St. Raphael Catholic Church

Rev. Michael Salah, Pastor, ext. 112 Rev. Dan Gallaugher, Parochial Vicar, ext. 150 Rev. Thomas Morrow, Retired, ext. 128 Deacon Jose Carbonell, ext. 187 Deacon Jorge Gatica, ext. 164 Deacon Richard Mattocks, 301-928-8227 Deacon Frank Salatto, ext. 149 Mary J. Beaudoin, Dir. Of Religious Education, ext. 124 Gerri Stoner, St. Raphael School Secretary, ext. 122 Teri Dwyer, Principal, Baptism Coordinator, ext. 121 Eileen Kutchak, Dir. of Parish Programming, ext. 110 Luisa Duarte, Spanish Coordinator, 240-864-2565 Pietro Lojacono, Assistant for Religious Education, ext. 123 Annalee McHugh, Youth Minister, 240-864-2519 Vince Natali, Dir. Of Music Ministries, 240-864-2532 Suzanne Nelson, Adult Faith Formation, 443-272-3730 Linda Poindexter, RCIA Coordinator, 240-864-2543 Elaine Salatto, Publications, Welcoming, 240-864-2513 Sandy Shamburek, Social Concerns Coordinator, 240-864-2514 New Parishioners: A warm welcome to St. Raphael’s Catholic Church. Blue registration cards are available on the wall rack in the main entrance of the church. The Parish Wide Ministry Resource List can be found on our website by clicking Ministries, Social Responsibility, and Documents. For Life Affirming Resources: http://www.adw.org/pregnant-need-help/ Healing after abortion? Project Rachel 301-853-4565

Sacrament of Baptism: Parish Registration and a Baptism class is required. Please contact Teri Dwyer to register and plan to attend the class while awaiting the birth or adoption of your child. Sacrament of Matrimony: In accord with the regulations of the Archdiocese of Washington, couples must contact a priest and begin preparation at least six months prior to the wedding. Parish registration and active participation for the minimum of three months is required before preparation may begin. Living together before marriage is sinful and harmful to the future marriage. Couples who are living together will be asked to live separately during the preparation time. What does it mean to be an active Catholic? Frequently, those seeking to celebrate Marriage, have children baptized, or serve as sponsors for Confirmation or Baptism request a letter stating they are parishioners and active, practicing Catholics. To receive such a letter, one must be registered in the parish, attend Mass regularly, and be committed to a stewardship of time, talent, and treasure. We encourage all parishioners to become active in one of the parish organizations. In a community as large as St. Raphael, one means of verifying participation is through the regular use of parish offertory envelopes. If you choose not to participate in the support of the parish, or are unable to contribute at this time, please at least note your prayerful support on your envelope and place it in the weekly offertory. We will then be aware of your continued participation, and you will not be noted as "inactive" on our parish roster.

1513 Dunster Road ♦ Rockville, Maryland 20854 MAY 5, 2019

Parish Office Hours Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Parish Phone 301-762-2143 Parish Fax 301-762-0719 Website www.straphaels.org

Weekend Masses: Saturday: 5:00 PM Sunday: 7:00, 8:30, 10:00, 11:30AM, 1:00PM (español), 6:00PM (youth) Weekday Masses: Monday thru Friday: 6:30 and 9:00AM Saturday: 9:00 AM Penance: Tuesday: 7:00 - 7:30 PM and Saturday: 3:45 - 4:30 PM Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Tuesday: 6:45 PM Thursday: 9:30 AM Benediction: Tuesday, following novena 7:45 PM Thursday, 7:15PM Miraculous Medal Novena: Tuesday, 7:30PM Divine Mercy Chaplet: Tuesday, following Novena Thursday, 7:00PM

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Please note that confession begins at 7PM on Tuesday evenings.

