Events happening this week, June 1-8

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FRIDAY, JUNE 2

Schenectady

First Friday Devotional Services at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, 600 State St., (corner of State and Lafayette Streets), following the 12:15 p.m. Mass. There will be Devotions to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, including the 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, JUNE 3

Waterford

Barbecue Chicken Dinner at St. Mary’s Church, Crescent, 86 Church Hill Road, in the parish hall at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will consist of barbecue chicken, potato, macaroni and tossed salads, corn on the cob, beverages and ice cream for dessert. Ticket prices are $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12, and $25 for families. Tickets can be purchased during weekly business hours. We hope to see you June 3 as we kick off summer!

SUNDAY, JUNE 4

Waterford

Breakfast Buffet and Omelet Station hosted by the Water­ford Knights of Columbus, 76 Grace St., from 8-11 a.m. Join us the 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. Irish coffee and mimosas are now available! Take a chance to win the 50/50 drawing. Each paid breakfast enters you to win a free breakfast! $12 for adults and $6 for children (children under 4, eat free.) Questions, visit waterfordkofc.org or call (518) 237-9330.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7

Virtual

Capital Region Catholic, a young adult group (ages 18-39) that holds a virtual gathering to pray, explore a study and enjoy fellowship every Wednes­day at 7 p.m., through this online meeting link: msngr.com/knmsmlyhhgiq. You may contact Capital Region Catholic at [email protected] or head to facebook.com/capitalregioncatholic where they will also post occasional in-person meetups.

THURSDAY, JUNE 8 

Voorheesville

“The Chosen: Season 3:” St. Matthew’s Church in Voorhees­ville, 25 Mountain­view St., will be showing “The Chosen: Season 3” each Thursday evening in June. Bring your dinner and join us at 5:30 p.m. The movie series will begin at 6 p.m. Meaningful discussions after the episodes.

FRIDAY, JUNE 9 - SUNDAY, JUNE 11

Syracuse

Stillpoint Retreat: Join retreat leader Mary DeTurris Poust for a weekend retreat focused on creating calm amid life’s chaos at Christ the King Retreat House in Syracuse. Offering: $230. Information: www.notstrictlyspiritual.com/events.

Niskayuna

Retreat for Persons with Physical Disabilities at the Dominican Retreat & Confer­ence Center, 1945 Union St. Sister Lizette Hoevel, SND, is a Sister of Notre Dame living in Perrysburg, Ohio and working with adults with autism. She has worked with individuals with disabilities for nearly 20 years and has given regional L’Arche retreats (for adults with disabilities and their assistants). Offering is $100. If you cannot afford to make an offering, you are still welcome to attend. Registration begins 5 p.m., on Friday, June 9; the program ends at 11:30 a.m., Sunday, June 11. Reservations are required. To make a reservation or for more information, call (518) 393-4169 or email [email protected]. 

THURSDAY, JUNE 13

Guilderland

Coffee and Conversation at Christ the King Church, 20 Sumter Ave., in the Knights Chapel at 6 p.m. We will view and discuss a video documentary on Carlo Acutus, the young saint from Italy, and also one on Saint Edith Stein. We hope you can join us!

FRIDAY, JUNE 16 

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]. 

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 under 5 are free! Free gift for dad while supplies last! More information at www.lathamcoloniekofc.com/dinner-events