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Our Mother of Good Counsel Parish Community Staffed by the Augustinian Friars and the Sisters of Mercy for over a century

31 PENNSWOOD ROAD BRYN MAWR, PA 19010 PARISH STAFF Fr. Liam O’Doherty, OSA, Pastor, Ext. 230 Fr. James Martinez, OSA, Pastor Emeritus Fr. John Deary, OSA, Parochial Vicar...Ext. 228 Fr. Thomas Pohto, OSA, In Residence...Ext. 250 Br. William C. Harkin, OSA, Deacon...Ext. 249 Mr. Joseph Carey, Facilities Manager...Ext. 262 Mrs. Karen Carey, Coordinator of Religious Education and Youth Ministry...Ext. 227 Jo-Ann Stigliano, Director of Music Ministries...Ext. 238 Sr. Anne Woodeshick, RSM, Parish Ministry...Ext. 234 Michelle Marchetti, Administrative Assistant...Ext. 221 Donna Descano, Business Manager...Ext. 225

March 29, 2020

SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE: 5:00 P.M. - Saturday evening 7:30, 9:30, 11:15 A.M.

WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 6:30 A.M. Monday-Saturday 8:00 A.M.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated once a month during a parish Sunday Liturgy. Arrangements are to be made 3 months in advance. NEW PARISHIONERS: Our Mother of Good Counsel warmly welcomes new parishioners. We believe in the “Stewardship Program” committed to serving God through offering our gifts of time, talents, and treasure for the good of our parish and those in need. We ask you to register as soon as possible by completing a registration form available in the church office during regular office hours or on our parish website. Parishioners moving should notify the church office of any change in address or phone number.

COMMUNION/HOME VISITS If you are ill or unable to come to Mass for any period of

time, please call the Parish Office (610-525-0147) and we

will be happy to visit you and bring Communion to you.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturday: 11:30 - 12:00 Noon

PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Thursday 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Friday 9:00 A.M.- 3:00 P.M.

Summer: Office Closed on Fridays in July & August

Parish Office and Rectory Phone: (610) 525-0147

FAX NUMBER: (610) 525-0157

PARISH WEB SITE: http://www.OMGCPARISH.ORG

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WITH CHRIST, WE JOURNEY FROM DEATH INTO LIFE!

In today’s Gospel (John 11:1-45), Jesus reminds the disciples that Lazarus’ death, something they per-ceived as the result of sin or an irreversible tragedy, was actually the setting for a revelation of God’s glory. He even said it was good that he hadn’t been there because they needed to understand that his work had to do with transforming the human condition, not simply curing disease. This served as a gentle introduction to help them understand his passion as glory. Thomas replied by calling the disciples to what was probably the best they could offer at the moment: “Let us also go to die with him.” In this, Thomas was acting as the example to all who are called to grow in faith; he demonstrated that his loyalty went far beyond his comprehension. He didn’t understand the Jesus’ “hour” would bring glory or that Lazarus’ death would bring a deeper revelation of who Jesus was, but Thom-as had enough love to be willing to stand with Jesus in spite of obvious danger. Martha’s conversation with Jesus takes the exploration of faith a few steps farther. First, she recogniz-es him as a healer, although she reminds him that in that capacity he arrived too late to do much good. She follows her complaint with the ambiguous statement: “Whatever you ask of God, God will give you.” Jesus replies “Your brother will rise again.” Martha hears the sort of cliché frequently offered to people who are grieving; it is effectively a call to ignore real anguish and take a ‘spiritual view” that discounts the hole in the heart of the bereaved. But that is hardly the intent of Jesus for whom this moment was so perturbing and trou-bling that he wept openly. Far from being a platitude, Jesus’ assurance that Lazarus would rise was the prelude to an “I am” state-ment: Jesus’ declaration that he is the resurrection and the life. As with all of those statements, Jesus reveals who he is in order to explain what that means for others. He offers Martha a paradoxical proverb contrasting the ordinary and deep meanings of life and death. Jesus asks if Martha believes, and she responds that she believes he is the Christ. She doesn’t say she understands it, just that she believes. So Jesus takes her one step farther, he takes her to face the grave. Raising Lazarus becomes the sign that in him, death has no power. Believing in Jesus, walking with him with more trust than understanding, is the journey of discipleship, the route of living in the light of Christ, the resurrection and the life.

PRAYER

REQUESTS We are asked to remember in our

prayers: Janine Hoffman, Anne Shea,

William O’Donnell, Michael and Andrew McCaughey,

Bill Denny, Lori Lesutis, Thomas Kelly, Jo-Ann Stigliano, Johnny Descano, all those

suffering from Covid-19 and all who care for those who are sick.

Please call the Parish Office at 610-525-0147 if you would like to request yourself or a family member be put on our prayer list for the next 4 weeks. You can also make a request that the prayers of the community be renewed for another 4-week period as often as needed or desired. NEW MEMBERS We welcome to our parish community Fernando Tovia and Lucia Fernandes, who recently registered with us.

