Msgr. Richard Krekelberg, V. F.

—Pastor
626.355.1292 x. 228 revkrek@st-rita.org
Dcn. Manuel & Chela Valencia—Deacon Couple
626.355.1292 deacon.manuel@yahoo.com
Sheila Palazzolo, Admin. Assist.— x 222 or sheila@st-rita.org
Parish Office/Mailing:
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: pcvc@st-rita.org
Finance Council Chair
Mr. Bill Sullivan: 626.355.3707

Religious Education and Formation

Director of Religious Education (DRE)
Mrs. Cristina Cullen: 626.355.3841, dre@st-rita.org
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
Team: Deacon Manuel and Chela Valencia;
Susan Blakeslee: rcia@st-rita.org

St. Rita School

626.355.6114
Principal: Mrs. Joanne Harabedian: jharabedian@st-rita.org
PTO President: Mrs. Ellen Randle

SAINT RITA MINISTRIES & ORGANIZATIONS

(See Inside Flap, page four)

Mass Times
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 – 6:30 pm, Rectory Oratory.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Baptismal Preparation for parents and godparents
7 – 8:30 pm the last Monday of the month.
Please call for a reservation to attend.
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
Sunday, October 10, 2010 A two-year program for freshman/sophomore age teens.
Apply through the Office of Religious Education.
NOTE: Adult applicants for the above sacraments should inquire at the
Rectory Offices: 50 E. Alegria Ave. or call 626.355.1292.
SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK
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 SAINT RITA CHURCH 28TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME—OCTOBER 10, 2010 P-2

PASTOR’S CORNER TODAY’S READINGS

Dear Parishioners, First Reading — Naaman, cleansed from his leprosy, returns to
In today’s Gospel proclamation we are told that only one of the Elisha and pledges his belief in and allegiance to the LORD
ten lepers returned to Jesus to offer praise and thanks to God for (2 Kings 5:14-17).
his cure, which caused Jesus to ask: Psalm — The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power
(Psalm 98).
“Where are the other nine?” Second Reading — Remember Jesus Christ, who was raised
from the dead. If we persevere, we shall reign with him
Every time I hear this account, my reaction is embarrassment. (2 Timothy 2:8-13).
But why? This happened over 2000 years ago, and yet I feel Gospel — After ten lepers are cleansed by Jesus, only one, a
somehow ashamed and embarrassed as Samaritan, returns to give him thanks (Luke 17:11-19).
if it had just happened. I wonder if it is
because of the way I was raised; you
know, the voice of your parent, “Did M A S S S C H E D U L E
you remember to say thank you?” —
especially to Jesus! SATURDAY OCTOBER 9
5:30 PM Mario DaRe RIP
I think we would all like to believe that SUNDAY OCTOBER 10
we would be the one who returned with 7:30 AM Ana Uyemura RIP
thanks and praise; but don’t you just 10:00 AM David Blakeslee RIP
have a twinge of concern or fear that you might have rather easily 12:00 NOON For All Parishioners
been one of those nine others who became caught up in MONDAY OCTOBER 11
themselves and their incredible good fortune that any thought of 8:00 AM Ana Uyemura RIP
thanksgiving just seemed to evaporate? TUESDAY OCTOBER 12
8:00 AM Clifford Gilb RIP
Lately I have come to associate thanksgiving with forgiveness. At WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 13
first it does not seem to be such an immediate connection. 8:00 AM Communion Service
However, if you think about it, both acts—thanking or THURSDAY OCTOBER 14
forgiving—reward the one who thanks and the one who forgives. 8:00 AM Communion Service
Both acts are even known to improve one’s health. St. Paul FRIDAY OCTOBER 15
instructs his readers, “Dedicate yourself to thankfulness.” Why? 8:00 AM Charlotte Hamcuff RIP
Because thankfulness to God—for the day, for a friend, for an SATURDAY OCTOBER 16
answer to prayer, is part of being in a real relationship with God 8:00 AM Harry & Betty Keogh INT
and part of living the reign of God now, on Earth. Thankfulness 5:30 PM For All Parishioners
is part of an “at peace” disposition, part of human happiness. SUNDAY OCTOBER 17
7:30 AM Hazel Caliri RIP
Forgiveness likewise rewards the one who forgives. With a sigh of 10:00 AM Ana Uyemura RIP
relief, one who has forgiven is able to then move on—get on with 12:00 NOON Fernando Figueroa RIP
life instead of being a prisoner to hate and resentment, or (God
forbid!) the years long holding of a grudge. Imagine, “No, I don’t
have forgiveness in my heart. I have grudgeness”—you’ll also
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
probably require medication before it’s over.
Sunday: National Children’s Day
So what did happen to those other nine? We’ll never know. We Monday: Canadian Thanksgiving Day;
do know, though, the joy and happiness of the one who returned. Columbus Day
We know that his relationship to Jesus deepened and produced Thursday: St. Callistus I
even greater rewards. Not a bad thought seeing as how the Friday: St. Teresa of Jesus; National Boss Day
supermarkets are already putting out the stuffing mix for Saturday: St. Hedwig; St. Margaret Mary Alacoque;
THANKSGIVING. Blessed Virgin Mary
— Fr. Richard

