WELCOME
No matter where you are in life or on faith’s journey, you are welcome here! Please join us! We are one Roman Catholic Community of Northern Columbia County (CCNCC) with 3 churches, 3 parishes, 2 languages, and one pastor who all make up one community of believers in Jesus Christ.
Masks are now optional in church and in our offices. If a parishioner needs to wear one, or would prefer to meet with a staff member who is also masked, you are welcome to ask our staff to do so.
Once again, welcome!
You can call (518) 758-9401 and leave a message. The voicemail will be checked daily for any emergency situations.
If you have an urgent sacramental need, please call (518) 799-3050
Music Ministry Director
The Catholic Community of Northern Columbia County seeks a faith-filled person to lead the Music Ministry in our three Parishes.
Candidates should:
- Have a solid knowledge of Roman Catholic Liturgy, using various music styles.
- Demonstrate strong piano, organ, and keyboard skills.
- Possess the ability to lead other musicians and those assembled in church.
- Be able to lead music at weekend liturgies and special liturgies.
- Be willing to work with others in our parish to agreed upon responsibilities.
Applicants will possess the necessary skills and talents to fulfill the above requirements. Resumes, letters of recommendation and salary requirements can be forwarded to:
Ms. Debbie Halpin
Pastoral Associate of Administration and Business Manager
c/o St. John the Baptist Church
1025 Kinderhook Street
Valatie, NY 12184
Or email
Halpind@rcda.org
OUR CHURCHES
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
SATURDAY VIGIL
4:00 PM: St. John the Baptist, Valatie
SUNDAY MASS
7:15 AM: St. John the Baptist, Valatie
9:00 AM: St. James Church, Chatham
10:45 AM: Church of St. Joseph, Stuyvesant Falls
12:30 PM: Church of St. Joseph, Stuyvesant Falls (Español)
TUESDAYS
9:00 AM: St. James Church, Chatham
Rosary Prayer followed by Prayer Service
WEDNESDAYS
9:00 AM: Church of St. Joseph, Stuyvesant Falls
Morning Rosary
9:30 AM: Church of St. Joseph, Stuyvesant Falls
Morning Mass Followed by Eucharistic Adoration until 10:30 AM
THURSDAYS
9:30 AM: St. John the Baptist, Valatie
Morning Mass
FRIDAYS
9:00 AM: St. James Church, Chatham
Rosary Prayer
9:30 AM: St. James Church, Chatham
Morning Mass followed by Eucharistic Adoration on First Fridays
7:00 PM: Church of St. Joseph, Stuyvesant Falls
Rosario seguido por Exposicion de Santisimo (Español)
OFFICE HOURS
CENTRAL TRI-PARISH OFFICE
St. John the Baptist Church:
1025 Kinderhook St., Valatie, NY 12184
Open: Monday 11 AM - 1 PM. Tuesday 9 AM - 1 PM. Wednesday: 9 - 10 AM; 12 - 1 PM. Thursday 9 AM - 1 PM. Friday closed.
Phone: (518) 758-9401
Email: stjohnthebaptistch@nycap.rr.com
PARISH OFFICES
Church of St. Joseph:
1820 U.S. Rte. 9, Stuyvesant, NY 12173
Open: Friday |10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Phone: 518-758-9401
Email: Halpind@rcda.org
St. James Church:
117 Hudson Ave., Chatham, NY, 12037
Open: Friday | 9 AM - 10:15 PM
Phone: 518-758-9401
Email: Halpind@rcda.org
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