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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
As Pope Francis and bishops gather in Rome from October 5-19
for the Synod on the Family, they ask our prayers for their work.

Jesus, Mary and Joseph,
in you we contemplate the splendor of true love,
to you we turn with trust.

Holy Family of Nazareth,
Grant that our families too may be places of communion and prayer,
authentic schools of the Gospel and small domestic Churches.

Holy Family of Nazareth,
may families never again experience violence, rejection and division;
may all who have been hurt or scandalized find ready comfort and healing.

Holy Family of Nazareth,
may the Synod of Bishops make us once more mindful of the
sacredness and inviolability of the family, and its beauty in Gods plan.

Jesus, Mary and Joseph, graciously hear our prayer!
Amen!
Prayer of Pope Francis
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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; and
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: Dave Loera d.loera@verizon.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 Eucharistic 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.

SAINT RITA OF CASCIA CHURCH 3

REV. MSGR. RICHARD KREKELBERG
PASTORS CORNER
Best, I think, to begin with the words
of St. Paul this Sunday:
whatever is truehonorable
justpurelovelygracious, if
there is any excellenceanything
worthy of praise, think about
these things.

Yes, first off think about this list that
St. Paul has set before his listeners
because they are filled with faith,
hope, and love. In the recipe for
recovery, restoration, and healing
(whether needed here or in a world
shattered) these are the needed
ingredients; not one of these
ingredients may be left out. What
else besides truth and honesty, justice
and honor, love and purity of heart
would heal a broken family or, for
t h a t ma t t e r , r e s t o r e t h e
impoverished, feed the hungry, or
bring freedom to the oppressed of
this world? You can bet that Pope
Francis and the bishops gathering for
the beginning of the SYNOD ON
THE FAMILY are counting on these
very teachings of St. Paul to guide
them in developing the Churchs
pastoral ministry.

Pauls words are spoken against the
backdrop of his fellow Jews seeking
restoration and reunification as a
chosen people, while his fellow
Roman citizens are seeking a
meaning and purpose for their
existence beyond the rule of an all
too human Caesar. It is not dissimilar
t o t h e b a c k d r o p o f t h e
disappointing vineyard and the
outrageousl y greedy vi neyard
tenants spoken of in the first
reading and the gospel for today.
Their ultimate blindness to Gods
will for them results in killing the son
of the landowner; it is not much of a
stretch then to understand how our
own blindness can pave the way to
crucifying the body of Christ, the
Son whom the Father sends to us, all
over again.

Saint Pauls words to the first
Christians and to us serve as a
remedy for spiritual blindness: in
everything, he goes on to say, by
prayer and petition, with
thanksgiving, make your requests
known to God. Then the peace of
God t ha t s ur pa s s e s al l
understanding will guard your
hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Paul was always bringing those first
Christian communities back to Jesus
message and mission. Let us keep the
Church in our prayers as Pope
Francis and the bishops of the
SYNOD ON THE FAMILY gather
to once again do what the apostles
did and have done since the first
Pentecostreturn us to the heart of
Christ.
Dear Parishioners,
Filled with Faith, Hope, and Love
Msgr. Richard

Robert Davidson

Stephen Strople


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PLEASE PRAY FOR
THOSE WHO
HAVE REQUESTED
OUR PRAYERS

Anna Schube, Aubrey Randolph, Jan
Garrigan, Joseph Malvin, Madeleine Loera,
Randy Graff, Toni Navarro, Susan
Watson, Molly Lynch, Juanito & Marilou
Pe, Willard Bochte, Joann Ruggles,
Margaret Duran, Lori Ann Little, Guia
Canizales, Anne Frealy, Eva Shammon,
Margie Schubert, 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, Maria
Carmen Marti, Clare Marquardt, Kathleen
Ramsey, Tonyja Blakeslee, Addie Marshall,
Jackie Bagnuolo, Mary Ellen Isoard, Rose
Mary Taquino, Paul Viger, Hal Finney,
Ailey Gardner-Ybarra, Eva Bernejo, Edith
Olah, Lancelot Loera, Fred Mycroft, Brian
Eck, Alex Arranaga, Joseph Moore.





MASS INTENTIONS

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4
8:00 AM Phil Burke RIP
5:30 PM Joseph A. Barrie RIP
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5
7:30 AM Robert Davidson RIP
10:00 AM Paul Mouton RIP
12 NOON For All Parishioners
MONDAY, OCTOBER 6
8:00 AM Belinda Jaranillo RIP
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7
8:00 AM Dorothy Underbrink RIP
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8
8:00 AM Communion Service
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9
8:00 AM Communion Service
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10
8:00 AM Jesse Gozalez RIP
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11
8:00 AM Joann Ruggles INT
5:30 PM For All Parishioners
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12
7:30 AM Debra Williamson RIP
10:00 AM Your Special Intentions
12 NOON Antonia & Rikard Borgudan
RIP

FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK

MondaySt. Bruno; Blessed Marie
Rose Durocher
TuesdayOur Lady of the Rosary
ThursdaySt. Denis & Companions;
St. John Leonardi

TODAYS READINGS

First Reading The vineyard of the
LORD is the house
of Israel (Isaiah 5:1-7).
Psalm The vineyard of the Lord is
the house of Israel
(Psalm 80).
Second Reading Gods peace will
guard your hearts and minds
(Philippians 4:6-9).
Gospel The kingdom of God will be
given to those who will produce its fruit
(Matthew 21:33-43).








