The Sacrement of Confirmation -- Jan. 8

Photos by Jane Winstead

Some 34 young people of St. Raphael parish were confirmed by Bishop Robert Lynch in a Mass on January 8. Father Sherwood, Father Corona and Monsignor Caverly were concelebrants. Parents, family, friends and parishioners attended the Mass.

Baptism after 9:30 a.m. Mass

Photo by Dylan Fresh

Anthony James Festa was baptized by Father Tim Sherwood on Sunday, July 11, in the church after the 9:30 a.m. Mass. His parents are Thomas and Noelle Festa. Godparents were Christopher Festa and Alison Caserta. However, Alison was unable to attend, so Joy Caserta, little Anthony James' grandma, stood in as proxy.

First Holy Communion 05.02.10

Photos by Jane Winstead

First Communion is the first acceptance of the sacrament of the Eucharist.

St. Raphael Confirmation 4.18.10

Parish youth participated in the sacrament of Confirmation recently. Confirmation brings an increase and deepening of baptismal grace. It unites us more firmly with Christ. You can read more about Confirmation and its origins.

Photos by Jane Winstead

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Photos by Jane Winstead

Part 2: If you would like to download any of the photographs from this slide show, please click on the slide show. You will be taken to the Picasa Photo Album Web site. Choose the photo you want to download and click the DOWNLOAD button at the top of the page. The photo will be saved to your desktop.