We are excited that you would like to return to the church and parish life, and we hope that you find St Rita's to be a welcoming new home.

If you need a concierge of sorts, someone to point you in the right direction and introduce you to the ministry leaders that can help you, contact Deacon Ron at D[email protected]

The process for returning to the Catholic Church after a time away from regular Sunday Mass attendance and living a life outsdie of church teachings is through the Sacrament of Reconciliation.  But do not think about this beautiful Sacrament as if it is like going to the principal's office!  Rather, there is joy and love and mercy - and excitement! - waiting for you. There is NOTHING that the Lord will not forgive, and He is present in the priest during the Sacrament.

Regular Confession Times

• Saturdays in the St John XXIII at 3:30 pm and 4:30 pm.  
• If you would prefer a special Confession appointment where you can spend a little more time, please call the church office.

How to Confess Refresher Guide

If it's been a while since you last celebrated Mass - or if you never really understood what we do and say at Mass - a little brush up will help make the celebration more meaningful. In the short video series below, Jeff Cavins makes Sunday Mass come alive by illuminating the deep meanings behind the activity. If we will learn about the Mass and actively participate in it, we'll get much more out of it, and our lives will be changed.

Watch the video series

During this time of transition back to relationship with Christ and His church, you will need make some time in a quiet place to pray and process the work the Lord is doing in you.  Spend some time in the Shrine before the Tabernacle.  Come and spend 15 minutes or more in the sacred space of His presence, whenever you like.  All that is required is that you enter quietly and respectuflly.  Just sit and bask.  Pray traditional prayers or informal conversations of your heart.  Read Scripture, listen to inspiring music through headphones, write in your journal...the time is yours to spend with Jesus.

Consider joining our Women's or Men's Bible Study group for the study of scripture, the Catholic faith, and other topics of interest to the group. Have some time for fellowship with the parishioners of St Rita. See their respective pages for more information.

Read the St Rita Sunday bulletin.  It contains reflections on the upcoming Sunday readings, resources to grow in faith, parish news and upcoming events. We post daily inspirations and parish news. Bulletin

Make it official!  Register as a parishioner of St Rita's.  Parish Registration Form