PEOPLE OF FAITH
MILITARY SERVICE
Meghan went from Morris to Marines
At some point in childhood, every child is asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Meghan Barringer of Holy Cross parish in Morris knew the answer since she was very young: She wanted to go into the military.
ILION PARISH MARKS SESQUICENTENNIAL
THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY of the Church of the Annunciation in Ilion was celebrated last weekend with Mass with Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger. The parish also had an anniversary dinner, a display of memorabilia and a slide show on its history.
HEARTS AFLAME
Congress drew thousands to celebrate the Eucharist
“You are my inspiration,” Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger told the more than 3,000 Catholics last weekend at the Albany Diocese's Hearts Aflame Eucharistic Congress. He called the event a “Catholic Super Bowl.”
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
Delanson garden offers fun and food for seniors
Our Lady of Fatima parish in Delanson is the proud host of a beautiful new garden that helps to feed hungry senior citizens. The story of how the garden came about is even more beautiful.
CORPUS CHRISTI, ROUND LAKE
Catholics help golfers, others with disabilities to ‘Stand Up and Play’
Discovering the Paramobile “was a life-changing moment for me,” says Mark Boucher of Corpus Christi parish in Round Lake. Now, the Mechanicville native is striving to help people in the Albany Diocese with physical disabilities through the Stand Up and Play Foundation and its signature device.
REACHING DEMOGRAPHICS
Sunday-night Masses fit into schedules of today’s Catholics
Going to church on Sunday morning is a tradition for most Catholics, but a new trend may be emerging: Sunday-evening Masses.
LETTER RELEASED
Bishop writes to clergy on abuse
Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger sent this letter Aug. 31 to priests of the Albany Diocese.
SEPT. 22 EVENT
Come to the Diocese’s Eucharistic Congress
On Sept. 22, the Albany Diocese will host its first Eucharistic Congress since 1938.
BLACK APOSTOLATE MARKS ANNIVERSARY
A JUBILANT CELEBRATION always marks the annual Mass for the anniversary of the Albany Diocese's Black Catholic Apostolate, based at St. Joan of Arc parish in Menands. The Mass last weekend marked the BCA's 34th anniversary. For more information, see www.rcda.org/parishes/black-catholic-apostolate. (Nate Whitchurch photos)
NEW COMMANDER
Glenville Catholic heading N.Y. Naval Militia
Rear Admiral Timothy Zakriski of Immaculate Conception parish in Glenville is the newest commander of the New York Naval Militia. The local Catholic took command June 22 during a ceremony held at Schodack Island State Park.
HELDERBERG HISTORY
‘People may have thought me strange:’ New book traces life of female doctor
Anna Ward Perkins decided to become a physician at a time when very few women were doctors. Around Rensselaerville in southern Albany County, she cared for residents for 65 years.
TROY'S ST. ANNE NOVENA OFFERED AT ST. AUGUSTINE'S
AN ANNUAL NOVENA to St. Anne, the mother of Mary, was offered last weekend at St. Augustine's parish in Troy, along with a celebration of St. Anne de Beaupre's July 26 feast day.
PERSPECTIVE
Priest’s plea: Please have a funeral Mass
In recent years, among survivors, there’s been a shift in attitude about planning a funeral Mass for a deceased Catholic loved one. Many bypass it and choose another venue for a memorial service — a prayer service in the funeral home or at the graveside — or nothing at all.
PARISH LIFE
The quiet tradition of lighting candles in churches
Linda Brown approached the candle stand at her parish, Christ the King in Westmere, Albany. She dropped a donation in the collection box and lit two candles.
CALLS, EMAILS, MORE
How Catholics can avoid being victimized by scams
Catholics across the Albany Diocese are being contacted by alleged tax collectors, computer software companies or government agencies. These are not legitimate calls; the callers are scammers, and parishioners everywhere are potential victims.
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