st. rita parish bulletin 8/18/2013

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M ASS 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 D AYS: (eve of) 5:30 pm; (day of) 8 am & 6:30 pm

S ACRAMENT OF R ECONCILIATION (Confession) Saturdays 4-5 pm or by appointment

DEVOTIONS Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Saturday 7:50 am

A DORATION First Friday 8:30 am—5 pm, Rectory Oratory

Msgr. Richard Krekelberg, V.F.—PastorDeacon Manuel Valencia • Deacon John Hull

318 North Baldwin Avenue, Sierra MadreMailing Address: 50 East Alegria Avenue, Sierra Madre, CA 91024Phone: 626/355-1292 • FAX: 626/355-2290 • www.st-rita.org

A C atholic Faith Community Since 1908C atholic Faith C ommunity Since 1908C atholic Faith Community Since 1908

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Msgr. Richard Krekelberg, V. F. — Pastor626.355.1292 x. 228 • [email protected]

Dcn. Manuel & Chela Valencia — [email protected] • 626.355.1292

Dcn. John Hull —[email protected] •626.355.1292

Weekend Presider:10 am Mass—Fr. Chris Thiel, OFM Capuchin

Parish Office/Mailing Address50 East Alegria Ave., Sierra Madre, CA 91024Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9am to 6pm; Sat. 9 am to 1 pm.Office Email: [email protected]

Director of AdministrationMary Lou Butler: [email protected] • 355.1292

Pastoral CouncilParish Office: 355.1292

Finance Council Chair Bill Sullivan: 355.3707

St. Rita School— Office: 626.355.6114Principal: Joanne Harabedian • [email protected]

Director of Liturgy & MusicPaul Puccinelli: [email protected]

Director of Religious EducationCristina Cullen: 355.3841 • [email protected]

Director of Youth Ministry/Confirmation Theresa Bui Costanzo: 626.590.8828 • [email protected] RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) Team: Deacon Manuel and Chela Valencia;

Susan Blakeslee: [email protected]

How to Contact Us

20TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME—AUGUST 18, 2013 2

For Information about the Sacraments— BaptismBaptismal 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.

Reconciliation and First EucharistPreparation for children who have attained the age of reason

(usually during 2nd grade) is arranged either through theOffice of Religious Education or St. Rita Elementary School.

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

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.

Anointing of the Sick See adjoining column.

Liturgy & WorshipLectors and Eucharistic Ministers: David & Jill Muhs

355.9810 • [email protected] Altar Servers, Youth: Kathy Ganino • 626.398.9302 Altar Servers, Adult: Bill Cosso • 355.5656

Eucharistic Adoration: Kathy Ganino • 626.398.9302Rosary Prayer Group: Susan Day • 355-3835Sacristans: 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 PalazzoloEnvironment: Denise Villalovos/Gil Lazo [email protected] • 355.1292

Ministries & OrganizationsBereavement Ministry: 355.1292 • [email protected] Christian Family: Sheila Pierce • 355.8332Greeters & Ushers: Erny Henry 626.289.3504 • 626.446.6715

Men’s Club: Nick Sotis: 358-2495 • [email protected] Members/Welcome: Contact the Parish OfficeSt. Rita Guild: Patty Sullivan 355.3707 • [email protected] Ministry: Marilyn McKernan, [email protected] Shawl Ministry: Mary Taillac 355.3179 • Marilyn Delgatto 355.8717

Other Contacts Archivist: Marilyn McKernan • [email protected] Bulletin Submissions: [email protected] or drop off at OfficePublic Relations: [email protected] Registration Information: [email protected] • 355.1292 Webmaster: Ralph Seymour: [email protected]

Parish Ministries and Organizations

Let Saint Rita Be There For You . . .

Communion for Sick and Homebound ParishionersSt. Rita ministers provide Communion home visits. Contact theParish Office • 355.1292 or Jill Muhs • 355.9810 • [email protected].

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 OurLord’s special presence and companionship in serious time of need. Anointing may take place in the home, at the hospital or elsewhereand as often as once a month. If someone should die withoutanointing, remember that the desire to receive is sufficient and theLord cares!

If You Should Experience the Loss of a Loved OnePlease call us at 355.1292If you feel you will be in need, or your loved one has passed, we willassist in making arrangements with your chosen funeral directors;refer you to our liturgy and music directors; and offer you helpfulguidelines and a book that will aid in the selection of readings for theMass or Memorial Service. Areas we can help you with prior to thepassing may help in the planning of funeral services. We know thatthis can be a tough time and we want you to know that your parish isthere for you. PLEASE UNDERSTAND we only have one residentpriest, sometimes arrangements for another priest may be needed.



