MASS TIMES SUNDAYS: Sat. 5:30 pm (Vigil), 7:30 am, 10 am & 12 noon

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 — 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

St. Rita of CasciaSt. Rita of CasciaSt. Rita of Cascia A Catholic Faith Community Since 1908

OCTOBER 9, 2016

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Msgr. Richard Krekelberg, Pastor 626.355.1292 x 223 • revkrek@st-rita.org

Dcn. Manuel & Chela Valencia deaconmanuelvalencia@gmail.com • 355.1292

Dcn. John & Marylee Hull johnhull65@gmail.com • 355.1292

Fr. Chris Thiel, OFM Cap. (10 am Sunday Mass presider)

Parish Office/Church Mailing Address 50 East Alegria Ave., Sierra Madre, CA 91024 Mon.-Fri. 9:15 am to 6pm; Sat. 9 am to 1 pm

ParishAdmin@st-rita.org • 355.1292

Director of Administration Mary Lou Butler: mlbutler@st-rita.org • 355.1292 x 222 Pastoral Council Parish Office: 355.1292 Finance Council Chair Bill Sullivan: 355.3707 St. Rita School Office: 626.355.6114 Principal: Joanne Harabedian • jharabedian@st-rita.org Director of Liturgy & Music Paul Puccinelli: 355.1292 • 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 Dcn. Manuel & Chela Valencia, Gary Fidone, and Susan Blakeslee: 355.1292 • 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 Adult—Bill Cosso: 355.5656 Eucharistic Adoration: Kathy Ganino: 626.398.9302 • katganino@charter.net Immaculate Heart of Mary Prayer Group: Susan Day: 355-3835 Sacristans: Sat. 5:30 pm: Gary Fidone Sun. 7:30 am: Bill Cosso/David Banis; Sun. 10:00 am: David Muhs/Paula Garavaglia/Terri Eliassen; Sun. 12:00 pm: Bernie Grace Weekdays: John Bigley Porter (Evening Church Lockup): Sheila Palazzolo; Tim O’Connor Environment: Mara Chimenti • 355.1292 x232

Ministries & Organizations

Bereavement Ministry: 355.1292 • bereave@st-rita.org Christian Family: Diana Snyder • 824.0125 • missladydi@yahoo.com Greeters & Ushers: Erny Henry 626.289.3504 • 626.327.9480 Men’s Club: Ed Driscoll • driscomic@aol.com New Members/Welcome: Contact the Parish Office St. Rita Guild: Joan Crow 355.3621 • rbcrow64@yahoo.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 Lord’s 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 here for you. PLEASE UNDERSTAND we only have one resident priest; sometimes arrangements for another priest may be needed.

For Information Regarding These 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) is arranged 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.

Dear Parishioners and Visitors,

SAINT RITA OF CASCIA CHURCH 3 REV. MSGR. RICHARD KREKELBERG

PASTOR’S CORNER

In today’s Gospel proclamation we are told that only one of the ten lepers returned to Jesus to offer praise and thanks to God for his cure, which caused Jesus to ask:

“Where are the other nine?”

Every time I hear this account, my reaction is embarrassment. But why? This happened over 2000 years ago, and yet I feel somehow ashamed and embarrassed as if it had just happened. I wonder if it is because of the way I was raised; you know, the voice of your parent, “Did you remember to say thank you?”—especially to Jesus!

I think we would all like to believe that we would be the one who returned with thanks and praise; but don’t you just have a twinge of concern or fear that you might have rather easily been one of those nine others who became caught up in themselves and their incredible good fortune that any thought of thanksgiving just seemed to evaporate?

Lately I have come to associate thanksgiving with forgiveness. At first it does not seem to be such an immediate connection. However, if you think about it, both acts—thanking or forgiving—reward the one who thanks and the one who forgives. Both acts are even known to improve one’s health. St. Paul instructs his readers, “Dedicate yourself to thankfulness.” Why? Because thankfulness to God—for the day, for a friend, for an answer to prayer, is part of being in a real relationship with God and part of living the reign of God now, on Earth. Thankfulness is part of an “at peace” disposition, part of human happiness.

