Saint Rita Parish Bulletin 6/28/2015

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Thirteenth S unday of Ordinary Time

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June 28 2015

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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



THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME—JUNE 28, 2015 2

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

Dcn. Manuel & Chela Valencia — [email protected] • 355.1292 Dcn. John Hull —[email protected] • 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. 9:15 am 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: 355.1292 • [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; and

Susan Blakeslee: [email protected]

How to ontact Us

Parish Ministries and Organizations

Liturgy & Worship

Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers: David & Jill Muhs355.9810 • [email protected]

Altar Servers, Youth: Kathy Ganino • 626.398.9302

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

[email protected] Heart of Mary Prayer Group: Susan Day • 355-3835Sacristans: Sat. Vigil: Gary Fidone/Stephen Bollman

Sunday Masses: 7:30-Bill Cosso/David Banis;10:00-David Muhs/Paula Garavaglia, Terri Eliassen;12N-Bernie Grace Weekdays: John Bigley

Porter: (Evening Church Lockup) Sheila PalazzoloEnvironment: Denise Villalovos/Gil Lazo [email protected] • 355.1292

Ministries & OrganizationsBereavement Ministry: 355.1292 • [email protected] Family: Ana Ptasinski • 355.3146Greeters & Ushers: Erny Henry 626.289.3504 • 626.327.9480Men’s Club: Dave Loera • [email protected] Members/Welcome: Contact the Parish OfficeSt. Rita Guild: Patty Sullivan 355.3707 • [email protected] Ministry: Marilyn McKernan • [email protected] Ministry: Mary Taillac 355.3179 • Marilyn Delgatto 355.8717

Other Contacts

Archivist: Marilyn McKernan • [email protected] Submissions: [email protected] or drop off at Office

Public Relations: [email protected] Information: [email protected] • 355.1292 Webmaster: Ralph Seymour: [email protected]

Let Saint Rita Be There For You . . .

Communion for Sick and Homebound ParishionersSt. Rita Eucharistic Ministers provide Communion home visits. Contact the Parish Office • 355.1292 or Jill Muhs • 355.9810 • [email protected]

Anointing of the SickPlease notify us (355.1292) for the Anointing of the Sick, the sacrament intended for the seriously ill or dying and Our Lord’s special presenceand 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 youto our Bereavement Ministry and Music Ministry; and offer you helpful guidelines that will aid in the selection of readings for a Mass orMemorial Service. We know this can be a tough time and we want you to know that your parish is there for you. PLEASE UNDERSTAND weonly have one resident priest; sometimes arrangements for another priest may be needed.

For Information about the Sacraments—Baptism— Please contact the Parish Office for further information on the Baptism process and requirements.

Reconciliation and First Eucharist— Preparation for children who have attained the age of reason (usually during 2nd grade) isarranged either through the Office of Religious Education or St. Rita Elementary School.

Matrimony— Contact the Parish Office upon engagement; at least six months is needed for preparation of this joyous sacrament!

Confirmation— A two-year program for freshman/sophomore age teens . Apply through the Office of Youth Ministry.



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REV. MSGR. RICHARD KREKELBERG

Dear Parishioners and Visitors,

…That You May Have FaithIn today’s Gospel passage fromSaint Mark, Jesus heals the “womanafflicted with hemorrhages” andraises up Jairus’ daughter. Theobservers of these events were“utterly astounded.” No kidding!But there we are again, Jesus’ words

from last Sunday’s Gospel reading,still ringing in our ears, “Do you notyet have faith?” As a matter of fact, Jesus told the woman suffering fromhemorrhages, who he cured,“Daughter, your faith has saved you.”

