WELCOME TO Saint Raphael Church * Mission San Rafael Arcangel * Saint Sylvester Chapel
✦Rooted in the Eucharist ✦Focused on the Family ✦Sent as Disciples
✦Arraigados en la Eucaristía ✦Enfocados en la Familia ✦Enviados como Discípulos
SPEND TIME IN THE PRESENCE OF JESUS CHRIST
PASAR TIEMPO EN PRESENCIA DE JESUCRISTO
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BOCCE BALL FUND RAISER
You are invited to Saint Vincent de Paul’s 17th Annual Bocce Picnic and Tournament
Fundraiser.
It will be held on Sunday, MAY 5th.
100% of the proceeds support the Saint Vincent de Paul’s charitable activities to prevent homelessness.
Entrance forms will be available in MARCH.
For more information, please contact Dean DiGiovanni (415) 521-6828, OR John Zeiter (415) 479-3286
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Saint Raphael offers Masses in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Vietnamese.
Please join us!
APRIL 14, 2024
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
Weekend Mass is said for:
4:30 PM: Molly Liston (D)
5:00 PM: Jim Arruda (D)
8:00 AM: Mariano Rodriguez (D)
10:00 AM: Charlie Jones (D)
The second collection is for
The 2024 ARCHDIOCESE APPEAL
4:30 PM, 5:00 PM, 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, ENGLISH:
The Entrance Hymn is:
(HYMN NAME) Alleluia! Alleluia! Let the Holy Anthem Rise
HYMN NUMBER: 180
in the Breaking Bread Hymnal.
12:00 PM and 7 PM: SPANISH:
The Entrance Hymn is:
HYMN NAME: El Cielo Canta Alegria
HYMN NUMBER: 381
READINGS
Reading ONE
YEAR B
Lector
Missal, page 146
LECTOR WORKBOOK: page 161
Acts 3:13-15, 17-19
A reading from The Acts of the Apostles
Responsorial Psalm
Cantor
Missal: page 146
Ps 4:2, 4, 7-8, 9
Congregation: Response:
Lord, let your face shine on us.
Reading TWO
YEAR B
Lector
Missal: page 147
LECTOR WORKBOOK: page 162
1 Jn 2:1-5a
A reading from the first Letter of Saint John
Gospel Acclamation
Cantor
Missal: page 147
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia
“Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.”
Gospel
YEAR B
Priest or Deacon
Missal: page 147
LECTOR WORKBOOK: page 162-163.
A Reading from the holy Gospel according to LUKE (Lk 24:35-48).
Prayers of the Faithful
Priest or Deacon / Lector - ENGLISH
PRIEST: Trusting in the power of the risen Christ, let us bring our needs to God today.
1) For Church leaders, may the Lord guide them in caring for the physical and spiritual needs of those they serve, let us pray to the Lord.
2) For civic leaders, may the Lord grant them fortitude in defending the dignity and sanctity of life, let us pray to the Lord.
3) For all who are struggling in their faith, may they be strengthened by the Holy Spirit, let us pray to the Lord.
4) For all gathered here, may the Spirit renew us in the hope of the Resurrection, let us pray to the Lord.
5) For all who have died, may they rest in eternal peace with the Father in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.
PRIEST: God of hope, receive these prayers we offer you today, through Christ our Lord.
Prayers of the Faithful
Priest or Deacon / Lector - ESPANOL
SACERDOTE: Confiando en el poder de Cristo resucitado, llevemos hoy nuestras necesidades a Dios.
1) Por los líderes de la Iglesia, que el Señor los guíe en el cuidado de las necesidades físicas y espirituales de aquellos a quienes sirven, roguemos al Señor.
2) Por los líderes cívicos, que el Señor les conceda fortaleza para defender la dignidad y santidad de la vida, roguemos al Señor.
3) Por todos los que están luchando en su fe, que sean fortalecidos por el Espíritu Santo, roguemos al Señor.
4) Por todos los aquí reunidos, especialmente por:
12PM: la salud de Eulogio Mazariegos, Carmen Reyes y sus hijos, la salud de Milton Garcia y sus hijos
7PM:
***que el Espíritu nos renueve en la esperanza de la Resurrección, roguemos al Señor.
5) Por todos los que han muerto, especialmente por:
12PM: Margarina Odilia Diaz Lopez, Santos Victor Vasquez Lopez, Jose Valencia, Justino Rios, Francisco Rios, Isabel Deleon, Fernando Reyes
7PM: Margarina Odilia Diaz Lopez,
***que descansen en paz eterna con el Padre que está en el cielo, roguemos al Señor.
SACERDOTE: Dios de la esperanza, recibe estas oraciones que te ofrecemos hoy, por Cristo nuestro Señor.
Memorial Acclamation
Missal: Page 17
Save us, Savior of the world, for by your Cross and Resurrection you, have set us free.
Communion Antiphon
Missal: Page 148
“The disciples recognized the Lord Jesus in the breaking of the bread, alleluia.”