Forgiveness likewise rewards the one who forgives. With a sigh of relief, one who has forgiven is able to then move on—get on with life instead of being a prisoner to hate and resentment, or (God forbid!) prisoner to years of ill health generated by all the energy spent

and abiding negativity required to hold a grudge. Imagine, “No, I don’t have forgiveness in my heart. I have grudginess”—you’ll also probably have an ulcer or shingles before it’s over. And then one has to ask, if possessed in spitefulness, how far has my heart wandered f r o m b e i n g d e d i c a t e d t o thankfulness?

So what did happen to those other nine lepers? We’ll never know. We do know, however, the joy and happiness of the one who returned to thank the Lord. We know that his relationship to Jesus deepened and produced even greater rewards. Not a bad thought seeing as how the supermarkets are already putting out t h e s t u f f i n g m i x f o r THANKSGIVING. With deepest gratitude for all of you,

—Msgr. Richard

EQUESTRIAN ORDER OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE OF JERULSALEM

It was my joy, honor, and privilege, this past weekend to attend the annual meeting of the EOHS in Tucson, Arizona. It was and added blessing for me, as well, to be present for the solemn investiture of Sir Paul T. Urrea and his wife, Lady Nora A. Urrea, as new members of the Order. Nora, Paul, and their children, of course, many of you know as our parishioners. Congratulations to them!

I was knighted last year, and I am looking forward, together with other Knights and Ladies, to share with you the wonderful mission of this Order and to promote that mission here at St. Rita over the months and years ahead. For now let me just say that the principle mission of the Order is the support of Christians in the Holy Land and, in general, the promotion of peace in the Middle East. Stay tuned!

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO REQUEST OUR PRAYERS — Jane Rowland, Juanita Rojas, John Centeno, Jim Crilly, Trini Marti, Rosie Vidaurri, Joann Little, Brittany Rhyne, Leslie Lemus, Luz Arriaga, Lynn Snetsinger, Randy Graff, Paul Viger, Isabel Rosas Curci, José Zuniga, Joseph J. Gruppie, Ron Jones, John Collins, Doug Peterson, Sandra Osborne, Linda Theriault, Guia Canizales, Margie Schubert, Evelyn Tres, Gerald Drean, Toni Navarro, Clare Marquardt, Tonyja Blakeslee, Addie Marshall, Jackie Bagnuolo, Mary Ellen Isoard, Edith Olah, Fred Mycroft, Joseph Moore.

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MASS INTENTIONS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 8:00 AM Jack H.T. Prentice RIP 5:30 PM Mary Turner RIP SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 7:30 AM Christopher Bateman RIP 10:00 AM For all parishioners 12 NOON Brian Butler RIP MONDAY, OCTOBER 10 8:00 AM Linda Milligan RIP TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11 8:00 AM Rev. Jaume Pallarolas, Sch.P. RIP WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12 8:00 AM Communion Service THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13 8:00 AM Communion Service FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 8:00 AM Marcia & David Johnson INT SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 8:00 AM Al Kirkwood, INT 5:30 PM Tom Savage, RIP SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16 7:30 AM Edith Williams, RIP 10:00 AM Stephen Vulelich, RIP 12 NOON For all parishioners

FEAST DAYS & OBSERVANCES Tuesday: St. John XXIII Friday: St. Callistus I Saturday: St. Teresa of Jesus

Today’s Readings

First Reading — Naaman, cleansed from his leprosy, returns to Elisha and pledges his belief in and allegiance to the LORD (2 Kings 5:14-17).

Psalm — The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power (Psalm 98).

Second Reading — Remember Jesus Christ, who was raised from the dead. If we persevere, we shall reign with him (2 Timothy 2:8-13).

Gospel — After ten lepers are cleansed by Jesus, only one, a Samaritan, returns to give him thanks (Luke 17:11-19).

