St. Rita Parish Bulletin 10/12/2014

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St Rita of C asciat Rita of C asciat Rita of C ascia

A C atholic Faith C ommunity S ince 1908

Catholic Faith Community Since 1908

Catholic Faith Community Since 1908

October 12 2014

ctober 12 2014

ctober 12 2014

MASSTIMESSUNDAYS: Sat. 5:30 pm (Vigil), 7:30 am, 10 am & 12 NWEEKDAYS: Mon., Tues., Fri, and Sat. 8 am

(Wed. & Thurs. 8 am Communion Service)HOLYDAYS: (eve of) 5:30 pm; (day of) 8 am & 6:30 pm

SACRAMENTOFRECONCILIATION(Confession) Saturdays 4 - 5 pm or by appointment

DEVOTIONSOur Lady of Perpetual Help: Saturday 7:50 am

ADORATIONFirst Friday 8:30 am - 5 pm, Rectory Oratory

Msgr. Richard Krekelberg, V.F.PastorDeacon Manuel Valencia Deacon John Hull

318 North Baldwin Avenue, Sierra MadreMailing Address: 50 East Alegria Avenue, Sierra Madre, CA 91024Phone: 626/355-1292 FAX: 626/355-2290 www.st-rita.org

Ministry FairSeptember 27 & 28


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Msgr. Richard Krekelberg, V. F.Pastor626.355.1292 x. 228 [email protected]

Dcn. Manuel & Chela [email protected] 355.1292Dcn. John [email protected] 355.1292

Weekend Presider:10 am MassFr. Chris Thiel, OFM Capuchin

ParishOffice/Mailing Address50 East Alegria Ave., Sierra Madre, CA 91024Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9am to 6pm; Sat. 9 am to 1 pm.Office Email: [email protected]

Director of AdministrationMary Lou Butler: [email protected] 355.1292

Pastoral CouncilParish Office: 355.1292

Finance Council ChairBill Sullivan: 355.3707

St. Rita SchoolOffice: 626.355.6114Principal:Joanne Harabedian [email protected]

Director of Liturgy & MusicPaul Puccinelli: [email protected]

Director of Religious EducationCristina Cullen: 355.1292 [email protected]

Director of Youth Ministry/ConfirmationTheresa Bui Costanzo: 626.590.8828 [email protected]

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)Team: Deacon Manuel and Chela Valencia; and

Susan Blakeslee: [email protected]

How to ontact Us

Parish Ministries and Organizations

Liturgy & Worship

Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers: David & Jill Muhs355.9810 [email protected]

Altar Servers, Youth: Kathy Ganino 626.398.9302

[email protected] Servers, Adult: Bill Cosso 355.5656Eucharistic Adoration: Kathy Ganino 626.398.9302

[email protected] Prayer Group: Susan Day 355-3835Sacristans: Sat. Vigil: Gary Fidone/Bill & Patti Huber

Sunday Masses: 7:30-Bill Cosso/David Banis;10:00-David Muhs; 12N-Bernie GraceWeekdays: John Bigley, Margaret Duran

Porter: (Evening Church Lockup) Sheila PalazzoloEnvironment: Denise Villalovos/Gil Lazo [email protected] 355.1292

Ministries & Organizations

Bereavement Ministry: 355.1292 [email protected] Family: Ana Ptasinski 355.3146Greeters & Ushers: Erny Henry 626.289.3504 626.446.6715Mens Club: Dave Loera [email protected] Members/Welcome: Contact the Parish OfficeSt. Rita Guild: Patty Sullivan 355.3707 [email protected] Ministry: Marilyn McKernan [email protected] Ministry: Mary Taillac 355.3179 Marilyn Delgatto 355.8717

Other Contacts

Archivist: Marilyn McKernan [email protected] Submissions: [email protected] or drop off at OfficePublic Relations: [email protected]

Registration Information: [email protected] 355.1292Webmaster: Ralph Seymour: [email protected]

Let Saint Rita Be There For You . . .

