Mass Time Sundays 10:00am Christmas Day Thursday, December 25th, 2025 Mass 10AM Reconciliation by appointment only: 518-623-3021 What Makes a Church Vibrant A vibrant church is one that feels alive marked by strong spiritual growth, active participation, and a welcoming community that radiates love and service. Our 2025-2026 Diocesan Appeal has started July 21st. The assessment for St. Cecilia’s is $11,857, This is $2,421 less than last year. We have raised $3,808 which is 33% of our assess-ment, along with 17 gifts. By considering the appeal early, parishioners can take advantage of monthly installments to meet their pledge, Making it easier on your budget. Thank you—your stewardship is truly appreciated. |
News and Happenings
- Giving Tree Tags: Please return your unwrapped gift, with the tag attached, by Sunday, December 14th. - 2025-2026 Diocesan Appeal: See below for more information - Event Ideas: Please let us know of other events you would like to see happen. Talk to Richelene or Barb or put a note in the collection basket. - To our new families: please give us your contact information. If there is a need to cancel Mass for some reason we will need a way to reach you. - Please see our Outreach Ministries Tab: for ways to help those in need. Invitation to Join the Art & Environment Committee St. Cecilia’s Parish is forming a new Art & Environment Committee to help care for our sacred worship space through altar linens, seasonal décor, and reverent aesthetic preparation throughout the liturgical year. First Meeting Details: 1:00 PM, Monday, December 15, 2025 at the Parish Hall If you feel called to help beautify our worship space and support this ministry, please join us! A sign-up sheet is available in the Narthex. CHRISTMAS FLOWER DONATIONS IN LOVING MEMORY/HONOR Memory: Walter & Mary Sullivan, Gene Kusky and Alex Torok - Req. by Betty Kusky & Phyllis Torok // Richard Villeneuve and Popp & Jugan Family – Req. by Peg Villeneuve // Deceased members of the VanGuilder, Lane and Clark Families – Req by Sylvia VanGuilder // Joseph Semon Jr. & Dorothy H. Semon – Req. by Mark Semon // Paniccia Family, VanDen-berg Family and Haynes Family – Req. by David & Laura Paniccia // Murray Family, Joy Family, Sr. Cath-erine Schuyler and Sr. Mary Brady – Req. by Mark & Diane Joy Murray // Sherman, June & Michelene Gray, Ken & Lorraine Morey – Req. by Richelene Mo-rey // Bruce Kilburn & Arthur Healy – Req. by Sadie Kilburn // St. Cecilia’s Parishioners – Req. by Sylvia & Randy LaRose // Bob Knowles, Gertrude & Harvey Manary – Req. by Margaret Knowles // Deceased members of the Joy & Cormack Families and Arlene Joy Hugles – Req. by Robert & Fran Joy // Pauline Fat-tibene – Req. by Carlo Fattibene // Richard Fruda & Jonathan Brown – Req. by Ruth Fruda // Elizabeth Da-vis – Req. by Courtney & Derek Durkin // Mable Thomas & Muriel Belanger – Req. by Kim & Kevin Belanger // Wilfrid & Leonie Theriault, Phil & Patricia Robichaud, Claire LaFond & Lorrie O’Connor – Req. by Dana & Danielle Robichaud // Mother, Father and Belanger Family – Req. by Bertha Belanger // Honor: Popp & Jugan Family – Req. by Peg Ville-neuve // Diane Joy-Murray – Req. by Robert & Fran Joy // Leo & Muriel Belanger – Req. by Bertha Bel-anger |
Volunteer Corner
"Persevere in labors that lead to salvation. Always be busy in spiritual actions. In this way, no matter how often the enemy of our souls approaches, no matter how many times he may try to come near us, he'll find our hearts closed and armed against him." — St Cyprian
"Persevere in labors that lead to salvation. Always be busy in spiritual actions. In this way, no matter how often the enemy of our souls approaches, no matter how many times he may try to come near us, he'll find our hearts closed and armed against him." — St Cyprian
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God Bless, Danielle! From arranging coffee hours to funeral receptions; to advising on the Parish Council and keeping our prayer chain up to date, not much is accomplished without her caring touch. And when SHE needs help – her husband Dana, daughter Denise and grandsons; Shane, Nick and Jack are on the job! Danielle and Dana are long time parishioners bringing their children and grandchildren up through St. C’s. Thank you to all of the Robichauds for caring so much about St. Cecilia’s. We love you! |
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St. Cecilia's loves Bob Joy! His name says it all - JOY!! This is how he performs all of the tasks around our beautiful church - with joy! Every week, Bob removes all of our recycles and garbage from the back garage and takes them to the local dump and makes sure the bookkeeper knows when new dump tickets are needed! Summertime finds him spiffing up the grounds as he weed whacks around all of our edges and under our shrubs.
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Communion at Mass runs smoothly with the dedicated experience of this month's volunteer! Phyllis Torok, shown with her nephew Travis and dog Piper, has been offering Communion during our Masses for many years. We can always rely on her to jump in and help out if a replacement is needed as well as her regular scheduled days. After Mass, she quietly and respectfully removes all of the Sacred Vessels, washes them carefully and stores them for the next week. And, if you ever wondered who keeps our corporals and purificators sparkling white and sharply pressed - well that would be Phyllis! A quiet presence, we thank Phyllis for her dedication and work for St. Cecilia's. Tell her "thank you" when you see her. THANK YOU, PHYLLIS! ST. C'S LOVES YOU!
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