Msgr. Richard Krekelberg, V. F.

Pastor
626.355.1292 x. 228 revkrek@st-rita.org Dcn. Manuel & Chela ValenciaDeacon Couple deaconmanuelvalencia@gmail.com 626.355.1292 Dcn. John Hulljohnhull65@gmail.com 626.355.1292 Weekend Presiders: Fr. Chris Thiel, OFM Cap. Rev. Msgr. John Morales Parish Operations Manager: Tim Lopez 626.355.1292 Office Email: ParishAdmin@st-rita.org

Parish Office/Mailing Address: 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: 626.355.1292 Finance Council Chair Mr. Bill Sullivan: 626.355.3707 Director of Liturgy & Music Mr. Paul Puccinelli: mm@st-rita.org Director of Religious Education Mrs. Cristina Cullen: 355.3841, dre@st-rita.org Director of Youth Ministry/Confirmation Mrs. Theresa Bui Costanzo: 355.1852, ym@st-rita.org RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) Team: Deacon Manuel and Chela Valencia; Susan Blakeslee: rcia@st-rita.org St. Rita SchoolOffice: 626.355.6114 Principal: Mrs. Joanne Harabedian: jharabedian@st-rita.org SAINT RITA MINISTRIES & ORGANIZATIONS
(See Inside Flap, page four)

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. Call for Reservations. 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.

Mass Times

Sunday, February 5, 2012 Sunday, January 29, 2012

NOTE: Adult applicants for the above sacraments should inquire at the
Parish Office: 50 E. Alegria Ave. or call 626.355.1292. SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK (See Inside Flap, page four)

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PASTORS CORNER
Dear Parishioners, First off, we look to the Gospel (Mk 1:29-39), which recounts the healing of Peters mother-in-law. The amazing thing here is NOT that he wanted his mother-in-law healed (or even that the first Pope was married), but rather that before we even leave the first chapter of Mark, Jesus has formed an inner circleSimon and Andrew, James and Johnand they have bonded so close to Jesus that they are seeking healing with full confidence and faith and they are panicked when they cannot find him. Here too in Marks first chapter it is established that Jesus frequently goes off to pray alone and that he lives by a gospel imperativehis missionKeep moving he basically tells his apostles, I must preach elsewhere, for this reason I have come. [Gospel application to daily life: we should also live with some gospel motivation or imperative to be about the mission we share in Christ; we should not presume that we know what todays mission is or Gods will if we do not take time out to pray. And, perhaps, that it is a mistake to stereotype mother-in-laws.] Continuing to move backwards through the readings, St. Paul in this passage from his letter to the Corinthians is preoccupied with the style of his own gospel imperative to be about Christs mission. He states that his recompense (pay) for carrying out Jesus mission is to do it freely, without pay, and to attempt to be weak for the weak,to be all things to all, to save at least some. Wow! Do I feel short of the level at which that bar has been set. Paul must have been really healthy, self assured, and functional (as opposed to dysfunctional) to so completely sacrifice himself. It actually intimidates me. No wonder he was described early on as the super apostle. [Application to daily life: the healthier we are in body, soul, and mind, the more we can accomplish for the Kingdom (and note, too many studies have shown that if we try to do as much as St. Paul from a place of ill health or dysfunction, we will only get sicker.)] Obviously it would help to stop smoking and eliminate addiction to substance abuse of any kind. Also, high cholesterol a super apostle does not make. Finally, a note about The Book of Job: The verses read today are meant to capture our own longing for the great mercy and redemption that the promised Messiah would offer at his coming. Poor old Jobs final words in todays passage are I shall not see happiness again. However, the words of the Responsorial Psalm draw us immediately to hope as we proclaim, Praise the Lord, who heals the broken hearted. Now, if you take The Book of Job in its entirety, an interesting fact is that the present conclusion about getting all his wives, children, and property back is a later addition. The true message of the book (without the happy ending or the riding off into the sunset) is that even though all be lost, Job still had his relationship to God, which is all that countsall that ever counts. Job is part of the Wisdom Literature of the Old Testament and is an early hint at a budding faith in resurrection from the dead and an afterlife. Jesus strongly identified himself with the Wisdom writings and the Wisdom movement. [Application to daily life: Losing everything in this world will invite one of two reactions: either to blame God and live in despair, or to realize Jesus teaching and hold as truly valuable only those things that can bring us into everlasting life. And even though todays passage ends with the words I shall not see happiness again, this passage is not the end of the story; there are still 35 more chapters!] With you, applying Gods Word to daily life, Msgr. Richard

TODAYS READINGS First ReadingJob spoke, saying: I have been assigned months of misery, and troubled nights have been allotted to me PsalmPraise the Lord, who heals the brokenhearted Second ReadingI have become all things to all, to save at least some (1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23). Gospel Jesus cured many who were sick with various diseases
(Mark 1:29-39). SATURDAY (Psalm 147). (Job 7:1-4, 6-7).

