About Our Lady of Good Counsel · Quincy, Massachusetts
Our Lady of Good Counsel is a Roman Catholic church located at 237 Sea Street in the Merrymount neighborhood of Quincy, Massachusetts. It is now one of two worship sites of Holy Trinity Parish in the Archdiocese of Boston, joined with Most Blessed Sacrament Church in Houghs Neck to form the Catholic home for seaside Catholics along the Quincy peninsulas. The parish offers daily Mass, weekend Masses, confession, Eucharistic Adoration, a Faith Formation program for grades 3–9, and a Militia of the Immaculata prayer group under the patroness's guidance. All weekend and weekday Masses are livestreamed on the parish website and Facebook page.
- Patron
- Our Lady of Good Counsel (Blessed Virgin Mary under the title of Good Counsel)
- Rector
- Rev. Martin G. Dzengeleski
- Diocese
- Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston (Metropolitan Archdiocese of Boston)
Why belong here
Our Lady of Good Counsel offers the full rhythm of Catholic life on the Quincy shore: weekday and Sunday Masses in English, Wednesday evening confession and Adoration with the Rosary, weekday morning Adoration, and a livestream for the homebound. Families with children in grades 3–9 can enroll in Faith Formation, adults can grow through the parish's FORMED subscription and the Road to Bethlehem Advent program, and the Militia of the Immaculata prayer group gathers under the patroness's guidance and that of St. Maximilian Kolbe. Whether you live in Merrymount or commute in, the parish describes itself as 'a welcoming parish that seeks to bring the message of the Gospel to all who enter our doors.'
Mass times at Our Lady of Good Counsel
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Wednesday 7:00–8:00 PM at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church
- Saturday 3:15–4:00 PM at Most Blessed Sacrament Church
Adoration times
- Monday 8:00–9:00 AM at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church
- Tuesday 8:00–9:00 AM at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church
- Wednesday 8:00–9:00 AM at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church
- Wednesday 7:00–8:00 PM at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church (with confessions and the Rosary — 'The Light Is On for You')
- Thursday 8:00–9:00 AM at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church
- Friday 8:00–9:00 AM at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church
About Holy Trinity Parish
Holy Trinity Parish is the Catholic home of the seaside Catholics along the Quincy peninsulas, formed from the combination of two parishes along Sea Street: Our Lady of Good Counsel in Merrymount and Most Blessed Sacrament in Houghs Neck. The parish describes itself as 'a welcoming parish that seeks to bring the message of the Gospel to all who enter our doors.' Parish offices are located at 227 Sea Street, with Our Lady of Good Counsel Church at 237 Sea Street, Most Blessed Sacrament Church at 1031 Sea Street, and St. Thomas Aquinas Hall at 40 Darrow Street.
Our Lady of Good Counsel Church (Merrymount)
Our Lady of Good Counsel Church sits at 237 Sea Street in the Merrymount neighborhood of Quincy. It hosts the 6:00 PM Saturday Vigil Mass, the 10:30 AM Sunday Mass, all weekday Masses (7:00 AM and 9:00 AM Monday–Friday), the Wednesday evening 'Light Is On for You' hour with Confession, Adoration and the Rosary, and weekday morning Adoration from 8:00 to 9:00 AM. The lower church is unlocked during the day for private prayer visits and is used in the winter months for some Masses and Adoration.
- Saturday Vigil Mass: 6:00 PM (English)
- Sunday Mass: 10:30 AM (English)
- Weekday Masses: 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM, Monday–Friday
Faith Formation
Faith Formation classes for students in Grades 3 through 9 are offered at Our Lady of Good Counsel. Families with questions are directed to contact the parish Office of Faith Formation directly at htpreled.com. Sacramental preparation is coordinated through this same office.
- Faith Formation Class at OLGC for Grades 3–9
- Office of Faith Formation contact: htpreled.com
Parish Devotions and Prayer Life
Alongside Mass and the sacraments, Our Lady of Good Counsel maintains a robust devotional life under the patronage of Our Lady of Good Counsel. The parish daily prays the Angelus and the Rosary, and hosts the Militia of the Immaculata (MI) — a worldwide Marian movement founded by St. Maximilian Kolbe — with a weekly Holy Hour on Tuesdays at 6:30 PM that combines prayer for the troubled world with Bible study.
- Militia of the Immaculata (MI) Holy Hour — Tuesdays 6:30 PM
- Daily Rosary prayed for peace and the conversion of sinners
- Angelus prayed daily
- Bible study within the MI prayer group
Online Formation: FORMED and Road to Bethlehem
The parish maintains a subscription to FORMED, a Catholic digital platform offering movies, documentaries, books, and audio content at no cost to parishioners. During Advent the parish runs 'Road to Bethlehem,' a digital discipleship program designed to guide parishioners through the season of preparation.
- FORMED — free for parishioners after signup
- Road to Bethlehem — Advent digital program
Parish Staff and Clergy
The parish is led by Pastor Rev. Martin G. Dzengeleski, with Rev. Paschal O. Opara in residence and Deacon Timothy D. Sullivan assisting. Liturgy and Music is coordinated by Ms. Eileen Timcoe, and Faith Formation is directed by Doctor Flynn Fernandes.
- Pastor: Rev. Martin G. Dzengeleski
- In Residence: Rev. Paschal O. Opara
- Deacon: Timothy D. Sullivan
- Liturgy & Music: Ms. Eileen Timcoe
- Faith Formation: Doctor Flynn Fernandes
Contact, Office Hours, and Locations
All written correspondence should be addressed to the Holy Trinity Parish office at 227 Sea Street, Quincy MA 02169. The parish office can be reached at 617-479-9200 or by email at [email protected]. Office hours are 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Monday through Friday (call first); Saturday and Sunday by appointment. St. Thomas Aquinas Hall, located at 40 Darrow Street, supports parish activities.
- Parish Office: 227 Sea Street, Quincy MA 02169
- Our Lady of Good Counsel Church: 237 Sea Street
- Most Blessed Sacrament Church: 1031 Sea Street (Boston Pilot directory lists 1015 Sea Street)
- St. Thomas Aquinas Hall: 40 Darrow Street
- Phone: 617-479-9200
- Email: [email protected]
History and Patroness
The parish website references a short history written by parishioner Byron Whitcraft titled 'Our Lady of Good Counsel: Our Guidance & Hope in Times of Confusion,' which situates the parish within the broader story of Catholic life on the Quincy shore. Our Lady of Good Counsel is a Marian title whose feast day is observed on April 26, and devotion to her under this title is highlighted through the Militia of the Immaculata prayer group, which meets weekly under her patronage and that of St. Maximilian Kolbe.
- Patroness: Our Lady of Good Counsel
- Feast day: April 26
- Parish history article by Byron Whitcraft published on the parish website