Share your Time and Talent with Us
St Raphael has several ministries and outreach programs that support our parish and community. Interested in getting involved? Contact a ministry/outreach coordinator below or call the parish office for more information.
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Altar and Rosary Sodality
Open to all women in the parish, the Altar and Rosary ladies assist the parish by decorating the church for the various liturgical seasons. They are also committed to praying for those in need and organizing fund raising activities.
Meetings
Fourth Monday of the month (August through May) at 6:30 p.m. in the church hall.
Coordinators
Nancy Krupa (847) 838-4310, Karen Benz (847) 924-5828 and Barbara Danz (847) 838-3449 -
Altar Servers
Adults, both men and women, are invited to become altar servers. Children who are age 10 or older are also invited to participate. All servers will be trained at the parish before they begin serving at Mass and will be paired with experienced servers so they can become comfortable with their responsibilities.
Coordinators
Art Danz (847) 838-3449 and Paul Krupa (847) 838-4310 -
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Adults are invited to help distribute the Eucharist to fellow parishioners during Mass. Teens who are 16 or older are also invited to participate. Those interested must be certified through the Archdiocese of Chicago prior to becoming a minister of the Eucharist. Participants will need to complete their training through the Archdiocese and in the parish before being added to the Mass schedules.
Coordinators
Felix Cizewski (847) 223-5726, Jackie Cepaitis (262) 862-6093 and Ken Cichon (847) 395-8229 -
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to the Sick
Parishioners who are Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion can also be trained to help at Holy Family Nursing Center in Zion, which provides nursing and assisted living to seniors. Ministers of Care visit once a week to make Communion calls, pray with the residents and visit.
Sick Calls and Mass Schedule
Tuesdays, around 1 p.m.; Mass celebrated on the second Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Coordinator
Donna Czerniewski (847) 356-6747 -
Fellowship
Coordinator
Angie Galea (847) 245-8945 -
Holy Name Society
Open to all Catholic men, the Holy Name Society's mission is to promote devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus and to assist each others growth in holiness. Activities include attending conferences and retreats along with volunteering at area food pantries and in parish functions.
Meetings
Second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the church hall (unless otherwise noted).
President
Paul Czerniewski (847) 877-7347 -
Knights of Columbus
All men, or boys in high school or older, are welcome to take part in one of the oldest American Catholic organizations in the Church's history.
Meetings
Fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the church hall.
Grand Knight
David Jenkins (847) 623-8226 -
Lectors
Adults and teens, ages 13 and older, are invited to help proclaim God's word at Mass. Participants will be trained through the Archdiocese and at the parish before being added to the Mass schedules.
Coordinators
Blaise Mahoney (262) 843-8132 and Mary Jane Peschmann (262) 862-6580 -
Music
Coordinator
Richard J. Gambla, PhD (847) 395-3474 -
Religious Education
Coordinator
Marge Czop (847) 395-3474 -
Respect Life
What does the church mean when they teach about the sanctity of life? How does one get involved in promoting "respect life"? Attend the next Respect Life group meeting and find out! Everyone is welcome.
Meetings
Third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the church hall.
Coordinator
Teresa Emmerth (847) 471-4514 -
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
Coordinator
Anne-Marie O'Sullivan (847) 731-7260 -
Ushers
Coordinator
Paul Czerniewski (847) 356-6747 -
Youth Group
All youth ages 13 and older are invited to join the parish's up-and-coming youth group. Meetings are usually offered twice a month and give teens a chance to share and grow in their faith. Previous activities have included guest speakers, a ski trip and pizza socials.
Meetings
First and third Sundays of the month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the church hall.
Coordinators
Jenna Burris and Angie Galea (847) 245-8945
Ministries
Download the Holy Name Society Newsletter
Download the National Association of the Holy Name Society Newsletter
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Catholic Daughters of the Americas
CDA strives to embrace the principle of faith, working through love in the promotion of justice, equality and the advancement of human rights and human dignity for all. Members are encouraged to develop leadership skills, dedication and great enthusiasm for the work of Christ and His Church. Come out and learn about the new activities they are planning. All Catholic women are invited.
Meetings
First Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the church hall.
Coordinators
Mary Synovic (224) 372-7915 and Nancy Barton (847) 838-6799 -
Catholic Charities Lake County Services
The branch office from the Archdiocese of Chicago serves various people and cases in the Lake County area.
General Information: (847) 782-4000
Senior Case Management and Meals on Wheels: (847) 546-5733
Food Pantry: (847) 782-4126 -
Open Arms Mission Food Pantry
Since opening in 2001, Open Arms is one of the largest food pantries in Lake County serving thousands of families in the area. St. Raphael parishioners volunteer one or two days a month, and parish food drives have gone to help stock the pantry's shelves.
Our Food Pantry Days
Second Wednesday and fifth Tuesday of the month from 4 to 7 p.m.
Coordinator
Pat Clark (847) 395-5683
40000 North U.S. Highway 45