While the events of the Gospeltoday are startling and amazing, forme, the words from today’s Old Testament reading from Wisdom areeven more so:

G OD D ID N OT M AKE D EATH . Well, if God didn’t make it, whodid? I thought God madeeverything. The reading goes on toexplain, “But by the envy of thedevil, death entered the world.”Clearly, Wisdom means to convince

us that “God formed man to beimperishable; the image of his ownnature; and furthermore, [God doesnot] “rejoice in the destruction ofthe living.” So, for Jairus, the woman with hemorrhages, and forus the fear of imminent death is but

distraction from the truth of God who is A LL LIFE. And I believethat one who understands this ismuch closer to understanding St.Paul’s declaration that “Jesus is A LL Y ES.” (2Cor)

Perhaps in St. Paul’s words to ustoday we might be enlightenedfurther: “though he was rich, foryour sake he became poor, so thatby his poverty you might becomerich.” This is actually Jesus’ way ofsaying yes to life and no to death. Itis the same path for us, for when weare impoverished (read: humble anddetached), then we are bestpositioned to make others rich (read:loved and cared for). This is thepromotion of life, is it not? This is

when we live our faith in naturalconception to natural death, because we do not believe in death as DEATH,but rather BIRTH to eternal life.

Reality is that far more do notexperience the type of miracles

reported in today’s Gospel fromMark; far more actually lose childrento illness and tragedy; far more donot survive the illnesses that besetthem. Jesus was very clear about thereason for this: “I perform miraclesthat you may have faith.” There it isagain— F AITH. Jesus’ power overphysical illness—indeed, all hisearthly miracles—were always meantto point the way to his eventual victory over sin and death—and tohis being God, The Son. May we who have heard this Good Newstoday, see the daily miracles in life’sjourney here on Earth for what theyreally are—invitations to F AITH inthe ultimate miracle of our owndeliverance to Heaven.

—Msgr. Richard



P LEASE P RAY F OR

T HOSE WHO REQUEST

OUR P RAYERS —

Bill Kozak, Steve Soto, Celia Merritt,

Garvin Stanislawski, Gary Inocente, EthanSandoval, Adam Throop, Janet Watson-Contreras, Barbara Jean Wood, ArthurLittle, Ernest Kopka, Vera Delgatto, JFMahoney, Kelly Solomon, Linda Theriault,Heather Hagan, Mike Wolf, Jean Wood, José Colayco, Mario de la Torre, Barbara Vanni, Anna Schube, Aubrey Randolph, Joseph Malvin, Randy Graff, ToniNavarro, Susan Watson, Juanito &Marilou Pe, Margaret Duran, GuiaCanizales, Anne Frealy, Eva Shammon,Margie Schubert, Mary Zuckerburg, Emily Young, JoAnn Douglass, Evelyn Tres,

Barbara Hester, Gerald Drean, CharlotteBollman Fuchs, Raymond Payne, PeterDelgatto, Jr., Montserrat Marti, Jordan Alabart, Brooke Manning, ArthurContreras, Jr., Robert Quinonez, JeanMansour, Jacob Bigley, Maria CarmenMarti, Clare Marquardt, Kathleen Ramsey, Tonyja Blakeslee, Addie Marshall, JackieBagnuolo, Mary Ellen Isoard, Rose Mary Taquino, Paul Viger, Hal Finney, EvaBernejo, Edith Olah, Fred Mycroft, JosephMoore.

M ASS I NTENTIONS

S ATURDAY , J UNE 278:00 AM Noreen Kozak RIP5:30 PM Mario & Beatrice Da Re INT

S UNDAY , J UNE 28

7:30 AM For All Parishioners10:00 AM Roland & Angela Brennan RIP12 NOON Victoria Kandalaft RIP M ONDAY , J UNE 29 8:00 AM Libby Payne RIP

T UESDAY , J UNE 308:00 AM Marie Cashel Turner RIP

W EDNESDAY , J ULY 18:00 AM Communion Service

T HURSDAY , J ULY 28:00 AM Communion ServiceF RIDAY , J ULY 38:00 AM Clara Howling INT

S ATURDAY , J ULY 4

8:00 AM Diane Rosencrantz RIP5:30 PM Alejandrina Flores RIPS UNDAY , J ULY 5

7:30 AM William Cosso RIP10:00 AM For All Parishioners12 NOON Dennis Reiser RIP

F EAST D AYS

Monday— Ss. Peter and Paul Tuesday— The First Martyrs of the

Holy Roman Church Wednesday— Blessed Junipero Serra

Friday— St. Thomas

T ODAY ’ S READINGS

First Reading— God did not makedeath, nor does God rejoice in thedestruction of the living(Wisdom 1:13-15; 2:23-24).

