Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel - St. Thomas More

OLGC - 230 East 90th Street - STM - 65 East 89th Street New York City, New York 10128

January 22nd, 2017

CLERGY Rev. Kevin V. Madigan, Pastor Msgr. Patrick McCahill, Deaf Ministry Rev. Fernando Caindec, Parochial Vicar Rev. Maximo Villanueva, Parochial Vicar STAFF - OLGC Email: OLGCrectory@gmail.com Joan Barton, Director of Music Marcelle Devine, Coordinator of Religious Ed. Christopher Gillespie, Dir. Liturgical Music Ed. STAFF - STM James Siranovich, Interim Director of Music STMSchola@gmail.com Edward Litcher, Business Manager STMBusiness@gmail.com Sharon McKenna, Sacristan Alex Miller, Director of Parish Programs STMParishPrograms@gmail.com Margaret Peet, Development

PARISH TRUSTEES Christopher Baldwin Paul Saunders

PARISH COUNCIL PRESIDENT Alicia Damley

FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON Michael Poulos

OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL PARISH OFFICE (212) 289-1742 FAX (646) 669-7811 E-MAIL: OLGCRectory@gmail.com WEBSITE: www.OLGCSTM.org

ST. THOMAS MORE PARISH OFFICE (212) 876-7718 FAX (212) 831-5756 E-MAIL: StmParish@thomasmorechurch.org WEBSITE: www.OLGCSTM.org

SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE - OLGC Saturday Evening: 5:30 p.m. Sunday Morning: 9:00 a.m. 10:15 a.m.- Spanish Mass 11:30 a.m. - Choral Mass Sunday Evening: 6:00 p.m.

SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE - STM Saturday Evening: 5:45 p.m. Sunday Morning: 8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. - Family Mass Sunday Afternoon: 12:00 p.m. - Choral Mass Sunday Evening: 5:45 p.m.

WEEKDAY MASSES - OLGC Monday thru Friday: 9:00 am and 6:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am and 12:00 pm

WEEKDAY MASSES - STM Monday thru Friday: 8:00 am and 12:15 pm Saturday: 8:00 am and 12:15 pm

CONFESSIONS - OLGC Monday thru Friday - 5:45 pm Saturday 4:30 – 5:15 pm

CONFESSIONS - STM Monday thru Friday 12:00 pm - 12:10 pm (before Mass) Saturday 5:00 – 5:30 pm

BAPTISM OLGC - 12:30 pm on Sunday STM - 1:00 pm on Sunday (Arrangements must be made six weeks in advance)

MARRIAGE Arrangements should be made at least six months prior

to the wedding

VISITS TO HOMEBOUND PARISHIONERS Our clergy are happy to visit.

Call the parish office to arrange.

Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel - St. Thomas More January 22nd, 2017

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Over the next few Sundays, we will hear the early stages of Jesus’ public ministry in Galilee. In the Gospel reading for today, Matthew situates the start of Jesus’ public ministry within the context of an Old Testament prophetic fulfillment. After his temptation with the devil in the desert, Jesus “withdrew” to Galilee, as it was no longer safe for him to remain in Judea after the arrest and imprisonment of John the Baptist. Jesus chose not to live in his hometown of Nazareth; rather, he “went to live in Capernaum by the sea, in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali.” Matthew provides no additional information as to why Jesus left Nazareth, aside from this fulfilling the prophecy of Isaiah 8:23 (today’s first reading). Matthew signals the start of Jesus public ministry with the statement, “From that time on, Jesus began to preach and say, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.’” These are the exact words with which Matthew summarizes John the Baptist’s preaching (3:2). Matthew was careful to preserve the eschatological (eschaton meaning “end-time”) orientation of John and Jesus. Both were convinced that God was acting in Israel’s history in a new and final way. The Gospel reading also includes Matthew’s version of the call of the first disciples. Matthew follows Mark almost word-for-word in this rather uneventful first encounter between Jesus and the five fishermen. Jesus simply says to Simon and Peter and Andrew, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” He then invites James and John with the same message. Matthew reports that both sets of brothers reacted the same way: they left their nets and their boats and followed Jesus. Their unconditional and unquestioning response to Jesus’ call aligns well with what Jesus will tell the crowds later in his ministry on the conditions for discipleship (see Mt 10:37-39).

