Please join us for Advent and Christmas services at St. Raphael's!
All events are in person and some are also virtual on our Facebook Page.
ADVENT
Sundays in Advent
Advent I December 3
8:30 am Rite I service, spoken
11:00 am Rite II service with organ and choir
Advent II December 10
8:30 am Rite I service, spoken
11:00 am Rite II service with organ and choir
Advent III December 17
8:30 am Rite I service, spoken
11:00 am Rite II service with organ and choir
Advent IV December 24
11 am Holy Eucharist Rite II with music and Christmas Pageant
Wednesday Services
December 6, Holy Eucharist with Healing
December 13, Blue Christmas Service (see below) Noon and 6:30 pm
No Wednesday Service 12/20 or 12/27.
Bible Study
We are studying the Book of Matthew. Meets at 9:45 am in the Bride’s Room. (In person only.) We will not meet 12/24 or 12/31.
Blue Christmas Service
For those who are grieving, or challenged with depression, addiction, or a life transition, Christmas can be a difficult time. Attending our special Blue Christmas service can help. Wednesday, December 13 at Noon and 6:30 pm.
CHRISTMAS
Saturday December 24, Christmas Eve
5:30 pm Family Eucharist.
9:00 pm Eucharist with Choir & Carols
Bring newborn gifts wrapped in white tissue for the children to carry to the altar! Gifts will be distributed to needy infants and Moms-to-be in our community. Suggested items: socks, onesies, diapers, blankets, hats, mittens, undershirts, pajamas, snow suits. Please wrap them in plain white tissue. We will bring them to the altar and bless them and their recipients.
Sunday, December 25, Christmas Day 10:00 a.m. spoken Eucharist Service (in-person only, no livestream or Children’s Chapel)
Sunday, December 31, First Sunday after Christmas 11:00 am Eucharist Service