Communion for Sick and Homebound ParishionersSt. Rita Eucharistic Ministers provide Communion home visits. Contact the Parish Office 355.1292 or Jill Muhs 355.9810 [email protected]

Anointing of the SickPlease notify us (355.1292) for the Anointing of the Sick, the sacrament intended for the seriously ill or dying and Our Lords special presenceand companionship in serious time of need. Anointing may take place in the home, at the hospital or elsewhere and as often as once a month.If someone should die without anointing, remember that the desire to receive is sufficient.

If You Should Experience the Loss of a Loved One Please call us at 355.1292

If you feel you will be in need, or your loved one has passed, we will assist in making arrangements with your chosen funeral director; refer youto our Bereavement Ministry and Music Ministry; and offer you helpful guidelines that will aid in the selection of readings for a Mass orMemorial Service. We know this can be a tough time and we want you to know that your parish is there for you. PLEASEUNDERSTANDweonly have one resident priest; sometimes arrangements for another priest may be needed.

For Information about the SacramentsBaptismPlease contact the Parish Office for further information on the Baptism process and requirements.

Reconciliation and First EucharistPreparation for children who have attained the age of reason (usually during 2ndgrade) isarranged either through the Office of Religious Education or St. Rita Elementary School.

MatrimonyContact the Parish Office upon engagement; at least six months is needed for preparation of this joyous sacrament!

ConfirmationA two-year program for freshman/sophomore age teens . Apply through the Office of Youth Ministry.


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REV. MSGR. RICHARDKREKELBERG

PASTORSCORNER

In Jesus parable of The King WhoGave a Wedding Feast for his Son,of course he is speaking of theweddingthe marriageof Jesus,his own Son, to his bride, theChurch. Some of the Chosen People

chose not to believe and not to bepart of this marriage; others did andthey eventually became known asChristians. However, as the parablegoes, so many of the invited guestsdid not show up that there wasplenty of room for more, and so theywent out into the streets to gatherthe bad and the good alike to comeinto the banquet. The Christeventhis life, passion, death,resurrect ion, Pentecost , andascensionthen, is the Great

Wedding that began our Church. Ifyou want to take part in the weddingbanquet of the Lord, know that ALLARE WELCOME, the good andthe bad alike. This fundamental,generous, and open invitation is atthe very heart of Evangelization.Exactly six years ago this comingTuesday, on September 14, 2008, our

centennial year, forty of St. Ritasparishioners and friends began theirpilgrimage to Cascia in Italy with thesole purpose of venerating our greatpatroness, St. Rita of Cascia, andpraising God for the gift of being a

local churcha faith communityfor 100 years on this Earth. St. RitaParish was founded by Fathers Barthand Woodcutter to evangelizetoinvite the bad and the good aliketo the table of the Lord: to Baptizethe children of Christians and adultswho wish a seat at the table; toConfirm faith; to Reconcile thosewho stray and wish to return to HolyCommunion; to celebrate andwitness Marriages for the increaseof Jesus family; to Ordain and

commission for service and ministry;and to Anoint for the assurance ofJesus presence and companionshipwhen life becomes vulnerable andfragile. In a nutshell this is anyRoman Catholic faith communityliving the present experience of Jesuswedding to his bride, the Church.

As we at St. Rita enjoy newopportunities for faith formation inChrist, and the proliferation of manyforms of ministry and outreach, weshould feel the gift that the call toevangelization is. The prophet Isaiah

describes the gift so well:On this mountain the Lord of Hosts

will provide for all peopleA feast of rich food and choice wines

On this mountain he will destroythe veil that veils all people

He will destroy death foreverand wipe away the tears from every face.

This is what we must always standforand stand up for. This is theredemption and salvation by Jesus

that all who come to St. Rita shouldexperience. Inviting in the goodand the bad is challenging (not tomention uncomfortable, at timesawkward, and requiring that we benonjudgmental, non-prejudicial).But this is, after all, OUR FAITH.And, we are proud to profess it.

