Our Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father, hear our prayer:

Please weave the women of St. Raphael into a beautiful tapestry of faith and friendship. Let us be woven by your Holy Spirit with our eyes and hearts set upon Christ our Savior. Help us shine with the light of Christ and draw souls to Jesus. We ask this in the name of Jesus, through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Amen.

Living Catholic

Posted by Suzanne

 “What do you Catholics believe about God?”
“Why do you Catholics worship the way you do?”
“What difference does Church make; I can find God just as well on my own.”
“Why can’t you Catholics accept that all morality is relative?”

How would you answer these questions if a friend, coworker, or family member asked?

How enthusiastic would you be when answering?



“Living Catholic: Foundations for Evangelization” is a six-session learning experience for Catholic leaders, staff, volunteers and parishioners that draws participants closer to Jesus Christ, teaches the basic truths of the faith in order “…to bring about… such an enthusiasm for their faith that, in living their faith in Jesus, they freely share it with others.”    -USCCB, Go and Make Disciples

With a focus on deepening one’s relationship with Jesus Christ in the context of prayer and learning, participants will grow in a common vision of what it means to live as a Catholic today, what Catholics believe, and how to be a joyful part of the New Evangelization.

As our archbishop, Cardinal Donald Wuerl has said, “We are witnesses. In the proclamation of the message of redemption, we have the words of everlasting life. We are a people alive in the Holy Spirit and we must be motivated by our eagerness to share that extraordinary gift with the next generation.”

Come and see what’s happening!  All are welcome.
Attend all or as many days as you can.
Child Care upon request.

·        Sunday, August 12 - 7:00-9:00 PM - Opening Event: after the 6:00 PM Mass
o       Fr. James Meyers

·        Tuesday, August 14 - 7:00-9:30 PM – Creed
o       Susan Timoney, STD, ADW Department of Evangelization and Family Life

·        Thursday, August 16 - 7:00-9:30 PM – Morality
o       Joseph Capizzi, Ph.D.,

·        Tuesday, August 21 - 7:00-9:30 PM – Sacraments
o       Fr. James Meyers and Fr. Mario Majano

·        Thursday, August 23 - 7:00-9:30 PM – Prayer
o       Panel of Young Adult Parishioners

·        Sunday, August 26 - 7:00-9:00 PM - Closing Event: after the 6:00 PM Mass

For more information call or email Suzanne Nelson, 443-472-3730 or check the parish website for details.

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 to share the love of Christ with others!

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