Msgr. Richard Krekelberg, V. F.

Pastor
626.355.1292 x. 228 revkrek@st-rita.org Dcn. Manuel & Chela ValenciaDeacon Couple deaconmanuelvalencia@gmail.com 626.355.1292 Dcn. John Hulljohnhull65@gmail.com 626.355.1292 Weekend Presiders: Fr. Chris Thiel, OFM Cap. Rev. Msgr. John Morales Parish Operations Manager: 626.355.1292 Office Email: ParishAdmin@st-rita.org

Parish Office/Mailing Address: 50 East Alegria Ave., Sierra Madre, CA 91024 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9am to 7:00pm; Sat. 9am-2pm Office Phone: 626.355.1292
Pastoral Council Vice Chair Mr. George Landis: 626.355.1292 Finance Council Chair Mr. Bill Sullivan: 626.355.3707 Director of Liturgy & Music Mr. Paul Puccinelli: mm@st-rita.org Director of Religious Education Mrs. Cristina Cullen: 355.3841, dre@st-rita.org Director of Youth Ministry/Confirmation Mrs. Theresa Bui Costanzo: 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 St. Rita SchoolOffice: 626.355.6114 Principal: Mrs. Joanne Harabedian: jharabedian@st-rita.org SAINT RITA MINISTRIES & ORGANIZATIONS
(See Inside Flap, page four)

SUNDAYS: Sat. 5:30 pm; Sunday 7:30 am; 10 am; & 12 N WEEKDAYS: Mon., Tues., Fri., and Sat. 8:00 am (Wed. & Thurs. 8 am Communion Services) HOLY DAYS: (eve of) 5:30 pm; (day of) 8 am & 6:30 pm. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (Confessions) Saturdays 4-5 pm or by appointment DEVOTIONS Our Lady of Perpetual Help Devotions: Saturdays 7:50 am Adoration: First Fridays 8:30 am 5:00 pm, Rectory Oratory. 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. SACRAMENTS OF RECONCILIATION & 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. 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.

Mass Times

Sunday, June 17, 2012

NOTE: Adult applicants for the above sacraments should inquire at the
Parish Office: 50 E. Alegria Ave. or call 626.355.1292. SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK (See Inside Flap, page four)

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PASTORS CORNER Dear Parishioners,

This Sunday we hear about seeds scattered and sown that bear much fruit, and about a mustard seed that becomes so large that that it can provide a place for birds to nest in. In the wake of so many commencements and graduations, this is indeed an inspiring message. If the God of all creation can do this with a few seeds, what wonders might the Lord not work with those created most in Gods own image and likeness? It happens that this Sunday is also our national observance of Fathers Day. Such a day is always an inclusion of the whole family, of course. It takes the whole family to be the fertile ground for seeds to take root and grow and to produce a rich harvest for the Lord. Our thanks to our Dads living and deceased and our celebration of them is motivated by our recognition of sacrifices made and love shown in such fashion that God the Fathers own love and care has been made known to us through them. Dads and all parents living are still on the job until they draw their last breaths. Those with children at home are charged with being the first teachers and the best teachers; those whose children are grown are charged with good Christian mentoring and convincing modeling of stewardship and discipleship. Like Peter once asked of Jesus, children should be able to ask of their parents, Where else can we go? You have the words of everlasting life. On this Sunday that invites us to think about seeds that bear much fruit, my own thoughts turn as well to our St. Rita teachers. The Religious Education Program is on summer break and, this Friday, I will join with our St. Rita School administration, teachers, and staff to give thanks for another banner year. My heart is filled with gratitude to each and every one. These teachers actually have children watch seeds germinate and become plants, and watch chicks break through eggs to spread wings for the first time. (Parents are happy that this can take place in a classroom.) Science and all subjects taught, because of these dedicated and faith-filled folks, find meaning and understanding only in the light of faith. When our children sing from the sanctuary, from where you sit in the church you see the faces of the children; from where I sit, I see the faces of our teachers leading and our parents rejoicing. To me this says it all. Its worth every penny you put in the basket on Sunday! It is in everyday life, the living out of todays Gospel parables. I also pray that this Sunday inspires us to work and pray for vocations to ordained, consecrated, and committed life in our Catholic Church. Truly, these are seeds that need to be sown. Yes, Jesus said to pray to the Harvest Master, but we also have to be about the business of sowing seeds. These days, how likely is it to be heard in our homes that we would like to see a priest or a religious come from our family? A conversation around this topic would be just the right place to start. We might have all kinds of preconceived notion about where such a discussion might leadbut we might also be very surprised at the conclusions. Let the Spirit be our guide! Msgr. Richard

TODAYS READINGS First ReadingI have lifted high the lowly tree (Ezekiel 17:22-24). PsalmLord, it is good to give thanks to you (Psalm 92). Second ReadingWhether we are at home or away, we aspire to please the Lord (2 Corinthians 5:6-10). GospelIt is the smallest of all seeds, and becomes the largest of plants (Mark 4:26-34)
SATURDAY

