SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM A Pre-Baptismal Class is held the third Monday of each month at 7:00 pm in the parish office. To register for the class, please call 973-627-0313 . The next class is Monday, September 19th Both parents are encouraged to attend the class before the birth of the baby. The Sacrament of Baptism is administered weekly at the 12:15 pm Mass, and a Baptismal Ceremony at 1:30 pm. To schedule a Bap-tism please call Fr. Marcin at 973-627-0313 Ext. 15.

New Parishioners must wait 2 months for a Baptism.

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Arrangements are to be made at least ONE YEAR in ad-vance. The date should not be set until the priest has been consulted.

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK Urgent calls will be attended to at any time of the day or night. If there is anyone at home or in the hospital who cannot get to Mass and the Sacraments because of illness or old age, please inform one of the priests or call the Parish Office.

90 Church Street Rockaway, New Jersey 07866

Parish Office: 973-627-0313 internet: www.st-cecilia.org FAX: 973-627-4811 To Contact: Fr. Zig, Ext. 12 or speplowski@optonline.net Fr. Marcin Ext. 15 or martmich1983@gmail.com Fr. Mateusz Ext. 14 or fr.m.jasniewicz@gmail.com Convent: 973-627-6533 School: 973-627-6003 CCD Office: 973-627-0313 Ext. 17

Saint Cecilia Parish

MASSES

Weekends:

Saturday: 4:30 pm, 7:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am, 9:15 am,

10:45 am and 12:15 pm 5:00 pm (Vietnamese)

Holydays:

8:00 am and 7:00 pm Weekday Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8:00 am

Saturday: 8:00 am followed by Novena

Confessions:

Saturdays 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:30 pm

Any time by appointment

Trustees: Susan Brennan

James Gallagher

JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY December 8, 2015—November 20, 2016

Rev. Sigmund Peplowski, Pastor

Rev. Marcin Michalowski Rev. Mateusz Jasniewicz

Parochial Vicars

Deacon Paul Willson Seminarian Mateusz Darlak

Mr. Paul Daher

Director of Music

Mrs. Janet Maulbeck Business Administrator

Mr. James Clancy,

Director of Faith Formation

Mrs. Ann Mitchell, Principal

Tanya Nellen

Parish Secretary

Mrs. Diane Boykow Cemetery Administrator

stceciliacemetery@ gmail.com

PARISH PRAYER LIFE: NOVENA: OUR LADY OF THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL AND OUR LADY OF FATIMA: Saturday morning after the 8:00 am Mass. BIBLE STUDY: Bible Study—Tuesday 9:30 am Will resume October 4 Monday Night Bible Study 7:30 pm Will resume September 19 CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP: Tuesday evenings at 7:45 pm (Hayes Hall ) ROSARY PRAYER GROUP: Mon.—Sat., 7:30 am PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP: Will Resume October 12 HOLY HOUR: Monday—7:00 pm-Will resume September 19 ADULT FAITH FORMATION RCIA — Starts October 2 9:00am for children & parents, 11:45am for adults, Send email to paul.d.willson@gmail.com for further information or call 973-551-0749

PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Thursday 9:00 am—5:00 pm

Friday 9:00 am—3:00pm CLOSED SATURDAYS

CLOSED FOR LUNCH: 12:45 pm—1:30 pm

The people of St. Cecilia Parish are asked to pray for the following people serving our country in the armed services: SmE3 Andrew Clifford, LCpl. Aleksandr Killeen, Joseph Giannetti US Navy, Lance Corporal Dennis Wuest, SSgt. Zhenya

