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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 am - 5 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 355.1292
Dcn. John Hulljohnhull65@gmail.com 355.1292

Weekend Presider:
10 am MassFr. Chris Thiel, OFM Capuchin

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
Pastoral Council
Parish Office: 355.1292
Finance Council Chair
Bill Sullivan: 355.3707

St. Rita SchoolOffice: 626.355.6114
Principal: Joanne Harabedian jharabedian@st-rita.org

Director of Liturgy & Music
Paul Puccinelli: mm@st-rita.org
Director of Religious Education
Cristina Cullen: 355.1292 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

How to Contact Us
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
katganino@charter.net
Altar Servers, Adult: Bill Cosso 355.5656
Eucharistic Adoration: Kathy Ganino 626.398.9302
katganino@charter.net
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

Ministries & Organizations
Bereavement Ministry: 355.1292 bereave@st-rita.org
Christian Family: Ana Ptasinski 355.3146
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

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

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.

Anointing of the Sick
Please notify us (355.1292) for the Anointing of the Sick, the sacrament intended for the seriously ill or dying and 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.

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 director; refer you
to our Bereavement Ministry and Music Ministry; and offer you helpful guidelines that will aid in the selection of readings for a Mass or
Memorial Service. We know 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.

For Information about the Sacraments
BaptismPlease contact the Parish Office for further information on the Baptism process and requirements.

Reconciliation and First EucharistPreparation for children who have attained the age of reason (usually during 2
nd
grade) is
arranged either through the Office of Religious Education or St. Rita Elementary School.

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

ConfirmationA two-year program for freshman/sophomore age teens. Apply through the Office of Youth Ministry.

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REV. MSGR. RICHARD KREKELBERG
PASTORS CORNER

Dear Parishioners,

While I am on my annual vacation, I once more offer for your consideration a series of Reflections. This weeks
reflection is by Rev. Rene McGraw, OSB, Associate Professor, St. Johns University, Collegeville, MN.
Msgr. Richard
In the early 1970s, there was a
popul a r c omme r c i a l f or
CocaCola where a group of
young people from every race
and nation sang the words: Id
like to teach the world to sing in
perfect harmony. That was the
picture of the Garden of Eden.
Perfect harmony. The soil, the
seed, the birds, the animals,
woman and man, all singing one
song of glory to God, all
reflecting the glory of God. And
God walking in the midst of them.

And then came sin. The world
was no longer in perfect
harmony. All became dissonance.
The soil was used up. War was
everywhere. People sought after
their immediate desires and did
not look out for the earth.

And so as Paul says, We know
that all creation is groaning in
labor pains even until now; and
not only that, but we ourselves,
who have the first fruits of the
Sprit, we also groan within
ourselves as we wait for
adoption, the redemption of our
bodies. The earth and the
humans, animals and birdsall
created thingslong for the return
to paradise and perfect harmony.

The Lord goes about casting his
Word into the fallow soil,
watching to see if it will sprout
with a bit of its old glory and
harmony. God scatters the seed
everywhere. But some soil is so
depleted that it can barely push
up a stalk or two of glory. Some
seed gets trampled by animals
and humans. Occasionally the
soil is too tired to grow
everything. The rains do not
come. People kill people in war,
and so there is no growing
season, no harvest.

But there are fertile places where
the seed is springing up and
growing well; places where the
earth and the animals and the
birds of the air and the beauty of
the fields and the love of human
for human and new ways of
resolving conflicts, where these
are growing up. Ah! There the
glory of the Lord begins to
sprout forth in all of creation and
the dream of perfect harmony
grows again. Or, as Gerard
Manley Hopkins so eloquently
wrote: The world is charged with
the grandeur of God.

The song of that CocaCola
commercial needs to be our
song. As a community we must
march back towards paradise so
that all creation may help to
reveal the depth of Gods
grandeur. For the seed of the
word of God is waiting for the
right nourishment to sprout and
make visible the paradise that
lies hidden.
In the beginning
You have crowned the year with your bounty, and your paths overflow with a rich harvest.
Psalm 65:12
Rene McGraw, OSB
Genevieve Collins
Long-time parishioner & former
lst Grade teacher at St. Rita School


MASS INTENTIONS

SATURDAY, JULY 12
8:00 AM Paula Guettler INT
5:30 PM Serafina Osuna RIP
SUNDAY, JULY 13
7:30 AM Lisa McKee RIP
10:00 AM Joseph Nicassio RIP
12 NOON For All Parishioners
MONDAY, JULY 14
8:05 AM Libby Payne RIP
TUESDAY, JULY 15
8:05 AM Tom Viola RIP
WEDNESDAY, JULY 16
8:05 AM Communion Service
THURSDAY, JULY 17
8:05 AM Communion Service
FRIDAY, JULY 18
8:05 AM Bob Taillac RIP
SATURDAY, JULY 19
8:05 AM Tom Johnson RIP
5:30 PM For All Parishioners
SUNDAY, JULY 20
7:30 AM Laurence Johnson RIP
10:00 AM Juliana Vedasto RIP
12 NOON Rev. Francis Alabart RIP

FEAST DAYS

MondaySt. Kateri Tekakwitha
TuesdaySt. Bonaventure
WednesdayOur Lady of
Mount Carmel
ThursdaySt. Camillus de Lellis

TODAYS READINGS
First ReadingMy word will achieve
the end for which it was sent
(Isaiah 55:10-11).
PsalmThe seed that falls on good
ground will yield a fruitful harvest
(Psalm 65).
Second ReadingWe, who have the
firstfruits of the Spirit, groan within
ourselves awaiting the redemption of
our bodies (Romans 8:18-23).
GospelSome seed fell on rich soil
and produced fruit (Matthew 13:1-23 [1-9]).



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PLEASE PRAY FOR
THOSE WHO
HAVE REQUESTED
OUR PRAYERS

Willard Bochte, Joann Ruggles, Margaret
Duran, Eric Gilmore, Lori Ann Little,
Guia Canizales, Anne Frealy, Eva
Shammon, Margie Schubert, Sheila Pierce,
Mary Zuckerburg, Emily Young, JoAnn
Douglass, Mary McColl, Evelyn Tres,
Barbara Hester, Phil Huddleston, Gerald
Drean, Charlotte Bollman Fuchs, Gerry
Krekelberg, Leah Greteman, Raymond
Payne, Peter Delgatto, Jr., Montserrat
Marti, Jordan Alabart, Linda Milligan,
Susan Skousen, Brooke Manning, Arthur
Contreras, Jr., Robert Quinonez, Richard
Krier, Patsy Starkey, Jean Mansour, Jacob
Bigley, Dorothy Van Gorden, Maria
Carmen Marti, Dennis & Clare Marquardt,
Kathleen Ramsey, Tonyja Blakeslee, Addie
Marshall, Jackie Bagnuolo, Mary Ellen
Isoard, Rose Mary Taquino, Paul Viger,
Zdenka Czerny, Hal Finney, Ailey
Gardner-Ybarra, Eva Bernejo, Edith Olah,
Lancelot Loera, Fred Mycroft, Brian Eck,
Alex Arranaga, Anna Mary Hession,
Joseph Moore.













GODS NOT DEAD

Arcangel Film Festival
Saturday, July 19 1:30 - 8 pm
San Gabriel Mission Playhouse
320 S. Mission Drive, San Gabriel

Watch shorts, documentaries, and
feature films with a Christian theme,
including Gods Not Dead.

The producer, writer, and select cast
members of Gods Not Dead will
take part in a panel discussion after the
film. Also see the celebrated pro-life
documentary 40. Check out other
films and speakers online.

Enjoy food at the ministry/networking
fair and listen to live music.

Free tickets
arcangelfilmfestival.com

Theology on Tap

This annual speaker and fellowship
series is for young adults and this
year is hosted through August 2 at
various sites. All young adults, ages
18 to 39, singles and couples, are
invited to attend.

