R. I. P. Father Jim

Refuge choir members attended the funeral Mass for Father Jim Parke at Church of the Ascension in Virginia Beach. Father Parke is in the DNA of Refuge. He presided over many Masses for Catholic Campus Ministry at Old Dominion University, from which half of Refuge came to combine with Chirst the  King Sunday evening music ministers in 2011. Then, in fall of 2011, Refuge served as music ministry for Father Jim when he said Masses for a few students and faculty on Sunday evenings at Virginia Wesleyan University. Father Jim was always complimentary and supportive of Refuge. 

R.I.P. Gerry

Last week Refuge lost our new friend Gerry. Though he only sang with the choir a short time, he touched our hearts with his smile and gentle grace. He seemed to truly love the fellowship and friendships he found in Refuge. 

Fellowship and Birthday Celebration

Refuge enjoyed dinner fellowship and a birthday celebration at Sal's comfy home.

Celebrating Birthdays

After Mass Refuge celebrated Nilda's and Barry's birthdays.

Refuge Practice

Some pictures of Refuge practicing for Mass.

Celebrating Father Jim Parke

Refuge provided music ministry for the celebration of Father Jim Parke's 53 years of ministry. 

Fellowship Dinner

Refuge gathered for a fellowship dinner at Gordon Biersch.  During dinner we said, "Happy birthday" to Barry.