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OLGC 85th Anniversary
This year, we will be celebrating OLGC's 85th anniversary! Throughout 2026, we'll be looking back
on the church's history and posting anniversary related events & content here on the website!
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
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Upcoming Events

FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION
September 2026 - May 2027
PreK-6th :
9:30 - 10:45 a.m.
St. Joseph's School
Confirmation Program (Grades 7 - 12)
9:30 - 10:45 a.m.
St. Joseph's Parish Office Building
Supervisor: Kathleen Hamilton, Director of Faith Formation, Grades PreK-6 & Mary Grace Snell / Beth DeAngelo, Confirmation Coordinators,
Grades 7 - 12
Fee: Parishioner $30.00 per child or $70.00 per family (Please pay online, send fee to any rectory office or place in any collection basket, all checks made out to St. Anthony of Padua)

MAKE YOUR OWN PIZZA NIGHT
September 4th
Gym
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Join us for at EDGE for make-your-own pizza night! Food, friends, faith, and prizes included!
Contact khamilton@syrdio.org or ehotalen@syrdio.org for more details.

YOUTH MINISTRY KICKOFF
September 13th
Our Lady of Sorrows
Middle School:
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
High School:
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Kick off the 2026 school year with our youth ministry programs EDGE & PULSE, customized just for YOU! Meet our Core Teams while having great food, lots of inflatable fun, new friends, big surprises, games, music, & so much more! No registration needed. FREE to attend!
BRING A FRIEND!

MOMMY & ME
2nd & 4th Tuesdays
Our Lady of Sorrows
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
A warm and welcoming place where parents/guardians and their young
children can connenct, socialize, and share in a caring Catholic environment.

SECULAR FRANCISCAN ORDER
A welcoming community for
catholics seeking to live their faith more deeply in everyday
life.
We meet the fourth Saturday of the month 11am-12pm at St. Francis of Assisi Church.
For more information, contact Louis Alfonsetti:
607-768-6685 |
ealfonse@stny.rr.com

FIAT WOMEN'S DISCERNMENT GROUP
For women discerning a vocation to consecrated life, married life, and single life. Email vocations@syrdio.org for more information.

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.
Contact the Office of Safe Environment with any questions at safeenvironment@syrdio.org or call 315.470.1421.
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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Rev. Cornelius Deep
Parochial Vicar
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Rev. Joseph Ahukanna, OP
Parochial Vicar
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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. William Matts
Deacon
stanthendicott@syrdio.org
607-754-4333
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Dc. Thomas M. HarleyList Item 2
Retired Deacon
tharley-olgc@stny.rr.com
607-748-7417
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Sr. Anisia Muthoni
Pastoral Associate
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Margie Fetsko
Parish Secretary
mfetsko@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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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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Rich Devine
Facilities Manager
rdevine@syrdio.org
607-748-7417
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Aidan Weston
Web Master
aweston@syrdio.org
607-748-7417









