April 21, 2013

The Parish Community of
Our Lady of Refuge
R.C. Church
2020 Foster Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11210
Phone: (718) 434-2090 Fax: (718) 859-7411
www.olrbrooklyn.org
www.Facebook.com/olrbrooklyn
Bienvenue
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Welcome
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Bienvenidos
Parish Vision Statement
TO GROW IN HOLINESS, TO WORSHIP GOD,
AND TO SERVE THE WORLD.
PARA CRECER EN SANTIDAD, PARA ALABAR A DIOS
Y SERVIR AL MUNDO
POU-N GRANDI NAN SENTETE, POU-N BAY BONDYE GLWA
E SEVI TOUT MOUN
Pastoral Staff
MASSES ˜ MISAS ˜ MESSES
Pastor: Rev. Michael A. Perry
Parochial Vicars: Fr. Rony Mendes
Bus. Administrator/Stewardship Coord.: Ms. Judy Agard
Parish Musician: Glenn Balck
Daily in the Chapel
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday - 9:00AM
Wednesday, Friday - 7:00AM
First Friday - 7:00AM & 9:00AM
Office Hours ˜ Horas de Oficina
Heure de Bureau
Monday to Friday: 9:00AM - 12:00 Noon; 1:00PM - 9:00PM
Saturday: 9:00AM - 7:00PM; Sunday: 9:00AM - 2:00PM
Weekend in the Church
Saturday:
Sunday:
Domingo:
Dimanche:
Religious Education Classes
Coordinator: Jennifer Baptiste
Children: Sundays - 2 Sessions
(1) 8:45AM - 11:00AM or
(2) 10:15AM - 12:30PM
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
For adults (18 years of age and older
English – Saturday 3:30 – 4:50pm
Spanish – Sunday after Spanish Mass
Kreyol – as needed
Eucharistic Adoration
Tuesday to Saturday after morning Mass in the y Chapel until 12:00
Noon. First Fridays after Mass in the Chapel until 10:00PM with
Benediction.
Parish Membership
Our Parish Family invites all of its members to participate fully in
our spiritual and social life. Every family moving into the Parish
is requested to register at the rectory. Letters of recommendation
can be written for registered members. If you move to another
parish, or change your address or phone number, please notify us.
5:00PM English
7:00AM & 11:30AM English
8:30AM Español
1:30PM Haïtienne Kreyol
Mass is celebrated at the Ditmas Park Care Center
(Nursing Home) on the first and third Fridays of each
month at 10:30AM.
Baptism Bautismo Bapteme
Call the rectory..........Informacion en la casa parroquial.
Information au presbytere
Confessions
Saturday, Samedi, Sabado 4:00PM or by appointment
Marriage Matrimonio Marriage
Call 6 months in advance...Llame 6 meses antes de la fecha.
Appelez 6 mois a l’avance.
Log on to www.pre-cana.org for marriage preparation details.
Ministry to the Sick
The Eucharist can be brought to the elderly and those
temporarily or permanently homebound. Please call the
rectory.
This Parish is Clustered with the Following Churches
Holy Cross ~ Holy Innocents ~ St. Vincent Ferrer ~ St.
Therese of Lisieux ~ St. Catherine of Genoa ~ St. Jerome
Notary Public On Staff
OUR LADY OF REFUGE – FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER – APRIL 21ST, 2013
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St. Thérèse of Lisieux Academy
A Catholic School Committed to
Academic Excellence
4410 Avenue D
Brooklyn, NY 11203
Phone: (718) 629-9330
Fax: (718) 629-6854
Website: www.scgstl.org
FIRST READING
Acts of the Apostles 13:14, 43-52 (51C)
Paul and Barnabas traveled to Antioch where they
entered the synagogue to teach. Some Jews became
their followers while others expelled them from the
town. “So they shook the dust from their feet” and
went on to Iconium.
SECOND READING
Revelation 7:9, 14b-17
The author of Revelation had a vision of a large
crowd of people from every nation and race, dressed
in white robes and holding palm branches, standing
before the Lamb.
GOSPEL READING
John 10:27-30
“My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they
follow me. I give them eternal life….No one can take
them out of my hand. My father…is greater than
all….The father and I are one.”
* IMPORTANT INFO *
Our Lady of Refuge Food Pantry distributes
food packages to needy families on Wednesdays
from 9:30AM to 1:00PM.
