St. Cecilia Catholic Community

We extend our deepest condolences to the family of Luigi (Louis) Scurato who died this week and whose funeral Mass  was  celebrated this past Monday. We pray that his family and friends will find comfort in the Risen Christ, and the promise of Resurrection that he offers to us all. May Louis forever rest in God’s loving arms.
(Click HERE to read the full obituary.)

   Blessing Bags - Donations Needed
Once again as a parish, we will be producing Blessing Bags for the homeless and those in need.
Blessing Bags are a very real, tangible way you can help someone by providing them with some basic supplies such as toiletries, food, encouragement and warmth. Blessing Bags are great to keep on hand in your car or briefcase/backpack so if find someone in need, you have the bag handy to provide to them.

In the foyer of the church you will see our Blessing Bags Board. If you would like to provide a donation, select the item (most are travel size) from the board and take a card from the envelope (as your reminder). If it is easier for you to provide a cash donation, a sealed box has been provided. Please return all donations to the church by Sunday, October 27th. Assembled bags will be made available to parishioners later in November.

Our next CRY Youth Retreat is in the planning process.  More details to follow soon!

       2019 Annual Blue Mass
Bishop James F. Checchio celebrated the Diocese of Metuchen’s 18th Annual Blue Mass on Thursday, October 17th, honoring local, county, state and federal law enforcement officials of all faiths who live and work in the diocese, which includes Middlesex, Hunterdon, Somerset and Warren Counties.
Officer Phil Mandato, (above with the Bishop) who is an officer with the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office, along with Deputy Chief Jim Ryan and several officers from the South Brunswick Police Department represented our community well!
During his homily, Bishop Checchio said: “As we gather with these men and women who sacrifice for us daily, we are joined together in Christ, who made the perfect sacrifice, and are strengthened to follow his example.”