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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 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
March 17, 2018
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ST. RAPHAEL CATHOLIC CHURCH ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND March 17, 2019
Monday March 18 6:30 AM Deacon Larry & Beatrice Gordon (d) 9:00 AM William Loebbaka (d) Tuesday March 19 6:30 AM P. J. Aleykutty (d) 9:00 AM Edward & Helen Janus (d) Wednesday March 20 6:30 AM Bruce Crock (d) 9:00 AM Laurin Balkam (d) Thursday March 21 6:30 AM James Kenneth Cooper (d) 9:00 AM Jim Lynch (d) Friday March 22 6:30 AM Daniel Milway (d) 9:00 AM Marilyn Ford (d) Saturday March 23 9:00 AM Alice Correll (d) 5:00 PM Fr. Gallaugher Jim Lynch (d) Sunday March 24 7:00 AM Fr. Gallaugher Alexander Aino (d) 8:30 AM Fr. Morrow Michael Lotito (d) 10:00 AM Fr. Gallaugher William Ponton (d) 11:30 AM Fr. Morrow Ruth Hacker 1:00 PM Visiting Priest Alba Rosa Ocampo (d) 6:00 PM Fr. Gallaugher Lucia & Donato Bastiani (d) The Priest Mass Schedule is subject to change. Schedule for Confession: DURING LENT: The Light is ON for You, Tuesday, March 19, 6:30 PM Saturday, March 23, 3:45-4:30PM RCIA/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, [email protected] 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
Mass Schedule and Intentions for the Week St. Raphael Parish and School Volunteers Needed to
Perform IT Assessment
We are looking for one or more volunteers to do an IT assessment of the St. Raphael campus. If you have direct experience doing this type of assessment and have time to do this, please contact Kevin Muha at [email protected]. Thank you.
Fast and Abstinence From the Archdiocesan Ordo: Fasting: One normal meal and two smaller meals which combined do not equal a normal meal. Abstinence: not eating meat poultry. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fasting and abstinence, Fridays of Lent abstinence only, age for abstinence: 14 and older, fasting: 18 until 60.
Friday Stations of the Cross 9:30 AM—Sodality Stations through Mary 7:30 PM English 8:30 PM Spanish March 15, 22, 29 (children’s), April 5 and 12
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And
Good Friday—April 19
English at 3:00 PM Spanish at 4:00 PM
Confessions during Lent, Tuesday, begin at 6:30 PM
All parishioners are invited to join Sodality in praying the Stations of the Cross, “Mary’s Way” March 22, 29 and April 12 following the 9:00 AM Mass. This is an opportunity to “walk with Mary” and learn her perspective as she shared the journey of her Son’s Passion. Booklets will be provided. (We will not have Stations the morning of April 5 so we do not
conflict with the First Friday speaker.)
Here is the access to March 7 edition of the Catholic Standard and article regarding pope-no-more-excuses ...
https://cathstan.org/news/us-world/pope-no-more-excuses-time-for-all-out-battle-against-crime-of-abuse
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SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT
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. Karen Sachs—301-424-3438 Janet Leonard-Walker—301-315-0863
Barbara Mielcarek, niece of Dick Jasinski, Yasmine Tashman, William Valentine Please pray for soul of Victoria Lopez Hayes.
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.