SUNDAY 7:30 AM 10:00 AM 12 NOON MONDAY 8:00 AM TUESDAY 8:00 AM WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM THURSDAY 8:00 AM FRIDAY 8:00 AM SATURDAY 8:00 AM 5:30 PM SUNDAY 7:30 AM 10:00 AM 12 NOON

8:00 AM 5:30 PM

FEBRUARY 4 Jessie Battle RIP For All Parishioners FEBRUARY 5 Louise Bigley INT Eustace Family INT Frank Romo RIP FEBRUARY 6 ST. PAUL MIKI AND Rev. Patrick J. McHugh RIP COMPANIONS FEBRUARY 7 Fran Driscoll RIP FEBRUARY 8 ST. JEROME EMILIANI Communion Service FEBRUARY 9 Communion Service F EBRUARY 10 S T . S CHOLASTICA Tage Anderson RIP FEBRUARY 11 OUR LADY OF LOURDES John Joseph Sciarra RIP Shirley Amar RIP FEBRUARY 12 For All Parishioners Madge Byrne RIP Ricky Delgado RIP

Stewardship and todays scriptures

Like St. Paul in the second reading, the good steward can say, I do all that I do for the sake of the Gospel in the hope of sharing in its blessings.

PASTORS NEWS NOTES

This week-end we announce Together In Mission 2012. Once again we are being asked to help support those inner city churches and schools that are unable to meet their expenses. The official campaign begins the week-end of February 11-12. Anointing of the Sickat the Cathedral on Saturday, February 11 at 2:30 pm. If you know someone who is facing surgery or is sick, please bring them for this special Mass and Anointing. Archbishop Emeritus Cardinal Roger Mahony is the presider. For more information please contact: Joe Sanders at jsanders@pankow.com or Jim Sarni jsarni@payden-rygel.com Msgr. Richard

FEAST DAY SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11 WORLD DAY OF THE SICK

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OPPORTUNITIES TO VOLUNTEER
Parish Office AssistanceWe need help in our Parish Office. Days and times can be worked out. Duties include: reception, computer work (Word, Excel, QuickBooks) and other general duties. Requires weekly commitment of 4 hours. Tim@st-rita.org or 355-1292 x222. Help with our Weekly BulletinMust know the software program Publisher. Will work with our experienced editor. Requires a weekly commitment of 4 hours: Mon. afternoons for two hours and two hours on Thursday (between 10-4). bulletin@st-rita.org or 355-1292 and ask for Rosemary.

Catholic Community & Local Events

St. Francis High SchoolFriday, February 10, 7 pm. Spirituality Knight, speaker Bishop Gerald Wilkerson. Info: See the poster in the Vestibule or call 828/790-0325 x503. The Dialogues of the CarmelitesFebruary 10-12 & 17-19 at Biola University Opera Theater. A true story of the 16 Carmelite nuns who faced the guillotine for refusing to renounce their faith. For tickets/info: biola.edu/music or 562/903-4892. Maryknoll Luncheon & Card Party, Tues., February 14. Cards begin at 10 am, lunch served at noon. $15/person. Info: See the poster in the Vestibule or call 626/358-1825. Articles from the Archdiocese are on our website: st-rita.org; select Publications, then Safeguard the Children. Bulletin Articlesmust be submitted 10 days before the Sunday of publication. Email: bulletin@st-rita.org or drop off information at the Parish Office. Parish OfficeParishAdmin@st-rita.org Ministry to the Sick or HomeboundPlease contact the Parish Office if you, or someone you know, would like to receive Communion at home or would like to be added to the Prayer List.
PARISHIONERS WHO REQUEST OUR PRAYERS FOR HEALING AND RETURN TO GOOD HEALTH

YOUTH MINISTRY
Youth NitesWednesdays at 8:30 pm in Gara. Year 2 ConfirmationFebruary 12, 11:15 am, Gara EDGE Session: February 6, 13, & 27, 4 pm Gara. EDGE NiteFebruary 18, 4 pm, Gara. Youth MassFebruary 18, 5:30 pm.

SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN

HOW TO CONTACT US

ST. RITA PTO FUNDRAISER

Saturday, February 116:30 to 10:30 pm Live band, casino tables, Cajun Dinner, No-Host Bar, Live and Silent Auction, Raffle Prizes

Tickets ($45) may be purchased in the School Office.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL BUNDLE SUNDAY

The truck will be here next Sunday, February 12 from 8-2 in the lower parking lot. Bring items that can be given to the needy or sold in their Thrift Stores to support their charitable activities.

