Religious Education News - Our Lady of Good Counsel

CHURCH OF
Our Lady of
Good Counsel
42 West Main Street, Moorestown, NJ 08057-2497
www.olgcnj.org
PARISH STAFF:
Priests of the Parish
Phone 856-235-0181
Rev. Damian McElroy, Pastor
Rev. James O’Neill, Parochial Vicar
Permanent Deacons
Deacon Joseph A. Paul
Deacon James J. Grogan
Deacon David Papuga
Deacon Ed Heffernan
Deacon Thomas D. Begley, III
Parish Business Manager
Deacon David Papuga 856-235-0181
Cemetery Manager
Mr. Thom Scattaregia 856-235-0181
OLGC School (Grades N-8)
Mr. Jerome T. McGowan, Principal 235-7885
Sr. Rosemarie Wdzieczkowski, E.C.C. Director 235-5371
Religious Education
Grades K-8 235-7136
Dr. Linda M. Dix, Director
Noah’s Ark & Church Readiness Program
Ms. Laura Kowalick, Captain
Sacred Music Ministry 235-5395
Mr. Stephen J. Lucasi, Director
Ms. Christine Yearly, Assistant
Secretarial Staff
Parish Office: Ms. Megan Quigley 235-0181
School: Mrs. Lorraine Turowski 235-7885
E.C.C.: Mrs. Sharon Malek 235-5371
Heritage House: Ms. Laura Kowalick 235-7136
The Rectory:
42 West Main Street
Parish School:
Grades 1-8, Cafeteria and Gym
23 West Prospect Avenue
Early Childhood Center:
Kindergarten, Nursery and Noah’s Ark
32 West Main Street
Heritage House:
Religious Ed, Sacred Music and Youth Ministries
122 West Main Street
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
Sabbath Masses:
Saturdays, 4:30 PM - Main Church & Simulcast in Crypt
6:00 PM - Main Church
Sundays, 7:30 AM - Main Church
9:00 AM - Main Church & Crypt
10:30 AM - Main Church & Gym
12:00 Noon - Main Church
Lauds:
6:30 AM Monday - Friday
Weekdays Masses:
9:00 AM Monday - Friday
9:00 AM Saturday
Holy Days of Obligation:
6:30 & 9:00 AM, 12:00 Noon, 7:00 PM
Baptism:
1:30 PM First, Third & Fourth Sundays of each month.
Parents attend Preparation Session on the Second Sunday of
the month.
Reconciliation (Confessions):
Saturday at 3:30 PM
Confessions will be heard until all present have been
accommodated.
Marriage:
Wedding arrangements can only be made with one of the
Parish Priests, ideally one year prior to the desired date.
Communion at Home:
When a parishioner is confined to the home for an extended
period of time and wishes to receive the Sacraments, please
call the Parish Office.

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Saturday, Weekday, November 8 th
9:00 AM Edward F. Nowak
4:30 PM Leo Greaney, Sr.
6:00 PM Thomas McGoldrick, Jr.
Sunday, Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome,
November 9 th
7:30 AM Frank Hannaway
9:00 AM Daniel “Bud” Quigley, Mary Kay Scarlett
10:30 AM Mark Thompson, James Moretti
12:00 PM Joseph G. Mullen, Ursula Powell
Crypt –
9:00 AM Mary Elizabeth Keene (75 th Birthday)
Gym -
10:30 AM Parishioners of Our Lady of Good Counsel
Monday, Pope Leo the Great, November 10 th
6:30 AM Lauds
9:00 AM Martin Riley, Joseph Bartello
Tuesday, St. Martin of Tours, November 11 th
6:30 AM Lauds
9:00 AM Eugene Doyle, George W. Heffner
Wednesday, St. Josaphat, November 12 th
6:30 AM Lauds
9:00 AM Matthew Turowski, Gertrude Schultes
Thursday, St. Francis Xavier Cabrini, November 13 th
6:30 AM Lauds
9:00 AM Joseph Yerardi, Joseph Verbaro
Friday, Weekday November 14 th
6:30 AM Lauds
9:00 AM Clifford Bradford Fordham, Rita Unterkoefler
Saturday, St. Albert the Great, November 15 th
9:00 AM Jack Knight, Margaret Martin
4:30 PM Joseph Maratea, Nicholas Michielli
6:00 PM Mary Mickunas
Sunday, Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 16 th
7:30 AM John Cleary, John J. Caruso
9:00 AM Shaun McClafferty, Judy Byrne
10:30 AM Mary Bridget Duffy, Patricia Mazzeo
12:00 PM Doris Manaster, Pasquale Salemi
Crypt –
9:00 AM Michael Barron
Gym -
10:30 AM Louis P. Gallo
Sanctuary Lamp
The Sanctuary Lamp will be burning during
thi s week for the following intentions:
Main Church: Mansfield Family
Crypt: Mary Elizabeth Keene
To have the Sanctuary Lamp burning for your intention, please
contact the Rectory Office. Candles can be designated for the
intention of someone who is ill or in special need of prayers. The
reservation runs from Sunday to Saturday.
