Welcome to Saint Rita Catholic Church
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.
St. Rita Catholic Church
Haiku, Maui
St. Gabriel Mission
Keanae, Maui
Nestled amongst lush vegetation and beauty, stands the Miracle Church in Wailua, Maui.
The Blessed church has been a place of refuge, prayer, peace, comfort and miracles to many who have visited and worshipped here. Due to its' age and weather conditions, the roof is leaking, the walls are blistering, and the wood rafters and floors are termite eaten.
We are humbly seeking monetary donations for the much needed repairs of the Miracle Church.
If you are interested in donating, please click on this link donate now
or write a check payable to: St. Gabriel's Repair & Maintenance
and mail to St. Rita Church, 655 Haiku Rd., Haiku, Hi. 96708.
Mahalo for your donation and God Bless.
Story of St Gabriel Images of St Gabriel
Our best defense against the spread of COVID-19 is to continue to follow safe practices. We must not become complacent in our efforts of cleaning and ensuring safety and health by following previous guidelines issued by the CDC and the Diocese.
Stay home if you are sick
It is critical that employees, volunteers or parishioners do not come to Church if they are experiencing respiratory symptoms such as fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills or fatigue.
No meetings or gatherings
After Mass please don’t gather to talk story. Please leave promptly.
General Hygiene
Please wash your hands frequently and thoroughly per CDC guidelines.
No Communal Food
No workplace or Parish Celebrations at this time, especially with food.
July 30-31, 2022
St. Rita Catholic Church 100th Jubilee
Any suggestions, questions or comments, please contact:
Diane Nifong at (808) 283-1574
Shirley Ann Hoopai at (808) 269-8186
MASS AT ST. JOSEPH MISSION CHURCH - KAUPO
Date: Sunday, October 31st, 2021
Time: 12 noon
Where: St. Joseph Mission Church at Kaupo (between mile markers 33 and 34 on Pi’ilani Hwy….the road to Kaupo)
In an abundance of caution, we again ask your kokua that you be vigilant in protecting your own health as well as those around us by wearing a mask and practicing social distancing between parties outside of your household.
There will be NO social gathering for lunch after Mass.
A “Grab and Go” lunch package will be provided, courtesy of the “Friends of St Joseph-Kaupo.
E KOMO MAI!
There is still NO NEED FOR RESERVATIONS at St. Rita Church!!
Come and Worship With Us...
Morning Mass: 7:00 am ~ Tue. ~ Fri.
Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00 pm
Sunday Mass: 8:30 am
All Saints Day ~ Monday, November 1st, Mass is at 8:30 a.m.
All Soul’s Day ~ Tuesday, November 2nd, Mass is at 7:00 a.m and 6:00 p.m.
Envelopes are available at the entrance of our Church for all of the names of your family members to pray for. Simply drop it in the offertory box. All of the Faithful Departed will be prayed for during the whole month of November. Eternal Rest Grant Unto Them O Lord, And Let The Perpetual Light Shine Upon Them. May They Rest In Your Peace. Amen.
Kalua Pork Plate Lunch Sale
St. Rita’s Drive-Thru Kalua Pork Plate Lunch Sale!
Saturday, November 6th, 2021 9:00 a.m. ~ 12 noon
$10.00 a Plate Lunch OR $ 10.00 a container of Kalua Pork
Plate Includes: Kalua Pork, Rice, Mac Salad, Lomi Lomi Salmon and Haupia Envelopes are now available!
Just fill out your envelope with how many plate lunches or how many containers that you want, enclose your money and just put it in the offertory box at the entrance of our Church. You can also give envelopes to Theresa or Faythe. Mahalo!
All monies received will go toward St. Rita’s Annual Balloon Payment.
Thank you for your support!!
St. Rita’s Breads
Pick up will be Saturday, October 23rd and Sunday, October 24th after mass.
St. Rita’s Thrift Shop will once again have our “Christmas in our Hall”!! November 14th, 16th, 21st and 23rd. Sundays and Tuesdays. We are seeking donations of Craft items to sell for our sale.
If you have any craft items or you can bake some goodies for these days please let Theresa or Faythe know!
Thank you for all of your support!!
Our Liturgical Program and Monitor is up and running! We are seeking operators in this Ministry! Basic computer skills required. This Ministry will certainly help you grow in Faith! Please see Esther after Mass or call the Rectory for more information.
Church Cleaners Wanted
We are seking Church Cleaners to clean our Church! If you can help out to clean our Church, please sign up on the 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.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
ALOHA! Religious Education Students!! It has been a challenge to plan for our Religious Education Classes with the families concerns regarding Covid 19. Regarding concerns of the new Maui Regulations of 5 or less people gathering, St. Rita’s Religious Education WILL CONTINUE as planned with provisions of splitting the group and using the Church as additional space for the classes. If you still feel uneasy, maybe waiting until the next Sacrament date could be considered to get the Sacraments for your children.
Please mark your calendars and send me an email to let me know if your student is attending. It will be very important to keep me updated on your attendance plans. I understand all the concerns families have and will continue to provide a safe environment and educational resources for the children. Classes are for all students who are in Sacrament Preparation. We need to focus on their Sacrament Preparation and the significance of the monthly lessons of our Catholic Faith. Thank you for your supporting the Faith Formation of the children of St. Rita’s Parish.
Christine Matheis ~ R E Director
The Children Class Schedule
October 24 ~ Kids
November 7 ~ Kids
December 5 ~ Kids
The Adult Class Schedule
October 31 ~ Adults
November 28 ~ Adults
December 12 ~ Adults
Please keep working on your home books. Books need to be turned in to me in December. Please keep in contact if you have any questions. It will be 2022 before we know it!!!
God Bless and take care!
Christine Matheis ~ R E Director
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Mass Schedule
Saint Rita Church
655 Haiku Road
Haʻikū Hawaiʻi 96708
Saturday - 5:00 pm Vigil
Sunday - 8:30am
Tuesday - Friday 7:00am
Saint Gabriel Mission
Wailuanui, Keanae
1st & 3rd Sundays 11:00am
St. Rita Thrift Shop
Hours of Operation
Donation Drop Off
Sunday 9:45am - 12:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 12:00pm
Weekly Bulletin
October 24, 2021
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October Mass Intentions:
Emma Gouveia
Kasey Gouveia
Isaac Gouveia
+ Nathan Perreira
+ Stephen Cabral
+ Clifford, + Guy B., + Clinton
+ Glenn, + Fred, + Curtis, + Judy
+ Yola Pimentel
+ John & + Alicia Sardinha
Please Pray For Our Sick Brothers and Sisters:
James Gonzalez-Wesley
Rosemary Robbins
Debbie Faborito
Rachel Cravalho
Robert Robello
Lito Urayanza
Connie Munoz
Vivian Lee
Stanley Lee
Mark Potter
Susan Redpath
Melissa Prince
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.
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