Next weekend there will be a second collection for the Building Maintenance and Repair Fund. This collection enables us to keep our parish facilities and equipment in working condition so we can gather and worship in pleasant surroundings. Scan the QR code below to donate to this collection online. Your generous support makes our ministries possible. To give online, scan the QR code or text FUNDS to 833-615-3337. For additional ways to give, visit saintraphael.org/give. If you need help with online donations, contact our Business Office.

We have volunteer openings in our 26-27 Faith Formation and Youth Ministry program for the following roles: Faith Formation for grades K - 5 - Substitute Catechist: fills in, with advance notice if possible, when a Lead or Assistant Catechist has a planned or emergency absence. - Security Team: assigned to one of three buildings to monitor throughout the 2 hours each Sunday session. - Sunday Site Supervisor: liaison between the parents and the staff, answering questions and giving directions as necessary. Middle School and High School Youth Ministry - CORE Team members: connect with the youth, both socially and spiritually, and implement presentations, discussions, group activities, games, prayer experiences, and reflections. - Gathering Master of Ceremonies (MC): host and facilitator of the planned event or program. - Tech Team: collaborate with the staff and CORE Teams in arranging, setting up, and running the necessary technology for each session. - Environment Team: assist with decorating and environmental setup of the gathering space. If you're feeling called to work with our children and youth, visit https://bit.ly/4aRtKJx to learn more about these volunteer opportunities and to sign up to help!