May we find many blessings
The New Year is here! We know that this is always a time for us to look to the future in the upcoming months! We think of the past year, and how difficult it has been with the pandemic that we have all experienced. Let us pray that the upcoming months with be a time of hope and inspiration for everyone. As we make our plans and resolutions for the upcoming year, let’s always keep our Faith in Jesus Christ in mind. How is it that we can grow as disciples in the New Year? How c
A Happy and Holy Christmas
A Happy and Holy Christmas to all! We are so glad that you can be with us to celebrate this wonderful Feast of the Birth of Jesus Christ! During this time of pandemic, we must remind everyone to maintain social distancing and to wear a mask when we are in church. We also ask that everyone receive Holy Communion in the hand, as we safeguard our health and the health of others. When we think about the Birth of Jesus, we call to mind God’s great love for all people. Jesus Chris
A Time of Celebration and Joy for All
A Happy and Holy Christmas to all! This time of year brings our attention to Mary, the Mother of God. She was selected by God to be the Mother of Jesus. We also have been called by God to be people of faith. And we celebrate that call in so many ways in this Advent and Christmas time. My thanks to so many people who have continued to work in the ministries of our parish here at St. Cecelia during this difficult time of pandemic. Let us continue to be safe and effective as we
Open Hearts
We continue to prepare for Christmas in this holy Season of Advent. We pray together that the real spiritual meaning of this time is in our hearts! We pray that we may truly welcome Christ at Christmas! Because of the pandemic, we ask everyone to please practice social distancing and to wear masks in church and at all parish functions. This time of year is so important. We have these days and weeks to think about how God became one of us in the person of Jesus Christ. We welc
The Real Meaning of the Season
John the Baptist is a central figure to consider in the Season of Advent. He is, we say, the last of the Prophets and the first person to point out Jesus Christ to others. John is a bold prophet who makes his presence known. But he does this only to be obedient to God’s call and to lead others to a true faith in Jesus. This truth is, we can do the same thing. We are also called to be prophetic in our own time. We are called to defend life, work for peace and justice and to p
