Loving Christ,

Loving Others

We are a welcoming Catholic community called by God to live out the message of Christ in love and service to all people. Email us.



Our mission is to bring tranforming love of Christ into the lives of all we meet. Through sharing Eucharist, Prayers, Worship and Service we seek to strengthen ourselves in love and respect for one another and reach out to our broader community and world.


Our vision is to be effective "Stewards of the Gospel" we become Christ's faithful witnesses of the gospel. We offer our time, talents and treasure in service to St. Rita Parish Family and reach out to the broader communities and our world. Missionary clergy, religious and our ancestors lead us to plant good seed in the soil of faith so this work will grow and produce much fruit to the glory of God in His Kingdom.

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Mass Times

Saturday Vigil: 5:00pm
Sunday: 8:30am

​Daily Mass:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday: 7:00am

St. Gabriel Mission
Wailuanui, Keanae
1st & 3rd Sundays 11:00am

Reconciliation:

St. Rita: Saturdays 3:30pm - 4:00pm

St. Gabriel: Before Sunday Mass


Anointing of the Sick

Please contact the office at (808) 575-2601


Baptisms Weddings & Funerals  

Please contact the office at (808) 575-2601

Divine Mercy Prayer

Every Fridays at 3:00pm 

 

Pray the Rosary

Weekdays Tuesday thru Friday Morning Mass at 7:00am

Saturdays before Mass at 4:30pm

Sundays before Mass at 8:00am

News and Events

  • New Parishioners

    Newcomers are encouraged to register with the parish and are welcome to participate in all parish activities and ministries. Registration forms are available at the rear of the church.


    Please submit forms to the Parish Office at 655 Haiku Rd., Haiku, HI 96708.

  • St. Rita’s Ministry Programs

    In baptism, we are all called to actively participate in bringing about the reign of God, in serving our brothers and sisters in need. Through our Church Ministry programs we offer opportunities to exercise the Christian call to service.

    Please pray about joining any one of these ministries to continue the work of Jesus in our community


    LECTORS

    MUSIC / CHOIR

    ENVIROMENT

    ALTAR SERVICE

    HOMEBOUND

    HOSPITAL

    BEREAVEMENT

    FAITH FORMATION

    FOOD MINISTRY

    COOLECTION COUNTERS

    PLANNING & BUILDING

    SACRISTAN

    LITURGICAL TECH

    and many more ministries….

     

    Persons interested, please call the parish office. (808)575-2601

  • Help Wanted

    Job Opening —Part -time Secretary


    • Supports administrative operations for the parish including communication to parishioners and the public, scheduling appointments, processing mail, record keeping and other administrative duties to ensure proper operation of the parish.


    • Assists in coordination of parish staff activities and committees including scheduling meetings and providing administrative support.


    • Participates in supporting ministries, assisting in inviting, welcoming and registering new parishioners.


    • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.


    Apply on -line at: https://www.hrsymphony.com/hrs/careers/RCCH

  • Church Cleaners Wanted

    CHURCH CLEANERS NEEDED

    We are seeking monthly church cleaners for June thru December. You may sign-up as a family or a group. 

     Sign-up sheet is located at the back bulletin board.


    This Ministry is in need of your HELP.

  • Memorial Tiles

    If you are interested in purchasing Memorial Tiles ($120 each tile), forms are available at the entrance of our Church.

Mass Intentions:

All Saints
All Soul’s in Purgatory
Rosemary Robbins
Abel & Irene Gouveia
 Vince Bauldry
 Stephen Groff
Isaac James Honokaupu
Nathan Perreira


Please Pray For Our Sick Brothers and Sisters:
James Gonzalez-Wesley
Debbie Faborito
Rachel Cravalho
Robert Robello
Melissa Prince
Stanley Lee
Fr. Chacko Muthoottil
Winona Martinez
Clarita Pimentel
Helen Estrella
Jeremy Konohia
Felicia Gonzalez
JoAnn Potter
Rosaline DeMello
Susan Redpath
Sissy Latham
Kris Jasowicz
Cheryl Tabaco
PRAYER INTENTIONS
Sr. Bernadette Meno made her perpetual vows as a Diocesan Hermit, consecrated in poverty, chastity and obedience. Much of her day is spent in prayer. If you have any prayer requests please send them to:
Sister Bernadette Meno
Email : hawaiicatholichermit@aol.com
If you have a prayer request, please post mail them to St. Rita Church.
Support our parish by mailing in your offerings. Your donations are greatly appreciated. Checks can be made payable to St. Rita Church.

A Message From Fr. Robert

Today in Mark’s Gospel, Jesus speaks to his disciples about the end of the world, as He prepares them for His passion and death. Knowing when the world will end is beyond human understanding. What we can understand, however, is that one day our lives will come to an end. Jesus instructs his disciples about the need for watchfulness so that they will not be caught unprepared on the final day of judgment.


Signs That Point to the End Times

Jesus tells his disciples about the signs that will indicate the Son of Man’s coming is near. He draws upon Old Testament words and images, especially images found in the Book of Daniel. He also gives us a lesson about the fig tree. When the fig tree sprouts leaves, summer is near. If we know how to read the signs of nature, we can also be aware of the signs of the end times.


Jesus Words Offer Consolation and Hope

Jesus is not trying to frighten his disciples or us with these words and images. Rather, Jesus is preparing us for the changes we will experience during our lifetime and at the end times. We can find consolation and hope in God’s never-ending love for us and the everlasting nature of Jesus’ words.


Jesus’ Second Coming in Daily Life

Think about how you can recognize the “second coming” of Jesus in your daily life. Jesus is with us every day. He abides with the Father and the Holy Spirit in our hearts, teaches us through the Bible, dwells in our Church in the Holy Eucharist, and unifies us with Him and one another in our worshipping community.


Strive to Live in Faith, Love, and Community

Today, the Church invites us to examine our lives to see if we are growing closer or more distant from God. By faithfully doing the will of God and by serving others with love, we will be able to joyfully welcome Jesus in His Second Coming. May we always strive to live in faith, love, and community. God bless you.

Mahalo for your Support!

 Thank you for making this years annual Christmas Sale a great success. God bless the many hands that make light work! We are blessed with net proceeds of $10,433.73. It was an amazing outcome for our parish. Thanks be to God!

RCIA/ADULT SACRAMENT PREPARATION

CLASS BEGINS AT 10:00 AM AND WILL CONCLUDE BY NOON.



There will be some Baptism Preparation Classes for Parents and Godparents in the November. Watch bulletin for further update on this.



CHILDREN/YOUTH FAITH FORMATION INFORMATION



NOV 17 – CLASS FOR CHILDREN

NOV 24 – CLASS FOR CHILDREN

DEC 01 – CLASS FOR CHILDREN

DEC 08 – CLASS FOR YOUTH GROUP

DEC 15 – CLASS FOR CHILDREN

DEC 22 – CLASS FOR CHILDREN



IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT The Parish Office @ (808) 575-2601 and leave a message. Rita will get back to you.


And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age."
Matthew 28: 18-20 (RSV-CE)

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