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St. Ri ta in the Deser t Dedicated March 31, 1935
SCHEDULE OF MASSES / SACRAMENTS Daily (Monday-Friday): 8:00 am
Saturday: 5:00pm Vigil Mass
Sunday: 7:00am, 9:00am, 11:00am,1:00pm in Spanish
Holy Days: 8:00am (may vary/check bulletin)
Confessions: 4:30pm on Saturday or call the Parish Office for
an appointment
Baptisms: Please call the Parish Office to register for the next
Baptism class.
Confirmation: Contact Youth Minister or RCIA coordinator
Marriage: Marriage arrangements must be made at least 4
months in advance. Please contact the Parish Office.
Ministry to the Sick/Bereavement: If you or someone you
know is dealing with illness or death, please call the Parish
Office.
13260 E Colossal Cave Road Vail, AZ 85641-9001
www.stritainthedesert.org
Parish Office: 762-9688
Parish Office Hours: Monday—Thursday, 8:00am to 2:00pm
extended hours until 5:00pm on Wednesdays when Religious Education is in session
EMAIL: secretary@stritainthedesert.org
BULLETIN EMAIL: bulletin@stritainthedesert.org
FAX: 762-5967
St. Rita in the Desert is an Arizona Non-profit Corporation
August 18, 2019 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Dan Gullotta
Ron Desmarais
Beth Greene 520-762-9688
Gayle Sueskind 520-762-9688
Suzanne Roelike 520-909-8845 (leave msg)
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Parish Staff & Committee Chairs
Dear Parish Family,
As a prophet, Jeremiah brought division. Not because God sought to instigate such, but because people
choosing whether to listen to and follow God’s word necessarily divided the community. With a
message no one wanted to hear, Jeremiah knew that his fidelity to the Lord could possibly result in death and yet he did not shy away
from obeying God’s call.
On his way to Jerusalem, Jesus tells his disciples that he has come to establish not peace but division. He describes how his message will
divide communities and pit family members against family members. Relationships will suffer, and he himself will suffer death. As with
every previous prophet, those who heard Jesus’ message had the choice to heed or ignore it. That is what may divide us today.
Through baptism we enter Christ’s death and we are united to him in his suffering. Our lives as Christians are often marked with the
same kind of turmoil. Just as the cross is never too far from the empty tomb, so struggles and suffering are part of the human
experience. Yet as Christians we are challenged to keep our eyes firmly fixed on the Lord, never losing sight of his presence and his
offer of grace.
We are challenged to choose Christ’s message, uniting ourselves to and drawing strength from all those who walk the pathway of the
Christian life along with us.
Fr. Martin S. Martinez
Parish News
Kyle Austin Borchers
Entered into our faith community
through the waters of Baptism.
Welcome to the Family of God!
St. Rita pray for us!
Today’s Second Collection will benefit the Building/Debt Reduction Fund.
Follow us on Instagram: @st.rita_desert
Sundays 12:30pm - 2:00pm in the hall today
Middle School and High School Teens
March of 2020 will be the 85th Anniversary of
the dedication of the Shrine at St Rita in the Desert.
(The dedication was March 31, 1935.) A celebration
event is scheduled for March 28, 2020. Please help us
make this an extraordinary and memorable event by
volunteering for the planning committee.
If you would like to help or you belong to a Vail pioneer ranching family please contact Sarah
Hiteman at 520-403-9644 or send an email to hiteman@email.arizona.edu.
If you need a gluten-free host, please notify Deacon Dan, Deacon Ron, or a Eucharistic Minister before Mass.
August 18, 2019 / Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Parish News
Catholic Bible Institute The Diocese of Tucson Catholic Bible Institute of Southern
Arizona presents: THE OLD TESTAMENT
Enrichment study sessions are scheduled from 9:00am-4:30pm,
one Saturday each month starting September 21, 2019 and ending
on May 23, 2020. Tuition is $300 for the year. Instructor: Dr.
Daniel Smith-Christopher, Professor of Theological Studies,
Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles CA.