Monday March 18
Tuesday March 19
Wednesday March 20
Thursday March 21
Friday March 22
Saturday March 23
Sunday March 24
Religious Education, 4:30 & 7PM, Classrooms
Bible Study, 9:45AM, Parish Library
Contemplative Prayer, 9:45AM, Upper Room D
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament after 9AM Mass
Sodality Stations through Mary, 9:30 AM, Church
Men’s Group, 6AM, Trumpet Room
RCIA, 11:30AM, Youth Center
Stay and Pray, 7PM, APR
Children’s Choir, 3:45PM, Church
Catechist in service, 6PM, Parish Library
Baptism Prep/Spanish, 7PM, Room 12
Spanish Prayer, 7PM, Upper Room ABC, Youth Center
Spanish Bible Study, 10AM, Upper Room D
Religious Education, 10, 11:30, 7:05PM, Classrooms
Parish Council, 7PM, Upper Room ABC
Religious Education, 4:30PM, Classrooms
Spanish Ministry, 6:30PM, Room 9
Bible Study, 7:30PM, Duffy Center 3, 5
Stations of the Cross, 7:30PM, English, 8:30PM, Spanish
RCIA Spanish, 11:30AM, Room 12
Spanish Choir, 11:30AM, Upper Room ABC
Theology of the Body, 7PM, Youth Center
The Light is on for You, Confessions, 6:30PM
Legion of Mary/English, 7PM, Room 10
Baptism Prep/English, 7:30PM, Room 11
Light of Christ, 7:30PM, Parish Library
ADW Lenten Food Drive Bag Distribution after Masses this weekend
Scripture Study, Spanish, 11:30AM, Youth Center
Exposition, Novena, Benediction, 6:45PM, Church
Young Adult Divine Mercy, 7:30PM, Upper Room ABC
Boy Scouts, 7:30PM, Trumpet Room
Spanish Ministry, 2PM, Trumpet Room
Spanish Ministry, 7PM, Parish Library
Legion of Mary, 7:30PM, Upper Room ABC
Spanish Prayer, 2:30PM, Upper Room ABC, Duffy Center 3456
Spanish Prayer, 7PM, Upper Room ABC
Youth Band, 3:45PM, Church
Respect for Life, 7PM, Room 10
Stay and Pray, 7PM, Room 12
Youth Ministry, 7PM, Trumpet Room, Youth Center
The bulletin cover this week St. Raphael’s volunteers annually for Community Based Shelter Week. Thank you to the many volunteers— Monday’s volunteers in photo.
March 10, 2019 Offertory ···································· $33,231.95 Poor Box: ······································ $274.00
Bulletin notices are due in writing ON FRIDAY, THE WEEK BEFORE THE published date. Notices may be emailed to: [email protected]. 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.
Fast. Pray. Give up your Envelopes! We invite you to help St. Raphael Catholic Church by giving up your offertory envelopes this Lent! Enrolling with Faith Direct will provide the church with consistent support and simplify your giving without the wasteful envelopes. Join us in giving up envelopes this Lenten season! Signing up is easy! Visit www.faithdirect.net and use our church code: MD34. Thank you for your continued support of our parish family! God Bless You, Father Mike Salah
ST. RAPHAEL CATHOLIC CHURCHROCKVILLE, MARYLAND March 17, 2019
Raphael House—Assisted LivingRaphael House has ONE apartment available. If interested
please call Raphael House at 301-217-9116.
Adult ConfirmationAdult Catholics who have received Baptism and Eucharist may receive the Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Matthew’s Cathedral on Pentecost Sunday, June 9.
Preparation is required and will be offered at St. Raphael’s on Sundays, March 31, April 7 ,14, and 28, and May 5. The Preparation group will meet in the Upper Room at 11:30 AM –12:30 PM on those dates. Please register ahead with Linda Poindexter; 240-864-2543 or lpoindexter@ straphaels.org
orkshops for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy mmunion (EMHC)
his workshop will instruct the faithful on how to serve fectively as an EMHC in the parish setting as well as when ing Holy Communion to the sick and shut-ins. It is nded primarily for those who wish to be certified as an
MHC for the Archdiocese of Washington, but the orkshop is open to all.
pril 6 - St. Matthias, Lanham - 9AM - 12PM (English)
arental and Spousal Bereavement Support Groupt. Elizabeth Bereavement Ministry will offer an eight-week reavement support group series for adults who have perienced the death of a parent, spouse or significant er. The Spring series will begin Wednesday, April 10th
d continue for eight consecutive Wednesdays through y 29th. This will be an evening series running from 7:00 -0 PM. There is no fee but REGISTRATION IS QUIRED. To register contact Deacon Kevin Byrne at
evi b rne verizon.net or Claudia McAuliffe at 301-881-57. 917 Montrose Road, Rockville MD 20852
Light the World! is a Summer Institute that takes place at The Catholic University of America. Rising Juniors and
eniors are invited to join us either June 23-29 or July 7-13 we explore how our faith is lived within the fields and
areers of Art, Science, Sport, Business, and Politics. isit lighttheworldcua.org for more information and plication materials.
