PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP – The Saint Padre Pio Prayer Group will resume on Wednesday evening September 20th. The group will once again meet in the parish office chapel beginning at 7 o’clock for Mass followed by the prayer meeting which will be conducted by Father Zig and Father Cerilo, alternating. The group will meet each month on the third Wednesday in the St. Cecilia Parish Office as in previous years.

Monday Night Bible Study Information: Is the Book of Revelation a book of future events or a history of early persecution in the Church?   Explore this Book of the Bible from a Catholic perspective beginning Monday September 18th at 7:30 PM in the Parish Office. Using DVD's and study guides, this Monday Evening Bible Study will reflect upon this New Testament writing using the Ascension Press Program. The 11 week course will be held for 6 weeks in the Fall and conclude in the New Year. If you are interested please drop your check ($25.00 Made out to St. Cecilia) for the Study Guide Workbook by ASAP.  If you have any questions, please contact savondollen@gmail.com.  Join the adventure!  

Plan to join us in welcoming our two new priests, Father Pawel and Father Cerilo at a coffee hour which will take place on Sunday, September 24th following the 10:45 am Mass at Saint Cecilia’s Hayes Hall. The event is being hosted by the Saint Monica Guild.

FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTIONS – Please join us for First Friday devotions on September 1st at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church beginning at 6:30 in the evening. We begin with Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Confession, the Litany to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Holy Mass and the veneration of the relic of Saint Margaret Mary Alaqoue. We will begin a homily series in September addressing each month one of the 12 promises made by Our Lord Jesus to Saint Margaret Mary. Please join us for this blessing!

FIRST FRIDAY VISITS – The priests of our parish visit those who are homebound with the sacraments each month on the First Friday. The visits begin about 10 a.m. and conclude in the early afternoon. Should you like to be included on these monthly visits please call the parish office prior to September 1st.

LABOR DAY MASS – Holy Mass on Labor Day, Monday, September 4th, will be celebrated at 9 a.m. in the Saint Cecilia Cemetery, weather permitting. Don’t forget to bring a lawn chair. In the event of inclement weather the Mass will be celebrated in the church.

HOLY HOUR TO RESUME – Holy Hour will resume on Monday, September 11th in Saint Cecilia Church from 7 to 8 p.m. During this time a priest will also be available for the sacrament of penance. Please consider spending some quite time with our Lord Jesus present in the Most Blessed Sacrament. Holy Hour will conclude with the praying of the Divine Mercy Chaplet.