A letter from our Pastor

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

As you know, for the past year, our parish has been fully engaged in a visioning process in preparation for our 125th Anniversary Celebration. This process has helped us both recognize and celebrate the many blessings that have been bestowed upon us over the past 125 years as well as prepare for our continued stewardship of the gift of God’s creation that is Our Mother of Good Counsel Parish. Our visioning process is now in the implementation phase, and we are extremely grateful to all those who have helped us reach this point. However, much remains to be done. Indeed, many planning activities are still underway. In turn, I invite you to read and reflect on our Parish Vision Statement and to respond to the questions (see Vision Survey below) that have been posed by various Vision Implementation Teams. Please know how much we value your input and appreciate your assistance in this process. You may place your completed questionnaire in the collection basket or return it to the parish office anytime over the next two weeks. Thank you!

Yours in Christ,
Father James Martinez, O.S.A.

Please click on the "VisionSurvey" link below to download the questionnaire.

pdf-fileVisionSurvey.pdf

 

125th Anniversary

Check out the update from our 125th Anniversary team here!

 

Our Iraqi Family - Update

Thank you for your generous response to the appeal on behalf of our Iraqi refugee family, Hamza, Nathera and baby, Baneen.  As we continue to sort out the federal and state assistance they are granted under their refugee status, the need for employment opportunities and monetary assistance is still very much front and center.  We welcome ALL leads regarding employment, and we thank those who have donated gift cards and direct monetary assistance.  Either of these can be donated by making checks payable to Our Mother of Good Counsel Church and indicating on the memo line “for the benefit of the Iraqi family”.

Thank you in advance for your help in this worthy endeavor.  Please contact Joe Betz if you have questions at joseph.betz@villanova.edu.

 

PREP NEWS

(Parish Religious Education Program)

Registration for the Parish Religious Education Program for the 2010-11 year has begun!  If you need forms or have any questions, please call Pat Currie at 610-525-0147, ext. 229, Monday thru Friday between 9AM and 3PM.  Remember — REGISTER EARLY and save on your tuition!!


Visionary Conference Updates

For the latest information concerning the visioning implementation process, go to the Our Vision section of the parish website (www.omgcparish.org).

 

“Dare to Dream, Dare to Explore, Dare to Become.”

 

 

Parish Reminders

 

  • Annunciation
    Mary First to Know
  • Above The Altar
    From Cradle to Cross
  • Side Door
    Divine Descends to Earth
  • OMGC Statue
    Mary Counsel Us Also!
  • Parish Center
    Christmas Scene
  • Choir Loft
    The Rose Window
OMGC "Any Occasion" CARDS

Any Occasion cards - featuring our Church's stained glass windows and statuary - are on sale now in the Parish Office. There are 12 cards to a box, two each of six different designs shown here. Recommended donation of $15 per box, or 3 for $40. These cards were produced to commemorate the 125th Anniversary of Our Mother of Good Counsel Parish. They're going fast and supplies are limited, so get your order in now by phone (610.525.0147) or email (admin@omgcparish.org).

ELECTRONIC GIVING

You can sign up for electronic giving at any time. Your contribution can be conveniently transferred from your account directly to the church even when you are out of town. If at any time you wish to suspend or alter your participation, simply notify the office and we will gladly accommodate your request. If you have any questions or need further explanation of the program, please call Peggy Juhline at 610-525-01147, ext. 228.

PARISH BUS SERVICE

We encourage parishioners who need a ride to Church on Sunday mornings for the 9:30 a.m. Mass to call the Parish and let this need be known to us. Please call Joe Carey, our bus coordinator, at 610-525-0147 - Ext 262.

Is your contact information registered with OMGC?

Do we have your correct email address?. You could be missing out on important parish announcements. You can register or update your family’s email address, cell phone numbers, street address and other contact information by completing this online form, or you can download the form here so you can fill it out and drop it off at the parish office or in the collection basket at Mass.