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

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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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Monday June 17 6:30 AM Dick Bianchi 9:00 AM Elaine Kice (d) Tuesday June 18 6:30 AM Raymond & Leah MacDonald (d) 9:00 AM Fred Paull (d) Wednesday June 19 6:30 AM Donna Jordan (d) 9:00 AM John Klimkiewicz (d) Thursday June 20 6:30 AM Sheila Burke (d) 9:00 AM Marie & George Schwemberger (d) Friday June 21 6:30 AM Our Country, Our Leaders, Our Church, Our Families 9:00 AM Gordan Pearce (d) Saturday June 22 9:00 AM Hilda Kiss (d) 5:00 PM Fr. Salah Lawrence Cassano (d) Sunday June 23 7:00 AM Fr. Gallaugher Fathers 8:30 AM Fr. Morrow Jack Nill (d) 10:00 AM Fr. Salah Michael Cunnane (d) 11:30 AM Fr. Morrow Urumese Menachery (d) 1:00 PM Visiting Priest Kian Kaviani 6:00 PM Fr. Salah Mary Smith (d) The Priest Mass Schedule is subject to change. Schedule for Confession: Tuesday, June 18, 7:00 PM Saturday, June 22, 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, lpoindexter@straphaels.org 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: June 8 Summit Waylon Muhlbradt Edward Francis Muhlbradt James Matthew O’Brien

Mass Schedule and Intentions for the Week

Jubilarians 2019—

25 Years Stewart and Janet Walker Brice and Laure Quesnel Timothy and Patricia Regan Andrew and Karen Sachs 30 Years Gregory and Julie Gilak 35 Years Jacek & Anna Buczak 40 Years Thomas John & Sharon Ahern Fechter 50 Years Jose and Aurora Brito John and Ruth Hudson Kathleen and John Kenyon Gary and Dorothy Welsh 50+ Years 51 Years - Franco and Maria Rovere 55 Years - Hartmut and Antonia Schierling 59 Years- Harry and Catherine Loveland

The annual Jubilarian Mass honoring couples married 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 and 51+ years is being held today, Sunday, June 16 at 2:00PM at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. The above St. Raphael couples registered for this Mass. We congratulate all couples celebrating anniversaries in 2019 and may all marriages be blessed throughout the year.

Father Dan celebrates his 10th anniversary of priestly ordination-- and you are invited to join him! On Thursday, June 20, at 7:00 PM, Father Dan and the seven other priests ordained with him (including Father Charles Cortinovis) will concelebrate a public bilingual Mass, followed by a light reception. The location is St Philip the Apostle parish, 5416 Henderson Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 (where one of the priests is pastor). Come rejoice in the Lord with them!

Congratulations, Father Dan, on your 10th anniversary of priestly ordination

Celebrate with us Thursday, June 20, following

9AM Mass in the parish library.

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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—240-328-3330Jim O’Donnell—240-477-7110

To enroll in Faith Direct, direct debit program, visit www.faithdirect.net to enroll securely on line or complete an enrollment form. Our parish code is MD34.

Kitty Gleavy, Carolyn Huard, Eugene Kline, Joan Lombardi , 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.

MondayJune 17

TuesdayJune 18

WednesdayJune 19

Thursday June 20

FridayJune 21

SaturdayJune 22

SundayJune 23

Parish Council, 6PM Exposition, Novena, Benediction, 6:45PM, Church

Contemplative Prayer, 9:45, Upper Room D

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament after 9AM Mass

Garage to Attic Sale drop-off, 9AM-6PM

Garage to Attic Sale, 9AM-2PM, Trumpet Room, Duffy Center

Second Collection:Holy Father/ Peter’s Pence

Spanish Prayer, 7PM, Upper Room D

Legion of Mary, English, 7PM, Room 10

Reception for Fr. Dan, 10th Anniversary of Ordination, after 9AM Mass, Parish Library

