OLR Annual Parish Picnic Sunday, Sept 8th 12:30-4:00

Our Annual Parish Picnic is right around the corner!! Join us for a fun and relaxing time as a church community! We will have bounce houses, face painting, burgers, hot dogs, and games! The West Bloomfield Fire Dept. and Orchard Lake Police will stop by to say hello and let the kids check out their vehicles and equipment! See sign-up sheets in the Narthex for ways to help make this another amazing OLR event!

St. Frederick's school Memorial Mass and Reunion

The Annual Pontiac St. Frederick's Mass and All Class reunion will take place on September 8, 2024. The mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. at St. Damien Parish-St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. The luncheon will follow at Santia Hall on Cass Lake Rd. in Keego Harbor at 12:30pm. Please contact Pat Scully-Strong at pmstrong02@att.net or 248-396-2976 or Bridget Scully at bsscully1948@gmail.com or 859-421-3579.

On the Rise Bakery

On the Rise Bakery, sponsored by the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, will be here selling their delicious baked goods on Sunday, August 25th after both Masses. Every purchase helps fund supportive housing, training, counseling services, educational opportunities, and self-help programs. Please consider supporting this worthy cause.

K of C Coffee & Donuts ~ August 18th

Knights of Columbus Coffee & Donuts Sunday, August 18th after each Sunday Mass in the Social Hall

Office Summer Hours

Starting Monday, July 8th summer hours for the parish office will be Monday-Thursday from 9:00-3:00 and Friday from 9:00-1:00. We will return to normal business hours on Monday, August 19th.

Blood Drive - Monday, July 22, 2024

Our next blood drive with the Red Cross is on Monday, July 22, 2024 in the Social Hall from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Please schedule an appointment today by visiting www.redcrossblood.org and entering sponsor code "OLRC."

"Maker Fun Factory" 3 Day Vacation Bible School - June 25, 26, 27

“Maker Fun Factory” 3 Day Vacation Bible School June 25, 26, 27 2024 Registration is open until June 1

Difficult Problems in Contemporary Moral Theology

Sunday, June 2 - Saturday, July 13 Online Self-Paced Course $10 or Included in Your Parish's Equip Subscription

Trivia Night April 27th 6-9pm

Join us for Trivia Night on Saturday, April 27th in the parish social hall. Cost is $10 per person, register your team of 6-8 people. Doors open at 6:00 P.M. Game starts at 6:30

Welcome Fr. Suresh Rajaian

Fr. Suresh Rajaian, SAC, with the concurrence of his provincial rector, Very Reverend Emmanuel Savariaradimai, SAC, appointed moderator and a member of the In Solidum team of priests who pastor Our Lady of Refuge Parish, Orchard Lake; Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, Farmington; Prince of Peace Parish, West Bloomfield; St. Andrew Kim Parish, Northville; and St. Fabian Parish, Farmington Hills, that form South Oakland Vicariate Family 7, effective July 1, 2024. Pending inclusion in the Family Priests’ Covenant, Fr. Rajaian will live and serve primarily at Our Lady of Refuge Parish, Orchard Lake. Fr. Rajaian currently serves as moderator and Priest In Solidum at Christ the Good Shepherd Parish, Lincoln Park; Our Lady of the Scapular Parish, Wyandotte; St. Pius X Parish, Southgate; and St. Vincent Pallotti Parish, Wyandotte, that form Central Downriver Family of Parishes, primarily serving at St. Pius X Parish, Southgate.

K of C Breakfast

Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast April 21st after the 9:30 & 11:30 Masses in the Social Hall. Adults $7.00, kids (6-11 yrs) $5, 5 yrs and under free. Proceeds support our Sacred Heart Seminarians by giving financial support for tuition, transportation and other items of need.

Choir Open House - April 10th - 7 pm

We will meet in the church gathering space for some snacks and visit for a while. Then we will have a no-obligation rehearsal. This is like a new semester in the final leg of the choir year. We will wrap up Sunday June 2, so it’s a short interval if you decide to stay on after the open house. Hope to see you there!

Easter Holy Week - Calling All Décor Volunteers

Calling All Décor Volunteers If you have a desire to help with the décor throughout our holy week, please click to sign up. It is available here but also in the narthex of the church. If you have any questions call Lisa Blanek at 248-682-0920 or email lblanek@olorcc.org.

Soup and Bread - Fridays during Lent

Our Lady of Refuge will be hosting our Lenten Soup and Bread Suppers Friday's during Lent at 6:30pm. We will celebrate Stations of the Cross then move over to the Social Hall to enjoy a great meal and time together as a community. You are welcomed to bring either a crock pot of your favorite meatless soup, a salad , rolls, or any creative Lenten dish you would like to share!

Wild Goose Series - Thursdays

OLR will be featuring The Wild Goose Series this Lent and beyond!! Join us for this awesome event on Thursdays, through Lent at 7:00pm in the Social Hall. Please look for sign-up sheets posted in the Narthex in the next few weeks. The Wild Goose series by Fr. Dave Pivonka is a transformative journey into the heart of the Holy Spirit.

Cross Roads Soup Kitchen - Sunday - March 3rd

Our Lady of Refuge will be hosting our annual Soup Kitchen Volunteer Sunday, March 3rd. Volunteers are needed and service hours are available. There are two shifts—the first from 8:30-11:30am (volunteers prepare the food) the second from 11:30-2:30 when the volunteers serve the food. Teens are invited, but no one under the age of 13 yrs. old. If you have any questions or are interested in signing , please call Cindy Ciura at 248-515-7171. You will find this a wonderful experience.

Blood Drive - March 11th

Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood! Our next blood drive with the Red Cross is on Monday, March 11 in the Social Hall from 1 to 7pm. Please schedule your appointment today by visiting www.redcrossblood.org and entering sponsor code “OLRC.”

KICKBALL

Our Lady of Refuge KICKBALL IS BACK!!! Bring the Whole Family! The next game is on Wednesday 5/22 @ 6:00PM. Grilled hot dogs will be provided. Feel free to bring a snack to share.

When you Pray - A deeper relationship with God

Dates: Tuesdays: February 13—March 26, 2024 Time: 9:15am (Breakfast) - 11am Place: OLR Social Hall—3750 Commerce Rd, Orchard Lake For more information go to: Ascensionpress.com and to order workbook, paperback supplement and online access to videos Cost: $26.95 for Study Set plus shipping and handling Contact: Anne at annejane15@yahoo.com to register and be added to the class list. Please order your workbook and paperback asap from Ascension Press.

Our Lady of Refuge School - Gala 2024

Our Lady of Refuge School Presents "A Starry Night - Gala 2024" March 9th, 2024 at 6:30 pm. Location: The Treasury, Pontiac Michigan. Please RSVP by Feb. 16th and purchase your tickets now!