Saint Richard and Saint Charles Borromeo
Sharing the richness of the Catholic Faith in the Flathead region of Western Montana
In Episode 11, Father Sean Raftis explains how the Church operates, including parish governance, councils, and renovation projects. Then, we look at the Virtue of Temperance, one of the cardinal virtues, that promotes self-control and moderation in order that we may lead a virtuous and fulfilling life.
In Episode 10 of our Parish Podcast, we learn about The Cardinal Virtues and Fr. Raftis updates us on The Capital Campaign "Because He Loved Us First," which aimed to raise $30,000,000 for various projects in the Diocese of Helena, which was fully funded.
In this episode, Father Raftis updates us the Diocese of Helena's Capital Campaign and then we reflect on the lives of Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus, we are invited to consider how their examples can inspire us in our own spiritual journeys. Their stories challenge us to find balance in our lives, integrating service with contemplation and nurturing a deep relationship with God.
In this episode of the parish podcast project for Saint Charles Borromeo in Whitefish in Saint Richard in Columbia Falls, we gather to delve into the profound significance of the Holy Eucharist in our lives followed by a look at Saint Mark the Evangelist.
In this episode, Fr. Raftis previews the upcoming Holy Week Schedule. Then, we reflect on the titles of Jesus "Alpha and Omega" and "Light of the World."
In this episode. Fr. Raftis reminds us about the importance of growing in our love and devotion of the Eucharist. We should receive our Lord with the dignity and reverence and the love that is due to him because He gives himself to us Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity.
Join Fr. Raftis as he shares the importance of the Eucharist in the Catholic faith and encourages all of us to attend Eucharistic adoration and confession. Also, find out about upcoming events at our two parishes including the 5th Sunday breakfast, The Annual Fish Fry, and The Pie Feast.
In this episode, Fr. Raftis shares with you upcoming events and holiday Mass schedules at both parishes.
In Episode 3, Fr. Raftis updates us on happenings around the parish and we reflect on the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
In our second episode of our new podcast, Father Sean Raftis explains the importance of facing our mortality with the Sacrament of Viaticum (Eucharist), the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick. Then, we share a reflection on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, which falls on June 29th.
In this very first episode of the podcast for Saint Richard in Columbia Falls and St. Charles Borremeo in Whitefish, Father Sean Raftis introduces the parishes and the Flathead area of western Montana. Then, we reflect on the Church's call for us to love and serve the poor.