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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: P lease 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: I f 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: [email protected]
BULLETIN EMAIL: [email protected]
FAX: 762-5967
St. Rita in the Desert is an Arizona Non-profit Corporation
January 7, 2018 The Epiphany of Our Lord
Parish Staff & Committee Chairs
Dan Gullotta
High School Youth Minister
Mark Kjolsrud 520-762-9688
Dear Parish Family,
The Magi brought the gifts they could bring to Christ: gold, frankincense and myrrh. Today’s
celebration of the Epiphany should encourage each of us to reflect on the gifts we can bring to
Christ, so that he may put them to use in building his kingdom here on earth. The gifts don’t have to be expensive, but they
must come from the heart of who we are, and must be rooted in the unique way that each of us has been fashioned by
God.
What is the most valuable gift that each of us has to offer? A sense of humor? An ability to pray with others? Kindness,
gentleness and patience? An ability to fix cars or computers? Musical talent or the ability to make others feel welcome?
Each of us has a gift that can be offered to Christ. In making that concrete choice, we can help to make God’s presence
known, and so the Epiphany continues. In Mass we present our gifts of bread and wine. These represent
all the offerings that we make to the Lord. As we do so, Christ will lovingly accept them and then return
them to us, transformed into his body and blood. This is all the nourishment we need to continue to love
and serve the Lord.
Fr. Martin S. Martinez
Parish News
St. Rita pray for us!
Learn to make rosaries
Our St. Rita’s Rosary Makers donated over
One Thousand, Two Hundred (1,200)
rosaries in 2017!
Other than giving our “home-made” rosaries to St.
Rita’s for the church’s ministries, we also send rosaries
to St. Paul Street Evangelization which distributes them
all over the world.
St. Rita’s Rosary Makers meets on the 2nd and 4th
Tuesday mornings right after Mass (about 9:00am) in
the Verhagen Building.
Our goal is to advance the devotion of the rosary and
our Blessed Mother as she leads people to Jesus.
If you don’t know how to make mission (cord) rosaries
we’d love to teach you. Just stop in and check out this fun
group.
Contact Irene Toews – [email protected]
St. Rita’s Guild News Our next monthly meeting will be held Wednesday,
January 10 at 5:30pm in the hall.
Get ready for some Italian Dinner Planning! New members are welcome to come and see where they can
find their calling! “Membership” is open to any adult, male or
female, 18 years and older., but it becomes a family affair! Our
primary focus is serving the St. Rita’s Community.
Enjoy a free subscription to FORMED.ORG - an incredible online
gateway to the best Catholic content, all in one place!
Thank you to everyone who gave of their time to make
the Christmas Dinner Baskets possible for our
community. Through your generosity, we
were able to give away 160 Thanksgiving
Dinner Baskets and 210 Christmas Dinner
Baskets!
Easter will be our next Holiday Dinner
Basket distribution.
Coffee Sunday Next Week January’s Coffee Sunday will be next weekend in
the Hall at the 7:00am and 9:00am Masses. Stop by
for a cup of coffee and a sweet treat. Donations of
goodies, homemade or store bought, are always
appreciated and can be dropped off before the Masses.
January 7, 2018 / The Epiphany of Our Lord
Parish News
Provenciao Family Ryan & Elizabeth
Ezra, Elijah
Costell Family Maribel & Jasin
Natalya
Bejarano Family Leo & Erica Eric, Landon
Jane & Michael Ziehmn
Alfred & Connie Remetch
Carlos & Rosario De La
Trinidad
Mary Forbes
Michael & Anne Young
Federoff Family Matt & Shannon
Zoe, Parel, Tatiana, Kerian, Isabel, Noah,
Liam, Thaddeus, Alexander, Isaac, Samuel
Ruth Kelly
Martinez Family
Khristopher & Nichole Zoe, Ian, Ava
WELCOME! to the new members of
St. Rita in the Desert’s Parish Family
Religious Education Classes Wednesdays
Grades 1-5 & Upper Sacrament
3:30 - 5:00pm
Classes: January 10, 17, 24, 31
Confirmation Classes
6:30 - 8:00pm
Christmas Break: Dec 27 & Jan 3
Classes: January 10, 17, 24, 31
Sundays
Pre-school (beginning in Mass)
Kindergarten (beginning in classroom)
8:45 - 10:00am,
Classes: January 7, 21, 28 No class January 14
Middle School & High School Youth Group
12:00 - 2:00pm
Classes: January 7, 28 No class January 14, 21
January 20: Right to Life March
RCIA
Sundays 9:30am - 10:45am & attend 11:00am Mass
Wednesday 6:30-8:00pm
Classes: January 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31
Happy Epiphany from Religious Education! P arent’s Corner
Conversation starters for families
The Epiphany was yesterday, January 6th. Can you name the
three wise kings? What gifts did they bring to the baby, Jesus?