Killeen, Capt. Kelley E. Robbins, Pvt USMC, Diego Usma, Major Glenn E. Martinez, Sgt. Brian Whalen, Capt. Anthony Odierno, Cpl. Kong V. Nguyen, Cpl. Jim Van Valen, LCPL Anthony Eresman, Sgt. Paul J. Willson, PFC Cano Janeth, Sgt. Bob Autrey, Col. William Paliwada, Sgt 1st Class (E7) Sam Colon, PFC Marylyn Rivera-Sachez, Cpl. Edward C. Thompson, Major Kevin M. Nash, Lt. Amy Cronin, Lt. Col. John L. Medeiros, Jr., Sgt. Daniel Healy, Marine Keith Leit-ner, Sgt. Spencer Lopez, PFC Taryn Kemp, Jeffrey Braun-hausen, E7 Joseph Grimsey, Bill Maloney, Greg Bloete, Gian Carlo Bruzzese, Spc. Christopher Little, PFC Brittany Martin-dell, T4 Matthew Fitzgerald, SA Justin C. White, Matthew & Daniel Rosica, Mark Leonard, Sr. Armn. Ashley Valetta, Sgt. John Wisnofsky, Cpl. T.J. Finn, Sgt. Kristopher Faber, Capt. Vincent Presto, and Airman First Class William Kussler . We ask God the Father of us all, through the intercession of St. Michael the Archangel, to protect all the men and women in our Armed Forces, to bless them in their efforts toward bring-ing peace and justice to our world. May they be brought back safely to those they love. 580-St. Cecilia

Sam Sessa, Karen Zarzycki, Ronald Stankiewicz, Hank Brown, Carol Ferrante, Jim Golden, Karen Niles, Noel Wadleigh, David Castle, Joanna Sacco, David Cic-chine, Teresa D’Atria, Derek Bascharow, Debbie Malc, Grace McDermott, Joe Horvath, Jr., Elvira Bugaoan, Pat

Heady, Owen Peter Byrne, Tia Maddaloni, Mason Walker Steussing, Susan Mejia, Derek Bascharow, Isabel Rattay, Donna Cooke, Tom Hull, Kathleen Fazio, Kristin Wich, Kyle Johnson, Kate Darlington, Jake Michael Miraldi, Scott Bornemann, Rosemary Woodring, Sean Nolan, Maryann Hughes, Peggy Eileen Miars, Ray Kennedy, Richard Corcoran, Adam Rosowicz, Madison Rose Leslie, Demetrius Barbee, Lucille Bardi, and Frances Finn.

THE WORD OF GOD Here are the readings for next Sunday

Amos 8:4-7 Psalms 113:1-2,4-8 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Luke 16:1-13 or 16:10, 13

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MONDAY, September 12, The Most Holy Name of Mary 8:00 am—Pat Klebes r/b Joanne Klebes TUESDAY– September 13, Saint John Chrysostom, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 8:00 am Pat Klebes r/b Joanne Klebes WEDNESDAY–September 14, The Exaltation of the Holy Cross 8:00 am Pat Klebes r/b Joanne Klebes THURSDAY, September 15, Our Lady of Sorrows 8:00 am Special Intention FRIDAY– September 16, Saints Cornelius, Pope and Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs 8:00 am Mary Reynolds SATURDAY, September 17, Saint Robert Bellamine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church BVM 8:00 am Jeff Scruggs SUNDAY, September 18, Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordin-dary Time 4:30 pm Patricia Klebes r/b St. Cecilia Seniors Club Elsie Wiest r/b Diane Milo 7:00 pm Marie & Nicholas DiCesare r/b Debra Blash & Sammy Rabin 8:00 am Robert & Rena Benjamin r/b Bob & Tom Benjamin Mark Bracaglia r/b Loving Wife, Gerri 9:15 am Helen Dunay r/b Marty & Lee Ann Mackin Christice Bossyouni—1st Anniversary r/b The Cusack Family 10:45 am Carmela Rinaldi r/b Niece, Catherine Steven Hnatko r/b The Lienhardt Family 12:15 pm Stella Parochniak r/b Lillian Beeman Gina Cesario r/b Margaret Kubilus

ST. CECILIA CHURCH COLLECTION GOALS 2016/2017

Week Ending - September 4, 2016 Collection—Checks $ 9,463.00 Collection– Cash $ 3,032.00 ParishPay Electronic Giving $ 1,852.50 Total Weekly Collection $ 14,347.50 Yearly Collection Goal (BUDGET) $784,000.00 Weekly Goal $ 14,117.65 Weekly Collection Surplus (Deficit) $229.85 Year To Date Surplus (Deficit) ($11,885.13)

Thank You!

