St. Rita Catholic Church

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The Roman Catholic Church has a rich history tied to its theology of the Holy Trinity, which includes the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit (or Holy Ghost). The shift in terminology from "Holy Ghost" to "Holy Spirit" in modern usage reflects linguistic, cultural, and theological developments over centuries.

The Advent Season is upon us, and many of us have put up our Advent Wreaths. Did you know you can bless your Advent Wreath right at home?

Of all the seasons of the liturgical year, Advent seems to be the most overlooked. Overshadowed by Christmas, Advent is forgotten and unobserved. As a result, some struggle to make sense of Christmas and why the season matters at all.

Your Daily Advent Reflection - Day 3 - First Tuesday of Advent A guest is coming! Are you ready?

Your Daily Advent Reflection - Day 2 - First Monday of Advent You're going through trouble, but is it the right trouble?

Your Daily Advent Reflection - Day 1 - The First Sunday of Advent Do you know what Advent is really for?

This coming Sunday is the First Sunday of Advent. Many bring out the advent candles out of storage and set them in a wreath. Over these few weeks preceding Christmas, we will gather, pray and sing together- inviting the coming of the Lord into our lives, our homes, our Churches - and into the world which God still loves so much, that He continues to send His Only Begotten Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. (John 3:16)

When the Trapp Family Singers came to America it was just before Thanksgiving. Maria Augusta Trapp (Maria in the Sound of Music) noted in her writings that she loved the idea of a national holiday of Thanksgiving. Even in Catholic Austria they didn't have such a day. But then they didn't have Pilgrims either! She went on to write that as delighted as she was about Thanksgiving, she was equally taken aback at hearing Christmas carols a few days afterwards in the shops and on the radio. In ...