Welcome to St. Rita Roman Church, a place where individuals from all walks of life are welcomed to experience the transformative power of faith. Our church embraces an inclusive community, offering a serene environment perfect for spiritual reflection while fostering a sense of belonging and peace.
Our Mission
The mission of St. Rita's is to embody the teachings of St. Rita by serving our congregation and the broader community with compassion and humility. We aim to inspire those around us to deepen their faith and embrace the ideals of love and resilience, forging a path toward spiritual fulfillment for all.
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If you have been attending the parish for a while but have not yet registered, please take a moment to register. This allows us to have your important information kept securely in our database so that we can send you your yearly tax receipts, as well as give you the opportunity to manage your mail and giving preferences.
Finding Saint Rita Roman Catholic Church
Confession Times
Please call the rectory at (718) 361-1884 to make an appointment with one of the priests.
Mass Times
Saturday
8:00am (English)
5:00pm (Vigil, English)
Sunday
9:00am (English)
10:30am (Español)
12:00pm (Português)
Weekdays
Monday - Friday, 8:00am (English)
Wednesday & Thursday, 7:00pm (Español)
First Fridays, 7:30pm (Português)
Holy Days of Obligation
8:00am (English)
7:00pm (Vigil, English)
Office Hours
Weekdays: 9:30am-12:00pm & 1:00pm-4:30pm
Saturdays: by appointment only.
Sundays / Holidays / Holy Days of Obligation: closed.
Learn about Catholicism
Mass: What to Expect
The central Catholic act of worship is attending the Mass, or Divine Liturgy. The Mass is divided into two parts: the Liturgy of the Word, and the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
During the first part, the priest leads us in prayer and songs, praising God, thanking Him, and asking Him for forgiveness. We hear Scripture readings, the priest gives a talk, and then we all pronounce the core principles of our faith.
In the second part, the priest says the blessing, transforming bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ. We all say the "Our Father" prayer, and then receive communion. Finally, there is a closing prayer and final blessing.
Altar Servers
If you know of a child who would like to be an altar server at Mass, please contact the Rectory and leave the name, address and a contact phone number, and we will be in touch. Servers need to have...
Eucharistic Ministers
In every celebration of the Eucharist, there should be a sufficient number of ministers of Holy Communion so that it may be distributed in a reverent and orderly manner. Bishops, priests and...
Lectors
The Lector Ministry calls for volunteers to grow in a warm and loving knowledge of Scripture, which is the living Word of God. Lectors proclaim the Word of God at Mass and other liturgical...
English Choir
English Choir rehearsal is on Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. Contact Kenneth at [email protected] to learn more.
Seniors Ministry
The Seniors Ministry provides ongoing faith formation, support and fellowship within the Catholic faith community to its elders, who enrich our parish with their experience. Meets every Thursday...
Girl Scouts
Girl Scout Troop 6417 has been a part of St. Rita's for over twenty years. The tradition of Girl Scouting at St. Rita's started with a small group of dedicated girls and leaders and has since...
Saint Rita’s Youth Group
The youth group meets every first and third Saturday at 11 a.m.