Once a year we commit ourselves to this annual appeal which assists so many in Central Massachusetts. 

Sr. Elaine Potvin, S.S.A., our Director of Religious Education and Faith Formation, has announced her retirement from her position.

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.

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.

Please click the heading above for the text of the letter from Fr. Steven in light of the COVID-19 health emergency effective 3/16/20.

Together with prayer and works of charity, fasting and abstinence from certain foods are part of our Catholic Lenten practice. For more information, click on the blue headline above.

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's free and easy to sign up. Click the blue headline above for details!

The ministry offers assistance to those who are in the early stages of the loss of a loved one.  Through a series of six weekly Monday sessions, this ministry helps people grieve in healthy ways by sharing thoughts and feelings in an environment of confidentiality, empathy, and understanding. 

You will notice that there are white votive candles on both the left (near the statue of St. Joseph) and on right (near the statue of Our Lady) sides of the sanctuary. The practice of lighting votive candles is an ancient one, going back to the earliest centuries of the church. For details at OLGC, please click on the headline above.

Ash Wednesday - February 26, 2020 Stations of the Cross - Every Friday during Lenten Season at 3:00 pm Lenten Series on the Meaning of the Mass - Wednesday evenings March 4, 11, 18, 25 and April 1 Materials on Personal Reflection & Prayer

ARISE Together in Christ is a three -year, diocesan-wide, parish centered process of spiritual renewal and evangelization that enables people to deepen their faith, develop a closer relationship with God, grow in community, and reach out in service to others.

Men (of all ages, including teens and college students) are invited to this important 20th Anniversary Conference scheduled for Assumption College on Saturday, March 28.

OLGC Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet Wednesday, February 5th at 7:00 pm in the parish hall. There will be a time for prayer, sharing and working on our projects. All are invited to attend!

The Blessing of St. Blaise will be bestowed at the conclusion of all Masses on the weekend of February 1 - 2. We will pray that our voices would always echo the words of Christ.

Good Counsel Parish hosts a ministry for persons dealing with personal losses. The next series of A NEW DAY MINISTRY begins on Monday, March 2, from 1:00 to 2:00 in the parish hall. A team of facilitators guide a six-week series. The series follows a sequence of topics to encourage sharing and discussion. This ministry has been beneficial support to people who are grieving their personal losses. It is an excellent starting place to process your sadness, loss and grief in an environment of confidentiality, empathy and understanding. To register, call Renate Isbell at 508-835-3266 (registration required). Feel free to share this information with anyone who might benefit.