EVENTS FOR JUNE 26-JULY 3

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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.

SATURDAY, JUNE 28

Loudonville

Diocesan Charismatic Prayer Meeting (DCPM) at Christ Our Light Catholic Church Chapel (1 Maria Drive) from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Come experience the love of the Holy Spirit through song, praise and petitions. Please note we will start promptly at 11 a.m. All are welcome! Bring a friend. Visit our website, www.albanyccr.org. 

MONDAY, JULY 7

Latham

Monday Nights on the Lot at Our Lady of the Assumption Church (498 Watervliet Shaker Road) at 6 p.m. Join us every Monday night in July for a night of fun! Cheap food, great friends, yard games, bocce, pickleball and kickball. Water and lemonade are free. All are welcome!

JULY 7-13

Niskayuna

Walking in Hope, Resting in Hope Retreat at the Dominican Retreat & Conference Center (1945 Union St.): Joan Horgan, who coordinated the spiritual life office at the College of Saint Rose, will be leading this opportunity for women of all ages to take time to restore their souls. This retreat is a “Silent Preached Retreat,” meaning each day will include two talks, an extended time for prayer and quiet reflection, and in the evening, participants can opt for conversations and group reflections after dinner or to remain in a space of silence and quiet prayer. For those unable to commit a week’s time to the retreat, you are welcome to sign up “per diem” for one or more days that fit into your schedule. Virtual options are also available. For more information: https://www.dslcny.org/ or call (518) 393-4169. 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 9

Loudonville

Monthly Charismatic Healing Liturgy at Christ Our Light Church (1 Maria Drive) The night begins with Prayer and Praise at 7 p.m., with Mass and Healing Service at 7:30 p.m. Our presider will be Father Anthony F. Ligato, Assistant Vice Rector and Director of Formation for the Pontifical North American College in Rome, Italy. Music provided by Joyful Heart. For more information: www.albanyccr.org. 

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 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 their 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]. Here is the link to register: https://shorturl.at/V6AoS. 

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 and 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].       

SUNDAY, JULY 27

Albany

Summer Stamp and Postal History Show at the Albany American Legion Joseph E. Zaloga Post 1520 (4 Everett Road Extension, just north of I-90, exit 5) from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. The show will feature 19 dealers from five states with exhibit stamps, covers, postcards, postal history and ephemera materials. Children will receive free packets of stamps and covers. Dealers will be available to give actual market values for stamp collections and paper ephemera at no charge. For further information, contact Michael Krug at (518) 875-6104 or [email protected]. 

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