A Catholic Faith Community Since 1908

August 25, 2013

St. Rita of Cascia

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 am5 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

21ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMEAUGUST 25, 2013

How to Contact Us
Msgr. Richard Krekelberg, V. F.Pastor
626.355.1292 x. 228 revkrek@st-rita.org Dcn. Manuel & Chela Valencia deaconmanuelvalencia@gmail.com 626.355.1292 Dcn. John Hulljohnhull65@gmail.com 626.355.1292 Weekend Presider: 10 am MassFr. 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: ParishAdmin@st-rita.org Director of Administration
Mary Lou Butler: mlbutler@st-rita.org 355.1292

Parish Ministries and Organizations

Liturgy & Worship
Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers: David & Jill Muhs 355.9810 em@st-rita.org Altar Servers, Youth: Kathy Ganino 626.398.9302 Altar Servers, Adult: Bill Cosso 355.5656 Eucharistic Adoration: Kathy Ganino 626.398.9302 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 gil@st-rita.org 355.1292

Ministries & Organizations

Bereavement Ministry: 355.1292 bereave@st-rita.org Christian Family: Sheila Pierce 355.8332 Greeters & Ushers: Erny Henry 626.289.3504 626.446.6715 Mens Club: Nick Sotis: 358-2495 nick.sotis@pro-sites.net New Members/Welcome: Contact the Parish Office St. Rita Guild: Patty Sullivan 355.3707 psullivan514@gmail.com Senior Ministry: Marilyn McKernan, marilyn@st-rita.org Shawl Ministry: Mary Taillac 355.3179 Marilyn Delgatto 355.8717

Pastoral Council

Parish Office: 355.1292

Finance Council Chair

Bill Sullivan: 355.3707

St. Rita SchoolOffice: 626.355.6114

Principal: Joanne Harabedian jharabedian@st-rita.org

Other Contacts
Archivist: Marilyn McKernan marilyn@st-rita.org Bulletin Submissions: bulletin@st-rita.org or drop off at Office Public Relations: ParishAdmin@st-rita.org Registration Information: rc@st-rita.org 355.1292 Webmaster: Ralph Seymour: seymour@seymourmedia.com

Director of Liturgy & Music

Paul Puccinelli: mm@st-rita.org

Director of Religious Education

Cristina Cullen: 355.3841 dre@st-rita.org

Director of Youth Ministry/Confirmation

Theresa Bui Costanzo: 626.590.8828 ym@st-rita.org

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)

Team: Deacon Manuel and Chela Valencia; Susan Blakeslee: rcia@st-rita.org

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 em@st-rita.org.

For Information about the Sacraments

Baptism
Baptismal Preparation for parents and godparents: 7 8:30 pm the last Monday of the month. Call for Reservations. Baptisms are usually the first Sunday of the month.

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 Lords 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!

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.

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.

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.

SAINT RITA
REV. MSGR. RICHARD KREKELBERG

OF

CASCIA CHURCH

PASTORS CORNER
Dear Parishioners,
We often refer to words and phrases like secured borders, illegal and undocumented, deported, and immigration as Hot Button issues. No news here, except that the current social climate, then, renders words and phrases from todays readings also as potential hot buttons For instance, what would Isaiah have to say about our border and immigration concerns today, when thousands of years agospeaking as the voice of God to the peoplehe had already said:

I know their works and their thoughts, and I come to gather nations of every language from them I will send fugitives to the nations and they shall proclaim my glory among the nations Some of these I shall take as priests
By the way, our annual Assembly of Priests will be taking place soon, on the first Monday of October. Each year we welcome the 10 to 15 new priests from other countries, who have come here to serve as parish priests and chaplains. Our Archbishop has often asked, What would we do without them? And from St. Paul to the Hebrews, what are we to understand about his instruction?

Make straight paths for your feet, That what is lame may not be disjointed but healed.
So often, it seems to me, that we rush to quick and hasty solutions to our problems here in our country (not necessarily in our Church), and wind up having to rethink things. What is lame and disjointed in our system of rules and laws, often needs more time to heal and recover and recover properly, before we can trust that there will be a lasting remedy to what ails us. And from the Gospel of Luke, how do we apply Jesus declaration: [?]

