September 25, 2024 at 10:24 a.m.
EVENTS FOR SEPT. 26-OCT. 3
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
Schenectady
Clothing Sale hosted by the Rosary Society of St. John the Evangelist Church (806 Union St.) from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Items for sale include adult and children’s clothing of all sizes, shoes, accessories and jewelry.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
Albany
Life Chain Sunday with the Society of Our Lady of Guadalupe, held on the public sidewalk on Central Avenue (Route 5), near the Wolf Road intersection at Colonie Center shopping mall, from 2-3 p.m. Join us to stand in silent, prayerful witness to the sanctity of pre-born human life. Signs provided for this interfaith event visibly proclaim that life is a precious gift of our creator. For more information, call Mike at (518) 339-9594.
Loudonville
The 52nd Annual Diocesan Marriage Jubilee Celebration at Christ Our Light Catholic Church (1 Maria Drive) at 3 p.m. Couples celebrating their 25th, 40th, 50th or other special wedding anniversaries are invited to attend this celebration. Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger will celebrate the Mass at 3 p.m. and greet couples and their guests at a reception in the parish hall immediately following Mass. Please register through your parish office or by email to [email protected].
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
Albany
Catholic Central School’s Centennial Golf Tournament at Albany Country Club (300 Wormer Road, Voorheesville). The Catholic Central School Centennial Year celebrations continue with our golf tournament. Fee is $160 per golfer (18 holes, cart, lunch and dinner). Registration is available on the school website: catholiccentralschool.org/events.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4
Schenectady
First Friday Devotional Service at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church (600 State St) will follow the 12:15 p.m. Mass. There will be Devotions to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, including 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.
OCTOBER 4-6
Multiple locations
The Blessing of the Animals: All animals, big and small, alive and stuffed, can receive this annual blessing in honor of St. Francis, the lover of animals. Donations of dog/cat food for the Animal Protective Foundation will be greatly appreciated. Join us in the church parking lot! Friday, Oct. 4 at 6 p.m. at Immaculate Conception (400 Saratoga Road, Glenville), Saturday, Oct. 5 at 6 p.m. at St. Joseph’s (231 Second St., Scotia), and Sunday, Oct. 6 at 1 p.m. at Our Lady of Grace (73 Midline Road, Ballston Lake).
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5
Cohoes
Cohoes Area Nocturnal Adoration Society Service from 7-8 p.m., the first Saturday of every month, at Holy Trinity Church (122 Vliet Blvd.). “Could you not, then, watch one hour with me?”
Glens Falls
Patriotic Degree Ceremony hosted by the Knights of Columbus Glens Falls Council #194 at St. Mary’s Academy (10-12 Church St.) at 1 p.m. The event will open to all 3rd Degree members of the KOC, as well as all 4th Degree Sir Knights. There will also be a separate women’s program for the wives of Sir Knight candidates and guests. After the ceremony, we will parade from St. Mary’s Academy to St. Mary’s Church for evening Mass at 4 p.m. Following Mass, all of the newly exemplified Sir Knights will participate in a public “Knighting” Ceremony where they will be officially “knighted” and become full 4th Degree Sir Knights. The event will conclude with a dinner at the Queensbury Hotel in Glens Falls.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6
Loudonville
Backpack Blessing at Christ our Light Catholic Church (1 Maria Drive) at 10 a.m. Bring your backpack to the 10 a.m. Mass for a special blessing and help us bless our catechists and all who help our young parishioners for Faith Formation.
Waterford
Breakfast Buffet and Omelet Station hosted by the 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. Irish coffee and mimosas are now available! Take a chance to win the 50/50 drawing. $12 adults, $6 children, children under 4 eat free. Each paid breakfast enters you to win a free breakfast! For more information, visit waterfordkofc.org or call (518) 237-9330.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 7
Schenectady
The Shroud of Turin, Science Meets Faith: an amazing presentation from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church (806 Union St.). Presented by Lynn Bardsley, a computer engineer, who will present an overview of the Shroud with a focus on the scientific developments that have been emerging since the 1970s.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9
Latham
Chicken Parmesan Dinner at the Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus (328 Troy Schenectady Road) from 4-7 p.m. Menu includes chicken parmesan, salad, Italian bread with butter, dessert, coffee and tea. Dine-in or takeout options available! Donations are $15 per person. Reservations recommended! Call (518) 783-0572. For information, visit www.lathamcoloniekofc.com/dinners-events.
OCTOBER 11-12
Sidney
Harvest Festival at Sacred Heart Church (15 Liberty St.) Join us for a weekend of fall fun! Festival runs Friday, Oct. 11, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. We’ll have games, a silent auction, and a haunted house by the local Boy Scouts. Don’t forget the food! Hot dogs with lots of toppings, pizza, chili, popcorn, Italian sausage with onions and peppers, kielbasa with kraut, homemade soups, ice cream, apple pie a la mode, cider, and sodas. Coffee and donuts every morning with breakfast options on Saturday.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2
Troy
Bus Trip to Resorts Casino with the Sacred Heart Women’s Group: The Sacred Heart Women’s Group is hosting an event open to the public! Join us for a Yankee Trails bus trip to Resorts Casino in Monticello. The bus departs from Sacred Heart (310 Spring Ave., Troy) at 7:45 a.m. and returns at 6:30 p.m. Estimated cost is $45, which includes a $25 free play bonus and a $15 food voucher. Please contact Rose at (518) 275-6055 for more details or to RSVP for this event.
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