OUR LADY OF REFUGE-FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER APRIL22ND, 2018
FIRST READING
Acts 4:8-12
There is no salvation through anyone else.
SECOND READING
1 John 3:1-2
We are God’s children now.
GOSPEL READING
John 10:11-18
The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.
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In the first reading, we hear Peter preaching about Jesus again. He uses the line from Psalm 118 – “The stone rejected by the builders has become the cornerstone” – to describe Jesus. This becomes the refrain for the psalm. We then hear from John in the second reading and the Gospel, comforting us with the image of Jesus as the Good Shepherd and us as the children of God. Let us consider the richness of these images as we listen to them today.
* 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
ARISE
October-Mid-NovemberSeason V
We are the Good News!How do we evangelize?
SCHOOL OF
RELIGION
(Religious Education - Faith Formation)
For children in PK- K, Grades 1-9
In public and private schools
Sundays
Class 8:45 am & 10:15 am (Mass included)
New students must submit a copy of their
Baptismal Certificate, 4th floor of the school.
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. Each person will be required to attend a Diocesan Virtus and Liturgical workshop.
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, someone will call to schedule an interview.
OUR LADY OF REFUGE CHURCH
6th ANNUAL Health Fair
Sunday, May 6th, 2018
10am-4pm School Hall
Come & Learn – Bring your Questions
Talk to Health Care Professionals
Get information
Get screened
Find resources
Referrals
Giveaways & much more
FREE SERVICE!
Mammograms & Clinical Breast Exams
Sunday, May 6th, 2018
9:00am-4:30pm
American Italian Cancer Foundation, Mobile Care Clinic will be at Our Lady of Refuge to provide No Cost digital mammograms and clinical breast exams.
Eligibility:
-Women aged 40 and older
- Current New York Resident
- No mammogram in the past 12 months
No co-pays required and deductibles are waived.
For an appointment, call Lucette: 347-220-2203 or 718-434-2090
FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK
ITEM ONE: REVISED WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE
As you know, Father Avila was transferred to St. Elizabeth’s parish in Woodhaven at the beginning of April. Father Perry is now retired and for the next few months will be on sabbatical. Although I’ve been appointed administrator, I live at Holy Innocents. This means that Father Lamartine is the only priest residing at OLR. It also means that for the immediate future we will have to revise the weekday Mass schedule. Beginning the week of April 23rd the daily Mass schedule will be as follows:
Tuesdays 9:00am
Wednesdays 7:00am
Thursdays 9:00am
Fridays 7:00am
Please note there will beNO morning Masses on Mondays or Saturdays.
ITEM TWO: REVISED WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE
Revised Mass Schedule – effective
May 19, 2018
Saturday Vigil Masses
Holy InnocentsOur Lady of Refuge
4:00pm – English5:30pm - English
7:00pm – Spanish
Sunday Masses
Holy InnocentsOur Lady of Refuge
9:00am – English 8:30am - Spanish
11:00am – Spanish 10:30am - English
1:45pm – Kreyol12:00pm – Kreyol
6:00pm - English
Saturday –April21st, 20185:00pm – Memorial Mass.
Sunday –April 22nd
7:00am –All Parishioners.
8:30am –Aramis Vargas (dec) as requested by Gloria Cruz.
–Birthday blessings for Emmanual Espinobarres Cervantes as requested by his family.
–Emelina Smits (dec) as requested by her
family.
11:30am–For the intentions of Farth Oliver as
requested by Judy Lewis.
1:30pm –Garvel Paul (dec) as requested by his daughters Gaheysha & Gaheyna Paul.
–Lamerice Noranise Giles (dec) as requested by Iranie Denis.
–Albert Francois (dec) as requested by Edwige David.
Tuesday – April 24th
9:00am–In thanksgiving to God as requested by
Paulone Antoine.
–Fils Roland (dec) as requested by his wife
Lucette Roland.
Wednesday – April 25th
7:00am –In thanksgiving to the Infant Jesus of Prague
as requested by the Vangine family.
Thursday – April 26th
9:00am–Thanksgiving to God for His love and
blessings.
Friday –April 27th
7:00am – Special intentions for Sharon Taylor and
family.
Saturday – April 28th
9:00am– Moved to 4/29/2018 at 7:00am
Mass Attendance 4-15-18
Mass / Adults / Children / TOTAL5:00 PM / 70 / 33 / 103
7:00 AM / 70 / 2 / 72
8:30 AM / 195 / 37 / 232
11:30 AM / 145 / 19 / 164
1:30 PM / 184 / 12 / 196
THANK YOU FOR YOUR STEWARDSHIP
OFFERING ON SUNDAY
April15th, 2018
$5,826.00
Interfaith
The Interfaith Coalition of Brooklyn, of which Our Lady of Refuge is a founding congregation, invites everyone to the Table of Abraham for a gathering of learning and refreshments with our Jewish and Muslim neighbors. The topic for this event is “Founding Mothers,” an opportunity to learn more about women in our Sacred Texts (Hebrew Bible, New Testament and Quran). Fr. Tom Brosnan, our new administrator, and Sr. Celia will present material from the Christian tradition. Admission is gratis. The date is Sunday, April 29. The time is 4:00-6:00. The location is the Turkish Cultural Center at 2727 Coney Island Avenue (between Ave. X and Ave. Y), on the B68 bus line. Bring your family and friends!
Our Lady of Refuge
Annual Memorial Day
BBQ & Street Fair
Monday, May 28th, 2018
10:00am – 4:00pm
In the church parking lot
Fun, games, and music for family, friends, neighbors
Delicious ethnic foods will be sold as well as traditional BBQ food
Vendors interested to purchase a space to sell merchandise please contact the rectory office. Vendors must bring their own table.
Vendor space $30.00
Donations of food and beverages will be accepted
Volunteers are needed.
Please sign up at the rectory office.
Sight & Sound Trip
Saturday, October 6th, 2018
Tickets: $150 for adults - $100 for children under 12
(Food included)
Please sign up in the rectory office.
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