November 18, 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: Sheila Pierce 355.8332 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

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.

SAINT RITA
REV. MSGR. RICHARD KREKELBERG

OF

CASCIA CHURCH

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PASTORS CORNER

Dear Parishioners, Jesus speaks in todays gospel passage about the infamous END OF TIME. What do you make of that? And does it bother you as much as it does me that Marks Gospel has Jesus reporting that not even he, the Son, knows the day or the hour? I thought Jesus was supposed to know everything! What is more, the first reading from The Book of the Prophet Daniel only seems to add to the wonderment and confusion over the end of time. The author of this book is writing about 600 years before Jesus birth and yet is already speaking of a final reckoning, judgment, resurrection of the dead, and everlasting triumph of the wise. Whats taking so long? With all of the doom and gloom signs that surround usfrom wars without and division withinit is very tempting to read the signs of the times as warnings that THE END may be near. But if I were you I wouldnt purchase a ticket on the next available commercial space tour to watch the end of the worldjust yet. A little bit of research reveals that what Daniel and Mark are referring to as signs and the end are to be understood as apocalyptic. That is to say, these scriptures refer to a typical prophetical view that recognizes God as The Lord of Historyall and everyones history for all times! In this manner of speaking and understanding one could be referring to the end of history as it is perceived at the time or the end of all history. At any rate, this is the END which Mark the Evangelist is referring to that even the Son does not know. (In other words, our present Trinitarian theology had not been worked out at the time of Marks writing; he is not referring to an all-knowing second person of the Blessed Trinity.) When prophets speak of the end they are almost always doing so to simply undercut and put emphasis on a far more significant message: BE VIGILANT! BE PREPARED! I think it is easy to grasp that I know not the day or the hour and our/my end is coming means something different to a soldier in harms way and someone who has lived to see his or her picture on a centenarian Smuckers jam jar. So after we have observed that todays gospel passage is not to be misinterpreted superstitiously, we must nevertheless tap the reality factor and admit that I do not know the day or the hour of my own reckoning, it may just come as a thief in the night, so I absolutely should be prepared and vigilant. I should shape up. There you have it. Msgr. Richard PASTORS NEWSNOTES Thanksgiving This Thursday I look forward to celebrating the Holy Eucharist, the perfect act of thanksgiving, with those of you who can make it to the 8 a.m. Mass. I find myself this Thanksgiving first and foremost thankful for you and for my wonderful parish of St. Rita. [Note: I originally wrote these words in a 2004 bulletin. I still mean them eight years later!] Msgr. Richard

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PARISHIONERS WHO REQUEST OUR PRAYERS FOR HEALING AND RETURN TO GOOD HEALTH

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SATURDAY,NOVEMBER 17
8:00 AM 5:30 PM

7:30 AM Neil Murphy RIP 10:00 AM Vera Raya Alvarado RIP 12 NOON For All Parishioners

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18

Tony Commaianni RIP Maria Alarcon RIP

JoAnn E. Douglass, Kathleen Ramsey, Tonyja Blakeslee, Addie Marshall, Alice Feeney, Joanna Singleton, Jackie Bagnuolo, Mary Ellen Isoard, Tim Stanley, Antoinette Wassef, Theresa Morcos, Aspet Herapetian, Rose Mary Taquino, Selma Tuffs, David Duran, Paul Viger, Julie Meyer, Zdenka Czerny, 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.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19
8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM

AND

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20

Tony Commaianni RIP

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21

Vivian Scoville RIP Communion Service

Spiritual Growth
Tuesday, November 20, RCIA
7:30 PM, Parish office meeting room Contact Deacon Manuel for information.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22THANKSGIVING FRIDAY, N OVEMBER 23

8:00 AM 5:30 PM Conrad M. Gonzalez RIP Patricia Go RIP

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25

Wednesday, November 28, Evening Prayer

5:30 pm Meditation 6 pm Prayer Rectory Oratory

Richard Strobel RIP For All Parishioners

7:30 AM Neil Murphy RIP 10:00 AM Roland Bud Brennan RIP 12 NOON Christian Siemantel INT

November 25, Catholicism

4 pm until 5:30 pm OMalley Hall

FEAST DAYS
Wednesday, November 21 The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Thursday, November 22 St. Cecilia Friday, November 23 St. Clement I; St. Columban

Plan to attend the 5th episode in this 10-part series. It doesnt matter if youve missed some/all of the previous episodes; it will still make sense! We encourage you to take the time to learn more about your Catholic faithand to stay afterwards for a brief discussion of your impressions or questions about the presentation.

