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M ASS 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 D AYS: (eve of) 5:30 pm; (day of) 8 am & 6:30 pm

S ACRAMENT OF R ECONCILIATION (Confession) Saturdays 4-5 pm or by appointment

DEVOTIONS Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Saturday 7:50 am

A DORATION First Friday 8:30 am—5 pm, Rectory Oratory

Msgr. Richard Krekelberg, V.F.—PastorDeacon Manuel Valencia • Deacon John Hull

318 North Baldwin Avenue, Sierra MadreMailing Address: 50 East Alegria Avenue, Sierra Madre, CA 91024Phone: 626/355-1292 • FAX: 626/355-2290 • www.st-rita.org

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29th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME—OCTOBER 21, 2012 P-2

Liturgy & WorshipLectors and Eucharistic Ministers: David & Jill Muhs

355.9810 • [email protected] Altar Servers, Youth: Kathy Ganino: 626.398.9302 Altar Servers, Adult: Bill CossoEucharistic Adoration: Marylyn BarnesRosary Prayer Group: Marylyn BarnesSacristans: 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 PalazzoloEnvironment: Barbara LeVeque /Gil Lazo 355.1292

Ministries & OrganizationsBereavement Ministry: Call Parish Office: 355.1292Christian Family: Sheila Pierce 355.8332Greeters & Ushers: Erny Henry: 626.289.3504; 626.446.6715

Men’s Club: Nick Sotis: 358-2495 • [email protected] Members/Welcome: Contact the Parish OfficeSt. Rita Guild: Patty Sullivan : 355.3707 • [email protected] Ministry: Marilyn McKernan, [email protected] Shawl Ministry: Mary Taillac 355.3179 • Marilyn Delgatto 355.8717

Other Contacts Archivist: Marilyn McKernan, [email protected] Bulletin Submissions: [email protected] or drop off at OfficePublic Relations: [email protected] Registration Information: [email protected] • 355.1292 Webmaster: Ralph Seymour: [email protected]

Let Saint Rita Be There For You . . .Communion for Sick and Homebound ParishionersSt. Rita ministers provide Communion home visits. Contact theParish Office (355.1292) or Jill Muhs • 355.9810 • [email protected].

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 isOur Lord’s special presence and companionship in serious time of need. Anointing may take place in the home, at the hospital orelsewhere and as often as once a month. If someone should die without anointing, remember that the desire to receive is sufficientand the Lord cares!

If You Should Experience the Loss of a Loved OnePlease call us at 355.1292If you feel you will be in need, or your loved one has passed, we willassist in making arrangements with your chosen funeral directors;refer you to our liturgy and music directors; and offer you helpfulguidelines and a book that will aid in the selection of readings for theMass or Memorial Service. Areas we can help you with prior to thepassing may help in the planning of funeral services. We know thatthis can be a tough time and we want you to know that your parish isthere for you. PLEASE UNDERSTAND we only have one residentpriest, sometimes arrangements for another priest may be needed.

Msgr. Richard Krekelberg, V. F. — Pastor626.355.1292 x. 228 • [email protected]

Dcn. Manuel & Chela Valencia — [email protected] • 626.355.1292

Dcn. John Hull —[email protected] • 626.355.1292 Weekend Presiders:

10 am Mass—Fr. Chris Thiel, OFM Capuchin12 Noon Mass—Rev. Msgr. John Morales

Parish Office/Mailing Address50 East Alegria Ave., Sierra Madre, CA 91024Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9am to 6pm; Sat. 9 am to 1 pm.Office Email: [email protected]

Director of Administration

Mary Lou Butler: [email protected] • 355.1292Pastoral Council Vice ChairGeorge Landis: 626.792.0445

Finance Council Chair Bill Sullivan: 355.3707

St. Rita School— Office: 626.355.6114Principal: Joanne Harabedian • [email protected]

Director of Liturgy & MusicPaul Puccinelli: [email protected] Director of Religious EducationCristina Cullen: 355.3841 • [email protected] Director of Youth Ministry/Confirmation

Theresa Bui Costanzo: 626.590.8828 • [email protected] RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) Team: Deacon Manuel and Chela Valencia;

Susan Blakeslee: [email protected]

For Information about the— Sacrament of BaptismBaptismal 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 and first EucharistPreparation for children who have attained the age of reason

(usually during 2nd

grade) is arranged either through theOffice of Religious Education or St. Rita Elementary School.

Sacrament of MatrimonyContact the Parish Office upon engagement; at leastsix 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.

NOTE: Adult applicants for the sacraments should contact the Parish Office.

Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick See adjoining column.

Parish Ministries and Organizations

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Dear Parishioners,

The final words of today’s gospel passage from Mark are startling—but not as startling as they weretwo thousand years ago:

For the Son of Man did not come to be served,but to serve and to give his life in ransom for many.

