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 Director of Administration: Mary Lou Butler, 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 6:00pm; Sat. 9am-1pm 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: 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 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 5:00 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, July 15, 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, While I am on vacation this month, I offer this Reflection for your consideration. Msgr. Richard Amos was not part of the religious establishment; he was a shepherd and a fruit grower. Yet through him God spoke, condemning those who trampled on the needy. Amos had hope for the true restoration of Israel as Gods faithful and just people. It was for his forthright preaching that he was reviled and driven from the official sanctuary at Bethel. Likewise, Jesus was not part of the religious or political establishment, nor were the Twelve. They were, like Amos, hard-working common folksmostly fishermen. Yet Jesus and his followers were the ones who truly proclaimed the coming of Gods reign of justice and love. Although Jesus had no official position in government or religion, he had power and authority rooted in his identity as Gods beloved. He had power over unclean spirits, and he shared that power with those he sent out two by two to proclaimwith that same authoritythe coming of Gods reign. Jesus, and those he called to join in his mission, were able to change things, cast out evil spirits, and bring health and wholeness to their fellow citizens. This they did with little equipment and no complex organization. They brought no extra food, or even a stash of coffee (just in case!). They carried no bag of extra clothes, no briefcase full of notes; they did not bring a laptop computer nor a memory stick. They had neither cash nor debit or credit cards. For food, shelter, and clothing they had to rely on their hosts. Their message was simple and direct; their service was uncomplicated. The repentance leading to freedom and wholeness for which Jesus and his messengers called was illustrated in their very bearing and disposition. To repent means to turn around and change your ways, thinking and acting differently. In other words, to repent is to go beyond your usual way of thinking, feeling and interpreting life, as wall as beyond your usual way of acting. To carry out their mission, those Jesus sent had to let go of their dependence on the security of their possessions and control over how things would go in their lives. Instead they learned to find security in faith and trust in the one who had sent them and in the hospitality of those who would be there to receive them. God sent Amos to preach justice. Jesus sent out the apostles to preach repentance and to heal. Today God is sending us ordinary human beings no matter what our occupation. Today Jesus is asking us to repent: to reorient our lives and let go of whatever is impeding the manifestation of Gods life and healing power in us. Christ is inviting usurges usto pour our energy into announcing Gods reign of justice, healing, and wholeness, not only in word but in our lives and actions. Through Christ, the Spirit of God lives and moves in usand strengthens us to carry out Christs mission whatever particular way we are called.
Katherine Howard, OSB, is a member of Saint Benedicts Monastery, Saint Joseph, Minnesota, where she works as a spiritual director and writer.

TODAYS READINGS First ReadingAmos said, The LORD took me from following the flock, and said to me, Go, prophesy to my people (Amos 7:12-15). Psalm Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation (Psalm 85). Second Reading The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing
(Ephesians 1:3-14 [3-10]).

Gospel Jesus summoned the Twelve and began to send them out two by two (Mark 6:7-13). SATURDAY 8:00 AM 5:30 PM 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

JULY 14 Bob Johnson INT For All Parishioners JULY 15 William and Frances Cosso RIP Mike and Debra Parker INT Janet Heins RIP JULY 16OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL Rev. Donald W. Potthoff RIP JULY 17 John Sweeney RIP JULY 18ST. CAMILLUS DE LELLIS Communion Service JULY 19 Communion Service J ULY 20 S T . A POLLINARIS Gil Alberio RIP JULY 21ST. LAWRENCE OF BRINDISI Rev. Juan Corominas, C.M.F RIP Bob Taillac RIP JULY 22 Janet Heins RIP For All Parishioners Michael Cronin RIP

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

Does the scene of the disciples being sent out two by two bring to mind any other scripture? After the flood, Noah opens the door of the ark and sends his passengers out to renew the face of the earth. Certainly, Jesus has the same purpose. The purpose is fulfilled in your communion in the Body of Christ today, and in your being sent from the Eucharist into the world. The sending is so important that our word Mass derives from it. In Latin, the last words of worship are Ite, missa est, which means Go, you are sent. From that, people began to call Catholic worship the missa, or in English, the Mass. Our English words dismissal, missal, emissary, and mission are all related. We are not sent into the workaday world alone, but in relationship to one another. Some people have acquired the unhappy habit of leaving worship as soon as they receive Communion and therefore miss the prayer, the dismissal, and the solemn blessing that are essential parts of the Mass. The dismissal is a seal on our Communion and reveals its purpose. Thanks be to God!

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CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION
For 2012-2013 School YearAll teens entering their freshmen year in high school are now eligible to enroll for the two-year Confirmation preparation at St. Rita. Please obtain a registration packet in the Vestibule or at the Parish Office (see p.5 for office hours). All registration paperwork, including a copy of your Baptismal and First Communion certificates, along with payment, need to be submitted to the Parish Office before/by August 31. There will be a mandatory orientation for candidates and their parents on Saturday, September 15 at 3:30 pm. Questions? Theresa Costanzo ym@st-rita.org

Catholic Community & Local Events

St. Vincent de PaulCamperships. Eight one-week sessions from June 27-August 16 for kids ages 7 to 13. Cost is normally $350 but just $60 using camperships, with the balance paid by donors. Bus transportation to Circle V Ranch Camp near Santa Barbara is provided. To receive a campershipor to help provide funding for a campership please call: 323/224-621.

