Our Mission

St. Cecilia's Parish has an extensive Mission Ministry. Begun by Msgr. Sammon 50 years ago, the program is still thriving due to the dedication of members of our parish who use the blue envelope every month to donate money. We sincerely thank all of you who are so generous. Whether you give a dollar or more is not so important as the fact that you care. We know that all missionaries around the world pray for you and your loved ones. They in turn ask for your prayers as well as donations. Prayer is the strength of the missionary's life.

At the present time, we support 36 missions in 18 foreign countries and one in the USA. We have: Guatemala-2, El Salvador-2, Haiti-1, Columbia-1, Ecuador-1, Nigeria-2, Central Africa-1, Ethiopia-1, Kenya-2, Tanzania-1, Belarus-1, Russia-2, Hungary-1, India-10, Bangladesh-1, Thailand-1, Philippines-1, New Guinea-3, USA-1.

St. Rose de Lima Mission Group also support two missions, one in Nicaragua and one in Guatemala with their own fund raising activities.

Besides the blue envelopes, we raise funds by selling the Entertainment 2010 Books outside of church during the month of October. The cost is still $ 35.00 and that is a good deal for all who travel and eat out. From the finest restaurants to the fast food restaurants, a bargain can be had. Rent-a-car coupons are useful also. In addition the Books have coupons for so many shopping stores here in our community. Consider a Book and help the Missions as well as your family.

In November we will have a Bake Sale and Tupperware Party combined in the parish hall. More info on that in the Parish Bulletin in Nov.

Last June we sent every missionary a survey sheet asking them to fill it out with information about their Ministry. Many have responded and shared what their greatest needs are, how they use the money we send, where they are from originally and how long they have been in the missions. We have received many replies and will share them with you. Our next meeting will be Nov. 17th in Modular 2 at 7pm. Everyone is welcomed to attend.

Remember, the strength of Missions is prayer. So pray everyday for the Missionaries who have dedicated their lives to helping those less fortunate in the world. Thank you so much

St. Cecilia Mission Ministry Board