OUR LADY OF REFUGE –THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARYJANUARY 21ST, 2018
FIRST READING
Jonah 3:1-5, 10
The Ninevites turned from their evil way.
SECOND READING
1 Corinthians 7:29-31
The world in its present form is passing away.
GOSPEL READING
Mark 1:14-20
Repent and believe in the Gospel.
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There is an urgency in today’s readings. Nineveh will be destroyed if the people do not repent within forty days. Saint Paul tells the Christian community in Corinth that “time is running out.” Jesus proclaims” ‘This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand.’ “Deadlines can inspire us to action. As we listen to the readings today, imagine how the folks addressed by Jonah, Paul, and Jesus responded to this urgency.
* IMPORTANT INFO *
Our Lady of Refuge Food Pantry distributes food packages to needy families on Wednesdays from 10:00AM to 1:00PM. Identification is required. “Blood pressure screenings are available every first and third Wednesday of the month from 10am to noon. An RN is available for professional consultation.
Parishioners are encouraged to give donations of cash, perishable and non-perishable food items and clean plastic shopping bags to support the program. Please call or stop by the Rectory office if you would like to donate.
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- ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUSmeet in our rectory basement on Saturdays (English) at 5:30PM.
- NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS meet in the Rectory basement every Sunday at 5:30PM in English.
All parishioners are encouraged to register and to use their offering envelopes as a sign of commitment. If you are not registered we cannot issue testimonial letters in connection with sponsorship for the sacraments of Baptism, and Confirmation. We can give character references for positions, schools etc. only to those who have been registered for at least three months. Please register at the rectory office if you are new to the parish. Please also inform us of any change of address.
R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A ROMAN CATHOLIC CHRISTIAN?
If you are baptized and did not complete the Sacrament of initiation or received Holy Communion and did not receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, please consider doing so.
If you or someone you know is interested in getting more information about becoming a Catholic. Please fill out tear-off below and leave it with the rectory office.
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We are now offering referral services to anyone in need of assistance for different types of resources such as legal services, immigration, job training, snap (food stamps), housing (eviction) and income tax filing. Referrals can be made Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 11am to 5pm in the rectory office. Participants will be screened before we can make
If you are sick or you know someone who is, please notify the office in order to set up a visit by a priest or a lay person.
COMMUNAUTE HAITIENNE
HEURES DE REUNION
Le Groupe “la Ste Famille” se reunit chaque
Dimanche après la messe Haitienne de 3 heure
jusqu’a 5 h du soir. RECTORY BASEMENT
Le Groupe Charismatique se reunit chaque Jeudi de 7 heure du soir jusqu’a 9:30pm. Nous vous invitons a venir louer et prier avec nous.
La Legion de Marie se reunit chaque Samedi à la Chapelle de 4heure a5:30pm. Nous avons besoin de nouveaux membres. Nous vousinvitons à venir faire route avec Maman Marie.
Le Groupe Cell se reunit chaque Mercredi à la Chapelle de 7:30 du soir jusqu’a 9:30pm.
LEGION OF MARY
PRAYER GROUP
Do you want support in your spiritual life trusting Jesus through Mary? Come, pray and share with us every Thursday 7:00-8:00 pm in the chapel.
Wednesday Night English
Prayer Meeting
Everyone is invited to join us on Wednesday evenings at 7:30PM in the Sacristy. Join us for prayers, worship, bible readings, and sharing intercessory prayers.
Our Lady of Refuge Youth Group
Youth between the ages of 13-25 are invited to join our youth group meetings held in the rectory basement every first and third Saturday of the month from 1:00pm – 3:00pm. Join us for prayer, reflection, discussion, and activities for our Youth.
Cursillistas: se reúnen los martes a las 7:30PM en la Capilla.
Círculo de Oración: se reúnen los viernes a las 7:30PM en el sótano de la rectoría.
Sagrado Corazón: se reúnen cada primer domingo de mes después de la misa hispana.
Jóvenes de Valor: se reúnen los lunes a las 7:00PM en la iglesia.
- Si eres mayor de edad (18 años), y no has recibido los sacramentos de Bautismo, Comunión o Confirmación, llama a la oficina de la parroquia y se te dará la información necesaria para que puedas hacer tus sacramentos. Las clases son en español.
- Les pedimos a los feligreses que no están registrados en la Parroquia que por favor se registren en la oficina.
- Nuestra Parroquia esta en Facebook. Jóvenes y adultos que les gusta navegar en la red social, busquen en Facebook a nuestra parroquia y dale Like.
English, Spanish & Haitian communities
What is ARISE?
