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A Blessed Day at Our Lady of Refuge Food Pantry
On behalf of Our Lady of Refuge Parish, we thank the Timothy Stackpole Foundation, City Harvest,Bob Pape from Futures in Eduaction, Catholic Charities, Councilwoman Farah Louis, Councilmember Rita Joseph, State Representative Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, B'shert Foundation, East Midwood Jewish Center, and our community fire departments for their generous donation to the November 22nd, 2022 food pantry.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
-We would like to thank everyone who pledged to the 2022 Annual Catholic Appeal during last week’s in-pew. 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. If you have not already made your payment please do so as soon as possible as we are nearing the end of this year’s campaign. 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.
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-The Haitian Charismatic group has officaily resumed meeting in the Judy Agard room on Thursday nights at 7:30pm.
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RaffleOur Lady of Refuge Church major fundraiser is our 2022 Super Raffle.
Raffle Tickets - $50 each (only 400 tickets to be sold)
Grand Prize $3,000 2nd Prize $2,000 3rd Prize $1,000
Drawing will be on the Feast Day of Our Lady of Refuge Church, Thursday, December
8, 2022 after 7:30pm Trilingual Mass
Winner need not be present.
Proceeds will go towards repairs in the rectory and church
Take a flyer at the back of the church for ticket sellers.
The Holy Spirit Institute for Service and Leadership of the Diocese of Brooklyn
provides high quality formation and education to lay men and women who are called to
serve as missionary disciples.
If you are interested take a flyer at the back of the church and contact the rectory office
for more information. Note, nominations must be approved by our Pastor.
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-Our bookstore has re-opened. The store will only be open on Saturdays at 4:30pm and after the 5:30pm mass.
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-Join us on Monday, December 5th 7:30pm for our annual parish Advent retreat. Fr. Gessson Agenis will be the speaker. This year’s theme is “Through him with him and in him.”
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-All young adults are invited to an afternoon of prayer and community on Saturday, December 3 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Christus Vivit House in Jamaica, Queens. Join other young adults in preparing for the season of Advent. If you are interested, please check our parish website, and RSVP there. You will also find the address there. Check with Sr. Celia for further information.
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-Mark your calendars: Join us on Friday, December 16th at 7:00pm for the parish’s trilingual Christmas Concert in the Church. Prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus, while listening to our wonderful choirs singing.
-The AC Campaign continues this month. This campaign exists to combat the heat and humidity in the church. Every second Sunday of each month, will be known as Sacrificial Sunday where parishioners are asked to give a donation towards the AC Campaign. Envelopes for the campaign will be available at the back of the church, and must be returned the following Sunday, December 11th. Together with your donations and stewardship we can worship together in comfort. -
Stewardship ReflectionStewardship Reflection on the Lectionary Readings
December 4, 2022 — Second Sunday in Advent
IS 11:1-10; PS 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; ROM 15:4-9; MT 3:1-12
On this Second Sunday of Advent, our second reading from St. Paul’s letter to the Romans encourages us to focus our Advent preparations in this way: “Welcome one another, then, as Christ welcomed you, for the glory of God.” And how does Christ welcome us? With unconditional love.
This is the essence of Christian hospitality, a vital aspect of stewardship living. Fully embraced, it has the power to transform our lives and the lives of those who experience it through us.
The practice of Christian hospitality is also a way for us stewards to answer the call of John the Baptist, in our Gospel passage from Matthew. His words apply just as much to us today as they did to the people awaiting the Savior’s arrival. John says, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!” And he recalls the words of the prophet Isaiah, “Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.” There is a definite connection between repentance and effective hospitality.
So how can we make repentance a regular part of our everyday lives? We can make an “examination of conscience” a daily part of our prayers, thanking God for the times we said “yes” to Him, and asking forgiveness for the times we chose our own will. We can (and should!) go to Confession this Advent. We can reach out to a family member or friend where there is distance or discord and make peace.
As we “straighten the paths” of our own hearts and minds, we become more hospitable people, better stewards of God’s grace and mercy, and far more open and ready to invite others into our lives, homes, and parish. This is preparation fitting for our merciful Savior.
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2022 Annual Catholic Appeal
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.
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ANNUAL Catholic appeal video- English
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ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL VIDEO- SPANISH
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Religious education registration
Religious Education/Faith Formation for 2022- 2023
Registration begins for new students and re-registration (for returning students)
What to bring to registration in person registration:
A copy of your child’s Baptismal Certificate. If your child has not been baptized and is over seven (7)
years of age, Original of Birth certificate is required.
First Holy Communion Certificate if child has already received First Communion
If your child is transferring into our program from the Religious Education Program of another parish,
please obtain a letter from his/her former program stating for what grades your child has received faith
formation
Original and copy of Baptism Certificate
Who: New & Returning students:
K, Grade 1 through High School
When: Any Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1-4pm during August and September
Saturday : August 20 and 27, 2022, September 2 and 9, 2022, 11am–1pm
Sunday : August 21, and 28, 2022; September 3 and 10, 2022
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 -
Online GivingWe encourage everyone to continue using online giving if you cannot attend mass. You can simply follow the steps below.
You can register immediately for on-line giving:
Go to https://www.myowngiving.com/Default.aspx?cid=571
Enter your personal information and your credit card. You can even choose to have it sent every week, or as often as you like.
For those who do not have e-mail, you can make one-time donations on a smartphone:
Text the number: 917-451-6141
Text the keyword SUNDAY for a Sunday offering
Text QUICK
All donations will go directly to Our Lady of Refuge's Bank Account, and you will be identified. Your parish envelope number will be credited.
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BULLETIN & Request form For Baptism, First Holy Communion, Confirmation, & Marriage
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Certificate request form
Click the link above to download the request form for: Baptism, First Holy Communion, Confirmation & Marriage certificates. Print and fill out the form and send it back to the church either by email olrefuge@aol.com. Each certificate is a $10.00 donation.
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Our Lady of Refuge Church
Our Lady of Refuge Church is a Roman Catholic Parish that has been serving the people of the Midwood Section of Brooklyn since 1911. Originally founded by Irish and German Catholics it now serves some 30 nationalities and three language groups — English, Spanish and Creole.
Mass is said several times per day at Our Lady of Refuge. For Mass times on Holy Days of Obligation or on National Holidays please visit the news section of this website. Our Lady of Refuge serves the social needs of all, regardless of a person's religious affiliation. The parish offers many services to the community including a food pantry that provides for 300 households each week.
We hope you will feel welcome and at home at Our Lady of Refuge and get involved in the many activities of the parish.
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