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.
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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 29-31 2022
St. Rita Catholic Church 100th Jubilee
We are asking for a total participation in the Jubilee Celebration.
Please select the committee that you would like to help with. Each committee will have a leader and 5-6 other members. Committee’s will include:
Invitation Committee
Food Committee
Liturgical Committee
Program Committee
Souvenir Committee
Arrangements Committee
You have requested that there be 3 days Celebration. You will need to plan for each day of this Celebration.
Sign up sheet will be located on the bulletin board.
Thank You for all of Your Help!
Any suggestions, questions or comments, please contact:
Diane Nifong at (808) 283-1574
Shirley Ann Hoopai at (808) 269-8186
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
MAHALO!!
Mahalo to all who purchased and supported the Chicken Hekka Plates and Bake Sale!
God Bless the amazing cooks, bakers and generous donors!
Proceeds of $1,986.25 will go towards our 100th Jubilee Celebration and the Annual Balloon payment for our Land.
Thank you all for all you do for St. Rita Church!
St. Rita’s Thrift Shop’s Clothing Sale CONTINUES in our Parish Hall during the month of August!!
Sunday: 9:45 am till 12 noon
Tuesday: 8:00 am till 12 noon
Come and check out more clothing for sale!
Pants, shirts, skirts, dresses, coats and jackets!
Thank you to all of our loyal customers! We really appreciate all of you!!
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
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 from 9:45 am - 11:00 am
Kids, Grades K-12
Adults
July 25, 2021
No August Classes
2021 -2022 Registration Forms are available in the back of the Church.
They are due on the office by August 15th.
All current students who are in Sacarment Preparation Classes must complete the 2021-2022 forms. Any form received AFTER August 15th will have to wait until 2023 for the Sacraments. 2 years of active participation in Religious Education is requried.
We are in NEED of TEACHERS!!
Please join our team! Our Children need our support!!
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Rev. Chacko Muthoottil
NEW
Click here: St. Rita's
Online Giving Link Drop box also available at the parish office.
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
July 25, 2021
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July Mass Intentions:
Mark Ambrose
+Abel & +Irene Gouveia
+Nathan Perreira
+ Clifford & Guy B. Pimentel
+Clinton & Glenn Pimentel
+John & +Alicia Sardinha
+Linda Ilagan
+Alberto & +Ruperta Ibanez
+Paul Joppe
Sterly Philip
Stebin Philip
Philip & Ancy Families
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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