Mass Times: Saturdays at 5:00 pm;
Sundays at 8:00 am and 10:30 am.
Mon, Tues, Wed* (*Communion service),
and Fri at 8:15 am;
Thurs at 6:00 pm.
St. Rita Roman Catholic Church
1008 Maple Dr., Webster, NY 14580
585-671-1100
 

The Parish Office is open from 9 am to noon, Monday through Friday.  Stop by or give us a call at 671-1100.

Pastoral Messages

Eucharistic Communion and Seeing Those in Need

The Catechism of the Catholic Church tells us that receiving the Eucharist “commits us to the poor” (1397). Why is this so?

Receiving the Eucharist means that we enter into union with the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity. And being in Holy Communion with Jesus himself means something profound. Let’s consider one facet of this great mystery.

The Eucharist is Jesus himself. He is the Eternal Word, living in Trinitarian communion with the Father and the Holy Spirit. But out of love for us, in order to save us from sin and death, the beloved Son of the Father chose to take upon himself a radical poverty: the weakness of the human condition of his beloved creatures.

Continue reading this article by Dr. James Pauley here.


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Scripture

An Introduction to Sunday's Scripture Readings - June 8, 2025

“The Advocate, The Holy Spirit . . . Will Teach You Everything”

Today is the Feast of Pentecost.

It commemorates the coming down of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples of Jesus. The original Pentecost feast (Shavuot) commemorated the day that the first fruits of the harvest were brought to the temple.  It also commemorated the day God gave the Torah to the people of Israel. It is now also the day the Holy Spirit descended on the disciples to enlighten them and remind them of all that Jesus taught them.

Our first reading (Acts 2:1-11) tells the story vividly. Ten days after Jesus had been taken up to heaven, the disciples were celebrating the harvest festival of Pentecost. Jerusalem was filled with “devout Jews from every nation under heaven . . . Both Jews and converts to Judaism”. “And suddenly, there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind ....“. They were instantly enlightened and empowered and were given the grace to speak in tongues, so that everyone could understand them.

In our Epistle reading (1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13)St. Paul explains the many different spiritual gifts and forms of service that come from the same Holy Spirit. Each of us are called in some unique way by the Spirit to do God’s will and God’s work. Together, though we are many parts, we make up on body, the body of Christ, His Church.

In our Gospel reading (John 14:15-16, 23-26), Jesus, at the last supper, promised His disciples that the Father would send the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, and He would teach them everything; and Jesus, with the Holy Spirit, will come and make their dwelling with them. This promise is given to all those who love Jesus and keep His commandments (including us).

We have been reading in the Acts of the Apostles all during this Easter season of the “mighty deeds and wonders” performed by the Apostles and disciples of Christ. We also have heard of their incredible bravery and even joy in the face of terrible persecutions and martyrdom. All of this happened because of the gifts and graces given to them by the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. Could the Holy Spirit, would the Holy Spirit give these same gifts to us? Would accept them?

It starts with loving Jesus and keeping His word.

bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060825.cfm


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