EVENTS FOR SEPT. 11-18

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

Glenville

BBQ Chicken or Pulled Pork Dinners at Immaculate Concep­tion Church (400 Saratoga Road) from 4-7 p.m. or until sold out. Hosted by the Glen­ville Knights of Colum­bus. Mark your calendars for this delicious dinner!

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

Waterford

Giant Garage Sale and Bake Sale at St. Mary of the Assump­tion Church Hall (corner of Sixth and Division Streets) from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Early bird admission, $5 from 8-9 a.m. House­hold furnishings, small furniture, paperback books, decorations, jewelry and lots more. Food cart and bake sale, too.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

Latham

Breakfast Buffet with the Latham-Colonie Columbiettes (28 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, hot tea, coffee or hot chocolate. Cost is $15 for adults, $6 for children (5-10) and those under 5 are free! For more information, visit www.lathamcoloniekofc.com/dinners-events.

Schenectady

Eucharistic Procession: Triumph of the Holy Cross at St. Luke’s Church (1241 State St.) at 2 p.m. Join us as we pray for religious freedom and re­spect for life issues. The day will begin in the church with Scripture and the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament that will then be processed through the central State Street neighborhood with hymns and prayers. The procession will conclude in the church with Benedic­tion. For those who would like to participate but find it difficult to walk, the rosary will be offered in the church during the procession. You are encouraged and welcome to join with many parishes as we give witness to our faith.

Waterford

Chicken Barbecue Fundraiser sponsored by the Waterford Knights of Columbus (76 Grace St.) on Garage Sale Weekend. Dinner provided by Miller’s Backyard BBQ in­cludes: half BBQ chicken, baked potato, baked beans, coleslaw, cornbread and a cookie. Cost is $20.00 per dinner. Pickup or dine in.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

Albany

Coffee and Conversation (6-8 p.m.) at Christ the King Church (20 Sumter Ave.) as Mary Murphy and Barbara Palumbo present a storytelling program entitled “Prophets, Saints and Other Holy People.” Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call Barbara Palumbo at (518) 280-9029.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

Voorheesville

Season 5 Watch Party of “The Chosen” at St. Matthew’s Church (25 Mountainview St.) at 5 p.m. Join us every Thurs­day as we watch “The Chosen!” The season will begin on Sept. 18 with episode 1 (1 hour and 2 minutes). Bring your dinner to enjoy beforehand; we’ll provide dessert and drinks. The show will begin at 6 p.m. Reflections and discussions after each episode.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

Troy

Chicken BBQ dinner hosted by the Women’s Guild of St. Michael the Archangel Parish (175 Williams Road) from 4-6 p.m. Dinners are prepared by Giuliano’s and consist of a half chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, corn-on-the-cob, roll and homemade brownie. The cost is $15. Dinners are drive-thru/takeout only. Please pre-order dinners by contacting Ann Kowalczyk at (518) 573-3951 ([email protected]) or Teresa Murphy at (518) 253-3947 ([email protected]).

SEPTEMBER 19-20

Schenectady

Cavatelli Dinner on Friday and Saturday from 4-7 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Church (331 Seward Place). Drive-thru or pick up on Park Place. Cavatelli meal costs $17 and includes cavatelli, choice of meatball, sausage or combo with salad and bread. Dessert is an additional $5 each, cannoli or sfogliatelle. Visit stanthonyschurch.net to place an order. Sponsored by the Sacred Heart League.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

Fonda

“Breaking the Silence: Discus­sion on Suicide Awareness and Prevention” at Saint Kateri Shrine (3636 NY-5) from 2-4 p.m. Brother Ed Falsey, OFM Conv., LCSW, will lead a discussion about this important and sensitive topic. Services this weekend will be healing Masses with the relics of Saint Kateri and Saint Francis of Assisi (services are on Sept. 20 at 4:30 p.m. and Sept. 21 at 10:30 a.m.). Check our social media for details closer to the date.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

Albany

The Reverend Kenneth J. Doyle Catholic Education Fund Golf Tournament at Capital Hills Golf Course (65 O’Neil Road). Includes complimentary lunch, happy hour, dinner, greens fees and cart, practice range, men’s, ladies and mixed foursomes, raffles, silent auction and award recognition. Details can be found at www.fatherdoylefund.com or by emailing [email protected]. 

Schenectady 

Charismatic Renewal Mass at St. Paul the Apostle Church (2777 Albany St.) at 7 p.m. Held every fourth Monday of the month. Evening begins with Prayer and Praise at 6:45 p.m. with Healing Prayer and Mass at 7 p.m. 

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

Latham

Karaoke Night at Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus (328 Troy-Schenectady Road) from 7-10 p.m. Warm up your vocal cords and join the fun! It promises to be a fun-filled evening. For more information, visit https://www.lathamcoloniekofc.com/dinners-events. 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 

Fonda

Pilgrimage of Hope for Creation to the Kateri Shrine (3636 NY-5, Fonda) from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Join us for the 10th anni­versary of Pope Francis’ encycli­cal “Laudato Si’ ” and the 800th anniversary of St. Francis’ Canticle of Creation during the Jubilee Year of Hope. The shrine is a pilgrimage site for the jubilee. Some plans for the day: Stations of the Cross in Light of Laudato Si’, the Glorious Mysteries of Creation, a meditation walk to the spring where Kateri was baptized, a reflection by Melissa Miscevic Bramble, director, titled “St. Kateri — The Bride of Christ and Example for the Ages,” and a reflection by Terry, Algonquin nation, on “Native Spirituality and Catholicism.” The day ends with liturgy at 4:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

Latham

Sunday Funday with the Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus (328 Troy-Schenectady Road) from 3-7 p.m. Join us for an acoustic performance by the “FRETS” with special guest, Tyler Senecal! Performance begins at 4 p.m. Food available for purchase and there will be a 50/50 raffle (winner need not be present). For more information, visit http://www.lathamcoloniekofc.com/dinners-events.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4

Schenectady

Polish Platter Drive-Through Dinner at Church of St. Adalbert Parish Center (550 Lansing St.) from 2 p.m. until sold out! Cost is $18 per dinner and includes two potato and cheese pierogis, golabki, kielbasa, kapusta and rye bread.