Inviting all singles over the age of 30 to join us. CMSA the 2nd Thursdays of each month at Yum Yum Tree (Ward Center) Our mission is to promote positive Christian fellowship based on our Catholic faith through volunteering for charities, sponsoring lectures on pertinent issues, open discussion forums, outdoor physical actives and social events. Please email: CMSA@iav.com for more information.

“Liturgy has a special and unique place in the life of St. Rita’s Parish in Nanakuli, a community of faith. We gather regularly to praise and thank God, to remember and make present God’s great deeds, to offer common prayer, to realize and celebrate the kingdom of peace and justice. This action of the Christian assembly is liturgy. Liturgical Committee will foster/strengthen/promote union of the assembly.”

If you are interested in volunteering for St Rita Liturgical ministry call 668-7833

The primary role of an altar server is that of assisting the celebrant and preparing the table of worship. It’s an opportunity for education and formation of all those who are called to this ministry. Calling all who want to serve the Lord in this ministry.

Jean Sampio – Chair Person Raymond Sampio – Trainer

The heart and core of the Usher’s ministry is that of Hospitality and the Aloha Spirit. Ushers should have a ready smile and cordial attitude throughout, especially where newcomers are concerned. Patience and politeness are the badges they must wear over their hearts.
To enter into the proper spirit, the usher should imagine that the people are guests in his own home. How would you treat them? Notice how the host is constantly on the lookout for the comfort and pleasure of his guest; how he anticipates their needs; how courteous he is in dealing with them.
In brief, all of the specific duties of ushers have one goal: to create a pleasant ant, comfortable orderly atmosphere so that the people will give fitting praise and worship to God.

Maggie Baxter – Chair Person

The Lectors ministry provides an opportunity for members of the Catholic Community to serve our Lord and God during the Mass Celebration. A Lector is called to proclaim God’s Word as written in Sacred Scripture, the Bible. The Sacred Scripture Readings comprise a most important part of the Mass Celebration. The readings are selected to support the theme of the Sunday (or daily) Mass, and are usually included or referred to in Father’s Homily.

Through the Bible Readings, proclaimed by the Lector, we continue to grow and mature in our faith, our hope and most importantly our love. The Bible Readings instruct us in the ways of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. To be called to serve as a Lector, is to be called to a very, very special ministry, indeed!

Eucharistic Trainers: Jim Gromley and Brenda Levy

Who are the Eucharistic Ministers? They are your brothers and sisters who seek to serve God and His people here in Nanakuli, in a special way. They make a commitment to the parish community to serve at specific assigned masses. What is the purpose of this ministry? The purpose is to assist the priest in bringing Jesus in the Eucharist to His people. This is done during mass at communion time; or when a member of the parish due to illness or accident cannot attend mass then the Eucharist can be brought to them. At mass the Eucharistic Ministers assist in brining the Eucharist to the people under both kinds, that is, under the form of bread and wine. This is the restoration of a practice of the early church, the congregation receiving the body and blood of Christ. “He, who feeds on my flesh and drinks my blood, has life eternal and I will raise him up on the last day. For my flesh is real food; and my blood real drink.” (John 6:54-55) When bringing the Eucharist to someone who cannot attend mass, we bring a part of the sacred assembly to them, so they are not separated from our celebration of the Eucharist at mass. “Is not the cup of blessing we bless a sharing in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread we break a sharing in the body of Christ because the loaf of bread is one, we many though we are, one body for we all partake of the one loaf.” (1 Corinthians 10:16-17)

The purpose of the Choir is to motivate the assembly to participate and lift their voices up in songs. Liturgical music in the Mass promotes union of the faithful and inspires them to become “of one heart in love”. Singing, more that mere reciting gives extra importance to those special moments in the liturgy when the faithful are allowed to give evidence of their consent to praise the Lord. For when we sing, we are praying twice. Therefore, let us life our voices to God!!

5:00 p.m. Saturday - Bernard Kaeo, Jr. 7:00 a.m. Sunday - Noreen Awong
9:00 a.m. Sunday - Ed Gabriel 5:00 p.m. Sunday – Rosa Lefu’a

The Sanctuary Care Ministry involves the proper preparation and care of the sanctuary which includes Priest’s vestments, altar linens, flowers, banners and church cleaning. We are seeking those who are willing to give of their time, and who are dependable, to be a part of this ministry to beautify this sanctuary of the Lord and the eyes of the Lord.

Our food pantry services singles and families on the Nanakuli coast. The food pantry is open Monday and Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Anyone seeking assistance can call the Parish Office at 668-7833.

The hospital ministry includes visit and communion to those in the parish who are in the hospital or nursing home. Anyone needing this type of service should call the Parish office. Volunteers for this ministry are also encouraged to sign up at the Parish office or contact Angela Zangerle.

St Rita prayer group led by Bernard Kaeo gather the last Thursday of the month with pots & pots of food. Hot meals are served to families in need. If you are interested in donating your time and energy to this worth while effort please contact the Parish Office at 668-7833.

a group who sets up and cleans up before and after parish functions especially before and after special masses

This committee is responsible for the organization and planning of major parish social events such as:

• Minister Appreciation

• Parish Picnic and Mass

• 22May, St. Rita Feast Day / Parish Pa' ina (Luau)

• 31October, Halleluia Night

Please contact John Minard at (808) 668-7833

usually organised by the prayer group as an alternative for Halloween