| Welcome to Our Parish |
Our Church Mission |
Parishioner Count -
1/31/12
Families: 438
Members: 1299 |
To become a community of disciples, called to walk "The
Way" of Christ Jesus in our households, church community and society. |
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New Parishioners:
Welcome! Please take a few minutes to complete a “Parish Registration &
Census” form that may be found in the Church Entrance Area. The data
provided by you on this form is kept confidential. When completed, please
give to a Greeter, mail to the
Church Office or place in the collection basket. |
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Mass Intentions:
If you would like to have a Mass said for a
special intention, please pick up the “Mass Intention Request Form” (printed
on lavender paper) found in the Church Entrance Area and drop it into the
collection basket or mail it to the Church Office. The envelope is labeled
“Mass Intentions”. Please complete all requested information
and note the instructions on the form. Suggested offering (Mass Stipend) is
$10.00, make check payable to Rev. Guy F. Noonan. |
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Prayer Intentions:
To add a name to OLGC’s Prayer List/Chain; please contact Brett and Remy
DeVoe at 904-824-8481 or mhsa@bellsouth.net |
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Protecting
God’s Children - Requirement for Volunteers:
All volunteers over the age of 18 working with minor children and vulnerable
adults must
be fingerprinted and background check through the Diocese (this is to be
renewed every 5 years). Please contact
Church Office for registration instructions. These volunteers
must also attend a class called "Protecting God's Children".
Please provide a copy of your completed “PGC” certificate to our Church
Office. Classes can be
found online at www.virtus.org. A diocesan volunteer application with 3
references must be submitted to OLGC Church Office. Please call the
Church Office if you have any questions. No persons ministering with minor
children or vulnerable adults may do so unless they have fully completed all
requirements. (Diocesan policy per Bishop Estévez) |
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Marriage:
To schedule a wedding, engaged couples must meet with their Pastor at least
8 months before their proposed wedding date. Preparation for the sacrament
includes attending a diocesan program such as Engaged Encounter or Pre Cana,
and completing the FOCCUS Inventory. All couples of child-bearing age also
need to take a full Natural Family Planning course. Pre-registration for
each of these programs is mandatory for all marriages within the Diocese of
St Augustine. |
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Baptism:
Preparation must be made in advance and Baptismal Class for the parents is
required. For the next Baptismal preparation class for parents wishing to
have their children baptized, please contact the Church Office. |
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Sponsors for Baptism:
Anyone asking to receive a document from the parish to be a sponsor for
Baptism or Confirmation in another parish must be an active Catholic at OLGC.
This implies regular Mass attendance and participation in the support of the
community. |
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Sacramental Preparation for
First Holy Eucharist/Reconciliation & Confirmation:
This is a two-year program. Contact Kathy Garske at 850-728-4271 or
e-mail: olgcreledcoord@gmail.com for further information. |
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R.C.I.A. Becoming
a Catholic:
A process of welcoming adults seeking formation about becoming Catholic.
Contact Don Pepino, 904-940-5488 or e-mail: thedonpepino@bellsouth.net |
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| Last Will and Testament:
Please consider including your Church in your estate planning. The Church
and its diverse ministries exist only through the funding of its members.
The name of our Church for legal purposes is Our Lady of Good Counsel
Roman Catholic Church, Mill Creek, Saint Augustine, FL. 32092. |
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Death and Burial in OLGC Cemetery:
In OLGC Cemetery, in-ground burial is presently available. The present
fee for in-ground graves is
$1,500.00 for active parishioners and $2,500.00 for non-parishioners. For
further information regarding burial plots, please contact the Church Office
or speak with Father Guy. |
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| Attention: The Diocese of
Saint Augustine treats all allegations of sexual misconduct seriously and
deals with all allegations in a prompt, confidential and thorough manner. To
Report Abuse, call: Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator 904-262-3200,
ext. 129, or the Department of Children and Families at 1-800-96-Abuse /
1-800 962-2873. |
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