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To sign up for FREE, visit us here: https://straphaels.formed.org
Retreats for SurvivorsAs the Church continues to minister to all survivors of abuse, the Archdiocese of Washington is sponsoring retreats for survivors. The Archdiocese will offer a men’s retreat on April 5-7, 2019, and a women’s retreat on April 12-14, 2019 for survivors. These retreats are an occasion for survivors to reflect on God’s plan for their lives and for healing through prayer and the sacraments. For more information and to register go to https://adw.org/the-way-retreat/ or call Deborah McDonald at 301-853-4466.
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SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT
MAKE YOUR MASS MORE FULLY YOURS
Ushers serve the MASS by Welcoming & Serving.
Much of Ushering skill is born of life experience, but not all.
Training is essential for the safe conduct of the Ushering functions, particularly those of Emergency Response, Fire, Medical & Security.
Saturday, March 30 at 6:00 PM or Sunday, March 31at 4:30 PM, meet in the Narthex to conduct a “Walk-through Training in these vital functions.
All invited, including families, and groups.
Questions? Please contact Terry Salsgiver, the Head Usher, [email protected], or at 301-947-4385, or call the Parish Office
St. Raphael’s Cub Scout Pack 1280 Family Scouting Open House at Annual Pinewood Derby Saturday, March 23, 12 Noon, APR Scouting is open to all youth ages 5 to 10. We teach our youth to be prepared for life. Please email Brian Simon [email protected] for more information.
Divine Mercy
Roman Catholic news agencies write that the late Pope John Paul II realized the greatness of Sr. Mary Faustina from his earliest days. Sister Faustina died in 1938, at the early age of 33 in Krakow, Poland. As a young man in the same city, Karol Wojtyla would visit the sanctuary dedicated to her after her death. The nuns of Sr. Faustina’s
convent were seeking to have her recognized. The words in her diary document her conversations with Jesus over seven years. (Her confessor asked her to document these conversations). As written they were detailed and long, and not those of an educated writer (Sr. Faustina only had a third grade education). Her diary was consequently suppressed by the Vatican. In the 1960s Cardinal Wojtyla, then the Archbishop of Krakow, worked with the vice-postulator for Faustina’s cause to re-translate Sr. Faustina’s diary into something more acceptable. The ban on Faustina’s diary was lifted in 1978, six months before the election of Cardinal Wojtyla as Pope. This is an example of the words of Christ to St. Faustina - "My dearest secretary, write that I want to pour out My divine life into human souls and to sanctify them, if only they were willing to accept My grace. The greatest sinners would achieve sanctity, if only they would trust in MY mercy". The second encyclical of Pope John Paul’s pontificate was dedicated to the Divine Mercy theme, Dives in Misericordia (Rich in Mercy). Divine Mercy Sunday will be celebrated at St. Raphael on April 28 the 1st Sunday following Easter. Expect special graces. You are invited to participate and become part of this celebration. Questions or to help: Contact Dick Jasinski 301-983-1445
Second Collection This weekend, March 16-17, the second collection is for The Church in the Developing World. The collection for The Church in the Developing World is directed toward the Church in Latin America, Central and Eastern Europe, and Africa. The Church in these parts of the world experiences considerable challenges and great needs, while the faithful in these areas are often limited in what they can contribute. This collection supports such areas of ministry as evangelization, the education of clergy and laity, youth ministry, catechesis, social service programs, and church construction and renovation. Please be generous according to your ability. It allows us to reach out beyond our parish communities to support those in great need in other areas of the world.
2019 Annual Jubilarian Mass The annual Jubilarian Mass honoring couples married 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, and 51+ years will be held Sunday, June 23, 2019 at 2:00 PM at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. To register please use the sign up forms in the back of the church and return to the parish office before April 26.
