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Message from the Pastor
Welcome to the Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel - St. Thomas More!
St. Thomas More
65 East 89th Street
New York, NY, 10128
(between Madison and Park)
(212) 876-7718
Our Lady of Good Counsel
230 East 90th Street
New York, NY 10128
(between Second and Third)
(212) 289-1742
Message from the Pastor
As a Roman Catholic parish, we serve approximately 1,800 households from a variety of backgrounds in the Upper East Side of Manhattan. We hope you will enjoy browsing our website and that you will find there helpful information. Also, we look forward to having you join us in person at our Eucharistic celebrations and social events.
God's blessing and peace to you and yours.
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Special Events This Week
BE A CHRISTMAS ANGEL!
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s Christmas Angel Program will continue to Early December
Participants can select an Angel Tag from the tree in the rear of the church & purchase a gift for a child in need to make it a truly memorable Christmas. Thank you for making this a huge success last year - Let's do it again!
CaregiverCare Thanksgiving Day Nov. 28 – 2pm
Spend Thanksgiving day with us at St. Thomas More Church
People 55 years or older - Seats Limited – Cost $25
Contributor funded discounts available for the first 40 tickets.
For more information and ticket availability call at 212- 876-7718
If you are unable to attend, you may also wish to visit www.caregivercare.org/thanksgiving2019/
to help us offset the cost of providing this family style dinner.
For menu information please visit: www.caregivercare.org/thanksgivingmenu/
Have fun and let us all celebrate the fullness to life at every age!
Handcrafted Olivewood from the Holy Land
After each Sunday Mass at OLGC and STM
Saturday Nov 30th and Sunday Dec 1stStart your Christmas shopping early and consider a hand crafted olivewood carving from the Holy Land. The olivewood carving industry has evolved as a cultural tradition of Holy Land Christians. Many members of this shrinking population rely upon this art form as their primary source of income. Without this income, many craftspeople and their families will be forced to leave their traditional trade and homeland, and emigrate to find relief from the difficult conditions they endure. The loss of Christians in the land of Christ's birth will represent a tragedy of immeasurable proportions for the billions of Christians worldwide.Thank you for your vital support for a Christian Tradition.
Santa Brunch – Sunday December 8th
All Our Lady of Good Counsel & St. Thomas More parishioners are invited to share good food and holiday cheer in the STM Rochester Room after the 10:00am Mass. At this event we will also accept new and gently used coats for the homeless. Bring the entire family.
By the way, Santa promised to make an appearance.
A LECTURE-DISCUSSION-FORUM SERIES
Dr. James T. Como presents:
“A Constellation of Christian Authors, Lest We Forget”
The first in a series of participatory lecture-discussions, Dr. Como will explore the humanity and faith in each selected Christian Author’s work.
Topic: The Bridge of San Luis Rey by Thornton Wilder
Tuesday, December 10th 7pm STM Rochester Room
For information, email stmparishprograms@gmail.com
or call 212 876 7718
CHRISTMAS TEA TASTING
Sunday, December 15th – 4:00pm
St. Thomas More Rectory LobbyEnjoy a tea tasting and accompanying sweet treats. Here is your chance to sample exotic teas such as Magnolia Blossom Oolong, Yunnan Golden Monkey, Keemun Mao Feng, and much more as we celebrate the Christmas season!Questions, please email: stmparishprograms@gmail.com
or call (212) 876 7718
HELP NEEDED FOR ALL MINISTRIES
Both of our Churches need your help. Consider taking on one of these important roles as a Lector, Eucharistic Minister, Youth Altar Server or Adult / Youth Usher.
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Upcoming Events at our lady of good counsel
This Sunday’s Second Collection at OLGC will be taken to help support Parish Operations.
Next Sunday Dec. 8th
Second Collection at OLGC
The Annual Archdiocesan Collection for Retired Religious Sisters and Brothers. This collection affords us an opportunity to offer those religious, who are in their senior years, our love, thanks and support, by helping to provide for their needs.
Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
Note: This collection will be taken at STM
on Dec. 15th
The Our Lady of Good Counsel Choir is Recruiting.
There are vacancies for Sopranos, Altos, Tenors, and Basses. Our Volunteer Choir sings a wide range of music in a friendly atmosphere. Rehearsals are on Sunday at 10:30 in the Rectory prior to the 11:30 Mass. For information contact joandecaro@aol.com.
For information, please contact Marcelle Devine at olgcnycre@gmail.com.Where: Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish HallOLGC - First Friday – December 6thFun fora Cause
EXPOSITION & BENEDICTION - from 10:30am to 12pm.
ALL-NIGHT VIGIL – beginning with Mass at 9:00 PM
followed by prayers and meditations throughout the night,
ending with a 5am Mass.
OLGC - First Saturday December 7th
PURGATORIAL SOCIETY - 5:30pm Sunday Vigil Mass
FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTION GROUP
After the 5:30 Mass
CATHOLIC UNDERGROUND - 7:30pm – 10:30pm
A cultural apostolate of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal,
with Eucharistic adoration, Vespers (Evening Prayer), Benediction and a showcase of Catholic artists.
