Parish Mission Statement

We, the family of Our Mother of Good

Counsel Parish, call ourselves to be the LIGHT of CHRIST,

leading all to unity with God. We do this by our community worship

and celebration of the Sacraments, prayer at home with our families, sharing

our joy and responding to the needs of others.

PARISH PERSONNEL

Pastor: ...................................... Rev. Joseph G. McCormick, O.S.A.

In Residence: ............................ ..Rev. Thomas L. Osborne, O.S.A.

Pastoral Assistant……………………….………...Deacon Fred Filippo

Music Director ……………..………………. …Dr. Kristopher Seaman

Secretary/Book Keeper: ……………... …....…..…..Mrs. Mati Principe

Faith Formation Coordinator: ..…. ..................... Mrs. Janet M. Litterio

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PARISH CONTACT Rev. Joseph McCormick OSA………………….……….708-789-3609

Address………16043 S. Bell Road, Homer Glen, Illinois 60491-6728 Phone ........................................................................... 708-301-6246 Parish Office Hours ...................... Monday thru Friday 9 AM to 3 PM Fax ............................................................................... 708-301-6356 Email ............................................................... omgccc@comcast.net Website ................................................................... www.omgccc.org Check Our Mother of Good Counsel Facebook page Faith Formation Office .................................................. 708-301-0214 Faith Formation Hours ............ Tuesday - Thursday 9:00 AM to 3 PM During the School Year: Wednesdays ...................... 9:00 to 4:30 PM

COUNCIL , COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Parish Council .........................................................Steve Galka 708 288-8881 Building & Grounds Committee. ………..…. Deacon Fred Filippo708-590-6831 Human Outreach Commission ……..….……...Marian Strzelczyk815-834-1665 Council of Catholic Women . …………..…..….Bernie Smigielski 815-463-8032 Evangelization & Faith Formation………..………...Judy Keating 773-580-5654 Finance Council………...……………………….……...Tim Finlon .708-301-1203 Good Samaritans……………...………..…………….Fran Osajda 708-873-1814 K of C Grand Knight:…………….….…......………..John Fassola 708-301-0830 Worship Commission …..…..………...….Dr. Kristopher Seaman 708-301-6246

MINISTRY COORDINATORS

Altar Servers: ………………………………………..Dawn Nolan 708-301-1902 Children’s Liturgy: ………..…………….…………..Janet Litterio.708-301-0214 Eucharistic Ministers: …....……….…………..........Terri Pearce 708-539-5661 Hospitality: ………..………………….…………....Marilyn Filippo 708-590-6831 Lector:………………………….……………………Jim Castleton 630-263-1164 Sacristans:……….……………....…………………Nanette Kech 708-966-0042 Ushers:……………………….………..……………Mike Targosz..708-717-6373

MINISTRY SCHEDULER

Eleanor Stanford ............................................eleanorstanford42@gmail.com

OUR MOTHER OF GOOD COUNSEL PARISH 16043 S. Bell Road Homer Glen, IL. 60491

OMGC Mass Times: St. Bernard Mass Times: Saturday…………………..5 PM Saturday………….…...4:30 PM Sunday…….….8:30 & 10:30 AM & 5 PM Sunday………..….8:30, 10:00 & 11:30 AM Weekdays-Monday thru Saturday . 8 AM Weekdays-Mon., Tues., Wed. & Fri. 9:30 AM Augustinian Sister Parishes

Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 8, 2019

Fill us at daybreak with your kindness,

that we may shout for joy and gladness

all our days.

-- Psalm 90:14

Sacrament of Penance:

OMGC Saturday 4 to 4:45 PM Sunday 9:30 to 10:15 AM First Friday 8:20 AM ________________________________________________ St. Bernard 3:30 - 4:15 pm - 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month. Confessions heard following daily Mass on Saturday during Lent. Confessions at any time upon request.

P A G E T W O A N A U G U S T I N I A N P A R I S H S E P T E M B E R 8 , 2 0 1 9

Monday, September 9 8:00 AM For Augustinian Priests & Nuns

Tuesday, September 10 8:00 AM John E. Miller (1 yr.) Req. by OMGC

Robert J. Wolski (1 yr.) Req. by OMGC

Wednesday, September 11

8:00 AM Charles & Leona Polke 65th Wedding Anniversary

Thursday, September 12 8:00 AM Josephine Loftus (intentions of) Req. by Eileen Madden

Friday, September 13 8:00 AM For 911 victims

Saturday, September 14 8:00 AM OMGC Staff

5:00 PM Living & deceased members of the Fary & Szostak Families Req. by The Fary Family

Sunday, September 15 8:30 AM The People of this Parish

10:30 AM Maria Bryja Req. by Genevieve Data 5:00 PM Kent Seaman

August 31st & September 1

Sunday Offering .................................. $4376.10 On-Line Giving ...................................... $780.00 TOTAL ................................................... $ 5156.10

Building Fund…………..………………………$527.00

Includes on line giving

May God bless you for your generosity!

