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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 -
Special Events This Week
World Mission Sunday Oct. 20thWhile most of us will never be in a position to travel the world spreading the Gospel message, our Catholic identity, given in baptism, calls each of us to be missionaries. This call we can answer by supporting with our prayers and contributions those who do so in the name of the Church Universal. We celebrate World Mission Sunday to raise an awareness of the needs of our missionaries and to afford us an opportunity to make a charitable donation.With thanks and prayerful best wishes,
I am, Faithfully in Christ,
Timothy M. Cardinal Dolan
Archbishop of New York
The Next Parish Council Meeting is
Monday, October 21st at 7pm
in the Our Lady of Good Counsel – Parish Hall
All Parishioners are welcome to
attend. Promptness is Appreciated.
The All Souls Novena will be celebrated from November 2nd to November 10th
An envelope to list your intentions and a collection box will be available
in the rear of each church.
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.
lease call
212 876 7718 or email stmparishprograms@gmail.com
LSA FAMILY HEALTH SERVICE
VOLUNTEER TUTOR OPPORTUNITIESFrom October 1, 2019 to June 2020, LSA Family Health Service, located at 333 East 115th Street, a community based, human services organization in East Harlem that assists some of the most vulnerable New Yorkers, needs volunteer for their After School Enrichment Program.
Volunteers would work on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30 to 4:30pm., serving K–3rd grade children with reading, writing, English comprehension, and math. The volunteer must be: at least a High School Sophomore, and able to commit to at least one day a week for at least 4 Months.
LSA also needs Home Work Help tutors to help K–3rd grade children with their home work on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 to 6:00pm. The volunteer must be: at least a High School Freshman and able to commit to at least one day a week, for a flexible period of time.
For more information: Please email
the Director of Volunteer Services: tgough@lsafhs.org
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Upcoming Events at our lady of good counsel
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.
For more information and to register, please email pal.olgcstm@yahoo.com
OLGC Religious Education ProgramFor information, please contact Marcelle Devine at olgcnycre@gmail.com.
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.
The OLGC Choir welcomes new members. Rehearsals are at 10:30am in the OLGC Rectory prior to the 11:30 Mass.
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: To Baptize your 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. To Pre-Register 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).
The next session is scheduled for
Tuesday, November 5th
If you need help or would like to become a member of our society, please email bobterrylosangeles@gmail.com.Contributions should be mailedto Our Lady of Good Counsel and made payable to The St. Vincent De Paul Society. -
UPCOMING EVENTS AT St. thomas more
Youth and Family Sandwich Making
Our next event is Sunday, October 20th from 12noon to 1pm in the STM Rochester Room.
The Youth and Family Sandwich Making program makes and delivers 250+ peanut free sandwiches each month to the
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 November 6th
(1st & 3rd Wednesday)
at 6:30pm in the STM Chelsea Room.
Email: stthomasmoresdc@yahoo.com or call 212-876-7718.
Parish Book Club
Looking for insightful conversation? Join the Parish Book Club. The Next Meeting will be Thursday, October 24th at 7pm in the St. Thomas More Meeting Room. At this meeting we will be discussing, The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexander Dumas. We always meet with the conviction that art helps us to recognize truth. Discussion will be focused but open, and differences of opinion are welcome within an atmosphere of fellowship.
St Thomas More Church Religious Education Classes
First Communion (1st year) Tuesday from 5pm to 6pm
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
OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL
& ST. THOMAS MORE
In Partnership with the New York Common Pantry
TOILETRY DRIVE: The New York Common Pantry’s Project Dignity is in need of toiletries for our neighborhood family community. They are in need of TRAVEL SIZE ITEMS, such as: Shampoo - Disposable Razors –Lotion - Conditioner - Deodorant -Body Wash- Face cream - Toothbrushes -Shaving Cream - Baby lotion/powder - Toothpaste - Baby Shampoo -Lightweight towels - Disposable Diapers. Please drop off your donation in the boxes in the back of our church between 10/5 and 10/27.
Thank you for your support!YOUTH AND FAMILY
TOILETRY KIT ASSEMBLY
A new way for students to fulfill volunteerism
We hope to deliver over 300 assembled Toiletry Kits, to the NY Common Pantry for them to distribute to those in need! Our first event is Sunday, October 27, Noon – 1pm in the Rochester Room.
A link to this year’s sign-up is below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090a48a4ad2baaff2-20192020
We look forward to seeing our community’s youth and family strength as they support this endeavor!
Save the Date - Lecture
"Imagination and the Spirit in C. S. Lewis:
Reflections on Hope”
Tuesday October 29th 7PM
STM Rochester Room (2nd Floor)
We are honored to have our very own parishioner Dr. James “Jim” Como, one of the most highly regarded C.S. Lewis scholars in the world, present this important lecture.
For more information, call 212 876 7718 or email stmparishprograms@gmail.com
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 Kathleen Dana 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
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE COURSE (ASL)Healing After Abortion: Do you know someone who is carrying the grief of a past abortion? There is always hope. The pain and sorrow of abortion does not need to endure for a lifetime. A “Day of Prayer and Healing” offers the opportunity to experience the love and mercy of God and to respond to His invitation to begin the journey of healing the wound of abortion. Upcoming dates in the NYC area are: Oct. 19th(Spanish), Nov. 9th, and more dates in 2020. For more dates, locations, and confidential registration, or just to talk to a Sister, please call the Sisters of Life at (866)-575-0075 (toll free)
or reach us by email at hopeandhealing@sistersoflife.org.
Sanación después del aborto. ¿Conoces a alguien que lleve el sufrimiento del aborto? Siempre hay esperanza. El dolor y la pena del aborto no necesitan perdurar para toda la vida. Un “Día de Oración y Sanación” ofrece la oportunidad para experimentar el amor y la misericordia de Dios y para responder a Su invitación de empezar el camino de sanar la herida del aborto. Las próximas fechas en Nueva York son: 19 de octubre (español), 9 noviembre (inglés) y más en 2020. Para más fechas, ubicaciones y registro confidencial, favor de comunicarse con Hna. Benedicta de Las Hermanas de la Vida al (866)-575-0075 o hopeandhealing@sistersoflife.org,
o llamar a Zoila – (914) 720-8235.
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.
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
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