St. Cecilia's Rainbow Ministry

04/25/2026

Our American Pope reiteraes Francis' statements on the blessing of gay couples, but softens it a bit.

03/20/2026

This Satuirday!

Our dear friend Father James Martin, SJ will be joining us this Saturday to discuss his latest book, "Work in Progress: Confessions of a busboy, dishwasher, caddy, usher, factory worker, bank teller, corporate tool, and priest."

A few details:
💫 This event is open to all, no registration is required.
📹 The talk starts at 6:30pm and will be livestreamed.
📕 "Work in Progress" will be available to purchase after the talk.
✒️Fr. Jim Martin, SJ will also be signing books after the talk.
🥐 Light refreshments will be served.

Fr. Jim will also be the concelebrant and homilist at Sunday’s 9:30 liturgy ✨We can't wait to welcome him this weekend, see you there!

03/01/2026

We join our friend, Father Martin, in his prayers for the repose of his mother’s soul.

Eleanor Spano Martin, age 94, of Blue Bell, Pa., died on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Eleanor Vincenza Serafina Spano was born in the Roxborough section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on December 31, 1931, the daughter of the late Thomas and Rose (La Noce) Spano, both immigrants from Sicily. She was....

02/12/2026

A fun watch of Fr. James Martin, SJ with Stephen Colbert! And keep an eye out for Father Martin's next visit to Saint Cecilia!

Writer, podcaster and the official chaplain of Colbert Nation, Father James Martin, tells Stephen about the life lessons he learned at jobs as varied as dish...

02/10/2026

TOMORROW at Saint Cecilia Parish
A SPACE TO SHARE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 | 6:30PM - 8PM COMMUNITY ROOM Space to Share is a place for LGBTQ+ parishioners to speak freely about the challenges and joys of being LGBTQ+ and Catholic (or whatever else is on our minds). Whether it's your first visit or you're a biweekly regular, we'd love to have you join us! Please note the day change - Space to Share will meet on Wednesday.

01/25/2026

12/16/2025

Join us this Sunday at Saint Cecilia Parish for a Festival of Lessons and Carols!

In this service of Scripture and song, lessons from Sacred Scripture are interspersed with Christmas carols, hymns, and choral music, joyfully proclaiming the story of God’s love and the joyous message of Christmas 🎶 🎄

This service will be livestreamed, and light refreshments will follow!

12/15/2025

We hope that you will consider worshipping with us for Christmas where All Are Welcome!

12/01/2025

Today we remember Matthew Shepard on what should have been his 49th birthday. A copy of the icon shown is prominently displayed with other icons in a display case in Saint Cecilia Parish.

Matthew is interred at the Washington National Cathedral and at a memorial service there in 2022, this was the Gathering Prayer: "God of love, hold us as we remember our beloved brother Matthew who now rests in the peace and safety of your eternal home. Surround us as we reflect on the meaning of his legacy and the enduring injustices that call out to us for action. Stand with us in our resolve to walk the path of righteousness as we seek to build a world that embraces and uplifts the human family in all its beautiful and life-giving diversity. Amen."

12/01/2025

Our government's cruelty and stupidity did not deter Saint Cecilia Parish from commemorating World AIDS Day yesterday.

The State Department warned employees not to use government funds for the occasion and to “refrain from publicly promoting World AIDS Day through any communication channels.”

11/29/2025

Sunday, November 30 at our 11:30 liturgy. In commemoration of World AIDs Day, this weekend our parish AIDS quilt will be on display in the rear of the church. In 1995, parishioners at the Jesuit Urban Center (JUC) created the quilt as a memorial to honor the members of that community whose lives were cut short by HIV/AIDS. When the JUC closed in 2007, the quilt was given a new home at Saint Cecilia, where it now resides as a powerful visual reminder of the lives of beloved members of these two communities.

11/12/2025

Looking for a space to speak freely about the challenges and joys of being LGBTQ+ and Catholic? Join us tomorrow at 6:30pm at Saint Cecilia Parish for A Space to Share 🏳️‍🌈 ✨
Whether it's your first visit or you're a regular, we'd love to have you join us 💫 A Space to Share meets on the second Thursday of each month in the community room, where pizza will be served 🍕
🌟 When you arrive, please use the St. Cecilia Street pavilion entrance, press the bell, and tell the receptionist that you are attending A Space to Share!