ST. RITA MENS CLUBMEETING DATE CHANGE

Join the Mens Club for a social and meeting on Monday, February 13 at 7pm in OMalley Hall. All men of the parish are invited.

ST. RITA MENS RETREATMARCH 23-25

All men of the parish will want to set aside this weekend for our Annual Retreat at Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center. Enjoy the comfortable and inspiring setting, along with guidance from the Passionist Staff. Information or to reserve a room:

Rosemarie Gorman, Paul Viger, Julie Meyer, Zdenka Czerny, Rosemary Duncan, Debra Ann Williamson, Cliff Hancuff, Lucile Flanders, Aksel Pedersen, Wendy Wolf Fadel, Gil Lazo, Dorothy Van Gordon, John McCoy, Rosanne Kenny, Lisa Levesque, Hal Finney, Mary Elizabeth Nealey, Brent McGinley, Lois Patt, Sadaaki Matsutani, Kathleen Ramsey, Louise Bigley, Winnie McQuiggan, 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.

Bill Cosso 355-5656 Dave Muhs 355-9810 Gary Miller 355-6440 Pat Wickhem 416-8824 Duncan MacGillivray 355-0762 Rudy VanCleef 355-8169 Tom Brady 836-9516

Michael Delgatto (brother of Maryann Griffin) Angelina Navarro (mother of Robert Navarro)

THANK YOU FROM THE ST. RITA GUILD

We sponsored the recent canned food drive and it was a great success! We took a van-load of food to St. Anthonys along with $140 in checks and $40 in cash. Thank you to all who donated and especially to those who helped to collect and to deliver the food. Thank you to all who donated blood on January 8. The Red Cross has informed us that 33 pints were collected, which will save 99 lives. Calling all 6th-8th graders, private or public school students! If you are interested in becoming an altar server, please contact: Mrs. Ganino 626/398-9302 or katganino@charter.net

2011 TAX DONATION ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

If you are a registered parishioner you may request a letter to acknowledge your total 2011 donations to St. Rita for tax purposes. You may request a letter by sending your full name, address, and parish ID number (if known) to rc@st-rita.orgor fill out the form below and drop it in the Sunday Offering or mail to the Parish Office, Attn: RC. NO Requests will be taken over the telephone. Request for 2011 Donations for Tax Purposes ID/Envelope # Full Name Address

ST. RITA BLOOD DRIVE RESULTS

INTERESTED IN BECOMING AN ALTAR SERVER?

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Directory of Ministries and Organizations

Liturgy & Worship
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-Bernie Grace Weekdays: John Bigley, Margaret Duran Porter: (Evening Church Lockup) Sheila Palazzolo Environment: Mrs. Barbara LeVeque /Mr. Gil Lazo 626.355.1292 Bereavement Ministry: Call Parish Office: 626.355.1292 Christian Family: Terri Cummings 626.355.8895 Greeters & Ushers: Mr. Erny Henry: 626.289.3504; 626.446.6715 Mens Club: Tim OConnor: 355.5053 the4oconnors@yahoo.com New Members/Welcome: Dick & Chris Bertrand pr@st-rita.org St. Rita Guild: Ms. Kathy Coyne: 355.4873, kdcoyne@aol.com Senior Ministry: Marilyn McKernan, marilyn@st-rita.org Shawl Ministry: Mary Taillac 355.3179 or Marilyn Delgatto 355.8717

Parish Ministries & Organizations

Other Contacts
Archivist: Mrs. Marilyn McKernan, marilyn@st-rita.org 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

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.

Let Saint Rita Be There For You . . .

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 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!

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 we only have one resident priest, sometimes arrangements for another priest may be needed.

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Meetings, Ministry & Special Events

This Week at St. Rita

Sunday February 5Baptisms
1:30 pm, In the Church

Opportunities for Spiritual Growth

Thursday, February 9Liturgy of the Hours
5:30, Music and silent meditation. 6 pmPrayers 7 pm in the Parish Office. All are welcome!

Thursday, Feburary 9Bible Study

Saturday, February 11 St. Rita PTO Casino Night

& Mardis Gras See page 3 for more information.

Week-end of February 11-12 Commitment Sunday for Together in Mission

St. Vincent de Paul Society will be here to collect your donations of household goods and clothing. See page 3 for more information.

Sunday, February 12Bundle Sunday

Save the Date

Monday, February 13Mens Club Meeting
7 pm, OMalley Hall See page 3 for more information.

10 am2 pm, OMalley Hall Bring books you would like to give awayor exchange. Bring your own sack lunch. Coffee, tea, and cookies provided.

Tuesday, February 14Senior Ministry

Sunday, February 19Coffee & Donuts

After all the Masses Sponsored by St. Rita Senior Ministry

Week-end of March 23-25 St. Rita Mens Annual Retreat

Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center See page 3 for more information.