st. rita parish bulletin 5/11/2014
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St. Rita of Cascia St. Rita of Cascia St. Rita of Cascia A Catholic Faith Community Since 1908A Catholic Faith Community Since 1908A Catholic Faith Community Since 1908
May 11, 2014May 11, 2014May 11, 2014
MASS TIMES SUNDAYS: Sat. 5:30 pm (Vigil), 7:30 am, 10 am & 12 N WEEKDAYS: Mon., Tues., Fri, and Sat. 8 am (Wed. & Thurs. 8 am Communion Service) HOLY DAYS: (eve of) 5:30 pm; (day of) 8 am & 6:30 pm
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (Confession) Saturdays 4-5 pm or by appointment
DEVOTIONS Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Saturday 7:50 am
ADORATION First Friday 8:30 am—5 pm, Rectory Oratory
Msgr. Richard Krekelberg, V.F.—Pastor Deacon Manuel Valencia • Deacon John Hull
318 North Baldwin Avenue, Sierra Madre Mailing Address: 50 East Alegria Avenue, Sierra Madre, CA 91024 Phone: 626/355-1292 • FAX: 626/355-2290 • www.st-rita.org
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Msgr. Richard Krekelberg, V. F.—Pastor 626.355.1292 x. 228 • [email protected]
Dcn. Manuel & Chela Valencia— [email protected] • 355.1292 Dcn. John Hull—[email protected] • 355.1292
Weekend Presider: 10 am Mass—Fr. Chris Thiel, OFM Capuchin
Parish Office/Mailing Address 50 East Alegria Ave., Sierra Madre, CA 91024 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9am to 6pm; Sat. 9 am to 1 pm. Office Email: [email protected]
Director of Administration Mary Lou Butler: [email protected] • 355.1292 Pastoral Council Parish Office: 355.1292 Finance Council Chair Bill Sullivan: 355.3707
St. Rita School—Office: 626.355.6114 Principal: Joanne Harabedian • [email protected]
Director of Liturgy & Music Paul Puccinelli: [email protected] Director of Religious Education Cristina Cullen: 355.3841 • [email protected] Director of Youth Ministry/Confirmation Theresa Bui Costanzo: 626.590.8828 • [email protected] RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) Team: Deacon Manuel and Chela Valencia;
Susan Blakeslee: [email protected]
How to Contact Us
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For Information about the Sacraments— Baptism If you are a parishioner interested in baptizing your child, please contact the Parish Office for further information on the Baptism process and requirements.
Reconciliation and First Eucharist Preparation for children who have attained the age of reason (usually during 2nd grade) is arranged either through the Office of Religious Education or St. Rita Elementary School.
Matrimony Contact the Parish Office upon engagement; at least six months is needed for preparation of this joyous sacrament!
Confirmation A two-year program for freshman/sophomore age teens. Apply through the Office of Religious Education.
NOTE: Adult applicants for the sacraments should contact the Parish Office.
Anointing of the Sick See adjoining column.
Liturgy & Worship Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers: David & Jill Muhs 355.9810 • [email protected] Altar Servers, Youth: Kathy Ganino • 626.398.9302 [email protected] Altar Servers, Adult: Bill Cosso • 355.5656 Eucharistic Adoration: Kathy Ganino • 626.398.9302 [email protected] Rosary Prayer Group: Susan Day • 355-3835 Sacristans: Sat. Vigil: Gary Fidone/Bill & Patti Huber Sunday Masses: 7:30-Bill Cosso/David Banis; 10:00-David Muhs; 12N-Bernie Grace Weekdays: John Bigley, Margaret Duran Porter: (Evening Church Lockup) Sheila Palazzolo Environment: Denise Villalovos/Gil Lazo [email protected] • 355.1292
Ministries & Organizations
Bereavement Ministry: 355.1292 • [email protected] Christian Family: Ana Ptasinski • 355.3146 Greeters & Ushers: Erny Henry 626.289.3504 • 626.446.6715 Men’s Club: Nick Sotis: 358-2495 • [email protected] New Members/Welcome: Contact the Parish Office St. Rita Guild: Patty Sullivan 355.3707 • [email protected] Senior Ministry: Marilyn McKernan, [email protected] Shawl Ministry: Mary Taillac 355.3179 • Marilyn Delgatto 355.8717
Other Contacts
Archivist: Marilyn McKernan • [email protected] Bulletin Submissions: [email protected] or drop off at Office Public Relations: [email protected] Registration Information: [email protected] • 355.1292 Webmaster: Ralph Seymour: [email protected]
Parish Ministries and Organizations
Let Saint Rita Be There For You . . .