Margaret Benson

Liam Callahan 15th Anniversary

PARISH EVENTS

ST. CECILIA SENIOR CLUB NEWS AND EVENTS

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September 20-Regular Meeting AT

ST. CLEMENTS CHURCH 11:00 am Set Up, 12-1 pm Social Hour,

1-2 Meeting Bingo & Cards after Meeting Tuesday– September 13—Mohegan Sun Casino (PA)

Cost $25.00 incl. $25.00 slot play + $5.00 food cpn Wednesday, October 26—Octoberfest at Woodloch Pines in Hawley, Pa. Join us for an extravaganza of Bavarian fun including a bountiful German Buffet, complimentary beer and wine, live German Band, jackpot bingo games, hayrides, etc.

For more info call Lorraine at 973-366-6871

The St. Monica Guild is sponsoring a trip to see the show "Samson" at the Sight & Sound

Theater in Lancaster, PA, on Friday, September 30th. For more information, please contact Pat Zayac at 973-625-

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Save the Date Crafters & Vendors Needed

Saturday, November 5, 2016 9 am - 2 pm

Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair St. Cecilia Church Basement

80 Church Street Rockaway, New Jersey 07866

Call 973-886-8023

CHURCH RENOVATION WORK

His Excellency, Bishop Arthur Serratelli will bless our newly renovated church and celebrate the

4:30 pm Mass on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1.

After three months in Hayes Hall we will now return to the church proper for the celebration of the sacred mysteries. Following the lit-urgy an reception will take place in Hayes Hall to which all are in-vited to attend. “How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord of Hosts!” - Psalm 84:1

Our renovation fund now totals $109,230.00. May the Lord grant His blessing to those who have generously supported this project.

Thank you and God Bless you! Fr. Zig

NEXT YEAR: SICILY & THE AMALFI COAST –

Father Zig will be leading a trip next spring to Sicily and the beautiful Amalfi Coast, April 20 to May 3, 2017. Enjoy breathtaking scenery, historic cities, centuries-old hilltop villages and wonderful cuisine. An information meeting for all interested travelers will take place on Tuesday, September 20th at 6:00 p.m. in Hayes Hall.

Have you ever wondered how the early church answered the many chal-lenges which they faced as they

spread the message of God’s Kingdom on Earth? The Acts of the Apostles provides a historic frame work for understanding the workings of the church which is enlivened by the Holy Spirit and continues to preach, teach, and heal as commissioned by Jesus. On Mon-day, September 19 , at 7:30PM in the Parish center, a bible study will begin studying the Acts of the Apostles using the program from Ascension Press with Jeff Cavins as the presenter. Although the entire study is 20 weeks long, we plan to meet for 8 weeks and then break for the holidays and then resume early next year. Although a faithful “remnant” has enjoyed the Gospel of Matthew, the Bible Timeline, Catholicism, and other topics, all are welcomed to explore this New Testament book. If you are interested, please contact savondollen@gmail.com by Sept. 6th. The fee for the study guide is $ 30.00, payable to St. Cecilia and can be dropped off at the Parish Center.

WANTED: Child Caretakers are needed in the Parish Office Playroom for a few preschoolers while their parents attend RCIA classes.

Deacon Paul is looking for a team of volun-

teer women/teens, who can take turns watching the children, so that each vol-

unteer will only need to work 1 Sunday a month. He is looking for 4-5 volunteers.

RCIA classes are held on Sundays,

October 2 to late April from 9-10:30 AM. Please call Robyn Hornstein 862-437-1135.

