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The Parish of
Our Lady of Good Counsel
611 Knowles Avenue
Southampton, Pennsylvania 18966
Phone: 215-357-1300 Website: www.olgc.org
Fax: 215-357-4452
May 2nd/3rd, 2015
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Mass Schedule
Sacraments of Initiation
Saturday Vigil -- 5:15PM
Sunday -- 7:00AM, 8:30AM, 10:00AM , 12:00 Noon
Daily Mass - Mon thru Fri 9:00 AM; Sat. 8:00 AM
First Friday (Sept thru June) - 10:00 AM
All Masses are in the Upper Church
Adults or school aged children inquiring about the Faith,
for the reception of Baptism, Confirmation and the
Eucharist, and for Reception into Full Communion of the
Catholic Church, please call Marianna Rossi .
Holy Day of Obligation
7:00PM Vigil
6:30AM, 9:00AM and 12:05PM
(Please check the Parish Bulletin for hours if Holy Day
falls on a Saturday or a Monday)
Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation
Saturdays -- 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM & 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Also by appointment
Holy Rosary - All parishioners are welcome to join the
OLGC Knights of Columbus every Monday evening at
6:30 pm in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament.
Adoration before the Most Blessed Sacrament -- Each
Monday following the 9:00AM Mass until 7:30PM with
Miraculous Medal Novena and Benediction. Also, each
First Friday when school is in session after the 10:00AM
Mass until 2:00PM.
Divine Mercy Chaplet -- Monday at 7:00PM.
DIRECTORY
Phone: 215-357-1300 Fax: 215-357-4452
Web Address: www.olgc.org
Pastor
Rev. Robert G. Suskey……………………........108
Parochial Vicar
Rev. John J. Kilgallon…………………………..112
Priest in Residence
Rev. Matthew J. Tralies……………….…….....114
Parish Secretary
Lori Tarnowski………………….…………...…150
Parish Finances
Chuck Burgy………...………....………………..102
Catholic Social Services ………...…………….....160
School
Frank Mokriski, Principal…………………..….104
School Office………………………………...…101
Parish Religious Education Program
Mariana Rossi……………………………….…..107
Youth Ministry
Vicki Francis, Coordinator……………………...131
Music Ministry Joan Kozlowski…….…………..206
Scrip Office Mary Riccaboni……………..……..132
Parish Bulletin
Wendy Jones….....email: [email protected]
Parish Website
Mary Luberda…...email: [email protected]
Baptism of Children is celebrated on Sundays at 1:30
pm. Please call the Parish Office to make necessary arrangements. Interviews prior to the reception of the Sacrament are conducted by Marianna Rossi for first-time
parents.
Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation: The Rite of
Reconciliation is celebrated on Saturdays from 8:30 AM
to 9:30 AM and from 4:00 PM to 5:00 pm, and by appointment.
Sacrament of Marriage Couples are encouraged to contact the Parish Office soon after their engagement to meet
with one of the Parish Priests. It is recommended that a
date is set with the Church before a date is set with a reception hall. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia requires
that couples make arrangements for the Wedding no less
than six months prior to the planned date of marriage.
Either the bride or the groom must be a registered member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish for the Wedding
to be scheduled. For PreCana information, please contact
the Family Life Office at [email protected].
The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick and Communion of the Sick The Sacrament of the Anointing of
the Sick is available anytime upon request. Communion of
the Sick for the homebound is arranged through the Parish
Office and anytime upon request.
The Sacrament of Holy Orders Any man interested in
the Diaconate or Priesthood should contact one of the
Parish Priests or the Vocation Office for the Diocesan
Priesthood at 610-667-5778. Also, anyone interested in
the Religious Life should contact one of the Parish Priests
for further direction.
Trinity Center Office Hours
Monday thru Friday -- 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Monday thru Thursday - 5:00PM - 8:00PM
Saturday -- 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday -- 9:00AM - 2:00PM
Scrip Office Hours
Monday thru Friday-- 9:00 AM- 3:00 PM
Monday thru Thursday - 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Saturday -- 10:00AM - 3:30 PM
Sunday - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
St. John’s Hospice Casserole Program
Many thanks to all who contributed a casserole to St.
