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Welcome to Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish!
Our Lady of Good Counsel is a vibrant and diverse Roman Catholic community serving the West Boylston, Massachusetts area. In the name of Christ, we welcome all who gather with us in worship and prayer. Though imperfect, we strive to be a community of open hearts, enlivened by the gospel, growing in faith, hope and love. Whether you are a visitor, traveler, new to the parish or in search of a spiritual home, you are most welcome here. Your presence is a blessing to us.
If you should have a question or seek more information about the parish, please feel free to introduce yourself to the Priest, Deacon or another member of the pastoral staff after Mass. You may also contact Terri King, our parish Office Administrator, at 508.835.3606. She will be happy to assist you.
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Liturgical Schedule At Our Lady Of Good Counsel
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Mass Times
- Saturday: 4:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN
- Sunday: 8:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN 10:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- MonThu 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
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Holy Day Masses
On the day itself: Usually 9 am and 6 pm
During travel: 1-410-676-6000 for mass time anywhere
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Confession Times
- Saturday: 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM and at other times upon request.
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Rectory Office Hours
Monday 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Thursday 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Is 48:17-19Responsorial Psalm pS 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6Gospel Mt 11:16-19
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Catholic News Service
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Celebrating the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Pope Francis said she reminds Catholics of her true essence as a woman, a mother and...
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Around the Diocese
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Friday, December 13, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AMFor more information please call Maddy Hennessy at 508-860-2261 or email at mhennessy@ccworc.org.Read More
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Read MoreFriday, December 13, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Saturday, December 14, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PMCome and enjoy the spirit of Christmas at a merry Christmas Festival on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 9 am to 4 pm at MacIsaac Hall & Gym, Saint Benedict Center, 271 Still River Rd. in Still River. The spirited day will include Food and Craft Booths, Cookies & Baked Goods, Quilt Show & Contest, Raffle, Gingerbread Cookie Decorating, Nativity Scene Display, Live Music, Christmas Carol Karaoke,Knick-knacks, Games, and more!Read More
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Saturday, December 14, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM"Advent and the Eucharist" will be presented by Fr. Michael Lavallee on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 10 am - 2 pm at St. Ann Parish Hall, 652 Main St., North Oxford. Pre -registration is required. Call the Rectory at 508-987-8892. A donation of $10 will be collected at the door, which also Includes a light lunch.Read More
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Saturday, December 14, 1:00 PM - 5:30 PMSt. Andrew Bobola Church will be hosting its first annual Nativity Display and Bake sale on the weekend of Dec. 14 and 15. Parishioners are sharing their nativity displays on Saturday from 1 to 5:30 p.m. and on Sunday from 8 am-noon. We anticipate having over 50 nativity scenes on display!! What better way to remind ourselves of the meaning of Christmas! Coffee is complimentary for all attendees. Pierogi, baked goods, paczki and pies will be available for sale as well as soup. We are also raffling off a jeweled Nativity Set from the Bradford Exchange worth over $400.Read More
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Saturday, December 14, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMLiving Waters Music Ministry invites you to a Christmas Festival of Praise and Worship music as we await the birth of our Savior. Join us on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 7-9 pm at the parish hall, 11 Day Street, Webster. People of all ages are welcome to this free event.Read More
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Sunday, December 15, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PMSt. Andrew Bobola Church will be hosting its first annual Nativity Display and Bake sale on the weekend of Dec. 14 and 15. Parishioners are sharing their nativity displays on Saturday from 1 to 5:30 p.m. and on Sunday from 8 am-noon. We anticipate having over 50 nativity scenes on display!! What better way to remind ourselves of the meaning of Christmas! Coffee is complimentary for all attendees. Pierogi, baked goods, paczki and pies will be available for sale as well as soup. We are also raffling off a jeweled Nativity Set from the Bradford Exchange worth over $400.Read More
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Sunday, December 15, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AMThe next Worcester Diocese Calix Society meeting will take place on Sunday, Dec. 15 from 9:30 to 10:30 am. with the potential for Mass and adoration either before or after. It is always the 3rd Sunday of each month. It meets in the rectory alongside Sacred Heart Church in Webster. Calix is a fellowship that provides Catholic support for those seeking freedom from the slavery of addiction, and for their families and friends who also suffer.Read More
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Sunday, December 15, 2:00 PMSt. Bernadette Parish in Northborough is hosting its annual Lessons and Carols service on Sunday, December 15 at 2:00pm. All are welcome. If you are someone who uses Facebook, please feel free to interact with the event at this link: https://www.facebook.com/events/545316429379994/Read More
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Monday, December 16The Annunciation Parish Men's Group is a place for men from High School and older to come together to have some time to share their faith, to get perspectives from different generations and to support each other living out our lives. The group will provide regular meetings, planned social events, and service activities for members to participate in from time to time. Rectory. on 135 Nichols Street, Gardner. Call 978-632-0253 for more information.Read More
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Tuesday, December 17, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AMThe Sisters of Ste. Anne invite you to their annual Advent Prayer Program at Marie Anne Center at St. Bernard Church, 228 Lincoln St., Worcester on Tuesdays, Dec. 3, 10 and 17 from 10 - 11:30 am. Presenters in order to appearance are Fr. Juan Sanchez, Mr. Ernie Rivard and Sr. Yvette Bellerose.Read More
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Tuesday, December 17, 6:30 PMJoin us for "From Advent to Christmas: A Concert of Carols" presented by the Magdalen College Polyphony Choir on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 6:30 pm in Holy Rosary Church, 135 Nichols St., Gardner.Read More
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