A note from Father Carvajal… All thanks and praise to God for the opportunity to serve the community of St Cecilia’s! I am honored that Bishop Konderla has appointed me as your next pastor, and I am very excited to get to be with you all soon. A warm thank you to Father Sylvanus for his...

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Join us for a farewell celebration honoring Father Sylvanus Amaobi!  We will have two times that you can attend:  After the 5:00 p.m. Mass on Saturday, June 21st  Between the Masses on Sunday, June 22nd.   All are invited and welcome to ...

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By Rev. Fr. Sylvanus Ifeanyi Amaobi (1st Reading, Acts 2:1-11, 2nd Reading, Rom. 8:8-17, Gospel, John 14:15-16,23-26) Dear brothers and sisters, "This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it" (Psalm 118:24). THE PENTECOST EXPERIENCE Today, the Church cele...

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REFLECTION FOR 6TH SUNDAY OF EASTER, YEAR C. by Rev. Sylvanus Ifeanyi Amaobi (1st Reading, Acts 15:1-2,22-29; 2nd Reading, Rev. 21:10-14,22-23; Gospel, John 14:23-29) My dear brothers and sisters, "This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it" (Psalm 118:24)...

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Easter

By Rev. Fr. Sylvanus Ifeanyi Amaobi (1st Reading, Acts 14:21-27; 2nd Reading, Rev. 21:1-5; Gospel, John 13:31-33,34-35) THE APOSTLES: OUR EXAMPLE OF RESILIENCE AND COURAGE. Dear brothers and sisters, "This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it" (Psalm 118:...

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Easter

[Readings: Acts 13:13-25; John 13:16-20] Dear brothers and sisters, “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24). Paul’s Words of Exhortation Paul and his companion continued on their missionary journey. They arrived at Perga in Pamp...

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Easter

REFLECTION FOR 4TH SUNDAY OF EASTER, YEAR C. by Rev. Fr. Sylvanus Ifeanyi Amaobi (1st Reading, Acts 13:14,43-52; 2nd Reading, Rev. 7:9,14-17; Gospel, John 10:27-30) My dear brothers and sisters, "This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it" (Psalm 118:2...

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Easter