GOD’S ANSWER TO SUFFERING

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 4, 2024 – 10:30 AM Señor Sadrac Camacho Job 7:1-4, 6-7 | Psalm 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 I Corinthians 9:16-19,22-23 | Mk 1:29-39 +In the name of Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. AMEN. Recently, and surprisingly at the age of 23, I’ve been going through some health troubles. I’m sure many of us here who are older than me understand the feeling of knowing something is wrong but not quite…

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DO YOU WANT TO BE A DISCIPLE OF JESUS?

Third Sunday In Ordinary Time – Year B January 24, 2021 – 10:30 AM Saint Cecilia Catholic Community Deacon Sharon Kay Talley Jonah 3:1-5;10 | Psalm 25:4-9 I Corinthians 7:29-31 | Mark 1:14-20 +In the name of the Father, and of Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen. Have you ever procrastinated in your life? As a child, I believed that I had all the time in the world to accomplish my goals, which, truth be told, at that time…

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THE FIRST THREE MANIFESTATIONS OF JESUS

Feast of the Epiphany January 07 2024 – 10:30 AM Saint Cecilia Catholic Community Rev. David Justin Lynch Isaiah 60:1-5 | Psalm 72:1-2;7-8;10-13 Ephesians 3:2-3A;5-6 | Matthew 2:1-12 + In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, AMEN. What is an epiphany? That word comes from a Greek word, “epiphainein meaning ‘reveal.’”  For theologians, an epiphany is a manifestation, that is, a showing, of a divinity.  The term theologians use is “theophany,” meaning an…

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THE WORD MADE FLESH AMONG US

Christmas Day December 2023 – 10:30 AM Saint Cecilia Catholic Community, Palm Springs CA Deacon Sharon Kay Talley Isaiah 52:7-10 | Psalm 98:1-6 Hebrews 1:1-6 | John 1:1-5;9-14   +In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, AMEN. As we gather here to celebrate the Holy Day of Christmas, the incarnation of God’s Son, let us reflect on the words of today’s Gospel from John as John proclaims the greatness and glory of…

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WHO IS JESUS?

Christmas Eve 2023 – Sung Mass 7:00 PM Saint Cecilia Catholic Community, Palm Springs CA Rev. David Justin Lynch Isaiah 9:1-6 | Psalm 96:1-13;11-13 Titus 2:11-24 | Luke 2:1-14 + In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, AMEN. For the last four weeks, we have celebrated Advent, anticipating our commemoration of the birth of Jesus at Christmas just as the Jewish people did for over a thousand years awaiting the arrival of…

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MARY AND THE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS

Fourth Sunday in Advent December 24, 2023 – 10:30 AM Señor Sadrac Camacho, Lay Preacher II Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a,16 | Psalm 89:2-3, 4-5, 27, 29 Romans 16:25-27 | Luke 1:38 +In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, AMEN. “Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,…

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GETTING READY FOR JESUS

First Sunday Of Advent, Year B November 29, 2020 – 10:30 AM Saint Cecilia Catholic Community Rev. Sharon Kay Talley Isaiah 63:16B-17, 19B; 64:2-7 | Psalm 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19 I Corinthians 1:3-9 | Mark 13:33-37 Today is the first Sunday of Advent.  The term  “ Advent”  comes from two Latin words, “Ad-ventus” which means “to arrive” and “Ad-venire” which means “to come”. For Catholics, and all other Christians, it means the Lord is coming! Advent also marks the beginning of…

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BE PREPARED FOR A NEW YEAR

First Sunday in Advent – Year B December 03, 2023 – 10:30 AM Saint Cecilia Catholic Community, Palm Springs CA Rev. David Justin Lynch Isaiah 63:16B-17;64:2-7  Psalm 80:2-3;15-16;18-19 I Corinthians 1:3-9 Mark 13:33-37 + In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, AMEN. Happy New Year! Some of you would say I am greeting you prematurely by twenty-nine days, but the First Sunday in Advent begins the liturgical year that will end on…

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