Psalm— I will praise you, Lord, for youhave rescued me (Psalm 30). Second Reading— Your abundanceshould supply the needs of the others

(2 Corinthians 8:7, 9, 13-15).Gospel —Your faith has saved you(Mark 5:21-43 [21-24, 35b-43]).


Serra Club of Pasadena

The Serra Club is an organization whose purpose and ministry is tofoster and support Vocations throughprayer, education, and supportiveevents. We have many activitiesthroughout the year to honor andsupport seminarians. We alsoannually honor Altar Servers fromparishes throughout the San Gabriel Valley.

We invite you to join us in our workfor Church Vocations.

For more information: Mary Bloebau • 626/398-4575

Marcia TurnerFormer Faculty,St. Rita School

Vacation Plans?

Check the website

► Masstimes.org

for the location of anearby Church and their Sunday Massschedule.

A Note from a Parishioner

Recently Msgr. Richard received a notefrom a parishioner concerned aboutseveral “scam” attempts. In both her

case and another that happened to afriend, phone calls were received thatindicated a grandson was in jail andneeded cash immediately. Fortunately,our parishioner’s response was to hangup on the caller and do nothing!

At our recent Senior Ministry luncheon(see page 7 of this Bulletin), arepresentative from the Sierra MadrePolice Department commented on thisand many similar scams out there. Theadvice was: do not engage in

conversation with the caller as you mayinadvertently give them valuable cluesto continue their scam, i.e., “Danny, isthat you; are you okay?; tell the calleryou are going to report them to yourlocal police department (and followthrough on your promise—SierraMadre Police, non-emergency calls,355-1414); and warn your friends andneighbors of the scams.

Remember, the IRS, the Police, theFire Department, or other governmentagencies never request money througha phone call—you will always be dulynotified by written letter.

Start the 4th of July with abang—at t e ndthe 8 am Mass atSt. Rita to offer

thanks for the many freedoms we enjoyin our country.



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Youth Ministry

Youth Nite

Wed., July 8, 7-8:30 pm, O’Malley And throughout the summer on the 2nd and 4thWednesday of each month.

EDGE Middle School Registration

The Registration Packet for 2015-16school year is available in the ParishOffice. To receive registration forms byemail, please contact Theresa Costanzoat the email address below.

Confirmation Program

All high school youth who would liketo receive the Sacrament ofConfirmation are required to completea two-year preparation program in their

home parish. Registration packets fornew candidates are available in theParish Office. Early bird registrationis due by June 30. Questions or info?Please contact Theresa.

Theresa Costanzo • [email protected]

Religious EducationRegistration for Classes All children in grades 1-5 are welcome

to join our Program at St. Rita.Registration materials are available inthe Parish Office or via email. The feefor the class is $55/per child (paidby June 30th) or $65/per child after July 1. Be sure to include a copy ofyour child’s baptismal certificate.Classes begin on September 14 andmeet every Monday from 4-5:15 pm.

For more information:

Cristina Cullen • [email protected]

Young Adult Ministry

A new Ministry for adults between 18and 35, single or married. Pleasecontact me for information aboutmeeting information and upcomingevents.

Priya Tharayil • [email protected]

Bulletin Submission

► Special Deadline for next weekend

Articles for the July 4-5 issue are due, becauseof publisher requirements, by this Friday,

June 26.

[email protected]

Rosemary Hagerott 355-1292 x226

Knit for Kids & Knitting Class

If you would like to learn to knit,refresh your skills, or just enjoymeeting with other knitters while you work on simple sweaters for World

Vision, please come to the ParishOffice Meeting Room any Wednesdayfrom 1-3 pm.

Ann Wolf • 355-7445

Annual 4th of July Parade!

Join your fellow parishioners and participate inthe St. Rita entry in the City of Sierra MadreParade. Father Richard will lead our group andeveryone is invited—on foot, on bikes orscooters, pushing baby strollers or pulling

toddlers in wagons. Bring a squirt bottle, wearyour sunscreen, and bring a big dose of parish

spirit! Our exact line-up spot is TBD, but please check in with EllenHoffman at the corner of Mariposa and Hermosa to sign a waiver—requiredby the City—and to find out where to line up. Please arrive at the check-inarea by 9:15 am.

The Parade begins at 10 am at Sunnyside and Sierra Madre Blvd. and ends atSierra Vista Park. The City sponsors games, free use of the swimming pool,and food booths in the Park for the remainder of the day.

