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CCNCC Refocus Mission
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 5/26/25
As previously mentioned, the bishop called together the pastors, priests, deacons and parish life directors of the 126 parishes of the diocese for a meeting this past Thursday, May 22, 2025. The topic was to “refocus on the mission,” of the diocese, networks, and parishes, including ours in the ... Read More »
23 Receive First Communion at St. Joseph’s / 23 Reciben la Primera Comunión en San José
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 5/16/25
Congratulations and Blessings to Our Twenty-three First Communicants who received Jesus for the First Time in His Precious Body and Blood Last Saturday at the Church of Saint Joseph! Additional blessings and congratulations to the twenty who came on Sunday and received their second Holy Communion! You have come ... Read More »
Say No to Physician-Assisted Suicide
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 5/10/25
Legislation has already passed in the NYS Assembly and may come up for a vote in the Senate this week - visitnyscatholic.org/action-center for details on how you can voice your opposition.
Read more from the Bishop https://evangelist.org/news/2025/may/01/compassion-endures-it-does-not-kill/
THE CHALLENGE BEFORE US
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 4/19/25
The Diocese of Albany is at a crossroads but we have an opportunity to be a stronger, healthier church
A recent cover article in the Evangelist, our diocesan weekly newspaper, featured a thought-provoking article by Mike Matvey on the future of our diocese. We invite you to read at ... Read More »
Welcome New Members
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 1/11/25
Welcome New Members of the Catholic Community of Northern Columbia County!
On Sunday, January 12, we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord. With great joy our three parishes welcomed 21 new members through Baptism into our faith family in 2024! Please join us by celebrating the newest members of ... Read More »
Good Works in Our Community
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 12/21/24
Christmas and New Year’s present an opportunity to share the many blessings we have received. Whether it is time, treasure or talent,each of us has gifts we can bring to others in our churches and broader communities.
Please consider how you might volunteer this coming year with one of ... Read More »
St. James FYE 2024 Annual Financial Report
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 10/26/24
Dear Parishioner, Please click here or the image below for your copy of the Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Financial Report, which was prepared by the St. James Finance Council. Printed copies will be available after Mass this Sunday, Oct. 27, and on our Welcome Table thereafter. If you have any questions ... Read More »
St. James Annual Budget Report FY25
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 9/21/24
September 2024 Dear Parishioners, The Finance Council presents to you the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Ended (FYE) June 30, 2025. This budget will provide adequate funding to meet operating needs and ensure current and planned parish programs can continue. Exhibit A provides the projected operational results for ... Read More »
RCDA Missionary Cooperative: August 24—25
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 8/17/24
Fr. John A Szukalski SVD will be at the CCNCC on August 24-25, 2024 to celebrate Masses and speak about the many ministries of his religious community, Divine Word Missionaries. They are an international religious community of missionary priests and Brothers serving in 79 countries helping to build chapels, ... Read More »
RCDA Missionary Cooperative: August 24—25
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 8/09/24
Fr. John A Szukalski SVD will be at The Catholic Community of Northern Columbia County on August 24-25, 2024 to celebrate Masses and speak about the many ministries of his religious community, Divine Word Missionaries. They are an international religious community of missionary priests and Brothers serving in 79 ... Read More »