Money Counters
Moderator: Deacon Sal Marcello sal0845@hotmail.com
This ministry assists in the counting and verification of the offertory collection and special collection tithes and donations.
St. Raphael School
Perpetual Adoration Chapel
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Act of Spiritual Communion
Prayer Over the People
Prayer in time of Pandemic
Prayer to Saint Michael The Archangel
In-Church Confessions
Wednesday and Friday
after 12 noon massParish Office
Monday through Friday 9 AM – 4 PM
Closed weekends
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3500 South Broad Street
Hamilton, NJ 08610
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P: 609-585-7049
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Communion at Mass for the Disabled
If you would like a minister of Holy Communion to bring Communion to you in your pew or wheelchair, would you or a relative, friend, or other Mass attendee please contact one of the Ushers before Mass, so that one of the Ushers can lead one of the Eucharistic Ministers to you.
Perpetual Adoration Chapel Adorers Needed Commit 1 hour/week. Contact John Margicin, 609-585-3848, or drop off the sign-up form at the Chapel. WE ARE IN DIRE NEED OF ADORERS FOR HOURS OF: 2 PM – 3 PM 5 PM – 6 PM 8 PM – 9 PM 10 PM – 11 PM
LifeTeen: Volunteers Needed – Peer Leaders, Core Members and Teen Eucharistic Ministers, Readers.
Religious Ed Volunteers Needed! 1st and 2nd Grade Aides and Hall Monitors are needed for Wednesday night CCD classes. Volunteering is a rewarding experience to share your faith with our parish youth. Please contact Midge or Alice in the Faith Formation Office call 609-585-0542
Food Pantry Outreach Next Reach out Saturday: Dec 2, 2023 9:00 am – 11:00 am, at the Parish Center | Volunteers welcome!
Rosary Altar Society: Next meeting Sunday, Dec 10 after the 9:30 am Mass, followed by an executive board meeting in the Parish Center. All are welcome to attend. Reach out to an Officer if you need a ride. We look forward to seeing everyone soon.
Social Concerns Committee: Tuesday, Dec 12, 1:30 – 3:30 pm. Help is needed for our annual Christmas Bingo Party for the residents of Hamilton Grove Healthcare (HGH). This Bingo is very popular with the residents, and we need many volunteers to sit with and encourage them. First time volunteers must provide proof of vaccination. Meet in the lobby at 1:30 pm to sign in. Bingo is held in the first floor dining room from 2:00 – 3:30 pm. Face masks are required
Social Concerns Committee: Trenton Area Soup Kitchen Wednesday, Nov 29, 9:45 am – 1:15 pm. New and returning volunteers are needed to help serve the noon meal at the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen {TASK). Meet in the St. Raphael Church parking lot at 9:45
am for carpooling to Trenton. We return about 1:15 pm. Interested volunteers usually go out for our own lunch after serving, (Final 2023 5th Wednesday commitment falls on November 29)For more than 25 years this Parish has fulfilled our commitment to help serve the noontime meal at TASK whenever there is a fifth Wednesday in the month. Congratulations to all who have taken part in this wonderful tradition over the years. Returnees and first-timers are always welcome!
Knights of Columbus #355 Trenton Council #355 is now meeting at St. Raphael-Holy Angels Parish in the Spiritual Center. Monthly meetings are the second Tuesday of every month at 7:30 pm.
ANNUAL WINTER CLOTHING DRIVE Once again, the St. Vincent de Paul Society is having their annual drive to collect NEW winter hats, gloves and scarves. The drive will run from Saturday November 11—Sunday December 10. Collections boxes will be at all entrances of the Church
Hospitality Committee Volunteers Needed First Sundays serving bagels, donuts, coffee after 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30 AM Masses. Pick the time that works best for you. Call Trish 609-424-7444
How Welcoming Are you? Greeter Ministry Volunteer Greeters Needed! Contact Rectory/Sharon Bates 609-585-7049
Sing for the Lord! Music Ministry needs Singers and Ringers! No auditions or previous experience or music knowledge required! Just bring a heart that desires to praise God in song! Contact Lori 609-462-2929
W4Y Youth Choir Youth in grades K-8, choose from 3 rehearsals Adult Choir High school and older on Thursday rehearsals Handbells High school and older on Thursday rehearsals
New Altar Servers 3rd -12th grade needed Training will be provided. Contact Fr Gene 609-585-7049 ext 100.
Sacristans – Adult Servers Needed Commit to serve on Daily Mass (Day or Evening) single/multiple days. Training will be provided, contact John Margicin 609-585-3848.
CHRISTMAS SING ALONG WITH FRANK Saturday, December 9, 7 pm. The annual Christmas Sing-Along with Frank Bresnen returns to the All Purpose Room at St. Raphael Church! All (regardless of age or vocal expertise) are invited to this wonderful evening of Christmas songs, snacks and fellowship. Enter via the ramp under the bell tower and enjoy a relaxing and nostalgic experience. Frank’s “library” of songs seems endless, so feel free to request your favorites. Freewill offerings at these events support our Food Pantry.
Talk To Someone Now – National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Free and confidential support 24 hrs a day 1-800-273-8255
Pregnant? Choose Life, There is Help ! call 609-840-3785
Struggling with Addiction to Drugs or Alcohol Free and confidential support 24 hrs a day 1-844-276-2777