Communion Hymn(s)
In the Breaking of the Bread (355)
Announcements
10 AM MASS ONLY
After the 10 AM Mass, today, join your fellow Parishioners for coffee, snacks, and treats in the Kennedy Room. Thank you to our newly formed Hospitality team for organizing and hosting this event. Please join us!
Saint Raphael Annual Spring Fiesta
Saint Raphael School invites you to join them for their annual Spring Fiesta. On Saturday, April 20th, they will have dinner, dancing, and entertainment starting at 6 PM in the Gym. The tickets for entrance are $50 per person and can be purchased in the School Office or through their website.
SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL BOCCE BALL TOURNAMENT AND PICNIC
Next weekend (April 20th and 21st), Saint Vincent de Paul will be distributing sign-up forms and collecting for the upcoming Bocce Ball / picnic fundraiser on May 5th, after the Masses.
CATECHISTS
If you feel God is calling you to be a catechist for children, teens, or adults, please CONTACT THE PARISH OFFICE to sign-up with Miguel Garza. Training for Catechists is offered by the Archdiocese and will be starting soon.
JAPC RETREAT
"The Youth and Adults for Christ Group invites people, over 18 years of age, to have a personal encounter with Jesus, through a Christian Initiation retreat. It will take place offsite, from April 26th through 28th. There will be people at the doors of the Church, after the noon and 7 PM Masses, this weekend and next, to answer any questions.
JOSE RUBIO
There will be a memorial service for Jose Rubio this coming Tuesday, April 16th from 4 – 4:45 PM at the First Presbyterian Church on 5th Avenue.
STATE OF OUR PARISH Video
Video DEL ESTADO DE LA PARROQUIA
2020 TO PRESENT
Posted: 08/08/2023
Thessalonians 5:16,18 states: “Give thanks for everything.”
Gratitude is the recognition of all the blessings and graces in our life. It helps us become closer to God--the Source of all goodness. As a community of believers, we wish to express our gratitude as we reflect, acknowledge, and accept our worth to God and to one another--through this “State of Our Parish.”
All of us experienced the challenging effects of the recent pandemic. Gatherings for the celebration of the Holy Mass had to take place virtually. Luckily, we were allowed to cautiously gather, over time. It became increasingly evident that it was time to evaluate our pastoral direction and establish plans for our Parish’s future; thus, resulting in pastoral renewal.
To evaluate the state of our Parish, we deepened our knowledge through structured conversations with large groups of our Parishioners. Three major pastoral assemblies took place, starting in 2021.
1. The first conversation (Sept 25, 2021) focused on “What kind of a parish do we want to be?” The outcome was that our new vision was articulated: “to become a communion of communities.”
2. The second conversation (Nov 13, 2021), focused on “Where is our parish today?” It was an assessment of the issues and concerns that could block the realization of the vision of becoming “a communion of communities.”
3. The third conversation (April 23, 2022) focused on “What strategies are needed to accomplish our vision?” Participants identified strategies to guide the Parish in the optimal direction.
Through common discernment and consensus building processes, the Parish’s pastoral roadmap was created, articulated in three goals:
1. Building community and strengthening the awareness of our Parishioners about the ministries and services of Saint Raphael Parish,
2. Improving participation and involvement of our Parishioners in the life and mission of the Church, and
3. Strengthening the faith and spiritual life of our Saint Raphael Parishioners.
The Parish Pastoral Assembly not only resulted in the pastoral roadmap being ratified, but it was a holy event. The participants were motivated by improving the state of the Parish. It was an expression of gratitude, where all participants were able to the identify goodness and fortune of the Parish. In addition, it was an occasion where all experienced kindness and friendship of celebrating both the giftedness and the diversity of our Parish’s ethnic communities.
OUR BLESSINGS
Blessed by a committed and capable leadership team, giving their time, talent, and resources freely, our Parish can pursue its pastoral renewal program, following our pastoral roadmap.
We have generous benefactors and contributors, who readily share their resources to support the Parish, including helping with our Annual Appeal debt. We have experienced an increase in the number of volunteers who generously share their time and talents, that enable us to continue our varied programs and projects--leading to building and strengthening our community.
More of our young people are showing interest in the religious and spiritual life of the Saint Raphael Community. They are coming to Church and are joining Parish activities.
Increasingly, our Parishioners participate in our multicultural celebrations, especially when gathering around the table of the Lord and sharing the Eucharist. Members and leaders of our Parish’s ethnic ministries and organizations are participating in various committees: Liturgy and Worship, Communication, the Finance Council, and Parish Planning.
OUR HOPE
The season of hope is upon us. We ask for the grace of God to recognize that each one of us have received a special gift. We must use our gifts in serving one another, as good stewards of God’s grace. By serving others, we are serving God and showing our gratitude for His work in our life. We look forward to a more blessed Parish and our vision of a Communion of Communities.
Tesalonicenses 5:16,18 dice: “Dad gracias por todo”.
