ROSARY PERPETUAL HELP DEVOTIONS

BAPTISM Please call rectory to make arrangements for instructions.

WEDDINGS Please make arrangements at least six months beforehand.

CONFESSIONS By appointment, call Christ the King (314) 721-8737

COMMUNION SUNDAY FOR HNS

LADIES’ CLUB Meeting

HOLY NAME SOCIETY

PARISH COUNCIL

BULLETIN DEADLINE Wednesday ................ …………..9:00 a.m. In writing at the Rectory

Deacon Dave (314) 810-7700

May 17, 2020 THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD

Msgr. Michael Turek, Pastor Deacon David Harpring, Parish Life Coordinator

RECTORY Phone .............................(314) 428-4845 Fax .................................(314) 736-1660 Email ..............................Parish249@archstl.org Website……………..www.stritacatholicchurch.org

CHURCH and HALL Address ..........................1700 North & South Mailing address: 8240 Washington, Vinita Park, MO 63114-6236

LITURGIES Sunday Mass ……………………………….....9:30 a.m. Tuesday Mass……….. .......…………….…...8:30 a.m. Thursday Communion Service ………….8:30 a.m. Holy days as scheduled in the bulletin the week before the Holy day.

St. Rita Parish of

DAILY READINGS & MASS INTENTIONS

MONDAY: ACTS 16: 11-15 JOHN 15: 26—16:4a

TUESDAY: ACTS 16: 22-34 JOHN 16: 5-11 8:30 a.m. Thanksgiving

WEDNESDAY: ACTS 17: 15, 22—-18: 1 JOHN : 16: 12-15

THURSDAY: ACTS 18: 1-8 JOHN 16: 16-20

FRIDAY: ACTS 18: 9-18 JOHN 16: 20-23

SATURDAY: ACTS 18: 23-28 JOHN 16: 23b-28

SUNDAY: ACTS 1: 12-14 1 PETER 4: 13-16 JOHN 17: 1-11a

Please Pray for the Sick in Our Parish Family

Bob Beccard, Mary Beekman, Ida Brandon, Richard Butler, Clark Fisher, Louise Gale, Bishop Robert Hermann,

Barbara Jay, Dolli Jordan, Jami Jordan, Pat Kemper, Rich Kiefer, Shirley Kiefer, Ann McIntyre, Barbara McIntyre,

Emma McNairy, Ed Murray-Dahnir, Rose Pantaleo, Audrey Pfister, Dave Pursley, Quentin Ray, Betty Sadowski,

Jim Ulett, & Jim Wester.

Please pray for them.

STEWARDSHIP

May 10, 2020 $ 1580.00

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION

Dynamic Catholic, Alive! – The Gift of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit is called the Advocate, the Paraclete, and the Consoler in Scripture. He is the gift of the Father whom we received at Baptism and then more fully in Confirmation. The Holy Spirit is our defender, the one who stands by us in the midst of the attacks of Satan (the accuser). Constantly reminding us of what Jesus has taught us and guiding us into prayer, the Spirit leads us just as He led Jesus. “The Holy Spirit, whom Christ the head pours out on his members, builds, animates, and sanctifies the Church” (CCC 747). Praise God for the gift of the Holy Spirit, our anointing, our dove, our fire. archstl.org/dynamic

"For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that be God’s will, than for doing evil.” (1 Peter 3:17) The old line says “if you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans.” Many of us are diligent in our planning and making sure things are progressing smoothly. Then disaster strikes, we don’t get the result that was intended or an unforeseen problem arises. Many times we may respond negatively and ask, “Why me? I did everything right!” Here’s the thing – ad-versity humbles us and reminds us of our dependence on God and not on our own self-reliance. Rest assured, God has a better plan in store for you.

St. Rita is the patroness of hopeless causes. Let us pray to keep our parish healthy.

News and Notes

St. Rita, patient in suffering, pray for us. Masses and Communion Services to Resume at St. Rita – Archbishop Carlson has announced that parishes in the Archdiocese of St. Louis are permitted to begin resuming public Masses on Monday, May 18, at the discretion of each individual parish pastor. St. Rita will resume the Tuesday 8:30 a.m. Mass on 19 May, the Thursday 8:30 a.m. Communion Service on 21 May, and Sunday Mass at 9:30 a.m. on 24 May. While the Archbishop has given his permission, the general dispensation from the Sunday Mass obligation will remain in place for all Catholics of the archdiocese until further no-tice, as many individuals continue to have concerns for the health and safety of themselves and their loved ones. Here are some additional general guidelines promulgated by the Archdiocese:

Parishioners who are symptomatic or who have been exposed to another with the virus should not come to church, in accordance with national, state and local health directives.

Attendees should take their temperature at home before determining whether they should at-tend Mass.

Anyone over 60 years-old and those with underlying health complications are encouraged to participate in Masses via live-stream only. St. Rita parishioners who are in the above-mentioned high-risk categories should seriously consider staying home.

The faithful are obliged to wear a mask during the celebration of Mass, except for the brief moment of receiving Communion.

See attached documents from the Archdioceses for further information and guidance. These will an-swer some questions and perhaps generate others. If you have questions, give Deacon Dave a call at 314-810-7700 or send an email to davidharpring@archstl.org. Guidelines and recommendations specific to St. Rita are in development and will be disseminated. The return to parish life will be in accordance with the published guidelines and prudent decisions. It will take time to adjust, and there will be some bumps along the way. Please be patient, and above all, let the safety of our parishioners, families, neighbors, and colleagues be a primary concern as Masses begin. In order to keep our parish communities safe, if you or a loved one are diagnosed with corona-virus (COVID-19), please contact your pastor/parish immediately. Pastors have been directed to notify the health department and enact proper disinfecting protocols set forth by the CDC upon re-ceiving this information. Televised and On-Line Masses – Although Masses will be taking place at St. Rita, televised and on-line Masses are still available for those who cannot attend due to health and risk reasons; the Archdioc-esan website has information for resources. The on-line Mass for Christ the King will continue. The link can be found on the CTK website, https://www.ctkstl.com/. This link remains active if you would like to view the Mass at a later time.

“Many people have recently lost their jobs. Let us pray together for our brothers and sisters who are suffering for lack of employment.”

Pope Francis FRIDAY, MARCH 20

Feel free to contact the rectory if you need anything!

Msgr. Mike and Deacon Dave