The Parish of Our Lady of Good Counsel

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
December 7th/8th, 2013
Second Sunday of Advent
Mass Schedule
Sacraments of Initiation
Saturday Vigil -- 5:15PM
Sunday -- 7:00AM, 8:30AM, 10:00AM (Upper and
Lower Church), 12:00 Noon
Weekday -- 6:30AM & 9:00AM
Saturday -- 7:30AM
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
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 firsttime parents.
(Please check the Parish Bulletin for hours if Holy Day falls on a
Saturday or a Monday)
Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation
Saturdays -- 9:30AM & 4:00PM (and by appointment)
Liturgy of the Hours - Monday - Friday following
6:30AM Mass; Saturday at 7:00AM
Adoration before the Most Blessed Sacrament -Each Monday following the 9:00AM Mass and concluding at 7:30PM with Miraculous Medal Novena and
Benediction. Also, each First Friday after the 9:00AM
Mass until 5:00PM.
Rosary -- Monday - Friday at 8:30AM & Saturday following the 7:30AM Mass
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
Parish Secretary
Lori Tarnowski………………….……………150
Parish Finances
Chuck Burgy………...………....…………….102
Catholic Social Services
Sr. Patricia Kelly, M.S.B.T.…..……………...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, Director……………………..206
Scrip Office
Mary Riccaboni………...……………….…....132
Parish Bulletin
Wendy Jones
email: olgc.bulletin@yahoo.com
Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation: The Rite
of Reconciliation is celebrated on Saturdays at 9:30 am
and 4:00 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. 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 Famflife@adphila.org.
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 - 3:30PM
5:00PM - 8:00PM
Saturday -- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Rectory Office Hours
Sunday -- 9:00AM - 2:00PM
Scrip Office Hours
Monday thru Friday-- 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
5:30 PM - 7:30PM
Saturday -- 9:30AM - 3:30 PM
Stock’s Pound Cake Sale
OLGC Knights of Columbus will be selling
Stock's pound cakes in the vestibule of the church
on the weekend of December 7th/8th. This sale
was a wonderful success this past Easter. Please
make this one just as successful so we can continue
the good work we have been carrying out! The
pound cakes will be sold at $15 each.
Mothers with Young Children
On Tuesday, December 10th the Mothers of
Young Children group will hold its Christmas
brunch. All are welcome.
We will meet from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. in the Trinity Center. Babysitting is available for $3 a family
in the lower rectory. All are welcome. If you
have any questions, please call Ellen Doherty at
215-357-0646.
Cub Pack 144
Wreath sale!
The Cub Scout Christmas wreath sale
is underway! Two sizes are available
for sale in the church vestibule.
Thank you for your continued support!
Early Bulletin Deadline
Due to early publishing deadlines for Christmas
and New Year’s Day, Bulletin announcements
are due as follows:
Bulletin Date
Dec. 21st/22nd
Dec. 28th/29th
Jan. 4th/5th
Announcements Due
Wednesday, Dec. 11th
Tuesday, Dec. 17th
Friday, Dec. 20th
Announcements may be sent by email to
weekly.bulletin@olgc.org or dropped off at the
Trinity Center.
OLGC Annual Christmas Concert
"A Christmas Blessing"
Sunday, December 8 - 2:00 p.m.
Mark your calendars now for our annual parish Christmas concert. What a great way to
enjoy the true spirit of Christmas! The concert features the Children's Choir, Young
Adult Contemporary Band, Schola and Adult
Choir. It is a wonderful showcase of the talented musicians in our parish. A reception
follows. Come and enjoy a wonderful afternoon of fun and friendship.
Giving Tree
Final Week
The Giving Tree is now entering its final
week!
Please place your unwrapped gift (with
the card attached) under the tree by December 15th. Your Gifts will be given to
the residents of local nursing homes, St
Francis Inn and St. Vincent's Church in Germantown.
