EVENTS FOR OCT. 23-NOV. 6

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25

Albany

Vespers in the Manner of Taizé at All Saints Church (16 Home­stead St.) at 5:30 p.m. Members of the All Saints Choir and lectors will be taking part in a Taizé Vespers service. Vespers in the manner of Taizé is a meditative and ecumenical form of evening prayer. The core of the Taizé service is the meditative readings followed by singing of short, often Scripture-based musical selections. The music consists of repetitive songs and chants that are sung and become a meditative form of prayer. Based on the practices of the Taizé Community, an international monastic order founded in France in the 1940s, the order seeks to foster reconciliation among Christians. The overall atmosphere encourages a deep reflection on love, repentance and God’s presence. Please join us for a lovely, spiritual program!

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. The 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.

Loudonville

A Charismatic prayer meeting, sponsored by the Diocese of Albany Catholic Charismatic Renewal, will be held at Christ Our Light Church (1 Maria Drive) from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Experience community, hope and the presence of the Holy Spirit. All are always welcomed. For more information, visit the website: www.AlbanyCCR.org.

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].

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1

Rensselaer

Scripture Study at the St. Anthony Chapel (517 Washing­ton St., the former Franciscan Mission House): Want to talk about God? Join us for an informal Scripture study on the first Saturday of each month. Our next session is Saturday, Nov. 1, and will last about one hour. Bring your Bible! We’ll be reading and discussing Mark, chapters 10 and 11. The chapel is also open every day from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. for private prayer and devotion.

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!

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6

Zoom

Presentation on Catholic Church History — Session 1 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. This three-part virtual presentation, sponsored by the St. Vincent de Paul Adult Faith Formation Ministry, explores the history of the Catholic Church. The Catholic Church, as a human institution inspired by God, has had a long and complicated history. Siena University history professor Father Daniel Dwyer, OFM, will use the human life cycle (e.g., childhood, adolescence and adulthood) as a perspective to examine periods of respective identity formation, turmoil and growth, as well as maturation in the Church. This session covers the birth of the Church through the schism with the Eastern Orthodox Church in 1054. To obtain the Zoom link for the series, please email [email protected].

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9

Latham

Breakfast Buffet hosted by the Latham-Colonie Columbiettes (328 Troy-Schenectady Road) from 8:30-11:30 a.m. The menu includes scrambled eggs, an omelet station, home fries, corned beef hash, bacon and sausage, pancakes and French toast served with warm syrup, a variety of cereals and juices, bananas and hot tea, coffee or hot chocolate. Adults are $15, children (5-10) are $6, and those under 5 are free! For information, call (518) 782-0572 or visit www.lathamcoloniekofc.com/dinners-events.

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.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12

Latham

Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR) Monthly Healing Mass at Christ Our Light Church (1 Maria Drive): This is the last Charismatic Mass for 2025! We will resume in 2026. Prayer and Praise begins at 7 p.m. with liturgy to follow at 7:30 p.m. Our presider is Father Gary Gelfenbien. Individual healing prayer available after liturgy. All are welcome!

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15

Clifton Park

Women’s Meal (hosted by the Albany Chapter of Magnificat) at The Vista Restaurant at Van Patten Golf Club (924 Main St.) from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Our witness speaker is Mary Fay, who has been in parish ministry since her youth. Register by Wednesday, Nov. 5, by sending a check payable to Albany NY Chapter of Magnificat, c/o Bonnie Hause, 74 Meadow Rue Place, Ballston Spa, N.Y., 12020. Please include your name, address, phone number and email address. Online registration: https://magnificat-ministry.net/chapters/ny-albany/.

Schenectady

Holiday Extravaganza at St. Madeleine Sophie Church Parish Center (3500 Carman Road) from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Join us for a day of holiday shopping to benefit the Christ Child Society in Albany! We will have vendors (Pampered Chef, Tastefully Simple, etc.) along with hot cocoa bombs, decorated cookies and cookie kits, makeup, jewelry, natural and organic candles, hand-crafted pottery, wooden signs and planters, and more. Complimentary refreshments will be served. Shop local and shop with those who help support the Christ Child Society.