February 2009 Breakfast meeting - Saturday 02/14/09

This Saturday we will enjoy the pleasure of having Monsignor Joe Greeley as our speaker. Monsignor Greeley serves as the Dean (Vicar Forane) of Deanery 20 of the San Pedro Region. There are 14 parishes in Deanery 20 that include the parishes in Long Beach and St Pancratius in Lakewood. Monsignor Greeley will present  Engaging our Parish Community--The Fruits of Being Active in Your Parish.

We will start with the 8:00 AM Mass and move to the cafeteria at 8:30 AM for fellowship, breakfast, and Msgr. Joe Greeley.

January 2009 Breakfast meeting - Saturday 1/10/09

Our May guest speaker will be Rich McElrath,  President and CEO of  DaRue of California - Manufacturer of women's sportswear. Rich  played Division 1 college basketball at Utah State and was also head  basketball coach at College of the Desert 1981-1983. Rich and his wife Barbara have been married since July 1, 1987. Their son, Austin, attended Our Lady of Refuge School and is currently attending Servite High School.  Our morning will start with mass at 8 am followed by breakfast & fellowship in the cafeteria. As a involved OLR parishioner, Rich has proven himself to be a true Rock and an inspiration to others. Please bring  your wives, sisters, mothers and friends as we celebrate Rich and his journey to grow closer to Christ.

December 2008 Breakfast meeting - Saturday 12/10/09

"Embracing Bethlehem." Tom Silva will present an Advent meditation in story and song on Saint Joseph as a model for learning to always trust God in spite of ourselves. We will gather for Mass in the Church at 8 AM. Breakfast and fellowship will follow at 8:30 AM in the OLR Cafeteria. Come hungry and bring a friend.