Our Lady of Refuge

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.

Thank you to everyone who participated and supported our Parish's Fundraiser 2022 Super Raffle. Congratulations to the Winners of the Super Raffle: The Winning numbers are: 
Grand Prize of $3,000 was won by -Ticket #4
2nd Prize of $2000 was won by -Ticket #18
3rd Prize of $1,000 was won by - Ticket # 27
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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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We thank those of you who have returned envelopes for the AC Campaign this month. This campaign exists to combat the heat and humidity in the church. Together with your donations and stewardship we can worship together in comfort.
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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
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
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 / [email protected]