Loving Reflection 19 May 2019: A Message from Father Bruce
“Now is the Son of Man glorified and God is glorified in him.” (John 13:31). Jesus speaks these words in our Gospel passage today. The scene is the Last Supper and Judas has just left to put his betrayal of Jesus into action. The suffering and death of Jesus has begun and yet Jesus says it is the hour of his glory and of God’s glory too.
We have had articles in this space during Lent and Easter which invited us to pray with Scripture passages in an imaginative way—seeing the setting imaginatively as though we were present, seeing the persons, hearing what they are saying and observing the action. This kind of prayer, a form of contemplation, allows you to participate personally in the event.
Reflexión llena de amor 19 Mayo 2019 : Mensaje del Padre Bruce
“Ahora va a manifestarse la gloria del Hijo del Hombre, y Dios será glorificado en Él” (Juan 13:31). Jesús dice estas palabras en el pasaje del Evangelio de hoy. La escena es la Última Cena después de que Judas acababa de irse para llevar a cabo su traición a Jesús. El proceso del sufrimiento y muerte de Jesús ha comenzado, y no obstante, Jesús dice que lo que ha comenzado es el momento de su gloria y de la gloria de Dios.
Come to May Crowning May 24
There will be NO 9:00 am Mass on Wednesday, May 22.
We invite you to join our St. Raphael Catholic School students on Friday, May 24 for 9:00 am Mass followed by the May Crowning.
Receiving the Eucharist, Opening Ourselves to Change: Source & Summit Liturgical Q&A
When Catholics receive Holy Communion, they participate in an intimate sharing in the life of God. As Pope Francis said in an audience, “Although we are the ones who stand in procession to receive Communion . . . , in reality it is Christ who comes toward us to assimilate us in him. There is an encounter with Jesus!”
The entire liturgy prepares the assembly for this moment. Hearing the Word of God stimulates the desire of believers to draw closer to God. Praying the Eucharistic Prayer rouses hearts to offer God thanks and praise for the death that brings life. The Lord’s Prayer proclaims a hunger for the bread that nourishes. The Sign of Peace strengthens the bond of unity before the community approaches the table of reconciliation.
Justice for Immigrants: We Pray to the Lord
For refugees–our brothers and sisters who have been uprooted from their homes, forced to search for safety and security in foreign lands, and for compassion and friendship in the faces of strangers, we pray to the Lord … That we, descended in spirit from a nation of refugees, who have come to know God through the person of Jesus Christ–the child of refugees–grow in compassion with refugees everywhere, acting and advocating on their behalf, we pray to the Lord … That the nations of the world–together with their citizens, the Church and all the world’s religions–may work together on behalf of refugees for peace and security in the lands that they flee; and for safety, opportunity and a true Christian welcome in the lands where they seek haven, we pray to the Lord …”
… General Intercessions for Refugees, Catholic Relief Services
Register for Faith Formation started Sunday April 28
Register your k-12th grade child for Faith Formation OR Sacramental Preparation starting April 28! This registration link went live on Sunday, 4/28/2019!
¡Registre a su hijo de k-12o grado para la Formación en la Fe o Preparacion Sacramental a partir del 28 de abril! ¡Este enlace de registro fue activado el domingo 4/28/2019!
Justicia para los Inmigrantes: Roguemos al Señor
Por los refugiados, nuestros hermanos y hermanas que han sido desarraigados de sus hogares y obligados a buscar protección y seguridad en tierras extranjeras, también buscan compasión y amistad en rostros extranjeros, roguemos al Señor … Que nosotros, descendidos en espíritu de una nación de refugiados, que hemos llegado a conocer a Dios a través de la persona de Jesucristo, el hijo de refugiados, podamos crecer en compasión con los refugiados en todas partes, actuando y abogando por ellos, roguemos al Señor … Que las naciones del mundo, junto con sus ciudadanos, la Iglesia y todas las religiones del mundo, colaboren en favor de los refugiados, trabajando por la paz y la seguridad en las tierras de las que huyen, trabajando por la protección y oportunidad y una verdadera bienvenida cristiana en las tierras donde buscan refugio, roguemos al Señor …”
…Intercesiones generales para los refugiados, Catholic Relief Services
Memorial Day May 27 Mass at 9 am
Monday, May 27, we will celebrate a special Memorial Day Mass with music in the Chapel at 9 AM.
