Join us in celebrating the installation of Ronald Hicks as the Archbishop of New York on Friday, February 6th at 1:00 pm CST at St. Patrick's Cathedral in Manhattan, NY! The event will be livestreamed on EWTN's YouTube channel.

Thank you to all who have helped support St. Raymond this past year. Your generous gifts to our parish and its ministries is a wonderful example of your faith and commitment to our parish community and the Lord. When we look back at the countless blessings we have received, we hope that you will consider special ways to give back to the Lord for all He has given you.

Catering by Bella Cucina ~ Menu:  Beef Stroganoff with a side of noodles, Dilled Carrots, Garden Salad w/Italian dressing, rolls and butter, bottled water, Dessert Chocolate Crumb Cake.  $18.00 per person Reservations due by Sunday, February 15, 2026 Please Adhere to this deadline. Please place your reservations in the Sunday collection basket, drop it off, mail to the Parish Office, or pay online at straymond.net by Sunday, February 15, 2026. Entertainment:  Peter Oprisco , Chicago’s Singing Sensation. Split the Pot and Door Prizes. Questions, please call or email Glenda Gumina at 412-999-8854 cell or email ggumina04@gmail.com. March luncheon will be held at Corrigan’s Pub 700W Jefferson Street Shorewood, IL Please note: Luncheon will be held on *Tuesday, March 17.

Team Puzzle Challenge Night

• All ladies 18 and over are invited to attend!
• Bring a team of 4-6 (or we can add you to a team)
• Prizes for the first team to complete (or the team who has made the most progress) a 400 piece fun puzzle at the 90 minute time frame!
• Doors open at 5, team challenge begins at 6!

Hallow is a wonderful app, and plenty of you are already loving it. If you had trouble with setting up the app during our last push for Advent, go pick up the phone you threw across the room, and let’s try again. Tap us in—we’re happy to help—or, of course, call that tech‑savvy relative who magically fixes everything. All you really need is a little comfort with your phone or tablet. You might be asked for things like your iTunes password or where your subscription settings are hiding, but once those hurdles are cleared, you’re off and running. You can do it, we believe in you. We’re here, we’re friendly, and we’ll get you set up. Just give us a call or send an email. We can meet you after Mass even. kevin@straymond.net 815 722-6653, ext. 217

Masses:

•   6:30am
•   8:00am
•   7:00pm

Distribution of Ashes:

• 12:00pm
•    5:00pm
  

Pro-Life Baby Shower

The Annual Pro-life Baby Shower will be held the weekends of February 21/22  (Tag Pick Up) and February 28 / 29 (Gift Return) in the Narthex and Commons hallway.  All proceeds will help the newly born babies and mothers in our community who receive services at Birthright of Joliet. Collection bins will be located at all entrances. Diapers, wipes, onesies, newborn clothing, are all desperately needed. Donations can also be made online through our online platform or checks can be made out to Birthright and placed in the Sunday Collection.Thanks for helping young mothers give life to their babies. God bless you for providing for “the least among us.” Most Wished For…  Sippy Cups, Body Wash, Lotion, Rash Cream, Baby Bottles, Diapers, 6, & 12 month boy winter clothing, 12-14 month socks, wash clothes & towels.

A Little Love Can Save A Life
Donate Blood

Versiti Blood Center of Illinois will be here on Sunday, February 22 from 8:30am - 12:30pm in the Parish Commons. Appointments appreciated; Walk-ins welcome! To schedule, go to www.versiti.org/Il, load the Versiti Donor app. call (800) 7TO0GIVE or use the link below. Photo ID Required

Gathered In Grace

Women of St. Raymond

A welcoming space for women to share our stories, listen with open hearts, and pray together for on another's intentions.

Cathedral Bell Tower

Tuesdays 2/10 and 2/24 form 7:00 - 8:00pm

Thursday 2/19 from 1:30 - 2:30pm

Questions? Contact Katie Choudhary re@straymond.net

"For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them." ~ Matthew 18:20

Ladies Club Paint n' Plant
Friday, February 27

Rejuvenate will be here to guide us through painting small pots followed by planting.  Doors open at 6:00pm. Bring your own beverage and snacks. Presentation begins at 7:00pm. Parish Commons. Enter Door 26. $ 20.00 per lady. 18 years of age and up. MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE! Questions? Contact Katie at re@straymond.net

Mass stipends are due in January / February for any annual Mass requests for 2025. The fee remains $ 10.00 per Mass. Please indicate the following with your Mass request. · Name  · Contact Number  · Requested Date  · Email Address. Mass intentions can be emailed to mary@straymond.net, mailed to the Parish Office, placed in the Sunday collection basket or through the provided link.

Cathedral Windows
The Sacred Story

For as many times as you have proclaimed the Apostles Creed, have you ever wondered which Scripture stories connect to each article? When you last looked closely at our Cathedral windows, what details stood out for you? What Bible stories did you recognize in the medallions?  There is life in our Cathedral windows; life that is calling to us. How do we begin to discover the treasures? We patiently practice Lectio Divina (Divine Reading) and Visio Divina (Divine Seeing). These prayer forms can help us recognize God's indwelling presence; God's desire for us to know him intimately;

Download Our Parish App!

This app is available for parishioners to download on both Apple and Android phones. We expect the features and capabilities of our app to foster a stronger sense of community and faith in the daily lives of all parishioners. St. Raymond will be able to communicate quick and easy with all parishioners via messages and notifications to keep you in the loop with what is going on in our parish.