Join us for our Pre-Lent retreat – an opportunity to deepen deliberately! Theologian, composer, and highly acclaimed presenter Fr. Ricky Manalo will help us discover how we can keep God present in every moment while balancing the other demands of everyday life. The retreat is free and open to the public, and there will be headsets for translation. Fri. Feb. 22 at 7pm. Click for more details. https://saintraphael.org/rickymanalo/
Gran Retiro Espiritual Pre-Cuaresmal 22 Febrero
Composer Ricky Manalo Coming Here Feb 22-23-24
Composer and theologian Ricky Manalo is visiting Saint Raphael on Feb 22, 23 and 24! We know Fr. Ricky from many of his songs, such as “Many and Great” and “Come Lord Maranatha”. But he is also a wonderful speaker and leader of prayer. On the evening of Friday, Feb 22 Ricky will lead our entire parish in a pre-Lent retreat. During the day on Saturday, Feb 23 he will lead a day of reflection for all of those in the parish who serve in liturgical ministries. And Sunday afternoon, Feb 24, he will lead a discussion with musicians. Mark your calendar and click here for details!
Meet Saint Raphael (the Angel) 17 Feb 2019: Message from Father Phil
Good Goodbyes and Good Hellos Tobit 10-11:18
What a party! After a remarkable wedding feast, of 14 days total, Tobias sets off to return to his parents at Nineveh. (I think after 14 days of feasting I would need to move a little too…).
Back at home, Tobit and Anna are struggling.
Les Presento a San Rafael (el Ángel) 17 Feb 2019 : Mensaje del Padre Felipe
Buenas despedidas y buenos saludos Tobit 10-11:18
¡Que fiesta! Después de un notable banquete de bodas, de un total de 14 días, Tobias se pone en marcha para regresar a sus padres en Nínive. (Creo que después de 14 días de fiesta, también tendría que moverme un poco …).
Need a Restaurant Idea? These Restaurants Help Read and Feed
Reed and Feed Update: Thanks to the following restaurants who continue to donate meals for the 50 children in the parish who attend Read and Feed on Wednesday nights at St. Raphael: McDonalds, Tijuana Flats, El Senor (Knightdale), Jet Pizza, Chipotle, PDQ, Pickled Onion (Wakefield), Jimmy Johns and Little Caesars. Be sure to patronize and thank these restaurants.
4 Reasons You Should Be Here Friday Night Feb 22: Source & Summit Liturgical Q&A
Hopefully you’ve heard, Fr. Ricky Manalo will be with us this Friday, February 22, at 7pm in the Church to lead a pre-Lent retreat for the entire parish, “God’s Grace, Human Space: Experiencing the Sacred in Everyday Life”. I wanted to share a few reasons why you shouldn’t miss this great event!
1) It will help prepare you for Lent. Ash Wednesday is right around the corner (March 6).
Sign up for Monthly Children’s Choir
All children grades 2 through 8 are invited to sign up for our monthly Children’s Choir. The choir sings for one 9:30 Sunday Mass each month, meeting at 8:30 before Mass to rehearse. Please sign up via the parish website, including for the choir for Easter Sunday: saintraphael.org/worship/music/childrens-choir/
The Lord Hears the Cry of the Poor. Do We?
JUSTICE FOR IMMIGRANTS – “The Church hears the suffering cry of all who are uprooted from their own land, of families forcefully separated, of those who, in the rapid changes of our day, are unable to find a stable home anywhere. She senses the anguish of those without rights, without any security, at the mercy of every kind of exploitation, and she supports them in their unhappiness. Working for the unity of the human family means being committed to the rejection of all discrimination based on race, culture or religion as contrary to God’s plan. It means bearing witness to a fraternal life based on the Gospel, which respects cultural differences and is open to sincere and trustful dialogue.”
…Pope Saint John Paul II, Message for World Migration Day
El Señor oye el grito de los pobres. ¿Hacemos?
La Justicia para los Inmigrantes – “La Iglesia escucha el grito de sufrimiento de los desarraigados de su propia tierra, de las familias forzadamente divididas, de los que, en los rápidos cambios actuales, no encuentran una morada estable en ningún lugar. Percibe la angustia de quienes carecen de derechos y de toda seguridad, quedando a merced de cualquier tipo de explotación, y se hace cargo de su infelicidad. Trabajar por la unidad de la familia humana quiere decir esforzarse por rechazar toda discriminación basada en la raza, la cultura o la religión como contraria al plan de Dios. Significa testimoniar una vida fraterna fundada en el Evangelio, respetuosa de las diversidades culturales y abierta al diálogo sincero y confiado.”
…Santo Padre Juan Pablo II, Mensaje para la Jornada Mundial del Emigrante
Funeral for Gloria Koch Feb 21
We will celebrate a funeral Mass for Gloria Koch on Thursday Feb 21 at noon with visitation starting at 11am. Please pray for Gloria and her family. St Raphael Campus Map Directions
Follow the Growth of a Baby in the Womb
Spiritual Adoption is a free program designed to pray for babies who are in danger of being aborted. Each January we ask you to spiritually adopt a baby, name him or her, and pray for the baby and parents for 9 months that they may chose life. We began again our program on January 27, 2019 but it is never too late to join! You may now follow along the growth of your baby by receiving weekly emails. Please email “subscribe” to SpiritualAdoptionSR@gmail.com. You can also follow us on Twitter @LifeAt1stSpark on our Facebook Page RaleighParents4Life.
Ash Wednesday Begins Lent March 6
The season of Lent begins with the observance of Ash Wednesday, March 6. Masses with distribution of ashes will be celebrated in English at 7am, 9am, 12:10pm, and 6pm. Mass with distribution of ashes will be celebrated in Spanish at 8pm. The reception of ashes is a devotional and therefore open to anyone who would like to receive them regardless of faith tradition background.
Want to Join a Fun Group?
Our Married Couples Group had a great Christmas party this year. Want to join them???
Catholic Charities Counseling Services
CATHOLIC CHARITIES COUNSELING SERVICES are available to help adults and/or children cope with numerous life issues, including depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, family conflict and much more. Counseling is provided by highly skilled, compassionate licensed counselors with an average of 15+ years of counseling experience. Most health insurance is accepted. Thanks to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal, a subsidized fee scale is available for people who cannot afford the full cost. Please call 790-8533 (Raleigh) or 388-3065 (Cary) to inquire about service or to schedule an appointment.
Are you someone or do you know someone who…
Has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic?- Is discerning celebrating the Sacraments of Initiation?
- Was baptized Catholic as a child, but has not celebrated the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist?
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Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT will be held Thursday, March 7, 7:30 AM – 8:45 PM in the Chapel.
This date will be the day after Ash Wednesday and a great place to pray our extra Lenten prayers while in His presence.
