FEBRUARY 12-13 7:00PM
FEBRUARY 2 11:00PM - 12:00AM
NOVEMBER 23 6:30AM & 9:00AM
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.
NOVEMBER 12 10:30AM - 2:30PM
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
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