Join us for fellowship and food. Babysitting available. This sessions facilitator is Paul Puccinelli.
Relief for Those Affected By Hurricane Sandy In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy the needs are many. The Archdiocese would like to offer a suggestion as to where you may want to direct your monetary donations. Catholic Charities USA is at the forefront of coordinating in times of disaster and has rightly earned a reputation for fast and continuing aidwith very little overhead costs.

TODAYS READINGS First ReadingThose who lead the many to justice shall be like the stars forever
(Daniel 12:1-3).

PsalmYou are my inheritance, O Lord!

(Psalm 16). Second ReadingWhere there is

Online giving:

forgiveness, there is no longer offering for sin

(Hebrews 10:11-14, 18).

Mailing address:

catholiccharitiesusa.org/sslpage.aspx?=2692

GospelHeaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away
(Mark 13:24-32).

Catholic Charities USA, PO Box 17066, Baltimore, MD 21297-1066

Please pray for all the victims and all the responders.

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St. Rita School News
Youth NiteWednesday, November 28, 7 pm, Gara Edge Monday, November 19, 4 PM, Gara Year 1 ConfirmationSaturday, Dec. 1, 4 pm, Gara Youth MassSaturday, December 1, 5:30 pm Union StationSunday, December 2, 7:30 - 10 am.
For more information on any of the above:

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Theresa Costanza ym@st-rita.org 590-8828

Thursday, November 21, Thanksgiving Morning 8 am, 6th Annual Dads Turkey Bowl Played at Sierra Madre Elementary School Field, corner of Grandview and Hermosa. Cheer your team on to victory! Flag football. Cleats are recommended. $20 to play; proceeds benefit the St. Rita Athletic Department. If you want to play/more information: Patmck3@gmail.com Thursday, November 29, 3-4:30 pm St. Rita School Kindergarten Play Day For preschoolers and parents. Meet our teachers, parents, and students. Learn more about our school. st-ritaschool.org School Office 355-6114 Support our Annual Christmas Tree Fundraiser
Weve teamed with the Sierra Madre Tree Company for a promotion on 6-7 Noble firs. The trees are delivered fresh from Oregon.

Pre-School Sunday School News Did you know that St. Rita offers Sunday School for children ages 3-5? Please have your children join us upstairs above Gara Hall in the School Library during the 10 am Mass. No registration necessary! It is a wonderful program and we would love to have you join us. Please note: No class on Nov. 25 due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. Childrens Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) We are excited to announce CLOW is coming to St. Rita! On Sunday, December 2, during the 10 am Mass, all children in 1st-3rd grades are invited to participate. The children will be dismissed from Mass after the Opening Prayer to go to Gara Hall where they will have the opportunity to listen to the Sunday Readings at an age-appropriate level. They will return to Mass at the beginning of the Liturgy of the Eucharist to remain with their families for the remainder of the Mass. We will need 5-10 volunteers to help. If you are VIRTUS-certified and can help, please let me know. Questions? Information? Cristina Cullen dre@st-rita.org No Room at the InnDecember 1 & 2

Normal cost is $80the St. Rita price is just $65!

Vouchers are available until November 30 For more information: School Office 355-6114 NOTE: The Sierra Madre Tree Company lot is located in the vacant lot just east of Arnolds Hardware on Sierra Madre Blvd. Trees are available for selection beginning December 1 and must be picked up by December 14.

We need your help!

ExhibitorsSign-up sheets available in the Vestibule. WorkersNov. 30 - to help with checking in exhibitors, decorating, set-up; Dec. 1&2 - greeting table, floor walkers, servers, clean-up. Bakersto donate cookies or breakfast breads. YOUto support and attend! Information/sign-up: Cheryl & Rosemary 355-1292 rc@st-rita.org

Last April I created a "pumpkin plan" for our garden. The goal was to start with seeds instead of buying nursery plants so we could grow some unusual varieties. Special seeds were ordered and then germinated in our recycled K-cups. When the seeds began to sprout, the students planted them in the garden before summer vacation. As we all know it was a long, hot summer but the pumpkins thrived and we had a beautiful crop, which we then sold at our Harvest Festival. Though the pumpkins have been harvested and cured our vines keep producing. Traditional orange pumpkins are always a treasured classic but our striped and sage green varieties were an exciting new addition this year! Gina Cloer

Did you know St. Rita School has a garden?

Job Opportunity
The parish is looking for a part-time maintenance person to work Friday, Saturday and Sunday to set up halls, handle emergencies and handle basic maintenance needs. Knowledge of tools and basic repairs is required, willingness to do some cleaning when needed, ability to speak and understand English.