Last Week’s Collection
The collection total for last weekend was $23,808.00.
Thank you for your continued support of Our Lady’s Parish.
Parish Survey
Coming November 22-23
At all Masses on Saturday, November 22 nd , and Sunday,
November 23 rd , parishioners will be asked to complete a short
survey about our parish. This will provide information for an
upcoming Parish Study, the goal of which is to build more vibrant
parishes and plan for ministry and mission in the future. We ask
that all those present who are 14 or older please complete one of
the surveys so that we have the most accurate information
possible.
The results of the survey will be analyzed and then shared with
the parish in January. Four of our neighboring parishes are also
doing parish studies: St. John Neumann, Mount Laurel; Our
Lady Queen of Peace, Hainesport; Christ the Redeemer, Mount
Holly; and Sacred Heart, Mount Holly. Representatives from
each parish will meet from January to November 2009 to discuss
how our parishes can remain vibrant and even collaborate. At
the end of the study, we will make a recommendation to the
bishop about how best our parishes can do this. Unlike previous
studies where mergers were definitely going to take place, our
situation is very different. Our Catholic population has not
decreased; rather we are bursting at the seams. We want to
explore how better to address the needs of all Catholics in this
area of Burlington County and develop new plans for ministry in
light of the current and future realities within the county and the
Diocese of Trenton. Next week, we will include a letter from
Bishop Smith in the bulletin regarding his vision for the study.
During the course of our parish study, we will keep you up-todate
on the progress of discussions. Your feedback on the
survey will be very much appreciated and helpful for discerning
how Our Lady’s parish can become even more vibrant.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Casserole Collection
We will be collecting frozen casseroles on Monday, November
10 th at the Heritage House from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and on
Tuesday, November 11 th from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. If you need a
baking pan, they are available in the room in the upper church,
behind the Sacred Heart statue. All casseroles are taken to
Catholic Charities in Delanco to be distributed to needy families
in Burlington County. We welcome all parishioners to participate
in this ministry and thank those families who contribute to this
program each month.
Parish Food Drive
This is just a reminder that this month, we are collecting food for
Catholic Charities Emergency Services for the Thanksgiving Day
Holiday. Please drop off any turkeys at the Parish Office during
the regular business hours or place them in one of the freezers in
the back entrance to the Crypt Chapel on weekends. We will be
accepting your donations every day of this month up until
November 19 th . This is a date change from the previous bulletin
article. Please be as generous as possible.

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Religious Education News
Family Advent Packets: Will be sent home later this month.
Advent packets are posted on the parish website: www.olgcnj.org.
Forms and information may be downloaded from the main page.
Honeywell Instant Alert: Information to register for emergency and
general announcements will be distributed next week. New families
are asked to enter their contact information. Returning families are
asked to review their account.
Substitutes Needed: There is a need for additional substitutes in
our growing Religious Education Program. Training and support is
available throughout the year. Please contact Dr. Dix for an
appointment.
Thanksgiving Prayer Service / Outreach:
November 17 th , 18 th , and 20 th . Children are asked to bring canned
goods for Emergency Services to class.
No classes Thanksgiving Week – Nov. 24 th , 25 th , and 27 th .
Advent Class / Outreach: Children are asked to bring a new toy for
Emergency Services to class this week. Holy Childhood donations
collected are also due this week.
Family Catechesis Week: We are celebrating Advent in a special
way this year. In lieu of regular RE classes, we are beginning an
Advent Family Week. We encourage you as families to participate
in one way or all. This includes:
Advent Pageant with the Living Nativity on December 7 th
Caroling at Lutheran Care on December 10 th
Family Mass / Breakfast on December 13 th
Lessons and Carols on December 14 th
Family Reconciliation Prayer Service on December 16 th
Detailed information and forms will be mailed home later this month,
and is currently available on the parish website.