ARISE is a program from Renew International providing a parish spiritual renewal and evangelization process. The goal is to help people become better hearers and doers of the Word of God by encouraging and supporting the formation of small communities as sharing groups where individuals seek to grow in faith and in their relationship with God and one another. The ARISE process invites us to make a six week journey each Fall and Spring for a total of five seasons. We will explore key scriptural themes and connect them with living out our Catholic Faith. Participants will meet weekly in a faith sharing group of 8-12 individuals either in homes or at the parish. There will be a trained facilitator for each group. Each session lasts approximately 90 minutes. Please take and fill out a card from the back of the church and give to the usher or leave in rectory office.
Schedule of ARISE
Come and join us! ARISE together in Christ Season 4 “New Heart, New Spirit” will take place this Lent. We encourage all parishioners to sign up for this season and be part of the small faith sharing communities in Our Lady of Refuge parish. Even if you did not participate in previous seasons of ARISE, we invite you to participate during this Lenten season.
LentSeason IV
New Heart, New Spirit
What is our conversion as a community?
October-Mid-NovemberSeason V
We are the Good News!How do we evangelize?
Our Lady of Refuge
2nd Annual Saint Valentine’s Day Gala
Honoring Fr. PerryOn His Retirement
Saturday, February 10th, 2018
7:30pm – 1:00am
Paradise Caterers
51 Avenue U
Brooklyn, NY 11223
Tickets: $100.00 per person
TICKETS ARE GOING FAST!
Parish Photo Album
Once again Our Lady of Refuge will have a Parish Photo Album of Parishioners. It will be an opportunity for you to have quality family or individual photos taken by professionals. You can schedule a time for your photo session with a representative or call the rectory office.
Liturgy Performance
Saturday, January 27th, 2018
7:30pm in the Church
By: NOVA OPERA (Ukraine)
Admission is complementary.
New Administrator of the Parish
Fr. Perry will introduce Fr. Thomas Brosnan, the new Administrator of our Parish on Saturday, January 27th at the 5pm Mass.
Stewardship of Service
We need you to step forward and join one of our ministries in our parish. We are in need of Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy communion, Ushers, Altar Servers, Choir members, Catechists for Primary Grades.
If you are interested in joining one of these ministries, or interested in other ways to help, please call the Rectory Office (718-434-2090) and leave your name and number and ministry you would like to participate in.
Saturday –January20th, 20185:00pm – Memorial Mass.
Sunday –January21st
7:00am –Gene Fusco (dec) as requested by Beatrice and Pat.
8:30am –In thanksgiving to Our Lady of Altagracia as requested by committee Dominican.
–Luis Chavirra (dec) as requested by committee Salvadorian.
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11:30am–Justine Anne Albano (dec) as requested by the Albano and Garey families.
1:30pm –All Parishioners.
– Michel-Ange Augustin (dec) as requested by his mother Vanette Augustin and family.
–In thanksgiving to the Most Holy Trinity as requested by Chantal St. Fort.
Tuesday – January 23rd
9:00am–Blessings for the Parish Priests as requested by Millicent Caines.
Wednesday – January 24th
7:00am –Good health, strength, and prosperity for the Nakhid, Chatoor, and Schuster families.
Thursday – January 25th
9:00am–Christopher Rodney (dec) as requested by Faith-King Beckles.
Friday –January26th
7:00am– In good health for Muhsin Panos, Giselle, and Ana Charles.
Saturday – January 27th
9:00am– Wilford Beckles (dec) as requested by his wife.
Mass Attendance 1-14-18
Mass / Adults / Children / TOTAL5:00 PM / 64 / 5 / 69
7:00 AM / 61 / 2 / 63
8:30 AM / 171 / 28 / 199
11:30 AM / 138 / 12 / 150
1:30 PM / 124 / 10 / 134
THANK YOU FOR YOUR STEWARDSHIP
OFFERING ON SUNDAY
January14th, 2018
$4,915.14
Sundays At Six
Prepare yourself for the coming week in a quiet prayer space with the Jesuits of Brooklyn
Start the week off well with other young professionals
Be part of a vibrant and dynamic faith community
Learn more about Ignatian spirituality
Mass and social on Sunday evenings at 6:00pm
Unplug & log-off for one hour to reflect on life
Recognize your gifts
Experience God at work in the world around you
Catholic Migration Services is happy to announce a new service being provided through the end of this year.
If you are a green card holder and interested in applying for citizenship, you can text Catholic Migration Services at (718)-866-3687 to set up an appointment or with any citizenship questions.
Si usted tiene la residencia y esta interesado en solicitor la ciudadania, puede mandar un mensaje de texto a Servicios Catolico de Migracion al (718)-866-3687 para una consulta o con cualquier pregunta sobre la naturalizacion.
Host & Wine donated for the month of January in thanksgiving to God as requested by Michael & Rose Addo.
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