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March 3, 2013 3rd Sunday of Lent

Mass Intentions for the week of March 4, 2013 MONDAY Weekday 8:00 A.M. Marie A. Zamorski r/o Richie & Marge

Zaleski TUESDAY Weekday 8:00 A.M. Gerard Campagnoni r/o The Marschall

Family WEDNESDAY Weekday 8:00 A.M. Ida Mastronmonaco r/o Richie & Marge

Zaleski THURSDAY Weekday 8:00 A.M. Nunzio Paul Speziale r/o St. Cecilia’s

Bible Study Group FRIDAY Weekday 8:00 A.M. The Papal Conclave r/o St. Cecilia’s

Parish SATURDAY Vigil Mass 5:00 P.M. Mass for the People SUNDAY 4th Sunday of Lent 8:30 A.M. Ida Mastromonaco r/o Bob & Terry 11:00 A.M. Juan Llibre r/o Mr. & Mrs. Luis Moral

& Family

~ Requests for Prayers ~ Please Remember the Sick in Your Prayers

John Hunt, Louis Higley, Michael Lanza, Marie Rendine, Robert Cleary, Albert Lusch Jr., Roxanne Guzman, Denise Pedersen, Joseph & Muriel Calvanelli, Raymond Brand, Joseph Thomas, George Coyne, John Anthony Criscuola, Barbara McLaughlin, Edward Jurewicz, Molly Barry, Valerie Dietrich, Jim Waltzak, Madaline Huthanse, Pauline Ragazzo, Jack Ruggiero, Monica Spengler, John Troendle, Brother Carmen Ciardullo, Santa Pietrunti, Rafael Bautista, Eduardo Zuniga, Stephen Soehngen, Ron Lewis, Helen Morris, John Milano, Samantha Blodgett, Grace Lanza, Anne Cacavio, Helen Kelleher, Grace Smink, Paul Seidel, Susan Capellupo, Margaret Fimbel, Kenny O’Connor, Augustine Nieves, Gladys Milazzo, Arlene Bellinger, Joyce Valenti, Ann Weller, Tracy Johnson, John Smyth, Betsy Coyne, Chris Clickner, Dan Farago, Mary Skowronski, Bill Sharp, Susan Marantz, Maryann Hughes, Joan Simon, Elizabeth Lovuolo, Michael Banko, Mary Elizabeth Clark, Maryann Slovinsky, Mary Ann Radice, Jake Holmes, Marie Valenti, Diane Brennan, Campbell Hoyt, Lil White, Ted Marsek, Monica Drumm, Joseph Rendine, Jeanette Herrera, Liam Robilotto, John Clute, Normand Rivard, Janice Rivard, Sandi Salois, Ava Shepherd, Tom Guyader, Asa Taylor, Cheryl Salus, Joseph Longo, Fe Abila, Betty Hyduke, Colleen Lettieri, Christopher Molnar & Jim Butler.

Please Pray for Those in the Seminary Steven Woltornist, Michael Fragoso, Joemar Garboso, Stuart King & Matthew Marinelli.

Please Pray for Those in the Military James Krimin, Charles Fahrenholz, Douglas McWilliams, Richard Melendez, Derek Angeles, Brian Hopkins, Eddie LeBlanc, Shane Rehnstedt, Bryan Kelly, Thomas Matsay, Evan Ruffini, David Novak, Robert Jorgenson, Christopher Molnar & Joshua Rivard.

Grazie Santita Thank You Your Holiness

Your Stewardship of Treasure 2/24/13

Offertory $ 10,655.44 Easter Flowers $ 1,496.00 Extra Ordinary Income $ 500.00 Memorial Fund $ 500.00 Easter $ 100.00 Christmas $ 100.00 Votives $ 85.00 Lenten Booklets $ 52.00 Religious Education - Confirmation $ 40.00 $ 13,528.44

!SS TATIONS OF THE TATIONS OF THE CC ROSSROSS

The Stations of the Cross will be held every Friday during Lent, in the Church, at 12:15 and 7:00 PM.

SATISFY YOUR HUNGERSATISFY YOUR HUNGER ,, BOTH BODY AND SOULBOTH BODY AND SOUL Fridays during Lent, 6:00 – 8:00 PM, there will be a pasta dinner/soup provided before the weekly 7:00 PM Stations of the Cross. The dinners are courtesy of the Knights of Columbus and the Stewardship Ministry. Donations are gratefully accepted and will be given to the Knights to defray their costs.

