We all want to feel safe and happy, yet on a daily basis we seem to run into people and situations which cause us anxiety and stress. Fr. Thaddeus (1914-2003) was a monk who, after many hardships, “realized that we all worry about ourselves too much and that only he who leaves everything to the will of God can feel truly joyous, light and peaceful.” Fr. Thaddeus then became someone who others would flock to for his advice and challenging, yet comforting words.

This fall, fellow OLGC parishioner and experienced adult catechist, Ann Marie Mack, will lead a discussion of Fr. Thaddeus’ book, Our Thoughts Determine Our Lives. Please join us!

We will meet six Wednesday mornings, Sept. 6 - Oct. 11, 9:30 - 11:00 am in the Fr. Brisson Room. Due to limited seating capacity, please contact Ann Marie to  register by August 31st (contact info in the Bulletin).

Reading the book is not required but, should you like to purchase a copy, go to amzn.to/43Q4VHC.

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 will take place on Tuesdays September 5th - October 10th from 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm 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.)

Dates: Tuesdays 9/5 to 10/10

Time: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

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

Contact: John Heard (OLGC Parishioner)
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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.

A ministry to support Catholics in their 20s and 30s through fellowship and formation in the Catholic faith.

Drafts with DeSales occurs on the first Monday of the month at 7:30 pm for prayer, reflection, and discussion on the Sunday readings or Salesian Spirituality readings.

Additional activities are also scheduled. 

Always looking for new ideas and new members!

Events: Visit OLGC Young Professionals Facebook page

Resources:
Diocesan Young Adult Ministry

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Contact: Derek Rogers