WHAT'S HAPPENING
Homily 2026-07-12
“I think there’s a way for us to hear the gospel in the same way that the Pharisees would have heard the gospel. And that is to say there’s good seed, and there’s bad seed, and as long as I’m good seed, we’re good to go, moving on, what have you got for me, Jesus? And the reason, I think, that the Pharisees get it wrong, and why we may have a tendency to get it wrong, is because we don’t understand what Jesus is trying to tell us in this story. Now, I had to spend a good time, because I barely know . . .”
Homily 2026-07-12 Aloysius
“So, my brothers and sisters in Christ, if you would ever want to drive a farmer absolutely crazy, all you’d have to do is show him today’s gospel. He probably would shake his head and say, “What the heck was that farmer thinking?” Nobody in their right mind would ever want to farm that way. No one would take expensive seed into their hands and just throw it away, so extravagantly, so abundantly, so recklessly, so inefficiently. After all, no one wastes seed, throwing it among rocky ground, when . . .”
Encounter Mary, St. Joseph & the Rosary
Wednesday, July 22nd at 7PM
St. Raphael Zwilling Room
Please join us as the Encounter Mary, St. Joseph and the Rosary Series honors Our Lady and answers her call to prayer, conversion, and peace. Guest speaker Katie Moran of the Blue Army will present the United Nations Our Lady of Fatima statue and share the Five First Saturdays Devotions.
Faith & Family Drive-In Night
Mass & Movie
August 2nd
FREE EVENT
Aut-O-Rama Twin, 33395 Lorain Rd, North Ridgeville, OH 44039
6:30 PM Mass, 7:45 PM Food & Fun, 9:00 PM Movie (Shrek)
Charity Concert
Friday, August 28th, from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Mercury Music Lounge
18206 Detroit Ave.
Lakewood, OH
$20 at the door, includes food and drink specials
Monies donated to the St. Raphael St. Vincent de Paul Conference
Journalist Volunteers
We're looking for journalist volunteers to assist our communications team at St. Raphael:
e-newsletter - Write articles for our weekly e-newsletter; topics may be assigned and may sometimes involve research and personal interviews.
Videos - Assist with all aspects of in-house video production including, planning, recording, editing and animating.
Contact Dcn. Mark Cunningham if interested
Drone Operator
We're looking for an experienced drone operator volunteer to help us make video tours of our campus. If interested, contact:
Dcn. Mark Cunningham: mcunningham@saintraphaelparish.com
or
Dr. Andy Kereky: akereky@saintraphaelparish.com
Film Fellowship Presents
Film Fellowship invites kids and parents to a summer screening of the 90s baseball classic The Sandlot at the Pavillion behind Saint Raphel on Saturday, July 18th at 7pm. Hot dogs, popcorn, and ice cream will be served at 6:30pm.
Habitat Walk-Run-Mosey
Celebrate affordable home ownership by joining us to walk, run, or mosey at 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Edgewater Park. We will gather in fellowship and solidarity that everyone deserves a place to call home. Together, we can enjoy the lake breeze, have a cup of coffee, eat a donut, and go for a stroll.
OLDER (but still relevant) Parish News
Back to School Drive
Social Concerns Ministry Back to School Drive 2026
June 28 - August 3
This year local urban schools are in desperate need of items for students to start the school year, especially clothing. Donations are needed by August 3rd and can be placed in the black bins in Good Shepherd Square. Thank you for your kindness and generosity in helping the students throughout the area.
Sponsor A New Classroom Door
Our classrooms are places where students grow, learn, and feel safe. Many of our classroom doors are original to the building and are in need of replacement. We invite our school community to partner with us in sponsoring new classroom doors that will enhance safety, functionality, and appearance throughout the school.
SPIRITUAL EXERCISES
Are you looking to deepen your Catholic spirituality but struggle to find the time for a long retreat? You are not alone!
We invite all adult parishioners to join us for a special two-part summer program designed specifically for busy adults.
This engaging program extracts the core "prayer tools" of the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises, helping participants understand what they are and how to practically apply them to their everyday lives.
DISCERNMENT OF SPIRITS
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the constant "noise" and distractions of our busy, modern lives? Are you longing for clarity and peace when making important choices?
We invite all adult parishioners to join us for a transformative two-part summer program focused on the Ignatian Method of discernment. Whether you are facing a major life crossroad or simply want to align your daily choices more closely with God's will, this program is for you!
Men's Huddle Summer Program
Tuesdays, June 2 through September 1
We will be tackling the Imitation of Christ by Thomas á Kempis, chapter by chapter. Join us from 6:30am-7:30am in the community room and bring your own coffee. All men are welcome.
No preparation necessary as handouts will be provided.
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.