Just like last year ,some of "Christmas bells
" will be asking for tuition aid assistance or
gift cards to local stores eg. Acme or Giant.
For your convenience these gift cards can be
purchased at OLGC Script office. When
you purchase your gift card from the Script
office, this will also benefit our tuition aid
program. Please put these gift cards and tuition aid gifts in an envelope marked Giving
Tree in the Saturday or Sunday collection
basket by December 15th.
Please be an angel to those in need. If you
have questions, or can volunteer to set up
the tree, replenish “Christmas bells”, gather/
deliver gifts, please call Monica Pinciotti at
267-252-6500.
Attention: Bereaved Parents
On Sunday, December 8th, Compassionate Friends will sponsor its annual worldwide commemorative service for parents who have experienced the death of a child. Our Lady of Good Counsel parish
in Southampton will participate by holding a candlelight Vesper service at 7:00 PM in the upper
church. The service lasts about 20 minutes and includes prayer, scripture readings and moments of
reflection.
If you and/or a friend are interested in attending, please plan on arriving about ten minutes before the
service begins so that you will have the time to set up a candle in memory of the deceased child. Participants are encouraged to bring along a candle, as well as a photograph and/or other memento of the
child, which will be set up behind the candle during the service.
For further information, please feel free to contact Mark and Suzanne Kuhn at 215-355-5846.
Installation of Our New Pastor
The installation of our new Pastor Father Robert G. Suskey will take place at the 5:15 Vigil Mass on
Saturday, December 14th. All parishioners are welcome. There will be a reception with refreshments immediately following in the Msgr. D'Angelico Cultural Center.
So that we may adequately prepare, if you will be attending the reception, please fill out the form below, and drop it in the collection basket or drop it off at the Trinity Center by Tuesday, December
10th. Thank you.
Reply Form
I will attend the reception following the installation of our new pastor on Saturday,
December 14 within the 5:15 PM Vigil Mass
Name: ___________________________________________________________
\
Number of guests: ________
St. John's Hospice
Casserole Program
Next weekend, December 14th/15th, is the next
drop-off weekend for the St. John's Hospice Casserole Program. If you would like to make a casserole to feed the homeless men served by St.
John's Hospice, please pick up a casserole pan and
lid from on top of the freezer in the vestibule this
weekend. Make a protein rich casserole serving
twelve this week, freeze at home (important) and
return it to the freezer when you come to Mass
next weekend. Thank you for your generosity!
If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Suzanne Kuhn at 215-3555846 or email SuzanneRKuhn@msn.com
YOUTH MINISTRY
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
12-8 Christmas Caroling Majestic Oaks
12-15 Christmas Party
(Regular Meetings in Lower Rectory)
"Christmas Concert"
December 15th @ 2:30 pm
St. Vincent de Paul Church
(Richboro)
This concert will benefit Building a Bridge to
Uganda. Admission is free.
OLGC Knights of Columbus
Coats for Kids
Beginning next Sunday we will start our new
COATS FOR KIDS drive which will conclude
on Sunday, December 22nd. We are asking
every Parish family to consider donating one
brand new child's coat, either a boy's or a girl's, in
any size, style, color.
Boxes will be placed in the vestibule of the church
for you to deposit your coat as you enter for Sunday Mass. These coats will then be distributed by
Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese.
Again, thank you for your consideration and your
generosity!
Contributions to benefit this worthy cause
would be greatly appreciated. Donations and
sales will go to help John Paul II Academy
High School in Uganda.
The concert will Include: Bill Monaghan and
Some Assembly Required, St. Raymond's Gospel Choir, St. Katharine Drexel Grade School
Choir (winner of 2012 - B101 Christmas competition), and a prelude by harpist Paige Seltzer. Afterwards, join us for light snacks and
refreshments and a jolly sing-a-long with surprise visit from Santa Claus himself. (4:305:00) So, bring the whole family out for this
musical treat. 'Tis the season!
