October 28, 2012

MASS 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 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 am5 pm, Rectory Oratory

Msgr. Richard Krekelberg, V.F.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

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Msgr. Richard Krekelberg, V. F.Pastor
626.355.1292 x. 228 revkrek@st-rita.org Dcn. Manuel & Chela Valencia deaconmanuelvalencia@gmail.com 626.355.1292 Dcn. John Hulljohnhull65@gmail.com 626.355.1292 Weekend Presiders: 10 am MassFr. Chris Thiel, OFM Capuchin 12 Noon MassRev. Msgr. John Morales

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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 Altar Servers, Adult: Bill Cosso Eucharistic Adoration: Marylyn Barnes Rosary Prayer Group: 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: Barbara LeVeque /Gil Lazo 355.1292

How to Contact Us
Parish Office/Mailing Address 50 East Alegria Ave., Sierra Madre, CA 91024 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9am to 6pm; Sat. 9 am to 1 pm. Office Email: ParishAdmin@st-rita.org Director of Administration
Mary Lou Butler: mlbutler@st-rita.org 355.1292

Ministries & Organizations

Bereavement Ministry: Call Parish Office: 355.1292 Christian Family: Sheila Pierce 355.8332 Greeters & Ushers: Erny Henry: 626.289.3504; 626.446.6715 Mens Club: Nick Sotis: 358-2495 nick.sotis@pro-sites.net New Members/Welcome: Contact the Parish Office St. Rita Guild: Patty Sullivan : 355.3707 sullivan514@gmail.com Senior Ministry: Marilyn McKernan, marilyn@st-rita.org Shawl Ministry: Mary Taillac 355.3179 Marilyn Delgatto 355.8717

Pastoral Council Vice Chair

George Landis: 626.792.0445

Finance Council Chair

Bill Sullivan: 355.3707

St. Rita SchoolOffice: 626.355.6114

Principal: Joanne Harabedian jharabedian@st-rita.org

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

Director of Liturgy & Music Paul Puccinelli: mm@st-rita.org Director of Religious Education Cristina Cullen: 355.3841 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: Deacon Manuel and Chela Valencia; Susan Blakeslee: rcia@st-rita.org

Let Saint Rita Be There For You . . .

Communion for Sick and Homebound Parishioners
St. Rita ministers provide Communion home visits. Contact the Parish Office (355.1292) or Jill Muhs 355.9810 em@st-rita.org.

For Information about the

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. 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.

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 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!

Sacraments of Reconciliation and first Eucharist

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 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.

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.

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

Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick

See adjoining column.

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REV. MSGR. RICHARD KREKELBERG

OF

CASCIA CHURCH

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PASTORS CORNER
Dear Parishioners,
Jesus asked Bartimaeus: And Bartimaeus replied:

What do you want me to do for you? Master, I want to see.

