April 5, 2023 at 10:51 a.m.
Events happening this week
APRIL 6-14
Clifton Park
Chocolate Sale at St. Edward the Confessor, 569 Clifton Park Center Road. Do you like chocolate? Treat yourself or a loved one to some chocolate while supporting Birthright, a non-profit that offers support and resources for women with unplanned pregnancies. We are offering one-pound boxes of assorted chocolate (combination of milk and dark) from The Saratoga Candy Company for $20. Orders must be received by April 14. To order, call Rose Petrak at (518) 309-3575, then mail a check payable to Birthright. Our mailing address is P.O. Box 661, Ballston Spa, N.Y., 12020. A volunteer will call you in advance to arrange pickup during the week of May 8. Please do not contact Saratoga Candy Company. Birthright is handling orders and pick-up arrangements. Thank you for your ongoing generosity!
FRIDAY, APRIL 7
Schenectady
Good Friday “Way of the Cross” Prayer Vigil for Life: Through His Holy Passion, our Lord united Himself with all the victims of suffering in this life. None suffers more innocently than children in the womb whose lives are taken by abortion. On Good Friday, we remember all the victims of abortion in a solemn, ecumenical prayer service at 10 a.m. The prayer service will be held at the public right of way at Planned Parenthood, 1040 State St., Schenectady. For more information, contact Larry Smith at (518) 384-0882.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12
Loudonville
Charismatic Mass & Healing Service at Christ Our Light, 1 Maria Drive, presented by Catholic Charismatic Renewal of The Diocese of Albany. Night begins at 7 p.m. with Prayer and Praise, followed by Mass and Healing Service at 7:30 p.m. Presider for the evening is Father Marty Fisher. All are welcome; bring a friend! For more information: www.AlbanyCCR.org.
SATURDAY, APRIL 15
Fultonville
Volunteers needed at Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine for Cleanup and Adopt a Project at the Shrine, 136 Shrine Road, from 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Bring your own tools and equipment. For more information, contact Eric Mazzone at (518) 487-9307 or email [email protected].
SUNDAY, APRIL 16
Albany
Semi-Annual Stamp, Cover, Postcard and Ephemera Show hosted by The Fort Orange Stamp Club (FOSC) of Albany from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Albany American Legion, 4 Everett Road. Free parking and admission. 17 dealers will exhibit stamps, covers, postcards, postal history and ephemera materials. Children will receive free packets of stamps and covers. For more information, contact Michael Krug at (518) 875-6104 or email [email protected].
MONDAY, APRIL 17
Schenectady
American Red Cross Blood Drive at the St. Madeleine Sophie Parish Center, 3500 Carman Road, from 1-7 p.m. Anyone 16 or older may donate. Everyone who comes to donate will receive a Peanuts Snoopy Joe Cool T-shirt and homemade cookies. Appointments are strongly recommended. To make an appointment, please use the Blood Donor App, call 1-800-RedCross, or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter Zip Code 12303.
FRIDAY, APRIL 21 AND SATURDAY 22
Loudonville
Cornerstone Women’s Retreat at St. Pius X Church, 23 Crumitie Road. The Cornerstone Retreat is a program for spiritual renewal and personal growth. The retreat provides you with an opportunity to reflect, renew and strengthen your faith while we come together as a community to grow in the knowledge and love of God. Join us on April 21 from 5:30-9:30 p.m. and April 22 from 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. The retreat is facilitated by a team of parishioners who have previously experienced Cornerstone. For more information, visit https://stpiusxloudonville.org.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26
Menands
Bereavement Support Group at St. Agnes Cemetery, 48 Cemetery Ave., from 10-11:30 a.m. This group provides a safe and confidential place for those who are grieving to gather and share stories, show compassion to one another and remember loved ones. Register for one or more sessions. Pre-registration required. Contact Kelly at (518) 350-7679 or [email protected], or visit https://blog.capitaldistrictcemeteries.org/bereavement-support-group.
FRIDAY, APRIL 28
Albany
Blood Drive at Christ the King Church, 20 Sumter Ave., from 12-6 p.m. in the Knights Chapel. The blood supply remains low and your donation will be greatly appreciated! Please consider registering today by visiting www.redcrossblood.org and using the sponsor code: “churchchristking.” Thank you in advance for your life-saving donation! If you have any questions, please contact John Risler at [email protected]
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