No Vigil Mass for Holy Days
6:30 AM  |  8:30 AM  | 10:30 AM  |  6:00 PM

The Rectory is currently closed, please call and leave a message. 

MON-FRI:            8:30 AM to 12 PM 
                            1:00 PM to 4:30 PM

Closed on Holy Days of Obligation

Thank you for continuing to bring meals to our freezer. Just add an extra portion to your family meal, freeze it in the trays we provide, and bring it to the freezer here at St. Cecilia.

During this time while our buildings are closed, we are asking that you please call the rectory at 215-725-1240 before coming.

For additional ways you can help, please call Bernadette O’Donnell at 215-379-3448 or Caring for Friends at 215-464-2224. Learn more at caringforfriends.org.

I'm happy to share with you a video introducing,The Power of Faith and Hope in a Time of Uncertainty: A Virtual Lenten Retreat.

This new initiative begins Monday, March 30th and will take us up to #PalmSunday each night a video will be released at 7:00 p.m. (EDT). I invite you to spend time in prayerful solidarity as over six nights, dynamic presenters from Across our Archdiocese bring Catholic Families closer to Christ through scripture, reflection and prayer, in these final days leading up to Palm Sunday and the holiest week in the Church. Click here for more info. 

The suspension of all public Masses in the Archdioceses of Philadelphia remains in force until further notice.

Saint Cecilia Church is closed until further notice. 
Priests will continue to offer holy Mass on Sundays and weekdays privately.
Mass intentions for Masses already in place will be honored by the priests.  

There will be no public celebrations of Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday or Easter Sunday. No morning prayer on Holy Thursday, Good Friday or Holy Saturday.

Confessions are cancelled until further notice. 
No confessions on Tuesday, April 7th as previously scheduled.

All Sacraments are postponed until further notice.

Saint Cecilia School Building is closed until at least April 15, 2020. 

All Saint Cecilia programs/events are cancelled until further notice.
This includes Bible Study, Prayer Group, Senior Citizen meetings, Scout meetings, and CYO sports.

First Holy Communion which was scheduled for May 2, 2020 has been postponed. 

We will continue to update you on the status of programs when more information emerges in the days and weeks ahead.

We will continue to publish the Sunday Church Bulletin and post it on our website. Information for the bulletin and website may be sent to jschein27@aol.com.

• We offer an education that combines Catholic faith and teachings with academic excellence.
• We partner with parents in the faith formation of their children.
• We set high standards for student achievement and help them succeed.
• We provide a balanced academic curriculum that integrates faith, culture and life.
• We use technology effectively to enhance education.
• We instill in students the value of service to others.
• We teach children respect of self and others.
• We emphasize moral development and self-discipline.
• We prepare students to be productive citizens and future leaders.
• We have a 99 percent high school graduation rate. Eighty-five percent of our graduates go to college.
• We cultivate a faculty and staff of people who are dedicated, caring and effective.
• We provide a safe and welcoming environment for all.

Religious Education, Archdiocesan Elementary Curriculum, Honors Math, Science Lab Program, Technology, Music Education, Physical Education/Health, and Fine Arts.

By September 1, 2020, Pre-Kindergarten students must be FOUR years of age, Kindergarten students must be FIVE years of age, and students entering Grade 1 must be SIX years of age.

Please bring the following items with you:

1. State Birth Certificate (NOT the hospital certificate)
2. Baptismal Certificate (if your child was baptized at St. Cecilia Church,
    please bring your original certificate)
3. Immunization Records
4. For students transferring from another school, you will need the Standardized Test
    results and/or report cards from present school, if available.
5. Non-refundable fees: $350 (K-7); $225 (Pre-K)

Click here for Tuition Information

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