Adapted from Liturgical Publications Inc, Connect! Uniting Word & World, Dr. Daniel J. Scholz WEEKDAY BIBLE READINGS Sun.: Is 8:23—9:3/1 Cor 1:10-13, 17 Mt 4:12-23 Mon.: Heb 9:15, 24-28/Mk 3:22-30 Tues.: Heb 10:1-10/Mk 3:31-35 Wed.: Acts 22:3-16/Mk 16:15-18 Thur.: 2 Tm 1:1-8/Mk 4:21-25 Fri.: Heb 10:32-39/Mk 4:26-34 Sat.: Heb 11:1-2, 8-19/Mk 4:35-41

Preparing for Baptism Preparation meetings are held on the first Tuesday evening of the month at 7:00PM in the OLGC Parish Hall. Baptisms take place on Sundays at 12:30PM (OLGC) and 1:00PM (STM). Please contact the Parish Office to register. FORMED.org offers free Catholic eBooks and Films, Scripture-Study series,and numerous video- and audio series on topics like Archeology in the Holy Land, the sacraments, the creed, and more!

To register, go to www.FORMED.org , enter the Parish Access Code XNGRTM (all caps) and your

email address.

Purpose: What Are You Living For?

Revive Parish Retreat MONDAY- WEDNESDAY, JAN. 23-25 OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL, 6PM

Coming to Mass every Sunday, but still feel a longing for more? Come join us for an evening of reflection on God’s love and to understand His plan for us. We encourage you to bring a friend. Invite a neighbor, a cousin, or coworker. Day 1: Everybody lives with a purpose (even if you don’t realize it). Day 2: How do I know God’s purpose for me? Day 3: Finding our purpose together in the Church There will be an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Tuesday and for Anointing of the Sick on Wednesday.

There is still time to register at www.FaithEveryDay.com .

Registration is preferred, but all are welcome!

Church of St. Thomas More

Who is saying Mass this Sunday?

Sat 5:45 pm Fr. Fernando Sun 8:30 am Msgr. McCahill Sun 10:00 am Fr. Gibbons Sun 12:00 pm Fr. Gibbons Sun 5:45 pm Fr. Maximo

Lector/EM Mass Schedule January 22 Lector EM Sat 5:45 pm Nick Farnham Greg Gorra Sun 8:30 am Louisa Martin TBD Sun 10:00 am Kehoe Family Dan Flynn Sun 12:00 pm J. Ackerina C. Stonbely Sun 5:45 pm Chris Baldwin Julia Shea

Did you resolve to read more this year? Looking for insightful

conversation? Join the Book Club at St. Thomas More! We will be meeting monthly to discuss good literature of every genre 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.

FEBRUARY 13TH, 7PM STM MEETING ROOM

MARY SHELLEY’S FRANKENSTEIN Question: How does Dr. Frankenstein’s invention

compare to God’s creation of humanity? Book suggestions from members will be welcomed! For more information, signup in the back of the church or email STMParishPrograms@gmail.com .

MASS INTENTIONS AND FEAST DAYS AT ST. THOMAS MORE

JANUARY 22 – JANUARY 29 Mon. January 23 St. Vincent, St. Marianne Cope 8:00 Barbara Farnham (D) *12:15 Paddy Connell (D) Tues. January 24 St. Francis de Sales 8:00 Kathleen Sherry Boylan (D) *12:15 Sloane P. Murphy (L) Wed. January 25 Conversion of St. Paul 8:00 Catherine Kinney (L) *12:15 Ronald W.A. Cooper (D) Thurs. January 26 Sts. Timothy & Titus 8:00 Catherine Davison (D) *12:15 Robert W. McCarthy (D) Fri. January 27 St. Angela Merici 8:00 Barbara Root (D) *12:15 Colin A. Murphy (L) Sat. January 28 St. Thomas Aquinas 8:00 Joseph Muscari (D) *12:15 Christopher Begley (D) Vigil 5:45 Maria and Joseph Muccino (D) *Rosary prayed after 12:15pm Mass

We Extend Our Thanks To Jim Brennan for hosting Sunday's coffee hour.

