THE HOLY SEE has designated Jubilee Days throughout 2025 to recognize and celebrate different groups of people and various ministries in the Church. Pope Francis’ message to people with disabilities at the 2022 International Day of Persons with Disabilities: “We come to realize that we exist as an us and not a them whenever disability, whether temporary or due to natural aging, affects ourselves or someone for whom we care. Then we begin to look at reality with new eyes and we see the need to break down even those barriers that at first seemed insignificant. Nothing, however, can detract from our certainty that no disability – temporary, acquired or permanent – can change the fact that we are all children of the one Father and enjoy the same dignity. The Lord loves us all with the same tender, fatherly and unconditional love.” Please join in offering a prayer

BIRTHRIGHT is in dire need of diapers, baby wipes and diaper cream ointment. We are there for them because YOU are there for Birthright There is a list of ongoing needs for the mothers & children in crisis, in the baby bassinets. Thank you for sharing your love for life with us. To donate monetarily the mailing address: Birthright, 1490 Saratoga Rd., PO Box 661, Ballston Spa, NY 12020.

HOPE-4 ME For a complete listing of retreat dates and locations (throughout the USA & internationally) contact: 1-877.HOPE-4.ME or visit Rachel’s Vineyard website: rachelsvineyard.org

We celebrate the youth of our faith, as Carlo Acutis iscanonized on April 27 at 4:30 AM local time. A young man who spread the news of Eucharistic miracles using technology and the internet. His parents and siblings will be present for his canonization. A truly blessed moment for our faith We will have an evening of activities for our youth to celebrate this moment. MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH 6:00 – 8:00 | HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH LOCK IN 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM. Activities will focus on the activities Carlo enjoyed, computer games, soccer and food. High school lock in will include, computer games, soccer and a movie. It will allow us to watch the canonization live at 4:30 AM. PLEASE SIGN UP WITH BETH THAYER OR TONI FOGARTY Let each of us answer the call to see the youth as a gift given us by God, with their talents, their challenges, and their enthusiasm. Transfiguration Parish’s 9:00 Mass on April 27 will be led by our newly confirmed youth. We pray that they will continue to join us often for the celebration of the Eucharist and share their gifts with our parish family. Please join in offering a prayer

WHEN: Saturday, August 9th; 8:15AM till 3:30PM WHERE: St. Edward the Confessor Church, 569 Clifton Park Center Road, Clifton Park, NY 12065 AGENDA: presentations from Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers & Fr. James Walsh plus Reconciliation, MASS, Adoration, refreshments & lunch. The Step Up Men’s Conference will give men the tools needed to grow on holiness in their everyday lives. Early registration is $45.00 PP until July 31 and includes lunch and snacks. College age and younger men are free. Space is limited. All attendees must register. For more information and to register go to https://www.rcda.ord/stepup

THANK YOU to all the volunteers (gathering candy supplies and Easter Basket preparations) for the girls and boys of Lansingburgh and Hoosic Valley schools. HAPPY EASTER

Hear Yea, Hear Yea | The Book Nook will be open Saturday May 3rd & 17th from 9AM till 12PM. PLEASE HELP! The Book Nook is in need of books We can not accept textbooks, cook books, encyclopedias or magazines Books can be left outside the Parish Book Nook door Monday through Thursday 9PM till 2PM Do not leave books outside the Church. We appreciate your help The Book Nook generates revenue for the Church; the public also appreciates the service.

THE FOOD PANTRY @ CEO DISTRIBUTION 3Ps—Produce | Protein | Pantry WHEN: Thursday, April 10th 11:00AM –1:00PM WHERE: Community Resource Center 2328 5th Avenue, Troy, NY 12180 Contact 518.272.6012, x198 ● All Renssselaer County residents ● No appointment needed ● (3) days of food per household member ● Diapers available (limited sizes)