To register, please contact Isabel Madrid at
imadrid@diocesetucson.org or 520 838-2544
Sunday Contributions
$3712.00
Thank you!
Are you willing to be a Sponsor for RCIA? As we invite our friends to join RCIA and discover if they are
being called to come to be baptized or join full communion with
the Church, we also need Catholics to be their Sponsors. If you
are willing to answer God’s call for this ministry, please visit the
RCIA Registration table in the vestibule after Mass today. Training
Sessions will be given after each Mass next Saturday & Sunday in
the Verhagen building. Questions about the qualifications are also
welcomed at the table today.
Do you want to become a Catholic? Do you know anyone who wants to become
Catholic?
Are you an adult Catholic, but have not received
Confirmation? You can register now to join the RCIA (Rite of
Catholic Initiation of Adults) process. Stop by
the table after Mass in the vestibule to sign up
or ask questions.
Registration table for RCIA sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation
Classes begin Wednesday, August 21 at 6:30pm
A Gift for You Next Sunday St. Rita’s Knights of Columbus
will begin distributing the book Celebrating
Sunday for Catholic Families 2019-2020 to
families after all the Masses. The book is an
approachable way for families to integrate
the Sunday Mass into the life of their
family. It can also be a great way to begin
conversations between couples about the
messages we hear at Mass. We will have
books in English and in Spanish.
On behalf of my granddaughter Cait l in
Flanagan and her family, I would like to thank
Fr. Martinez, Msgr. Cusack, Fr. Greg, Fr. Stan,
Deacons Dan and Ron, Sister Noelle, and St.
Rita’s Parish Family for the outpouring of
prayers and warm thoughts that we have
received and continue to receive as we grieve Caitlin's passing. It
is comforting at this time to be among so many friends.
Thank you all.
~ Mary Ann Cleveland
Breakfast Served Next Sunday The Knights of Columbus invite you to a delicious breakfast next
Sunday from 7:30-10:30am in the hall. Come join us for a fresh-
cooked breakfast, coffee & orange juice. Please support the
Knights of Columbus as we continue to support our local
community. Breakfast is provided for a freewill donation.
St. Rita in the Desert Safe Environment If you are in need of assistance in the area of Safe
Environment clearance, please contact Suzanne Roelike. She is in
the office Wednesdays from 12:00pm to 5:00pm or you can call
(520) 909-8845 for an appointment. Please leave a voice
message.
Rachel’s Vineyard If the emotional and spiritual wounds of a past abortion have been sapping faith, love, and joy from your life, you can find healing. Register
now for a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat, September 20 - September 22, 2019. Visit: www.rachelsvineyard.org or Call 520-743-6777.
Calendar
UPCOMING EVENTS - September
1: Diaper Drive
2: Labor Day
3: Sewing Angels 9:00am
4: Wednesday Potluck 11:30am
Knights of Columbus 1st Degree Ceremony 6:00pm
Knights of Columbus Business Meeting 7:00pm
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Aug 18 Aug 19 Aug 20 Aug 21 Aug 22 Aug 23 Aug 24
PreK & Kindergarten
9:00am
Gift Shop Open, 10:00am
Rosary for Life, 10:15am
Teen Sacrament Class 10:30am
Parent Sacrament Meeting
12:15pm
Middle School Edge High School LifeTeen
12:30pm
AA, 7:00pm
8:00am Mass
Mah Jongg 1:00pm
St. Vincent de Paul
Society Mtg 6:00pm
Grief Group
6:00pm
8:00am Mass
AA, 7:00pm