This Sunday I would like to reflect with you on the priestly dimension of Jesus encounter with this blind man. Largely I want to do this because of the connection I see with the liturgies of the Word of the last two Sundays. Previously we have heard Leave all things behind and I have come to serve, and both liturgies included passages from St. Pauls Letter to the Hebrews which proclaims Jesus to be our High Priest. To me this is natural and most appropriate because priesthood is foundational to each of the themes flowing through the scriptures that have been proclaimed. Please bear with me for a moment. At the beginning of the account, Bartimaeus is being excluded; Jesus calls to himincludes him. The blind man shouts out Jesus, son of David! Jesus celebrates and confirms his faith. It was presumed that the blind man was blind and forced to beg as the result of sin; Jesus reconciles him, absolves him. Bottom line: Jesus gives himself to Bartimaeus and his presence to himhis healing, saving, redeeming. Bartimaeus is again made whole. Have I not just outlined the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, and Holy Eucharist/Holy Communion? Actually, the sacrament of Matrimony is included as well if you understand Marriage to be the sacrament that makes real the presence of Jesus own marriage to his bride, the Church. Bartimaeus is Church to Jesus. He is all of us. What might be perceived as missing is the sacrament of Priesthood; but then we do not know the storys ending. Priesthood. WELLlast week we talked about the missionary heart and the week before about vocation and the necessary spirit of detachment. This week I feel behooved to observe the context of both of these, which is our universal priesthood. Jesus was being priest to Bartimaeus, (Eternal High Priest at that!); that is to say, he was mediating Gods life giving and saving grace to himadministering sacramental life to him. Therefore, just as by Baptism we are called and anointed to apostleship, discipleship, and to being missionaries, just so we are called and anointed to be Jesus prieststo be members of his universal priesthood. Do you consider what you do in the name of Jesus Christ to be priestly? You should. Think about this: I could not have been ordained a priest for youfor the Churchwithout having been baptized into Jesus universal priesthood FIRST. A final thought: The future of our Church and of our parish is wholly and holy dependant on understanding our membership in Jesus the High Priest. Once at a deanery meeting, the questions came up: How do we face together the new models of pastoral ministry that will be necessitated by the diminishing number of priests? and How will we go about supporting each other for the duration? One priest offered: Well, it all depends on how we approach and understand universal priesthood and sacramental priesthood, doesnt it? We really, REALLY need to chew on that question for a while. In the meantime I suggest that the answer lies somewhere between Going My Way and going the Holy Spirits wayor otherwise translated, STEWARDSHIP. When and if we do not probe what it means to be baptized into Jesus priesthood, we remain blind disciples and it is our general unrest that should make us cry out with Bartimaeus, Lord that I may see! Msgr. Richard PASTORS NEWSNOTES A Very Sad Note IndeedThis past week, scout leadership brought it to my attention that a deceased St. Rita parishioner was one of those named who had a confidential record sheet with the Boy Scouts of America. The records are dated April of 1968 and relate to the first scout troop chartered at St. Rita, Troop 372. I want to assure you that this pastor had no knowledge of this confidential record. Scouting continues today at St. Rita only because St. Rita Parents wish the opportunity of scouting for their boys and girls. With this latest revelation, I want to once again assure our parishioners that victims of abuse are our priority of concern and prayer. It is for them and for all of todays children and youth that I have insisted on St. Rita being not only in compliance with fingerprinting, background checks, VIRTUS programming for abuse prevention, and Safeguard The Children, but also that we be leaders and coordinators for these programs. May I also point out that Boy Scouts of America has its own internal systems in place now for screening leaders and volunteers and for preventing abuse. I appeal to all in our parish to be vigilant in the care and supervision of all of our children and youth and to pray for the healing and recovery of all who have suffered abuse. Msgr. Richard

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

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27
8:00 AM 5:30 PM

7:30 AM Rev. John G. Hencier, CMF RIP 10:00 AM Teresa Dunleavy RIP 12 NOON Harry & Betty Keogh INT

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28

Neil Murphy RIP For All Parishioners

JoAnn E. Douglass, Kathleen Ramsey, Tonyja Blakeslee, Addie Marshall, Alice Feeney, Joanna Singleton, Jackie Bagnuolo, Mary Ellen Isoard, Tim Stanley, Antoinette Wassef, Theresa Morcos, Aspet Herapetian, Tony Comaianni, Rose Mary Taquino, Selma Tuffs, David Duran, Paul Viger, Julie Meyer, Zdenka Czerny, Cliff Hancuff, Wendy Wolf Fadel, Dorothy Van Gordon, Rosanne Kenny, Hal Finney, 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.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29
8:00 AM 8:00 AM

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30

Tony Commianni INT Rev. Francis J. Pyka CMF RIP

Debra Ann Williamson (daughter of Robert Navarro) Lucina Vidaurri (sister of Rosie Vidaurri

8:00 AM Communion Service 5:30 PM All Saints Vigil Mass William M. Conroy RIP 8:00 AM 6:30 PM 8:00 AM 6:30 PM 8:00 AM 5:30 PM

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31

Spirituality
Tuesday, October 30, RCIA
7:30 PM, Parish office meeting room Contact Deacon Manuel for information.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1ALL SAINTS DAY FRIDAY, N OVEMBER 2

Rev. Joseph Gamm CMF RIP For Souls in Purgatory

Friday, November 2, Adoration

After the 8 am Mass until 5 pm Rectory Oratory

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4

For Souls in Purgatory Vera Servetti RIP For Souls in Purgatory Rosemarie Gorman RIP

