To Reach All His People ..... 
                       FOR THE BELOVED HOMEBOUND, DISABLED, AND OTHER LOVED ONES
     
  MASS TIMES FOR TRAVELERS:
 Travelers in the United States can find the times of weekend Masses at their destination by dialing (800) 627-7846, or visiting www.masstimes.org . Those who prefer talking to a live operator can call a toll number (305 ) 382-5758. If the bilingual operator is not on duty, leave a message and she will call back with the desired information. 		 
     

  CATHOLIC MEDIA

  
 
Diocesan Radio WBVM 90.5 and WLMS 88.3 FM
The Diocese of St. Petersburg owns and operates two radio stations. WBVM simulcasts with WLMS a Catholic format 24 hours a day. Programming is broadcast to "communicate the truth, nourish charity, defend justice, spread joy, and foster and confirm among all people that peace which Christ the Lord brings" (#630 in Rituale Romanum de Benedictionibus). Stay tuned to Spirit FM, 90.5 and 88.3 FM, to hear great Christian music, engaging topics and interviews with our Bishop!Online broadcasting: http://spiritfm905.com  

"The Catholic Factor"   
When you're searching for answers, consider "The Catholic Factor"-a live, locally produced, hour-long, call-in show, dealing with topics that affect your Church and family. We'll be addressing topics on Marian Theology, Canon Law, Medical ethics, and Liturgy as they play into our daily lives. Topics on family life such as raising difficult teens, Alzheimer's, elder care and end of life issues will be open for discussion. To call in with your question, call Spirit FM at 800-223-9286. Listen for "The Catholic Factor" on Tuesdays and Fridays at 6:00 PM.

The Catholic Television Ministry  
The Catholic Television Ministry produces and schedules for broadcast on a local television station a weekly Sunday Television Mass. The weekly Television Mass for anyone who is unable to attend weekend Parish Masses airs every Sunday at 9:00 a.m. on WXPX, PAX-TV, channel 66. 

  
     

  FOR THE DISABLED

  
 
ST. RAPHAEL HAS A SYSTEM FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED
St. Raphael's Church has recently installed a wireless transmitter for the hearing impaired. For those wishing to hear The Word with more ease, please ask the ushers upon entering church for a receiver unit. St. Raphael's currently has 4 units on hand for visitors. If you would like to purchase your own (personal) unit, please call the office to place your order. The cost is only $69.00 . Please allow 7-10 days for delivery.   

Xavier Society for the Blind  
( a Jesuit Apostolate founded in 1900 "…that those without sight may see") offers services to blind, deaf-blind, seriously vision-impaired and print-disabled persons. Provided at no cost through donations of loyal benefactors. Contact the Society at 212-473-7800.   

  
 

St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1376 Snell Isle Blvd. NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33704
Phone: 727-821-7989 |  Fax: 727-896-9619