Saint Francis Inn for the Homeless
St Vincent’s
How would you like more closet space?
Please check your closets for outerwear that is too small or too big!! Please pack clean coats, jackets, vests,
flannel or warm shirts for men or women, in paper or plastic bags and leave at the back of church near the
media center.
For further information please contact Anne Kopanski at 215-805-8065.
Confessions & Christmas Mass
Schedule
Confessions
Thursday, December 19th
4:00-5:30 PM and 7:30-9:00 PM
Saturday, December 21sst
9:30-11:30 AM and 4:00-5:00 PM
Monday, December 23rd
4:00-5:30 PM and 7:30-9:00 PM
Saturday, December 28th
9:30-10:00 AM and 4:00-5:00 PM
March for Life 2014
OLGC KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Respect Life Committee has reserved two buses for the annual
March for Life on Washington DC.
This year the March will take place
on Wednesday, January 22, 2014. One bus is
reserved for our Parish school students and the
other bus will be available for all adults and their
families who wish to join the March. The cost is
$25 per person. Make all checks payable to
OLGC KofC Respect Life.
We strongly urge you not to delay in reserving
a seat. If you are interested, please contact Mark
and Suzanne Kuhn at 215-355-5846 or email
suzannerkuhn@msn.com.
13 YEARS
YOUTH MINISTRY TURKEY DRIVE
God is so Good! The amount of Turkeys and all its fixins were in great abundance this year. We would
like to send a special thank you to the parishioners who donated a Turkey dinner for a needy family and to
those who gave a monetary donation. The donated Turkey meals were delivered to St. Helenas at 5th &
Godfrey, & St. Williams on Rising Sun Avenue. The recipients of the meals are notified by letter and are
from various neighborhoods/Parishes. Each year the hearts of so many continue to give to those who really
need our help. O.L.G.C. is an awesome and giving Parish!!!
We would also like to express a huge thank you to the following volunteers and businesses that helped
make this Turkey Drive a huge success: OLGC Youth Ministry Group(they did an awesome job, AGAIN),
Southampton & Warminster Giant, FTS Flooring, & Nick's Pizza.
An extra and well deserved Thank you goes to the volunteers who drove into the city and distributed all
the donations. It is a very humbling experience for those who volunteer: John & Conor Lynskey, Angela
Venit, Dan Johnston, Jordan, Christian, & Jada Francis, Kevin Foster, Jackson Foster, Liam Grover, Nick
Simon, Pat Bolton, & Craig Tindell. Special thanks to Jim Francis for his assistance to Youth Ministry and
for driving the rental truck.
May God Bless you all for sharing your
time and kind hearts to give others a
Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving.
Let us come into his presence with
thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise
to him with songs of praise! Psalm 95:2
St Francis Seniors
Upcoming Meetings
Dec. 20th - Christmas Luncheon
Jan. 3rd - Entertainer Michael Espisito
Jan 17th - Churchville Nature Center
Feb. 20th - Pot Pie Day
OLGC SENIOR CLUB NEWS
“The Kid Sings Swing” - Resorts - Tuesday, Jan.
14th from 9:45 AM to 7:30 PM - Includes $25 slot
plan, buffet and show. Cost is $46 pp and is due
by 12/1.
Pinegrove Getaway - In the Catskills from March
31st to April 4th—$369 pp double & triple, $429
single - Call for reservation brochure for full
details.
Call Ronnie at 215-357-8596 for full details on our
trips. You can also sign up at our meetings on the
2nd and 4th Friday of each month. You do not
need to be a member of our club to enjoy our
trips.
YEAR OF PRIZES WINNERS 2013
11/19
11/20
11/21
11/22
11/23
11/24
11/25
11/26
11/27
11/28
11/29
11/30
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$150
$50
$50
985
528
352
417
698
287
066
705
415
423
715
912
No Winner
No Winner
No Winner
Robert Overington
No Winner
No Winner
No Winner
Reinhold Bauer, Jr.
