Saint Rita Church. St. Rita Mission Statement

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1 Saint Rita Church St. Rita Mission Statement We, the community of St. Rita s, welcome all to share in the richness of our Catholic Heritage. We worship God and celebrate the gift of Jesus Christ in Word and Sacrament, and commit ourselves to outreach & service to all in our community. Parish Staff Rev. Kenneth Weare, Ph.D., Pastor Mrs. Dolores Stoll, Parish Administrator Mrs. Anya Artigiani, Spiritual Director Ms. Yvette Armendariz, Office Manager Mr. Michael McCarty, Music Director Mr. John Keane, Choir Director Mrs. Erin Albachten, Bookkeeper Parish Office & Rectory Marinda Drive Fax: Fairfax, CA Monday through Friday: Office Hours 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Religious Education Please contact the Rectory to register. Classes are Sundays after 9:00 AM Mass, September to May. St. Rita CYO Program Mr. Paul Guzman, Athletic Director Fall: Girls Volleyball Winter: Boys and Girls Basketball St. Vincent de Paul Society Monday through Friday St. Rita Thrift Store 2090 Sir Francis Drake Blvd Fairfax, CA Mon. 11:00 AM-5:00 PM, Tue-Fri. 11:00 AM-5:00 PM Sat. 12 Noon-4:00 PM, Sun. Closed Mass Schedule Weekdays: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM Saturday: 5:00 PM Vigil Sunday: 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 4:00-5:00 PM, and by appointment Sacrament of Baptism New or expectant parents should contact the rectory to schedule a pre-baptismal preparation class for parents and godparents, and to select a date and time. Sacrament of Marriage Engaged couples should contact the rectory at least six months before the desired date of their marriage. Sacrament of the Sick or Communion Visit Please call the rectory for an appointment. Christian Burial Please call the rectory before or during your meeting with the funeral director. St. Rita Parish Hall The parish hall is available for rent to parishioners and non-profit organizations. Please call rectory for information.

2 Sunday, 7 October 2018 Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Rectory Closed: Columbus Day The Rectory office will be closed Monday, 8 October in observance of Columbus Day (aka Indigenous Peoples Day). Friday, 12 October The Rectory office will close at 12 Noon on Friday, 12 October. Lector & Eucharistic Minister Schedule: Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 7:00 AM Meeting Dates Liturgy Committee Tuesday, 9 October 2018 Finance Council Wednesday, 10 October 2018 Parish Council Monday, 15 October 2018 C.C. (L) Mike I. (EM) Peggy W. (EM) Patty F. (EM) Pete D. (L) Martha F. (EM) Raymond G. (EM) Bill C. (EM) 9:00 AM Religious Ed. (L) Carlos M. (EM) Kathleen S. (EM) Rita L. (EM) 11:00 AM Diane H. (L) Kate M. (EM) Doretta R.G. (EM) Dolores S. (EM) Quote of the Week Enlighten the people, and tyranny and oppressions of body and mind will vanish like the evil spirits at the dawn of day. Dear Father Ken, Thomas Jefferson It is with great pleasure that I send my warmest thanks to you and St. Rita Church for participating in the Catholic Charities Sunday annual second collection on May 12 and 13, We received your gift of $1,384. This essential collection allows Catholic Charities to continue to provide vital services to tens of thousands of our most vulnerable neighbors including children, families in crisis, single parents, the homeless, the elderly, those living with disabling HIV/AIDS, and refugees and immigrants. St. Rita Church has been a great blessing to all those served by Catholic Charities. Sincerely, Jilma Menses, JD Chief Executive Officer Holy Hour in the Chapel Holy Hour for Vocations: first Fridays of the month from 3:00-4:00 PM in the Chapel. Come together in thanksgiving for our Priests, Religious and Deacons and to pray for more vocations in the Archdiocese.

