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 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 Eucharist: Jesus' Gift to Us"
Bishop David Ricken
Tuesday, February 4, 6:30-7:30 pm
Church Sanctuary
*Doors open at 6:10 pm to allow for RE Pickup
**Meal & Childcare RSVP:
If you would like to join us for a pizza dinner between our Tuesday night religious education classes
and Bishop's talk from 6:00-6:30 pm and/or if you need childcare during the talk from 6:30-7:30 pm, please RSVP Here.
"Living a Eucharistic Life"
Lucas Holt
Tuesday, April 1, 6:30-7:30 pm
Good Samaritan Hall
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.
33 Days to Eucharistic Glory: A Retreat in Daily Life
Starts January 1!
Pick up your free copy at St. Raphael this Christmas! The retreat begins January 1 and concludes February 4 at 6:30 pm with Bishop Ricken's talk on "The Eucharist: Jesus' Gift to Us."
If you'd like to talk and pray with others who are participating in the retreat, join Sara Scheunemann in Good Samaritan Hall on:
January 14 at 6:30-7:30 pm -OR- January 15 at 9-10 am
January 28 at 6:30-7:30 pm -OR- January 29 at 9-10 am
Disciples on the Way
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
Working Mom's Group
Location: TBA
Dates: 2nd Saturday of the month, starting in January 2025
Time: 9 am
A Daytime Group for Women Generally
Location: St. Raphael, Rooms 104-106
Dates: 3rd Monday of the month, starting in November 2024
Time: 2-3 pm
An Evening Group for Women Generally
Location: TBA
Dates: 3rd Monday of the month, starting in November 2024
Time: 7-8 pm
Please contact Sara Scheunemann, pastoral associate, at pastoral@raphael.org to sign up and for more information.
