Saint Rita Parish Bulletin 6/30/2013

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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

St. Rita of Casciat. Rita of Casciat. Rita of Cascia A C atholic Faith Community Since 1908Catholic Faith C ommunity Since 1908C atholic Faith C ommunity Since 1908

June 30, 2013une 30, 2013une 30, 2013



How to Contact Us

13TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME—JUNE 30, 2013 2

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 • 355.5656Eucharistic 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]

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 isOur Lord’s special presence and companionship in serious time of need. Anointing may take place in the home, at the hospital orelsewhere and as often as once a month. If someone should die without anointing, remember that the desire to receive is sufficientand the Lord 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.

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 Presiders:

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 Administration

Mary Lou Butler: [email protected] • 355.1292Pastoral 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]

For Information about the— Sacrament of 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.

Sacraments of 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.

Sacrament of MatrimonyContact the Parish Office upon engagement; at leastsix 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.

NOTE: Adult applicants for the sacraments should contact the Parish Office.

Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick See adjoining column.

Parish Ministries and Organizations



PARISHIONERS WHO REQUEST OUR PRAYERS FOR HEALING AND RETURN TO GOOD HEALTH —

Jean Mansour, Celia Merritt, Denis Keegan, Jacob Bigley, Gerald Krekelberg,Cathy Fiore, Madelyn Shaull, Dorothy Van Gorden, John J. McCoy, DianeRidley, Richard Forcione, Maria Carmen Marti, Dennis & Clare Marquardt,Rosemary Fryzm, Andy Pulley, Katherine Haderlein, Andy Heller, JoAnn E.Douglass, Kathleen Ramsey, Tonyja Blakeslee, Addie Marshall, Joanna Singleton,

Jackie Bagnuolo, Mary Ellen Isoard, Tim Stanley, Antoinette Wassef, TheresaMorcos, Aspet Herapetian, Rose Mary Taquino, Selma Tuffs, David Duran, Paul

Viger, Julie Meyer, Zdenka Czerny, Cliff Hancuff, Wendy Wolf Fadel, HalFinney, Christa Owen, Ailey Gardner-Ybarra, Cathy Hundshamer, Eva Bernejo,Laurie Larkin Masella, Edith Olah, Matteo Begnoche, Lancelot Loera, FredMycroft, Brian Eck, Alex Arranaga, Anna Mary Hession, Mildred Vocelka,

Joseph Moore, Ned Vento.


S ATURDAY , J UNE 29 8:00 AM Amelia Moreno RIP5:30 PM For All ParishionersS UNDAY , J UNE 30 7:30 AM Redentour Ronquillo RIP10:00 AM Ana Uyemura RIP12 NOON Janet Heins RIP

M ONDAY , J ULY 1 8:00 AM Rev. Rafael O. Hernandez, O.R.C. RIPT UESDAY , J ULY 2 8:00 AM Clara Howling INTW EDNESDAY , J ULY 3 8:00 AM Communion ServiceT HURSDAY , J ULY 4

8:00 AM Communion ServiceF RIDAY , J ULY 5 8:00 AM Sue Louise Viola RIPS ATURDAY , J ULY 6 8:00 AM Gloria McCormick RIP5:30 PM Father DeLorme INTS UNDAY , J ULY 7 7:30 AM For All Parishioners10:00 AM Tage Anderson RIP12 NOON William A. Cosso RIP

FEASTD AYS

Monday, July 1 Blessed Junipero Serra

Wednesday, July 3 St. Thomas

Friday, July 5 St. Elizabeth of Portugal;

St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria

Saturday, July 6 St. Maria Goretti

TODAY ’S R EADINGS

First Reading— Elisha left and followed Elijahas his attendant (1 Kings 19:16b, 19-21).

Psalm— You are my inheritance, O Lord(Psalm 16). Second Reading— Beware that you are notconsumed by one another (Galatians 5:1, 13-18).

Gospel— Go and proclaim the kingdom of God(Luke 9:51-62).

AND

Congratulations – Job Well Done!

Dylan Magsarili has completed his Eagle Scout Project and St.Rita parish is the grateful recipient of his efforts. Our beautifulHoly Family Shrine (in the front yard, east of the ParishOffice) was enhanced with a new bench, new kneeler andimproved stone path. Dylan’s organizational skills and hard work will benefit all who take advantage of this wonderfulspot for meditation and prayer.

Thank you, Dylan—and thank you to the following scouts andfriends who helped Dylan complete the project:

Jack Amsbry, Michael Bazarevitsch, Ross Chase,Nick Conti, Brendan Finnegan, John Haskin,Mclean Ireland, Daniel Lytle, Austin McCullough,Chris Myers, John Overing, Jonathan Ting,Evan Tontini, and Jack Welsh.



Backpack Drive for St. Francis Center (SFC)

We have offered to supply back-to-school supplies for some of the 200children who faithfully attend after-school and summer school programs atSFC in downtown L.A. Last year, yourgenerosity was outstanding—weprovided over 113 backpacks along with16 large boxes of school supplies.