Dear Parishioners,

Msgr. Richard

All are Welcome


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Jan Garrigan


PLEASEPRAYFOR

THOSEWHO

HAVEREQUESTED

OURPRAYERS

Barbara White, Freya Sheasby Bailey,Anna Schube, Aubrey Randolph, JosephMalvin, Madeleine Loera, Randy Graff,Toni Navarro, Susan Watson, MollyLynch, Juanito & Marilou Pe, WillardBochte, Joann Ruggles, Margaret Duran,Lori Ann Little, Guia Canizales, AnneFrealy, Eva Shammon, Margie Schubert,Mary Zuckerburg, Emily Young, JoAnnDouglass, Mary McColl, Evelyn Tres,Barbara Hester, Phil Huddleston, GeraldDrean, Charlotte Bollman Fuchs, GerryKrekelberg, Leah Greteman, Raymond

Payne, Peter Delgatto, Jr., MontserratMarti, Jordan Alabart, Linda Milligan,Susan Skousen, Brooke Manning, ArthurContreras, Jr., Robert Quinonez, RichardKrier, Patsy Starkey, Jean Mansour, JacobBigley, Maria Carmen Marti, ClareMarquardt, Kathleen Ramsey, TonyjaBlakeslee, Addie Marshall, JackieBagnuolo, Mary Ellen Isoard, Rose MaryTaquino, Paul Viger, Hal Finney, AileyGardner-Ybarra, Eva Bernejo, Edith Olah,Lancelot Loera, Fred Mycroft, Brian Eck,Alex Arranaga, Joseph Moore.

MASSINTENTIONS

SATURDAY, OCTOBER118:00AM Joann Ruggles INT

5:30 PM For All ParishionersSUNDAY, OCTOBER12

7:30AM Debra Williamson RIP10:00AM Your Special Intentions12 NOON Antonia & Rikard Borgudan RIPMONDAY, OCTOBER138:00AM Genevieve Collins RIP

TUESDAY, OCTOBER148:00AM Maureen Fitzsimmons RIP

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER158:00AM Communion Service

THURSDAY, OCTOBER168:00AM Communion ServiceFRIDAY, OCTOBER178:00 AM Gertrude Tobin RIPSATURDAY, OCTOBER18

8:00AM Artemia Deresma INT5:30 PM Valerie Bassell RIP

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 197:30AM For All Parishioners

10:00AM Richard Tina RIP12 NOON Marija & Rozika Piskur RIP

FEASTDAYSTHISWEEK

TuesdaySt. Callistus IWednesdaySt. Teresa of JesusThursdaySt. Hedwig;

St. Margaret Mary AlacoqueFridaySt. Ignatius of AntiochSaturdaySt. Luke

TODAYSREADINGS

First ReadingOn this mountain theLORDwill make for all peoples a feastof rich food and choice wines(Isaiah 25:6-10a).

PsalmI shall live in the house of theLord all the days of my life (Psalm 23).Second ReadingGod will supply

whatever you need( Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20).

GospelI have prepared my banquet,and everything is ready. Come to thefeast! (Matthew 22:1-14 [1-10]).

This Weeks Featured Saints

St. Ignatius of Antioch

Born in Syria, Ignatius convertedto Christianity and eventuallybecame bishop of Antioch. In 107,

Emperor Trajan visited Antiochand forced the Christians there tochoose between death andapostasy. Ignatius would not denyChrist and thus was condemned tobe put to death in Rome.

Ignatius is known for the sevenletters he wrote on the longjourney from Antioch to Rome.Five of these letters are tochurches in Asia Minor; they urgethe Christians there to remain

faithful to God and to obey theirsuperiors. The sixth letter was toPolycarp, bishop of Smyrna. Thefinal letter begs the Christians inRome not to try to stop hismartyrdom. Ignatius bravely metthe lions in the Circus Maximus.