Obviously James and John had other ideas, two brothers wanting to “sit,” one at theright and one at the left of the new King. So excited were they, they did not even pick up on Jesus’ hard question, “Can you drink of the same cup as I will drink?”

Whether it be for lack of employment, loss of savings, an education on hold, natural

disasters or manmade disasters like war—for sure, many people are facing hard timesthese days. But actually, with these realities providing a context, a person might just bein a better position to understand Jesus’ call to serve rather than to be served. Whentimes are tough, those who reach out to help and care—to serve the needs of

others—touch us, give us consolation, and restore our hope in humanity.

What is more and what Jesus would have us understand is that to serve is going tonecessitate in some way being a ransom for another’s misfortune. If I tutor afailing student or bring a homebound person to church with me, in some manneror another I have “put myself out.” I am offering myself as a ransom for anotherso that person might be liberated, (for instance in the aforementioned examples),from otherwise being left behind educationally or from being left homebound.

For Christians, service and ransom are “hand in glove”—they are essential elements of S TEWARDSHIP.

As we celebrate the Mass together, this Most Holy Eucharist, we are offering thanks to the Father for giving ushis Son as ransom for us and for our sins—for now and for the ages to come. This is why the Christian may count her or his acts of loving kindness, especially when it involves personal sacrifice, as being united with Jesusthe Savior, and as LIVING THE HOLY EUCHARIST. At the conclusion of this Mass, the dismissal will probably include words such as, “Go and glorify the Lord by the way you live your lives!” And in some form, that daily life is going to include offering our lives as ransom for someone in need. May The Good Lord strengthen ourresolve and even increase our joy in doing so! —Msgr. Richard

Today is World Mission Sunday—

Do you know the date of your Baptism? Well, on that day, you became amissionary, called by Our Lord to share your faith with those around you—andto be part of the Church’s mission to the world.

We are not all able to travel to foreign lands. However, we can all make effortin our daily lives—through prayer and sacrifice—to support those men and

women who are called to leave their homeland and preach the Good News of the Lord in a foreign land.

Just as our young church in the United States received support in the 19th century from the Catholics of Europethrough the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, today the growing churches in Asia, Africa, Latin Americaand the Pacific Islands also require financial help. Your generous support of this Annual Appeal by the Society for the Propagation of the Faith will help make a faith-filled difference around the world!

SAINT RITA OF CASCIA CHURCH P-3

REV. MSGR. RICHARD KREKELBERG

PASTOR’S CORNER

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—Spirituality—

† Tuesday, October 23, RCIA 7:30 PM, Parish office meeting roomContact Deacon Manuel for information.

† Wednesday, October 24, Evening Prayer5:30 pm Meditation • 6 pm Prayer • Rectory Oratory

Try it—you may like it!

PARISHIONERS WHO REQUEST OUR PRAYERS FOR HEALING AND RETURN TO GOOD HEALTH — Lucina Vidaurri, JoAnn E. Douglass, Kathleen Ramsey, Tonyja Blakeslee, AddieMarshall, Alice Feeney, Joanna Singleton, Jackie Bagnuolo, Mary Ellen Isoard,

Tim Stanley, Antoinette Wassef, Theresa Morcos, Aspet Herapetian, Tony Comaianni, Rose Mary Taquino, Selma Tuffs, David Duran, Paul Viger, JulieMeyer, Zdenka Czerny, Debra Ann Williamson, Cliff Hancuff, Wendy Wolf

Fadel, Dorothy Van Gordon, Rosanne Kenny, Hal Finney, Louise Bigley, ChristaOwen, Ailey Gardner-Ybarra, Cathy Hundshamer, Eva Bernejo, Laurie LarkinMasella, Rudy Wunderlin, Edith Olah, Matteo Begnoche, Lancelot Loera, FredMycroft, Clare Marquardt, Brian Eck, Alex Arranaga, Anna Mary Hession,Mildred Vocelka, Ann Twedell, Joseph Moore, Effie DeGroot, Ned Vento.

29th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME—OCTOBER 21, 2012 P-4

Kenneth Forbes† † †

S ATURDAY , O CTOBER 20 8:00 AM Robert McGrath RIP5:30 PM Lioba Schmitt RIPS UNDAY , O CTOBER 21 7:30 AM Rev. Steven M. Ochoa, O.S.A. RIP10:00 AM Megan Boken RIP12 NOON For All ParishionersM ONDAY , O CTOBER 22 8:00 AM Loretta Vogel RIPT UESDAY , O CTOBER 23 8:00 AM Ken Crawford RIP

W EDNESDAY , O CTOBER 24 8:00 AM Communion Service

T HURSDAY , O CTOBER 25 8:00 AM Communion ServiceF RIDAY , O CTOBER 26 8:00 AM Conrad M. Gonzalez RIPS ATURDAY , O CTOBER 27 8:00 AM Neil Murphy RIP5:30 PM For All ParishionersS UNDAY , O CTOBER 28 7:30 AM Rev. John G. Hencier, C.M.F. RIP10:00 AM Teresa Dunleavy RIP12 NOON Harry & Betty Keach INT

FEAST D AYS

T UESDAY , O CTOBER 23 St. John of Capistrano

W EDNESDAY , O CTOBER 24 St. Anthony Mary Claret

TODAY ’S R EADINGS

First Reading— My servant shall justify many, and their guilt he shall bear(Isaiah 53:10-11).

