What better way to start the day than to praise God for the blessings He has given us through the work and sacrifice of our mothers? Please join us in praying with and for mom this Sunday as we also seek the intercession of our heavenly mother, the Blessed Virgin Mary, on her behalf. Join us too after Holy Mass for a free Mother’s Day breakfast.
A woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her in the gates. – Proverbs 31:30-31
Come join us on Thursday, May 9th at 7pm for Solemn Vespers in honor of the Solemnity of the Ascension. Let us look to the last day with hope and joy rather than fear.
Holy Mass and other Sunday Services will be held at 9am for the months of May and June. Please check out our calendar to stay up-to-date.
Completed, even before the month of May begins! Check the newsletter out, stay informed, wish mom a happy Mother’s Day, see our action packed schedule, learn that it is ok to point, and be entertained. You may view and download a copy right here — May 2013 Newsletter.
Looking at the truth of some young lives in Schenectady is challenging. It can make us pause, question, and regret or it can spur us to action. Our faith offers that secure place if we open our hearts and parish home to offer the gifts of faith, family, and friendship. Our small church on a small street offers that big and caring heart that will listen.
Congratulations to Prince Sprauve and the students who took the risk to tell the story.
From WTEN: Schenectady High School students share stories of struggle, triumph in ‘Fast Life’ film
SCHENECTADY – Schenectady High School students take to the big screen to get their real-life stories of struggle, triumph and loss out to the public.
“Fast Life” sheds light on the hardships young people face growing up in dangerous Schenectady neighborhoods. The movie was filmed entirely in Schenectady on a budget of just $1,000. The cast is comprised of SHS students. “Fast Life” was written and directed by school district Multimedia Specialist Prince Sprauve.
“This movie is going to be difficult for some people to watch. It’s a story of molestation– you have gangs, you have violence, you have poverty. It’s real life for some of these students. And sometimes life doesn’t have a happy ending,” says Sprauve.
The student cast believes the film is an opportunity for adults to see the role they play in how young people grow up, through hard-hitting, no-holds-barred dialogue and a plot based on true life stories.
“Fast Life” opens at Proctors in Schenectady April 25th at 7pm.
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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.
Our next Soup on Sunday Event will be held Sunday, April 28th from 11:30am – 1:30pm featuring chicken soup this month.
Soup on Sunday is held at Holy Name of Jesus Parish Hall, 1040 Pearl St. (between Crane and Chrisler Avenues), Schenectady (CDTA Route 354, Pearl St. stop).
Soup on Sunday is the last Sunday of every month. Come enjoy a great bowl of homemade soup and a beverage, sandwiches (plus more) in a safe place. Take out available. Everyone is welcome. Soup on Sunday is absolutely FREE!!!
Our parish has invested in new kitchen flooring and a new dishwasher to better enable us to carry out our Soup on Sunday program. Soup on Sunday provides free meals on the last Sunday of every month. We thank Bob, Stephanie, and Pete for making all the arrangements and handling installation.
We started April the day after celebrating the Resurrection of our Lord. After a few days of rest and lots of kielbasa, eggs, chocolates, and other Easter basket goodies our April newsletter has been posted. Check the newsletter out, stay informed, and even be entertained. You may view and download a copy right here — April 2013 Newsletter.
I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers (Ephesians 1:16)
On Sunday, April 7th we held our annual Basket Social. It was a wonderful day filled with the blessings of fellowship, generosity, support, great Polish food, excitement as well as 93 baskets, 7 door prizes, 3 grand raffle prizes, and a beautiful quilt and afghan taken home by lucky winners. Over 170 friends filled our hearts with joy through their presence.
We extend our thanks to all attendees. We so appreciate your support and hope that your day was great fun. A special thank you to the members of the Red Hat Society who attended.
Our appreciation and thanksgiving is extended to all who worked so hard to make the day a success, especially those individuals and businesses who donated remarkable and extremely inventive, beautiful, useful, and fun baskets. We were blessed by, and are so appreciate of, the commitment and work of our volunteers — those who prepared beforehand, the ticket table workers, drivers, cooks, servers, runners, and the Social’s stalwart and dedicated leadership; all who made our guests welcome and made the day a great success!
Each and every one of you are in our prayers. My our Lord bless you as you have blessed us.