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, October 15 at 7 PM.

Our members have diverse interests which often do not duplicate the most common interests, gun violence and racism. Though we include these, we have had those interested in poverty, economic inequality, immigration and refugees, the death penalty, criminal justice reform and other topics. Our Mission Statement reads: To provide education informed by the Catholic Social Teaching of the Church so that parishioners may become more aware of the injustices, both in our community and throughout the world and to be a catalyst for change by sponsoring outreach and advocacy activities. Our first meeting for this year will be in the Parish Center/Church Office building on Thursday, October 24 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm. We can adjust future meeting days and times to the needs of our members. Please contact Joe Betz to tell him of your interest in joining us, at joseph.betz@villanova.edu or call 610-525-4499, or just come on the 24th. Thank you. 

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.

All parishioners and families are invited to join us for our Annual BYOB Pumpkin Carving Evening on Friday, October 25 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. You can order a pizza for $10 when you rsvp. Bring your own pumpkin. Some carving tools and stencils are provided. RSVP must be made to kcarey@omgcparish.net no later than Wednesday, October 23. This is a great way to get to know other parishioners and have a good time! All are welcome!

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.

The Senior Group will meet on Friday, October 25 at 12 noon in the Social Center of our school building. On this occasion, we will enjoy a “Penny Auction”. Those attending are asked to bring one or several items from your home that are barely used or not used at all. Bring these items which you no longer have any use or need for, unwrapped, and enjoy watching your friends and neighbors bid on them. It’s always a fun afternoon. Come and join us for lunch. Bring a sandwich or your usual lunch nourishment and we will provide beverages and desserts.

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

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, November 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.

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

Did you know that one out of every five people who experiences homelessness is a child? The Interfaith Hospitality Network of the Main Line is one of 200+ affiliates across the country uniting the community to help children and their families who are homeless. Family Promise Week raises awareness about the issue of homelessness and celebrates the service of our congregations along the Main Line to serve our brothers and sisters in need. You can participate in Family Promise Week by signing up to volunteer, telling others about IHNML, visiting IHN-ML or donating directly to the IHN-ML by typing in the following link into your web browser https://www.fpgives.org/organizations/ interfaith-hospitality-network-of-the-main-line on October 25 of this year. Please contact Allegra Cressman or Elizabeth Bertolet at 610-277-0977 or info@ihncares.org to find out more about how you can join our efforts to end homelessness one family at a time! 

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 November 4 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.