Ministries & Organizations
Note: St. Cecelia parish is a vibrant, active parish with a multitude of ministries; however, not all of the ministries listed below are active year-round. Please read the weekly parish bulletin or contact us for specific dates and time.
AA, Al-Anon
English and Español
Altar Servers
Adult
These men and women help at daily Mass. Some also assist at funeral Masses in our parish. Husbands and wives are especially invited to help in preparing the sanctuary prior to Mass.
Youth
The altar servers provide assistance at the weekend liturgies, holydays, and weddings. Serving is open to all students who have received their First Communion. Training is required.
Altar Society
The church cleaners meet once or twice a week. Their duties include dusting, vacuuming and general cleaning. Sacristans prepare the Altar for weekend Masses. Weddings coordinators assist couples preparing for marriage.
Anointing & Mass for
the Sick & Elderly
Bandage Rollers
Sheets of any color are needed for this ministry.
Child Care
Available every Sunday during the 9:30 a.m. and the 11:00 a.m. Masses. For infants and toddlers. Child care is also offered during day or evening programs when needed.
CHOICE Retreat
Single Friends in Faith, a weekend retreat for singles in their 20's & 30's. Open to all denominations and is intended to help singles recognize the gifts they are to the church and to society.
Choirs
Adult Choir, Family Choir, Funeral Choir, Coro Hispano
Council of Catholic Women
Ladies of the parish sponsor many activities throughout the year, such as card parties, fall garage sale, and weekly rosary making.
Counseling
A Pastoral Counselor is available at St. Cecelia's. For an appointment, call the church office.
Discalced Carmelites
Meets fourth Sunday of the month.
Divorce & Beyond
A self-help support group of New Life Ministry.
Elderly / Seniors
Many activities and are provided for our senior parishioners including: day trips, home visits, nursing home visits, Sunday transportation, Shut-in Mass & Luncheon
Eucharistic Ministers
These ministers serve at the altar, in the homes, in the hospitals, and in the nursing homes. Participants in this dedicated ministry are invited and required to attend a short training period to become acquainted with the guidelines and procedures.
Funeral Ministry
Parishioners gather to celebrate the Funeral Mass for those parish members who have no remaining family or friends.
Hispanic Ministry
Tenemos boletines en Español por la comunidad hispaña de Sta. Cecelia. Tambien tenemos misa en español todos los domingos. noche.
Mass for the Hispanic Community is celebrated every Sunday. Everyone is invited!
Hospitality Committee
Friendly and cordial, these people greet parishioners as they enter the Church for the liturgy on weekends and special occasions.
Host Home Program
Host homes in non-evacuation zones during hurricanes.
Interparish Singles
St. Cecelia Interparish Singles (SCIPS) has a variety of social activities for single adults 50 plus.
Inquiry Classes
Are you are someone you know interested in becoming a Catholic? If so, you are invited to come to classes in Larkin Center.
Knights of Columbus
For Catholic men ages 18 and older.
Lectors
These people proclaim the Word of God, make important parish announcements and lead the Prayers of the Faithful at daily Mass, funerals, and weekend liturgies and holydays. Training is required and furnished.
Life Teen
Leading teens closer to Christ.
Men in Christ
A social and spiritual organization for men of the parish.
Music Ministry
St. Cecelia's is blessed with many musical ensembles and choirs: Adult, Children, Family, Funeral, Hispanic, Summer choirs, and LifeTeen Band. The adult choir participates at the 11:00 a.m. Sunday Mass. The family choir participates at the 9:30 a.m. Sunday Mass. The funeral choir is available when needed. Child care is available during weekly evening rehearsals.
Parents' Group
Interested, concerned parents meet to educate, provide Good Samaritan services, organize social functions and give spiritual support for each other. Several parish activities are sponsored throughout the year. Members of the group have volunteered to prepare and deliver meals to parents who just had a new baby.
Parents Morning Out
Give yourself a break. Baby-sitting for children ages six months through three years. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Limited to twelve children. Fee per child.
Respect Life Committee
Dedicated to dignity and respect for all, from conception to natural death, this group coordinates the publishing of literature and distribution of information in conjunction with the diocesan office; as well as organizing functions to raise our awareness.
Religious Articles Store
The store is located in Colreavy Hall on Sunday mornings from 8:30 until noon, September through May.
Religious Education
For all children in kindergarten through grade 8, classes are held on Sunday mornings for grades K-5 and on Wednesday evening for grades 6-8. The classes are concurrent with the school year.
Our high school religious education program focuses on applying faith to the many challenges that Catholic teens face today. A team of adult catechists work with small groups to give each youth a chance to share and participate.
There should be at least one year of systematic religious education prior to the year of immediate preparation for any sacrament. This guideline is met through participation in the Catholic school or parish religious education program. Each free-standing sacramental preparation program involves the collaborative effort of the parish community and the families of those presented for sacraments.
Retrouvaille
for troubled marriages
Rite of Christian Initiation
The RCI is the normal way in which adults and children over the age of seven become full, active, participating members of the Catholic Church. The process is concerned with the total formation of the person into the believing Church community (doctrinal formation), living with the Church community (practical formation), praying with the Church community (liturgical formation), and serving with the Church community (apostolic formation). This gradual development culminates in the celebration of the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist) at Easter. The process formally ends on the feast of Pentecost. Sponsors, catechists, prayer partners and hospitality people are always welcome to help with this program; support is provided.
Rosary Makers
meets with the Bandage Rollers
Scouting
BSA Troop 455 was re-chartered in January 2005 by St. Cecelia Catholic Church. The troop has been blessed with the support of the Executive Officer Msgr. Pat and his staff. Troop 455 likes to go on long distant campouts, out of state summer camp, shooting sports, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, cycling and swimming.
St. Vincent de Paul Society
A steadfast group that helps the needy of our parish through interviews and home visits; they are affiliated with the St. Vincent de Paul Society Conference of the diocese.
SCAMP
Support Group for people who have had a stroke.
Small Church Communities
Ongoing method through which groups of 8 to 12 diverse parishioners meet regularly in their homes to explore their vision of self, world, church, and God. This process creates a bond among the members as they learn to listen, accept and love one another; they become a small church for one another within the framework of the parish, diocese, and the universal Church.
Transportation to church
within parish boundaries. Call the church office for more information.
Ushers
This service-oriented ministry greets and welcomes people as they come into Mass, assists in finding seats when necessary, takes up the offertory collection and performs many other duties to help make the Mass a true worship experience for all.
Vacation Bible School
A week of summer fun while learning more about Jesus, for children in kindergarten through grade 5.
To homes, hospital, nursing homes.
Youth Ministry
The youth of the parish share fun times in community-building activities, grow together in faith on retreats and other spiritual activities, and live out their faith in Christian service. Our junior high ministry is for youths in grades 6-8, while our high school ministry involves all in grades 9-12. Students in both Catholic and public schools are welcome. Our team of adult volunteers welcomes caring adults to share their time and faith.