The Place for the Reservation of

the Most Holy Eucharist

In accordance with the structure of each church and

legitimate local customs, the Most Blessed Sacrament

should be reserved in a tabernacle in a part of the

church that is truly noble, prominent, conspicuous,

worthily decorated, and suitable for prayer.

The tabernacle should usually be the only one, be

irremovable, be made of solid and inviolable

material that is not transparent, and be locked in

such a way that the danger of profanation is

prevented to the greatest extent possible. Moreover,

it is appropriate that before it is put into liturgical

use, the tabernacle be blessed according to the rite

described in the Roman Ritual.

It is more appropriate as a sign that on an altar on

which Mass is celebrated there not be a tabernacle in

which the Most Holy Eucharist is reserved.

Consequently, it is preferable that the tabernacle be

located, according to the judgment of the Diocesan

Bishop:

a) either in the sanctuary, apart from the altar of

celebration, in a appropriate form and place, not

excluding its being positioned on an old altar no

longer used for celebration

b) or even in some chapel suitable for the private

adoration and prayer of the faithful[128] and

organically connected to the church and readily

noticeable by the Christian faithful.

In accordance with traditional custom, near the

tabernacle a special lamp, fueled by oil or wax,

should shine permanently to indicate the presence of

Christ and honor it. In no way should any of the

other things be forgotten which are prescribed by

law concerning the reservation of the Most Holy

Eucharist. (USCCB)

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time;

Grandparents Day

Monday: St. Peter Claver

Tuesday: St. Nicholas of Tolentine

Wednesday: Patriot Day

Thursday: The Most Holy Name of Mary

Friday: St. John Chrysostom

Saturday: The Exaltation of the Holy Cross

Joy is the net of love by which you can catch souls. Blessed Mother Teresa

S E P T E M B E R 8 , 2 0 1 9 A N A U G U S T I N I A N P A R I S H P A G E T H R E E

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON ANY OF THE ITEMS BELOW, OR ON THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM, PLEASE CONTACT JANET LITTERIO IN THE FAITH FORMATION OFFICE AT 708-301-0214. FAX #: 708-301-6356

Visit our parish website omgccc.org for the RE schedule and other Faith Formation information

throughout the year. Simply click on the Faith Formation (RE) link once you enter the site.

Religious Education Parents

Religious Education classes at Homer Jr. High begin Wednesday, September 11th.

The September schedule is as follows: September 11-CLASS September 18-CLASS

**September 25-NO CLASS** ***First Reconciliation Required Parent Gathering is

Wednesday, September 25th at 7pm in church***

Weekly classes begin promptly at 6 pm. Always enter and exit the HJH through Door A/main entrance. Dismissal for 1st through 4th grades is at 7:25 pm at Door A. Dismissal for 5th through 8th grades is at 7:30 pm, also at Door A. Students may not leave early because of sports or other extra-curricular activities.

Staff will be available at the Main Entrance A to provide directions to student’s classrooms on the first day of class. Please refer to your classroom assignment letter to ease finding your child’s classroom. Our schedule is posted here in the bulletin each week, and is also posted on our website, ommgccc.org, under the “Calendar” and “Faith Formation” tab.

Next Weekend’s Readings September 14th & 15th

Readings 1163

First Reading-Exodus 32:7-11, 13-14/132 Second Reading-Timothy 1:12-17 Gospel-Luke 15:1-32 or 15:1-10

Monday, September 9

Bible Discussion 7 PM

Tuesday, September 10

Book Club 1 PM

Council of Catholic Women 7 PM

Wednesday, September 11

RE Classes HJH 6 PM

Thursday, September 12

Protecting God’s Children/Virtus 7 PM

Friday, September 13

Office Closed-Staff Retreat

Saturday, September 14

CCW Bake Sale

Sunday, September 15

CCW Bake Sale

Baptism Noon

The Parish Offices of OMGC and

St. Bernard’s will be closed for a

Staff Retreat Day on

Friday, September 13th.

Lord God almighty,

bless our grandparents with long

life, happiness, and health.

May they remain constant in your

love and be living signs of your

presence to their children and

grandchildren. Amen

September 20th, 21st & 22nd

We need volunteers to assist with the drive. This is a great

opportunity for students needing service hours.

Please contact John Jensen at

630-542-2959 or

jensen_john@comcast.net

Protecting God’s Children/Virtus Session Thursday, September 12th at 7pm.

Volunteers that work with our children-ie religious education students, Children’s Liturgists, altar server trainers, and vulnerable adults-ie Good Samaritans that make home

visits, are required to take this workshop prior to beginning their ministry.

