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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 Director of Administration: Mary Lou Butler, 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
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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
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, While I am on vacation this month, I offer this Reflection for your consideration. Msgr. Richard The prophet Ezekiel reports that the spirit entered into me and set me on my feet. God sent him to the Israelites, describing them as rebels who have rebelled against meHard of face and obstinate of heart. Ouch! But after Ezekiels visit, says God, even though they are a rebellious housethey shall know that a prophet has been among them. This vision of obstinacy among the Israelites reminds us to pray as the psalmist invites: To you I lift up my eyes who are enthroned in heaven. Our hope, as we lift our eyes, is that we be attentive to the mystery of Christ among us. How very interesting that we find Ezekiels report paired today with the gospel story from Saint Mark in which we hear the lament: A prophet is not without honor except in his native place. Those who failed to receive Jesus are not unlike those who in Ezekiels time were hard of face and obstinate of heart. Luke Timothy Johnson, who teaches New Testament at Emory University, invites us to seek to identify the powers and principalities at work in patterns of social behavior that systematically deceive, enslave, and oppress those who are other and vulnerable. The churchs call is to liberate all Gods people from the deeds and systems that are intended to hurt God by harming humans. Gods own vision of this world transformed in justice and peace prompts us to look for a new heaven and a new earth, where the fullness of [Gods] peace will shine forth and in which will be gathered those of every race and tongueto share with them the unending banquet of unity. In the Collect for todays Mass, we prayed that the God who has raised a fallen world might bestow eternal gladness on those who have been rescued from slavery to sin. This cannot happen until we seek to be those people who know that a prophet has been among them. Such will be evident when we have devoted ourselves to bringing about this vision of Jesus, when we live in communion with our pope and bishop, and all the Bishops and [Gods} entire people. Then the Church will be a sign of unity and an instrument of [Gods} peace among all people.
TODAYS READINGS First Reading They shall know that a prophet has been among them (Ezekiel 2:2-5). Psalm Our eyes are fixed on the Lord, pleading for his mercy
(Psalm 123).
Second Reading I am content with weaknesses and hardships for the sake of Christ (2 Corinthians 12:7-10). Gospel The people said: Where did this man get all this? Is he not the carpenter, the son of Mary? (Mark 6:1-6). 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
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JULY 7 Molly Lynch INT William J. Sullivan RIP JULY 8 For All Parishioners Edward Bradley RIP John Sweeney RIP JULY 9ST. AUGUSTINE ZHAO RONG David Levesque RIP & COMPANIONS JULY 10 Alfonso N. Gonzalez RIP JULY 11ST. BENEDICT Communion Service JULY 12 Communion Service J ULY 13 S T . H ENRY David Noriega RIP JULY 14BLESSED KATERI TEKAKWITHA Bob Johnson INT For All Parishioners JULY 15 William and Frances Cosso RIP Mike and Debra Parker INT Janet Heins RIP
The following priests are ill. They would deeply appreciate your prayers!
William C. Graham, a priest of the Diocese of Duluth, Minnesota, is professor of historical theology and director of the Braegelman Program in Catholic Studies at the College of St. Scholastica.
Rev. Richard Albarano Rev. Thomas Anslow, CM Rev. William Bonner Rev. Frank Ferrante, CMF Rev. Matthew Delaney Rev. Francisco Garcia Msgr. Joseph Greeley Msgr. Alfred Hernandez Rev. Stephen Hernandez Msgr. John Hughes Rev. Isaac Kalina, O.S.B. Rev. Miguel G. Java
Rev. Joseph P. Lee Msgr. Gerald McSorley Rev. Thomas Meskill Msgr. John Mihan Rev. Anthony Nuanez Msgr. William OToole Msgr. George Parnassus Rev. Jorge Pealoza Rev. Frank Russo Rev. Erasmus Soriano Rev. Mario Torres
I will rather boast most gladly of my weaknesses, in order that the power of Christ may dwell with me.
2 Corinthians 12:9
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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. Charter for Protection of Children & Young People. 2012 marks the 10th anniversary of the implementation of the US Bishops Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. The Charter contains practical and pastoral steps that address allegations of sexual abuse, prevent future abuse, and help abuse victims through the healing process. More than 5000 VIRTUS training sessions have been conducted. Additionally, the Archdiocese is one of the largest private organizations in California to fingerprint all employees and volunteers who work with our children. For particular help, you may call the Archdiocesan Assistance Ministry, 213/637-7650. Articles from the Archdiocese are also on our website: st-rita.org (select Publications, then Safeguard the Children).
PARISHIONERS WHO REQUEST OUR PRAYERS FOR HEALING AND RETURN TO GOOD HEALTH
Joanna Singleton, Jackie Bagnuolo, Ann Shier, Mary Ellen Isoard, Tim Stanley, Antoinette Wassef, Theresa Morcos, Aspet Herapetian, Tony Comaianni, Beatrice Da Re, Ian Blakeslee, David Molina, Rose Mary Taquino, 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.
Salvatore Barilla
JULY 8, 2012
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Other Contacts
Archivist: Mrs. Marilyn McKernan, marilyn@st-rita.org Bulletin Submissions: bulletin@st-rita.org or drop off at Office Public Relations: pr@st-rita.org Registration Information: rc@st-rita.org; 626.355.1292 Webmaster: Ralph Seymour: seymour@seymourmedia.com
JULY 8, 2012
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Baptisms
1:30 pm, In the Church