Communion for Sick and Homebound Parishioners St. Rita ministers provide Communion home visits. Contact the Parish Office • 355.1292 or Jill Muhs • 355.9810 • [email protected].
Anointing of the Sick Please notify us (355.1292) as early as possible for the Anointing of the Sick, the sacrament intended for the seriously ill or dying. It is Our Lord’s special presence and 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 and the Lord cares!
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 directors; refer you to our liturgy and music directors; and offer you helpful guidelines and a book that will aid in the selection of readings for the Mass or Memorial Service. Areas we can help you with prior to the passing may help in the planning of funeral services. We know that this can be a tough time and we want you to know that your parish is there for you. PLEASE UNDERSTAND we only have one resident priest; sometimes arrangements for another priest may be needed.
SAINT RITA OF CASCIA CHURCH 3 REV. MSGR. RICHARD KREKELBERG
PASTOR’S CORNER
Dear Parishioners, On this 4th Sunday in the Easter Season we traditionally celebrate Jesus, Our Lord, as The Good Shepherd. John, the Evangelist, portrays Jesus as describing himself as “the Good Shepherd—the Gatekeeper.” His qualities as shepherd and gatekeeper are most significant: as gatekeeper-shepherd he alone has the right and authority to open the gate; the sheep enter with trust—they know that they are safe in his presence; when the sheep pass through the gate, the shepherd goes ahead of them, leading them, and the sheep follow willingly because they recognize his voice; and finally, the Good Shepherd delivers his sheep to abundant and safe pasture.
We do well on this Sunday to pray to the Holy Spirit with and for Our Holy Father, Francis. Let us pray that, as the Roman Pontiff, he will continue to have all of the qualities and skills of the Good Shepherd-Gatekeeper. May he exercise his authority to “open the gates” of the Church with care for his flock; may he “go ahead of us” to lead us with courage and with the conviction of the Gospel; may he have our trust “to follow him willingly because we recognize his voice” to be the voice of the Good Shepherd; and may he deliver us, his Church, and the world we live in to the safe pasture of unity and that peace which only the Good Shepherd, Jesus, can give.
At the same time, let us pray for all of our bishops, the successors to the apostles, especially Archbishop José Gomez, our Ordinary, and his Assistant Bishops and Episcopal Vicars, especially Monsignor James Loughnane, Vicar in the San Gabriel Pastoral Region, who will celebrate Confirmation at St. Rita this month. May they work together in the collegial spirit called for in the decrees of the Second Vatican Council, and in collaboration with all of the Baptized, who share in the Universal Priesthood of Jesus Christ. This, after all, is not only a prayer for good shepherding, but also a prayer for Church unity, effective evangelization, and for apostolic zeal in our Church.
At the conclusion of today’s Gospel passage, Jesus as the Good Shepherd-Gatekeeper declares, “I came so that they might have LIFE and have it more abundantly.” In these days of preparation for Pentecost, let us count on these Holy Spirit empowered words to be an assurance and a divine trust that Jesus left to his flock.
—Msgr. Richard
PASTOR NEWSNOTES
What a great joy it was for me last weekend when I could officially announce our Capital Campaign! I am so grateful for the support and affirmation and also for your questions. I am more sure than ever that this campaign will be a success, not because of anything we are doing, but because of the goodness and generosity of our St. Rita parishioners.
All parishioners will receive an invitation to our Town Hall Information Sessions. This will give us an opportunity to tell you the details of the plans, answer your questions and hear any concerns. Please plan on attending one of these sessions. I look forward to meeting with you!
—Msgr. Richard
PARISHIONERS WHO REQUEST OUR PRAYERS FOR HEALING AND RETURN TO GOOD HEALTH—
Mary Zuckerburg, Emily Young, JoAnn Douglass, Mary McColl, Evelyn Tres, Barbara Hester, Phil Huddleston, Gerald Drean, Charlotte Bollman Fuchs, Gerry Krekelberg, Leah Greteman, Raymond Payne, Peter Delgatto, Jr., Montserrat Marti, Jordan Alabart, Linda Milligan, Susan Skousen, Brooke Manning, Arthur Contreras, Jr., Robert Quinonez, Richard Krier, Patsy Starkey, Margaret & David Duran, Jean Mansour, Jacob Bigley, Dorothy Van Gorden, Maria Carmen Marti, Dennis & Clare Marquardt, Kathleen Ramsey, Tonyja Blakeslee, Addie Marshall, Jackie Bagnuolo, Mary Ellen Isoard, Rose Mary Taquino, Paul Viger, Zdenka Czerny, Hal Finney, Ailey Gardner-Ybarra, Cathy Hundshamer, Eva Bernejo, Edith Olah, Lancelot Loera, Fred Mycroft, Brian Eck, Alex Arranaga, Anna Mary Hession, Joseph Moore.
