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MASS TIMES - Please See Below For Special Instructions
- Saturday: 4:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN (Reservations Required)
- Sunday: 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN (Reservations Required)
- MonSat 8:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN Daily Mass (Monday - Saturday)
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Confession - Please See Below Special Instructions
- Saturday: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Reservations Required
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TODAY'S READIngs
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Reading 1 JB 19:21-27Responsorial Psalm PS 27:7-8A, 8B-9ABC, 13-14Gospel LK 10:1-12
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Parish Reopening guidelines
To ensure the safety of all guests and to follow the guidelines set forth by the Archdiocese of Chicago, we must adhere to the following:
EACH PERSON ATTENDING MUST SIGN UP INDIVIDUALLY- Masks must be worn for the entire time in the building
- Your hands will be sanitized upon entering the building
- You will be seated by a greeter and you may not change seats
- All seats will be cleaned after each time period
- Please follow the instructions for entering and exiting
- If you are exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19, please stay home
- Click on "Tips for Worshipers Publication from the Archiocese of Chicago for further information
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Growing IN Prayer
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Dear St. Raphael parishioners,
Tuesday, September 29th is the Feast of the Archangels: SS.Michael, Gabriel and Raphael. It is the Feast of our Patron Saint.I will remember all parishioners at a special way that morning at Mass.
Angels are part of our Catholic Faith. Some Catholics have devotions to the angels, others may not think about them much. But angels are as real as anything else revealed in scripture. Raphael, Michael and Gabriel are the only angels mentioned by name in the Bible. Of these three, Michael is the only one mentioned in both New and Old testaments. St. Raphael appears only in the book of Tobit, where he assists Tobit’s son Tobias on the important mission of finding a wife. Along the way Raphael catches a large fish and defeats a demon. You can see some of this story portrayed by his statue in our church. St. Raphael is the patron saint of travelers and medical workers. We are fortunate to have him as our patron during this time of medical uncertainty.
In spite of all the limits in place because of virus concerns, we’ve had a pretty active late summer this year. With Bishop McGovern’s reception, Confirmation, First Communion now done, we’ve also had some weddings and baptisms recently. I was pretty busy with confessions last week, I am glad to say. I’ve enjoyed the hospitality of some parishioners lately, and I always appreciate that. So COVID is not keeping us from some semblance of normal parish life.
Saturday 4PM attendance is slowly increasing, but we still have plenty of room for more. Fr. Pelrine will continue assisting with Masses. With his help, I could bring back the 11 AM Sunday Mass, but our ushers and sanitizers are already stretched a bit thin. If you know of parishioners interested in attending the 11 AM Mass and are willing to help with the added chores, please encourage them to contact us!
This is another good time to remind all our parishioners how easily you can make your donation online. Simply go to our website – straphaelcatholic.com and click on the word “Give” near the top right of the screen. Credit card information from this screen is kept as securely as if it was being processed in a retail store.
God Bless you all,
Fr. Matthew
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PLEASE SUPPORT ST. RAPHAEL
Recognizing that many people are having financial issues related to the coronavirus, I hesitate to even mention this, but I am most appreciative of your continued support for St. Raphael. A number of parishioners have used the US mail to send in their donations. Others are now using the egiving option available on our website:https://www.straphaelcatholic.org/give
Or simply click on the picture below. Please know that the parish has adjusted the budget in light of the drop in donations as a result of the suspension of public liturgies.
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Preparing for the Sacrament of Penance
Dear Friends,
One of Christ's greatest gifts is his merciful forgiveness of our sins. It is a gift that we need to receive many times in our lives. Thoughtful preparation for the Sacrament of Penance helps us name our sins and receive the Lord's pardon well. Please use this book as a means of bringing to mind your sins and to prepare your heart for the mercy Christ generously gives.
The Ten Commandments
I Preparing for the Sacrament of Penance
II. Examination of Conscience
III . Celebrating the Sacrament of Penance
Act of Contrition
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Catholic News and Inspiration
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Catholic News Service
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National Catholic Register
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Vladimir Sazonov St. Peter's Basilica in the evening from Via della Conciliazione in Rome.
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Courtesy photos Carlo Acutis’ tomb is opened for public veneration in Assisi, Italy, Oct. 1, 2020. Acutis, who died of leukemia in 2006 at the age of 15, was known for his computer-programming skills,
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News from the Vatican
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After a tumultuous year due to the coronavirus pandemic, eight U.S. candidates for the priesthood were ordained deacons at the Vatican.
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The Vatican's financial situation must be "a glass house" that displays transparency and honesty, letting Catholics know where its revenues come from and go, said the head of the...
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U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Vatican officials discussed their differences over China on Thursday, the Vatican said, a day after tensions over the Holy See’s outreach to Beijing spilled...
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Pope Francis advanced the sainthood causes of four Spanish martyrs, an Italian laywoman and two Spanish nuns who founded religious orders.
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Additional Resources
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Amazon Purchasing Club
If you love to do your personal or gift shopping online using Amazon.com, please sign up and use Smile.Amazon.com instead https://smile.amazon.com— and designate St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church as your preferred charity! OR - Simply Click on the Amazon Smile Box Above and Enjoy Your Shopping knowing that you are supporting your Parish.
AmazonSmile.com | Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organization of your choice
It works just the same as regular Amazon.com — same shipping, same Prime, same everything — but you provide a gift to St. Raphael Catholic Church in the process.
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Praying our Parish Rosary
Every Sunday at 10:20am in church, we pray the Glorious Mysteries of the Holy Rosary for the intentions of our parish, in particular for those written in the Intention Book located at the statue of St. Raphael the Archangel. Please add your intentions to the book so we can lift up your needs and be united in prayer. We read the intentions that have been put in the book the previous Sunday or during the week. This can be anonymous if you want. Let us prayerfully accompany you on your journey, in imitation of Our Patron, St. Raphael the Archangel.
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