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REV. MSGR. RICHARD KREKELBERG

PASTOR’S CORNER

Dear Parishioners, At first I struggled with finding the link between the first reading and the gospel passage for today, until Iremembered that the Prophet Jeremiah is often offered as prefiguring Jesus’ own journey, his paschalmystery. The way they treated Jeremiah for his truth telling would be the way Jesus himself would betreated—and worse! So we hear Jesus’ words of “bringing division” (not our usual image of him), and weknow from the first reading that he is no doubt headed for big trouble. We love the image of Jesus walking through the locked doors of the upper room after he has risen, and saying to his disciples who hadabandoned him, “Peace be with you!” But stop and think what all transpired before that moment:abandonment, cruel crucifixion, and profound confusion and bewilderment on the part of those who hadplaced all their hope in the Messiah.

When I was a kid growing up, I became fascinated with what happened if you stomped on an anthill. I wasmesmerized by the image of all the ants scattering in every direction in frenetic confusion and at acomplete loss as to what just happened. (This was, obviously, before St. Francis of Assisi got to me and Ibegan to view ants as my brothers and sisters.) Soon, however, I discovered that if I returned a day later orso, the ants had completely reorganized and built the mound back up higher than it was before! I believethe parallels between ant behavior and the human experience are many. I dare say that many of you havealready compared your own experience of life or the events of human history to the destroyed anthillimage long before I related it to you today.

In some ways, I suspect that Pope Francis’ papacy is stepping on the secure anthill of our church. Like Jeremiah was attempting to shake the people up with his “Repent! Return to the Lord your God!” and like Jesus was warning his followers that “From now on a household…will be divided,” Pope Francis is

declaring a dramatic and fundamental return to the Gospel—even telling hundreds of thousands of youthin Rio and around the world to “Shake up the Church!” Already spin doctors, talking heads andecclesiastical pundits are scurrying like ants to figure out just what the new pontiff is talking about—whereis he leading us? How DO we get back to being the Church? It almost seems that The Holy Father wasgiven Jesus’ own mandate: “I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it already blazing!” If thisPope leads us to renewed life in Christ, what a gift!

In some ways I feel as though our little anthill here at St. Rita Parish hasalso been stirred up by our call to stewardship and our efforts towards aCapital Campaign. Before I applied to be pastor of St. Rita, one priestfriend described the parish as “sleepy.” Well, I didn’t find the parishcomatose, but I did find it in need of a wake-up call. Nobody wants to be

awakened out of a comfortable snooze, but once awake, the promise of anew day can be exhilarating and exciting. As we move on and moveforward, my prayer is that no one will want to throw me down a muddy cistern, and that all would want to embrace the call of Jesus to renewal inHis way, His truth, and His life. After all His fire is not the fire of destruction and ruin; His fire is the fire of The Holy Spirit and of transforming grace. What a gift!

—Msgr. Richard



PARISHIONERS WHO REQUEST OUR PRAYERS FOR HEALING

AND RETURN TO GOOD HEALTH —

Margaret Duran, Zhou Le, Mu Song, Jody Williams, Gabriella Reyes, Ashley Biely, Jean Mansour, Celia Merritt, Denis Keegan, Jacob Bigley, GeraldKrekelberg, Cathy Fiore, Madelyn Shaull, Dorothy Van Gorden, John J. McCoy,

Diane Ridley, Richard Forcione, Maria Carmen Marti, Dennis & ClareMarquardt, Rosemary Fryzm, Andy Pulley, Andy Heller, JoAnn E. Douglass,Kathleen Ramsey, Tonyja Blakeslee, Addie Marshall, Jackie Bagnuolo, Mary EllenIsoard, Tim Stanley, Antoinette Wassef, Theresa Morcos, Aspet Herapetian,Rose Mary Taquino, Selma Tuffs, David Duran, Paul Viger, Julie Meyer, ZdenkaCzerny, Cliff Hancuff, Wendy Wolf Fadel, Hal Finney, Christa Owen, Ailey Gardner-Ybarra, Cathy Hundshamer, Eva Bernejo, Laurie Larkin Masella, EdithOlah, Matteo Begnoche, Lancelot Loera, Fred Mycroft, Brian Eck, Alex

Arranaga, Anna Mary Hession, Mildred Vocelka, Joseph Moore, Ned Vento.


