We will be having our Lenten Fish Fry for the six Fridays during Lent. We would like to be able to have in-person, but cannot do this without the support of the Parish. We are in need of volunteers to help in the dining room with set-up, serving and clean-up. If you are able to give some of your time, please call the office Monday-through Thursday 9-2. Sign-up sheets are also in the gathering areas of both churches. A decision will be made by January 23 if we can proceed with A DECISION WILL BE MADE BY JANUARY 23 IF WE CAN PROCEED WITH IN-PERSON OR ONLY DO TAKE-OUT. Thank you for your support
Unfortunately there is a delay in our 2023 contribution envelope delivery. You will find some general offertory envelopes by the collection baskets at both sites that can be used for the time being. Thank you for your patience.
Thank you to everyone who donated generously to our Christmas Giving Tree and Wish Lists. We provided gifts to a number of needy families in our community. We would also like to thank those who helped decorate both of our Churches for the Advent and Christmas Season. Everything looked beautiful.. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Thanks to all the Parish Christmas Elves who volunteered to help decorate the Christmas baskets going to our parishioners at home. There is a lot of decorating talent among you all, even when you didn’t think so. A special thanks to Mary Agnes Arnold, Sue Martin-Cipolla, Karen DellaRocco, Laurie Pollay, Pam Schmidt and Mark Murray for donating the greenery. Thanks to another Christmas Elf, their special donation that will also be delivered along with the baskets. Thanks again, Pat Hebert, Parish Nurse
The Book Nook will be open on Saturday December 17 from 9am-12pm. The specials for the month are David Baldacci & Debbie Macomber. They are buy one get one free! Come and see our selections! Paperbacks make a good stocking stuffer! Hope to see you there. Thank you!
Awakening our hearts to share God’s love. When: Saturday, December 10, 2022 Time: Check-in and Continental Breakfast at 8:30 AM; Event runs from 9 AM to 4 PM Location: St. Pius X Church, 23 Crumitie Rd., Loudonville, NY Keynote Speakers: Sisters of Life Retreat will include: Presentations, Reconciliation, Adoration, Rosary, Mass with Bishop Scharfenberger, box lunch, and beverages. Register Here: https://www.rcda.org/UnleashingLove
We will be decorating the Speigletown Church following the 10:15 Mass on Sunday December 18. Many hands make light work. Please consider donating some of your time to help. Thank you.
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
We are looking for volunteers to help run some of the activities at the Children’s Christmas Party on Sunday December 11 from 3-5 in Speigletown. Please contact Toni Fogarty at 518-569-3383 or [email protected] if you can donate some of your time. Thank you.
The Children’s Christmas Party will be held on Sunday December 11 from 3pm-5pm in the Speigletown Hall. There will be crafts, treats & of course a visit from Santa Clause! Please join us for some Holiday fun.
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.