Joseph Beletsky
No Winner
No Winner
No Winner
Congratulations to the following couples who
were married in our church during the month
of November:
Matthew and Lesie Tuason Louie
Joseph and Melissa Molas Martino
Thank You from Aid for Friends
Thank You from
Youth Ministry and CHOP
Thank you very much for your generous donation.
Your kindness and support touch many of the
children here at the hospital. Your thoughtfulness has made the stay of the patients a better
one.
Many Thanks,
Child Life, Education, &
Creative Arts Therapy Dept.
Heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to or
participated in the Outreach/Aid for Friends
Thanksgiving cookathon on Monday, November
17th. In just an hour, we made 170 dinners! Your
efforts created a food reserve which will ensure
that our frail and elderly clients enjoy a holiday
meal. May God bless you for your generosity!
Thank You, Cub Scout Pack 144!
On Friday, 11/14, Cub Scouts from Pack 144 and
their families filled 175 trays for Aid for Friends
during a fun evening enjoyed by all. Aid for
Friends and its frail elderly clients thank these students and their parents for their generous service
to the needy!
Parish Meetings
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MEMBERSHIP
Knights of Columbus Council No.15658 - Meets
every second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 PM in the
Trinity Center. Rosary every Monday at 6:30 PM in the
Church . For information contact 215-357-1300 Ext.
106 or
olgc_kofc@comcast.net. Also visit
www.olgckofc.org and facebook.com/olgckofc. The
next meeting will be on December 10th.
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.
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 December 16th.
Outreach Ministry - Meetings are held on the fourth
Monday each month, at 7PM in the Trinity Center.
The next meeting will be on December 23rd.
St. Joseph the Worker Job Club - meets on the 2nd
and 4th Mondays at 9:00AM in the Trinity Center. The
next meeting will be on December 9th. For info, call
215-357-1300, Ext. 176. If there is a Monday holiday,
and OLGC School is closed, we will meet on Tuesday.
Third Order Carmelites—meet on the third Saturday
each month from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM in the lower
Rectory for ongoing formation. For information call
215-639-7050. The next meeting will be on December 21st.
Mothers of Young Children - Meets on the third
Tuesday each month from 10-11:30 AM (babysitting
provided). The next meeting will be on December
10th.
St. Francis Senior Club - Meets on the first and third
Friday of the month at 10:00 AM in the Trinity Center.
The next meeting will be on December 20th.
OLGC Senior Club - Meets on the second and fourth
Fridays each month at 10AM in the Trinity Center.
The next meeting will be on December 13th.
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 - Boys in 5th to 12th grade, meet
on Mondays from 7:00–8:30PM at the OLGC School
Gym. For info contact Gus Fiocca at 215-901-4472.
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., Capt. Stephen Cattallo,
Joseph Cymerman, Andy Daily, Dana Daily,
Daniel Dalton, John Doerffel, Joseph Dooley, Sam Ervin, Brady C. Fagans, Scott Ginger, James Gormley, Jim Hacker, Sean Hartman, Lt. John Herbert, Paul Hesser, Daniel
Timothy Hipple, Robert Jankowski, Lt. Col.
David Jones, Sean Kehoe, Kenneth Keisler,
Jimmy Ketler, Stephen Kraus, Major Joseph
Krill, Brian Lackman, Sallie Lackman, Andrew Layman, Frankie Ludovici, Michael
Maricle, Jude Martin, John McDermott,
Daniel MacDonald, William G. McCloskey,
Grant Miller, Steven Neithold, Eric Nescio,
John & Dawn O’Hara, Greg Palush, Lt. Michael H. Poekert, Gordon Pulford, SSgt.
John Ramsey, Richard Raubenstine Jr., Lcpl.
