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OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL
42 WEST MAIN STREET ● MOORESTOWN, NJ 08057 ● WWW.OLGCNJ.ORG
PARISH INFORMATION
SABBATH MASSES
Saturdays
5:00pm
Sundays
7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am, 12:00 noon
PARISH OFFICE
Phone: 856-235-0181
Email: [email protected]
Emergency Sick Calls: 856-425-0181
PRIESTS OF THE PARISH
Very Rev. Damian McElroy, V.F. , Pastor
Rev. Matthew Pfleger, Parochial Vicar
OLGC SCHOOL (PRE-K – 8TH GRADE)
Dr. Frank McAneny, Principal
Phone: 856-235-7885
Email: [email protected]
PERMANENT DEACONS
Joseph A. Paul, David Papuga, Ed Heffernan
Tom Kolon, John F. Bertagnolli, Jr.
and John Scanlon
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (1 - 8 GRADE)
Dr. Linda M. Dix, Director
Phone: 856-235-7136
Email: [email protected]
October 12, 2014
THE CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL
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Columbus Day
Saturday, Weekday, October 11
9:00 AM William A. Welch, Michael J. D’Ambra
5:00 PM Kelly A. Gesshel, Esther Simon
Sunday, Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Oct. 12
7:30 AM Leo McChesney, Paul Scheier
9:00 AM Matthew and Mary Musial, Amelia Canuso
10:30 AM Thomas Ryan, Thomas G. Pierce
10:30 AM (Gym) Virginia DiPaola, Dorothy Seislove
12:00 PM Charles Pitts (35th Anniversary), Regina Herman
Monday, Weekday, October 13
6:30 AM Lauds
9:00 AM Jean M. Guarino, Herbert Curley
Tuesday, St. Callistus I, October 14
6:30 AM Lauds
9:00 AM Loretta Barone. Maria J. Conlow
Wednesday, St. Teresa of Jesus, October 15
6:30 AM Lauds
9:00 AM Nicholas DiBlasio, Sr., Joseph M. Blaston
Thursday, St. Hedwig, St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, Oct. 16
6:30 AM Lauds
9:00 AM Terry Cornelius, Tom Quigley
Friday, St. Ignatius of Antioch, October 17
6:30 AM Lauds
9:00 AM Sister Marianne Sullivan, Peter Hoehne
Saturday, St. Luke, October 18
9:00 AM Dr. Javier Fernandez, Ruth Scott
5:00 PM William K. Mosca, Sarah Goode
Sunday, Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Oct. 19
7:30 AM Pete Italiano, Nick Verratti
9:00 AM Wheeler and McShane Families, Robert Roselli
st
10:30 AM Rosemary Lanzilotta (1 Anniversary), Richard
Archer
10:30 AM (Gym) Robert Kleszics, James Beech
12:00 PM Edward C. Kuehnle, Nina Morella
Sanctuary Lamp
The Sanctuary Lamp will be burning during this week for the
following intentions:
Main Church: The Derickson Family
Crypt: Special Intention
Candles can be designated for the intention of someone who is
ill or in special need of prayers.
Parish Sacramental Information
Baptism: 1:30 pm First and Third Sundays of the month.
Parental Preparation Session: Second Sunday of the month at
1:15pm in the Heritage House. Please call the Parish Office to
register for both.
Reconciliation: 3:30 pm Saturdays in the Crypt Chapel.
Marriage: Arrangements are to be made a year in advance and
at least one person must be a registered member of the
parish. Couples are asked to call the parish office to schedule
an appointment with Fr. Matthew.
Please visit the Sacraments page of our website for more
information. www.olgcnj.org/parish/sacraments/
The OLGC campus will be closed Monday,
October 13, 2014 in observance of
Columbus Day. It will re-open Tuesday
with normal business hours. Thank you!
VIRTUS TRAINING
Our annual Fall Virtus training will take place Oct.23rd from
6:30-9:00pm in Heritage House. If you plan on volunteering or
are on staff in our parish and will be in the presence of children
this is a mandatory requirement. If you have already been
previously certified, you do not need to attend again. Please
register for the training with Karen Kershes by phone 235-0181
or email [email protected].
