A Catholic Faith Community Since 1908

St. Rita of Cascia

June 23, 2013

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

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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 Presiders: 10 am MassFr. Chris Thiel, OFM Capuchin

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

How to Contact Us
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

Ministries & Organizations

Bereavement Ministry: Call Parish Office 355.1292 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 Vice Chair

George Landis: 626.792.0445

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

Sacrament of 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!

Sacraments of 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.

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

Sacrament of 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.

Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick

See adjoining column.

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REV. MSGR. RICHARD KREKELBERG

OF

CASCIA CHURCH

PASTORS CORNER
Dear Parishioners,
In todays gospel passage from St. Luke, Jesus declares:

If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself

For many years now, I have parenthetically added the observation (that is, a healthy self) that is to say, then: not a scrupulous self, not a narcissistic self, not any kind of sick or deranged self. Makes sense when you think about it, doesnt it? If ones life has been all but erased by neglect or abuse by another or others, denying self will most render that person even worse off; such a person will most likely crumble under the weight of self-denial. Someone, for instance, who needs to play the victim, is just going to get that addiction fed by self-denial and feed the fire of Oh, look how I suffer! Jesus on the cross, in sharp contrast, was not about that, but was rather the suffering servant, taking upon himself the sins of us all, and with full confidence of his Fathers love, able to say to another,

This day you will be with me in paradise.

Growing up, some of us may have had the benefit of a family more functional than dysfunctional. On top of that, we may have had the blessing of good rolemodeling and wholesome, well-balanced, faith-filled mentoring. Now, more likely, this would be a person who could effectively take up his or her cross and follow. I might add that scripture seems to bear out that none of the apostles, with perhaps the exception of John, was healthy enough spiritually to take up his cross prior to Pentecost. It is Gods own Holy Spirit that bestowed the gifts needed to become spiritually healthy, fortified apostles. It was only spiritually healthy, confident, wiser, and more balanced apostles (though not perfectly), that were ready to take the Good News to all corners of the earth. In the Gospel today, Peter makes bold to profess that Jesus is The Christ of God. How about us? As a parent, as a friend, as clergy or minister, as just a new acquaintance, how do we come across as someone wanting to give witness to our faith? Are we taken seriously? Are we just perceived as sanctimonious or, maybe, just downright annoying? Some people seem to be able to naturally attract others to faith. Why is that? I would wager that those who naturally attract are those most comfortable in their own skin. They are people who are probably at peace with themselves in the knowledge of Gods love and mercyand of the assurance of heaven. They have healthy selves. I believe that the parent who will most effectively influence a son or daughter who has wandered from the faith is the one who has a certain calm and peace about him or herself; in other words, parents whose lives make obvious the joy and advantage of belonging to and participating in a faith community are the most likely to communicate the value. Even if we do not see immediate results, this is the type of modeling and mentoring that can pay off long after we are gone. And thats what we want. Isnt it? Msgr. Richard

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

SATURDAY, JUNE 22
8:00 AM 5:30 PM

SUNDAY, JUNE 23

Janet Heins RIP Claudia Valencia-Casteneda RIP

7:30 AM Alice Feeney RIP 10:00 AM Roland & Angela Brennan RIP 12 NOON For All Parishioners

MONDAY, JUNE 24
8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM

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, Katherine Haderlein, Andy Heller, JoAnn E. Douglass, Kathleen Ramsey, Tonyja Blakeslee, Addie Marshall, Joanna Singleton, 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.

Effie De Groot

TUESDAY, JUNE 25

Aurora Rocha RIP

Mother of Gary (Ellen) De Groot

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26 THURSDAY, JUNE 27 FRIDAY, J UNE 28

Ken Crawford RIP

Communion Service Communion Service

Opportunity for Spiritual Growth Friday, July 5, Adoration

After the 8 am Mass until 5 pm Rectory Oratory

SATURDAY, JUNE 29 SUNDAY, JUNE 30

Ashley Faire INT

8:00 AM Amelia Moreno RIP 5:30 PM For All Parishioners 7:30 AM Redentour Ronquillo RIP 10:00 AM Ana Uyemura RIP 12 NOON Janet Heins RIP

Dont take a vacation from Mass

FEAST DAYS Monday, June 24
Thursday, June 27 Friday, June 28
St. Irenaeus When youre traveling, you can find the nearest Church location and schedule of Sunday Masses on the website: Masstimes.org

The Nativity of John the Baptist St. Cyril of Alexandria

Dont take a vacation from supporting St. Rita

You may write one check for the weeks you will be away and either put it in the Offering Basket before or after your vacation. Thank you!

Saturday, June 29
Ss. Peter & Paul

TODAYS READINGS
First ReadingZechariah foretells the Messiah (Zechariah 12:10-11; 13:1). PsalmMy soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God (Psalm 63). Second ReadingThere are no distinctions or divisions; we all belong to Christ (Galatians 3:26-29). GospelPeter proclaims Jesus as the Christ; Jesus speaks of his great suffering to come
(Luke 9:18-24).

