EVENTS FOR JULY 10-17

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FRIDAY, JULY 11

Glenville

Drive-thru BBQ Chicken or Pulled Pork Dinners at Immacu­l­ate Conception Church (400 Saratoga Road) from 4-7 p.m. or until sold out. Dinners include a half chicken or pulled pork dinner with baked potato, cole­slaw and cornbread. Curbside order/pickup only; no advance sales. Cash or check only. Hosted by the Glenville Knights of Columbus. All proceeds go to local charities/food banks. Look out for our next dinner on Sept. 12! For questions, contact [email protected].   

JULY 11-12 

Schenectady

Festa 2025 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish (1255 Pleasant St.): Join us for a weekend of food, faith and fun! The weekend kicks off on Friday, July 11, with a 9 a.m. Mass in honor of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. A reception will follow Mass in the parish center. The day continues with a garage sale (offered both Friday and Saturday) from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. On Saturday, July 12, a Festa pasta dinner and bake sale is available from 4-7 p.m. Menu includes cavatelli and meatballs, linguini with clam sauce, pasta fagioli, and more. A 50/50 drawing and raffle is available. Save the date!

SATURDAY, JULY 12

Loudonville

Luncheon of Gratitude at Christ Our Light Church Hall (1 Maria Dr.) from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Albany Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR) is seeking anyone who is thinking of volunteering and feels called to find out more about our “current of grace” ministry with its monthly programs focused on healing, fellowship and the love of the Holy Spirit. We need volunteers in liturgy, healing services, greeters, ushers, hospitality, publicity and “Life in the Spirit and Growth in the Spirit” seminars. Come and learn more at this free event! Lunch is included. Please register ahead of time to ensure an accurate count for food. Sign up by visiting www.albanyccr.org or by calling Jack at (518) 334-6503. 

JULY 12-13

Amsterdam

Saint Stanislaus Parish Festival (46 Cornell St.): Join us Saturday, July 12, from 5-9 p.m. and Sunday, July 13, from 12-7 p.m. for a weekend of Polish fun! Polka Mass under the big tent kicks off the weekend on Saturday, July 12, at 4 p.m. The Polish kitchen opens at 5 p.m. on Saturday with homemade pierogies, homemade golumpki, kielbasa, homemade kaput and a Polish platter. American food is also available. Enjoy the other festivities: fried dough, hourly 50/50 drawings, raffles, children’s games and face painting, Polish vendors, a dessert booth and draft/ Polish beer. Polka bands and dance floor under the tent for a night of fun! Event is rain or shine. Free admission and free parking. Please, no coolers! Lawn chairs are welcome.

JULY 14-17

Albany

Service Action Learning Team (SALT) for High Schoolers: The Diocese of Albany Youth Ministry is hosting its annual SALT service week for high schoolers to complete days of service. Most service activities will be completed off campus at various agencies. For more information, contact Dave Stagliano at [email protected]. To register, visit https://shorturl.at/V6AoS. 

TUESDAY, JULY 15

Schenectady 

Line Dancing at Frog Alley Brewing (108 State St.) with Christ the King’s Young Adult (21-39) Group: Join us for a night of dancing and fun! Line dancing beginner class starts at 7 p.m. There is a $10 cover (cash only). For questions, contact Nadine at [email protected]. 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 16

Schenectady

Brooks Bar-B-Q Drive Thru Chicken Dinner at St. Paul the Apostle Church (2777 Albany St.) from 3 p.m. until sold out. Dinner includes 1/2 chicken, baked potato and coleslaw. Cost is $16. Proceeds to benefit our three parishes. Save $2! Advance tickets are on sale for $14 after all Masses or during office hours at our three parishes until July 14.