Monday May 66:30 AM Donald Nalley (d)9:00 AM Ann Ahern (d)

Tuesday May 76:30 AM K. Kaviani 9:00 AM John Croarkin (d)7:30 PM Mass & Healing Service Joan Lombardi

Wednesday May 86:30 AM Kevin O’Connor (d)9:00 AM Francisco Llosa (d)

Thursday May 96:30 AM Alfred J. Scerbo (d)9:00 AM Lyubo Novak

Friday May 106:30 AM Henry Michael Meagher (d)9:00 AM Carroll Croarkin (d)

Saturday May 119:00 AM Wilma & Hugo Dalarcao (d)

10:15 AM First Communion William Bray (d)1:00 PM Bishop Herbert Bevard Confirmation5:00 PM Fr. Morrow Thomas Charles Cox (d)

Sunday May 12 Mother’s Day7:00 AM Fr. Salah Alice Nyholm (d)8:30 AM Fr. Morrow Elizabeth Aino (d)

10:00 AM Fr. Salah Helga Castro (d)11:30 AM Fr. Morrow Helen Lowery1:00 PM Fr. Gallaugher Jose Ellauri (d)6:00 PM Fr. Gallaugher Lila Abrajano (d)

The Priest Mass Schedule is subject to change.

Schedule for Confession: Tuesday, May 7, 7:00 PMSaturday, May 11, 3:45-4:30PMRCIA/RICA Spanish RCIA : Non-Catholics or Catholics who have not received Eucharist and Confirmation, come and discover more about the Catholic Faith! Contact Linda Poindexter, 240-864-2543, lpoindexter@straphaels.org and for Spanish: Luis & Maruja Quezada, 301-330-5982, for details. Any youth interested in becoming Catholic contact the Office of Religious Education, 301-762-2143, ext. 124.Education: St. Raphael School: 301-762-2143—Mrs. Teri Dwyer, Principal

Baptisms: April 29Mateo Shayan Rodolfo EmamjomehEliana Valentina Emamjomeh

Mass Schedule and Intentions for the Week

Parish CouncilWould you like to help advise Father Salah on important parish matters? Can you participate in a group that holds just eight meetings over the course of an entire year? If so, you may be just the person to serve on the Parish Council. We are now accepting nominations for those who would like to serve on the Parish Council. If you would like to serve, or know someone else who might be interested in serving, please submit your (or their) name to Karen Sachs, 301-455-5278 sachskk@ ahoo.com

Please be aware of fraud:As you might know, for months parishioners and staff members have been contacted by con artists masquerading as Fr. Salah. The scam that was originally limited to emails has now spread to text messages. Please be aware that this is a fraud. These emails and text messages are NOT coming from Fr. Mike. Do not reply to these solicitations to avoid falling victim to these scammers.

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Ministry to the Sick: The priests of the parish want very

much to make sure that parishioners who are hospitalized or homebound receive pastoral care. We depend on the families and neighbors of parishioners to notify the parish office so we can bring you the sacraments. If you would like to receive Communion, a visit from Priest/Deacon or are going into the hospital please call the parish office. For immediate needs ask for one of the Priests.

Parish Council: Please feel free to contact a Parish Council

member listed here to discuss your views, opinions, or concerns regarding our parish.

Larry Boesch—301-762-7134Jane Coburn—240-328-3330

To enroll in Faith Direct, direct debit program, visit www.faithdirect.net to enroll securely on line or complete an enrollment form. Our parish code is MD34.

Sheila Burke, Kitty Gleavy, Carolyn Huard, Eugene Kline, Joan Lombardi , Barbara Mielcarek, niece of Dick Jasinski, Yasmine Tashman, William Valentine

Please pray for soul of Paul Saah.

If you are on the mend and wish your name to be removed from our prayer list, please call the parish office and let us know. Names on this list are only included with permission

of the individuals. They will remain on the list for one month, and can be repeated by calling the parish office.

