WHAT'S HAPPENING
Homily 2026-05-10
“Tom Bodett was a man who was searching for what God wanted him to do with his life. He was raised in Sturgis, Michigan, and eventually he moved to Homer, Alaska, where he finally settled into the construction industry. And one day, he decided to write an article for the Anchorage newspaper about his own struggle with tobacco withdrawal. To his surprise, not only was it printed in the newspaper in Homer, Alaska, and in Anchorage, but it became syndicated throughout the whole country.”
Homily 2026-05-10 Aloysius
“So, it’s quite a big weekend. So, we have Mother’s Day this weekend. At St. Raphael, we just had a Mass for a bunch of young boys and girls who made their First Communion yesterday. The Cavs won this weekend – praise God! And also, it was opening weekend for Cedar Point, so I was very happy about that. Haven’t gone yet, but it reminded me of a memory I had of going to Cedar Point when I was younger. When I was in eighth grade, we had the opportunity to go to Cedar Point at the end. . ."
Parish May Crowning
Monday Evening, May 11th at 7:00 p.m.
in the church
You are cordially invited to the Saint Raphael Parish MAY CROWNING
Hosted by the Archangels and our Parish School of Religion
Site Directors Needed!
CYO Athletics is looking to add more Site Directors for our home volleyball and basketball games. We love hosting games in the PAC, but need your help to continue to do so!
This is a paid position and a great way to support St. Raphael Athletics.
If you are interested, please contact St. Raphael Athletic Director Shane Fitzpatrick at sfitzpatrick@saintraphaelparish.com
Annual Baby Bottle Campaign
Mother’s Day – Father’s Day 2026
To help make a change in a woman’s life and that of her baby and to help agencies provide counseling, prenatal medical care and housing during pregnancy and after birth, the Social Concerns Ministry is working to collect funds to support those in need. From Mother’s Day, May 10th to Father’s Day, June 21st, empty baby bottles can be picked up from the bassinets located in Good Shepherd Square and The Gathering area and can be returned to the same location with your donation.
Encounter Mary, St. Joseph and the Rosary
Thursday, May 14th, 7:00 PM
Community Room
The series theme this year is centered around our beloved priests. We will kick off 2026 with Special Guest Speaker Father Ryan Arto talking about “An Encounter with Mary.” Please join us to hear his story about how he encountered Mary through his personal prayers. Fr. Ryan’s talk will be in-person in the Community Room and broadcast via Livestream.
Healing Service
Wednesday, May 27 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
in the church
Healing is one of the most powerful ministries of evangelization. Jesus never preached the Gospel of the kingdom of God without demonstrating the kingdom through signs, wonders, and miracles, with healing as the most frequent demonstration of God’s love. This service will include a time of worship and praise, proclamation of the Gospel and preaching, corporate prayer for healing ending with individual prayer teams for healing. Come prepared for breakthrough!
SVDP Fundraiser
Come support a great cause while you sip and snack at Emilie’s Coffee House and Wine Bar which is located at 457 Avon Belden Rd., Avon Lake. On Saturday,
May 30th, from 6:30am – 2:30 pm, 10% of all food and drink and 100% of the specialty drink of the day will be donated to the St. Vincent de Paul/St. Raphael conference. Stop in to enjoy the tasty bites and delicious coffee while helping families in need.
Young Adult Co-Ed Softball League
Young adults ages 18–39 are invited to participate in the Diocese of Cleveland Young Adult Softball League this summer! This league offers a fun and welcoming opportunity to build community, grow in faith, and connect with other young adults from across Northeast Ohio.
Games are hosted throughout the summer and are open to individuals and parish teams of all skill levels. Whether you are looking to meet new people, stay active, or become more connected within the Catholic young adult community, we would love to have you join us!
Newman Campus Collection
Help students deepen a relationship with Christ through prayer, worship, community, faith and Bible studies, retreats and service.
OLDER (but still relevant) Parish News
SRS Art Show
The Saint Raphael School 2025-2026 Art Show runs Thursday, May 14th, through Sunday, May 17th in the PAC
The show opens on Thursday May 14th from 5:30-7:30 with an ice cream social. Stop by anytime to see the art, until we take it down at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday (after the last Mass).
City Music Concert
City Music is a professional chamber orchestra that performs free concerts and innovative programming throughout Northeast Ohio. They are coming to perform at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church (3644 Rocky River Drive, Cleveland, Ohio ) on Sunday, May 17, 2026 from 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm.
St. Peregrine Mass
Monday, May 18th at 7:00 PM
Do you know someone touched by cancer? A wife, husband, mother, father, sister, brother, relative, friend, neighbor? Are you a cancer patient, survivor, caregiver, concerned about a loved one or someone you know? Come CELEBRATE HOPE, CELEBRATE LIFE! The St Raphael Women’s Cancer Support Group and the Men’s Cancer Support Group are sponsoring a Mass in honor of St Peregrine, patron saint of those affected by cancer. All are welcome to attend. A reception will follow in the Community Room. flyer
Wine, Roses & Art
THE ARCHANGEL MINISTRY JUNE BUS TRIP
Wednesday, JUNE 17, 2026, 9:15am – 7pm
This Archangel trip will focus on traveling to the Youngstown and Lake Milton areas to see the following: The Butler Institute of American Art, The Fellows Riverside Gardens, and the Halliday’s Winery and Restaurant.
Registration Opens May 1st
July 13-17, 2026
Join us for Totally Catholic Rainforest Falls VBS as we Explore the Nature of God! Rainforest Falls is designed with more than fun in mind—it’s a faith-driven adventure rooted in helping kids grow in their relationship with God.
child participant registration
Envelope Notice
If you have transitioned to Our Sunday Visitor (OSV) online contributions and wish to discontinue receiving physical offertory envelopes, please contact our Parish Bookkeeper, Marcia Beifuss, to update your preferences. Helping us reduce waste and mailing costs is greatly appreciated. Marcia can be reached at:
mbeifuss@saintraphaelparish.com or 440-871-1101
2026 Annual Appeal
This Appeal seeks $15.3 million to support vital ministries serving those in need across the eight counties of the Diocese. Join Bishop Malesic and thousands of faithful in extending God’s love through acts of mercy.
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
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."
