Holy Mass is offered every day at St. Raphael’s. See Mass schedule.
The Blessed Sacrament is exposed for Adoration in the church: Tuesdays, 6:45–8:00 p.m. (Benediction at 7:45); and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. (Benediction at 7:15).
Parents who wish to have their child prepare to receive First Eucharist, are asked to contact Mary Beaudoin, Director of Religious Education, at 301-762-2143 ext 124 . Preparation for First Penance and First Eucharist is generally a two-year process. Children typically begin the formal process in first grade and receive both sacraments in second grade, but children and teens may begin formal preparation for sacraments in any grade. Preparation includes both Religious Education class (or Catholic school religion class) and completion of “at-home” preparation materials.
Adults who wish to receive First Eucharist are asked to enroll in the RCIA program. Please contact Linda Poindexter at 240-864-2542. For RCIA in Spanish (RICA), please contact Luis and Maruja Quezada at 301-330-5982.
If you are a St. Raphael’s parishioner who is homebound and you wish to receive Holy Communion, please contact Eileen Kutchak at 301-762-2143 ext 110.