Questions? Call Elaine at 240-864-2513.
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Vincentian reflection: In today’s Gospel, Jesus brings Peter, John and James to pray with Him on the mountain, and we “see” the supernatural scene of the transfiguration; Jesus’ face and clothing became dazzling white. From a cloud comes the
voice of God the Father that said: “This is my chosen Son, listen to him.” We need to take to heart gospel living. “This Sunday we are given a glimpse of glory to help us on our journey of a lifetime of self-emptying. This tells us something about how we might keep Sundays. If each Sunday is a day of rest, a time to be good to ourselves, to do something special that is uplifting, to enter into a moment of glory by praying, we would be better fortified to continue our journey.” (Living Liturgy, p.74). Practice keeping the Lord’s Day holy. Words of appreciation for parishioners: The 2019 CBS Shelter Week demonstrated St. Raphael’s commitment to the residents of The Women’s Center! The provision of meals and much-needed supplies was a blessing for the residents and staff of the center and was deeply appreciated. Thank you to all the families and parish organizations who provided what it was needed most: love and respect for our sisters trying to improve their lives. March 17
th is the deadline for supply donations; if there
are any additional supplies you wish to donate, please donate them no later than Sunday evening in the reception area of the school. CRS Rice Bowl-Listening closely to those who go unheard: In South Sudan, ongoing violence continues, forcing many to seek refuge in a neighboring country, such as Uganda. This week, we encounter one named Annet, a 16 year old who became “mom” to her three younger siblings after their parents’ death four years earlier. Uganda’s refugee settlement, Bidi Bidi, is home to over 300,000. Imagine the scene and how a 16 year old would have to protect and care for her siblings. She received assistance from CRS; they provided her with one of their houses built for families, a plot of land to farm, farming tools and taught her how to farm. Annet has to wait until she can return to her homeland but now she knows a brighter future will come. She recently stated: “My hope is to raise my siblings,” she says. “And I know I can do it with the help of CRS and my Catholic faith.” To find the recipe from Uganda (Bamia or Okra Stew), visit: https://www.crsricebowl.org/recipe/bamia .
ADW Lenten Food Drive is around the corner: Next weekend, March 23-24, brown paper bags will be distributed after All Masses. Printed on it is the list of items to donate according to the first letter of your surname. Please take one from one of the volunteers! Return your donation on the weekend of March 30-31, to the truck parked in the circle of the parking lot. Volunteer hours are still available for both weekends. Kindly call or email Sandy Shamburek at 240-864-2514/[email protected]. Proceeds to benefit St. Martin’s/Gaithersburg food pantry.
“Nothing great is ever achieved without much enduring.”
~St Catherine of Siena
Mondays are St. Raphael’s host day for 40 Days for Life! We are asking parishioners to sign up by visiting: Https://40dayssforlife.com/local-campaign/bethesda/. The location for prayer is located on the public sidewalk north of the Wildwood Shopping Center (in front of the Sun Trust Bank) on Old Georgetown Road. For parking instructions, visit: www.prayforbethesda.com. For those parishioners unable to physically be present at the site, pray at home. Prayer is a powerful tool we have to end the violence on unborn babies.
Don’t go it alone: One of the tragic results that a post-abortive woman learns is that after the abortion, the clinic that urged her to have the abortion so she could have freedom to make decisions with her own body, those people are no longer available to them for help! In general, the aftermath of abortion is ignored by the public. Many of the groups who work to protect abortion legislation think the woman who suffers from these symptoms is making them up. But there is hope after abortion. Critical to healing, women need to find support and understanding in a safe and confidential setting with proven methods. One example of such a program is call Project Rachel. At Project Rachel, trained counselors, priest and ministers are prepared to help post-abortive women. The help comes in support groups and retreats that can provide guidance and relief from the negative thoughts of self-doubt and unworthiness. Anyone can ask for the help available to help women heal from abortion. Their website is www.hopeafterabortion.com.
