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

Closed on Holy Days of Obligation

Engaged couples preparing for marriage are required by the Catholic Church to attend Pre-Cana sessions.
Maternity BVM Church is hosting a Pre-Cana Day on Saturday, Sept. 25 at 9220 Old Bustleton Avenue in their church. Advance registration is required by calling the rectory at 215-673-8127.
 

LECTORS NEEDED

Lectors are entrusted with the crucial task of making the word of God come alive by proclaiming it for those assembled. If you are interested and able to serve in this ministry, please contact Dave Schein. You can stop in the Sacristy after Mass on the weekend or call 215-725-0903.

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.

Join us at Lambie Funeral Home located at 8000 Rowland Avenue (Rhawn & Rowland) on the dates listed below. Sessions are 6:30pm to 8:00pm

Oct. 6, 2021 The Grief Process
Nov. 3, 2021 Help for the Holidays
Dec. 1, 2021 The Emotional Roller Coaster April 6, 2022 Special Days & Dates
May 4, 2022 Belongings & Reminders 
June 1, 2022 Continuing Bonds

These sessions are facilitated by
Deborah K. Gawthrop, M.S. who has a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology.

To register, please email dgawthropcnlt@verizon.net or call
215-624-8190. The number for the Counseling Network for Loss & Transition is 215-624-8290.

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.

O’Donnell Painting

Interior and Exterior
House Painting & Drywall

Neat Clean Work
No Job too Small

Call 215-677-5854

For the past thirty-five years, since 1986, Susan Wagner has been serving Saint Cecilia Parish and School. She first volunteered her time and talents on the Home & School Board while her two children, Tracy and Michael attended Saint Cecilia School. She then began working in the rectory—first as a part time secretary under Father Dreger and then her job became full time. After a few years as a full time secretary, Msgr. Dreger promoted her to Business Manager of the parish. She has been working for Father Bonner as the Business Manager since he became the Pastor of Saint Cecilia in 2001.

Susan has decided it is time to retire. She hopes to spend time with her children and grandchildren, her siblings and nieces and nephews, down the shore, and working in her garden which she loves.

The Saint Cecilia Parish and School community wish Susan all the best and may God bless Susan abundantly in her retirement. 

We take this opportunity to introduce people that are in new positions at Saint Cecilia Parish.

Eleanor Kerwick is not new to the parish office, but has  been promoted to Parish Business Manager. Eleanor has been the receptionist in the rectory for many years and will now be managing the business operations of the parish. 

Kelly Roney is currently and has been one of the eighth grade teachers at Saint Cecilia School for many years. She is remaining a teacher, and is also taking on the job of Coordinator of Religious Education for PREP.

Best of luck in these jobs and ask God to bestow his blessings upon them.

Registration for PREP (Parish Religious Education Program) for 2021-2022 year is now taking place.
                                                       
Classes for Pre-K through 7th grade will be in-person in school.
First day will be Sunday, September 12 and begin with the 9:30am Mass in Church.    
Classes are from 9:30am to 10:45am every Sunday. Click here to register.

Or you can stop by the rectory during business hours to register. A completed form along with payment, baptismal certificate for new student or permission from Pastor of another parish are due to the rectory now.

COST: $110 (one child) $160 (two children) $185 (three or more children)
Please make checks payable to St. Cecilia. For more information, please email the PREP Coordinator, Ms. Kelly Roney at cre@stceciliafcprep.org.

 

PREP Catechists Needed

Sunday, September 26, 2021 - 11 AM                                                                   
Event: Archdiocesan Respect Life Month Opening Mass     
Join us as we unite in prayer with Archbishop Pérez to uphold the sanctity of life!

Following Mass, all are invited to a brunch reception with the Sisters of Life.

Please RSVP for brunch HERE.
Location: 11 AM Mass at Cathedral Basilica SS Peter & Paul, 18^th and Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia PA 19103. Limited Parking is available. 



Retreat For Veterans

Active duty, reservists and retired military personnel are invited to this retreat that is directed by Veterans.

DATES: November 18-21, 2021
PLACE: Discovery House 3730 Richards Ave., Hammonton, NJ 08037
INFO: Contact Mark at 267-980-5507 www.davidretreat.com

We invite and welcome everyone to come back to Church and worship at Mass.

As already widely communicated, the obligation to attend Sunday and Holy Day Mass in person is restored effective this Sunday, August 15, 2021. Those who are sick, have a health risk, or are a primary caregiver, are excused from this obligation.

People are strongly encouraged to wear a face covering/mask, whether vaccinated or not, in the body of the church. 

For the reception of the Body of Christ at Communion, please remove your facemask before receiving Jesus.

Our church will continue to livestream Mass on Sunday at 9:30am.

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