Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

St. Rita of Cascia

February 9, 2014

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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How to Contact Us
Msgr. Richard Krekelberg, V. F.Pastor
626.355.1292 x. 228 revkrek@st-rita.org Dcn. Manuel & Chela Valencia deaconmanuelvalencia@gmail.com 355.1292 Dcn. John Hulljohnhull65@gmail.com 355.1292 Weekend Presider: 10 am MassFr. Chris Thiel, OFM Capuchin 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 Pastoral Council
Parish Office: 355.1292 Mary Lou Butler: mlbutler@st-rita.org 355.1292

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 katganino@charter.net Altar Servers, Adult: Bill Cosso 355.5656 Eucharistic Adoration: Kathy Ganino 626.398.9302 katganino@charter.net Rosary Prayer Group: Susan Day 355-3835 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: Denise Villalovos/Gil Lazo gil@st-rita.org 355.1292

Ministries & Organizations

Bereavement Ministry: 355.1292 bereave@st-rita.org Christian Family: Ana Ptasinski 355.3146 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 psullivan514@gmail.com Senior Ministry: Marilyn McKernan, marilyn@st-rita.org Shawl Ministry: Mary Taillac 355.3179 Marilyn Delgatto 355.8717

Finance Council Chair

Bill Sullivan: 355.3707

St. Rita SchoolOffice: 626.355.6114 Director of Liturgy & Music

Paul Puccinelli: mm@st-rita.org

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 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 Sacraments

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.

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!

Reconciliation and 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.

Matrimony

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.

Contact the Parish Office upon engagement; at least six months is needed for preparation of this joyous sacrament!

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.

Anointing of the Sick See adjoining column.

SAINT RITA
REV. MSGR. RICHARD KREKELBERG

OF

CASCIA CHURCH

PASTORS CORNER

Dear Parishioners,
The words of the Prophet Isaiah describe how a disciple can get an answer:

Share with the hungry, shelter the oppressed and the homeless, clothe the naked, and do not turn your back on your own Then you shall receive an answer from the Lord!
In addition, St. Paul boasts that he comes in weakness and fear for a demonstration of Spirit and Power. These are such excellent reminders of our being called and sent to beand bring aboutGods reign, Gods kingdom. Perhaps the most important advice, however, is given to us by Jesus himself in the Gospel of Matthew:

YOU ARE THE SALT OF THE EARTH YOU ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD!
I would wager that Jesus words here constitute a vote for good health. When was the last time you did something or allowed something that brought a genuine smile to your faceone that just couldnt stop coming back? How long has it been since you were so happy and at peace that you seemed to glow? That long, huh? Well, if it has indeed been a long timemaybe you cant even rememberI assure you that you have been literally missing your calling. When Jesus speaks of being salt and light he is talking about giving it all weve gotthat isall that God gave us. The trouble is that we often talk ourselves right into our own bushel baskets. Sometimes a false sense of duty, or pangs of self-inflicted or even church-inflicted guilt, render our salt tasteless, our light dimmed or even snuffed out. Think about it: if God gives us to someone in service, why would he give the least of us or ourselves drained and diminished? We may be sure that if we are giving of ourselves daily and we are hating the whole timewe are not doing anything that resembles Gods will. Try this. If we do not allow our own lives to be flavored with the good news of our salvation, or if we do not allow the light of Christ to lead our way, then to that degree we will not be able to be salt and light for others. This is one of those cases in which it is alright to be selfish, because, we have to have it, in order to give it! Something to think about: as we watch things unfold in the world, who will emerge as salt of the earth or a light shining on a hill top? Who will touch as a magnificent human being as the Olympics in Sochi take place? If we wish to make todays Gospel message our own, whom could we identify in our own lifes experience as one to imitate in being salt and light for others? Actually, I have a long list of names like that; some of them are right here at St. Rita.

Msgr. Richard

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

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9

8:00 AM Kevin Bohannon RIP 5:30 PM For All Parishioners

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11

8:05 AM 8:05 AM

7:30 AM Rosina Padilla RIP 10:00 AM Martin Haderlein RIP 12 NOON Norma West RIP Desmond Howling RIP Florence Fraley RIP

Montserrat Marti, Jordan Alabart, Linda Milligan, David Leming, Susan Skousen, Brooke Manning, Jacque Daust, Patti Eddy, Arthur Contreras, Jr., Robert Quinonez, Richard Krier, Patsy Starkey, Margaret & David Duran, Jean Mansour, Jacob Bigley, Gerald Krekelberg, Dorothy Van Gorden, Maria Carmen Marti, Dennis & Clare Marquardt, Kathleen Ramsey, Tonyja Blakeslee, Addie Marshall, Jackie Bagnuolo, Mary Ellen Isoard, Rose Mary Taquino, Paul Viger, Zdenka Czerny, Wendy Wolf Fadel, Hal Finney, Ailey Gardner-Ybarra, Cathy Hundshamer, Eva Bernejo, Edith Olah, Lancelot Loera, Fred Mycroft, Brian Eck, Alex Arranaga, Anna Mary Hession, Joseph Moore.