Spanish Prayer, 7PM, APR, Upper Room ABC

Spanish Bible Study, 10AM, Upper Room D

Parish Library is Open 8AM-1PM

Finance Council, 7:30PM, Upper Room ABC

Young Adult Divine Mercy, Spanish, 7:30PM, Upper Room ABC

Bible Study, 7:30PM, Parish Library

Light of Christ Prayer, 7:30PM, Parish Library

Spanish Choir, 11:30AM, Upper Room ABC

Legion of Mary, Spanish, 7:30PM, Upper Room ABC

Scripture Study, Spanish, 11:30AM, Youth Center

Corpus Christi Procession after 1PM Mass– All invited

No Spanish Prayer

Youth Band Rehearsal, 3:45PM, Upper Room ABC

Youth Ministry, 7PM, Trumpet Room, Youth Center

The bulletin cover this week

Greg and Quyen Metzger's Small Group at Rockland's Farm Winery for an end-of the year gathering.

June 9, 2019Offertory ····································$35,777.45Poor Box: ·······································$274.00

Bulletin notices are due in writing ON FRIDAY, THE WEEK BEFORE THE published date. Notices may be emailed to: esalatto@straphaels.org. 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.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

On Thursday, July 4th there will be no Adoration of the

Blessed Sacrament or Benediction.

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Spiritual Retreat July 5-7 “St. Teresa of Avila” The

Interior Castle—Please come to a Spiritual Retreat from Friday evening July 5 through lunchtime on Sunday, July 7 at Mt. St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg led by Carmelite Friar Father Michael Berry, renowned retreat master and spiritual director. Father Michael has been a friar since 1998 and a priest since 2006. His theme will be “The Interior Castle,” St. Teresa of Avila's masterpiece on developing a mature prayer life in which she imagines the soul as a castle made of a single diamond in which there are many rooms, just as in Heaven there are many mansions and she explains how we pass through each on the path toward spiritual perfection. Father Michael will show that this celebrated work is as relevant and important now as it was when St. Teresa, recognized by the Church as the Doctor of Prayer, wrote it over 400 years ago. This retreat offers Mass, spiritual activities and presentations, gives the opportunity for more time spent in prayer and contemplation and deepens our relationship with God during a brief relief from the pace and stress of modern life. The full weekend cost for this silent retreat is $225, with reduced rates available for attending individual days. Organized by the Secular Discalced Carmelite communities in Frederick and Westminster. Please come and invite your family and friends to share this Retreat. Space is limited. Please contact Dawn Walsh dwalsh33@gmail.com or Ken Vaughan 301-473-5112

Legion of Mary/English We would like to organize the Legion of Mary in English

here at St. Raphael. If you are interested and want to learn more about the Legion of Mary devotion and grow

in the spiritual life, drop by as they meet each Wednesday at 7PM, in Room 10.

Please call Olga at 240-614-6569 for more information.

Altar Server Training Would you like to serve as an Altar Server by assisting the

priest and deacon at Holy Mass? For more information and training, students rising to 4th

grade and up are invited to contact: Karen Watson at: straphaelaltarserver20854@gmail.com

EWTN, Bookmark will feature a special episode on The Sisters of Mary on June 23

rd at 9:30AM

with guests Tom and Glory Sullivan, close friends of Father Al Schwartz, founder

The Sullivan’s will present two of Father Al’s books – one is his autobiography, The Starved and the Silent which teaches us about Father’s journey to Korea and the creation of the Sisters of Mary in 1964 and Killing Me Softly which chronicles the last 12 months of his life. If you miss the initial airing, you can see it on Monday, June 24

th at 5AM and Saturday, June 29 at 1:30PM.

We encourage you to read more about Father Schwartz, through these books made available for purchase from the EWTN Bookstore.

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 30-September 1, please visit:

www.HelpOurMarriage.com, call 443-400-7017,

or email: 3015@ retrouvaille.org

VOLUNTEER NEEDED: Coffee and Donuts coordinator

Recruit and coordinate volunteers for the Coffee and Donuts Social once a month for the school year.

As the coordinator, you would recruit hosting volunteers from parish ministries, order the donuts, and correspond with the parish staff.

Duties may also include picking up the donuts, milk & juice with the hosting volunteers setting up and refreshing the social area for the 8:30, 10 and 11:30 masses.

The Donut Social falls on the First Sunday of the month, for nine months , September through May.

Please contact Helene Dolan at helenedolan@ gmail.com or by phone 240-793-2162.

