April 28, 2025

Dear St. Raphael School Families,

HE IS RISEN, ALLELUIA!

Warm Easter greetings to each and every one of you as we celebrate the glorious resurrection of our Lord! The season of Easter is a time of profound joy and hope, extending for 50 days and culminating in the great feast of Pentecost. It’s a sacred time in the life of the Church—an invitation to rejoice, renew our faith, and share in the light of Christ’s victory over death.

In the Gospel of John, the Risen Jesus appears to His disciples and greets them with, “Peace be with you” (John 20:19). As we move through this Easter season, may we carry that same peace into our homes, our classrooms, and our hearts. Let the Alleluia spirit uplift us and remind us of the hope and promise that the Resurrection brings.

We are also filled with excitement as we prepare for our final fundraiser of the year—our beloved Jog-a-Thon, coming up on Friday, May 9! It’s time to dust off those sneakers, gather your sponsors, and get ready for a day of fun and community spirit. Following the incredible success of our recent annual auction, we are energized and so grateful for your unwavering support.

Your generosity helps us keep Catholic education affordable and thriving for all our families. We couldn't do it without your partnership, your prayers, and your dedication to St. Raphael School.

Let’s run with joyful hearts and generous spirits as we continue building a community rooted in faith, love, and unity.

Important Dates:

May 9:  Jog-a-Thon

May 10: First Holy Communion Mass at 10:00 am

May 12: Jeans for Jesus

May 14: May Crowning Mass at 10:45 am

May 16: Chalk Festival

May 23: Field Day

May 26: Memorial Day. No School.

In Mary’s Love,

Ms. Michelle Limb, Principal 

Catholic Easter Prayer

Lord, the resurrection of Your Son

has given us new life and renewed hope.

Help us to live as new people

in pursuit of the Christian ideal.

Grant us wisdom to know what we must do,

the will to want to do it,

the courage to undertake it,

the perseverance to continue to do it,

and the strength to complete it.

source: New Saint Joseph People's Prayer Book