PASTOR’S NEWS NOTES If we have died with Christ Jesus

Our 5:30 Vigil Mass on Saturday, Oct 16 will have in attendance We shall also live with him;
the Pacific Islanders. A blessing for all those in their group who If we persevere
have survived cancer and any others who have survived cancer We shall also reign with him.
will be given.
—2 Timothy 2: 11-12a
SAINT RITA CHURCH 28TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME—OCTOBR 10, 2010
THE FOLLOWING PARISHIONERS ASK FOR OUR PRAYERS FOR A
SPEEDY RECOVERY AND THEIR RETURN TO HEALTH:
Marilyn Swanson, Robert Quenell, Micael “Dro” Drohan, Arvena Rios,
Kathleen Ramsey, Teresa Kostov, Anne Marie Torre, Mary Ann Slivka,
Maria Blust, Roger Renner, Cliff Hancuff, Lori Little, Marie Larson, Ailey
Gardner-Ybarra, Alex Gould, Hal Finney, Jeffrey Dunagan, Matthew
Hatfield, Rudy Wunderlin, Helen Mary Woodcock, Stacy Hinds-Reed,
Annette Collins, Kenneth Wise, Matteo Begnoche, Lancelot Loera, Edith
Olah, Anne Campbell, John Nese, Claudia Valencia, Fred Mycroft, Clare
Marquardt, Brian Eck, Judy Howard, Charles Day, Alex Arranaga, Marie
Venegoni, Robert McCarraher, Anna Mary Hession, Betty & Tom
Concidine, Mildred Vocelka, Alicia Holt, Jonie Rose Hall, Ann Twedell,
John McCoy, Valentina Tibor, Joseph Moore, Norma West, Effie
DeGroot, Thomas Remillard, Ned Vento.
We Pray God Will Grant Eternal Rest To
All Deceased Parishioners
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BEREAVEMENT COORDINATOR NEEDED
Did you complete Bereavement Ministry training? A chairperson
(or co-chairs) needed to coordinate the activities
our team members provide—helping the family to
plan the service, and assisting at the vigil and
service as needed. Call Sheila at the parish office,
355-1292.
NEXT SUNDAY— SENIOR MINISTRY 1ST MEETING!
We’re ready to begin! Come and see what it’s
all about. All Seniors welcome. October 17,
1-3 pm, O’Malley Hall. Come for Lunch &
Information about this new St. Rita ministry!
MEN’S CLUB ACTIVITIES
►MONTHLY MEETING
The next Men’s club meeting is this Tuesday, October 12th, at
7 pm in O’Malley Hall. All men of the parish are invited.
►SUNDAY AFTERNOON ON THE GREENS
St. Rita’s Men’s Club is sponsoring its annual “Sunday on the
Greens” golf tournament Sunday, October 17th at Rancho Duarte
Golf Course. Husbands, wives, sons and daughters are invited.
Flyers are available from the parish website, www.st-rita.org, or by
contacting one of the following men’s club members: Tim
O’Connor 355-5053, Bill Sullivan 355-3707, Dave Loera 355-
3382. $55 per golfer, includes 18 holes and dinner.
● ST. RITA 2010—HARVEST FESTIVAL ●
Friday Night Family Pre-fest
Oct. 22nd, 6-9 pm, Beer, Brats & Bingo
Brat or Hotdog, chips & lemonade $5
$1 Bingo, Music, Beer Garden
Saturday, Oct. 23rd 12:30-9:30 pm
Games, Rides, Prizes, Food, Entertainment, Baked Goods,
Silent Auction, Plants, Garden Décor & More!
TRICK OR TREAT
Once again, we ask you to help us “feed” the crowds
that come to the Rectory during the festivities on
Alegria. Bags of candy can be dropped off in the box
in the Vestibule. Cash donations should be marked
“Halloween candy” and put in the collection basket.
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AIDS WALK—CATHOLIC GROUPS #0519
Walk to witness our Church’s compassion. Sunday, October 17,
walk begins at 10 am. Register to walk or to make a donation at
213/201-9255 or www.aidswalk.net/losangeles.
See flyer posted in Vestibule for more information.
MEDJUGORJE PEACE CONFERENCE—OCT. 22-24
Bren Events Center, UC Irvine. See entire program and
registration form on www.medjugorjeirvine.org or phone
714/572-9779. Flyer posted in the Vestibule.
REGISTER YOUR MARKET CARDS
Support St. Rita School by registering your market cards and
making St. Rita School the beneficiary. Go to
St. www.ralphs.com and use our school number 84529.
Rita For Vons go to escrip.com and use our school
number 136559398. You may also register at the
School service desk.
Stop by the school office and purchase a variety of
scrip for all your shopping.
HELP WANTED!
A receptionist for Thursdays from 2-7 pm is
needed for the Parish Office.
Please contact Sheila at 355-1292.
KEEPING OUR KIDS SAFE
Archdiocesan Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Policies
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has implemented
rigorous policies and procedures to provide safe
environments in our parishes and parish schools for all
children and young people. These include: ‘Zero
Tolerance’; Guidelines for Adults Working or
Volunteering with Minors; Boundary Guidelines for
Junior High and High School Youth; Working or
Volunteering with Children or Youth; Megans’s Law Compliance
Procedures. These and other policies are available online at
www.archdiocese.la/protecting. The 2010 pamphlet, “Working
Together to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse: Keeping Ministerial
Relationships Healthy & Holy,” published by the Archdiocese of
Los Angeles, is available online at www.archdiocese.la/protecting.
BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS
Please email announcements to bulletin@st-rita.org as early as
possible. Announcements are due by 10 am Thursday, 10 days
before the Sunday publication. Thank you.
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NOTICE FOR PARISH OFFICE STAFF
(cut out and drop in collection basket)
_________________________________________________________
Name (please print)
_____ Please add the above name to sick list.
_____ Please REMOVE above name from sick list.
_____ The above name would like to receive Communion at home.
Contact: phone #_________________________________________
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Directory of Ministries and Organizations

