St. Rita Catholic Church

I never knew in all the Years I have been visiting DFW that this lovely Church was here. Of course I was not looking for one either. So I have no one but, myself to blame.
This Beautiful Church is located in a lovely residential area. There is plenty of Parking.
A beautiful Church grounds as well. I think it was built about 50 to 60 years ago. So it has the touch of the modern but, not too modern.
It has beautiful stained glass windows and rich dark wood throughout.
It does have lovely Pews all in a circle facing the vest able.
They have a wonderful choir that walks down the aisle with the Priest for mass and everyone takes their place.
When you first walk in there is a huge Pool type marble fountain in the foyer. This is the Holy Water.
The Priest was very nice and walked out among the people while giving the Sermon, but not too Hippy, Folksy like some of the modern Churches do now. Which I really do not like.
One of the things I really noticed and liked here as well, was the way people dressed.
They were dressed up. Not crazy so they looked as if they were going to a Ball. But, that would be alright as well. But, dressed beautifully the way you should dress for Church. You are going to Gods house, shouldn’t you dress for it?
The Men were dressed nicely as well, as the Children. I was really happy to see it.
People if Dallas you are nice dressers!
But, if you are in need of a Catholic Church this is a nice one.

While I don’t care for modern church design, this review is just as much about the parish school and the community as the actual building itself.
St. Rita was the first parish I attended in the United States and it was an enormously welcoming community. Despite being very modern in orientation and liturgical practice, there seemed to be a benign toleration of people who preferred the «old ways.»
The property is sprawling, with plenty of space for the church, school, and parish activities. I had a great time playing sports there and being welcomed to America, essentially, through school.

This church is pretty modern, except for the big organ in the front. It’s really nice and fairly small. The parking lot is horrible. Not much parking spots and the spots are tiny.