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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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Special annoucements
Fr. Michael O’Hara, OMI
Sadly, we announce the passing of Fr. Michael O’Hara, who served our parish so faithfully from 2017 to 2021. After a long illness, Fr. O’Hara passed into eternal life on September 22, 2024. His Funeral Mass took place on September 27th in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel in
May He Rest In Peace
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
ST. THOMAS MORE CHURCH
Many churches conduct a blessing of animals on the Sunday closest to the feast of St. Francis of Assisi. On Sunday, October 6th, we will have such a ceremony in St. Thomas More to give thanks to God for our animal companions and to pray for their continued good health. There will also be an opportunity for anyone whose pet has died within the past year to acknowledge that loss in a formal way. At a certain point in the ceremony, they will be invited to come forward and mention the name of the pet, how he/she died and one thing that made that animal companion so special in their lives.
All God’s creatures are welcomeThe 2nd annual Archdiocesan Musicians’ Breakfast, Sat. 10/26 ▪ 9-11am
St. Joseph’s Seminary, Yonkers.
Listen to performances by Saint Joseph’s Seminary’s schola cantorum and young musicians who study in the archdiocesan Vocalist and Organist Training Programs. Pay tribute to Kathey Lewis and Barbara Castrataro, the Director of Sacred Music and Organist, respectively, at St. Patrick’s Church in Yorktown Heights, who will receive the St. Gregory the Great Award for Distinguished Service in Sacred Music. Musicians, parishioners, friends, family, and all musical enthusiasts are welcome!
Location: St. Joseph's Seminary, Yonkers
Cost: $30
Online Registration:
tinyurl.com/musiciansbreakfast
More information: [email protected]
914-367-8177
Sunday, October 20th at 4:00pm
at
with the Sensational Organist
Mark Pacoe
The Associate Director of Music and Organist for
St. Patrick’s CathedralSTM - SPRING SEMI-ANNUAL APPEAL
All STM parishioners are asked to read our recent mailing and consider the importance of our
Spring Semi-Annual Appeal.
Our usual focus is 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.
Please read the letter carefully and respond as generously as you can.2024 CARDINAL’S ANNUALSTEWARDSHIP APPEAL
Our parish has already made
significant progress toward completing
this year’s appeal goal.
To those who have already donated, we say Thank You. If you have not yet given, we invite you to make a gift today Visit www.cardinalsappeal.org/donate
We sincerely appreciate your generous participation in this important campaign.Volunteer Opportunities
Saturday Breakfast for the Homeless
Saturdays 7:00am - 9:00 am
Help our neighborhood homeless by helping to set up, serve and clean up.
Little Sisters of the Assumption
After school pantry work, tutoring.
NY Common Pantry
New York Common Pantry needs volunteers to help serve hot meals, and to help with the on-site packing, organizing, and distributing bags of food for
individuals and families from our community.
Three hour morning or afternoon shifts are available from Monday to Saturday at either
Questions can be directed to [email protected] and [email protected]
Altar Servers
Some adults have expressed a desire to assist at Mass as Altar Servers. If you are interested and would like to serve as a couple, singly or paired with another parishioner, please call the church office
at either OLGC or STM.
Young people in high school or elementary school (fourth grade and above)
are also welcome.
We will provide training for all interested.
Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers and Ushers.
A wonderful way to participate in the Mass and to help
our church community.
Our Lady of Good Counsel - (212) 289-1742
If you are interested in any of the above or need a volunteer opportunity for you or your school,please contact [email protected]
Join the Parish E-Group:
Receive e-mailed bulletins and notification of important church events. Please send your email to [email protected]
with your First Name, Last Name
and your Preferred Church of Worship
(OLGC or STM).
To Register with the Parish,
Please use the Following Link:
https://olgcstm.org/parish-registrationMass Schedule
Daily Mass will be celebrated at
Our Lady of Good Counsel
Monday through Saturday at 9:00 a.m.
and at St. Thomas More
Monday through Saturday at 12:15 p.m.