Mario Medrano
(father of parishioner Mariana [Hector] Sanchez) (son of former St. Rita School graduate John Morehart)

Jake Morehart

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13 FRIDAY, F EBRUARY 14

8:05 AM

8:05 AM Communion Service 8:05 AM Communion Service Edith Sciarra RIP

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16

Opportunities for Spiritual Growth

Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) 7:30 pm Parish Office Meeting Room Liturgy of the Hours Evening Prayer Thursday, February 13 5 pm Music & Meditation 5:30 pm Prayer Oratory in the Parish Office Bible Study Thursday, February 13 7 pm Parish Office Meeting Room

8:00 AM William Balber RIP 5:30 PM Joseph Antoun RIP

Tuesday, February 11

7:30 AM For All Parishioners 10:00 AM Robert Barile RIP 12 NOON Oberto Vejar RIP

FEAST DAYS
Monday, February 10St. Scholastica Tuesday, February 11Our Lady of Lourdes Friday, February 14Ss. Cyril & Methodius

TODAYS READINGS
First ReadingIf you share your food with the hungry, provide housing for the homeless, then light shall break forth upon you (Isaiah 58:7-10). Psalm The just man is a light in the darkness to the upright (Psalm 112). Second ReadingMy message to you, says Paul, was not clever words of wisdom but the proclamation of Christ crucified
(1 Corinthians 2:1-5).

Sunday, February 23 7:30 pm in the Church

Making the Lenten Journey: The Stories and Scriptures of Lent

GospelYou are the salt of the earth, the light of the world. In your good deeds your light shines before others, leading them to glorify God (Matthew 5:13-16).

Join us as Bob Hurd takes us on a tour of Jesus final journey to Jerusalem, using reflection, icons, artwork, and music. The Lenten season is filled with some of the Gospels most profound and beautiful stories. When proclaimed at Sunday liturgy, Christ speaks to each of us here and now through them: the Temptation in the Wilderness; the Transfiguration; Jesus meeting with the Woman at the Well; the Cure of the Man Born Blind; the raising of Lazarus. We enter into these stories in two waysby seeing ourselves in the characters Jesus encounters, and by seeing ourselves in Jesus Himself as He goes about doing the will of God. An inspiring evening to prepare spiritually for Lent, which begins on March 5 (Ash Wednesday).

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Edge SessionMonday, February 10, 4 pm, Gara No Edge Session on February 17, Presidents Day Y2 Confirmation Session for Parents Wednesday, February 19, 7 pm Gara Youth NiteWed., Feb. 12, 7 pm, OMalley High ExpectationsLets Talk About Weed Wednesday, Feb. 26, 78:30 pm, OMalley All parents and youth, 6th12th grade, are invited to hear our Special Guest, national expert and speaker Ray Lozano, who will present up-todate facts on marijuana in such a fun way that you might just forget that youre learning the toxic truth about weed. Teens & Parents Serving the Homeless at St. Francis Center (SFC)On the third Saturday of each month (February 15 this month), Youth Ministry takes a group of high school youth and their parents to SFC in downtown L.A. to make and serve lunch to the homeless. Please contact me if you want to join us. Theresa Costanzo ym@st-rita.org
91 Years of Faith, Excellence, and Stewardship

St. Rita Catholic School

Boot Scootin Hoedown

Sat., March 29, 7-9:30 pm Tickets Available at the School Office after February 24

Father Daughter Dance

Support St. Rita School Did you know you can buy scrip and/or gift cards for markets, stores, restaurants, and much more?
Contact the School Office for more information.

School Office 355-6114

Interested in becoming an Altar Server?

Valentines Day Renewal of Wedding Vows

February 14 5:30 pm Alverno Villa

Msgr. Richard is joining other clergy in Sierra Madre to officiate at this special event, sponsored by the Sierra Madre Rotary Club. Rotary Club is hosting this event to benefit their international project Compassionate Rescue which builds wells for clean water in third-world countries. Renewal of vows will be followed by a tea and cake reception. The event should conclude by 7:30 pm. Interested? Please contact the Pastor of Sierra Madre United Methodist Church
Rev. Linda Marshall 626/825-3698 rev.lindapm@gmail.com

All boys and girls, in 5th grade and upthis is the time to sign up. Training will be held this month and also in March. Pick up an application in the Vestibule, from the Parish Office, or please contact Kathy Ganino katganino@charter.net 626/398-9302

St. Rita Mens Annual Retreat Weekend

All men are invited to our Annual Retreat, March 28-30, for a spiritually rewarding time of peace and renewal. Held at Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center, participants enjoy five meals and stay two nights in a clean private room. Questions? Information? Want to make a Reservation? Contact one of the men listed below
Bill Cosso 355-5656 bill@cosso.net Dave Muhs 355-9810 Duncan MacGillivray 355-0762 Gary Miller 355-6440 Pat Wickhem 416-8824 Rich McCoppin 355-2871 Rudy Van Cleef 355-8169

If you have something you would like to see in the Bulletin, submit your input to bulletin@st-rita or call Rosemary Parish Office 355-1292 x 226.

