M A S S E S F O R T H E W E E K - Our Lady of Good Counsel

November 23, 2008 THE CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL Page 2Saturday, St. Cecilia, November 22 nd9:00 AM Michael and Margaret McCrink, Margaret Ducato4:30 PM Richard Perry; Lucy, Martha, and Maria Nguyen6:00 PM James and Margaret Gines, Mary O’BrienSunday, Our Lord Jesus Christ the King, November 23 rd7:30 AM John and Ruth Pettine, Elizabeth and Frank Gargano9:00 AM Tino and Alicia DiBella (50 th Wedding Anniversary),John McNierney10:30 AM Kevin Kavanagh, Albert Ward12:00 PM Jean and John Wischum, Barbara ArmstrongCrypt –9:00 AM Anna CavaliereGym -10:30 AM William Erb, Gale MaloneyMonday, St. Andrew Dung-Lac & Companions, November 24 th6:30 AM Lauds9:00 AM Kevin Kavanagh, Joseph VerbaroTuesday, St. Catherine of Alexandria, November 25 th6:30 AM Lauds9:00 AM Vincent Perillo, Joseph, Rose, and Mary BartelloWednesday, Weekday, November 26 th6:30 AM Lauds9:00 AM Vera Marsh, C.V. AnthonyThursday, Weekday, November 27 th6:30 AM Lauds9:00 AM Paul Nowak, Sr.; Ida E. Palombi, Joseph PrzybylskiFriday, Weekday, November 28 th6:30 AM Lauds9:00 AM Fred Palombi, Frances SullivanSaturday, Weekday, November 29 th9:00 AM Nancy Ward, Albert Bruno4:30 PM Walter Baranowsky, Peggy Sottile6:00 PM Fredrick T. and Louise Passey, Dominic DeLaurentisSunday, First Sunday of Advent, November 30 th7:30 AM Frank Hannaway, Genara Medina (Living)9:00 AM Mary Kay Scarlett, James Scott Healey10:30 AM Joseph Raffaele, Pat Monzelli12:00 PM Eileen Dignam, Dolores GarganoCrypt –9:00 AM James HarrisonGym -10:30 AM John Spanfelner, Frank and Madeline CataldoSanctuary LampThe Sanctuary Lamp will be burning duringthi s week for the following intentions:Main Church: Special IntentionCrypt: Frances and Michael D’AmbraTo have the Sanctuary Lamp burning for your intention, pleasecontact the Rectory Office. Candles can be designated for theintention of someone who is ill or in special need of prayers. Thereservation runs from Sunday to Saturday.Last Week’s CollectionThe collection total for last weekend was $23,223.00.Thank you for your continued support of Our Lady’s Parish.Parish Life PresentationsPraying With St. PaulCome and hear the words of St. Paul in a profound way, learninghow to use the Lectio Divina method of praying with thescriptures. Lectio Divina has been a proven way for centuries tocontemplate God's Word. We are celebrating the year of Pauland this would be an excellent way to delve into his writings. Ourevening will be led by Deacon Jim Grogan in the Church onSunday, November 30 th from 7:00 - 8:30 PM.In keeping with our theme of St. Paul this year, we will have anAdvent presentation by Prof. Richard Lohkamp on Dec 10 th at7:00 PM in Heritage House. Professor Richard Lohkamp's topicwill be Paul's Image of Jesus. Richard will look into Paul'sbackground which is the tradition that both he and Jesus shared.Senior PresentationHealthy Aging will be our topic this month and will be presentedon November 25 th following the nine o'clock Mass in HeritageHouse. Our presenter will be Melanie Wassel a NursePractitioner from Virtua Health who specializes in the care ofolder adults. All are welcomed and we look forward to a goodturn out as all our speakers have been excellent and everyonegoes away with great ideas.For further information or to express ideas on Parish Lifeactivities please contact Jane McCorkell at (856) 235-2374 ore-mail mccorkellj@olgcnj.org.Advent Family BreakfastCome as a family to celebrate the 9:00 AM Mass with FatherDamian on Saturday, December 13 th . Father will speak aboutcelebrating Advent as a family and will then be followed by afamily breakfast in the cafeteria. We have several gifts for thefamily which include a book of Advent family activities, an Adventcalendar, and an Advent coloring book for the children. Pleasemake our parish your home and join us for a family breakfast onDecember 13 th !RSVP is requested so we may properly plan this event!Please return the form from the Advent Packet, or contact the REOffice by December 5 th : reprogram@olgcnj.org or (856)235-7136.Moorestown MinisteriumService of ThanksgivingThanksgiving Eve - November 26, 2008 - 7:30 PMAll are cordially invited to participate in the MoorestownMinisterium Community Service of Thanksgiving to be held atOur Lady of Good Counsel Church at 7:30 PM on Wednesdayevening, Thanksgiving Eve, November 26, 2008. Service musicwill be provided by the Trenton Diocesan Festival Choir.Children are welcome. A social will follow in the school cafeteriain the school building located on Prospect Ave. directly behindthe church.