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SUNDAY MASS IS:
OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL
SATURDAY 5:30PM
SUNDAY 9:00AM, 10:15AM (SPANISH) and 11:30AM
ST. THOMAS MORE
SUNDAY 8:30AM, 10:00AM,
12:00NOON, 5:45PM==============
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 [email protected].Rev. Kevin V. Madigan
Today’s Readings (English and Spanish)
http://www.usccb.org/calendar
Today’s Mass (Audio - English)
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings-audio.cfmFeast of Saint Francis Reflection Video - 2021
Please use the following link to access an incredibly inspiring video created by the Catholic Climate Covenant for St. Francis of
Enjoy
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bulletins
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Calendars
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Special Events This Week
CAREGIVERCARE (CGC)
Services for Older Adults
PROGRAMS FOR OLDER ADULTSMonday, 10/07 to Sunday, 10/13
For Information and Appointments
Call: 347-702-3197
MONDAY, October 07
STM Rectory
Italian Grammar Class - 2:30pm
Legal Consultation – 4:00pm
By Appointment Only
TUESDAY, October 08
STM Rectory
Italian Movie, and Discussion - 2:30pm
WEDNESDAY, October 09
STM Rectory
Weaving Class – 2:30pm
THURSDAY, October 10
STM Rectory
Social Worker for Family Caregivers - 1:00pm
By Appointment Only
Memory (MOCA) Test: By Appointment Only
FRIDAY, October 11
STM Rectory
Socializing – Play Bridge - 1:00pm
SATURDAY, October 12
STM Rectory
Smart Phone Class – English/Spanish - 1:00pm
By Appointment Only
Italian Conversation Class - 2:30pmHome Volunteer Program
Caregivercare is organizing this program to provide a trained volunteer who will act as a companion at home for Older Adults with dementia. We meet and train potential volunteers on Friday in the Rectory of St. Thomas More Church. The goal is to support families on this grueling journey. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer please email [email protected]
or call 212-876-7718 - Ext. 32
Video of Program HighlightsSupport Group for Family Caregivers. A certified mental health counseling practitioner will lead the conversations. Attending is free. Space is limited. If interested, please call 212-876-7718
Free Cognitive-Memory Screening
With A Certified Administrator
WHAT IS COGNITIVE-MEMORY SCREENING?
Cognitive Memory Screening is a proven cognitive-mnemonic screening tool that can help detect the early signs of memory loss or cognitive decline. With the results from this screening process, you can begin an informed discussion with your physician to determine if additional testing, follow-up or treatment is needed.
WHERE CAN I BE TESTED?
The test sites are
For more information contact: Gianni Perilli, Sociologist and President CGC - email: [email protected] or call: 212-876-7718 ext.32
This program is made possible with the contribution of
The Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel and St. Thomas MoreWe Share
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who continue to support our parish during these very difficult times. As you may be aware, electronic giving, through WeShare, has helped sustain our parish, especially during the months when we could not worship in person. This weekend, we are not asking for additional donations, but we are asking you to consider changing the way you support our parish to WeShare.
WeShare is a very simple way for you to continue to financially support our parish. We understand that parishioners like to put their envelopes/donations in the offertory basket. You may continue to do so and write WeShare on the front of the empty envelope.
To enroll in WeShare please visit the parish website www.olgcstm.org and use the church specific "DONATE" button. If you have any questions, please contact Ed Litcher in the STM parish office.Rosary via Telephone Tuesdays 5:00pm
Dial 267 807 9601 - Access Code 835570#
Led by Monsignor McCahillVideo 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://tinyurl.com/STM-RestorationFor additional parish updates you may also wish to visit the Parish Facebook Page
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Upcoming Events at our lady of good counsel
PRAYING THE ROSARY PUBLICLY
ON BEHALF OF OUR NATIONSaturday, October 12, 2024
in front of Our Lady of Good Counsel
following the 9:00am Mass
Rosaries will be provided,
if you don’t already have one.
Cabrini - PG 13
Sunday, October 13 - 2pm to 4:30pm
OLGC Parish Hall
This 2024 powerful epic portrays Francesca Cabrini, an Italian immigrant who after arriving inThe next class will be held on
Tuesday, November 5th.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 Rectory7:30 PM Holy Hour
led by Franciscan Friars followed by
9:00 PM Performance
Free admission all are welcome
For any questions, please get in touch with [email protected].
