Our Mother of
Good Counsel

The next Faith Sharing meeting is Tuesday, November 2 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.

The Garden Angels will meet every Saturday after the 8:00 AM Mass for more weed removal. You are not obligated to come every week, come whenever you can. Help us keep our gardens beautiful! All are welcome!

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,  November 5, 2021.

The Augustinian Laity Group will take place on the first and third Tuesdays of every month, the next meetings will be October 5th and 19th, 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.

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.

There are 7 Catholic Social Services Family Service Centers throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia that provide core services, including food and baby items, pregnancy and parenting classes, family strengthening programs, referral/ enrollment for public benefits, and emergency rent and utility assistance. The 2021 goal for Our Mother of Good Counsel is $48,377. We have reached 81% of this goal with 162 contributions currently totaling $39,195.

WAYS TO GIVE

The Catholic Charities Appeal is recognized as a non-profit institution. As such, all gifts are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. It has its own Employer Identification Number (EIN) and receives a separate financial audit. Besides gifts of cash, donors to the 2021 Catholic Charities Appeal may contribute in many other ways, each offering tax advantages according to their circumstances.
Pledge Gift, Transfer (EFT), Gifts of Cash, Gifts of Security, Matching Gifts, Planned Gifts and Electronic Fund.
Please join us in supporting the Appeal as it continues to impact those in need all over the Greater Philadelphia area. Visit catholiccharitiesappeal.org to make your donation.

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

As the larger community opens up, we are receiving calls to resume communion services at the various senior and extended care centers in the area. This is a wonderful opportunity to bring the presence of Christ in Word and Sacrament, as well as the love and prayers of our parish, to people in our immediate area.
If you are a communion minister who has done visitations prior to the pandemic shutdown, this is your invitation to return.
If you would be interested in being a part of this ministry, we can provide the training – it’s easy and rewarding!
Contact Roger Pisani, Pastoral Associate, at (610) 525-0147 or email rpisani@omgcparish.net.

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.

The 2022 Mass Intentions Book is open! 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. 

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.

Please join us Monday through Saturday at 8:30 AM in the Chapel for Morning Prayer.

All students who do not attend a Catholic School should be enrolled in PREP (Parish Religious Education Program). PREP registrations for the 2021-2022 year will be mailed to all registered eligible students within the next two weeks.
Please watch your mail for this important envelope. Registration forms along with our new PREP schedule will be included in the envelope. Students must be enrolled in PREP to participate in CYO Sports.
If you have any questions, please contact Karen at 610-525-0147 or 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.

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.