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

Our parish and school comply with the requirements of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the Commonwealth of PA regarding a safe environment for everyone.  All individuals 18 years of age and older who come in contact with children must complete background checks and attend safe environment classes.  Every employee must also complete background checks every five years.  Please contact Lisa Hnat, Safe Environment Coordinator for more information at 215-725-2201 or lisa.hnat@stceciliafc.org.

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. Freezer Hours: Everyday from 8:30am-4:00pm. 

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.

All you have to do is the following:
1. Visit FORMED.org                                                 
2. Click Sign Up
3. Select “I Belong to a Parish or Organization”
4. Type in St. Cecilia Parish Community
5. Enter your email ~ and you’re in!

If you haven’t taken the plunge, begin this week and dive into the beauty of the faith.
Start with ‘The Search’
Session #1 ~ What is the meaning of my life?
Session #2 ~ Did you know that you are made up of 37 trillion cells, but there is something more to you than just your body.
Session #3 ~ Did you know the Vatican has a modern observatory in the U.S.?
Session #4 ~ Did you know that YOUR life is a love story?
Session #5 ~ Jesus did not come to earth to WOW us—He came to WIN us.
Session #6 ~ The love story is not about your love for God—it is about God’s love for you.
Session #7 ~ Why a Church? - How do I access this man who lived 2000 years ago?

We pray for the children receiving their First Holy Communion during this month of October. May God bless them and keep them in His care. And may this be only the beginning of their special relationship with the Lord receiving his Body and Blood in the Holy Sacrament of the Mass.
We are also grateful for all those who prepared the children for this most special Sacrament and made their big day possible.

Carlo Acutis: 15-year-old computer whiz  declared venerable by Pope Francis. 
Click here to see his story. 

Please remember to keep Holy the Lord’s Day!

Our church livestreams Mass on Sunday at 9:30am.

All Catholics are encouraged to come to church for Mass, however, if you are sick, you may follow the Mass through digital means. 

Please click here for the in-person Mass Schedules and live stream options. 

My Jesus,
I believe that You
are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things,
and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment
receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You.
Amen.

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