The next Catholic Underground events will be on:
November 2, 2024
Free admission all are welcomeOLGC Religious Education Program
Classes for grades 1-8
Parents registering their child(ren) for the first time should provide a copy of their Catholic Baptismal Certificate.
The fee per child is $100 for active parishioners and $120 for inactive and non-parishioners.The fee can be paid online at
https://tinyurl.com/OLGC-Religious-Ed-Tuitionor by check or cash upon registration.
For registration and additional information
Email: [email protected].OLGC – Religious Ed Teachers
We are currently looking for volunteers to assist in teaching grades 1-8. Please let us know if you are interested. Prior teaching experience is not required. To address any questions or concerns please feel free to email [email protected]The Our Lady of Good Counsel
Saturday Breakfast Program
A hot, sit-down breakfast for our neighborhood's underprivileged is served
every Saturday from 7:00am to 8:30am in
the OLGC Parish Hall
230 East 90th Street (Bet. 2nd and 3rd Aves)
The Parish is very proud to thank Orwasher’s Bakery for providing bread for our meals. Their contribution is an important assist to some of the neediest members of our communityThe Our Lady of Good Counsel Choir is still 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 Saturdays at 4:00pm and the Choir performs at the Saturday, 5:30pm Mass.
For information contact [email protected].Personal Assisted Listening Systems
The 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 [email protected] or call
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UPCOMING EVENTS AT St. thomas more
STM - HEALING MASS
Father James Sheehan
Thursdays, Nov. 7th and Dec. 5th, at 7:00pm
Questions: 718 289-5954.Parish Youth & Family Sandwich Making
Sunday, October 20th
12:00pm – STM Rochester Room
Families work together to make 250+ sandwiches to benefit the NY Common Pantry. Come once, come regularly.
Just sign up by clicking here:
https://tinyurl.com/STM-Sandwich-Making
Dates
2024: Oct. 20, Nov. 10, Dec. 15
2025: Jan. 12, Feb. 09, March 09
April 13, May 04, June 08
Questions? [email protected]BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT SESSIONS
Begin on October 1st
for 6 consecutive Tuesdays at 6:30pm in STM.
If you have recently lost a loved one, you may wish to participate in our upcoming set of
Bereavement Support Meetings.
Please call 212 876 7718BOOK CLUB
Thursday, Oct. 17th
Our selection is Sir Walter Scott’s Rob Roy. Enjoy the adventures of our novel’s hero, Frank Osbaldistone, on his journey through the wild northern territories of the new United Kingdom, where he finds cruelty, heartbreak, and some unlikely allies.”
6:30pm in St. Thomas More.
Info: [email protected]Participate - in one of the parish’s long standing traditions
after the 10am Sunday Mass
The STM Coffee Hour.
In addition to pleasantly sharing time with members of our community, you can help to keep this tradition alive by
Hosting a Coffee Hour.
To sign up as a host,
use the following link:
https://tinyurl.com/Host-Coffee-Hour
As a Host, you will only be asked to providesmall cakes, cupcakes or cookies for the event.
For additional information, please
email: [email protected]PRACTICAL ADVICE FOR YOUR MARRIAGE
Talks with our presenter, Peter McFadden, who trained with
Dr. John Gottman and worked with more than 5,000 couples. To obtain a link to any of the previous
Marriage Presentations
conducted at STM please visit: MarriageFun101.com/videoSeparated and Divorced Catholics
Support Group
Zoom Meetings - 6:30pm
1st and 3rd Wednesday of Each Month
Next Sessions - October 16th and November 6th
https://tinyurl.com/Separated-and-Divorced
Join Zoom Meeting By Phone:
+1929 436 2866,,81393034198#,,,,*621761#
Meeting ID: 813 9303 4198
Pass Code: 621761
For additional information email: [email protected]
or call 212-876-7718.STM – Religious Education Program
The Religious Education Classeswill be held in the STM Rectory
starting on the following dates.
