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Thank you to those who have made a gift to the Annual Catholic Appeal!

Thanks to your generous support we have hit out 2024 Goal!

All donations made over Goal will be returned to the parish at 50% and 15% up to Goal.

2024 ACA  OLGCC PARISH GOAL $24,500.00

Pledged: $28,632.00 (117%)

Paid:$28,142.00 (115%)

Total Donors: 112

Total Gifts: 155

Average Gift: $184.72
Estimated Rebate Due: $5,496.00

Donate online by clicking the LINK (Give Today)below. Checks made out to 2024 Annual Catholic Appeal may be mailed to or dropped off at the Parish Office; or placed in the weekend collection basket.
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SPOTLIGHT ON THE EWING KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

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COLUMBIETTES ~  TEA ~ MAY 19,2024 ~ PICTURES

Cohort 9 is now “The Community of Parishes”: Incarnation-St. James, Sacred Heart & Our Lady of Good Counsel

ISJ NEWS. . .THE COMMUNION CLOSET

 

December 8th ~ Incarnation Church. Admission is free. A freewill offering will be accepted for the benefit of the Adorno Fathers’ St. Francis Caracciolo Mission – specifically for the schools and orphanage in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo. 100% of this offering goes to the Mission.

CENTRAL JERSEY CHORAL SOCIETY – HANDEL’S MESSIAH – SING A LONG DECEMBER 15TH 2:00 PM – Click for FLYER

 

Pilgrims of Hope: Pope Francis – Declares 2025 a Year of Jubilee

Holy Years, traditionally celebrated in the Church every 25 years since 1300, are opportunities for Catholics throughout the world to make pilgrimages to Rome and other holy places, accompanied by special prayers, indulgences, reconciliation and remission of sins. The Diocese of Trenton will celebrate the Holy Year with spiritual events and activities in the Diocese throughout the coming year. More will be announced about those activities in the coming months.

2025 Jubilee Year of Hope a year to renew your faith and receive God’s grace. The Holy Doors at St. Peter’s Basilica will open December, 24 2024 and will close January 6, 2026.

Respect Life Mass September 26th LINK HERE

CATHOLIC LINKS

Offerings at Francis House of Prayer Trenton Diocesan Spiritual Center and Retreat House
84 Walnford Road  •  Allentown, NJ 08501609-877-0509
or FHOP@verizon.netPlease check www.FHOP.org for dates, registration, directions and for our other offerings!
All programs will be offered online and in-person unless otherwise indicated.
ADVENT RETREAT DAY Monday, December 2       9:30 AM – 1:00 PM We will travel through Advent this year with Christmas at the Nativity by Pope Francis. What a perfect companion for this busy and stressful season!  Again, we begin this holy season together doing what we can to make it more peaceful and prayerful. Donation: $35, includes lunch and book. Zoom: $20
IN-PERSON ONLY PERSONAL RETREAT DAY Wednesday, December 4    9:30 AM – 2:30 PM Take a day away from the busyness of your life to rest a while in the Lord and experience God’s presence. Come to Francis House for silence, personal prayer, and optional spiritual direction. The day begins and ends with a brief prayer together. Please bring your lunch. Donation: $10; $40 with spiritual direction.
ADVENT WAITING IN HOPE FOR THE LIGHT Friday, December 6       9:30 AM – 1:30 PM Before the Christmas hustle and bustle takes over, come bask in the Advent season of waiting, wonder, and longing.  In music, prayer, and shared faith, let the God of hope speak to you. Donation: $30, includes lunch. Zoom: $20

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        Our Promise to Protect

        The Diocese of Trenton is committed to the initiatives outlined in the U.S. Bishop’s Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People in regard to the reporting and investigation of sexual abuse allegations involving minors.  If you have been sexually abused as a minor by a member of the clergy or anyone representing the Catholic Church, or if you know of someone who was, you can report that abuse through the diocesan Abuse Hotline: 1-888-296-2965 or  via e-mail at abuseline@dioceseoftrenton.org. The Diocese of Trenton reports any allegations of sexual abuse to the appropriate law enforcement agencies. Anyone with an allegation is also encouraged to provide that information to local law enforcement authorities.

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    137 West Upper Ferry Road
    Trenton‚ N.J. 08628-2733

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    Telephone: 609 882-3277
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    Email: RectoryOffice@olgcc.net
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    Thursday, Friday ~ Mary Szmutko Email: MSzmutko@olgcc.net

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    Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton, inspired by our Catholic faith and shared values, restores dignity and independence to individuals and families, especially the poor and vulnerable; through service, advocacy and community building.

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    Our Lady of Good Counsel Church
    Rev. Ariel Robles, Pastor
    137 West Upper Ferry Road
    West Trenton, NJ  08628
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