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GET IN TOUCH

Pastor Rev. Thomas Baker

Deacon Manuel Valencia

Deacon Chuck McDaniels

Address: 318 N Baldwin Ave.

Sierra Madre, CA, 91024-1203

Parish Office: 50 E. Alegria Ave.

Sierra Madre, CA 91024

Phone: (626) 355-1292

Fax: (626) 355-2290

Website: www. st-rita.org

MASS TIMES

Sundays:

Sat. 5:30 p.m. (Vigil),

7:30 a.m., 10: a.m. & 12 noon

Weekdays:

Mon., Tue., Fri., and Sat. 8 a.m.

(Wed. & Thu. 8 a.m. Communion

Service)

Holy Days:

(eve of) 5:30 p.m.;

(day of) 8 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

To access the live-streamed Mass on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. from the

Parish Chapel, and to access the Sunday Mass Worship Aids (songs

included), please visit www.facebook.com/SaintRitaSM. From there, go

directly to the “video” page.

OCTOBER 11, 2020 | 28TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

SACRAMENTS

Sacrament of Reconciliation:

(Confession) Saturdays 4-5 p.m.

or by appointment

Devotions:

Our Lady of Perpetual Help:

Saturday 7:50 a.m.

Adoration:

First Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.,

Rectory Oratory Chapel

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October 11, 2020 | 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

CONTACT INFORMATION

Baptisms

First Sunday of the month after the Noon Mass. Registration and

Catechesis are prerequisites. Pleas contact the Parish Office.

Marriages

Contact the Parish Office upon engagement; at least six months

is needed for preparation of this joyous sacrament!

Reconciliation & First Eucharist

Preparation for children who hve attained the age of reason

(usually during 2nd grade) is arranged either through the

Religious Education Program or St. Rita Elementary School.

Confirmation

A two-year program for freshman & sophomore-age teens.

Please apply through the Youth Ministry Program.

Communion for the Sick & Homebound

St. Rita Eucharistic Ministers provide Communion home visits.

Contact the Parish Office.

Anointing of the Sick & Funeral Liturgies

Please notify us for the Anointing of the Sick, the sacrament

intended for the seriously ill or dying which brings Our Lord’s

special presence and companionship in serious time of need. If

someone should die without anointing, remember that the

desire to receive is sufficient.

If your loved one has passed, we will assist in making

arrangements with your chose 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.

Rev. Thomas Baker, Pastor

[email protected] ..................................................................... (626) 355-1292

Deacon Manuel & Chela Valencia

[email protected] ........................................ (626) 355-1292

Deacon Chuck & Linda McDaniels

[email protected] ................................................................ (626) 355-1292

Fr. Chris Thiel, OFM Cap., Weekend Supply Priest

Director of Administration ................................................... (626) 355-1292 x222

Charlene Henkelmann [email protected]

Director of Liturgy & Music ................................................... (626) 355-1292 x231

Paul Puccinelli [email protected]

Facilities Manager ....................................................................... (626) 355-1292 x232

Justin Smith [email protected]

Receptionists [email protected]

Registration Coordinator ....................................................... (626) 355-1292 x230

Sheila Palazzolo

Database Administrator ......................................................... (626) 355-1292 x226

Jennifer Bowen [email protected]

Pastoral Council

Al Francia [email protected]

Archivist ............................................................................................. (626) 355-1292 x233

Marilyn McKernan [email protected]

Webmaster ................................................................................................ (626) 355-1292

Ralph Seymour [email protected]

Bulletin Submissions ................................................................ (626) 355-1292 x226

Jennifer Bowen [email protected]

PASTORAL STAFF

ADMIN. & MINISTRY STAFF

EDUCATION & FAITH FORMATION

St. Rita School Principal ....................................................................... (626) 355-6114

Adela Solis [email protected]

St. Rita School Secretary ..........................................................(626) 355-6114 x102

Sara Landis [email protected]

Director of Faith Formation ................................................. (626) 355-1292 x223

Theresa Costanzo [email protected]

Confirmation & Youth Ministry Coordinator ............ (626) 355-1292 x259

Raquel Hernandez [email protected]

Elementary Faith Formation Coordinator ................. (626) 355-1292 x228

Louellen Tschopp [email protected]

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) ......................... (626) 355-1292

Dcn. Manuel Valencia | Susan Blakeslee | [email protected]