HOW TO CONTACT US
Bulletin Articlesmust be submitted 10 days before the desired 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.

BACKPACK AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES DRIVE

We are again sponsoring a drivefrom July 21 through July 29 for the St. Francis Center in downtown Los Angeles. This very worthy program provides school supplies for those children who attend after-school and summer enrichment programs at the Center. Please take a look at the flyer in last weeks Bulletinand see how you may be able to help. Thank you!

FACILITY RESERVATIONSDUE AUGUST 1

Its that time of year again! Time to reserve the use of OMalley Hall, Gara Hall, Parish Office Meeting Room, Oratory, or St. Rita Meadow for any events your organization or ministry is planning. Please indicate the actual hours of the event, and also indicate the total hours you need the facility, i.e., include time for set-up and clean-up. Please send your requests to calendar@st-rita.org There will be a meeting in August to work out any schedule conflicts. Thank you for your prompt attention to this request. Questions? Contact Mary Lou Butler 355-1292 x222

SAFEGUARD THE CHLDREN

Archdiocese Abuse Prevention and Reporting Brochure is now available online. The brochure lists all of the Archdioceses Safe Environment Offices and contact information, as well as how and where to report abuse or suspected abuse to civil authorities in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. La-archdiocese.org/org/protecting/safeguard/Documents/ 2012-0321_Working_Together_Brochure 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).
PARISHIONERS WHO REQUEST OUR PRAYERS FOR HEALING AND RETURN TO GOOD HEALTH

GUADALUPE EVENTSUNDAY, AUGUST 5

This celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, begins at 3 pm at the Los Angeles Coliseum. Doors open at 12:30 pm. For information about our St. Rita attendancefree tickets, bus transportation (fee), or Gold Line options, please contact the Parish Office, 355-1292. If you think you left something in the Church, please check first with any Usher. Then please contact the Parish Office, 355-1292, to see if we have your missing item. Any unclaimed items will be donated to our Bundle Sunday collection event in September.

LOST AND FOUNDMISSING SOMETHING?

Alice Feeney, Joanna Singleton, Jackie Bagnuolo, Ann Shier, Mary Ellen Isoard, Tim Stanley, Antoinette Wassef, Theresa Morcos, Aspet Herapetian, Tony Comaianni, Beatrice Da Re, Ian Blakeslee, David Molina, Rose Mary Taquino, Selma Tuffs, Sonia Kosker, David Duran, Rosemarie Gorman, Paul Viger, Julie Meyer, Zdenka Czerny, Debra Ann Williamson, Cliff Hancuff, Wendy Wolf Fadel, Dorothy Van Gordon, Rosanne Kenny, Lisa Levesque, Hal Finney, Mary Elizabeth Nealey, Kathleen Ramsey, 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. PRIESTS WHO REQUEST OUR PRAYERS FOR HEALING

ARE YOU AN ACTIVE MEMBER OF OUR PARISH?

If so, thank you! If not, please consider giving of your time, your talent, and your treasure. Watch the Bulletin for requests for volunteersor better yet, contact any leader of our Parish Ministries or Organizations (listed on page 4 of the Bulletin) to see how you can become involved. Also, please consider the support of our Parish. In summertime our operating expensesespecially Edison bills!rise with the heat. Please designate on your check or an envelope Maintenance and the money will stay here to pay the ongoing monthly utility bills!

Rev. Richard Albarano Rev. Thomas Anslow, CM Rev. William Bonner Rev. Frank Ferrante, CMF Rev. Matthew Delaney Rev. Francisco Garcia Msgr. Joseph Greeley Msgr. Alfred Hernandez Rev. Stephen Hernandez Msgr. John Hughes Rev. Isaac Kalina, O.S.B. Rev. Miguel G. Java

Rev. Joseph P. Lee Msgr. Gerald McSorley Rev. Thomas Meskill Msgr. John Mihan Rev. Anthony Nuanez Msgr. William OToole Msgr. George Parnassus Rev. Jorge Pealoza Rev. Frank Russo Rev. Erasmus Soriano Rev. Mario Torres

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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: 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 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: 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

Summer HoursParish Office
Monday thru Friday9 am until 6 pm Saturday9 am until 1 pm

This Weekend July 14 & 15Food Drive

Forget to bring something? Cash and checks greatfully accepted! Sponsored by St. Rita Senior Ministry and Mens Club

This Sunday, July 15Coffee and Donuts

After all the Masses Sponsored by St. Rita Guild

Saturday, July 21Youth Mass

5:30 pm

Save the Date

July 21 thru July 29Backpack & School Supplies Drive
Please see page 3 for more information.

Monday, July 30Baptism Preparation Class

7 pm, in the Parish Office Meeting Room For August 5 Baptisms.

Wednesday, August lCalendar Due Date!

Get your dates in to reserve our Halls. See page 3 for more information.

Sunday, August 5Guadalupe Celebration

3 pm, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum See page 3 for more information.

Sunday, September 23Bundle Sunday

More details in future Bulletins.