Beginning in September, our parish will embark on another Bible study. This year we will explore the Book of Genesis. All meetings will be in the Fellowship Hall on the lower level of our church. We are now accepting registrations for either the

• Evening group (most Tuesdays at 7:00pm beginning September 10)

or

• Daytime group (most Wednesday at 9:10am beginning September 11)

We are asking participants to donate $20-30 to cover the cost of the workbook and supplies; however, everyone is welcome to join us even if the cannot make the donation. Please click on the link form and complete the registration form 

Bible Study: The Book of Genesis Registration Form

 — Fr. Mike

On September 21-22, after every Mass, there will be a parish-wide collection for Catholic Charities to buy diapers for needy families. Catholic Charities can buy diapers cheaper than you can (just 13 cents each), so dollars or change are the best. But it’s okay to bring in full or partial packages of diapers. Thank you for your support!
 

Sponsored by the
Altar & Rosary Sodality Women’s Club.

Calling all Parishioners 

If you are interested in helping our church plan and 
organize for this event, please attend the 
organizational meeting on September 29, 2019 
after the 11:00 am Mass.

For more information 
you may also contact our 
Simbang Gabi coordinator 
Allen Vintola, at avintola@aol.comor 
Peter Dadivas at pidroltd@yahoo.com
for more information. 

Simbang Gabi 2019 for St. Raphael the Archangel is 
scheduled for December 15, 2019 at 7:00 pm

Blood Drive 
Knights of Columbus Council 15422 

Sunday, September 29, 2019 
8:00 am to 1:00 pm 
St. Raphael the Archangel Church Basement 

To schedule your appointment, 
Visit www.vitalant.org
Select Donate; login; 
Search by group code:383D 
You can also call Vitalant at 1-877-25VITAL

Prepare for your donation: 
Eat well, stay hydrated, bring ID 
Your blood donation can make a difference 
in the lives of others. Thank you!
 

Several dozen people from the parish turned out for our conversation about the life of the Church today that was held in our Fellowship Hall on July 31. I appreciated the honest comments, questions and concerns about some of the scandals and issues we are facing as a community of faith. I do believe that many, many people (clergy and laity alike) are committed to a spirit of conversion and turning toward the Lord that will be a source of renewal for the Church.
We are making available copies of Bishop Robert Barron's book "Letter to a Suffering Church" and hope that it will be helpful.

Watch the bulletin & Web Site for information about other events that will help our conversation continue. Thank you. Father Mike

If you are aware of an adult in our area who has expressed an interest in learning more about the Catholic Faith, or what is required to be baptized or become a Catholic, please encourage that person to contact me or Deacon Greg Webster.

In September we will begin a series of conversations for those who are seeking baptism or reception in the Church. Your personal invitation to a family member, neighbor, or friend can encourage people to make inquiry. Thank you!

For more information, please contact Deacon Greg Webster at (847) 395-3474.

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.
 

Every Sunday at 10:20 am 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.