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St Rita Catholic Church
Wellington
FL
33414-7899
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Who we are
Saint Rita Catholic Church of the Diocese of Palm Beach is located in the beautiful Village of Wellington, a city in the suburbs of West Palm Beach, Florida. It is easily accessible for out-of-town visitors since it is located one-half mile south of State Road 80 (Southern Blvd.), on the corner of Big Blue Trace and Paddock Drive, just inside the northern Wellington City limits.
If you are thinking about moving to the Wellington area, we cordially invite you to make Saint Rita your parish home.
Our Vision
Be a Friend, Make a Friend, Bring a Friend To Christ
Our Mission Statement
To bring the community to Christ by building trust, serving others, and creating a sense of family and friendship through the worship and praise of God, all in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, in union with the whole Catholic Church, Mary, all the angels and saints, especially Saint Rita.
If you are thinking about moving to the Wellington area, we cordially invite you to make Saint Rita your parish home.
Our Vision
Be a Friend, Make a Friend, Bring a Friend To Christ
Our Mission Statement
To bring the community to Christ by building trust, serving others, and creating a sense of family and friendship through the worship and praise of God, all in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, in union with the whole Catholic Church, Mary, all the angels and saints, especially Saint Rita.
Street Address
13645 Paddock Dr
Wellington,
FL
33414-7899
United States
Phone: 561-793-8544
Fax: 561-793-4082
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Church Pastor
Rev. Mario Castañeda
Pastor
13645 Paddock Dr
Wellington,
FL
33414-7899
United States
Phone: 561-793-8544
Fax: 561-793-4082
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Quote of the Day
Psalms 28:7
The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped...
The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped...
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Roman Catholic
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Leadership
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Rev. Mario Castañeda
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Father Mario takes very seriously his role that was entrusted in him when he became Pastor of our Parish on January 1, 2020. He is committed to shepherd, lead and serve our faith-filled community in all ways possible. The spiritual well being of all the parishioners is of utmost importance to him. Father Mario is a very kind and compassionate man who is very approachable and cares for each of us as if we were his own children. We are so blessed to have Father Mario as our spiritual leader.
Other Church Leaders:
Rev. Duvan Bermudez, in residence
Rev. Michael Parrotta
Rev. Brian Lehnert
Msgr. Stephen Bosso
Deacon Joe O'Connell
Deacon Jim Meyer
Deacon Jose Ortiz
Rev. Michael Parrotta
Rev. Brian Lehnert
Msgr. Stephen Bosso
Deacon Joe O'Connell
Deacon Jim Meyer
Deacon Jose Ortiz
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Mass Schedule
Daily Masses
Monday-Friday:7:00am and 8:30am Saturday:8:30am
Sunday Masses
Saturday Vigil: 4:30pm 7:00pm (Spanish)
Saturday Confession: 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Sunday: 7:00am 9:00am 11:00am
Mass Times last updated on the 8th of September, 2024
Daily Masses
Monday-Friday:7:00am and 8:30am Saturday:8:30am
Sunday Masses
Saturday Vigil: 4:30pm 7:00pm (Spanish)
Saturday Confession: 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Sunday: 7:00am 9:00am 11:00am
Mass Times last updated on the 8th of September, 2024
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CURRENT EVENTS and MEETINGS
High School Youth Group - Meets on Sunday evenings - 6:00 to 8:00pm in Parish Hall
ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE INVITED!!!!
Middle School Youth Group - Meets on the first two Thursdays of the month
6:00 to 7:30pm in the Parish Hall
ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE INVITED!
Upper Elementary Youth Group - Meets on the last two Thursdays of the month
4:30 to 6:00pm in the Parish Hall
ALL THIRD, FOURTH & FIFTH GRADE STUDENTS ARE INVITED!
High School Bible Study - Held on Mondays - 7:00pm in the Youth Room.
CURRENT EVENTS and MEETINGS
High School Youth Group - Meets on Sunday evenings - 6:00 to 8:00pm in Parish Hall
ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE INVITED!!!!
Middle School Youth Group - Meets on the first two Thursdays of the month
6:00 to 7:30pm in the Parish Hall
ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE INVITED!
Upper Elementary Youth Group - Meets on the last two Thursdays of the month
4:30 to 6:00pm in the Parish Hall
ALL THIRD, FOURTH & FIFTH GRADE STUDENTS ARE INVITED!
High School Bible Study - Held on Mondays - 7:00pm in the Youth Room.
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The Solemnity of The Nativity of the Lord: Christmas
MASS SCHEDULE
Vigil Masses: 12/24
3:00pm: LifeTeen Band 5:00pm: Children's Choir
7:00pm: Spanish Mass
Mass During The Night: 12/24
10:00pm: Celebration Choir
Christmas Day Masses: 12/25
7:30am: Soloist 9:00am: 9:00am Choir
11:00am: 11:00am Choir 1:00pm: Spanish Mass
No 5:00pm Mass on Christmas Day
CONFESSIONS: Monday - Friday (December 18 - 22): 9:00am - 10:00am
MASS SCHEDULE
Vigil Masses: 12/24
3:00pm: LifeTeen Band 5:00pm: Children's Choir
7:00pm: Spanish Mass
Mass During The Night: 12/24
10:00pm: Celebration Choir
Christmas Day Masses: 12/25
7:30am: Soloist 9:00am: 9:00am Choir
11:00am: 11:00am Choir 1:00pm: Spanish Mass
No 5:00pm Mass on Christmas Day
CONFESSIONS: Monday - Friday (December 18 - 22): 9:00am - 10:00am
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St Rita Catholic Church History
Parish History
Our parish began as a mission founded by Father Michael Devaney, O.M.I. on March 10, 1979. Our first Pastor, Father Walter J. Dockerill, was appointed to guide our faith community on July 1, 1980 when the first Mass was celebrated as Saint Rita Catholic Church. For the first few years, we celebrated Mass in the Lions Club in Royal Palm Beach until our Parish Center was completed.
Outgrowing the Parish Center after a few years, our Church building was constructed and dedicated on September 20, 1992 where Mass is celebrated today. Our Parish Center continues to exist with offices, gift shop, Early Childhood Program, Youth Ministry, general meeting and hall areas. Since then, Father Dockerill retired in 2002 and our second and current Pastor, Father Donald R. Munro was appointed on July 1, 2002 and installed on December 28, 2002 to lead our community of approximately 6000 registered families.
Future plans include a teardown of our existing Parish Center and construction of a new 3 story building to house the many growing ministries, gift shop, and administrative offices.
Our parish began as a mission founded by Father Michael Devaney, O.M.I. on March 10, 1979. Our first Pastor, Father Walter J. Dockerill, was appointed to guide our faith community on July 1, 1980 when the first Mass was celebrated as Saint Rita Catholic Church. For the first few years, we celebrated Mass in the Lions Club in Royal Palm Beach until our Parish Center was completed.
Outgrowing the Parish Center after a few years, our Church building was constructed and dedicated on September 20, 1992 where Mass is celebrated today. Our Parish Center continues to exist with offices, gift shop, Early Childhood Program, Youth Ministry, general meeting and hall areas. Since then, Father Dockerill retired in 2002 and our second and current Pastor, Father Donald R. Munro was appointed on July 1, 2002 and installed on December 28, 2002 to lead our community of approximately 6000 registered families.
Future plans include a teardown of our existing Parish Center and construction of a new 3 story building to house the many growing ministries, gift shop, and administrative offices.
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