St. Rita
Ministries
St. Rita in the Desert has many ministries available. If you might be interested in offering your time and talent to the parish, we hope you will review our Ministry Handbook. This will allow you to look through the ministries and determine if one or more of them may interest you. You never know how you may affect someone by being a member of a Ministry at St. Rita in the Desert.
You can belong to as many ministries as you want or just one; it is your choice. As a faithful Catholic, you are encouraged to live your life by serving those around you.
Discover the ministries offered by St. Rita's at your convenience. We've made it easy for you to access the information on our website. Take your time to explore and find the perfect fit for your interests and talents.
Parish Life
The heart of a parish is the Eucharist, but the parish family is the body that makes it a unique and vibrant community with an exciting parish life. Our parish offers a variety of ways to be part of that communal family in addition to the celebration of the sacraments.
Faith formation is a vital element of the Catholic life as we grow in knowledge and understanding of our faith in Jesus Christ and the Church, he gave us. A deeper understanding can lead to a more intimate relationship with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and through the Trinity to the Church and our family, friends, neighbors, parish, and community. Such faith formation is not just for children, but for all of us as we grow as Catholics. Our parish has many opportunities for faith formation that we encourage you to explore.
Liturgical Ministries: The ministries listed here pertain to ministries serving the parish during the Mass and other events throughout the year.
Parish Ministries: These ministries serve the parish at large and are sponsored by the parish to help in evangelization and outreach to the parish at large.
External Ministries: These are ministries that provide services to the parish and community. They are organizations that serve a specific mission but are not a part of the parish.
Another way to participate in our parish life are the various parish ministries, including liturgical ministries, such as choir member, lector, altar server, and Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist; social justice ministries, such as visiting the homebound, serving the poor, volunteering at food pantries and the St. Vincent de Paul Society; and others, such as youth ministry, men's and women's groups, and the annual parish bazaar, to name just a few. God calls us to use our gifts and talents to glorify Him and make life better for other people. Please prayerfully consider these opportunities for getting involved in ministry. And if you have an idea for a new parish ministry, please contact us.
With so many ways to be part of parish life, you'll want to stay informed by regularly reading the weekly bulletin, just in case you've misplaced the one you received at Mass. You’ll also want to check the parish calendar for a list of events and mass schedules.
Our parish has a rich history in our town, being founded by people who trusted in the Lord and gathered together under the leadership of our bishop. Who we are today is based on who we were yesterday. Find out more about our spiritual forefathers as you read the history of our parish.
We hope you'll also enjoy viewing photos of our parish, including some of the many enjoyable events and programs we've had over the years.