LENTEN PENANCE SERVICES all at 7:00 PM • Tuesday, 3/12 - Nativity of Our Lord, Monroe • Friday, 3/15 - St Cecilia, Monmouth Junction • Wednesday, 3/20 - Queenship of Mary, Plainsboro • Thursday, 3/21 - St Augustine’s, Kendall Park

In addition, Confessions will also be heard, at St Cecilia’s on the following Tuesday evenings, February 19, 26, March 5, & 19 from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. As well as the following Fridays following the 12:15 and 7:00 pm Stations of the Cross on February 15, 22, March 8 & 22. Confessions will continue to be heard, at St. Cecilia’s, on Saturdays from 3:45 to 4:30 pm.

There will be no scheduled Confessions on March 30th – Holy Saturday.

Saint Cecilia’s Prime Time Seniors Saint Cecilia’s Prime Time Seniors will meet in the parish hall on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 1:00 PM for their regular monthly meeting. Our own Sister Clare Yosco will be the guest speaker this month, telling us about her overseas mission experiences.

Never been to a Prime Time Seniors meeting? What are you waiting for?

NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!!

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BECOMING!DISCIPLES!

During!His!public!ministry,!Jesus!claimed!as!one!of!His!powers!as!the!Son!of!God!the!right!and!ability!to!forgive!sins.!One!of!the!very!special!charges!that!Jesus!entrusted!to!His!apostles!was!His!authority!to!forgive!sins.!In!John!20:21K23!we!find!the!risen!Lord!Jesus!speaking!to!the!disciples!thus:!"As!the!Father!sent!Me,!so!I!am!sending!you.!Receive!the!Holy!Spirit.!Whose!sins!you!forgive!are!forgiven!them,!and!whose!sins!you!retain!are!retained."!This!power!to!pardon!did!not!cease!with!the!Apostles,!because!it!is!the!very!nature!of!the!Church,!as!the!representative!of!Christ,!to!continue!His!work!until!the!end!of!the!world.!! The!process!of!acquiring!this!forgiveness!in!the!Catholic!Church!is!called!the!Sacrament!of!Reconciliation!(or!sometimes!the!Sacrament!of!Penance!or!"Confession").!Recognizing!that!sin!constitutes!a!break!in!our!relationship!with!God,!we!must!make!a!decision!to!be!"reconciled"!to!Him!as!part!of!our!lifelong!conversion!of!the!heart.!When!a!person!confesses!his!sins!to!a!priest!and!receives!absolution,!the!repentant!sinner!encounters!Christ!Himself.!Through!the!priest,!Jesus!Himself!offers!forgiveness!to!the!penitent,!as!well!as!grace!to!strengthen!the!person!against!future!temptations.!In!addition,!the!sinner!is,!through!the!priest,!reconciled!to!the!Church!itself.!What!a!great!gift!this!sacrament!is!to!the!Church!!When!we!receive!it!with!a!truly!contrite!heart,!we!can$know$for$certain!that!we!are!forgiven.!The!Sacrament!of!Reconciliation!—!the!sincere!confession!of!sins!—!is!an!unparalleled!source!of!peace!of!mind!and!heart.!!

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Do!you!know!why!the!Church!

asks!us!to!go!to!Confession?!!

All!Parishioners!are!welcome,!Mon.,!March!4!

and!Wed.,!March!6!at!6:15!PM!to!hear!

Msgr.!Seamus!Brennan,!!Pastor!of!Immaculate!Conception!Parish!in!Somerville,!!

speak!on!the!Sacrament!of!Reconciliation.!

BECOMING!DISCIPLES!

Grades!1,!3C6!Mon.,!March!4,!6:15!PM!Grades!1,!3C6!Wed.,!March!6,!6:15!PM!

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Grade!8!Monday,!March!4!!!7:30!PM!!

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Grade!2!Students!and!Parents!Sat.,!March!16th!!

First!Holy!Communion!Retreat!for!

Grade!2!10:00!–!12:00!Noon!

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Parish!Penance!Service!

Friday,!March!15th!7:00!PM!

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Women’s Day of Prayer Don’t miss this opportunity

Ladies there is still time to sign up for the Women’s Day at St. Magdalene’s in Flemington on Saturday, March 16th. Just call (732) 271-5777 to

register; flyers with directions are available in the foyer.

