WHAT'S HAPPENING
Easter Homily 2025-04-20
“When Helen Keller was only 19 months old, she lost both her sight and her hearing. These were complications that had occurred from a serious illness that she had suffered through. And for the next five and half years, she found herself living in a world of darkness and silence. She had emotions, she had gestures, she had a desire to connect with others. But she had no words, no language, no real meaning in her life.”
Adult Faith Formation Schedule
APRIL EVENTS
Apr 1,8,29 from 10-11:30 AM – Bible Study “The Way of Beauty”
Apr 7 from 7-8:30 PM – The Way of Beauty (Bible and Art)
All events in the Community Room
Bible Study
We continue “The Way of Beauty” this Tuesday, Apr 29. We focus this week on the faith of Thomas the Apostle. Our Bible text is John 20:24-29 (and related passages necessary for an understanding of this key passage). Classes meet from 10-11:30 AM in the Community Room.
Bring your Bible and a notebook!
Trivia Night #8
Monday, May 5 from 7-8:30 PM. Gift yourself an evening of fun, friendship, and fellowship in this third year of the very popular “pub-style” Trivia Night. Your team of 2-8 players will have fun strategizing and answering diverse questions in this year’s new format. Bring snacks, desserts, and non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy with your team. Last year we averaged 6-7 teams and around 50 people, and the Community Room can easily hold twice as many teams. Join us!
Fr. Dan Reflects on Pope Francis
Fr. Dan was interviewed for FOX 8 News on Apr 22, 2025
by Jack Shea
The pastor of Saint Raphael Catholic Church in Bay Village said Pope Francis will be remembered as a bridge builder and a man of the people. Father Dan Schlegel has a unique perspective after being part of six audiences with the pontiff over the past 12 years.
Second Half of Life, Transitions Retreat
May 2, 2025 5:00pm – May 4, 2025 11:30am
Many people are surprised by the transition from the first half of life to the second half of life. It often feels like subtle tectonic plates moving inside of us. Some of us don’t even know a second half of life shift occurs, or maybe we experienced it (or are experiencing it), yet we did not know how to navigate it. . .
Home Mission Collection
The Catholic Home Mission Appeal Collection will be taken up the weekend of April 26-27, 2025, to assist struggling dioceses in the United States. Home mission dioceses are those Catholic dioceses in the United States, its territories, and former territories that cannot provide basic pastoral services without outside help.
OLDER (but still relevant) Parish News
METRO
METRO
Wednesday April 30th 7-8:15pm features Dr. Phil (aka St. Raphael’s most interesting man). Dr. Phil Gigliotti is a St. Raphael parishioner and retired physician after practicing medicine for 40 years. He is a sought after Scripture teacher and founder of various ministries including Proclamation Ministry and Gift of Grace. He has done mission trips to garbage dumps and orphanages in Mexico City as well as teaching and preaching in Israel. Dr. Phil has a weekly radio show, a TV show, two podcasts, and a YouTube channel.
Grief Support Group
Starting Thursday, May 1, 2025 for 8 Weeks
12:30pm to 2:30pm - in the Community Room
People say you have to let go and move on in your life, but they don't tell you what you need to do to accomplish that.
Questions? 440-360-7752
Good Medicine - Dr. Horvath
SAVE THE DATE Tuesday May 27th 6:00am-7:30 Community Room with Mass to follow at 7:45.
Catholic Men's Fellowship and Men's Huddle are hosting Col. Edward Horvath, M.D., M.P.H. for his presentation entitled Good Medicine. Dr. Horvath served as a combat physician during three tours in Iraq.
Bring yourself and a friend for coffee, a bagel, and an inspiring story after Memorial Day.
Join the Brotherhood>>>Answer the Call
Men's Fitness Challenge (for ages 18+)
June 28, 2025
8:00 AM T3 Performance in Avon
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Pilgrimage to Marian Shrines:
Fatima, Spain, and Lourdes
This 10-day, 8-night pilgrimage is scheduled for
April 15-24, 2026
with Fr. Dan through
206 Tours
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION MINISTRY
Do you need:
- Assistance in discerning God's will in your life?
- Help identifying the movements of good and evil spirits in making wise decisions?
- Help in growing deeper in your relationship with God?
Contact parishioner Mike Manco for spiritual direction:
mikemanco63@gmail.com or 216-496-4001
2025 Jubilee Year of Hope
A banner of the Holy Door of Saint Peter's Basilica is displayed on the church seasonal shelf, just to the right of the sanctuary. Pope Francis opened the Holy Door the evening of December 24, 2024, and ushered in the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope. Click below for more details.
A Pastoral Letter from Bishop Edward C. Malesic
"The goal of this letter is to provide you with a resource for reflection, that you might be drawn more deeply into prayer and a more intimate relationship with Jesus."