S ATURDAY , A UGUST 17

8:00 AM Rev. Michael Kirkness RIP5:30 PM Mary Therese McDermott INTS UNDAY , A UGUST 18 7:30 AM Emilio Carbajal INT10:00 AM Harry Keogh RIP12 NOON For All Parishioners M ONDAY , A UGUST 19 8:00 AM Victor M. Reynolds RIPT UESDAY , A UGUST 20 8:00 AM Rev. James A. Rothe RIPW EDNESDAY , A UGUST 21 8:00 AM Communion ServiceT HURSDAY , A UGUST 22

8:00 AM Communion Service F RIDAY , A UGUST 23 8:00 AM Gene Bollman RIPS ATURDAY , A UGUST 24 8:00 AM Rev. Christopher Johnson RIP5:30 PM For All ParishionersS UNDAY , A UGUST 25 7:30 AM Ralph Harlow RIP10:00 AM José Viramontes RIP12 NOON Rosindo Sandoval INT

FEASTD AYS

Monday, August 19— St. John Eudes

Tuesday, August 20— St. Bernard

Wednesday, August 21— St. Pius X

Friday, August 23— St. Rose of Lima

Saturday, August 24— St. Bartholomew

TODAY ’S R EADINGS

First Reading— They took Jeremiah and threw him into the cistern (Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10). Psalm— Lord, come to my aid! (Psalm 40). Second Reading— Let us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, the leader and perfecter of faith(Hebrews 12:1-4). Gospel— I have come to set the earth on fire, andhow I wish it were already blazing (Luke 12:49-53).

Joanna SingletonWife of Bob Singleton

Y EAR OF F AITH: A UGUST 2013 True Wealth, True Grit:

Faith’s Journey Continues

Last week we celebrated the Assumption of Mary, Blessed John Paul II’s “Star of the New Evangelization.” The Preface for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary extols Mary as the “image of the Church’s coming toperfection.” Thankfully, she is also a “sure hope and comfort toyour pilgrim people,” for August’s Gospels certainly challengepilgrims on our journey of faith. How different from Mary’s

selfless service is the self-absorption of Luke’s “rich fool.” Though his fortune is the fruit of honest hard work, the “fool”mistakenly defines himself and his life’s worth only in terms of his possessions. But Jesus’ disciples should have a different,deeper perspective on life, remembering that one day theirMaster will suddenly return. Being vigilant for that unknownmoment will make us diligent in serving Christ as he comes to usdaily in the needs of neighbor and stranger, whom we must treatreverently as fellow servants of God. Bearing witness like this is, in Jesus’ image, is playing with fire. We may have to experience theburning anguish of choosing what is right rather than what iseasy, even to the point of redefining our most personal

relationships. This being so, how pointless to wonder, “Who will be saved?” Better to ask, “Will I complete my faith journey faithfully?”

—Building Plans—

Whatever your lot in life, build something on it!—Anonymous



►Deadline for Bulletin articles is Thursday, 10 daysbefore desired publication date.

[email protected] or bring to the Parish Office.

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►Youth Nite— Wednesday, August 28, 7 pm, Gara

Don’t forget to check in at your St. Rita “home” fromtime-to-time during the summer months!

Theresa Costanzo • [email protected]

St. Rita Catholic School 91 Years of Faith, Excellence, and Stewardship

St. Rita Parishioners and Alums—Mark your calendars!

► Annual Magazine Drive, S.O.S. - Save our SubscriptionsIf you would like to renew magazines or purchase new ones, ourstudents are happy to accommodate you. Or you can come tothe School Office and ask for Mrs. Nolan. Or go tost-ritaschool.org and access the SQP Magazine Drive Link to place your order online.

Our School keeps 50% of every dollar on magazines or music!

► Harvest Fest Weekend, October 18-19, 2013 Friday, October 18th “Beer, Brats and Bingo”6:00 p.m.– 9:00 p.m. Babysitting provided.

Saturday, October 19th

Food, Rides, Auction & Family Fun!12:30 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.

►Texas Hold ‘em Tournament with professional dealers

Saturday, February 1, 2014

Need gift cards? Scrip is on sale daily at the School Office(rebates range from 2% to 15%).

School Office • 626/355-6114

The Religious Education Program is gearing up for theFall and we would love for you to be part of it! TheProgram has a variety of volunteer opportunities and we welcome all parishioners to join our team. The successof our Program is because of dedicated volunteers, andas we continue to grow, we hope you will be inspired tojoin us. Please contact me for more information.

►Registration materials are now available in the ParishOffice for children in grades 1-5. Classes begin onMonday, September 16th and run every Monday from4-5:15. There is a $50 fee per child but payment optionsare available. Please provide a copy of your child’sBaptismal certificate when you submit your registrationform. We look forward to having your child as part of our program.

Cristina Cullen • [email protected] • 355-3841

Did you know…?

Internet filter software is no substitute forparental monitoring. There is a lot of material

on the Internet that is inappropriate for children. Parentscan use filtering software to protect children from thatmaterial, but filters do not guarantee that children willnot be exposed; a filter will never be a substitute forparents’ presence. Monitor your child’s online behavior.Keep your family computer in a highly visible, commonarea, like the family room or the kitchen. Ask yourchildren to show you what sites they go to, and be openand willing to discuss the inappropriate material they might come across.