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Mon.,!March!11,!7:00!pm!Come!for!an!evening!of!prayer!

and!reflection!offered!by!Fr.!Michael!Sheehan!

Adoration!of!the!Blessed!Sacrament!

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Third Sunday of Lent Reading 1 Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15

Moses was tending the flock of his father-in-law Jethro, the priest of Midian. Leading the flock across the desert, he came to Horeb, the mountain of God. There an angel of the LORD appeared to Moses in fire flaming out of a bush. As he looked on, he was surprised to see that the bush, though on fire, was not consumed. So Moses decided, “I must go over to look at this remarkable sight, and see why the bush is not burned.” When the LORD saw him coming over to look at it more closely, God called out to him from the bush, AMoses! Moses!” He answered, “Here I am.” God said, “Come no nearer! Remove the sandals from your feet, for the place where you stand is holy ground. I am the God of your fathers, “ he continued, “the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, the God of Jacob.” Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look at God. But the LORD said, “I have witnessed the affliction of my people in Egypt and have heard their cry of complaint against their slave drivers, so I know well what they are suffering. Therefore I have come down to rescue them from the hands of the Egyptians and lead them out of that land into a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey.” Moses said to God, “But when I go to the Israelites and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,’ if they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ what am I to tell them?” God replied, “I am who am.” Then he added, “This is what you shall tell the Israelites: I AM sent me to you.” God spoke further to Moses, “Thus shall you say to the Israelites: The LORD, the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, the God of Jacob, has sent me to you. “This is my name forever; thus am I to be remembered through all generations.” Responsorial Psalm Ps 103: 1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8, 11

R. The Lord is kind and merciful.

Reading 2 1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12

I do not want you to be unaware, brothers and sisters, that our ancestors were all under the cloud and all passed through the sea, and all of them were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea. All ate the same spiritual food, and all drank the same spiritual drink, for they drank from a spiritual rock that followed them, and the rock was the Christ. Yet God was not pleased with most of them, for they were struck down in the desert. These things happened as examples for us, so that we might not desire evil things, as they did. Do not grumble as some of them did, and suffered death by the destroyer. These things happened to them as an example, and they have been written down as a warning to us, upon whom the end of the ages has come. Therefore, whoever thinks he is standing secure should take care not to fall.

Gospel Lk 13:1-9

Some people told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with the blood of their sacrifices. Jesus said to them in reply, “Do you think that because these Galileans suffered in this way they were greater sinners than all other Galileans? By no means! But I tell you, if you do not repent, you will all perish as they did! Or those eighteen people who were killed when the tower at Siloam fell on them — do you think they were more guilty than everyone else who lived in Jerusalem? By no means! But I tell you, if you do not repent, you will all perish as they did!” And he told them this parable: “There once was a person who had a fig tree planted in his orchard, and when he came in search of fruit on it but found none, he said to the gardener, ‘For three years now I have come in search of fruit on this fig tree but have found none. So cut it down. Why should it exhaust the soil?’ He said to him in reply, ‘Sir, leave it for this year also, and I shall cultivate the ground around it and fertilize it; it may bear fruit in the future. If not you can cut it down.’”

Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States

Next week’s readings: Jos 5:9a, 10-12, 2 Cor 5:17-21 & Lk 15:1-3, 11-32

March 3, 2013 3rd Sunday of Lent

"A man had a fig tree growing in his vineyard, and he came out looking for fruit on it but did not find any. He said to the vinedresser, 'Cut it down.' But the vinedresser said, 'Leave it another year while I hoe around it and manure it; then perhaps it will bear fruit. If not, it shall be cut down."' Luke 13:6-9 As the vinedresser cultivated the fig tree, stewards are also called to cultivate the talents of one another. The truth is that talents not used are lost to us and others.

Make Your Lent More Meaningful The season of Lent offers us forty days to review our lives and focus on conversion and spiritual transformation. It is basically a spiritual “spring training;” a time when we go back to the basics of our faith formation through prayer, fasting, almsgiving and other penitential practices in order to improve and enhance our spiritual lives and prepare ourselves to more fully participate in the paschal mystery of Holy Week with a generous heart and renewed commitment to Christ. Consider some of the following ideas for making your Lenten season even more meaningful this year. • Identify some penitential practice to commit to every

day. • Make time for private prayer. • Reduce home energy consumption. • Make an extra donation to the poor. • Give up negative thinking. • Pray for the Church.

