The Catholic Community of Northern Columbia County

Information for families of children receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time:

The Sacrament of Reconciliation for children receiving the Sacrament for the first time -

Saturday, February 5 following the 4 pm Mass at St. John the Baptist

Sunday, February 13 following the 9:15 am Mass at St. James Please call Ruth Ellen at 518-758-1828 or send an email to ccnccformation@gmail.com with the date of your Mass and Reconciliation choice.

Families with young people in grades K – 8

Family formation packet pickup:

February

Tuesday, February 1 - 7:30 am to 2 pm
Wednesday, February 2 – noon to 6 pm
Thursday, February 3 – 7:30 am to 2 pm

March

Tuesday, March 1 - 7:30am to 2 pm
Wednesday, March 2 – noon to 6 pm
Thursday, March 3 – 7:30 am to 2 pm

April

Tuesday, March 29 - 7:30am to 2 pm
Wednesday, March 30 – noon to 6 pm
Thursday, March 31 – 7:30 am to 2 pm

Families with young people in High School

The next two Sunday family gatherings are:

January 23

Mass at 5:30 followed by light supper, and family formation at St. John the Baptist. Important information for Confirmation candidates and their families will be shared at this gathering. Families and candidates should bring their calendars.

February 6

Mass at 5:30 followed by light supper, and family formation at St. James.

Sidewalk Warriors

Please continue your good work during the cold winter months with family-sized boxes of cereal, boxes of oatmeal packets, pop tarts, canned soup and vegetables, as well as crackers. New to the wish list this month is hot cocoa packets. All donations can be dropped off at the CCNCC offices at 1025 Kinderhook Street in Valatie. We will continue to support this grassroots organization throughout the year.

Advent and Christmas Decorations at St. John the Baptist

Decorating our churches for Advent and Christmas is a huge undertaking. We often forget that dismantling the decorations is a big job, too! Thank you to all of the volunteers at St. John the Baptist, led by environmental coordinator, Stephanie Caradine-Ruchel.