9 am School Mass is on Summer Break! Begins May 29
St Raphael Catholic School
NO WEDNESDAY 9:00 A.M. MASS DURING THE SUMMER – Beginning the week of May 27, there will be no 9:00 a.m. school Mass on Wednesdays while the school is on summer break. We invite you to join our students again in late August!
Easter Season Memorial Mass June 1
During this special time of year when we are so focused on the powerful reality of the resurrection and Christ’s saving grace we take some time to remember our loved ones who’ve gone before us to be with Him.
An Easter season memorial Mass will be held Sat, June 1 at 9 am in the Chapel. Join us for this daily Mass when we will gather for prayers for those who’ve died and the consolations we each seek as we walk through grief and loss. No RSVP necessary.
Ready for an Adventure? Join the Cub Scouts! Info Meeting June 3
St Raphael’s proudly hosts Cub Scout Pack 314 for boys and girls in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Wanna learn more about how to join this amazing group of kids?
Come to our meet and greet Monday June 3rd starting at 6:30 pm in Raphael Hall where kids can meet other Cub Scouts, do some Scout activities and parents can learn how the Scouts are enhancing our kid’s lives. For more details contact Theresa at 919.923.1800 or email joinpack314@pack-314.org Visit our website at www.pack-314.org.
Pentecost Masses June 8-9: Come and connect consciously!
SAT MASSES JUNE 8
5:30pm y 7:15pm en Español
SUN MASSES JUNE 9
7:45, 9:30, 11:30, 5:30pm y 2:30pm en Español
Meeting Christ in Prayer This Summer – Register Now
Meet Christ in a new, engaging, and prayerful way this summer!
Mondays, June 10 – August 5
6:30 – 7:30 pm
Wednesdays, June 12 – July 31
10:30 – 11:30 am
Join Fr. Bruce on Monday evenings or Fr. Peter on Wednesday mornings for a unique eight-week, guided-prayer small group experience modeled after the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. This prayer program…
15 de Junio Bodas Comunitarias
Nuestra Parroquia de San Rafael llevará a cabo una vez más la ceremonia especial de Matrimonios Comunitarios el día sábado 15 de junio a la 1 pm. Para más información, por favor comunicarse con la Señora Evila Morales al 919-865.5746
How to Help with Housing Meeting June 18
A Habitat for Humanity-Wake and Catholic Coalition information session will be held June 18 at 7pm in Room 109. If you have an interest in promoting affordable housing in Wake County this meeting is for you. St. Raphael parishioners have worked to promote affordable housing and build relationships in Wake County for many years and for the past 10 years we have worked in partnership with other local parishes. We will begin a milestone home build late this summer. Come hear what this is all about and join us as home build #10 begins. NO construction experience is necessary and there are also many other opportunities to help. Follow us on Facebook at Raleigh Catholic Coalition Habitat for Humanity, at Habitatwake.org and on our parish website. For questions, feel free to contact simmonsbevery06@gmail.com or call 919 881-9019.
Vacation Bible Camp 2019! July 15 – 19! Register Today!
This epic African adventure engages the whole herd! At Roar, kids explore God’s goodness and celebrate a ferocious faith that powers them through this wild life! Children (rising kindergarten – rising 6th grade) are invited to join us for a week of faith-filled fun! July 15-19, 9 a.m. – noon, Ignatius Hall (aka the Savanna)!
¡Esta épica aventura africana involucra a toda la manada. ¡En Roar, los niños exploran la bondad y celebrar una fe intensa que los alimenta a través de esta vida salvje! ¡Se invita a los niños (kinder – – grado 6) a unirse a nosotros para una semana de diversión llena de fe! 15-19 de julio, 9 a.m. – mediodía, Ignatius Hall (también conocido como la sabana)!
May through July Minister Schedules are Ready
Eucharistic Minister (EMHC) schedules are ready.
Can you be a Minister? Talk to Jay JayComi@summitrs.com
Can you be a Reader? Talk to Kevin Mistele kevin@mistele.com 214-697-3841
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Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT will be held Thursday, June 6, 7:30 AM – 8:45 PM in the Chapel. This devotion is for our quiet personal time of adoration, mediation and prayer in His presence. Everyone is invited and encouraged to make a visit for any length of time.
