St. Rita Reporter

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Vacation Bible School & Parish Picnic

Vacation Bible School begins THIS WEEK. Camp hours are from 9:00am—12noon, July

30 thru August 3. God’s Backyard Bible Camp is full of fun, faith and wonderful ways for

your child to make new friends and experience the love of God and our parish….

And our Parish Picnic will be on

Saturday, August 4.

See pages 2 and 5 for more details.

CSA Update July 22, 2018

Goal: $45,390.00

Pledged $36,029.50

Percent of Goal: 79.4%

Catholic Services Appeal 2018

We are getting closer! We are 3/4 of the way! Your CSA

pledge supports ministries, programs, and services that im-

pact the lives of Catholics and others every day that no one

parish can do by themselves.

Take a moment and make your pledge. The average pledge

for each family is $200 for the year so our parish can reach

its goal of $45,390.

This week we pray for the Office of Parish Life and for the

support through our Catholic Services Appeal of their min-

istry to all who seek support in difficult times from the

Catholic church.

God Bless,

Father Dave

Join us for the

Parish Picnic

At Crapo Park

Saturday, August 4

Starting at 1:00pm

Barbeque at 2:00pm

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Baptism

Do you have

an infant? Has

your baby

been baptized?

You may start

the process before

the baby is born. If you would like more

information on having your child baptized

contact Nicole at the Rectory Office 248-

634-4841.

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Websites

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and greatest information.

www.stritaholly.org

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St Rita Parish of Holly, Michigan

Prayers and Squares

Thank you to all who

have donated supplies to

the ministry. Remember

we meet the 3rd Thurs-

day of each month. We will NOT meet

during the summer months.

We will be back the third Thursday, Sep-

tember 20, 2018. You can request a quilt

if you are in need by calling the rectory

office.

This is our Faith….

Let’s Keep the love flowing…

St. Rita’s catechism staff is planning a monthly fellowship

with all students and families who want to join us—We will

continue to grow in our faith together and reach out in love to

the community around us to spread the good news of Christ in

the world today.

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6-7:30pm

Everyday Stewardship

You sit down at a restaurant and order drinks and an

appetizer. Then you order an entrée with a salad.

When all of that has been consumed, you order a

dessert. You leave after having had a good time, but

your pants don't fit so well now. You are so full you

regret ordering all those courses. Your eyes were

bigger than your stomach. You ordered what you

wanted and not what you needed.

In our daily lives, we find ourselves wanting many

things. We desire outcomes and good fortunes that

we think will make all the difference. However, often-

times when we receive these things, we only find

ourselves wanting more. Worse yet, if we do not get

them, we can see our lives as incomplete.

God always provides what we need. It may not be

what we want. Our eyes can deceive us into believ-

ing that what we receive is not enough to fulfill us. If

we trust in God and seek to only live with what sus-

tains us rather than dive into excess, we will find that

we are happier, healthier, and at peace. No one

should ever make himself or herself feel ove������

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Food Pantry Needs

Canned fruit

Boxed Mashed potatoes

Bagged/boxed white rice

Bottled apple or grape juice

Cold Cereal

Jelly and Jams

Hamburger Helper

Mac N Cheese

Canned Stew

Spaghetti Sauce

Tuna Fish

NO frozen foods

Please

Unopened/unexpired items only

When writing checks, please make

sure that they are made out to:

St. Rita Food Pantry.

Pantry hours: 9am to 12Noon

Tuesday

Donations for the Food Pantry and

Clothes Closet can be dropped off at

the Rectory Monday through

Thursday from 9am-12noon &

1pm-3pm or left inside the doors at the

Church

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St. Rita Catholic Church

Express Registration Form

If you are not already registered and would like to be, please fill out and drop in the collection basket or mail to:

309 E. Maple

Holly, MI 48442

Family Name______________________________________________________________________________ Date_______________________

Street Address__________________________________________________________ City___________________________ Zip____________

Contact Number___________________________ How long at this address?_________

Previous Parish______________________________

Head of House hold:

First Name_____________________________ M.I.____ Last Name________________________ Birth date:________________________

Religion: __________________Occupation: ________________________________ Place of Employment:____________________________

Work phone: __________________ Cell phone:__________________ E-mail:_______________________________________________

Spouse:

First Name___________________________ M.I.____ Last Name____________________________ Birth date:________________________

Religion: __________________Occupation: _____________________________ Place of Employment:____________________________

Work phone: _________________ Cell phone:______________________ E-mail:_______________________________________________

Children & Birthdates

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Mass Intention Requests

Offering Mass for a special Intention is a

long standing tradition in the Catholic

Church. It is usually considered that special

graces are obtained for whom the Mass is

said. Masses are offered for many reasons,

for the souls in purgatory, in remembrance

for someone who is deceased, or in honor

of a birthday or anniversary. If you would

like to have a Mass said for someone, go to

the Parish Office or call 248-634-4841 ext.

