In keeping with our theme Corporal Works of Mercy, Sacred Heart School is collecting items to be sent to our troops serving overseas during the holiday season. Anyone interested in donating items may drop them in the box located in the hall outside of church. A list of donation items can be found on the school bulletin board.
An evening of reflection on the Psalms will be presented by Edward Martin on Tuesday, November 16 at 7PM in the church. This is a wonderful opportunity to prepare for the Advent season.
We are looking to “resurrect” our Sunday Communion Breakfast! Are you a wanna be chef or short order cook? Please call the rectory at 274-1363 if you can help.
On Tuesday, November 2nd, the Feast of All Souls, a special Mass of Remembrance will be offered at 7PM for our deceased parishioners, particularly those who passed away in the last year. After the Mass, a light reception hosted by the Bereavement Committee will be held in the school faculty room. All are welcome to attend.
In recognition of Veteran’s Day and in coordination with Colonie Center and the area Blue Star Mothers we will be collecting items for “Operation Holiday Freedom Boxes” at the Sock Hop.
“Operation Holiday Freedom Boxes” are a collection of items that will be sent to young men and women who are serving our country all over the world in all four divisions of our military.
We will present Sacred Heart School’s Operation Freedom Boxes to the Blue Star Mothers at Colonie Center the weekend of November 13 and 14. For participating in this event our school will receive 5,000 $chool Buck$ points.
If you have any questions, please call Cynthia Reilly at the school office. Thank you, in advance for your participation in this event.
Please bring any of the following items to fill our Freedom Box at the Sock Hop on November 5th.
Cookies, Pringles, Lip Balm(Chap Stick), Crackers (ind. Packs), Fruit Snacks, Shampoo(4oz. or less), Mac & Cheese (microwave cups), Nuts, Bar Soap, Gum, Pouch Tuna or Chicken, Toothpaste, Hard Candy (no chocolate), Slim Jims, Toothbrush, Ind. Sized Powdered Drink Mix, Beef Jerky (no pork products), Deodorant, Granola Bars, Playing Cards, Ind. Sized Tissues, Energy Bars, Puzzle Books, Disposable Camera, Trail Mix, Hand Sanitizer (4oz. or less), Pop Tarts, Sanitary Wipes/Baby Wipes
On Wednesday, October 27, Sacred Heart Book Group will meet in the Rectory at 10:15 am to discuss the book ZEITOUN by Dave Eggers.
For more information, please contact the Rectory at 274-1363 during regular business hours.
Don’t forget to register for the YOUTH RALLY: GOD IS LOVE. This event will be held on November 12 at the Cathedral in Albany and November 13 at LaSalle Institute. If you are hoping to attend the National Catholic Youth Conference in 2011, you should attend this rally. For more information and to register, please contact Marie at the rectory 274-1363 or mvenaglia@gmail.com
In remembrance of St. Francis of Assisi’s love for all creatures, on Sunday afternoon parishioners and their pets returned to the Church parking lot after Mass to be blessed by Fr. Yanas.
Learn more about St. Francis of Assisi and this custom at;
Sacred Heart CYO Basketball registration is Wednesday, October 6 from 6:00 – 7:30pm.
Registration is open to Sacred Heart students and parishioners 2nd grade to 8th grade both boys and girls.
The registration will be in the cafeteria. If you are unable to attend, registrations may be dropped off at the rectory.
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