Community Life Commission
Live in Harmony with one another.
Romans
12:16
The role of the Community Life Commission is to strengthen the communal life of the parish, the family and the neighborhood by responding to the social and recreational needs of the various groups within the parish community.
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Archangels Bridge Groups Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Golf Groups The Guild Littlest Angels M.O.M.S Group Parish Picnic |
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Archangels
The Archangels ministry is geared toward individuals who are age fifty and older. Under the spiritual direction and participation of Father Tim, the Archangels main purpose is to provide education and friendship to its members in a spiritual, cultural and entertaining manner. The group supports the many other parish ministries in terms of participation and donations, as requested. There are currently over 140 members with an advisory committee and executive board. Small organizational committees are being formed and eager for enthusiatic input and participation.
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Bridge Groups
Bridge groups play once a month in homes with a banquet in May. The groups play September through April. While most are seniors we welcome anyone who loves to play bridge.
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Scouts
Boy Scouts
For the last 48 years, Troop 159 has been transforming young boys into men through various activities. From mountain climbing to whitewater rafting, boys create adventures for themselves, while making time to learn about lifelong skills such as First Aid and Personal Management. Scouting teaches boys critical values such as leadership, responsibility, community service, and duty to God. The memories made through scouting last a lifetime, and the friendships between scouts and leaders are usually transformed into lifelong bonds. Scouting in Troop 159 is the perfect balance between fun and commitment.
Girl Scouts
The Girl Scout program is an informal educational program designed to help girls put into practice the fundamental principles of the Girl Scout Movement. It is carried out in small groups with adult leadership and provides a wide range of activities developed around the interests and needs of the girls. The motivation force in Girl Scouting is spiritual. The Girl Scout program at St. Raphael is open to all girls, Kindergarten through high school. Girls participate in service projects, earning badges, learning crafts and skills and participating in camping and outdoor experiences.
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Golf Groups
St. Raphael Men’s Golf offers Christian fellowship while enjoying the game. Foursomes play on Thursdays at Bob-o-Link. Cookouts during league play and a two-man tournament brings the group together. A point system fosters healthy competition. Sharing life with good men is the goal.
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The Guild
The St. Raphael Guild is comprised of parish women of all ages seeking to share spiritual, social, and service activities supporting our parish and local community. An Executive Board and Committee Chairpersons plan and organize a variety of activities throughout the year. The Guild is very proud of its annual events that include: the Fall Charity Luncheon, Christmas Poinsettia Sale, Coat Drive for the Westside Catholic Center, Advent Day of Reflection, Valentine’s Day Candlelight Dinner Dance/Marriage Reflection for parish couples, Family Ice Skating Party, Fat Tuesday Potluck Dinner, Soup Luncheon, and High School Scholarship Contest (two $500 scholarships awarded to parish 8th graders entering an area Catholic High School).
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Littlest Angels
Littlest Angels is a childcare ministry serving the needs of families with young children. Its primary purpose is to provide childcare for parents wishing to attend weekend liturgies. This ministry provides an age-appropriate environment for young children enabling parents to fully participate in the liturgy. This ministry has expanded to provide childcare for parents wishing to participate in Adult Faith Formation opportunities within the parish as well. Volunteers are welcome and much needed.
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M.O.M.S. Group
Ministry of Mothers Sharing (M.O.M.S.) is a national program where moms of all ages meet for a series of 90-minute gatherings over the course of eight weeks. It is an opportunity for women to develop new friendships, pray together with other women of St. Raphael and strengthen their personal spirituality. Objectives include: gathering mothers together to form a network of mutual support in a chaotic society; providing a group experience of learning, praying, and ministering to each other; and increasing communication skills and the use of prayer rituals. Sessions include self-esteem and self-acceptance, stress, worries and anxiety, everyday spirituality, feelings and personal growth. St. Raphael provides a M.O.M.S. journal to each mom. Groups are limited to ten participants
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Parish Picnic
The parish picnic is a social event for parishioners to come together and celebrate our community life. It begins with Mass and includes a cookout, activities and fellowship. It is held in the final days of summer as we begin to regroup for all the Fall activities.
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