Here's what's happening at Saint Raphael's: 

May 10th & 11th - Rose for Life Drive  In celebration of Mother's Day, the Mass. Citizens for Life will hold their annual drive after each of the Masses.  Please plan on supporting the work they do to protect the lives of the unborn, the handicapped and the aged with a $1.00 donation for a silk rose. Thank you.

May 21st - Senior Social Club will hold its final meeting.  Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM followed by lunch (catered by Marty's) and entertainment in the Parish Hall.  Contact Peg (781-395-7822) for reservations before May 14th.  Members $15 and non-members, $20.  Mail the checks to her at 14 Norton Street Medford.  Remember to bring gifts for the Medford Family Life Center.  Ideas will be listed on the bulletin boards in the Church.

Day Retreats for Women: - Espousal Retreat House and Conference Center.  Please contact the Retreat Center directly at 554 Lexington Street, Waltham, (781) 209-3120 or www.espousal.org if you are interested in attending any of the following:

May 14th - Mary, Model of Faith

June 11th - Celebrate

The Espousal Center is handicapped accessible.

Thursday Evening Prayer Group:  Final meeting date for the Spring session is May 22 at 7:30 PM.  EVERYONE is welcome.  Come and bring a friend.  Please continue to write your prayer requests in the book provided at the Church (located near Our Lady's Statue).  This group continues to pray daily for your intentions.  Thanks to all who attended this wonderful group!  The prayer sessions will reconvene in the Fall.

MOMS Group: - New groups are being scheduled for the Spring.  If interested, please call Ginny or Margo at 781-483-1139 and indicate your preference for morning or evening.  Limited childcare will be available for the morning sessions only.