8:00 AM 5:30 PM SUNDAY 7:30 AM 10:00 AM 12 NOON MONDAY 8:00 AM TUESDAY 8:00 AM WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM THURSDAY 8:00 AM FRIDAY 8:00 AM SATURDAY 8:00 AM 5:30 PM SUNDAY 7:30 am 10:00 AM 12 NOON

JUNE 16 Winnie McQuiggan RIP Archie Coffey RIP JUNE 17 For All Parishioners John Casmir Faire RIP For All Fathers JUNE 18 Peter Delgatto Sr. RIP JUNE 19 Juana Jasso RIP JUNE 20 Communion Service JUNE 21ST. ALOYSIUS GONZAGA Communion Service J UNE 22 S S . J OHN F ISHER & Lucille Flanders RIP THOMAS MORE JUNE 23 Edward Bradley RIP Rev. Msgr. Charles OGorman RIP JUNE 24 Giovana Sergi RIP For All Parishioners Mary Natale RIP

PASTORS NEWS NOTES

Thank you one again for the beautiful birthday celebration! Let me repeat that the best gift of all was seeing so many from every age group, all parish organizations and groups, getting together just to enjoy each others company and have a good time. I enjoyed every minute of it! Thanks to Joanna and Bob Singleton for all the Oldies But Goodies! (I certainly felt as though I were being treated as one of those myself.) Thanks to THE COMMITTEE: Paula Guettler, Ana Ptasinski, Rosemary Hagerott, Mary Taillac, Marilyn Delgatto, Andrea Bertollini and all who teamed up with them. And thanks to all of you for the inundation of cards, prayers, best wishes, and gifts! Through the mail, hand delivered, and by way of email, I received almost 300! So please accept my thanks and deep appreciation here; as I know you well, you would say, SAVE THE STAMPS. Will do! Love and my prayers backatcha! St. Rita Parish Salutes Brownie Troop 5361! This past week St. Rita Brownie Girl Scout Troop presented me with a check for $100 to aid the poor through our parish ministry. The Brownies staffed a lemonade stand at school to raise the money. Your hearts are in the right place, girls, and you have shown the best Girl Scout spirit! Thanks also to Girl Scout Leader Arlene Mansour and to all who supported the troop. Msgr. Richard

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Catholic Community & Local Events ST. RITA SCHOOL

St. Francis Center asks for your supportto help inner city children attend camp for a week in the mountains and experience a whole new world! You can provide a full campership ($250) or donate as little as $10 (for toiletries, flashlights, batteries). Send your check, payable to St. Francis Center, 1835 S. Hope St., Los Angeles 90015. Credit cards accepted at www.sfcla.org All donations are tax deductible. Scenic Serra Retreat, MalibuJune-November, 2012 Serra Center is offering a retreat for divorced and separated couples June 22-24. For further info on this and other themed retreats: 310/456-6631 or www.serraretreat.com

Thank you to the parents, principal and faculty, coaches, pastor, ministry directors, and all who were instrumental in preparing our students for this important event. Congratulations 2012 graduates! Michael Amerio Erin Armstrong Mallory Campbell Christopher Dal Ponte Adrian Diaz Lexi Dyer Noah Gohrick Joseph Gooch Heather Hanzo Natalie Hernandez-Barber Sabrina Hersey Jacquelyn Hischier Hannah Howard Kristine Kuhn Brendan Love Caroline McCreary Erin McFaul Sally McKiernan Joseph Nofal Gregory ONeill Ethan Prins Tyler Rix Nicole Sotis Sarah Troescher Ian Valdez Alex Zuniga

HOW TO CONTACT US
Bulletin Articlesmust be submitted 10 days before the desired Sunday of publication. Email: bulletin@st-rita.org or drop off information at the Parish Office. Parish OfficeParishAdmin@st-rita.org Ministry to the Sick or HomeboundPlease contact the Parish Office if you, or someone you know, would like to receive Communion at home or would like to be added to the Prayer List.

Congratulations to the graduating students who received the following honors: Caroline McCreary and Ian Valdez

Robert Burns Award Religion Award

Erin McFaul

SAFEGUARD THE CHLDREN

Listen to Your ChildrenThis summer, when your children are not in school, on different schedules, are meeting new people and going to new places, make sure you talk to them often about their experiences and the people theyve met. Listen carefully to your children. If possible, observe and get to know the other children and adults who are part of your childrens summertime fun. Communicate your safety concerns to your children. Make sure they know they can come to you with any concerns. And, if you hear of or observe inappropriate behaviors, be sure to talk with people who are in a position to intervene. For help, you may call Assistance Ministry, 213/637-7650. Articles from the Archdiocese are on our website: st-rita.org (select Publications, then Safeguard the Children).
PARISHIONERS WHO REQUEST OUR PRAYERS FOR HEALING AND RETURN TO GOOD HEALTH

Theresa Delgatto-Coppi Christian Achievement Award Monsignor Gara Scholastic Scholarship Awards
1st Honors, Erin McFaul 2nd Honors, Christine Kuhn 3rd Honors, Tyler Rix Girl of the YearSarah Troescher Boy of the YearBrendan Love Natalie Hernandez-Barber

MENS CLUB INSTALLATION DINNER

This Friday, June 22, is the Men's Club installation dinner. Nick Sotis will be installed as President for the next two years. We will gather on St. Rita's Meadow at 6:30 for cocktails, with a taco truck dinner to follow. Cost: $15. RSVP: Tim O'Connor 355-5053 Nick Sotis 358-2495
All men are welcome you need not be a member to attend.

SPECIAL COLLECTIONJUNE 24
Peters PenceThis annual appeal assists our Pontiff with funding those throughout the Church who need help.

SIERRA MADRE 4TH OF JULY PARADE

Plan to join Monsignor Richard and your fellow parishioners as part of the paradewhether walking, cycling, or scooter-ing your way down the parade route. More information to follow.

Mary Ellen Isoard, Tim Stanley, Antoinette Wassef, Theresa Morcos, Aspet Herapetian, Tony Comaianni, Beatrice Da Re, Ian Blakeslee, David Molina, Rose Mary Taquino, Mary Ellen Isoard, Selma Tuffs, Sonia Kosker, David Duran, Rosemarie Gorman, Paul Viger, Julie Meyer, Zdenka Czerny, Debra Ann Williamson, Cliff Hancuff, Wendy Wolf Fadel, Dorothy Van Gordon, Rosanne Kenny, Lisa Levesque, Hal Finney, Mary Elizabeth Nealey, Kathleen Ramsey, 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.

NEXT FOOD DRIVEWEEKEND OF JULY 14-15

Take advantage of salescanned goods, cereals, peanut butter, tuna, and other non-perishables. This drive is sponsored by the St. Rita Senior Ministry and the Mens Club.

Mother of parishioner Mike Montoya

Maria Carmen Montoya

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Directory of Ministries and Organizations

Liturgy & Worship
Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers: David & Jill Muhs 626.355.9810 em@st-rita.org Altar Servers, Youth: Mrs. Kathy Ganino: 626.398.9302 Altar Servers, Adult: Mr. Bill Cosso Eucharistic Adoration: Mrs. Marylyn Barnes Rosary Prayer Group: Mrs. 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: Mrs. Barbara LeVeque /Mr. Gil Lazo 626.355.1292 Bereavement Ministry: Call Parish Office: 626.355.1292 Christian Family: Terri Cummings 626.355.8895 Greeters & Ushers: Mr. Erny Henry: 626.289.3504; 626.446.6715 Mens Club: Nick Sotis: 358-2495 nick.sotis@pro-sites.net New Members/Welcome: Dick & Chris Bertrand pr@st-rita.org St. Rita Guild: Patty Sullivan : 355.3707, psullivan514@gmail.com Senior Ministry: Marilyn McKernan, marilyn@st-rita.org Shawl Ministry: Mary Taillac 355.3179 or Marilyn Delgatto 355.8717

Parish Ministries & Organizations

Other Contacts
Archivist: Mrs. Marilyn McKernan, marilyn@st-rita.org Bulletin Submissions: bulletin@st-rita.org or drop off at Office Public Relations: Mrs. Chris Bertrand: pr@st-rita.org Registration Information: rc@st-rita.org; 626.355.1292 Webmaster: Ralph Seymour: seymour@seymourmedia.com

Communion for Sick and Homebound Parishioners

St. Rita ministers provide Communion home visits. Contact the Parish office or Jill Muhs, 626.355.9810, em@st-rita.org.

Let Saint Rita Be There For You . . .

If Someone In Your Family Becomes Seriously Ill

Please notify us (626.355.1292) 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!

If You Should Experience the Loss of a Loved One

Please call us at 626.355.1292 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.

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Meetings, Ministry & Special Events

This Week at St. Rita

This SundayFathers Day
Remember to pray for your father, whether living or deceased, on this day set aside to honor all fathers. Wednesday, June 20Youth Nite
7 pm, Gara Hall

Friday, June 22Mens Club Installation Dinner

6:30 pm, St. Rita Meadow See page 3 for more information.

All men are welcome!

Save the Date

Monday, June 25Baptismal Preparation Class (For July 8 Baptisms) 7 pm, Parish Rectory Office

Wednesday, 4th of JulyJoin us in the Parade!

See page 3 for more information. Sunday, July 8Baptisms Note: Change of Date 1:30 pm in the Church

Weekend of July 14 & 15Food Drive

See page 3 for more information.