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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.
Rev. Kevin Madigan
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SUNDAY MASS - 10:00am - AUGUST 02, 2020
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Special covid-19 annoucements
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 02, 2020 – 10:00am
Use the above YouTube Link
or visit our Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/thomasmorechurch/
to participate in the liturgy and to stay in touch with the parish.
Rev. Kevin V. MadiganFor a copy of this Sunday's Reading and Music please use the following link
Parish Booklet
Sunday Streaming MassOur virtual Sunday Liturgy has been very successful with literally hundreds of viewers tuning in every week.
It has provided a spiritual connection with our parish during those months when we have not been able to worship together. That has all been possible because of the dedicated service of Omar Tungekar, one of our young parishioners.
Transitional Mass Schedule
Daily Mass will be celebrated at
Our Lady of Good Counsel
Monday through Saturday at 9:00 a.m.
in the church (not the chapel),
and at St. Thomas More
Monday through Saturday at 12:15 p.m.To ensure the safety of our congregation and priests (all of whom are elderly and in the high-risk category), all sanitary precautions should be taken. We ask that you wear a mask during mass, sanitize your hands upon entering, observe social distancing and refrain from physical contact, except for the reception of Communion, and refrain from attending if you have any symptoms of the Covid-19.
There is no requirement to come to mass once services resume. Those who are at greater risk (those older than 65 or who have underlying health conditions) are advised not to come to church for mass. Please join us when you feel safe and comfortable in doing so.THE TRANSITIONAL SCHEDULE FOR
SUNDAY MASS IS:
OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL
SATURDAY 5:30 P.M.
SUNDAY 9:00 A.M., 10:15 A.M. (SPANISH)
ST. THOMAS MORE
SUNDAY 8:30 A.M., NOON, 5:45 P.M.
Our ability to schedule more masses depends on the willingness of parishioners to volunteer as ushers. We need ushers to ensure the safety of all those attending mass. If interested in volunteering please call Catherine Scalera at 212-876-7718 or email her at stmparishprograms@gmail.com.Rev. Kevin V. Madigan
This Week Watch FORMED
https://watch.formed.org/browse
Today’s Readings (English and Spanish)
http://www.usccb.org/calendar/index.cfm?showLit=1&action=month
US Conference of Catholic Bishops
Resources for Catholics During COVID-19
http://www.usccb.org/about/communications/usccb-president-reflection-and-prayer-during-coronavirus.cfm
Magnificat:
https://us.magnificat.net/free
https://es.magnificat.net/gratis (Spanish)
Magnificat Celebration of the Word Service:
https://tinyurl.com/u3dzdyg
Give us this Day: https://giveusthisday.org/Digital
The Word Among Us: https://wau.org/meditationsAct of Spiritual Communion: It has long been a Catholic understanding that when circumstances prevent one from receiving Holy Communion, it is possible to make an Act of Spiritual Communion, which is a source of grace.
Prayer for Spiritual Communion: My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love you above all things and I desire to receive you in my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, Come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as if you were already there and unite myself wholly to you. Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen.
Prayers of Praise: In addition to praying for communion with the Lord, it is also important to take time to offer God our praise. This can be done by celebrating the Liturgy of the Hours or through a Celebration of the Word service, which can be celebrated at home. -
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Special Events This Week
Next week, our second collection will be the Solidarity fund for the Church in Africa.
Because of your generosity, this fund can aid local leaders working to educate voters and to ensure free and fair elections. Your support is a crucial part of helping the Church to promote good governance in Zimbabwe, Malawi and beyond.
For more information about this collection and whom it supports, visit www.usccb.org/africa.
With gratitude and prayerful best wishes, I am,
Faithfully in Christ,
Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan
Archbishop of New York.
Video of St. Thomas More Restoration
The project was completed by
Lawrence Hoy Studios, Inc.
5 Quentin Road, Westport, CT
and the video was produced by Elle LaFontan,the 16 year old daughter of their Office Manager.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yc2n3eVCDf0DRoxb4BIj3rKBoRq0UFUr/view?usp=sharing
THINKING OF BECOMING A CATHOLIC, OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO IS?
A program for people thinking of becoming a Roman Catholic, or who have been baptized as Catholic but have not received the sacraments of First Communion or Confirmation, will begin in late September of this year with the goal of receiving those sacraments at the Easter Vigil in 2021. If you are interested or would want more information, please call Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish Office at 212-289-1742.
New York Common Pantry – Food Drive
As a community we are facing unprecedented circumstances, which have disproportionately impacted the poorer neighborhoods of New York City. As the number of people out of work increases, the number of people who depend on our pantry for services will continue to increase. Since March 16th the Common Pantry has given out more than 560,000 meals. To help them continue their important work, please consider participating in their
Amazon Food Drive.
To participate please use the following link https://smile.amazon.com/hz/charitylist/ls/2ZQXFRSDD3CSX/ ref=smi_ext_lnk_lcl_cl.