November 23, 2008 Our Lord Jesus Christ the King Page 3Thanksgiving Day MassThanksgiving Day Mass will be celebrated in the Main Church at9:00 AM. Please bring with you food from your ThanksgivingTable, for example, your home-baked bread, to be blessed byFather Damian during the Mass.Religious Education NewsFamily Advent Packets: Advent packets are posted on theparish website: www.olgcnj.org. Forms and information may bedownloaded from the main page. Copies have also been senthome. Please note the various RSVP dates indicated on theforms.Honeywell Instant Alert: Information to register for emergencyand general announcements has been distributed. New familiesare asked to enter their contact information. Returning familiesare asked to review / update their account.Substitutes Needed: There is a need for additional substitutesin our growing Religious Education Pr ogram. Training andsupport is available throughout the year. Please contact Dr. Dixfor an appointment.No classes Thanksgiving Week – Nov. 24 th , 25 th , and 27 th .Advent Class / Outreach: Children are asked to bring a new toyfor Emergency Services to class this week. Holy Childhooddonations collected are also due this week.Family Catechesis Week: We are celebrating Advent in aspecial way this year. In lieu of regular RE classes, we arebeginning an Advent Family Week. We encourage you asfamilies to participate in one way or all. This includes:Advent Pageant with the Living Nativity on December 7 thCaroling at Lutheran Care on December 10 thFamily Mass / Breakfast on December 13 thLessons and Carols on December 14 thFamily Reconciliation Prayer Service on December 16 thDetailed information and forms will be mailed home later thismonth, and is currently available on the parish website.Religious Education Classes resume week of January 5 th .Grade 8Active Discipleship: Eighth graders are invited in a special wayto the Advent Family activities listed above. Details about theparish Youth Group are included in the Confirmation Packets.Look for mailing about the upcoming ice-cream socials / outreachat Ronald McDonald House in Camden this January.Grade 7Service Opportunities:Information distributed at Confirmation Meeting, and additionalflyers distributed throughout the year.Advent Class / Outreach:Week of December 1. Children are asked to bring a new toyfor Emergency Services to class this week. Holy Childhooddonations collected are also collected this week.For all Religious Education matters, contact Dr. Linda M. Dix(856) 235-7136, or REprogram@olgcnj.org.Whole Community CatechesisGospel - Matthew 25:31-46Jesus said to his disciples:"When the Son of Man comes in his glory,and all the angels with him,he will sit upon his glorious throne,and all the nations will be assembled before him.And he will separate them one from another,as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats.He will place the sheep on his right and the goats on his left.Then the king will say to those on his right,'Come, you who are blessed by my Father.Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of theworld.For I was hungry and you gave me food,I was thirsty and you gave me drink,a stranger and you welcomed me,naked and you clothed me,ill and you cared for me,in prison and you visited me.'Then the righteous will answer him and say,'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you,or thirsty and give you drink?When did we see you a stranger and welcome you,or naked and clothe you?When did we see you ill or in prison, and visit you?'And the king will say to them in reply,'Amen, I say to you, whatever you didfor one of the least brothers of mine, you did for me.'Then he will say to those on his left,'Depart from me, you accursed,into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.For I was hungry and you gave me no food,I was thirsty and you gave me no drink,a stranger and you gave me no welcome,naked and you gave me no clothing,ill and in prison, and you did not care for me.'Then they will answer and say,'Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirstyor a stranger or naked or ill or in prison,and not minister to your needs?'He will answer them, 'Amen, I say to you,what you did not do for one of these least ones,you did not do for me.'And these will go off to eternal punishment,but the righteous to eternal life."Our Lord Jesus Christ the King: Today, the last Sunday ofthe liturgical year, we celebrate Christ the King as our humbleShepherd King who gently guides us, his sheep and leads us toeternal joy. The Gospel points out that not all of us respect theShepherd and welcome his guiding care and love. We can reachout by helping to make sure others have enough food, cleanwater, and clothing and are healthy. We can offer our friendshipto others. Jesus tells us that when we do these things, we dothem to him. In our care for others, we follow Jesus - and he willtell us to come to him for all eternity.Question of the Week:Adult: What changes in lifestyle does today’s Gospel call youto?Child: When Jesus comes to judge us, what will he be lookingfor in our lives?Journal Starter: I think it is important for me to watch for…Word of the Week: watch