Identification is
required.
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.
 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meet in our
rectory basement on Tuesdays (English) at
6:00PM and Saturdays (English) at 5:30PM.
Mondays & Wednesdays (in Spanish) at 6:00PM.
 ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE-ESL in
the school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from
6:00pm-9:00pm. During the regular school year.
 GED PREPARATION & Basic Skills are held
Monday to Friday in the rectory basement
(entrance on East 21st Street, door B) from
9:00AM during each school semester. Registration
is necessary.
 NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS meet in the
Rectory basement every Sunday at 1:00PM in
Spanish and 5:30PM in English.
PARISH REGISTRATION
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.
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OUR LADY OF REFUGE – FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER – APRIL 21ST, 2013
Rosette Box, Bernadette Jerome, Laconic Marceline,
Beverly Banyan, Rose Donor, Elba Nunez, Rosanna
Clermont, Grace Patricia, Dominick Viscardi,
Rita
Montes, Ernest Franklin, Evelyne Velez, Manuel Velez,
Raymond Rodriguez, Marie Edmee Fenelon, Joseph
Philippe, Tasha Sanon, Fritz Galette, Lena Cardinez,
Fermine Reid, Jean Bernard Letang, Norma Allenyne,
Rose Cesar, Carmelo Montes, Darilyne, M. Griffne,
Karoline Picano, Daniel Lynch, Dennis George,
Mariabelle Carla Gousse, Chloe Page, Sergio Padilla,
Marie A. Emile, Ismay Brown, Altagrace Excellent,
Stella Discardi, Rosa Waldron, Amanda J..
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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 a 5:30pm. Nous avons besoin de
nouveaux membres. Nous vous invitons 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.
Our Lady of Refuge now provides Online Giving, a
convenient and safe way to take your Weekly
Donations. Getting started is easy, just visit our
website: www.olrbrooklyn.org , and click our
Online Giving link. When you participate, your gift
will be securely transferred directly into the Parish
Bank Account. And you won’t have to remember
to write a check or stop by the ATM on Sundays!
TEA PARTY/CHINESE AUCTION &
CRAZY HAT COMPETITION SAVE
THE DATE!!!!!!!!!!!!
We will be having our Second Tea Party /Chinese
Auction & Crazy Hat Competition on Saturday, April
27 at 3:00PM in the school hall.
You will be served delicious sandwiches, cakes and
pastries while you bid for a wide variety of household
and personal items in the Chinese auction.
We ask that each one attending wear a crazy hat of
their own design in order to participate in the
competition. There will be two cash prizes and a
"surprise" third prize.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children up to
10 years old. All monies raised will go toward the
church's maintenance fund.
Wednesday Night English
Prayer Meeting
Everyone is invited to join us on Wednesday evenings
at 7:30PM in the School Hall. Join us for prayers,
worship, bible readings, sharing and intercessory
prayers.
If you would like information regarding the Religious
Education Program, please pick up a flyer in the back
of the church or you can see Ms. Baptiste on the 4th
floor of the school on Sundays during class hours.
English Community
Fellowship
Will be meeting on April 28th,
2013 after the 11:30am English
Mass in the School Hall.
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OUR LADY OF REFUGE – FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER – APRIL 21ST, 2013
RINCON HISPANO
Cursillistas: se reúnen todos los martes a las 7:30PM en
la Capilla. Para más información comunicarse con Noemí
Guerra (718)737-1041
Sight & Sound Theater
Lancaster County, PA
“NOAH”
Círculo de Oración: se reúnen todos los viernes a las
7:30PM. Te invitamos que vengas a alabar y glorificar al
Señor. Para más información comunicarse con Héctor
Cruz.
Sagrado Corazón: se reúnen cada primer domingo de
mes después de la misa hispana. Favor comunicarse con
Margoth Sánchez.
Si eres mayor de edad 18 años, y no estas bautizados,
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.
Jóvenes de Valor: se reúnen todos los lunes a las
Date: July 6th, 2013
Time: 7am
1087 Ocean Ave. (In front of the church)
Tickets: Adults: $130
Youth(13-17): $90
Kids(3-12): $75
Everything included: bus ride, breakfast in the bus,
stop at Vanity Fair Shopping Center, Show &
Dinner.