FUNERAL SERVERS NEEDED

We are currently looking for people available during the day that could assist as Altar Servers for funeral masses. If you are interested in being added to the list, please contact Michelle at the parish office, 610-525-0147.

• ALL MASSES • EUCHARISTIC MINISTER

MEETING • FAITH SHARING GROUP • FRIDAYS DURING LENT • PREP & YOUTH GROUP ACTIVITIES • RICE BOWL CONTRIBUTIONS

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The corona virus social distancing mandate has forced the cancellation of many local blood drives. It might mean that OMGC's next scheduled blood drive on June 2nd is cancelled. However, blood is badly needed now. And healthy persons are eligible, even encouraged, to donate blood now. Locations to donate vary by date, but almost every day, though at different times each day, you can donate blood at the Red Cross's Philadelphia Blood Donation Center at 700 Spring Garden Street in Philadelphia, 19123. Call 1-800-733-2767 to arrange your donation. You would be a real hero, maybe a saint, if you did this!

VACATION BIBLE CAMP 2020

All children ages 4 through 10 are invited to join us as we board the ROCKY RAILWAY Where God’s Power Pulls Us Through! We will board on Monday, August 24 and ride through Friday, August 28. Mark your calendars now! Registration Information Coming Soon!

RUMMAGE SALE

Location: Our Mother of Good Counsel Gym 31 Pennswood Road in Bryn Mawr

Dates: Saturday, April 25 from 8 am to 2 pm Sunday, April 26 from 9 am to 2 pm

Find all kinds of treasures – clothes, small appliances, housewares, linens, shoes, handbags, and many more recycled items will be available at bargain prices. All items for sale are in working and in good condition. Light snacks – snack food will be available for purchase.

All money raised will benefit the OMGC Stewardship-Legacy Fund.

BLOOD DONORS BADLY NEEDED

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE for MARCH 22, 2020 -

Not available at this time.

When Jesus heard about the illness of His friend, Lazarus, He responded, “This illness is not to end in death; rather it is for God’s glory, that through it the Son of God may be glorified.” Every aspect of our lives –our gifts as well as our suffering-can, if surrendered to Christ, lead to blessing for ourselves and others. Thank you for your Stewardship to your Parish.

Please remember the Church in your will.

POSITION OPEN For College Counselor

Merion Mercy Academy, a leading independent Catholic girls’ school outside Philadelphia, seeks an innovative and student-centered college counselor well versed in best practices in independent education to begin in July, 2020. Applicants should have a Master’s Degree in Education or School Counseling (preferred) and/or experience in college admissions; facility with technology, commitment to the traditions and philosophy of a Catholic educational community and a style consistent with the Mercy core values are also important. Please visit our school’s website for complete details for this position, www.merion-mercy.com. Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter and statement of educational philosophy along with three professional references to Valerie Prucnal, the Interim Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs at vprucnal@merion-mercy.com.

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INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY NETWORK

Out of an abundance of caution, we have made a Coronavirus plan for our families at IHN-ML. We’d love to have your help to put it into action! With the closure of schools and daycares, families have to purchase additional diapers, wipes, and food that are normally provided by daycare and schools. As part of the plan, we would appreciate your help in collecting the following items:

Gift Cards Visa or Giant (use for food) Diapers, size 5 & 6 Pull-ups girls 3T-4T Pull-ups boys 3T-4T Baby wipes Bleach based cleaning products Hand soap Hand sanitizers Clorox Wipes Fever reducers (acetaminophen, ibuprofen) Issues Toilet paper Paper towels

You can drop items off at the IHN-ML office in Norristown, 1449 DeKalb Street in Norristown during business hours, or you can use the Amazon Wish List below to send items directly to us. If you have questions, please contact Allegra Cressman, Executive Director, email acressman@ihncares.org or phone 610-277-0977.

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ST JOHN VIANNEY PILGRIMAGE May 2020

Major Shrines of Portugal, Spain and France With Fr. Bill Donovan

Join us for a life-changing trip as we visit the famous Marian shrines of Lourdes (France), Fatima (Portugal), as well as Santiago de Campostela, the greatest pilgrimage site of Spain. We will also enjoy a visit to the lovely UNESCO city of Burgos and Loyola in Northern Spain. Please contact Matt Robinson at mrobinson@sjvgladwyne.com for more information or call 610-642-0938.

