December 12, 2023 at 11:34 a.m.
EVENTS FOR DEC. 14-21
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15
Albany
Be Born, O Lord: An Advent Evening of Reflection at St Vincent de Paul’s Church (900 Madison Ave.) at 7 p.m. Join us for an evening of prayer, music, poetry and story to take us deeper into the meaning of the season. For more information, contact John Horgan at [email protected].
Albany
Advent Lessons and Carols at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (125 Eagle St.) at 7 p.m. Cathedral choir director, Tim Reno, will lead the choir and congregation in singing the haunting melodies of Advent and Christmas as we listen to the prophecies and stories of the incarnation of God.
Schenectady
Christmas Concert Extraordinaire at St. Luke’s Church (1241 State St.) at 7 p.m. Join us for our “O Little Town of Bethlehem” Christmas concert. Concert is free and all are welcome!
DECEMBER 15-17
Cooperstown
St. Nicholas Festival: Join us at St. Mary’s Our Lady of the Lake (31 Elm St.) for this annual Christmas festival! Join us Friday, Dec. 15, for a reading from Santa at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 16, will be a craft and gift sale from 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 17, will be a pancake breakfast and continuation of the craft and gift sale from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16
Albany
Special Music Event for the Urdu Community of Blessed Sacrament Church (605 Central Ave.) from 6-10 p.m. in the school gym. All are invited! For more information, please email [email protected].
Latham
Holiday Dinner hosted by the Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus (328 Troy-Schenectady Road) from 4-8 p.m. Menu includes a beef entrée, dessert, coffee and tea. Dine-in or takeout available! Donation is $25 per person. Proceeds benefit the Bob Church Memorial Fund and Community Maternity Services. Reservations requested: call (518) 783-0572.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17
Albany
Advent Lessons and Carols at Saint Francis of Assisi Church (391 Delaware Ave.) at 3 p.m.
Amsterdam
St. Mary’s Christmas Around the World at St. Mary’s Church (156 East Main St.) from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Join us as we celebrate the birth of our savior Jesus Christ! We’ll share Christmas traditions from around the world and hot cocoa from different countries. Join us for Christmas music (in English and Spanish), food, games, activities and gifts!
Amsterdam
Silent Holy Night at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church (39 St. John St.) at 3 p.m. You are cordially invited to attend “Silent Holy Night,” a program of music and readings for the Christmas season, presented by singers from the parishes of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, St. Mary’s and St. Stanislaus, under the direction of Rachelle Cotugno.
Ballston Spa
“Christmas in Galway” Community Celebration: Join us for a tour of three village churches. The festivities begin at 1 p.m. at St. Mary’s Mission Church (185 Milton Ave.) from 1-1:45 p.m., followed by Galway United Methodist Church (2056 East St.) from 2-2:45 p.m., and ending at the West Charlton Presbyterian Church (1331 Sacandaga Road) from 3-3:45 p.m. Come sample refreshments and enjoy community cheer in celebration of the Nativity. The event is free and all are welcome!
Chatham
Advent Music Concert at St. James Church (117 Hudson Ave.) at 3 p.m. Come hear our tri-parish choir perform seasonal music and join in the Advent caroling. All are warmly invited to this event. Refreshments to follow the performance.
Little Falls
The Story of the Nativity Christmas Play at Holy Family Parish Center (763 E. Main St.) at 2 p.m. Adults are $5, children are $1, and under 5 are free.
Stuyvesant
Homemade Cookie Walk at Church of St. Joseph (1820 U.S. Rte. 9) from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Come one, come all to St. Joseph’s Cookie Walk! Join us in the church hall and enjoy some delicious baked goods.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 18
North Creek
Sacrament of the Sick Mass & Healing for Forgiveness at St. James Church (237 Main St.) at 6 p.m.
Schenectady
Charismatic Renewal Mass at St. Paul the Apostle Church (2777 Albany St.) at 7 p.m. Father Frisoni will preside. Prayer and Praise begins at 6:45 p.m. Join us for dynamic praise and worship of the Lord for all his gifts to us. (Note: the schedule change is because the fourth Monday of December is Christmas.)
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21
Valatie
Prayer Service of the Longest Night/Blue Christmas at St. John the Baptist Church (1025 Kinderhook St.) at 6 p.m. For many, the Advent and Christmas seasons are not very merry. In addition to those who have lost a loved one or a job, are those who may be away from home or are just down because of the short daylight hours. For anyone who struggles this time of year, we will be offering a prayer service of readings and songs as we gather together to pray for each other.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24
Cohoes
Midnight Mass at St. Michael’s Church (20 Page Ave.) Join us for Mass this Christmas Eve! Music begins at 11:30 p.m.
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