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Albany Diocese Listen Session Synthesis Published
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 7/29/22
The Synthesis from the Diocesan Synod Listening Sessions has been published in The Evangelist (the Diocesan Newspaper) dated July 21, 2022. Information can also be found on the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany (RCDA) website at: https:// www.rcda.org/synod or on the Evangelist site at https://www.evangelist.org/Content/Default/Homepage-Rotator/Article/SYNOD-LISTENING-SESSIONS/-3/141/29883
Support for Ukraine
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 7/23/22
Gosia Geiger and her daughter, parishioners from St. John the Baptist, are traveling to Poland in late July. While there, they will help at Gdanskie Szkoly Autonomiczne, a school that is aiding Ukrainian refugee families, and one to which they are personally connected. During the school year, supplies were ... Read More »
Colbert House Update for Sunday July 10, 2022 – After 9:15 AM Mass
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 7/11/22
Fr. Steve opened the gathering with a prayer and then read the following: Background
I’d like to start with some background so that we’re all on the same page. This meeting is about the Colbert House and not about any other issue or concern. Any of those can be directed to ... Read More »
"A Path Forward" a Letter from Bishop Scharfenberger
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 6/30/22
Below is a link to a letter sent out by the Bishop entitled, "Another Path for Survivors?" Please also see below for the outline of the Plan discussed in the attached letter, but in bullet format. I encourage you to read the entire letter, however, I understand that some ... Read More »
Second Collection for July 3 and July 10
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 6/23/22
Special Second Collection Request
While I do not like to ask and I hesitate while even writing this note, I feel as if I need to ask for your financial assistance. If you can help, great. If you can’t, I’ll understand. As you know, when I was assigned here, ... Read More »
Update on Status of the Colbert House
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 6/03/22
Since the fall of 2021, a small group of parishioners have been working diligently, exploring and reviewing various potential uses of the Colbert House that if the Diocese approves, would allow St. James to retain possession of the building. After a concerted effort, a proposal to use the Colbert ... Read More »
March 26 & 27 2nd for Collection Catholic Relief Services
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 3/24/22
SPECIAL COLLECTION THE WEEKEND OF 3/26-27 FORCatholic Relief Services
Catholic Relief Services does incredible work around the world, and is providing extensive relief to Ukranian families fleeing war.
"Our second collection this week will support Catholic Relief Services. Funds from this collection provide food to the hungry, support displaced ... Read More »
Diocesan Appeal – Update!
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 2/16/22
While we are still short of our goals in each parish, here is another important reason to donate to the Diocesan Appeal. While I haven’t seen this year’s report, I have compared the Catholic Charities of the 14 counties of the Diocese of Albany Revenue and Expenses report for ... Read More »
Special Announcement regarding masks
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 2/11/22
As you may have heard, the Diocese has ended its mandate that masks be worn in diocesan churches and offices, effective February 10, 2022. However, parishes may continue to impose stricter guidelines as they see fit. (Please see below.)Extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion are strongly encouraged to continue to ... Read More »
Second Collection January 14th - Hope & Relief
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 1/14/22
Due to the inclement weather last Sunday, we will be taking a second collection again this weekend, January 14th .
As requested by Bishop Scharfenberger, on the weekend of January 9, we will hold a special second collection for relief following the devastating tornadoes that recently hit ... Read More »