And people will come from the east and the west, and from the north and the south, and will recline at table in the kingdom of God. For behold, some are last who will be first, And some are first who will be last.
As citizens and lawmakers trying to do the right thing, but more importantly as Christians and wanting to be counted among the God fearing, it seems that we only measure ourselves against the Word of God after we have already painted ourselves into a purely secular corner. Why is that?

Msgr. Richard PASTORS NEWS NOTE (please see page 7.)

21ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMEAUGUST 25, 2013

PARISHIONERS WHO REQUEST OUR PRAYERS FOR HEALING AND RETURN TO GOOD HEALTH

8:00 AM 5:30 PM

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24

SUNDAY, AUGUST 25

Rev. Christopher Johnson RIP For All Parishioners

7:30 AM Ralph Harlow RIP 10:00 AM Jos Viramontes RIP 12 NOON Rosindo Sandoval INT

MONDAY, AUGUST 26
8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 5:30 PM

TUESDAY, AUGUST 27

Rev. Patrick OShea RIP

Zhou Le, Mu Song, Jody Williams, Gabriella Reyes, Ashley Biely, Jean Mansour, Celia Merritt, Denis Keegan, Jacob Bigley, Gerald Krekelberg, Cathy Fiore, Madelyn Shaull, Dorothy Van Gorden, John J. McCoy, Diane Ridley, Richard Forcione, Maria Carmen Marti, Dennis & Clare Marquardt, Rosemary Fryzm, Andy Pulley, Andy Heller, JoAnn E. Douglass, Kathleen Ramsey, Tonyja Blakeslee, Addie Marshall, Jackie Bagnuolo, Mary Ellen Isoard, Tim Stanley, Antoinette Wassef, Theresa Morcos, Aspet Herapetian, Rose Mary Taquino, Selma Tuffs, David Duran, Paul Viger, Julie Meyer, Zdenka Czerny, Cliff Hancuff, Wendy Wolf Fadel, Hal Finney, Christa Owen, Ailey Gardner-Ybarra, Cathy Hundshamer, Eva Bernejo, Laurie Larkin Masella, Edith Olah, Matteo Begnoche, Lancelot Loera, Fred Mycroft, Brian Eck, Alex Arranaga, Anna Mary Hession, Mildred Vocelka, Joseph Moore, Ned Vento.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28 THURSDAY, AUGUST 29 FRIDAY, A UGUST 30

Maye Viramontes INT

Communion Service Communion Service Roberto Jaranilla, Sr. RIP

Our prayers are requested for the following priests in the Archdiocese who are ill or going through difficult times. Rev. William Brelsford Rev. Tomas Elis Rev. Frank Ferrante, CMF Rev. John B. Fitzgerald Msgr. Alfred Hernandez Msgr. John Hughes Rev. Isaac Kalina, OSB Rev. Paul Manzano Msgr. Gerald McSorley Msgr. John Mihan Rev. Jose A. Ortiz Msgr. William OToole Msgr. George Parnassus Rev. Jorge Pealoza Rev. Miguel Plascencia Msgr. John Rawden Rev. Frank Russo, Jr. Rev. Gerald Walker

SATURDAY, AUGUST 31

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST

Rev. Msgr. Thomas Doyle RIP Joanna Singleton RIP

7:30 AM For All Parishioners 10:00 AM Cassie Ore Shurtleff RIP 12 NOON Harry Keogh RIP

FEAST DAYS
Tuesday, August 27 St. Monica Wednesday, August 28 St. Augustine Thursday, August 29 The Passion of St. John the Baptist

Update on SB-101
A note of thanks to all who participated in the recent signing of postcard petitions. SB-131 did not receive enough yes votes to pass out of the Assembly Appropriations Committee on August 14. The early indication is that the actions of the Los Angeles Archdiocesan delegation were decisive in this decision some of our targets abstained which was the key to the bill not getting enough votes to pass. We have a great, unexpected and temporary victory. The bill was granted reconsideration which means it can be brought for a vote anytime in the next two weeks before the Legislature adjourns on August 30. Comments/Questions: David Scott, Vice Chancellor for Communications DScott@la-archdiocese.org 213/637-7259

TODAYS READINGS
First ReadingBrothers and sisters of every race and language will be brought to Jerusalem
(Isaiah 66:18-21).