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DIOCESAN & COMMUNITY NEWS

Bereavement Support Group Series St. Cecilia’s Bereavement Support Ministry invites those, who have suffered a loss and who are grieving, to a journey towards healing. A series of six weekly sessions will begin on Wednesday evening, September 14th, 2016 from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM, at the Parish Office, 90 Church Street (the brick building to the left of the Church); Rockaway, NJ 07866. This group is lead by a trained facilitator certified by the Na-tional Catholic Ministry to the Bereaved and the Family Life Office of the Archdiocese of Newark. We pray that in this informative environment, you will find understanding, sug-gestions for coping, practical help, people who care, and friendship. Please contact the Parish Office 973-627-0313 x10 for addi-tional information and to register. Advanced registration is required at your earliest convenience, but no later than Sep-tember 8th. There is no charge for this series. Confidentially will be observed at all times and sharing is optional. Light refreshments will be served.

Celebrate the Year of Mercy with Filipino Saints

The Diocesan Commission for Catholic Filipino Ministries (DCCFM) is honoring two Filipino Saints—St. Lorenzo Ruiz and St. Pedro Calungsod, on September 17, 2016, Saturday at St. Clare R.C. Church, located at 69 Allwood Road, Clifton, NJ 07014 Most Reverend Arthur J. Serratelli, Bishop of Paterson, will be the principal celebrant at the Holy Mass. Please come at 12:30 in the afternoon for the rosary and novena followed by the Mass at 1:00 pm. Fellow and a simple program will immediately follow at the Parish Hall.

Come and celebrate with us!

“The first classes for the Rite of Christian Initiation begin at 9 am Oct 2 for families with chil-dren who have not yet received 1st communion in the Catholic Church and are beyond 2nd grade and at 11:45 am Oct 2 for baptized Catholics beyond 10th grade who have not received Confirmation and for persons who have re-nounced the Catholic Faith and now desire to return and for all non-Catholic persons interested in entering the Catholic Faith.”

Bishop’s Annual Appeal Be Rich in Good Works

Many parishioners have received, or will soon receive, a letter from Bishop Serratelli requesting support for the 2016 Bishop’s Annual Ap-peal. This year, the theme of the Ap-peal is Be Rich in Good Works. The Bishop’s Annual Appeal supports four very worthy causes: our Catho-lic Charities agencies; Nazareth Vil-lage, our diocesan priests’ retirement residence; our inner-city elementary schools and seminarian education. Last year’s Appeal raised a record amount which meant that even more could be done for the people in our Diocese. You can help make this year’s Appeal an even greater success by making a generous pledge today.

Whatever you can do to help will be a great blessing!

November 12, 2016—10:00 am Pilgrimage to the Holy Door

St. Margaret of Scotland, Morristown

Fr. Mateusz will be leading a pilgrimage for St. Cecilia & Sacred Heart Parishioners and their friends and family.

If you wanted to receive an indulgence for the Year of

Mercy, you should join Fr. Mateusz at St. Margaret of Scotland.

10:00 am—Adoration and Divine Mercy Chaplet

11:00 am—Holy Mass

Driving Directions will be available. (Get 3 friends together and carpool!)

SAINT FRANCIS –2016 FALL FESTIVAL “A Family Day of Fun”

October 2nd, 2016—10:00 am—5:00 pm (Rain or Shine) At Denville Pocono Road Fairgrounds

Free Admission Plenty of Free Parking

All proceeds Benefit Saint Francis Residential Community Tricky Tray/Giant Craft Tent/Antiques/Children’s Rides/ 50/50 Raffle/Farmers Market/Christmas Barn/Hay Ride/

Baked Goods/German Band & German & American Food!

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Monday, September 12, 7:00 pm 1st Communion Parents Mtg (Hayes Hall) Tuesday, September 13, 7:00 pm Confirmation Parents Mtg (Hayes Hall) 7:45 pm Charismatic Prayer Group (Cry Room) Wednesday, September 14 Thursday, September 15 9:30 am Mommy Bible Study (Parish Office) Friday, September 16 10:00 am Cemetery Meeting (Cemetery) 3:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet (Parish Office Chapel) 8:00 pm Catacombs Youth Group Meeting (Parish Office) Saturday, September 17 8:30 am St. Monica Guild (Hayes Hall) Sunday, September 18