High School Youth Kingdom Come – March 17 Come to YG on the 17
th to find out the unique role the
Gospels play in our Sacred Scripture. We’ll dive into the words and life of Jesus Christ and how these 4 books play out Salvation History. 7-9PM in the youth center, all teens invited for food, fun and faith! Archdiocesan Dodgeball Tournament – March 24
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St. Raphael’s is looking to bring home the trophy at the annual Archdiocesan Youth Ministry Dodgeball Tournament. The tournament is held at St. Patrick’s from 3:30-6:30PM and all high school teens are welcome to form a team. Please contact Annie for more information at [email protected] Spring Retreat – March 29-31 All high school teens are invited for our Spring Retreat, Joyful Noise, at Skycroft Conference Center in Middletown, MD. Come away for a weekend of faith, fun and fellowship as we use the Psalms to grow in our relationship with Jesus. Cost is $110.00 and scholarships are available. Please contact Annie for a registration form at [email protected]!
Youth Ministry Annie McHugh, 240-864-2519
Social Responsibility and Outreach (SRO) Sandy Shamburek, 240-864-2514
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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.
This week, families are completing chapter four in God's Gift Eucharist workbook and Together parents booklet. Older children (grades 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8) are completing chapter five in Eucharist: We Give Thanks and Praise.
All families are sharing a special family meal whenever possible, since the Eucharist is both a sacrifice and a meal.
Those families who missed the Signation Rite are asked to contact the SRRE office to receive a Cross and then to pray the rite at home.
Confirmation Student Reminders Confirmation II: Please be sure to forward the Decision Point videos link and Confirmation rehearsal and Mass information to your Confirmation sponsor. Confirmation candidates will be interviewed during their SRRE class time, SRS religion class time, or by appointment. Interviews will begin March 17 and continue through April 2.
We just learned that 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. Letters to the Bishop are due in the SRRE office this week.
Confirmation I students are working on their Confirmation Service Projects. Our hope is that they are learning more about Catholic Teaching regarding the Life and Dignity of the Human Person; the Call to Family, Community, and Participation; Rights and Responsibilities; the Option for the Poor and Vulnerable; the Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers; Solidarity; and Care for God's Creation.
Prayer Ministry As the day of sacraments approaches children, teens, and adults can be visited by demons of doubt, fear, and presumption. They will need are the virtues of faith, of hope, and of charity to help them. The Catechism of the Catholic Church (#1813) reminds us that these theological virtues are gifts from God. “They are infused by God into the souls of the faithful to make them capable of acting as his children and of meriting eternal life.” Please pray for all those preparing to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist at the Easter Vigil and during the Easter season.
Catechists and Class Aides Needed Throughout our lives we depend on others – parents, family
members, and catechists - to form us in our Catholic faith.
This formation has several aspects: knowledge of our faith,
liturgical education, moral formation, prayer, life in a faith
community, and how to share the gospel. SRRE seeks to
support parents and other catechists in this work of faith
formation. We are currently in need of two class aides and a child care aide for our Monday night classes (7:00-8:15 PM). To learn more about how you can become involved in the ministry of catechesis this spring or in the future, please contact Mary Beaudoin.
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: Ideologies striking at the heart of the Gospel
We often hear it said that, with respect to relativism and the flaws of our present world,
the situation of migrants, for example, is a lesser issue. Some Catholics consider it a secondary issue compared to the “grave” bioethical questions. That a politician looking for votes might say such a thing is understandable, but not a Christian, for whom the only proper attitude is to stand in the shoes of those brothers and sisters of ours who risk their lives to offer a future to their children. Can we not realize that this is exactly what Jesus demands of us, when he tells us that in welcoming the stranger we welcome him (Matthew 25:35)? Saint Benedict did so readily, and though it might have “complicated” the life of his monks, he ordered that all guests who knocked at the monastery door be welcomed “like Christ,”
85 with a gesture of veneration;
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the poor and pilgrims were to be met with “the greatest care and solicitude.”
