PARISH LIFE
PRAYER AND 12-STEP PROGRAMS
Parish ministry helps people connect to recovery groups
Inspired by his involvement in prison ministry, Greg Stasik saw a problem in the system. "My experience was that many people were [in prison] for DWIs or things they did because they were addicted," said Mr. Stasik, a parishioner of Corpus Christi Church in Round Lake.
PARISH PROGRAM
Need a walker? Call Holy Trinity, Johnstown
Medical equipment can be expensive, especially if it's only needed for a short period of time or insurance isn't available. That's why Holy Trinity parish in Johnstown has a bank of durable medical equipment that is available to borrow.
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, GLENVILLE
Pro-lifers will sing carols at Planned Parenthood
Members of the respect life ministry at Immaculate Conception parish in Glenville will be making a joyful noise outside of the Schenectady Planned Parenthood site from 2-3 p.m. on Dec. 17.
CULTURAL TRADITION
Slavic families around Diocese share 'oplatki' Christmas wafer
No matter how you spell or pronounce it -- "oplatek," "oplatkey" or "oplatki" -- one Slavic tradition remains the same for the holiday season.
ST. CLARE'S, COLONIE
Therapy dogs help children relax at Liturgy of the Word
At St. Clare's parish in Colonie, most Sunday Mass-goers drive into the parking lot on four wheels. One strolls in on four paws.
SCHENECTADY
Parish party surprises four 100-year-olds
"It's up to the good Lord," says 99-year-old Mary Marinucci. "When He wants you, He'll take you." Apparently, God isn't ready yet for quite a few parishioners of St. Anthony's and St. John the Evangelist parishes in Schenectady. Mrs. Marinucci, who turns 100 in February, was the baby of the …
DAVE RAMSEY PROGRAM
Crescent parish promotes 'financial peace' for Catholics
When Patricia Bolek of St. Mary's parish in Crescent spoke to The Evangelist, she was in the middle of setting aside her weekly spending-money budget. After attending Dave Ramsey's "Financial Peace University" program at her parish last fall, Mrs. Bolek and her husband, Mike, have changed the way they think …
STUDYING FAITH
'Year of spirituality' at Altamont parish
The Catholic Church has had a "Year of Mercy," a "Year of Faith" and a "Year for Priests" in recent memory. At St. Lucy/St. Bernadette parish in Altamont, this is a "year of spirituality."
ST. JOAN/BLACK APOSTOLATE
Menands tries sacrificial giving
The Albany Diocese's Black Catholic Apostolate, based at St. Joan of Arc parish in Menands, understands what it means to give.On the third Sunday of every month, the Black Catholic Apostolate partakes in "Sacrificial Giving Sunday."
24/7 AVAILABILITY?
To lock or unlock? Parishes muse on when to keep churches open
For Rev. Ronald Lee Green, MM, of St. Joseph's parish in Worcester, keeping the doors of his church open has never been a question.
SPRING ENRICHMENT
Samples of Spring Enrichment courses: Faith goes to the movies, popes in focus, Charismatic Catholics and Spanish community
Spring Enrichment, to be held this year at The College of Saint Rose in Albany May 17-19, is a series of courses, workshops and keynote addresses on various aspects of faith.
TECH TALK
Parish class gives seniors computer skills
Seniors are learning new skills at Sacred Heart parish in Lake George: The parish is offering a free computer basic training class.
MECHANICVILLE/STILLWATER
Parish center to serve wider community
All Saints on the Hudson parish in Mechanicville/Stillwater is committed to using its new parish center to better the greater community.
SPECIAL SECTION: SENIOR LIFESTYLES
On community living, computer skills, parish programs, joining the Zipper Club and more....
'MINI-ME' IN COXSACKIE
REV. SCOTT VANDERVEER got the surprise of his life when altar server Luke Hassett arrived at St. Mary's parish in Coxsackie having decided to dress as his pastor for Halloween.
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