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SATURDAY, MAY 10 8:00 AM Bill Davila RIP 5:30 PM Irene Newell RIP SUNDAY, MAY 11 7:30 AM For All Parishioners 10:00 AM For All Mothers 12 NOON Alberto Vejar RIP
MONDAY, MAY 12 8:05 AM Helen Dobosh RIP TUESDAY, MAY 13 8:05 AM Vincent Tarpey RIP WEDNESDAY, MAY 14 8:05 AM Communion Service THURSDAY, MAY 15 8:05 AM Communion Service FRIDAY, MAY 16 8:05 AM James Wooden RIP SATURDAY, MAY 17 8:05 AM Shirley Barron INT 5:30 PM Beverly Taranto RIP SUNDAY, MAY 18 7:30 AM Paul Ramundo, Jr. RIP 10:00 AM For All Parishioners 12 NOON Angel Sotelo, Jr. RIP
Monday—Ss. Nereus & Achilleus; St. Pancras
Tuesday—Our Lady of Fatima
Wednesday—St. Matthias
Thursday—St. Isidore
First Reading—All peoples called by God will receive the gift of the Spirit if they repent and are baptized (Acts 2:14a, 36-41). Psalm—The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want (Psalm 23). Second Reading—Once we were like straying sheep; but now we have been returned to the shepherd, our guardian (1 Peter 2:20b-25). Gospel—The shepherd leads the sheep out into pastures of abundant life (John 10:1-10).
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TODAY’S READINGS
FEAST DAYS
Our St. Rita Director of Liturgy and Music, Paul Puccinelli, was honored to be asked to Cantor at the special Mass of the Celebration of Canonization at the Cathedral. Not only did Paul cantor in English but he also vocalized a little bit in Italian.
When Paul was 13 years old, he sang at the Mass celebrated by Pope John Paul II in Los Angeles in 1984. Paul shared that he felt doubly blessed to be able to participate in this celebration of the elevation of “the Pope to the Saint.”
Congratulations Paul from all the members of our St. Rita Faith Community! You have enhanced our liturgies with your wonderful musical talents so often at St. Rita—thank you!
Mass at the Cathedral—Sunday, April 27, 2014
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St. Rita Catholic School 91 Years of Faith, Excellence, and Stewardship
Upcoming School Events
Thursday, May 15—Grandparents/Special Person Day Saturday, May 17—Speech and Debate Tournament Tuesday, May 20—Sports Banquet Wednesday, May 21—Sports Award Thursday, May 29—PTO General Meeting Friday, June 6—Graduation Day
► Please call the School Office for information about
any of the above events.
SCHOOL OFFICE • 355-6114
►Edge—Monday, May 12, 4 pm, Gara ►Final Edge Session—Monday, May 19, 4 pm, Gara ►Youth Mass—Saturday, May 17, 5:30 pm ►Youth Nite—Wednesday, May 14, 7 pm, O’Malley
Theresa Costanzo • [email protected]
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Articles for the Bulletin should be submitted to [email protected] or to the Parish Office. Ask for or
leave a message for Rosemary, 355-1292 x226.
Deadline is 10 days before the desired weekend. Space is limited so the earlier submissions take priority.
Thanks for helping.
St. Rita Feast Day—Thursday, May 22
This will be a special day for our Parish and we invite you to share St. Rita with the thousands of devotees who come from throughout Southern California to visit our Shrine.
The Shrine and Church will be open from 7:30 am until we end the day with Benediction at 7:30 pm.
► Please read the flyer insert in this week’s Bulletin for the schedule of activities.
If you signed up to volunteer to help on the Feast Day and need information about your assignment, please contact—
Kathy Coyne • 355-4873 • [email protected]
►Sunday School for Ages 3-6. All families with younger children are invited to join us for Sunday School in Gara Hall (upstairs) during the 10 am Mass. Please let your children experience our curriculum based upon the Sunday Gospel.
Cristina Cullen • [email protected]
Annual Golf Classic—Monday, May 19
Support the Mater Dolorosa Retreat Ministry by golfing with us at Glendora Country Club. Includes a round of golf; golf cart; lunch; refreshments on the course; a social with open bar before
dinner; dinner with wine, awards, tee prizes, and an auction. Pre-registration with payment is required; $200/person. Golf check-in begins at 9:30 am with tee off at 11 am. Win $25K for sinking a hole-in-one on the 13th hole!