This Weeks Featured Saint
Saint John Leonardi
1541 (?) 1609

I am only one person! Why should
I do anything? What good would it
do? Today, as in any age, people
seem plagued with the dilemma of
getting involved. In his own way John
Leonardi answered these questions.
He chose to become a priest.
After his ordination, he became very
active in the works of the ministry,
especially in hospitals and prisons. The
example and dedication of his work
attracted several young laymen who
began to assist him. They later became
priests themselves.
John lived after the Protestant
Reformation and the Council of Trent
(1545-63). He and his followers
projected a new congregation of
diocesan priests. For some reason the
plan, which was ultimately approved,
provoked great political opposition.
John was exiled from his home town
of Lucca, Italy, for almost the entire
remainder of his life. He received
encouragement and help from St.
Philip Neri, who gave him his
lodgingsalong with the care of his
cat!
In 1579, John formed the
Confraternity of Christian Doctrine,
and published a compendium of
Christian doctrine that remained in use
until the 19th century.

Father Leonardi and his priests
became a great power for good in
Italy, and their congregation was
confirmed by Pope Clement in 1595.
He died at the age of 68 from a disease
caught when tending those stricken by
the plague.

By the deliberate policy of the
founder, the Clerks Regular of the
Mother of God have never had more
than 15 churches and today form only
a very small congregation.
AmericanCatholic.org



Parish Evangelization Training
Mini-Retreat
How to Radiate
This Tuesday, October 7
7 pm OMalley Hall

The Office of New Evangelization
invites parishioners to an encounter
with Christ. Led by Rev. Ed Benioff,
Director, this training touches upon
all aspects of spiritual & practical
evangelism.

Take advantage of this opportunity
to increase your knowledge and love
of your faith and learn how to spread
your faith!
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Youth Ministry

Youth Nites, 7- 8:30 pm, OMalley
Next Youth NiteWed., October 8
Youth Nites are for all teens and we
encourage our teens to invite their
friends to join in the fellowship.

EDGE Middle School Ministry
Monday, October 6, 4 - 5:15 pm

Confirmation ProgramYear 1
Saturday, October 18, 4 - 5:30 pm
with Youth Mass following

Theresa Costanzo ym@st-rita.org

Religious Education

Classes for 1st-5th Graders
Monday, October 6, 4 - 5:15 pm

Preschool Sunday School

Are you a parent of a 3-5 year old?
Your children are invited to join us for
Preschool Sunday School every
Sunday during the 10 am Mass.
Attend Mass while your child is
learning the Sunday Gospel in a fun,
age-appropriate way. No registration
requiredjust show up. We meet
above Gara Hall in the TK Classroom.

Cristina Cullen dre@st-rita.org


St. Rita School Harvest Festival


Beer Brats & BingoFriday, October 17, 6 - 9 pm in
OMalley Hall. Join in the fun and maybe win too!


FestivalSaturday, Oct. 18, 12:30 - 9:30 pm,
West Campus.

Buy your wristbands now to enjoy rides all day!
Super slide
GIANT swing
Bear tea cups
Bounce houses
Games & Yummy Food Booths too!


Info: st-ritaschool.org 355-6114
Bulletin Submissions

Deadline for the Bulletin is
Thursday, 10 days before the
requested publication date.

Please email: bulletin@st-rita.org
Or bring the written information to
the Parish Office, ATTN: Rosemary
Womens Retreat
October 31-November 2
At Mater Dolorosa

Its not too early to make your
reservation. A $50 deposit will hold
your spot.

Joan Crow 355-3621

Mens Club

Afternoon on the Greens

Rancho Duarte Golf Course, Duarte
Sunday, October 19

$65 per golfer, includes 18 holes &
dinner.

Info or Reservations:

Tim OConnor 355-5053
Senior Ministry
Tuesday, October 21 2 pm
Parish Office Meeting Room

Join us for our one-hour meeting and
then stay to help with a new
project!

Please come at 3 pm to help
us for one hour while we
decorate lunch sacks. This
effort is for the St. Francis
Center in downtown LA. The Center
prepares breakfast for homeless and
low-income people and then sends
them out with a sack lunchin a
plain, brown sack. We are decorating
the sacks to bring a little sunshine
into the mealtime of a person who
may be alone and feeling forgotten.
Bring your ideaswell supply the
sacks, markers, stickers, etc. We also
will be assembling cutlery packets of
napkins and plastic utensils for St.
Francis Center.

Anyone can help!
All are welcome! Join us!

