MARCH 18 6:00PM - 8:30PM
The St. Raphael Youth Ministry is hosting our first ever Rummage Sale
Proceeds benefit World Youth Day 2019
World Youth Day (WYD) is a worldwide encounter with the Pope which is typically celebrated every three years in a different country. It will be held in Panama City, Panama from January 22 - 27, 2019.
For more information: http://worldyouthday.com/about-wyd
AMAZING donations from generous parishioners that we're excited to offer to YOU!!
ITEMS FOR SALE INCLUDE: furniture, home furnishings, kitchen wares, mattresses & sets, appliances, toys, clothing, shoes, accessories, books, sporting goods, and other treasures!
Coffee & donuts will be available starting at 6 am on a first-come, first-served basis. From 10 am until noon, we'll have a $5 all-you-can-fill bag deal. Bags will be provided.
Don’t miss this huge community event!
St. Raphael Men's Association
43rd Annual Car Raffle
2301 Zanzibar Road
St. Raphael Church Hall
Tickets are $250
Chance to win a 2018 Hyundai Kona
Dinner catered by Cattleman’s Steakhouse
Chance to win other prizes
To purchase a ticket and for more information, please visit the rectory or contact Charlie Madrid straphaelmensassociation@gmail.com
This Mother’s Day the noon Mass will begin with a procession honoring Our Blessed Mother, Mary, the Mother of Jesus. All interested in joining the procession, please arrive at the church hall by 11:15 am. Those who have just received their First Holy Communion are invited to wear their special dresses or suits and lead the procession.
St. Raphael will be celebrating two Masses on Thanksgiving Day at 6:30am and 9am. Parishioners are encouraged to bring food to be blessed that they will then share with their families.
El Paso- Most of us have experienced it; when we go to church to worship God we enter a world that is what we dream life will be. It is a place where God is honored, hope is restored and strangers become brothers and sisters. Church is a place where peace and love reign.
Although facts are still limited regarding the shooter and his motives, it is likely that hatred took possession of his heart. A hate-filled heart cannot tolerate signs of God's kingdom.
Our prayers go out for those members of the First Baptist Church who have given the ultimate witness. We extend our deepest condolences and offer prayers for each of their grieving families and to the entire community of Sutherland Springs, Texas.
As with any act of terror we must not allow evil behavior to make us fearful or to prevent us from doing what is right. Ultimately we know that the love of God will be victorious. At the same time, we will be proactive in working with our diocesan parishes to ensure Emergency Action Plans are in place and maintained accordingly.
Bp. Mark J. Seitz
Bishop, Diocese of El Paso