Register on line: Go to website: www.dioceseofjoliet.org

Click on the box-”Promise to Protect-Pledge to Heal” Click on “Virtus-Protecting God’s Children”-on the left

Click on see “Workshop Schedule” Click on “Start Registration”—follow prompts

Once you answer all questions you will be enrolled.

P A G E F O U R A N A U G U S T I N I A N P A R I S H S E P T E M B E R 8 , 2 0 1 9

Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Being a disciple. Jesus is relentless. One more time he tells

the great crowd: carry your cross, renounce possessions, be

my disciple. Following him requires relentless behavior.

We are to have an unwavering preference for Jesus above

parents and family. But we cannot forget that care for them

and all others is also attention to Jesus Christ. It is both-

and. Always.

►How will I behave to assure myself I am following Jesus?

►What must I do to carry my cross one more day, one

more week?

►What possession(s) can I give away for someone else to

use?

What are we to avoid in our spiritual life? SINS CRYING TO HEAVEN FOR VENGEANCE Willful murder, Sodomy, Oppression of the poor, Defrauding laborers of their just wages. SINS AGAINST GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT Presumption of God’s mercy Despair Impugning the known truth Envy at another’s spiritual good Obstinacy in sin Final impenitence THE SEVEN CAPITAL SINS (PAGGLES) Pride, Anger, Greed (covetousness), Gluttony, Lust, Envy, and Sloth (Laziness.) NINE WAYS OF BEING AN ACCESSORY TO ANOTHER’S SIN By Advise, By Ordering, By Concealment, By Consent, By Defense of the Evil Done, By Participating, By Provocation, By Praising, and By Silence THE THREE CONDITIONS FOR MORTAL SINS An acronym KISS — knowledge, intention and serious sins. Or in the words of the Catechism Full knowledge, Deliberate Consent and Grave matter.

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Ministry Schedule for September 14th & 15th 5 PM Altar Servers Colin Lindsey Anna Westberg Please Volunteer Eucharistic Ministers Karen Doody Patti Ludwig-Beymer Eleanor Stanford James Utz Edward Wereldsma Children’s Liturgy Darcy Trudelle Lectors Bert Beymer Karen Doody Hospitality Ministers Jack Knoebel Marguerite Knoebel Sacristan Lisa Stanly Usher Bert Beymer James Utz PRESIDER: Fr. Mullins OSA 8:30 AM Altar Server Zachary Hojdik Brooke Hunnius Michael Simenc Eucharistic Ministers James Ahern John Jensen Mary Ann Mesich James Murphy Please Volunteer Children’s Liturgy Diane Mizsak Lectors Brendan Born Grant Griffith Hospitality Minister Diane Mizsak Catherine Procaccio Sacristan Mary Ellen Fitzpatrick Usher Lawrence Ford John Jensen PRESIDER: Fr, Osborne OSA 10:30 AM Altar Servers Vade Elledge Matthew Martinez Violet Martinez Eucharistic Ministers Timothy Finlon Stephen Kon Dawn Nolan Terri Pearce Mati Principe Children’s Liturgy Mary Pat Drew Lectors William Drew Jane Finlon Hospitality Minister Ben Nuzzo Rosanne Nuzzo Sacristan Terri Pearce Usher Michael Pearce Robert Pearce PRESIDER: Fr. McCormick OSA 5 PM Altar Servers Eucharistic Ministers PLEASE SEE SIGN-UP SHEET Children’s Liturgy Lectors Hospitality Ministers Sacristan Usher PRESIDER: Fr. McCormick OSA

Baptism The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the third Sunday of every month at noon. Baptismal preparation classes are held every other month on the 4th Tuesday at 7 PM. Please contact the Parish Office to make arrangements.

Marriage Catholic parties should be members of Our Mother of Good Counsel Parish. They should contact the Priest at least six months before the wedding to allow time for preparation.

Funerals Call the Parish office to schedule an appointment with Fr. Joe, to select readings and preparations for the Mass. Music Director Kristopher Seaman will assist with Music.

Eucharist for homebound If you or a member of your family is unable to attend Mass please contact the Parish Office or Fran Osajda at (708) 873-1814 for the Sacraments of the Eucharist.

Anointing of the Sick If you or someone needs the Anointing of the Sick please call Fr. Joe or the Parish office.

Hospital Visits Call the parish office or Fr. Joe if you have anyone in the hospital. We are happy to see your loved ones.

Monthly Visit to homebound, nursing or retirement home. Please contact Fran Osajda at 708-873-1814 or the parish office.

Religious Education Grades 1-8 held at Homer Jr. High. Wednesday, 6-7:30 PM-September through March.

Newcomers Welcome to our Parish! Please contact the Parish Office to register.

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