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

• 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 Holy Hour with Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be held on Sat Feb 4th following the 9am Mass. change from original schedule
   
• Sun Feb 5 The Knights of Columbus will host a pancake breakfast to benefit religious vocations. In the Lewis Rm 8-11 am.
   
• FAITH FORMATION ANNOUNCEMENTS It is with sadness that we announce the resignation of Jeanne Lewin, our Director of Faith Formation. Over Jeanne’s six and half year tenure, her program shepherded the children of the parish, from Kindergarten through High School, through the sacraments of Reconciliation, Communion and Confirmation. She was instrumental in bringing together our multicultural community by incorporating an Ignatius based bilingual Faith Formation program based on the teachings of St. Ignatius, founder of the Society of Jesus, the Jesuits. A firm believer in the healing power of prayer, Jeanne will join the American Cancer Society, advocating for cancer patients as their intermediary between treatment centers and physicians, a mission very dear to her heart. Please join us in wishing Jeanne all the best in her new vocation.
   
• We welcome Mrs. Claudia Galeano as our interim Faith Formation Coordinator. Claudia will continue the work of overseeing the Kindergarten through High School Faith Formation classes and Sacramental prep programs through the end of this school year. Claudia has several years of experience as a Catechist and program assistant both in her native New York and here at St. Raphael's. Please join us in welcoming her to our staff.
   
• 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 again sponsor the REX Mobile Mammography unit on the St. Raphael campus. This unit offers screening mammograms to all women with or without 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 3-31-12. There are 25 appointments available from 9am to 1pm and will be scheduled on a first come, first served basis. REQUIRED registration will be held on Sat. Feb. 11, 2012 from 9:30—11:30 AM in Room 103 and on Sun. Feb. 12, 2012 from 2:30-4:30PM in Room 109. Women must apply in person. Applicants are asked to provide a physician name, insurance, Medicare and/or Medicaid cards if available (these are not required for the service). For further updates please watch the bulletin and web site or contact srsj@nc.rr.com  or 881-9019.
   
• Service for Feb - High School and Middle School Youth Programs posted!
   
• Date changes! The Jesuit Speaker Series continues this year with Fr George Coyne, from the Pontifical Observatory and Le Moyne College (Syracuse). He will speak on Sat March 3 after the 9am mass in the Lewis Room. His topic will be "Planet Earth".
  The second talk will occur on Sat  April 21 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."
   
• 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!