Religious Education Classes resume week of January 5 th .
Grade 8
Sponsor / Confirmand Practice:
Sunday, November 9 th , Main Church.
Students in 4:00 PM Liturgy: Practice time is 3:30 PM.
Students in 7:00 PM Liturgy: Practice time is 6:30 PM
Confirmation Liturgy:
Friday, November 14 th , Main Church.
Confirmands and Sponsors to report 30 minutes prior to liturgy (3:30
PM or 6:30 PM).
Confirmands report to Chapel. Sponsors report to assigned seats in
Main Church.
All guests / sponsors in Main Church require tickets – distributed at
Sunday’s practice. NO ADDITIONAL TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE.
Additional guests are invited to simulcast in Chapel – no ticket
required.
Grade 7
Service Opportunities:
Information distributed at Confirmation Meeting, and additional flyers
distributed throughout the year.
Violence Forum:
November 17 th during class time. Letters with details have been sent
home. Students are also asked to bring canned goods for
Emergency Services to class.
Catechist Basic Level I Certification- Heritage House, 10:00AM
RSVP is requested. All catechists strongly encouraged to attend!
November 19 th : Introduction to Liturgy /Introduction to Sacraments
For all Religious Education matters, contact Dr. Linda M. Dix
(856) 235-7136, or REprogram@olgcnj.org.
Whole Community Catechesis
Gospel - John 2:13-22
Since the Passover of the Jews was near,
Jesus went up to Jerusalem.
He found in the temple area those who sold oxen, sheep, and
doves,
as well as the money-changers seated there.
He made a whip out of cords
and drove them all out of the temple area, with the sheep and
oxen,
and spilled the coins of the money-changers
and overturned their tables,
and to those who sold doves he said,
"Take these out of here,
and stop making my Father's house a marketplace."
His disciples recalled the words of Scripture,
Zeal for your house will consume me.
At this the Jews answered and said to him,
"What sign can you show us for doing this"
Jesus answered and said to them,
"Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up."
The Jews said,
"This temple has been under construction for forty-six years,
and you will raise it up in three days"
But he was speaking about the temple of his Body.
Therefore, when he was raised from the dead,
his disciples remembered that he had said this,
and they came to believe the Scripture
and the word Jesus had spoken.
Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome:
In our country, we treasure and respect certain buildings and
monuments because they represent our freedom as a nation.
Some locations have special significance because of an event
that happened there. Perhaps there is a home or a piece of
property that is important to your family because your ancestors
settled there many years ago and made it home. In the Gospel
proclaimed today, Jesus sees that a special place - the Temple
of Jerusalem, is being disrespected. The Temple in Jerusalem is
not only the major place of worship for the Jewish people, it is a
symbol that represents the identity of Israel as a people and their
one and almighty God. This is a fitting Gospel for this day when
we honor the Lateran Basilica which is Rome’s cathedral. This
church is valued around the world as representing our oneness
as a Church.
Question of the Week: What does it mean to be faithful
Journal Starter: God has given me a lot of…I think I can make
this grow by….
Word of the Week: faithful
Our Lady’s Parish Statue
If you would like OLGC’s Our Lady of Fatima statue
to visit your home for a week for your own quiet
rosary time, for praying together as a family, or with
your friends, please call
Marylou Relovsky at (856) 234-0094.

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Parish Life Presentations
Welcoming Immigrants As Jesus Would -
Immigration From a Christian Viewpoint
Sister Sonia Avi, IHM of the Office of Hispanic Ministry of
Camden will be here on November 12 th to present on this very
timely subject. We will gather in the Crypt Chapel at 7:00 PM.
All are welcomed.
Praying With St. Paul
Come and hear the words of St. Paul in a profound way, learning
how to use the Lectio Divina method of praying with the
scriptures. Lectio Divina has been a proven way for centuries to
contemplate God's Word. We are celebrating the year of Paul
and this would be an excellent way to delve into his writings. Our
evening will be led by Deacon Jim Grogan in the Church from
7:00 - 8:30 PM.
