This Sunday at the 9:30 Mass we celebrated the Rite of Acceptance & Welcome, which is the first public liturgy of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, so as we begin praying for our catechumens and candidates here at our parish, it is a good time to reflect on the entire initiation process that spans the liturgical year.

The Website Team is looking for one or more people who are familiar with Microsoft Word or a similar program to serve as Website Editors to add content to the parish website on a weekly basis. Experience with website content management systems is a plus, but not necessary. Click the title to learn more.

All children grades 2 through 8 are invited to sing as part of the Children's Choir for Christmas Eve. Registration is required and spaces are limited. Click the title to learn more and register your child.

You might call St. Ignatius the saint of gratitude. Gratitude that stirs us to generosity. Last week we had the chance to call to mind some of the many good things God has given us – including his very self, especially in Jesus. / Porque podríamos llamar a San Ignacio el santo de la gratitud... Gratitud que reaviva en nosotros la generosidad. La semana pasada tuvimos la oportunidad de recordar parte de todo lo bueno que Dios nos ha dado, incluso Él mismo en la persona de Jesús. Esta semana, insistamos en la gracia de ser reavivados a la gratitud.

Etimológicamente hablando la palabra "sínodo", derivada de los términos griegos syn (que significa "juntos") yhodos (que significa "camino"), expresa la idea de "caminar juntos".

Con gran tristeza anunciamos el fallecimiento del Padre Curry, quien sirvió como párroco en San Rafael desde 1997 hasta 2003.

You’re invited to write the names of your loved ones who have died on the lists in the atrium during the weekends of October 19-20 and 26-27. The lists will be placed on a memorial altar during the month of November. / Los dos próximos fines de semana usted podrá anotar los nombres de sus seres queridos que ya fallecieron en unas hojas que estarán en el atrio.

With the start of the 2019-2020 ministry year, our parking lot is busier than usual. The posted speed limit in our parking lot is 15 mph. Please observe the speed limit and be alert to pedestrians at all times - especially when turning corners.

Domingo 3 de noviembre - Como todos los años, al final de la misa se estará poniendo en la frente de  todos los feligreses el “Aceite de San Martín”. Se repartirán estampitas y el tradicional “Pan de San Martín”. 

Los dos próximos fines de semana usted podrá anotar los nombres de sus seres queridos que ya fallecieron en unas hojas que estarán en el atrio.

The funeral for Josie Amodeo is at 11:00 am on Thursday, October 17 in the church with visitation from 10:00 - 11:00 am in the atrium. She will be laid to rest in the columbarium directly following the funeral.

Invitamos a todos los niños y niñas venir vestidos de algún santo ó santa. Por favor, comunicarse con Paty Pineda al 919-524-4114 ó Gloria Laguna al: 919-802-6165

Si usted pertenece a un grupo de danza o grupo musical y quisiera ofrecer su danza o canto a la Virgen de Guadalupe el día 11 de diciembre, por favor contacte al Director del Coro Hispano, Rafael Guarnizo, al 919-865-5727 para programar su participación en esta celebración.

The St. Raphael Security Team provides a safe and secure worship environment for our parishioners and guests at our weekend Masses and during the Wednesday, 9:00 am daily Mass.

End of life decision making can be emotional and confusing. Join us for this great presentation by the Diocese that explains Catholic moral teaching while also offering a written guide you can use to make your own plans.

In celebration of the end of Spiritual Adoption, the Respect Life Committee will host a Baby Shower on Sunday, October 20 at 10:30 am in the Lewis Room.

Come out on Saturday, October 26, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm in Ignatius Hall. There will be more than 55 vendors!

La Iglesia ha dedicado un mes, el de Octubre, para honrar a María con el rezo del Santo Rosario.

God’s goodness to us can stir us to generosity. / La bondad de Dios para con nosotros puede hacer vibrar nuestros corazones con generosidad.

In July, the Diocese of Raleigh hosted the annual convention of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians which included the celebration of Mass with Bishop Zarama and about 1,500 pastoral musicians. The presence of the Holy Spirit at that Mass, especially in everyone's singing together, was powerful, something Bishop Zarama noted in his homily. Hearing him speak about music at that Mass made me curious to learn more.