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

Last fall we installed a window of St. Anne and the Blessed Virgin Mary on the north wall of our church. With that, we have installed all the stained glass windows the Archdiocese of Chicago gave us from St. Peter Canisius Church in Chicago (closed in 2007). The windows were fabricated in Austria in the 1930s and they look absolutely beautiful with the bright sun shining through them in our church.

Thanks to all who continue helping us create such a beautiful church for the glory of God

Ist-6th grade students meet Monday-Friday (July 22-July 26) from 9:00am-2:30pm at the St. Peter School Building. (Students split into age groups by grade so instruction and questions can he directed appropriately.)
 

Activities during camp include: 

• Daily instruction about this year's theme of: Sacraments and the Sorrowful Mysteries
• Daily Mass, fun indoor and outdoor activities, skits, songs, recess, snack and lunch times

7th_12th grade students meet Sunday-Thursday (July 21-July 25) from 7:00pm-9:00pm at St. Raphael Church. (Students split into age groups by grade so instruction and questions can be directed appropriately.) Middle/High School students who volunteer during the day with the 1-6 grade students can attend the ^7th-12tgrade night sessions for free. Contact us via info below for the discount code.

Activities during camp include: 

Talks and testimonies about this year's theme of: Sacraments and the Sorrowful Mysteries
Small group discussions, quiet meditation, prayer, fellowship, games, food, and fun!

To register your children/grandchildren please isit:vocations.archchicago.org/TTChicago.Under the "parish" section, please scroll to and click on St. Raphael-Old Mill Creek/Antioch,
For more questions about Tot^-us Tuus please contact Kari Leaf (contact info, above) or Den. Mark Buckley at inbuckley0pourlath1akesparishorg/ 847-587-2301. We can also offer a small discount to families who need it. Please contact us for the promo code.
 

Each year our parish invites those seeking the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick to receive the anointing during a Sunday Mass. This year we are scheduling the Mass with the Anointing of the Sick at 11:00am on Sunday, September 1. Christ established the seven sacraments to help us grow in holiness and receive Christ's gift of grace. If you are suffering from an illness or the effects of being elderly and can come to church, please call the parish office and let the staff know if you will attending Mass and wish to be anointed. Also, for those who are ill and homebound, please contact the parish office for Fr. Mike to schedule a date to come to your home for the anointing. For more information, please call 847.395.3474.


 

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.

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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.