CRHP Registration
Women's Weekend
Sat., Feb. 18 and Sun., Feb. 19
Men's Weekend
Sat., Mar. 3 and Sun., Mar. 4
Register Online Learn More About CRHP
We all need some “self-awareness” time to reflect, pray, rethink priorities and deepen our relationship with Christ. Would you like to meet and deepen your spiritual bond with others in the parish, and grow in our faith community? The CRHP Renewal Weekend will provide all of this and more as we examine our spiritual journey through everyday life. Anyone who has experienced CRHP has come away with a renewed spirit and a refreshed outlook on life and faith.
St. Raphael Parish invites you to enjoy a weekend you will never forget! Space is limited for both the men’s and women’s weekends, so reserve your spot now!
If you wish to attend or need more information, please contact Marietta Keating at (630) 527-9530 for the Women’s Retreat; and Dan Ryan at (630) 416-1193 for the Men’s Retreat, or register online through the link above.
Small Christian Community?
Small Christian Communities (SCCs) are groups of 8-12 adults who come together regularly in one another’s homes to pray, share their faith stories, read and reflect on the scriptures and seek ways to respond to God’s presence in their lives. SCCs are modeled on the early church communities: gatherings of small home-based communities, where sharing of life and faith may occur; a place where members support one another and know one another personally.
Small Christian Communities welcome every adult at St. Raphael: young adult, older adult, married, single, widowed, working adult or retired, there is a SCC ready to welcome you!
Learn More Register Online
Living Your Strengths Workshop
LIVING YOUR STRENGTHS is a program that is energizing Catholic parishes across the country. Its purpose is to help you: discover your God given talents, your strengths, your calling and where you belong in service.
When: February 2nd thru March 1st
Where: St. Raphael Parish Hall
Cost: $15 for the text book and Gallup strength assessment
Call/Text/Email for information and registration
Angela Ihry- (605) 940-9861, Angela@royjwest.com
Jim McGillen- (708) 309-4661, jimmcgillen@gmail.com
University of Dayton Offers Faith Courses Online
Course Listing. Learn more about your Catholic Faith without leaving your home. The University of Dayton's Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation offers this opportunity to interact with other students like yourself. The cost is minimal for parish members. New classes begin in January. Learn More.
Faith Breakfast Audio Recording
Carmelite Spirituality - Speaker Fr. Greg Houck
Benedictine Spirituality - Spreaker Abbott Austin Murphy
Franciscan Spirituality - Speaker: Fr. Ed Shea
Audio Recordings
MGM
February 2 Money Management and Budgeting
February 16 Pediatric Dentist
March 1 Managing Stress
March 22 Hospitality as a Spiritual Practice
St. Raphael Readers
What We're Reading...
FEB 16, 2012 The Power and the Glory by Graham Green
MAR 15, 2012 The All of It by Jeannette Haien
Interested in Knowing More About the Bible?
Visit Carol Kloss' website to find a wealth of information. Carol is the scripture scholar who delivers the weekly lectures at our Creeds Bible Study and has developed the program which we now use. Her website brings together many kinds of Bible study resources, gives information on their use and includes Carol's own Bible-related reflections. Best of all, it's for beginners or the more advanced as well as helping parish ministers who work with Scripture to evaluate resources.
The Book of Exodus
5 Part On-line Audio Lecture
Speaker - Carol Kloss
Click Here to start!
Attention Young Adults!
There's a new group in town and it's right here at St. Raphael's. Our parish has started its own Young Adult Group, called Missio Dei. If you'd like to be informed of upcoming events or if you want to get in on the action, contact at Jessica Brock or Jaime Kiraly-Alvarez and give one of them your email address. There's a lot of fun and comaraderie in the making. You'll also have the opportunity for spiritual enrichment and service.
Other Young Adult Activities in the Diocese
Discernment Gatherings for Young Adults
Come to Friday Morning Prayer Group
Have you been praying for something or someone special? Would you like to have others pray with you? Bring your needs to Friday Morning Prayer Group and have other parish members join you in your prayer. Jesus said, "For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them." (Matthew 18:20) We are a small group and we spend time in prayer in songs, psalms, teachings and intercessory prayer. Come join us in Room 167 on any Friday after 9 am mass. Questions? Contact Sylvia Sula at 630-983-7221