For information and on-line registration— Passionist.org /materdolorosa/golfclassic Development Office • 626/355-7188
Tournament Chair: Pat Wickhem • 626/416-8824 [email protected]
Bereavement Team Training Class Begins Wednesday, July 2 at St. Dorothy in Glendora
Please call Sr. Lovina Pammit for information • 818/365-6065 Have you thought about becoming part of our Bereavement Ministry at St. Rita? It is such a rewarding experience to help people by just showing a friendly, welcoming presence at funerals. We can use your skills—after you have attended Training—as a greeter, a Eucharistic Minister, or as a lector.
For information, please contact
Deacon John Hull • 355-1292 x225 • [email protected]
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This Sunday, May 11—Mother’s Day
Tuesday, May 13—St. Rita Men’s Club Meeting 7 pm • O’Malley Hall
Thursday, May 15—Liturgy of the Hours
& Evening Prayer 5 pm Music & Meditation • 5:30 pm Prayer
Parish Office Oratory
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Sunday, May 18—Confirmation 12 pm • Celebrant, Msgr. James Loughnane, P.A.
Monday, May 19—Baptism Preparation Class
7 pm • Parish Office Meeting Room For June 1 Baptisms
Thursday, May 22—Feast of St. Rita
See page 5 and flyer insert for more information.
Sunday, May 25—Pacific Islanders celebrate the Feast of St. Rita
At the Noon Mass with reception following.
Monday, May 26—Memorial Day Parish Office will be closed.
Thursday, May 29—The Ascension of the Lord
Not a Holy Day of Obligation Feast is moved to Sunday, June 1
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►Confirmation Gifts? Visit the San Gabriel Mission Gift Shop. Open Mon.-Sat. 9-4:30; Sun. 10-4. Mention this ad to receive 20% off of any $10 purchase for Confirmation. San Gabriel Mission Gift Shop, 427 S. Junipero Serra Dr., San Gabriel, 91776 • 626/457-3048 ►Camp Mariastella—a girls’ camp, is accepting applications for Campers and Counselors. RNs and LVNs who can volunteer for one week are also needed.
Info: 818-285-1555 • [email protected] ►Charismatic Healing Mass—Thursday, May 15, 7 pm. With Rev. Bill Delaney, SJ, Pastoral Coordinator of Southern California Renewal Communities. St. Luke Catholic Church, 9451 Broadway, Temple City.
Information: Don Abraham 626/285-9030 ►Fingerprinting for Virtus— Friday, May 30—Immaculate Conception Parish, 740 S. Shamrock, Monrovia.
12 pm - 3:40 pm & 5:20 pm - 7:20 pm Must call for appointment: 626/358-1166
►“Yearnings of the Restless Heart”—June 13-15. A weekend restreat for adults in their 20’s and 30’s. Singles and married couples welcome. Requested donation—$125. Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center.
Info: Cathy Hainley • 626/355-7188, x101
Catholic Community & Local Events
Special Prayers for the Mothers in our Parish
This Sunday we honor our mothers, those living and those who have been born to Eternal Life. Take a moment today to pray for your mother and to thank God for her life. And remember too on this special day to pray to and to honor the mother of us all—Mary, the Mother of God.
A mom’s hug lasts long after she lets go.
ST. RITA OF CASCIA CHURCH 7 ► March Maintenance & Repairs
Income (blue envelopes & directed donations) $9,208 Expenses (utilities, minor repairs, etc.) $7,510 Excess above expenses $1,698 Number of parishioners donating 162
► April Maintenance & Repairs
Income (blue envelopes & directed donations) $8,628 Expenses (utilities, minor repairs, etc.) $7,892 Excess above expenses $ 736 Number of parishioners donating 179 Thank you for donating to this special monthly collection. In recent months, we have achieved a little “cushion” for those months when we may have unexpected repairs. To contribute to our Maintenance & Repairs Collection, use the blue envelope in your packet—or any envelope or a check—and just write “For Maintenance Only.” All funds stay at St. Rita.
Thank you for your support!
► Calling St. Rita Class of 1974 Alums
Yes, that’s right, it’s our 40th Anniversary this year and we’re planning a Reunion on
Saturday, June 28 in O’Malley Hall
Spread the word! Get on the mailing list.
Sue Behrens • [email protected]
Looking for St. Rita School Alumni
Please help us update our contact information. Fill out the form below and place it in the Sunday Offering basket or return it to the School Office. You may also email [email protected]
Name
Phone
Year of Graduation