We’ve begun host sign-ups for 2017! Sign-up here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090a48a4ad2baaff2-winterspring . Or visit www.olgcstm.org .

Attention Men!

How does being Christian make you different from other men? How does being a man affect your life as a Christian? You are invited to join a Men’s Spirituality group to meet other Catholic men, explore these issues, and pray together. Singles, husbands, and fathers are all welcome. For details, email STMParishPrograms@gmail.com

Sunday –January 15, 2017

Regular Collection – $10,509.83 Attendance – 749

January 29 Lector EM Sat 5:45 pm The Rosses Rob Guida Sun 8:30 am Tan Family Pat Lazio Sun 10:00 am Osborne Family M.E. Bianco Sun 12:00 pm Bob Burke TBD Sun 5:45 pm Rory Kelleher Sharon McKenna

EVENTS AT

OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL DATE EVENT TIME 1/22 Religious Ed 10am Met Tour 1:15pm @ Met AA Meeting 3pm Rooted in Jesus Christ 4:30pm 1/23 Blue Army after 9am Mass 1/24 Last Tuesday Rosary 6:45pm 1/25 Senior Bingo 12:30pm 1/25-6 Pop-up Flea Market 11am-4pm 1/27 Bilingual Religious Ed 7pm 1/28 Saturday Morning Breakfast 7 - 8:30am 1/29 Religious Ed 10am AA Meeting 3pm Rooted in Jesus Christ 4:30pm

Talleres de Oración y Vida Los Talleres de Oración y Vida te invita a participar del próximo Taller que se va a iniciar en esta Parroquia. La sesión de apertura será el día Miércoles, 8 de febrero 2017, a las 7:00PM en el salón parroquial. Los Talleres de Oración y Vida constan de 15 sesiones, una sesión por semana. La duración de cada sesión es de 2 horas. El objectivo de los Talleres es enseñar al pueblo de Dios a orar de una manera profunda y silenciosa con un método experimentado, variado, y progresivo con entrenamiento y sobre todo una intensa practica, aprendiendo asi a entrar en una relación cada vez mas íntima con el Señor, desde los primeros pasos hasta la Oración de Contemplación . Es aprender a relacionarse con el Señor, como un amigo con otro amigo, nos ayuda a recuperar y consolidar la paz y el equilibrio emocional. Y en la medida que el alma se va liberando de temores, complejos y ansiedades, a crecer en madurez sicologica y espiritual. El fundador de esta obra es el Padre Ignacio Larrañanga de la Orden Franciscana.

Emmaus Bereavement Group A six-session support group for those who have

experienced the death of a loved one will begin on Tuesday evening, February 7th, at St. Ignatius

Loyola Parish, 980 Park Avenue, from 7:00 – 8:30 PM. The sessions, both educational and supportive, are run by experienced facilitators. For information

and/or to register, please email EmmausBereavementGroup@gmail.com or leave your name and phone number at the Parish House

(212-288-3588). Registration is required.

EVENTS AT ST. THOMAS MORE

DATE EVENT TIME 1/22 Family Coffee Hour 11am Sunday Sandwich Making 12-1pm Met Tour 1:15pm @ Met 1/24 Leisure Club Lunch after 12:15 Mass First Grade Religious Ed 5pm 1/25 Christian Meditation 6pm 1/26 Second Grade Religious Ed 5pm 1/29 Family Coffee Hour 11am Note: AA Meetings are held on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings at 6:30pm in the Chelsea Room.

