St. Rita’s Catholic Church

06/19/2026

St. Jude’s Homegrown Sweet Corn is coming soon!

Our sweet corn should be ready by the 2nd or 3rd week of July and will be sold by the baker’s dozen.

Stay tuned for more details on pricing, pickup dates, and availability!

06/13/2026

Tonight at St Rita’s after Mass at 4:00pm

06/07/2026

Today we celebrate Corpus Christi, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.

At the heart of our Catholic faith is a simple but profound gift: Jesus remains with us in the Eucharist. In every Mass, He nourishes us with His Body and Blood, gathers us as one family, and sends us forth to be His presence in the world.

As we celebrate this great feast, may we take a moment to thank God for the gift of the Eucharist and the countless ways He continues to walk with us each day.

“Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him.” (John 6:56)

Blessed Corpus Christi!!!

06/06/2026

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫⁣
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As the day draws to a close, we lift our hearts to you, O Lord. Thank you for the gift of this Friday. Thank you for the work of our hands, the faces we have seen, and the grace that has carried us through.⁣
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Forgive what we have done wrong. Heal what has been wounded. Make us ready to begin tomorrow in your peace.⁣
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Lord Jesus Christ, by the cross you embraced this day, watch over us through the night. Mary, our Mother, keep us under your mantle. St. Joseph, guard our homes.⁣
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Eternal rest grant unto the faithful departed, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.⁣
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05/30/2026

05/29/2026

To accompany his constant calls for peace in the world, Pope Leo XIV will lead the prayer of the Holy Rosary on May 30 at 7:00 PM Rome time from the Vatican Gardens.

He will lead the faithful in Shrines around the world in praying the Joyful Mysteries, with each decade being dedicated specifically for those affected by war and violence and entrusting them to the intercession of Mary, Queen of Peace.

The first mystery prays for the victims of war, especially the most vulnerable, while the second is for those who bring words of hope and the comfort of faith to populations affected by war. The third recalls the medical and paramedical personnel and volunteers who bring humanitarian aid every day.

The fourth mystery prays for those who suffer the violence of war, for prisoners and for all who endure humiliations that violate human dignity. The fifth and final Joyful Mystery is dedicated to praying for an end to war and the establishment of lasting peace in the world.

Accompanying his repeated calls for an end to war, Pope Leo XIV will preside over the recitation of the Holy Rosary on May 30 in the Vatican Gardens, ...

05/24/2026

St Rita’s is in need of a parttime Parish Secretary. Please call St Mary Parish Office for more information.

05/23/2026

CATHOLICS, WHAT ARE WE CELEBRATING ON THE 24TH MAY 2026?

05/21/2026

Ministers for May, 30, 2026
Lector Mike Perona
EM Allan & Linda Lauher Karen Smothers
Counters Steve, Karen and Delores