So, while you’re out and about, watch for sales and pick upa few items. Collection boxes will be in the Vestibulebeginning July 13—the drive ends on Monday, August 5 toallow time for all donations to be transported to SFC for

their distribution weekend.►Please—no used items . A flyer listing the neededitems will be inserted in a future Bulletin.

And —would you like to help? We need volunteers to takethe items from the Vestibule to Gara Hall after each week-end Mass; to help us sort the donations weekly; and finally to prepare everything for the SFC van pick-up!

For more information or to volunteer—

Rosemary Hagerott • [email protected] • 355-1292 x226

What’s happening in your Organization orMinistry? Send us some information to include in theBulletin! Better yet, take some photos at your eventsand include them (jpeg format)—we’ll print your newsas space allows.

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

[email protected] or bring to the Parish Office.

SAINT RITA OF CASCIA CHURCH 5

►Youth Nite— Wednesday, July 10, 7 pm, Gara ►Youth Mass— Saturday, July 6, 5:30 pm

►Service — Union Station, Sunday, July 7, 7:30-10am

Have a great summer and don’t forget to check in atyour St. Rita “home” from time-to-time!

Theresa Costanzo • [email protected]

Blood Drive—Sunday, July 148:30 - 2:30, O’Malley Hall

To make an appointment, please contact:

Marilyn McKernan355-1292 x233 • [email protected]

Can you help? We can use help in the Parish Officefrom time-to-time. Whether it’s tohelp “stuff” flyers in the bulletin,assist with coffee and donuts, “man”a table outside of church for sign-ups,

set up or clean up for an event, whatever—we wouldlove to have you help us and, as a bonus, you may get toknow some “new” fellow parishioners.

In the near future, we will need some helpers for theBackpack Drive (read article below).

We will contact you when we need some help and—if you’re not available, don’t worry, we’ll try again!

[email protected] • 355-1292 x 226

Playing It Safe When the Heat Is On

The hottest months of summer are here,and many children will be playing sportsand participating in other activitiesoutdoors.

Make sure summer camp supervisors and coachesknow how to recognize and properly treat the signsof heat-related problems in children, including confusion; dilated pupils; dizziness; fainting;headache; heavy perspiration; nausea; pale and moistor hot, dry skin; weak pulse; and weakness. Every summer sports program for children should haverules for playing it safe when the heat is on.

For a copy of the complete article “Playing it Safe inthe Summer Heat” please contact the Office of Safeguard the Children email:

[email protected]

Clip and drop in the Offering basket.

I’d like to have my name on a volunteer list:

Name

Phone

Email




Catholic Community &Local Events

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

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

Thursday, July 4—Parish Office ClosedHave a safe holiday! See you at the Parade.

† Friday, July 5—Adoration After the 8 am Mass until 5 pm • Rectory Oratory

Save the Dateave the Dateave the Date

Sunday, July 7—BaptismsIn the Church • 1:30 pmDeacon John Hull officiating

Sunday, July 14—Blood DriveSee page 5 for information.

Weekend of July 13 & 14—Backpack Drive Begins

See page 5 for information.

Please join Monsignor Richard and your friends from St. RitaParish in the Sierra Madre 4th of July Parade! It’s a lot of fun to walk, bike, scooter, or skateboard down the boulevardrepresenting our St. Rita Community. All are welcome!

NOTE: The Parade begins at 10 am at the corner of Sunnyside & Sierra Madre Blvd. Be in the area around 9:30 and watch for signs identifying the St. Rita staging area.

►“Getting Even God’s Way! What Would Jesus Do?

What You Can Feel, You Can Heal.”—July 27, 9:30-3:30.Mass, Tour of the Cathedral, lunch and workshop,presented by Father Patrick Hill. The workshop is aimed atthe separated, divorced, and widowed. Cost is $20.

Julie Auzenne • 213/637-7249 [email protected]

►Grief Support Group—“Journey Through Grief”, August 13-September 17, 10:30-Noon

You are invited to a six-week support group designed forthose who have lost a loved one. A safe environment isoffered to share feelings, discuss fears, and gain strengthfor the journey that lies ahead. San Gabriel RecreationCenter, 250 S. Mission Drive, San Gabriel 91776

Susan Coyle • 626/974-2045 [email protected]

►Children & Teens Grief Support Camp—Aug. 23-25. A 3-day camp for children and teens ages 7 to 17 who haveexperienced the death of someone close within 4 years of the start of camp. Free of charge. Led by professionally trained staff. Activities include: swimming, sports, arts &crafts, etc. Camp Erin—LA.

Karissa Provost • 310/[email protected]

I see my vacation coming…right after the 4th of July paradereaches Sierra Vista Park! I will beaway for most of the month of

July and look forward to some restand time to reflect on this very busy past year.

I can relax knowing that I leave St.Rita Parish in the very capable hands of FatherRoberto Ike who, once again, has chosen SierraMadre over a hot Missouri July! Seriously, we are allindebted to Fr. Roberto for his caring presence.

—Msgr. Richard

Glad to have you back, Fr. Roberto!

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