Fr. Sané will be here at St. Cecilia to take care of liturgical responsibilities while Fr. Patrick is away - April 25-May 2. The Parish Office will keep normal office hours during this time.

May 4th will be a wonderful morning at St. Cecilia! Our religious education students will be receiving their First Communion. Please pray for them. After Mass there will be a procession to Mary for the Crowning, followed by First Sunday Social. Please join us to celebrant our First Communicants, Mary, and our Parish. Bring a dish to share if you are able. We hope to see you there!

We are collecting your palms from last year. You can leave them in the vestibule or drop them off at the Parish Office.

Next weekend, parishioners will be asked prayerfully to make their commitment to the 2025 Annual Catholic Services Appeal. Please take a brochure after Mass this weekend, or visit appeal.adw.org, to learn more about how the Appeal benefits our parish and serves people in need throughout our communities in the area. It is our goal that every parish family will participate this year, no matter the amount. All gifts will be credited towards our parish goal. Thank you in advance for your generous response to Spirit of Hope: The 2025 Annual Catholic Services Appeal!

We are seeking a dedicated and organized individual to serve as our Parish Secretary. This position plays a vital role in supporting the daily operations of the parish and serving as the first point of contact for visitors, parishioners, and staff. This is a part-time position (about 20 hours/week). Responsibilities Include: - Managing phone calls, emails, in-person inquiries - Maintaining parish records and databases - Coordinating schedules, meetings, and events - Preparing and distributing parish communications including weekly bulletin and Flocknote - Assisting with financial record-keeping - Maintaining parish website - Preparing for liturgical celebrations - Maintaining Church and office supplies and procurement - Other responsibilities as needed - Pickup and drop off mail as well as dropping off banking deposit - Coordinating with the secretary at St Peter Claver Qualifications: - Strong organizational and communication skills - Proficiency in Microsoft Office and office management software - Ability to handle confidential information with discretion - A welcoming and compassionate demeanor - Previous administrative or secretarial experience preferred - Familiarity with the Catholic Church, liturgy, and Church operations is a plus To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected] .

Join us this Saturday, November 16, for a Pilgrimage to Black Catholic “Roots” in Southern MD at St. Peter Claver. We will learn more about the profound history that unites us as a Catholic Community. 4:30pm Vigil Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Roy E. Campbell, Jr. Mass will be preceded by a pilgrimage of its historic grounds at 2pm, followed by 4pm praise and worship. Reception following Mass.

On Friday, November 22, we will have the Feast of St. Cecilia and Jubilee Year Celebration kick off! Holy Hour begins at 5pm to include music. Mass at 6pm followed by desserts, hot cider and mulled wine outside by the fire. Please plan to attend and celebrate 50 years of our church!

Our Advent Bible Study will begin on November 26 and run through Dec 17 at 6:30pm I will lead you weekly to reflect utilizing the book: Rejoice! An Advent Pilgrimage into the Heart of Scripture. For more information or to reserve your copy, contact Sara Cooper whose contact information is in the bulletin. Cost of the book is $7 .

Fr. Patrick Agustin

Fr. Patrick Agustin

Fr. Patrick Agustin

Fr. Patrick Agustin

This Thursday, August 15, is a holy day of obligation as we celebrate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mass will be at 7:30am here at St Cecilia’s and at 6:00pm at St Peter Claver. The parish office will be closed in observance.

Next Sunday, August 11, the Knights of Columbus in Ridge will have their Chicken Dinner starting at 11:30am. The cost is $15 for ½ chicken, potatoes, veggie, coleslaw and a roll

Our parish is participating in the Baby Bottle Blitz. Baby Bottles are in the vestibule along with an informational flyer.

Please join us as we celebrate our Heavenly Mother and our earthly mothers on Sunday, May 5, after the 8am Mass with a Parish Mother's Day Breakfast. Look for the sign up sheet in the vestibule. All are welcome!

Welcome to one of the best years of your life!!! This greeting might sound outrageous to some, but I genuinely believe it to be so! I believe that if we choose to center our lives and our attitudes in Jesus, this can be one if not the greatest year of our lives. This can be true even if COVID does not disappear like the Spanish Flu, even if the social upheaval does not just settle down, and even if we ourselves must deal with our own sickness or that of a loved one due to COVID or some other medical problem.