All Souls DaySpecial Mass, 6:30 pm Plan to join us Friday, November 2, for a special Mass in memory and honor of our deceased loved ones. We will especially note those from our parish family who went to The Lord since last All Souls Day. We invite you to bring a picture (5 x 7 or smaller please) of a loved one to place on the Memory Board in the Church during the month of November. May the Souls of the Faithful Departed Rest in Peace. Amen Plan to attend Catholicism a DVD series
This Sunday 4 pm until 5:30 pm, OMalley Hall

7:30 AM For All Parishioners 10:00 AM Pete Newell RIP 12 NOON Peggy Huson INT

FEAST DAYS
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD
St. Martin de Porres

TODAYS READINGS First ReadingI will lead the people to brooks of water, on a level road, so that none shall stumble (Jeremiah 31:7-9). PsalmThe Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy (Psalm 126). Second ReadingIt was not Christ who glorified himself, but rather the one who said to him: You are my son: this day I have begotten you (Hebrews 5:1-6). GospelImmediately the blind man received his sight and followed Jesus on the way (Mark 10:46-52).

This video presentation has been met with critical acclaim by all who attended the screenings of the first 2 episodes. This 10-part series does not require that you watch the episodes in order. We encourage you to take the time to learn more about your Catholic faithand to stay afterwards for a brief discussion of your impressions or questions from the presentation.

Join us for fellowship and food. Babysitting available. This weeks facilitator is Gary Fidone.
A month-long series by The Tidings: Vatican II at 50 Jesuit Father Tom Rausch reflects on how and why Catholicism has changed. www:the-tidings.com

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St. Rita School News
Youth NiteWednesday, October 31, Halloween!
Edge Monday October 29, 4 pm, Gara Year 1 Confirmation ClassLife Teen Inspiration at Magic Mountain, Sat., Nov. 3.
(Help pass out candy at the Parish Office.)

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For Youth and All Parishioners

Sunday, November 18, 1-4:30 pm. Dodger Stadium Pro-LIFE Event, with Archbishop Jos Gomez, Bishop Joseph Sartoris, and others. Featuring an energetic walk around the Stadium and a joyful pro-LIFE party for all generations on the field. Live music, food trucks, zipline, waffle ball, games, contests and prized. Dodger Dogsand more! Free parking!

dinner and St. Rita School will earn 20% of food sales (dine-in only). 3537 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena. NOTE: A flyer is necessary to obtain credit for the school. Please contact the School Office 355-6114

Tuesday, November 6, 5:30-9 pm Marias Italian Kitchen. Enjoy a delicious

Thursday, November 8, 6-7:30 pm, Technology Night at St. Rita School iPads in the classrooms.

to attend!

Come and see what all the buzz is about. The iPad is undeniably different and much more than just another techtoy. It will continue to ripple out further changes for education and learning. All parishioners are welcome

Tickets:

$10/online; $20/at the door; children 10 and under free. Info: www.go2bat4LIFE.com
For more information on any of the above:

Theresa Costanza ym@st-rita.org 590-8828

For preschoolers and parents. Fun activities for children entering Junior Kindergarten or Kindergarten in 2013. Meet our teachers, parents, and students. Learn more about our school: www.st-ritaschool.org School Office 355-6114 This Program is a fundraising effort that provides additional revenue for St. Rita School. Weve contracted with a company to purchase gift cards at a discounted price that we then sell at face value. Stop by the School Office; we keep many gift cards on handgas, grocery, fast food & restaurants. For complete information about this program, contact the School Office 355-6114.

Thursday, November 29, 3-4:30 pm, St. Rita School Kindergarten Play Day.

Ongoing Support for St. Rita SchoolScrip Program

Holiday Happenings
Senior Ministry Boutique, November 17 & 18. Come with your holiday shopping list to take advantage of this opportunity to purchase handmade items crafted by our Seniors. Questions? Marilyn@st-rita.org 355-1292 x233 No Room at the Inn, December 1 & 2. This display of nativity sets is a wonderful opportunity for parishioners to display their crche collections. This year we are also inviting you to donate one or more from your collection for a raffle. Admission is a free will offering (suggested $3/adult). All proceeds from the event are given to agencies serving the homeless. Watch future bulletins for more details. Questions? Rosemary or Cheryl 355-1292 rc@st-rita.org

Mens Club Golf Tournament Thank you to our great sponsors, who provided raffle prizes, helped with food costs, and more. And the food was good and plentifulthree different stations on the course for drinks and snacks followed by a BBQ buffet. There was a lot of competition out there! The putting contest ended in a three-way tie ending in a putt out. The winners of the tournament: The Lyons Family (11 under!) Bill Sullivans Mens Club group Richard McCoppin & Family
Submitted by Nick Sotis, Mens Club President

Bulletin articles. Please submit copy/information

10 days before the desired Sunday of publication. bulletin@st-rita.org or bring/send to the Parish Office.