MondayMay 6

TuesdayMay 7

WednesdayMay 8

Thursday May 9

FridayMay 10

SaturdayMay 11

SundayMay 12

Religious Education, 4:30 & 7PM, Classroom

Sodality Exec, 1:30PM, Parish Library

Contemplative Prayer, 9:45AM, Upper Room D

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament after 9AM Mass

Spanish Prayer, 7:30PM, Upper Room ABC

Spanish Bible, 10AM, Upper Room D

Mother’s DaySecond Collection: Catholic Relief Services

Stay and Pray, 7PM, Youth Center

Religious Education, 4:30PM, Classroom

Book Club, 9:45AM, Youth Center

Knights of Columbus, 7PM, Parish Library, 7:30PM, Duffy Center 4, 6

Light of Christ Prayer, 7:30PM, Parish Library

Spanish Ministry, 10AM, Youth Center

Parish Library open 8AM-1PMNo Religious Education

First Eucharist Rehearsal, for May 11, 5PM, Church

Boy Scouts, 7:30PM, APR

First Communion, 10:15AM, Church

Spanish Choir, 11:30AM, Upper Room ABC

Spanish Ministry, 6:30PM, Room 9

Spanish Ministry, 7:30PM, Room 8

RCIA, 11:30AM, Room 12

Spanish Scripture Study, 11:30AM, Youth Center

Spanish Prayer, 7PM , Upper Room ABC

Confirmation staging, 7:00 PM, Trumpet Room, 7:30PM Church

Legion of Mary, Spanish, 7:30PM, Upper Room ABC

Confirmation, 1PM, Church

Spanish Prayer, 2:30PM, Duffy Center 3456, Upper Room ABC

Knights of Columbus, 7:30PM, Youth Center

Legion of Mary, English, 7PM, Room 10

Bible Study, 7:30PM, Duffy Center 3, 5

Respect for Life Baby Bottle Distribution this weekend

Spanish Ministry, 2:30PM, Parish Library

Young Adult Divine Mercy, Spanish, 7:30PM, Upper Room ABC

Youth Band, 3:45PM, Church

No Youth Ministry

We congratulate those who received sacraments for the first time at the Easter Vigil. We pray that your love of the Lord will grow more and more each day.Maricela Cuellar, Alexander Junjie Kordel (picture not available at printing)Christie (Lyn) Simoson, Eileen (Morrison) Grande, Carol Kimberly Fitzgerald, Jose (Carlos) Pino (pictured on cover) and a with photo of RCIA sponsors and team.

April 28, 2019Offertory ····································$33,665.13Poor Box ········································$381.00

We thank you for your generous Easter collection: $67,120.00

Bulletin notices are due in writing ON FRIDAY, THE WEEK BEFORE THE published date. Notices may be emailed to: esalatto@straphaels.org. We no longer produce bulletin inserts instead have it summarized and put in the bulletin. Please note that graphic PDF’s and graphic page inserts are to be sized 1/4 page and 1/8 page and will be placed as space permits.

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SodalitySodality members and all women of St. Raphael's are invited to the annual end of the year Potluck Dinner. It will be held Wednesday, May 22 in the Trumpet Room from 6:15 to 8:30 PM. Fr. Salah will install the new Officers and Board Members and initiate the new members. A Signup.com link will be emailed to Sodality members to indicate what you would like to bring. If you have questions, need assistance signing up, or are not a member, please call Jan Rathgeber (424-0381) or Kathy Patterson (301-452-8969).

Remember to wear your Miraculous Medal.

Adult Club Outing

Join the St. Raphael's Adult Club on Friday, May 17 as we take a leisurely spring walk along the beautiful C&O Canal! Thanks to Bernie and Joe Matelis for arranging this perennial favorite event for our group!! We'll meet for carpooling at St. Raphael's at 10:00 AM. (unless you want to meet us directly at the Great Falls Tavern Visitors Center at 10:30 ). Parking admission is free for those arriving by car with a Golden Age Passport. Without a pass, parking is $15 per car. There is a short informational video at the Visitors Center which gives background information. When we arrive, a Park ranger will give us an orientation on the barge located on the canal. The entire group will take a short 20 minute walk to the Great Falls Overlook where the views are spectacular! The "falls" you see close to the Visitors Center are actually the Washington Aqueduct Observation Deck. Those who do not want to walk farther can remain in the Visitors Center until the others return.