Liturgy & Worship
Music: Mr. Paul Puccinelli: mm@st-rita.org
Mrs. Mary Bigley Cronin: 626.445.8306
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-Virgil Archambault
Weekdays: John Bigley, Virgil Archambault, Margaret Duran
Porter: (Evening Church Lockup) Sheila Palazzolo
Environment: Mrs. Barbara LeVeque /Mr. Gil Lazo 626.355.1292
Hospitality
Greeters & Ushers: Mr. Erny Henry: 626.289.3504; 626.446.6715
New Members/Welcome: Dick & Chris Bertrand pr@st-rita.org
Youth Minister
John Perez: ym@st-rita.org Youth Office Phone: 626.355.1852
Bereavement Team Ministry
St. Rita Parish Office: 626.355.1292 (Sheila Palazzolo)
Organizations
Christian Family : Mary Grace Shinnick 626.355.0764
Men’s Club: Tim O’Connor: 355.5053 the4oconnors@yahoo.com
St. Rita Guild: Ms. Kathy Coyne: 355.4873, kdcoyne@aol.com
Senior Ministry (in formation): Contact Parish Office
Shawl Ministry: Mary Taillac 626/355.3179 or Ann Wolf 355.7445.
Other Contacts
Archivist: Mrs. Marilyn McKernan, contact Parish Office
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
Let Saint Rita Be There For You . . .
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.
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 Lord’s 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 that since we only have one resident
priest, sometimes arrangements for another priest may be needed.
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Happenings At St. Rita…

Meetings, Ministry & Special Events

► This Week & Ongoing ◄

Tuesday, October 12—Men’s Club Meeting

7 pm, O’Malley Hall
All men of the parish welcome.

Thursday, October 14—Evening Prayer

Begins 5:30 pm, Rectory Oratory

Sunday, October 17—Senior Ministry

Kick-off Luncheon
1-3 pm, O’Malley Hall
See Page 3 for information.

Sunday, October 17—Golf Tournament

Presented by St. Rita Men’s Club

See page 3 for information.

The Book—Ongoing Sales

Available in the Parish Office
$55/cash or check
Weekday Hours—9 to 7 Saturday—9 to 2

Save the Date

►St. Rita 2010 Harvest Festival◄

Friday, October 22—Family Pre-Fest
6-9 pm
Beer, Brats & Bingo
Saturday, October 23—Festival Day
12:30-9:30 pm
Fun for the whole Parish!
See page 3 for information.

St. Rita Annual Woman’s Retreat

November 5, 6, 7—Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center
Call JoAnn Ruggles, 355-3904, for details.

Sunday, November 14—Welcome New Parishioners

Afternoon event at the Bertrand home
More info in future bulletins.

February 12, 2011—An Afternoon with Groucho

O’Malley Hall
Watch for further information.