8:00am Mass
Women’s Scripture Study 8:30am
Religious Education Grades 1-5, 3:30pm
Parent Sacrament Meeting, 4:30m
Legion of Mary, 6:00pm
Confirmation Class
6:30pm
RCIA 6:30pm
8:00am Mass
Music Ministry Practice 5:00pm
AA/Al-Anon
7:00pm
8:00am Mass
Holy Hour 8:30am
Mah Jongg
1:00pm
Diaper Drive
Men’s Bible Study 7:00am
Spanish Choir Practice
12:00pm
Saturday Singers Practice 4:00pm
Aug 25 Aug 26 Aug 27 Aug 28 Aug 29 Aug 30 Aug 31
Knights of Columbus
Breakfast, 7:30am
PreK & Kindergarten 9:00am
Gift Shop Open, 10:00am
Rosary for Life, 10:15am
Teen Sacrament Class
10:30am
Middle School Edge High School LifeTeen
12:30pm
AA, 7:00pm
8:00am Mass
Mah Jongg 1:00pm
Welcoming Committee
Meeting 5:00pm
St. Vincent de Paul
Society Mtg 6:00pm
Grief Group
6:00pm
8:00am Mass
AA, 7:00pm
8:00am Mass
Women’s Scripture Study 8:30am
Religious Education Grades 1-5, 3:30pm
Legion of Mary, 6:00pm
Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Meeting,
6:00pm
Confirmation Class 6:30pm
RCIA
6:30pm
8:00am Mass
Music Ministry Practice 5:00pm
AA/Al-Anon
7:00pm
8:00am Mass
Holy Hour 8:30am
Mah Jongg
1:00pm
Diaper Drive
Men’s Bible Study 7:00am
Spanish Choir Practice
12:00pm
Saturday Singers Practice 4:00pm
To view a complete St. Rita in the Desert Activity Calendar,
visit our website at www.stritainthedesert.org Readings for the Week
Monday, Aug 19 St. John Eudes
Jgs 2: 11-19/ Ps 106 / Mt 19: 16-22 Tuesday, Aug 20 St. Bernard Jgs 6: 11-24a/ Ps 85 / Mt 19: 23-30
Wednesday, Aug 21 St. Pius X
Jgs 9: 6-15/ Ps 21 / Mt 20: 1-16
Thursday, Aug 22 The Queenship of Mary
Jgs 11: 29-39a/ Ps 40 / Mt 22: 1-14
Friday, Aug 23 St. Rose of Lima
Ru 1: 1. 3-6. 14b-16. 22/ Ps 146 / Mt 22: 34-40
Saturday, Aug 24 St. Bartholomew
Rv 21: 9b-14/ Ps 145 / Jn 1: 45-51
Sunday, Aug 24 Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
Is 66: 18-21/ Ps 117 / Heb 12: 5-7. 11-13/ Lk 13: 22-30 Readings for the day: http://www.usccb.org/nab/
St. Rita pray for us!
SUMMER BREAK
Mission Rosary Group Meetings will resume on Tuesday, September 10, 2019.
Sewing Angels Meetings will resume on Tuesday, September 3, 2019.
August 18, 2019 / Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Parish News
If you are celebrating a milestone anniversary above, please register for the Mass by
contacting Priscilla in the Parish Office at 520-762-9688
Adult Faith Formation Presents
Prayer and Worship
St. Rita pray for us!
Mass Intentions Saturday, Aug 17, 2019
5 pm / Joseph Dorrian
Sunday, Aug 18, 2019
7 am / The Living & Deceased of St. Rita’s Commuity
9 am / Mary A. Morrales
11 am / Antonieta Calderon
1 pm/ Sisto Romero
Monday, Aug 19, 2019
8 am / Christopher C. Bauer
Tuesday, Aug 20, 2019
8 am / Joe & Louisa Moreno
St. Rita
Wednesday, Aug 21, 2019
8 am / Levy Catipunan
Helen & Don Dwyer
Thursday, Aug 22, 2019
8 am / Joe & Louisa Moreno
Pauline Fortier
Friday, Aug 23, 2019
8 am / SI: Julie, Jaime, Thomas, Susan
Caitlyn Flanagan
Saturday, Aug 24, 2019
5 pm / The Living & Deceased of St. Rita’s Community
Sunday, Aug 25, 2019
7 am / Matt Adams
9 am / John Emanuel
11 am / SI: Julie, Jaime, Thomas, Susan
1 pm/ SI: Francesca Romero
Saturday 5:00 pm Mass
Greeters: Carol Cwiak, Frank Hall Server: Mark, Selah, Isaac, Bella Lector: Frank Hall Ministers of Holy Communion: Frank & Mary Giegerich, Joie Murray
Sunday 7:00 am Mass
Greeters: Mary Lapora, Debbie Adams Server: Hannah Adams, Braedynn Adams, Matthew Bristow Lector: Oscar Campas Ministers of Holy Communion: Willard Adams, Cynthia Campas, Michele Frazier