You may also contact Eileen Kutchak in the Parish Office 240-864-2510 or ekutchak@straphaels.org

Spread the Word

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On Sunday, June 23, we celebrate The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and

Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi). We will have a procession with the Blessed

Sacrament after the 1:00PM Mass around the parking lot.

Come! Let us adore Him.We will pray the rosary for our needs

and for those of the world. There will be adoration and blessing with the

Blessed Sacrament in the church after the procession.

St. Raphael Garage to Attic SaleThe Mater Dei Council of the Knights of Columbus is holding its annual charity Garage-to-Attic Sale on Saturday, June 22

st, from 9:00 AM to

2:00 PM at St. Raphael’s Church. Over the past, this annual event resulted in donations of almost $500,000 to local charities.

Please participate in this popular event by shopping for deals on Saturday and/or donating household items or furniture the day before on Friday, June 21st from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Receipts will be available.

We accept any donated items in good condition

except the following:

Bedding (we will take bed frames and springs)Non-working electrical or mechanical itemsChristmas decorationsRubber tiresDirty clothingFuel (except in lawn-item gas tanks – let us

know when you bring it in)

Pick-up assistance may be available on a case-by-case basis for large or expensive items if you are unable to transport them. Please contact Joe Doane at 240-464-8285 or joe@simplexstruc.com for evaluating and coordinating pick-ups. The last

date for pickup requests is Tuesday, June 18th.

Have you ever wanted to learn more about Catholicism?Maybe you have thought about joining the Church?Have you been wondering why do they do that?Would you like to learn to pray comfortably?

For more information, please contactJoyce Aubrey at 941-223-7715 orLinda Poindexter at 240-864-2543

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Vincentian reflection: Today is the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. The Holy Trinity is one of the mysteries of our

faith as we grow in it we come to recognize the incomprehensible love that God has for us every single day of our lives. In today’s culture of frenzied activity, we can struggle with the temptation to worry about the past or fear the future. We cannot change what occurred in

the past nor can we predict future events. So we must focus on the present and trust in God’s providence for graces needed for this one day. Listen for the messages the Holy Trinity wants you to feel deep in your heart. It will invariably draw you back to their command to love one another as they have loved you! And then share that love with those who need it the most. If you know of a family who needs assistance, tell them there is hope. Tell them to contact The St. Raphael Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul by calling 240-447-7027. Are you looking to help out your parish in the fall? Please consider offering your time and/or talents to serve as a leader for several fall events. The first event is the Thanksgiving Food Drive, which works really well with co-chairs! The second event is serving as a co-chair for our Mother Teresa event in December. Volunteers are welcome for other ministries during all times of the year, including The Society of St. Vincent de Paul/St. Raphael Conference, joining our Angel Friends Program and participating in the preparation plans for lobbying our MD elected legislators in 2020. To inquire, call Sandy Shamburek at 240-864-2514. In order for all of these events of be successful, parishioners must become engaged.

“Some Saints are privileged to extend to us their

patronage with particular efficacy in certain needs, but not in others. Our holy patron St. Joseph has the

power to assist us in all cases, in every necessity, in every undertaking.” ~ St. Thomas Aquinas

For all fathers: St. Joseph led a quiet and hidden life but he achieved greatness in his obedience to God’s Will. He was a holy man that all men can emulate. On this day, we celebrate the Father’s critical role in the family especially facing today’s culture. The Catholic Gentleman, written by Sam Guzman, is a practical guide to virtuous manhood. Written with regard to the wisdom of our Catholic Church, it provides succinct writing on various topics, including how to know your authenticity, understanding why your body matters, the value of tradition and the purpose of courtesy in raising a family. Share this book with the Father in your life.

Pray for 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. Parking is restricted so visit www.prayforbethesda.com for instructions on legal parking. Contact Dick Retta, 301-538-2500 or Missy Smith 202-288-4984 for details.

