Saint Raphael Parish 512 High Street, West Medford Massachusetts 02155 Pastoral Staff Parish Staff School Staff Visitin g Priest Sunday: 7:30, 9:15, 11:30 AM and 5:00 PM Holy Days: As announced or anytime upon request. Baptisms: One Sunday a month. Please contact the Parish Office. Internet - www.saintraphaelparish.org Weddings: By personal appointment with priest/deacon least six months in advance of date sought. A Marriage Preparation Course is required. WELCOME TO NEW PARISHIONERS Please introduce yourselves at the Parish Center. Center address: 514 High Street
SAINT RAPHAEL PARI SH, WEST MEDFORD Reflection: Saturday, September 29, 2018 4:00 PM Foley, Fortino, Pigott, Quinn Families, Memorial Sunday, September, 30, 2018 7:30 AM Lorraine Taranti, 1st Anniversary 9:15 AM 11:30 AM Patricia Hegarty, 1st Anniversary 5:00 PM John Murphy, 36th Anniversary Peggy Murphy, 1st Anniversary Wednesday, October 3, 2018 8:00 AM Thursday, October 4, 2018 8:00 AM Friday, October 5, 2018 8:00 AM Donato DeSantis, Anniversary Saturday, October 6, 2018 8:00 AM 4:00 PM Donald J. Drew Sunday, October 7, 2018 7:30 AM Henry, James & Marion, Anniversary 9:15 AM Virginia Howard, 10th Anniversary, Bernard Howard, 20th Anniversary 11:30 AM Mario Lopriore, Anniversary 5:00 PM James E. Lander & Diane M. Lander Dilando Anniversary Yesterday was the feast of our patron, Saint Raphael. Today we celebrate Installation of your Pastor. I have been blessed these many years at Saint Raphael by the dedication, commitment and pride of the many people of our parish. Reflecting on these many years, much has happened in the life of our church, society and parish. Through the accomplishments and challenges, God s grace has helped us along the way. As we move forward, through the intercession of our patron, Saint Raphael (God s healer), may we continue to grow in God s love and service to his people. Father Paul Cursillo Cursillo is a short course in Christianity. In Cursillo, you encounter Christ in a small community of the Church, in order to deepen your own faith and strengthen your ability to be a witness of Christ in the world. Women s Cursillo Weekend - Oct. 18-21 Men s Cursillo Weekend - Nov. 29 - Dec. 2, 2018 The weekend runs from Thursday evening through Sunday afternoon and is held at the Campion Center in Weston, MA. Members of St. Raphael Parish, Maryellen & Paul Stanton are on the team for the (women s/men s) weekend this Fall. For more information please check the Boston Cursillo website: Www.bostoncursillo.org You may also call Maryellen and Paul at 781-488-3869. Please join us on Oct 13 th for the first of the season, Sat Knight Supper after the 4pm Mass in the Parish Center. The dinner will be Italian Buffett with dessert. We will be selling tickets for the dinner after all Masses on the weekends of Sept 29 th & Oct 6 th. Tickets will be $10 Adults/$5 children under 12 years old. No tickets will be sold at the door on the night of the dinner.
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time CALENDAR ITEMS 7:30 Fr. Paul Coughlin Sunday 9:15 Fr. Paul Coughlin 11:30 Fr. Paul Coughlin Sunday 5:00 Fr. Paul Coughlin & Deacon Mark Rumley Scripture Study begins October 3 7-8:30 PM in the Parish Center RCIA/Adult Confirmation Class October 4th at 7:30 PM Catechesis October 14 at 10:15 AM in the church Baptism - October 21 at 1:30 PM Parish Offertory September 23, 2018 Offertory: $...6,380.60 Online offertory $...1,241.40 Total $...7,622.00 Clergy Benefit Trust online $...602.60 Saint Vincent de Paul $...185.00 This weekend s second collection is for Parish Improvement fund. Thank you for your continued generosity! The Life after Loss group will be starting again in the parish center at St. Raphael s Church in Medford. We will be offering a 6 week bereavement support group for people who are living with loss. It is Intended for those who would like to learn new and supportive ways to reclaim moments of contentment and happiness while honoring those who have died. Monday nights from 6:00-7:30pm- In the Parish Center. Monday October 15th Monday October 22nd Monday October 29th Scripture Study Course Fr. Hughes will offer a four week Scripture Study course on the Book of Psalms. The course will cover the place of the Psalms in the life and faith of Israel, their classification and poetic structure, and their centrality in the liturgical prayer life of the Church. Classes will meet on four Wednesday evenings from 7:00 PM 8:30 PM in the Parish Center. The dates are 10/3, 10/10, 10/17 and 10/31. Registration is helpful in order to have sufficient course material available for those attending. Forms will be in the church and front desk in the Parish Monday November 5th Monday November 12th Monday November 19th This group is also limited to the first 8 people who sign up. Please email me at christykeefe2002@yahoo.com emails are preferred. However, if you cannot email, please call 781-646-3617 to register.
September 30, 2018 Religious Education News and Notes straphaelmedford@yahoo.com Religious Ed. Schedule: Grades 1-8: The beginning date for classes: Grades 1 8 will be.. Sunday, October 14 th @ 10:15. Calendars will be e-mailed to ALL registered families by the end of next week. Registration is renewed annually. So..o if you forgot, misplaced the forms, (whatever the reason) please call + we will send you the necessary materials. Reminder: Children begin Rel. Ed. classes in grade ONE!! Families with children entering grade 1 (and NOT already registered) welcome and please call: 781-483-1139 for further info. Confirmation Class (current group): PRACTICE Wed. Oct.17.7 P.M. 8 P.M. -- Church Confirmation students + SPONSOR required. Please make arrangements in advance re: school activities, sports, and work schedules. Wish List for Fall Festival: Nov. 17 th. Thanks to everyone who donated baskets!!! NO MORE are Needed. Thanks for your generous response!! Current need: Gift Cards /tickets: restaurants, sporting events, movies, theatre, children s events/activities. Please drop-off @ Parish Center. Attn: Ginny McCabe or Margo Malone Ministry Matters Congratulations Father Paul Coughlin We honor you on this SPECIAl day: Installation as our 15th Pastor. Blessings as you continue your faith journey...shared with all of us! Grateful that you have accepted the challenge! May our prayers and friendship support you your work.today and always! Prayer Group: WELCOME BACK Meetings are held in the CHURCH @ 7 P.M. on the 1 st and 3 rd Thursdays of the month: Oct. 4 + 18 Nov. 1 (7 P.M. MASS no meeting), Nov.15. Dec. 6 + 20. This group prays daily for the intentions placed in the Book of Prayer:.(located by the statue of the Blessed Mother.) Thursday Morning Fall Series: The Tables of Our Lives: October 18, October 25, November 1 (Parish Center: 10:30-noon) How the holy words of the Eucharist become the center of our family lives, our prayers, and lead to hope and peace in ourselves and with the people of our world. Music, art, prayers, poems and thoughtful passages from a recent book on Eucharist will further enhance the program. (Notebooks and folders will be provided.) Presented by JeanneMarie Ryan, a 2016 graduate of Boston College School of Theology and Ministry **Registration Forms Parish Center, Church (Bulletin Boards + Tables) Banns III - Justin Hartman & Jessica Soares Banns III Justin Haddock & Jeanette Croke Banns I - Jennifer Iannaccone & Gregory Terrien Congratulations to. Silvia Colpani and Matteo Caputo on their September wedding in Italy. The new Mr. and Mrs. Are members of our Young Adult Choir who sing and play guitar at the 5 P.M.. Mass. Wishing you blessings and JOY!!
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