September 23, 2024

Dear St. Raphael Families,

We are excited to share that last week marked the start of two wonderful new learning opportunities for our students! On Tuesday, students in grades TK–8 enjoyed their first music class, and on Friday, students in grades TK–6 visited our library and checked out books. These engaging programs provide our students with enriching, hands-on learning experiences that make St. Raphael School such a special place for children to reach their highest potential.

Please mark your calendars for Wednesday, September 25th, at 10:45 AM, when we will celebrate our first school Mass of the year. We’re thrilled to join Father Rolly for this beautiful event, during which we will bless our Student Council and come together in prayer to celebrate the start of another incredible school year. Your presence would mean a lot to us, and we look forward to seeing you there. Please note that students will not be attending the daily 8:00 AM Mass all week, as we will be attending the school Mass instead.

Our Annual Fund campaign is off to a great start! This year, our goal is to raise $50,000 to support the unique programs that make our school so special. We kindly ask that you prayerfully consider contributing to this important cause. Your generous support allows us to continue offering these enriching programs to our students. Together, we can reach this goal! You can make your donation here.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership in shaping the future of our students. If you have any questions or would like to become more involved in our school’s activities, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Wishing you a blessed and joyful week ahead!

Important Dates:

August 29 – September 27: STAR Testing Window

September 25: School Mass at 10:45 am

October 2: Pizza Begins

October 7: Picture Day

October 14: No School. Teacher In-Service

In Mary’s Love,

Ms. Michelle Limb, Principal 

Please pray this prayer with your child/ren this week as we prepare for the Feast Day of St. Raphael:  

Heavenly King, You have given us archangels to assist us during our pilgrimage on earth. Saint Michael is our protector; I ask him to come to my aid, fight for all my loved ones, and protect us from danger. Saint Gabriel is a messenger of the Good News; I ask him to help me clearly hear Your voice and to teach me the truth. Saint Raphael is the healing angel; I ask him to take my need for healing and that of everyone I know, lift it up to Your throne of grace and deliver back to us the gift of recovery. Help us, O Lord, to realize more fully the reality of the archangels and their desire to serve us.   Holy angels, pray for us. Amen.