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

~ St. Rita’sMministry 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

- Homebound Ministry

- Bereavement Ministry

- Church Cleaners Ministry

- Thrift Shop Ministry

- Collection Counters

- Proclaimers of the Word

- Altar Servers Ministry

- Environment Ministry

- Religious Education Teachers

- Youth Leader Ministry

-Stewardship Committee Ministry

Persons interested, please call the parish office. (808)575-2601

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.

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

Volunteers Needed

Volunteers are needed for the following ministries:

Thrift Store: Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays

Collection Counters: Sundays (1-hour after Mass)

Liturgical Tech: Saturday or Sunday Mass (1-hour)

Join us...

First Friday Adoration

10/07/2022

6:00pm

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

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.

Faith Formation Corner

Registration for the 2022/2023 Faith Formation has begun

Please register today!

Our first class will be on Sunday, September 11, 2022 @ 9:45am. Parent/Guardian attendance is required for the first part of the class.

Classes are for those attending first grade through high school.

Classes will include preparation toward receiving sacraments, such as Baptism, First Communion, Reconciliation and Confirmation.

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

You can also see Rita Bauldry with any questions you may have, or call the Parish Office at (808) 575 -2601 and leave a message. Rita will get back to you.

Calendar for Septemeber & October Classes

Oct 2 & 9 —Fall Break

Oct. 16 – Class

Oct. 23 – Class

Oct. 30 – Class (All Saints)

[We are required by the Diocese to have 26 classes throughout the school year. Students are allowed to miss only 3 classes during the year. Some of our classes will include service projects. Those who participate will receive credit for class. For example, those who helped at Jubilee, or help serve at any of the parish dinners will get credit toward the 26 required classes. ]

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Rev. Chacko Muthoottil

NEW
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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

Sunday 9:45am - 12:00pm

Tuesday 8:00am - 12:00pm

Donation Drop Off

Tuesdays 8:00am - 12:00pm

Weekly Bulletin
October 02, 2022
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October Mass Intentions:

Robert Faborito 10/1/2022 Manabu Kobayashi 10/4, 10/5, 10/6/2022

Stop War Ukraine & Russia 10/7/2022

Stephen Cabral 10/8/2022 Nathan Perreira 10/29/2022

Please Pray For Our Sick Brothers and Sisters:

James Gonzalez-Wesley Rosemary Robbins

Lito Urayanza

Debbie Faborito

Joan Opitz

Rachel Cravalho

Mark Potter

Robert Robello

Melissa Prince

Vivian Lee

Stephen Groff

Monica Revells

Winona Martinez

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.