There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free person, there is not male and female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
Galatians 3:28

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St. Rita School News
Youth NiteWednesday, June 26, 7 pm, Gara Youth MassSaturday, July 6, 5:30 pm ServiceUnion Station, Sunday, July 7, 7:30-10am Have a great summer and dont forget to check in at your St. Rita home from time-to-time! Theresa Costanzo ym@st-rita.org Teach children to protect themselves at home aloneWe consider our homes to be safe places. But being home alone can pose risks for a pre-teen or teenager. Here are a few tips to teach them that will help keep them safe when you are not with them at home: 1. Never answer the door if alone; 2. Do not invite anyone in the house, even a friend without the permission of a parent or babysitter; 3. Dont tell anyone on the phone that your parents are not home. Instead tell them your parents cant come to the phone right now and offer to take a message; 4. Use extreme caution when on the internet. Do not give out personal information or reveal the fact that you are alone. 5. Keep emergency numbers in a visible location. Office of Safeguard the Children jvienna@la-archdiocese.org

We congratulate the following graduates on their accomplishments

Algebra & Language Arts

Caitlin Mispagel

Social Studies
Sarah Perret

Caitlin Mispagel Natalie O'Brien & Lyric Shurney Daniel Navarette

Science

PTO Bible Award Writing

Consistent Effort
Phoeby Poplar Wyatt Cimino

Most Improved Art

Gabriel Bernardi Dylan Stover

Computers

St. Francis Award

Liam Blackwell

Jonathan Clarizio & Kathleen Brady

Principals Awards

Blood DriveSunday, July 14 8:30 - 2:30, OMalley Hall

To make an appointment, please contact: Marilyn McKernan 355-1292 x233 marilyn@st-rita.org

Emily Johnson & Gwen Howes

Ana Uyemura Scholarship

Teresa Delgatto Coppi Award

Jacob Rose

Robert Burns Scholarship Msgr. Gara Scholarship

Sarah Adams & Josh Aguilar

Whats happening in your Organization or Ministry? Send us some information to include in the Bulletin! Better yet, take some photos at your events and include them (jpeg format)well print your news as space allows. Deadline for Bulletin articles is Thursday, 10 days before desired publication date. bulletin@st-rita.org or bring to the Parish Office.

1st Honors: Caitlin Mispagel 2nd Honors: Sarah Perret 3rd Honors: Daniel Navarette

Girl of the Year

Caitlin Mispagel

Jonathan Clarizio Catherine Johnson

Boy of the Year

Religion Award

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Meetings, Ministry & Special Events
Much good news for St. Rita Parish!
Many thanks to all who took part in our recent Feasibility Study In-Pew Survey. The survey results overwhelmingly support proceeding with a fund raising campaign. CCS, the company who was conducting the survey, has advised that while the parish needs to have more information about individual components of the campaign, St. Rita Parish is very much in favor of beginning this effort. It is a sign of our parishs growing sense of stewardship that we accept and embrace our responsibility to provide for a secure future for St. Rita Parish and School.

This Week at St. Rita

Monday, June 24Baptism Preparation Class
7 pm Parish Office Meeting Room For July 7 Baptisms

Sunday, June 30Mass of Thanksgiving 2 pm In the Church

Join us in celebrating Father Pat Brennans 40 years of Priesthood & 22 years of service to Mater Dolorosa as he leaves to become Retreat Director at St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center in Detroit, Michigan

Save the Date

Thursday, July 4Parish Office Closed
Have a safe holiday! See you at the Parade.

Friday, July 5Adoration Sunday, July 7Baptisms

In the Church 1:30 pm Deacon John Hull officiating

See page 4 for more information.

At the same time, we are happy to announce that the Archdiocese has secured for St. Rita Parish a residence for our priests. Located on Baldwin just across from St. Rita School, this property will enhance our ability to provide a comfortable living environment for Fr. Richard and any other priest who serves our parish community. The close proximity of this property offered an opportunity that advisors told us was too good to not take action, even though we had not expected to make a move this soon. The purchase also will allow us to use the former rectory, the building on Alegria, for offices and small meeting space for parish administration and ministries. We thank the office of Real Estate of the Los Angeles Archdiocese for their efforts on our behalf. Mary Lou Butler

Sunday, July 14Blood Drive

See page 5 for information.

Welcome to those who joined our St. Rita Faith Community in May Michael Anderson Kiriaki Babala John, Sandra & Beckett Bordi Pedro & Blanca Calero Jos, Margo & Jacqueline Chavarry Sister Daleen Larkin Sister Cheryl Milner Stefanie Skaf Edward, Argiri (Bratakos), Phaedon & Alina Utzig Ramiro, Felicia, Anne & Erica Vasquez

Please join Monsignor Richard and your friends from St. Rita Parish in the Sierra Madre 4th of July Parade! Its a lot of fun to walk, bike, skooter, or skateboard down the boulevard representing our St. Rita Community. All are welcome!

NOTE: The Parade begins at 10 am at the corner of

Sunnyside & Sierra Madre Blvd. Exact line-up location is TBD.

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Backpack Drive for St. Francis Center (SFC)
We have offered to supply back-toschool supplies for some of the 200 children who faithfully attend afterschool and summer school programs at SFC in downtown L.A. Last year, your generosity was outstandingwe provided over 113 backpacks along with 16 large boxes of school supplies. So, while youre out and about, watch for sales and pick up a few items. Collection boxes will be in the Vestibule in early Julythe drive ends on Monday, August 5 to allow time for all donations to be transported to SFC for their distribution weekend. Support of your parish is a treasure part of Stewardship. If you are not currently receiving weekly offering envelopes, you may request them below; then drop the request in the Sunday Offering. Thank you! Please add my name to the mailing list for Sunday envelopes. Parish ID number (if known) Name Mailing Address

Pleaseno used items. A flyer listing the needed items

will be inserted in a future Bulletin.

St. Rita WebsiteTake a Look!

Our website has descriptions and contact information for parish organizations and ministries; monthly calendar of events; and more. Did you know theres a link to make your Sunday Offering donation using your credit card? Check us out!

Andwould you like to help? We need volunteers to take the items from the Vestibule to Gara Hall after each weekend Mass; to help us sort the donations weekly; and finally to prepare everything for the SFC van pick-up! For more information or to volunteer
Rosemary Hagerott rc@st-rita.org 355-1292 x226

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