EVENTS FOR FEB. 12-19

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13 

Glenville 

Mardi Gras Masquerade Party at Immaculate Conception (400 Saratoga Road) from 6-9 p.m. Join the fun! Great for a family night out, a girls’ night, a date night or to treat yourself! Dancing, dinner, desserts, raffles and more! Hope to see everyone there!

Little Falls

Sweetheart Dance at Holy Family Parish in Little Falls: Join us for a father-and-daughter “Sweetheart Dance” in our parish gym (763 East Main Street) from 6-8 p.m. This event is open to all young ladies from ages 3-18 and their dad or favorite male role model. Dance fee is $20 per couple, plus $2 for each additional daughter. The ticket includes photographs from a professional photographer at the dance. Paying cash at the door is appreciated but not mandatory. All are invited to bring a snack or dessert to be shared. To reserve a spot, visit the Holy Family website (https://holyfamilylittlefalls.org/) and scan the QR code on the flyer in the event calendar for Feb. 13. Please email Bridget Altner with questions at [email protected] or call the parish office at (315) 823-3410. This event is sponsored by the St. Bernadette’s Sodality.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15

Clifton Park

Scout Sunday at St. Edward the Confessor Church (569 Clifton Park Center Road): Join us to celebrate Scout Sunday at our 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday, Feb. 15. Scouts from St. Edward’s Troop and Cub Pack will participate in the Mass. Current and former Scouts are encouraged to wear their uniforms in support of Scout Sunday.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16

Schenectady

American Red Cross Blood Drive in the Saint Madeleine Sophie Church Parish Center (3500 Carman Rd.) from 1-7 p.m. Help in the fight against an ongoing, nationwide blood shortage! Everyone who comes in to donate will receive, by email, a $20 e-gift card, homemade cookies at the drive, and a terrific feeling of knowing you saved lives. Anyone 16 or older may donate. Appoint­ments are strongly recommended. To make an appointment, please use the great Blood Donor App, or call 1-800-RedCross, or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter “StMadeleineSophie” to find the drive.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17

Glenville

Palm Burning and Ice Cream Sundaes: All are welcome to join Father Tom and Father Russ for the burning of the palms and ice cream sundaes on Fat Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Church (400 Sara­toga Road) beginning at 6 p.m. Contact Maria if you will be attending at (518) 399-9210 or [email protected].

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19

Schenectady 

The Heart of Faith Cafe at St. Adalbert Parish Center (550 Lansing St.): Join us for weekly, in-person, faith-raising sessions for men. All men age 18 and up are welcome! Choose a time: midday from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. or evening from 6:30-8 p.m. For more information, contact Ron Severson at (518) 694-2040 or email [email protected] or visit facebook.com/theHeartofFaithCircle.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20

Glenville 

Friday Fish Dinners at the Church of The Immaculate Conception Parish Center (400 Saratoga Road) from 4-6:30 p.m, or until sold out. Hosted by the Knights of Columbus, join us each Friday (Feb. 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27) for a fish dinner during Lent. Indoor dining will consist of your choice of fried or baked haddock, fries or baked potato, along with coleslaw, dessert, coffee or drink. Takeout orders of fried haddock, fried potato, coleslaw and dessert are available. All dinners are $15. Mac and cheese dinners are available for children 6 years and under for $5. Cash or checks only. For information, email [email protected].

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27

Schenectady

Dinner and Doctrine Youth Ministry Night at St. Paul the Apostle Church (2777 Albany St.) from 5-7 p.m. Calling all middle-school and high-school students! Join us on the fourth Friday of the month in the St. Paul the Apostle Parish Center. Meetings start Friday, Feb. 27. Watch for more information in the bulletin or contact Katie Grogan at [email protected].

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28

Albany

Mater Christi Gala “Rooted in Faith, Guided by Grace:” Join us at St. Sophia’s Cele­bration Hall (440 White­hall Road) from 5:30-9:30 p.m. This very special evening will include a cocktail hour reception, dinner, silent auction, music and dancing. The gala will celebrate our wonderful community as well as recognize our very special volunteers who sustain the ministries of Mater Christi Parish and School. Please visit the gala website for tickets and sponsorship opportunities at https://www.mcsalbany.org/events/gala.