Pastoral Associate Lori Hoos LNoos@srhap.org
Saint Raphael School—151 Gropp Avenue
A link to our parish’s elementary school is www.srsnj.org/srs
SRHA Sports Association
The sports association (CYO) website is www.srhasports.com
Saint Vincent dePaul
A link to their web site svdpstraphaelha.wixsit
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Communion at Mass for the Disabled
If you would like a minister of Holy Communion to bring Communion to you in your pew or wheelchair, would you or a relative, friend, or other Mass attendee please contact one of the Ushers before Mass, so that one of the Ushers can lead one of the Eucharistic Ministers to you.
Perpetual Adoration Chapel Adorers Needed Commit 1 hour/week. Contact John Margicin, 609-585-3848, or drop off the sign-up form at the Chapel.
Would you answer God’s call of leading our Teens closer to Christ? LifeTeen Volunteers Needed – Peer Leaders, Core Members and Teen Eucharistic Ministers, Readers. Contact Gez Ford 609-456-8857
Religious Ed Volunteers Needed! Catechists, Aides, Substitute Teachers and Hall monitors. Volunteering is a rewarding experience to share your faith with our parish youth. Call Faith Formation 609-585-0542
Food Pantry Outreach Next Reach out Saturday: May 16 9-11 AM at the Parish Center | Volunteers welcome!
Healing Mass: The monthly Healing Mass is on third Fridays of the month, from Sept. to June (except Lent) 6:30 pm. NO HEALING MASS DURING LENT.
Social Concerns Committee: Temporarily Suspended. We sponsor a Bingo party for the residents of Hamilton Grove Healthcare on the second Tuesday of each month from 6:15 pm – 8 pm. Our next serving commitment is Tuesday, March 10.
Social Concerns Committee: Trenton Area Soup Kitchen Temporarily Suspended. Won’t you give it a try ? We meet in the St. Raphael parking lot at 9:45 am for carpooling to Trenton, and return about 1:15 pm.
For more than 25 years this Parish has fulfilled our commitment to help serve the noontime meal at TASK whenever there is a fifth Wednesday in the month. Congratulations to all who have taken part in this wonderful tradition over the years. Returnees and first-timers are always welcome!
Hospitality Committee Temporarily Suspended. Volunteers Needed First Sundays serving bagels, donuts, coffee after 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30 AM Masses. Pick the time that works best for you. Call Trish 609-424-7444
How Welcoming Are you? Greeter Ministry Volunteer Greeters Needed! Contact Rectory/Sharon Bates 609-585-7049
Sing for the Lord! Music Ministry needs Singers and Ringers! No auditions or previous experience or music knowledge required! Just bring a heart that desires to praise God in song! Contact Lori 609-462-2929
| W4Y Youth Choir | Youth in grades K-8, choose from 3 rehearsals |
| Adult Choir | High school and older on Thursday rehearsals |
| Handbells | High school and older on Thursday rehearsals |
New Altar Servers 3rd -12th grade needed Training will be provided. Contact Fr Gene 609-585-7049 ext 100.
Sacristans – Adult Servers Needed Commit to serve on Daily Mass (Day or Evening) single/multiple days. Training will be provided, contact John Margicin 609-585-3848.
Parish Sing-Along Friday, – See you in Spring. Sing-Along with Frank Bresnen on guitar, Manny Chaconis on drums, Bill Franko on banjo and Frank Petrino on base! Freewill offerings to support Food Pantry are always appreciated.
Talk To Someone Now – National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Free and confidential support 24 hrs a day 1-800-273-8255
Pregnant? Choose Life, There is Help ! call 609-840-3785
Struggling with Addiction to Drugs or Alcohol Free and confidential support 24 hrs a day 1-844-276-2777
