Thank you to all who have responded to our United in Faith and Community initiative! If you have not responded yet, we encourage you to take time to prayerfully consider your offertory gift to Saint Rita and then complete the blue Response Card and return it by May 8. You may drop it in the collection basket, the donation slot in the Narthex, at the Parish Office, or complete it online.
“Why we give … St. Rita Church and School have been such an integral part of our lives for over 25 years. We are truly grateful for the staff and many caring individuals that have and will continue to support our faith journey. We have been blessed in so many ways and recognize the importance of sharing our gifts with those in need and to support St. Rita parish. In the grand scheme, what we offer is small relative to what we receive from our Lord on a daily basis.”
How can we help to build our community of faith at St. Rita?
Here are a few suggestions for helping to grow Mass attendance, ministry participation and to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ’s saving grace:
1. We can talk to others about the importance of the Mass / Eucharist in our own lives.
2. We can contribute to making Saint Rita a warm, friendly welcoming environment to all.
3. We can reach out to others and make a personal connection and let our witness and joy do the “talking”.
4. We can be attentive to the needs of those who have either left Saint Rita Church or are unchurched.
Here is something to think about … If you went to an amazing restaurant where the food and service were the best you ever had and the price was very reasonable – do you tell anyone else about it or keep it to yourself? Most likely you are happy to bring it up in conversation with others. Now how about applying that logic to the Eucharist (the absolute BEST meal on earth)?