Psalm— Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you (Psalm 33).

Second Reading— Let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receivemercy and to find grace for timely help(Hebrews 4:14-16).

Gospel— Whoever wishes to be firstamong you will be the slave of all(Mark 10:35-45 [42-45]).

† All Souls Day—Special Mass, 6:30 pm

Plan to join us on Friday, November 2, for a special Mass inmemory and honor of our deceased loved ones. We invite youto bring a picture (5 x 7 or smaller please) of a loved one to

place on the Memory Board in the Church during the monthof November.

May the Souls of the Faithful Departed Rest in Peace. Amen

October 11, 2012 to November 24, 2013

This Year challenges us, disciples baptized intoChrist and his Church, to move beyond routine to relationship. ThePope suggests that we begin this Year by looking at faith as alifelong journey undertaken with joy that inevitably attracts other. As examples of those with impact on others, Pope Benedict willcanonize today—World Mission Sunday, October 21—two American saints: Native American Kateri Tekakwitha (1656-1680), whose short life was a journey of love; and Mother Marianne Cope(1838-1918), whose love for Christ led her to Hawaii where sheshared Father Damian’s ministry to those afflicted with Hansen’sdisease (leprosy).

† A month-long series by The Tidings: Vatican II at 50

Jesuit Father Tom Rausch reflects on how and why Catholicismhas changed.

www.the-tidings.com

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Bulletin articles. Please submit copy/information10 days before the desired Sunday of publication.

[email protected] or bring/send to the Parish Office.

St. Rita SchoolHarvest Festival Weekend

► Friday, October 26—Beer, Brats & $1 Bingo Doors open at 6 pm—O’Malley Hall

6—10 pm; brat, chips & lemonade $5 Tickets from the School Office • 355-6114

► Saturday, October 27—Harvest Festival 12:30 - 9:30 pm; BBQ Dinner, 7-9 pm

Food Booths—Rides for all—Live Band

Live Auction at 7 pm featuring: —Four “One Direction” Concert Tickets —Two Grammy Tickets for 2013 Grammy Awards —Signed baseball by Joe DiMaggio, donated to St. Rita’s

by the DiMaggio family! —Set Taping and Visit for two adults to the #1 Comedy,

“Modern Family” —Two tickets to the 2013 Rose Bowl Game

And more…

Silent Auction featuring: —Sports and Concert Tickets —Jewelry —Artwork —Baskets containing goods/gift cards from local retail

stores and restaurants. And much, much more…

Note: We are still accepting new or slightly “pre-owned”merchandise for the General Store.

Thank you for attending and supporting this major fundraiser for the benefit of St. Rita School.


Joining our St. Rita Parish family in September—

Leo, Elaine (Pan), Lauren, Matthew, & Natalie Alonzo Jean-Pierre, Claire-Marine, Paul, Joseph, & Benoit Fabre

Brian, Laura, & Cameron Green Jeffrey, Laura, & Gregory Hackett

Kyle, Susana, Valentina, Lucas, & Mateo Thurber John, Shannon, Paige, & Zoe Twyman

Timothy, Courtney, Taylor, & Robyn VanisMonica Vigil, Jasmine & Jacob Monroe

Salvador, Tammy (Stafford), & Gabriela Yniguez

New! Just for Confirmation Parents

Mark and Marie Hischier welcome Confirmation parents totheir home in Sierra Madre for "Parent Nite", a bi-weekly

small faith community gathering. After you drop your teensoff for "Youth Nite" at St. Rita's, you can stop by theHischier's, just a minute away, to enjoy each other'scompany and explore faith topics of common interest.Meetings will be on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday evenings at 7pm each month to coincide with Youth Nite.

If you plan to attend Parent Nite, Wednesday, October 24,please email Mark and Marie at

[email protected].

►Youth Nites — Wednesday, October 24, 7 pm, Gara — Wednesday, October 31, Halloween!

(Help pass out candy at the Parish Office.)

►Edge — Monday, October 22 & 29, 4 pm, Gara►Service at St. Francis Center—

Saturday, October 27, 8:30 am-1:15 pm.► Year 1 Confirmation Class—Life Teen“Inspiration” at Magic Mountain, Sat., Nov. 3.