Those who wish to continue will break into two groups. Bernie's group will take the River Trail, a fairly flat walk along the river's edge and through a rich floodplain forest for about 45 minutes.

Joe's group will take a slightly more adventurous walk, mostly uphill for the first half and then fairly flat for the second half, overlooking the Potomac river and then to the legendary "STOP GATE" bridge! This walk also takes approximately 45 minutes.

THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE. If it’s rainy, the presentations will be under cover and we just won’t walk the paths.

After our time at the Park, we will stop at Potomac Pizza in the Village, a perfect spot for a late lunch - plenty of table space, a varied menu, including beer and wine. Lunch is at individual expense.

Please call Bernie or Joe Matelis (301-424-8146) if you would like to sign up for this wonderful outdoor activity during a beautiful time of year in the Washington area. Let us know if you can drive a carpool, need a ride or would like to meet us at the Park. The link below gives some good background information on the Park. https://www.canaltrust.org/discoveries/

Installation Massof Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory

The Installation Mass of Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will be held Tuesday, May 21 at 2PM, with the Liturgical Procession beginning at 1:30PM. It will be held at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. While there will be sections of the Basilica open to the public, these will fill up quickly.

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Donations for the Mater Dei Council, Knights of Columbus Garage-to-Attic Sale – GAS –

2019

Based on past experience, this is our pickup policy for this year’s GAS in order to minimize the impact on the Trumpet Room – Duffy Community Center complex. We ask -- as in the past – that everything which can be stored until the sale, be brought up to the sale by the donor on load-in day (Friday, June 21

st, 9 AM – 6 PM).

For large or expensive items only, we will visit the donor’s house in advance, and evaluate the items for pickup on the load-in day (call joe Doane, 240-464-8285).

Please remember that we accept any donated items in good condition brought to the Trumpet Room door except the following: Mattresses & Box Springs Non-working electrical or mechanical items Christmas decorations Rubber tires Dirty clothing Fuel (except in lawn-item gas tanks – let us know when you bring it in) Car seats & other furniture for young children Luggage

Vocations Men’s Discernment Dinner Sunday, May 19, 5:00 to 8:30 PM All single men, college age and up, who are practicing Catholics are invited to attend a Men’s Discernment Dinner held at Saint John Paul II Seminary. The evening will include Mass, dinner, and a chance to discuss the priesthood with priests, seminarians, and other young men from the Washington D.C. area. If you have any questions, please contact Fr. Mark Ivany, Director of Priest Vocations, at 202-636-9020 or vocations@adw.org. Register online at www.DCpriest.org Quo Vadis Camp The Office of Priest Vocations annual Quo Vadis Camp for high school aged young men will be held at Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary, July 28-31. For four days, high school aged young men who desire to grow in holiness will have an opportunity for Mass, prayer, and Eucharistic adoration, as well time for fraternity, sports, and reflection. Bus transportation is available. More information is available and registration is open at www.DCpriest.org. Please contact the Office of Priest Vocations (vocations@adw.org or 202-636-9020) with any questions.

The Sunday TV Mass Do you know someone who can't get to Mass? Since 1952, the Archdiocese of Washington has produced a weekly televised Mass for those who are homebound, broadcast from the Crypt Church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. It is a wonderful ministry for those members of our Catholic family who are unable to be physically present with a local worshiping community for the Sunday Eucharistic Liturgy. The Mass airs every Sunday at 10:30AM on WDCW-50:

• No cable; Dish or DIRECTV subscribers: Ch. 50

• Comcast: Ch. 23 in Washington, DC and Montgomery County; Ch. 3 in Prince George's County and Southern Maryland

• RCN: Ch 15

• Verizon: Ch. 3

Toiletries for Catholic Charities—Due this Weekend St. Raphael is collecting band aides and hand sanitizer for underserved communities serviced by Catholic Charities’ Mobilized Response Vehicle. Please drop off your contribution to one of the light blue boxes in the vestibule. Thank you for your generosity!