Deadline for publication is 10 days before the

desired weekend. Submit info to bulletin@st-rita or leave at the Parish Office.

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This Week at St. Rita

This Sunday, February 9Baptism
1:30 pm In the Church Deacon John Hull See page 4 for more information.

Thank you!
Youth Ministry wants to thank everyone who donated items for our Goodwill fill-the-truck effort. We filled enough bins to receive a check from Goodwill for over $1000! These funds will be used throughout the year to help send Youth Ministry Staff and Teen Leaders to conferences, special events, and more! Thank you especially to all the teens who helped us staff the event.

Tuesday, February 11Bible Study

Thursday, February 13Evening Prayer

See page 4 for more information. See page 4 for more information.

Thursday, February 13Liturgy of the Hours

Goodwill

Remember and pray for those you love family, friends, co-workers, neighbors & others.

Thursday, February 14Renewal of Wedding Vows

Please see page 5 for information.

Thursday, February 14Ice Cream Social at CLIMB

7 pm For information or how to help Marilyn McKernan marilyn@st-rita.org 355-1292 x233

Thank you!

Weekend of February 14-16Valentines Retreat

For married couples Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center

Save the Date

Wednesday, February 26 High Expectations: Lets Talk About Weed
Guest Speaker: Ray Lozano 7 pm OMalley Hall See page 5 for more information.
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Catholic Community & Local Events

Sunday, February 23Journey Through Lent

In the Church 7:30 pm See page 4 for more information.

Monday, February 24Baptism Preparation Class

7 pm Parish Office Meeting Room For Baptisms on March 2

March 28-30St. Rita Mens Annual Retreat

See page 5 for more information.

Friday, February 14, St. Elizabeth, Noon-3:40 pm & 5:20-7:20 pm, 1879 N. Lake, Altadena Must call for appointment: 626/797-1167 Friday, February 28, St. Rita School, Noon-3:40 pm & 5:20-7:20 pm, 322 N. Baldwin, Sierra Madre Must call for appointment: 355-6114 Antique Road Show at Santa TeresitaThursday, February 13. Registration & breakfast at 8:30; $4.50/ seniors over 55$5.50 all others. Presentation begins at 9 by Antique Valuation Specialist, Rudd Rudluff. Madonna Hall, Santa Teresita, 819 Buena Vista, Duarte. 626/256-3059 santa-teresita.org Catholic Singles Event at The Peppertree Grill in Sierra MadreSunday, February 23, 5-10 pm. A great way to meet new people. Appetizers included in $20 cost. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, just East of Lima. Information: Jeanette 626/437-7905 Worldwide Marriage EncounterVarious dates and locations throughout the year. Schedules/Information: wwme.org 424-777-9963

Limit: bring one item to assess.

Saturday, March 29St. Rita School Father-Daughter Dance

See page 5 for more information.

Saturday, April 12St. Rita School PTO Wine Social

Watch for more information in future Bulletins.

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~On Stewardship~
Everything that God has given to us is intended to serve the divine plan, Jesus plan. Therefore, we are called to live our life in gratitude toward God. As disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, we are called to share our time, talent and treasure to build up the Church the body of Christ. Remember to pray for a renewed sense of Stewardship in our parish:

STEWARDSHIP PRAYER
O Lord, giver of life and source of freedom, I know that all I have received is from your hand. Gracious and loving God, You call us to be stewards of Your abundance, the caretakers of all you have entrusted to us. Help us to always use Your gifts wisely and teach us to share them generously. Send the Holy Spirit to work through us, bringing Your message to those we serve. May our faithful stewardship bear witness to the love of Jesus Christ in our lives. We pray with grateful hearts, in Jesus name. Amen.

Request for Donations for Tax Year 2013

Please fill out the form below & drop it in the Offering basket or mail to the Parish Office, 50 E. Alegria, SM 91024. Oremail to rc@st-rita.org NOTE: No telephone requests will be accepted.
Name Address Phone Parish ID

God Bless You!

During this cold and flu season, germs abound and multiply. Please feel free to offer a simple greeting during the Sign of Peaceand do not be offended if someone does not wish to shake your hand. A smile, a simple nod, and a verbal Peace Be With You is sufficient.

Please print neatlythank you!