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St. Raphael Catholic Church
Rev. Michael Salah, Pastor, ext. 112 Rev. Dan Gallaugher, Parochial Vicar, ext. 150 Rev. Thomas Morrow, Retired, ext. 128 Deacon Jose Carbonell, ext. 187 Deacon Jorge Gatica, ext. 164 Deacon Richard Mattocks, 301-928-8227 Deacon Frank Salatto, ext. 149 Mary J. Beaudoin, Dir. Of Religious Education, ext. 124 Gerri Stoner, St. Raphael School Secretary, ext. 122 Teri Dwyer, Principal, Baptism Coordinator, ext. 121 Eileen Kutchak, Dir. of Parish Programming, ext. 110 Luisa Duarte, Spanish Coordinator, 240-864-2565 Pietro Lojacono, Assistant for Religious Education, ext. 123 Annalee McHugh, Youth Minister, 240-864-2519 Vince Natali, Dir. Of Music Ministries, 240-864-2532 Suzanne Nelson, Adult Faith Formation, 443-472-3730 Linda Poindexter, RCIA Coordinator, 240-864-2543 Elaine Salatto, Publications, Welcoming, 240-864-2513 Sandy Shamburek, Social Concerns Coordinator, 240-864-2514 New Parishioners: A warm welcome to St. Raphael’s Catholic Church. Blue registration cards are available on the wall rack in the main entrance of the church. The Parish Wide Ministry Resource List can be found on our website by clicking Ministries, Social Responsibility, and Documents. For Life Affirming Resources: http://www.adw.org/pregnant-need-help/ Healing after abortion? Project Rachel 301-853-4565
Sacrament of Baptism: Parish Registration and a Baptism class is required. Please contact Teri Dwyer to register and plan to attend the class while awaiting the birth or adoption of your child. Sacrament of Matrimony: In accord with the regulations of the Archdiocese of Washington, couples must contact a priest and begin preparation at least six months prior to the wedding. Parish registration and active participation for the minimum of three months is required before preparation may begin. Living together before marriage is sinful and harmful to the future marriage. Couples who are living together will be asked to live separately during the preparation time. What does it mean to be an active Catholic? Frequently, those seeking to celebrate Marriage, have children baptized, or serve as sponsors for Confirmation or Baptism request a letter stating they are parishioners and active, practicing Catholics. To receive such a letter, one must be registered in the parish, attend Mass regularly, and be committed to a stewardship of time, talent, and treasure. We encourage all parishioners to become active in one of the parish organizations. In a community as large as St. Raphael, one means of verifying participation is through the regular use of parish offertory envelopes. If you choose not to participate in the support of the parish, or are unable to contribute at this time, please at least note your prayerful support on your envelope and place it in the weekly offertory. We will then be aware of your continued participation, and you will not be noted as "inactive" on our parish roster.
