Our Mother of
Good Counsel

Any catholic student who does not attend a Catholic School should be enrolled in our PREP program. This is a process of classes and learning that help the parents to raise their children in the truths and traditions of the Catholic Faith.
During this process, the children will receive the Sacraments of Initiation in the proper order and learn with others. If your child is missing sacraments, or is in need of enrolling in the PREP program, please contact Karen at kcarey@omgcparish.net or 610-864-8538 or 610-525-0147.
Current first grade students who wish to receive Holy Communion in second grade, must enroll now.

Join us on Friday evening, October 23 at 6 pm in the "Backyard" for pizza and pumpkin carving! We will provide tables, lights and tents (let us know if you have one, we can borrow), pizza, door prizes, and some games. Bring your own beverage, sweatshirts, and pumpkins. We will socially distant but still be able to be with others. Please rsvp to Karen at kcarey@omgcparish.org or 610-525-0147.

The Faith Sharing meeting begins on Tuesday, November 3rd at 1:00 pm on Zoom. These groups will be led by Fr. John Deary. All are welcome! The meeting ID is 818 142 6651.

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.

During this time of the pandemic, we will hold exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on the First Fridays of the month in 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, November 6, 2020.

If you need a ride to the doctor, shopping, etc., call Joanne Bramley at 610-457-6638 or call the parish office 610-525-0147, Monday - Thursday 8:30-4:30 and Friday 9-3, ask for Michelle or Donna.

The Augustinian Laity Group will take place on the first and third Tuesdays of every month, November 3rd and 17th , from 7-8 pm on Zoom. The groups are run by Fr. John Deary. The meeting ID is 818 142 6651.

Did you know you can support the CCA while shopping on Amazon? AmazonSmile allows you to chose the charity of your choice to receive 0.5% of your purchases. Just head to smile.amazon.com, choose Catholic Charities Appeal on the list of charities, and shop! 

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.

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!  

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. 

Roger Pisani, our new Director of Music Ministries/ Pastoral Associate, is looking for people who might like to offer their talents as cantors.
Cantors can be of any age, but if you know a young person in your family or circle of friends, even of high school or college age, who has a good voice and a heart to serve, please encourage them to consider this ministry. 
Contact Roger at rpisani@omgcparish.net or (610) 525-0147 x.234

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.

Interested in helping with parish activities for the upcoming Advent and Christmas season? We are looking for people to help us plan and put on a threeweek online Advent retreat, as well as to contribute to a virtual “Lesson and Carols” project, a series of daily links on spirituality for the season. We need help! Are you willing to help with the selection of materials, to organize music, to design materials to advertise the activities, or to lead small groups during the retreat evenings? We expect to have two organizational meetings via Zoom, one in late October and one in early November. If you have time or talent to share with your fellow parishioners, contact Roger Pisani (rpisani@omgcparish.net 610- 525-0147 x234), Michelle Francl-Donnay (mfrancldonnay@gmail.com 484-380-1408) or Karen Carey (KCarey@omgcparish.net 610-525- 0147 x258)

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