June 21, 2023 at 12:35 a.m.
JUNE 22-29 EVENTS
FRIDAY, JUNE 23 - SUNDAY, JUNE 25
Germantown
“Come and Rest in Him” Women’s Retreat hosted by the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm at their Motherhouse, 600 Woods Road “Come Rest in Him” is a weekend retreat with the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm. Join us for a weekend of reflection, quiet and spiritual direction in beautiful Upstate New York by the Hudson River. The retreat includes coaching and spiritual direction from the Metanoia Catholic Team and the Carmelite Sisters. Open to women ages 18–35. Contact Sister Mary at [email protected] or (845) 768-2303 for more information or to register go to www.carmelitesisters.com/retreat-registration.
SATURDAY, JUNE 24
Guilderland
American Red Cross Blood Drive: Christ the King Church, 20 Sumter Ave., is hosting a blood drive from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. To register, visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code: churchchristking. There are a lot of great times still available, and if you can, bring a friend! Each donor will receive a Stewart’s Ice Cream Shop gift card for a free pint of their delicious ice cream and a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of your choice! Plus, you’ll be automatically entered for a chance to win a backyard theater package.
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 who have passed and are interred within our 21 cemeteries. Family and friends are invited to attend these Masses.
MONDAY, JUNE 26
Schenectady
A Charismatic Mass will be celebrated by Father Matthew H. Frisoni at 7 p.m., at St. Paul the Apostle Church (2777 Albany St.). All are welcome to attend.
TUESDAY, JUNE 27
Albany
Faith on Film Summer Series: Our Albany parishes are gathering for another film series! Join us for the Faith on Film summer series at St. Vincent’s Church, 900 Madison Ave., in the hall behind the church. Films are shown at 7 p.m., every other Tuesday. Our schedule is as follows: June 27, “Groundhog Day.” July 11, “Babe’s Feast.” July 25, “Whale Rider.” Aug.8, “The Passion of Joan of Arc.” Aug. 22, “Defending Your Life.” Sept. 12, “The Greatest Showman.”
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 off 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 most important part of the day!
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28
Virtual
Capital Region Catholic: This young adult group (ages 18-39) holds a virtual gathering to pray, explore a study, and enjoy fellowship every Wednesday at 7 p.m., at this meeting link: msngr.com/knmsmlyhhgiq. Contact us at [email protected] or visit our Facebook group at www.facebook.com/capitalregioncatholic, where we will also post about occasional in-person meetups.
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.
FRIDAY, JUNE 30
Glenville
BBQ Chicken Dinner: The Glenville Knights of Columbus will hold a drive-thru chicken barbecue at Immaculate Conception Church, 400 Saratoga Road, from 4-7 p.m. or until sold out. The cost is $15 for half-chicken, baked potato, coleslaw and cornbread. No advance sales. Curbside order/ pickup. Cash or check only. Proceeds go to local charities & food banks. For info, email [email protected].
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.
TUESDAY, JULY 18
Delmar
Cathedral Classic Golf Outing: Join us for the 25th Annual Cathedral Classic Golf Outing (this year dedicated to Father Bill Pape) at Normanside Country Club, 150 Salisbury Road. This fundraising event is conducted by the Cathedral parish in support of the historic preservation of the Albany Diocese’s Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. They would greatly appreciate your participation. For more information, call the Cathedral office at (518) 463-4447.
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].
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