1513 Dunster Road ♦ Rockville, Maryland 20854 August 11, 2019
Parish Office Hours Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Parish Phone 301-762-2143 Parish Fax 301-762-0719 Website www.straphaels.org
Weekend Masses: Saturday: 5:00 PM Sunday: 7:00, 8:30, 10:00, 11:30AM, 1:00PM (español), 6:00PM (youth) Weekday Masses: Monday thru Friday: 6:30 and 9:00AM Saturday: 9:00 AM Penance: Tuesday: 7:00 - 7:30 PM and Saturday: 3:45 - 4:30 PM Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Tuesday: 6:45 PM Thursday: 9:30 AM Benediction: Tuesday, following novena 7:45 PM Thursday, 7:15PM Miraculous Medal Novena: Tuesday, 7:30PM Divine Mercy Chaplet: Tuesday, following Novena Thursday, 7:00PM
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ST. RAPHAEL CATHOLIC CHURCH ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND August 11, 2019
Monday August 12 6:30 AM Steven Donald Okon (d) 9:00 AM Kenneth Aubrey (d) Tuesday August 13 6:30 AM Kevin Lingren (d) 9:00 AM Alfred Muratore (d) Wednesday August 14 6:30 AM Christa Gautrois (d) 9:00 AM Kian Kaviani Thursday August 15 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 6:30 AM Ruth Hoffman (d) 9:00 AM Bogart Family Members living and deceased 4:30 PM Carl Bichler (d) 7:00 PM Lina Laurel Ko (d) 8:30 PM Sp Members of the Parish Friday August 16 6:30 AM John Manfreda (d) 9:00 AM Adrienne Szigety (d) Saturday August 17 9:00 AM Carmela & Anthony Scaduto (d) 5:00 PM Fr. Salah Dr. Joseph Zigarelli (d) Sunday August 18 7:00 AM Fr. Salah Members of the Parish 8:30 AM Fr. Salah Lawrence G. Kushner (d) 10:00 AM Fr. Morrow Jack Nill (d) 11:30 AM Fr. Salah Paul Saah (d) 1:00 PM Fr. Morrow Julia Timm (d) 6:00 PM Fr. Morrow Emily Dimmick (d) The Priest Mass Schedule is subject to change. Schedule for Confession: Tuesday, August 13, 7:00 PM Saturday, August 17, 3:45-4:30PM RCIA/RICA (Spanish RCIA): Non-Catholics or Catholics who have not received Eucharist and Confirmation, come and discover more about the Catholic Faith! Contact Linda Poindexter, 240-864-2543, [email protected] and for Spanish: Luis & Maruja Quezada, 301-330-5982, for details. Any youth interested in becoming Catholic contact the Office of Religious Education, 301-762-2143, ext. 124. Education: St. Raphael School: 301-762-2143—Mrs. Teri Dwyer, Principal Baptisms: Norah Bernadette Dsouza July 27
Mass Schedule and Intentions for the Week
THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, A HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
No Vigil Mass
Masses, Thursday, August 15 6:30 and 9:00 AM 4:30 and 7:00 PM 8:30PM in Spanish
Run for Vocations Your support for the seminarians of the archdiocese matters to us. Please come run and pray with summer seminarian James Fangmeyer and our whole team in the Marine Corps 10k on October 27, 2019! We’d love to be with you for this fun annual event. Register at https://dcpriest.org/run-for-vocations
Ride for Vocations Have you heard of the Run for Vocations over the past 20
years? More recently, priests, seminarians, and laypeople have begun the Ride for Vocations, cycling 100 miles or shorter distances (17, 26, 40, 56, 70) in order to promote vocations through prayer, sacrifice, and raising financial support. This year, both Father Dan Gallaugher
and seminarian James Fangmeyer will ride 100 miles through Charles County on Labor Day, September 2. Want to join them? Or want to donate? Go to dcpriest.org/ride-for-vocations!
Sorry, last Saturday’s Mass was hot! Sorry for the inconvenience at last Saturday‘s Mass. It was very hot. The timers were off due to power loss. We have corrected the timer. Thank you for your patience. God Bless You, Father Mike
Help Our Marriage Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Do you argue, or have you just stopped talking to each other? Does talking about it only make it worse? Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi with a long i) helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. This program has helped 10’s of 1,000’s of couples experiencing difficulties in their marriage. For confidential information or to register for the upcoming program beginning with a weekend on August 30th - September 1st, please visit: www.HelpOurMarriage.com or call (443) 400-7017, or email: [email protected]
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Ministry to the Sick: The priests of the parish want very
much to make sure that parishioners who are hospitalized or homebound receive pastoral care. We depend on the families and neighbors of parishioners to notify the parish office so we can bring you the sacraments. If you would like to receive Communion, a visit from Priest/Deacon or are going into the hospital please call the parish office. For immediate needs ask for one of the Priests.
Parish Council: Please feel free to contact a Parish Council
member listed here to discuss your views, opinions, or concerns regarding our parish.
