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
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
Mass Intentions:
Stephen Cabral
Nathan Perreira
Isaac James Honokaupu
Frank & Mary Estrella
Please Pray For Our Sick Brothers and Sisters:
James Gonzalez-Wesley
Rosemary Robbins
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 Jacowicz
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’s readings warn us not to be jealous or intolerant of others. In the first reading, we read about Moses’s aide, Joshua, and Joshua’s jealousy directed toward two men who were prophesying in the camp without attending a Spirit-giving ceremony first.
Responding to God’s Call to Prophesy
Moses told Joshua to be tolerant and rejoice in the prophesying work of others. “Would that all the people of the Lord were prophets!” Moses said. This scripture passage from the Book of Numbers is an invitation for us to share God’s word and support others who do so, also. It does not matter how we have been called or where we are, what matters is that we respond to God’s call to prophesy.
Working for Social Justice
In the second reading from James, we read a shocking condemnation of the rich. The rich will be held accountable for their actions. James speaks out against the rich who refuse to give workers a living wage, ignore the needs of others, and condemn or murder the innocent. Living in our affluent society today, we must heed this message about social justice. Through baptism, we are called to generously share our financial resources and to work for social justice through peaceable means.
Being Tolerant of Others
In the Gospel, we read about intolerance again, this time among Jesus’ apostles. John complains to Jesus that a man outside their group had exorcised demons in Jesus’ Name, despite the Apostles’ attempt to stop him. Jesus responded by saying, “whoever is not against us is for us.” He rewards the outsiders for doing good deeds and chastises the Apostles for their intolerance.
Never Leading Others Astray
We also hear Jesus’ warning against leading others astray, especially children, vulnerable members of society, and those new to the faith. By using a surprising metaphor of cutting off a limb, Jesus warns us to separate ourselves from anything that causes us to sin. Sin leads to spiritual death, and we are called to everlasting life instead. We have much to think about this week! Thank you for the thoughtful birthday wishes messages, prayers, and blessings I received. I am eternally grateful. God bless you all!
St. Rita's Thrift Store
St. Rita’s Thrift Store Hours of operation Tuesday’s from 8am—12pm Sunday from 9:45—12pm VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TUESDAY’S & SUNDAY’S We will be closed Tuesday, October 8th
Hour of Operation
Tuesdays: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Sundays: 9:45am - 12:00pm
We will be closed on Tuesday - 10/08/24.
Volunteers are needed on Tuesdays and Sundays.
Repainting of Interior & Exterior of our Church
The repainting of the interior & exterior of our church will start on Monday - 09/30/24.
THANK YOU for your patience & cooperation.
Morning mass will be held in the parish hall.
Weekend Masses will be as usual in the church.
Please pray for the success of this project.
RCIA/ADULT SACRAMENT PREPARATION
CLASS BEGINS AT 11:00 AM
(See Syllabus posted below)
SEPTEMBER 29 - Meeting at 11AM - Unit Three - Eucharist and Reconciliation.
This unit covers: The Eucharist, The Mass, The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation
(We will view the Third and Fourth Session of Bishop Robert Barron’s “The Sacraments-“THE EUCHARIST and RECONCILIATION” during this class.)
OCTOBER 06 - Meeting at 11AM - Need to follow up on requirements to be ready for sacraments.
There will be more scheduled classes after the Mass on October 13th. TBA
Children/Youth Faith Formation Information
The following classes are for those who need Sacrament(s) Preparation:
Sept. 29 - Class for Children
Oct. 06 - Class for Children
Oct. 13 - Class for Youth Group
Oct. 20 - Class for Children
Class will star after Mass (approx. 9:45am - 11:00am)
If you are interested, please contact the Parish office
(808) 575-2601 and leave a message.
Rita will get back to you.