More on NFP: A literature search of PubMed, a widely accepted scientific database, reveals what many have known; those who practice natural family planning are significantly less likely to divorce. Recent research has revealed that hormonal contraception actually dramatically affects the choice of potential spouses by altering to whom the woman is attracted. A report in Scientific American actually recommended that women go off of the hormonal pill for at least 6 months, to allow for the brain chemistry to return to the levels before hormonal contraceptives were begun. To learn more information on this topic, go to https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4536625/. Memorial Mass for Mattie J.T. Stepanek: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, located at 6701 Muncaster Mill Rd, Derwood, will celebrate this Mass Saturday, June 22 starting at 11:00 AM. Mattie authored several books of his poetry and a best seller on peacemaking. He was a true inspiration for his courage, hope and loving presence. To learn more about the cause for Mattie’s sainthood, contact Mattie4Sainthood@gmail.com or call 240-994-0603. Attention all young adults! Fr. Morrow will show the film The Sexual Revolution: 50 Years Since Humane Vitae in the Parish Library on Wednesday, June 26 at 7:30 PM. Come and discuss a good film about how the “free love” movement started, something that was not known to many in the sixties. Empanadas will be donated as a refreshment during this showing. A discussion will follow. (See page 5 for ad.)

High School Youth

No Youth Group – June 16

“I’m ‘Spiritual’ Not ‘Religious’” – June 23 Many in today’s culture identify as “spiritual” and not “religious” and don’t see a need to subscribe to any particular religious denomination. At Youth Group on June 23, we’ll talk about the importance of practicing an organized religion – particularly the Catholic one! All high school teens are invited to join us from 7-9PM in the Youth Center for pizza, games, and a great discussion. Facetime – June 30 At Youth Group on June 30, we’ll talk about the difference between social media and being social. If you want to make faith-filled, real-life friends, Youth Group is a great place to meet them. Hope to see you there from 7-9PM on June 30 for games, pizza, and discussion! Young Adults College-Age Book Study – June-August Young adults who are college-age are invited to a summer-long book study. This peer-led study meets on Sunday nights from 7-9PM in the Upper Rooms. For more information or to sign up, contact Annie, amchugh@ straphaels.org.

Youth Ministry Annie McHugh, 240-864-2519

Social Responsibility and Outreach (SRO) Sandy Shamburek, 240-864-2514

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Religious Education Registration for 2019-2020 Year The St. Raphael Religious Education (SRRE) registration for 2019-2020 is now open. Classes will begin September 15. SRRE offers continuing faith formation for all children and teens, as well as preparation for sacraments. Each year of faith formation is designed to deepen relationships with Jesus and his Church through focus on what we believe, the celebration of sacraments, how we pray, and how we live. We look forward to having all our SRRE children and teens back in September, and we are eager to welcome new families. 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. Tuition: One child - $125 Two children - $200 Three or more children - $250 Sacramental Fees: First Eucharist in 2020 - $75 Confirmation (8

th grade) in 2020 - $125

Confirmation (high school) in 2020 - $150 Payment plan and reduced tuition are available for families who need financial assistance. Please contact Mary Beaudoin. 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.

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!

Sacrament Photos Now Available The photos from our May 11 and May 18 First Communion and Confirmation Masses are now available for parents to download. Please contact Mary Beaudoin to receive the link to the photos.

First Eucharist Completed God's Gift Eucharist and We Give Thanks and Praise workbooks are available for pick up at the SRRE office.

Confirmation Service Project In the Gospels Jesus teaches us - by word and example - all about service. In Matthew 25:35-36, Jesus says, “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me.” We strive to recognize Jesus present in each person and make a point to serve those in greatest need. And in John 13:1-17, Jesus, who is their teacher and master, washes the feet of his disciples.

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. Records of Service and Reflection Papers are due on September 3.

Faith Formation for People with Special Needs In the fall of 2012 St. Raphael started a religious education program for students with autism and other special needs who

could not be accommodated in our typical classes. The first class had three students. Since then the program has blossomed and grown. In May, five students from our program received the Sacrament of Confirmation. It was a beautiful ceremony where they celebrated with over 40 of their peers who were also being confirmed. 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 Maria Harrington (mariaharrington@msn.com) or Mary Beaudoin in the RE Office. ALL Are Welcome!

