Growing in our faith is a
lifelong commitment.
Current opportunities at St. Raphael are listed here.
You are welcome to join us at any time!
Questions? Please contact Sara Scheunemann
"The Mass: Jesus' Gift to Us"
"The Mass is the Church's Family Meal"
Sr. Pam Biehl
Tuesday, October 1, 6:30-7:30 pm
Good Samaritan Hall
"Eucharistic Witnesses: What Holy Men and Women
Taught Me about Mary and the Eucharist"
Fr. Edward Looney
Thursday, November 7, 6:30-7:30 pm
Good Samaritan Hall
"The Big Picture: How the Old Testament Helps Us Understand the Mass"
Fr. Michael Thiel
Tuesday, January 7, 6:30-7:30 pm
Good Samaritan Hall
"The Mass: Jesus' Gift to Us"
Bishop David Ricken
Tuesday, February 4, 6:30-7:30 pm
Church Sanctuary
Growing in Friendship with Jesus through Prayer
Second Sunday Holy Hour (Sshh...)
Second Sundays, September-May, 4-5 pm, in Church
Join us for Adoration and time for personal, silent prayer before our Sunday evening Mass. Confessions will be offered from 4:15-4:40 pm.
Witness Wednesday Holy Hour
Third Wednesdays*, October-April, 7:30-8:30 pm in Church
Fellow parishioners who attended the National Eucharistic Congress will share about their experience and the gift of the Eucharist in their own lives. There will be Adoration, Confessions at the normal Wednesday time (8-8:30 pm), and time for personal prayer (with a prayer guide for those who desire it).
*Except for in January, when the holy hour will be held on January 22.
Advent Taize Service
Tuesday, December 3, 6:30-7:30 pm in Church
Enter more deeply into the spirit of Advent with this time for prayerful reflection and Taize worship.
Lift Up Your Hearts: A Retreat in Daily Life
Starts with a gathering on January 14 (6:30-7:30 pm)
or January 15 (9-10 am)
Make a 5-week retreat with St. Francis de Sales, author of the spiritual classic, Introduction to the Devout Life. The retreat will use the book Lift Up Your Hearts by Fr. John Burns, a 10-day personal retreat, which we will spread across 5 weeks, with opportunities to meet and share.
Disciples on the Way
Better Understand the Story of the Bible
Fall 2024: The Real Story by Curtis Martin and Edward Sri
Do you sometimes find the Bible to be confusing? Would you like to grow in your understanding of the greatest story ever told, the one that shapes all our lives? Join us for our fall book discussion groups.
- Meeting during the weeks of October 6 & 20, November 3 & 17, and December 2
- Select days and times that work best for you when you register. The book is our gift to you!
- More details and registration here
Better Understand the Connections between the Bible & Mass
Lent 2025: Jesus & the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist by Brant Pitre
- Meeting during Lent (Weeks of March 9, 16, 23, 30, and April 6)
- Select days and times that work best for you when you register. The book is our gift to you!
- Details and registration will be posted in January!
Advent Morning of Reflection
Saturday, December 14, 9:30-11:30 am, Good Samaritan Hall
A Morning of Prayer with the Carmelite Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity
Led by Sara Scheunemann
Lent Morning of Reflection
Saturday, March 29, 9:30-11:30 am, Good Samaritan Hall
A Morning of Prayer with Sts. Francis and Clare of Assisi
Led by Sr. Anne Marie Lom
Women's Small Groups
Mom's Group
For moms with children at home
Location: St. Raphael
Dates: Sept. 10 (Tues), Sept. 26 (Thurs), Oct. 8 (Tues), Oct. 24 (Thurs), Nov. 5 (Tues), Nov. 21 (Thurs), Dec. 3 (Tues), Dec. 19 (Thurs)
Time: 9-10 am
Childcare provided
Additional small groups for women will be starting in the fall of 2024. Please contact Sara Scheunemann, pastoral associate, at pastoral@raphael.org for more information.
