EVENTS FOR MAY 7-14

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NOW-MAY 17

Schenectady

Stuffed Animal Collection and Meal Delivery for Street Soldiers, Schenectady: Street Soldiers is a grassroots group of volunteers helping the community. Our tri-parish community (Our Lady of Grace in Ballston Lake, Immaculate Conception in Glenville, and St. Joseph’s in Scotia) will be collecting stuffed animals for children to be delivered on May 17. We also will be transporting food to be delivered on May 17. The best types of meals are goulash, chili, spaghetti and meatballs, hot dogs, beans, mac and cheese, and beef stew. We will need parishioners to help transport the food and to volunteer for the day; approximately 3-5:30 p.m. at Street Soldiers.

SUNDAY, MAY 10

Ballston Spa

Carnations Sale For Birthright at Our Lady of Grace Church (73 Midline Road): Birthright of Ballston Spa will be offering fresh carnations for a $1 donation after Mass at Our Lady of Grace on Sunday, May 10, in celebration of Mother’s Day. The proceeds from this sale will benefit pregnant women in difficult situations. Your continued support is truly appreciated.

Latham

Bring Your Mom to Breakfast: The Latham-Colonie Columbiettes are hosting our Mother’s Day Breakfast Buffet from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at the Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus Council (328 Troy-Schenectady Road). 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, fruit and hot tea, coffee or hot chocolate. Cost is $15 adults, $8 children (5-10) and under 5 are free!  For more information, visit www.lathamcoloniekofc.com/dinners-events.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13

Lake George

Community Dinners at Sacred Heart Parish (50 Mohican St.) at 6 p.m. Join us for a community dinner, held every second Wednesday of the month from October, 2025 through May, 2026. Join us before the season ends! It’s free and all are welcome!

Loudonville

Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR) Monthly Healing Liturgy at Christ Our Light Church (1 Maria Drive). Prayer and Praise at 7 p.m. Liturgy at 7:30 p.m. Come and celebrate the love of the Holy Spirit. Individual healing prayer after Liturgy. All are welcome. Please join us and bring a friend!

THURSDAY, MAY 14

Schenectady

Ascension of the Lord Mass Schedule at Historic St. Joseph’s Church (600 State St.): Join us for one of our Masses celebrating the Ascension of the Lord, a holy day of obligation. Mass will be offered at 12:15 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Church, and at 6 p.m. at St. Luke’s Church (1241 State St.). There will not be a vigil Mass. For information, call (518) 374-4466, ext. 13.

MAY 15-16

Glenville

Tag Sale at Immaculate Conception Church (400 Saratoga Road) sponsored by the Rosary Altar Society of the Tri-Parish community of Our Lady of Grace, Immaculate Conception and St. Joseph’s Church. Join us on Friday, May 15, from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday, May 16, from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. We will then reopen from 12:30-2 p.m. for a bag sale. We will be selling housewares, sports equipment, linens, pocketbooks, craft items, clothing, books and toys. There will also be a bake sale, raffle items and a lottery ticket tree. All are welcome!

SATURDAY, MAY 16

Waterford

Sleep In Heavenly Peace Bed Build at St. Mary’s Church, Crescent (86 Church Hill Road): St. Edward the Confessor (569 Clifton Park Center Road) is partnering with Sleep in Heavenly Peace to bring another year of bed building! Sleep in Heavenly Peace helps build beds for children sleeping on the floor. This year, we will meet at St. Mary’s Crescent and will offer two time slots for the build. The first slot will be from 9 a.m.-12 p.m., and the second from 12-3 p.m. Registration is required! Contact the parish office at (518) 371-7372 for sign-up de­tails. More information can also be found in the St. Edward’s atrium. Donations of new twin-sized bedding or monetary donations are welcome and can be dropped off at the parish office.

MONDAY, MAY 18

Glenville

A Special Anointing of the Sick Mass at Immaculate Conception Church (400 Saratoga Road) at 11 a.m. All are invited to a special Mass on Monday, May 18, where the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be administered. This healing sacrament is for all those experiencing any challenge in body, mind, or spirit, young or old, homebound or not. A luncheon will be served in the parish hall after Mass. Please RSVP by Tuesday, May 12, by calling (518) 399-9168.

SATURDAY, MAY 23

Latham

Field of Flags for Memorial Day and Veterans Day Displays: The Latham-Colonie Columbiettes and our Brother Knights will be installing memorial flags on May 23 for two weeks in honor of our military family members and friends. Flags will be placed on the front lawn of the Knights of Columbus Council in Latham. Flags are $30 per display event or $50 for both display events — Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Thirty flags are available for sponsorship this year. For information, please email Kathy Majer, [email protected]. Forms are available by contacting Kathy Majer at the above email address, at our website: lathamcoloniekofc.com/field-of-flags, or at the Council Social Parlor (328 Troy-Schen­ec­tady Road after 4 p.m.)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 27

Schenectady

Clergy vs. Youth Wiffle Ball at Notre Dame-Bishop Gibbons School (2600 Albany St., Schen­ectady) at 6 p.m. Come watch the clergy take on the youth at what promises to be an unforgettable game. This game is open to all middle- and high-school students. Free admission, donations accepted. Hosted by St. Paul the Apostle Church. In the event of inclement weather, the game will be moved to St. Paul’s Faith Formation Center. Contact Katie Grogan for more information at [email protected].

SATURDAY, MAY 30

Saratoga Springs

Roaring 20’s Big Heart Gala for St. Mary’s School at Embassy Suites by Hilton (86 Congress St.) from 6-10:30 p.m. Open bar, hors d’oeuvres, raffles, live and silent auctions, dancing, live music by Garland Nelson. Admission is $100. For tickets and information, email [email protected] or call (518) 885-7300.

SATURDAY, MAY 30

Albany 

Gentle Woman of Praise Chapter Meal at Wolferts Roost Country Club (120 Van Rensselaer Blvd.) from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. All ladies age 15 and older are invited to join us for a day of fun! Our speaker is Kim Rodriguez-Torres, who has worked as a Catholic School teacher, assisted on the boards of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal for the Diocese of Orlando and Archdiocese of Miami, and is the founder of “Bella’s Blanket of Blessings.” Kim will share the power of prayer, the love of God and the mission of Christ. Tickets are $33 — payments through PayPal are $35 — and clergy/religious are free. Please RSVP by Friday, May 15. Any mailed checks for $33 can be made payable to Albany, NY Chapter of Magnifi­cat, c/o Bonnie Hause, 74 Mea­dow Rue Place, Ballston Spa, N.Y., 12020. Please include your name, address, phone number and email. Online registration: magnificat-ministry.net/chapters/ny-albany/. Any questions, call Kathleen at (518) 930-8380 (after 6 p.m.)