Please see below message from Deacon Jerry

Begin your day centered, focused and with prayer.

I invite all of you to join us in Morning prayer in the chapel, Monday through Friday at 8:15am, before mass.
Morning prayer lasts 15 minutes and is pretty easy to learn.

The Liturgy of the Hours is a daily prayer cycle in Christianity, consisting of specific prayers, psalms, readings, and hymns that are prayed at set times throughout the day, such as morning, midday, and evening. Also known as the Divine Office, it is considered the official prayer of the Church and aims to sanctify the hours of the day by immersing the faithful in the mysteries of Christ and the liturgical year. While traditionally prayed by clergy and religious, it is open to all the laity as a way to deepen their spiritual connection with God and the wider Church.

Key components of the Liturgy of the Hours

• Scriptural readings: The foundation of the prayer is the Word of God, with the psalms being especially central. It also includes readings from other parts of the Bible and writings from Church Fathers and saints.
• Hymns and prayers: These are integrated to correspond with the time of day and the liturgical season.
• Canticles: These are the Gospel canticles (like the Magnificat and Benedictus) and other biblical songs that are used for meditation and reflection.
• Intercessions: The prayers often include petitions for the needs of the Church and the world.

If this is something that you might like to participate in and feel a bit reluctant, please contact me Deacon Jerry at 630-615-7609

Interested in decorating an Advent Wreath? Join the Community of Catholic Moms on November 18. Please fill out this form to RSVP and note what supplies you will need. RSVP Form

Join us on Saturday, December 6th. St Raphael will host a Women’s Advent Tea in Room 162 from 1:00pm – 3:30pm.

Step away from the secular rush & rediscover the sacred heart of the Christmas season. Join us for an afternoon of fellowship, presentation, prayer, and reflection.

Small Bites, Hot Cocoa Bar, Punch, Coffee, Tea, and Spirits will be provided

Special guest speaker Suzanne Carter: Portiuncula in Frankfort’s Program & Spiritual Director, and Boundless Compassion Facilitator. Sue will guide us in embracing a spirit of preparation, joyful hope, & humble surrender, inspired by Mary’s quiet strength & luminous faith.

Register Today – Space is Limited!  (SignUp Genius)

MAKE is a call to action — rooted in Catechesis, Evangelization, and Faith into action — to follow Jesus’ Great Commission: Go and make disciples. It’s time to live our faith boldly. Together, let’s make disciples — starting now!

Click here to read Bishop Hick’s Letter

“Having fallen in love with Jesus, we are impelled by a sense of mission to share His unfathomable love with everyone we meet and to serve others. He now sends us to put our faith into action.

See below picture for a list of our volunteering opportunities along with our gathering events. All High School Teams are welcome to the CONSUMED youth gatherings!

Do you want to light a fire in your spiritual life? The best way to do that is through Eucharistic Adoration. St. Raphael has Eucharistic Adoration every Thursday from the end of 8:45 Mass until 7:00pm in the chapel. Please consider lighting your spiritual life on fire by spending an hour with the Lord in front of the Blessed Sacrament. As a nudge to your commitment, please consider signing up for a specific hour every week. We have a need for more adorers throughout the day, and in particular at 3:00. Open your heart to the Lord.

If you would like to donate and forgot your envelope, we have several options.

• Pick up an envelope at the Welcome Desk in the Narthex
• Scan the QR code
• Text the word GIVE to 630-457-9001
• Our online giving account is set up to accept donations. Click on the picture below and it will take you directly to the link where you can choose what collection you want to choose from.

Most importantly, thank you for continued support and generosity!