Trinity Sunday

Following the feast of Pentecost last Sunday, we pause this weekend to celebrate the revealed mystery of the Holy Trinity.  Revealed in Holy Scripture as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, the mystery of this One God, perfectly united in love calls us to a communal unity as well; many persons but united in love as One Body in Christ.  This Sunday may offer a good opportunity to ask how we each contribute to the good of our parish community.  Do I participate regularly in the prayer life of our parish?  Do I contribute to the upkeep of the parish with my time, talent, and treasure?  Do I share the good news of the Gospel in my words and actions with my family, my friends, etc.?   Do I avail myself of good Catholic reading materials to further my formation in faith and knowledge of the Church and her teachings?  How so I build up the unity of the Church in my own life?

 

Happy Father’s Day

Blessings upon the Dad’s in our parish and prayers for you.  May we all honor our Fathers with honor and gratitude.

 

Corpus Christi - The Feast of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ

On June 22 the Church honors the gift of the Holy Eucharist with a special Sunday celebration.  Since the Middle Ages, the practice of having a procession with the Blessed Sacrament has often been associated with the feast.  This year following the 10 am Mass, we will process around the block with the Blessed Sacrament while praying, returning to the church for Benediction.  All are welcome to join us and encouraged to do so as a sign of our willingness to carry Christ out into the world. This very visible and graphic expression of our Faith is an opportunity to unite as a community around Christ, our Head, and celebrate His Body and Blood. 

 

Holy Year Tour

As we continue celebrating the Holy Year of Hope, Catholics are invited to visit particular churches in the Archdiocese to participate in the Holy Year pilgrimage. St. Raphael and St. Gabriel parishioners are invited to the Cathedral-Basilica (New Cathedral) on June 28 at 9:30 am. Fr. Molini will lead the group in a period of prayer followed with a tour of our magnificent Cathedral. We anticipate concluding around 11 am leaving time for personal prayer in the Cathedral. All are welcome. We will gather at the front doors of the Cathedral.  

 

Legion of Mary – inviting new members

The Legion of Mary is a lay apostolate organization in the Catholic Church with active members throughout the world.  Founded in 1921 in Ireland by Frank Duff, the Legion of Mary has been represented in St. Louis since 1941.  Our local chapter (praesidium) is under the title “Virgin of the Annunciation and open to all to join.  We serve the parishes of St. Raphael and St. Gabriel.  Meetings are on Thursday, 7:00 pm in the basement of St. Gabriel’s rectory.

Frank Duff stated, “It’s two fold purpose is the spiritual development of its members and advancing the reign of Christ through Our Lady.”

If you are an adult and feeling called by our Blessed Mother:

• to Evangelize through prayer
• to spread devotion to our Lady and the Rosary
• to Promote the Enthronement of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
• to perform Spiritual Works of Mercy

…..you may be interested in participating in the Legion of Mary.

For more information, contact Cathy Smentkowski (314) 610-6866   smentkowskic@cs.com