UPCOMING: Month of Holy Souls

We invite all parishioners to participate in our beautiful St. Rita tradition of honoring those who have gone before us during the Month of Holy Souls. You are welcome to bring in a small, framed photo of your deceased loved ones for display in anticipation of the Feast of All Souls (November 2) and throughout the entire month of November. If you would like the photo back, please make sure you label i t with your contact information: name, address, and daytime phone number. You may bring photos to the parish office until October 31, or leave them at the display in the sanctuary beginning November 1.

The Rosary & the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy are recited as a group at 7:20 am before the weekday Masses.

WOMEN’S RETREAT WEEKEND at MATER DOLOROSA “The Crucified One Is No Stranger”

St. Rita’s retreat for women will be held at Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center on the weekend of November 4—6, 2016. Join your fellow parishioners for this weekend of spiritual enrichment and growth. The Passionist retreat team offers inspirational talks on the theme, as well as time for quiet prayer, Mass, Confessions, and Stations of the Cross.

For information and reservations: Ana Ptasinski, retreat captain

(626) 355-3146

Do you have good organizational skills and an eye for decorating? Are you available on Saturdays? Help co-chairing St. Rita’s Art & Environment Ministry is needed! Consider lending your talents to help enhance our worship space.

For more information: Mara Chimenti

(626) 355-1292 x232

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Youth Ministry

Religious Education

Young Adult Ministry

Bulletin Deadlines

High School Youth Nites 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, throughout the year. Join us for faith, fun, and fellowship! Upcoming:

10/12, 7:00–8:30 pm St. Rita Meadow

EDGE Middle School Registration The Registration Packet for 2016-17 school year is available in the Parish Office. To receive registration forms by email, please contact Theresa Costanzo.

Confirmation Program All high school youth who would like to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation are required to complete a two-year preparation program in their home parish. Registration packets for new candidates are available in the Parish Office. Questions or info? Please contact Theresa.

Theresa Costanzo • ym@st-rita.org

Registration for Classes All children in grades 1-5 are welcome to join our Program at St. Rita. Registration materials are available in the Parish Office, on our website, or via email. The fee for the class is $65/per child. Be sure to include a copy of your child’s baptismal certificate. Classes meet every Monday from 4-5:15 pm.

For more information: Cristina Cullen • dre@st-rita.org

Please contact us for more information on this Ministry for adults between 18 and 39, single or married. Priya Tharayil • trosep84@yahoo.com

Ten days before desired publication date. Bulletin@st-rita.org • 355-1292 x226

MEN’S CLUB GOLF TOURNEY

The St. Rita Men’s Club invites all parishioners and guests to their annual Sunday Afternoon on the Greens!

Next Sunday, October 16, 2016 10:45 AM Check-in

Rancho Duarte Golf Course $65 per golfer includes 18 holes and dinner. Tee sponsorships of $50 are available and greatly appreciated.

For information and entry forms: Tim O’Connor (626) 355-5053

Bill Sullivan (626) 355-3707

ST. RITA GUILD INFO Ladies, please join us for the St. Rita Guild Monthly Meeting, which will be held Friday, October 14 at 9:00 AM in the Parish Office Meeting Room.

For more information: Joan Crow, Guild President

(626) 355-3621

SAVE THE DATE! St. Rita Guild

Annual Communion Breakfast

Please come to the 10:00 Mass on Sunday, October 30, which will then be followed by a gourmet breakfast in the newly-renovated Msgr. Gara Hall. Our keynote speaker is Sr. Kathleen Bryant, RSC, who will be speaking on the topic of human trafficking. The cost is $20/person and reservations are a must.

For more information and reservations: Jeanne Peterson (626) 355-1302

ST. RITA SCHOOL HARVEST FESTIVAL WEEKEND

BEERS, BRATS AND BINGO

Friday, October 14th O’Malley Hall ● 6:00 pm

$1.00 Bingo, $10 Meal Children’s Supervised Programs

$5.00 each Dinner, games, music, and

movie on the meadow

HARVEST FESTIVAL Saturday, October 15th

West Campus ● 12:30—9:00 pm

Family Fun all day!