Gary Fidone

Altar Servers

Kathy Ganino & Bill Cosso ......................................... [email protected]

Bereavement Ministry

Sheila Palazzolo ............................................................bereavement@st-rita.org

Catholic Bible Study

Jim & Alice Cobbin ............................................................. [email protected]

Church Environment

Parish Offices .................................................................. [email protected]

Eucharistic Adoration

Kathy Ganino ................................................ [email protected]

Eucharistic Outreach

Chuck McDaniels ........................................ [email protected]

Finance Council

Bill Sullivan ..................................................................................... [email protected]

Holy Housekeepers

Patty Sullivan ........................................................................ [email protected]

Immaculate Heart of Mary Prayer Group

Susan Day ............................................................................. [email protected]

Knights of Columbus, Council 5137

Stan Pinta ............................................................................................... [email protected]

Knit & Crochet Ministry

Ana Ptasinski & Ann Wolf .......................................... [email protected]

Lectors & Eucharistic Ministers

David & Jill Muhs .................................................................................. [email protected]

Prayer Shawl & Lap Blanket Ministry

Mary Taillac & Marilyn Delgatto ........................ [email protected]

Porters

Sheila Palazzolo ........................................................................... [email protected]

Sacristan Coordinator

David Muhs .............................................................................................. [email protected]

St. Rita Filipino American Group

Noel Wychico ....................................................................filipino.amer@st-rita.org

St. Rita Guild

Lenore Crilly ........................................................................................guild@st-rita.org

St. Rita Men’s Club

Allen Boyle ............................................................................... [email protected]

Users & Greeters

Dave Loera ....................................................................................... [email protected]

Volunteer Coordinator

Sheila Palazzolo ..................................................................... [email protected]

PARISH LIFE & MINISTRY

FR. TOM

You have been told what is

good, and what the Lord

requires of you:

Only to do justice,

and to love goodness,

and to walk humbly

with your God.

—Micah 6:8

“I can do all things in Him who

strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13).

This quote from today’s Second

Reading is one of those verses I

have committed to memory. I

repeat it over and over again as I

train and compete. Notice that the

emphasis in the verse is on Him,

that is, God / Jesus. I must

continually reexamine my life to

make sure He still is the focus. In our

society it’s easy to get off track and

fall into self-centered behavior

rather than God-centered.

In today’s Gospel (Matthew 22)

Jesus notices some are not

prepared for the wedding banquet,

they are not physically dressed

correctly. To be “physically

prepared” is important, but this

Gospel is really talking about being

“spiritually prepared.” It is important

that we all make time to improve

our soul as well as our body. To be in

good shape is a wonderful thing,

physically and spiritually.

This month of October, this Respect

Life month, is a great opportunity to

respect our spiritual lives and give

more time and attention to our

faith. Spend some time with Him

who gives us strength. You can

make private time for prayer or use

an app to grow in faith. Our parish

has a subscription to Formed.org

and the steps for free access are

spelled out in our bulletin.

Formed.org has movies on saints,

sacramental programs, Bible

teachings and more. The

Archdiocese is also presenting a

Pathway for Missionary Discipleship

(free) and the information and

registration is available via the link

http://store.la-archdiocese.org/mdp

and go to the Office of New

Evangelization.

We make efforts to eat right and to

exercise so to stay in physical shape.

What steps can be made to stay in

spiritual shape? Take advantage of

our parish subscription and be

“Formed” in your faith.

—Fr. Tom

PASTOR’S CORNER

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St. Rita Catholic Church

STAYING IN SHAPE

WOMEN’S RETREAT AT MATER DOLOROSA

WALKING WITH GOD THROUGH DIFFICULT TIMES

NOVEMBER 6—8, 2020

Where do we go in difficult circumstances, and how do we find God?

Walking with God is a retreat that may help considerably. Many of us have

felt hurt and separation during this health crisis, just as those did before us

in sacred scripture. In listening and feeling, we can reflect on where God is

calling us during this process, that far from being abandoned, He is with us

on the journey if only we can notice His presence.

Mater Dolorosa has options for in-house retreats, online retreats, and

individual private retreats. Please visit https://materdolorosa.org/events/

category/retreats/weekend/ for more information. If you have any

questions, call Jill Muhs (626) 688-1253 or Ana Ptasinski (626) 355-3146.

Please remember to pray for

more vocations to religious life

and the priesthood during this

holy season. This can be our

special gift to the Church.

