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    • 2024 Sacred Heart of Jesus Mass June 7 Outside
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    • 2023 Trunk or Treat Photos
    • Msgr. Ralph’s 50th Ordination Anniversary
    • 2023 Blessing of Pets
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    • 2022-75th Jubilee Celebration ~ November 14, 1947-2022
    • 2022 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION welcome back
    • 2021 – Blessed Mother Birthday 9/8/21
    • FR. ARIEL’S PRIESTLY ORDINATION 25TH + 1 ANNIVERSARY 8/2021
    • 2021Assumption ~ Marian Procession August 2021
    • 2021 FATHER CAESAR RUBIANO ~ FAREWELL JUNE
    • 2019 Mardi Gras with ISJ March 3
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SEPTEMBER MINISTRY SCHEDULE

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: $27,441.00 (112% of goal)
Paid: $25,911.00 (106% to goal)
Total Donors: 105
Total Gifts: 136
Average Gift: $201.77

Donate online by clicking the button 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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KNIGHTS CURRENT NEWS

SPOTLIGHT ON THE EWING KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Columbiettes (Ladies Auxiliary of Knights of Columbus)

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

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.

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Bishop’s Anniversary Blessing
Couples from Mercer and Burlington Counties who are celebrating their 1st, 25th or 50th Anniversary of catholic marriage during the 2024 calendar year are welcome to attend Bishop’s Anniversary Blessing Mass on October 27 at 3:00 PM at St. Mary of the Assumption. Please register by September 30.
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Read Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Political Responsibility from the Catholic Bishops of the United States which provides a framework for Catholics in the United States.

RESPECT LIFE

Retrouvaille: Rediscover the Love In Your Marriage Tens of thousands of couples have healed their marriages through Retrouvaille. If you know anyone who could benefit from this program, please pass this on. Couples learn to build communication skills and to increase intimacy. It provides help for marriage problems, difficulties or crises. The next program will be held on October 4 – 6 at the Family Life Center in Malvern, PA. For more information, or to register, visit www.HelpOurMarriage.org or call 215-766-3944 or 800-470-2230. All inquiries are strictly confidential.

Class Reunion The St. Anthony High School class of 1974’s 50th reunion will take place on Saturday October 5, 2024 at the Hilton Garden Inn on Route 130 in Hamilton. The cost is $80 per person, and covers a buffet dinner and dancing and a chance to get caught up with your fellow Golden Iron Mikes.  Full details at www.SAHSHamiltonNJ.com to register or call Patti Costello ’74 at 609-731-1609.  Rooms are available for both Friday and Saturday nights: 609-585-6789, use code STAH50.

Mount Carmel Guild Gala Honorees: Mount Carmel Guild is pleased to announce their 2024 honorees as part of their annual gala, which will be held on October 18, 2024. Raffle Tickets will be sold at OLGCC the weekend of September 21-22 after all the Masses. Details about the gala will be available soon. Learn more about the Mt. Carmel Guild 2024 Honorees.
20th Anniversary Regional Altar Rosary Mass
St. Gregory the Great will host the Twentieth Anniversary of the Regional Altar Rosary Mass and Breakfast, Saturday, October 5. 
Registration will be at 8:45 AM in the Gathering Space, Rosary at 9:00 AM, Mass at 10:00 AM.  
Following Mass, brunch will be served in the Parish Center, Ferrante Hall.
We are honored to have Bishop David O’Connell as our guest celebrant and invite all Rosarians and parish family to join in prayer and fellowship. The cost is $20. For reservations, due Wednesday, September 25, please call Kathy Toth, 609-890-9443 and send a check to Kathy at 1114 Estates Blvd., Hamilton Square, 08690. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, pray for us.
Catholic Charities: Super 50/50 & Dinner Dance
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton, Guardian Angel Dinner Dance will be held on Wednesday September 25, 2024 at The Merion in Cinnaminson. Tickets for the dinner dance are still available at $230 each.  To purchase tickets click the graphic above.

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      • Help your children grow in character and embrace the beauty and wonder of the Faith
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      • Check out the kids content on FORMEDKids content
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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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    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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