St. Cecilia Catholic Community

Good news!
Governor Murphy has raised
the capacity to allow churches
to operate at 50% capacity, with no cap on the number of individuals permitted to attend.  That would permit us to allow up to 344 persons to atend each Mass.

Nevertheless, out of an abundance of caution, we will only raise our maximum attendance to 230 at this time, but will review this as conditions improve.

Mass for February 21st
The 1st Sunday of Lent

From our Faith in Action Ministry: Elizabeth Tomlin has created this wonderful Lenten Devotional that she wishes to share with each of us.  Elizabeth is the Counsel General for the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA. She has gathered many women, including our own Lisa Miklos, to put this devotional together.  Please click *HERE* to view it.

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The Parish Office has re-opened and is following our normal schedule of hours.
(Mon-Thurs, 9AM - 4PM.  Closed Fridays)
 NOTE: a mask must be worn. 

(The Religious Education Office
is also NOW open.)
It is preferred that parish business be conducted, if possible, over the phone,
(732-329-2893) but if a visit can't be avoided, no more than one visitor at a time may be
in the Parish Office. Not to be unfriendly, but
for the safety of visitors and staff,  please stay in the office only as long as necessary.
This is not a good time for social visits.

THANK YOU for understanding
and let's all STAY HEALTHY!
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INDOOR MASSES
DURING THE PANDEMIC
There are several important restrictions so that we can celebrate safely:

1)  **UPDATE** A MAXIMUM of 230 people will be permitted at each Mass, on a first come, first served basis.  Ushers will have to refuse further entry once we have reached our maximum!

2) Masks MUST be worn
(except for very young children 
at parents' discretion.)

3) Social Distancing is REQUIRED
except for families sitting together.

4) Offertory Collection -  we will place baskets at the end of the aisles to receive your parish contribution
*** thank you! *** 
the ushers will not take up the collection
at this time for the safety of all.

5) Sign of Peace will take place
without physical contact.

6) The Chapel will be available for seating of ONE special needs family per Mass (for safety reasons.) Please call the Parish Office  to reserve the Chapel if you have a special needs situation.

7) The distribution of Holy Communion will take place AFTER the Mass is completely finished at weekend Masses to minimize movement throughout the church.

Note: Fr. Charlie will continue producing the recorded Masses for a while longer to accommodate those who are unable to enter and those who are at greater risk during the pandemic.

Daily Mass Schedule
Mon.,  Wed,, Thurs. and Fri. at 8:00AM
and Tuesday at 7:00PM
150 person maximum. 
Masks must be worn.

To watch Fr. Charlie's 
Previous Masses and Homilies 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*
*Feast of Pentecost, please click *here*
*Feast of the Holy Trinity, please click *here*
Feast of Corpus Christi, please click *here*
*12th Sunday of the Church Year, click *here*
*13th Sunday of the Church Year, click *here*
*14th Sunday of the Church Year, click *here*
*15th Sunday of the Church Year, click *here*
*16th Sunday of the Church Year, click *here*
*17th Sunday of the Church Year, click *here*
*18th Sunday of the Church Year, click *here*
*19th Sunday of the Church Year, click *here*
*20th Sunday of the Church Year, click *here*
*21st Sunday of the Church Year, click *here*
*22nd Sunday of the Church Year, click *here*
*23rd Sunday of the Church Year, click *here*
*24th Sunday of the Church Year, click *here*
*25th Sunday of the Church Year, click *here*
*26th Sunday of the Church Year, click *here*
*27th Sunday of the Church Year, click *here*
*28th Sunday of the Church Year, click *here*
*29th Sunday of the Church Year, click *here*
*30th Sunday of the Church Year, click *here*
*The Solemnity of All Saints, click *here*
*32nd Sunday of the Church Year, click *here*
*33rd Sunday of the Church Year, click *here*
*Solemnity of Christ the King, click *here*
*The 1st Sunday of Advent, click *here*
*The 2nd Sunday of Advent, click *here*
*The 3rd Sunday of Advent, click *here*
*The 4th Sunday of Advent, click *here*
*The Feast of Christmas, click *here*
*The Feast of the Holy Family, click *here*
*The Feast of the Epiphany, click *here*
*The Baptism of the Lord, click *here*
*2nd Sunday of the Church Year, click *here*
*3rd Sunday of the Church Year, click *here*
*4th Sunday of the Church Year, click *here*
*5th Sunday of the Church Year, click *here*
*6th Sunday of the Church Year, click *here*

Religious Education 2020-2021

At this point due to COVID concerns
all classes are being held online.
 

Classes began on Monday, October 19th for grades 1, 6, 7 & 8.  All other grades began on Wednesday, October 21st.

For further information or questions about registration contact Chris at DRESCC@yahoo.com 

Please note that Chris's office has moved!!
She is now upstairs in the parish office.