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RITA CHURCH
50 E. Alegria Ave., Sierra Madre, CA 91024

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The Baptism Of The Lord

A Catholic Faith Community Since 1908

St. Rita of Cascia

January 13, 2013

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: 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: 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.

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

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.

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,
If we live the Baptism we have received in Jesus Holy Spirit, our happiness, our joy, and even our redemption is assured. Even though 2013 is already forecasted to repeat some of the challenges of 2012, all of us at St. Rita should feel all the more determined to make the pastoral life and ministry of our parish as vibrant as everprecisely because challenging times beg the motivation and strength that we stand to gain and to share by our being Church, by our being faithfilled and hope-filled. From the water of our Baptism comes the Spiritthe Spirit of understanding and knowledge, of counsel and fortitude, of wisdom and piety, and of a holy fear of the Lord. More than looking for those gifts of the Holy Spirit to somehow fall on us, the true Christian looks and prays for those gifts to come through us for the sake of building up Gods kingdom on Earth. What Isaiah declares about Gods Servant, Jesus, is true for each and every one of the baptized: I, the Lord, have called you for the victory of justice, I have grasped you by the hand. On this solemnity of Jesus baptism by John in the Jordan River, I feel a certain excitement as pastor of St. Rita. It is a feeling of our parish growing and emerging as an effective and living Roman Catholic faith community, ready to be strong in witness and desire to serve. It is the assurance that a parish that proclaimed a pastoral plan in 2006 and that has already made great strides in its implementation, is now poised to further that plan by establishing a firm foundation for our expanding ministries. All of this, of course, so that we may experience the same Holy Spirit that hovered over Our Lord to say likewise, This is my beloved St. Rita Parish in whom I am well pleased!

Msgr. Richard

The Baptism of the Lord He saved us through the bath of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.
Titus 3:5

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 12
8:00 AM 5:30 PM

SUNDAY, JANUARY 13

Robert Day RIP Fr. Charles Keough RIP

7:30 AM For All Parishioners 10:00 AM Frank Barrile RIP 12 NOON Bertha Lovato RIP

PARISHIONERS WHO REQUEST OUR PRAYERS FOR HEALING AND RETURN TO GOOD HEALTH Katherine Haderlein, John J. McCoy, Andy Heller, 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, Hal Finney, Louise Bigley, Christa Owen, Ailey Gardner-Ybarra, Cathy Hundshamer, Eva Bernejo, Laurie Larkin Masella, Edith Olah, Matteo Begnoche, Lancelot Loera, Fred Mycroft, Clare Marquardt, Brian Eck, Alex Arranaga, Anna Mary Hession, Mildred Vocelka, Joseph Moore, Effie DeGroot, Ned Vento.

MONDAY, JANUARY 14
8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 5:30 PM

AND

TUESDAY, JANUARY 15

Mr. & Mrs. George McNabney INT Phillip Boyle RIP

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16 THURSDAY, JANUARY 17 FRIDAY, J ANUARY 18

Communion Service Communion Service

Spiritual Growth
Tuesday, January 15, RCIA
7:30 pm Parish Office Meeting Room Contact Deacon Manuel for information.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 19 SUNDAY, JANUARY 20

Daniel Joseph Salazar Sr. RIP Irene McHugh RIP Ignacio Gokey Family INT

Wednesday, January 16, Evening Prayer

5:30 pm Meditation 6 pm Prayer Rectory Oratory Contact Deacon John Hull for information.

7:30 AM Frank Beck RIP 10:00 AM For All Parishioners 12 Noon Elizabeth Early INT

Thursday, January 17, Bible Study Resumes

7 - 8:30 pm Parish Office Meeting Room

FEAST DAYS Sunday, January 13

Vocation Awareness Week begins

Every weekdayPray the Rosary as a group After the 8 am Mass In the Church

Thursday, January 17 Friday, January 18

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins St. Anthony

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Confirmation for Adults

Adult Confirmation is for anyone over 18 years of age. The course is an adult updating on current Catholic theology, sacraments, social justice issues, Bible 101, and understanding the Mass. Classes begin this Monday, January 14, from 7-9 pm. There will be ten sessions in total. The Rite of Confirmation will take place on May 19, 2013 at ABVM . For more information: Liz Moran 626/792-1314

TODAYS READINGS
First ReadingIsaiah speaks of the Servant whom the Lord upholds; he shall bring forth justice to the nations (Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7). PsalmThe Lord will bless his people with peace (Psalm 29). Second ReadingJesus was anointed by God with the Holy Spirit; he went out healing and doing good (Acts 10:34-38). GospelA voice comes from heaven proclaiming Jesus as the beloved Son, with whom God is well pleased (Luke 3:15-16, 21-22).