For more information on any of the above:

Theresa Costanza • [email protected] • 590-8828

Safeguard the Children

Background Checks and Screening. “In theLos Angeles Archdiocese, all clergy, paidparish/school personnel and volunteers who work regularly in a supervisory role with

children or youth must be fingerprinted.” (From thepamphlet, “Working Together to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse: Keeping Ministerial Relationships Healthy &Holy.” The pamphlet is available in the Vestibule.)For particular help , you may call Assistance Ministry at the Archdiocesan Office 213/637-7650. Articles are also available on our parish website:

st-rita.org (select publications, then Safeguard the Children).

“No Room at the Inn”

Reserve the date now for our Nativity

display to be held the weekend of December 1-2. If you have not viewedthis exhibit—or displayed a set or sets

from your collection—you are in for a real treat! In2008 we exhibited over 275 Nativity sets—with noduplications. Watch for details in future bulletins.

For more information:

Rosemary or Cheryl • 355-1292 • [email protected]

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This Sunday, October 21—World Mission Sunday Special Collection—the Propagation of the Faith

Thank you for your generosity

Opportunities for Spiritual Growth (See page 4 for more information.)

† Tuesday, October 23, RCIA Class7:30 pm, Parish Office Meeting Room

† Wednesday, October 24, Evening Prayer

5:30 pm Meditation • 6 pm Prayer • Rectory Oratory

Friday, October 26—Beer, Brats and Bingo

Saturday, October 27— Harvest FestivalSee page 5 for more information.

Monday, Oct. 29—Baptism Preparation Class7 pm, Parish Office Meeting Room

For November 4 Baptisms.

Friday, November 2—St. Rita Guild Meeting9 am, Gara Hall

Weekend of November 2-4—Women’s Retreat At Mater Dolorosa

Questions? Joan Crow 355-3621 • Marie Sullivan 355-1234

Give us something good to eat!

Thank you for your help in providing goodies for thehordes of goblins and ghouls that invade Alegria onHalloween. While you’re shopping in the next few weeks, please pick up a bag or two of candy to help!

Donations may be dropped off at the Parish Office or in the boxprovided in the Vestibule. Wrapped candies only please.

► Volunteer Opportunities at Santa Teresita— Youcan help in a variety of ways such as transporting residentson campus to their activities, assisting in the residentdining room, praying with the residents, assisting in theGift Shop, etc. Adult volunteer program is open to bothmen and women. The Junior program is open to girls andboys from ages 13-17.

For more information, please call Sr. Rosario Therese626/408-7822 • [email protected]

►Fingerprinting —Wednesday, October 24Sacred Heart Church, 344 W. Workman St., Covina

Info/Appointments: 626/331-7914

—Saturday, November 3St. Denis, 2151 S. Diamond Bar Blvd., Diamond Bar

Info/Appointments: 909/861-7106 x242 ►Sunday, Oct. 28—Centennial Brunch, MaryknollSisters. 10 am-1:30 pm. Food, Bake Sale, Country Store. Adults $15; Children $7. No reservations needed.300 Norumbega Drive, Monrovia.

Information: 626/358-1825 ►Saturday, November 3—Kindred Spirits of HolyFamily (Catholic single adults, over 40). Attend the 5 pm Vigil Mass followed by a meal in a local restaurant.

[email protected]

Catholic Community &Local Events

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— Mass Schedule —

All Saints—Holy Day of Obligation● Wednesday, October 31

8 am—Communion Service5:30 pm—Holy Day Vigil Mass

● Thursday, November 1 8 am—School Mass (all welcome)6:30 pm—Mass

All Souls— not a Holy Day of Obligation

● Friday, November 2 8 am—First Friday Mass6:30 pm—Special Memorial Mass

(See page 4 for more information.)

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—Stewardship—

Do you have some time to donate?

We are in need of volunteers to place the umbrellas in the tables outside of Church each Sunday. A Sunday

morning commitment—@7:15 am— to put the umbrellas in place. And a Sunday early afternooncommitment—about 1:30 pm—to take the umbrellas down and put them away.

To volunteer or for more info, contact Mary Lou Butler:

355-1292 x222 • [email protected]

The past two Sundays we have focused on being good stewards following the example set by ourpatroness, St. Rita of Cascia. You have had the opportunity to learn of the many ways you can shareyour time, talent, and treasure as part of our St. Rita Faith Community.

The recent Ministry Fair resulted in a significant number of new members joining various ministries andorganizations. Thank you for sharing your time and talents in this way. The brochures distributed at lastSunday’s Mass, and also mailed to all parishioners’ homes, list the many opportunities to become moreinvolved in parish life.

Thank you to those who have returned their Commitment Cards. If you have not yet returned yourcard, you may either place it in the Offertory basket at Sunday Mass or return/mail it to theParish Office, 50 E. Alegria Avenue, Sierra Madre 91024.

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