Easy payment plan
1ST: At the time of registration
2nd: April 29, 2013 and
3rd: May 15, 2013
For more information call:
Claire Marie Sejour (646)427-3780 or
Lucette Momplaisir (646)626-2721
Preasidium Notre Dame De Refuge
7:30PM en la campilla.
Si usted necesita el estado de cuenta para llenar las
planillas, por favor llame a la oficina de la rectoría y para
los que lo han pedido deben buscarlos en la oficina de la
rectoría.
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El sábado 27 de abril tendremos una subasta de enseres
electrodomésticos, objetos se estarán subastando a
precios razonables. En esta subasta, la persona que
diseñe el sombrero mas creativo “loco” puede ganar un
premio. También habrá un menú de refrigerios, dulces y
panes, escucharemos la música de “Steel Pan”.
• El domingo 5 de mayo es el cuarto año de la Feria de
Salud en nuestra parroquia. Desde las 10am a 5pm.
Todos los servicios son gratuitos (Examen de
mamografía se harán por citas solamente-para hacer
una cita llame al 1-877-628-9090 o puede registrarse en
la oficina de la rectoría). En la parte de atrás de la iglesia
puede tomar un panfleto para más detalles.
• Nuestra Parroquia esta en Facebook. Jóvenes y adultos
que les gusta navegar en la red social, busquen en
Factbook a nuestra parroquia
www.facebook.com/olrbrooklyn y dale Like.
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Los boletos para el viaje a el teatro Sight & Sound
el sábado 8 de junio para ver la obra de teatro de
NOE están a la venta: Adultos: $130. Jóvenes
menores de 13 años: $90. Para más información
hablar con Nidia Rivera en la parte del Coro.
Le Charisme et l’esprit de la Légion
de Marie
Du Mercredi 1 Mai Au Vendredi 3
Mai 2013 à partir de 7pm
À
L’église Notre Dame Du Refuge
2020 Foster Ave
Entre Foster Ave et Ocean Ave.
Pour toutes informations appelez:
(718)434-2090
Venez tous en foule!!!
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OUR LADY OF REFUGE – FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER – APRIL 21ST, 2013
OUR LADY OF REFUGE
CHURCH 4th ANNUAL
Saturday – April 20th , 2013
5:00pm – Memorial Mass.
Sunday – April 21st, 2013
7:00am – In thanksgiving to all saints as requested by Marnise.
Sunday, May 5th, 2013
10am-5pm
8:30am – All Parishioners.
– Colomba Ramirez (dec) as requested by Constantina
Flores.
– Julian Garcia (dec) as requested by Agustina & Aurelia.
11:30am – Marie Margareth Cherilus (dec) as requested by
her daughter Yanick Sohan.
1:30pm – Fanel Derougemont (dec) as requested by his
mother Carmelita.
– Bernanie Jeanty (dec) as requested by Lucette
Momplaisir.
FREE SERVICES
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Cardiologist/EKG Screening, Mental Health
Screening, Prostate & Colon Cancer Awareness,
AIDS/HIV Counseling, Dental Screening, Eyes
Exams, Podiatrist, Bone Density screening,
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Child/Adolescent Prevention, Home Care
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– In thanksgiving to Our Lady of Refuge as requested by
Yolene Joachin.
Tuesday – April 23rd
9:00am – Special intentions for Shirley Paulson.
Wednesday – April 24th
7:00am – In thanksgiving to God as requested by Genise
Sulme.
Thursday – April 25th
9:00am – In thanksgiving to God as requested by Clesterne
Chery.
Friday – April 26th
7:00am – In thanksgiving to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus as
requested by Jeanne Brice.
Saturday – April 27th
9:00am – John Russo (dec) as requested by Donna Russo &
family.
Mass Attendance 04-14-2013
Mass
5:00 PM
7:00 AM
8:30 AM
11:30 AM
1:30PM
Adults
99
78
216
230
102
Children
7
9
61
24
49
TOTAL
106
82
277
254
251
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OFFERING ON SUNDAY
April 14th, 2013
$8,212.48
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1087 Ocean Avenue
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An appointment is necessary
Call 1-877-628-9090
A Note from Bishop Caggiano
“Many thanks for the opportunity to
participate in the Easter Vigil at Our
Lady of Refuge. What a Great
Spiritual Experience! It was a great
gift to be part of such a faith filled
and inspired prayer. Best wishes for
a blessed happy and joyful Easter
season.”
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