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 November 16th/17th, 2013 Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Weekly Bulletin Aid for Friends Early Deadline Outreach will have a Thanksgiving “Aid for Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, announcements Friends” meeting on MONDAY, November for the November 30th/December 1st bulletin are 18th at 7:00 in the McNellis Room (downstairs) due no later than 4 PM on Wednesday, Novem- of the Trinity Center. We invite you to join us to ber 20th. help prepare meals for our brothers and sisters in Christ at this time of year, (when local cupboards are empty, so some food will be available for St. John's Hospice them). Please volunteer to make 12 servings of a Casserole Program Turkey, ham, meatloaf , (or any other meat), po- tato dish, vegetable or dessert or, come and help This weekend, November 16-17, is the next drop package the meals June 24th. If you have any -off weekend for the St. John's Hospice Casserole questions please call 215-357-1300 ext 179 and Program. Please bring your frozen protein rich someone will call you with an answer. casserole to the freezer when you come to Mass. Thank you for your generosity! Look in the back of the Church after the Masses this weekend for a sign up sheet.

OLGC Knights of Columbus Council No 15658 Mothers with Young Children Many parishioners took a baby bottle On Tuesday, November 19th home to fill it with donations to benefit the Pro- the Mothers of Young Children Life Union of Greater Philadelphia. group welcomes Father John

Masson from Nativity of Our Please return your bottle to church Lord Parish. Father Masson this weekend! will speak to our group and bless the salt.

Scrip Office News We will meet from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. in the Trinity Center. Babysitting is available for $3 a Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, the Scrip Of- family in the lower rectory. All are welcome. fice will be closed on Thursday, November Any questions, please call Ellen Doherty at 215 28th and Friday, November 29th. -357-0646. Mass Schedule Sacraments of Initiation

Saturday Vigil -- 5:15PM Adults or school aged children inquiring about the Sunday -- 7:00AM, 8:30AM, 10:00AM (Upper and Faith, for the reception of Baptism, Confirmation and Lower Church), 12:00 Noon the Eucharist, and for Reception into Full Communion Weekday -- 6:30AM & 9:00AM Saturday -- 7:30AM of the Catholic Church, please call Marianna Rossi .

Holy Day of Obligation Baptism of Children is celebrated on Sundays at 1:30 7:00PM Vigil pm. Please call the Parish Office to make necessary 6:30AM, 9:00AM and 12:05PM arrangements. Interviews prior to the reception of the (Please check the Parish Bulletin for hours if Holy Day falls on a Sacrament are conducted by Marianna Rossi for first- Saturday or a Monday) time parents.

Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation Saturdays -- 9:30AM & 4:00PM (and by appointment) Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation: The Rite of Reconciliation is celebrated on Saturdays at 9:30 am Liturgy of the Hours - Monday - Friday following and 4:00 pm, and by appointment. 6:30AM Mass; Saturday at 7:00AM Sacrament of Marriage Couples are encouraged to Adoration before the Most Blessed Sacrament -- contact the Parish Office soon after their engagement to Each Monday following the 9:00AM Mass and con- cluding at 7:30PM with Miraculous Medal Novena and meet with one of the Parish Priests. The Archdiocese of Benediction. Also, each First Friday after the 9:00AM Philadelphia requires that couples make arrangements Mass until 5:00PM. for the Wedding no less than six months prior to the planned date of marriage. Either the bride or the groom Rosary -- Monday - Friday at 8:30AM & Saturday fol- must be a registered member of Our Lady of Good lowing the 7:30AM Mass Counsel Parish for the Wedding to be scheduled. For

PreCana information, please contact the Family Life Divine Mercy Chaplet -- Monday at 7:00PM. Office at [email protected].