For particular help, you may call Assistance Ministry : 213/637-7650

St. Rita Guild

If school bells are starting to ring, can the St. RitaGuild opening be far behind? Our first meeting of the year will be held on Friday, September 6 at 9 am in Gara Hall.

A good way to start the year, meeting old friendsand making some new ones too. Find out aboutsome of the plans for the coming year in the

parish. Hope to see you there.

Patty Sullivan355-3707 • [email protected]

Do you want to share our Bulletin with family, friends,and former parishioners? It’s online—just give them our website: st-rita.org




Meetings, Ministry & Special Eventseetings, Ministry & Special Eventseetings, Ministry & Special Events

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

Saturday & Sunday, August 24 & 25— Missionary Cooperative Plan

See adjacent column.

Save the Dateave the Dateave the Date

Monday, August 26—Baptism Preparation Class7:00 pm • Parish Office Meeting Room

For September 1 Baptisms

Sunday, September 1—Baptisms1:30 pm • In the Church • Deacon John Hull

Friday, September 6—St. Rita Guild MeetingSee page 5 for more information.

Saturday, September 14—Senior Prom

O’Malley Hall • 6:30-10 pmInformation/tickets: Marilyn @ st.rita.org • 355-1292 x233

Weekend of November 1-3—St. Rita Women’s RetreatMater Dolorosa Retreat Center

For more information call: Joan Crow 355-3621

Don’t take a vacation from Mass—

When you’re traveling, you can find the nearest Churchlocation and schedule of Sunday Masses on the website:

Masstimes.org

Don’t take a vacation from supporting St. Rita—

You may write one check for the weeks you will be away andeither put it in the Offering Basket before or after your vacation. Thank you!

Catholic Community& Local Events

►Fingerprinting—Saturday, September 7.St. Therese, 510 N. El Molino St., Alhambra.10 am - 1:40 pm & 3:20 - 5:20 pm

Must call for appointment 626/284-0020► A Concert Experience , Sunday, Sept. 8,7:30 pm.I Do Believe , a spiritual journey told through music featuring Tajci. Free Will Offering to support the works of the DivineMercy and Secular Branch of the Sacred Heart.

Holy Name of Mary , 724 E. Bonita Avenue, San Dimas.Information: 909/599-1243

► St. Luke Parish Grief Support Group—Begins Thursday, September 12, 7 pm.

An eight-week bereavement support program. Two-hoursessions every Thursday in the Parish Resource Center(located in the Rectory), 5605 Cloverly Ave., TempleCity. $10 for workbook, fee waived for hardship.

Information: 626/291-5900 or Sherrie 626/287-8504►Religious Vocation Discernment Retreat— September 13-15. Single Catholic women between 18and 40 who have thought about becoming a Sister areinvited to attend this retreat, hosted by the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent DePaul.

Info: Sister Lisa Laguna, D.C. • 650/949-8890►Fingerprinting—Saturday, September 14.Our Lady of Guadalupe, 16025 E. Cypress St., Irwindale.10 am - 1:40 pm & 3:20 - 5:20 pm.

Must call for appointment 626/962-3649 ►Knights of Columbus Monrovia CouncilSteak BBQ—Sept. 14. 5:30-10 pm. Proceeds benefit theMaryknoll Sisters of Monrovia. Great food, music andraffles. Kids/$7.50; adults/$15. Maryknoll grounds, 300Norumbega Drive, Monrovia 91017.

Info: 626/358-1825

► Missionary Cooperative PlanNext Weekend—August 24 & 25

At all the Masses

Father Jude Umeobi will speak as a representativeof the Diocese of Awka, Nigeria. Please considernow what you may be able to donate towards his Appeal.



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Do you receive Sunday Offering envelopes? Envelopesare an easy way to remember to support your parish each week—or you may choose to write one check for themonth, 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 S TEWARDSHIP.

Please fill out the request form and drop it in the Offering basket or return it to the Parish Office. Your initialenvelope packet should arrive within 10-14 days.

Thank you for your support !

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Maintenance & Repairs Report—July

Expenses (routine maintenance and repairs for Churchand Parish Office) $8494Income (donations restriced to St. Rita for

maintenance and repairs)$7839

July Total <$655>

Thank you to the 180 families who donated to the July special collection. We encourage everyone to think about supporting this very necessary and importantfund to keep our facilities in repair and ready for use.

Edison bills are high—as we know from our ownhouseholds—during the summer months. The mostrecent bill for the Church was $3514. And we—like all

Sierra Madre property owners—are trying to conserveour water resources to avoid penalties for excessive use;our water bills, with no penalties , for the two-monthbilling period of June/July was $943.

Thank You for Your Generosity!

Check it out!

Did you know we have a link on our website

st-rita.org

that you can use to make your Sunday donation using acredit card?

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