Educational Meeting for Family Caregivers of Dementia Patients

1st Saturdays, February 4th-June 3rd 9am-12pm, St. Thomas More Rectory

FREE OF CHARGE Register by calling the Parish Office: 212-876-7718 In the week before every educational meeting from Monday to Friday, from 4-7pm an expert of the foundation GP Dementia Services NY will be available at STM to meet with family caregivers or patients at the first stage in order to help manage home care better. To arrange a meeting, email info@caregivercare.org or call the Parish Office. In the coming months, we will offer community seminars, caregiver workshops, support groups, and educational meetings on safety and legal issues. Our services are free of charge: if you are interested in becoming a volunteer and supporting us, contact us to info@caregivercare.org.

Help the Women’s Shelter at St. Ignatius Loyola

Saint Lawrence O'Toole Conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society sponsors a Women's Shelter at St. Ignatius Loyola on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights, every other weekend from November through April. Both men and women are invited to volunteer. Those who want to volunteer with us or who want more information can leave a message for Teresa Abruzzo at the Parish House (212-288-3588) or e-mail svdp.shelter980@gmail.com.

Church of Our Lady of Good CounselWho is saying Mass this Sunday?

Sat 5:30 pm Fr. Maximo Sun 9:00 am Fr. Oliver Sun 10:15 am Fr. Sheehan Sun 11:30 am Fr. Madigan Sun 6:00 pm Fr. Madigan

Lector/EM Mass Schedule

January 22 Lector EM Sat 5:30 pm Tony Johnson MaryAnn Batory Sun 9:00 am Jamie Johnson Sylvia Morales Sun 10:15 am Sun 11:30 am Paula Cianci Carol Hopkins Sun 6:00 pm Brian Daley Gladys Cruz

January 29 Lector EM Sat 5:30 pm Tony Johnson Sazs Sexigs Sun 9:00 am Louisa Martin Marie Nonni Sun 10:15 am Sun 11:30 am TBD J. McLaughlin Sun 6:00 pm Ryan Richard Carol Hopkins

In this Sunday’s Gospel, we find that Jesus “proclaimed the good news of the kingdom, and cured the people of every disease and illness.”

Your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul proclaims the good news of Jesus to those who are suffering. The OLGC Conference of the SVDP can be contacted through the rectory or via email at blessingifts3@gmail.com .

Sunday –January 15, 2017 Regular Collection – $3,277.30

Fuel- $1,188.48 Attendance –635

The memorial Mass for Derek Colon, Jr. will be

offered at OLGC (upper church) on Saturday, February 4th at 12pm.

MASS INTENTIONS AND FEAST DAYS AT OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL

JANUARY 22 – JANUARY 28 Mon. January 23 St. Vincent, St. Marianne Cope 9:00 John Masterson (D) 6:00 Kathleen Sice (D) Tues. January 24 St. Francis de Sales 9:00 Heriti Woldemarian (L) 6:00 Sixto Barrios (D) Wed. January 25 Conversion of St. Paul 9:00 Josia Thomas (L) 6:00 Josephine Gomez (D) Thurs. January 26 Sts. Timothy & Titus 9:00 John Masterson (D) 6:00 The Lavin Family (D) Fri. January 27 St. Angela Merici 9:00 Theresa Vadasz (D)

6:00 St. Philomena for the Spiritual Guidance of All Priests

Sat. January 28 St. Thomas Aquinas 9:00 Frederick Wieland (D) 12:00 Terrence Reynolds & Maryann Lyons (D) Vigil 5:30pm

Please remember the sick, especially Claudia Apicella, George Blanchfield, Lavonia Cisse, Justlyn Collins & Families, Connie DiGiovanni, Conrad and Dorothy Forte & Families, Herbert Gompertz, Trent Gough, the Gourin Family, Kenny Kirwin, Sr. Helen Klimek, Mary Ellen Nugent Lee, Brenda Lloyd, Veronica and Augustine Martin, Andrea Mastro, Frank Meade, Socorro Muriel, Liz Riker, Sam Robert, Alix & Wilson Stearns. And all the faithfully departed, that they may see God. To add a name or to keep a name on the active list, please contact the rectory at the beginning of each

month.

Next week’s Second Collection: Parish Maintenance Fund.