John's Hospice this month. Your blessed efforts yielded
40 trays which will feed nearly 250 homeless men. The
next drop-off weekend is May 16-17. Pans and lids are
always available in the lower cabinet to the right of the
freezer. For further information, please contact Suzanne
Kuhn, 215-355-5846, [email protected].
MANY THANKS
OLGC is very thankful to parishioner Thomas Geib
whose company SOUTHAMPTON WINDOW &
JANITORIAL SERVICES generously donated days
of work in the Trinity Center. They stripped, waxed
and cleaned the entire lower floor and also cleaned the
windows. This was a large job which they did AT NO
COST TO US. This is not the first time that they
made such a generous donation to OLGC. Last year,
they generously polished our stone flooring. Such
generosity is both moving and greatly appreciated.
We are also grateful to Mike Esbensen and our CYO
Board for their $1,000 contribution to our parish to
help defray maintenance costs and to help with the
expenses incurred by the winter weather. The CYO
Board is comprised of parish volunteers who generously contribute many hours of service. This contribution is in addition to all they already do to help our
parish children.
Our Lady of Good Counsel
Ministry Fair
Sunday, May 3rd, 2015
After the 8:30 AM & 10:00 AM Mass
Come and meet OLGC Heads of Ministry
Knights of Columbus – Ladies Auxiliary
Choir – Ushers – PREP – School – Funeral
Carnival – Lectors/CM – St. Monica Circle
Aide for Friends – St. Johns Hospice –
Senior Care – World Meeting of Families
Boy Scouts – PAC – CYO - Hospitality
See what your Parish Has to offer!
Enjoy Fellowship
And
Refreshments
Knights of Columbus
Ladies Auxiliary
Our next meeting for the Ladies Auxiliary is on May
12th. Also, stop by the Knights of Columbus Ladies
Auxiliary table for a family photo and a children's
frame craft at the Ministry Fair on May 3 after the 8:30
and 10:00 am mass. 4x6 Photos are free to all who stop
by and will be distributed at the May 9 and 10th
masses. Please call Angela Gartland 267-237-5494 if
you have any questions.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations and a warm welcome to the parish to the following R.C.I.A. candidates who entered into full communion with the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil (April 4):
KRISTEN JAKEL
JAN CROMPTON
LINDSEY BROWN
ROB FREEDMAN
May God continue to bless them and guide them as they become active members of our parish family.
We also warmly congratulate one of our parishioners who was recently admitted to Saint Charles Seminary to study
for the priesthood. RANDY KRAFT is one of our senior altar servers, and after graduation from high school this
spring, he will enter St. Charles in September 2015. Our prayers and best wishes go with him.
Finally, we are proud to announce that our current parish seminarian GERRY SHAMMO will graduate the college
division of St. Charles Seminary on May 13. Please continue to pray for him as he continues his education and formation for the priesthood.
"SAVE THE DATE"
2015 PARISH CARNIVAL
Our annual Parish Carnival will be held on June 11th,
12th and 13th. Save the date and plan on attending this
years festivities. 50's Sock Hop - Hawaiian Luau and a
Walk on the Boardwalk will be this years
themes. Amusements, food, music, games of chance,
Bingo and much more.... More information will follow
soon.
NOTICE
Please note that, at the request of Fred Ludwig,
the main conference room on the upper floor of
the Trinity Center will no longer be called the
“Ludwig Room.” That room will now be
known as OUR LADY’S ROOM.
2015 NCBC - Scripture and the Family of God
Someone mentioned to me that they had a hunger to
learn more about the Bible. The best way to feed that
hunger is to delve into the Bible & savor its message. Attending the National Catholic Bible Conference is a great starting place! Last year it was a sell
out with over 1000 attending and 22 were OLGC parishioners. It is a truly blessed time spent with people
deep in our faith with speakers that are stimulating
Bible scholars. Don’t miss this opportunity as it will
be the last year in our area. (As of March 23, it was
50% full.)
Friday, June 19, 2015 8:00 AM - Saturday, June
20, 2015 4:00 PM (Eastern Time) Yes, you can
sign up for just one day by registering by phone.
Location of conference:
National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa
654 Ferry Road
Doylestown, Pennsylvania 18901
For more information, please visit the following website: www.catholicbibleconferenc.com, or contact
Ascension Press by phone at 1-888-842-2853.