WEEKLY COLLECTION
The collection total for the weekend of 09/28 was $16,558.92
using collection envelopes and $2,910.89 through Parish
Giving. The collection for the same weekend last year was
$18,500.92 using collection envelopes and $1,964.41 through
Parish Giving. The collection for the Good Counsel Courier for
2014 totaled $1,265.00 compared to the 2013 total of $860.50.
Thank you for your continued generosity and support.
Noah’s Ark Ministry
“We will tell the next generation about the Lord’s power and his
great deeds and the wonderful things he has done.” Psalm 78:4
Noah’s Ark is a supervised Childcare and Church
Readiness Program for toddlers, preschoolers, and
kindergarten children. Noah’s Ark is available weekly during
the 10:30am Mass and meets in the Early Childhood Center.
There is no fee for using the services of Noah’s Ark. New
“passengers” may register at any time during the year, and
parents may use these services as often as they choose.
Please visit the Noah’s Ark page on the parish website:
www.olgcnj.org. You may also contact the Captain, Ms. Laura
Kowalick at (856) 235-7136 x 4 or [email protected].
Casserole Collection
We will be collecting frozen casseroles on Monday, October
13th in the Heritage House from 7:00 to 8:00 pm, and on
th
Tuesday, October 14 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. All casseroles are
delivered to Catholic Charities in Delanco. They are then
distributed to families in need throughout Burlington County.
Baking pans are available in the room behind the Sacred Heart
statue in the upper church. This is a wonderful opportunity for
all families to participate in helping people in need.
Gathering Sunday
On Sunday October 19 the Parish Life Committee presents
"Gathering Sunday". Parishioners are encouraged to "gather
together" with old friends and to welcome new friends. Please
join us to share breakfast treats after the 10:00 a.m. Mass in the
school cafeteria.
October 12, 2014
Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
All Seniors and Nine O’Clockers
All are welcome to join us for our monthly socials which are
held on the second and fourth Tuesdays in Heritage House
following morning Mass. Oct. 14th and Nov. 11th will be our
time together for coffee and conversation. A general topic is
usually offered. A nurse will be available to take blood
pressures and to help with any health information. On the
fourth Tuesday of the month a presentation is given which is of
interest to everyone. The speaker for Oct. 28th will be Dr.
Linda Dix presenting the topic: Pope Francis: A Man of Prayer.
Dr. Dix will explore the life of Pope Francis with implications for
our own. On Nov. 25th our presentation will be Icons and
Sacred Art presented by Mrs. Cristina DeVore. Because
December is a busy time for all of us we will meet only once this
month for our annual Christmas luncheon at the Field Club.
More details to follow. For suggestions and concerns please
feel free to contact Jane McCorkell at 235-2374 or
[email protected].
New Workbooks
Attention current readers: The Workbooks for the new liturgical
year beginning November 30, 2014 will be available in the
sacristy beginning the weekend of October 5th. Please cross off
you name from the list when you pick up your manual. Thank
you for your service, time and preparation in this important
ministry.
Readers Are Always Needed
The Reader Ministry welcomes confirmed members of our
parish to participate in this faith enriching experience. Pope
Paul VI in 1972 stated that the Ministry of Reader is no longer
reserved for the candidates of the Sacrament of Orders. As a
member of the laity please consider this important and visible
role. A clear and concise handbook is provided for your use.
Orientation is very easy; it only takes an hour of your time. After
this introductory session is completed you will scheduled for a
weekend liturgy of your choice. Please call JoAnne Campbell
@ 856-866-8884 to arrange for a training session. Every effort
will be made to accommodate your individual schedule.
Final Evening Bible Study
This Wednesday evening, Dick Lohkamp will lead the final
session on Pope Francis’ first encyclical, “The Light of Faith.”
Session 5 (October 15): Faith Creates Hope for the Modern
World: a Place Where Human Beings can Live Together will
begin at 7:00pm in the Heritage House.
Altar Server Training
This October, Deacon Ed Heffernan will be
conducting a training session for all boys and
girls interested in becoming new altar servers.