Rejoice and Be Glad: On the Call to Holiness in Today’s World

In his apostolic letter Gaudete et Exsultate (in English, Rejoice and Be Glad), Pope Francis reminds us that we are all called to become saints. This week: Discernment

How can we know if something comes from the Holy Spirit or if it stems from the spirit of the world or the spirit of the devil? The only way is through discernment, which calls for something more than intelligence or common sense. It is a gift which we must implore. If we ask with confidence that the Holy Spirit grant us this gift, and then seek to develop it through prayer, reflection, reading and good counsel, then surely we will grow in this spiritual endowment. The gift of discernment has become all the more necessary today, since contemporary life offers immense possibilities for action and distraction, and the world presents all of them as valid and good. . . . Without the wisdom of discernment, we can easily become prey to every passing trend. This is all the more important when some novelty presents itself in our lives. Then we have to decide whether it is new wine brought by God or an illusion created by the spirit of this world or the spirit of the devil. At other times, the opposite can happen, when the forces of evil induce us not to change, to leave things as they are, to opt for a rigid resistance to change. Yet that would be to block the working of the Spirit. We are free, with the freedom of Christ. Still, he asks us to examine what is within us – our desires, anxieties, fears and questions – and what takes place all around us – “the signs of the times” – and thus to recognize the paths that lead to complete freedom. [#166-168]

Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for June The Mode of Life of Priests: That priests, through the modesty and humility of their lives, commit themselves actively to a solidarity with those who are most poor.

Religious Education Mary Beaudoin, 301-762-2143, ext. 124

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CONTINUING Spring Bible Study

Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible Thursdays – 7:30-9:00 PM – May 9 through June

27 Duffy Center (except for June 20-in the Library)

This study is a great foundation for others to come. Invite your neighbors, come, and enjoy a First Class DVD,

discussion, great people, refreshments, and more.

BOOKS & LINKS God the Father: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/

parenting/spiritual-growth-for-kids/trinity/god-the-father

Leisure, the Basis of Culture by Josef Piefer, 1963. Christian Morality: In the Breath of God by Russel

B. Connors, Jr., 2002. Leadership Roundtable – Online resources from an

organization of laity, religious, and clergy working together to promote best practices and accountability in Church management, finances, communications, and human resource development in the U.S.

https://leadershiproundtable.org/what-we-do/our-resources/

Becoming Catholic in a Time of Scandal. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/03/nyregion/converting-catholics-church-scandal.html

FORMED - Sign up for FREE, just visit us here: https://straphaels.formed.org

OUR FACEBOOK GROUP Our St. Raphael Church AFF Facebook group has 89 members and continues to grow. You are welcome to join us. The purpose of the group is to:

Read and share posts about spirituality and current church issues

Ask questions and /or discuss various topics Encourage and pray for one another

If you have a Facebook account, just search on St Raphael Church AFF and apply to join. Or, ask someone who is already in the group to “invite” you through the Facebook app.

Q: Is there a “check list” for Catholic Dads? A: Yes, there is. Check it out in the Catechism of the Catholic Church

Know your rights and duties as a parent, #1250, 2221-31

Consider your children as gifts, and blessings, #2378, 162,2373

Cooperate and dialogue with your children, #2230 Educate your children, #1653, 2221, 2223 Educate your children in the faith, #1656, 2206, 2222,

2225-6, 2229 See the connections between the fatherhood of God and human fatherhood, #239, 2214

See more here: http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/P7R.HTM

• I. The Family in God's Plan

• II. The Family and Society

• III. The Duties of Family Members

• IV. The Family and the Kingdom

• V. The Authorities In Civil Society

• IN BRIEF

Adult Faith Formation suzanne.nelson2@gmail.com - 443-472-3730

Because you are children of God,

God has sent the Spirit of his Son

into your hearts crying, Abba! Father! - Galatians 4:6

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY QUOTES (from the kids)

• Here's to one of my favorite parents! • A father is someone who carries

pictures of his kids where his money used to be.

• Dad, I can never repay you. Literally. • I feel bad for other people today.

Obviously my dad is the best. • You're the greatest father I've ever

had. • Thanks for putting up with me, Dad! • In honor of Father's Day, I promise to

laugh at all of your jokes. • Happy Father's Day, Dad. You were

right—about everything.

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