Our Lady of Refuge

-A reminder that all Parishioners are invited on Friday, September 30th- Sunday, October 2nd Our Lady of Refuge Parish will be hosting a retreat at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception Huntington, New York. The cost of the trip will be $300 for a single room and for doubles $250 per occupant. The payment deadline is next week Monday, August 15, 2022. A payment plan is available. For more information or to register please call the rectory office at (718)-434-2090.

- Due to ongoing repairs in the chapel, the weekday masses will be held in the church at 9am, Monday---Saturday. Members are asked to please use the Foster Entrance. Signs will be posted for guidance.

-Save the Date! Our annual Trip to Sight and Sound Theaters is back! Join us on December 10,
2022 for the Theatrical Presentation of “David”. Details to Follow!

  -On Labor Day, Monday September 5^th at 9:00am, let’s give witness to the power of our Roman Catholic Christian Faith! Join the diocese of Brooklyn at the Labor Day Mass and Procession. The Bishop will celebrate at St. Matthews Church, 1123 Eastern Parkway, between Utica and Schenectady Avenues, immediately followed by a procession along Eastern Parkway.  

- More than ever, we need your help to spread the light of Christ to our city and neighbors by
giving to the Annual Catholic Appeal. A reminder to those who took pledge cards home, please
mail them to 243 Prospect Park West Brooklyn, NY 11215.For those of you who were unable to
make a pledge during last week’s in-pew, you can find pledge cards in the back of the church. If
you prefer, you can text DONATE to 917-336-1255 or visit annualcatholicappeal.org. Your
participation in the 2022 Annual Catholic Appeal will maintain vital programs and ministries
that answer the call of our Lord Jesus to care for one another.

-Come join us in celebration of the Feast of the Assumption on Monday, August 15th at 7:30pm. The mass will be Trilingual and live streamed.
7.Our parish would like to host a day trip to Six-Flags Great Adventure. The cost of the trip will be $95, and will POTENTIALLY take place on Thursday, August 25. However, we understand the busy life of the work week. To confirm the total amount of participants, parishioners may put their names on the sign-up sheet that can be found at the back of the church. This trip is NOT a guarantee.

-The Haitian Charismatic group will resume meeting in the Judy Agard room starting on Thursday, August 11.
 
-Please check the bulletin and our website for dates and times to register for Religious Education. Classes will begin Sunday, September 18, 2022.

 

The work and services made possible through your donation to the Annual CatholicAppeal help people in Brooklyn and Queens in ways that no one parish can alone.Let us pray that the 2022 Annual Catholic Appeal will be successful in both allowing us to reach out in love to those in need, as well as allowing our hearts to respond to Jesus in Faith Hope and Charity. Please join us in support of the 2022 Annual Catholic Appeal. This year, our parish goal is $50,715.

Your 2022 ACA pledge can be made at Givecentral.org
We encourage all to watch the brief 2022 ACA Video (English and Spanish) below.
 

Religious Education/Faith Formation for 2022- 2023
In person Registration begins What to bring to registration Original and copy of Baptism Certificate If child 7 years and older is not baptized (original and copy of Birth Certificate) First Holy Communion Certificate if child has already received First Communion Who: New & Returning students: K, Grade 1 through High School
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1-4pm
Where: Rectory office (use Foster Ave entrance) Registration Fee Registration fee $70 Sacrament donation is not included.
Who: New & Returning students: K, Grade 1 through High School When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1-4pm Saturday 10-1pm
Where: Rectory office (use Foster Ave entrance) If you have any questions or need assistance please contact the program director, Ms Baptiste 718-974-5248 / OLR1087@gmail.com.