St Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church
5801 Falls of Neuse Road
Raleigh, NC 27609
919.865.5700   fax 919.865.5701

Regular Mass Schedule

Saturday Vigil:

5:30pm   7:15pmSpanish

Sunday:

7:45a    9:30a    11:30am

 2:30pmSpanish  5:30pm

7am   11am

Reconciliation/Confessions
Saturdays 3:30-4:45pm in the Chapel of Our Lady Queen of the Americas
(English and Spanish)
Other times by appointment.

WELCOME HOME CATHOLICS
No matter how long you have been away from the Catholic Church, you can always come home. Whether you are just beginning to think about returning to Church or can’t wait to get involved, we are glad you are here. Here are a few things to consider:

•  Join us for a Sunday or weekday liturgy – this is a wonderful time to come together as a community and lift our hearts toward God. All are welcome. Mass times are in the bulletin and here on the website.

• Join a ministry or group – you’ll find faith sharing communities, outreach ministries and parish life groups. See our ministry directory, bulletin or click on the green 'ministries' button for more details

• Register in the parish – registering in the parish allows us to keep you up-to-date on parish happenings and helps us know who we serve. Registration forms are available at the welcome table and on the parish website.

• Browse our website or bulletin – see all our community has to offer. The Church is your home and we want to welcome you back.

Please share this invitation with family and friends who may be interested. For more info contact Elaine Dompka 844.1500 Stewardship

• Thurs Jan 26 NEW IGNATIAN PRAYER GROUP Start off the New Year and come discover what God has always planned for your life! A new Ignatian prayer group is forming at St. Raphael. The group will meet for about an hour each Thursday evening. It offers the opportunity to practice Ignatian prayer and spirituality with a focus on God’s plan for our lives. It’s also a great way to rediscover community and rekindle your relationship with God. The group will start the New Year meeting on Thursday, January 26 at 7:00PM in Room 103 in the Parish Center. For more information or if you would like to participate contact Lou Clark at 3892931 or by email at lclark0434@att.net
   
• Sun Jan 29 The Early Childhood Center (ECC) will be holding an Open House on Sunday, Jan 29 from 10:30 AM—12:00 PM The ECC offers classes for 2 – 5 year-olds including a transitional kindergarten. Download a Registration form from www.saintraphaelecc.org and return it 12 noon on Feb 1. Spaces will be filled by lottery. Call the preschool office at 865-5728 for more information.
   
• Recognition of the Deacon Bob Madey Parishioners Relief Fund A photo of Deacon Bob Madey has been placed above the poor box by the Chapel of Our Lady Queen of the Americas. Bob was a strong advocate for the poor. A 2nd poor box, formerly located by our St. Raphael statue, has been moved next to the Mary Statue in the Atrium.
   
• THE SOCIAL CONCERNS AND OUTREACH MINISTRY will once again sponsor the REX Mobile Mammography unit on the St. Raphael campus. This program offers mammograms to women with or with out insurance. If you are at least 35 years old and have not had a screening mammogram in the last year you are invited to register for this very important test. The mobile mammography van will be at the St. Raphael campus on Mar 31. REQUIRED registration will be held on Sat. Feb. 11 from 9:30—11:30 AM and on Sun. Feb.12 from 2:30-4:30PM. There are 25 appointments available from 9am to 1pm and will be scheduled on a first come, first served basis. Women must register in person. Applicants are asked to provide a physician name, insurance, Medicare and/or Medicaid cards if applicable (these however are not required for the service). For further questions please contact srsj@nc.rr.com or 881-9019.
   
• New High School and Middle School Youth Programs posted for January!
   
• Parish Heritage Festival Service Opportunity: Attention all middle and high school youth do you have a few hours to help serve others? What a great way to start the new year! Please visit the following site  http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EAEA722A64-heritage  for a list of the different needs and to sign up to volunteer.
   
• Thurs Feb 2 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in the Chapel of Our Lady Queen of the Americas 7:30am-6pm Note the earlier ending time for Feb
   
• Fri Feb 3 Join us for the Heritage Festival: an evening of Fun, Music and Cultural Presentations for the entire family Please Bring A Dish/Dessert Enough To Share In The Bountiful Spirit of Fellowship. 6-10pm in Ignatius Hall
   
• Sat Feb 4 Mark your calendars! The Jesuit Speaker Series continues this year with Fr George Coyne, from the Pontifical Observatory and Le Moyne College (Syracuse). He will speak on 4th February after the 9am mass in the Lewis Room. His topic will be "Planet Earth.". The second talk will occur on 3rd March after the 9 AM mass in the Lewis Room. The speaker is Patrick Ryan from Fordham University. He holds a Professorship in Religion and Society there. His topic will be "The Relationship Between Christianity and Islam. Further information will follow.
   
• Thank you to our Columbarium Committee They have installed a railing leading to the Memorial Garden and Columbarium!
  
  
   
• The Raleigh 2011 Catholic Coalition Habitat for Humanity home is well on the way. St. Raphael parishioners have really stepped up to the plate. The siding and deck are almost done, bathtubs are in and HVAC duct-work is in place. If you have not been able to join us or felt comfortable with the initial construction work, watch for announcements regarding the next phase and see how you can help. Follow the progress on Facebook and for more information or to sign up see the Wake Habitat volunteer website or contact srsj@nc.rr.com  Click for pics!