November 23, 2008 Our Lord Jesus Christ the King Page 4HappyThanksgivingEach family is encouraged to pray thisspecial grace on Thanksgiving Day to symbolize a spiritualoneness in prayer at the family dinner table. Even though we arenot physically present at each other’s table, we are still one familyin the Mystical Body of Christ.Gracious God, we thank you for the food before us, theroof above us, and for this family and friends. Help usto remember that a family is for growing up in, forgoing away from, and for coming back to. It is forliving concern, for helping each other through happytimes and sad. With your blessing, this family willalways be together, in our hearts and in our memories,giving each of us strength to live our own lives and tobe our own persons. Amen.Families are asked to bring food from their thanksgiving table tobe blessed at Mass by Father.Happy Thanksgiving to all!Bringing Holy CommunionIs a GiftI have been a Eucharistic Minister for almost 5 years and havebeen visiting Catholic residents at Lutheran Care in Moorestownevery third Sunday.Bringing Holy Communion to the Catholic residents is a gift.When I walk into the rooms their faces light up and when I lookinto their eyes I see Jesus. Those who are able, say how muchthey look forward to the visit and how grateful they are. As Ileave, it is I who am grateful!I hope more parishioners will consider this beautiful ministry. Twohours one Sunday a month is so little to give when you receive somuch. Please call Toni Mulqueen (609-877-3382) to offer yourservices once a month.(Grace Przybylski serves as a Eucharistic Minister monthly atLutheran Care.)Noah’s Ark MinistryNoah’s Ark is closed Sunday, November 30 th , so the crew andpassengers may spend Thanksgiving Weekend with theirfamilies. Ship returns to port for it’s next sailing on Sunday,December 7 th during the 10:30 AM Mass.From the Captain and Crew: “Happy Thanksgiving!”Catholic Young AdultsThe Catholic Young Adults of Burlington County welcomes youngadults ages 21-39, single or married to build friendships,strengthen our Catholic faith, and to deepen our relationship withGod. Join us for any or all of our functions. Visit our website athttp://www.catholicyoungadultsbc.org/. To be put on our emaildistribution list, please contact Jackie Veasy atj ackiev815@comcast.net.Holy Hour and SocialMonday, November 24 th , 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.: Please join us for aHoly Hour in St. Joan of Arc Church, 100 Willow Bend Road,Marlton.Monday, November 24 th , 8:00 to 11:00 p.m.: Following the HolyHour, meet us in the Ark Room in the rectory for a social. Enjoya fun night of prayer, food, and drinks!Youth Group NewsSunday, November 23 rd : Special Christmas Service night.Come be part of Santa’s Workshop from 7:00 – 9:00 PM in theGym/Heritage House. Please bring 1 tube of toothpaste and 1toothbrush to donate to our Christmas Wish Boxes forProvidence House.Wednesdays November 25 th & December 3 rd : NO PROJECTCASSEROLE THESE WEEKS!!! We will resume onWednesday, December 10 th at 3:15 PM in Quinn House. Anystudent wishing to earn Service hours may pick up pans andmake casseroles at home these 2 weeks and bring them toHeritage House. Contact Mrs. Dowiak at (856) 235-1733 formore information.Sunday, November 30 th : NO GENERAL YOUTH GROUPMEETING!!! (Thanksgiving Weekend) RETREAT LEADERSHIPMEETING FROM 6:30 – 9:00 PM at Quinn House. All Retreatleaders and Retreat chaperones must attend this meeting.Friday, December 5 th – Sunday, December 7 th : Annual YouthGroup Retreat weekend. All participants must be registered bySunday, November 23 rd . NO GENERAL YOUTH GROUPMEETING!!! (Retreat Weekend)OLGC PTAPoinsettia SalePerfect poinsettias with either RED or WHITE blooms wrapped inred foil available for pick up on December 2 nd from 2:30 - 4:00PMin the school gym. (Alternative arrangements can be made ifnecessary). Pre-order deadline is November 21 st .6"pot size (5 blooms and up) - $10 each7 ½" pot size (8 blooms and up) - $15 each10" pot size (18 blooms and up) - $25 eachPlease call Terri Schaub (856) 235-7244 with order by November21 st . Don't forget to order for your office, Pollyanna gifts andhostess gifts. The flowers come from a nursery and are wrappedto prevent damage.

