Our Mother of
Good Counsel

SAVE THE DATE
Join us for Fr. Joe's Installation Mass on September 26th at the 11:15 AM Mass followed by a BBQ picnic in the backyard of the school building.  
More information to come.

Our reconstituted P & J Committee will meet for the first time on Thursday, July 29, from 7:30 PM to 9 PM in OMGC's Parish Center, the former convent.  All are invited to attend. You do not commit yourself to continuing membership by attending. For more information, please phone Joe Betz at 610-525-4499.

The next Faith Sharing meeting is Tuesday, August 3rd at 1:00 pm on Zoom. Fr. John Deary will lead these groups. All are welcome!
The meeting ID is 818 142 6651.  Please call the office at 610-525-0147 to register.

During this time of the pandemic, we will hold exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on the First Fridays of the each month in the Church, from 12 noon until 2 PM.
All participants must wear a face mask and observe social distancing.
Our next exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will be Friday,  August 6, 2021.

Vacation Bible Camp
Register today!
VBC is August 16-20 from 9am to noon, join us for a week of faith and fun! The camp is for all children ages 4 through 9.
Please register under the
YOUTH tab on our website!

The Augustinian Laity Group will take place on the first and third Tuesdays of every month, the next meetings will be August 3 and 17th, from 7-8 PM on Zoom. The groups are run by Fr. John Deary. The meeting ID is 818 142 6651.  Please call the office at 610-525-0147 to register.

Our Rummage Sale/Fall Fun Day is on Saturday, September 25, 2021.  We would like to use the items we have on hand for the Rummage Sale, and along with that, we will have moon bounces, games, food, raffles and fun for the children. 
Thank you to those who have signed up to help!  We are still in need of a few coordinators for the event!  We have several volunteers for the rummage sale; however, we need someone to step up and take charge of that piece of the day!  We are also looking for a coordinator for the children’s events and a coordinator for the raffle baskets!
WE NEED LOTS OF HELP PUTTING ONE OF OUR FIRST POST-COVID EVENTS TOGETHER! 
Please contact Karen at 610-525-0147 or kcarey@omgcparish.net, or text 610-864-8538, if you would like to help out in any way! 
We need game coordinators, rummage sale coordinators, raffle coordinators and more!  Many hands make light work and lots of fun!

SUNDAY
7:30 AM*
9:30 AM*
11:15 AM*

MONDAY - FRIDAY
6:30 AM
8:00 AM*

SATURDAY
8:00 AM*
5:00 PM* (VIGIL MASS)

*We will continue to Live Stream these Masses on OMGCPARISH.net and Facebook.com/omgcbrynmawr

A Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Regarding Reinstating the Obligation to Attend Sunday Mass was sent out to us from the Archdiocese.
"As many aspects of life are now returning to normalcy, each Catholic Bishop in Pennsylvania will reinstate the obligation to attend Mass in person on Sundays and Holy Days beginning on Sunday, August 15, 2021, the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary."  

The 2022 Mass Intentions Book will open in August! Please email your list to admin@omgcparish.net, mail it to the office address (31 Pennswood Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA 19010), or place it in the basket at Mass. Each Mass Intention remains at $10.00 donation.
Each parishioner may request intentions for up to four (4) Sunday Masses per year as in the past. Likewise, to ensure fairness for persons at the back of the line. Thank you very much for your understanding. 

During this time of the pandemic, when fewer people are attending church in person, there is a need for altar servers.  If you would like to help us by serving Mass on the weekends or during FUNERALS, please contact Fr. John or call Michelle at the parish office at 610-525-0147.

The Augustinian Volunteers are recent college graduates between the ages of 21-29 who feel called to spend a year in service to others while living in an intentional community. Volunteers serve with local community partners in social service, campus ministry, and education placements. By engaging in a way of life inspired by the Augustinian Friars, volunteers experience personal and spiritual development as they build relationships with fellow volunteers and those they serve. Applications are currently being accepted for the 2021-2022 volunteer year for our sites in Lawrence, MA, Philadelphia, PA, San Diego, CA, Ventura, CA and Chulucanas, Peru. If interested, please visit www.augustinianvolunteers.org or contact us at info@augustinianvolunteers.org.

SATURDAY: 11:30 AM to 12:00 noon
or by appointment. 

Observing social distancing in these days of COVID-19, we will hear confessions in the DAILY CHAPEL on the opposite side of the altar from the usual confessional. 

We know that some of our parish community members do not feel comfortable coming to Mass but would like to receive Holy Communion. The Archdiocese encourages priests to continue to bring Holy Communion to those who are homebound because of age and/or health issues. If you or a family member want a visit from one of the priests, please call the parish office.

At times like these we tend to pay attention to the more important things in life. We may become deeply aware of questions about life, faith and God. If such reflection leads you or someone you know to consider becoming part of the Catholic Church, you might be interested in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). This process of spiritual apprenticeship and formation in discipleship is tailored to the needs of the individual. To find out more, contact Roger Pisani, Pastoral Associate, at rpisani@omgcparish.net or (610) 525-0147 x.234. Our lessons can be virtual when necessary.

If you need a ride to the doctor, shopping, etc., call Pat Mallon 610-896-7038 or call the parish office 610-525-0147, Monday - Thursday 8:30-4:30 and Friday 9-3, ask for Michelle or Donna.

Our parish records need updating.
Please provide the parish office the following information:

• Parish ID number
• Family Name
• Household Members Names
• Home Address
• Email 1 address
• Email 2 address
• Phone 1 number
• Phone 2 number

Please call 610-525-0147 or email this information to omgc@omgcparish.net.

Are you creative?  Are you a talented planner?  Are you looking for an opportunity to support the parish?  
The Liturgy Committee seeks 3-5 parishioners interested in joining an ad-hoc workgroup to help plan for a celebration of marriage.  The event will recognize and congratulate both couples married at Our Mother of Good Counsel and our married parishioners.  
We anticipate a time commitment of a 1-hour meeting (virtual) for 4-5 months.  If you are interested in joining this planning group, please contact Michelle at mmarchetti@omgcparish.net or (610) 525-0147.