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Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for March
Recognition of the Right of Christian Communities:
That Christian communities, especially those who are
persecuted, feel that they are close to Christ and have their
rights respected.
Religious Education Mary Beaudoin, 301-762-2143, ext. 124
St. Raphael Honor Roll Please pray for those serving in our armed forces and for those families who have suffered loss.
Daniel Bertrand Del Bianco, USN (d) and family LT Victor H. Esch, III, USA Cpt Paul D Galvin E-3/HN Colleen Gardella Robert Garret, US Army MP Ens. Andrew Hayes, USN Sgt Thomas Kimelblatt Jake Klosowski, USNA Captain Frank Lowery, USN Commander Mike McNally, USN Charles McTavish, USA Col. Ivan Monclova LT Zachary Poindexter, USN 1LT Will Quackenbush,USA LT Paul Schauppner, USN LT James Sheets (USN) Cadet Andrew Valentine USMA LT Kenneth Yale, USAF
Changes: e-mail [email protected]
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AFF QUOTE OF THE WEEK
CONTINUING “STAY & PRAY”
Adults continue to meet for Lectio Divina during children’s Religious Ed on Sunday evenings. Please join us as we discuss the Gospel reading for the coming Sunday and its application in our lives.
Get more comfortable sharing your faith!7:05-8:20 PM in Room 12 when RE is in Session.
Facilitator: Brenda Paloma at: [email protected]
MORNING BIBLE STUDY Psalms: The School of Prayer
Tuesdays, 9:45 -12:00 --- Parish LibraryJanuary 15 through March 26, 2019
The Psalms reveal Israel's response to God's covenant offer and serve as a model for our response to Him. Our communication with God is enhanced by a deeper understanding of the book of Psalms and of the individual psalms that reside in each of our hearts.Please contact Dorothy Welsh for more information. [email protected]
EVENING BIBLE STUDYFollow Me: Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John
Thursdays 7:30-9:00 PM --- Duffy CenterFebruary 7, 14, 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21, 28 – 2019
Jesus comes to meet us and invites us to follow him. He calls us to trust him, to open ourselves to his merciful love, and to love others as he has loved us. Please join us. All are welcome No fee. Contact [email protected] for more information.
CATECHETICAL LECTURE 2019
Wednesday, March 20 – 7:30-9:00 PMSt Raphael Duffy Center
Free Admission – All are Welcome
Speaker:
Mary Kathleen Glavich, SND, is an author, editor, and international speaker from Cleveland, Ohio, who has written more than eighty books on spiritual topics. She posts reflections on her blog www.kathleen avich.or . Sister’s books will be available for purchasing.
BOOKS & LINKSPlease check out our webpage at: www.straphaels.org/adult-faith-formation
Lent: A New Beginning, Spiritual Reflections by Pope Francis, 2018
Lent for Families: Our Path to Love, by Connie Clark, 2019
Renew Your Spirit by Alice Camille, 2019Lent for Kids: Jesus, Our Friend and Teacher,
by Anne E. Neuberger, 2019
Q: What’s your best source for parish updates?Announcements at Mass Bulletin: https://www.straphaels.or /bulletinsFacebook Group St Raphael Church AFFWebsite: https://www.straphaels.org/Word of Mouth Other
A: Most people check a mix of these. And each has something unique to offer. Regarding Announcements at Mass, the U.S. Bishops list the “Order of the Mass,” which prescribes:
…PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION, ANNOUNCEMENTSBLESSING/DISMISSAL…
See more at: http://www.usccb.org/pra er-and-worship/the-mass/order-of-mass/index.cfm
Adult Faith [email protected]
443-472-3730
“I most certainly believe that it is the gift of God
that I am what I am. And so I dwell amongst barbarians,
a proselyte and an exile, for the love of God.”
— Saint Patrick
2ND SUNDAY OF LENT“And he was transfigured before them,
and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white.”
– Matthew 17:2
“Transfigured on Mount Tabor, Jesus wanted to show his disciples his glory, not for them to circumvent the cross, but to show where the cross leads…. The cross is the door to resurrection.”
- Pope Francis
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