Our Lady of Good Counsel Church

Sometimes, I worry about writing a 5 star review, because sometimes it skids to a 1 or 2 star on the next visit. I have no fears for this one.
Monsignor Blacet and Father Drew are amazing priests currently serving this parish. When I say serving, I truly believe that they are there to serve YOU. The weekday Mass is so reverent, so beautiful, you don’t even notice the lack of music and such. This is the type of parish that, at least in the ‘olden’ days, people would search for a house nearby so that they could be within walking distance of it.
Each and every Mass is followed by the Divine Mercy Chaplet, as this is the local parish dedicated to the Divine Mercy. Confessions are heard almost daily (perhaps excepting Sundays), sometimes before AND after Mass.
If you are looking for some Latin prayer along with your Mass in English, OLGC currently prays the Lord’s Prayer, along with a few others, in Latin. If you miss incense and reverence, this is the Mass to attend. I’ve learned about Church history, the saints, the apostles, but most importantly, God (Father, Son and Holy Spirit).
If you want to be inspired, and feel closer to God while celebrating Mass, this is the place to go. I haven’t left once without being inspired in some way by one of the two priests (especially since Monsignor reminds me of my dearly departed and quite holy grandfather).
Parking is easy: street parking (both sides on Sunday, north of the church), and lot parking in the back. It’s a city parish, so it might take awhile, but people will warm up to you if you’re new!