Welcome to Our Parish
Mass Schedule
Mass Schedule
Friday: 8:00 a.m.
Miraculous Medal Novena, Mass,
and Holy Hour
Saturday: 9:00 a.m.
Mass, (Rosary 30 minutes before)
Sunday: 7:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.
Christmas Masses:
Christmas Eve: 4:00 p.m. & 10:00 p.m.
Christmas Day: 9:00 a.m.
Confessions
Saturday: 8:00 a.m.
Additional Advent Times:
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. on Advent Thursdays (OLS)
The Light is on for You
December 15th, 4-7 p.m. (OLS)
Livestream
https://www.youtube.com/@olgc-endicott/streams
Mission Statement
Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
-Matthew 28:19

On December 14th, we will be having a second collection for our Girls in Uganda, and once again ask for your generosity and support. Please be sure to include "For Uganda Mission" on your checks. Letters from the girls will be displayed in the Atrium after both Masses. Attached here is a brief update on some of them.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION AND CONFESSION TIMES
Adoration:
Wednesday Evenings, 6:30 PM
Friday Mornings, 8:30 AM
Confession:
Saturday Mornings, 8:00 AM

REQUIRED VIRTUS TRAINING
Liturgical ministers must complete Safe Environment training and a criminal background check, reflecting the Diocese’s commitment to protecting the vulnerable. Though they may not regularly interact with children, youth, or vulnerable adults, liturgical ministers serve as safe adults within our parish community. This new policy, effective March 1, 2025, will be implemented over a 2.5-year period, allowing ample time for liturgical ministers in each category to complete the training.
Beginning September 1, 2025, all Sacristans, Adult Altar Servers, Liturgical Ministry Leaders, and Lectors/Readers must complete Safe Environment training by June 30, 2026.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion must meet this requirement by December 31, 2025, and members of Music Ministry, including cantors, choir members, and instrumentalists, must complete Safe Environment training by March 31, 2026.
Contact the Office of Safe Environment with any questions at safeenvironment@syrdio.org or call 315.470.1421.

SOUTHERN TIER MENS FELLOWSHIP
December 20th
OLGC Church Hall
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Come hear a talk about prayer and order in prayer! It follows our talks this year about our relationship with Jesus and the Holy Spirit. Prayer is not just saying Hail Mary's and Our Father's, but is a relationship with God that we have with Him and He with us.
The format is consistent with our theme of a free hot breakfast served by the Knights of Columbus, a talk and then small group discussion and final blessing.
If you are not a regular but plan on coming out, please contact the Rectory so we have a better food count for the Knights. If you just want to show up, that is perfectly fine, too.
God bless!

2025 HOPE APPEAL
Thank you for helping the Diocese of Syracuse to spread hope! Please consider donating to our 2025 Hope Appeal!

REDEEMER IN THE WOMB
Friday Mornings
Church Hall
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Dc. Michael will be hosting a series of advent reflections from Fr. John Saward's "Redeemer in the Womb". Sign up at the Church Entrances or by calling the Rectory.

OLS ADORATION
First Sunday of the Month
Our Lady of Sorrows
6:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join us at OLS for an evening of Adoration with Praise and Worship music on the first Sunday of each month.

PRO-VITA SCHOLARSHIP
The Office of Family/Respect Life of the Diocese of Syracuse is once again offering a scholarship in honor of the late Bishop James Moynihan. The Pro-Vita Award is available to any public or private school senior in the diocese. Submit a video, song, photo, or work of art no longer than two minutes or 500 words answering the question "Why are you Pro-Life & how will you help build a culture of life?" Submissions are due by December 12, 2025.
Submission link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfiolpEWeFZawTSegzskjONE0Vzpyyv4b_ISETFpo-l3mk7RQ/viewform

A/R SOCIETY COOKIE SALE
December 23rd
En-Joie Parking Lot
The Altar Rosary Society is having a Christmas cookie sale along with Doug's Fish Fry on December 23rd in the En-Joie parking lot. We are requesting a batch or two of your favorite homemade Christmas cookies and will be putting together plates of cookies, with a minimum of three dozen per plate.
Please drop off your delicious cookies in the gym on Sunday, December 21st.
Cookie plates make great gifts from our wonderful bakers.
Please consider supporting the Altar Rosary Society and our OLGC family.

