OCTOBER 29 AFTER 5:30PM MASS
OCTOBER 7 9:00AM - 1:00PM
SEPTEMBER 30 5:00PM
In gratitude for all of those in the healing profession, and in honor of our patron, St. Raphael, the intention for the September 30 5pm Mass will be to bless and honor all of our parishioners who toil daily to bring comfort and healing as caretakers of the sick, as nurse practitioners, as nurses, as nurses' aides, as physicians, as physicians' aides, as pharmacists, as technicians, and for those who bring spiritual healing for those who are dying. If you are in a healing profession, please attend the Mass. We invite you to bring your families and friends.
The Young Adult Faith Formation group will begin a 4-week study on the Sacrament of Confession starting on Tuesday, September 19 at 7pm in the Rectory.
If you've ever wondered why you need to confess your sins to a priest, where the Sacrament of Confession can be found in the Bible, or why the Catholic Church encourages people to attend the Sacrament... this class is for YOU! All young adults in their 20s and 30s are invited to join us.
Adult Bible Study will begin on Sunday, September 10, 2017. This year, we will study the Gospel of Luke.
The same lesson is offered four times each week: Sunday at 10:15am in the School Library; Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in the School Library; Thursday at 10am in the Rectory Room 5 & 6; and on Thursday at 7pm. in the School Library.
To register, contact David Bailey at 915-592-2546.
AUGUST 15 6:00PM
AUGUST 4 6:00PM - 9:00PM
On Tuesday, July 18th, Bishop Mark J. Seitz signed his first pastoral letter to the faithful of the Diocese of El Paso titled Sorrow and Mourning Flee Away. We encourage the parishioners of St. Raphael Parish to read Bishop Seitz's letter. For photos of when Bishop Seitz signed his letter, click here.
St. Raphael Men's Association
42nd Annual Car Raffle Dinner
Saturday, July 22, 2017
Tickets are $250 and can be purchased from any member of the ministry
For any more information contact Charlie Madrid
All young adults in their 20s and 30s are invited to a new 8-week program titled "Who Am I to Judge?" every Tuesday at 7pm in the Rectory beginning Tuesday, May 16.
What is “right” and “wrong”? Is what’s right for you right for me? Is there a right and wrong for everyone, all the time?
These are difficult questions to discuss in our culture. We live in a society that supports the opinion that each person should make up his or her own morality—that there is no moral truth that applies to everyone. We'll talk about these issues and more over these next 8 weeks.
For more information, click here or email straphaelyoungadults@gmail.com
Congratulations to Rev. Allan Alaka on his new assignment as Parish Administrator of St. John the Apostle in Monahans. We are proud of you, Fr. Allan, and we'll miss you; you always have a home at St. Raphael Parish. We welcome Deacon Cong Vo as our new Parochial Vicar following his ordination to the priesthood at St. Patrick Cathedral on Friday, May 26 at 6:30pm. Please join us for this celebration!
After many years of service to the Diocese, Very Rev. Anthony C. Celino, J.C.L., will step down as Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia. Fr. Tony will continue to utilize his Canon Law degree in his role of Judicial Vicar and looks forward to being a full-time parish priest.
Blessings,
St. Raphael Parish
Click here for a complete list of priest assignments
We invite St. Raphael parishioners to help support House of Hope, a local pregnancy resource center, through the Baby Bottle Campaign taking place after all Masses Mother's Day weekend.
By filling a baby bottle with spare change, bills, or checks, your money will go to support a variety of services & programs on healthy relationships, unexpected pregnancies, and parenting that foster dignity, courage and confidence. All services at House of Hope are provided are free of charge. You can pick up bottles in the rectory.
PICK UP YOUR BOTTLE
Mother's Day Weekend
RETURN YOUR BOTTLE
Father's Day Weekend
APRIL 12 6:00PM - 9:00PM
ASH WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE
Masses at 6:30AM | 8:15AM | 12:15PM
5:00PM (English) | 7:00PM (Spanish)
Service of the Word 10:00AM and 3:00PM
Ashes will be distributed during the mass or service
FEBRUARY 25 8:45 AM
There will be a Mother & Daughter Tea hosted by the St. Raphael Catechists on Saturday February 25th, 2017 at 8:45am in the St. Raphael Parish Hall. Older teenage girls from the confirmation program will perform skits, serve food, and give brief talks. Young girls in the 6th, 7th and 8th grade are invited to attend with their mom, grandmother, aunt, or godmother. In a fun but serious way, the girls and their moms will talk about dating, chastity, cyber-bullying, and the dignity of being a Catholic woman.
For any details on this event, please contact Maureen De La Rosa
915-593-1901 or m.delarosas@gmail.com
JANUARY 19 6:00PM - 8:00PM
This is the launch party of the new epic middle school ministry
Made and designed exclusively for the 6th, 7th, and 8th graders!
Thursday January 19, 2019, 6-8pm
St. Raphael Parish Hall
There will be food, games and a HUGE luau party!
Be one of the first 30 to arrive and receive a Living On The Edge prize!
Rsvp: Call or text EDGE coordinator Mary Bejarano at (915) 740-6901
The New Evangelization Committee is presenting a 5 part video presentation on a Biblical journey through the Mass by Dr. Edward Sri. The presentation is on Saturday January 14, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m in the St. Raphael Parish Hall followed by confessions in the church.
All parishioners are encouraged to attend. Tickets are $5.00 and will cover a continental breakfast & lunch. For more info or any questions, please contact Lalo Rodela at (915) 256-9706.
Monday—Thursday
8:30am — 8:00pm
Friday
8:30am - 6:00pm
Saturday — Sunday
9:00am — 12:00pm
Lunch Hours | Closed
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm