Pastoral Care

Archangel St. Raphael

Home visits can be arranged by calling the Church Office. Communion to the sick and/or homebound can also be arranged by calling the Church Office. Shirley Gardner coordinates the schedule.

The Sacraments of Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick can be administered by a priest. Please call the Parish Office and dial the priest's extension.


Befrienders/Respite

Be a friend to a lonely person. North Ridge Care Center Befrienders facilitator's number is 592-2645. Sessions run for 10 weeks beginning in the fall with follow-ups. Respite is an Archdiocesan program where a volunteer relieves a caregiver in their home for 2-4 hours weekly. Training is provided through 3 sessions in the Fall or Spring. The number to call at the Archdiocesan office is 651-215-2237.


Senior Citizen Activities

  • Dorcas Quilters is named after the holy woman in the Book of the Acts of Apostles, Chapter 9 verses 36-43, who as a seamstress in Joppa did "constant good deeds and acts of charity." Our quilters send their machine-sewn and hand-tied quilts to the Trinitarian Missions for the needy of the United States. Recently they decided to make large bags and have parishioners donate toiletries as well as new materials for the quilts. Join this fun, hard working group every first Tuesday from 9 am to 2pm in St. Raphael meeting room 111A & B. Bring your lunch and working tools.

    For information, contact Pat Dancisak through the Parish Office at 763-537-8401.


  • "500" card games is on the second and fourth Thursday from 1-3 pm in Marian Hall. This small group contributes 25 cents for door prizes and takes turns sharing treats as everyone socializes. Clarence & Jean Martin coordinate the party.

  • Senior Raphalites Activity Schedule

Grief Support Groups

Watch the bulletin or call the church for a variety of options. Grieving with others in a safe and understanding environment produces health of body, mind and spirit. Two ecumenical groups have formed a coalition of churches to answer your needs. Call 763-561-1654 for information on the Fall/Winter series for Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center. Call 763-561-5100 for information on the Spring series. The Grief and Beyond coalition represents Crystal, New Hope and Robbinsdale.

For information, contact Sue Arens through the Parish Office at 763-537-8401.


Ministerial Association

This group of local area denominational ministers meet monthly from September to June. The host institution serves a noon luncheon after which a guest speaks on a topic relating to our work of service to God's people. The group convenor for 2000-2001 is Sister Dorothy, 537-8401, ext. 209.



Last modified 9/16/07

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