Thank you to everyone who helped to make our Thanksgiving Food Drive such a success. We helped thirty-five families in need. Your monetary and food donations were greatly appreciated. As always, thank you for your continued support of the our Parish.
December 10 4:00pm—Candles & Carols Service by Crucifix, weather permitting December 10/11 12pm-4pm—Christmas Sales in the Gift Shop Please check our website to confirm events & discover new activities as the season progresses. www.stkateriparish.org
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany Office of Lay Ministry & Parish Faith Formation This is My Body Given for You: An Advent Reflection on the Eucharist… with Rev. Richard FragomeniPriest of the Diocese of Albany Professor of Liturgy & Preaching, Catholic Theological Union, Chicago Wednesday, November 30, 2022 – 2:00 to 3:30 PM Virtual Presentation by Zoom To registerhttps://webapps.rcda.orgParishFaithFormation/ Please register by November 28th – There is no cost for the event. During Advent we prepare our hearts to celebrate the gift of Emmanuel- God with us. Each time we gather for Eucharist, the Only repeatable Sacrament of Initiation, we celebrate the gift of Christ’s enduring presence with us in his Body and Blood. Please join Fr. Fragomeni as he leads us in a reflection that will nourish our Advent waiting and deepen our participation in the Eucharist. We look forward to being with you! If you have any questions, please call us at 518-453-6670
Ski Club for 2023 at Willard Mountain for Transfiguration Parishioners Begins: Friday, January 6, 2023 Lesson Time: 5:00-6:30 p.m. This is a 6-week program. With your pass, you are able to begin skiing at 4 p.m. until your lesson; and then after your lesson until 9 p.m. Lift, Lesson and Ski/snowboard rental: $230.00 before November 25 Lift and Lesson only: $180.00 before November 25 Add an additional $20.00 to these rates if signing up after November 25. Willard Mountain is very excited to host our parish again this winter and hopes to see many new and returning skiers and snowboarders on the slope! Also makes a great Christmas gift. Please contact Sharon Frazee for ski forms at 518-506-4696
On November 13 immediately following the 10:15 Mass the Sacrament of the Sick will be offered. The Sacrament of the Sick is available to anyone with chronic illness, current health conditions, those preparing for surgery, or the elderly. This sacrament can be received multiple times through our lives.
The Book Nook will be open on Saturday November 19 from 9am-12pm. Please come & see what’s new on our shelves. BOGO specials on Clive Cussler & Fern Michaels. We appreciate your support!
December 10 4:00pm—Candles & Carols Service by Crucifix, weather permitting December 10/11 12pm-4pm—Christmas Sales in the Gift Shop Please check our website to confirm events & discover new activities as the season progresses. www.stkateriparish.org
Kiwanis Club of Troy is offering a Holiday Fruit Sale. Order forms are in the gathering areas of both churches. Forms & payment can be dropped in the collection baskets. As always, thank you for your support.
Start your Holiday shopping early! We will be having a Christmas Sale on Saturday November 5 from 10am-4pm in Speigletown. Various items will be available for purchase. Come check it out.
Birthright would like to remind parishioners that the baby bottles distributed for Respect Life Sunday are due back. Please return them to the designed Birthright box at church. Thank you!
November 11—Veteran’s Day Mass in Grassmann Hall 11:00am November 19—Advent Wreath making Workshop-limited spots available 11:00am Please check our website to confirm events & discover new activities as the season progresses. www.stkateriparish.org
The Book Nook will be open on Saturday November 5 and November 19 from 9am-12pm. Please come & see what’s new on our shelves. We appreciate your support!
On November 2 we will have our annual ALL SOULS DAY MASS of REMEMBRANCE. If you would like someone who has recently died remembered at this Mass please contact the office at 518-235-0337.
Birthright would like to remind parishioners that the baby bottles distributed for Respect Life Sunday are due back. Please return them to the designed Birthright box at church. Thank you!
Canonization Anniversary October 22 4:30pm—Mass with Traditional Purification Rite & Blessing with the relic of Saint Kateri October 23 10:30am—Mass with Traditional Purification Rite & Blessing with the relic of Saint Kateri October 29 4:30pm—Vigil Mass October 30 10:30am—Sunday Mass-Closing of Summer Season Please check our website to confirm events & discover new activities as the season progresses. www.stkateriparish.org
Thanksgiving Food Drive Collection Baskets are in the gathering areas of both churches. See bulletin insert for needed items. Donations should be returned no later than 11/14. If you wish to donate a turkey, please call the South office. Thank you.
Looking to explore the benefits of an all-girls education? Join Academy of the Holy Names Thursday November 3, 5:00pm for our Fall Open House for girls grades 6-12, 1075 New Scotland Road, Albany. Register online at ahns.org or contact Ann Rento arento@ahns.org, 518-438-7895 x202
Albany NY Chapter of Magnificat (a Ministry to Catholic Women) is hosting a Women’s Breakfast on Saturday, November 12 from 9 AM – 12 PM at The Vista Restaurant at Van Patten Golf Club, 924 Main Street, Clifton Park, NY. Tickets: $28.00; Students: $18.00; Clergy & Religious - Free. Our Witness Speaker is Sr. Mary Loretta, SV. Sr. Mary Loretta recently celebrated her 25th Jubilee with the Sisters of Life. Register by Wednesday, Nov. 2 - send your check payable to Albany NY Chapter of Magnificat, PO Box 340, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Please include your name, address, phone # and email address. Questions, call Kelly @ 518-937-8202. Online registration www.magnificat-ministry.org/ny-albany. ALL LADIES--TEENS AND OLDER ARE INVITED! Seats are limited, register early!
It is said when we work together, we can do great things. The Food Booth at the Schaghticoke Fair is an example of that, over one hundred volunteers made this booth such an enormous success. The final net profit for the booth is $14,048.88. Thank you to all who worked or purchased food at the booth.