EVENTS FOR JAN. 8-15

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 10

Albany

Basketball Free-Throw Championship sponsored by the Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus #3394 at 11:30 a.m., at St. Clare’s Church and School (1947 Central Ave.). The competition is open to boys and girls ages 9-14 and all skill levels. No entrance fees! Each contestant will have 15 free throws and compete in their own age and gender categories (Contestant age as of Jan. 1, 2026). For further information and entry forms, email [email protected] or [email protected] or call (518) 783-0572.

Clifton Park

Epiphany 2026 Semi-Formal Ball at St. Edward the Confessor Church (569 Clifton Park Center Road) at 5 p.m. This is for young adults 18-plus. Registration is required. Hosted by the Ardens Fidelis Young Adult Catholic Group. No outside alcohol will be permitted. Drinks will be provided with the ticket cost. Dress attire is semi-formal: Dress for the ladies and jacket for the gentlemen. Link to register can be found at https://www.rcda.org/news-events/events under Jan. 10.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 11

Latham

Breakfast Buffet hosted by the Latham-Colonie Columbiettes at the Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus Council (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 kids under 5 are free!

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14

Albany

Monthly Healing Liturgy hosted by the Catholic Charis­matic Renewal (CCR) at Christ Our Light Church (1 Maria Drive). Prayer and Praise starts at 7 p.m., and liturgy is at 7:30 p.m.  Presider is Father Kyle Gorenski. Individual healing prayer after liturgy. All are welcome! Please join us and bring a friend.

Clifton Park 

Bible Study at St. Edward the Confessor Church (569 Clifton Park Center Road). The next Bible study will begin on Wednesday, Jan. 14, from 1-2:30 p.m. in classroom 3/5. The Bible study will explore the book, “Life Everlasting: Heaven, Hell, Death and Judgment.” Books can be ordered from Ascension Press at www.ascensionpress.com or by calling 1-800-376-0520. Please RSVP to Pam at [email protected] if you plan to attend. All are welcome! The Holy Spirit is with us!

FRIDAY, JANUARY 16

Middleburgh

Homemade Spaghetti Dinner: Drive by and pick up a homemade dinner of spaghetti, meatballs, salad and bread at Our Lady of the Valley Parish (111 Wells Ave.) in the parking lot on Chestnut Lane from 4:30-6:30 p.m., while the dinners last. Cooked and served by the Knights of Columbus. Suggested donation is $15.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 18

Delanson

Polish Brunch sponsored by Our Lady of Fatima and the Knights of Columbus. This church fundraiser (1735 Alexander Road) will be held from noon until sold out. The brunch includes kielbasa, pierogies, sauerkraut, red cabbage, rye bread and dessert. Eat in or take out. (Beverage included with eat-in). All for only $12.

SATURDAY JANUARY 24

Saratoga

A Day of Healing and Hope at St. Clement’s Church (231 Lake Ave.) from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. This Hope and Healing retreat is for women experiencing miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss. Find comfort, connection and renewal in Christ’s love. This retreat, led by Eileen Tully, offers a sacred space for mothers to grieve, pray and honor the lives of their children. There is also time for guided prayer and reflection, small group sharing and support, meals provided and childcare available upon request. The retreat cost is $10 per person. For additional information, visit www.eileentully.com or call (518) 584-6122, ext. 5. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted” — Matthew 5:4

TUESDAY, JANUARY 27

Lake George 

Meeting of the Columbiettes at Sacred Heart Church (50 Mohican St.): Calling all Catholic ladies to become members of the Columbiettes, an international Catholic women’s organization. Our mission is to promote Christ’s love for one another and to serve God through faith, hope and charity. Our council helps our church community through scholarships, The Wait House, Adopt-A-Family and other humanitarian needs. Monthly meetings on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. in the parish center. For more information, contact Kathy Dorman at (518) 744-9735 or Cathy Mac at (518) 791-7756.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 30

Ballston Spa

Annual St. Mary’s Super Jackpot Raffle at St. Mary’s School (40 Thompson St.) at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now! Each ticket is $100. Buy for yourself or split with friends. Third prize wins $1,000, second prize is $2,500 and the grand prize is $10,000! Best dressed table contest: Bring your most creative centerpiece — color, sparkle and style — for a chance to win! BYOB! Bring your friends and join us in celebration. Any questions, call Kiki Wagner at (518) 885-7300, ext. 103.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10

Clifton Park

Adoro Te Group meeting at St. Edward the Confessor Church (596 Clifton Park Center Road) at 6:30 p.m. in St. Edward’s Social Hall. Adoro Te is a lay, young-adult missionary group focused on fostering devotion to the Most Holy Eucharist. Their mission is to “live in Eucharistic love and draw others to do the same,” through free events on Eucharistic doctrine, devotion, and the saints. Adoro Te is the name derived from the 13th-century hymn “Adoro Te Devote” (I Devoutly Adore You), attributed to St. Thomas Aquinas. All are welcome, and youth in grades 9 and up are encouraged to attend.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14

Clifton Park

Sacred Sparks 2: A Catholic Singles Social hosted by 518 Frassati at St. Edward the Confessor Church (569 Clifton Park Center Road) from 12-4 p.m. Come join us for a fun and meaningful event at St. Edward the Confessor in Clifton Park! This event is a fantastic opportunity for Catholic singles to mingle, make new friends, and maybe even find a special someone. A light lunch will be provided. Open to ages 24-36. Spaces are limited! Get your ticket today! Please make sure you secure a ticket reserved for your own gender. If you successfully secure a ticket, you’ll receive further information about what to expect at this event, disclaimers, structure, etc. You’ll also be contacted one week prior to the event — please confirm your attendance at that time. If you have to cancel, please email [email protected] as soon as possible. If you’re waitlisted, don’t worry! This is the second in a series of Sacred Sparks events — your information will be given to the organizers so that you’ll be first in line when the next event is planned. The planning committee kindly asks that men who participated in the 2025 iteration of this event hold off on registering so as to offer this opportunity to others.