Adults

OLGC provides programs, workshops, and retreats that strive to support that touch of God, moving us from being mere "knowing" individuals to being "loving" people through understanding and experiencing the spiritual side of our lives. We will provide maps and fuel for that journey, a variety of opportunities for adults to develop their faith.

Tuesday Evening Book Study:
Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion by Gregory Boyle, S.J.

What can we learn from a modern saint? The OLGC book study resumes in September with this book by the founder of Homeboy Industries, the largest gang rehabilitation program in the world. Fr. Boyle, founder of Homeboy, was recently awarded the Medal of Freedom for his work. In this book he writes movingly and humorously about his experiences with gang members in the Los Angeles ghetto.

All are invited to join fellow parishioner and adult catechist, Ann Marie Mack, as she facilitates this incredible book which will renew our faith and remind us that all lives are valuable.

When: Tuesday Evenings - September 3,10, 17 and 24
Time: 7 - 8pm
Where: Fr. Brisson Room, St. Joseph Center

cover of Bible Commentary on Book of Job

Little Rock Scripture Study:
The Book of Job

See details below.

2024 Offerings

Tuesday Morning Bible Study

Little Rock Scripture Study

The Book of Job

You've heard about it. Now dig into it.
Mondays 10-11:30 on Zoom beginning Sept. 9

Job is among the most intriguing books of the Bible, dealing with the trauma of evil befalling good people. Kathleen O'Connor, author of the book "Job" published by Liturgical Press, guides readers through Job with theological insight born of her faith and experience. Her book is available on Amazon or at www.Litpress.org. We will study the Book of Job using this text as a starting point. The study will be on Zoom on Mondays from 10:00 am to 11:30 am throughout the school year beginning on September 9. Please contact Mike Plett at mike.plett1@gmail.com to join and receive Zoom invitations.

Divorced/Separated Catholic Ministry

Divorced & Catholic, Now What?

A six week program that addresses concerns of divorced or separated Catholic men and women. It offers much needed support and helps to answer questions.

The sessions are scheduled seasonally via Zoom. Topics include Prayer, Grief, Healing, Forgiveness, Letting Go, and Hope.

Texts to purchase:

1) The Joy of You: Your Life After Divorce by W.E. Rabior

2) Divorced. Catholic. Now What? by L. Duffy & V. Frese

(To purchase these texts, click on each title. This will take you to Amazon.)

Location: Zoom. Details will be emailed to you after registration.

Contact: John Heard (OLGC Parishioner) to learn about upcoming sessions.
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Formed.org: A Catholic "Netflix" of sorts!

OLGC parishioners have the opportunity to view online Catholic media in the form of programs, e-books, movies, audio sources for FREE through our parish subscription to Formed.org. Parishioners can experience several hours of watching, reading, and listening to the best of Catholic content.

To create a free formed.org account, please follow these steps:

1. Go to formed.org

2. Click on Sign Up

3. Select “Sign Up as A Parishioner”

4. Search for Our Lady of Good Counsel

5. Select Our Lady of Good Counsel 8601 Wolftrap Rd, Vienna VA

6. Create an account.

Young Professionals

Young Professionals (18-39) invite you to watch and have a discussion on film! Bring any snacks or beverages to share. (Alcohol is allowed for 21+)

We will be watching the movie in St. Joseph’s Center in the Brisson Room (Old building that was a covenant across from the OLGC Chapel and next to the school) and discussing the movie through our Catholic lens.

This Faith In Film series will be a monthly gathering so please get any friends/colleagues that might be interested in film and fellowship!

Contact drogers@olgcva.org for more information.

Catholic Adults Confirmation

Diocesan Opportunities

Marriage Enrichment
Natural Family Planning Brochure - NFP Brochure
Retrouvaille (Help for Troubled Marriages) - Retrouvaille Brochure
Worldwide Marriage Encounter

Find Support
Mornings of Mercy for Divorced Catholics
Novena for those Struggling with Infertility, Miscarriage and Infant Loss -www.arlingtondiocese.org/find-support/help-after-abortion/
www.arlingtondiocese.org/find-support/pregnancy-assistance/pregnancy-assistance-(gabriel-project)/

Praise and Worship Monthly Holy Hours
Praise and Worship - www.arlingtondiocese.org/healingandconversion/