EVENTS FOR AUG. 3-10

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 4

Schenectady

First Friday Devotional Services at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, 600 State Street, (corner of State and Lafayette Streets), following the 12:15 p.m. Mass. There will be Devotions to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, including exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. All are welcome! The church is handicapped accessible and parking is available behind the church. For information, call (518) 374-4466, ext. 13.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 5

Round Lake

Drive-Thru Overdose Training: Learn how to save a life in just 10 minutes! You will never know when and where an individual will experience a drug overdose (a house party, college dorm, concert or drive-in). Corpus Christi Church (2001 Route 9) will sponsor a free, 10-minute drive-through training in the parking lot from 12-3 p.m. Representatives from Saratoga County Public Health Services will be on hand to train individuals to recognize an opioid overdose and how to administer a lifesaving dose of nasal Narcan. Free Narcan kits will be provided. Please stop by! 

SUNDAY, AUGUST 6

Guilderland

“The Chosen” viewing at Christ the King Church, 20 Sumter Ave., at 6 p.m. Come watch the hit series, “The Chosen,” presented by the Adult Faith Formation Team and Family Life Ministry. “The Chosen” is a realistic, fictional depiction of Jesus’ mission years with his apostles and disciples. The actors, scenery and plots are engrossing and the dialogue is gripping. You will think, cry, laugh and grow in your faith as you watch the story unfold. Additional dates to come! 

Waterford

Breakfast Buffet and Omelet Station at the Waterford Knights of Columbus Hall, 76 Grace Street, from 8-11 a.m. Join us every first Sunday of the month for our breakfast buffet, featuring our famous omelet station, eggs cooked to order, pancakes (plain or blueberry), French toast, sausage, bacon, seasoned home fries, toast, coffee, tea, orange, and apple juices. Adults are $12, children are $6 (children under 4 are free.) Take a chance to win the 50/50 drawing. Each paid breakfast enters you to win a free breakfast! Irish coffee and mimosas now available! For more information, visit waterfordkofc.org or call (518) 237-9330.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9

Loudonville

Charismatic Renewal at Christ Our Light Roman Catholic Church, 1 Maria Drive. Evening kicks off at 7 p.m., with Prayer & Praise (music by Joyful Heart), followed by liturgy and healing prayer at 7:30 p.m. Presider is Father Liam O’Doherty, OSA. There will be individual prayer teams available after Mass. For more information about the Charismatic Renewal, visit AlbanyCCR.org. 

SATURDAY, AUGUST 12

Auriesville

Step Up Men’s Conference 2023 at Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine, 136 Shrine Road, from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. The Step Up Men’s Conference will give men the tools needed to grow in holi­ness in their everyday lives. The event will include presentations from Father Larry Richards and Deacon Darrell Miller, Reconciliation, Adora­tion, rosary, and 4 p.m. Mass. The purpose of this event is to grow in our relationship with Christ and establish a plan to bring this energy back to our families and parish families. The early registration cost is $50 per person and includes lunch. College-age and younger men are free. To register, visit https://bohmdesigns.com/StepUp/. For questions, contact Tom LaBruzzo at [email protected] or Tom Cronin at [email protected].

Herkimer 

Family of the Holy Cross Network Garage Sale: The Family of the Holy Cross is sponsoring a garage sale to support the Faith Formation Program in their parishes from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., in the St. Francis de Sales Hall, 219 N. Bellinger St. They are looking for donations that are gently used, such as: kitchen items, jewelry, hand tools, knickknacks, toys, games, frames, bedding, small items of furniture (no large tables, chairs or sofas). They will not accept clothing of any kind, baby or otherwise, books, electronics, rugs, stuffed animals, or any large items. Items can be dropped off at the St. Francis de Sales office from Tuesday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and after the 9:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday. Items may also be dropped off on Thurs­day, Aug. 10, from 6-7 p.m. Please bring items to the church hall. If you are willing to help at the event, please call the parish office at (315) 866-6373 and leave your name and number.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 17

Richfield Springs

Young Adult Holy Hour at St. Joseph the Worker, 35 Canadarago Street, from 7-9 p.m. Take a little quiet time to be with Christ in Adoration. Worship music with Reconciliation (Confession) offered. Immediately following Holy Hour will be a happy hour social gathering with food and drinks. For questions and more information, contact Tom Cronin at [email protected]. 

Latham

Mary’s Circle of Love at St. Ambrose Church, 347 Loudon Road. We meet the third Thursday of each month from 10-11:30 a.m. Our mission is to grow spiritually by sharing our faith stories. We pray, laugh and share food as we journey with each other. Please reach out to Mary Kay Fredericks at (518) 366-9741, or Marion Rosenthal at (518) 785-1992 for details. All are welcome.