St. Cecilia's Rainbow Ministry

06/24/2026

"COMMUNION" SCREENING:
RAINBOW MINISTRY MOVIE NIGHT
SUNDAY, JUNE 28 | 4PM- 6PM | SAINT CECILIA PARISH
The Rainbow Ministry will be screening Communion
on Sunday, June 28, at 4pm followed by a light reception.
The filmmaker, Matthew Labanca, will also join us that
evening for a talkback after the film concludes.
Communion is a documentary following a beloved gay
Catholic school teacher who is fired for marrying his
Husband and refuses to disappear quietly. Through
Music and personal storytelling, Communion follows
his path from heartbreak to resolve, inviting audiences
to wrestle with faith, conscience, and the true meaning
of love and Church.

The screening is open to everyone (LGBTQ and straight
allies alike!). To stay up to date, please send an email to the
ministry.

05/19/2026

Excited tp be participating in the All Are Wel;come mass again this year!

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!