Our Mother of
Good Counsel

Twice a month on the first and third Tuesdays of the month parishioners gather together in the social center to pray, read and discuss the writings of St. Augustine. Augustine continues to help people on their spiritual journey. All are welcomed to come. Our next meeting is Tuesday, November 19 at 7 PM.

Week of Hosting: Our Parish will host the IHN families once again during the Week of December 15 – 22. If you can help in any of the following ways, please give us a call:
A. If you can help set-up the Social Center on Saturday, December 14 at 10:00 am or takedown and pack away equipment on Sunday, December 22 at 12:15 pm, please call Karen Carey at 610-525-0147, ext. 227 or email kcarey@omgcparish.net or contact Joe Carey at 610-525-0147, ext. 262 or email him at jcarey@omgcparish.net.
B. If you can prepare a meal one evening of that week, please call Toni Betz at 610-525-4499.
C. If you can serve as an evening host during the week from 6:00–8:30 p.m. or as an overnight host from 8:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. once during the week, please contact Karen Carey at kcarey@omgcparish.net or call 610-525-0147, ext. 227.

We have someone at our parish who cares for the plants and flowers located in front and around the Blessed Mother statue  at the side door of the Church. Please do NOT add any additional water to the plants or flowers; the extra water is killing them. Thank you.

Our parish is offering each month a marriage enrichment program for all married couples of all ages. Children are welcome to come with their parents for dinner and then to spend time playing with the other children while their parents have some time to be alone with each other. They will also have the opportunity to share with other married couples their experiences of married life. The program is held in the Social Center of the school building 4:30-6:00PM, December date TBA (To Be Announced).  If you would like to join us, please call the Parish Office at 610-525-0147 so that we know how much food to prepare.

Please mark your calendars! Our Annual Parish Thanksgiving Evening Prayer and Dinner will be held on Sunday, November 24 beginning at 4:00 p.m. All parishioners are invited to join us for Evening Prayer at 4:00pm in the church, followed by a Thanksgiving Dinner with all the trimmings in the Gym. Please consider joining this family friendly event sponsored by our parish. The only catch is, you MUST RSVP!! This dinner is pretty much done by exact count so if you or your family would like to attend, please call Michelle in the parish office at 610-525-0147 no later than Monday, November 18. No reservations can be accepted after that date. Please bring a can of non-perishable fruit, soup, vegetables, etc. to be collected and distributed to those in need. Thank you. 

Thursday, November 28 – Thanksgiving Day One Mass only at 9:00 am.
Friday, November 29 – regular Mass schedule 6:30 and 8:00 am.
The parish office will close Wednesday, November 27 at noon and will reopen
on Monday, December 2 at 9:00 AM.

People feeling ill should avoid receiving Communion from the chalice. Ministers of Holy Communion should wash their hands before Mass begins or use an alcohol based anti-bacterial solution before distributing Communion.

Please click on the photo for the latest information about the Roof Campaign. 

Father Liam or another staff person endeavors to send out a newsletter by email once a week. Usually Thursday evenings, but sometimes a day or so before or after. If you’re not getting it, please sign up on our parish website: www.omgcparish.org. Scroll down to the bottom and click on the eNEWSLETTER sign-up.

If you need a ride to the doctor,
shopping, etc., call Sr. Anne at 610-525-0147 ext. 234.

The Senior Members of our Parish, together with parishioners from nearby parishes, will gather on the afternoon of Friday, November 22 at 12 noon in the lovely Social Center of the school building. If you plan to join us for a relaxing and community-building afternoon, please bring your usual lunch nourishment. Beverages and desserts will be provided by the members who have already volunteered to do so. We look forward to seeing those of you who are able to come. 

Our Mother of Good Counsel Parish has a faith sharing group that meets on the First Tuesday of every month. A faith sharing group provides a simple way to gather with others, read the Sunday scripture, reflect on its meaning and share our insights with one another. We help each other to grow as a community and to grow closer to Jesus. All are welcome at any time. The next meeting will be December 3 at 1:00pm, in the Parish Center/ Church Office building. If interested, call Fr. John at 610-525-0147, ext. 228. 

The Catholic Charities Appeal is the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s single most important annual fundraising initiative, and they are counting on your support. Poverty, hunger and homelessness remain serious challenges to our community. Please look deeply within your heart to help reach the goal of $12.5 million, as we strive to bring the gift of hope to our brothers and sisters in need.