Next Sunday is World Mission Sunday. World Mission Sunday offers us a

unique opportunity to fulfill Jesus’ call to be witnesses to the ends of the

world. Please support the missions.

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PRAYER & WORSHIP

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10

8:00 a.m.

Doug Peterson RIP

5:30 p.m.

Doug Peterson RIP

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11

7:30 a.m.

Robert Dultz RIP

10:00 a.m.

For all parishioners

12 Noon

Heather DiFronzo RIP

MONDAY, OCTOBER 12

8:00 a.m.

Larry Johnson RIP

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13

8:00 a.m.

George R. Bazan RIP

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14

8:00 a.m.

(No Communion Service)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15

8:00 a.m.

(No Communion Service)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16

8:00 a.m.

Dr. Alan Shockley RIP

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17

8:00 a.m.

Robert & Anna Schrodt RIP

5:30 p.m.

Drs. Stephen & Dorothy Chess RIP

7:30 a.m.

Mark Stone RIP

10:00 a.m.

Patricia Balderas RIP

12 Noon

For all parishioners

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18

MASS INTENTIONS

TODAY’S READINGS

PARISH UPDATES

10 A.M. LIVESTREAM MASS

Join together in prayer with your

Parish Family for Mass every Sunday

at 10:00 a.m. live-streamed on

Facebook from the Parish Chapel.

www.facebook.com/SaintRitaSM

DISTRIBUTION OF THE

EUCHARIST

Holy Communion will be distributed

in the St. Rita lower parking lot after

the live-streamed Mass, from 11:15

a.m. until noon.

RECONCILIATION

Drive-Thru Confessions in the lower

parking lot will continue, Saturday

afternoons from 4:00-5:00 p.m.

First Reading - He will destroy death forever. The Lord GOD will wipe away

the tears from every face; the reproach of his people he will remove from

the whole earth; for the LORD has spoken. (Isaiah 25:8)

Psalm - I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life. (Psalm 23)

Second Reading - My God will fully supply whatever you need, in accord

with his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father, glory

forever and ever. Amen. (Philippians 4:19-20)

Gospel - “Go out, therefore, into the main roads and invite to the feast

whomever you find.” The servants went out into the streets and gathered

all they found, bad and good alike, and the hall was filled with guests. (Mt

22:9-10)

ONLINE BIBLE STUDY

Jim and Alice Cobbin have posted

several episodes of Catholic Bible

Study on YouTube. Join with them

in examining the New Testament

Letters. You can view their channel

by searching YouTube for “Jim &

Alice Bible Study”.

NEW!

Join St. Rita’s ZOOM Bible Study

Wednesday, 7:00—8:30 p.m.

Email [email protected]

and we will send you links to join us.

We are currently studying the

Gospel according to Mark.

7:30 A.M. OUTDOOR MASS

Come celebrate Mass in person in the

lower O’Malley parking lot, Sundays at

7:30 a.m. Please bring your own chairs,

and remember that social distancing is

in effect. You will be asked to provide

your contact information for tracing

purposes. Although walk-ins are always

welcome, we encourage you to RSVP

through Eventbrite in order to

streamline the check-in process.

Please visit the St. Rita website for

more information, and please be

patient, as outdoor masses may be

subject to change based on air quality

and fire safety.

COMMUNITY

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St. Rita Catholic Church

A CALL TO FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP

PRAYER LIST

A STATEMENT FROM THE REGIONAL BISHOP EDWARD WM. CLARK

CONCERNING THE NATIONAL ELECTIONS

In just a few weeks, the Nation will complete the voting process. I am taking this

opportunity to respond to some inquiries I have received from Church members in recent

weeks. First, the Church does not support or oppose any candidates running for

office. Second, where the Church takes a position on particular legislation, that position is

based on issues of morality and not of politics. In casting your vote, consider the moral

implications of the proposition. Third, there is no “Catholic party.” No political party fully

agrees with all the moral positions of the Church. If anyone, even a bishop or a priest, should

tell you that as a Catholic you cannot vote for a particular party or that you must vote for one

party rather than the other, know that the Church does not endorse such a position. Vote

the party of your choice. Fourth, the Catholic Church is not a one issue church. There are a

great many moral and ethical concerns the Church is called to address. It is a danger to

consider only one issue to the detriment of all others. Fifth, as Catholics, we are called to

vote for the common good (in other words, to vote for what is the greatest good for the

greatest number of people) and to vote from our conscience (not from political, social or

financial convenience). Finally, the Church encourages each one of us to register and vote –

it is the responsible and Catholic thing to do. We are all called to be faithful citizens.

