WHAT'S HAPPENING
Homily 2026-01-11
“At the end of the gospel Deacon Larry proclaimed to us, we hear these beautiful powerful words: “This is my beloved son in whom I am well pleased.” And do you know what happened after Jesus heard those words? In the same gospel of Matthew, he was led by the spirit to be put to the test; to be tempted, to see if he really believed those words. And he did. And he lived those words. Now, as I mentioned before, you and I, we also made that same commitment.
Parish Lenten Mission
February 22-24, 2026
7:00pm in the Church
Join us each evening at 7:00pm in the church for our Parish Mission! This year we are partnering with Holy Trinity, Avon to host Fr Leo Patalinghug, Catholic priest, award winning chef, speaker, and author!
Chosen Extras Presentation
NEW DATE: January 29th from 11:00 – 2:00
Deacon Will and Liz Yoho will share their experiences (in costume) of being extras on the set of “The Chosen”, a quality series about the life of Christ.
They have traveled 3 times, (so far) to Texas and Utah to be extras on “The Chosen” sets and are happy and grateful to be able to share their experiences with others. The presentation will be held in the Community rooms A & B at St. Raphael Parish.
Ballroom Dance Lessons
The Marriage and Family Connections Ministry
January 30th – 7 PM-10:00PM
Join us for a night filled with dancing and laughter! $25pp admission includes heavy appetizers, non-alcoholic drinks and one drink ticket. Registration is required and closes Jan 25th.
Catholic University
Your help will support more than 6,000 students who are seeking a faith-filled education.
OLDER (but still relevant) Parish News
Children's After School Collection
January 12th – February 11th
The Social Concerns Ministry invites you to open your heart to the Centers who serve children to make a difference in their lives. Items needed are available on lists posted on the magnetic boards in the Gathering Area and in Good Shepherd Square. Donations can be placed in the marked bins in Good Shepherd Square until February 11th.
Thank you in advance for your generosity and support!
Calling All Men
Men, if you’re tired of being held back by the comforts and distractions of our time and desire to grow closer to God, Exodus 90 is the path you’ve been searching for.
Join more than 250,000 men from all around the world who have experienced true freedom.
The challenge begins January 5 and ends Easter Sunday.
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."
