School is starting, were celebrating Brotherly love, inviting all to discover Church on Back to Church Sunday, and contemplating Balaam’s ass in our new newsletter. Check it out, stay informed and see our action packed schedule. You may view and download a copy right here — September 2013 Newsletter.
Thank you to all the wonderful crafters who have responded and signed-up so far for our Holiday/Seasonal Craft Fair to be held on Saturday, October 12th from 9 AM to 4:30 PM at the Rotterdam Senior Citizens Club, 2639 Hamburg St, Rotterdam NY 12303.
If you are a crafter, and have not reserved your space, there is still time to register. You can find more information here, sign up on-line, or download a copy of our crafters registration form, complete it, and mail it in with payment.
Availability of spaces is first come/first serve. Call Gayle for a registration form and details at 518-588-0908 after 5:30pm on weekdays and any time on weekends.
Holy Name of Jesus will be holding a Holiday and Seasonal Craft Fair on Saturday, October 12th from 9am till 4:30pm at the Rotterdam Senior Citizens Club, 2639 Hamburg Street, Rotterdam, NY.
We are issuing a Call to All Crafters — Woodworkers; Jewelry, Glass or Metal Artists; Painters; Photographers; Sewers; Beaders; Quilters; Knitters and Crocheters; Needlepointers; Candle and scent decor; Floral Designers; Ceramics; Sign makers; Holiday decorations; Soap Makers; etc.
Spaces and services are available as follows:
Click here to see the proposed floor plan [pdf]. Availability of spaces is first come/first serve. Call Gayle for a registration form and details at 518-588-0908 after 5:30pm on weekdays and any time on weekends. You may also sign up on-line here…
Also, you may download a copy of our crafters registration form, complete it, and mail it in with payment.
What!?! only one newsletter for July and August? Check it out, stay informed all summer long, remember that God is constant and never leaves us for vacation, want to go to a Valley Cats game?, see our action packed schedule, and be entertained. You may view and download a copy right here — July/August 2013 Newsletter.
Please come and join us for Soup on Sunday, this Sunday, June 30th, from 11:30am till 1:30pm. Soup on Sunday is always free and open to all. Enjoy soup, sandwiches, special food for kids, dessert, coffee, and more. Soup on Sunday is held at Holy Name of Jesus in our parish hall located at 1040 Pearl St., Schenectady (CDTA Route 353 – Pearl Street stop).
Jesus, Bread of Life
BLESS OUR ADVOCACY AND OUR COMMITMENTAs your love has called us
LET US PRAY WITH CONFIDENCEAs your love has held us
LET US ACT WITH COURAGEAs your love has blessed us
LET US UNITE WITH HOPE
THAT NO ONE MAY GO HUNGRY.
AMENPrayer (c) Kathy Galloway, Christian Aid
Completed, albeit a bit late. Check the newsletter out, stay informed, wish dad a happy Father’s Day, check out “Change Your Career Day,” see our action packed schedule, and be entertained. You may view and download a copy right here — June 2013 Newsletter.
Please come and join us for Soup on Sunday, this Sunday from 11:30am till 1:30pm. As always, Soup on Sunday is always free and open to all. Enjoy soup, sandwiches, special food for kids, dessert, coffee, and more. Soup on Sunday is held at Holy Name of Jesus in our parish hall located at 1040 Pearl St., Schenectady (CDTA Route 353 – Pearl Street stop).
The Click here to view/download a copy of the job description and necessary qualifications. The position will be compensated at $1,000 per issue with the expectation of 12 issues annually.
Interested applicants email qualifications to the Office of the Prime Bishop by E-mail. The deadline for applications is June 30, 2013.
The Holy Name of Jesus National Catholic Church, is holding a rummage and bake sale on Saturday, May 18th from 9 am to 3 pm in the parish hall at 1040 Pearl Street (between Chrisler Ave. and Crane St.), Schenectady (CDTA Route 353). A bag sale will begin at 2 pm. The sale features clothing, household items, toys, furnishings, great baked goods, and many other items.
What Matters to Girls
The Schenectady League of Women Voters is hosting the Working Group on Girls Community Forum, “What Matters to Girls” on Wednesday, May 22nd at 7pm at the 1st Reformed Church, 8 North Church St., Schenectady NY. The Forum is dedicated to empowering middle and high school girls and will provide information on Girl’s Day Out and Girl’s Circles programs for student participants and adult volunteers. Topics will include increasing self esteem, making healthy choices, valuing education, and expanding girl’s vision of the future.
Connecting Faith-Based Groups with the Affordable Care Act: What You Need to Know about Changes in Health Insurance for Your Members

Congressman Paul Tonko is hosting a workshop on Connecting Faith-Based Groups with the Affordable Care Acton Wednesday, May 29th at The Crossings of Colonie, 580 Albany Shaker Rd., Loudonville, NY from 1—3pm. The focus of the workshop will be on providing up-to-date information on federal health insurance programs available to members of Faith-Based organizations. Representatives from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Region II U.S. Department of Health & Human Services will be available to provide information and resources that can help make it easier to understand health insurance options.
Medicare (health insurance for people 65 and older or with long- term disability or end-stage renal disease), Medicaid (health insurance for people with limited income), and new options for expansion of health insurance that will soon be available under the Affordable Care Act will be discussed.
You may pre-register online or by calling 518-465-0700.
Youth Forum
Schenectady Youth Boxing & Fitness is sponsoring a Youth Forum on June 13th, 10am-12pm at the Fenimore Gallery at Proctors Theater, 432 State St., Schenectady, NY. The forum includes a roundtable discussion with members from community youth focused programs with a focus on sharing goals and information as well as information on upcoming summer plans. A light lunch and opportunities for networking will follow. For more information please contact Schenectady Youth Boxing & Fitness or Judy Decker by E-mail.
2013 Kurs Youth Encampment
The 2013 Kurs Youth Encampment sponsored by the Young Men’s Society of the Resurrection of the Polish National Catholic Church will be held from June 29th through July 6th at the Bishop Hodur Retreat & Recreation Center, 596 Honesdale Road, Waymart, PA. This is by far the best summer youth event anywhere. Our young people are encouraged to attend as well as to invite friends and parishioners for a summer event that builds up faith and friendships that last a lifetime.
Click on the links below for further information and forms:
National United Choirs 2013 Music Workshop
The National United Choirs Click here for details and a registration form.
Polish National Union Trip to Poland
The Polish National Union (Spójnia) is sponsoring a trip to Poland in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish in Żarki (Libiąż) Poland, the birthplace of Bishop Francis Hodur. The parish was built through the generosity of members of the Polish National Union. The trip will run from September 18th through 25th and includes tours of southern Polsnd including noted attrations in Kraków, Zakopane, and Żarki. For details please see the current issue of Straż. Reservations are due by June 10th.