The Catholic Community of Northern Columbia County

"The value of persistent prayer is not that God will hear us, but that we will finally hear God.”

Our younger people will receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the 2^nd time during the final week of May in preparation for their receiving First Eucharist in June.  Please pray for them as they continue their faith journey: Kathryn, Tyler, Ella, Sam, Marcus, Declan, Aleigha, and Jackson.  

Children’s Offertory

Each Sunday Mass, all children will be invited to bring non-perishable items forward during the Offertory when the other gifts are brought to the altar.  The items brought to Mass by children will be donated to the local food pantries.  One of the parents from St. James made the suggestion to collect items as another way to practice the Corporal Works of Mercy – this year’s Family Faith Formation theme. We encourage families to talk with their children about ways they can help others facing food insecurity. 

Summer Service Mondays

Please join us Monday, July 15, July 22, and July 29 at St. John the Baptist.  We will continue to practice the Corporal Works of Mercy with projects for families of all ages, beginning at 5:30 pm. More information will follow!

Thank you:  to everyone who helped with the Celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation last Saturday during the bilingual Pentecost Vigil at St. John the Baptist.  Mass was celebrated by the Most Reverend Edward Scharfenberger, DD, Bishop of Albany.  A special thank you to Elvy Con and Dan Wyatt for their direction of the music.