Names: Balthasar, Melchior, and Gaspar
Gifts: Gold, Frankincense, And Myrrh
Join our Youth Ministry at the
Mass & March for Life! Mass and March for Life The Diocese of Tucson will hold its annual
Mass and March for Life on January 20,
2018. Bishop Edward Weisenburger will
celebrate the Mass for Life at 9:00am at St.
Augustine Cathedral. The march to Holy Hope
Cemetery will follow immediately after the
Mass, with the traditional Rose Ceremony to be
held when all arrive at the cemetery. The Rose
Ceremony includes a representative born each
year since the Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion in the
U.S. Please spread the word to family and friends to come
together in prayer and action on behalf of protection for the
unborn.
Religious Education
Calendar Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Jan 7 Jan 8 Jan 9 Jan 10 Jan 11 Jan 12 Jan 13
Pre-School & Kindergarten
9:00am
RCIA 9:30am
Gift Shop Open
10:30am
Middle School & High School Youth Group
12:00pm
AA, 7:00pm
8:00am Mass
AA 9:30am
Mah Jongg
1:00pm
St. Vincent de Paul Meeting 6:00pm
World Youth Day
Meeting 6:00pm
8:00am Mass
Sewing Angels 9:00am
Mission Rosary
Group 9:00am
St. Rita’s Singer’s Practice, 4:30pm
CBI Study
6:30pm
St. Rita’s Veil Practice, 7:00pm
AA, 7:00pm
8:00am Mass
Women’s Scripture Study, 8:30am
Religious Education
Grades 1-5 3:30pm
St. Rita’s Angels Practice
5:00pm
Guild Meeting 5:30pm
RCIA
6:30pm
Confirmation Class 6:30pm
8:00am Mass
AZ Children’s Assoc Story Time
11:30am
Baptism Class 6:00pm
AA/Al-Anon
7:00pm
8:00am Mass
Holy Hour 8:30am
Mah Jongg 12:00pm
Vail Preservation Society 9:00am
Spanish Choir
Practice 10:00am
Liturgy Meeting
12:00pm
Saturday Singers Practice 4:00pm
Jan 14 Jan 15 Jan 16 Jan 17 Jan 18 Jan 19 Jan 20
Coffee Sunday
After 7am & 9am Masses
RCIA 9:30am
Gift Shop Open
10:30am
AA, 7:00pm
8:00am Mass
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
AA
9:30am
Mah Jongg 1:00pm
St. Vincent de Paul
Meeting 6:00pm
8:00am Mass
Sewing Angels 9:00am
St. Rita’s Singer’s Practice, 4:30pm
CBI Study
6:30pm
St. Rita’s Veil Practice, 7:00pm
AA, 7:00pm
8:00am Mass
Women’s Scripture Study, 8:30am
Religious Education
Grades 1-5 3:30pm
St. Rita’s Angels Practice
5:00pm
RCIA 6:30pm
Confirmation Class
6:30pm
8:00am Mass
AZ Children’s Assoc Story Time
11:30am
AA/Al-Anon 7:00pm
8:00am Mass
Holy Hour 8:30am
Mah Jongg 12:00pm
Catechist Formation
9:00am
Spanish Choir Practice 10:00am
Saturday Singers
Practice 4:00pm
To view a complete St. Rita in the Desert Activity Calendar, visit our website at www.stritainthedesert.org
St. Rita pray for us!
UPCOMING EVENTS January 2018
21: Knights of Columbus Rosary for Life 10:15am
23: Mission Rosary Group 9:00am
24: Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Meeting 6:00pm
25: Vail Education Foundation Meeting 5:00pm
26: Knights of Columbus Breakfast after 7am & 9am Masses
Readings for the Week
Monday, Jan 8 The Baptism of Our Lord
Is 55: 1-11 / Is 12: 2-3. 4bcd. 5-6 (3)/ Mk 1: 7-11
Tuesday, Jan 9 Weekday
1 Sm 1: 9-20/ 1 Sm 2: 1. 4-5. 6-7. 8abcd/ Mk 1: 21-28
Wednesday, Jan 10 Weekday
1 Sm 3: 1-10. 19-20/ Ps 40 / Mk 1: 29-39
Thursday, Jan 11 Weekday
1 Sm 4: 1-11/ Ps 44 / Mk 1: 40-45
Friday, Jan 12 Weekday
1 Sm 8: 4-7. 10-22a/ Ps 89 / Mk 2: 1-12
Saturday, Jan 13 St. Hilary
1 Sm 9: 1-4. 17-19; 10: 1/ Ps 21 / Mk 2: 13-17
Sunday, Jan 14 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
1 Sm 3: 3b-10. 19/ Ps 40 / 1 Cor 6: 13c-15a. 17-20/ Jn1: 35-42
Readings for the day: http://www.usccb.org/nab/
Sunday Contributions
$3595.50
Thank you!
Parish News
St. Rita’s Gift Shop Open The St. Rita’s Gift Shop is located to the right of the Shrine and is
open Sundays from 10:00am – 12:30pm or by special
request. Stop by and see our assortment of religious items for all
ages.
January 7, 2018 / The Epiphany of Our Lord
Rachel’s Corner If you are struggling from an abortion, experience the
healing love of Jesus Christ on a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat
Weekend on February 2-4, 2018 in the Tucson area. The
weekend retreat will combine discussions, spiritual
exercises, Sacrament of Reconciliation, a Memorial Service
and a Mass of Entrustment. Participation is strictly
confidential and offers a beautiful opportunity to experience
God’s love, forgiveness and compassion. For more information
and/or to register please call the confidential phone line (520)
743-6777 or e-mail [email protected]. All inquiries
are kept in strictest confidence. The cost is $195.00 for double
occupancy or $260.00 for single occupancy. This will include all
meals, snacks and all retreat materials. If you have a financial
burden, assistance may be available so please ask because no one
is ever turned away due to financial difficulties.
Rachel’s Vineyard of Southern Arizona
520-743-6777 / www.rachelsvineyardtucson.org
Calling all Volunteers! Do you have a heart for serving others? Would you like to
help affirm the human dignity of incarcerated people as a prison
instructor, tutor, or donor?
Since January 2017, The University of Arizona’s Prison
Instruction to Strengthen Minds (PRISM) provides higher
education to individuals incarcerated in the Tucson area. A
coalition comprised of University of Arizona faculty and students
as well as members of the Tucson community, PRISM believes
that education is a right for all people. PRISM advocates for
higher education access in prisons. This initiative is staffed by
volunteers and operates on grants and donations from the
community.
If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering as
an instructor in any subject (Master’s Degree or equivalent
required) or to assist as a tutor (no advanced degree necessary)
or donating to PRISM please contact Ms. Maria Conti:
[email protected]. No prior prison volunteering
experience is necessary, and training will be provided.
Children’s Story Hour at St. Rita in the Desert Tell your friends….bring your friends! Arizona’s Children Association is bringing a Children’s Story
Hour to St. Rita in the Desert. Aimed at strengthening school
readiness skills of children ages 0-5, it will consist of 2-3 themed
storybook readings, followed by a related parent-child activity, all under
the guidance of an early-childhood instructor. Come join us EVERY
Thursday from 11:30 to 12:30pm in the hall. It is open to anyone
accompanied by toddlers and preschoolers.
