EVENTS FOR AUG. 21-28

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 26

Waterford

Last Summer Senior Tuesday at St. Mary’s Church, Crescent (86 Church Hill Road) at 1 p.m. in the parish hall. Summer is coming to an end. Join us for our “goodbye summer” lunch as we share our favorite summer foods, have some summer fun, and socialize with fellow parishioners and community members. We hope to see you there!

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

Albany 

Capital Area Young Adult First Saturday Devotion at Blessed Sacrament Church (607 Central Ave.) from 7:30-10 a.m. Our morning begins with Adora­tion and the Sacrament of Reconciliation at 7:30 a.m., followed by Rosary at 8:30 a.m. and Mass at 9 a.m. Light refreshments will be served following Mass. For questions, contact [email protected]. All are welcome!

Ravena

New Life Maternity Golf Tour­na­­ment at Sycamore Country Club (38 Tompkins Road). Join us for 18 holes of golf for a good cause! The day begins at 7:30 a.m. with registration and check-in (breakfast provided!), followed by a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Format is a four-person scramble. Foursomes are $480; individuals are $120. Sponsor­ship opportunities are available. For questions, contact [email protected].

Stuyvesant Falls

St. Joseph’s Yard Sale: Start saving your items now for the Church of St. Joseph Yard Sale (1829 State Route 9) from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Keep a lookout for dates and guidelines for yard sale donation items to be dropped off. (Please do not leave items at the church any other time.) Sellers: You may purchase an outdoor (parking lot) spot for $20 (you must provide your own table/s). We are also looking for helpers to assist us with this event. To secure a spot, volunteer or for any questions, call/text: Nancy Leonard (518) 821-8651 or Bernadette Torre (518) 755-6349.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

Glenville

BBQ Chicken or Pulled Pork Dinners at Immaculate Con­ception Church (400 Saratoga Road) from 4-7 p.m. or until sold out. Hosted by the Glen­ville Knights of Columbus. Mark your calendars for this delicious dinner!

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

Castleton-on-Hudson

Magnificat Day of Reflection at the Sisters of the Resurrection Provincial House (35 Bolt­wood Ave.) hosted by the Gentle Woman of Praise Chapter from 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Join us for a day of praise and community. Our theme for the day is, “Mary, our life, our sweetness, our hope.” The day includes Adoration, Con­fessions, Rosary, Mass, lunch (bring a bag lunch and drink), a talk by Father Rendell Torres and a closing prayer. Seating is limited to 70 people! Cost is a free-will donation. To register, email us at [email protected] and include your name and phone number, and name and phone number of your guest. For questions or to make a phone registration, call Kathleen Carroll at (518) 930-8380 (after 6 p.m.). The registration deadline is Wednesday, Sept. 3.

Waterford

Giant Garage Sale and Bake Sale, St. Mary of the Assump­tion Church Hall (corner of Sixth and Division Streets) from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.  Early bird admission, $5 from 8-9 a.m. Household furnishings, small furniture, paperback books, decorations, jewelry, lots more. Food cart and bake sale, too.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

Loudonville

Annual Diocesan Marriage Jubilee Mass at Christ Our Light Catholic Church (1 Maria Drive) at 3 p.m. Calling all couples celebrating their 1st, 25th, 50th, or any special wedding anniversary are invited to attend this celebration, which honors the enduring bond of love, and strengthens the sense of community among couples within the Albany Diocese! Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger with a reception to follow. Opportunity for photos with Bishop Ed will be available during the reception.  Register through your parish office, or you may email [email protected]. Deadline is Sept. 7.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

Voorheesville

Pilgrims of Hope – Disciples on Mission: A Diocesan Jubilee Gathering at St. Matthew’s Church (25 Mountainview St.) from 8:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. Join us for inspiring presentations by Father Frank Donio, S.A.C., director of the Catholic Apostolate Center in Washington, D.C. Father Frank will help us to reflect on what it means to be pilgrims of hope and disciples on mission in today’s Church. The day includes morning refreshments, a festive morning prayer, two talks by Father Donio, lunch and a synodal listening session and sharing. There is no cost to attend. However, advance registration is required. To register, go to https://webapps.rcda.org/ParishFaithFormation. For further information, please call the Office for Discipleship Formation (518) 453-6670.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

Albany

The Reverend Kenneth J. Doyle Catholic Education Fund Golf Tournament at Capital Hills Golf Course (65 O’Neil Road). In the past, the proceeds from this event benefited Mater Christi School in Albany. With the inception this year of the Education Fund, we will be extending the allocation of the funds to additional schools associated with the Diocese for the purpose of advancing Catholic education. The event includes complimentary lunch, happy hour, dinner, greens fees and cart, practice range, men’s, ladies and mixed foursomes, raffles, silent auction and award recognition. Details can be found at www.fatherdoylefund.com or by emailing [email protected].

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

Fonda

Pilgrimage of Hope for Creation to the Kateri Shrine (3636 NY-5, Fonda) from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Join us for the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical “Laudato Si” and the 800th anniversary of St. Francis’ Canticle of Creation during the Jubilee Year of Hope. The shrine is a pilgrimage site for the jubilee. Some plans for the day: Stations of the Cross in Light of Laudato Si’, the Glorious Mysteries of Creation, a meditation walk to the spring where Kateri was baptized, a reflection by Melissa Miscevic Bramble, director, titled “St. Kateri — The Bride of Christ and Example for the Ages,” and a reflection by Terry, Algonquin nation, on “Native Spirituality and Catholicism.” The day ends with liturgy at 4:30 p.m.