Beto Acosta

Lenore Crilly

Michael Solis

Ashley Muro

Sam Rowland

Rocio Ribero

Gene Leming

Carmen Ruiz

Joe Moody

Sheri Bermejo

Eva Bermejo

Phil Scalzo

Michael Joseph Parada

Joan Juenemann

Charles Humphrey

Joseph Gruppie

Josephine Gruppie

Eleanor Raleigh

Margaux Viera

Kellie Loera

Charles Baker

Gilbert Gonzalez

Genise Tully

Mary Kiss

Lisa Bowman

Susan Devin

John Sawtelle

Inez Ybarra

Richard Forcione

Jacquie Marshall

Jim Martin

Teresa D’Agostaro

Maria Blust

Daisy Walters

Pete Olson

Daisy Olson

Lalo Arriaga

Luz Arriaga

Jim Crilly

Trini Marti

Sandra Osborne

Evelyn Tres

Toni Navarro

Tonyja Blakeslee

Fred Mycroft

FOR OUR PARISHIONERS

FOR THE DECEASED

Please remember in your prayers the

families of:

Gerald Drean

Mark Stone

Jane Calhoun

Ronald & Helen Saliba

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FAITH FORMATION

William James Abel

Aaron Carrillo

James Culver

Ryan De Mesa

Quinn Kilpatrick

Garret McNeal

Reiley Miller

Ryan Morzov

Jacob Mottola

Jaime Ortiz

Lyla Pekerol

Ethan Price

Miles Rivard

Madison Robinson

Benjamin Terni

Levi Terni

SACRAMENT CONGRATULATIONS!

How do you become a Missionary Disciple?

The Office of New Evangelization for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles has

developed a Pathway toward becoming Missionary Disciples. The process is a

journey through 3 stages: Hear, Give and Go. The first stage of Hear is

entitled Truth of the Cross. Explore the liberating truths found in Jesus’ death

on the cross and His glorious resurrection from the dead. Two large group

presentations will take place: October 14, 2020 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. or

November 7, 2020 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. A Continuing Process of four weeks of small group gatherings with

different options throughout the week will follow. For more information on this and the other Pathway events click

the link below. To register for one or all three pathway experiences go to http://store.la-archdiocese.org/mdp.

MISSIONARY DISCIPLESHIP PATHWAY

The Mission Continues:

TEACH

October 17, 2020

9:00 a.m.—12:30 p.m.

With Erick Rubalcava &

Bishop Robert Barron

Join us for online sessions to

gather and spend time learning

methods in which we can

present Catholicism in a way

that is accessible and relatable

to all.

Cost: $15 per person

For more information about

registration, session titles, and

full speaker bios, please visit our

website:

lacatholics.org/rc-teach/

REGIONAL CONGRESS

Gabriella “Joan of Arc” Anich

Ethan “Juan Diego” Bacio

Faith “Anne” Blea

Angelina “Angela Merici” Cao

Isabella “Valentine” Cao

Caitlin “Elizabeth” Cruz

Mark “Padre Pio” D’Leon

Luisa “Mary Di Rosa” Farroni

Nicolas “Thomas Aquinas” Froio

Addison “Joan of Arc” Gagnier

Colin “James” Gala

Adam “Raphael” Gallardo

Sean “Pambo” Gowen

Charlotte “Therese of Lisieux” Hardy

Matthew “Damien” Lavin

Noah “Augustine” Lopez

Elizabeth “Abigail” Mansour

Emma “Cornelia” Mathewson

Elizabeth “Anne” Mazaros

Kelly “Christopher” McKiernan

Rachel “Maximilian Kolbe” Moore

Vanessa “Rose of Lima” Mora

Jessica “Margaret” Mysza

Robby “Damien” Nardoni

Shane “Denis” O’Neill

Jason “Jason” Patterson

Aaron “Thomas Aquinas” Petersen

Cassandra “Veronica” Pichardo

Ethan “Moses” Sandoval

Matthew “Matthew” Sobero

Alec “Cecilia” Tandoc

Ethan “Oliver” Thomas

Megan “Jane” Underbrink

Melia Leilani “Joan Of Arc” Widjaja

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