2012 Bishop’s Annual Appeal Christ Alive in His People

Now more than ever, our mission must continue if we are to meet the ever-growing needs of our human family. Although these are challenging economic times, together we can advance the work of the Church through our faithful support, each according to his or her means. Thank you.

“‘Sir, leave it for this year also, and I shall cultivate the ground around it and fertilize

it; it may bear fruit in the future. If not you can cut it down.’”

Luke 13:8–9 It takes years to foster a good liturgical program, develop solid cantors and choirs, or rebuild an aging program. There are times when others may be quick to complain with a snippy comment or a flaming e-mail. Sometimes sheer exhaustion and frustration set in, and all we want to do is tear our work out by the roots or just quit.

Jesus offers wise advice for such times: “Cultivate the ground around it and fertilize it. It may bear fruit . . . .”

I pray that I am cultivating the music program, and providing you all with good nourishment. If you would like to offer suggestions, or comments about the music program, please feel free to email me at DMM.StC@gmail.com.

Prayer O God, who knows the many seasons of our hearts, provide us moments of rest and moments of growth,

that we may always bear fruit, giving glory and honor to your name

as we strive to build the kingdom of God here on earth.

The Light Is On for You

Celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation Most Rev. Paul G. Bootkoski invites all to participate

Tuesday, March 5 - 7:00 p.m. St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral, 548 Main St., Metuchen, NJ Bishop Bootkoski will be available to hear Confessions along with a number of priests from around the Diocese of Metuchen. All are invited to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation, a good opportunity to draw closer to Christ.

St. Cecilia’s Youth Ministry Open to all 9th-12th grade high school students. Newcomers are always welcome. We meet the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the

month from 7-9pm in the church basement. The youth ministry of St. Cecilia’s thrives on the celebration of Jesus Christ, strives to serve our community both within

the parish and out, encourages others to establish a relationship with Jesus Christ & desires to create a family in

Christ so all will grow in their Catholic faith. TODAY/TONIGHT: March 3rd – CRY 6-9 pm.

Sponsors Certificates

Any registered parishioner looking for sponsor certificates may obtain one from the parish office; however, in order to receive one, usage of the parish envelope system is MANDATORY for at least three months.

L.I.F.T. Living In Faith Together

A Young Adult Ministry serving those 18-39!

Calendar of Events: Wednesday 3/6 - Topic Night 7:30 "Jesus as Our Tour Guide" Wednesday 3/13, 3/20 & 3/27 - Bible Study 7:30 TOPIC NIGHTS ARE BACK! We will be having a topic night each month on the first Wednesday at 7:30 at St. Cecilia's! Come to discuss multiple topics as we continue our series "Jesus as Our Tour Guide"! We will also be having monthly Food and Fellowship events! During these events we will meet on a Sunday after the 11AM mass to catch up, meet new people or reconnect with old friends. Say posted for the location for the March meeting! Do you have any old ink cartridges or small electronics you need to recycle? You can help LIFT by recycling your items - the box will be kept in the closet in the vestibule. We are able to recycle cell phones, toner and ink cartridges, cameras, and small electronics. Thank you again for your support! For more information about L.I.F.T. find us on facebook or email us at: LIFT.StCecilias@gmail.com *Child care is provided upon request. If you need child care during one of our meetings please email us so we are prepared!*

We can’t wait to see you at one of our events!

STUDENT CITIZEN AWARD -$350.00 St. Augustine of Canterbury Columbiettes Auxiliary will include in their Youth Program the STUDENT CITIZEN AWARD in the amount of $350. This award is limited to Catholic females who are seniors in High School. If you are a student who is a Parishioner of St. Cecilia’s Church and interested in applying for this Award ,please contact Alice Asperoy, @723-274-3487, prior to April 10, 2013. Last year’s winner was from our parish!!

Wine Tasting at Our Lady of Lourdes Our Lady of Lourdes School, 44 Cleveland Avenue, Milltown, will host a Wine Tasting on Saturday, April 27, 2013, from 7:00 to 10:00pm. Admission is $30 per guest. Sponsored by Buy Rite Liquors of Milltown, the event will feature over 150 different wines, appetizers, and live entertainment. All guests must be at least 21 years old. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door. For more information or to reserve tickets, please call Kelly at (848) 248-2708 or Our Lady of Lourdes School office at (732) 828-1951.