PsalmGo out to all the world and tell the Good News (Psalm 117). Second ReadingStrengthen your drooping hands and your weak knees (Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13). GospelPeople from east and west, north and south recline at table in the kingdom of God
(Luke 13:22-30).

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St. Rita Catholic School

91 Years of Faith, Excellence, and Stewardship

Youth NiteWednesday, August 28, 7 pm, Gara Confirmation OrientationSaturday, Sept. 21 Watch for further details. Belize Mission Slideshow & Talk Sat., Oct. 5, 4 pm & Sun., Oct. 6 (after the 10 am Mass) Watch for a bulletin flyer insert with complete info. Theresa Costanzo ym@st-rita.org

St. Rita Parishioners and AlumsMark your calendars! Annual Magazine Drive, S.O.S. - Save our Subscriptions If you would like to renew magazines or purchase new ones, our students are happy to accommodate you. Or you can come to the School Office and ask for Mrs. Nolan. Or go to st-ritaschool.org and access the SQP Magazine Drive Link to place your order online. Our School keeps 50% of every dollar on magazines or music! Harvest Fest Weekend, October 18-19, 2013 Texas Hold em Tournament, Sat., February 1, 2014

The beginning of the new year for our St. Rita School children and for those attending after-school programs. Registration materials are now available in the Parish Office for children in grades 1-5. Classes begin on Monday, September 16th and run every Monday from 4-5:15. There is a $50 fee per child but payment options are available. Please provide a copy of your childs Baptismal certificate when you submit your registration form. We look forward to having your child as part of our program. Cristina Cullen dre@st-rita.org 355-3841 Did you know? Always keep an up-to-date photo of your child. One of the most important tools for law enforcement in missing children cases is a current, good quality photograph. It should be a recent, head and shoulder color photo in which the childs face is clearly discernible. It should be of school portrait quality, and the background should be plain or solid so it does not distract from the subject. When possible, the photo should be in digitized form and available on a CD or flash drive. This minimizes the time needed to disseminate the photo to law enforcement. The photograph should be updated at least every six months for children 6 or under, than annually, or when a childs appearance changes.
La-archdiocese.org/org/protecting/safeguard

Catechetical SundaySeptember 15, 10 am Mass

Need gift cards? Scrip is on sale daily at the School Office

(rebates range from 2% to 15%). School Office 355-6114

St. Rita Guild

Our first meeting of the year will be held on Friday, September 6 at 9 am in Gara Hall. A good way to start the year, meeting old friends and making some new ones too. Discuss plans for the coming year in the parish. Hope to see you thereall women of the parish are invited!
Patty Sullivan 355-3707 psullivan514@gmail.com

Los Angeles Catholic Prayer Breakfast Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels Tuesday, September 17 6:30 - 9 am Rosary, Mass, Breakfast Guest SpeakerMatthew Kelly Paul Puccinelli, as Director, along with many members of our St. Rita Choir will join with other choirs from the Archdiocese, to provide the music for the morning. Bus leaves St. Rita promptly at 5:30 am; returns 11 am. This is a ticketed event free to parishionersfree will offerings accepted. Please Contact the Parish Office for reservations. Space is limited so reserve now. Parish Office Paula 355-1292 x223

Deadline for Bulletin articles is Thursday, 10 days before desired publication date. bulletin@st-rita.org or bring to the Parish Office.

21ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMEAUGUST 25, 2013

Meetings, Ministry & Special Events
Missionary Cooperative Plan This WeekendAugust 24 & 25 At all the Masses

This Week at St. Rita

This Saturday & Sunday Missionary Cooperative Plan
See adjacent column.

Father Jude Umeobi will speak as a representative of the Diocese of Awka, Nigeria. He will be asking for your prayers and your financial support.

Monday, August 26Baptism Preparation Class

7:00 pm Parish Office Meeting Room For September 1 Baptisms

Save the Date

Sunday, September 1Baptisms
1:30 pm In the Church Deacon John Hull

Catholic Community & Local Events

FingerprintingSaturday, Sept. 7

Friday, September 6St. Rita Guild Meeting

See page 5 for more information.

Saturday, September 14Senior Prom

OMalley Hall 6:30-10 pm Information/tickets: Marilyn @ st.rita.org 355-1292 x233

Tuesday, September 17Catholic Prayer Breakfast

See page 5 for more information.