La gratitud es el reconocimiento de todas las bendiciones y gracias en nuestra vida. Nos ayuda a estar más cerca de Dios, la Fuente de toda bondad. Como comunidad de creyentes, deseamos expresar nuestra gratitud al reflexionar, reconocer y aceptar nuestro valor ante Dios y entre nosotros, a través de este “Estado de nuestra Parroquia”.
Todos experimentamos los efectos desafiantes de la reciente pandemia. Las reuniones para la celebración de la Santa Misa debían realizarse de manera virtual. Afortunadamente, se nos permitió reunirnos con cautela, con el tiempo. Se hizo cada vez más evidente que era hora de evaluar nuestra dirección pastoral y establecer planes para el futuro de nuestra parroquia; por lo tanto, resultando en una renovación pastoral.
Para evaluar el estado de nuestra parroquia, profundizamos nuestro conocimiento a través de conversaciones estructuradas con grandes grupos de nuestros feligreses. Se llevaron a cabo tres grandes asambleas pastorales, a partir de 2021.
1. La primera conversación (25 de septiembre de 2021) se centró en "¿Qué tipo de parroquia queremos ser?" El resultado fue que se articuló nuestra nueva visión: “convertirnos en una comunión de comunidades”.
2. La segunda conversación (13 de noviembre de 2021), se centró en "¿Dónde está nuestra parroquia hoy?" Fue una evaluación de los problemas y preocupaciones que podrían bloquear la realización de la visión de convertirse en “una comunión de comunidades”.
3. La tercera conversación (23 de abril de 2022) se centró en "¿Qué estrategias se necesitan para lograr nuestra visión?" Los participantes identificaron estrategias para guiar a la Parroquia en la dirección óptima.
A través de procesos comunes de discernimiento y construcción de consensos, se elaboró la hoja de ruta pastoral de la Parroquia, articulada en tres objetivos:
1. Construir comunidad y fortalecer la conciencia de nuestros feligreses sobre los ministerios y servicios de la Parroquia de San Rafael,
2. Mejorar la participación e involucramiento de nuestros feligreses en la vida y misión de la Iglesia, y
3. Fortalecer la fe y la vida espiritual de nuestros feligreses de San Rafael.
La Asamblea Pastoral Parroquial no solo resultó en la ratificación de la hoja de ruta pastoral, sino que fue un evento sagrado. Los participantes estaban motivados por mejorar el estado de la Parroquia. Fue una expresión de agradecimiento, donde todos los participantes pudieron identificar la bondad y fortuna de la Parroquia. Además, fue una ocasión en la que todos percibieron la bondad y la amistad de celebrar tanto el talento como la diversidad de las comunidades étnicas de nuestra parroquia.
NUESTRAS BENDICIONES
Bendecida por un equipo de liderazgo comprometido y capaz, que brinda su tiempo, talento y recursos gratuitamente, nuestra parroquia puede continuar con su programa de renovación pastoral, siguiendo nuestra hoja de ruta pastoral.
Tenemos generosos benefactores y contribuyentes, quienes comparten sus recursos para apoyar a la Parroquia, incluso ayudando con nuestra deuda de la Campaña Anual. Hemos tenido un aumento en el número de voluntarios que generosamente comparten su tiempo y talentos. Eso nos permite continuar con nuestros variados programas y proyectos, que nos lleva a construir y fortalecer nuestra comunidad.
Más de nuestros jóvenes están mostrando interés en la vida religiosa y espiritual de la Comunidad de San Rafael. Vienen a la Iglesia y se unen a las actividades parroquiales.
Cada vez más, nuestros feligreses participan en nuestras celebraciones multiculturales, especialmente cuando se reúnen alrededor de la mesa del Señor y comparten la Eucaristía. Los miembros y líderes de los ministerios y organizaciones étnicas de nuestra Parroquia están participando en varios comités: Liturgia y Adoración, Comunicación, el Consejo de Finanzas y Planificación Parroquial.
NUESTRA ESPERANZA
La temporada de la esperanza está aqui.Pedimos la gracia de Dios para reconocer que cada uno de nosotros ha recibido un don especial. Debemos usar nuestros dones para servirnos unos a otros, como buenos servidores de la gracia de Dios. Al servir a los demás, estamos sirviendo a Dios y mostrando nuestra gratitud por Su obra en nuestra vida. Esperamos una Parroquia más bendecida y nuestra visión de una Comunión de Comunidades.
SAINT RAPHAEL PARISH
Founded as a California mission in 1817 and established as a parish in 1884, St. Raphael Church & Mission is a Catholic parish located in San Rafael, California and is a part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco. As a Catholic community, St. Raphael Parish passionately believes that all have a right to encounter Jesus Christ and come to know Him as their personal Lord and Savior. In this light, we are committed to the sanctification and salvation of all peoples in the one Church of Jesus Christ, King of kings and Prince of Peace!
Saint Raphael Mission statement:
✦ Rooted in the Eucharist
✦ Focused on the Family
✦ Sent as Disciples