Jane Coburn—240-328-3330Debbie Hynes—301-251-0192
Kitty Gleavy, Carolyn Huard, Joan Lombardi, Catherine Loveland, Thomas Edward Lynch, Yasmine Tashman, William Valentine
If you are on the mend and wish your name to be removed from our prayer list, please call the parish office and let us know. Names on this list are only included with
permission of the individuals. They will remain on the list for one month, and can be repeated by calling the parish office.
MondayAugust 12
TuesdayAugust 13
WednesdayAugust 14
Thursday August 15
FridayAugust 16
SaturdayAugust 17
SundayAugust 18
SVdP, 6:30PM, Parish Library
Spanish Ministry, 6:30PM, Room 9
Legion of Mary/English, 7PM, Room 10
THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED
VIRGIN MARY
Spanish Prayer, 7PM, Duffy Center 3456, Youth Center
Parish Library is Open, 8AM-1PM
Spanish Prayer, 7PM, Upper Room ABC
Young Adult Divine Mercy Spanish, 7PM, Upper Room ABC
A HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
Light of Christ Prayer, 7:30PM, Parish Library
Spanish Choir, 11:30AM, Upper Room ABC
630 and 9:00 AM, 4:30 and 7:00 PM,8:30PM in Spanish
Spanish Ministry, 2:15PM, Parish Library
Spanish Prayer, 2:30PM, Upper Room ABC, Duffy Center 3456
No Youth Ministry
The bulletin cover this week “On one of Father Finch’s trips to Atlanta, Georgia exploring a warehouse dealing with Catholic church accessories he found a baptismal font for the new look of the church but did not get one. But, A few weeks after the trip, he purchased the statue of St. Anthony and then a few weeks later the statue of St. Theresa.”
Taken from pastor column of Father Bill Finch
August 4, 2019Offertory ···································· $31,667.50Poor Box: ······································ $357.00
Bulletin notices are due in writing ON FRIDAY, THE WEEK BEFORE THE published date. Notices may be emailed to: [email protected]. We no longer produce bulletin inserts instead have it summarized and put in the bulletin. Please note that graphic PDF’s and graphic page inserts are to be sized 1/4 page and 1/8 page and will be placed as space permits.
Did you miss a weekly offering while on Summer vacation? eGiving through Faith Direct is the easiest and most convenient way for St. Raphael Catholic Church to receive your weekly offering and other Church support. eGiving through Faith Direct will also save you time while helping St. Raphael Catholic Church reduce our expenses.
You can go online to faith.direct/MD34.
Thank you for your prayerful support of St. Raphael Catholic Church.
God Bless You,
Father Mike Salah
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Inquiry about the Catholic Church What would you like to know about the Catholic Church? Have you thought about becoming Catholic? If you would like to talk to someone about this – or email— feel free to leave a message for: Linda Poindexter, 240-864-2542 or [email protected] Or Joyce Aubrey at 941-223-771 RCIA begins at St. Raphael’s on September 29
th.
But you don’t have to wait until then to find out more about the Catholic Church and becoming Catholic! What does RCIA mean? It stands for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and it is for anyone wanting to think and pray about becoming Catholic! Here’s a quote from the Archdiocesan website https://adw.org/learning-the-faith/faith-formation/rcia/ (What is the RCIA? The Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) is a gradual process of conversion and initiation into the Catholic Christian community providing individuals the space to encounter God and respond to His invitation to a new way of life in the Catholic faith. Grounded in a respect for the personal faith journey of each individual, the RCIA provides an extended period of prayer, study, and fellowship in which each individual has the opportunity to grow in relationship with God and the parish community.
ADULT CLUB Luncheon: Come join the Adult Club for our annual Kick-Off Luncheon on Tuesday, September 10 at NOON at the Lakewood Country Club, located at 13901 Glen Mill Road in Rockville! Lunch will feature both salmon and chicken with
accompaniments. The cost for Adult Club Members is $43 and it's $48 for non-members. In addition to sharing a delicious meal with fellow parishioners in a beautiful setting, attendees will get information on the exciting events scheduled for October 2019 - June 2020. If you're not already a member, come join the fun at the luncheon and see what we're doing this year! If you're already a member, you know you'll have a great time!! Send your check made payable to St. Raphael's Adult Club to Chickie Zaudtke, 11332 Brandy Hall Lane, North Potomac, Maryland 20878 by August 31.