3 Sunday, 722 October May Twenty-seventh Most Holy Trinity-St. Sunday Rita in Ordinary Feast Day Time MASS INTENTIONS Sat. 6 October 5:00 PM Saint Rita Parishioners Sun. 7 October 7:00 AM the homeless Sun. 7 October 9:00 AM Roberto Colin Sun. 7 October 11:00 AM Ada Romano Catholic Charities and JCRC Partner to Promote Voter Registration in Marin County Register to Vote Now! Deadline is Oct 22 to receive ballot by mail Catholic Charities and Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) highlight how to vote in Marin County for the Nov 6, 2018 General Election. Voting is a fundamental right of every U.S. citizen. Sat. 13 October 5:00 PM Frank Buongiorno Sun. 14 October 7:00 AM Saint Rita Parishioners Sun. 14 October 9:00 AM Katheryn Hallett Sun. 14 October 11:00 AM William Greer Pray for Erin Saunders, Wayne Lamb, Robin Marci, Elva McGuinness, Marie Gabel, Ron Tamm, Rob Nelson, Cabot Maloney, Pete Doyle, Iris Rivera, Claudine Woeber, Susan Maynard, Susan McLean, Irene DeVita, Peggy Aronoff, Robert Wagner, Vanessa Ortiz, Frank Doyle, Faye Beck, Leila Rodrigues, Darren Crofe, Anne Bersaglieri, Amelia Colin, Suzanne DiSilvestri, Matthias & Rendi Keller, J. Burke, Tony & Caine Starelli, Don Douglas, Lauren Jenkins, Yolanda Chapman, Norine Maloney, Sienna Giddings, Ryder Morford, Eric Estigoy, Millie Calvo, Ron Douglas, Greg Herbert, Helen Austin, Margaret Framm, Dolores Barringer, Victoria Granucci, Louis Felipe Miranda, Lisette Hug, John Giovanni Pardini, Joan Barker, Marla Mulligan, Pat Morrison, Howard Schwartz, Linda Schwartz, Asher Norvell, Marisa Giannini, Cathy Giannini, Diane Giannini, Marisinna Giannini, Sally Norton, Vince Kehrlein, Gretchen Koles, Stace Narbutas, Javier Martinez Angel, David Martin, Scott Costello, Jane Ritchie, Jeff Barnaby, Carol Bennetts, Edwin Ahrens, Steve Appell, Brian Jaeger, Nancy Kelleher, Deborah Young, George Maloney, Melanie LaCome, Veronica Hernandez, Jack Stewart, Joe LaCome, Giovanni Pardini, Carlota Carter Tovar and those preferring anonymity. Register or Update Your Registration online at Registration is available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Tagalog, Thai, and Vietnamese. You are eligible to vote if you are a U.S. citizen; a resident of California; 18 years of age or older; are not in prison or on parole for the conviction of a felony. Vote by Mail You must be registered voter in Marin County to apply for a vote by mail ballot. Visit depts/rv/voting-information/voting-by-mail Polling Places to Vote in Person To find your polling place visit depts/rv/voting-information/polling-places Uniformed and Overseas Voters (including spouses and dependents) 1. Register online at the California Secretary of State s website 2. If you did not receive a ballot by mail or , access your ballot via Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) For more information visit depts/rv/contact-us or call REMINDER: The deadline to register to vote is Oct 22. Missed the registration deadline? You may comet to the Department of Elections at 3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 121 in San Rafael during the 14 days before and including Election Day to register to vote.

4 The parishioners of Saint Rita Church welcome you. Please complete this form and return to the rectory office or place in the Sunday collection basket.. Name Address City Phone New Parishioners New Address New Phone New Address Put me on the mailing list Send Sunday envelopes Please call me Moving/please remove from mailing list I would like to serve the parish as a Other

5 WEEKLY COLLECTIONS Sunday s Gifts 30 September 2018 For the Parish $ (amount needed each week $5000) St. Vincent de Paul $ AAA 2018 Collected as of 25 September 2018 $10, (25% of goal) 32 Households Participating (655 Registered Households) Goal $41,725 Thank you for your generosity. The Sanctuary Lamp The visual reminder of the Real Presence of our Lord in the Eucharist burns in memory of Deanna Pender Week of 7 October 13 October 2018 The Sanctuary Lamp is available for your special intention. Call the rectory:

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