St. Raphael the Archangel Parish  presents
The Pastor’s Class for Spring 2007
With Father Jerome Day, O.S.B., pastor and guests

The Spirit of St. Benedict  May 29th
Rt. Rev. Matthew Leavy, OSB, Abbot, St. Anselm
The Spirit of St. Francis of Assisi  June 5th
Rev.John Bavaro, OFM, Pastor, Blessed Sacrament
The Spirit of St. Ignatius Loyola  June 12th
Rev. Arthur Pare, SL, in residence, St. Joseph Parish, Salem
The Spirit of St. Dominic  June 19th
Rev Michael McCormack, OP, Campus Ministry, Dartmouth
All classes are at St. Raphael Parish Hall on Ferry St.  from 7 to 8:30 PM.

Catholic Charities Appeal  The annual NH Catholic Charities appeal was held on the weekend of April 28-29.  As you well know, the parish has a good reputation of being generous with the less fortunate in our midst.  The Catholic Charities organization has an excellent track record for spending its money on those who need it the most.  Very little is used for administrative purposes while none is used frivolously.   If you were not here on the weekend of the appeal, please take a brochure at the entrance of the church.  Your donation can be sent directly to the CC office or it can be returned in the collection basket.  Helping the less fortunate is a mandate we received from the Scriptures, a mandate you have often proven you take seriously.  I am sure that you will take this appeal to heart and be as generous as possible

Rice Bowls   If you still have your Rice Bowls from the Lenten Season, please remember to return them as soon as possible.  We would like to send your donations to the CRS office in the near future.  As always, we thank you for your generosity toward the less fortunate

Electronic Offering:
Our Parish is now able to take your offertory donations through Credit or Debit card.  If you wish to make you contribution in this manner, simply fill in the following and return to our office. 
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Summer Special for All Women
    The Women’s Biblical Ministry of Ste. Marie Church welcomes all Women to a Two-Part Series presented by Cheryl A. Geary.  Her reflections entitled:     Understanding the
21st Century Christian Woman and Celebrating Today’s Authentic Christian Woman  will be drawing from both ancient and contemporary sources.  She will explore the profound nature, character, and practical life of Christian women in the modern world.  Cheryl will include Edith Stein’s “Essays on Woman” Pope John Paul II’s writings expressly to women, and the recent publication “The Authentic Catholic Woman” by Genevieve Kineke. 
    Come and share with us as we grow in our knowledge of what it means to be a Christian Woman and celebrate the process of becoming all that we are meant to be.
Part I – June 16th  and Part II on June 23rd.
Both will be held at Ste. Marie Chruch School Building on 281 Cartier St., Manchester, NH from 9:00 am – 12:00 noon. Attendance is free of charge.

St. Joseph Regional JRHS, Trinity HS and The Revolution Show are proud to bring you Summer Kick Off ’07.  The concert will feature nationally known Christian rock bands on Saturday, May 19th at 7 PM at Trinity.  The Bands are:
     Day of Fire
         Eleventyseven
            The 7 Method

The concert will feature nationally known bands and it is a great opportunity to introduce youth to Christian Rock.  We welcome youth groups and a have a reduced price of $10.00 for groups of 10 or more.
    You can purchase tickets in advance by calling St. Joe’s at 624-4811 and speaking with Linda Goodno. 
    We are also still looking for sponsors for the event to help cover our production costs.  If your organization is interested in becoming involved in that manner please contact Christine Davis at 624-4811 ext. 12.  Sponsorships start as low as $100.00

27th Annual Scout Retreat
    All Boy Scouts Girl Scouts in grades 5 – 12, and adult leaders, are invited to the 27th Annual High Adventure Scout Retreat Fri. Sept. 14 – Sun. Sept. 16, 2007 at Camp Fatima in Gilmanton Iron Works NH!  $8-scouts/$5-adults.  This is an active weekend, involving the scouts in a number of fun, interesting, challenging, though provoking and faith filled activities.  It includes a climbing wall, high ropes, capture the flag, and dance.  For info or to register, go to:  www.geocities.com/dmccs/, or send an e-mail: FrRay3@gmail.com or call:  669-3100 x173.  Sonsored by Fr. Ray Ball & the Diocesan Catholic Scouting Committee.

Raymond Headstart. . .  We are Looking for students for the Fall!!!  Head Start is a free comprehensive child and family program for preschool aged children, including those with special needs, from families whose income do not exceed the federal guidelines ($20,650 family of four).  Head Start provides developmentally appropriate activities and education for children in a classroom setting.  Additionally Head Start provides Health & Nutrition Services,  Disability Services, Social Services, Family & Community Partnerships, and Parent Involvement & Parenting support.  The program runs from September through May, 5 days a week from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.  Contact the Raymond Center at 895-9223 if you or someone you know is interested in this Fall’s program