Msgr. Richard Krekelberg, V. F.

—Pastor
626.355.1292 x. 228 revkrek@st-rita.org
Dcn. Manuel & Chela Valencia—Deacon Couple
626.355.1292 deacon.manuel@yahoo.com
Sheila Palazzolo, Admin. Assist.— x 222 or sheila@st-rita.org
Parish Office/Mailing:
50 East Alegria Ave., Sierra Madre, CA 91024
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9am to 7:00pm; Sat. 9am-2pm
Office Phone: 626.355.1292
Pastoral Council Vice Chair
Mr. George Landis: pcvc@st-rita.org
Finance Council Chair
Mr. Bill Sullivan: 626.355.3707

Religious Education and Formation

Director of Religious Education (DRE)
Mrs. Cristina Cullen: 626.355.3841, dre@st-rita.org
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
Team: Deacon Manuel and Chela Valencia;
Susan Blakeslee: rcia@st-rita.org

St. Rita School

626.355.6114
Principal: Mrs. Joanne Harabedian: jharabedian@st-rita.org
PTO President: Mrs. Ellen Randle

SAINT RITA MINISTRIES & ORGANIZATIONS

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Mass Times
SUNDAYS: Sat. 5:30 pm; Sunday 7:30 am; 10 am; & 12 N
WEEKDAYS: Mon., Tues., Fri., and Sat. 8:00 am
(Wed. & Thurs. 8 am Communion Services)
HOLY DAYS: (eve of) 5:30 pm; (day of) 8 am & 6:30 pm.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (Confessions)
Saturdays 4-5 pm or by appointment
DEVOTIONS
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Devotions: Saturdays 7:50 am
Adoration: First Fridays 8:30 am – 6:30 pm, Rectory Oratory.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Baptismal Preparation for parents and godparents
7 – 8:30 pm the last Monday of the month.
Please call for a reservation to attend.
Baptisms are usually the first Sunday of the month.
SACRAMENTS OF RECONCILIATION &
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.

