Friday Paint Club Fall 2016

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2 ALBANY DIOCESAN CEMETERIES 48 Cemetery Avenue Menands, NY (518) ext. 110 Friday Paint Club Fall 2016 Friday Paint Club will meet from 10 AM - Noon on the dates listed below. Class size is limited and themes vary. Price per class is $20 for 8 x 10 canvas and $25 for 11 x 14 canvas. Paints, brushes and two hours of professional instruction are included. Friday Paint Club is perfect for aspiring artists looking for structured classes with emphasis on color values, perspective, line and composition techniques using acrylic paints on stretched canvas. It is also perfect for beginners because classes are small, relaxed and fun! Coffee, juices and bakery goods from the famed Schuyler Bakery are provided. No prior experience is necessary. Each class features a different subject, theme or style of a famous artist. Paint club participants put their own spin and apply their own style to whatever it is the instructor presents. You have full creative control over your own canvas. Call Kelly at or KellyAnn.Grimaldi@rcda.org to register. Oct. 7 - Flowers in a Tree Trunk Oct 21 Angel in the Fog Oct. 28 Beautiful Gate Nov. 4 Colorful Clouds Nov. 18 Night Sky Dec. 9 Karner Blue Butterfly Dec. 16 Red Wing Blackbird in the Reeds 2

3 DOMINICAN RETREAT & CONFERENCE CENTER 1945 Union Street, Niskayuna, NY Wednesday, Oct. 5 6:20-9:15 pm Visitation Ministers Evening of Reflection: The Holy Ground of Visitation Ministry Presenter: Marylyn degonzague, RN, MSN, OPA volunteers as a Faith Community Nurse. Being a Dominican Associate provides her with more opportunities to integrate spirituality and nursing. To visit the sick, elderly and their caregivers at home or in health care facilities is a special gift that sometimes brings us joy, sorrow, anxiety, wonder and awe. Let us take some time to reverence the gift of visitation ministry, renew our appreciation for our calling, receive strength from each other and from the Lord we serve. $25.00 Info/reservations, call Dominican Retreat & conference Center (518) Monday Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm, dslcny@nybiz.rr.com or visit Monday, Oct am-3 pm Creative Day of Retreat for Men & Women: Contemplative Creativity Presenter: Claudia Gregoire, OPA combines her love of photography with Scripture, prayer, music and nature quotes. She encourages others to see in new ways the wonders of God s creation and open themselves to the miracle of the everyday. Contemplation is not an over your head practice, but a down to earth approach that you likely already employ in some fashion. Bring your journals, sketchbooks, cameras or just come for a long, loving look at the real. $30.00 Info/reservations, call Dominican Retreat & conference Center (518) Monday Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm, dslcny@nybiz.rr.com or visit 3

4 DRCC, cont d Wednesday, Oct. 12 9:45 am-3 pm Senior Day of Reflection: Spiritual Remedies and Prescriptions for the Soul Presenter: Fr. Thomas Berardi has been a priest for over forty years. He enjoys teaching, cooking, skiing, kayaking and walking with his dog. As a senior, is there a remedy for feeling better spiritually? The day will look at some rituals, prayers, and symbols for spiritual healing and growth. It will include a presentation and explanation of several spiritual traditions of prayer, laughter and finding something new each day to celebrate. $25.00 Info/reservations, call Dominican Retreat & conference Center (518) Monday Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm, dslcny@nybiz.rr.com or visit Thursday, Oct am-12 noon Monthly Workshop for Men & Women: Organizing, Changing, Downsizing, Rightsizing Presenter: Ceil Amendolia, OPA believes that change is an integral part of living a full life. Wouldn t it be great to think about organizing your office, downsizing your spaces, rightsizing your filing system and changing the things in your life you want and need to change? Each month we will be gathering at the Retreat House to experiment with all the possibilities of Organizing, Changing, Downsizing and Rightsizing. So set aside a Thursday each month for two hours to join us and support each other in the world of organizing from the inside out. Feel free to join his ongoing group for as many or as few sessions as you like. $15.00 Info/reservations: (518) Monday Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm, dslcny@nybiz.rr.com or visit Thursday, Oct pm Sung Vespers in the Spirit of Taize Presenters: The Dominican Sisters. The ecumenical community of Taize in France was founded as a place that encourages reconciliation and tolerance of all faiths. Come join us as we experience Vespers in this spirit of song, Scripture and silence. Free will offering. Info/reservations: (518) Monday Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm, dslcny@nybiz.rr.com or visit 4

5 DRCC cont d October 14-16,2016 Weekend Retreat for Women Concerned with Alcoholism: Awake and Walk with the God of your Understanding Director: Margaret Maniaci is a Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor with a Master s Degree in Pastoral Ministries and over 40 years of continuous sobriety. Using AA approved literature, other resources and personal experience, we will spend our time together exploring ways to improve our relationship with God. $ (ages 65 & over $190.00), $50.00 deposit. Info/reservations: (518) Monday Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm, dslcny@nybiz.rr.com or visit Monday, Oct pm Dream Group. Presenter: Sr. Carol Davis, OP, MA, Counselor Emeritus is a lifelong dream explorer. The Ongoing Dream Group with Sr. Carol is flourishing and welcoming new members. Meetings are monthly /class To register, contact: CarolDavisOP@att.net or call (518) Tuesday, Oct pm Presentation for Men & Women: Responsible Gambling and Understanding Problem Gambling Presenter: Stelianos Canallatos is the Prevention Specialist for the New York State Council on Problem Gambling. Stelianos received his Master of Arts in Leadership Development and Administration from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh. This will be an in-depth understanding of the difference between responsible and problem gambling and how to stay on the safe side. $15.00 Info/reservations: (518) Monday Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm, dslcny@nybiz.rr.com or visit 5