First Communion
Year 1 - Tuesday at 5:00pm
Year 2 – Thursday at 5:00pm
Confirmation
Year 1 – Tuesday at 6:00pm
For registration and additional informationCall Catherine Scalera at 212-876-7718 or
Email: [email protected].
Parents registering their child(ren) for the first time should provide a copy of their Catholic Baptismal Certificate.
The fee per child is $125 for active parishioners and $200 for inactive and non-parishioners.
The fee can be paid online athttps://tinyurl.com/STM-Religious-Ed-Tuition
or by check or cash before the first day of class. Reminder: The student will be required to complete two consecutive years of Religious Education before receiving either their First Communion or the Sacrament of Confirmation. -
SUNDAcommunity Outreach
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 latest edition of Archways, please visit: https://archwaysmag.orgThe Archdiocese of New York's
Monthly Digital Bulletin
Presenting some of the most recent issues of the Archdiocese
https://archny.org/newsletter/The Good Newsroom: the Archdiocese of New York’s new fully digital news platform. This publishing model includes a website and social media feeds. It covers events and topics and make the information available quickly to all of the visitors and followers. As of today, you can also find the App for The Good Newsroom in the Apple App Store and on Google Play. The Archdiocese created this App so that you could stay connected with us and get regular updates throughout the day directly to your mobile device. The app gives you easy access to all of our high-quality content, stories and updates about the people, parishes, and ministries throughout the archdiocese – and best of all, it’s free! To access this new platform, please visit: https://thegoodnewsroom.org/.
The
https://www.sheencenter.org
Office: (212) 219-3132
Box Office (212) 925-2812
Will or Trust please contact
Jose L. Orengo, Esq. (646) 794-3317, or
Sarah DeLeo at (646) 794-3319 from the
Archdiocese of
Office of Planned Giving
or email: [email protected].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 Catherine Scalera (STM)
or more information.The Christophers
In our world today we are bombarded by many confusing and contradictory messages. The Christophers message is a message of hope and love of God. Even our name, The Christophers, means the Christ bearers. To view our work please go to https//www.christophers.org/news-notes and you will see many News Notes available for viewing. If you scroll down to NN 623 you can read about the creation of The Christophers by its Maryknoll founder Father James Keller in 1945 and his message of hope.MGN Online Support Group
At 8pm on the 3rd Friday of each month via Zoom
Abuse is never your fault and you are not alone. This online support group is for all those in any way affected by abuse (physical, sexual, mental, emotional, financial, etc.) to experience healing in God's love and freedom through forgiveness. Contact [email protected] for the Zoom link or visit www.mgoretti.org for more information.AdeoClubs
Children’s Catholic Catechism
In-Person Classes – Grades 1-7 & Sacrament Prep.
Once a week – October – May
Call: 212-535-9329
Email: [email protected]Prayer to Combat Racism and Prejudice
Lord, we are tired of the senseless acts of violence, the injustices, the oppression, the racism, and the ignored laments of black and brown communities. Hear us, Lord. Open the hearts, minds, and ears of all your children to hear and understand the cries of pain, of sadness, of trauma, and of immense loss.
Your Son, Jesus came to us that we “may have life, and have it abundantly.” May each of us be committed to sharing life and love in our world. May we speak truth to power. May we allow the Spirit to lead us to act for justice. Lord, we invite you to use us so that we might bring about a transformation in our world; a transformation that makes a beloved community real here on this earth.BEREAVEMENT FACILITATOR TRAINING
Are you a highly compassionate person who is interested in serving others? We are currently looking for potential parishioners who are interested in being trained as Bereavement Facilitators.
Please call: 212-876-7718Calvary 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
[email protected]
Melanie Rae Pappalardi, MSW
(917) 624-0266
[email protected]
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/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
EspañolHomily 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
Sun - 11:30am
Confessions
Mon - Fri: 8:45am - 8:55am
Sat: 4:30 - 5:15pm
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Mass Schedule
St. Thomas More
Weekdays
Mon - Sat: 12:15pm
Sunday:
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12:00pm
5:45pm
Confessions
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Sun: 5:00 - 5:30pm
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