George Reimold, Capt. Chaplain Tony Michael Repic, Justin Rexrode, Kevin Roberts,
Patrick Rooney, Eric Sanderlin, Hali Sanderlin, Adam C. Schmidt, Ryan Speed, Bill
Stanert, Lt. Col. Frederick D. Straka, Tim
Studler, Michael Tinari, Justin Urban,
Shawn Veach, Kevin Vizzari, David Weatherington, David Webb, Alex Williams, and
Alex Willouer.
Mass Intentions for the Week
Sunday
7:00
8:30
10:00up
10:00dn
12:00
Nicholas DeSiderio
Agnes Corson
Francis Amato
Kathleen Matthews
Jane Urbanek
Monday
6:30
9:00
Joan Litter
Anthony Capione
Tuesday
6:30
9:00
Emil Schneider
Sam Duca
Wednesday 6:30
9:00
Agatha Walsh
Mildred Carr
Thursday
6:30
9:00
Louise Trainor-Stern
Kenneth Broady—9th Anniv.
Friday
6:30
9:00
Timothy Wilson
S/Sgt Joseph Rossetti
Saturday
7:30
5:15
James McNulty III
Nancy & Woody Schellinger
Sunday
7:00
8:30
10:00up
10:00dn
12:00
Michael C. Iannarelli
Walter Durkin
John Scavilla
Sally Weigelt
Marie & Max Stromeyer
Please pray for our Holy Father
REMEMBER OUR SICK
Please pray for the sick, those
in hospitals, nursing homes,
and in particular:
Margaret Allen
Eddie Annan
Lois Ashcroft
John Bates, Sr.
Young Jacob Brady
Robert Carchidi
Madeline & Frank Cimino
Jackie Coghlan
Baby Locan Connor
Lisa Haffner Desaurantes
Eric Dial
Young Emma Dibiase
Baby Dylan Fairfield
Young Luke Fochtman
Colleen Gallagher
Baby Amalia Gambone
Kevin Garrity
Young Thomas Gilmore
Robert Grover
Lillian Haas
Raymond Haas
Abigail Harner
Ed Hewitt
Jeff Hewitt
Mary Elliot Jones
Richard Kehl
Virginia Keller
Baby Danny Kenny
Daniel Kilgallon
Margaret Komelasky
John Marley
Eileen McBride
Baby Oliver McCloud
Stephanie McDermott
Salena McHugh
Young Ashley Meall
John Miller
Celeste O'Gara
Howard Peak
Anna Peglow
Phil & Terry Petragnani
Alethea Pickett
Agnes Poplaski
Anthony Puglisi
Baby Paige Randel
Young Steven Reeder
Rose Roccamo
Baby Alexander Scheckler
Baby Holden Scheckler
Joseph Schorn
Baby Ryan Anthony Shady
Bill Shaeffer
Andrew Shingleton
Julia Sykes
Baby Kallie Tamburino
Joseph & Sanita Tettis
Kathy Torka
Victor Vala
Elizabeth Walker
Margaret Widger
Nicole Williams
Baby Shane Daniel Williams
Baby Madison Woltemate
Please pray for those who have
died, members of our family
and friends and in particular:
Pope Francis I
And his special intentions for December
Victimized Children. That children who are victims of abandonment or violence may find the love
and protection they need.
Prepare the Savior's Coming. That Christians,
enlightened by the Word incarnate, may prepare
humanity for the Savior's coming.
Rev. Joseph D. Bowen
Michael Pescrille
Also, remember those who have no one to pray for
them and all the Holy Souls in Purgatory.
May the souls of the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God,
rest in peace. Amen
Church Name/ Address:
Our Lady of Good Counsel #671100
611 Knowles Avenue
Southampton, PA 18966
Phone: 215-357-1300
Contact Person: Chuck Burgy (Business Manager)
Wendy Jones (Bulletin Editor)
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Sunday Date of Publication: December 8, 2013
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