Italian Dinner Friday, February 9, 2018, at 6:00pm
$18.00 for adults
$10.00 for children 5-11 years
free for 4 and under
Menu will be Italian Bread, Caprese Salad
and Caesar Salad followed by a meat or
vegetable lasagna and a spaghetti side. Dessert
will be Cannoli Cake. Coffee, lemonade and
water will be free, with a no host bar sponsored by the Knights
of Columbus. All adult ticket prices include one glass of wine
from the bar.
This year the Guild is excited to announce a new head chef:
Ann Cook. But first we extend a very big THANK YOU to
Pam Franklin who has been the head chef of the Italian Dinner
for over 10 years. Without Pam, the Italian Dinner would
never have continued on as a tradition at St. Rita's - a tradition
of delicious homemade Italian food and wonderful fellowship
with our church family and guests. Pam, the St. Rita's Guild
wishes you all the best and again says THANK YOU for your many
years of dedication to the Guild and Italian Dinner. We hope to see
you at the Italian Dinner relaxing and enjoying the meal and the
fellowship.
Silent Auction The Annual Italian Dinner would not be complete without
our Silent Auction. Each year we auction off a variety of
wonderful items generously donated by our parishioners and
the community. We are looking for items for this year's
auction. If you have any new or gently used items or even gift
cards that you don't plan to use and you think they would
make a great auction item, drop them off at the church office
or contact Regina at (520) 549-8334 to set up a meeting
time. All monies raised from the Silent Auction is used by the
Guild to support events here at St. Rita's - from Monthly
Coffee Sundays to Sacramental Receptions, stocking the
kitchen with supplies and much, much more.
Volunteers The Annual Italian Dinner and Silent Auction is a big event
that takes the support of many volunteers. Volunteers are
needed to help with decorating, food preparation, food service,
ticket sales and more.
Any questions, call Regina at (520) 549-8334.
Prayer and Worship
St Rita’s Prayer Line
Carry Reitz
Barry Blackwell
Gary Martin
Stan Hastings
Jack Baker
Ciro Rivera
Sabrina Herrett Grey
Kate Atkinson
Rivera Family
Angelina Federico
Karin Radzik
Joseph Hann
Charles Easter
Betty Smith
Angie Grosz
Patrick Michaud
Betty Moir
Bristol Schaefer
Elizabeth O'Connell
Debbie Kipping
Mary B. Steiss
Rosemary Christie
Joseph Adaszynski
Lynn Rice
Bruce Baxter
Ted Botsford
Richard Cunningham
Kurt Donath
Lindsay Kelsey
Mancada Family
Wendy Patrick
Bob Dupnik
Tyler Dupnik
Dcn Oscar Bueno
Matt Brown
Kathleen Cwiak
Dan Helmsteler
Kevin Sams
Presley Baker
Rose Chiusolla
Reid Bennington
Richard Berten
Richard Radzik
John Krisch
Diane French
Jennifer Cook
Bonnie Englert
Mike Goodwin
Connie Calloway
Christopher Moore
Carol DiMiceli
Reyna Masters
Ethan MacPherson
Kelly Bristow
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.
PLEASE do not call the parish office. Mass Intentions
Saturday, Jan 6, 2018
5 pm/ Fr. Mike Mallard
Sunday, Jan 7, 2018
7 am / Jerome R. Gillette
9 am / Claude Miller
11 am / Joseph Meyers & Eileen Labiner
1 pm/ Clarissa Ayala
Monday, Jan 8, 2018
8 am / John Grimm
Tuesday, Jan 9, 2018
8 am / Tom Kuhn Wednesday, Jan 10, 2018
8 am / Emerald & Delores Dechant Thursday, Jan 11, 2018
8 am / SI: Susan Hansen Friday, Jan 12, 2018
8 am / Sacred Heart
Saturday, Jan 13, 2018
5 pm/ Ted & Lucille Galus
Sunday, Jan 14, 2018
7 am / Joseph Marsh & Joseph Michael Marsh
9 am / SI: George Jochum Family
11 am / Jesse Carmen Lee Flores
Sean John Fidel Flores
1 pm/ The Living & Deceased of St. Rita’s Community
St. Rita pray for us!
Saturday 5:00 pm Mass
Greeters: Maureen Keith, Joseph Descisciolo Server: Matthew Fimbres, Mark Fimbres Lector: Connie Remetch Ministers of Holy Communion: Frank & Mary Giegerich, Todd Lichtas
Sunday 7:00 am Mass
Greeters: Debbie Adams, Elizabeth Masowski Server: Emma Tiedemann, Hannah Shonk, Braedynn Adams Lector: Mark Valedengro Ministers of Holy Communion: Priscilla Ortega, Shannon Tiedemann, Regina Tiedemann
Sunday 9:00 am Mass
Greeters: Jan Grossi, Mary Ann Cleveland, Claudia Anderson
Servers: Brandon Kumet, Mason Kumet, Nathanael Owenby
Lector: Ron Hill Ministers of Holy Communion: Joe Grossi,
Ted & Valerie Golembiewski, Pam Hill
Sunday 11:00 a.m. Mass
Greeters: William Perkins, Bondee Perkins, Deserie Lopez
Servers: Danny Oakes, Aubrey Werner, Will Werner Lector: Sharon Englert Eucharistic Ministers: Danette Davis, Linda Floor,
Pam Franklin, Pamela Gadziala
Jan 13 & 14 Minister Schedule
St. Hilary of Poitiers - Feast Day January 13 This staunch defender of the divinity of Christ was a gentle and
courteous man, devoted to writing some of the greatest theology on
the Trinity, and was like his Master in being labeled a “disturber of
the peace.” In a very troubled period in the Church, his holiness was
lived out in both scholarship and controversy. He was bishop of
Poitiers in France.
Raised a pagan, he was converted to Christianity when he met his
God of nature in the Scriptures. His wife was still living when he was
chosen, against his will, to be the bishop of Poitiers in France. He was
soon taken up with battling what became the scourge of the fourth
century, Arianism, which denied the divinity of Christ.
When Emperor Constantius ordered all the bishops of the West
to sign a condemnation of Athanasius (the great defender of the faith
in the East), Hilary refused and was banished from France to far off
Phrygia.
While writing in exile, he was invited by some semi-Arians
(hoping for reconciliation) to a council the emperor called to
counteract the Council of Nicea. But Hilary predictably defended the
Church, and when he sought public debate with the heretical bishop
who had exiled him, the Arians, dreading the meeting and its
outcome, pleaded with the emperor to send this troublemaker back
home. Hilary was welcomed by his people. -Franciscan Media - Saint of the Day
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.
Three different parishes are hosting groups beginning on the
following dates: Wednesday, Jan 24 @ St. Pius X; Monday, Jan 29
@ St. Odilia; and Tuesday, Jan 30 @ SS. Peter and Paul.
Group size is limited and registration closes after the third week.
Call Felicia Klein at 425-6529, or email to [email protected].
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Vine of Grace Day of Renewal Retreat! Featuring Jesse Romero (www.jesseromero.com),
N a t i o n a l C a t h o l i c A u t h o r , R a d i o H o s t , a n d
Evangelist. Saturday January 27, 2018 at St Pius X Church,
1800 N. Camino Pio Decimo, from 8:30 AM to 5:30
PM. Dynamic talks by Jesse Romero, inspirational testimony
by Joshua Mangels, praise & worship, Mass, and a fresh touch
of the Holy Spirit. Hosted by Vine of Grace and Diocese of
Tucson Renewal Ministries. Cost $20. For information call
Cindy (520-742-6687) or see www.tucsonccr.org to register.
All are welcome!
A Retrouvaille Weekend helps spouses uncover or re-
awaken the love, trust and commitment that originally brought
them together. The program is highly successful in saving hurting
marriages, even bringing reconciliation to couples who have
already separated or divorced. Register NOW for Retrouvaille
Weekend Program beginning Friday evening, January 19 - Sunday,
January 21. For confidential information Call 520-686-1598,
Email: [email protected] or Visit: www.retrouvaille.org
parishioner Notary Services Valerie Golembiewski
520-296-6994
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