Alpha Crew

Ever wonder what happens "behind the scenes" at Alpha? Sign up to help on the Alpha crew and get a first-hand look! If you haven't attended an Alpha Series previously, this is a great way to explore Alpha. If you have participated in Alpha and are looking for another way to continue to grow in your post-Alpha experience, signing up to help others is a great way to keep the spark alive. There are several ways to be involved. Click here to learn more about the many opportunities available on the Alpha crew! 

Children's Faith Formation

There are several ways to be involved in our children's faith formation program, from serving as a Catechist to the essential "behind the scenes" roles that keep our program running.  Click here to learn more about the opportunities available with Children's Faith Formation.

Help in the Parish Office

Would you like to help in our office? Do you like helping people? Have a knack for databases or website management? We need you! Click here to learn more about ways you can help keep our office running smoothly. 
 

Help with Administrative Tasks for the Office of Liturgy & Music

The office of liturgy and music for St. Raphael is in need of one or more volunteers to assist with weekly administrative tasks and desktop publishing including creating the weekend worship aid, preparing liturgical scripts, and scheduling. Much of the work could be done outside of the office at one's home, after business hours. We're looking for volunteers at ease working with computers. Knowledge of Google Docs is especially helpful.

If you're interested, please click here to contact Jeff Rice, Pastoral Associate for Liturgy & Music.
 

Safe Environment Team

The St. Raphael Safe Environment Team is seeking volunteers with medical, social work, or public service background to join our team of trainers. As part of the Diocesan program, each parish is required to assist volunteers and staff who work with our children and youth in understanding the process of recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. Please consider sharing your gifts to help equip our adult ministers with the tools needed to protect the children and youth of our parish and schools.

If you are interested in learning more about this program click here to contact Mickey McGoldrick.

Long-Range Facilities Planning Committee

We're in need of structural and mechanical engineers and construction general contractors to assist in providing conditional assessment of our buildings.

If you are interested or for more information, please click here to contact Mickey McGoldrick.

The St. Raphael Security Team

The St. Raphael Security Team is looking for additional members to assist with security coverage at our weekend Masses and during the Wednesday, 9:00 am daily Mass. The security team’s goal is to provide a safe and secure worship environment for our parishioners and guests. Prospective team members have confidence in their ability to identify and proactively handle difficult situations; are dependable and committed to the ministry; and, can communicate clear and concise instructions. Experience with military, private, or commercial security or law enforcement is helpful, but not necessary. We will train you. If you’re interested in volunteering for this very important ministry, click here to email Mickey McGoldrick.

Habitat for Humanity Catholic Coalition

The Catholic Coalition/Habitat for Humanity home number 10 is well on the way to becoming a home. Several St. Raphael parishioners, in conjunction with parishioners from other local parishes, have been building and raising walls and putting up insulation. Roofing preparations and plumbing and electrical rough-ins are done and windows are in! Visit the Catholic Coalition web page for more information about the build.

This will be a very fast build so if you are considering joining us, whether to take part in the build or praying for a safe and successful build, now is the time! No skills or construction experience required. There is always something for everyone - whether it be praying for their success, providing lunches for the workers or construction tasks. Regular Coalition workdays are Saturdays, however, volunteers are also needed on Thursdays and Fridays.

To volunteer at the build site please go to the Habitat Wake website to register for a workday. Be sure to register under St. Raphael. We've been asked to provide 15 volunteers for 11/2 but you are free to register and work as many days as you like. Register early as the calendar opens to individuals outside the Coalition 3 weeks prior to the work dates.  

If you are interested in providing lunches for workers on a Saturday or have any questions, please click here to contact Beverly Simmons.