Celebrate all Catholic Schools
This weekend, in a special way, we are observing Catholic Schools Week (see below). We are blessed to have not only fine religious and faith formation ministries here at St. Cecelia Parish, but we also have access to fine Catholic schools in our area. In a particular way, St. Cecelia Interparochial School and Clearwater Central Catholic High School provide wonderful opportunities for the education of our young people. It is great to see the strong support these schools enjoy
Give Honor and Glory to God
The New Year is well underway! Thank you to so many who made our celebration of Christmas so wonderful and special here at St. Cecelia Parish. We truly did welcome the Christ Child into our hearts as 2020 begins! A heartfelt thank you also to all those who were so kind to send greetings, cards and gifts to the clergy and staff here in the parish. Your generosity certainly is appreciated. May God bless all of us in this New Year! This week we can also consider the importance o
The First of All the Sacraments
This is the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. We are reminded of how Jesus, being baptized in the Jordan River by John the Baptist, now begins his earthly ministry. Baptism, we know, is the first of all the sacraments. In baptism, we begin our own earthly journey of faith in Jesus Christ. We are called in baptism to a life of service and commitment. Baptism is the gateway to all of the other sacraments that we can receive. The sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and the Eucha
Feast of the Epiphany
This weekend we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany. This term means “the Manifestation” of the Lord Jesus Christ. We recount how the Magi sought out the newborn King. We too seek the Lord in so many ways in our lives. Jesus is made manifest to the world. The Magi represent all people who seek God’s truth and love. The Feast of the Epiphany reminds us that our faith in Christ is a “universal” or “Catholic” one, intended for all. As we continue to seek to “courageously live th
