Saturday September 4th at 10:30. Transfiguration Schaghticoke The family invites you to join then at a reception immediately following at Sammy Cohen’s, 188 Main St. Schaghticoke. Please RSVP to Mary Blais at [email protected]
Many people assume that RCIA is only for people who have never been Catholic and are looking to “convert.” The fact is that RCIA is for anyone who is interested in learning more about their faith and deepening their commitment to the community. If you’ve ever been curious about the Catholic faith or know someone who is, or if you are a baptized Catholic and have never received Eucharist or Confirmation, maybe now is the time to consider learning more. The Sacraments are our way as a community to experience the love of God. If you have been wondering, if you have been searching, maybe this is the year to take the next step and join a community of searchers and wonderers alive in the love of God. If you are interested in learning more about the RCIA process, contact Pat Hebert at 518-235-0337.
A THANK YOU to Katherine Rice and Julia Carlo for planning and organizing out successful Movie Nights throughout the month of August. We are looking at planning some more nights throughout the year. Also, a big THANK YOU to Thomas Rice for planning, organizing, setting up and running our Game Night. It was great to gather with our young parishioners and their families.
Congratulations to the Super Raffle Winners! Ron Williams - $10,000 The Wilkie Family - $2,000 Michael Breen - $1,000 Craig Keough - $1,000 Sue and Gary Repack - $500 Jennifer and Zach Strayter - $500 Thank you again to all who participated in support of our parish.
We are looking for volunteers to help out at our Parish Food Booth for the Schaghticoke Fair! Sign-up sheets are in the gathering areas at both churches. Please consider lending a hand if you can! We are also in need of some assistance on August 30 at 6pm at the booth to come help put the awning up. Thank you for your continued support!
The Women’s Guild of St. Michael’s Church, 175 Williams Road in North Greenbush is sponsoring a Chicken Barbecue Friday, September 17, 2021 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm. The cost is $12.00 and it includes ½ chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, corn on the cob, roll, and a homemade brownie. Drive through only. Dinners should be pre-ordered by Sunday, September 12. Drive up orders will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. For tickets, call or text Ann at 518-573-3951, or call Teresa at 518-283-3604. Ann can also be reached by email at [email protected], and Teresa can be reached at [email protected]
Albany NY Chapter of the Magnificat (a Ministry to Catholic Women) is hosting its first in-person event since November 2019. Join us for a Women's Pilgrimage on Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 11 am - 2 pm at Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine, 136 Shrine Road, Fultonville,
Deacon Paul Bork will be at the parish the weekend of August 28-29 for the annual missionary cooperative appeal, and collection for the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers. Maryknoll’s Eastern Region Director of Mission Education, Deacon Paul, will speak at all Masses the weekend of his visit. He will give out parishioners and opportunity to take part in the vital work of bringing Christ’s name and Christ’s message to all people. Deacon Paul has traveled to Maryknoll missions across the globe from China to Hong Kong, Mexico and Jamaica. The Second Collection the weekend of August 28-29 will be for Missionary Cooperative Appeal. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
The 49th Annual Diocesan Marriage Jubilee Celebration will be held Saturday, October 30th, 2021 at 2:00 pm at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany. Couples celebrating their 25th, 40th, 50th or other special wedding anniversaries are invited to attend this celebration. Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger will celebrate the Mass at 2:00pm and greet couples and their guests at a reception in the gathering area at the Cathedral immediately following Mass. Please register through your parish office or by email to [email protected].
We will offer another free Zumba class on Monday 9/13 from 6:6:45 in the hall at the South Site. All are welcome. If enough people are interested, we would look to start a regular class on Monday evenings from 6-7. Cost would be $5 a class.
Birthright is in dire need of diapers, baby wipes and diaper cream or ointment. The needs of the young pregnant women we server is ongoing. We are there for them because YOU are there for Birthright. There is a list of ongoing needs for the mothers and children in crisis, in the baby bassinets. Thank you for sharing you love for life with us. If you wish to donate monetarily, the mailing address is: Birthright, 1490 Saratoga Rd., PO Box 661, Ballston Spa, NY 12020.
A special Thank You to Leo Creagan and his grand children, Kyle, Kylie, Ryan, and Colin for weeding the gardens. Your hard work is greatly appreciated!