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Meetings, Ministry & Special Events
Mass Schedule

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This Week at St. Rita

This Sunday, October 28Catholicism
See page 4 for more information.

Monday, Oct. 29Baptism Preparation Class

7 pm, Parish Office Meeting Room For November 4 Baptisms.

All SaintsHoly Day of Obligation Wednesday, October 31 8 amCommunion Service 5:30 pmHoly Day Vigil Mass Thursday, November 1 8 amSchool Mass (all welcome) 6:30 pmMass

Opportunities for Spiritual Growth

(See page 4 for more information.) Tuesday, October 30, RCIA Class
7:30 pm Parish Office Meeting Room

Friday, November 2, Adoration

After the 8 am Mass until 5 pm Rectory Oratory

All Soulsnot a Holy Day of Obligation Friday, November 2 8 amFirst Friday Mass 6:30 pmSpecial Mass
(See page 4 for more information.)

Friday, November 2St. Rita Guild Meeting

9 am Gara Hall All women of the parish are invited! Please join us as we plan for the Advent season.

Weekend of November 2-4Womens Retreat

Sponsored by the St. Rita Guild Pray for the women of our Parish that they may encounter the Lord in a special way.

Catholic Community & Local Events

Saturday, November 3Boutique & Family Festival, Sacred Heart Retreat House. 9 am-4 pm. Entertainment, international food booths, crafts and much more. 920 E. Alhambra Road, Alhambra. Information: 626/289-1353 x200 Fingerprinting Saturday, November 3 St. Denis, 2151 S. Diamond Bar Blvd., Diamond Bar Info/Appointments: 909/861-7106 x242 Wednesday, November 7 Our Lady of the Assumption, 435 Berkeley, Claremont Info/Appointments: 909/626-3596 Saturday, November 3Kindred Spirits of Holy Family (Catholic single adults, over 40). Attend the 5 pm Vigil Mass followed by a meal in a local restaurant. kindredspirits@holyfamily.org Sunday, November 4St. Lucys Christmas Boutique. 10 am until 3 pm. 655 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Glendora. Information: 626/963-0017 Saturday, November 17Fantasia Family Festival. 9:30 am - 4 pm at Santa Teresita, 819 Buena Vista, Duarte. Food, Boutique, homemade fudge and baked goodies, live entertainment, raffle, and the always popular CLASSIC CAR SHOW! Fun for the entire family. Information: 626/408-7824 www.santa-teresita.org

Save the Date

Sunday, November 4Daylight Savings Time Ends
Dont be earlyor latefor Mass!

Sunday, November 4Hospitality Sunday

Sponsored by St. Rita Christian Family After all the Masses

Sunday, November 4Baptisms

In the Church, 1:30 PM Deacon John Hull

Thank you for the candy donations for our visitors. You may want to check out the incredible pumpkin magic and special effects by our creative Alegria Avenue neighbors! Starts at dusk and continues to get scarier as the evening goes on.

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Do you receive Sunday Offering envelopes? Envelopes are an easy way to remember to support your parish each week. You may choose to write one check for the month, use one envelope, and mark it for the month. Whichever way you elect to use your envelopes, supporting our faith community is part of your call to STEWARDSHIP. Please fill out the request form below and drop it in the Offering basket or return it to the Parish Office. Your initial envelope packet should arrive within 10-14 days. Thank you for your support!
Please add my name to the mailing list for Sunday envelopes.

Parish ID number (if known)

Name Mailing Address

Do you have some time to volunteer? We are in need of volunteers to place the umbrellas in the tables outside of Church each Sunday. A Sunday morning commitment@7:15 am to put the umbrellas in place. And a Sunday early afternoon commitmentabout 1:30 pmto take the umbrellas down and put them away. To volunteer or for more info, contact Mary Lou Butler: 355-1292 x222 mlbutler@st-rita.org