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 above sacraments should inquire at the
Sunday, October 3, 2010 Rectory Offices: 50 E. Alegria Ave. or call 626.355.1292
SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK
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PASTOR’S CORNER TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — In spite of violence, destruction, and ruin, the
Dear Parishioners, just person, because of faith, will live (Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4).
Psalm — If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts
The apostles said to the Lord, (Psalm 95).
“Increase our faith.” Second Reading — Bear hardship with the strength that comes
from God (2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14).
Deacon Manuel preaches this weekend and I, for one, will allow Gospel — Lord, increase our faith! (Luke 17:5-10).
the Lord to work through him to increase my faith. His homilies
consistently have their effect on me—challenge me. It is so nice
to be celebrant of the mass and to be a recipient of God’s word all M A S S S C H E D U L E
at the same time. Deacon Manuel and his wife, Chela, continue
SATURDAY OCTOBER 2
and expand their ministry of the Word, in the RCIA, Bible Study,
5:30 PM For All Parishioners
and so many other “on call” requests for ministry. Thanks,
SUNDAY OCTOBER 3
Manuel and Chela, our Saint Rita “deacon couple”!
7:30 AM Margaret Dierdorf RIP
PASTOR’S NEWS NOTES 10:00 AM Mario DaRe RIP
12:00 NOON Louis Castro RIP
Speaking of Deacon Couples, we ask your prayers now and MONDAY OCTOBER 4
throughout the new liturgical year for John and Marilee Hull. 8:00 AM Maria Rivera de Rodriguez RIP
They are in their final year of the Archdiocesan Deaconate TUESDAY OCTOBER 5
Formation Program. Be it God’s will, they could be our next St. 8:00 AM Amerenciana Aclan RIP
Rita deacon couple. In the weeks ahead, we will share more about WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 6
them and about their truly fascinating journey. 8:00 AM Communion Service
THURSDAY OCTGOBR 7
On behalf of all of us, Thank You—to Jill and David Muhs, 8:00 AM Communion Service
who this past month put out a call for new Eucharistic Ministers FRIDAY OCTOBER 8
and Lectors, offered them initial training and formation, and then 8:00 AM Robert Hession RIP
at their home hosted an evening of “getting to know you/thank SATURDAY OCTOBER 9
you” to the 18 parishioners who listened to the voice of the Holy 8:00 AM Sr. Helen Mary Woodcock INT
Spirit within and responded to the call for new ministers! May the 5:30 PM Mario DaRe RIP
Lord bless you with increased faith, hope, and love. SUNDAY OCTOBER 10
Congratulations to Autumn Johnson, Bobby 7:30 AM Ana Uyemura RIP
McDaniels, Steven Hischier, Dominic 10:00 AM David Blakeslee RIP
Bernardi, and Tyler Hernandez for their 12:00 NOON For All Parishioners
participation in the Christian Leadership
Institute training program for high school SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
students. CLI teaches and enhances leadership Sunday: Respect Life Sunday
qualities that enable young people to serve Monday: St. Francis of Assisi
their parish and school. Wednesday: St. Bruno; Blessed Marie-Rose Durocher
Thursday: Our Lady of the Rosary
Thank you for your donations to St. Vincent de Paul Society Saturday: St. Denis and His Companions;
this past Sunday. Last Monday we celebrated the feast of this great St. John Leonardi; Blessed Virgin Mary
Saint, Patron of All Charitable Societies, who devoted his life to
the poor; we emulate his ministry when we give of ourselves and continued from bottom of last column
our possessions. father’s—to fulfill this command. When his father objected,
Francis disrobed: “I return the clothes, your name, and all you
Tuesday, October 5th, blessing of the animals in front of the gave me: God alone is my Father now.” Francis helped rebuild
church at 7:45 before the 8 am School Mass. the universal Church, founding the Friars Minor (Franciscans),
—Fr. Richard dying at a young forty-four, bearing the stigmata of the Christ
whose living icon he remains—in the Church and far beyond it.
OCTOBER 4TH—FEAST DAY
SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI (1182-1226) St. Francis adapted the Tau ( Hebrew tau, Greek T) as
Son of a wealthy merchant, Francis’ aimless adolescence ended his own crest and signature. For him the Tau
when a failed military expedition led to his imprisonment and represented fidelity to the passion of Christ. Saint
complete breakdown. Once home, Francis rediscovered God in Francis stretched out his arms to show his friars their
the beauty of nature and the ugliness of human suffering, caring religious habit was the Tau Cross. Not only did the habit reflect
for lepers, praying in the little church of San Damiano, whose the shape of the cross, but it also wrapped each friar in his life-
crucified Jesus he heard calling, “Repair my house, Francis, which long commitment to become a walking crucifix, the incarnation of
is falling into ruins.” Francis sold his possessions—and his a compassionate God.
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Campus Ministry Hall, St. Francis High School
