The Funeral Team is our parish's compassionate response to those who are hurting. We witness love stories, great journeys of faith, hearts that are hurting but also stretched to new understandings of God's infinite love. Please consider joining our team as a Funeral Host, Sacristan, or Livestream Technologist. Click the title to learn more.
In response to the City of Raleigh's removal of the requirement to wear a mask while indoors, the St. Raphael parish center and church will be mask-optional beginning at 5 pm on Friday, February 25. We will also begin fully opening up sections of our sanctuary beginning the weekend of February 26-27 and having mask optional seating in those sections at all Masses. Click the title for more information. / En respuesta a la eliminación por parte de la ciudad de Raleigh del requisito de usar una máscara en el interior de los estacionamientos, el requisito de tener mascara en el centro parroquial y la iglesia de San Rafael serán opcionales a partir de las 5 p. m. del Viernes 25 de Febrero. También, comenzaremos a abrir completamente secciones de nuestro santuario y a tener asientos donde las mascarillas serán opcional en todas las Misas a partir del fin de semana del 26 al 27 de Febrero. Haga clic en el título para obtener más información.
As we slowly emerge into a post-pandemic world, we have an opportunity to recommit our energies in bringing the gospel to those around us. But where do we begin? Where should our focus be? Join us on our parish Facebook Group on March 1 at 1:00 pm for an online watch party featuring a live conversation with Bishop Robert Barron, Fr. James Mallon, and Revd. Nicky Gumbel on What is God Saying to the Church? Click the title to learn how to sign up.
Do you ever wonder how you could actually help when someone is hurting after a loved one has passed away? Compassionate Care is a rich and rewarding ministry and we invite you to consider joining our team. Each month we send about 60 letters to families that have experienced a recent death, and we could use your help. Click the title to learn more about you can share in fellowship and pray for hurting families while you get together to write short notes to families who've recently lost a loved one.
In observance of the Presidents Day holiday, the parish office and campus center are closed Monday, February 21, and parish staff will not be in the atrium on January 20. / En observancia del día de los presidentes, la oficina de la parroquia y el centro parroquial estarán cerrados el 21 de febrero y el personal de la parroquia no estará en el atrio el 20 de febrero.
El Grupo de Renovacion Carismatica invitan a una noche de vigilia alabanza, oracion y predica con el tema No Hay Tempestad que Jesús no Pueda Calmar (Mt. 8, 23-27): Viernes 25 de febrero, 7:00 pm al 10:00 pm en la iglesia. Jesús te espera.
In January, we began our annual effort for the spiritual adoption of unborn babies who are endangered by abortion. Click the title for more information about how you can participate. / En enero comenzó nuestro esfuerzo anual para la adopción espiritual de bebés por nacer que están en peligro por el aborto. Haga clic en el título para obtener más información sobre cómo puede participar.
Catholic Parish Outreach (CPO) is in immediate need of children’s winter and spring clothing sizes 2T to 6T, and Spanish speaking volunteers to help interview clients. Click the title for more information.
The funeral for Edmund Cody, an active member of our parish and the Knights of Columbus, will be Friday, February 11 at 11:00 am in the church. Click the title to watch the livestream of the funeral.
At St. Raphael, our readers embody the sacred word of God in a special way. As the ministers responsible for proclaiming God's Word, readers help God's word come alive for those gathered at Mass. If you feel called to this sacred ministry or want to learn more, contact Karen Scotchlas at [email protected]
February 6 is Scout Sunday. We're grateful to our Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, and Girl Scouts for their service to our parish and our community. Click the title to learn more about their service activities.
Come join moms of all ages in community, faith, and service. Take some time out for you while connecting to other moms and learning more about our Catholic faith. Our next meeting is February 10 from 9-11 am. Click the title for more information.
Se celebrará la fiesta de la Presentación del Señor con una misa en español este miércoles, 2 de febrero a las 7 de la tarde en el templo y el 3 de febrero, se celebrará la Fiesta de San Blas con la bendición de las gargantas al final de la misa en español./ We will celebrate the feast of the Presentation of the Lord with a Mass in Spanish on Wednesday, February 2 at 7pm in the church and we will celebrate the feast of St. Blaise with the Blessing of Throats after the Spanish Mass on Thursday, February 3.