OUR MOTHER OF GOOD COUNSEL PARISH 16043 S. Bell Road Homer Glen, IL. 60491

OMGC Mass Times: St. Bernard Mass Times: Saturday…………………..6 PM Saturday………….…...4:00 PM Sunday…….….8:30 & 10:30 AM Sunday………..….8:30 & 10:30 AM Weekdays-Mon. Wed. Fri. 8 AM Weekdays-Tues. & Thurs. 9:00 AM Confession. Saturdays 3 to 3:45 PM

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PARISH PERSONNEL

Pastor: .......................................... Rev. Joseph McCormick, O.S.A.

Pastor Emeritus: ........................ ..Rev. Thomas L. Osborne, O.S.A.

In Residence……..…………………..Rev. Terry Deffenbaugh, O.S.A.

Pastoral Assistant……………………….………...Deacon Fred Filippo

Music Director ……………..………………. …Dr. Kristopher Seaman

Secretary/Book Keeper: ……………... …....…..…..Mrs. Mati Principe

Faith Formation Coordinator: ..…. .................... Mrs. Janet M. Litterio

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PARISH CONTACT Rev. Joseph McCormick OSA………………….……….708-789-3609

Address………16043 S. Bell Road, Homer Glen, Illinois 60491-6728 Phone ........................................................................... 708-301-6246 Parish Office Hours ...................... Monday thru Friday 9 AM to 3 PM Fax ................................................................................ 708-301-6356 Email ................................................................omgccc@comcast.net Website .................................................................... www.omgccc.org Check Our Mother of Good Counsel Facebook page Faith Formation Office .................................................. 708-301-0214 Faith Formation Hours ............ Tuesday - Thursday 9:00 AM to 3 PM During the School Year: Wednesdays ....................... 9:00 to 4:30 PM

Monday August 17, 2020

8 AM Communion Service

Wednesday August 19, 2020

8 AM Increased vocation to priesthood and

religious life

Friday August 21, 2020

8 AM Veronica Mizia

Req. by The Family

Saturday August 22, 2020

6 PM William Harper

Req. by The Family

Sunday August 23, 2020

8:30 AM Josephine Drong

Req. by Sharon Drong & Family

10:30 AM Jerome G. Frankowski

1 yr Anniv. (OMGC)

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Wednesday: St. John Eudes Thursday: St. Bernard

Friday: St. Pius X Saturday: Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary

STANDING FAST

Matthew opens the scene in today’s Gospel by setting up a

conflict. Unlike the parallel story in Mark (7:24), the

woman is described as “a Canaanite.” This label serves to

evoke the ancient animosity between Jews and other

peoples in the region. The woman, who is never named,

begs for help for her daughter. The disciples are actively

dismissive of her, as a woman and a foreigner, and deem her

to be unworthy of their attention. The text suggests that

Jesus initially sided with the disciples. But then he

recognized the strength of her faith.

Many women, foreigners, or marginalized persons might

identify with this woman’s story. Sometimes faith means

standing fast, in care for others or in fidelity to truth, even

when it seems that no one supports you. Somehow, the

woman recognized God’s power and God’s care within

Jesus. And Jesus recognized that God was active within her,

manifested in her commitment to her daughter. Jesus saw

his Father’s larger horizon of care for everyone, Jew and

Gentile, within this faith-filled woman.

GRATITUDE O Thou who has given us so much, mercifully grant us

one thing more—a grateful heart. —George Herbert

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON ANY OF THE ITEMS BELOW, OR ON THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM, PLEASE CONTACT JANET LITTERIO IN THE FAITH FORMATION OFFICE AT 708-301-0214. FAX #: 708-301-6356

Visit our parish website omgccc.org for the RE schedule and other Faith Formation information

throughout the year. Simply click on the Faith Formation (RE) link once you enter the site.

Marks of the Church

The Nicene Creed was written centuries ago to help Christians remember the important beliefs of the faith. In the Nicene Creed we identify the four marks of the Church. The four marks of the Church are not characteristics that the Church creates or develops or learns. They are qualities that Jesus Christ shares with his Church through the Holy Spirit. The four marks of the Church are that it is One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic. Last week we looked at the Church as One and Holy. This weekend we will cover Catholic and Apostolic.