DIRECTORY The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick and Communion of the Sick The Sacrament of the Phone: 215-357-1300 Fax: 215-357-4452 Anointing of the Sick is available anytime upon request. Web Address: www.olgc.org Communion of the Sick for the homebound is arranged through the Parish Office and anytime upon request. Pastor Rev. Robert G. Suskey…………………….....108 The Sacrament of Holy Orders Any man interested Parochial Vicar in the Diaconate or Priesthood should contact one of Rev. John J. Kilgallon………………………..112 the Parish Priests or the Vocation Office for the Dioce- Parish Secretary san Priesthood at 610-667-5778. Also, anyone inter- Lori Tarnowski………………………………150 ested in the Religious Life should contact one of the Parish Finances…………………...…………….102 Catholic Social Services Parish Priests for further direction. Sr. Patricia Kelly, M.S.B.T.…..……………...160 School Frank Mokriski, Principal…………………….104 Trinity Center Office Hours School Office…………………………………101 Monday thru Friday -- 9:00AM - 3:30PM Parish Religious Education Program 5:00PM - 8:00PM Mariana Rossi………………………………...107 Saturday -- 9:00AM - 5:00PM Youth Ministry Vicki Francis, Coordinator……………………131 Music Ministry Rectory Office Hours Joan Kozlowski, Director……………………..206 Sunday -- 9:00AM - 2:00PM Scrip Office Mary Riccaboni………...……………….…....132 Scrip Office Hours Parish Bulletin Monday thru Friday-- 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM Wendy Jones 5:30 PM - 7:30PM email: [email protected] Saturday -- 9:30AM - 3:30 PM Eagles Ticket Raffle Interfaith The OLGC Knights of Co- thanksgiving service lumbus will be selling raf- fles for two (2) Eagles tick- The 18th Annual Inter-Faith Thanksgiving ets for Sunday December Service will once again take place at the "Old 8th at their 1pm game against Detroit. These tick- School Baptist Meeting House" at Maple ets are worth $105 each and are for section 105, Avenue and Second Street Pike in Southamp- row12, seats 13&14. ton on Sunday, November 24 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. There will only be 100 tickets sold at $30 each. The winning raffle will claim BOTH Eagles tick- Everyone is welcome and encouraged to ets. You cannot ask for better odds! bring non-perishable food items to be donated to the local Coordinating Council of Health and Welfare. OLGC Knights of Columbus

Monday Night Rosary All parishioners are warmly welcomed to join the OLGC Knights of Columbus in praying the rosary every Monday evening at 6:30 pm in the presence OLGC Christmas Ornaments of the Most Blessed Sacrament. Available Now

Upcoming Fundrasiers Once again, Christmas ornaments of Our Lady of In the coming weeks, the OLGC Knights of Co- Good Counsel are available for purchase in the lumbus will be selling “Keep Christ in Christmas” vestibule of church after Mass, or at the Scrip Of- car magnets and pound cakes from Stocks Bak- fice. Only available while supplies last. ery. The ornaments are priced at $20.00 each. The or- naments are about 3 inches in diameter, accented with 24k gold with exquisitely crafted frames, and comes in a gift box.

COLLECTION FOR SAINT FRANCIS INN Proceeds will go to help the poor in the Archdio-

cese of St Thomas, US Virgin Islands, Bishop Please help the homeless by checking your clos- Herbert Bevard. Monsignor D’Angelico would be ets and cupboards! We are collecting new soaps, pleased to know that we are continuing to be toiletries, toothbrushes, and other personal care charitable to one of his dearest friends. items, that you may have received from hotels, during your stay.

And people who sew, you may have corduroy, fleece, or heavy flannel to donate. We easily can make blankets! And if you can help sew and/or use a serger, we would love your help. Please help us to help those in our community in their deepest needs! Winter is coming!!

For further information, contact Anne Kopanski at 215-805-8065. R. C. I. A Our Lady of Good Counsel Giving Tree If you (or someone you know) are at least 18 years old and: ♦ Ho! Ho! Ho! It's that time of year again. want to become a member of the Catho- Bells ring, children sing and the unfortu- lic Church, ♦ nate really need our help. were baptized Catholic, but have not yet received First Communion or Confirma- The Giving Tree is now in the vestibule of tion, ♦ the church. The tree will be decorated with or simply want to learn more about the Christmas bells asking for small gifts Church, its life, and its teachings, (shampoo, hand lotion) and larger items (sweaters, etc. ). then the R.C.I.A. is perfect for you. We will meet on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM in the Please place your unwrapped gift (with Trinity Center beginning October 9, 2013. For the card attached) under the tree by De- more information, please call Fr. Suskey at cember 15th. Your Gifts will be given to (215) 357 – 1300 extension 114. the residents of local nursing homes, St Francis Inn and St. Vincent's Church in Germantown. Congratulations to the following couples Just like last year ,some of "Christmas bells who were married in our Church in October: " will be asking for tuition aid assistance or gift cards to local stores eg. Acme or Giant. Daniel and Christine White Courchain For your convenience these gift cards can Michael and Kate Mestrow Pellegrini be purchased at OLGC Script office. These Joseph and Amanda Denito Gearhart gifts will help those in our parish family Glenn and Tara Ulerick Sharkey who have a temporary need this year. When you purchase your gift card from the Script office, this will also benefit our tui- tion aid program. Please put these gift cards and tuition aid gifts in an envelope marked Giving Tree in the Saturday or FOOD DRIVE continues for Sunday collection basket by December SOUTHAMPTON FOOD BANK 15th. OLGC CYO and the Cub Scouts continue to col- Please be an angel to those in need. If you lect non-perishable food items to support the have questions, or can volunteer to set up Southampton Food Bank at Jesus Focus Minis- the tree, replenish “Christmas bells”, try on Bristol Rd. gather/deliver gifts, please call Monica Pinciotti at 267-252-6500. We average 2 to 3 bags a week and every little bit helps. So, we ask you to purchase one extra item a week while grocery shopping - bring it to Church on Sat/Sun and put it in our marked box in the back of Church.