Respect Life Rosary

Tuesday, January 22, 2013 marks the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. The Knights of Columbus San Gabriel Valley Chapter will hold their 10th Annual Respect Life Rosary in front of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Building, 125 S. Grand Avenue, Pasadena 91105. This peaceful one-hour event begins at Noon. All are invited to attend and pray the Rosary. Info: legisperitis@yahoo.com 626/422-3211

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St. Rita School News
Youth NiteWednesday, January 23, 7 pm, Gara Edge No class, Monday, January 14 Next classMonday, January 21, 4 pm, Gara Year 2 ConfirmationSaturday, January 19, Youth Rally and Mass, 1:30 PM, at the Cathedral Goodwill FundraiserSaturday, January 26, 9-3 pm

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Fundraiser
Matt Dennys, 145 East Huntington Dr., Arcadia Wednesday, January 23, 11 am - 9 pm Just mention this ad to your server and the school will receive 20% of your bill. Thanks for your support!

(see article in adjacent column)

This all-day youth conference for Catholic high school teens is on Thursday, February 22 at the Anaheim Convention Center. St. Rita will take 30 teens this year on a first-come basis. To register, please email Theresa.

Youth Day Registration

PTO Wine Fest

Saturday, April 30
This Annual Event, hosted by the St. Rita PTO, will be held in the Spring this year. Please mark your calendar to save the date for this fun adult evening. Watch for more details in future Bulletins.

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

Interested in becoming an Altar Server?

Attention: Parents of pre-schoolers

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; we would love to have you join us. Childrens Liturgy of the Word All children in 1st-3rd grades are invited to participate during the Sunday 10 am Mass. The children are dismissed from Mass after the Opening Prayer to go to Gara Hall where they have the opportunity to listen to the Sunday Readings at an age-appropriate level. They return to Mass at the beginning of the Liturgy of the Eucharist to remain with their families for the remainder of the Mass. We need volunteers to help. If you are VIRTUS-certified and willing to help, please let Cristina know. Cristina Cullen dre@st-rita.org

If you are presently attending 5th or 6th grade, in either private or public school, we invite you to train for altar serving. We will supply the trainingall you need is a willing and faithful spirit! For information please contact: Mrs. Ganino 626/398-9302 katganino@charter.net
Fundraiser: Goodwill Donation Drive

Saturday, January 26, 9-3 pm Church Lower Parking Lot The Youth Ministry is conducting a fund raiser to help send our teens to summer service trips and/or leadership camp. The holidays are over and its time to begin one New Years Resolutionclean up and reduce clutter! And, in the process, help someone who needs usable clothing, household items, and furniture. We need to fill at least one container to receive a monetary donation from Goodwill, so please start sorting and collecting your donation items now and then drop them off on January 26. Thank you! Whats happening in your Organization or Ministry? Send us some information to include in the Bulletin! Better yet, take some photos at your events and include them (jpeg format)well print as space allows. Deadline for Bulletin articles is Thursday, 10 days before desired publication date. bulletin@st-rita.org or bring to the Parish Office.