MAY 13th

The Archdiocese of Washington Division of the World Apostolate of Fatima invites you to participate in Mass and Rosary in honor of Our Lady of Fatima at the Basilica of the National Shrine on Monday, May 13th, at 1:00PM in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel. Blessings of articles after Mass. Msgr. Mariano Balbago celebrating.

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Vincentian reflection: In this Sunday’s Gospel, the disciples in their struggle finally recognize Jesus and proclaim “It is the Lord!” Have you considered answering the call to “help the poor recognize the Lord in their life”? The St.

Raphael Conference is in need of new parishioner volunteers. We are especially in need of bilingual volunteers for Spanish and French-speaking people who need assistance. Please contact Ursula Boesch, Interim President, at 240-988-7134. Today is Stone Soup Sunday: Please drop off your food donation before or after Mass to the truck parked in the circle of the parking lot. A volunteer should be present to accept your donation but in case there is no volunteer, kindly place your donation in the back of the truck. Thank you for helping the hungry who are served by the Food Pantry at St. Martin’s in Gaithersburg. God bless you! Labor of Love needs volunteers: Do you love to knit or crochet? The ladies of Labor of Love are in need of new volunteers to help produce the many hand-made items that are given in charity to those in need. The group meets at Raphael House on Fridays (2:00 to 4:00 PM) and new volunteers are always welcome. In fact, some of your long serving volunteers will be most happy to teach you! Contact Mitzi Sereno at 301-661-0849 or Mitzisereno@ comcast.net . They say that doing what you love is really no work at all.

“The importance of the family for the life and well-being of society entails a particular responsibility for society

to support and strengthen marriage and the family. Civil authority should consider it a grave duty to

acknowledge the true nature of marriage and the family, to protect and foster them, to safeguard public morality, and promote domestic prosperity”.

~ Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2210

Pray for Bethesda: Join other concerned people for the weekly prayer vigil every Monday morning from 9 until 11 AM on the public sidewalk north of the Wildwood Shopping Center (in front of the Sun Trust Bank) on Old Georgetown Road in Bethesda. Parking is restricted so visit www. prayforbethesda.com for instructions on legal parking. Contact Dick Retta (301-538-2500) or Missy Smith (202- 288-4984) for more information. Spread the word! Save the date: This year’s Annual Baby Bottle Campaign to support to the good work of Shady Grove Pregnancy Center is next weekend. Bottle distribution will occur at all Masses on May 11 and 12.

An argument to choose adoption rather than abortion: Last month, we looked at organizations that help women to keep rather than abort their babies. This month, we will focus on other choices available to women in crisis pregnancies that can actually protect both the child, mother and celebrate life. The most obvious choice is adoption. There is so much misinformation on adoption and frequently, women in a crisis pregnancy are not given good reasons to place their baby up for adoption. Considering adoption over abortion is the most selfless act a mother and father can make for their child. In many cases, the birth mother and father are not ready to be parents or they cannot afford to take care of another child in their family. Making the decision to place your child up for adoption is the first step. From that point, a mother (and father) should find a reputable adoption agency to assist them in the process. They can answer your numerous questions about the process and which options work best for them and their baby. Unfortunately for Marylanders, Catholic Charities had to close adoption services they once provided due to changes in laws as to who could adopt a baby. An alternative agency is Bethany Christian Services. Visit: https://www.bethanychristianservices.org for more information. An opportunity to serve at Missionaries of Charity: St. Raphael’s RFL Committee will offer the residents at Gift of Peace House on Otis Street in N.E. Washington, a Summer-Time BBQ on Sunday, June 23

rd in the afternoon.