In the San Gabriel region, Theology on
Tap is hosted on Wednesdays at St.
Andrew Church in Pasadena.

For more information, please check the
website
Archla.org/tot



Southern California Renewal CommunitiesSCRC

43rd Annual ConventionAugust 29 - 31
You Are the Light of the World
Anaheim Convention Center

Liturgies, Speakers, Teen Conference, Childrens Program


For a schedule and more information:

SCRC.org spirit@scrc.org
818/771-1361
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Youth Nites, 7- 8:30 pm, OMalley
Next Youth NiteWed., July 23
Meets year-round, on the second and
fourth Wednesdays of each month.
Youth Nites are for all teens and we
encourage our teens to invite their
friends to join in the fellowship.

ParentsYour son/daughter can get a
head start with next years 3 Youth
Nite Requirements while meeting new
people and having fun this summer.

Parents/Teen Service ProjectHelp
with the St. Rita Backpack Drive (the
end of July and beginning of August)
for the benefit of St. Francis Center.
We need volunteers to help sort items
after weekend Masses. There is also the
opportunity to help distribute the
donations at the St. Francis Center on
Saturday, August 9.

Theresa Costanzo ym@st-rita.org




Religious Education Registration
For incoming 1st 5th graders

Registration materials for the 2014-
2015 Religious Education year are now
available in the Parish Office (50 E.
Alegria Avenue). Registration fee is $50
for the year; classes begin on
September 15 and are held each
Monday from 4 - 5:15 pm.


Cristina Cullen dre@st-rita.org
626/294-9616

Articles for the Bulletin

Please submit to bulletin@st-rita.org
or to the Parish Office. Ask for or
leave a message for Rosemary,
355-1292 x226. Deadline is 10 days
before the desired weekend.






St. Rita Catholic School

For information about School Office
hours, registration for the new school
year, purchase of scrip and/or gift
cards, and more, please contact the

SCHOOL OFFICE 355-6114

Diaconate Formation

Reminder: Information Meeting
Sunday, July 20 2-4 pm
St. Jerome Church
5550 Thornburn St., LA 90045

Open to men ages 30 - 60 years.
Married men should have their wives
also attend.

Claudia Ortiz 213/637-7393
CAOrtiz@la-archdiocese.org









Volunteers Needed

We have lots of projects going on
even though its summerand we can
use your help!

Our Annual Backpack/School
Supplies Drive begins next weekend
and continues thru August 3.
We need help:
After each weekend Mass (about 15
minutes) to move the donations from
the Church to a secure location in Gara
Hall; And, after the noon Mass on
August 3 to sort the donations (about
1-2 hours, if we get 5-6 helpers).

Additionally, we may call you to help
stuff bulletins; with a parish-wide
mailing; resupply offering envelopes in
the pews; with a Food Drive; with
Hospitality on Sundays; or similar
activities.
We will contact you when we need
helpand, if youre not available then,
well ask again for another date/time.


rc@st-rita.org 355-1292 x 226




Congratulations, Isaac Martinez!

St. Rita Schools Isaac Martinez had a fantastic time at
the Speech and Debate Nationals last week in
Overland Park, Kansas. The Middle School National
Speech & Debate Tournament is the largest middle
school speech and debate contest in the country and
draws hundred of students each year from across the
USA and around the world.

Isaac competed in two categories and made it all the
way to the Finals. He placed 6th in Storytelling with
Miss Nelson is Missing. He learned a lot and made new friends, too.
Clip and drop in the Offering basket.

Id like to add my name to the volunteer list:


Name

Phone

Email





This Week at St. Rita This Week at St. Rita This Week at St. Rita


This Sunday, July 13Blood Drive
8:30 am - 2:30 pm OMalley Hall
Walk-ins are welcome!



Liturgy of the Hours & Evening Prayer
Will resume in September.

Thursday, July 17Bible Study
7 pm In the Parish Office Meeting Room

Save the Date Save the Date Save the Date


Weekend of July 19-20Annual Backpack Drive Begins
To benefit the children served by the St. Francis Center
See adjacent column and also the flyer insert.

