About St. Rita · Holly, Michigan
St. Rita Catholic Parish in Holly, Michigan, is a welcoming community dedicated to living out the Gospel through worship, service, and outreach. The parish offers regular Masses, sacraments, and active ministries including music, Eucharistic ministry, altar servers, and greeters. It serves the local community with compassion, notably through its food pantry and support for families in need. The parish is led by Pastor Fr. David Blazek and is part of the Archdiocese of Detroit, participating in broader diocesan initiatives including restructuring efforts.
- Patron
- St. Rita
- Rector
- Fr. David Blazek
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Detroit
Why belong here
Join a parish that actively serves its community through ministries like music, Eucharistic ministry, altar servers, and greeters. Participate in sacraments, support the food pantry, and engage in outreach programs that reflect Christ’s love, justice, and peace. The parish welcomes all and invites involvement in its mission of proclaiming and living the Gospel.
Mass times at St. Rita
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Following Mass
Adoration times
- Third Tuesday of the month, September-April
Our Mission
We, the people of St. Rita Catholic Parish, through the guidance of the Holy Spirit, are dedicated to serving the community in which we live by proclaiming, teaching, and living the Word of the Gospel so that Christ's love, respect, peace, and justice for all will prevail.
Ministries
Join the Music Ministry (Choir meets Wednesday evenings), Eucharistic Ministers (training required), Altar Servers (training required), or Usher/Greeter Ministry. Contact Fr. Dave or the Rectory for more information.
- Music Ministry
- Eucharistic Ministers
- Altar Servers
- Usher/Greeter Ministry
Sacraments
Baptism requires appointment with both parents. Reconciliation available after Mass. First Communion for 2nd graders or those uncommunioned. Confirmation for 9th graders. Marriage requires 6-month planning.
- Baptism
- Reconciliation
- First Communion
- Confirmation
- Marriage
Community Services
The parish runs a food pantry accepting cereal, canned tuna/chicken, toilet paper, laundry soap, spaghetti sauce, noodles, and chili (no frozen items). It also offers a Catholic Committal Ministry for Great Lakes National Cemetery and participates in the annual CSA campaign.
- Food Pantry (accepts specific items)
- Catholic Committal Ministry
- CSA Campaign (23rd year)