6 DRCC,cont d Thursday, Oct.27 6:20-9:15 pm Harvest Evening of Reflection for Married & Engaged Couples: What s it all about, as you go to the altar of God? Presenter: Rev. Ed Deimeke is the sacramental minister for St. Patrick s Parish in Catskill and Athens. According to authors Bridget Burke Ravizza and Julie Donovan Massey, the purpose of marriage is to enter a workshop of Everyday Saints. A recent book by them is the basis for this evening of reflection on the Sacrament of Matrimony. $45.00/couple. Info/reservations: (518) Monday Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm, dslcny@nybiz.rr.com or visit Sunday, Oct pm 18 th Annual More Than Just Desserts Fund Raiser Drawing for a year-long pass (good January 1- December 31, 2017) or a 24 x 28 framed Thomas Kinkade offset lithograph entitled Christmas Tree Cottage, signed with Thomas Kinkade matrix signature authentication system & numbered; appraised at $595 US (5/8/15). Hors d oeuvres & dessert buffet, wine and light beverages. Music by Ed Munger, classical guitarist. Silent auction come bid on a wide range of items. Watch our website and Facebook page for a partial list. Info/reservations: (518) Monday Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm, dslcny@nybiz.rr.com or visit OFFICE OF PASTORAL CARE 40 North Main Avenue Albany, NY Fall Seasons of Hope Bereavement Program St. Pius X Catholic Church will be hosting a support group for the bereaved on six Monday evenings in the fall, beginning Monday, September 26 th, from 6-8 pm. Registration will begin at 5:30 on the first night. The group will meet in the church in Conference Room B. Seasons of Hope is a Christ-centered bereavement program grounded in the healing wisdom, traditions and practices of the Catholic Church. For more information or to register, please contact Susan Ikenhoffer at susanikenhoffer@gmail.com or call her at: (518)

7 CONSULTATION CENTER 790 Lancaster Street Albany, NY (518) Step Into the Bible Through Storytelling In this 4-week class, Storyteller Marni Gillard and Bibliodramatist John Courtney will offer exercises and experiences that invite participants to step deeply into the characters and scenes of favorite Bible tales. As we Step into the Bible and identify with the characters, we work both with partners and the group, listening deeply and building storytelling skills. The work is playful yet brings us deeper into the world of scripture. Becoming the Bible s great and small characters, insights will flow, and we ll find they were people much like us. Marni Gillard, MA Marni Gillard, MA, brings the joy of sacred storytelling to parishes, schools, prisons, libraries and faith groups. She leads an annual summer storytelling weekend for adolescents and adults at Pyramid Life Center. Her book Storyteller, Storyteacher shows how story work brought middle schoolers to a deep sense of community. Without a Splash, her double CD of personal tales, awakens memories in young and old. Marni can be reached at John Courtney, LCSW, DCSW is a social worker in private practice and at the Consultation Center. He is a student of Bibliodrama. Wednesdays, October 5, 19, 26 and November 2 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Pastoral Center, 40 North Main Avenue, Albany $50.00 For registration and further information, call the Consultation Center at

8 THE PRIORY RETREAT Box 336 Chestertown, NY (518) Friday, Sept. 30, 5 pm- Sunday, Oct. 2, 11 am Silent Directed Retreat Our only Silent Directed Retreat of the season! Refocus and find God in your life through Scripture, prayer, nature and silence. Meet individually with your retreat director to make a plan for you where you are in your life; receive daily suggestions for prayer and guidance; review your experience. Return home with a deeper connection to all of life. Pat Mousaw $175/individual; $300/couple Meals included Sunday, Oct. 2 2 pm Blessing of the Animals Would you like a special blessing for your beloved pet? The custom of blessing animals evolved as a remembrance of St. Francis of Assisi s love for all creatures. Come, bring your pet and join us with Rev. John O Kane for an afternoon, sharing the beauty of the Adirondacks and all of its creatures, great and small! Rev. John O Kane By donation 8

9 Priory, cont d Saturday, Oct. 8 9 am - 7 pm Youth Wilderness Retreat Calling all high-school and college-aged young adults. Be lead into the wilderness of the Adirondacks and encounter the living God in creation! Unplug and reconnect! This is a great fall event for your parish youth group or young adult gathering. Camping on Saturday available based on minimum occupancy. Dustin Katona $50, meals included Saturday, Oct. 23 Noon Fall Spruce-Up! Come help us prepare the Priory for the Adirondack winter! Enjoy fellowship and fun with other Priory friends. