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Welcome to Saint Raphael Catholic Church.
We are a Jesuit parish in Raleigh, North Carolina.   Join us!

Mass Times

St Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church
5801 Falls of Neuse Road    Raleigh, NC 27609
919.865.5700   fax 919.865.5701

Regular Mass Schedule

Saturday Vigil 5:30pm   7:15pm (Spanish)
Sunday 7:45am   9:30am   11:30am
2:30pm (Spanish)   5:30pm
Monday 7am   11am
Tuesday 7am   9am
Wednesday 7am   7pm (Spanish)
Thursday 7am
Friday 7am   8:45am
Saturday 9am

Reconciliation/Confessions
Saturdays 3:30-4:45pm (English and Spanish)
Chapel of Our Lady Queen of the Americas
Other times by appointment

Suscipe

 Take Lord!

Receive all my liberty, my memory,
my understanding, my entire will,
all that I have and call my own.

You have given all to me.
To you, Lord, I return it.
Do with it as You will.
Give me only Your love And Your grace.
That is enough for me.

St. Ignatius Loyola

Bulletins

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Our online bulletin publisher is having technical difficulties. Both English and Spanish bulletins are on the Spanish link. Temporarily you can read the English bulletin by clicking the Spanish link, scrolling to the bulletins at the bottom of the page and opening one of the of the 2 bulletins with the same date (1 is English and 1 is Spanish). We apologize for this inconvenience.

2013 BAA

2013 BAA

The 2013 BAA is here!
Bring in your pledge NOW!
Diocese goal $6,374,554
Saint Raphael Goal $282,908
Average Gift $275

Pledges to date $228,361 (81% of our goal)
1669 Families Responding with Pledges or Prayers

Year of Faith

Year of Faith 2012-2013

Our Four Strategic Initiatives

  1. Invest in our Youth, the Future of Our Parish
  2. Foster a Culture of Stewardship
  3. Enhance Faith Formation for all Ages
  4. Build Community: Make St. Raphael a Welcoming Home for All

Cuatro Initiativas Estratégicas

  1. Inversión en Nuestros Jóvenes, el Futuro de Nuestra Parroquia
  2. Promover una Cultura de Corresponsabilidad
  3. Mejorar la Educación de la Fe en Todos los Niveles de Edad
  4. Construir Comunidad; Hacer de San Rafael un Hogar de Bienvenida para Todos

Welcome Home Catholics

No matter how long you have been away from the Catholic Church, you can always come home. Whether you are just beginning to think about returning to Church or can’t wait to get involved, we are glad you are here. Here are a few things to consider:

  • Join us for a Sunday or weekday liturgy – This is a wonderful time to come together as a community and lift our hearts toward God. All are welcome. Mass times are in the bulletin and here on the website.
  • Join a ministry or group – You’ll find faith sharing communities, outreach ministries and parish life groups. See our ministry directory, bulletin or click on Worship, Faith, Social Action, or Parish Life at the top of the page.
  • Register in the parish – Registering in the parish allows us to keep you up-to-date on parish happenings and helps us know who we serve. Registration forms are available at the welcome table  or click here.
  • Browse this website or the bulletin – See all our community has to offer. The Church is your home and we want to welcome you back.
  • Brush up on the words of the Mass – Read through the Order of the Mass from the US Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Please share this invitation with family and friends.

Our Cathedral

Diocese of Raleigh Cathedral - Learn More

St Raphael Goal $2,046,782
Pledged $1,346,643
20% of new funds come back to the parish!
Average gift $2195
Pledge form      Promesa

  • Build a new Cathedral in North Carolina
  • Support the 2012 Bishop’s Annual Appeal
  • Help Renovate Raphael Hall
  • Help Replace the Existing Rectory

Stay Up To Date     Manténgase al Día
Cathedral Prayer           Oración de la Catedral
FAQ          Preguntas Mas Frecuentas

Bayeux Cathedral TrinityTrinity Sunday

Celebrate the Oneness of God

The Father Who is the Source of Our Lives

The Son Who is the Living Manifestation of the Invisible God

The Holy Spirit Who Guides Us Into All Truth

Join us in Prayer and Service!

Our Journey of Love on Sundays June 2 – August 18

The RCIA Summer Series is open to all parishioners! This summer we are exploring the topic of LOVE. In these sessions we will look to our everyday situations to help us grow in love of God and each other and strengthen us in our faith. Come join us:

What: RCIA Summer Series – “Our Journey of Love”
When: Sundays during the summer after the 9:30 Mass (June 2 – August 18)
Where: Lewis Room

2nd Annual Deacon Bob Madey Memorial Golf Tournament June 10

Click for Memorial Golf Tournament FlyerJoin us for the 2nd Annual Deacon Bob Madey Memorial Golf Tournament! We begin with a shotgun start at 9am on June 10th.

Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council 9880. The procedds will benefit our Deacon Bob Madey Saint Raphael Catholic Church Emergency Assistance Fund.

Click for details and to register. For more information contact:
Pat Eagan, Grand Knight (919) 622-0061 or  pateagan@att.net

EXCITING NEWS! A new ministry is coming! June 10

Habitat for HumanitySt. Raphael is in the process of officially forming a Habitat for Humanity Ministry.  This will be in conjunction with the Raleigh Catholic Coalition in which we have participated over the last three years. Are you searching for a new way to serve the Lord?  This ministry directly follows Christ’s command to provide shelter to those in need and will help others achieve the American dream!  To learn more you are invited to join us for an organizational session on June 10th  in room 112 from 7 -8:30pm.  Come and stay as long as you can.  We need any and all ideas.  This is not about the construction end of home builds at this time-that will follow, (although we can provide basic information if requested) but a means to organize into a well functioning and effective ministry.  Please RSVP and for more information feel free to contact Bev Simmons  simmonsbeverly06@gmail.com or call (919) 881-901.