St. Luke

Luke wrote a major portion of theNew Testament, a two-volumework comprising the third Gospel

and Acts of the Apostles. In thetwo books he shows the parallelbetween the life of Christ and thatof the Church. He is the onlyGentile Christian among theGospel writers. Paul calls him "ourbeloved physician." His Gospelwas probably written between A.D.70 and 85. Luke appears in Actsduring Pauls second journey,remains at Philippi for several yearsuntil Paul returns from his thirdjourney, accompanies Paul to

Jerusalem and remains near himwhen he is imprisoned in Caesarea.During these two years, Luke hadtime to seek information andinterview persons who had knownJesus. He accompanied Paul on thedangerous journey to Rome wherehe was a faithful companion."Only Luke is with me," Paulwrites (2 Timothy 4:11).

AmericanCatholic.org

Respect Life MonthA special Requiem Mass at 10 am onSaturday, October 25, at St. ThereseChurch, Alhambra. This Mass is inhonor of children lost to miscarriageand stillbirth. If you or your familyhave experienced this lossrecently orlong agoplease consider joining us.

Information: Katrina Crow626/292-1906 [email protected]

Please note: If you would like toaddor removea name from ourPrayer List, please contact

[email protected] x 226


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Youth Ministry

Youth Nites, 7- 8:30 pm, OMalley

Next Youth NiteWed., October 22

Youth Nites are for all teens and weencourage our teens to invite theirfriends to join in the fellowship.

EDGE Middle School Ministry

Monday, October 13, 4 - 5:15 pm

Confirmation ProgramYear 1

Saturday, October 18, 4 - 5:30 pm

With Youth Mass following

Theresa Costanzo [email protected]

Religious Education

Classes for 1st-5th Graders

Monday, October 13, 4 - 5:15 pm

Preschool Sunday School

Are you a parent of a 3-5 year old?Your children are invited to join us forPreschool Sunday School everySunday during the 10 am Mass.Attend Mass while your child islearning the Sunday Gospel in a fun,age-appropriate way. No registrationrequiredjust show up. We meet

above Gara Hall in the TK Classroom.

Cristina Cullen [email protected]

St. Rita School Harvest Festival

Beer Brats & BingoFriday, October 17, 6 - 9 pm inOMalley Hall. Enjoy brats, chili and hot dogs while thekids have fun in Gara Hall!

FestivalSaturday, Oct. 18, 12:30 - 9:30 pm, West Campus.Enjoy televised football games in the Beer Garden; lots of food booths;homemade desserts; live music, DJ and dancing. Nine carnival gamebooths, video game truck, prizes and more!

Bid on exciting silent auction items3-night stay in Big Bear

Surf lesson for 2Gatsby Murder Mystery Dinner

Super taco party for 50 (host a great Super Bowl party!)And much, much more!

Info: st-ritaschool.org 355-6114

Bulletin Submissions

Deadline for the Bulletin isThursday, 10 days before therequested publication date.

Please email: [email protected] bring the written information tothe Parish Office, ATTN: Rosemary

Womens RetreatOctober 31-November 2

At Mater Dolorosa

We still have room and encourageyou to consider this opportunity forspiritual growth.

Joan Crow 355-3621

Senior MinistryTuesday, October 21 2 pm

Parish Office Meeting Room

Join us for our one-hour meeting and

then stay to help with a newproject!

Please come at 3 pm tohelp us for one hour whilewe decorate lunch sacksfor the St. Francis Centerin downtown LAto

bring a little sunshine into themealtime of a person who may bealone and feeling forgotten. Bringyour ideaswell supply the sacks,markers, stickers, etc. We also will

be assembling cutlery packets ofnapkins and plastic utensilsalsosupplied.

Anyone of any age can help!All are welcome! Join us!