At this time they are especially in need of rice and pasta.
Thank you for your continued efforts
to help our neighbors in need.
Little Sisters of the Assumption
Grades K to 3 – Enrichment Program
School Supply DriveLSA has created an Amazon Wish list with the items they will need as their Enhancement Program continues through the summer months. To access their Wish List, log in to your Amazon account and use the following link bit.ly/k-3wish. With this link, you will be able to both make your contribution and automatically ship the items directly to LSA.
Please support this initiative which aids our larger Community.
Archways: A quarterly publication of the Archdiocese of New York, created to give our 2.8 million Catholics news and information about events, programming, and volunteer and charitable opportunities available to them. To download the Spring 2020 edition of Archways, please visit: https://archny.org/wp-content/uploads/Archways-Spring-2020.pdf
Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal
The ongoing situation surrounding COVID-19 (Coronavirus) has caused prudent cancellations and closings for many schools, offices, and public places through the city, state, and country, and although I understand that the financial circumstances of many of our families are uncertain. I invite you to view the message from Cardinal Dolan about the importance of this Appeal at https://cardinalsappeal.org/ and I humbly and thankfully invite you, to become an online giver at https://cardinalsappeal.org/donate.
Fr. Kevin V. Madigan, Pastor
Parish Telephone Activities
The Rosary – Tuesday at 5pm
Dial 712 775 7031, then enter Access Code 835570#
Led by Monsignor McCahill, to hear each other’s voices in unison for the first time in a long while and experience the powerful presence of our Lord together.
For additional parish updates you may also wish to visit the Parish Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/thomasmorechurch/
A very special thank you to our parishioners who recently helped deliver goods to our elder parishioners. Thank you for showing True Community Kindness.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are seeking volunteers to pick up and/or order groceries and sundries for elders in our parish community.- As a volunteer, you are supplied with a list of goods to purchase and an address to deliver to.
- Pick up the goods and let Parish Programs know the final cost.
- Payment for goods would be left for volunteers at the address delivered to.
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.please call 212 876 7718 or email stmparishprograms@gmail.com -
Upcoming Events at our lady of good counselThere 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.
This Sunday’s Second Collection at OLGC will be taken to help support our
Religious Education Program.
OLGC Purgatorial Society (Sunday Vigil Mass) Saturday, August 1st at 5:30PM
This month, please keep the following members of the Purgatorial Society in your prayers, Elsa Colon Robles, Kathleen Ragone, Rolando Polson, Socorro Lugo, Constance Degiovanni, Siri Berg, and Clem Mitcham.
May they be received by Christ and given peace.
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 August 4th
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
The Our Lady Of Good Counsel
Saturday Breakfast Program
Has Returned – Bag Lunches
Will be distributed from 7:30am to 8:30am in front of the OLGC Parish Hall
230 East 90th Street (Bet. 2nd and 3rd Aves)
The Our Lady of Good Counsel Choir is still Recruiting.
For information, please contact Marcelle Devine at olgcnycre@gmail.com.OLGC Religious Education Program
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.
If you need help or would like to become a member of The St. Vincent De Paul Society, please email bobterrylosangeles@gmail.com.
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UPCOMING EVENTS AT St. thomas more
STM Religious Education
For 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.orgDuring this crisis when people need to heed the stay at home order, Caregiver Care is offering a series of on-line programs each day to help our seniors and those with dementia to keep their brains awake.
For the time of day of each class, please visit: http://caregivercare.org/onlineprograms/
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community Outreach
Catholic High School Information
https://catholicschoolsny.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/ArchdioceseOfNewYorkOpenHouse-2019.pdf.
To download and print comprehensive information on each of the 45 Catholic High Schools in the Archdiocese of New York, please use the following link:
To download and print comprehensive information on each of the 16 Catholic High Schools in the Diocese of Brooklyn, please use the following link:
Beginning August 26, you may register for the TACHS Examination - the primary Catholic High School entrance examination, via the Internet at www.tachsinfo.com or by telephone from 8:00am to 7:00pm Eastern Time Monday–Friday and 10:00am to 2:00pm Eastern Time
Saturday–Sunday at
1-866-61TACHS - (1-866-618-2247).An examination fee of $65 will include a student handbook, test materials, and the reporting of scores to THREE high schools of your choice.
Duplicate registrations will result in
additional processing fees.
Parish Counseling Network
Struggling with marital issues, parenting, elder care, job loss or bereavement? Take advantage of Catholic Charities affordable – yes; practically free - Parish Counseling Network, which provides parishioners with short-term professional counseling at convenient locations throughout the Archdiocese of New York.
Parishioners, referred by the Pastor, are eligible for up to 6 counseling sessions
Fee per session is just a $10 co-pay.
If additional counseling is needed, parishioners will be referred to counseling practitioners or treatments centers outside the Network.
Many practitioners are bilingual in Spanish and English.
People needing other services can be referred to one of Catholic Charities regional locations for emergency food, housing, immigration services, addiction services and more.
