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
MEMORANDUM
As the situation is getting worse, 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.
Divine Mercy
Divine Mercy Prayer will be at 5:30pm on Fridays now, followed by the Stations of the Cross at 6:00pm. We will also be having morning Mass on Mondays during the Lenten Seasons
To All of our Parishioners
When life is hard ask for help! When life is good reach out to the people who need your help! Are you in need of some food during these Hard Times? We can help you out! Please call the office or talk to Faythe.
Please ask!
MAHALO to all who purchased Pasteles. We thank the pastele makers for all their hard work in preparation and cooking this popular food item.
Monies raised will go toward the annual balloon payment for our land.
God bless you all for your support!
Parish Council
There will be a Parish Council meetin next Saturday, March 6, 2021, after Mass.
CRS Rice Bowls
The CRS Rice Bowls are available, please pick up your Rice Bowl at the entrance of our Church. Lenten alms donated through CRS Rice Bowl support the work of CRS in more than 100 different countries each year.
Thank you for your Support!
Are you interested in receiving your Sacraments?
Baptism, Reconciliation, 1st Holy Communion, and Confirmation?
We will be starting classes for getting your Sacraments soon. You can be a part of our 100th Jubilee Celebration at St. Rita’s Parish! You need to be committed to having classes and getting your Sacraments in the Easter Vigil of 2022! Commitment deadline is February 1st, 2021.
If you are interested, please talk to Christine Matheis, Fr. Chacko Muthoottil or call the office!
GRADES 1-12 Religious Education HOME STUDY options are available. Monthly group meetings that will focus on the current liturgical season will be scheduled.
Please contact Christine. # 815-735-0612 or email cmatheis2014@gmail.com
Classes for Religious Education has be scheduled for both Kids grades 2- 12 and Adults. Classes will be held in the Church Hall.
Grades 2 - 12 from 9:454 am - 11:00 am
March 7, 2021
March 21, 2021
April 11, 2021
Adults from 9:45 am - 11:00 am
March 28, 2021
April 25, 2021
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Rev. Chacko Muthoottil
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
February 28, 2021
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February Mass Intentions:
Chauncey Kimokeo
+ Fr. Pius
+ Alvin S. Estrella
+ Abel & Irene Gouveia
+ Nathan Perreira
+ Solomon Kauaamo
+ Magolalena Liesunaitis
+Vytautas Liesunaitis
+ Justin Pikunas
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.
NEW
St. Rita's
Online Giving Link Drop box also available at the parish office.
Upcoming Events