Rides, Booths, Live Bands, Food, Auction

Televised Football in the Beer Garden

For more information: www.st-ritaschool.org

BICEPS & BIBLES

Biceps & Bibles is part of the Young Adult Ministry at St. Rita. If you’re between the ages of 18-39 and have been seeking a unique approach to fellowship and prayer with the Lord, want to meet new people, and need a fun way to work out, then look no further!

We meet every 3rd Saturday of the month from 3:00-5:00 pm in the St. Rita Meadow. Come join us in fitness, faith, and fellowship! Our next meeting is Saturday, October 15.

For more information: Priya Tharayil

trosep84@yahoo.com

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Centering Prayer Workshop—Saturday, October 15. Come learn and experience a way of improving your relationship with God and fostering your spiritual life through prayer, meditation and contemplation. Cost is $25. 1:00—5:00 PM, at the Mary & Joseph Retreat Center, 5300 Crest Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, 90275.

Information & reservations: Marlene Velazquez (310) 377-4867 Online registration: www.maryjoseph.org

Deaconate Formation Information Meeting—Sunday, October 23. The Diaconate Formation Office will be hosting an information meeting for all men who are interested in finding out more about becoming a permanent deacon in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. 2:00—4:00 PM, at St. John Chrysostom Parish, 546 E. Florence Ave., Inglewood, 90301.

Information: Claudia Ortiz, Diaconate Formation Office (213) 637-7383 CAOrtiz@la-archdiocese.org

Catholic Community & Local Events

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Tuesday, October 11—Men’s Club Monthly Meeting 6:30 pm ● O’Malley Hall

Friday, October 14—St. Rita Guild Monthly Meeting

9:00 am ● Parish Office Meeting Room

Friday & Saturday, October 14 & 15 St. Rita School Harvest Festival Weekend

See page 5 for more information

Saturday, October 15—Bibles & Biceps 3:00 pm ● St. Rita Meadow See page 5 for more information

Save the DateSave the DateSave the Date

Sunday, October 16—Men’s Club Golf Tourney

10:45 am ● Rancho Duarte Golf Course See page 5 for more information.

Sunday, October 30—Guild Communion Breakfast

11:00 am ● Msgr. Gara Hall See page 5 for more information.

Monday, October 31—Halloween on Alegria!

Donations of bags of wrapped treats now accepted at the Parish Offices. Watch for more information in future bulletins.

November 4 through 6—Women’s Weekend Retreat

Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center See page 5 for more information.

Q&A Capital Campaign

Q: How will my contribution to the Capital Campaign be

used to provide for the youth of Saint Rita today and for the future?

A: Phase One (Parts A & B) of the Master Plan specifically addresses this question. In addition to the upgrades to the Church and renovations to Msgr. Gara Hall to be completed in the summer of 2017, a new Pastoral and Youth Meeting Center is planned for Saint Rita.

Currently, our parish serves over 300 schoolchildren, and additionally, a combined 250 religious education elementary, middle and high school youth, plus two young adult ministries from Sierra Madre and neighboring cities. These ministries, specifically dedicated to the faith formation of our young are steadily growing and require adequate meeting space and scheduling time. This new Pastoral and Youth center will offer approximately 4,500 sq. ft. of state of the art, technologically advanced and ADA compliant multifunction space to hold parish ministry and community events, as well as religious education instruction, retreats, regional religious education conferences for our youth and more. The first floor plan includes restrooms and a prep-kitchen, while the second floor is specifically designated for youth activities. The building will open to a meadow for outdoor functions year-round. Imagine the possibilities for our young to learn and carry on our Catholic faith now and for future generations!

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WHY MARRY IN THE CHURCH?

Sunday, October 16 11:00 am — 2:00 pm

Mater Dolorosa Young Adult Ministry’s upcoming “WHY? Series” will address

the topic of “Why Marry in the Church?”. Join us as Fr. Arthur Carrillo, a Passionist priest with a licentiate degree in Canon Law, tackles questions related to marriage in the church.

Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center 700 N. Sunnyside Ave., Sierra Madre, 91024 (626) 355-7188

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HS Youth Night

EDGE Middle School