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.”

Family Faith Formation registration information was mailed last week.  Anyone who did not receive a mailing and wishes to register should call Ruth Ellen at 518-758-1828 or email. 

Family Faith Formation meets once a month beginning in October with both a morning and an evening option.  The exception is for those young people eligible for the Sacraments. Preparation for those receiving the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist for the first time will be on Sunday morning, while preparation for those receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation will be Sunday evening.  All families will attend Mass, followed by food and formation. The current calendar is through December 2023.  We will share any changes to the Mass schedule once the CCNCC Pastoral Councils have reviewed the parishioner surveys and completed their discussions.  For now, the morning Family Faith Formation will begin with the 9:15 am Sunday Mass at St. James, and the evening Family Faith Formation will begin with 5 pm Sunday Mass at St. John the Baptist.

Dates for Family Faith Formation at St. John the Baptist

Sunday, October 15 at 5 pm Gathering # 1

Sunday, November 5 at 5 pm Gathering # 2

Sunday, December 3 at 5 pm Gathering # 3

Dates for Family Faith Formation at St. James

Sunday, October 22 at 9:15 am Gathering # 1

Sunday, November 12 at 9:15 am Gathering # 2

Sunday, December 10 at 9:15 am Gathering # 3

RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Kickoff Oct. 11, 6:30PM at St. Joseph

An information meeting for those who want to “catch up on sacraments," inquire about adult baptism or confirmation or just have questions about the Catholic faith, will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 6:30PM at St. Joseph in Stuyvesant Falls. Please contact Ruth Ellen Berninger (see above) with any questions or to let her know you are interested.