Msgr. Richard Krekelberg, V. F.—Pastor 626.355.1292 x. 228 revkrek@st-rita.org

Dcn. Manuel & Chela Valencia—Deacon Couple deaconmanuelvalencia@gmail.com 626.355.1292 Dcn. John Hull—johnhull65@gmail.com 626.355.1292 Weekend Presiders: Fr. Chris Thiel, OFM Cap. Rev. Msgr. John Morales Parish Operations Manager: Tim Lopez 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 School—Office: 626.355.6114 Principal: Mrs. Joanne Harabedian: jharabedian@st-rita.org

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. 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. 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)

Sunday, April 8, 2012

SAINT RITA CHURCH EASTER SUNDAY—APRIL 8, 2012 P-2

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading—Peter is an eyewitness: The Lord is risen (Acts 10:34a, 37-43). Psalm— This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad (Psalm 118). Second Reading—All who are baptized, set your hearts in heaven (Colossians 3:1-4). Gospel—Three witnesses, Mary, Peter, and John; each responds to the empty tomb (John 20:1-9).

SATURDAY APRIL 7—SOLEMN VIGIL OF EASTER 7:30 PM For All Parishioners SUNDAY APRIL 8—EASTER SUNDAY 7:30 AM Michael Delgatto RIP 10:00 AM McNair Family INT 12 NOON Candace Laue RIP MONDAY APRIL 9 8:00 AM Manny Fonseca RIP TUESDAY APRIL 10 8:00 AM Michael Delgatto RIP WEDNESDAY APRIL 11 8:00 AM Communion Service THURSDAY APRIL 12 8:00 AM Communion Service FRIDAY APRIL 13 8:00 AM Anna Mole-Parker RIP SATURDAY APRIL 14 8:00 AM Aksel Pederson RIP 5:30 PM Michael Delgatto RIP SUNDAY APRIL 15 7:30 AM For All Parishioners 10:00 AM Robert McGrath RIP 12 NOON Pablo Favela RIP

PASTOR’S NEWS NOTES Thank you to Paul Puccinelli for gifting our Parish with the moving and creative “Journey to the Cross” last Sunday. This was a most spiritual and fitting opening to Holy Week. Thank you to choir members from St. Rita and other parishes for joining their voices in prayerful harmony. Thank you to Mimi Mycroft for her creative presentation that helped us “walk the journey.” Also thank you to those who worked behind the scenes in so many ways to make this a memorable event.

It is with a heavy but grateful heart that I announce the resignation of our Parish Operations Manager, Tim Lopez. In the past 9 months Tim has accomplished so many things and moved our Parish forward at an astounding rate. I ask you to join me in a profound thank you to Tim, as well as a wish for his success as Director of Administration at Holy Name of Mary Parish in San Dimas. The decision to accept this new position was difficult for Tim, but the advantages of a closer commute and therefore more time to spend with his family was a major factor in Tim’s choice. Tim will be at St. Rita on a part-time basis until April 13 if you would like to take the opportunity to wish him well.

—Msgr. Richard

PASTOR’S CORNER Dear Parishioners and Visitors,

A Joyous and Blessed Easter To you!

He Has Risen As He Said! Alleluia!

My prayer for you in The Holy Eucharist this Easter Season is that the gifts of the RISEN LIFE will be yours in abundance. Those gifts of course are an increase of faith in the One who has risen

triumphant over sin and death; greater hope in Him whose promises to us are made true; and love enough to overcome daily challenges and to greet each morning with the desire to be part of His kingdom. Especially in this era of all types of recovery—personal, ecclesial, and global—faith in Jesus’ promise that every cross will have its resurrection is of the essence. I pray religious tolerance of those who differ from us by way of denomination, religion, or other belief, for every personal journey to the truth of God is sacred. “Jesus died and rose that we might find our way to him and to one another.” May all who encounter us in the days, weeks, and months ahead see in our countenance and deportment the evidence of our abiding confidence in the Lord—the result of our renewed faith! — Msgr. Richard

We congratulate the following parishioners who completed their Rite of Christian Initiation classes and will soon receive the

Sacraments of

First Communion & Confirmation

Lonny Beck Melissa Huson

Confirmation

Keeanna McGlone

WELCOME NEIGHBORS AND VISITORS!

We are happy to have you join us at this, the most important Christian celebration—Mass of the Resurrection. We hope you will find here the peace and love

that Jesus had for all His followers. If you are a neighbor from “down the road”, please consider joining us every Sunday and become a member of our worship community. You will find here many opportunities to help your faith grow in Christ.

Christ is risen; indeed He is Risen!

YOUTH MINISTRY Next Youth Nite—April 17 at 7 pm, Gara Year 2 Confirmation—April 15 at 11:15, Gara Next EDGE Session: April 16 at 4 pm, Gara

ST. RITA MEN’S CLUB—KICKOFF BARBECUE The Men’s Club will host a hamburger barbeque preceding the meeting this Tuesday, April 10, at 7 pm in O’Malley Hall. All men of the Parish are welcome. $5 donation for barbecue.