Saturday & Sunday, October 5-6Belize Mission Report 4 pm Saturday; after the 10 am Sunday Mass
Youth Ministry Team members will present a slideshow and talk about their experiences. Watch for a flyer insert in a future bulletin for complete information.

Weekend of November 1-3St. Rita Womens Retreat

Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center For more information call: Joan Crow 355-3621

St. Therese, 510 N. El Molino St., Alhambra. 10 am - 1:40 pm & 3:20 - 5:20 pm Must call for appointment 626/284-0020 A Concert Experience , Sunday, Sept. 8, 7:30 pm. I Do Believe, a spiritual journey told through music featuring Tajci. Free Will Offering to support the works of the Divine Mercy and Secular Branch of the Sacred Heart. Holy Name of Mary , 724 E. Bonita Avenue, San Dimas. Information: 909/599-1243 LIFE Breakfast & Lecture Series presents Antique Road Show, Thursday, September 12. Bring any ONE item, along with any history you may have on that item, and Estate Sale Gentleman Bill Fleming, Sierra Madre, will give you its estimated value. 8-10 am, Santa Teresita, 819 Buena Vista, Duarte 91010. $4.50/seniors over 55; $5.50/others. Info/reservations: 626-256-3059 FingerprintingSaturday, Sept. 14 Our Lady of Guadalupe, 16025 E. Cypress St., Irwindale. 10 am - 1:40 pm & 3:205:20 pm Must call for appointment 626/962-3649 Knights of Columbus Monrovia Council Steak BBQSept. 14. 5:30-10 pm. Proceeds benefit the Maryknoll Sisters of Monrovia. Great food, music and raffles. Kids/$7.50; adults/$15. Maryknoll grounds, 300 Norumbega Drive, Monrovia 91017. Info: 626/358-1825 Religious Vocation Discernment RetreatSept. 13-15. Single Catholic women between 18 and 40 who have thought about becoming a Sister are invited to attend this retreat, hosted by the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent DePaul. Info: Sister Lisa Laguna, D.C. 650/949-8890 St. Luke Parish Grief Support GroupBegins Thursday, Sept. 12, 7 pm. An eight-week bereavement support program. Two-hour sessions every Thursday in the Parish Resource Center (located in the Rectory), 5605 Cloverly Ave., Temple City. $10 for workbook, fee waived for hardship.

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PASTORS NEWS NOTES
STEWARDSHIP, FEASIBILITY, AND CAPITAL CAMPAIGNAn Update

In the name of advancing our St. Rita Pastoral Plan of 2007 and our overall Master Plan, we began seriously entering into a time of Christian Stewardship Renewala time of placing time, treasure, and talent in the service of the Lord right here in our wonderful and, indeed, blessed portion of the Lords vineyard. We are already in the preparation stages for holding our second annual Ministry Fair, that you may remember was so high-spirited and successful last year. Im sure you also recall that we entered a time of feasibility study that included personal interviews and an in-pew survey at all of the weekend masses to test the waters of a possible Capital Campaign. As we move forward, I would like you to be aware of the following: The overall scope of the originally envisioned Campaign and its three phases has been adjusted (and in some cases reduced) to match levels of support by our parishioners. While we reported that 97% of parishioners are in agreement that St. Rita should conduct a Capital Campaign to repair, upgrade, and renew in order to facilitate our parish life and ministry, what the Capital Campaign should ultimately accomplish has shifted. I am confident that the scope of our Campaign will convince you that your voices were heard. After all, only what the parish has indicated it would support is ultimately doable. With input from Campaign consultants, our Parish Councils, and further study of successful parish campaigns, we are hoping to announce Campaign plans in mid-fall of this year. To aid and guide us in planning for a successful Campaign, I am happy to announce, that we have retained Laura Asok of CCS as our On-site Campaign Coordinator. Laura was the chief interviewer from our feasibility study process. As pastor, I have never been more excited for St. Rita Parish! And once you begin learning (rather soon) of all of the blessings and opportunities for furthering Jesus mission of salvation and redemption right here in our little parish of St. Rita, I know that you will share that excitement and be eager to see our Campaign reach its goals. With full heart, this pastor is giving his all to this holy cause! Msgr. Richard