Photos by Jane Winstead
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Monday, January 28, 2013
The beginning of Catholic Schools Week
Photos by Jane Winstead
Catholic Schools Week got off to a rousing start on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Mass with St. Raphael Catholic School Children's Choir offering spiritual songs as part of the Mass and students participating in the readings. Kathy Bogataj, the school principal, spoke on the value of a Catholic education. The theme for this year's Catholic Schools Week is Catholic Schools Raise the Standards. The observance continues through Saturday, February 2.
Principal Kathy Bogataj discusses the importance of a Catholic education.
Sunday, January 27, 2013
50th Anniversary Gala marks parish beginning
Photos by Jane Winstead
Parishioners celebrated the founding of St. Raphael Catholic Church with a 50th Anniversary Gala on Saturday at The Coliseum in downtown St. Petersburg. It was the fifth of six events marking the beginning of the parish in 1962. The final event in the series will be the Bishop's Mass and Reception on February 10.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Santa comes to the Santa Breakfast
Photos by Jane Winstead
The highlight of the Cub Scouts/Knights of Columbus Santa Breakfast was, of course, Santa. Throngs of St. Raphael families turned out for the annual event. Knights prepared the delicious pancakes, eggs and sausage breakfast and Cub Scouts were the servers. The breakfast was also a successful fundraiser. Nearly $700 in proceeds will be presented to Pinellas Hope, the diocese homeless shelter.
Saturday, December 8, 2012
50th anniversary Wine and Cheese Social
Photos by Jane Winstead
Parishioners turned out Thursday evening for the Wine and Cheese Social, celebrating the 50th anniversary of St. Raphael Catholic Church as a parish. The social was one a series of monthly events marking the parish's half century. Next up: the 50th anniversary Gala at The Coliseum on January 26. Watch for details.
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