You must be in fifth grade or above to be
eligible. The training session will consist of two
nights of instruction, Mondays, October 20th
and 27th. Both evenings will run from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm and
will be conducted in the Church. A prospective server must
attend both evenings and be accompanied by a parent or
guardian. To reserve a spot in the training class please call
Deacon
Ed
at
856-905-5019,
e-mail
him
at
[email protected] or leave a message at the
rectory with Megan Quigley.
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Religious Education News
Registration for 2014-2015 RE Classes:
Phase 2 Registration is underway! Forms are available on the
parish website and in Heritage House.
Home Program: Materials will be available for pick up in the
Heritage House – Monday, Wednesday or Friday during normal
business hours.
No RE Classes: Monday, October 13 and Tuesday, October
14 – Columbus Day holiday.
Special Needs Program: Classes begin Saturday, October
18, 10:00am in the school cafeteria. Please contact the
Religious Education Office for more information.
Confirmation Candidates 2015:
Confirmation Retreat: October 23 (WAMS N-Z) and October
30 (Mt Laurel and all non-WAMS schools).
Books of Commitment: Will be presented at a special prayer
service: RE: December 2. OLGC School: 9:00am Mass.
Please continue to work on completing service experiences,
reflections, and all aspects of the book.
Information Sheet, Sponsor Eligibility Certificates, Retreat /
Related Expenses, Gown Orders: Forms are now due.
Voice and E-Mail Communication:
Honeywell Instant Alert: All families and volunteers are asked
to activate / update emergency contact information. Link is
available from parish website.
Parish E-Mail Newsletter: Please register for monthly parish
and RE e-mail announcements. Sign up is found on main
parish website page: www.olgcnj.org.
We encourage you to check the parish website regularly for
parent newsletter, schedules, and special announcements.
Book Club
Join the OLGC Book Club October 20 at 7:00pm in the Heritage
House to discuss the first 13 chapters of Jesus: A Pilgrimage by
James Martin, SJ. On November 17 we will discuss the
remainder of the book.
Jesus: A Pilgrimage, brings together the most up-to-date
Scripture scholarship, wise spiritual reflections, and lighthearted
stories about traveling through the Holy Land with a fellow (and
funny) Jesuit, visiting important sites in the life of Jesus of
Nazareth. Martin, gifted storyteller, editor at large of America
magazine, popular media commentator, and New York Times
bestselling author of The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything,
brings the Gospels to life in Jesus: A Pilgrimage, and invites
believers and seekers alike to experience Jesus through
Scripture, prayer, and travel.
Children & Youth Music Ministry
The Children and Youth Choirs/Ensembles will lead music at
the following Masses:
• HS Praise Band: 10:30 Mass in the gym every Sunday
12:00 Youth Mass on Sunday, Oct. 19th in the church
• Youth Choir & Chapel Choir: Sun., Oct. 19th at 9:00am Mass
• Junior Choir: Sun. Oct. 26th at 10:30 Mass
• String Ensemble: Sun. Oct. 26th at 12:00pm Mass
For more information, please contact Paula Quann;
[email protected].
October 12, 2014
Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Holy Cross High School
Whole Community Catechesis
Gospel - Matthew 22:1-10
Jesus again in reply spoke to the chief priests and elders of the
people
in parables, saying,
"The kingdom of heaven may be likened to a king
who gave a wedding feast for his son.
He dispatched his servants
to summon the invited guests to the feast,
but they refused to come.
A second time he sent other servants, saying,
'Tell those invited: "Behold, I have prepared my banquet,
my calves and fattened cattle are killed,
and everything is ready; come to the feast."'
Some ignored the invitation and went away,
one to his farm, another to his business.
The rest laid hold of his servants,
mistreated them, and killed them.
The king was enraged and sent his troops,
destroyed those murderers, and burned their city.
Then he said to his servants, 'The feast is ready,
but those who were invited were not worthy to come.
Go out, therefore, into the main roads
and invite to the feast whomever you find.'
The servants went out into the streets
and gathered all they found, bad and good alike,
and the hall was filled with guests."
Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
When we hear this Gospel, we need to remember that God
sends us a personal invitation—very personal—and waits for
our response. Our response is evident in the joyful way we live
our Catholic faith every day.
Question of the Week:
Adult: What does the phrase “Many are invited but few are
chosen” mean for us today?
Child: How and when do you thank God for all he has given to
you?
Open House at Holy Cross (5035 Route 130 South,
Delran, NJ) will be held on Saturday, October 18,
2014 from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM. An Alumni Mass
of Remembrance will be celebrated in the Auditorium at 1:30
PM. The Octoberfest Alumni Tailgate will begin at 2:00 PM
and conclude at 7:00 PM. If you have any questions regarding
the Open House please contact Mr. Christian Cantwell, Director
of Admissions at [email protected].
Searching for a Job?
The Career Transition Partnership (CTP) offers FREE job
search programs to help the unemployed in their employment
transition. Workshops are held bi-weekly at St. Isaac Jogues,
Marlton and Temple Emanuel, Cherry Hill. All workshops are
facilitated by highly skilled professionals.
MARLTON WORKSHOPS @ ST. ISAAC JOGUES PARISH
10/15 – Selling Yourself to an Employer
11/5 – Technology to Improve Job Search
CHERRY HILL WORKSHOPS @ TEMPLE EMANUEL
10/23 - Back to the Basics
No Pre-registration is required! Informal networking begins at
6:30pm followed by the program at 7:00pm. Visit www.ctpnj.org
for up-to-date workshop schedules and topics.
Faith Sharing Program
Pope St. John Paul said that we Christians need to promote a
spirituality of communion so that the Church may become “the
home and school of communion.” Let’s discover together what
he might mean with these words and how we in our parish
community can contribute to making it a reality. You are invited
to participate in Called to be community: living a spirituality
of communion. Join us Thursday evenings from 7:30 to
8:30pm in the Heritage House, Columbus Room. There will be
two sessions: October 30 to December 11 (6 sessions) and
from March 5 to April 9 (6 sessions). For more information
contact Mary Ann at 856-313-6315.
Youth Group News
Sunday, Oct. 12: General meeting from 7:00-9:00pm in gym.
Bring a small pumpkin to decorate for our Pumpkin Decorating
Contest. Prizes will be awarded. Catholic Charities will be
accepting our “Change for Change” collection of coins. Pretzel
sale after all Sunday Masses – Help selling pretzels is needed
after each Mass. Service time is awarded. Funds raised will go
toward Options for Women.
Sunday, Oct. 19: ANNUAL INTERGENERATIONAL NIGHT
All are welcome to an evening of Irish Folk
dance presented by members of the
Burlington County Irish Society. The evening
will include demonstrations, instruction, live
music and refreshments. Please plan to bring
a finger dessert or bagged snack for our
refreshment table and wear soft soled shoes
if you plan to dance.
Sunday, Oct. 26: No Youth Group Meeting!
OPTIONS' NEIL DIAMOND DINNER SHOW
Saturday, October 25th from 6:00-10:00pm
Come for the fun and fundraising! No ticket sales at the door.
Purchase tickets at www.diamonddinnershow.weebly.com or
call Andrea at 856 795-0166 for info about ticket sales. Ticket
sale deadline is Thursday October 23rd. Options is very
grateful for your support!
The OLGC PTA is seeking donations of items for a Germanthemed gift basket to be auctioned off at our Oct. 24
Oktoberfest event at Lenola Fire Hall. Please contact Michelle
at [email protected].
2014
Oktoberfest
Friday, October 24th
7pm-11pm
Lenola Fire Hall, Moorestown
On Sale Sept. 3rd - Oct. 22nd
*$40/per person
• Craft Beer Tasting ADMISSION SOLD SEPARATELY at the event •
Come Out & Get Your Deutsch On!
• Authentic German buffet by Sebastian’s Schnitzelhaus
Voted BEST OF SOUTH JERSEY by SJ Magazine
• Entertainment by SOUTH JERSEY POPS 20-Piece German Band
• Taste 3 Select Craft Beers, Featuring Our New OLGC Craft Beer!