Deadline for bulletin articles is Thursday,

ten days before desired publication date. bulletin@st-rita.org or bring to the Parish Office.

Please call Mary Lou Butler:

626/355-1292 x 222 mlbutler@st-rita.org

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Meetings, Ministry & Special Events
Thanksgiving Day Mass
Thursday, November 22 8 am

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Join us for

This Week at St. Rita

This Weekend at St. Rita

Plan to start your day off rightgiving thanks and honor to God for the many blessings you have received. Offertory donations received at this Mass will be used for the poor and needy. Before the Final Dismissal, Monsignor Krekelberg will bless a food item you bringbread, rolls, pies, a bottle of wineto serve at your holiday table.

Senior Ministry Holiday Boutique Saturday & Sunday After all the Masses Gara Hall Thanksgiving Food Drive Saturday & Sunday After all the Masses
For benefit of St. Anthony & Catholic Charities

Welcome Event for New Parishioners Sunday 2 - 4:30 pm OMalley Hall

For all those registered at our Parish in the last year!

Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is Gods will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:18

Opportunities for Spiritual Growth

(See page 4 for more information.) Tuesday, November 20, RCIA Class
7:30 pm Parish Office Meeting Room

Catholic Community & Local Events

Sunday, December 2Immaculate Heart High School Open House. 1 pm. 5515 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles 90028. Questions? 323/461-3651 x237 immaculateheart.org Sunday, December 2Mayfield Senior School Open House. 12 - 4 pm. 500 Bellefontaine, Pasadena. Questions? 626/799-9121 x287 mayfieldsenior.org Wednesday, December 5Deck the Halls Holiday Boutique. 9 - 5 pm, Mayfield Senior School, 500 Bellefontaine, Pasadena. Gifts, specialty items. Information? development@mayfieldsenior.org Friday-Saturday, Dec. 7-8Special Advent Retreat for Women. Sacred Heart Retreat House, 507 N. Granada Ave., Alhambra. Cost is $135/lodging & meals. Info/Reservations: 626/289-1353 x 302 Thursday-Sunday, Dec. 27-30Sacred Heart Leadership Retreat. Open to young women in their junior year in high school. Location: Big Bear. Cost: $75. Information/Reservations: 909/866-5696 Traveling with kids during the holidays can be a challenge. Prior to leaving, remind children about your family safety procedures for dealing with strangers and what to do if they get lost. Keep a recent photo of your children with you. Also have a photocopy of your passport and other travel documents in a safe place or with someone who can fax them to you in case of loss. Label your childrens clothing on the inside so strangers are not able to learn your childs name. For particular help, you may call: Assistance Ministry 213/637-7650

Wednesday, November 28, Evening Prayer

5:30 pm Meditation 6 pm Prayer Rectory Oratory

Pray the Rosary

Weekday mornings after the 8 am Mass

Wednesday, November 21Parish Office Holiday Hours

Closed at noon Reopen Monday, November 26, 9 am

Thursday, November 228 am Thanksgiving Mass

See information in adjacent column

Save the Date

Sunday, November 25Catholicism
4 pm OMalley Hall See page 4 for more information

Monday, November 26Baptism Class

7 pm, Parish Office Meeting Room For January 6 Baptisms

Weekend of December 1 & 2No Room at the Inn

After all the Masses See page 5 for more information.

Sunday, December 9Redlands Chorus Christmas Concert

4 pm In the Church Free Will Offering

SAINT RITA OF CASCIA CHURCH Coming Holiday Events at St. Rita

Time to mark your calendars!

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December 1 & 2No Room at the Inn A special exhibit of parishioners crche sets. We welcome all exhibitorsand encourage everyone to attend. Hours: Saturday: 4 - 7:30 pm. Sunday: 8:30 am-3 pm. OMalley Hall For more information: Cheryl or Rosemary 355-1292 rc@st-rita.org December 9Redlands Community Chorus Christmas Concert 4 pm - 6 pm. In the Church. Free Will Offering. If you havent been to this event in the past, youve missed a very beautiful and spiritual experience! Plan to attend and bring guests. Our Church acoustics are superb and the musicianship is excellent! Sunday, December 16Breakfast with Santa This annual Mens Club event is a hit every yearwatch for more information in future Bulletins! December 23Candlelight Walk to Place the Baby Jesus in the Manger Meet in front of St. Rita Church to process with lighted candles to Kersting Court OR wait in Kersting Court for the procession to reach you! This community event, sponsored by all churches in Sierra Madre, features Carols and Readings. Watch for more information in future Bulletins.