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Our annual Rockaway March for Life will take place on Saturday, January 18th. We will gather at St. Cecilia Church for the 8 o’clock morning Mass followed by refreshments and a brief program in Hayes Hall. The march will then begin around Park Lake with the praying of the Holy Rosary for the intention of the promotion and protection of human life from conception to natural death. Each year our march grows in number and especially among our young people and families. Please join us for this local demonstration of Catholics witnessing to the sacredness of human life!

Come to our Open House on Sunday January 26th, from 10:15 AM to 12:30 PM! 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; before-care & after-care; STEM-based education; School Counselor; foreign language; music & art programs; extracurricular activities; and are AdvancED accredited. 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. Registration for the 2020-2021 school year begins during Catholic Schools Week, January 26th-February 1st.

“Slow down. Take a deep breath. What’s the hurry? Why wear yourself out?” ~ Jeremiah 2:25. God doesn’t want us to be stressed out or so busy that we race through life. God longs to give us peace, rest, and repose. Please join men from our parish family for a quiet listening retreat on Friday, 01/31/2020 to Sunday, 02/02/2020 at Loyola Jesuit Center in Morristown, NJ. Loyola is a welcoming, sacred place where you can slow down, be quiet and still with God, and experience His deep peace. The weekend includes preached talks on a theme, daily Mass, Reconciliation, a Healing Mass, optional private consultations with retreat leaders, outdoor stations of the cross and generous amounts of free time for personal prayer and reflection. It is truly a wonderful experience and the cost is a free will offering. All are welcome at Loyola regardless of financial status. For more information or to register, contact Damiano Servidio, damiano.servidio@gmail.com, (973) 407-0186 or visit www.kofc3359.org for on-line registration.

47th ANNUAL MARCH FOR LIFE – The Knights of Columbus Councils 514 and 3359 invite you to join the bus trip to the 47th March for Life in Washington, DC on Friday, January 24th. The bus will depart at 6 a.m. from the Gardner Field Park and Ride in Denville. Holy Mass will be celebrated at 5:15 a.m. in Saint Mary Church in Denville prior to departure. There is no charge for the bus, but please bring $10 to cover the DC METRO cost and a tip for the bus driver. Please contact Deacon Jim Rizos at 973.627.2595 or jrizos10@gmail.com to reserve your place. If you are unable to join the march, please keep the cause for life in your prayers.

ATTENTION ALL MEN – Notre Dame of Mt. Carmel Church in Cedar Knolls will host a MEN’S CORNERSTONE RETREAT on Friday-Saturday, January 24-25. Join in this great opportunity to meet other men who seek a conversion of the heart and strengthening through the Holy Spirit. “Now is the Time!” to join in this 24 hour experience that brings faith to life. Come listen to and reflect upon experiences that demonstrate how God is present in our lives, how Christ is calling you, and how He is the cornerstone! Registration online: https://ndcarmel.com. You may also contact Erwin Dsouza 908.635.4135 or Matthew Cooney 973.832.5932.

DUE TO THE INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE PARSIH OFFICE AND ALL OTHER ACTIVITIES ARE CANCELLED. STAY SAFE AND GOD BLESS!

1st Prize: Margaret Brennan—$2,618.00 2nd Prize: Chet Ostrowski—$748.00 3rd Prize: Margaret Brennan—$374.00 Thank you to everyone who participated!

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has stated that this year’s celebration of the feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary IS NOT A HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION. Therefore, Holy Mass for this feast, which has been transferred to Monday, December 9th, will be celebrated in the morning at the 12:00 noon .

Bishop Serratelli is inviting you to the annual diocesan Christmas concert which will be held on Sunday, December 8th in the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist located on Main and Grand Streets in Paterson. The concert begins at 4 o’clock in the afternoon. Free indoor parking is provided at the County Garage located adjacent to the cathedral.

A Big Thank You to Elegant Home Improvement, Woodbridge NJ, for doing such a great job with much needed renovations in our rectory office space.

The Women’s Society will be collecting coats after all the masses November 9th & 10th. Please bring your new or gently used coats to Suchon Hall.

Our Bishop cordially invites all the faithful of the Diocese of Paterson to join with him in the Annual Respect Life Mass which will take place on Saturday, November 16th in the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist in Paterson. The liturgy begins at 10 a.m. and is cosponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Please join us as we pray for the protection of human life from conception to natural death.

Advent Retreat - Saturday, December 7, 2019 8:30 am—1:00 pm - St. Francis Resort, Denville Reservations Required - Questions/Information, please call Pat Zayac—973-625-4572 - Sponsored by The St. Monica Guild

Tickets can be purchased after all the Masses or by calling the rectory. The Drawing is November 17th. You have to be in it to win it!

BLESSING OF PETS – The annual blessing of pets in commemoration of the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi will take place on Saturday, October 5th here at Sacred Heart of Jesus Churchyard on East Main Street. The service begins at 12:30 p.m. This event is being cosponsored by Sacred Heart Church and Saint Cecilia Church.

Join us next Sunday, September 29th for the “5th Sunday of the Month Rosary” which will take place here at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church on East Main Street. We begin at 3 o’clock with praying the Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet. This is a wonderful opportunity for families to come together and pray with the children. The event is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, Council 3359.

Friday, October 11th is the date of the Pro Life Community Evening which will take place at St. Cecilia Church in Hayes Hall from 7 to 9 o’clock. The guest speakers will be New Jersey Assemblyman Jay Webber of the 26th legislative district and Chris Slattery, founder and president of Expectant Mother Care. Please join us to meet and hear these two outstanding advocates for pro life issues. Admission is free, refreshments will be served.

Couples, were you married in 1969 or 1994? The Diocese of Paterson invites you to celebrate your 25th or 50th wedding anniversary during a special Mass to be offered at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Paterson, NJ. Bishop Serratelli will serve as main celebrant on this joyful occasion to be held: Sunday, November 3rd, 2019 at 3:30 pm. Arrangements can be made by contacting the parish office. The deadline to register is Friday, October 11th, 2019. You will receive additional information from the Office of Family Life once your registration has been processed. Congratulations on this joyous occasion!

SACRED HEART/ST. CECILIA ROSARY SOCIETY will hold their first monthly meeting on Saturday, September 7th. All Rosarians are asked to assemble at St.Cecilia Church at 7:30 am for the Rosary followed by Mass and Novena. After Mass, we will meet in Hayes Hall. Anyone, men and women interested in joining the Rosary Society, please come. Contact Pat @ pattyannmarie64@yahoo.com or 973-627-1732 if you are interested or have any questions!

Registration for First Holy Communion classes is now open for children of our parish ages 7 to 8 entering 2nd grade in September. Mrs. Lucy Rovegno will serve as the catechist. Classes will begin in October. Please call the rectory (973) 627-0422 for registration and other information.