The Catholic Community of Northern Columbia County

Families with young people in grades K – 8

Father Steve celebrated Mass on Sunday, May 15 at St. James to welcome children receiving the Sacrament of Eucharist for the first time. Children were also welcomed at St. Joseph, Stuyvesant Falls, and St. John the Baptist earlier in the month.

The next First Eucharist celebration will take place on

Sunday, May 22 at the 5 pm Mass at St. Joseph, Stottville.

Confirmation News

On May 15, our candidates, their families, and sponsors gathered at the Church of St.

Joseph, Stuyvesant Falls for The Ceremony of Light. Candidates affirmed the promises made at the Sacrament of Baptism, and listened to a reflection by Wesley Burton, who was received into full membership in the church at this year’s Easter Vigil after concluding the RCIA program. Father Steve presented a Bible to each Confirmation candidate.

On May 22 Bishop Edward Scharfenberger will confer the Sacrament of Confirmation on the young candidates of Columbia County at 3 pm at St. James Church in Chatham.

CCNCC Families!

We received our first batch of well-wishes for young people ages 8 – 12 in Ukraine. Won’t you help?

All ages are welcome to write a card, letter, or create a small (8 x 10) poster expressing your care, concern, or prayers for those who are living in difficult times. It is a small way to let others know you are thinking about them!

Please drop off your creations at the CCNCC offices at 1025 Kinderhook Street, Valatie. Call Ruth Ellen at 518-758-1828 with any questions. The Diocese is coordinating this ongoing opportunity to reach out to young people living in battle-damaged Ukraine or displaced by the war.

Adult Formation

Ongoing Join others at St. John the Baptist each Wednesday at 6 pm during May to pray the Rosary for Peace. All are welcome!

Other

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Annual Golf Scramble, Friday, August 5 at the Olde Kinderhook Golf Club. Watch for more information. This traditional event, begun by parishioners over 25 years ago, continues to benefit the young people of St. John the Baptist Parish.

Brooks Barbecue is also scheduled for the same date.

Help Father James P. Madden celebrate the 65th Anniversary of his Ordination this spring! Father Madden was a frequent celebrant at the 7:30 am Mass at St. John the Baptist and shared many stories of his time as a missionary priest in India. He also led retreats for St. Theresa of Calcutta, and her order, the Missionaries of Charity. If you wish to send a note or card, his address is:

Holy Cross House
PO Box 1048
Notre Dame, IN 46556-1048

Father Jack always asks visitors for news of St. John the Baptist parishioners. Why not send him a note or card to let him know what is happening in your life?

Rev. Jack Molyn
Teresian House
200 Washington Avenue Ext
Room 143
Albany, NY 12203

Sidewalk Warriors Please continue to support our friends in need. Ongoing basics include paper napkins, Ziploc bags, trash bags, and toilet paper. Food ideas include complete pancake mix (just add water), pancake syrup, canned tuna, salsa, crackers, and salad dressing.