OLR parish took up a special collection on Sunday, January 17th, 2010 to help the victims of the Haitian earthquake; the result was $5,795.00. On the following Sunday, January 24th, a special collection box was set up in the front of the church and another $3,990.00 was realized. On the final Sunday, Jan. 31st, $839.00 more was collected. In total, OLR sent $10,62400 to CRS(Catholic Relief Services). Everyone was affected by the death and suffering that hit Hatian people once again. Fr. Jenik put together a very moving slide show of the tragedythat was shown at all the masses.

Please be sure to visit our Calendar page under News & Events to find out what is going on at Our Lady of Refuge.

Check our Photo Gallery page soon to see the wonderful faces at Our Lady of Refuge both old and present.

We are always looking for new readers at Mass, ushers and religious education volunteer teachers.

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Margaret Mary McCullough, OLR '37, passed away on January 20th, 2010, at St. Patrick's Home, The Bronx. (continued)