At the start of 2020, Pastoral staff and parish community members began work to focus on five key areas and make Saint Rita Parish a more vibrant parish. These areas include: Communications, Facilities, Faith Formation, Welcoming, and Saint Rita School.

Thanks to a generous donation from Don and Pam Washkewicz and many bountiful donations from parish families, we can begin to make structural improvements to Saint Mark Chapel and create ground floor, handicap-accessible meeting rooms for parish and school ministries. 

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Lenten Spiritual Retreat with Fr. Behrend

Exploring the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius of Loyola

Fr. Behrend will host a retreat focused on Ignatian spirituality. These Spiritual Exercises grew out of Saint Ignatius of Loyola's personal experience seeking to grow in union with God and discern His will. The retreat is entirely virtual and self-paced by the retreatant.

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The Rev. Richard K. Burchell Scholarship

The Rev. Richard K. Burchell Educational Fund celebrates the legacy of our fourth pastor, Fr. Burchell (2005-2020) and his passion for Catholic education. Each year, Saint Rita Parish will award a $500 scholarship to an 8th grade student who has committed to attending a Catholic high school in the fall. 

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