We are online: www.st-cecilia.org

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2016-2017 Registration K-10th Grade Traditional CCD &

Generations of Faith Registrations  for  all  religious  education  classes  are  now  being accepted.    Registration  forms  and  program  information  is  avail‐able on the parish website.    Students  that  are  in  non‐sacramental  year  classes will  have  the option to attend the Generations of Faith program in place of the traditional CCD classes.  2nd, 9th, and 10th grade students will still need to be enrolled in the traditional program.    Generations of Faith  is a once per month program that will meet on a Friday night.  This program is designed for the entire family; babies  to  retired  seniors  are  welcome  to  register.    There  is  no drop off service, so children will need to be accompanied by one or both parents.   The program will  include  family prayer,  family activities, and small break out groups.    Space is limited in all classes and programs, and registrations are taken on a first come first serve bases.  Some classes are already full, so don’t delay registration any further. If you have any questions about next year, please contact  

Jim Clancy at 973‐627‐0313 ext 17 or at  stcecilia.faithformation@gmail.com.

DIVINE MERCY ACADEMY REGISTRATION OPEN

Registration is open for Divine Mercy Academy for the 2016-2017 school year.

Divine Mercy Academy, Rockaway's New Catholic School, will offer an academically excellent, faith-based education to students in Pre-K 3 through Eighth grade. Full-day and half-day Pre-K 3 & 4 will be avail-able as well as full-day Kindergarten. We will also offer a before care program and an after school pro-gram. For more information or a registration packet, please call –St. Cecilia Parish Office @ 973-627-0313, or St. Cecilia School @ 973-627-6003.

www.DMARockaway.org

DIVINE MERCY ACADEMY NEWS

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Catechists Needed “Do you want to do a good deed?  Teach the young!”

~ St. John Bosco As we prepare to open another year of religious education classes for the youth of this parish, we are again in need of catechists (teachers) and classroom aides.  Fear not, this is not your work, but God’s.  If you are nervous about teaching and the stress or work that might be involved, don’t worry help is available.    If you are interested in helping or  just curious about help‐ing, please let us know.   Please contact Jim Clancy at the parish office for more de‐

tails.  973‐627‐0313 ext 17  or stceilia.faithformation@gmail.com  

The Catacombs Youth Group 8th -12th grade

“Let no one have contempt for our youth, but set an example for those who believe, in speech, conduct, love, faith and

purity.” 1 Timothy 4:12. All students in 8th grade – 12th grade are welcome to join us for our first youth group meeting of the year on Friday, Sep-tember 16th from 8:30-10:00 pm. This is a casual group that meets at least once per month for games, sports, food, and prayer. The group will begin at 8:30 in the parish office base-ment. Please wear sneakers and dress comfortably. Please let Jim Clancy know if you are interested in attending

or would like more details. 973-627-0303 ext. 17 or at stcecilia.faithformation@gmail.com

My Dear Parishioners, In our celebration of the Lord’s Day we come to the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The theme of reconcilia-tion and mercy are presented to us in the Scriptural texts for this Sunday. The Gospel Acclamation which is sung for today’s liturgy is: “God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ and entrusting to us the mes-sage of reconciliation.” This passage is taken from the Second Letter of Saint Paul the Apostle to the Corin-