Religious Education Calendar for 2019-2020 Year
• September 5 - New Volunteer Orientation Meeting
• September 7 - Catechist Retreat Day
• September 8 - SRRE Parent Orientation Meetings, ongoing 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM
• September 9 - Catechist Grade Level Planning Meeting
• September 14, 15, 16 - SRRE classes begin
• November 3, 4, 5 - Fall Break, No SRRE classes
• December 20-January 2 - Christmas Break, No SRRE classes For all other dates, please see online calendar at
www.straphaels.org/religious-education
Sacrament Calendar for 2019-2020 Year • First Penance Parent Meeting - Sept. 24 or Oct. 2, 7:00 PM
• Confirmation Student/Parent Meeting - Sept. 25 or Oct. 1, 7:00 PM for year 1; 8:00 PM for year 2
• First Eucharist Rites - October 12, November 9, February 8 at 10:00 AM
• Confirmation (year 1) Enrollment Rite - November 17, 6:00 PM
• First Penance - January 22 and 25
• First Communion Parent Meeting - January 29 or 30, 7:00 PM
• Confirmation (year 2) Student/Parent Meeting - February 12, 7:00 PM
• First Eucharist Retreat Day - March 7, 9:30 AM.-1:30 PM
• Confirmation Mass - tentatively scheduled for May 2 and May 9
• First Communion Mass - tentatively scheduled for May 2 and May 9 Find additional dates and updates online at
www.straphaels.org/religious-education
Young Adult Bilingual Leadership Program: Apostles on Mission Learn more about how to live out your Catholic faith in daily life. The Archdiocese of Washington invites you to apply for a Fall bilingual leadership program in evangelization. This 10-week course will help you to discern how God is calling you to use your gifts and talents to serve the Church. The program includes prayer, formation, and one on one mentoring. Sessions in English and Spanish are held on Monday evenings from September 16-December 2 at St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Silver Spring, MD (online participation available). Apply by August 15, 2019 at www.apostlesonmission.org
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Bereavement GroupWhen a person important to you dies, family and friends must deal with a wide variety of emotions including sadness, fear, stress, loneliness and guilt. Although these feelings are natural responses to death, they can be devastating and overwhelming at times. Death and loss have changed your own life journey.Living With Loss is a seven week program that will offer personal support, practical ideas and a
spiritual perspective to help you move through the bereavement process. Open to all 18 and
older, no fee, just a commitment to attend.
Pre-Registration RequiredFall Session starts Thursday, September 5, 2019
Location: Parish LibrarySaint Raphael Catholic Church
Time: 1:30 PM(Note time will be during the day not evening as previously advertised)
To Register: Call Ursula Boesch at 301.762.7134 orE-mail her at [email protected].
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NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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ST. RAPHAEL CATHOLIC CHURCH ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND August 11, 2019
Vincentian reflection: In this Gospel, Jesus is telling us to sell your belongings and give alms. Provide money bags for yourselves that do not wear out, an inexhaustible treasure in heaven that no thief can reach nor moth destroy. ”Please help the
Society of St. Vincent de Paul bring respite and hope to the elderly who are not able to find relief from the summer heat, and you will indeed find “an inexhaustible treasure in heaven!” Many Thanks for the John S. Mulholland Food Drive last weekend: Brian Mullholland, the representative of this organization was so thrilled at the donations that came in for the poorest parishes in Washington, D.C. He is grateful for everyone’s generosity. Twinning Committee to meet: Are you interested in meeting our friends from St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Washington, D.C. to join together in our efforts to serve the poor members of their parish community? Mark your calendar for Thursday, August 29
th at 7:00 PM, Upper
Room D. (Check the parish calendar in the coming weeks to find the room number where members will meet). During this meeting, the St. Raphael Team will discuss the upcoming year’s planned activities and needs. All are welcome to join us!
