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
(See Inside Flap, page four)

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, May 13, 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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Dear Parishioners, LOVE LOVE LOVE

TODAYS READINGS
First ReadingThe gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out on the Gentiles also (Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48). PsalmThe Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power Second ReadingLet us love one another, because love is of God (1 John 4:7-10). GospelThis is my commandment: love one another as I love you (John 15:9-17).
SATURDAY (Psalm 98).

In God there is no partiality. (Peter) Beloved, let us love one another, because love is of God God IS LOVE. (John) As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love. (Jesus)
So what part of LOVE dont we get? As a matter of fact it is all over the New Testament that God so loved the world he sent his only begotten Son. And if love were not enough, we have JOY on top of it: I have told you this that my joy may be in you and your joy might be complete. Say what you might about the '60s hippies and their Peace, Love, and Joy Banners, but in the end, their claim was not completely without foundation. I spent the '60s in Our Lady Queen of the Angels High School Seminary and St. Johns College Seminary. While we were confined to boarding school type living arrangements and wearing clerical garb, we were not really sheltered from all that was going on round us. I confess to being part of the Im OK, Youre OK banner crowd, but my seminarian older brother, Bill, certainly was not. In college he threatened to make his own banner displaying a giant hand with a lightening bolt in it; the banner would read You know not the day nor the hour! Bill, to his advantage, took life a little more seriously than I did in those days.) So, getting back to the future as they say, what about todays readings declaration of love and joy for all? Perhaps we might appreciate it in another common expression: Love brought us here. As Archbishop Gomez confirms 50 or so of our St. Rita youth at the 5:30 PM Vigil Mass this coming Saturday, who would not be moved to make the claim that love brought us here? At this years celebrations of First Holy Communion, love and joy were definitely in the air. This month and next month will see graduations at every level, the result of untold amounts of hard work, blood, sweat, and tears. Will the sacrifices of those who loved enough to help make it happen not be proclaimed by valedictorians and distinguished speakers at podiums throughout the land? Will joy not be a major part of the air that is breathed at each commencement site? In the Easter Season, hands down, love and joy get the headlines. So does sending and commissioning. The season, after all, culminates in Pentecost and the birth of the Church. It was not you who chose me, but I who appointed you to go and bear fruit that will remain. This is the part that comes right after the Confirmation party and right after all the graduates have left the gym. It is the LIVING partthe challenging part. Perhaps it is the unavoidable cross that is the part of LOVE that we dont sometimes get. Jesus knew all of that only too well. He also fully understood that crosses and love are not mutually exclusive. Msgr. Richard

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

8:00 AM 5:30 PM

MAY 12 Tage O. Anderson RIP For All Parishioners MAY 13MOTHERS DAY Irene Nervell RIP For All Mothers Jack Novack RIP MAY 14ST. MATTHIAS Teresa C. DiMarzio RIP MAY 15ST. ISIDORE Michael Delgatto RIP MAY 16 Communion Service MAY 17 Communion Service M AY 18 S T . J OHN I Frank Artukovich RIP MAY 19 Tom Lynch RIP Theresa Coppi RIP MAY 20ASCENSION OF THE LORD For All Parishioners Tom Johnson RIP Dr. Vincent Bonfiglio RIP

Stewardship and Todays Scriptures

Jesus commandment is that His disciples love one another, even to the point of laying down lives, if necessary. What gifts of myselfmy skills and talents, my time and resourceswill best demonstrate my love for Gods people? Thank you to the religious education teachers, the school teachers, the parents, and all who helped prepare our children for reception of their First Holy Communion.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FIRST COMMUNICANTS

Receiving their First Holy Communion on May 5 were:

Gevork Gezalyan Charlotte Hardy Addison Hawkins Dominic Kunz Elizabeth Mansour Kelly McKiernan Bradley Miner Lexi Miner Robby Nardoni Denver Nelson Cassandra Pichardo Ethan Sandoval Fernando Torres Megan Underbrink Nicole Varbedian Isabella Zuniga

Lainey Aguilar-Fraley Antonlin Algorri Ethan Bacio Isobel Barbour Matthew Benson Faith Blea Steven Cloer Maya Cranz Caitlin Cruz Emma Dillion Nicolas Froio Adam Gallardo

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YOUTH MINISTRY
Youth NiteMay 16 at 7 pm, Gara ConfirmationMay 19 at 5:30 pm Mass EDGE(final session) May 21 at 4 pm, Gara

TOGETHER IN MISSION (TIM)

Families participating to date = 148 = 12% Are you able to help? We need more participation! Envelopes for TIM are available in the Vestibule. Reminder: Please make your check payable to Together in Mission. Credit cards also accepted.

