September 16, 2012

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 12 Noon MassRev. Msgr. John Morales

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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 Eucharistic Adoration: Marylyn Barnes Rosary Prayer Group: Marylyn Barnes 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: Barbara LeVeque /Gil Lazo 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: Terri Cummings 355.8895 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 sullivan514@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. 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.

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

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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PASTORS CORNER Dear Parishioners, Jesus to Peter:

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Get behind me, Satan. You are thinking not as God does, but as human beings do.

Well, as a human being I pretty much know how I think, but I am not all that certain that I know how God thinks. Jesus words to Peter are more than harsh. He calls him Satan! In a way I am surprised that it didnt end their relationship right then and there. But it must have been the words that followed that caused Peter to hang around. He must have wondered what so upset his master and teacher and where Jesus dark mood was leading. Lose your life in order to save it. What? At any rate, not thinking as God does seems to have dire consequences. So how does one become schooled in thinking like God rather than the human beings he created us to be? It strikes me that contemplating those things that most distinguish us as created in the image and likeness of God would also give us clues as to how God thinkshow God views things. As human beings our level of intellect and imagination, free will and decision making, certainly set us apart from the world around us. And I have always thought it amusing that one of our specific differences is risibilitythe ability to laugh. So besides the obvious conclusion that God must have a sense of humor, I think that considering the nature of an artist, with all of her or his ways of viewing things might tell us a great deal about how God thinks. Consider the artist standing before his or her work of art. What is the basic desire of an artist at work? We usually speak of passion when we refer to an artist or when we describe their art to someone else. Some years ago, at the beginning of the school year, one of our kindergarteners, Gabriella, presented with me a picture she had drawn of the church. I can tell you it was a divine moment for me. The doors of the church were rendered tall and welcoming and the facade of the church was presented as bathed in bright yellow light. Yes, I believe that is just the way God sees it too. This little girl, not yet so complicated or distracted by responsibility and goals, succeeds in thinking as God thinks, seeing as God sees. What is more, since giving is inherent to the nature of art, she announced to Mrs. Davies, This is for Father Richard. Back to Jesus and Peter. The Father, the Creator, sent his Son into the world to restore his work of artthe Kingdom. I believe that Jesus reaction to Peters rebuke is only a demonstration of his deep desire for the Kingdom and of his passion to bring it about. Only Satan could suggest that the Savior, the Restorer, should hush up about the whole thing for fear of reprisals. Jesus seems horrified at the thought of the real reprisal that would be brought about by his ceasing and desistingthe end of hope, the loss of heaven and of eternal life. In the meantime, you and I are left charged with continuing Jesus restoration. We would do well to go about our task as artistsartists with passion and desire for the Kingdom. We should see the Church as our studio and the world as the canvas on which we leave our unique image of God. We must take heart that it is indeed possible to see and think as God sees and thinks. We only need to consider our homes and the families that dwell there, the peaceful future we desire for our children and youth, and the careers we hope will make a difference, to know what Jesus started continues in us. And in losing our lives to the Kingdom, we will save them. Msgr. Richard PASTORS NEWSNOTES Today I want to add my thanks and gratitude to Martin Boskovich, who served as a very active and important part of our Vision Committee. Martin, please accept my apology for omitting your name in last weeks NewsNotes. Hospitality Sunday was a huge success! I hope last Sundays mingling and meeting with fellow parishionersdid you introduce yourself to someone you didnt know?will be just the beginning of a more connected faith community here at St. Rita. Thank you to all those who helped make Hospitality Sunday a realityMary Lou Butler, Rosemary Hagerott, the St. Rita Guild, the St. Rita Mens Club, any I may have forgotten to list, and a special thank-you to the donor of the table umbrellas! (More tables and more umbrellas will be making an appearance soon.) This is Catechetical Sundaythe beginning of our new year where seasoned members of our faith pass their knowledge and faith in God to the next generation. Thank you to all those who give of their time to do this very important work. Please plan to attend our Ministry Fair next Sunday. All ministries and organizations in our parish are working to create displays to let you know just what is available in our parish. Come see! Msgr. Richard

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
8:00 AM 5:30 PM

7:30 AM Bob Eustace RIP 10:00 AM For All Parishioners 12 NOON Dr. Vincent Bonfiglio RIP

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

Albert & Rita Reyes RIP Louise Laub INT

PARISHIONERS WHO REQUEST OUR PRAYERS FOR HEALING AND RETURN TO GOOD HEALTH Kathleen Ramsey, Sam Rowland, Tonyja Blakeslee, Addie Marshall, Alice Feeney, Joanna Singleton, Jackie Bagnuolo, Mary Ellen Isoard, Tim Stanley, Antoinette Wassef, Theresa Morcos, Aspet Herapetian, Tony Comaianni, Rose Mary Taquino, Selma Tuffs, David Duran, Paul Viger, Julie Meyer, Zdenka Czerny, Debra Ann Williamson, Cliff Hancuff, Wendy Wolf Fadel, Dorothy Van Gordon, Rosanne Kenny, Hal Finney, Louise Bigley, Christa Owen, Ailey Gardner-Ybarra, Cathy Hundshamer, Eva Bernejo, Laurie Larkin Masella, Rudy Wunderlin, Edith Olah, Matteo Begnoche, Lancelot Loera, Fred Mycroft, Clare Marquardt, Brian Eck, Alex Arranaga, Anna Mary Hession, Mildred Vocelka, Ann Twedell, Joseph Moore, Effie DeGroot, Ned Vento.