“Lots of my dying patients say they grow in bounds
and leaps, and finish all the unfinished business. But assisting a suicide is cheating them of these lessons,
like taking a student out of school before final exams. That's not love, it's
projecting your own unfinished business”
~ Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
One more Pro-Life answer to another false Pro-Choice arguments: Many individuals honestly believe that abortion is only used in certain, unavoidably rare circumstances and that this procedure is never be used as a method of birth control. Statistics provided by pro-choice advocates show: (a) only a very small percentage of abortions are done for the so-called "hard cases" such as rape; (b) approximately half of all abortions are repeat abortions; and (c) over 35% of all U.S. women will have at least one abortion by age 45. Over 3,500 babies lose their life to abortion daily, a number that proves these procedures are not rare. Abortion apologists are now switching gears in their arguments by now selling the idea that even if a woman chooses to make regular use of abortions as birth control, it is a private matter and is no one else’s business.
Our tax dollars pay for abortions and since abortion has been legal, we have been forced to bear the financial burden of skyrocketing pregnancy rates of unmarried mothers. It’s your tax dollars; where do you want those
Weekly prayer vigil to end abortions in Bethesda: Join other concerned people for the weekly prayer vigil every Monday morning from 9 AM until 11 AM on the public sidewalk north of the Wildwood Shopping Center (in front of the Sun Trust Bank) on Old Georgetown Road in Bethesda. For additional information, contact Dick Retta (301-538- 2500) or Missy Smith (202-288-4984). The Truth about Planned Parenthood (P.P.): Did you know that P.P. is the largest abortion provider in the U.S.? Its founder, Margaret Sanger, was an eugenics proponent, and acknowledged that her life’s goal was to promote contraception. She published pamphlets on how to use contraceptive devises as early as 1914. As she continued her “advocacy for reproductive rights”, she encouraged clinical research on birth control, which lead to the development of the IUD and hormonal birth control (the Pill). P.P. was a vocal advocate to liberalize abortion law in the 1960s, ending in the repeal of anti-abortion law in 1963. In 1973, abortion was legalized through the U.S. Supreme Court’s infamous ruling on the Rowe v. Wade case. P.P. then started its major abortion provider role. Do you have any baby bottles at home? If by chance, you have a baby bottle still at home, please bring it in by the last full weekend of August (24
th through 25
th). The Shady
Grove Pregnancy Center appreciates everyone’s donation as the fund help to serve the women in crisis pregnancies. Having Unresolved Feelings After Abortion? Do you feel like God could never really forgive you and you surely cannot forgive yourself? A support group is forming on September 17 to help you overcome this pain, in your life. Spend time with others who faced an unplanned pregnancy and found themselves having an abortion. In this support group, you will experience the safety and encouragement you need, to heal and become whole.
Project Rachel Ministry, sponsored by the Archdiocese of Washington, is hosting “An Experience of Hope,” a weekly support group for women who have feelings of shame, guilt, sadness and other difficult emotions, over their abortion experience. Location: Washington, DC area; exact location is only disclosed to women who register. For additional information for the above support groups, call or email Sr. Priscilla 301-982-2008 [email protected] All contacts are confidential.
Raphael House Sing Along – August 11 Youth Group will go next door to Raphael House on August 11 to sing with the residents. Whether you can carry a tune or not, this event is sure to leave a smile on everyone’s face! All high school teens are invited to join us from 7-9PM starting in the Youth Center for dinner then walking next door to sing at Raphael House. No Youth Group—August 18 and August 25.
Youth Ministry Annie McHugh, 240-864-2519
Social Responsibility and Outreach (SRO) Sandy Shamburek, 240-864-2514
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Religious Education Registration – Register Now! Parents, if you have not yet registered your children for Religious Education, please do so soon. SRRE classes begin September 15. The early registration rate ends on August 15.