Marilyn McKernan 355-1292 x233
marilyn@st-rita.org
St. Rita Guild
Communion Breakfast
Sunday, October 26 10 am Mass

The St. Rita Guild invites all the
women and girls to join us at the 10am
Mass with a gourmet breakfast to
follow in OMalley Hall. Our guest
speakerBan Angoorly is a native of
Iraq and member of St. Phillips parish.
Her topic will be The Persecution of
Christians in IraqA Modern Day
Holocaust.
Cost: $20 per person. Reservations:
Patty Sullivan 355-3707
psullivan514@gmail.com
Jeanne Peterson 355-1302
djpetie@verizon.net

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


This SundayBundle Sunday
Sponsored by the St. Vincent de Paul Society
In the lower parking lot 8 am until 1:30 pm
Call 800/974-3571 for free pick up of larger items.

Sunday, October 5Baptisms
In the Church 1:30 pm Deacon Manuel

Tuesday, October 7RCIA
7:30 pm Parish Office Meeting Room

Tuesday, October 7 How to Radiate
Evangelization Mini-Retreat 7 pm OMalley Hall
See page 5 for more information.

Wednesday, October 8Knit for Kids
1 - 3 pm Parish Office Meeting Room

Thursday, October 9Liturgy of the Hours
5 pm Meditation 5:30 pm Prayer
Oratory in the Parish Office

Save the Date Save the Date Save the Date

October 17 & 18St. Rita School Harvest Festival
See page 5 for more information.

Sunday, October 19Afternoon on the Greens
See page 5 for more information.

Tuesday, October 21Senior Ministry Meeting
All are welcome to come help with our new project
for the St. Francis CenterSee page 5 for more information.

Sunday, October 26St. Rita Guild Communion Breakfast
10 am Mass with breakfast & speaker to follow.
All women and girls welcome!
See page 5 for more information.

October 31-November 2St. Rita Womens Retreat
Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center
See page 5 for more information.






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St. Rita
Capital Campaign



Have questions about the Capital Campaign?
Submit your questions to the Parish Office or email to
mlbutler@st-rita.org. We will continue to publish
questions and answers in this column. Enclose your
name and contact information for a more detailed
answer or personal response.


Another Successful Ministry Fair! Another Successful Ministry Fair! Another Successful Ministry Fair!
Thank you to all who participated in our Ministry Fair Thank you to all who participated in our Ministry Fair Thank you to all who participated in our Ministry Fair
last weekend: those who took part in presenting their last weekend: those who took part in presenting their last weekend: those who took part in presenting their
ministries and organizations and to those who visited. ministries and organizations and to those who visited. ministries and organizations and to those who visited.
It was a wonderful event and shows the exciting It was a wonderful event and shows the exciting It was a wonderful event and shows the exciting
growth of our parish ministries! growth of our parish ministries! growth of our parish ministries!
Thursday, October 9L.I.F.E. Breakfast/Lecture.
Topic: High Blood Pressure. Buffet Breakfast at 8:30am$5
Saturday, October 11Pray for a Cure Cancer
Healing Mass, 12:30 pm at the Catherdal, with
Annointing of the Sick.
Saturday, October 11Eucharistic Conference, 9am-
4pm. Guest speakers; Mass with Bishop Joseph Sartoris,
Celebrant; Quiet Prayer & Eucharistic Adoration. St. Joseph
Campus, Sacred Heart Retreat House, 507 N. Granada
Ave., Alhambra 91801. Cost: $35
Info/Registration: 626/289-1353 x200
Saturday, October 18Annual Harvest on the Hill
Auction & Dinner, Mater Dolorosa. Evening of bidding,
socializing, dinner and dancing. Proceeds to help renovate
the environment surrounding the outdoor Sations of the
Cross. Reservations: $90.
Contact Development Office at 626/355-7188 or
passionist.org/materdolorosa/harvest2014
Fingerprinting for VIRTUS
Tuesday, October 28Holy Family, 1501 Fremont Ave.
South Pasadena. 12:30pm-3:40pm & 5pm-7:20pm.
Call for appointment: 626/403-6106
Friday, October 31Immaculate Conception, 740 S.
Shamrock Ave. Monrovia 91016. 12Noon-3:40pm & 5pm-
7:20pm.
Call for appointment: 626/358-1166.

Catholic Community



ST. RITA OF CASCIA CHURCH 7

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

Have you checked out our
Pamphlet Display
in the Vestibule?

Looking for answers for a specific problem
or question, or just want some spiritual
fast food? Check out whats available.
There are pamphlets dealing with grieving,
aging, cancer, caregiving, job loss, as well
as resource reading for teens and children.

Pamphlets are provided as a resource for
parishionerswe ask for a small donation
to cover some of the cost.


Help the Suffering
Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

CRS offers humanitarian aid to
people in 93 countries. They are
currently providing assistance and
emergency relief to help alleviate the
suffering of our Christian brothers
and sisters and other innocent victims
of violence in the Middle East, South
Sudan, and West Africa.
Please help & thank you.
crs.org
St. Rita Database

To keep our information current, please contact us with your: phone changes;
email changes; address changes. Send your info to: rc@st-rita.org

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