EVENTS FOR JUNE 19-26

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SATURDAY, JUNE 21

Fultonville

100th Anniversary Celebration of the North American Martyrs Beatification at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs (136 Shrine Road) from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The museum will be open with tours available. The day includes Eucharistic adoration, Mass, confession, Blessing of Martyrs Candle Shrine, exposition and Eucharistic procession, and more. Lunch is not provided, so please remember to bring a snack. For a full schedule of the day’s events and times, visit https://www.ourladyofmartyrsshrine.org/events-calendar.

SUNDAY, JUNE 22

Clifton Park

Eucharistic Procession at St. Edward the Confessor (569 Clifton Park Center Road): We are excited to announce our first Eucharistic Procession! Join us after the 11 a.m. Mass on Corpus Christi Sunday. St. Edward parishioners are invited to join us in a Eucharistic Procession as we depart from the church parking lot and cross Clifton Park Center Road into the neighborhoods of the Clifton Knolls, walking the residential streets in a mile-long loop before returning back to the church.

Scotia

Eucharistic Procession for the Feast of Corpus Christi: Please join in our celebration of the Feast of Corpus Christi at St. Joseph’s Church (231 2nd St.) from 1-3 p.m. The Eucharist will be exposed on the altar during the usual adoration time (starting at 10 a.m.) until the procession begins at 1 p.m. After preparations and opening prayers, we will process outside and around the block singing praise to our Lord in the Eucharist, rain or shine. Hospitality will immediately follow in the church’s gathering space. We welcome desserts or finger foods to share. Paper products and water provided. Please make it a priority to spend this special afternoon with Jesus as we make Him present in public for His glory and praise. Please invite your friends and neighbors to join us!

 MONDAY, JUNE 23

Gloversville

Men’s Group Picnic/Meeting: Our Combined Men’s Group (from the Church of the Holy Spirit and Holy Trinity Church) will hold a picnic/meeting at Spirit Central, located in the school building at Holy Spirit Church (151 South Main St.). The menu will consist of burgers, hot dogs, salads and dessert. Donation is $10. Beer and soda will be available for purchase. Our guest speaker will be Rich Nigro who will talk about his recent trip to the Camino de Santiago in Spain. All men are welcome to attend.

Hancock

Free Opioid Overdose Training Seminar at St. Paul’s Church (346 West Main St.) at 6 p.m. in the Father Rausch Hall. This training takes approximately two hours and is presented by a NYS OASAS opioid overdose training specialist. Topics include addressing stigma, NYS 911 Good Samaritan Laws, overdose risk factors, recognizing and responding to an overdose, administration of naloxone, and reporting naloxone use. Please call the office to register at (607) 637-2571.

Scotia

Weekly Rosary at St. Joseph’s Church (231 Second St.): Join us in praying the Rosary on Mondays at 5:30 p.m., prior to the 6 p.m. Mass. All are welcome!

TUESDAY, JUNE 24

Schenectady

Clergy vs. Youth Softball Game at Notre Dame-Bishop Gibbons School (2600 Albany St.) at 6 p.m. Come watch as the clergy take on the youth in what promises to be an unforgettable game! This game is open to all middle-school and high-school students. Please bring sporting equipment (glove, helmet, bat). Rain date will be Thursday, June 26. To sign up, contact Katie Grogan at [email protected].

THURSDAY, JUNE 26

Clifton Park

Silver Sneakers Classic Strength and Balance Class at St. Edward the Confessor Church (569 Clifton Park Center Road) from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Silver Sneakers Classic is a beginner-friendly strength and endurance class for seniors designed to be safe and effective. The focus is on improving strength, balance and range of motion. The class often utilizes chairs and handheld weights or resistance tubing. This program is free and open to the public and is generously funded by the Clifton Park Community Action Fund. Registration is required. To sign up, visit https://snc.clubexpress.com.

Glenville

Youth Ministry Summer Game Night (Grades 6-11) at Immaculate Conception Church (400 Saratoga Road) from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Join us for a night of fun! BBQ, pickle ball, corn hole, ring toss, and more. Contact Paula to RSVP at (518) 399-9210 or email at [email protected].

FRIDAY, JUNE 27

Schenectady

Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Mass at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church (600 State St., on the corner of State and Lafayette) at 12:15 p.m. Come and worship in His presence for this special Mass. The public is cordially invited. St. Joseph’s Church is handicapped accessible and parking is available in the parking lot behind the Church. For more information, call the parish office at (518) 374-4466, ext. 13.

THURSDAY, JULY 10

Glenville

Young Adult Gathering at Immaculate Conception Church (400 Saratoga Road): Young Adults (ages 20-35) is a group for building faith and camaraderie through scripture, community work and social gatherings. We meet on the second Thursday of every month for Bible study. Please invite anyone in their 20s to 35 to join. For more info, contact Paula at (518) 399-9210 or [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!

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 pierogis, 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.

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. 

THURSDAY, JULY 24

Saratoga

Fourth Annual Diocesan Young Adult Adoration, BBQ, & Corn Hole Tournament at St. Clem­ent’s Church (231 Lake Ave.) at 5:30 p.m. Back by popular de­mand! The night kicks off at 5:30 p.m. with Holy Hour and Adoration with the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the church, followed by a BBQ dinner, corn hole tournament and ice cream social on the back lawn at the rear of the parking lot at 6:30 p.m. Due to daylight/sunset, the corn hole competition will start by 7 p.m. Two-person teams and brackets will be established. Attendees must register! To sign up, visit: https://forms.gle/EFQ624xK2ndkNnTy8. For questions, contact Tom Cronin at [email protected].

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