Parish Ministries
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Liturgy & Worship
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Altar Servers have a genuine and vital role in the liturgical assembly. They assist the priest at the altar during Masses and other special services. Altar Servers bring a fuller understanding of the liturgy and a greater love for God to the parish community. At San Rafael the server should be a fourth grader or older, be Baptized and have received the Sacraments of Holy Eucharist and Penance, attend Mass regularly, and be alert and a team player. Individual training upon request. To follow-up on this, we ask that all servers attend a mandatory meeting, usually in September of each year, to refresh them on altar server procedures.
Coordinator: Benjie Manalo | Email: [email protected]
Altar Servers Schedule
Altar Server Requirements
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The role of an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion is to assist the priest in serving communion during the celebration of Mass. Communion ministers are scheduled to serve communion at a specific mass or service in the church, and do so in a meaningful and efficient manner. Communion is to be distributed reverently while acknowledging the sanctity of the position of extraordinary minister.
Coordinator: Mary Van Hee | Phone: (858) 395-9242
December EM Schedule
Eucharistic Minister Altar Diagram
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Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion take Holy Communion to and visit and comfort those who are ill in convalescent homes, bedridden or homebound. If you are interested in joining this ministry, please watch our video.
Coordinator: Gina Greenlee | Phone: (858) 649-6019
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Greeters welcome parishioners and visitors as they gather for the celebration of the Mass.
Coordinator: Sandra Strong | Phone: (858) 524-4576
January 2025 Schedule
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Our Lectors are commissioned to proclaim the Word of the Lord with faith and reverence.
Coordinator: Jeff Graw | Phone: (760) 522-4864 | Email: [email protected]
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Traditional Choir
The Traditional Choir (SATB) sings at the Sunday 9:00 AM Mass, using traditional and contemporary styles to lead the congregation in prayerful song. Rehearsals take place on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:30 PM, (September through June), in the Music Room. All are welcome to join! Although the ability to read music is most helpful, it is not mandatory.
Contemporary Choir
Our two Contemporary Choirs sing at either the 10:30 AM or NOON Sunday Masses throughout the year. They lead the congregation in prayerful and spirited contemporary and folk music. Rehearsals take place on Thursday evenings from 6:45-8:00 PM in the Music Room. New singers & instrumentalists are most welcome to join!Resurrection Choir
Members of the parish who donate their time to sing for funerals and memorial services offered at San Rafael Parish when requested by families. Rehearsals are held one hour prior to each service. All are welcome to join.
Coordinator: Robert Giracello, Director of Music & Liturgy | Phone: (858) 487-4314, ext. 1225 | [email protected]Handbell Choir
The Handbell Choir begins their rehearsals in September. If you would like to “ring” with them, you are most welcome. Again, note-reading is extremely helpful, but not absolutely necessary. The Handbell Choir routinely rehearses on Sunday afternoons in the church sanctuary and performs in various concerts and liturgies throughout the liturgical year.
Contact: Kathleen Sand | Phone: (858) 487-3814
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Spanish Mass is offered every Saturday at 7:00 PM. Mass is sometimes followed by food and fellowship in the Parish Hall.
Purpose: To minister to the needs of the Migrant Community. To accompany the migrants in their faith journey while they are in our midst. To allow them to worship in a culturally appropriate manner.
Contact: Robert & Rosa Santos | Phone: (858) 613-1078
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Ushers assist our parish community in welcoming parishioners at the weekly Eucharistic celebration, providing bulletins and hospitality.
Coordinator: J. P. Boreddy| Phone: (916) 208-0214 | E-mail: [email protected]
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