Sunday 9:00 am Mass
Greeters: Mary Ann Cleveland, Jan Grossi, Rick Mackay Servers: Jett Scruggs, Raymond Scruggs, Blake Weller
Lector: Suzanne Roelike Ministers of Holy Communion: Joe Grossi,
Pam Hill, Claudia Andersen, Tony LoMonaco
Sunday 11:00 am Mass
Greeters: Donna Morgan, William & Bondee Perkins Servers: Dany Oakes, Tony Lopez, Jacob Fryar Lector: Deserie Lopez Eucharistic Ministers: Bill Cline, Danette Davis, Sharon Englert, Ken Gallagher
Aug 24 & 25 Minister Schedule
St Rita’s Prayer Line
George & Carol
Montoya
Frances McDonald
Larry Divine
Mark Ward
John Grow
Ramona Braza
Mike Foley
Chris Lewis
Barry Blackwell
Allen & Jean
Frances Weber
Mark Golembiewski
Romulo Barreno
Vincent Radzik
Don Crater
Maezzie Roller
Calvin Baker
Donald Bristow
Jennifer Cook
Martha Garmon
Charlette Jacobs
Steve Langenfeld
Martin Pconka
Dana Rones
Alfred Remetch
Joe Bucyk
Lynn Rice
Margaret Braun
Julieta Alvarez
Kathleen Buske
Francisco Rodriguez
AJ Wesolowski
Carry Reitz
Richard & Karin Radzik
We are the body of Christ and we support one another. You are
invited to share your prayer intentions. We will pray for intentions for
one month, but, of course, we can continue our prayers for your intentions
longer if requested. If you would like to have your prayer
intentions on our prayer line, or if you would like to
participate in prayer, please contact Leta Davis at 647-3572.
If you would like a quote on
our very reasonable
advertising rates, please
contact Priscilla in the
Parish Office at 762-9688.
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Notary Services available in the parish office
call Priscilla (520) 762-9688
Divorce Healing Program This ministry will bring hope and healing to those who have
experienced the pain and loneliness of a broken marriage.
Surviving Divorce: Hope and Healing for the Catholic Family
features twelve video presentations that cover topics such as
shock and grief, anger and forgiveness, money issues, dealing with
children and a former spouse, and annulment and remarriage.
This program is for newly separated and divorced and those still
struggling with issues many years later. It will help them find
answers to their questions, restore their hope, and begin
authentic healing.
A group begins on Sep 4 at St. Pius X and another Sep 10 at the
Diocesan Pastoral Center. Group size is limited and registration
closes after the third week. Call Felicia Klein at 425-6529, or
email to csdtucson@yahoo.com.
Music Ministry Workshop The Jordan Ministry Team and the Diocese of Tucson Worship
Office presents a bilingual liturgical music workshop on Saturday,
September 7th from 9am-3pm at the Diocese of Tucson Pastoral
Center at Cathedral Square, 192 S. Stone #2, Tucson, AZ
85710. Well-known Music Composer, Mr. Peter Kolar will be the
presenter. The cost for participants is $30.00 per person and
includes lunch and musical resources. Please register before
September 3 by contacting the Jordan Ministry Team at
JMT@JordanMinistry.org or at 520-623-2563. For more
information visit www.JordanMinistry.org/Musicians.aspx
Are you ready to give of yourself? Reachout Women’s Center is always in need of volunteers who are
loving and passionate about empowering women to make life
affirming decisions. Whether a CLIENT ADVOCATE or a volunteer
in our BABY OUTLET (clothing bank) our volunteers are the back
bone that keeps this ministry going! Visit our website for more
information. www.friendsofrwc.life
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