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32 | The Good Counsel Courier Vol. 4 | Issue 3 | June 21, 2012www.olgcnj.orgSave the year! Pope Benedict XVI hasannounced a Year of Faith, beginningOctober 11 and extending until November24, 2013. The Year of Faith coincides with the50th Anniversary of the opening of VaticanCouncil II and the 20th Anniversary of theBy Dr. Linda M. Dixpublication of theCatechism of theCatholic Church byPope John Paul II on October 11, 1992. Howwill we be celebrating at Our Lady of GoodCounsel Parish?Father Damian envisions a “Call to beChurch” as we take out of our storehouse ofCatholic treasures both old and new. We will be“walking by faith” this year, unpacking monthlythe treasures of Catholicism and sharing themwith each other, our community, and our world.Pope Benedict is stressing the continuityof our faith and we will be doing the samewith planned activities to be announcedYear of Faith: Save the Year!Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M. has announced that the Diocese of Trenton willbegin the Year of Faith proclaimed by Pope Benedict XVI with a EucharisticCongress. Everyone in the Diocese of Trenton – and beyond – is encouraged toattend all or part of this gathering. This three day celebration of our faith in thepresence of Jesus Christ in our midst will take place October 12 to 14, 2012 at thePNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel.Friday, October 12 will be devoted to youth from 7th and 8th grade and highschool. Priests and Seminarians of the Diocese will convene on Friday evening.Saturday, October 13 will focus on the theme of Family for people of all ages,with special events for young children, young adults (20s & 30s), married couplesand veterans.Sunday, October 14 will focus on the many cultures and languages that make upthe People of God.Activities throughout the Eucharistic Congress will, of course, include Mass andAdoration of the Blessed Sacrament. There will also be opportunities to celebratethe Sacrament of Reconciliation. Those who attend will be instructed, entertainedand uplifted in faith. Set aside the weekend of October 12 to 14, 2012 and plan togather, celebrate, and pray!For more information:www.facebook.com/EucharisticCongresstwitter.com/#EucharisticCongwww.dioceseoftrenton.org/EucharisticCongressvia the parish web, parish bulletin, massannouncements, and unique treasure chestswhich will display the parish monthly offerings.These will include: Bible studies, GatheringSundays, Evenings for Married Couples, sessionson Vatican Council II and social justice, bookclub discussions, and continued faith breakfastsfor the parish families.Bishop David O’Connor has asked us tobegin the Year of Faith in the Diocese of Trentonwith a three day Eucharistic Congress to beheld at the PNC Arts Center in Holmdel. Thetheme is: His Presence. Our Faith. Celebrate!Our parish and school confirmands will beattending the Youth Day, scheduled for October12, 2012 as part of their Confirmation Retreat.The weekend promises to be full of activitiesand liturgy to re-ignite the faith life of diocesanfamilies. As details unfold, stay tuned for moreinformation on ways we as parishioners canparticipate!Writes Pope Benedict,“This is a moment ofspecial grace for the Church,in which the spirit of renewalof the Council is very active.”We look forward to a very active year atGood Counsel!EUCHARISTIC CONGRESSPLANNING COMMITTEEBishop O’Connell has called together aregional Eucharistic Congress for all the clergy,religious and faithful of the Diocese, to beheld at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel,New Jersey, from Friday, October 12 throughSunday, October 14. To assist in the planningof and preparation for this Congress, the firstever in the history of the Diocese of Trenton,he has appointed a committee under theco-chairmanship of Father Pasquale Papalia,pastor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish inWhiting, and Father Brian Woodrow, Chaplainto Hospitals, Mercer County. The followingmembers of the Diocese have agreed to serveon the committee:Mr. Robert Abatemarco, Principal, Red BankCatholic High School, Red BankRev. Robert Benko, OFM Conv., Pastor, St.Peter Parish, Point Pleasant BeachMrs. Rayanne Bennett, Executive Director ofCommunications, Diocese of TrentonRev. Alcides Castro Lopez, Parochial Vicar,Our Lady of the Angels Parish, TrentonMrs. Terry Ginther, Executive Director ofPastoral Life and Mission, Diocese of TrentonRev. Michael Hall, Parochial Vicar, St.Barnabas Parish, BayvilleDeacon Edward Heffernan, Deacon, OurLady of Good Counsel Parish, MoorestownMs. JoLynn Krempecki, Associate Director,Office of Catholic Education, Diocese ofTrentonRev. William Lago, Catholic Chaplain, TheCollege of New JerseySister Eleanor McCann, RSM, AssociateDirector, Office of Worship, Diocese ofTrentonSister Kathleen Nace, SSJ, Principal, St. RoseHigh School, BelmarRev. Daniel Peirano, Pastor, Christ the KingParish, Long BranchDr. Daniel Rossi, State Deputy, Knights ofColumbusMrs. JoAnn Tier, Superintendent of CatholicSchools, Diocese of TrentonRev. Msgr. Leonard Troiano, Pastor, St. Pio ofPietrelcina Parish, LavalletteEucharistic Congress Planning Committee701 Lawrenceville RoadTrenton, NJ 08648EucharisticCongress@dioceseoftrenton.org