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:

Lolita Loucks
Fr. Chacko Muthoottil
Joseph Silva
Abel & Irene Gouveia
Mikey Pszyk
Brian Silva
Nathan PerreiraIsaac James Honokaupu

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
Stephen Groff
Jeremy Konohia
Felicia Gonzalez

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

On this Fifth Sunday of Lent, we read from the Gospel of St. John and reflect on Jesus' Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane. Jesus was aware of the suffering that lay ahead, and He prayed to be saved from it. Yet, in the end, He accepted it, saying, "Father, glorify your name!"


In our second reading from the Letter to the Hebrews, we learn that Jesus' prayer was heard. As the Son of God, He accepted His fate through obedience unto death, death on a cross. Jesus is our example and source of strength when we face suffering in our lives.


As we draw nearer to Holy Week, we are called to embrace the cross of Christ in our lives. When we face suffering, we have Christ as our model. We know that suffering is inevitable in life, but we can find courage in the cross and be transformed by the power of the cross. We keep our eyes set on eternal life which Christ offers us.


The death of Jesus exposed the evil of the world and the violence of crucifixion. It also exposed the power of forgiveness when Jesus forgave those who crucified him. Jesus offers that same mercy and forgiveness to us. He is the source of salvation for all who obey him.


As we meditate on this week’s Scripture passages, may we find strength in the midst of our difficulties and trials. May we be willing to renounce violence and embrace peace and forgiveness.


This Lenten season, let our lives be filled with the hope and strength of Christ.

Paschal Triduum Schedule

HOLY THURSDAY OF THE LORD’S SUPPER, March 28th

6:00 p.m. ~ Mass of the Lord’s Supper

Collection: Lenten ‘Sacrificial’ Gift for the Needy ~ Operation Rice Bowl

Washing of the Feet

Adoration


GOOD FRIDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD, March 29th

DAY OF PASCHAL FAST & ABSTINENCE

3:00 p.m. ~ Stations of the Cross Followed by The Divine Mercy Prayer

6:00 p.m. ~Solemn Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion and Death

Collection: Shrines of the Holy Land

~ Veneration of the Cross & Communion~


• EASTER VIGIL IN THE HOLY NIGHT, March 30th

6:30p.m. ~ Solemn Easter Vigil of the Resurrection of the Lord


• EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD, March 31st

8:30 a.m. ~ Mass @ St. Rita Church

11:00 a.m. ~ Mass @ St. Gabriel Church 


St. Rita's Thrift Store


St. Rita’s Thrift Store Hours of operation

Tuesday’s from 8am—12pm

Sunday from 9:45—12pm


NEEDED: Volunteers to process items

Cashiers Sunday & Tuesday

Small and medium size clothes for men


We will be closed Tuesday February 27, 2024


MAHALO FOR YOU SUPPORT! 


The 2024 Faith Formation has begun!


Registration forms can be found at the entrance of the church.


CALENDAR FOR FEBRUARY & MARCH CLASSES (Subject to Change)


MAR. 17 – Class for 3- to 12-year-olds (9:45 – 11)

MAR. 24 – Class for 3- to 12-year-olds (9:45 – 11)

MAR. 31 – NO CLASS – EASTER SUNDAY


APR. 07 – Class for 3- to 12-year-olds (9:45 – 11)

APR. 14 – CLASS FOR THE YOUTH GROUPSAFE ENVIRONMENT

APR. 21 – Class for 3- to 12-year-olds (9:45 – 11)

APR. 28 – Class for 3- to 12-year-olds (9:45 – 11)


MAY 05 – CLASS FOR THE YOUTH GROUP

MAY 12 – NO CLASS – MOTHER’S DAY

MAY 19 – Class for 3- to 12-year-olds (9:45 – 11)

MAY 26 – Class for 3- to 12-year-olds (9:45 – 11)


JUNE 2 – END OF YEAR SOCIAL (FOR ALL REGISTERED STUDENTS) 


Youth Group – For any Youth who have participated in Faith Formation in previous years. All are welcome.


 3- to 12-year-olds - For those who have registered for this current 2024 Faith Formation Year. We will meet after Mass on Sundays, approximately 9:45 until 10:30 for the entire group. At 10:30 the 3- and 4-year-olds can leave, and we will continue for a half hour with the older children until 11:00. (See calendar above for dates of classes.)


ADULTS – For any adults needing Sacramental prep. We will meet at 11:15 until 1:00 on the Sundays mentioned in calendar above.


If there are any questions, please feel free to see Rita Bauldry after Mass or call the Parish Office at

(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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