7. They will help you with the dates and

times which are available. Cards are then

given to you so that you can mail them to

whomever you choose to so they may also

participate in the Mass. The stipend or of-

fering given, signifies the sacrificial nature

of giving of something of yourself to associ-

ate more intimately with Christ who offers

himself in the Eucharist.

Please Include the following in the

Mass Intentions:

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*Requested by:_______________________

*Phone _____________________________

*Required

Clothes Closet

Open every Tuesday from 9 am until noon

Located with the St. Rita Food Pantry at

211 Washington St

Readings for the Week of July 29, 2018

Sunday: 2 Kgs 4:42-44/Ps 145:10-11, 15-16, 17-

18 [cf. 16]/Eph 4:1-6/Jn 6:1-15

Monday: Jer 13:1-11/Dt 32:18-19, 20, 21 [cf. 18a]/

Mt 13:31-35

Tuesday: Jer 14:17-22/Ps 79:8, 9, 11 and 13 [9]/

Mt 13:36-43

Wednesday: Jer 15:10, 16-21/Ps 59:2-3, 4, 10-11,

17, 18 [17d]/Mt 13:44-46

Thursday: Jer 18:1-6/Ps 146:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6ab [5a]/

Mt 13:47-53

Friday: Jer 26:1-9/Ps 69:5, 8-10, 14 [14c]/Mt 13:54

-58

Saturday: Jer 26:11-16, 24/Ps 69:15-16, 30-31, 33

-34 [14c]/Mt 14:1-12

Next Sunday: Ex 16:2-4, 12-15/Ps 78:3-4, 23-24,

25, 54 [24b]/Eph 4:17, 20-24/Jn 6:24-35

Observances for the Week of July 29, 2018

Sunday: 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Monday: St. Peter Chrysologus, Bishop & Doctor

of the Church

Tuesday: St. Ignatius of Loyola, Priest

Wednesday: St. Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop &

Doctor of the Church

Thursday: St. Eusebius of Vercelli, Bishop; St.

Peter Julian Eymard, Priest

Friday:

Saturday: St. John Vianney, Priest

Next Sunday: 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Pastor: Fr. David Blazek

309 E. Maple St.

Holly, MI 48442

248-634-4841(Office)

248-634-4858 (fax)

Email: stritaholly@sbcglobal.net

Websites:

www.stritaholly.org

www.lakesvicariate.weebly.com

Office Staff

Nicole Hagle

Business Manager

Fred Metz

Rectory Office Hours:

Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-12:00 pm & 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Friday Rectory Office Closed

Religious Formation

The Learning Center

211 Washington St. Holly, MI 48442

248-634-4841 ext. 0

Email: stritaholly@sbcglobal.net

RCIA

Contact Rectory 248-634-4841

Director of Music:

Kellie Rao 248-634-4841

Masses:

Weekdays: Tuesday, at 7pm

Wednesday & Thursday at 9 am

Weekend Masses:

Saturday 4:00 pm

Sunday 8:00 am, 10:00 am , 12noon & 6 pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation

After 4 pm Saturday Mass or by Appointment

Sacrament of Baptism

Parents must register at the Parish office to

attend one class prior to Baptism.

Sacrament of Marriage

Contact parish office six months prior to the wedding.

Holly Nursing Home Ministry

Angie LaValle 248-634-3352

Barbara Addis, Dan & David Alexander, Tim Alger, Quentin Amory, George Asker,

Mike Austin, Dee Barker, Gabe Bishop, Holly Bishop, Amos Bradsher, Elizabeth Broz,

Maddie Brewster, Shannon Bronson, Loree Ciarkowski, Gus Conway, Kay Crossman,

Mary Crass, Mike Crick, Mary Corriveau, Paul Dawson, Ann, David Deemer, Richard

Dembinski, Pete Dost, Shirley Drollinger, Carol Duff, Annabelle Dziuba, Edgar, Elea-

nor Ennis, Laurie Fellows, Debbie Flack, Marvin, Judith & Kimberly Fisher, Dr. Jeffrey

Forman, Fred Frabris, Nancy Grimmer, Robert Grau, Hager Family, Pat Hancock,

Roger Harburn, Mary Harchick, McKenzie Hart, Charlene Hernandez, Jamie, Vic

Hodgkin, Mike Holden, Joseph Holzer, Rick Holbrook, Jeff Hooker, Janice Humphrey,

Rosemary Huston, Jill Ingles, Dan Johnston, Joan Kennedy, Aaron King, Judy Koenig

-Powers, Pam Krantz, George Kullis, Bonnie Laporte, Judy Lasley, Ed Lentz, Sharon Lowes, Dawn

Lozuway, Denise Luka, Bob Lynn, Tony Mangiaricina, Sally Martin, Russ McDonnell, Michael McKula,

Tim Morse, Mary Nicholson, Kathy VanDyke Parnell, Bill Peradota, Petzolod Family, Barbara Phillips,

