EVENTS FOR JAN. 22-29

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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

Schenectady

Ham & Scalloped Potato Dinner at St. Paul the Apostle Parish Center (2777 Albany St.) from 5-7 p.m. Menu includes ham, scalloped potatoes, green beans, dessert and beverages. Takeout is available! Tickets for adults are $16 in advance, $18 at the door. Children (5-12) are $10, and under 5 are free. A limited number of tickets will be sold at the door. Tickets are on sale after Mass at St. Paul’s and will be available to purchase in each of our parish offices. Proceeds to benefit St. Paul the Apostle Parish. 

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. 

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4

Schenectady

Basketball Match: Clergy vs. Youth at St. Paul’s Faith Formation Center (2777 Albany St.) at 6:30 p.m. Join us for what promises to be a fun-filled evening! Doors open at 6 p.m. Open to all middle school and high school students. If your child would like to participate, contact Katie Grogan at [email protected].

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.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13

Glenville 

Mardi Gras Masquerade Party at Immaculate Conception (400 Saratoga Road) from 6 to 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! 

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. 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! If you have to cancel, please email [email protected] as soon as possible. If you’re waitlisted, don’t worry! 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.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28

Cohoes

Wine Tasting at the Church of the Holy Trinity (1 Ste. Marie Lane) in the Parish Center at 6 p.m. Join us for a fun evening of wine, hors d’oeuvres and community! All wines are from the Ledge Rock Hill Winery. Tickets are $20 each, pre-sale only. Tickets sold after Mass or at the parish center. No tickets will be sold at the door; must be 21 years old.