SRRE registration is completed online through the parish website: www.straphaels.org/religious-education. Note that you will need your parish envelope number, as well as the location and date of your child’s baptism. Contact our office if you have any questions. If your child is new to SRRE we will also need their baptismal certificate.
Tuition and sacramental fees can be paid through Faith Direct or by check. Please make your check payable to “St. Raphael RE” and bring or send it to our office (St. Raphael Religious Ed., 1513 Dunster Road, Rockville MD 20854). Please put your child’s name on the memo line of your Faith Direct payment or your check. Payment plan and reduced tuition are available for families who need financial assistance. Please contact Mary Beaudoin.
We look forward to having all our SRRE children and teens back in September, and we are eager to welcome new families. A parent orientation session will be held on Sunday, September 8, following each of the morning masses.
Program Schedule: Sunday morning at 10:00-11:00 for 3 and 4 year olds,
kindergarten Sunday morning 11:30-12:30 for 3 and 4 year olds,
kindergarten Sunday night at 7:05-8:20 for grades 3 through 8 Monday afternoon at 4:30-5:45 for grades 1-4 + Special
Needs Monday night at 7:00-8:15 for grades 1 through 8 + high
school Tuesday afternoon at 4:30-5:45 for grades 1 through 8
Please note that all of these sessions are dependent on volunteer catechists coming forward to receive training and to serve in catechetical ministry mid-September through mid-May. Tuition (subtract $30 through August 15): One child - $155 Two children - $230 Three or more children - $280 Sacramental Fees: First Eucharist in 2020 - $75 Confirmation (8
th grade) in 2020 - $125
Confirmation (high school) in 2020 - $150
The SRRE Office also coordinates sacrament preparation for all children ages 7-18. This includes Baptism, Confirmation, Reconciliation, and Eucharist. Please contact Mary Beaudoin for information.
Strong Catholic Families In the Catholic tradition, the family holds a special place - especially in the formation of faith. Check out the parent and family resources at http://nfcym.org/scfresources.
The Ministry of Catechesis Every week catechists share the awesome news of God's love for each of us and for all of us. Over the summer months the Religious Education office is charged with inviting and forming parishioners to serve as catechists for children ages 3-18. SRRE
catechists assist parents in their role as the primary catechists of their children. Is God calling you to explore the ministry of catechesis? Please contact Mary Beaudoin for more information on becoming part of our SRRE catechetical team.
Catholic School Students – Sacramental Preparation Children in Catholic schools need to register with their parish Religious Education office because sacrament preparation and celebration take place in the child’s home parish, not in the Catholic school they attend (though Catholic schools assist with aspects of the preparation). If your child attends a Catholic school (other than St. Raphael) and will be entering grade 1, 2, 7 or 8 in September, please register online at www.straphaels.org/religious-education. We need to be able to contact you with important information, including meetings and preparation guidelines. Thanks!
Confirmation Service Project Teens preparing for Confirmation in spring 2020 are working on their Confirmation Service Projects. The project consists of ten or more hours of service and a reflection paper. Giving both time and talent, through acts of service, is integral to Christian life. Through Baptism we share in the priesthood of Christ, in his prophetic and royal mission. The new life begun in us at Baptism is strengthened in the sacrament of Confirmation. Confirmation candidates and parents can find service information and forms at www.straphaels.org/confirmation-1. Record of Service and Reflection Paper are due on September 3.
Faith Formation for People with Special Needs Do you or someone you know have a child/adult with special needs in their family? Has the child/adult received the sacraments? Does the family feel like they can’t come to church with their family member with special needs? We want to help! Please contact Mary Beaudoin in the SRRE Office. All are welcome!
Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love In November 2018, the United States Conference of Catholic
Bishops published a pastoral letter against racism. Here is an excerpt:
With the positive changes that arose from the civil rights movement and related civil rights legislation, some may believe that racism is no longer a major affliction of our society—that it is only found in the
hearts of individuals who can be dismissed as ignorant or unenlightened. But racism still profoundly affects our culture, and it has no place in the Christian heart. This evil causes great harm to its victims, and it corrupts the souls of those who harbor racist or prejudicial thoughts. The persistence of the evil of racism is why we are writing this letter now. People are still being harmed, so action is still needed.
What is needed, and what we are calling for, is a genuine conversion of heart, a conversion that will compel change, and the reform of our institutions and society. Conversion is a long road to travel for the individual. Moving our nation to a full realization of the promise of liberty, equality, and justice for all is even more challenging. However, in Christ we can find the strength and the grace necessary to make that journey.
Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for August Families, Schools of Human Growth: That families, through their life of prayer and love, become ever more clearly “schools of true human growth.”
Religious Education Mary Beaudoin, 301-762-2143, ext. 124
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AFF QUOTE OF THE WEEK
PREVIEW OF COMING ATTRACTIONS BIBLE STUDIES Ephesians - Tuesday Mornings - Begins September 24 9:30 AM - Parish Library Contact: Dorothy Welsh [email protected] Psalms - Wednesday. Evenings - Begins September 25 7:30 PM - Parish Library Contact: [email protected]
Jeff Cavins at the Museum of the Bible, October19 Space is limited. Tickets are available for purchase now at https://web.cvent.com/event/950f704c-
41bc-46a3-bcf3-18ee2da22084/summary.
Contact: [email protected]
SCIENCE&FAITH EVENTS - TBA Lecture: The Ages & Stages of Adulthood Panel Discussion: End of Life Issues Lecture: The Spirituality of Aging
ST. RAPHAEL SMALL GROUPS Contact: [email protected]
Information Night - Thursday Sept. 19 7:30 PM – Duffy Center (All are welcome) Facilitator Training – Thurs. Sept 26 7:30 PM – Duffy Center Evening of Recollection - TBA
AFF TEAM MEETINGS Thursday 7:30 PM – Duffy Center Gearing Up – October 10 Reflect, Review, Refresh – February 6 Planning Ahead – May 7
Watch this space for details to come!
HERE’S AN EASIER WAY TO KEEP UP: Go to www.straphaels.org/adult-faith-formation
And just click on the links.
Q. What are the benefits of “faith sharing” and discussion in an AFF setting?
A. Many authors have addressed this question. Here is a brief summary of some of their thinking.
Discussion encourages us to articulate what we believe and how we experience our beliefs.
Group interchange can strengthen our faith and help us understand other people’s ways of thinking about theirs.
Sharing life experiences in a prayerful context helps to clarify interconnections between faith and life.
“Of fundamental importance is the dialogical approach which, while recognizing that all are called to the obedience of faith, respects the basic freedom and autonomy of adults and encourages them in an open and cordial dialogue. In this way, they can make known their needs and can participate, as they should… in their own catechesis and that of others.” #57
-Adult Catechesis in the Christian Community, NCEA
BOOKS & LINKS Forming a Community of Faith by Jane E. Regan, 2015.
How to Psychoanalyze Yourself - Bishop Fulton J. Sheen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3rhPa7h4ro
Bishop Barron and the Nones – June 13, 2019 https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-usa/2019/06/13/catholic-church-should-focus-on-getting-nones-back-bishop-barron-says/
Quotes about Prayer (and much more) https://
www.xavier.edu/jesuitresource/online-resources/quote-archive1/quotes-about-prayer
FORMED - Sign up for FREE, just visit us here: https://straphaels.formed.org
ARE YOU CALLED? - To help gather a new Small Group? - To be a Small Group Facilitator? - To Host a Small Group, in your home? Or at
the Parish? - To reach out to others about joining a Small
Group?
To discuss, please call or email Suzanne or a current Small Group member.
Adult Faith Formation [email protected] 443-472-3730
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Janine H. Joly-DeMarsLicensed Marriage & Family Therapist
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