Fred Phillips, Kay Phillips, Loraine Phillips, Tom Phillips Jr., Sherri Popelik, Pat Reuter, Denise Rice,

Austin Ronio, Rouse Family, Beverly Rozmary, Roger Sailent, Louise Sargent, Nicholas Sawchuk,

Andy Serocki, Elaine Shinneberry, Patrick Skaja, Donald Smith, Agnes Stesney, Dinah Stokes, Michael

Swanson, Janet Tetlow, Bill Thommen, Christopher Thompson, Tim Tonachella, Lisa Venticinque,

Colleen Vickers, Christina Vickers, Alexander Jade Vreeland, Gerry Walko, Ron Walko, Carl Watson,

Lorraine Webb, Tim Webb, Theresa Williams, Tiffany Williams, Averie Wilson, Joyce Wilt, Kathryn

Wright, Michael Young, and Greg. May they find peace, strength, and comfort in God's care.

Please add/remove the following name to/

from the prayer list:

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May they find peace, strength, and comfort in

God's care.

Requested by & Contact #:

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Altar Care -#3 August 4 & 5

Clothes Closet– August 7, 2018

Altar Linens- #3 July 28 & 29

Food Pantry– August 7, 2018

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Felix Galuszka

Lori Kahn

Mary Joyce Waite Carolyn Raupp Dave Feichtner

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Barb Alger

Dianne Rogers

Amy Fisher

Diane Hales

Delphin Danton

Dani Jameison

Ray Pfenning

Pat Pfenning

Tina Dowd

Patty Mills

Courtney Sammut

Angie LaValle

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Richard Stehlin

Chuck Almashy

Tom Fisher

Fred Cupal

John Renusch

Dale LaCroix

Ken Gahman

Dave Barran

Lance Waite

Tom O’Neil

Jim Chase

Len Carrette

Norm Raupp

Steve Sammut

Joel Marshall

Jim St. Pierre

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Makena Fisher

NEED VOLUNTEER

Luke Marshall

Jake Marshall

Serena Plawecki

Duncan Minnick

Brendan Marshall

Taryn Marshall

Jacob Feichtner

NEED VOLUNTEER

Financial Report- Weekend of

July 21 & 22, 2018

Envelopes…………………..……. $3,432.00

Loose …………………………….. $1,113.00

Candles ……………………………. .. $52.00

Building Maintenance ………………. $68.00

Air Conditioning …………………….. $47.00

Total ……………………………. $4,712.00

Thank you for your generosity!

HEARING DEVICES AVAILABLE

Those who are hard of hearing: we have a

listening device for you to use

during Mass! These devices are available,

just let Fr. Dave know you could use one.

Coffee and donuts are

in the church hall after the 8am and

10am Sunday Masses.

All proceeds support the

Food Pantry.

Food for Vacation Bible School

Mini Chocolate Chips

Hershey Bars

Chocolate pudding

Gummy worms

Teddy Grahams

Mini-marshmallows

Pretzel sticks (mini)

Golden graham cereal

Graham crackers

Large marshmallows for smores

Lemonade & Limeade

Paper plates

4oz—6oz paper cups

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Saturday, July 28

4:00pm Holly Runo

by George Runo

Sunday, July 29

8:00am Barb Renusch

by Friends

10:00am Pat Gibson

by Friend

12noon People of St. Rita

6pm People of St. Rita

Monday, July 30

No Mass

Tuesday, July 31

7:00pm People of St. Rita

Wednesday, August 1

9:00am Deceased members of the

Rosa family

by Family

Thursday, August 2

9:00am People of St. Rita

Friday, August 3

No Mass

Saturday, August 4

4:00pm Bridgett Carrette

by Bob & Bev Suski

Sunday, August 5

8:00am People of St. Rita

10:00am Tom King

by Son

12noon People of St. Rita

6:00pm Donald Weber

by Ron & Pat Weber

Pope John Paul II said, “The altar

server has a privileged place in

liturgical celebrations. Those who

serve at Mass present themselves

to a community. They experience

from close at hand that Jesus

Christ is present and active in

every liturgy . . . In the liturgy you

are far more than mere “helpers

of the parish priest”. Above all, you are serv-

ants of Jesus Christ, the eternal High Priest.”

Call the office to get more information on

training and shadow opportunities.

Altar Servers

Supplies Needed for VBS

Cheap knee high nylons

Potting soil

Grass seed

Scrap fabric

Glow in the dark paint

Glow in the dark stickers

Large car wash sponges

2 to 3 Sports Pop-Up Tents

1Big Camping Tent

Supplies may be dropped in the box at the back of the

church or at the rectory

office.

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Food Pantry & Clothes Closet

Looking ahead; the Food

Pantry and the Clothes

Closet will be closed

Tuesday, July 31st.

Vacation Bible school is

during the week of July 30.

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