April 19, 2023 at 10:27 a.m.
Events happening this week, April 19-26
FRIDAY, APRIL 21 AND SATURDAY, APRIL 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 coming 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.
SATURDAY, APRIL 22
Latham
Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner hosted by the Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus, along with Steve and Jude Chiera, at the Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus Council, 238 Troy-Schenectady Road. Serving from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Dine-in and takeout options are available! $15 per person. Menu: tossed salad, Italian bread, spaghetti and meatballs and dessert. For reservations, call (518) 892-3750 or (518) 783-0572.
SATURDAY, APRIL 22 AND SUNDAY APRIL 23
Fonda
Earth Day Cleanup Weekend at the St. Kateri National Shrine and Historic Site, 3636 Route 5, Fonda, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Stop by with your gloves and gardening tools to help out! Call the office at (518) 853-3646 with any questions. Our annual volunteer appreciation potluck will be held Sunday after cleanup in Grassmann Hall.
SUNDAY, APRIL 23
Delmar
Agape Latte: Balancing faith and family life. The Beverwyck Catechetical Association presents Night 4 of Rooted, a four-event, youth and family retreat, at St. Thomas the Apostle, 35 Adams Place. Join us for Agape Latte: Balancing faith and family life. Middle- and high-school families are invited to attend. Mass from 5-6 p.m., followed by family jeopardy and a panel on storytellers from 6-7 p.m. For questions, contact Mary Ann Hospodar at [email protected]
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26
Glenville
Memory Café at Immaculate Conception Church, 400 Saratoga Road, Glenville, from 1-2 p.m. This program is for individuals and their families who are living with memory changes. Join us on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month in the IC Parish Center, beginning Wednesday, April 26. Registration is required. Contact Rachel Winters, Pastoral Care Coordinator, at (518) 399-9168, ext. 226. Come to relax, socialize and have fun!
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.
Saratoga
Health Discussions Event at the Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams St. The day will feature a short presentation that addresses the challenges patients and families face when making decisions in the midst of a medical crisis, followed by a physician-led panel discussion covering serious illness conversations and the importance of advance care planning. The program starts at 1:30 p.m. with a light lunch, followed at 2 p.m. with the film and panel discussion. The program is free and sponsored by the Nordlys Foundation. Reservations are required, and may be made by contacting the Saratoga Senior Center at (518) 584-1621, or e-mail to [email protected].
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].
SATURDAY, APRIL 29
Auriesville
Never Alone: He is Always Present, A Eucharistic Celebration for Young People from 1-8 p.m. at the Shrine of North American Martyrs, Fultonville. The day is being coordinated by the Diocese of Albany Youth Ministry Team, and composed of teens from throughout the Diocese. Join us for interactive games, witness talks and group discussion. We will conclude the day with Mass and an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and time for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. We ask that participants bring a lunch to start the day. We will have beverages and snacks available and will offer a simple dinner after Mass of hot dogs/burgers and alternative options. We are asking for a $10 per person donation or any freewill offering to help cover any cost of food. Youth ages 12-18 as well as parents are welcome. Please register so we are able to have beverages/snacks and food for all. For questions, registration and notice on special food needs, please contact Dave Stagliano at [email protected], or at his office by calling (518) 453-6610.
SUNDAY, APRIL 30
Latham
Kieran’s Light: A Catholic LGBTQIA+ ministry at St. Ambrose Church, 347 Old Loudon Road. Kieran’s Light is a ministry rooted in love, welcome and respect for the LGBTQIA+ community. For more information, contact [email protected].
SUNDAY, MAY 7
Latham
Calling on Angels: Grief and Loss Support Group at St. Ambrose Church, 347 Old Loudon Road, at 12 p.m. in the parish center. Are you struggling with the loss of a loved one? You aren’t alone. It doesn’t matter if your loss was 10 days ago or 10 years, all are welcome.
TUESDAY, MAY 9
Albany
Spring Blood Drive at the Pastoral Center, 40 N. Main Ave., from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., in Conference Rooms 1 and 2. The need for blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need blood in our lifetime. To schedule an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code “AlbanyDiocese.”
FRIDAY, MAY 12
Hoosick Falls
Spring Swing: A concert with the Swing Docs Big Band at the Hoosick Falls Armory, 80 Church St., from 6:30-9 p.m. $20/person; $35/couple. Cash bar, silent auction, light refreshments and dancing. Tickets sold at Thorpe’s Pharmacy, Immaculate Conception’s Rectory, or call (518) 686-5064. This is an over 21 event and benefits the Immaculate Conception Church restoration fund.
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