EVENTS FOR MAY 13-21

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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 will also be transporting food to be delivered on the same day. 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.

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.

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 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.).

MONDAY, MAY 25

Schenectady

Annual Memorial Day Cemetery Mass celebrated by Historic St. Joseph’s Church at 10 a.m., at St. Joseph’s Cemetery (100 Kings Road). In the event of inclement weather, the Mass will be held at 10 a.m., at St. Joseph’s Church (600 State St.). The public is cordially invited. There will not be a 12:15 p.m. Mass on May 25 and the church and parish offices will be closed. For more information, call (518) 374-4466, ext. 13.

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 in 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.

Waterford

Barbecue Chicken dinner sponsored by St. Mary’s Church, Crescent at 5:30 p.m. in the parish hall. Dinner will consist of barbecue chicken, potato salad, macaroni salad, tossed salad, corn on the cob, beverages, and dessert. Ticket prices are as follows: adults, $12; children 12 and under, $5; and family, $25. Tickets can be purchased at the parish office during weekly business hours or by calling (518) 371-9632.

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.)

JUNE 4-6

Cohoes

Holy Trinity’s Annual Garage Sale at Holy Trinity Parish Center (1 St. Marie Lane). Join us for our annual weekend garage sale! The weekend kicks off with our preview night on Thursday, June 4, from 5:30-8 p.m. Admission that night is $5! The rest of the weekend is free and open on Friday, June 5, from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and Saturday, June 6, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information, call (518) 237-2373. We hope to see you there!

SATURDAY, JUNE 6

Hagaman

Spaghetti Dinner at St. Stephen’s Parish (51 Pawling St.) from 4-6:30 p.m. or until sold out. Dinner includes spaghetti, meatballs, salad, garlic bread, dessert and beverage (for eat in only). Tickets are $15 per dinner. Tickets will be on sale before and after all Masses. To reserve or purchase tickets, please call the rectory Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Eat in or takeout is available!