Mass for the Feast of Pentecost
(Click the image below to watch)

We are most grateful to Tony Kirbos and Kristin Kirbos Webb for the Communion Meditation Song and to Sean, Sarah and Sasha Salins for the Recessional Song
for today's Mass.

JUST A REMINDER:
For those coming to the Church
to receive Holy Communion, the times are:

Saturday: 4:45PM - 5:00PM
Sunday: 10:00AM - 10:15AM
11:00AM - 11:15AM
12:15PM - 12:30PM

This week's 
song of praise from 
Mrs. Carla Lynch :
"Give Me Jesus"
Just click the image below:

"I want what you want Lord
and nothing less..."

Kristin Kirbos Webb shares a song, "Trust In You", a meditation for those times
when things don't seem to work out
quite the way we wanted.
Click the image above to watch the video.

"The overwhelming, never-ending,
reckless love of God..."


Sarah and Sasha Salins share another beautiful song with us: "Reckless Love" - just click the image above to watch the video.

Holy Communion
*** PLEASE NOTE NEW PARKING LOT DIAGRAM BELOW ***

We have received permission from the Bishop to begin the distribution of Holy Communion.

NEW PROCEDURES are as follows
(this may change at some point!):
Note: MASKS MUST BE WORN! 
1) First, be sure to watch either the Mass video I prepare each week - or - any live-streamed Mass from any parish. If you have not gone to Confession, please say a good Act of Contrition if you are not conscious of any serious sin.

2) Drive to the Church parking lot, enter only on the Kingston Lane entrance, and  follow the diagram below, being careful not to block the entrance/exit area so cars can exit after Communion.  NOTE: you can only receive Communion while remaining in your car, per the Governor's directives. 
(Click image above to enlarge)

Please allow cars to park (for those wishing to go inside to pray) and those parking please be patient
with those lined up for Communion.

3) Times for distribution
(this could change!) are:
Saturday: 4:45PM - 5:00PM
Sunday: 10:00AM - 10:15AM
11:00AM - 11:15AM
12:15PM - 12:30PM

Just click *HERE*

***WARNING***
The SCAMMERS are back!
I received word from a parishioner that she received a text message "from me" (that was not really from me but from a scam artist.) The message said, in part: 

"I need to get an Steam gift cards or eBay gift cards for some patient battling corona virus in hospital but I currently can’t do that,can you please get that for me from any store around you now, I will reimburse you Please message me back to know if you can do that for me...Fr~Charles T.O’Connor"

IF YOU GET SUCH A TEXT OR EMAIL,
PLEASE do not respond!
IT IS A FRAUD!
Simply delete it. It is NOT from me!
-Fr. Charlie

Bishop's Annual Appeal

Stepping Forward in Faith: Grace in Action

Click *here* to view
the short (6:35) video clip from the Diocese.

Through your support of the Bishop’s Annual Appeal you help those in our diocese whose needs are the greatest  — the poor, the homeless, and those struggling with illness or grief.

Among other needed pastoral ministries, your gift also supports the formation of seminarians and enhances the work of campus ministry through the Catholic Center at Rutgers University.  

The many pastoral, educational and charitable ministries of the Diocese of Metuchen would not be possible without a generous contribution from every household.  Please be as generous as your means allow.

Social distancing PrimeTime Seniors style!
Lots of laughter, conversation and sunshine.
Together in Faith We Are Stronger!  
(To see larger image, visit the
Prime Time Senior section of this website. Just click "Parish Ministries" above and scroll down.)

The Parish Office is closed to Walk-Ins until further notice in an effort to prevent the spread of the virus.
All contact must be by telephone
(732-329-2893)
or by email parishsect@stceciliaparish.net

For Religious Education:
email: 
reledsect@stceciliaparish.net


THANK YOU for understanding and let's all STAY HEALTHY!

While it is very important that
we all practice social distancing
to protect each other's health, 

Jesus
does not do social distancing. 
Ever!

During this time of so much disconnect, please don't forget that
Jesus is only a prayer away!

Greetings from the Wednesday
4th Grade Religious Education Class
with Mr. Artie Bifulco
(click image for larger size)

The Blessing
Not long ago, the various churches in Pittsburgh wanted to do something creative to allow the people of their communities to "come together" even as they kept a safe distance. They did so with a song of blessing.  Please click the image below to enjoy their amazing collaboration.

"He is FOR you!"

In the absence of a weekly bulletin, here are
the Mass intentions that Fr. Charlie will be
offering at his private daily Masses this week:

MONDAY 6-1-20
John A. Tronlone r/o Michael & Linda Bravo
TUESDAY  6-2-20
Carlos Fuentes r/o Irene & Dominic Carola
WEDNESDAY 6-3-20
Mary Bolash r/o Deacon & Mrs. Michael Murtha
THURSDAY  6-4-20
Joane & Don Willis r/o Mary Skowronski
FRIDAY  6-5-20
Jane & Alphonse Parisi r/o David Parisi 
SATURDAY  6-6-20
Brandon & Eloisa Dominguez r/o The Dominguez Family
THE MOST HOLY TRINITY 6-7-20
William Boley r/o Mariel & Dale Siochi
Mass for the People

Virtual Book Club

Greetings from 

With

God's

Help...

Masses will be celebrated
PRIVATELY by Father Charlie every day
for the requested intentions and for
the entire St. Cecilia Parish Community.

With so much bad news circulating because of the Coronavirus, it's important not to forget that that there is a lot of good news, too!  Chris and Patty Germain shared a photo of their newest grandson, Jase Germain, born almost 2 weeks ago.  Because of the virus and quarantine, this is their first chance to be with their new grandson (along with his "big brother" Colt)  Congratulations to parents Shawn and Katie Germain!

For whom the bells toll...


At 7:00 each evening, we will be ringing our Church bells in solidarity with our Health Care workers, Police, Fire, EMT, Food Care and delivery workers and all those who assist us in this time of great stress and trial. 

They also ring for those
currently suffering with COVID-19. 

In a special way, they ring for  those who have lost their lives from COVID-19, and the funeral directors who minister to their families in a time of great sorrow.

  We are one community!
And we stand for - and with - one another!

To watch Fr. Charlie's 
Mass and Homily for:

*Holy Thursday,    please click *here*
*Good Friday,        please click *here*
*Easter Sunday,   please click *here*
*2nd Sunday of Easter,  please click *here*
*3rd Sunday of Easter, please click *here*
*4th Sunday of Easter, please click *here*
*5th Sunday of Easter, please click *here*
*6th Sunday of Easter, please click *here*
*Feast of the Ascension, please click *here*