Marilyn McKernan 355-1292 [email protected]

St. Rita Guild

Communion BreakfastSunday, October 26 10 am Mass

St. Rita Guild invites all women andgirls to join us at the 10am Mass, with agourmet breakfast to follow inOMalley Hall. Our guest speaker, Ban

Angoorly, is a native of Iraq andmember of St. Phillips parish. Her topicwill be The Persecution of Christiansin IraqA Modern Day Holocaust.

Cost: $20 per person. Reservations:

Patty Sullivan355-3707 [email protected]

Jeanne Peterson355-1302 [email protected]

Trick or Treat!

Its that time of year againwhen we ask fordonations of wrappedcandies to hand out to all the goblinswho visit the Parish Office. Drop them

at the Office or watch for a collectionbox in the Vestibule!


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This Week at St Rita

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Tuesday, October 14RCIA7:30 pm Parish Office Meeting Room

Thursday, October 16Liturgy of the Hours5 pm Meditation 5:30 pm Prayer

Oratory in the Parish Office

October 17 & 18St. Rita School Harvest FestivalSee page 5 for more information

Save the Dateave the Dateave the Date

Sunday, October 19Afternoon on the GreensInfo: Tim OConnor 355-5053 Bill Sullivan 355-3707

Tuesday, October 21Senior Ministry MeetingAll are welcome to come help with our new project

for the St. Francis CenterSee page 5 for more information.

Sunday, October 26St. Rita Guild Communion BreakfastAll women and girls welcome!

See page 5 for more information.

Monday, October 27Baptism Preparation Class7 pm Parish Office Meeting Room

For November 2 Baptisms

Saturday, October 25 thru Sunday, November 2Disposable Diaper Drive for St. Francis Center

Watch for more information in future Bulletins.

October 31-November 2St. Rita Womens RetreatSee page 5 for more information.

Weekend of November 8-9BoutiqueWatch for more information in future Bulletins.


St. Rita

Capital Campaign

Q: On the financial report we received two weeksago, our net income is about the same as lastyear, but there is not much extra. How can wesupport our Campaign and still pay our regularparish bills?

A: This is a great question. The Capital Campaign isaddressing some important capital needs of the parishand school, but at the same time, we have to be surethat we keep our doors open and our lights on. Youhave undoubtedly experienced this in your familysfinances. For example, a new roof is needed for yourhome, but of course, you have to continue paying for

your ongoing expenses. New revenue has to be foundwhether it be from your savings, or taking out aloan, or some other revenue source to pay for theroof. This is true here at St. Rita also. That is why itis important that when contributors give to theCampaign, they understand their gift is in addition totheir regular envelope or collection donation. We arehappy to say that so far those contributing to theCampaign have been aware of this and continue withtheir regular giving, thereby also helping us pay ourregular expenses. One more example of the goodnessand generosity of our St. Rita family.

Saturday, October 18Harvest on the Hill Auction& Dinner, Mater Dolorosa. Proceeds to renovate the areasurrounding the outdoor Stations of the Cross. $90/person.

626/355-7188 passionist.org/materdolorosa/harvest2014Sunday, October 19LA Catholic Alumni Club,Holy Family, 1501 Fremont Ave., South Pasadena. 11:15Mass, followed by brunch at a local restaurant.

Info: Bob at 818/894-6123

Wednesday, October 22Cloistered Carmelite NunsLuncheon Boutique, St. Joseph Center, 1524 FremontAvenue, South Pasadena. 10:30 am boutique; Noonluncheon. $20 donation. Reservations required.

Info: 626/570-9012 [email protected] for VIRTUSTuesday, October 28Holy Family, 1501 Fremont Ave.South Pasadena. 12:30pm-3:40pm & 5pm-7:20pm.

Call for appointment: 626/403-6106Friday, October 31Immaculate Conception, 740 S.Shamrock Ave. Monrovia 91016. 12Noon-3:40pm& 5pm-7:20pm. Call for appointment: 626/358-1166.

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Were you at the Ministry Fair?Many thanks to Martin Boskovich for the great pictures!

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