Pastor
Father Kasparaj Mallavarapu 457-6603
347-5438 (c)
[email protected]
Lay Pastoral Ministers
Marie Martin
458-8960(h)
[email protected]
Camille Connelly–Terhune
452-5592(h)
[email protected]
Deacon
George Bowder
347-3391(h) (c)
[email protected]
Accountant, Parish Secretary
Nancy Kelly
457-6603
457-3542 (h)
[email protected]
Maintenance Manager
Tim Smith
488-9807
[email protected]
May is the Month of
Mary
Office Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10 am—2 pm
Hospitality
Taryn Lopez & David Fee (Sat)
?????? (SUN)
Cash counters Ann Lee & Nancy Kelly
May 28th, 2017
Cup
Stacy DeGroot
Tammy Miller
Mark Martin
David Szumigala
Hospitality
Lectors
Dario Bernabe
Elizabeth Hilker
Bread: John Bunten
Zeeks (Sat)
Richelle Talvi (SUN)
Cash counters Charlie Addis & Sue Heinrichs
1125 Old Steese Hwy. N.
Mailing: PO Box 10508
Fairbanks, AK 99710
Phone (907) 457-6603
Fax (907) 457-4461
Website: straphaelfairbanks.org
Parish Finances - March 2017
Total Annual Need $189,000.00
Total received year to date $180,424.00
Weekly need $1,665.00
Last week’s Sunday collections $3,076.00
Mass Intentions
Saturday, May 20th Pope’s intentions
Tuesday, May 23rd Deceased benefactors
Dominican monastery of St. Jude
Wednesday, May 24th Souls of Mr. & Mrs. William Lawless
Thursday, May 25th Beaulah Stearns (d)
MINISTRY SCHEDULE
Bread: John Bunten
St. Raphael Catholic Parish
Baptism: Please call the office to schedule class a month in
advance. Marriage: Please contact the office at least six months
prior to schedule your date and begin preparation classes.
Pray your Rosary !!!
Lectors
Fred Wirth
Elizabeth Hilker
May 20th & 21th, 2017
Sacramental Information:
If you would like to have a mass said, see Nancy Kelly.
May 21st, 2017
Cup
Madeline Nance
Anna Atchison
Bill Mitchell
Thor Bergstrom
Sixth Sunday of Easter
The fervent prayer of a righteous person is very powerful ..
James 5:16
Please remember these friends in your prayers….
Fr. Sean Thomson, Fr. Gerry Ornowski, Dirk Menard, Sheli
Talvi, Dory Powell, Fr. Nelson Marilag (d), Tom Slagle, special
Lady, Michael & Leslie Harrington, Bill Love, Linda Winkler.
The Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace! the Lord is
with thee; blessed art thou among
women, and blessed is the fruit of thy
womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of
God, pray for us sinners, now and at
the hour of our death. Amen.
Liturgy Schedule
Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays : 9:30am
Wednesdays 5:30 pm
Saturdays: 6:00 pm
Reconciliation: Saturday 5:00 to 5:30 pm
or by appointment
Rosary: Wednesday at 6:00 pm
Eucharistic Adoration: Every 2nd
Thursday 3:00 –8:00 pm
CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES !!!!
Our Parish Mission:
As a Catholic parish working together in
harmony with God, we share our gifts and
talents to promote healing, helping and
hospitality.
WELCOME VISITORS AND GUESTS
We are glad you chose to join us. If you have any
questions please ask our hospitality ministers.
If you are new in town and looking for a parish home
we welcome you. If you are visiting and only here
for a weekend we welcome you.
We invite you to join us after Mass for coffee and
cookies in the social hall.
Readings for this Week:
Monday: Acts 16:11-15/Jn 15:26-16:4a
Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34/Jn 16:5-11
Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22-18:1/Jn 16:12-15
Thursday: Acts 18:9-18/Jn 16:20-23
Friday: Acts 18:9-26/Jn 16:20-23
Saturday: Acts 18:23-28/Jn 16:23b-28
Sunday: Acts 8:5-8,14-17/Jn 14:15-21
In the Hospital?
Today’s Scripture Readings:
First Reading
Acts of the Apostles 8:5-8, 14-17
With great success, Philip went to Samaria to proclaim the
Christ and work miracles. When the apostles heard about
Philip’s work, they sent Peter and John to pray that the
Samaritans receive the Holy Spirit.
Responsorial Psalm
Psalm 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20
Let all the earth cry out to God with joy.
Second Reading
1 Peter 3:15-18
Jesus “suffered for sins once.” He was put to death as far as
fleshly existence goes but received life according to the spirit.
Gospel Reading
John 14:15-21
Jesus assured the disciples that he would not leave them
orphaned but would ask the Father to send “another
Advocate” to be with them always. Jesus said that he would
reveal themselves to those who love him.
Remember to tell the staff of Fairbanks Memorial that you are Catholic and wish to be on the Catholic List.
