta Molla. WHEN: Sunday, October 2 at the 8:30am Mass. Celebrant of the Mass: Bishop Kevin Sweeney, Bishop of Paterson WHERE: Here at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish with a light breakfast to follow in Suchon Hall (church basement). Please RSVP and/or for more information, contact Jennifer Nelson at SHofjesusfaithformation@gmail.com or 973-476-2568. All are welcome!Read More
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September 20Here at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, 63 E. Main Street, Rockaway, on Saturday, October 8th, from 9:00 am to 12:30 noon. Donation: $5.00 small box & $10.00 big box.Read More
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Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish HistoryWritten by Jean Chop and Edited by Tom GormanThe original founders of our Parish, were people who came to the United States from
Slovakia, who settled in the towns of Boonton, Rockaway Township, Rockaway Boro
Bolbyville, Dover, Hibernia, and many other areas of Morris County. The Slovak
people were very proud, and they all had a strong faith commitment. Many worshipped
at St. Bernard’s Parish, St. Cecilia’s Parish, Sacred Heart Church Dover, St. Mary’s
Wharton, and many even travelled on foot over the hills of Hibernia, to SS Cyril &
Methodius Church in Boonton.
With their strong faith, many of the Slovak families were determined to have a Parish
of their own, where they could celebrate the Liturgy according to their Slovak
traditions, as well as to be able to hear Mass, in their own language. Their wishes
became reality, when the first Sacred Heart of Jesus Church began construction, on
Franklin Road in February 1923. Fr. John Miklus was appointed Pastor, and the Parish
community celebrated its first Mass on 23 November 1923, which was also
Thanksgiving Day.
During Fr. Mikluk’s assignment, the parish grew and the Parish purchased property
on E. Main Street & Keller Ave, formally the Central House hotel which was a historic
landmark. Work began to convert the former hotel, into a Church, Rectory and parish
center.
During 1927, Fr. Mikluk was re-assigned, and Fr. Andrew J. Romanak was assigned as
Pastor to Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish. From 24 March 1927 to November 1945, Fr.
Romanak served as our Pastor, and also as Administrator of St. Simon the Apostle.
During his term, the parish community grew in many ways, as he established many
pastoral organizations and social activities for the parishioners.
After Fr. Romanak’s transfer, Fr. Emil R. Suchon was assigned as our new Pastor, and
he came with vision and a strong sense spiritual strength and commitment. During his
service as our Pastor, from 1945 until his retirement in December 1985, Fr. Suchon
enhanced the life of our Parish greatly. Fr. Suchon received the title of Monsignor in
1958, and he continued leading our Parish and also initiated many great achievements,
such as:
- 1950: March 9: Ground breaking for construction of a new Church
- 1954: Former Church razed and the new Rectory was built
- 1964: Spring: Purchase property and construction began on Sacred Heart
- 1965: August: Dedication of School and Convent
- 1965-2016: Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother were assigned to staff the school
Sr. Marie DiLorenzo. In 2016 Mrs. Ann Mitchell became the Principal of our
school, Divine Mercy Academy.- 1945-1985: Assigned assistant Priests: Fr. George Dudak, Fr. Cletus Donahy
From 1986 to present, our Parish continues to accomplish numerous renovations to
the interior of our Church, and to our Sanctuary area, as well, to renovations to our
Rectory. Our Parish continues to grow in our faith commitment and we are blessed to
have had many Pastors, Parochial Vicars and seminarians, assigned to us over the
years, who not only led us in our faith, but also they continued to lead us into the
future of our Parish community.
Our Parish Faith Community continues to move forward in our Spiritual growth, and
to grow further in our commitment to our faith and to our Parish life. We are thankful
to God for our Pastor, Fr. Pawel Bala for his love, dedication and for his spiritual
leadership.
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Today's Readings
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First Friday Communion Calls
A priest will be making “First Friday” visits to those who are homebound. These visits will be made by one of our priests who will distribute Holy Communion. He will also be available for the sacraments of penance and anointing of the sick. Please call the rectory at 972-627-0422 to register your name for this monthly visit by one of our priests.
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Divine Mercy Academy Registration
Divine Mercy Academy in Rockaway is a Catholic elementary school offering a comprehensive Pre-K through 8th grade faith-based education. We offer full-day Kindergarten; full & half day Pre-K; after-care; STEM-based education; School Counselor; foreign language; music programs; extracurricular activities; and are AdvancED accredited. We are currently providing full-day, in-person instruction, with a livestreamed remote learning option.
Our mission is to provide an academically excellent Catholic education, and to instill within our students the virtues of mercy and compassion, forming them as true disciples of Jesus Christ.
If you would like more information, please call 973-627-6003 or email office@dmarockaway.org.
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Protecting God's Children - Volunteer Requirements
The Diocese of Paterson requires all volunteers and/or employees who have regular contact with children, minors or vulnerable adults be approved to work by completing the following steps:
In order to ensure our children are in a safe environment our Diocese requires the following safe environment compliance procedures be followed before our volunteer are allowed to work with children:- Complete an online background check though Selection.com known as Fastrax
- Read, understand and acknowledge a Pastoral Code of Conduct
- Attend a 3 hour Virtus live training program entitled “Protecting God’s Children” within the next 30 days
The process to complete these requirements have been streamlined into one registration interface. Simply go to www.virtusonline.org to begin the registration process and click “FIRST TIME REGISTRANT”. It takes less than 10 minutes to complete and we ask that you complete all steps during the process. Please be sure to use your legal name when registering, no nick names please.
Step by step registration instructions can be viewed at Virtus Online Volunteer Instructions if you would like to view prior to beginning the registration process.
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