St. Rita in the Desert Catholic Church

13260 E. Colossal Cave Road

Vail, Az 85641 • Tel (520) 762-9688 

Mass Times

Sunday:  

8:00 am & 10:0 0 am (English)

12:00 pm (Spanish)


Saturday:

5:00 pm Vigil



​Daily Mass:   

Monday - Friday: 8 am (Shrine)

Friday: 8:30 am Adoration (Shrine)

Confession:

Saturday: 3:30-4:30pm

Or by Appointment.


Eucharist Adoration:

8:30 am Friday

4:00 pm 1st Sunday of the Month

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We are a welcoming Catholic community called by God to live out the message of Christ in love and service to all people. Our parish mission is: 


​ To proclaim the Gospel of Christ to our local community in word, deed, and truth.

PRAYER FOR BUILDING GOD’S HOUSE 

Heavenly Father, You are the Giver of every good gift. We thank you for the blessing already received, and for the generosity that has provided the first fruits toward our future church. Lord Jesus Christ, “You had not place to lay Your head,” yet You now call us to prepare a dwelling where Your people may worship You in spirit and in truth. Strengthen our faith, that we may trust in Your providence. 


Holy Spirit, open the hearts of benefactors, stir the generosity of all who believe, and grant us the means to begin and complete this holy work. Make us cheerful givers, confident that every sacrifice offered will be multiplied in grace for generations to come. 


Through the intercession of St. Rita of Cascia, our patroness, and Mary, Mother of the Church, bless our parish family with hope. Grant that, when the day comes to break ground, we may say with joy: This is the Lord’s doing, and it is a marvelous in our eye. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord! 

AMEN! 


St. Rita of Cascia, pray for us! 

ALL: That we may be generous and faithful. 

ST. RITA EVENTS

  • Monthly Eucharistic Adoration

    Eucharistic Adoration for the Middle/High School youth and the entire Parish.


    When: 1st Sunday of the month

    Where: St John XXIII

    Time: 2:30 pm


  • December 4 - Advent Penance Service

    Advent Penance Service

    Where: John XXIII

    Time 6:00 pm

  • December 8 - HOLY DAY - Immaculate Conception

    HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION - Immaculate Conception



    Monday, December 8


    Immaculate Conception - Solemnity

    Where: John XXIII

    Time: 8:00 am


    Immaculate Conception Mass 

    Where: John XXIII

    Time: 6 pm



  • December 21 - Knights of Columbus Annual Art Contest

    Attention Parish Families, especially youth! Looking for Religious Education Students, (both youth and adult) Youth and Adult Choir, Teen group, and Altar Servers, to enter the art contest. Art can be done at home, work, and school, youth must work alone on project, with parental guidance.


    On Sunday 12.21, after breakfast at 1130 sharp is the judging of our Council's National "Christ in Christmas Art Contest" Youth Art Contest.


    For Grades 1-8, this is a free opportunity for National recognition.


    For Grade School, here are the Poster Specifications: 


    Theme: Must reflect the "Keep Christ in Christmas" theme with an original visual image and slogan.


    Size: Approximately 11"×17",  Per National office of the Knights, the size is a guideline, and contestants will not be disqualified based on size. St Rita's Hall has limited space, so try to stay 11" x 17"


    Protection: If using pastels, chalk, or charcoal, the poster must be laminated or covered with clear plastic.


    Originality: Each poster must be the original work of a single person, including the concept, layout, and images.

    Color: Posters can be in color or black and white. 


    For Newborn through Kindergarten; Any Art Medium, "Christ in Christmas" poster, photo, sculpture, drawing, painting. Not part of National Contest, Parish winner only.

     

    For High School; Any Art Medium, "Christ in Christmas" poster, photo, sculpture, drawing, painting. Not part of National Contest, Parish winner only.


    For Adults 18+; Any Art Medium, "Christ in Christmas" poster, photo, sculpture, drawing, painting. Not part of National Contest, Parish winner only.


    Free, Fun, Catholic, Patriotic, Family event!  Hope you enter your painting!

  • December 24 - Christmas Eve Mass

    December 24, 2025 Christmas Mass


    Where: Shrine & John XXIII

    Time: 4:00 pm


    Christmas Family Mass

    Where: John XXIII

    Time: 6:00 pm



  • December 25- Christmas Mass

    Christmas Mass - December 25


    Midnight Mass (Spanish)

    Where: John XXIII

    Time: 12:00 am


    Where: Shirne & John XXIII

    Time: 8:00 am

  • February 14, 2026 - First Communion Workshop

    First Communion Workshop

    Where: John XXIII

    Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am

  • March 14, 2026 First Reconciliation Workshop

    First Reconciliation Workshop

    Where: John XXIII

    Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am

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ST. RITA - SAINT OF THE IMPOSSIBLE

O Powerful St. Rita rightly called Saint of the Impossible, I come to you with confidence in my great need. You know well my trials, for you yourself were many times burdened in this life. Come to my help, speak for me, pray with me, intercede on my behalf before the Father. I know that God has a most generous heart and that he is a most loving Father. Join your prayers to mine and obtain for me the grace I desire [mention your request here]. You who were so very pleasing to God on earth and are so much more now in heaven, I promise to use this favor, when granted to better my life, to proclaim God's mercy, and to make you more widely known and loved. AMEN


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