Fr. Kaspar and our Stephen Ministers visit and bring Holy Communion to Catholic patients daily. They can arrange to offer
the Sacraments of Reconciliation and/or Anointing of the Sick.
Do you have a need for the parish prayer chain? Please email Gloria at [email protected]
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION for Youth
EVENT CALENDAR
May 20th-21st ZimKids Cinnamon roll sales after mass.
SUPER SATURDAY Our RE program for Pre-K -5th
Saturday-Sunday, May 27th-28th ASCENSION SUNDAY
Monday, May 29th MEMORIAL DAY
Saturday-Sunday, June 2nd—3rd HOBO for Christ
grade.
At Sacred Heart Cathedral see schedule below
Friday, June 24th-Saturday, June 25th KOC float trip
Sunday, July 16th PARISH PICNIC
May 6th, 9:30 am—Noon.
Young Disciples —next fall!
FIRST COMMUNION See you next fall!
JUNIOR / SENIOR HIGH (grades 6-12)
Have a great summer!
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION for Adults
See you next fall!
St. Raphael Parish
Family Tree Fundraiser
Young Disciples Class!
109 Leaves Sold!
See you in the fall…...
Thanks for a successful year!
Knight’s Corner
Annual Bishop’s Appeal
FLOAT TRIP
Is in progress now.
Look for your letter in the mail. See bulletin
board for more info and donation forms.
We have a very generous retired priest who has
donated $20,000 of his own funds to Match new
gifts of $500 or greater. Please consider this
amount!!
Value Village fundraiser
June 24th-25th
We gave donated
1,500 + pounds
(2016
donation was 1,346 lbs.) of canned food from our parish!
This marks our fifth Knights of Columbus 40 Cans for Lent
food drive. The Knights tip our hat to the amazing
community here at St Raphael Catholic Parish whose
generosity is contagious! Thanks again, Knights Mike
Mathers and Kieran Gleason
May 20th from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. (Drop off day)
Thanks for Supporting
your Parish!!!
All items need to come in on that day during
that time and with our name provided to be
credited toward our drive.
Men’s Fellowship meets 1st, 2nd & 4th Saturdays in
Fr.
Kaspar’s office 7:30 am to 9:00 am
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Catholic Daughters of the Americas
Fairbanks Court TBA For info see Nancy Kelly
Check out the My parish app for St. Raphael.
ALL ARE WELCOME…!
Load it on your phone!!!
VBS at Other Parishes:
Eielson AFB (377-2130), June 5-9, 9:00
AM – Noon, Cost: $10/child
Sacred Heart Cathedral (474-9032), June
12-16, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Cost: $15/
child, or $10/each for two or more children
within the same family
Saint Nicholas Church (488-2595), 9:00
AM – Noon, Cost: $10/child with a max of
$40 per family
HOBO FOR CHRIST returns to Fairbanks
Retreat at Sacred Heart Cathedral
Friday, June 2nd 8:00—9:30 am talk on “What Makes US Catholic”
Good Shepherd Parish (361-4375), 9:00
AM - Noon (Cost per child: undetermined
at this time).
POSITION OPENINGS
St. Nicholas Church is seeking an organized, motivated, and people-oriented individual for the position of Youth Minister.
The Youth Minister is responsible for organizing and coordinating the youth group, edge program, sacramental preparation,
and attend ACYC, NCYC, and World Youth Day trips. In addition, the youth minister recruits and trains core members who
will assist with catechesis and chaperoning events. Qualified candidates will possess a degree in religious education,
theology, general education or equivalent work experience. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and
three references (two professional and one personal) to the parish office, attention Fr. Stan Jaszek. Salary DOE. Position
open until filled.
The Diocese of Fairbanks has two positions open: a receptionist and a grant writer. The receptionist is responsible for providing
secretarial, clerical and administrative support for the chancery offices. The receptionist greets guests, answers the main phone
line, distributes mail, makes copies, scans documents and other tasks as assigned. We are also in need of a creative writer who
can author grants for outside funding and write articles for The Alaskan Shepherd which is published eight times a year. Anyone
that is interested in either position should submit a resume to [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!
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7:00—8:00 pm “Life with the Virgin Mary”
8:15—9:15 pm “Living With Your Eyes on Heaven
Saturday, June 3rd 1:00—2:00 pm I Will Not Leave You Orphans: The Eucharist”
2:15 pm– 3:00 pm “Confession: How Peer Pressure Saved my Soul” Led Examen
Her blog can be found "Hobo for Christ".
Join 206 Tours and Rose Wages on a Pilgrimage to the 100th Anniversary of the Our Lady
of Fatima Apparitions on October 10 – 20, 2017. October 13 was the last apparition and
also the Miracle of the sun. Check it out: pilgrimages.com/rosewages/, Rose @ 907-322
-3164 or email her at [email protected]