Eastside Catholics

06/04/2026

The end of the year ceremony called the American Heritage Girls Troop Court of Awards was recently held at St. Cecilia. At this event, the girls receive badges that they earned throughout the year and transition to the next unit level. Combined, the girls did over 400 hours of service this year and 265 badges, patches, or pins were awarded at the closing ceremony. We are so glad to see so many parishioners joining this wonderful troop!

06/02/2026

Please sign up to bring and share a dish for the reception after Mass. Let us celebrate this beautiful day with a feast!!

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06/02/2026

At their November General Assembly, the U.S. bishops approved the consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart in June 2026, as part of the Church’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States.

The initiative will include prayer resources, a novena leading up to the solemnity, and opportunities for dioceses and parishes to engage the faithful through adoration and works of mercy.

Through this act of consecration, the bishops seek to renew devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and to recognize the kingship of Christ, perfecting the temporal order with the spirit of the Gospel.

06/02/2026

The month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Jesus told Sister Margaret Mary: “My Sacred Heart is so intense in its love for men, and for you in particular, that not being able to contain within it the flames of its ardent charity, they must be transmitted through all means.”

06/01/2026

05/31/2026

Feast of the Visitation
May 31
Today’s feast celebrates the visit of the Virgin Mary to her cousin Elizabeth. Pregnant herself, Mary hurries to her cousin’s side to help Elizabeth in the months immediately preceding the birth of her son, John the Baptist. It’s a sweet story - one
woman helping another toward the end of her pregnancy. Who knew then that Mary would be without help, on an arduous journey to Bethlehem, at the same point in her life?
It’s a stewardship story, too, for Mary had the time and desire to be of service, and she gave those gifts without reservation. She who carried the Father’s greatest gift did not think it beneath her to offer the simple gifts of her presence and love to someone who needed them. Father, keep us open to the prompting of Your Spirit and always ready to use Your gifts to help each other. Amen.

05/31/2026

05/29/2026

On the feast of Pope St. Paul VI, we remember the pope who guided the Church through the Second Vatican Council and faithfully proclaimed the dignity of the human person and the call to holiness in everyday life. May his witness continue to inspire us to seek truth, live with courage, and follow Christ faithfully in all things. Pope St. Paul VI, pray for us.

05/28/2026

On June 11, 2026, as part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. bishops will consecrate the United States of America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Parishes around the country are encouraged to join the bishops in celebrating the consecration of our nation to the Sacred Heart. On June 12 this year we will be celebrating the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The evening will begin at 6 pm with a Holy Hour and then we will have a Mass at 7pm followed by a reception at 8:15 in the Commons. Please join us as we celebrate this momentous occasion.