Partners in the Gospel Listening Session Saturday,

St. Rita Church History Trivia; Last week's question: Besides Fr. Joyce who served as interim pastor for a few months after Fr. Baffaro, who was the shortest serving pastor? How many years?  Fr. David served four years, 2018-2022. Fr. Biagini was close, serving five years, 1943-1948. He was killed in a car accident in California, probably due to a health emergency.

This week's question: Fr. Baffaro started many church ministries and programs in his 31 years. Which can you name? Answer in next week's email  Send your St. Rita history questions for future inclusion!



This Saturday, November 1, Debbie Orlando will be joining us at coffee hour to get some input from our St. Rita community. The Archdiocese's Phase One of the One Parish Plan process is to hold Brainstorming Sessions. She invites the St. Rita Community to join in this process where parishioners share their experiences and feelings about their church community. She will ask three questions to determine "What are our Gifts?". She anticipates this session taking about 30 minutes. Hope to see you Saturday with your thoughtful responses to the three questions above. If you are unable to join us and want input, send your answers to me to be included ASAP. The three questions are:

What are St. Rita Church's Gifts?
1. How has your experience with the St. Rita community brought you closer to God?
2. What are the gifts and or strengths at St. Rita?
3. What is your favorite thing about the St. Rita community?

On another note, Fr. Hendry brought the 2024-25 Annual Report to church last Saturday. In that document, it says we only have 23 registered families. I think that is a VERY low number and that the parish list was purged at sometime. If you are not sure if you are on the list and want to be, call PSJXXIII, 253-472-1360, and make sure you are added. You can also be added to their weekly bulletin email.

Thanks to those of you who have sent me donation checks for our church. With no regular weekend Masses, our contributions are not sufficient to pay our bills each month.  Donate to St.Rita with a monthly or occasional contribution. Bring to Saturday prayer services or take/mail directly to PSJXXIII and mark clearly for St. Rita's upkeep. The address is 

                                St. Rita of Cascia Church                 

                                c/o Pope St. John XXIII Parish

                                7025 S Park

                                Tacoma,WA 98408

Our 2nd annual St. Rita Christmas Potluck Brunch Saturday, December 13.  ALL IN THE PARISH ARE INVITED. Bring your favorite brunch goodies. In true St. Rita fashion, there should be plenty to share and TONS of fun! We will also appreciate donations for our St. Rita expenses. 

Upcoming Events - We would LOVE to have more of you join us on Saturday mornings. We are usually done with prayer and coffee hour about 11:15 a.m.

Saturday, November 1, All Saints Day Rosary recited at 9:40 a.m. and Prayer Service at 10 a.m.  Coffee hour follows in the hall, celebrating November birthdays

Saturday, November 8, Rosary recited at 9:40 a.m. and Prayer Service at 10 a.m,, including Anointing of the Sick  Coffee hour follows in the hall

Saturday, November 15, Rosary at 9:40 a.m. and Prayer Service at 10 a.m.  Coffee hour follows in the hall

Saturday, November 22, Rosary at 9:40 a.m. and Prayer Service at 10 a.m.  Coffee hour follows in the hall

St. Rita, Pray for Us

Fr. Sacco, Pray for Us

Fr. Baffaro, Pray for Us

God Bless,

Francie Messina Jordan