Any other questions, please contact Fran Flanagan at
[email protected] or 215-357-4355.
World Meeting of Families
Theme for May
Light in a Dark World
At its best, the family is a school of love, justice, compassion, forgiveness, mutual respect, patience and humility in the midst of a world darkened by selfishness
and conflict. In these ways, the family teaches what it
means to be human. However, many temptations arise
which try to coax us into forgetting that male and female are created for covenant and communion. For
example, poverty, affluence, pornography, contraception, philosophical and other intellectual mistakes can
create contexts that challenge or threaten healthy family life. The Church resists these things for the sake of
protecting the family.
Faustina: Messenger of Divine Mercy
Faustina: Messenger of Divine Mercy, the live theatrical one-woman drama performed by actress Maria
Vargo and directed by Leonardo DeFilippis of Saint
Luke Productions, will be presented at the following
parishes in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia:
Friday, May 8th
Saint Timothy Church
3001 Levick St
Phila., PA 19149
Saturday, May 16th
Nativity of Our Lord
585 W Street Road
Warminster, PA 18974
Wednesday, May 13
Our Lady of Calvary
11024 Knights Rd,
Phila., PA 19154
Sunday, May 17th
Saint Philip Neri
1325 Klinerd Road
Pennsburg, PA 18073
In Faustina, audiences experience firsthand the spirit
and life of Polish mystic Saint Faustina, whose personal
encounters with Jesus have inspired a world-wide zeal
for Christ's Divine Mercy. A parallel modern story
within the drama offers audiences a compelling personal connection to the current moral issues of our
times.
A trailer of the production can be found at http://
www.stlukeproductions.com/dramas/faustina. Any
priests or deacons wishing to book a performance for
their parish can do so by contacting Saint Luke Productions directly at 360-487-9979 or [email protected].
St. Francis Seniors
May 15 - Robert Hauraham on the Civil War
Trips
October 5 to October 9 – Woodloch Resort - Beautiful accommodations; delicious meals; sports complex,
pools, sauna, exercise room. There will be boat rides
and hayrides along with other fun things to do. Casino
trip available once a week. Nightly entertainment. Double occupancy - $736.00. Deposit of $50.00 by April
1st. Balance due September 1st.
For information on these trips, please contact Helen
Scavilla at 215 357 8712.
OLGC School Highlight
Our Lady of Good Counsel School celebrated
Earth Day by participating in the TICCIT Program on Wednesday, April 22, 2015. TICCIT
(pronounced "ticket") stands for "Trees into Cartons, Cartons into Trees". This outreach and educational program is held every year to highlight
Earth Day and Arbor Day. Thanks to the generosity of Mr. Chris Madison (brother of our very
own Mr. Kevin Madison) and his company
Graphic Packaging International, our fourth
through eighth grade students were treated to an
Arbor Day Sustainability presentation and their
very own saplings to be planted at home. Our Pre
-K through Grade 3 students were presented with
coloring books. It was a wonderful experience
for all of the students. We are most appreciative
of Mr. Chris Madison and his colleagues
for sharing their gifts of time, talent, and treasure
with our students. Happy Earth Day!
In other news...
The Marketing Department of Our Lady of Good
Counsel School hosted a breakfast seminar for
our local business leaders to thank them for their
never-ending generosity in supporting Catholic
education. In addition, current opportunities to
support our school were discussed. If anyone is
interested in learning more about how to support
OLGC School, please contact Cindy Williams
and Sheila Boucher in the Marketing and Development Office at 215-357-1300 ext. 202!
OLGC Senior Club Trips
TRAINS ACROSS THE MOUNTAINS – Monday,
October 12th to Thursday, October 15th. Includes
round trip transportation, 3 nights at the Holiday Inn
Express, 3 deluxe Continental breakfasts at the hotel, 3
full dinners including one on the dinner train, ride the
Conway Scenic Railroad an enjoy the scenery of the
Mount Washington Valley countryside, tour the Castle
in the Clouds Estate perched high above the lakes,
travel the Winnipeskaukee scenic railroad and circle
one of New Hampshire’s largest lakes as you enjoy a
carved roast turkey dinner prepared by the Hart’s Turkey Farm – visit Sugarbush Farm, known for its wonderful Vermont Cheeses and maple sugar and much
more. A beautiful trip though New Hampshire and
Vermont at the height of the fall foliage….and much
more! Look for our colorful brochure with reservation
form and full details….all for one all inclusive price of
$560 per person, double and triple occupancy - $719 for
single occupancy, or call Ronnie for details.