BAKERS NEEDED
Our parish is hosting this years Moorestown Ecumenical Prayer
Service on Wednesday, November 26 th at 7:30 PM.
Would any of our faithful bakers care to help with the reception
that follows the service We are expecting about 150 people and
all kinds of bake goods are needed. If you can help, please
contact Jane McCorkell at (856) 235-2374 or
mccorkellj@olgcnj.org.
COLD AND FLU SEASON
It is that time of year again when we come down with contagious
colds and flu. Please don't feel obligated to shake hands during
the exchange of peace. A simple smile will be fine. Thank you for
coming out to the flu clinic that was held last Sunday. Everyone
enjoyed the fast service plus the baked goodies.
Marriage Annulment Information
“When cares abound within me, your comfort gladdens my soul” (Psalm 94)
The process for declaring a marriage null can be very difficult and
confusing for a divorced Catholic, and the hurt and pain
associated with it is overwhelming at times. Thus, our diocese
provides an opportunity for healing and support through the
Consolation Ministry of the Office of Family Life/Respect Life
which has organized Annulment Information Evenings, 7:30 to
9:30 PM, on the following dates:
Wednesday, November 12, 2008: St. Gregory the Great,
Hamilton Square NJ
Wednesday, March 25, 2009: St. Mary Church, Barnegat NJ
Tuesday, March 31, 2009: St. Catharine Church, Holmdel NJ
No registration is required. For more information, please contact
Martha Bachman the Parish Office (856-235-0281, ext. 321;
bachmanm@olgcnj.org); or the diocesan coordinator, Marilyn
Schipp (609-406-7400, ext. 5557; mschip@dioceseoftrenton.org).
Social Outreach Ministry
The Food Program of the Social Outreach Ministry continues to
look for parishioners to prepare home cooked meals and soups
for the well being of fellow parishioners. When you sit down for
dinner please set an extra place at your table for our parish’s
Food Program. We do this in partnership with Aid for Friends,
who make their social awareness, freezer trays, soup containers,
and freezer available to us. Our Frozen Meal Center is located in
the rear hallway of the Crypt Chapel.
Remember Thanksgiving is on Thursday, November 27, 2008.
The Food Program is in need of parishioners to prepare Turkey
Dinners in advance of November 27 th so fellow parishioners can
have a Turkey Dinner on Thanksgiving Day. Kindly deliver these
meals to our Frozen Meal Center by the weekend of November
15, 2008.
We ask that you contact Deacon Papuga in the Parish Office
(856-235-0181) of anyone in your circle of friends, family, or
neighborhood that would benefit from receiving meals on a
weekly basis. Please join us in bringing nourishment and
friendship to them once a week.
Boy Scouts help
with Food Drive
In conjunction with the Parish’s Thanksgiving Food Drive, Cub
Scout Pack 61, Boy Scout Troop 61 and Venture Crew 61,
sponsored by Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, will be
distributing Scouting for Food bags after Mass on Saturday,
November 8 th and Sunday, November 9 th . We ask that
parishioners take a bag and return it on Saturday, November 15 th
or Sunday, November 16 th with non-perishable, non-breakable
food items such as canned goods. The bags will be collected
and the food will be donated to the Catholic Charities emergency
food bank in Delanco.
“Scouting for Food” is Boy Scouting’s community stewardship
project aimed at addressing the problem of hunger in the
community in which we live and work. In the Law of the Pack, a
Cub Scout gives good will and in the Boy Scout Oath, a Boy
Scout promises to help other people at all times. In the Venturing
Oath, Venturers promise to help others. By participating in a
Scouting for Food program, scouts come a step closer to fulfilling
those words.
Our Catholic Heritage
Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish
“Christ … fully reveals man to man himself
and makes his supreme calling clear.”
The Catholic Heritage Committee at Our Lady of Good Counsel
Parish seeks to assist our parishioners in seeing more clearly the
parish history, who we are now, and who Christ calls us to be.
Memorabilia will be collected, preserved and displayed to tell the
history of Our Lady’s Parish.
If you should have any objects and pictures that you would like to
share please contact Fr. Jim O’Neill at the rectory office (856)
235-0181.

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Youth Group News
Sunday, November 9 th : Leadership meeting from 9:00 - 10:15
AM in Quinn House. Please bring your folder! General Meeting
from 7:00 – 9:00 PM in Gym / Cafeteria. Please bring a tube of
toothpaste to donate to Providence House.
