FRIDAY, JAN. 17
SCOTIA
Bingo Bonanza, 5:30-8 p.m., Immaculate Conception parish hall, 400 Saratoga Rd, Scotia. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. Bingo cards and tickets can be purchased at the door. Proceeds go to our Pastoral Care Ministry.
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SATURDAY, JAN. 18
CAMBRIDGE
St. Patrick’s K of C Blood Drive, 8 a.m.-Noon, American Legion banquet room, 2106 Rte. 22. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus of St. Patrick’s Parish and the American Legion Post 634. To make an appointment: (518) 677-7071.
LATHAM
Bringing Catholic Social Teaching Alive Today Workshop, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Our Lady of Assumption Church, 498 Watervliet-Shaker Rd. Free will offering accepted. Lunch will be provided. Information/registration: evafitz58@gmail.com or (518) 326-3003.
ROUND LAKE
Evening Reflection for Couples, 5-7 p.m., Corpus Christi parish center, 2001 Route 9. Free babysitting and dinner. Couples pray and reflect with Building on Love from Magnificat. Information/registration: perpetualifecare@gmail.com.
LOUDONVILLE
“Unplanned” Film Showing & Rosary for Life, 5 p.m. vigil Mass, Parish of St. Pius X Loudonville, 23 Crumitie Rd. Information: ym@stpiusxloudonville.org.
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SUNDAY, JAN. 19
ROUND LAKE
All You Can Eat Breakfast, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Corpus Christi Parish Center, 2001 Route 9. Cost: Adults, $8; Kids, $4. Menu will include: Pancakes, bacon, French toast, sausage, hash browns, scrambled eggs, corned beef hash, bagels, O.J., coffee and more. Information: (518) 877-8506.
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TUESDAY, JAN. 21-JAN. 29
DIOCESE OF ALBANY
9 Days for Life Novena, Join Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger, the Diocese of Albany, and hundreds of thousands across the nation for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishop’s (USCCB) annual event, with daily postings for you to follow at facebook.com/ RCDARespectLife. Each day a different intention is accompanied by a short reflection, suggested actions and related information. More info: 9daysforlife.com
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TUESDAY, JAN. 21
EAST GREENBUSH
A Prayerful Respect for Life Remembrance, 6-8 p.m., Church of the Holy Spirit, 667 Columbia Turnpike. The event will begin with the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at 6 p.m., followed by Benediction at 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served from 7-8 p.m., Kathy Gallagher, director of Pro-Life activities for the NYS Catholic Conference, will speak on the topic “Building a Culture of Life.” Information: (518) 375-0812 or meaghan@
holyspiritchurcheg.org.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 22
GREENWICH
Triple A Prayer Service: Anointing, Adoration and Absolution, 6 p.m., St. Joseph’s, 35 Hill St. The evening includes songs of praise, proclamation of the Gospel, Anointing, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Absolution of sins through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Information: (518) 692-2159.
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FRIDAY, JAN. 24
NEW LEBANON
EMS Discussion Led by Fire District Commissioner Rik McClave, 1 p.m., Immaculate Conception Parish Hall, 732 U.S. Route 20. Discussion includes changes in the present response capabilities of our local emergency medical services (EMS) and factors in the loss of EMS in many towns along the eastern borders of rural Columbia and Rensselaer Counties. No cost. Information: (518) 733-0469.
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SATURDAY, JAN. 25
SCHUYLERVILLE
Spaghetti Dinner, following 4 p.m. Mass, Notre Dame-Visitation Church in Fisher Hall, 18 Pearl St. Pay-at-the-door dinner. Cost: $10 per person; Kids 17 and under $5. Take-out meals will be available. All proceeds will go toward the replacement of the sacristy windows. Information to pre-order take-out dinners: (518) 695-3391.