Our Lady of Refuge

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 fax
718-859-7411 or email olrefuge@aol.com. Each certificate is a $10.00 donation.

Please be advised the Rectory office will close at 1pm on Friday July 30th, 2021

.Our Lady of Refuge is hosting with Daybreak  Health Flatbush in order to distribute the Pfizer vaccine. Vaccination will take place on Wednesday, August 4th from 9:30 am to 1:00pm in the church's parking lot. If you have not yet been vaccinated, this is the time to do so.

. Notarization services are once again available. Services are $2 per signature. You can make an appointment for notary services by calling the rectory office at 718-434-209. Please bring ID.
 

August 1, 2021 — Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
EX 16:2-4, 12-15; PS 78:3-4, 23-24, 25, 54; EPH 4:17, 20-24; JN 6:24-35

Often, we live our lives striving for temporary happiness. But today, Jesus reminds us to “not work for food that perishes, but for the food that endures for eternal life.” 

Our Eucharistic meal is the Spiritual Food that we consume — Jesus Himself, Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity. It will satisfy us as Jesus says, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst.”

We all have the need to be satisfied. It is in our humanity. And in that incompleteness, we grab at what surrounds us to satisfy our hearts. It could be the next job promotion, the comforts in our homes, the next trip we plan to take. The list goes on. We might think to ourselves, ‘then I will be happier.’ Or maybe we don’t even realize how we are relying on those things or events in our lives.

And while many of those things are good and bring us joy, they are only a small glimpse of the deeper, lasting happiness that the Lord offers us. They are gifts that should remind us of our Good and Gracious Creator. Instead of placing undue importance on those things or people, place it on Jesus, as He says, “Whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst.” He is the One who fills our hearts. 

As you go about your day-to-day lives this week, try to recognize the times you are “working for food that perishes” by seeking things of the world to satisfy your heart. In those moments, recall that everything we have is a gift from God. Instead of misusing that gift, offer a prayer of thanksgiving for all He has given to you.
 
— Stewardship Reflections by Catholic Stewardship Consultants

Our Lady of Refuge Faith Formation
2021-2022 Registration
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: Weekdays starting July 20, 2021: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1-4pm  

All Saturdays in August 2021 and Sep 11, 2021, 10am–1pm

                Sunday after Mass: August 8, 15, 22, 29, 2021   September 5, 2021

Where:       Rectory office (use Foster Ave entrance)

Registration Fee 

1 student                                                 $65 registration   + $15 for 1 student book =$80                                 

2 students from the same family             $125 registration + $30 for 2 student books = $155

3 students from the same family             $180 registration + $45 for 3 student books = $225

    4 students from the same family            $230 + book fee

    Sacrament Donations:  Separate from registration fee

    First Holy Communion   $75

    Other sacraments  $90

You may pay online by credit/debit card or electronic check, which will complete your registration and confirm your child's enrollment. You will receive an email receipt from GiveCentral confirming your registration and payment. Go to olrbrooklyn.org – Religious Education. If you have any questions or need assistance please contact the program director, Ms Baptiste 718-974-5248 / OLR1087@gmail.com.

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.