Mary Louise Rios

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
8:00 AM Effy Haggar RIP

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
8:00 AM 8:00 AM

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 5:30 PM

No MassCathedral Prayer Breakfast Communion Service

FRIDAY, S EPTEMBER 21

Communion Service

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

William Sullivan RIP Rev. Msgr. John T. Naughton RIP Salvatore Barilla RIP

7:30 AM Jesus Domingo del Rosario RIP 10:00 AM Benjamin Go RIP 12 NOON For All Parishioners

FEAST DAYS
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
St. Robert Bellarmine St. Januarius

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

St. Rita Faith Community joins: The Family and Friends of RORY PICHI who was born in Attleboro, Massachusettsson of Roxy and Bettianne (Kohler) Pichiand was born into eternal life on July 19, 2012 at age 56. Rory is remembered as a most beloved and ideal husband to his wife of 16 years, Rosine LoussikisanPichi, and as a wonderful and cherished, son, father, brother, uncle, brother-in-law, citizen, and friend. He was a scholar who loved all people and different cultures of the world; all his co-workers and neighbors knew his esteem and respect. His co-workers at Paul Bourget Associates, where he held the title of Vice-President, will also greatly miss him. Rory also served his country as a U.S. Marine. And The Family and Friends of IAN BLAKESLEE, son of parishioner Susan Blakeslee, whose cherished memory was kept and his beloved soul recommended to God The Most High at a memorial service and liturgy of the word here at St. Rita on Saturday, September 15th. May the angels lead them home to heaven and may their souls and the souls of all of the faithful departed rest in peace.

IN MEMORIAM

SS, Andrew Kim Taegon and Paul Chong Ha-sang and Companions

Opportunities for Spiritual Growth

Tuesday, September 18, RCIA Class
7:30 pm, Parish Office Meeting Room

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
St. Matthew

Wednesday, September 19, Evening Prayer

7 pm, Parish Office Meeting Room

5:30 pm Meditation 6 pm Communal Prayer Rectory Oratory

Thursday, September 20, Bible Study Resumes TODAYS READINGS

First ReadingThe Lord GOD is my help; who will prove me wrong? (Isaiah 50:5-9a). PsalmI will walk before the Lord, in the land of the living (Psalm 116). Second ReadingFaith, if it does not have works, is dead (James 2:14-18). GospelJesus asked his disciples, Who do you say that I am? (Mark 8:27-35).

Were looking for 1-2 people to coordinate the preschool (for 3-5 year olds) Sunday School program during the 10 am Mass. This is a wonderful opportunity to bring the faith to the children of our parish as well as becoming more connected to your own. Classes begin Sunday, September 23. Questions? Cristina Cullen dre@st-rita.org

Help Needed

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August Repairs & Maintenance Report
Note: The Edison bill, for just the Church, during the hot days of August was $4015.53! Maintenance & Repairs Total Income$5732

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(Blue EnvelopesMonthly Special Collection)

August Utility ExpensesEdison, Gas, Water (For the Church and Rectory/Parish Office) Total$6805 August Expensesphone, cable, alarm system Total$ 759 * Total Expenses$7564 Income Shortfall <$1832>
*Total Expenses does not include August minor repairs, i.e. $400 a/c repair, electrical, plumbing.

Sunday, Sept. 30Guild Communion Breakfast The St. Rita Guild invites all women and girls of our parish to attend our Annual Communion Breakfast. The event begins with Mass at 10 am followed by a catered gourmet breakfast in OMalley Hall. Our speaker is Theresa Costanzo, St. Rita Director of Youth Ministry, who will speak on Practical Ways for Parents to Share Faith at Home. Cost is $15/person; reservation deadline is September 25. Questions/Reservations? Patty Sullivan 355-3707 sullivan514@gmail.com

St. Rita School

Orientation for New Students and Families. Monsignor Richard, Mrs. Harabedian, Teachers, Staff, PTO Board member, school parents, and Student Council hosted an orientation for new students and their parents on September 4. The morning began with a prayer and greeting and was followed by an overview of the fantastic opportunities offered to St. Rita students such as: the CYO Championship sports program; speech and debate; afterschool enrichment classes; Spanish; Mathletics; and state-ofthe-art technology. Student Council offered a thorough tour of the school to the new students while parents met to ask questions and become acquainted. We all joined together for a BBQ lunch to wrap up a delightful morning. All students arrived on Wednesday refreshed and excited to start a new school year and the beginning of celebrating 90 years of Catholic education in Sierra Madre. Support Catholic Education at St. Rita School through the annual Magazine Drive. Stop by the school office to renew or purchase new magazine subscriptions. Online ordering is also available through the school website www.st-ritaschool.org Select "Great American Opportunities." St. Rita School earns 50% of every sale, while you pay less than the newsstand price and less than most subscription offers. Consider buying magazines as Christmas gifts; a gift that extends throughout the year! Thank you for your help in ensuring the success of this Annual Drive. Harvest Festival Weekend, October 26 & 27 Beer, Brats, and BingoFriday, October 26 Harvest FestivalSaturday, October 27 Visit with the Choir

Please donate to our Special Monthly Collection. Simply write for Maintenance on your check and/or envelope. All funds stay at St. Ritathank you!