December 13th - 7pm OLGC Parish Hall
Youth and Families come together for a wrapping party. We assemble toiletry kits for our community in need. We will have a wrapping station, a toiletry kit station and an area for younger kids to make ornaments for the Christmas Tree in the Parish Hall. There will be a few tables selling Christmas items and of course, food and refreshments.
Please contact Marcelle Devine, Coordinator Religious Education olgcnycre@gmail.com 212 289 1742
SENIOR CITIZEN HAIRCUT DAY
When: Wed., December 4th - From: 1pm – 3pm - Cost: $10
Sign-up sheet in Parish Hall of Our Lady of Good Counsel
Clients are requested to wash their hair prior to arrival
Donations will be used by Respect Life Committee.
OLGC Religious Education Program
Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration
December 15th - 11:30am to 3:00pm
OLGC Parish Hall
Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration
December 15th - 11:30am to 3:00pm
OLGC Parish Hall
Part of Mexican life for nearly 500 years, we celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe with a special mass, a serenata (serenade), matachines (dancers), a procession, and the singing of the traditional song Las Mañanitas.
Domingo 15 de diciembre Celebración de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe 11:30 am a 3:00 pm pm Salón Parroquial Nuestra Señora del Buen Consejo. Parte de la vida mexicana durante casi 500 años, celebramos a Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe con una misa especial, una serenata, matachines (bailarines), una procesión y el canto de la canción tradicional Las Mañanitas. ¡Únete a nosotros!
OLGC Religious Ed Program
September 2019 to May 2020
Friday sessions at 7pm
Sunday session at 10am
If you would be interested in assisting the children’s religious education program please contact Marcelle Devine at olgcnycre@gmail.com.
Personal Assisted Listening SystemsThe Our Lady of Good Counsel & St. Thomas More Parish will now begin to offer Personal Assisted Listening Systems at each Sunday Mass. This system will benefit those who are hearing impaired who wish to use either an on-ear device or a device that will work with their current hearing aid.
If you wish to use a device, while attending a Sunday Mass at STM, please contact an Usher prior to the start of Mass.
Unfortunately, we are still waiting for a cadre of Ushers to be formed at OLGC to manage the distribution and return of this equipment. If you would like to serve as a Church Usher please contact stmparishprograms@gmail.com or call 212-876-7718 to volunteer for this meaningful service.
Preparing for Baptism of your First Child:
Parents MUST Pre-Register for a Preparation Meeting and Attend a Meeting on the first Tuesday evening of the month at 7:00PM in the OLGC Rectory.
The Next Session will be held on
Tuesday December 3rd
To Pre-Register for the Meeting call 212-289-1742 by 6pm on the day before the class. Baptisms take place on Sundays afternoons
(12:30pm at OLGC & 1pm at STM).
To schedule Baptisms for other children
please call your Church Rectory.
If you need help or would like to become a member of The St. Vincent De Paul Society, please email bobterrylosangeles@gmail.com.Contributions should be mailed to Our Lady of Good Counsel and made payable to The St. Vincent De Paul Society.
The Respect Life Committee of the Our Lady of Good Counsel & St. Thomas More Parish presents:Parish Assisting Life – P.A.L.
Women in our church community ages 18 to 32 are welcome to participate in our committee’s discussion series on the unborn.
Sessions will begin in the Fall at Our Lady of Good Counsel
Series 1 Love & Relationships
Series 2: Film; “October Baby”
The series will be held on Sundays from 4:00pm to 5:30pm. The exact dates are yet to be decided. Once the dates are established, we will respond to all enrollees by emails with the exact dates.The goal of our committee is to enlighten our paths and to create a sisterhood of support, guidance and acceptance, through film and conversation. Our plan is to keep this event free and to serve light refreshments after each session.
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UPCOMING EVENTS AT St. thomas more
The STM
FALL SEMI-ANNUAL APPEAL CONTINUES
If you have not yet chosen to participate in this appeal, we urge you to reconsider contributing to this special collection. This appeal helps our parish to meet its extraordinary expenses, which will occur as we strive to maintain our one-hundred plus-year-old building, and helps us to continue our programs and their related expenses even when parishioners are traveling or are absent from their home parish.
Youth and Family Sandwich Making
The Youth and Family Sandwich Making program makes and delivers 250+ peanut free sandwiches each month to the
Our next event is Sunday, December 8th from 12noon to 1pm in the STM Rochester Room.
New York Common Pantry
To sign up please visit:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090a48a4ad2baaff2-20192020
Lector MinistrySTM welcomes our Parishioners to join our Lector Ministry for the Fall Schedule of 2019. This is a commitment for the 5:45pm Saturday, and the 8:30am, 12:00pm and 5:45pm Sunday Masses. The Sunday,10:00am Family Mass is the only exception when a grade school child with a parent is desired.
Our Community is flexible, and cooperative and we cover each other as commitments arise. Should you chose to involve yourself and to give back to STM, please sign up at the Parish office.