November 23, 2008 Our Lord Jesus Christ the King Page 5Attention: LadiesThe PTA of Our Lady of Good Counsel School would like to inviteyou to our “Ladies Night Out” - Craft & Gift Sale. The event willbe held Friday, December 5 th from 7:00 – 10:00 PM in ourschool’s multipurpose room. Tickets are $5 and will include:Food & Beverages: Appetizers by Montesini Catering& Desserts by Nicolle GoetzChance for Door Prizes: Provide by David Arlen Jewelers,Remember Me, Shear Joy Hair SalonOne Stop Shopping & Free Gift WrappingThere will be over 35 vendors – Specialty Boutiques as well asCrafters. Get started on your Christmas shopping while enjoyingthe company of family & friends. Tickets can be purchased inadvance, or at the door. Please contact: Jeanna Vizzard at (856)608-6098 or vizz44@comcast.net.2 nd ANNUALLUNCH WITH SANTAThe Knights of Columbus #1082 is having their annual Luncheonwith Santa in the OLGC cafeteria on Saturday, December 6 th at1:00 PM right after the Moorestown Christmas parade.If the parade is postponed due to weather…the Luncheon withSanta WILL STILL BE HELD ON DECEMBER 6 TH AT 1:00 PM.The lunch will include hot dogs, macaroni and cheese, potatochips, juice, soda, water, coffee, desserts, etc. Cost will be $4.00per person for ALL-U-Can-Eat.In addition, each child visiting Santa can have a photographtaken and will be given a Christmas candy cane. Cost of mailingcharge for picture to be $2.00 for Postal Service or $1.00 foremail or, free if you bring your own camera. Ho, ho, ho…see youthere!Jamaica Mission Trip Planning MeetingEach year, for over the last fifteen years, Our Lady of GoodCounsel parishioners have gone to Kingston, Jamaica to workwith Father Richard Ho Lung and the Brothers of the Missionariesof the Poor. This year a group is planning to go on Monday, April13 th through Friday, April 17 th . Anyone interested in moreinformation about joining this trip or just learning more about whatwe do is welcome to attend the planning meeting. The meetingwill be on Sunday, December 7 th at 7:00 PM in the HeritageHouse. For more information, please call Sondra or John at(856) 466-4100 or email at jfbsmd@aol.com. More information isavailable at www.missionariesofthepoor.org.Our Lady’s Parish StatueIf you would like OLGC’s Our Lady of Fatima statue tovisit your home for a week for your own quiet rosarytime, for praying together as a family, or with yourfriends, please callMarylou Relovsky at (856) 234-0094.Adopt a Family ProgramAmazing isn’t it, Christmas is just around the corner. Withoutquestion, this year is going to be one of the most troublingChristmas Seasons ever for many families. Unfortunately manyfamily primary wage earners have lost his or her job and peopleare hanging on by a thread. This year, the Burlington CountyOffice of Catholic Charities Emergency Services will beconducting an “Adopt a Family Program” similar to the one thatparishioners of Our Lady of Good Counsel participated in lastyear. This year’s program will involve only families fromBurlington County.Starting this week, there will be flyers placed on the back table ofthe church that describe the program. The contact person for ourparish at Catholic Charities is Linda Boyd who can be reached at(856) 764-6945, ext. 20 or lboyd@cctrenton.org. For yourconvenience, all gifts, properly labeled, can be dropped off in theParish Office (Rectory) during regular business hours.Parish Food DriveThe outpouring of generosity by many of the parishioners of OurLady’s Parish this month is nothing short of incredible! As ofWednesday when this article was written, we have delivered 473large bags and 11 boxes of groceries. Additionally, we have sent34 turkeys and 70 frozen casseroles. A volunteer at theEmergency Services facility mentioned that there has been anunbelievable showing of generosity from several parishes inBurlington County and the shelves at Catholic Charities arenearly full – at least for the short term.The OLGC parishioners that donated food are to be commendedfor their generosity. You should feel absolutely wonderful overthe fact that you have made a big difference in the lives of somany people that are suffering from the lack of nourishing food.Congratulations and many thanks go out also to the Boy Scoutswho ran a food drive in conjunction with our parish food drive.Your support of their efforts resulted in our overall numbersalmost doubling from what we totaled last year.Bible StudyThe November 14 th issue of The Wall Street Journal held a verytimely and interesting article entitled: “A New CounterReformation Starts at the Vatican.” Its opening sentence: “Formost of October, more than 200 Catholic bishops, along withsundry theologians and experts, met at the Vatican to figure outhow to get Catholics to read the Bible.”At OLGC we have bible study:• Thursday Morning Bible Study – Heritage House, 7:30 –8:30 AM. We are reading St. Paul’s Letter to Romans.• Adult Bible Study, Thursdays after the 9:00 AM Mass –Heritage House. We use high quality DVD videos thatfeature scripture scholars who discuss biblical themesand the authors and the people featured in thosethemes.Join us. If you are interested in a different time and/or format,call Dick Lohkamp (856) 231-7470.