The Catholic Church of St. Rita

sharing their faith with our middle schoolers
The Church of St. Rita
You are always welcome at the Church of St. Rita!
St. Rita surrounded by stunning hibiscus flowers
Sunday Mass
Our beautiful chapel
Fr. Jim Grogan Memorial Cross
St. Rita's at dawn: Photo by Todd Salmonson

Welcome to the Catholic Church of Saint Rita in Cottage Grove, MN

All are welcome to come and worship with us! Take a moment to explore St Rita's community and ministries, find ways to continue growing in your faith and serving. There are many ways for you to share your gifts in our parish family and throughout the greater Church. St Rita's strives to connect our Catholic Faith with our daily lives, come join us in making our Lord known and loved in Cottage Grove and beyond.

Synod 2021

What’s working and what’s not in the Archdiocese? Archbishop Bernard Hebda wants to hear from you! Please prayerfully consider attending an upcoming Prayer and Listening Event, as part of the Pre-Synod Process and make your voice heard. Your input will help guide the Archdiocese over the next 5-10 years. No registration is required. A full listing of dates, times and locations may be found at this link

Winterblast Lock-In

Winterblast Middle School Lock-In:

Join hundreds of middles schoolers from around the twin cities for Winterblast on Friday, Dec 13th from 6:15 pm to 6:15 am for a night of fun, food, faith and NO sleep!

Download a registration form here or register online.

FORMED

Introducing the New Formed // Social Version from Augustine Institute on Vimeo.

We need everyone to step forward and help out!

Mass Times

Daily Masses:
Tuesday: 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:30 am
Thursday: 8 am Communion Service, 4:00 pm Mass
Friday: 8:30 am

Weekend Masses:
Saturday: 5 pm
Sunday: 8:30 am and 10:30 am

Reconciliation: 4 pm Saturday or by appointment - call the Parish Office

Eucharistic Adoration: Thursdays 8:30 am-4 pm

Staff

Father Ron Kreul, O.P., Parochial Administrator
Deacon Jack Nicklay, Pastoral Care
Deacon Steve Koop, Pastoral Care
Rory Gilbert, Business Administrator
Cindy Mitchell, Office Manager
Kathy Kovarik, Elementary Faith Formation
Amy Schroeder, Middle/High School Faith Formation and Youth MInistry
Adam Baus, Music Director
Todd Salmonson, Buildings and Grounds
Carol Goecke, Faith Formation Assistant
Mary Fran Koch, Parish Nurse
Bob Branchaud, Data Entry
Ann Marie Valento, Nursery Coordinator

Office Hours

Monday-Thursday 8 am-4:30 pm
Friday 8 am-Noon

Note: The parish office is closed on weekends.

From the Archdiocese

Anyone wishing to serve as a volunteer in any parish event or function, who may come in contact with youth or vulnerable adults, must first complete the "Essential Three" components required by the archdiocese: Virtus training, a background check, and a signed code of conduct. Call the parish office for more information.

Victim Assistance Hotline: 651-291-4497
If you or anyone you know has been the victim of abuse by clergy or any employee of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, your first call should be to local law enforcement authorities. Then please call the number above to report the abuse.