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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
The Next Parish Council Meeting is
Monday, May 20th at 7pm
in the Our Lady of Good Counsel – Parish Hall
All Parishioners are welcome to
attend. Promptness is Appreciated.
2019-2020 OLGC-STM Parish Council
Interested in being more involved in Parish Life?
Then why not join the 2019-2020 OLGC-STM Parish Council will convene
monthly from 9/19 - 6/20.
If interested please email stmparishprograms@gmail.com stating your interest along with a short bio.
All candidates will be considered for appointment by the current Council and will be notified in June.
The Mother’s Day Novena will be celebrated from May 12th to May 20th
An envelope to list your intentions and a collection box is available in the rear of each church.
Crowning of Mary, Sunday Mass, May 19th
9:00am - Our Lady of Good Counsel
10:00am - St. Thomas MoreAt the end of the Mass, young children will be welcomed to join this celebration and to bring a flower up to the Statue of Mary.
This Sunday's Special Collection
At the request of the Holy Father, Pope Francis, the Archdiocese of New York will take up a special Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe to support essential unmet pastoral needs in that section of the Lord’s vineyard formerly under Soviet control. Your gift will do much to restore the Church and build its future in this corner of the world. Please be as generous as your means allow.
2019 Baby Bottle Drive
The 2019 Baby Bottle Drive benefiting Good Counsel Homes continues this weekend. Bottles are available in the back of the churches.
Just fill up a baby bottle with your spare change and return it back to Our Lady of Good Counsel or St. Thomas More by Father’s Day, June 16th.
Since 1985 Good Counsel Homes has been operating pro-life homes for pregnant mothers and their babies who have nowhere else to go. Your change will go a long way to help single pregnant women choose life and provide support to the babies in our care.
For more information on Good Counsel Homes, go online at www.goodcounselhomes.org. Thank you in advance for your support.
FLOCK TO THE BALLGAME
We have an opportunity to offer our parishioners the following offer for Yankees Tickets:
Monday, June 10th Mets 7:05pm- $59/ticket
Sunday, Jun 23 Houston 2:025 pm- $36/ticket
Sat. July 13 Toronto 1:05pm- $29.70/ticket
Sunday, July 14 Toronto 1:05pm- $29.70/ticket
Saturday, August 3 Boston 12:00pm- $70/ticket
Sunday, August 4, Boston 7pm- $49.50/ticket
Please call/text 917 319 6243 or email stmparishprograms@gmail.com if you are interested in purchasing tickets -
Upcoming Events at our lady of good counsel
Next week’s Second Collection in OLGC will be taken to help support our Religious Education Program.
OLGC - ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST STUDY GROUPPresents the Film: Blessed Duns Scotus
Sunday, May 19th at 3:30pm
Our Lady of Good Counsel’s Parish Hall
Light refreshments will be served
For more information (212) 289-1742
OLGC Religious Education Program
For information, please contact Marcelle Devine at olgcnycre@gmail.com.
Singers Wanted
Join the OLGC Choir for good music, fellowship and fun. We welcome all voices to sing for the Sunday 11:30am Mass with a Pre-Mass (10:30am) rehearsal.
If you are interested in adding your voice to our Sunday celebration please leave a message for
Joan Barton the OLGC Director of Music by contacting the
OLGC Parish Office at 212-289-1742.
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, June 4th
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.
SENIOR CITIZEN HAIRCUTS
OLGC Parish Hall – Wednesday - June 5th – 1-3pm
Donation of $10 or more - Sign up for an appointment
Clients are requested to wash their hair prior to arrival -
UPCOMING EVENTS AT St. thomas more
STM - SPRING SEMI-ANNUAL APPEAL
Continues
All STM parishioners should have received a mailing about our Spring Semi-Annual Appeal. As is our usual focus to go beyond simply making up for much lower Sunday collections during the warm months and look to building up reserves for major projects and programs – i.e. new weekly CAREGIVERCARE programs born to protect senior brain health. Please read the letter carefully and respond as generously as you can.
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.
Leisure Lunch Volunteers provides a hot lunch for our Senior Community each Tuesday
after the 12:15pm Mass.
Volunteers Welcome
Questions or information call 212 876 7718
or Email stmparishprograms@gmail.com
2018 – 2019 Youth & Family Sandwich-Making!This school year community outreach program makes and delivers more than 250 sandwiches each month to the NY Common Pantry. To sign up for this event, please use the following linkNote: Sandwich-making is peanut free.
Next Session
May 19, 2019
St Thomas More gratefully acknowledges and thanks our founding suppliers, Eli’s, Whole Foods & Morton Williams, for their generous donations.
Separated /Divorced Catholic Support GroupThe next meeting is June 5th
(1st & 3rd Wednesday)
at 6:30pm in the STM Chelsea Room.
Email: stthomasmoresdc@yahoo.com or call 212-876-7718.
Looking for insightful conversation?
Join the Parish Book Club!
St. Thomas More Meeting Room on June 20th at 7:00pm
Book: The Glassblowers by Daphne du Maurier
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.
Italian Class (Learn New Things) – Monday - 4pm
Stress Management – Tuesday - 11:15am
Movies in Italian(English Subtitles) – Tuesday - 1:45pm
Chair Yoga Class (Physical Activity) Friday - 11am
Starting February 10th
Computer Class (Learn New Things) – Sunday – 11:00am
For information email
info@carregivercare.org
Visit: www.caregivercare.org
Caregivercare: Smart Saturdays
May 25th, June 1st, June 8th, and June 15th
10am to 6:30pm
A full day of social activities and programs dedicated to people over 60 will be provided by CAREGIVERCARE, for four consecutive Saturdays. The activities ARE FREE OF CHARGE and will be held in the Rectory’s rooms at St. Thomas More Church, 65 E. 89TH ST. NEW YORK, NY, 10128. A light refreshment will always be available, as well as another room to rest. Between programs, you will have 30 minutes to socialize or rest. Anyone can come at any time, and leave and come back at will. All programs are based on neuroprotective activities and designed both for persons with cognitive impairment and for those without. Each program will unfold over the entire four Saturdays. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for some class. you will find attached.
For information email
info@carregivercare.org
Visit: www.caregivercare.org
Sunday Coffee HourWe 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.Children’s Story & Craft: All Children are invited to listen to a story and do a craft in the Rochester Room. Please help us – we need parent volunteers to read and organize activities.
All materials provided.
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 12pm Masses at St. Thomas More.
Please call: 212-876-7718 or email STMParishPrograms@gmail.com -
community Outreach
CENTRAL PARK TOUR: Heart of the Park: Our tour will take us from a model boat pond to a 20 acre lake on to the Bethesda Fountain through Cherry trees and an elaborate horse turnaround and ending at one of the most visited sites in Central Park – Strawberry Fields. Join us on a memorable 90-minute walk through some of Central Park’s best-loved highlights.
Sunday May 19th 2PM - Meet at 72nd and Fifth Avenue
Reservation Required: Email: stmparishprograms@gmail.com
Or Call/Text 917 319 6243
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
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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St. Thomas More
Weekdays
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Sunday:
Sat: 5:45pm
Sun: 8:30am
10:00am Family Mass
12:00pm Choral Mass
5:45pm
Confessions
Mon - Fri: 12:00pm - 12:10pm
Sat: 5:00 - 5:30pm
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