The Church Is Catholic

Catholic means “universal.” The Church is universal in two ways. First, the Church is catholic because all baptized people are part of the Church and the Church possesses the means of salvation. Second, the mission of the Church is universal because the Church has been sent to proclaim Christ to the entire human race.

The Church Is Apostolic

The Church traces its tradition directly from the apostles; therefore, the Church is considered apostolic. With the Holy Spirit the Church preserves and continues the teaching of the apostles. The pope and bishops are the successors of the apostles. ~Loyola Press

THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Father in heaven, all creation rightly gives you praise, for all life and all holiness come from you. In the plan of your wisdom she who bore the Christ in her womb was raised body and soul in glory to be with him in heaven. May we follow her example in reflecting your holiness and join in her hymn of endless love and praise. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

As of August 9

Sunday Offering………………..…….………..$2,142.00 On-Line Giving………………….……..…..…...$3,333.00 TOTAL……………………………...….……………$5,475.00 Weekly Budget………...…...…………………$4,995.00 YTD Actual……………………….……………..$31,235.01 YTD Budgeted …….……….…………………$29,960.00 Bldg Fund………………………….………..………$117.00

Thank You for you continued support during these challenging times.

Please pray for the reposed soul of

Stanley Wieczorek, brother of parishioner

Lottie Cocanig.

He entered eternal life on June 3, 2020.

Memorial Mass celebrated at OMGC on

August 15, 2020.

For the faithful departed, life has changed but not ended.

2020-2021 Religious Education Plan Students will be assigned to a "classroom" and have a catechist in place......just as if we were meeting at HJH. The catechist in your child's class will email the lesson for the assigned week and you will have the opportunity to share our faith and the lesson with your child in your home/domestic church. Each catechist...and I....will check in from time to time to see how we can be of help. Assignments will be emailed back to the catechist. You can pick up your child's materials on the Parent Pick Up Weekend, August 29th and 30th. You will then have your child's book from which to work. Remember....sharing our faith with our children is not the same as "teaching religion." Because we are Baptized Catholic Christians, we are called to be Missionary Disciples.....spreading God's Word. What a beautiful way to be a Missionary Disciple....to spread God's Word, share our faith in your own home with your children. Your whole family can build upon the foundation of our faith together. Please submit your registration forms. May God continue to bless your family in your Domestic Church, and our family in our Parish. Our Mother of Good Counsel, Pray For Us!

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ST VINCENT DE PAUL CLOTHING DRIVE

August 22nd & 23rd The St. Vincent de Paul truck will be in our parking lot the weekend

of August 22nd & 23rd for our Clothing Drive!!

We will accept…….

Clothing, shoes, linens and books in good or bad condition. Unusable clothing, shoes, linens and even books generate income for the needy because they are sold for rags or in bulk.

No baby equipment such as cribs, walkers, strollers, playpens, etc. ALL BABY CLOTHES

ACCEPTED! Small housewares and electronics – dishes, glassware, utensils, toasters, blenders, coffee

makers, radios, cd players etc. SORRY NO TELEVISIONS. For furniture and large item donations please call 630-231-4658 to schedule a home pickup at a later date or email us at – saintvincentdonate@gmail.com. Your donations go to the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shops where much of your donations are given away free to needy families in the community. Some are sold at reasonable prices at the thrift shops so that needy families can shop with dignity. “Proceeds” from the thrift shops go into a general assistance fund where St. Vincent de Paul Conferences at the churches help families with rent, mortgage or utility assistance. Thanks for your generous donations!

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Presiders Next Weekend

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Saturday: August 22 @ 6 PM

Father Terry Deffenbaugh OSA

Sunday: August 23rd

8:30 AM-Father Terry Deffenbaugh OSA

10:30 AM-Father Kevin Mullins OSA

Baptism: Sunday August 23rd @ 12:30 PM

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