DOUG'S FISH FRY
December 23rd
En-Joie Parking Lot
11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Doug's Fish Fry will be at the En-Joie parking lot on 12/23/25 to help support the OLGC Altar Rosary Society with a bonus cookie sale! $15 for 3 dozen cookies.
To place an order, call 607-753-9184 ext 3.

MEN IN BLACK GAME
December 29th
Bishop Ludden-Grimes High School
5:30 p.m.
Join us as our seminarians face off against youth from area parishes and schools in a special event to raise awareness of the joy of vocations.

NYS DISCERNMENT RETREAT
January 8th - 10th
The Good News Center, Utica, NY
Gather with other young men from across New York State who are considering the call to the priesthood. Hear dynamic talks on the priesthood delivered by vocation directors! Meet seminarians and hear their stories! Take your life of discernment to the next level.
Have you felt the invitation to follow Jesus Christ as a Catholic priest?
Please register by Thursday, January 1st, by emailing vocations@syrdio.org
www.vocations-syracuse.org

LIFE IN THE SPIRIT
Thursdays 1/8 - 2/19
Church Hall
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Join us for the Life in the Spirit seminars and dinner starting at 6:00 p.m. Cost is $5 per person. Sign up by calling the Rectory or by emailing mfetsko@syrdio.org.

MARCH FOR LIFE 2026
JANUARY 22 -23, 2026
WASHINGTON D.C.
Students grades 8-12 are invited to join us to travel to the March for Life. Trip also includes a visit to Mount St. Mary's University and a tour of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Cost is $100 per attendee and scholarships are available upon request. To register or to sponsor a teen, contact Tori Reynolds at treynolds@syrdio.org.

CHARISMATIC HEALING MASS
February 26
OLGC
7:00 p.m.
You are invited to come to our Charismatic Healing Mass on 2/26/25 with Rev. Amedeo (Padre) Guida!

STEUBENVILLE 2026
July 16-19, 2026
Franciscan University, Ohio
Join us for our annual trip to the Steubenville Youth Conference! More info coming soon.

TEE OFF FOR TEENS
August 22nd, 2026
Join us for the second annual Tee Off for Teens golf tournament to help support our youth groups! More information coming soon.
MOMMY AND ME
MOMMY AND ME
2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Our Lady of Sorrows
A Warm and welcoming place where parents/grandparents
and their young children can connect,
socialize, and share ideas in a caring Catholic environment.
Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month
9:30am - 11:00am
Beginning September 9, 2025 through June 22, 2026
Register at bit.ly/MommyMe2025

OLGC/OLS YOUTH EVENTS
EDGE: 1st & 3rd Fridays,
6:00-8:00 p.m, OLGC
PULSE: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays
6:30-8:30 p.m, OLS
St. Michael's Leadership Group:
2nd & 4th Wednesdays
6:30-8:00 p.m, OLS
D.C.Y.C 2025: Saturday, November 22nd
March for Life 2026: January 22nd-23rd
Steubenville 2026: July 9th-12th
For more information about events at Our Lady of Good Counsel, check out our Calendar.
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Staff Directory
Contact Our Staff
List of Services
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Rev. Richard Prior Jr.List Item 1
Pastor (OLGC & OLS)
office@olsvestal.org
607-748-8287After Hours Emergency
Phone Number:
607-523-9967
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Dc. Paul HeilandList Item 4
Deacon
pheiland@syrdio.org
607-748-7417
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Dc. Michael CarrollList Item 3
Deacon
mcarroll@syrdio.org
607-748-7417
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Dc. Thomas M. HarleyList Item 2
Retired Deacon
tharley-olgc@stny.rr.com
607-748-7417
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Margie Fetsko
Parish Secretary
mfetsko@syrdio.org
607-748-7417
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Amy Sullivan
Business Manager
asullivan@syrdio.org
607-748-8287
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Rich Devine
Facilities Manager
rdevine@syrdio.org
607-748-7417
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Kathy Hamilton
Director of Faith Formation &
Jr. High Youth Minister
(OLGC & OLS)
khamilton@syrdio.org
607-748-7417
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Tori Reynolds
Sr. High Youth Minister
(OLGC & OLS)
treynolds@syrdio.org
607-748-8287
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Melanie Gleason
Food Pantry Coordinator
mgleason@syrdio.org
607-748-7417
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Drew Deskur
Music Ministry
adeskur@syrdio.org
607-748-7417
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Diane Rigotti
OCIA Coordinator
Diane@olsvestal.org
607-748-8287
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Aidan Weston
Web Master
aweston@syrdio.org
607-748-7417