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THE FOLLOWING PARISHIONERS ASK FOR OUR PRAYERS FOR A
SPEEDY RECOVERY AND THEIR RETURN TO HEALTH:
Micael “Dro” Drohan, Arvena Rios, Kathleen Ramsey, Teresa Kostov,
Anne Marie Torre, Mary Ann Slivka, Maria Blust, Roger Renner, Cliff
Hancuff, Lori Little, Marie Larson, Ailey Gardner-Ybarra, Alex Gould,
Hal Finney, Jeffrey Dunagan, Matthew Hatfield, Rudy Wunderlin, Helen
Mary Woodcock, Stacy Hinds-Reed, Annette Collins, Kenneth Wise,
Matteo Begnoche, Lancelot Loera, Edith Olah, Anne Campbell, John
Nese, Claudia Valencia, Fred Mycroft, Clare Marquardt, Brian Eck,
Judy Howard, Charles Day, Alex Arranaga, Marie Venegoni, Robert
McCarraher, Anna Mary Hession, Betty & Tom Concidine, Mildred
Vocelka, Alicia Holt, Jonie Rose Hall, Ann Twedell, John McCoy,
Valentina Tibor, Joseph Moore, Norma West, Effie DeGroot, Thomas
Remillard, Ned Vento.
We Pray God Will Grant Eternal Rest To
All Deceased Parishioners
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ATTENTION: BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY TEAM
Did you complete Bereavement Ministry training?
A chairperson (or co-chairs) needed to coordinate
the activities our team members provide—helping
the family to plan the service, and assisting at the
vigil and service as needed. Call Sheila at the parish
office, 355-1292.
YOUR SUNDAY ENVELOPES FOR OCTOBER
Your packet contains the monthly Blue
Envelope which supports our parish
maintenance and repairs. Funds are restricted
to use at St. Rita. World Mission Sunday
collection supports the pastoral and
evangelizing programs and needs of more
than 1,150 mission dioceses around the world. Please make all
checks payable to St. Rita. A combined check of all donations
will be sent to the Society for the Propagation of the Faith.
Thank–you for your generosity in support of these collections.
COFFEE, TEA, & SCRIPTURE
BEGINS THIS THURSDAY—OCTOBER 7 AT 7 PM
Enjoy informal Bible study, fellowship while discussing and
reflecting on Sunday’s Gospel readings. Bring your Bible; we’ll
bring the coffee and tea! Location: St. Rita Parish Office. For
more information call Dn. Manuel Valencia at 626/355-8322.
MEN’S CLUB—SUNDAY AFTERNOON ON THE GREENS
All parishioners and guests are invited for this annual golf event.
Rancho Duarte Golf Course, Sunday, October 17. $55 per golfer,
includes 18 holes and dinner. For complete information:
Tim O’Connor 355-5053, or Bill Sullivan 355-3707.
ST. RITA 2010—HARVEST FESTIVAL
Friday Night Family Pre-fest
Oct. 22nd, 6-9 pm, Beer, Brats & Bingo
Brat or Hotdog, chips & lemonade $5
$1 Bingo, Music, Beer Garden
SATURDAY, OCT. 23RD 12:30-9:30 PM
Games, Rides, Prizes,
Food, Entertainment, Baked Goods,
Silent Auction, Plants, Garden Décor & More!
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HOLY ANGELS FIESTA—OCTOBER 8, 9, 10
Holy Angels Church, 370 Campus Drive, Arcadia, 626/447-1671
See flyer posted in Vestibule.
EXPOSITION OF SACRED RELICS—OCTOBER 9
The Carmelite Sisters and the Petrus Core Team present
“Treasures of the Church” from 6-9 pm. Exposition of over 130
relics and a piece of the True Cross. St. Joseph Campus, 507 N.
Granada, Alhambra. 626/289-1353 for more information or
petrusyouth@carmelitesistersocd.com
L.I.F.E. BREAKFAST—LIVING IN FAITH EVERYDAY
The Carmelite Sisters and Volunteers of Santa Teresita invite you
to a breakfast/lecture on Thursday, Oct. 14, in Madonna Hall.
Cesar Lua will speak on foot care for those with diabetes/foot
conditions. Begins at 8:30 am. RSVP by Oct. 11 to 626/256-3059.
RIGHT TO LIFE LEAGUE BENEFIT DINNER
Thursday, October 14, 6-9 pm, The Center at Cathedral Plaza,
555 W. Temple, Los Angeles. Guest Speaker Kathleen Eaton.
Call 626/398-6100 for more information. Flyer posted in Vestibule.
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER—OCT. 15-17
At the Clarion in West Covina. Registration is limited. Please call
Dennis/Jo-Ann Capili at 626/791-3308 or register online at
www.wwme-laeast.org.
AIDS WALK LA—SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17
Join the Catholic HIV/AIDS Ministry to help raise funds to hire a
bilingual educator. Register online www.aidswalk.net/losangeles.
MEDJUGORJE PEACE CONFERENCE-OCT. 22-24
Bren Events Center, UC Irvine. See entire program and
registration form on www.medjugorjeirvine.org or phone
714/572-9779. Flyer posted in the Vestibule.
HELP WANTED!
A receptionist for Thursdays from 2-7 pm is needed
in the Parish Office.
Please contact Sheila at 355-1292.
BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS
Please email announcements to bulletin@st-rita.org as early as
possible. Announcements are due by 10 am Thursday, 10 days
before the Sunday publication. Thank you.
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NOTICE FOR PARISH OFFICE STAFF
(cut out and drop in collection basket)
_________________________________________________________
Name (please print)
_____ Please add the above name to sick list.
_____ Please REMOVE above name from sick list.
_____ The above name would like to receive Communion at home.
Contact: phone #_________________________________________
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Directory of Ministries and Organizations

