EVENTS FOR JULY 16-23

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SATURDAY, JULY 18

Niskayuna 

“Soul Collage” at Dominican Retreat & Conference Center (1945 Union St.) from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Soul Collage is a beautiful contemplative and creative practice in which we create personal collage cards from images that call to us in meaningful and often intuitive ways. These cards then help us listen more deeply to the wisdom within our souls. Materials will be provided for you, but if you wish, you can gather images that attract you in some way and bring them to our retreat. Come with your journal and an open heart. Our presenter for the day is Dawn Campano Baker, a Spiritual Director/ Companion and recently retired school teacher. Learn more about Dawn’s work at SoulJourneyswithDawn.com. Cost for the day is $35 and includes lunch. Reservations are required. To reserve a spot or for more information, call (518) 393-4169, Monday-Friday, 8:30-4:30 p.m., or email [email protected], or visit https://dslcny.org/.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 22

Cambridge

The Feast Day of Saint Mary Magdalene Celebration at St. Patrick’s Church (17 S Park St.) at 9 a.m. Mary Magdalene, known as the “Apostle to the Apostles,” holds a special place in Christian history. All four Gospels mention her, and she plays a significant role in Jesus’ ministry, crucifixion and resurrection. On her feast day, we remember her profound role as the first witness to the resurrection. Join us at St. Patrick’s for Mass at 9 a.m., followed by a special gathering in the parish house that will include prayer and brunch. Please sign up at the back of the church or call the parish office at (518) 677-2757 if you plan to attend.

Rensselaer

Tacos and Testimonies at Church of St. Mary’s (163 Columbia Turnpike Unit 2) from 6-8 p.m. in St. Mary’s parish hall. Calling all high school students, join us for a night of food and fellowship! Join us for an evening eating Chipotle, hearing testimonies and concluding with a game of kickball. RSVP to Maureen at [email protected].

SATURDAY, JULY 25

Cairo

Greene County Youth Fair: The parishes of the Hudson Valley Vicariate West have jointly sponsored a table at Greene County’s Youth Fair (Joseph D Spencer Ln.) running July 23 - 26. We will have giveaways, trivia, a kids’ craft, and a raffle in support of our faith formation programs, as well as information on Mass times and faith formation registration. Stop in and say hi while supporting our community’s ­children!

Rensselaer

St. Mary’s & St. John and St. Joseph’s Men’s Group: Come join us at St. Mary’s (163 Columbia Turnpike Unit 2) from 7:30-9 a.m. in the conference room for a monthly morning gathering for men. There will be coffee with Scripture, honest conversation, and prayer. The goal is simple: To help men grow in their faith, support one another and build a real brotherhood. It’s not a class or anything heavy, just a steady and welcoming place where men can show up as they are and grow over time. It is open to any man, whether he’s been in the Church his whole life, coming back, or just trying to figure things out. For any questions, please contact Adam Smith: [email protected].

Voorheesville

Humility, Hope and Healing Joshua Retreat at St. Matthew’s Church (25 Mountainview St.) from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. This single-day spiritual retreat explores how humility, hope and healing lift us through life’s darkest moments, featuring the concepts of divine grace, miraculous recoveries and the transformative power of faith that proves God’s hand is always at work, even when we cannot see it. The retreat is co-directed by Deacon Gary Riggi and Sister Dorothy Ederer, OP. Lunch is included. Register by July 17 by visiting www.joshuamountainministries.org/events2. For more information, please email [email protected].

SUNDAY, JULY 26

Lake George

Mass with Bishop Mark O’Connell at Northern Points Parishes: Bishop Mark will be with us on Sunday, July 26. Mass will be celebrated at St. Isaac Jogues Church (6 Church St., Chestertown) at 8:30 a.m., and at Blessed Sacrament Church (7 Goodman Ave, Bolton Landing) at 11 am. We look forward to welcoming Bishop Mark and sharing this special day together as a faith community.

THURSDAY, JULY 30

Ballston Lake

The Caroga Arts Collective returns to Our Lady of Grace (73 Midline Road) at 7 p.m. The CAC features world-class musicians from various genres. They will perform a free concert for our Tri-Parish Community at Our Lady of Grace beginning at 7 p.m. Save the date and join us for an evening of live music with a diverse and challenging repertoire performed with precision by over 25 musicians!

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1

Copake Falls

Pancake Breakfast at Our Lady of Hope (8074 State Route 22) from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. This is a fundraiser to benefit the Prayer and Worship’s Liturgical publications. We will be serving pancakes (plain or blueberry), scrambled eggs with sausage, fruit, juice, coffee or tea. Call the parish office for tickets at (518) 329-4711, or you can ­purchase tickets after Mass. Ticket prices are $12 for adults and children under 12 years old are $6.

Troy

Fifth Annual Bed Building Day at St. Michael’s Church (175 Williams Road): Join St. Michael’s and St. Jude’s from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. to join forces with the Mechanicville chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a national nonprofit committed to making and providing beds for children in need. All parishioners, friends and neighbors are invited to participate in this project. Financial donations can be made payable to St. Michael’s Parish and mailed to St. Michael the Archangel Parish, 175 Williams Road, Troy, N.Y., 12061, ATTN: JoAnn Taylor, Faith Formation. For additional information, please contact the parish Faith Formation Ministry at [email protected] or call (518) 283-6110 x 204. For more information about Sleep in Heavenly Peace, visit www.shpbeds.org.

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.