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: 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: 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
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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, April 22, 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, Today St. Lukes account of the Good News proclaims recognition of the risen Jesus in the breaking of the bread. The significance is in the centrality of Jesus action of blessing, breaking and sharing after his resurrectionthe very action he commanded - Do this in memory of me - the night before he died. Some of the extra-biblical gospels, not accepted into the Christian New Testament as we know it, were part of the Gnostic movement which claimed that Jesus was important for who he was and how he was, rather than for what he did, or the actions he performed. Of course Jesus was indeed important for the manner in which he was and is God for us, but this cannot be separated out from what he did for us, particularly his breaking of the bread, which became the perpetuation for us of the price he paid on the cross! St Iranaeus recognized this fact and more when, in the 3rd century A.D., he refuted Gnostic beliefs, and pretty much solidified the adoption of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John as the reliable gospels to provide Christians everywhere with what was to be understood as the whole Christ Event. What does this have to do with you and me today? Everything. After all, you and I live by those four gospels. First of all regarding the Gnostic way of thinking, consider this: Would you and I take a president or pope and sum him up solely based on who he is and how he is? Would we not feel compelled to also report on their history of actions taken and decisions made? I can tell you a lot about who and how my parents were, but you will know a lot more about them (about my family, and about me for that matter), if I tell you that my Dad joined the Navy after four kids and before the fifth was born; and that my Mother worked as an accountant, a practical nurse, and as a catechist during her lifetime. When all is said and done, the character and charisms of a person, with actions and decisions all taken together, wind up shaping a son or a daughter, a student or an apprentice. Just so, Iranaeus knew that the true gospels had to be those that recorded and reported about Jesus in a full and consistent manner, and which best explained the emergence of his Church. But it follows that we who are now that Church in Christ must also realize the importance of not

TODAYS READINGS
First Reading The God of our fathers has glorified his servant Jesus (Acts 3:13-15, 17-19). Psalm Lord, let your face shine on us (Psalm 4). Second Reading The way we may be sure that we know Jesus is to keep his commandments (1 John 2:1-5a). Gospel Jesus stood in their midst and said to them, Peace be with you (Luke 24:35-48).
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

APRIL 21 Gerard William Tucker RIP Michael Delgatto RIP APRIL 22 Louis Mitchell RIP For All Parishioners Virginia Almond INT APRIL 23ST. GEORGE, ST. ADALBERT Rosemary Duncan RIP APRIL 24ST. FIDELIS OF SIGMARINGEN Michael Delgatto RIP APRIL 25ST. MARK Communion Service APRIL 26 Communion Service A PRIL 27 Bishop Joseph F. MacDonald RIP APRIL 28ST. PETER CHANEL, ST. LOUIS Rev. Cesar A. Fernandez RIP Mary Fulton RIP APRIL 29 Antonio Cervantes RIP Steven Duran RIP For All Parishioners

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only who and how we are, but also of what we do and the decisions we make. Parents who are with your children at Mass today and who try to live by what is taught and experienced here, be happy and feel good about the complete and consistent model and message you are giving to your childrenyou are providing them the risen life of the gospel! May we all desire to do the same for each other. May we always desire to live a whole-gospel life. STEWARDSHIP AND TODAYS SCRIPTURES
The disciples in todays Gospel came to know Jesus in the breaking of the bread. When we share what we have with those in need, we, too, will discover Jesus in our midst.

Msgr. Richard

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CANNED FOOD DRIVE THIS WEEKEND

Thank you for participating in this months Food Drive. If you forgot to shop, you can donate cash or a check (payable to St. Anthony) or purchase scrip from St. Rita School. St. Anthony Parish Center relies on our generosity. Thank you!

