EVENTS FOR APRIL 28-MAY 2

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FRIDAY, APRIL 26

Albany 

Red Cross Blood Drive at Christ the King Church (20 Sumter Ave.) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Let’s start our 2024 blood drive season out right! Register today! Each donation has the potential to save three lives! All types are needed and Power Red Dona­tions are being accepted at each of these drives. To see if you meet the eligibility requirements, go to www.redcrossblood.org. To register for these drives, please use sponsor code: churchchristking. Thank you in advance for considering giving the gift of life!

Rensselaer

Healing & Anointing Mass at the Church of St. Mary at Clinton Heights (163 Columbia Turnpike) at 7 p.m. The presider for this Mass will be Father George Fleming. All are welcome to attend! 

MONDAY, APRIL 29

Delmar

Rosary Refresher at St. Thomas the Apostle Church (42 Adams Place) at 4:30 p.m., in the church chapel. Adults and high schoolers are welcome to learn or relearn how to pray the Rosary. 

WEDNESDAY, MAY 1

Delmar

“Jesus & the Eucharist: Who is Jesus?” at St. Thomas the Apostle Church (42 Adams Place) at 6:30 p.m. in the church space. No person has changed the world like Jesus of Nazareth. Time is measured from his birth, churches were built to worship him in every corner of the world, cities were named after his followers, and his life has captured countless works of art and literature. Is he a legend, a liar, a lunatic? Or is he who he claimed to be — God in the flesh? Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Who do you say that I am?” (Matthew 16:15). He invites us to answer the question too. Did you miss Session 1 of this seven-session small group discussion? That’s OK. We hope you’ll join us for this discussion. 

SATURDAY, MAY 4

Albany

Community Performance of “They Live On … in Word and Song” at St. Vincent de Paul Church (900 Madison Ave.). St Vincent de Paul is hosting a free community program to support those in various stages of caregiving and loss in the church worship space. Local author Patricia Nugent will present excerpts from her memoir, “They Live On: Saying Goodbye to Mom and Dad,” paired with original music by Michael Jerling. “They Live On … in Word and Song” features Nugent’s prose coupled with nine original songs by singer/songwriter Michael Jerling. For more information, email/visit [email protected]. A CD of the readings and music will also be made available at that event. Light refreshments will be served.

Delmar 

Catholic Moms Faith and Fellowship Retreat at St. Thomas the Apostle Church (42 Adams Place) at 10 a.m. in the church chapel. Join speaker Mary DeTurris Poust for a mini-retreat! All moms and their littles are welcome.

Glenville

Wonderfully Made Mother-Daughter Tea at the Church of the Immaculate Conception (400 Saratoga Road) from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. All mothers and their daughters, ages 10-13, are invited to gather at Immaculate Conception where you’ll enjoy a tea party and presentation that will empower mothers and their daughters to embrace God’s beautiful plan for fertility and becoming a woman. Fee is $20 per family; pre-registration is required. To learn more about this event and to register, go to https://wonderfullymade.eventsmart.com or contact Jennifer Frisone at [email protected] or (201) 400-4251.

Northville

Villagewide Garage Sale at St. Francis of Assisi Church (501 Bridge St.) from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The parish will have a booth selling donated items, a bake sale booth, and a booth selling hot dogs and hamburgers. Also, if you have sellable household items to donate (no clothing!), please bring them to the garage. Call Debbie Saksen at (518) 863-8021 with questions.

SUNDAY, MAY 5

Hagaman

Discovering the Heart of Jesus at St. Stephen’s Church (51 Pawling St.) at 9 a.m. in the Parish Hall. Join us for reflections on the Miracle of the Eucharist, which will include an opening prayer, a presentation, Bob and Penny Lord’s 30-minute DVD, “This is My Body, This is My Blood,” and faith sharing. Light refreshments will be provided during the program. Attend­ance is free. For more information and to register, please call Jeanne Pitkin at (518) 842-0972 or Josie Sperduto at (518) 843-2907 by Wednesday, May 1.