EVENTS FOR AUG. 13-20

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NOW-AUGUST 24

Albany

School Supplies for Low-Income Families assisted by Emmaus House (Albany Catho­lic Worker Community): Please bring donated school supplies or monetary donations to Emmaus House by Monday, Aug. 24 at 12 p.m. Supplies needed include backpacks for middle and high school students, lined paper (college and wide-ruled), boxes of pencils, three-ring binders, dry erase markers (black), glue sticks and other supplies. (Please no crayons!) For a full list of supplies, call the Emmaus House at (518) 482-4966 or email [email protected]. You are welcome to donate online to the Emmaus House / Albany Catholic Worker account: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3KJPQC3MF9SGU. Mailed checks can be sent to: Emmaus House, 45 Trinity Place, Albany, N.Y., 12202. Checks may be payable to “Emmaus House” or “Albany Catholic Worker.” If you drop off donations and there’s no answer at the door, please drop supplies in the large blue bin next to the front door. Dona­tions of checks or cash may be placed in the mail slot of our front door. Supplies can also be mailed. Thank you for your prayers and donations.

NOW-SEPTEMBER 7

Latham

Supply Drive: The Columbi­ettes and Knights of Columbus Latham-Colonie #3394 (328 Troy-Schenectady Road) are hosting a school supplies drive to assist local families with needed school supplies for a successful school year! Any supply donations may be dropped off at the KOC from now through Labor Day, any time after 4 p.m.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14

Averill Park

Holy Day: Assumption of Mary at St. Henry’s Church (39 Old Route 66): There will be a special Vigil for the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Adoration and confession from 5-6 p.m., rosary at 5:30 p.m., and Mass at 6 p.m.

AUGUST 15 & 16

Albany

Rosary Making at the Parish of Mater Christi (40 Hopewell St.) after 4 p.m. Mass. Please help us make 500 mission rosaries to send to the upcoming beatification celebration for Fulton Sheen. We have the supplies and instructions; we just need your help to make them! No special skill required! Join us on one of the dates below, or come to the office any weekday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. and make a few on your own schedule. Remaining dates are Saturday, August 15 after the 4 p.m. Mass, and Sunday, August 16 after 11 a.m. Mass.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22

Delanson

Our Lady of Fatima fundraiser: Our Lady of Fatima and the Delanson Knights of Colum­bus are sponsoring an old-fashioned country rib dinner. Included with ribs are baked potato, baked beans and corn on the cob. Only $12! Eat under our pavilion or take out.

Loudonville

Charismatic Monthly Prayer Meeting at Christ Our Light Chapel (1 Maria Drive) from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Bring a friend, come and spend time with the Holy Spirit in praise and reflection.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 27

Niskayuna

Emotional and Spiritual Grounding for Caregivers at the Dominican Retreat & Conference Center (1945 Union St.) from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Offered both in-person and online via Zoom. Caregiving asks more than time and energy — it asks us to remain present in moments that can feel uncertain, overwhelming or emotionally complex. This program invites caregivers to explore what it means to stay grounded not only emotionally, but spiritually, remaining engaged with both self and God in the midst of daily demands. Led by Dr. Susan Barber Skinner. In-person is $35. Online via Zoom is $25. Phone (518) 393-4169 or email [email protected] or via the center’s website: www.dslcny.org.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 30

Latham

Chicken BBQ hosted by the Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus (328 Troy-Schenec­tady Road) from 12-5 p.m. Prepared by Chris Gilboy. Menu includes a half chicken, half corn on the cob, corn bread, baked beans and a baked potato. Cost is a $20 donation. All meals are to-go only! RSVP by QR Code at www.lathamcoloniekofc.com/dinners-events.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

Saratoga

Friday Fish Fry at Saratoga Knights of Columbus Council #246 (50 Pine Road) from 5-7 p.m. Due to the increased cost of ingredients, the price of our dinners has changed. Fried or baked fish dinners are $18 and a clam dinner is $15. Dinners include fries, coleslaw, tarter sauce, and cocktail sauce. Please call to reserve your meal from 12-3 p.m., Wednesday through Friday.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

Castleton-On-Hudson

A Day of Reflection: “Birthing Jesus In Our Lives,” hosted by the Gentle Woman of Praise Chapter of Magnificat at the Sisters of the Resurrection Provincial House (35 Boltwood Ave.) from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Join us for a day of spiritual renewal! The Day of Reflection will include adoration, rosary, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Mass, a reflection by Deacon Gary Riggi, prayer and praise. Please bring your own bag lunch and beverage. Dessert, lemonade and bottled water will be provided. Registration deadline is Friday, Aug. 28. Seating is limited to 70 people! To register, go to https://magnificat-ministry.net/chapters/ny-albany/, or for questions or phone registration, contact Marie at (518) 621-7376 or Diane at (518) 810-1310.