Lectors

The members of the St. Raphael the Archangel (SRA) Jonah Prayer Team Ministry (JPTM) are
parishioners in good standing with the Church, chosen and approved for Archdiocesan training
by the pastor, and commissioned to pray for the people of St. Raphael the Archangel Parish by
the Catholic Renewal Center of St. Louis.

This parish-based ministry was commissioned on March 1, 2025. Our team members have the
privilege to serve our parish family in prayer. Members are committed to a life of personal
prayer and have a desire to share that passion by praying as intercessors for the needs of our
parish community.

Team members are available to individuals seeking intercessory prayers every second weekend
of the month. We meet in Church on Saturdays after the 4:30 pm Mass and on Sundays after the
9:00 am Mass. Prayer opportunities are provided in a loving, safe and confidential setting.

With the grace of God and the power of the Holy Spirit, our purpose is to promote confidence in
the power of prayer where 2 or 3 are gathered in the name of Jesus. We believe that prayers
prayed confidently in His name are answered by the power of the Holy Spirit to bring about
God’s highest good for us. We trust that God has a plan for us and that lives are changed when
asked in faith.

We welcome new team members. If you are interested in joining this prayer ministry, please
contact the SRA Rectory @ 314-352-8100.