D OD O YY O UO U N E EN E E D A P R A Y E RD A P R A Y E R ?? Throughout our lives we often find ourselves, loved ones, or friends in need of prayers. The St. Cecilia Prayer Group is committed to praying for all your special intentions. You can request prayers by calling the parish office at 732-329-2893 ext. 15 or e-mail St.CeciliaPrayerGroup@gmail.com

Remember Jesus is always ready to carry us during our time of need

Everybody Needs to Forgive Somebody

11 Stories of Real People

Who Discovered the Underrated Power of Grace

Forgiveness will unleash a power in your life that is underrated and often ignored. It is underrated mainly because it is underused. We fail to capture the power of forgiveness because we are afraid of it, because we have grown comfortable in our familiar wounds, or because we are sinfully stubborn. But the power is there waiting for us. This little book, and the eleven real life stories in it, will help you capture that power. Because everybody needs to forgive somebody. Please pick up your free copy of this book in the foyer of Church –

St. Cecilia’s gift to you this Lent.

Has this winter got you singing the SNOW REMOVAL BLUES? Probably not so bad for the average homeowner, but a little painful for the parish. Although our snowfall this season has not yet been significant, more of a nuisance, keeping our parking lot and walkways safe for you and your family is still our top priority. So far this winter we have paid $8,758.00 in ice & snow removal. OUCH! Remember that pennies for the parking lot jar? We thought we’d dust it off and bring it out again to collect spare change to help ease our Snow Removal Blues! Every little bit helps.

As always, your generosity is greatly appreciated!

Knights of Columbus News The Knights of Columbus will be holding their general monthly meeting at 8:00 PM on Tuesday, March 5, 2013. The Officer’s meeting will be held 8:00 PM, Tuesday, March 19, 2013. Do you have a question about the Knights? Visit our website at: www.koccouncil7046.org

Thinking of joining the Council? Contact our Membership Director, Mike Casalvieri 908-510-6615 kofccouncil7046@comcast.net.

Join us! You and your family will be glad you did!

Let Perpetual Light Shine Upon Him, O Lord We remember Roland Owen Laird, Jr. who entered into their eternal reward during the month of February. Please keep him and his family in your prayers.

Memorial Fund A donation has been made to the

memorial fund in memory of Claudia Sawyer by John Sawyer.

Lenten Day of Prayer for Women Given by the Sisters of Jesus Our Hope

Saturday, March16, 2013 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

St. Magdalen de Pazzi Church ~ Flemington, NJ

“Continuing our Journey of Faith” Keynote address by Sister Julia Jamink, SJH Sister Julia, known for her deep faith in God, her great love for the Catholic Church, her wisdom and her joy, will help us rediscover the meaning of faith within a world invaded by an individualism that leads to living as though God did not exist. Both in the main talk and in the workshops the Sisters will strive to stir into flame the light of faith of those who in their daily journey seek to entrust their lives to the Lord with conviction and courage. As requested by Pope Benedict XVI for the “Year of Faith”, the Sisters will lead us in a public profession of faith as proclaimed in the Apostles Creed.

Workshops given by the Sisters of Jesus Our Hope

A. BELIEVING IN GOD’S LOVE FOR ME SHEDS LIGHT ON WHO I AM! B. WOMEN OF FAITH: SAINTS TO HELP ME ON MY JOURNEY! C. MARY, OUR MOTHER: MODEL OF FAITH AND TRUST IN GOD

Suggested registration donation ~ $20

SCHEDULE: 8:30 A.M. HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS (ARRIVE AT 8:15 A.M.) 9:30 – 9:50 A.M. COFFEE 10:00 A.M. KEYNOTE ADDRESS, RESPONSE, SILENT PRAYER, PROFESSION OF FAITH 11:30 – 12 NOON WORKSHOPS (GIVEN ONLY ONE TIME) 12:15 P.M. ROSARY 12:45 P.M. END OF RETREAT AND DEPARTURE PLEASE RETURN REGISTRATION FORM BELOW BY MARCH 1, 2013 TO: SISTERS OF JESUS OUR HOPE 376 BELLIS ROAD, BLOOMSBURY, NJ 08804 – CALL: 908/995-7261 FOR INFORMATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name________________________________________________ Phone: _______________

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What does the year of faith mean for me?

How can I strengthen my faith?

Come for an evening of prayer and reflection offered

by Fr. Michael Sheehan

Pastor, St. Peter the Apostle Parish,

River Edge, New Jersey

Monday, March 11- 7:00 PM

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A wonderful opportunity to

grow in faith and knowledge of God.

Bring a friend.