Monday, July 28Baptism Preparation Class
7 pm Parish Office Meeting Room
For August 3 Baptisms
















Enjoy some family time this summer
whether a stay-cation or a vacation.
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Catholic Community
& Local Events





Fingerprinting for VIRTUSWednesday, August 6.
Holy Family, 1501 S. Fremont Ave., So. Pasadena 91030.
Hours 12 - 3:40 pm and 5 - 7:20 pm
Must call for appointment: 626/403-6106
Mens RetreatFriday thru Sunday, August 22 - 24.
Directed by Rev. Stash Dailey from Columbus, OH. The
weekend includes conferences, Mass, Confession, spiritual
direction, personal prayer time and delicious meals. Sacred
Heart Retreat House, Alhambra.
Registration/Information: 626/289-1353 x 204
Backpack & School Supplies
for St. Francis Center
July 19 thru August 3


Please read this weeks flyer insert for information
about St. Francis Centerwho we are helping and
whyand also for a shopping list of needed supplies.
You do not have to purchase everything on the list but
anything you can provide is most welcome. We hope
to be overachievers this year and beat our efforts
from last yearwe donated over 200 backpacks along
with 16 boxes of supplies and stacks of paper and
notebooks!

For more information or to volunteer to help:

Rosemary 355-1292 x226 rc@st-rita.org
Special Collections in July

This weekend (or you may contribute any time)
Maintenance & Repairsall donations to this fund
remain at St. Rita to help with ongoing bills and small
repairs. We just received our $3972 Edison bill for
the month of June for the Churchan increase of
$2K from the May billing. Please help us keep everyone
cool and comfortable during Mass. Make a donation to
this monthly collection and mark your envelope or
check Maintenance Only.
National Needs Combined CollectionThis
Annual Archdiocesan Appeal is for the Black and
Indian Missions, Catholic University of America,
Catholic Communications Campaign, and Catholic
Home Missions.

Thank you for your generosity and support for the
recent collection for the Retirement Fund for
Archdiocesan Priests. We have forwarded the total
donations received$3881to the Archdiocese.
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Are you a registered Member at St. Rita?
Would you like to join us?

Registering in a parish is a declaration of your desire to be
part of a Catholic community. Being a registered
parishioner is a requirement for infant baptism, school
registration, weddings, when asked to be a baptismal or
confirmation sponsor, and even funerals. Additionally, if
you are not registered, a yearly tax receipt cannot be
issued since you have no unique ID number in our
database.

Registration forms available
in the Vestibule on our website: st-rita.org
or please contact the Parish Office 355-1292

We hope you check the ads in our Bulletin when youre
looking for help. Do you need an accountant or a realtor,
looking for a doctor, or looking for a meal out? Please
patronize those who help us provide our Bulletin at no cost
to the Parishand dont forget to tell them I saw your ad
in the St. Rita Sunday Bulletin.

Thanks to all who advertise
and to those who support them.
From the Archdiocese
Events At the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels

Office of Family Life: Separated, Divorced and
Widowed Ministry.
Saturday, July 26 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Lord, How Can I Know the Way? Presented by Fr.
Patrick Hill. Mass, Tour of the Cathedral, Lunch and
Workshop. Cost $25; RSVP by July 21.
Julie Auzenne 213/637-7249
Registration form: jmonell@la-archdiocese.org

Eugenics and Ethics Conference
Saturday, July 26 8 am - 5 pm
Designer BabiesWhose Design?
The Center at Cathedral Plaza Open to the public.
Register on line: la-archdiocese.org

The Pope St. John Paul II Recognition Dinner
Saturday, July 26 5:30 - 10 pm
All proceeds from the dinner benefit the NCBC programs
for education and training in bioethics and to raise awareness
regarding genetics, genetic testing, and ethical policy
concerns. $250/person. Thousand Cranes Room of the
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Downtown.
Register on line: la-archdiocese.org