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THE ENNEAGRAM Ego and Transcendence

April 18 – 4:00pm to April 19 – 4:00pm This dynamic and entertaining workshop – open to beginners and experts alike - will draw on both personality psychology and Christian spirituality in order to explore such questions through the lens of the Enneagram. The Enneagram, a map of nine fundamentally different ways of being human and their respective paths to transcendence – will teach us how our best gifts can sabotage us, how the disowned parts of our personality can liberate us, and how grasping the precise shape of our ego can lead to a more empathic understanding of our friends, our enemies, and our intimate companions. Cost: $130.00 Registration: online www.straphaelacenter.org; email: straphaelacenter@gmail.com; Phone: 610-642-5715

ARCHBISHOP CARROLL CLASS OF 1970

50th Reunion

It’s been 50 years since Janice and Jimi left the world stage…since the first Earth Day and the world nations decided to ban nukes…when a house cost 23 grand and a gallon of gas was 36 cents…it was 1970 when the Beatles disbanded…AND THEN SO DID WE! But we’re back together for what could be our final tour! So, don’t be missing this one! When: October 23, 24, 25, 2020 Where: Marriott Conshohocken and Archbishop Carroll For further information and an invitation, please contact us by joining our Facebook page, Archbishop Carroll Class of 1970, emailing us at: carroll50threunion@gmail.com or by calling the alumni office at Carroll: 610-688-7610, ext. 162.

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MOTHERS OF CHILDREN

With Disabilities Retreat Tuesday, May 5 at Malvern Retreat

House

David and Mercedes Rizzo will lead a retreat for mothers and grandmothers who are raising children with disabilities and also those who have adult children with disabilities. The Rizzo(s) are parents of a daughter with autism and the author of the book: Praying for Your Special Needs Child. There will be time to pray, reflect and chat with other mothers. For the flyer or registration information, go to: www.opdarchphilly.org. For more information, please contact Malvern Retreat House at 610-644-0400 or the Office for Persons with Disabilities at 215-587-3530.

Prayer of St. Teresa of Avila

"Let nothing disturb you, nothing frighten you, all things are passing,

God is unchanging. Patience obtains everything;

Nothing is lacking to those who have God: God alone is sufficient."

DAILY MASS INTENTIONS

During the 7:30 AM on-line Mass, each Mass intention will be covered by one of the priests.

SUNDAY, MARCH 29

7:30 OUR MOTHER OF GOOD COUNSEL PARISHIONERS 9:30 ACHILLE F. BARONE 11:15 CAROL LUTY

MONDAY, MARCH 30

6:30 MICHAEL KLOC 8:00 JOHN & KATHLEEN O’DOHERTY

TUESDAY, MARCH 31

6:30 JOSEPHINE DESCANO (ANNIVERSARY MASS) 8:00 JOSEPH KALINOSKI

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1

6:30 RICH SUTTON 8:00 JOHN PHILLIPS, JR.

THURSDAY, APRIL 2

6:30 JOSEPH BLONSKI (51ST ANNIVERSARY) 8:00 JOANN DALESANDRO

FRIDAY, APRIL 3

6:30 DIANNE SOLANO 8:00 TOM, JOHN, BILL, JIM, BETTY & PATSY NEVILLE

SATURDAY, APRIL 4

8:00 JOSEPH GAGLIARDI

SUNDAY, APRIL 5

7:30 OUR MOTHER OF GOOD COUNSEL PARISHIONERS 9:30 DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE MINTON & LAWLESS FAMILIES 11:15 SALVATORE PETROCCIA

Mass Intentions 7:30 AM on-line MASS

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SUNDAY, APRIL 5

7:30 OUR MOTHER OF GOOD COUNSEL PARISHIONERS 9:30 DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE MINTON & LAWLESS FAMILIES 11:15 SALVATORE PETROCCIA

MONDAY, APRIL 6

6:30 MARY VIRGINIA MALLOY 8:00 JOSEPHINE DESCANO (86TH BIRTHDAY)

TUESDAY, APRIL 7

6:30 BOPHAVY EWING 8:00 JOHN CASEY

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8

6:30 JOHN McGUCKIN 8:00 JOHN & JANET PHILLIPS

For Mass times for Holy Thursday, Good Friday,

Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday, please check the

website.

SUNDAY, APRIL 12

EASTER SUNDAY

MONDAY, APRIL 13

6:30 ALICE DALY 8:00 SARA & JOSEPH BURNS

TUESDAY, APRIL 14

6:30 8:00 HAROLD & ROSE IRVING

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15

6:30 MARY KILLILEA 8:00 JOHN & KATHLEEN O’DOHERTY

THURSDAY, APRIL 16

6:30 MR. & MRS. ANGELO IANNACONE 8:00 LUISETTA DILEO CONICELLA

FRIDAY, APRIL 17

6:30 JENNIE BLONSKI (51ST ANNIVERSARY) 8:00 JIM & MARY McGARVEY

SATURDAY, APRIL 18

8:00 HOPE M. HAYES

SUNDAY, APRIL 19

7:30 HELEN LUIPERSBECK 9:30 JIM & ELSIE CARR 11:15 OUR MOTHER OF GOOD COUNSEL PARISHIONERS

Mass Intentions 7:30 AM on-line MASS

Mass Intentions 7:30 AM on-line MASS

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