EVENTS FOR JAN. 15-22

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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.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21

Saratoga Springs

Bingo Night hosted by the Knights of Columbus #246 at KOC Hall (50 Pine Road) every Wednesday evening. The doors open at 4:30 p.m., the kitchen window (which is staffed by the Catholic Daughters) opens at 5:30 p.m., games go on sale at 6 p.m., and the first game starts at 7 p.m. Every week, there is $1,500 in guaranteed prize money. Join us for an evening out and help support our activities in the community.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 24

Loudonville

Diocesan Charismatic Prayer Meeting at Christ our Light Church (1 Maria Drive) in the chapel from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Come and experience the Holy Spirit through praise and prayer. All are welcome. Spon­sored by the Diocese of Albany Charismatic Renewal. Visit their website at albanyccr.org.

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

SUNDAY, JANUARY 25

Albany

Meet and Welcome Bishop Mark: Please join us in welcoming Bishop Mark as he celebrates Mass at Albany’s historic churches! Bishop Mark will celebrate Mass at Historic St. Mary’s at 8 a.m., and then at the Cathedral of the Immacu­late Conception at 11 a.m.

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.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28

Scotia/Glenville

End-of-Life Decision Making Series: Our second session in the four-part series on End-of-Life Decision Making will cover palliative care and hospice. A representative from hospice will be presenting this topic on Wednesday, Jan. 28, at 10 a.m. in the Flicker Room at Immaculate Conception (400 Saratoga Road, Glenville) and then again on Monday, Feb. 2, at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph’s (231 Second St., Scotia). If you have any questions, please contact Rachel Winters, pastoral care coordinator, at IC by calling the rectory at (518) 399-9168.

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.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6

Weston, Mass., or virtual

First Friday Visits and Holy Hour and Evening Prayer at Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary (558 South Ave, Weston, Mass.) at 5 p.m. Available in-person or virtually. To register, contact Monsignor William Fay at (781) 899-5500, ext. 134 or email [email protected].

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8

Stuyvesant

Big Game Day Heel Sub Sale at the Church of St. Joseph/San José (1820 U.S. Rte. 9). Pick-up from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Choose from meatball, pepperoni or combo. Cost is $13. Must pre-order by Feb. 1! Call Martha at (518) 821-6562 or Cheryl at (518) 755-0615.

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.