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Welcome to Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish!
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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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All Masses and Lenten Season Activities Suspended
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Parish Communications during the current health emergency
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OLGC Parishioners - Please Provide Your Most Current Email Address!
It is important that the entire parish stay connected and informed during these challenging times. If you are unsure as to whether the parish can reach you by email OR if your email has changed over the past couple of years, please be sure to send your name and email to Terri King in the parish office at t.king@goodcounselma.com. Thank you!
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Enroll in Best Lent Ever by Dynamic Catholic
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Please join fellow parishioners for Dynamic Catholic's BEST LENT EVER, which is all about how the saints are ready to help you create holy moments and become the-best-version-of-yourself.
Every day during Lent, you'll receive an email with a short video from Matthew Kelly and the Dynamic Catholic team. It is free for all and easy to sign up.
All you have to do is click here to go to DynamicCatholic.com/Amazing and enter your name and email address. You are encouraged to invite your family and friends to sign up, too.
Together, we'll have an incredible 40-days of Amazing Possibilities!
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News of Interest to Our Lady of Good Counsel
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Once a year we commit ourselves to this annual appeal which assists so many in Central Massachusetts.Read More
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Sr. Elaine Potvin, S.S.A., our Director of Religious Education and Faith Formation, has announced her retirement from her position.Read More
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Bishop McManus has assigned Mr. Scott Camilleri to our parish community as deacon intern. He is presently in formation for the Worcester Diocesan Diaconate program with ordination planned for June of 2021. Please click the heading above for a brief introduction and autobiography from Scott.Read More
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During the present health emergency, please consider praying with the local Catholic community by virtual attendance at Sunday and daily Masses. Please click the blue headline above for links to the spiritual resources.Read More
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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
When traveling: click catholicmasstime.org or call 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 Closed due to COVID-19 Health Emergency
Tuesday Closed due to COVID-19 Health Emergency
Wednesday Closed due to COVID-19 Health Emergency
Thursday Closed due to COVID-19 Health Emergency
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Ez 37:21-28Responsorial Psalm Jeremiah 31:10, 11-12abcd, 13Gospel Jn 11:45-56
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Catholic News Service
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Chaz Muth By WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The number of Masses, Stations of the Cross, meditations and other devotions being livestreamed by dioceses, parishes and other groups around country...
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IMAGE: CNS Photo/courtesy Tanya Granillo de Vasquez By Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Before Juan Vasquez says goodbye to wife Tanya Granillo de Vasquez and 1-year-old son Robert as he goes off to...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Yves Herman, Reuters By Jonathan Luxmoore OXFORD, England (CNS) -- The Commission of Bishops' Conferences of the European Union has urged member-states to stop "capitulating to...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Lucy Nicholson, Reuters By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON (CNS) -- After 11 years of U.S. economic growth, the statistics are staggering. First-time applications for unemployment benefits...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/courtesy The Walters Art Museum By Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Correspondence can reveal a lot about periods of history and the letters written by popes during the Black...
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Word on Fire
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Around the Diocese
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March 19 - April 5Web Editor's Note: Please note that most events are being cancelled around the diocese to meet the Governor's order to not have gathering with more than 25 people and in an effort to reduce the potential of spreading the Coronavirus. If an event has not been marked CANCELLED below, you should call them to confirm.Read More
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Saturday, April 4, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AMThe scouting workshops scheduled for the Winter/Spring 2020 will be as follows:Our Lady of Fatima and Pope St. John Paul II Patches - April 4. These are all Saturdays and the time will be from 9 - 11:30 am at the Holy Name of Jesus House of Studies, Illinois Street, Worcester. Cost is to be determined. Pizza will be included. Please RSVP to Linda Brink at LBrink2019@gmail.com.Read More
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Saturday, April 4, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AMJoin us on First Saturdays from 9:30 - 11 am. All men are welcome including those outside of the parish. COntact the pastor, Fr. Bill Schipper, for more information by calling the parish office at 508-885-3333 or email fr.billschipper@gmail.com.Read More
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Saturday, April 4, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PMI Thirst,” a Lenten Day of Reflection, will be presented by Fr. Michael Lavallee and Deacon Tom Creamer on Saturday, April 4 from 10 am - 2 pm at St. Ann Parish, North Oxford. Enter into the Passion of Christ and accompany Him on His journey into today’s world. Experience the suffering, torment, heartbreak, and hope of our Savior as He encounters us in our daily lives. Draw into your “inner room” and hear the voice that cries out “I thirst.” The program will offer two engaging presentations accompanied with reflection, contemplation, and interaction, along with periods of Eucharistic Adoration.Read More
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Saturday, April 4, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PMOn Saturday April 4 from 2:30-4:30, the Pastoral Ministry program at Anna Maria College is hosting a panel discussion in honor of the 25th anniversary of the promulgation of John Paul II's encyclical Evangelium vitae (Gospel of LIfe). Confirmed speakers are: Bishop McManus, Christopher Klofft [Assumption College], and Allison LeDoux. Marc Tumeinski [Anna Maria College] will give a brief welcome to the event and an overview of the document. The event will be held at Jacques Conference room in Foundress Hall, Anna Maria College. RSVP to mtumeinski@annamaria.edu by March 27.Read More
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Sunday, April 5, 11:30 AMSUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE - The Diocesan African Ministry will hold Mass weekly St. Andrew the Apostle Mission, 5 Spaulding at 11:30am.Read More
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