EVENTS FOR OCT. 16-23

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17

Latham

Jam Session with the Latham Knights of Columbus (328 Troy Schenectady Road) starting at 7 p.m. We’re trying something different and new. Join us for our first Friday Night Jam Session, open to any musician who would like to stop in and join other musicians in playing their instruments. Tyler Senecal plays guitar and he will be the person with whom you will be playing tunes with the most. It doesn’t matter what music you play, we’re just looking for an evening of music. All skill levels welcome! 

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18

Clifton Park

Unleashing Love Women’s Conference at St. Edward the Confessor Church (569 Clifton Park Center Road): Join us for a day of talks, prayer and women empowerment! Check-in and coffee at 8 a.m., welcome Mass starts at 9 a.m., and closing remarks at 3:30 p.m. Topics from the day include “Finding God in the struggles and joys of daily life” and “Pray as you can, not as you can’t.” College-age and younger women are free but must register. For more info: www.rcda.org/UnleashingLove.

Gloversville

Chicken and Biscuit Dinner at the Church of the Holy Spirit (153 S. Main St.) from 5-7 p.m. in the Holy Spirit gym. Meal includes chicken and biscuits, mashed potatoes, a vegetable and dessert. Takeout only! Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased at the parish office or by calling the office at (518) 725-3143. Organized by the Youth Ministry Program, all proceeds go toward our upcoming trip to the National Catholic Youth Ministry Conference (NCYC).

Little Falls

Family Movie Matinee with Holy Family Parish at Valley Cinemas (20 Albany St.) at 1 p.m. Come join us at the Valley Cinemas for a fun afternoon at the movies! The movie is free and concessions will be available for purchase. The featured movie is “The Incredibles” (PG).

October 18-19

Schenectady

Historic St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church (600 State St.) is announcing the Anointing of the Sick Ritual, as part of its weekend Masses, on Saturday, Oct. 18, at the 5:30 p.m. Mass and on Sunday, Oct. 19, at the 9:30 a.m. Mass. This comforting and healing sacrament uses the sacred oil of the sick as a symbol of God’s rich and lasting care for us. The anointing is done for those who have an incurable disease, anyone facing surgery, those who are experiencing a relapse after getting well, and persons with difficulties related to advanced age and those with emotional illness. In addition, those who are ill and anyone over the age of 60 are encouraged to receive this anointing. The public is cordially invited. More information is available by calling 374-4466, ext. 13.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25

Cohoes

A teaching Mass will be offered at 5:30 p.m. at St. Michael’s Church. This is a regular Catholic Mass. Father Kyle Gorenski will celebrate the Mass and stop at key moments in the Mass to provide an explanation of why we do what we do during Mass. This Mass fulfills the Sunday obligation. All are invited to attend. Please contact Kathleen Burns at (518) 428-6353 for questions.

Delanson

A Knights of Columbus meatloaf dinner fundraiser will be held at Our Lady of Fatima (1735 Alexander Road) from 5 p.m. until sold out. Complete meatloaf dinner includes whipped potatoes, mixed vegetables, bread and dessert. Beverages are included if you eat in. The cost to eat in or take out is $12.

Latham

Chicken Parmesan Dinner at the Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus (328 Troy Schenec­tady Road) from 4-7 p.m. Menu includes chicken parmesan, salad, Italian bread with butter, dessert, coffee and tea! Cost is $20. Dine-in or takeout options available! Reservations are recommended. Please call (518) 783-0572. For further informa­tion, visit www.lathamcoloniekofc.com/dinners-events.

Latham 

Trunk or Treat with Our Lady of the Assumption Parish (498 Watervliet-Shaker Road) from 12-2 p.m. Come and walk around our lot and visit the decorated cars that have treats for you! Whether you want to decorate your car and give out treats, or a teen who would like to dress up and play games and crafts with the littles, or a little who just wants treats, we would love to have you! The Pegarella family returns with their Holy Ghost weenie roast for lunch! Visit our website https://olalatham.org/ or call the parish office to register/participate at (518) 785-1605.

Schenectady

Our Big God at St. Paul the Apostle Parish Center (2777 Albany St.) from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. The heavens are telling of the glory of God via the Hubble telescope. Come experience an image-rich journey through the cosmos, centered on spirituality. Presenter Louie Giglio paints a picture, using incredible Hubble technology, of something larger than ourselves and an incredible image of God’s grace. Bring a brown bag lunch. Coffee and refreshments are available. Sponsored by Spirit of Love Prayer Community. Any questions, call Bev at (518) 346-7226.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26

Schenectady

Trunk or Treat at St. Paul the Apostle Church (2777 Albany St.) from 1-4 p.m. in the church parking lot. Come join the spooky fun! Come trick-or-treating, or decorate your car for Halloween and help pass out candy. The trick-or-treaters will vote for the best-decorated vehicle, and the winner will receive a $50 Market 32 gift card. Donations of candy, packages of crackers, or cookies that are appropriate Halloween treats may be dropped off in the gathering space before or after Masses at St. Paul’s by Oct. 26. For more information or to volunteer to bring your car, call St. Paul’s office at (518) 377-8886 or email Katie Grogan at [email protected].

NOVEMBER 1-2

Round Lake

The Corpus Christi Church Fall Festival at Corpus Christi Church (2001 Route 9 and Ushers Road) will be held on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Raffle baskets, Church Mice crafts, Rosary makers, and other specialty items will be available. Light breakfast and lunch items available. Free admission and ample parking.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2

Schenectady

Requiem: What Remains Is Love Concert at St. Luke’s Church (1241 State St.) at 7 p.m. Join us for the fourth annual performance of Requiem at St. Luke’s in honor of All Souls Day. Come witness a beautiful and haunting musical experience that explores life, death and the love that never leaves us. Written and composed by Maria Riccio Bryce, an Amsterdam musician and composer, and music director for St. Luke’s. Free will offering. All are welcome!

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9

Schenectady

Communion Breakfast at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church (1255 Pleasant St.): Join us for 9:30 a.m. Mass followed by breakfast in the Spina Center. Food provided by Gracie’s Catering Kitchen includes eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, muffins, scones, fruit, juice and coffee. Tickets are $18 per person. On sale through Nov. 2. Sponsored by the Men’s and Women’s Societies.