EVENTS FOR APRIL 17-24

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FRIDAY, APRIL 18

Averill Park 

The Way of the Cross for Children at St. Henry’s Church (39 Old Rte. 66) at 12 p.m. Please join us inside the church for a special observance of the Stations of the Cross for children. They will wash their hands as Pilate did, see the Veil of Veronica, hammer their own nails into the cross, and more. For questions or more information, please contact Amber Jeffer at [email protected].

Middleburgh

Good Friday Events at Our Lady of the Valley (111 Wells Ave.): Ecumenical Way of the Cross at 12 p.m.; a “Women of Jerusalem” prayer service at 2 p.m.; and fish-fry dinner pick-up (fried flounder, coleslaw and French fries) in the church parking lot from 4-6 p.m. with $15 donation. 

APRIL 21 & 23

Voorheesville/Westmere

Brothers Walking With Christ Meeting: This community group is for men of all ages who have both a need and a desire to discover and embrace God in their everyday lives. Our initial meeting is offered at Christ the King Church (20 Sumter Ave.) on Monday, April 20, at 6:30 p.m., in the rectory, and at St. Matthew’s Church (25 Mountainview St.) on Wednesday, April 23, at 6:30 p.m., in Room 5. All men are invited to join with Father Rick at either parish and come together over the hunger men have for an honest, whole and holy (not perfect) life. 

FRIDAY, APRIL 25

Ilion

Resurrection Celebration at Francesca’s Banquet Hall (144 E Main St.) from 7-11 p.m. Join us for dinner, dancing and a silent auction to celebrate the Resurrection! Dinner includes roast beef au jus, chicken franchise, penne alla vodka, green beans almondine, roasted seasoned potatoes and dessert. Proceeds benefit our teens who will be attending the Steubenville Youth Conference in July. The event is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council 1805. Cost per person is $50. Tickets can be purchased by contacting Lydia Sexton at (315) 868-7551 or (315) 894-9501.

Latham 

Annual Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner, featuring Chefs Steve and Jude Chiera, at Latham KOC (328 Troy-Schenectady Road) from 4:30-7 p.m. Menu: spaghetti and meatballs, tossed salad, Italian bread and dessert! Dine in or takeout available! Donation is $15. Reservations recommended; call (518) 783-0572. 

SATURDAY, APRIL 26

Loudonville

Diocesan Charismatic Prayer Meeting (DPM) at Christ Our Light Church (1 Maria Drive) in the chapel from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Come experience the Love of the Holy Spirit through song, praise and petitions. All are welcome, bring a friend. Visit our Website: www.albanyccr.org

SUNDAY, APRIL 27

Latham 

The Capital District Chapter Columbiettes April Meeting at the Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus (328 Troy-Schenec­tady Road) at 12 p.m. The Covered Dish Dinner and Capital District Chapter Raffle will also be held at this meeting. Each auxiliary has been asked to provide a raffle basket ($30 value) for this event. Capital District Chapter Presi­dent Linda Cotch will preside.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30

Albany

Prayerful Pause at the Consul­tation Center (790 Lancaster St.) from 12-1 p.m. Come visit us for one of our upcoming “Prayerful Pause” sessions! Silence, prayer and individual sharing/responding will help us find perspective about what is life-giving for us and our world. Six sessions will occur on Wednesdays from April 30 through June 4. Come when you can: $10/session or $50 total. To learn more or sign up, contact Kris Rooney at [email protected] or (518) 346-6137 x239.

SUNDAY, MAY 4

Clifton Park

Spring Fling at St. Edward the Confessor Church (569 Clifton Park Center Road) from 3-7 p.m. Join us for a day of fun! We’ll have carnival games, music, candy bar bingo, Mr. Twisty, great food and beverages. Donations to our local food pantries will be available and are most welcome.

TUESDAY, MAY 6

Albany

Bountiful Bread FUN-draiser for the Christ Child Society of Albany: Help raise money for a good cause while enjoying a delicious meal from Bountiful Bread in Stuyvesant Plaza on Tuesday, May 6, from 4-7 p.m.  Bountiful Bread will donate 20 percent of the sales during that time back to the chapter. Eat-in, takeout and even Grub Hub delivery orders during that time qualify. Thank you for your support!

MAY 16-17

Glenville

Tag Sale at Immaculate Conception Church (400 Saratoga Road) for the Rosary Altar Society: We will be accepting items for donation from May 5-14, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., as well as from 6-8 p.m. on May 8, 9 and 12. Your donations are greatly appreciated; however, there are a few items we cannot accept as we do not have the means to dispose of them. These include: electronics, TVs, shoes, homemade DVDs, videotapes, out-of-season clothing, baby strollers and cribs, large pieces of furniture, or previously worn undergarments.

MAY 19-23

Loudonville

Retreat on St. Michael the Archangel at the Parish Life Center at St. Pius X Church (23 Crumitie Road) from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Where faith and art intertwine, under the guidance of renowned iconographer Veronica Royal, you will create a powerful Icon of St. Michael the Archangel. Each day will be filled with reflection, creativity, and community. The retreat will culminate with a special Friday Mass, where your icons will be blessed. Cost is $750 with $200 due at registration. Final payment is due by May 5. Spaces are limited, so register today! For more information on Iconographer Veronica Royal, please visit royaliconstudio.com/about-the-artist.