June Events in the Diocese

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FRIDAY, JUNE 16

Hagaman

Pre-Father’s Day Event at St. Stephen’s Church, 51 Pawling St., from 4:30-7 p.m. Join us for strawberry shortcake, ice cream and hot dogs to celebrate the fathers of our lives! Donation: $5 adults, $3 ages 5-12. Kids under 5 are free. Extra hot dogs: $2. Plain, meat sauce or sauerkraut available. Tickets can be purchased after all Masses or call the church office at (518) 843-2951.

Menands

Death Cafe at St. Agnes Cemetery, 48 Cemetery Ave., from 2-3:30 p.m. We can’t avoid it, so let’s talk about it! The objective is to increase awareness of death with a view to helping the living make the most of their finite lives. Death Cafe is free; $3 suggested refreshment donation. Please note this is not a bereavement support group. Please pre-register by calling Kelly Grimaldi at (518) 350-7679 or email [email protected]. 

FRIDAY, JUNE 16 - SUNDAY, JUNE 18

Paradox

Catholic Singles and Friends Weekend at Pyramid Life Center, 1 Pyramid Road. An all-inclusive social weekend will be held at Pyramid Life, the beautiful camp and lodge run by the Diocese of Albany. To participate in this event, register directly at www.pyramidlife.org, or for more info, email Peter Krystofik at [email protected]. 

SATURDAY, JUNE 17 - SUNDAY, JUNE 18

Albany

Garage Giveaway at St. Vincent de Paul’s Church, 900 Madison Ave., after weekend Masses on June 17-18 and June 24-25. We’re cleaning house and you’re invited! Come grab books, things and other items in need of a new home. All free! 

SUNDAY, JUNE 18 

Latham 

Father’s Day Breakfast Buffet hosted by the Latham-Colonie Columbiettes, 328 Troy-Schenectady Road, from 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Menu includes scrambled eggs, an omelet station, home fries, corned beef hash, bacon and sausage, pancakes and French toast served with warm syrup, a variety of cereals and juices, bananas and hot tea, coffee or hot chocolate. $12 for adults, $6 for children (5-10) and kids under 5 are free! Free gift for dad while supplies last! More information at www.lathamcoloniekofc.com/dinner-events.

TUESDAY, JUNE 20

Hancock

St. Paul’s Summer Movie Nights: Save the date and please join us at the Hancock Cinemas, 533 W. Front St., at 7 p.m. for our first summer movie night! Our first movie will be “Jesus Revolution” (PG-13). In the 1970’s, Greg Laurie and a sea of young people descend on sunny Southern California to redefine truth through all means of liberation. Inadvertently, Laurie meets a charismatic street preacher and a pastor who opens the doors to a church to a stream of wandering youth. What unfolds is a counterculture movement that becomes the greatest spiritual awakening in American history. The movies are free. You can purchase snacks and drinks at the concession area.

SATURDAY, JUNE 24

Loudonville

Albany Diocesan Cemeteries Community Memorial Mass at St. Pius X, 23 Crumitie Road at 9 a.m. Community Memorial Masses are held to honor loved ones that have passed and are interred within our 21 cemeteries. Family and friends are invited to attend these Masses.

TUESDAY, JUNE 27

Waterford

June Senior Event at St. Mary’s Crescent, 86 Church Hill Road, at 1 p.m. Seniors, you are invited to a “Summer Salads” lunch in the parish hall! This will be a great opportunity to start the hot summer months. Bring a creative summer salad or a traditional summer salad to share while enjoying the company of other senior parishioners and community members. Interested in coming, but unable to bring a salad to share? That’s OK! Your presence is the important part of the day!

THURSDAY, JUNE 29 

Ilion

Young Adult Holy Hour & Happy Hour at Annunciation Church, 50 West St., from 7-9 p.m. All young adults ages 18-39 are cordially invited to the next Diocesan Young Adult event! Come and be sanctified, grow in virtue, and have a great time with other young adults of faith. We will start at 7 p.m. with Holy Hour in Annuncia­tion Church, during which three priests will be available for confession, then move outside at 8 p.m. for Happy Hour with food and refreshments.

SUNDAY, JULY 2

Waterford

Breakfast Buffet and Omelet Station by Waterford Knights of Columbus, 76 Grace St., from 8-11 a.m. 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. Take a chance to win the 50/50 drawing. Adults $12, children $6, and children under 4 are free. Each paid breakfast enters you to win a free breakfast! Irish coffee and mimosas are now available! Every first Sunday of the month! More information at waterfordkofc.org or call (518) 237-9330. 

SATURDAY, JULY 8 - SUNDAY, JULY 9

Amsterdam

Pierogi, Piwo & Polka: A Polish Music & Heritage Festival at St. Stanislaus Church, 50-52 Cornell St. Fun for all! Join us for Polish heritage goods, live Polka music, Polka dancing, 50/50 raffles, children’s games, huge basket raffle booth, and White Eagle raffle. Delicious food and drink, including Polish cuisine (pierogi, kielbasa, golabki, kapusta & more), American cuisine (burgers, hot dogs & more), a sweet-tooth booth, beer and wine, soft drinks, and fried dough.

FRIDAY, JULY 21 

Ballston Lake

Third Annual Party on the Porch at Townley Wheeler Funeral Home, 21 Midline Road, from 6-9 p.m. A free, fun family event! Live music by Grand Central Station. Just bring your chair and favorite beverage! Pizza will be available for purchase. Thank you to Pizza Works for providing the pizza available for purchase. There will be a 50-50 drawing. Proceeds go to the Angel Names Association. We look forward to seeing you! 

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].