Separated /Divorced Catholic Support GroupThe next meeting is December 4th
(1st & 3rd Wednesday)
at 6:30pm in the STM Chelsea Room.
Email: stthomasmoresdc@yahoo.com or call 212-876-7718.
First Communion (1st year) Tuesday from 5pm to 6pmSt Thomas More Church Religious Education Classes
First Communion (2nd year) Thursday from 5pm to 6pm
Confirmation Tues from 6pm to 7pm
Students who have made Communion but who are yet too young for Confirmation can continue their Religious Education on Thursday from 4pm-5pm.
For more information, contact Diana Naranjo
naranjo1524@verizon.net
A LECTURE-DISCUSSION-FORUM SERIES
Dr. James T. Como presents:
“A Constellation of Christian Authors, Lest We Forget”
The first in a series of participatory lecture-discussions, Dr. Como will explore the humanity and faith in each selected Christian Author’s work.
Topic: The Bridge of San Luis Rey by Thornton Wilder
Tuesday, December 10th 7pm STM Rochester Room
For information, email stmparishprograms@gmail.com
or call 212 876 7718
STM Religious EducationFor information, please call or contact the STM Parish Office at (212)876-7718.
Caregivercare
A program of activities born to protect the health of the brain.
All programs are free of charge and designed for people over 60.
For information email
info@carregivercare.org
Visit: www.caregivercare.org
Sunday Coffee Hour
We extend our thanks to our volunteer for hosting this Sunday's event, which is a wonderful way for parishioners to meet and get to know one another. We look forward to meeting you there after the 10:00am Family Mass.
TOYS FOR OUR PARISH CHILDREN
We are in need of new or gently used toys for children ages 2-8. We have many children who enjoy playtime during our Coffee Hour.
You are also invited to become a
STM Coffee Hour Volunteer.
To volunteer, please use the following link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090a48a4ad2baaff2-coffee. The parishioner volunteers are the heart of this important community outreach program and your participation will go a long way toward insuring its success in the future.
Christian Meditation Wednesday at 6:00pm
STM Chapel - Facilitator: Donald Main 415-336-2165
costmnyc@christianmeditation.us
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist: We are in great need of your help in serving the parish as a Eucharistic Minister, particularly the 8:30am and 5:45pm Masses at St. Thomas More.
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community Outreach
Catholic Deaf New York will provideSHEEN CENTERThis Advent-Christmas season, The Sheen Center has a lot of memorable, inspiring, and entertaining programming.
The season kicks off with The Gospel of John (November 30 to December 29) performed solo in a profound performance by award-winning Broadway veteran Ken Jennings (Sweeney Todd, Grand Hotel, Side Show).
The Sheen Center also has beautiful music this Christmas with a show by famed pianist George Winston, exquisite harmonies from New York Voices, and a lively Irish Christmas from Lúnasa with special guest Ashley Davis.
The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture
is a project of the Archdiocese of New York
SheenCenter.org Box office: 212-925-2812
ON MONDAY DECEMBER 2ND
Fathom Events Presents:
LOVE AND MERCY
This gripping new docudrama presents unknown facts and recently disclosed documents that shed new light on the vision of Faustina.Adult: 16.99 Child 13.99 Senior $13.99
▪AMC Kips Bay 15 570 2nd Avenue
▪Regal E Walk 247 West 42nd Street
▪AMC Empire 234 West 42nd StreetFor interest in going as a group,
please contact stmparishprograms@gmail.com
or 917 319 6243
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE COURSE (ASL)
a native speaker to teach the course.
Cost - $45 per person for the entire course
For More Information:
Call or Text: 917 319 6243
Email: stmparishprograms@gmail.com
Online Giving Systems are now available to All Parishioners.To make an on-line contribution please go to the website: www.olgcstm.org and press the DONATE button connected to the church to which you wish to send your contributions.
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist
We are in great need of your help, particularly the 8:30am and 12pm Masse at St. Thomas More,
For more information please call:
212-876-7718 or email STMParishPrograms@gmail.com
A Brief Overview of the Archdiocese of New York’s Response to the Sexual Abuse of Minors and Vulnerable AdultsEnglish
Un resumen de la respuesta de la Arquidiócesis de Nueva York al abuso sexual de menores y adultos vulnerables
Español
Homily on the Abuse Crisis in the Catholic Church
Rev. Kevin V. Madigan
Church of St. Thomas More, NYC, August 26, 2018
Fr. Madigan's Homily on the Abuse Crisis
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Mass Schedule
Our Lady of Good Counsel
(see St. Thomas More below)Weekdays
Mon - Fri: 9:00am and 6:00pm
Sat: 9:00am
Sunday:
Sat: 5:30pm
Sun: 9:00am
10:15am Spanish Mass
11:30am Choral Mass
6:00pm
Confessions
Mon - Fri: 8:45am & 5:45pm
Sat: 4:30 - 5:15pm
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Sun: 8:30am
10:00am Family Mass
12:00pm Choral Mass
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Confessions
Mon - Fri: 12:00pm - 12:10pm
Sat: 5:00 - 5:30pm
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