Cosmo, Maxim or the Catholic Church
A 2-day Symposium on the Redemption of Human Sexuality

Known as “Media Nun,” Sr. Helena Burns, FSP, is a member of the Daughters of St. Paul, an international congregation founded to communicate God’s word through the media. Her communication tools extend to speaking engagements, teaching, social media, film, radio, and written publications.
Besides giving media and Theology of the Body workshops to youth and adults all over the U.S. and Canada since the 1990s, Sr. Helena is the movie reviewer for The Catholic New World, Chicago’s Archdiocesan newspaper. She is writing and producing a documentary on the life of Blessed James Alberione and is a co-producer on The 40 Film. She has also written a book for young women titled He Speaks to You.

Cost: $15/per person – teens are free
(age 14 and up suggested – parents’ discretion)
Register online (in order to have breakfast/lunch):

Walk-ins welcome – cost: $5 (no lunch)
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The Eucharist: Source and Summit of Our Faith

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The Feast of Corpus Christi or the Feast of the Body of Christ dates back to the 13th century; however, it celebrates something far older: the institution of the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist at the Last Supper. This Eucharistic sacrifice is “the source and summit of the Christian life.”

Join us for this incredible opportunity to deepen our faith, grow in knowledge and love of the Body and Blood of our Lord, Jesus Christ!
For additional information, please
contact Sarah at (734) 667-2287or visit the Real Presence Apostalate website. An event flier is available.

Men's Prayer Breakfast Presents: Courageous

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Father's Day Date Night Courageous the Movie
June 14th at 8:30 PM
OLGC Social Hall

MPB is hosting and sponsoring the popular Christian film titled Courageous. This is a fundraiser for the Life Teen Pilgrimage to Rome. No advance ticket purchase necessary. Donations collected at the door. Recommended donations: Individual $10; Couple $15; Family $20 (Movie is rated PG-13). We will also sell pop,candy and popcorn. A movie trailer is available as well as an event flier.

Vacation Bible School: Around the World in Four Days

Registration for campers and volunteers is now open!

Date: June 18-21 (Tuesday to Friday)
Time: 9 AM to Noon
Place: OLGC School
Campers: Ages Preschool through 6th Grade
(Grade beginning in Fall 2013)
Cost: $40 per camper

Direct all VBS Questions to vbs.olgc@gmail.com

Volunteers: Many teen and adult volunteers are needed - please register to help out!
  • Station Leaders
  • Station Leader Assistants
  • Crew Leaders
  • Crew Leader Assistants
  • VBS Band
  • Photographer
  • Decoration Coordinator
  • Resource Shoppers
Decorating Day: Monday, June 17-9AM to 3PM
OLGC School Gym, Light breakfast and lunch provided.
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Cardinal Dolan: All Are Welcome

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A reading recommendation from Fr. Riccardo.

Recommended Articles About Pope Francis

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From the Vatican Information Service:

Pope Francis addresses journalists: "Oh, how I wish for a Church that is poor and for the poor!"
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From the Archdiocese of Philadelphia:

Philadelphia Archbishop Chaput writes about the legacy of St. Francis of Assisi.

Archbishop Vigneron Designates OLGC a Place of Pilgrimage for the Year of Faith

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Detroit Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron has designated Our Lady of Good Counsel Church as a place of pilgrimage for the Year of Faith. OLGC is one of eight churches scattered across the Archdiocese of Detroit where pilgrims may obtain a plenary indulgence after having also received the Sacraments of Penance and Holy Communion, and having prayed for the intentions of the Holy Father.
  • Read the Archbishop's Letter to the Faithful.
  • Read the Archbishop's letter to Fr. Riccardo regarding the designation of OLGC as place of pilgrimage.
  • Read the Archbishop's rescript designating OLGC a place of pilgrimage.
  • Learn about Indulgences and our Spiritual Life from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
  • Read the decree from the Apostolic Penitentiary regarding sacred indulgences for the Year of Faith.
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Reservation information is available with the trip brochure.

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Additional information is available on the Women's Fellowship page.

My House Support Group

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New Beginnings

New Beginnings is a support group for divorced Catholics. We will call upon the Holy Spirit to bring hope, healing, and a new beginning to those whose marriages have ended in divorce.

Join Us for an Evening of Discussion and Prayer
As We Welcome Guest Speaker
Dr. Steve Monaghan
Pastoral Associate, Our Lady of Good Counsel

Thursday, May 9, 2013
7:00 Registration
7:30-9pm Speaker and Small Group Discussions
Junior High Commons, OLGC School
1062 Church St, Plymouth 48170

Join us for the next monthly meeting featuring a guest speaker who will address topics central to the experience of divorced Catholics. The evening will begin with a talk by Dr. Steve Monaghan followed by small group discussions providing attendees the opportunity to discuss issues related to divorce and faith in a safe, confidential, and prayerful environment.

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Registration Form

Pre-registration for this event is recommended and free of charge. Please contact us for additional information.

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Mass Schedule
  • Weekend Masses [+]
    Saturday Mass - 4:00 PM
    Sunday Masses - 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM
    Life Teen Mass - Sunday 5:00 PM

    On holiday weekends, the Life Teen Mass may not be held, so please check the parish online calendar of events for the most current schedule.
  • Daily Masses [+]
    Daily Masses are celebrated in the Day Chapel at 6:30 AM on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays and at 8:00 AM Monday through Friday and at 7:15 AM on Saturday.

    The Blessed Sacrament is exposed from 7:00 AM until 8:00 AM on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays in the Day Chapel.
  • Tuesday Day of Prayer [+]
    Every Tuesday in the Day Chapel
    Mass - 8:00 AM
    Morning Prayer - 9:00 AM
    Eucharistic Adoration and Exposition - 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM
    Evening Prayer - 8:00 PM
  • Reconciliation [+]
    Private Reconciliation is celebrated every week on Thursday at 12 noon and at 2 PM on Saturday.

    The Reconciliation Chapel is at the west side of the Day Chapel, with an additional Reconciliation Chapel in the church.
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If you need to contact a priest in case of an emergency, please contact your local parish. If you are in the Plymouth, Michigan area you may call our parish office at (734) 453-0326 and follow the prompts.
Mission Statement

Our mission is to teach the truth of the Gospel and to spread the Good News to all people so that we may share in God’s own abundant life.  We strive to be a city on a hill that draws the lost and wayward to God. (Cf. Mt. 28: 18-20; Mt. 5: 14-16)
Recents News and Updates
  • Read Fr. Riccardo's letter regarding the 2013 CSA/Debt Reduction initiative.
  • Fr. Riccardo leads a panel discussion about the upcoming changes to the sacrament of confirmation at Our Lady of Good Counsel.
  • A morning conference for the Feast of Corpus Christi will be held on June 2nd.
  • A two-day Human Sexuality Symposium is coming in May.
  • Fr. Riccardo updates the parish on the status of the church expansion project in this videotaped homily from January 19th.
  • Listen to the church expansion podcast and look at the campaign pledge form.
  • Order grotto memorial paver bricks online using this page.