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Bishop’s Anniversary Blessing

Our Lady of Good Counsel > Bishop’s Anniversary Blessing

Anniversary Blessing Bishop David O’Connell

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NFP Week July 21-27 for INFO: Click Here

Our Lady of Good Counsel has partnered with
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ENVELOPE GIVERS: Bi-monthly sets are mailed to home address
Donations may be returned in weekly collection, take or mail to the Parish Office.

Thank you in advance
for your continued
generosity to
Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish!

2024 PARISH CALENDAR

JULY MINISTRY SCHEDULE

2024 ACA OLGCC PARISH GOAL $24,500.00

2024 Annual Catholic Appeal Progress:
Goal: $24,500.00
Pledged: $21,877.00 (89% of goal)
Paid: $19,547.00 (80% to goal)
Total Donors: 101
Total Gifts: 122
Average Gift: $179.32

ACA 2023 Performance Comparison as of July 15, 2023
ACA 2023 Pledged: $25,770.00 (105% of Goal)
ACA 2023 Donors: 116
ACA 2023 Average Gift: $195.23

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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.

TOT ~ Open to Young Adults ages 21-39

In partnership with The St. Aloysius Young Adult Ministry…
Our next TOT is
August 20, 2024 at 7pm
Last Wave Brewing Co.
601 Bay Ave., Point Pleasant, NJ 08742
FREE parking on the street and in the lot behind the building
Advance Registration $20 per person
Includes Light food options and soft drinks
Cash Bar

RESPECT LIFE

June 24 marked the two-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade. As we remember this anniversary, we continue to thank God that states can once again protect the lives of preborn children in law.

CALL TO ACTION!

“Legislation was introduced June 17, 2024 to further expand NJ’s extreme abortion laws.

Please read about this latest move by pro-abortion legislators and take action HERE

Vote No on S3452/A4061, NJ Bill to Mandate Free Abortions in NJ Health Insurance Plans”

NATIONAL CATHOLIC REGISTER

Supreme Court’s Chevron Decision Restores Constitutional Order

COMMENTARY: Overruling Chevron is an important first step toward safeguarding religious freedom by restoring the proper balance between the three branches of government.

J.D. Vance Is a Catholic ‘Post-Liberal’: Here’s What That Means — And Why It Matters

3 hours ago by Jonathan Liedl news

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. Details about the gala will be available soon. Learn more about the Mt. Carmel Guild 2024 Honorees.

YOU HAVE A CHOICE IN EDUCATION

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.

VIRTUS https://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/

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FORMED ~ OLGCC’S GIFT TO YOU

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Parish Rectory & Office

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

Telephone: 609 882-3277
Fax: 609 882-4375
Email: RectoryOffice@olgcc.net
Office Hours: M-F 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday ~ Debbie Smith Email: DSmith@olgcc.net

Thursday, Friday ~ Mary Szmutko Email: MSzmutko@olgcc.net

To limit exposure for all please continue to do business by phone or email. Items may be left on front porch for pick up. Thanks for your help.

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Catholic Charities

Catholic Charities News

Our Mission

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.

Parish Counseling Services Flyer

Catholic Charities Trenton_Services_Flyer_2024 (English and Spanish)

Our Lady of Good Counsel Church

Rev. Ariel Robles, Pastor

137 West Upper Ferry Road

West Trenton, NJ 08628

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