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The parish altar society takes care of the cleaning of the church/sacristy, cleaning of soil altar linens, and sacristans. Sts. Louis & Zelie. Contact: tcashman@saintraphael.com

Our lively parish Bible discussion and faith sharing group meets every Wednesday from 5:00 - 6:15 PM , via Zoom.  No prior knowledge about the Bible is necessary, just an  open heart that wants to know, love, and serve God and His people more! Contact: Michelle Fontaine, mfont@aristotle.net

assists at the Brazilian Mass which is currently at 2 PM on Sundays.

,  Spanish youth choir that sings during Sunday 12:00 PM and 7:00 PM Spanish Language Masses.

sings at the Sunday 12:00 PM and 7:00 PM MASSES.

sings at the Sunday 10:00 AM MASS. Meets Thursday at 6:15pm in the main church for rehearsals.

Who We Are The St. Vincent de Paul Society Conference at St. Raphael Parish is part of an international Catholic lay association that helps people in need. We give assistance to families and individuals in the San Rafael community who are in need of food, rent, clothing and other basic necessities. We visit those needing help in the San Rafael community in their homes to ascertain their specific situation and needs. We are also available from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday at the rectory to provide food for those in need. Members meet two times a month at the parish rectory (the second and fourth Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m.).  Each meeting begins with a prayer and a spiritual reading followed by a brief discussion.  The remainder of the meeting is focused on conference business, such as the specific needs of members of the community. Philosophy Inspired by Gospel values, the St. Vincent de Paul Society brings Catholic men and women together to grow spiritually and to offer material and spiritual support through person-to-person services to the needy. Following Jesus Christ and his disciples, St. Vincent de Paul and Blessed Frederic Ozanam, Vincentians share a deep concern for the suffering of those who are poor.  We recognize these facts and hold these convictions: Every human being possesses a fundamental dignity and deserves respect. Long existing forms of poverty remain with us: ignorance, hunger, homelessness, unemployment, low wages, sickness and addiction. Effective love for the poor proclaims the good news that God’s kingdom is at hand. Home Visits & Emergency Assistance One of the major activities of the Society is making home visits to those in need.  We visit families in their homes to ascertain the family’s specific situation and needs. This practice is based on the Gospel belief that Jesus Christ is present in the person who is in need. “What you do to the least among you, you do to me.” -Matthew 25 Home visits may result in helping a client with... Rent Utilities Outstanding Bills Furniture Miscellaneous household needs Volunteer New members are always welcome to join the St. Vincent de Paul Conference. Young adults and Spanish Speakers are particularly welcome. Members serve in a variety of ways.  Some perform multiple duties, while others limit their participation to one activity. Activities include: ·       Home visits ·       Distributing groceries ·       Client Intake Coordinator ·       Serving as secretary at meetings ·       Coordinating the Children’s Fund ·       Organizing Special Projects ·       Children’s Christmas gift card program To volunteer, contact: Frank Lindh 415-596-3931 franklindh@comcast.net or Barbara Beaulieu 415-459-3115 barbarabeaulieu@comcast.net

assists at the Vietnamese Mass, currently at 4 PM on Sundays.

The Young Adult Group bring young adults together to foster Catholic identity, encourage community ownership, and to inspire engagement with the larger parish community. The group also leads several social activities and bible studies during the year. To learn more about the group or be added to the e-list, contact us by email. Contact: (straphaelyag@gmail.com)