Jesus desires to heal those who are open to the power of God, whether they suffer in body, mind, or spirit. Come to pray for the Holy Spirit to make you whole at this Healing Service. This service is open to those of any faith or none at all.
Calling all youth, adult, and teen singers! The Pastorate would like to perform a new Christmas Oratorio called “Mary’s Journey” in December. Practices will begin Thursday, October 5th at 7pm in the hall at St. Cecilia. All are welcome. Please contact Peter Schuleburg at (219) 296-7600 for more information.
Por favor, llame al 1-800-RED-CROSS para hacer una cita. Debido a la escasez de personal, la Cruz Roja prefiere que los donantes hagan una cita para saber cuántos empleados enviar a Santa Cecilia. Gracias por su generoso apoyo a esta causa digna.
Call 1-800-RED-CROSS to make an appointment. Due to a shortage of workers the Red Cross prefers donors to make an appointment so that they know how many staff to send to St. Cecilia. Thank you for your generous support of this worthy cause.
It looks like bread and wine, yet it is called the Real Presence of Jesus. It is also called the Eucharist, but many Catholics would struggle to explain what that word means. What do Catholics really believe about the Sacrament of the Eucharist, and why has it become the center point of the Mass and our lives as Catholics?
Stop by Sorrowful Mother on Sunday, Dec 3rd, 5:00 - 7:00pm for this year’s live nativity. Bring items to donate to the food pantry and enjoy hot cocoa, cookies, and a visit from St. Nick!
Por favor pase por la parroquia Madre Dolorosa el domingo 3 de diciembre de 5:00 a 7:00 p.m. para que vea el pesebre viviente de este año. Traiga artículos para donar al banco de alimentos y disfrute de chocolate caliente, galletas y una visita de San Nicolás.
Would you like to help people across the pastorate and beyond? Join us today, Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at 5:00pm at Saint Cecilia for the Prayer Blanket Ministry. Members of this group create blankets infused with care and prayer. We are also accepting donations of yarn that are weighted a 4 or 5. Blankets may be quilted, crocheted, knitted, or tied fleece.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available at Sorrowful Mother and Rensselaer during the dates and times above. Several priests will be available to hear confessions during these penance services.
Día de Práctica: Cada miércoles Horario: 6:30PM - 8:00PM Si hay alguna persona está interesada en unirse al coro en español de Santa Cecilia, por favor contactar a Goyo o Argelia Domínguez.
Calling all youth, adult, and teen singers! The Pastorate would like to perform a new Christmas Oratorio called “Mary’s Journey” in December. Practices will begin Thursday, October 5th at 7pm in the hall at St. Cecilia. All are welcome. Please contact Peter Schuleburg at (219) 296-7600 for more information.
The premiere of Mary’s Journey Oratorio, a new musical written by Peter Schuleburg and performed by parishioners from across the pastorate. This is sure to be a wonderful evening to help celebrate the season of Advent.
All ladies in the pastorate are invited to a night of sisterhood and scriptures as we gather together during advent. Reserve your table of 6 now or find out more information by contacting Michele Risner at 815-370-1400.
Mass in Spanish in Honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe Misa en Español en Honor a Nuestra Santísima Virgen De Guadalupe Aztec Dancers & Mariachi Band, Mass in Spanish, Mexican Food after Mass, Prizes Danza Azteca y Música con Mariachi, Misa en Español, Antojitos Mexicanos después de la Misa, Regalitos
We are looking for anyone who would like to use your voice to praise God at Mass. The English Choir sings at the 10am Sunday Mass and practices the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month at 6pm.
Para más información por favor comuníquese con: Aby Gutiérrez o Argelia Domínguez. Tendremos antojitos mexicanos. Es completamente gratis para toda la familia.
Why is the Sacrament of Reconciliation essential—and potentially life-changing—for Catholics? How does the Anointing of the Sick make a difference to those who are suffering or dying?
Día de Práctica: Cada miércoles Horario: 6:30PM - 8:00PM Si hay alguna persona está interesada en unirse al coro en español de Santa Cecilia, por favor contactar a Goyo o Argelia Domínguez.
St. Cecilia Choir We are looking for anyone who would like to use your voice to praise God at Mass. The English Choir sings at the 10am Sunday Mass and practices the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month at 6pm.