Liturgy & Worship
Music: Mr. Paul Puccinelli: mm@st-rita.org
Mrs. Mary Bigley Cronin: 626.445.8306
Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers: David & Jill Muhs
626.355.9810 em@st-rita.org
Altar Servers, Youth: Mrs. Kathy Ganino: 626.398.9302
Altar Servers, Adult: Mr. Bill Cosso
Eucharistic Adoration: Mrs. Marylyn Barnes
Rosary Prayer Group: Mrs. Marylyn Barnes
Sacristans: Sat. Vigil: Gary Fidone/Bill & Patti Huber
Sunday Masses: 7:30-Bill Cosso/David Banis;
10:00-David Muhs; 12N-Virgil Archambault
Weekdays: John Bigley, Virgil Archambault, Margaret Duran
Porter: (Evening Church Lockup) Sheila Palazzolo
Environment: Mrs. Barbara LeVeque /Mr. Gil Lazo 626.355.1292
Hospitality
Greeters & Ushers: Mr. Erny Henry: 626.289.3504; 626.446.6715
New Members/Welcome: Dick & Chris Bertrand pr@st-rita.org
Youth Minister
John Perez: ym@st-rita.org Youth Office Phone: 626.355.1852
Bereavement Team Ministry
St. Rita Parish Office: 626.355.1292 (Sheila Palazzolo)
Organizations
Christian Family : Mary Grace Shinnick 626.355.0764
Men’s Club: Tim O’Connor: 355-5053 the4oconnors@yahoo.com
St. Rita Guild: Ms. Kathy Coyne: 355.4873, kdcoyne@aol.com
Senior Ministry (in formation): Contact Parish Office
Shawl Ministry: Mary Taillac 626/355-3179 or Ann Wolf 355-7445.
Other Contacts
Archivist: Mrs. Marilyn McKernan, contact Parish Office
Bulletin Submissions: bulletin@st-rita.org or drop off at Office
Public Relations: Mrs. Chris Bertrand: pr@st-rita.org
Registration Information: rc@st-rita.org; 626.355.1292
Webmaster: Ralph Seymour: seymour@seymourmedia.com
Let Saint Rita Be There For You . . .
Communion for Sick and Homebound Parishioners
St. Rita ministers provide Communion home visits. Contact the
Parish office or Jill Muhs, 626.355.9810, em@st-rita.org.
If Someone In Your Family Becomes Seriously Ill
Please notify us (626.355.1292) 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 626.355.1292
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 that since we only have one resident
priest, sometimes arrangements for another priest may be needed.
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Happenings At St. Rita…

Meetings, Ministry & Special Events

► This Week & Ongoing ◄

Thursday, October 7—Evening Prayer Service

Silent Meditation 5:30 pm;
Communal Prayer 6 pm
Rectory Oratory

Thursday, October 7—Coffee, Tea & Scripture

7 pm, Parish Office.
See page 3 for information.

The Book—Ongoing Sales

Available in the Parish Office
$55/cash or check
Weekday Hours—9 to 7 Saturday—9 to 2

Save the Date

Sunday, October 17—Senior Ministry

Kick-off Luncheon
1-3 pm, O’Malley Hall

Sunday, October 17—Golf

Tournament
Presented by St. Rita Men’s Club
See page 3 for information.

►St. Rita 2010 Harvest Festival◄

Friday, October 22—Family Pre-Fest
6-9 pm
Beer, Brats & Bingo
Saturday, October 23—Festival Day
12:30-9:30 pm
Fun for the whole Parish!
See page 3 for information.

St. Rita Annual Woman’s Retreat

November 5, 6, 7—Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center
Call JoAnn Ruggles, 355-3904, for details.

February 12, 2011—An Afternoon with Groucho

O’Malley Hall
Watch for further information.