Jesus taught us to "Feed the hungry" - while we can't solve all of the world's problems, we can help the 1,700 people from our own backyard, served by the Food Bank each month. You're invited to an Applebee's Flapjack Fundraiser Breakfast YOUTH MINISTRY to support Archbishop Wood Robotics Team TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

$8.00 per person 11-24 Afternoon Service Project Kids (8 and under) $5.00 12-8 Christmas Caroling Majestic Oaks

12-15 Christmas Party WHEN: Saturday, November 23, 2013

8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (Regular Meetings in Lower Rectory)

WHERE: Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar 1063 Street Road Southampton, PA 18966 For More Information: Youth Ministry Annual Turkey Drive Please call Donna at 215-859-2172 or Gaile at 215 -364-9770. Tickets available at the door as well. Would you be interested in sharing a meal with a needy family? Due to our economy, there are so many families that will go without a Thanksgiving meal. If you wish to help, please do the following:

♦ Place a frozen turkey in double plastic bags. OLGC School Fundraising ♦ Place the bagged turkey in a box with vegeta- "Trash for Cash" Recycling bles, stuffing, gravy, any kind of dessert Thank you for your continued support of (please no liquor boxes). OLGC School's Technology program. ♦ Bring the meals to the Citizens Bank Parking Please continue to drop off your inkjet & lot at the Davisville Shopping Center laser printer cartridges as well as old cell (Davisville Road & Street Road). phones, iPods/MP3 players, old video ♦ games, and digital cameras in our recy- Meals will be collected on Sunday, Novem- cling box in the back of Church when you ber 24th from 12:00 to 1:00 PM! come to Mass. Thanks to all of our parish- ioners who have supported this great fund- Please contact Vicki Francis at Youth Ministry, raiser for the OLGC School Technology 215-357-1300 ext. 131, to leave your name so we program. Keep those items coming! have an accurate count.

Coke Rewards & Powerade Caps We are also looking for about 100 pre-folded Thank you for your continuing support of boxes to be donated to the Turkey Drive. Also, the OLGC School Gym program by donat- check donations are acceptable and greatly appre- ing your Coke product and Powerade caps. ciated. Make checks payable to OLGC Youth Min- Bags of caps can be placed in the Cartridge istry and please leave at the Trinity Center. recycling box in the back of Church. Through the Mycokerewards program we Youth Ministry is so thankful to those who support are earning valuable items to be used in our service work! OLGC school. The children of OLGC School thank you for your support OLGC SENIOR CLUB NEWS YEAR OF PRIZES WINNERS 2013

11/5 $50 619 Joseph Hopfner Myrtle Beach Getaway - Monday Nov. 18th to 11/6 $50 983 No Winner Friday, Nov. 22nd. This trip is filled per Curran 11/7 $50 758 No Winner Travel. We can take a wait list. 11/8 $50 645 No Winner 11/9 $50 209 No Winner Pinegrove Getaway - In the Catskills from March 11/10 $50 334 No Winner 31st to April 4th—$369 pp double & triple, $429 11/11 $50 757 No Winner single - Call for reservation brochure for full details.