RSVP: Tim O’Connor • 355-5053

ST. RITA GUILD MEETING St. Rita Guild will hold their next meeting, Friday, April 13, at 9 am in the Parish office. At this meeting, we will be planning St. Rita Day activities. If you can volunteer to help on the Feast Day, please contact Joan Crow, 355-3621.

Information/questions: Kathy Coyne 355-4873

CANNED FOOD DRIVE Thank you to the Boy Scouts for collecting and delivering donations during our March drive. Mark your calendar for our next drive, the weekend of April 21-22 . While you’re shopping, take advantage of bargains and place a few extras in your cart. Saint Anthony Parish Center relies on our generosity. Thank you!

ST. RITA SCHOOL USED BOOK SALE Sunday, April 22, after the 10 am Mass in Gara Hall. All books $1 each! For questions or to donate books:

Alvarado@st-ritaschool.org • 355-6114

WELCOME TO OUR NEW PARISHIONERS Joining our St. Rita Faith Community in March:

Matthew, Jennifer, Eric, and Nathan Baham Keann, Colleen, and Elle Ferguson

Robert, Jennifer, Jade, and Mila Gustafson Joseph, Tara, Mary, Joseph, and Rory Martin

Sergio Porto

HOLD THE DATE—SUNDAY, APRIL 22 Our Spring “Welcome to St. Rita” Event

For all who joined St. Rita Parish in 2011 and 2012 More information to follow.

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►Living in Faith Everyday—Thursday, April 12, 8:30 am. This month’s speaker, Dr. Vincent Fortanasce, M.D., will talk about his experience when he was summoned in August 2002 to tend to Pope John Paul II. $4.50 for seniors. Madonna Hall, Santa Teresita, 819 Buena Vista, Duarte.

Info/Reservations: 626/256-3059 ►Catholic Singles Network—Saturday, April 14, 7pm-1am. Jazz, food, desserts, coffee station. $20. Robano’s Italian Restaurant, 10057 Riverside Drive, Toluca Lake, 91602.

Info/RSVP: Jeanette 626/437-7905

SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN Articles from the Archdiocese are on our website:

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

HOW TO CONTACT US ►Bulletin Articles—must be submitted 10 days before the Sunday of publication. Email: bulletin@st-rita.org or drop off information at the Parish Office. ►Parish Office—ParishAdmin@st-rita.org ►Ministry to the Sick or Homebound—Please 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.

PARISHIONERS WHO REQUEST OUR PRAYERS FOR HEALING AND RETURN TO GOOD HEALTH— Mary Ellen Isoard, Selma Puffs, Sonia Kosker, David Duran, Rosemarie Gorman, Paul Viger, Julie Meyer, Zdenka Czerny,

Debra Ann Williamson, Cliff Hancuff, Lucile Flanders, Wendy Wolf Fadel, Dorothy Van Gordon, Rosanne Kenny, Lisa Levesque, Hal Finney, Mary Elizabeth Nealey, Kathleen Ramsey, Louise Bigley, Winnie McQuiggan, 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.

2011 TAX DONATION ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Please send your full name, address, and parish ID number (if known) to rc@st-rita.org—or fill out the form below and drop it in the Sunday Offering or mail to the Parish Office, Attn: RC.

Please note: All requests must be submitted no later than Monday, April 9th, to allow volunteers adequate time to prepare your report.

Request for 2011 Donations for Tax Purposes

ID/Envelope # Full Name Address

Catholic Community & Local Events

William Houston (father of Tom Houston) Juana Jasso (mother of Juana O’Connor)

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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

Parish Ministries & Organizations

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 Men’s Club: Tim O’Connor: 355.5053 the4oconnors@yahoo.com New Members/Welcome: Dick & Chris Bertrand pr@st-rita.org St. Rita Guild: Ms. Kathy Coyne: 355.4873, kdcoyne@aol.com Senior Ministry: Marilyn McKernan, marilyn@st-rita.org Shawl Ministry: Mary Taillac 355.3179 or Marilyn Delgatto 355.8717

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

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 we only have one resident priest, sometimes arrangements for another priest may be needed.

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Directory of Ministries and Organizations

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Meetings, Ministry & Special Events

This Week at St. Rita

H a p p yH a p p yH a p p y E a s t e r !E a s t e r !E a s t e r !

Tuesday, April 10—Men’s Club

Kickoff Barbecue & Meeting 7 pm, O’Malley Hall

See page 3 for more information.

Thursday, April 12—Liturgy of the Hours 5:30 pm-Music & Meditation; 6 pm-Prayer

Friday, April 13—St. Rita Guild Meeting

9 am, Parish Office Meeting Room See page 3 for more information.

Sunday, April 15—Blood Drive

Conducted by Children’s Hospital Los Angeles 8 am –2 pm, O’Malley Hall

.Save the Date

Weekend of April 21-22—Food Drive This month’s drive sponsored by Youth Ministry

Sunday, April 22—

● Coffee & Donuts After all the Masses AND

● Welcome to New Parishioners Event Watch future Bulletins for more information.