Knit for Kids

At the Saturday Vigil Mass, on January 5, the products of the Knit for Kids projects were blessed. The sweaters and other knitted items will now be sent to World Vision where they will be distributed to the missions to keep children in need a little warmer this winter. This is one of the many ways that members of our St. Rita Parish reach out to those in need. Special thanks to Ana Ptasinski and Julie Savage for coordinating this good work. If you are a knitter, and would like to take part, please contact: Ana Ptasinski 355-3146

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Meetings, Ministry & Special Events

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This Week at St. Rita

Year-End-Giving
goodness we have received over $70,000, which will go a long way to meeting our financial needs. However, last year we received over $85,000 so we are still a bit behind. There is still time to make your gift to this Appeal and to bring us closer to our budget. If you have lost your card and/or envelope, you can pick one up in the vestibule or at the Parish Office or just write Year End Gift on your check. Mary Lou Butler

Thank you to everyone who gave to the Year End Giving Appeal . Through your generosity and

Sunday, January 13 National Vocation Awareness Week begins Friday, January 18 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins

Opportunities for Spiritual Growth

(See page 4 for more information.) Tuesday, January 15, RCIA Class
7:30 pm Parish Office Meeting Room

Wednesday, January 16, Evening Prayer Pray the Rosary

Weekday mornings after the 8 am Mass

5:30 pm Meditation 6 pm Prayer Rectory Oratory

Thursday, January 17, Bible Study Resumes

7 - 8:30 pm Parish Office Meeting Room

Catholic Community & Local Events

Beginning Tuesday, January 22Evenings of Ignatian Prayer. Young Adults and Adults are invited to this 8-week experience of prayer, worship, and community. Holy Family Parish Center, South Pasadena. RSVP/Info 626/403-6113 Teen Volunteer Opportunities at Santa Teresita Saturday, January 26, 1-3:30 pm. The Junior program is open to girls and boys from ages 13-17. Find out more about volunteering at this exciting event. Youll get to see first hand what opportunities are available and youll also be able to speak with current volunteers. By giving your time and talent at Santa Teresita, youll gain a variety of new skills, earn community service hours, meet new friends, and receive guidance and direction for career planning. For more information, please call: 626/408-7823 outreach@santa-teresita.org Don Bosco Technical Institute Open HouseSunday, January 27, 12-3 pm. Prospective students, their families, and members of the community are all welcome. Food will be sold and parking is free. 626/940-2000 boscotech.edu LaSalle & Alverno Alumni (1960-1992)DeJaVu Social, Saturday, February 2, 2013 from 7-10 pm at La Salle. More information on Alvernos Alumnae Facebook Event pageDeJa Vu Social. Interested in joining a Catholic singles organization? The Catholic Alumni Club provides social, cultural, civic, and spiritual relationships. Info? Steve Valko valksr@yahoo.com

Sunday, January 20, Catholicism

4 - 5:30 pm OMalley Hall Light refreshments served This continuing 10-part series resumes after the holiday break. Each episode is complete so you didnt have to attend the first presentation to learn and to enjoy.

Save the Date

Saturday, January 26Youth Ministry Fundraiser
Goodwill truck will be here from 9am - 3 pm See page 5 for more information.

Sunday, January 27Annual Special Collection for Parish support of St. Rita School
Please make your check payable to St. Rita Parish.

Monday, January 28Baptism Preparation Class

For February Baptisms 7 pm Parish Office Meeting Room

Sunday, February 10Baptisms Please note change of date.

1:30 pm In the Church

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Do you receive Sunday Offering envelopes? Envelopes are an easy way to remember to support your parish each weekor you may choose to write one check for the month, use one envelope, and mark it for the month. Whichever way you elect to use your envelopes, supporting our faith community is part of your call to STEWARDSHIP. Please fill out the request form and drop it in the Offering basket or return it to the Parish Office. Your initial envelope packet should arrive within 10-14 days.

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2012 Tax Donation Acknowledgments

If you are a registered parishioner you may request a letter to acknowledge your total 2012 donations to St. Rita for tax purposes. PLEASE NOTE: Registered parishioners are those who have filled out a Registration Form and have been assigned an ID number. You may request a letter by sending your full name, address, and parish ID number (if known) to rc@st-rita.org

Thank you for your support!

or 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.

Name Phone When you patronize one of our advertisers, please tell them you saw their ad in the St. Rita Bulletin! Our Bulletin printing cost is paid for by our advertisersthanks! And If you would like your ad to appear in our weekly Bulletin, please contact J.S. Paluch 1-800-231-0805 jspaluch.com

Request for 2012 Donations for Tax Purposes Envelope ID# Full Name Address