Our Mother of
Good Counsel

We are in need of people to help us greet and seat people as they enter the church at our Sunday Masses. As people begin to return slowly, we find ourselves in need of people who will warmly welcome our parishioners and guests and help them to find seating that is socially distant in order to keep others safe. If you are able to help with this ministry, please contact Karen at kcarey@omgcparish.net.

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.

Join us for an online retreat with Dr. Zeni Fox

Nourishing Hope

Wednesday Jan. 20, 2021 - 7pm-8:30pm -OR
Thursday Jan. 21, 2021 - 1:30pm-3pm Faith, hope and love - the three primary virtues. Each needs to be nourished by grace and our efforts. What are the great signs of grace God has given us to nourish our hope, especially in this time of COVID?
Our time will include shared reflection on Scriptural and ecclesial themes.
Our retreat will be offered online via the Zoom platform and is free of charge.

Dr. Zeni Fox spent many years as Professor of Pastoral Theology at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Seton Hall University and served as chairwoman of the department of Pastoral Theology at the Seminary. She is the author of New Ecclesial Ministry: Lay Professionals Serving the Church (2002), co-editor of Called and Chosen: Toward a Spirituality for Lay Leaders (2005) and Lay Ecclesial Ministry: Pathways Toward the Future (2010). For more than ten years she served as an advisor to the committee of the US Bishops' Conference which developed Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord: A Resource for Guiding the Development of Lay Ecclesial Ministry. She frequently speaks on topics relative to the laity, lay ministry and the spirituality of the laity. To register, send your name, phone number (in case of emergency), and preferred date/time to Roger Pisani, Director of Music/Pastoral Assoc. rpisani@omgcparish.net.
This program is made possible by Sacred Doorways.

Are you suffering from the wound of abortion? A Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat is a nonjudgmental, safe, loving, and confidential environment. Come experience the mercy and compassion of God by attending the upcoming retreat. The experience will give you hope for your future and freedom from the pain within your heart and soul.

Post-Abortion Healing Retreat
March 5th – 7th, 2021
IHM Spiritualty Center, Malvern, Pennsylvania
For information call:
Georgeann 484-955-4278
or Susan 610-716-4795 Rachel’s Vineyard of Greater Philadelphia.

All inquiries are strictly confidential. Financial aid is offered if needed. National website: www.rachelsvineyard.org

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

MONDAY - FRIDAY
6:30 AM
7:30 AM*

SATURDAY
7:30 AM*
5:00 PM* (VIGIL MASS)

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

During this time of the pandemic, when fewer people are attending church in person, there is a need for altar servers. I hesitate to assign young people to serve unless they feel free to come to Mass. If you would like to help us by serving Mass on the weekends, please contact Fr. John or call the parish office at 610-525-0147.

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.

If you need a ride to the doctor, shopping, etc., call Pat Mallon at 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.

Tens of thousands of couples have healed their marriages through Retrouvaille (pronounced Retro-vy). If you know anyone who could benefit from this program, please pass this on. Couples learn to build communication skills and to increase intimacy. It provides help for marriage problems, difficulties or crises.
The next program begins the weekend of February 12 - 14, 2021 at the Family Life Center in Malvern, PA.
For more information, or to register, visit www.HelpOurMarriage.org or call 215-766 -3944 or 800-470-2230. All inquiries are strictly confidential.

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. 

The next Faith Sharing meeting is Tuesday, February 2 at 1:00 pm on Zoom. Fr. John Deary will lead these groups. All are welcome! The meeting ID is 818 142 6651.

The Augustinian Laity Group will take place on the first and third Tuesdays of every month, the meetings for January will be on the 5th and 19th, from 7-8 pm on Zoom. The groups are run by Fr. John Deary. The meeting ID is 818 142 6651.

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 2020-2021 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 

Because of the Coronavirus, more people are in need of food. Please help us keep our pantry filled by bringing non-perishable goods to OMGC any time you come for Mass or prayer.

There is a basket near the entrance to the church where you can drop off your donations.

Our thanks to all of you who have been so generous!  

Please join us at the Philadelphia March For Life, Saturday, January 23, 2021 sponsored by the Archdiocesan Office for Life and Family, the ProLife Union of Greater Philadelphia, and many other organizations. The event will include a 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral celebrated by Archbishop Nelson Perez, followed by a march to the Philadelphia Women's Center at 777 Appletree St. and a closing rally at Independence Mall from 12 to 1 p.m. This commemorates the 47th anniversary of Roe v. Wade Supreme Court ruling that has resulted in over 60 million deaths, thousands of injured women and 500,000 deaths in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Facemasks and social distancing are always required, and there is free and paid parking at the Cathedral and paid parking in the vicinity of Independence Mall. See prolifeunion.org for details.