“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 The Feminine Genius: Every Woman’s Gift by 12/1. Saturday, December 7th 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Pennsylvania Convention Center Call Ronnie at 215-357-8596 for full details on our trips. You can also sign up at our meetings on the nd th We invite all women – married, single, and con- 2 and 4 Friday of each month. You do not secrated – to join us for the first Archdiocesan need to be a member of our club to enjoy our Catholic Women’s Conference in Philadelphia. trips. The day will begin with Mass celebrated by Archbishop Chaput, who affirms the signifi- cance of this gathering: “The Catholic Women’s Conference opens a door to the most beautiful kind of renewal, the kind that comes from an St Francis Seniors authentic feminine leadership in the family, in the community, in business, in education, and in Upcoming Meetings public life. I wholeheartedly support this event.” Nov. 15th - Flag Presentation -History Dec. 6th - Madrigal Singers Throughout the day, various speakers will ad- Dec. 20th - Christmas Luncheon dress the Catholic perspectives on how we, as Jan. 3rd - Entertainer Michael Espisito women of faith, can respond with an authentic feminine presence to transform every aspect of Trips life and society. We will have two simultaneous November 19th—New York City—Radio City tracks; one for adults and one for high school Christmas Show (Mezzanine Seating), lunch at girls, both with Mass, speakers, breakout ses- Fagiolini’s on 40th Street. Total price $130.00. sions, and opportunities for confession. Tickets are available. This event is the initiative of Catholic women December 5th—Grace Kelly Exhibit at the Mich- from various parishes in Philadelphia, hosted by ener Museum in Doylestown. Tracing Grace the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and Endow. Kelly’s path from Philadelphia to Monaco. Many personal objects as well as movie clips and home The cost of registration includes the all-day con- movies will be presented—lunch will follow at the ference, a light breakfast, and lunch. To register Vintage Grill at Rt. 313 & Ferry Rd. Tickets are online, please visit http://endowgroups.org/ available. conference-registration/

Any questions, please contact Helen Scavilla at 215-357-8712. St Joseph the Worker Job Club Form

Please note: We cannot accept postings for babysitting positions or for/from minors.

♦ Please print this form, fill it out, and follow instructions. ♦ Check the appropriate box in the next section. Then: ♦ If you have work to offer, provide a brief description (30 to 40 words) of the job dimensions and requirements, as well as any other important details; e.g. "Part-time," "temporary," "must have reliable transportation." ♦ If you are seeking work, provide a brief summary (30 to 40 words) of your qualifications: your area(s) of expertise, technical and other skills and any other information that makes you an appealing job can- didate. ♦ Sign and date the form. Don't forget to include contact information (e-mail address and telephone number) in the space provided. ♦ Submit the form to the Job Club using one of the following options: Place in the collection basket at any Mass, in an envelope addressed "Attn: St. Joseph Job Club."

FAX to St. Joseph Job Club at 215-357-4452.

U.S. mail: St. Joseph Job Club ~ Our Lady of Good Counsel Church 611 Knowles Avenue Southampton, PA 18966

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I have a position available.

Qualifications/Skills (Please limit your description to 30 to 40 words.)

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Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish takes no responsibility for either the posted "Looking for Employment" or "Employment Opportunities Available." These postings are strictly a community service offered by the St. Joseph the Worker Job Club Ministry. Parish Meetings KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MEMBERSHIP

Knights of Columbus Council No.15658 - Meets Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to men every second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 PM in the 18 years of age or older who are practical (that is, prac- Trinity Center. Rosary every Monday at 6:30 PM in the ticing) Catholics in union with the Holy See. This Church . For information contact 215-357-1300 Ext. means that an applicant or member accepts the teaching 106 or [email protected]. Also visit authority of the Catholic Church on matters of faith and www.olgckofc.org and facebook.com/olgckofc. The morals, aspires to live in accord with the precepts of the November meeting (originally scheduled for Nov. Catholic Church, and is in good standing in the Catholic 12th) will be rescheduled. Church.