September Events
EDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY: If you are in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade at a non-Catholic school, please come to the first EDGE Session, Monday, Sept. 17, 4:00-5:15 pm in Gara Hall. Havent registered yet? It s not too lateregistrations accepted at the first session. CONFIRMATION YEAR 2 PARENT/TEAM MEETING, Saturday, September 22 at 4:30 pm in OMalley Hall. YOUTH NITESfellowship nights for all high school teensare on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month, 7:00-8:30 pm in Gara Hall. Join us September 26th! Got questions? Contact: Theresa Costanzo ym@st-rita 590-8828 SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN
Where do kids go after school? Get to know the adults who show up at the places where kids gather and play in the community after school. Be wary of any adult who seems more interested in creating a relationship with a child than with other adults. Pay attention when an adult seems to single out a particular child for a relationship or for special attention. For particular help, you may call the Archdiocesan Assistance Ministry, 213/637-7650. Articles from the Archdiocese are also on our website: St-rita.org (select publications, then Safeguard the Children)

Come to the Church, rehearse with the Choir, enjoy fellowshipand sing at the 10 am Mass on Sunday, September 23. Interested? For more information, please contact Paul Puccinelli mm@st-rita.org

Thursday evening, September 20 , 7-9 pm.

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Meetings, Ministry & Special Events
Next Sunday St. Rita Ministry Fair Msgr. Gara HallAfter All the Masses Take a closer look at the many ministries and organizations of St. Rita. Raffle (free) Refreshments Fun
After All the Masses For Benefit of St. Anthony Parish Center

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This Week at St. Rita

This weekendFood Drive

Volunteers Needed: Set-up, Servers, Clean up Contact: Mary Lou Butler 355-1292 x222

Monday, September 17VIRTUS Training

6 pm, OMalley Hall

Bundle Sunday
Next Sunday8 am until 2 pm The St. Vincent de Paul Society truck will be in the Church lower parking lot.

Tuesday, September 18Catholic Prayer Breakfast

Tickets required for the event and the bus from St. Rita.
Please call Paula in the Parish Office for details. At the Cathedral

Tuesday, September 18No Morning Mass

Due to the Prayer Breakfast.

Opportunities for Spiritual Growth

Tuesday, September 18RCIA
7:30 pm, Rectory Meeting Room

Bring usable clothing, shoes, small appliances, household items, linens, books, etc. They are in great need of all types of furniture and large appliances; for these items, please phone 323/224-6280 or 800/97-HELP-1 for a special free pick up at your home. Your contributions will either be given to the needy or sold in the St. Vincent Thrift Shops to support their charitable activities.

Wednesday, September 19Evening Prayer

5:30 pm Mediation; 6 pm Group Prayer Rectory Oratory

Thursday, September 20Bible Study Resumes

7 pm, Parish Office Meeting Room

Catholic Community & Local Events

A Day of PrayerSaturday, Sept. 22, 9am-5pm Join the Carmelite Sisters to reflect upon the unique gift of womens spirituality. $35 or pay what you can. Info: 626/289-1353 x302 Fingerprinting, Wed., Sept. 26Nativity, El Monte For appointment call 626/448-8895 Bereavement SupportBegins Thurs., Sept. 27, 7-9 PM. An eight-week group support program. $10 for workbook. St. Luke Church Parish Center, 5605 Cloverly, Temple City. Info/reservations: Sherrie 626/291-5900 or 287-8504 College FairThurs. Sept. 27, 6:30-8:30 pm in the St. Francis High School Courtyard, LaCaada. Info: 818/790-0325 St. Francis Alumni Golf ClassicMonday, Oct. 1 Brookside Golf Course. Proceeds for student financial aid. Info / Registration: www.sfhs.net

Sunday, September 23Bundle Sunday

See adjoining column for more information.

Sunday, September 23Ministry Fair

8 am until 2 pm, Msgr. Gara Hall See adjoining column for more information.

Save the Date

Monday, September 24Baptism Preparation Class
See page 4 for more information.

Sunday, September 30Guild Communion Breakfast

See page 5 for more information.

Catholicism, A Series About the Catholic Faith

Sunday, September 304 pm, OMalley Hall Watch future Bulletins for more information.

Friday, October 26Beer, Brats and Bingo

Watch future Bulletins for more information.

Bulletin articles. Please submit copy/information

10 days before the desired Sunday of publication. bulletin@st-rita.org or bring/send to the Parish Office.

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