WELCOME
to
Saint Rafka Maronite Catholic Church
Eastern Rite
in Lakewood, Colorado.
Saint Rafqa Pietra Choboq Ar-Rayes (1832-1914)
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Schedule
Sunday Divine Liturgy 11:00AM
Daily Liturgy
Tuesday-Thursday 6:00PM
Friday 6:30PM
Saturday 11:30AM
Holy Days on Weekdays 6:30PM
Confession
Tuesday-Thursday 5:00-5:45PM
1st Sunday of the Month
5:00PM in Colorado Springs
St. Joseph Catholic Church
1830 S. Corona Avenue.
Please call the office to alert us of any Pastoral Care needs or to register in the Parish:
(720)-833-0354
Upcoming Events
(Please see Calendar of Events for details)
Christmas Bazaar (2-day event): Sat. Dec. 6th, 11am-6pm; Sun. Dec. 7th, 12pm-5pm.
Sunday of Christ the King
Sunday of Christ the King Maronite Prayers
The Sunday of Christ the King is a significant day in the Maronite faith, celebrating the sovereignty of Jesus Christ, our King of kings and Lord of lords. The prayers for this day are designed to help connect with faith, express gratitude, and seek guidance from the Savior. Here are some of the prayers for the Sunday of Christ the King:
Prayer of Adoration: "Dear Lord Jesus, on this sacred Christ the King Sunday, we bow before You in humble adoration. You are the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, and we praise Your holy name. Your majesty and glory surpass all earthly kings, and we worship You with all our heart, soul, and mind. Thank you for your unwavering love and grace. Amen."
Prayer of Thanksgiving: "Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts overflowing with gratitude on this Christ the King Sunday. We thank You for the gift of salvation through Your Son, Jesus Christ. Thank You for the hope, peace, and eternal life we find in Him. May our lives be a constant expression of thanksgiving for Your boundless blessings. Amen."
Prayer for Guidance: "Dear Lord, as we reflect on Your kingship on this special day, we seek Your divine guidance in every aspect of our lives. Be our North Star, illuminating our path and leading us in Your perfect will. Help us to surrender our lives to Your sovereign authority and trust in Your plans. We are grateful for Your steady hand, guiding us through both calm and turbulent times. Amen."
These prayers are a way for the Maronite community to honor Christ the King and to seek His guidance in their daily lives. They are a reflection of the faith and devotion of the Maronite community, which is deeply rooted in their religious practices and teachings.
St. Rafka Parish Mission Statement
Faith, hope and love, reinforcing our family values, promoted through heritage and prayer for the Glory of God, the edification of the Holy Church and the salvation of the World!
The Holy Father
Pope Leo XIV
Vicar of Christ
Mar Bechara Boutros Al-Rahi
Patriarch of Antioch
and all the East
Bishop Elias A. Zaidan
Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon
of Los Angeles