September 17, 2025 at 9:25 a.m.
EVENTS FOR SEPT. 18-25
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.
Voorheesville
Pilgrims of Hope — Disciples on Mission: A Diocesan Jubilee Gathering at St. Matthew’s Church (25 Mountainview St.) from 8:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. Join us for inspiring presentations by Father Frank Donio, S.A.C., director of the Catholic Apostolate Center in Washington, D.C. Father Frank will help us to reflect on what it means to be pilgrims of hope and disciples on mission in today’s Church. The day includes morning refreshments, a festive morning prayer, two talks by Father Donio, lunch and a synodal listening session and sharing. There is no cost to attend. However, advance registration is required. To register, go to https://webapps.rcda.org/ParishFaithFormation. For further information, please call the Office for Discipleship Formation (518) 453-6670.
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.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
Glenville
Mother Cabrini Movie Showing at Immaculate Conception Church (400 Saratoga Road) in the Flicker Room at 7 p.m. Based on the true story of the first American to be canonized as a saint, this film will astonish you at every level. Mother Cabrini’s faith was a powerful force and she gave everything for God and those in her care — no matter who tried to stop her. All are welcome!
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.
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