Wednesday, November 12 th & 19 th : PROJECT CASSEROLE
form 3:15 – 4:00 PM in Quinn House. Please bring a jar of Pasta
Sauce or a box of Pasta.
Sunday, November 16 th : Pretzel Sale after the 9:00 AM, 10:30
AM & Noon Masses. Funds will be used to offset cost of Youth
Group Annual Retreat. General Meeting from 7:00 – 9:00 PM in
Gym / Cafeteria.
Early Childhood Center
Open House
Our Lady of Good Counsel School’s Early Childhood Center will
host a series of open houses for parents interested in enrollment
opportunities for the 2009-2010 school year.
Open house dates are as follows. Reservations are
recommended but not required:
Sunday, November 9 th : 12:00 noon – 2:00 PM
Thursday, November 20 th : 12:00 noon – 2:00 PM
Sunday, December 7 th : 12:00 noon – 2:00 PM
Thursday, December 18 th : 12:00 noon – 2:00 PM
The Early Childhood Center is located at 42 W. Main St.,
Moorestown, next to Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Certified
teachers provide a secure and loving learning environment for
children ages 3, 4, and 5. Two-day, three-day, and five-day
sessions are available.
The full-day kindergarten program gives students a head start in
academics and the formation of solid Christian values. The
comprehensive curriculum includes language arts, mathematics,
journal-writing, art, library, religion, physical education and
computer science.
Children then have the opportunity to attend Our Lady of Good
Counsel School, which provides a rigorous academic curriculum
and encourages children in grades 1-8 to develop strong moral
values. For more information, call the Early Childhood Center,
(856) 235-5371 or visit www.olgcnj.org.
OLGC School News
The second graders will make their First Reconciliation on
Saturday, November 8 th . We congratulate them on receiving this
important sacrament.
Healthier choices in the cafeteria...the green faith committee is
working hard to make the OLGC cafeteria a healthier place to
eat. Some initial changes that have been made include making
sandwiches on whole grain bread and offering student salads
and chicken wraps daily. Also new on the menu are yogurt,
soymilk and veggie burgers.
OLGC students who are members of the computer club have
completed their first Pod cast. It can be accessed from the
school website. Great job!
Our Lady of Good Counsel
Barnes & Noble Book Fair!
Wednesday, November 19 th from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
East Gate Shopping Center, Moorestown
Help support the OLGC School: A percentage of all sales from
Barnes & Noble and Starbucks will benefit the school. Vouchers
will be available at the store. For more information contact Lisa
D'Avanzo at (609) 792-5104 or pizzaiola2@aol.com.
You can also support OLGC twice by purchasing Barnes &
Noble Script/Gift Certificates. Contact Lisa Gallagher at (856)
439-0652 or lisagallagher0861@comcast.net, or Jamie Manall at
(856) 787-8498 or daddydog9@comcast.net. Start your holiday
shopping early!!
Three Women: Three Faiths
One Shared Vision
Partners for Peace - Jerusalem women speak: Amidst
increasing loss and terrible destruction of Palestinian and Israeli
lives, three ordinary women will speak about their daily lives and
their efforts for peace. Wednesday, November 19 th at LaSalle
University, Dan Rodden Theater, from 1:00 - 2:00 PM.
Sponsored by the Graduate Theology and Ministry, Department
of Religion, University Ministry and Services and the University
Concert and Lecture Series. For more information, please
contact: Dr. Linda M. Dix at (856) 235-7136, Office of Religious
Education.
Environment Ministry
Some helpful information: A number of people have expressed
an interest in compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) but are
concerned about proper disposal of used CFLs. Some members
of the environment ministry discovered that Home Depot accepts
used CFLs and will dispose of them properly. This is a free
service Home Depot is providing. There is a specific marked box
by the RETURNS desk at Home Depot where anyone can bring
their used CFLs, place the light bulb in the plastic bag provided
and put in the box.
Hopefully, this information will make it easier for everyone to
switch from regular light bulbs to CFLs. While CFLs initially cost
more then regular light bulbs, you save money in the long run
because the CFLs last longer than normal light bulbs and use
less energy, thus reducing your electric bill. While it is true there
is a small amount of mercury in CFLs (which is why they have to
be disposed of properly), in actuality more mercury is released
into the air when we use regular light bulbs.