Join us at our meetings the 2nd and 4th Friday at 11 AM
– New members are always welcome! Call Ronnie at
215-357-8596 for further information on our trips and
activities.
Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish
2015 Carnival
Sponsorship Opportunities
BOOTH SPONSOR - $200
*Booth Sign – (12” x 24) sign prominently hung on one of our
carnival booths each night of the carnival.
*Recognition in Parish Bulletin and Parish website.
ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR - $300
*Medium Banner – (24” x 48”) A color banner hung behind the
stage in the entertainment area all three nights of carnival.
*Recognition in our Parish Bulletin and Parish website.
CARNIVAL SPONSOR - $500
*Large Banner – (24” x 72”) Displayed under the “Big Tent”
all three nights of carnival.
*Recognition in our Parish Bulletin and Parish website.
Please Mail To: OLGC Carnival, Attn: Mary Luberda
611 Knowles Ave., Southampton, PA 18966
______________________________________________________________________
Name:________________________ Phone______________________
Company Name:____________________________________________
Address:___________________________________________________
Email:_____________________________________________________
Parish Meetings
Knights of Columbus Council No.15658 - Meets
every fourth Monday of the month at 7:30 PM in the
Trinity Center. Rosary every Monday at 6:30 PM in the
Church. For information, please contact 215-357-1300
Ext. 106 or [email protected]. Also visit
www.olgckofc.org and facebook.com/olgckofc.
Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary: Meets each
month on Tuesdays at 7:00 PM in the Trinity Center. Our next meeting will be on May 12th. For info,
please email [email protected] or call 215
-357-1300 X 234.
Widow/Widower Support Group Regular meetings
are held on the third Monday of each month from 12:30PM in the Trinity Center. The next meeting will
be held on May 18th.
St. Monica’s Circle – Meets in the Trinity Center from
September to May on the 2nd Thursday of the month.
Meetings alternate between 9:45 AM (September, November, January, March and May) and 7:00 PM
(September, October, December, February and April.)
For information, contact Suzanne Kuhn at 215-3555846 or [email protected]. Our next meeting
will be on May 14th at 9:45 AM .
Outreach Ministry - Meetings are held on the fourth
Monday each month, at 7PM in the Trinity Center.
There will be no meeting for May, due to the Memorial Day Holiday.
Third Order Carmelites—meet on the third Saturday
each month from Sept through June for ongoing spiritual formation. For information call 215-766-7513. The
next meeting will be on May 16th.
Mothers of Young Children - Meets on the third Tuesday each month from 10-11:30 AM (babysitting provided). Our next meeting will be on May 19th.
St. Francis Senior Club - Meets on the first and third
Friday of the month at 10:00 AM in the Trinity Center.
Our next meeting will be on May 15th.
OLGC Senior Club - Meets on the second and fourth
Fridays each month at 10AM in the Trinity Center.
Our next meeting will be on May 8th.
Health & Wellness Ministry - Meets on the fourth
Thursday of each month at 7PM in the Trinity Center.
For info, call 215-357-1300 ext. 273.
Boy Scout Troop 144 - Monday nights 7:00–8:30PM
@ OLGC. For Boys 10-17 years old. For info contact
Gus Fiocca at 215-901-4472 or www.scouts144.com.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MEMBERSHIP
Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to men
18 years of age or older who are practical (that is, practicing) Catholics in union with the Holy See. This
means that an applicant or member accepts the teaching
authority of the Catholic Church on matters of faith and
morals, aspires to live in accord with the precepts of the
Catholic Church, and is in good standing in the Catholic
Church. OLGC Council also welcomes fellow knights
who wish to transfer from another Council.
LADIES AUXILIARY MEMBERSHIP
Membership in the Ladies Auxiliary to the Knight of
Columbus Council 15658. is open to women 18 years of
age or older within and outside the Parish who are practicing Catholics in union with the Holy See. Any
Catholic woman registered in another parish is also welcomed to join. Applicant or member accepts the teaching authority of the Catholic Church on matters of faith
and morals, aspires to live in accord with the precepts of
the Catholic Church, and is in good standing in the
Catholic Church.
PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS
Please pray for the protection of our men and
women serving in the Armed Forces, especially:
Stephen Bednarik, Anthony Brothman, Vincent
Brothman Jr., Joseph Cymerman, Col. Troy
D’Agostino, Andy Daily, Dana Daily, Daniel Dalton, John Doerffel, Patrick James Doherty, Joseph
Dooley, Brady C. Fagans, Scott Ginger, James
Gormley, Jim Hacker, Sean Hartman, Capt. John
Herbert, Paul Hesser, Daniel Timothy Hipple,
Robert Jankowski, Lt. Col. David Jones, Sean
Kehoe, Jimmy Ketler, Stephen Kraus, Major Joseph Krill, Brian Lackman, Sallie Lackman, Andrew Layman, Frankie Ludovici, Michael Maricle, Jude Martin, Brian McDermott, John McDermott, Daniel MacDonald, William G. McCloskey,
Grant Miller, Steven Neithold, Eric Nescio, John
& Dawn O’Hara, Greg Palush, Lcpl. Matthew
Pellegrini, Lt. Michael H. Poekert, Gordon Pulford, SSgt. John Ramsey, Richard Raubenstine Jr.,
Capt. Chaplain Tony Michael Repic, Kevin Roberts, Patrick Rooney, Eric Sanderlin, Hali Sanderlin, Adam C. Schmidt, John C. Sparks IV, Ryan
Speed, Bill Stanert, Lt. Col. Frederick D. Straka,
Tim Studler, Col. Douglas Swift USAF, Justin
Urban, Shawn Veach, Kevin Vizzari, David
Weatherington, David Webb, and Alex Williams.
Mass Intentions for the Week
Sunday
7:00
8:30
10:00
12:00
Living & Deceased Members
Mack & Murtaugh Families
People of the Parish
Walter Garson
Diane Mellon
Monday
9:00
Mary Kilgallon
Tuesday
9:00
Andrew Reilly
Wednesday 9:00
Mariheln Rose
Thursday
9:00
Mirriam G. Fontanos
And Maria Castillo
Friday
9:00
Sean Metzler
Saturday
8:00
Michael DiDonato
5:15pm Joanne Gump
Sunday
7:00
8:30
10:00
12:00
Michael C. Iannarelli
Catherine O’Connell
People of the Parish
Mary Phillips
REMEMBER OUR SICK
Please pray for the sick, those
in hospitals, nursing homes,
and in particular:
John Alek
Margaret Allen
Peter Avanzato
Bill Boiston
Thomas Burns
Barbara Buseman
Mary Capozzi
Anthony Ciao
Peter Cosenza
Sandy Craparo
Michelle Decker
Lisa Haffner Dorantes
George Duffy
James Faulkner
Maya Fergus
Vicki Francis
Chloe Frank
William Geese
Young Thomas Gilmore
Raymond Haas
Gail Hogeland
Paul Huhn
Jim Keller
Baby Danny Kenny
Cindy Kuhn
Madelyn Liss
Brian Lowenthal
John Marley
Gianna Grace Masciantonio
Joan McGuigan
Thomas McTear
Ashley Meall
Jeanette Menna
Carl Neri
John Neri
Carol Nichelson
Tom O'Donnell
Chuch Paradis
Howard Peak
Phil & Terry Petragnani
Richard Powers
Ted Powers
Frederick Roberts
Christopher Sears
Jim Shields
Andrew Shingleton
Jason Sturts
Julia Sykes
Jim Varian
Elizabeth Walker
Paul Waller
Nicole Williams
Please pray for our Holy Father
Please pray for those who have
died, members of our family and
friends and in particular:
POPE FRANCIS I
Joan Hamer
Helen Kruwczuk
Catherine Scanlon
And his special intentions for
the month of May
Also, remember those who have no one to pray for
them and all the Holy Souls in Purgatory.
Universal: That, rejecting the culture of indifference, we
may care for our neighbors who suffer, especially the
sick and the poor.
Evangelization: That Mary’s intercession may help
Christians in secularized cultures be ready to proclaim
Jesus.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord
And may perpetual light shine upon them.
May the souls of the faithful departed,
Through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen