As most would agree, change is never comfortable or painless, and changing Mass times is never easy, but we hope you will find what
works best for you and continue to attend Mass at one of our CCNCC churches. As previously discussed, mentioned, and now announced this past weekend, the new Mass schedule for the CCNCC effective
August 1 and 2, 2026 is as follows:
Saturday - Mass of Anticipation 4 pm - Church of St. Joseph - Stuyvesant (English)
Sunday - Morning Mass - 8:30 am - St. John the Baptist - Valatie
Sunday - Morning Mass 10:30 am - St. James - Chatham
Sunday - Spanish Mass 12:30 pm - Church of St. Joseph - Stuyvesant
We have listed the decision-making process in last weekend's bulletin as well as a summary of the reasons why these changes are needed. (See also many other previously published bulletins.) It is our hope that having this new mass schedule will afford families two primary opportunities for Family Faith Formation (Religious Education, CCD, Sunday School, etc.) a month. This nearly doubles the number of sessions from previous years, at times that are more convenient for many families. It also allows us to add faith formation time for our Spanish community for children who have received First Holy Communion but until now were unable to participate in additional faith formation sessions. Let's try it for 18 months and review then. Thank you for your prayerful consideration. Father Steve
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