It is not what you give, but that you give.

SPECIAL COLLECTIONTHIS WEEKEND

Maintenance & Repairs, May 12 & 13. All donations stay in St. Rita Parish to help with routine repairs, maintenance, and monthly utilities. Join us for our first Grandparents Day at St. Rita! Thursday, May 17. 8:45May Crowning in church 9:30Continental breakfast 10:30-11:30Classroom visits A professional photographer will be available to take photos of you with your grandchild(ren). RSVP: Sara Landis 355-6114 landis@st-ritaschool.org

Catholic Community & Local Events

Pregnancy Help Center/FundraiserMay 17, 5-9 pm. Hamburger Hamlet, 214 S. Lake, Pasadena, 626-449-8520. 15% of food proceeds will be donated to the Center. You must have a flyer (available in the vestibule) with you on arrival to get credit. LA Catholic Alumni Club Dance for Catholic Singles May 19, 8 pm. Days Inn, 450 W. Pioneer Dr., Glendale. Tickets are $18. Call 818/759-1545 for more info. Mater Dolorosa Golf ClassicThursday, May 24. 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 Camp Mariastella, WrightwoodSummer camp season is approaching. Call for information for 7-15 year old girls who want to attend camp. Also needed are young women 17 and older to work as camp counselors. And, nurses who can volunteer for one week are needed. Please call Camp Office for information. 818/285-1555 campmariastella.com Bulletin Articlesmust be submitted 10 days before the desired 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.

ST. RITA SCHOOLGRANDPARENTS DAY

ST. RITA JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN

Registration is now open for the 2012-2013 School Year. Our Junior kindergarten program is designed for the Early 5year old who is ready to move beyond preschool. Teacherdirected and child-initiated activities introduce students to classroom routines and foster development in areas such as language, math, literacy, imaginative play, social awareness, construction, technology, art, and music. Junior kindergarten will prepare your child for classroom routines with plenty of time for free exploration. Junior kindergarten will be full day 8:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. with after-school childcare available. Contact the School Office, 355-6114, for an enrollment packet.

HOW TO CONTACT US

PACIFIC ISLANDERS AT ST. RITASUNDAY, MAY 20

Once again, we are blessed to have the People of Guam and other Pacific islands affirm their deep devotion to our patroness. Join us at the noon Mass to experience this very moving celebration of the Feast Day of St. Rita. Parishioners are invited to attend a reception, immediately after Mass in OMalley Hall, celebrating Pacific Island culture, food and dance.

SAFEGUARD THE CHLDREN

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

VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDST. RITA FEAST DAY

The St. Rita Guild needs volunteers to work at our Shrine on St. Rita of Cascia Feast Day, Tuesday, May 22. We need two hours of your time to welcome our visitors. To volunteer, please contact Joan Crow 355-3621. Questions? please contact Kathy Coyne 355-4873.

ST. RITA FEAST DAYTUESDAY, MAY 22

Have you ever visited our Shrine on St. Ritas Feast Day? If not, you have missed experiencing the heartfelt devotion to our patroness demonstrated by a diverse group of pilgrims from throughout the San Gabriel Valley and other parts of Los Angeles. It is customary for these pilgrims to bring flowers to the shrine, leave them, and take away flowers left by others. You will be proud to be a part of St. Rita Parish when you witness the devotion of so many to our namesake.

Beatrice Da Re, Ian Blakeslee, David Molina, Rose Mary Taquino, 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.

Janet Heins Carolyn Jansky Winders

(mother of Wendy Deneen)

St. Rita Shrine Church Vestibule Hours 9 am7 pm

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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 SundayMothers Day Remember to pray for your mother, whether living or deceased, on this day set aside to honor all mothers.

Thursday, May 17Grandparents Day, St. Rita School

Begins at 8:45 am; please see page 3 for information.

Thursday, May 17Liturgy of the Hours

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

Thursday, May 17Bible Study Saturday, May 19No Confessions Saturday, May 19Confirmation
Archbishop Jos Gomez, Celebrant 5:30 pm Mass

Save the Date

Sunday, May 20Pacific Islanders at St. Rita
Noon MassSee page 3 for more information.

Tuesday, May 22Feast of St. Rita of Cascia

Plan to visit our Shrine on this special day! See page 3 for more information.

In celebration of Monsignor Krekelberg After the Noon Mass until 3:30 pm OMalley Hall

Sunday, June 3Birthday Party