Widow/Widower Support Group Regular meetings are held on the third Monday of each month from 1- 2:30PM in the Trinity Center. The next meeting will be held on November 18th. PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS Outreach Ministry - Meetings are held on the fourth Monday each month, at 7PM in the Trinity Center. Please pray for the protection of our men Our next meeting will be on November 18th. Join us and women serving in the Armed Forces, at 7pm to help Aid for Friends. Our meeting will especially: follow at about 8pm. Stephen Bednarik, Anthony Brothman, St. Joseph the Worker Job Club - meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at 9:00AM in the Trinity Center. The Vincent Brothman Jr., Capt. Stephen next meeting will be on Nov 25th. For info, call 215- Cattallo, Joseph Cymerman, Andy Daily, 357-1300, Ext. 176. If there is a Monday holiday, and Dana Daily, John Doerffel, Joseph Dooley, OLGC School is closed, we will meet on Tuesday. Sam Ervin, Brady C. Fagans, Scott Gin- ger, James Gormley, Jim Hacker, Sean Third Order Carmelites—meet on the third Saturday each month from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM in the lower Hartman, Lt. John Herbert, Paul Hesser, Rectory for ongoing formation. For information call Daniel Timothy Hipple, Robert 215-639-7050. The next meeting will be on Decem- Jankowski, Lt. Col. David Jones, Sean ber 21st. Kehoe, Kenneth Keisler, Jimmy Ketler, Stephen Kraus, Major Joseph Krill, Brian Mothers of Young Children - Meets on the third Lackman, Sallie Lackman, Andrew Lay- Tuesday each month from 10-11:30 AM (babysitting provided). The next meeting will be on November man, Frankie Ludovici, Michael Maricle, 19th. Jude Martin, John McDermott, Daniel MacDonald, William G. McCloskey, St. Francis Senior Club - Meets on the first and third Grant Miller, Steven Neithold, Eric Ne- Friday of the month at 10:00 AM in the Trinity Center. scio, John & Dawn O’Hara, Greg Palush, The next meeting will be on December 6th. Lt. Michael H. Poekert, Gordon Pulford, OLGC Senior Club - Meets on the second and fourth SSgt. John Ramsey, Richard Raubenstine Fridays each month at 10AM in the Trinity Center. Jr., Lcpl. George Reimold, Capt. Chap- The next meeting will be on November 22nd. lain Tony Michael Repic, Justin Rexrode, Kevin Roberts, Patrick Rooney, Eric San- Health & Wellness Ministry - Meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 7PM in the Trinity Center. derlin, Hali Sanderlin, Adam C. Schmidt, For info, call 215-357-1300 ext. 273. Ryan Speed, Bill Stanert, Lt. Col. Freder- ick D. Straka, Tim Studler, Michael Ti- Boy Scout Troop 144 - Boys in 5th to 12th grade, meet nari, Justin Urban, Shawn Veach, Kevin on Mondays from 7:00–8:30PM at the OLGC School Vizzari, David Weatherington, David Gym. For info contact Gus Fiocca at 215-901-4472. Webb, Alex Williams, and Alex Willouer.

Mass Intentions for the Week REMEMBER OUR SICK Please pray for the sick, those Sunday 7:00 Rose Marie Miksis 8:30 Nicholas Sicat in hospitals, nursing homes, 10:00up Leon Dura and in particular: 10:00dn Brian O’Neill 12:00 Joseph Conway Margaret Allen Baby Oliver McCloud Young Jacob Brady Salena McHugh Monday 6:30 Cathy Dougherty Eileen Burke Young Ashley Meall 9:00 Lillian Elfrey Carmen Caceres George Palinonis Robert Carchidi Howard Peak Tuesday 6:30 Edward V. Gill Madeline & Frank Cimino Anna Peglow 9:00 William G. Harold Ann Clifford Phil & Terry Petragnani Baby Locan Connor Alethea Pickett Wednesday 6:30 Walter & Agnes Strickland Lisa Haffner Desaurantes Agnes Poplaski 9:00 Dee Miller Eric Dial Anthony Puglisi Young Emma Dibiase Baby Paige Randel Thursday 6:30 Timothy Wilson Baby Dylan Fairfield Young Steven Reeder 9:00 Lillian Elfrey Young Luke Fochtman Rose Roccamo Colleen Gallagher Baby Alexander Scheckler Friday 6:30 Jane Ryan Baby Amalia Gambone Baby Holden Scheckler 9:00 John Horvath Kevin Garrity Baby Ryan Anthony Shady Young Thomas Gilmore Bill Shaeffer Saturday 7:30 Kathleen & John Hosey Robert Grover Andrew Shingleton 5:15 Joe Riccaboni Lillian Haas Jim Sullivan Raymond Haas Julia Sykes Sunday 7:00 Victoria & Peter Zaniewski Abigail Harner Baby Kallie Tamburino 8:30 Living Mack & Murtaugh Ed Hewitt Joseph & Sanita Tettis 10:00up Jim Houck Jeff Hewitt Baby A. J. Trubin 10:00dn Patrick McGinley Richard Kehl Elizabeth Walker 12:00 Dorothy Owens Virginia Keller Margaret Widger Baby Danny Kenny Nicole Williams Daniel Kilgallon Baby Shane Daniel Williams Margaret Komelasky Baby Madison Woltemate John Marley Tony Zanziger

Please pray for our Holy Father

Please pray for those who have

died, members of our family and friends and in particular:

Antoinette Gruber Pope Francis I Clara Hermansky Bob Kiefer And his special intentions for November Kathleen Swanson

Suffering Priests. That priests who experience dif- Also, remember those who have no one to pray for ficulties may find comfort in their suffering, support them and all the Holy Souls in Purgatory. in their doubts, and confirmation in their fidelity.

Latin American Churches. That as fruit of the May the souls of the faithful departed, continental mission, Latin American Churches may through the mercy of God, send missionaries to other Churches. rest in peace. Amen Church Name/ Address:

Our Lady of Good Counsel #671100 611 Knowles Avenue Southampton, PA 18966

Phone: 215-357-1300

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