thians, chapter 5, verse 19 in which he reminds us of our duty as ambassadors for peace. This weekend we and the entire world recall the tragic events which occurred on September 11, 2001. On this day the face of evil had shown itself and destroyed the sense of security which not only Americans but all peoples of the world had felt. Life has not been the same with the rise of global terrorism. The death of thousands of innocent people that day and the days which have followed is cause for great sadness. We join in prayer this weekend with all people of good will that the evil which rests in the hearts of fanatics will be replaced by the goodness which moves one to cry out with the Psalmist, “A clean heart create for me, O God, and a steadfast spirit renew within me.” (Psalm 51:12) We promote peace through dialogue. Our conversations with one another help to bring about reconciliation where divisions have occurred within families and communities. Being engaged as ministers of reconciliation is what the Lord Jesus is asking of His followers. This ministry is not only difficult at times but it is absolutely crucial for our survival. Most times we would rather in-flict punishment upon our enemies rather than show them mercy. But mercy is the divine action which we are called to gener-ously bestow in imitation of the God who has saved us in Christ Jesus, His Only Begotten Son. Dialogue and healthy conversation is that which helps to build up a community. The Parish Council serves as that forum which consults with the pastor regarding matters which pertain to the wellbeing of the parish community. I have decided to form a par-ish council after many years of dormancy. This group will meet with me in the fall and the spring of the year and will be com-posed of the following: Father Marcin, Father Mateusz, Deacon Paul, Susan Brennan (Trustee), James Gallagher (Trustee), Agnes Struble, and John Sullivan. I will be looking forward to discussing church matters with them and seeking their advice in the pastoral matters which will be presented before them. Our first meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 3rd at 10 a.m. in the parish office. I looked forward to their input as we plan for the upcoming months so that our parish may continue to be a vi-brant community of faith. Today we begin the BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL. Jim Gallagher has graciously agreed to serve as this year’s parish lay spokesman for the appeal. Jim attended a meeting recently with Bishop Serratelli to hear about the tremendous help the appeal brings to countless people, young and old, whose suffering is eased thanks to our faith and generosity. The agencies of our Catholic Charities Office are the primary beneficiary of the appeal but not the only. The appeal assists seminarians, our retired priests, Catholic schools and others. YOUR PARTICIPATION IS CRUCIAL. It’s not the amount that you contribute that is im-portant but rather than you participate in the appeal. There is great success when everyone participates! Your participation in this annual appeal will come with blessings, I am sure! I don’t doubt that you will be able to say with the Apostle Paul,

“I am grateful to Him who has strengthened me, Christ Jesus, our Lord!” (1 Timothy 1:12)

May God bless us in our ministries as we serve Him and one another! Father Zig

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Born at Montepulciano, Italy, on October 4, 1542, Saint Robert was the third of ten children. His mother, Cinzia Cervini, a niece of Pope Marcellus II, was dedicated to almsgiving, prayer, meditation, fasting and mortification of the body. Robert entered the newly formed Society of Jesus in 1560 and after his ordination went on to teach at Louvain (1570-1576) where he became famous for his Latin sermons. In 1576, the Saint was appointed to the chair of controversial theology at the Roman College, becoming rector in 1592; he went on to become Provincial of Naples in 1594 and Cardi-nal in 1598. This outstanding scholar and devoted servant of God defended the Apostolic See against the anti clericals of Venice and against the political tenets of James I of England. He composed an exhaustive apologetic work against the prevailing heresies of his day. In the field of church-state relations, he took a position based on principles now regarded as fundamentally democratic-authority originates with God, but is vested in people, who entrust it to fit rulers. This Saint was the spiritual father of St. Aloysius Gonzaga, helped St. Francis de Sales obtain formal approval of the Visitation Order, and in his prudence opposed severe action in the case of Galileo. He has left many important writings, including works of devotion and instruction, as well as controversy. He died in 1621. Prayer: God, in order to vindicate Your Faith You endowed St. Robert, Your Bishop, with wondrous erudition and virtues. Through his intercession, grant that Your people may ever rejoice in the integrity of his Faith. Amen Taken from, Lives of the Saints, Catholic Booking Publishing Company, 1999 New Jersey

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Saint Robert Bellamine, Feast – September 17 Patron of Canonists

Parish Office: 973-627-0313 internet: www.st-cecilia.org FAX: 973-627-4811 To Contact: Fr. Zig, Ext. 12 or speplowski@optonline.net

Fr. Marcin Ext. 15 or martmich1983@gmail.com Fr. Mateusz Ext 14 or fr.m.jasniewicz@gmail.com Convent: 973-627-6533 School: 973-627-6003 CCD Office: 973-627-0313 Ext. 17

Saint Cecilia Parish 90 Church Street Rockaway, New Jersey 07866