Join us for a Dinner Dance featuring a line dancing instructor Saturday, January 17, 2026, following the 5:00 Mass in the Social Hall. LET'S ALL STEP BACK, STEP TOGETHER, AND HUSTLE ONTO THE DANCE FLOOR FOR A LITTLE BIT OF COUNTY & A LITTLE BIT OF HUSTLE. RSVP in the gathering space or by email @ Encounte@olorcc.org. Suggested Donation $ 15 Per Person.

Parish Office Holiday Hours Dec 24th—Open until noon; Dec 25th —26th —Office closed; Dec 29th—Open until 1:00; Dec 30th – Jan 2nd —Office closed; Phone calls and emails will be monitored.

All are Welcome! Join us for a Euchre Night on Tuesday, January 6th at 7:00 PM in the Social Hall. Whether you're a seasoned player or just in it for the laughs, it's all about fun and fellowship. Bring a friend and join the parish community for cards and conversation!

Join Father Jason Brooks on Tuesday, December 9th. 7:00pm Where: Our Lady of Refuge Church Contact the Parish office for more information. Evening includes Adoration, Praise & Worship, Prayer and Powerful Reflections from Fr. Jason Brooks, LC

Join us for Coffee & Donuts with St. Nicholas on Sunday, December 7, 2025, after each Mass. Crafts will be provided for the children.

All are Welcome! Join us for a Euchre Night on Tuesday, December 2nd at 7:00 PM in the Social Hall. Whether you're a seasoned player or just in it for the laughs, it's all about fun and fellowship. Bring a friend and join the parish community for cards and conversation!

Our Christmas Volunteer Appreciation Dinner will be held on Saturday, December 13 after the 5:00 PM Mass. Join us as we celebrate our amazing volunteers with an evening of food, fun, and gratitude. There’s a sign-up sheet in the Narthex, or you can call the parish office to RSVP by November 26th.

Advent isn’t just a countdown to Christmas—it’s a season of waiting for Christ Himself. This year, our parish is preparing with “Waiting Well” with Fr. Mike Schmitz. The program includes daily reflections, prayer, journaling, and optional small group meetings to help individuals and families enter more deeply into this sacred season. Sign-up will be in the Narthex the weekend this weekend.

How do we share our faith with others? Sharing our personal testimony is one technique of sharing the good news of the Gospel with others. Join us for the Personal Testimony Workshop — a safe and supportive space to learn and practice this valuable skill. The workshop will be led by Lauryn (Coules) Cash. When: Thursday. November 20th Time: 6:30 pm Where: OLR Social Hall

Join Father Jason Brooks on Tuesday, November 18th. 7:00pm Where: Our Lady of Refuge Church Contact the Parish office for more information. Evening includes Adoration, Praise & Worship, Prayer and Powerful Reflections from Fr. Jason Brooks, LC

Please join us for the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner Saturday, December 13, 2025, after the 5:00 PM Mass. RSVP at the Parish Office at 248-682-0920

All are Welcome! Join us for a Euchre Night on Tuesday, November 4th at 7:00 PM in the Social Hall. Whether you're a seasoned player or just in it for the laughs, it's all about fun and fellowship. Bring a friend and join the parish community for cards and conversation!

It’s that time of the year again!  Halloween is just around the corner, and Sacred Heart Major Seminary needs your help.  Each year the seminary community opens their doors and their hearts to over 2,000 children from the surrounding Detroit neighborhood so that the kids can have a fun and safe place to play games and trick-or-treat.  They need your help to make this year a success!  They are asking for donations of Halloween candy that will then be passed out to the many kids.  Please bring your bags of individually wrapped candy to the Parish Office or Gathering Space by Sunday, October 26th. Thank you for your generosity and support in making this event a success!

Knights of Columbus Coffee & Donuts Sunday, October 19th after each Sunday Mass in the Social Hall

Our next blood drive with the Red Cross is on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 in the Social Hall from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Donating blood to someone in need is such a wonderful gift. Blood donations help accident and burn victims, heart surgery and transplant patients and those battling cancer. Please schedule an appointment today by visiting www.redcrossblood.org and entering sponsor code "OLRC." The Red Cross website is very informative if you are donating blood for the first time.

The Harvest Wagon is used for gathering funds for OLR to purchase Holiday food items needed at Thanksgiving and Christmas for our families in need that shop at our Food Pantry. We ask that you that you consider taking an envelope and make a donation of $20.00 or more. You may drop your envelope in the large slotted pumpkin or place it in the collection basket. Checks should be made payable to Our Lady of Refuge Christian Service. Your donations are greatly appreciated! Thank you for your generosity and kindness to help those in need during the upcoming holiday season.

All are Welcome! Join us for a Euchre Night on Tuesday, October 7th at 7:00 PM in the Social Hall. Whether you're a seasoned player or just in it for the laughs, it's all about fun and fellowship. Bring a friend and join the parish community for cards and conversation!

The Rescue Project seeks to proclaim the gospel in a compelling and attractive way over nine weeks in a small group format. all adults and teens are invited to join us in discovering the story. The adventure you were born for beckons! CREATED. CAPTURED. RESCUED. RESPONSE. Video series featuring Fr. John Riccardo. Join us on Thursday evenings beginning on September 11th in the social hall at 6:30

Join Father Jason Brooks on Tuesday, September 9th. 7:00pm Where: Our Lady of Refuge Church Contact the Parish office for more information. Evening includes Adoration, Praise & Worship, Prayer and Powerful Reflections from Fr. Jason Brooks, LC

Join us for Foundations of Faith - A Journey Through the Catechism of the Catholic Church in the OLR Social Hall beginning September 9,, from 9:15—11:15am, and continuing every Tuesday for 10 weeks. For more information or to register for the study, contact Anne D at 248-736-6486 or by email at annejane15@yahoo.com. The cost for the study workbook is $39.95 plus S&H. Please order workbook from AscensionPress.com or at 1-800-376-0520 Flyers available in the OLR narthex.