We,
a generous
people, joyfully
commit ourselves
according to our
ability to:
Enlivening the
community by
participating in
Prayer, Word,
and Sacraments
Enjoying each
other by
gathering
together and
welcoming all
especially in
our social
events
Reaching out in
love, by
responding to,
advocating for,
and serving
those in need
both locally and
globally
Valuing all life
by promoting
human dignity
and caring for
God's creation
Learning and
leading by
sharing the
wisdom and
treasure of
Church
tradition, and
our individual
family
experiences.
MASS AT HOME:
If you are not able to attend
Mass and participate in the
feast of the Eucharist (the body
and blood) we do believe in
being fed by the word of the
Lord. In this effect, here are
some resources that are readily
available:
ADORATION
CHAPEL OPEN:
St. Raphael Parish Adoration
Chapel has re-opened.
For security reasons, those
wishing to pray in the chapel
during night hours (after 9pm
and before to 7am) must
register with our parish
office. Registrations cannot
be accepted by phone. Please
come to the office to register
and receive the new access
code.
OFFERTORY: We
have received enquiries about how
parishioners might support our parish
without being physically present. Many
in our community may be facing
financial difficulties, and their
first priority must be taking care of
the needs of their families and loved
ones. If parishioners wish to continue
to support St. Raphael parish and have
the means to do so, please make
ongoing donations to our parish by
either:
(1) dropping your contributions
through the mail slot located
on the office door
(2) mailing your donation
(3) through
Canadahelps.org: St. Raphael Parish
Page. Canada Helps will
provide you with an electronic tax
receipt immediately upon making your
gift.
(4) pre-authorized giving.
Click for pre-authorized
giving registration form
or pick up a form in the
parish welcoming area.
NEW
MEMBERS:
As a new member of St.
Raphael Parish we encourage
you to introduce yourself to
our hospitality team as well
as register
as a new member.
SYNOD
2021 - 2023: For more
information on the Synod of
the Family visit the Hamilton
Diocese website.
Welcome
to our Parish
St.
Raphael Parish has been serving our
parishioners since 1958. Today, our
parish continues in a great
tradition of hospitality. We are a
welcoming community who come
together to share in the Sunday
Eucharist, and we extend a warm
invitation to you to join us for one
of our Masses.
We also invite you to
peruse the website to see the
wonderful ministries being done
by our parishioners and to
consider becoming a participant.
If you are a parent of young
children, you will also find
information on sacraments and to
our schools, St. Raphael, St.
Paul and Assumption High School.
There are many venues to
meet other people of our faith.
We also have a strong RCIA
program for those who want to
convert to Catholicism. We are
committed to the spiritual
growth of the parish and in
serving the Catholic population
of this community and welcome
you to become a part of a truly
wonderful parish community.