Questions? Ellen Hoffman • [email protected]

St. Rita School—Class of 1965 Reunion

Sunday, June 14, 2015

What a great day! Thanks to classmate Fr. Chris Ruggles for celebrating Noon Massfor us; thanks to Pat McCormick and Marianne Marshall for organizing the event;thanks to all who helped us locate classmates (Kate Sidenfaden traveled from herhome in Hawaii to join us). Many memories were shared—ducking our 5th gradeteacher’s bean bag artillery; faculty through the years (mainly nuns!) and, of course,Msgr. O’Malley and Father Callahan; end-of-the-year picnics; Friday night squaredances for 7th and 8th graders; the Boys Choir and the Girls Choir; after-schoolSports; and the after-school snack wagon—Boston Cream Pie, Push-up Pops,Bazooka gum, and frozen Milky Ways! Life was good!



Capital Campaign


CatholicCommunity

This Week at St Rita

his Week at St Rita

his Week at St Rita

This Sunday—Hospitality After all the Masses

Sponsored by: Choir and Arts & Environment

Monday, June 29—Baptismal Preparation ClassIn the Parish Office • 7-8 pm

Please make an appointment in advance by calling the Office: 355-1292For July 5 Baptisms

NOTE: Liturgy of the Hours, Evening Prayer Will resume in the Fall.

Friday, July 3—Parish Office Closed for the Holiday We will reopen on Monday, July 6

► No First Friday Adoration

Saturday, July 4—Sierra Madre 4th of July ParadeSee page 5 for information about St. Rita participation—join us!

Sunday, July 5—BaptismsIn the Church • 1:30 pm • Deacon Manuel

Save the Date

ave the Date

ave the Date

Sunday, July 12—Blood DriveWatch future Bulletins for more information.

Weekend of July 18 & 19—Annual Backpack DriveBegins for St. Francis Center

Watch for a special flyer insert in the July 11-12 Bulletin. July 10-12—Marriage Encounter Weekend. At the Santa Teresita Villa in Duarte. Give yourself the gift of a special weekend to make your good marriage even better.

Info: [email protected] • 818/527-MEMC July 26-August 2—Catholic Surf Camp in Honolulu.Open to all ages. A combination of surfing lessons, spiritualactivities, and tourism. The cost of $1,100 covers food,lodging, and much more. For more information please callparishioner Joe Freymann.

808/646-WAVE • [email protected] Media Coordinator Needed—Right to Life League ofSouthern California. Possess video production skills? Have aknack for writing or design? Come work for America’s firstpro-life organization.

Application/info: [email protected] • 626/398-6100

Q: We’ve made a pledge to the Campaign and are makingregular payments on our pledge. We plan to be away formost of the summer. Can we pay in advance or pay ourpayments when we return?

A: Of course you are free to change your payment scheduleat any time. We want payments to be as convenient foryou as possible. Here are some suggestions that mightbe helpful.

• Pay by credit card online on our website. • Pay by check—mailing it from wherever you are.

• If your bank offers auto pay, you can set this upand the bank will mail the check for you on the dayyou designate.

• If it’s easier for you—pay in advance or when youreturn.

Please feel free to use one of these methods or whatever works best for you. If possible, please let our office staffknow of your plans so we don’t mail unnecessary remindersor wonder about payment.

Do you have questions or comments about the CapitalCampaign that you would like to have published in theBulletin? You can email us at [email protected] or drop written questions off at the Parish Office. If you would liketo be personally contacted, just call the Office and leave amessage. We will be happy to call you back!



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Senior Ministry Luncheon—Saturday, June 14

Thank you to the helpers who gave their time and talents to help with this event. Our guest speaker, Alena Lezano fromthe Sierra Madre Police Department, spoke to us of neighborhood safety, awareness of “scams” via phone or theinternet, and other safety-related issues. Our guests enjoyed salad from Stonefire Grill followed by a decadent dessert,recipe courtesy of Marilyn McKernan. There were many raffle prizes and four door prizes as well as a chance to win thetable decorations of potted succulents. Thanks to Marilyn McKernan for organizing this annual event and for all the work by so many to make it a success. It was a great afternoon of fellowship and fun!

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