Catholic Community & Local Events

Sacred Heart Womens RetreatApril 27-29 or May 4-6. At the Sacred Heart Retreat Camp, Big Bear Lake. Come and be refreshed! Donation $90. Info/Reservations: 909/866-5696 St. Francis High SchoolThursday, May 3, 6-10 pm. Hold-em Knight, a fundraiser for scholarship, at Noor, 260 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. Tickets or info: Tim Murphy 818/790-0325 murphyt@sfhs.net Mater Dolorosa Golf ClassicThursday, May 5. Join Fr. Pat at Brookside Golf Course for a fun day of golf and more. Prizes, hosted social and awards banquet. Pat Wickhem 626/416-8824 pickempat1@aol.com or Mater Dolorosa Office 355-7188

ST. RITA SCHOOL USED BOOK SALE

This Sunday after the 10 am Mass in Gara Hall. All books $1 each! Stop and browse and perhaps buy!

APRIL 22 WELCOME EVENT POSTPONED

Our Welcome to St. Rita Event has been postponed due to scheduling conflicts. All who joined St. Rita Parish during the past year will receive an invitation when a new date has been set.

YOUTH MINISTRY
Youth NiteApril 25 at 7 pm, Gara Year 2 ConfirmationApril 29 at 11:15, Gara EDGE SessionApril 30 at 4 pm, Gara

HOW TO CONTACT US
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. April is national Child Abuse Prevention Month, and Keep Kids Safe month in the Archdiocese. This month, parents and guardians should review with their children the Five Body Safety Rules. These rules help them to protect themselves from the harm of child sexual abuse. Rule #1: Its My BodyGod wants me to be safe and happy. Rule #2: An UhOh feeling that something is wrongI may be right and should ask questions.Rule #3: If someone makes me feel uncomfortable, I have the right to say no and get away! Rule #4: I should always tell my parent or safe adult if someone makes me feel unsafe in any way or touches me in any way that makes me feel unsafe. Rule #5: If I am abused, it is never my fault. Copies of the Five Body Safety Rules handbook are available from the Office of Safeguard the Children 213/637-7227. Other Articles from the Archdiocese are on our website: st-rita.org (select Publications, then Safeguard the Children).
PARISHIONERS WHO REQUEST OUR PRAYERS FOR HEALING AND RETURN TO GOOD HEALTH

TOGETHER IN MISSION (TIM)

Assessed Goal$59,712.68 Parish families1,181 Families participating to date = 144 = 12% Remember, it is not what you givebut that you give! Please help us reach our goal by returning your pledge card (available in the Vestibule) either in the Sunday Offering basket or to the Parish Office. Reminder: Please make your check payable to Together in Mission. Credit cards also accepted.

SAFEGUARD THE CHLDREN

ARE YOU A REGISTERED MEMBER AT ST. RITA?

Registering in a parish is a declaration of your desire to be part of a Catholic community and a commitment to the life of the parish family. 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 any donations you make to the parish throughout the year are entered as 5002/ visitors since you have no unique ID number in our database. Registration forms available in the vestibule.

ONGOING BIBLE STUDYRESUMES THIS THURSDAY

Join our informal Bible study and enjoy fellowship while discussing and reflecting on Sundays Gospel readings. 7 pm in the St. Rita Parish Office. Bring your Bible; well provide the coffee and tea! For information, please call Dn. Manuel Valencia at 626/818-5158 cell.

ST. RITA PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY

The Shawl Ministry knits or crochets shawls and lap blankets for our seriously ill and homebound parishioners. If you know of someone in need of this prayerful ministrys handiwork, please call Marilyn Delatto 355-8717 Mary Taillac 355-3179

Janet Heins, Mary Ellen Isoard, 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.

Lucile Flanders

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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

This Sunday at St. Rita
Food Drive
Sponsored by Youth Ministry In Support of St. Anthony Parish

Coffee & Donuts

After all the Masses

Used Book Sale

After the 10 am Mass

New Parishioners Welcome Event

Postponedplease see page 3.

Tuesday, April 24Virtus Training

6 pm, OMalley Hall

Thursday, April 26Liturgy of the Hours

5:30 pm, Meditation 6 pm, Prayers In the Rectory Oratory 7 pm, Parish Office Meeting Room

Thursday, April 26Bible Study Saturday, April 28First Holy Communion Workshops
9 am, Gara and OMalley Halls

Save the Date

Monday, April 30Baptism Preparation Class
7 pm, Parish Office Meeting Room For May 6 Baptisms