Homily 2025-06-29

“Right before I was to be ordained a priest, me, three of my classmates, and a number of men from the seminary – and also Fr. Garris – participated in the Cleveland 5K.  And I know some of you are already thinking, “Fr. Ryan, you must be insane.  What were you thinking?”  Well, I wasn’t.  But, there is something beautiful that took place while I was running this race.  And it was this: While most of the guys decided to put themselves in like bullpen A or B. . .”

MEN'S HUDDLE SOCIAL July 2nd 7pm

Do you miss getting up at 5am on Tuesdays to be with the guys?  Are you bummed that it will be a couple of months before we get together again?  Maybe you are wondering what kind of rabble rousers would get up so early on a weekday and head to the church.  Well join us at 7pm (NOT AM) on Wednesday July 2, 2025 at Sibling Revelry Brewing Company in Westlake for a little Men's Huddle / Men's Fellowship / Men's ? get together. If you think you might be able to make it just email Tom tpussel@saintraphaelparish.com in the parish office.

July 2nd thru July 5th

Fund for the whole family!  Join with the Bay Village community for the 2025 Annual Bay Days.  During the four day carnival, catch up with family and friends, enjoy thrilling rides, fuel up with delicious food, listen to local music and celebrate 4th of July with stunning fireworks.

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VBS is Fishing for Supplies!

Our Alaskan themed VBS True North: Trusting Jesus in a Wild World needs some supplies for snacks, decorations, etc. to help give our little ones a fun and Christ-filled week!  To help make shopping easier for everyone, our VBS staff and adult team have created an Amazon Registry filled with needed items.  Each item has an explanation for how that item will be used.  An item not on the registry are empty cardboard “carpet” rolls.  If you or someone you know needs to purge their cardboard rolls, please contact Joanna (jparsons@saintraphaelparish.com) to arrange drop-offs.

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Back to School Drive

Social Concerns Ministry Back to School Drive 2025

July 7 – August 1

Local urban schools are in need of items for students to start the school year.  Donations are needed by the last week of July and can be placed in the black bins in Good Shepherd Square.  Thank you for your kindness in helping the students throughout the area.

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Grief Support Group

Starting Thursday, July 10, 2025 for 8 Weeks

5:00pm to 7:00pm - in the Zwilling 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?  Deborah Nadzam Melnyk, PhD, RN, FAAN

440-785-9657   debnadzam@gmail.com

more information & to register

Encounter Mary, St. Joseph & the Rosary

Friday, July 11th at 7PM

Join us for an enlightening evening with Ryan Schweitzer, Assistant Director of the Rhoda Wise House in Canton, OH.  Ryan’s talk,

“A Decade of the Rosary & Why Rhoda Wise Devoutly Prayed the Rosary” will provide insights on how Rhoda befriended the sisters at the hospital who taught her to pray to Saint Therese.  Sure to touch your heart and strengthen your faith and commitment to praying the Rosary, the talk is In-person in the Community Room or via Livestream. 

In Joseph's Workshop

"Work is man's original vocation.  It is a blessing from God, and those who consider it a punishment are sadly mistaken.  The Lord, who is the best of fathers, placed the first man in Paradise ut operaretur [“in order to work”], so that he would work." - St. Josemaría Escrivá, Furrow, Work, #482

"Work is part and parcel of man's life on earth.  It involves effort, weariness, exhaustion: signs of the suffering and struggle which accompany human existence and which point to the reality of sin. . ."

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General Offertory Fund

Contributions are welcome at any time!

Peter's Pence

Collection for the Holy Father

THE SUMMER HUNGER CENTER FOOD DRIVE

Saturday, June 7th— Monday, July 7th

Donations can be dropped off in the marked bins in Good Shepherd Square.  Lists will posted on the magnetic boards in the Gathering Area and Good Shepherd Square starting on Saturday, June 7th.

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Benefits of Spiritual Direction

Spiritual direction offers various benefits, primarily centered around strengthening one's relationship with God and deepening spiritual growth.  It can help individuals discern God's voice in their lives, find clarity in decision-making, and explore their sense of purpose.  Furthermore, spiritual direction can foster emotional and mental well-being, providing a sense of peace and fulfillment.

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Parish Office Renovation Begins

Our Parish Office renovations began the week of June 2nd. There will be two phases.  The first will necessitate the moving of some offices to the school as work on the west end of the Parish Office commences.  Phase two will involve the office waiting area and copy areas.  It will necessitate the closing of our normal office entrance, and we will update you further on where you'll be able to enter the offices as we plan accordingly.  We will inform you via the bulletin, announcements, and e-mails so you will be able to reach us throughout the construction period.

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Vacation Bible School

July 14-18, 2025 from 9:30am until Noon

(ends at 12:15pm on Friday after Grande Finale)

Child Registration for VBS is already 100% filled!

We are still accepting Adult Volunteers and Teen Applications. 

Catholic Charities Annual Appeal

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

benefits of spiritual direction