Saint Rita eBulletin - October 23, 2020 |
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A Letter from the Desk of Rev. Thomas Behrend |
As I write this article, the Parish Staff is in a two-day workshop on leadership, communication, and formation. The presenter, Dr. Lizette Warner, founder of Optimum Vobis (Your Best You) states that “change is constant. The rules of engagement have changed and will keep on changing. To drive growth, leaders need the skills, techniques and strategies to be effective, resilient and focused.”
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Celebrate the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Please join us this weekend as we celebrate the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Our 5:00pm Vigil and our 9:30am Masses will be live-streamed on our website and on Facebook.
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In this time of COVID, we are making every attempt to minister to the variety of needs within our community. In an attempt to meet this need, we are adding a Mass for families with young children on Sunday, November 15, 2020 and Sunday, December 6, 2020 at 6:00pm. More information is forthcoming!
We will continue to look for ways to creatively and safely keep our parish connected. We promise to do our very best to keep our campus vibrant and safe. Thank you for your patience and feedback as we navigate through this unprecedented time.
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This Weekend at Saint Rita... |
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Faith, Hope & Healing Initiative at Saint Rita Parish
Thank you to all parishioners who have completed and submitted your Covenant Card! For those parishioners who have not yet had the opportunity to submit their card, all cards need to be returned this weekend.
Electronic giving is the preferred, easy, safe, and secure way to give to our parish. To schedule a recurring electronic gift directly from your bank account or credit card, please complete an electronic Commitment Card and follow the instructions. Or, you may visit Faith Direct. We appreciate all parishioners using this means to support our parish.
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Wreaths on Sale THIS Weekend After Masses
In-person order and pick up: You may order your wreaths after every Mass this weekend. Pick up will be available after all Masses on Sunday, November 29, 2020.
Order online and delivery: If you prefer to order online, you may do so here. Please enter code STRITAOH001.
Orders placed online will be delivered directly to your home. Orders placed online are NOT available for pick up from the Church.
All orders are due by Wednesday, October 28, 2020.
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GREAT NEWS FOR #weGIVECATHOLIC!
On Giving Tuesday, December 1, 2020, Saint Rita will set out to raise $100,000 during its fourth annual #weGIVECATHOLIC initiative.
That means we can nearly DOUBLE our goal and make important improvements to Mazanec Hall that will include state-of-the-art flooring, bleachers, new paint, a Falcon Café, and other cosmetic updates! Check out the artist's rendering below to see how your support can improve our gymnasium and place of fellowship.
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#weGIVECATHOLIC sponsorship opportunities are available! Please click here to learn more about how you can become a sponsor. We hope to "see" you on Giving Tuesday, December 1, 2020. For more information, visit our website.
ONE DAY. ONE BIG IMPACT. $100,000 GOAL.
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Saint Rita Parish Ministry Updates |
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All Saints Trunk-O-Treat!
The Saint Rita Youth Ministry and the Saint Rita School PTU invite you to honk, shout, and wave for a drive-by Trunk-O-Treat on Saturday, October 31, 2020 from 11am - 2pm!
Visit the Sign-up Genius to register your car and indicate how many children you will have with you.
Volunteers are needed! Sign-up here to help with this great event!
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Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Create a pumpkin masterpiece for a chance to win prizes! Three winners will be selected for Best Overall (Judges' Favorite), Best Halloween Theme, and Most Creative. Keep an eye out for a post on our Facebook page where you can share your picture. Winners will be announced at the All Saints Trunk-O-Treat on October 31, 2020!
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Eucharistic Adoration
Join us for Eucharistic Adoration on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Please consider signing up for a time that you will available to pray before the Blessed Sacrament. You may sign up here.
If the time slot is filled, still come. We just want to make sure all times are covered.
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Virtual Baptismal Prep Class
If you or someone you know would like to have his/her child baptized, we are offering a Virtual class on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 7:00pm. This will be offered via Zoom. To register, please contact the Parish Office at 440-248-1350.
The Virtual Baptismal Prep Class is open to parishioners and non-parishioners.
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What's the Meaning of Advent? |
"It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas," or, at least that's the assumption based on that familiar holiday song. But what does that look like at your house? Most of us anticipate the great sales at the mall on the day after Thanksgiving, string lights on the outside of our house, and decorate the inside of our homes. But how exactly are we preparing our hearts for the greatest gift we've ever been given? Through an exploration of the mystery of the Incarnation, the Virgin Birth, and the events surrounding the arrival of Jesus, this Advent study offers an opportunity to experience the joy of the true meaning of Christmas.
Please join us as we delve deeper into the meaning of Advent beginning on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 10:00am or 7:00pm and continuing for four weeks (NO SESSION DECEMBER 8, 2020). This study will be offered through FORMED.
To access the Advent Study, visit www.formed.org and sign up. You can create a FREE account by registering under Saint Rita Parish. Participants will view each video at home prior to the weekly meeting time. You can choose to download and view/print the Advent study guide, or for only $5, you can pick up a printed copy from the Parish Office.
Due to COVID-19, we are continuously trying to implement ways to keep our Saint Rita parishioners safe. Therefore, each of the four-week sessions will be held via Zoom at the designated meeting time. A Zoom invitation will be sent to each participant’s email.
Registration for this Advent Study will be through Sign-Up Genius on the Parish website. Please click here to register.
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Deck the Halls for Family Promise
It’s our inaugural year to share the Christmas spirit with families in need at the Family Promise homeless shelter. Our goal is to provide 21 housing units of families with Christmas decorations that can be used at the shelter and that they can take with them when they move to more permanent housing! Please take a moment to open your hearts and provide decorations for the families. You may sign up here. A special thank you to the Saint Rita Prayer Quilt Ministry for creating all the beautiful, handmade Christmas tree skirts for the families!
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Blanket Sunday Continues
If you haven’t had a chance to contribute to this year’s annual Blanket Sunday appeal, please consider doing so. The need is greater than ever this fall/winter as many more people experience financial hardship during the pandemic. Donations can be made securely online here. Checks may also be mailed to: St. Vincent de Paul Society Blanket Sunday, 1404 East 9th St, 3rd Floor, Cleveland, OH 44114. Thank you for helping us blanket others in warmth and compassion!
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Saint Rita Parish Teen Corner |
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CYO Winter Registration is Open
Winter registration for basketball is now open for boys and girls in grades 3-8! Students from the parish and school are welcome to play. Registration is open through October 31, and late registration will continue through November 4th. Visit www.stritaboosters.com to register.
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Join the Saint Rita Youth Group for Teen Hangout Night
Teens are welcome to join the Saint Rita Youth Group this Sunday, October 25 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm in Mazanec Hall. Bring your mask and join us for some safe, social distancing fun!
Teen Bible Study
High School Bible Study is back! All high school teens are invited to join our weekly Bible Study each Sunday from 10:40am-11:40am. A special virtual Bible Study will take place on Sunday, November 1 from 6:00pm - 7:00pm.
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Mass Times and Stewardship |
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Thank you for your continued generosity! If you would like information about automatic giving through Faith Direct, please contact Kathy Diperna at 440-248-1350, ext. 104.
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