We’re looking for people who speak English, Spanish, French, and other languages to help translate and read the readings and petitions for our multicultural Service of the Lord’s Supper at 7:00 pm on Holy Thursday, April 6. Click the title to sign up. / Buscamos a personas de habla inglés, español, francés y otros idiomas que pueden traducir y leer intenciones en particular por nuestro servicio multilingüe a las 7:00 pm el Jueves Santo, 6 de abril. Haga clic en el título para registrarse.
The Catholic Coalition home #13 with Habitat Wake began on March 4 in a new subdivision, Old Poole Place. One more step towards affordable housing in our area! This development will consist of approximately 60 single family homes and 40 townhomes! Click the title to learn how you can help.
A few folks have asked me why we’ve started taking up second collections at our Masses again. Click the title to read more. / Algunas personas me han preguntado por qué hemos comenzado a realizar segundas colectas en nuestras Misas nuevamente. Haga clic en el título para más información.
Bishop Luis has made the decision to dispense from the Lenten observance of abstaining from meat on Friday, March 17, so as to permit the celebration of Saint Patrick’s Day according to cultural practice. / El Obispo Luis ha tomado la decisión de dispensa de práctica Cuaresmal de abstinencia de comer carne el viernes 17 de marzo, para permitir la celebración del Día de San Patricio de acuerdo con la práctica cultural.
We will not have Family-friendly Stations of the Cross this Friday. Our next Family-Friendly Stations of the Cross will be on March 31 at 5:30 pm. We apologize for any confusion caused by an incorrect date that was previously published.
As we begin Lent, my thoughts keep returning to where I was just one year ago – still in Siberia. Click the title to read more. / Al comenzar la Cuaresma, mis pensamientos siguen regresando a dónde estaba hace apenas un año, todavía en Siberia. Haga clic en el título para leer más.
In observance of the Presidents Day holiday, the parish office and meeting rooms will be closed on Monday, February 20. / En honor al feriado del Día del Presidentes, la oficina de la parroquia y las salas de reuniones estarán cerradas el lunes 20 de febrero.
Once again, members of our parish community have been targeted through email by someone who is pretending to be a member of our clergy or staff. Click the title to learn more about what you can do if you suspect an email or text is a scam. / Una vez más, los miembros de nuestra comunidad parroquial han sido atacados por medio de correos electrónicos y textos enviados por alguien que pretende utilizar el nombre de nuestros sacerdotes o personal parroquial. Haga clic el título para obtener más información sobre qué es lo que debe hacer si usted cree que un estafador puede enviar un correo electrónico.
The “Holy Hackers” are a brotherhood of practicing Catholic men who enjoy playing golf. We play Thursday mornings at various golf courses in the Raleigh area. Click the title for more information.
Our Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts will be collecting American Flags on Scout Sunday, February 5. Bring your worn or faded flag to the Scout table in the atrium after the 10:30 Mass and our Scouts will make sure it is retired properly.
We're grateful for everyone who is sharing their gifts to help Habitat for Humanity build more affordable homes! In addition to participating in home builds, the St. Raphael Habitat Committee also supports advocacy efforts to address the broader housing crisis. Click the title to learn how you can help.
Thank you so much for supporting the Prayer Shawl Ministry. We made so many beautiful shawls and children's hats this holiday season. All from your generous donations last year. Please help us again by donating 3 large skeins of the same color yarn, because that's what it takes to make one beautiful prayer shawl. Click the title to learn more.
If you'd like to include a photo for a display on the Scouts table in the atrium on Scout Sunday, please click the title for information about how to send in your photos.
The VITA Income Tax Assistance program will not be offered at St. Raphael this year. If you've participated in this program in the past and are looking for help with your taxes, click the title for more information about an alternate site.
At this time, building has been put on hold for January and tentatively rescheduled to begin in February, due to a delay in the City of Raleigh permit needed for the Catholic Coalition upcoming build #13. Our St. Raphael Habitat team appreciates the many individuals who have reached out to volunteer in construction and by providing lunches.
In observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday, the parish office and meeting rooms will be closed on Monday, January 16. / En honor al feriado de Martin Luther King Jr., la oficina de la parroquia y las salas de reuniones estarán cerradas el lunes 16 de enero.
Join The Caring Ministry's first service event of the year to reach out to those living with housing insecurity. We need your help volunteering as a General Surveyor Wednesday, January 25 for the 2023 Point in Time count of persons experiencing homelessness. Click the title to learn more.
Join other parishioners in a great New Year’s resolution that will change your life - read the entire Catechism in a year using Fr. Mike Schmitz’s podcast, “The Catechism in a Year!" Click the title to learn more about Life Group weekly discussions.
Hello, St. Raphael parishioners. The Respect life Committee would like to THANK YOU all for your generous donations for the spiritual adoption baby shower on November 5th and 6th. Click the title to read a thank you note from Birthchoice.
Remember those days of building Pinewood Derby cars? Remember how much fun it was to watch your car race down the track? Now you can do it again! On January 28th, Cub Scout Pack 314 will be hosting the "Derby After Dark" a Pinewood Derby open to all. Want to participate? You must register by January 16. Click the title for more information and to register.