We invite any parishioners or parish organizations to help us provide help with their time and/or donations. Non-perishable items needed include: hamburger and hotdog buns, pickles, ketchup, mustard, potato and tortilla chips, soda as well as a few non-food items, including laundry detergent, Pine-Sol disinfectant and baby wipes. If you wish to help, kindly email Meg Quickel at megquickel@ gmail.com or call Sandy Shamburek at 240-864-2514.

High School Youth

Black and Bleached – May 5 Youth Group on May 5 will discuss the issue of moral relativism – what it is and how Catholics are called to stand for Truth. Teens are invited to join us for a games, pizza, and a great discussion about culture and faith! Youth Group is from 7-9PM in the Youth Center.

No Youth Group – May 12 Happy Mothers Day!

Lock Out – May 10-11 Join us for an annual Youth Group tradition – the Lock Out! From 7PM on May 10 until 7AM on May 11, we’ll join other parish Youth Groups in mini golf, bowling, laser tag, late-night IHOP, and gym games. This year, we’ll be taking a bus for the night instead of individual drivers, so sign up early to secure a spot! For more details or to sign up, contact Annie, amchugh@straphaels.org.

Youth Ministry Annie McHugh, 240-864-2519

Social Responsibility and Outreach (SRO) Sandy Shamburek, 240-864-2514

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Religious Education Calendar

SRRE classes continue this week, May 5, 6, and 7. Today is the last day for Sunday classes. Monday and Tuesday classes will end on May 13 and 14.

Registration for 2019-2020 will open the first week of June.

Jesus and the Reign of God While Jesus was a teacher, he did not come to set up an educational system. Rather, he came to make disciples, to change hearts and minds, and so to bring about the Reign of God. Those who know the basics of being a Catholic Christian are called to continue growing in faith themselves and to share the Good News with others. A great way to do that is by becoming a catechist or class aide. Contact Mary Beaudoin to learn more about becoming involved in the ministry of catechesis. SRRE is beginning to look ahead to the 2019-2020 SRRE year and to identify catechists for Sunday morning, Sunday night, Monday afternoon, Monday night, and Tuesday afternoon classes.

First Eucharist Reminders Attend Sunday (or Saturday night) Mass each week - because your child’s second, third, fourth, and 100th Communion are just as important as his/her first Communion. Now is the time to be fully active in the life of the Church and to form habits that will endure. By this time, families should have completed all of the God's Gift Eucharist workbook and Together parents booklet. Older children (grades 5, 6, 7, and 8) should have completed all of the Eucharist: We Give Thanks and Praise workbook. Completed workbooks are due at the First Communion rehearsal - Wednesday, May 8, at 5:00 PM (for May 11 First Communion) and Tuesday, May 14, at 6:00 PM (for May 18 First Communion).

Confirmation Student Reminders Confirmation I students are working on their Confirmation Service Projects. The project includes at least ten hours of service to people in need - by feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless, visiting the sick, comforting the sorrowful, praying for the living and the dead, etc. Each candidate then writes an essay reflecting on their service in light of the Sacrament of Confirmation. Giving both time and talent, through acts of service, will help candidates to practice living a Christian life, as taught in the Gospels. Confirmation II: Bishop Bevard will be at St. Raphael to celebrate the Confirmation Mass on May 11. Bishop Fisher will be here to celebrate the Confirmation Mass on May 18. Rehearsals will be on Wednesday, May 8, at 7:00 PM. (for May 11 Confirmation) and Tuesday, May 14, at 7:15 PM. (for May 18 Confirmation).

Prayer Ministry Please pray for the children and teens who will be receiving sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation in the coming weeks. Pray that they will continue to grow in their knowledge and love of our faith. Pray that their family members and friends will support them in their faith and in their desire to be the presence of Christ in our world today.