Interested? Speak with Sharon Colandra (OLGC)
or Margaret Peet (STM) for more information.
Calvary Hospital – Bereavement Manhattan Support Groups
If you or someone you know has experienced the death of a loved one, we may be able to help.
ManhattanStephanie Insalaco, MA, MHC-LP
(646) 771-6604
sinsalaco@calvaryhospital.org
Melanie Rae Pappalardi, MSW
(917) 624-0266
mpappalardi@calvaryhospital.org
MANHATTAN GROUPS
Precious Moments for Children 6-9
Wednesday: Stephanie 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
In Between Group Ages 10-12
Wednesday: Melanie 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Teen Group
Thursday: Stephanie 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Death of a Parent
Wednesday: Stephanie 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Death of a Spouse/Partner
Monday: Stephanie 5:30 pm - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday: Stephanie 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Death of a Young Spouse/Partner
Thursday: Melanie 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Please note: You must call to schedule an appointment prior to attending any of our groups. We do not accept walk-ins.
Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center
1249 Fifth Avenue, 9th Floor
New York, NY 10029
Calvary Hospital Bereavement Department
https://www.calvaryhospital.org/patients-families/bereavement-department-welcome/
SHEEN CENTER
Closed Until Further Notice
The Archdiocese's Sheen Center for Thought and Culture is offering an exciting program of Theater, Talk,
Music and Film events. Named after the late Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, The Sheen Center is a project
of the Archdiocese, presenting more than 75 performances in theatre, film, music, and thought per
season as it seeks to deepen, explore and challenge ourselves, intellectually, artistically, and spiritually.
Upcoming events for the Fall season can be found in the following link: https://www.sheencenter.org.
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE COURSE (ASL)
Catholic Deaf New York will provide
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.
Exclusive photos: The 10 most beautiful churches in Manhattan(Including Our Lady of Good Counsel)
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It’s doubtful that when St. Isaac Jogues celebrated the first known Mass in New York City — for a congregation made up of a whopping two other Catholics in Manhattan back in the 1640s — that he could have envisioned what the future would bring. Not in his wildest dreams could he have pictured what the “tiny” 22-square-mile island would look like three centuries later.
The history of the Catholic Church in New York has been tumultuous, to say the least. From the early days of staunch anti-Catholicism and the battle for religious liberty, to the millions of Catholic immigrants from every corner of the earth who inundated the city, creating a uniquely diverse Catholic culture — if there’s one thing that can be said, it’s that there’s no place like New York.
Since the early 1800s, along with the creation of the first New York diocese, the growth of the Church has been explosive. The century saw the creation of over two-thirds of the 114 churches that stand today, many of which are still vibrant and active, serving today’s generation of Catholics. Churches varied in shape and size and were generally centered on a particular ethnic origin, which was often reflected in the symbolism and the architecture.
Some have incredible depictions of Gospel stories in stained glass or detailed frescoes, and others evoke a deep sense of awe and reverence due to their sheer size. And then with a few of them, it’s all of that and then some … and those are the ones that made this list.
At the end of the day, the underlying beauty of any church is its purpose — that it’s a place set aside for the sacraments. It’s a place for Christ and His people to enter into communion with each other, and it doesn’t have to be a fancy building with stained glass and marble to accomplish that. But as with these 10 iconic churches, what has been built, in a powerful way, points to Whom we worship and guides those who worship through beauty to encounter Christ in an extraordinary way, and there’s something to be said about that as well.
If you happen to be in town and are interested in attending Mass or visiting to pray, here’s the complete list with links to their websites.
- St Patrick’s Cathedral – Fifth Ave. (51st Street)
- St. Vincent Ferrer – 869 Lexington Ave. (65th Street)
- Shrine of the Holy Innocents – 128 West 37th Street
- St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral – 263 Mulberry Street (NoLita)
- St. Francis Xavier – 55 West 15th Street
- Our Lady of Good Counsel – 230 East 90th Street
- St. Ignatius Loyola – 980 Park Ave.
- St. Jean Baptiste – 184 East 76th Street (Lexington Ave.)
- Church of the Blessed Sacrament – 152 West 71st Street
- St. Paul the Apostle – 405 West 59th Street (Columbus Ave.)
https://aleteia.org/2020/01/17/exclusive-photos-the-10-most-beautiful-churches-in-manhattan/
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
Mass Schedule
Our Lady of Good Counsel
(see St. Thomas More below)Weekdays
Mon - Sat: 9:00am
Sunday:
Sat: 5:30pm
Sun: 9:00am
10:15am - Spanish Mass
Confessions
Mon - Fri: 8:45am - 8:55am
Sat: 4:30 - 5:15pm
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St. Thomas More
Weekdays
Mon - Sat: 12:15pm
Sunday:
8:30am
12:00pm Choral Mass
5:45pm
Confessions
Mon - Fri: 12:00pm - 12:10pm
Sun: 5:00 - 5:30pm
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