Music Showcase Concert for the Parish June 14

notes2For the final concert of the 2012-2013 Concert Series, our Music Ministry will be presenting a Music Ministry Showcase. Some of our favorite contemporary choral anthems of the children’s choir and the adult English and Spanish choirs will be featured along with selections by various groups of instrumentalists. A setting of Laudate Dominum, written by the Director of Music Ministry and Organist, Brad Croushorn will be premiered as well as a piece written especially for the children.

The concert is on Friday, June 14th at 7:00pm and will be held in the main Church.  We hope that some of our favorite songs will be inspiring to you as well!  There is no charge for admission, however donations will be accepted to help defray the costs and to support the future of this Concert Series. For more information contact Brad Croushorn, Director of Music Ministry at (919) 865-5716 or  bcroushorn@saintraphael.org.

Memorial Mass for Marcy Gilby June 22

A Memorial Mass is scheduled for Marcy Gilby on Saturday, June 22 at 10:00am in the Chapel of Our Lady Queen of the Americas.  Rites of Committal and Inurnment will follow immediately in our Columbarium.  Marcy was a past parishioner and receptionist in 2000 . She died on May 8th. Please pray for Marcy and her family.

Vacation Bible Camp Coming June 24-28, 2013!

2013 Catholic Vacation Bible Camp Tent
YOU are invited to turn hot summer days into cool faith-filled fun!  Whether you’re a child (5-11), youth (12+.) or adult, there’s something for everyone at Vacation Bible Camp! Go to our Faith Formation page for details and registration forms!

Memorial Mass for Nigel Herd June 28

A Memorial mass is scheduled for Nigel Herd on June 28 (Friday) at 7:30pm in the Main Sanctuary. Nigel passed away on May 12.  His Rites of Committal and Interment will be on Saturday, May 18 at Wake Forest Town Cemetery after a funeral service at Feggins & Feggins Funeral Home in Wake Forest, NC. Please pray for Nigel and his family.

Have You Given to the BAA Yet?

2013 BAAHere at St. Raphael, we’ve now surpassed 80% of our Bishop’s Annual Appeal goal of $282,908.  Nearly half of our parish families have pledged their support.  We hope to hear from the rest in the next two weeks.  As you consider a pledge, you may wonder whether we can’t do the same things in our own parish through our own ministries.  The reality is we cannot as one parish or even several parishes meet all the needs of those in the Diocese.  While we have hardworking, talented volunteers and staff in our parish Read More→

Something for You at the Museum of Art till May 27

NCMA Objects of DevotionThis Spring from March 3 to May 26, the North Carolina Museum of Art is presenting Object of Devotion: Medieval English Alabaster Sculpture from the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Robert Mlodzik of the North Carolina Museum of Art describes the display as “offering a rare glimpse into the spiritual lives and religious customs of medieval English Christians. This exhibition of 60 works represents the finest collection of alabaster devotional reliefs and freestanding figures in the world. These objects will inspire both lively discussion and quiet contemplation.”

You can see these objects of devotion at the North Carolina Museum of Art until May 27th!

Read and Discuss C.S. Lewis with Us in June

C.S. Lewis The Four LovesThe Catholic Book Club will meet again in June.

Our June book will be The Four Loves by C.S. Lewis. The men and women had great May discussions. Join us.

“I Love Field Day”

ECC Field DayField Day at the Preschool was rained out both days, but a little gray weather and wet fields didn’t stop our tough little preschoolers or their teachers! With obstacle courses, parachutes, tunnels and jump boxes set up inside, the children kicked and crawled, jumped and swatted their way to fun. The look of joy on the children’s faces and their spontaneous declarations of “I love Field Day!” and “This is so fun!” confirmed the days’ success.

Can you get boys clothing size T2, T3, T4, 5, and 6?

Catholic Parish OutreachSt. Raphael’s “Feed-A-Family” food drive was a huge success.  Our parish donated 5,140 pounds of groceries and $3,418 for families in need.  In addition, parents of St. Raphael’s  preschool donated clothing for preschool age children.  Thank you to all the parishioners who so generously donated and to those who volunteered before and after the Masses to make this drive a success.

Catholic Parish Outreach is in desperate need of boys clothing size T2, T3, T4, 5,6.  Anyone who has clothing to donate, please call Sharon Easton, 919 676-7328.  Thank you!

Online Bulletin Issues

Click for an English BulletinOur online bulletin publisher is having technical difficulties. Both English and Spanish bulletins are on the Spanish link. Temporarily you can read the English bulletin by clicking the Spanish link, scrolling to the bulletins at the bottom of the page and opening one of the of the 2 bulletins with the same date (1 is English and 1 is Spanish). We apologize for this inconvenience.

We Need Yarn and Knitters

Enjoy photos! Come join us in creating warm and comforting Prayer Shawls for those in need.  We meet twice a month to knit and crochet shawls, praying for the recipient while working on them.  If you don’t crochet or knit, we will teach you how to get started.  We are very much in need of donated yarn, as each shawl takes three 7-ounce skeins of yarn.  To donate or learn more, contact Theresa Everhart at 919-609-0972 or Teverhart1@bellsouth.net .

Partners in Faith

Click to read this month’s newsletter helping parents raise faithful Catholic children. Brought to you from our Lifelong Faith Formation Ministry.

Partners in Faith May                      Companeros En La Fe Mayo

Past Events at Saint Raphael

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Administrators of Justice. That administrators of justice may act always with integrity and right conscience.

Seminaries. That seminaries, especially those of mission churches, may form pastors after the Heart of Christ, fully dedicated to proclaiming the Gospel.