Rejoice and Be Glad: On the Call to Holiness in Today’s World

In his apostolic letter Gaudete et Exsultate (in English, Rejoice and Be Glad), Pope Francis reminds us that we are all called to become saints. This week: Boldness and Passion Look at Jesus. His deep compassion reached out to others. It did not make him hesitant, timid or self-conscious, as often happens with

us. Quite the opposite. His compassion made him go out actively to preach and to send others on a mission of healing and liberation. Let us acknowledge our weakness, but allow Jesus to lay hold of it and send us too on mission. We are weak, yet we hold a treasure that can enlarge us and make those who receive it better and happier. Boldness and apostolic courage are an essential part of mission. Parrhesia is a seal of the Spirit . . . We need the Spirit’s prompting, lest we be paralyzed by fear and excessive caution, lest we grow used to keeping within safe bounds. . . Like the prophet Jonah, we are constantly tempted to flee to a safe haven. It can have many names: individualism, spiritualism, living in a little world, addiction, intransigence, the rejection of new ideas and approaches, dogmatism, nostalgia, pessimism, hiding behind rules and regulations. God is the eternal newness. He impels us constantly to set out anew, to pass beyond what is familiar, to the fringes and beyond. He takes us to where humanity is most wounded, where men and women, beneath the appearance of a shallow conformity, continue to seek an answer to the question of life’s meaning. God is not afraid! He is fearless! He is always greater than our plans and schemes. [#131-136]

Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for May The Church in Africa, a Seed of Unity: That the Church in Africa, through the commitment of its members, may be the seed of unity among her peoples and a sign of hope for this continent.

An Invitation to Iftar The Islamic holy month of Ramadan begins on May 6 this year. In keeping with the spirit of Ramadan, the Islamic Community Center of Potomac (ICCP) is inviting neighboring congregations to share an Iftar (break of fast) and dinner on Thursday, May 16, at 7:00-9:30 PM. Please contact Mary Beaudoin by May 7 if you are interested in participating.

Religious Education Mary Beaudoin, 301-762-2143, ext. 124

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BEGINNING THIS WEEK!

Spring Bible Study Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible

Thursdays – 7:30-9:00 PM – May 9 through June 27 Please use the School Entrance

This study is great foundation for others to come. Please invite your neighbors and enjoy …

…a First Class DVD, discussion, great people, refreshments, and more.

BOOKS & LINKS

• The Spirituality of Parenting by Kathy Hendricks

• The Spirituality of the Psalms by Margaret Nutting Ralph

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COMING SOON

AFF Planning Meeting Tuesday, May 21, 7:30-9:00 PM

Duffy Center

The Adult Faith Formation Core Team and all interested parishioners are welcome to attend. We will review the past year and plan for 2019-2020.

One-fourth of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) is about our “Life in Christ”. Perhaps you could write at least 180 pages about your Life in Christ. And it might be a best-seller. What would it include? What does the CCC include? Here’s one way to find out. Sign up for this VLCFF(Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation) University of Dayton, online theology course, which includes readings, discussion boards, short written reflections, and a chance to meet people from near and far.

Christian Morality Course Cycle 4: June 2 - July 6, 2019

Registration: Opened May 1; Closes May 29 https://vlcff.udayton.edu/courses/course_details.php?course=39

This course on Christian Morality reviews moral principles and convictions that give meaning to our actions, the role Scripture, the Church and conscience. It discusses the role these play in shaping how we act, and how our behavior is a response to our love relationships in the human community. The nature of sin, grace and virtue will also be explored.

Successful completion of the course earns 2.5 CEU's. The Archdiocese of Washington (ADW) is a participating

member so your fee is only $50. To sign up, go to: https://vlcff.udayton.edu/profile/

become_student.php Space is limited.

St. Raphael Small Groups

2018-2019 SRSG Theme: Who we are; who we are called to be.

New Groups will be starting in the Fall. Will you join us? See more at:

www.straphaels.org/adult-faith-formation Questions? Call or email suzanne.nelson2@gmail.com

Adult Faith Formation Suzanne.nelson2@gmail.com

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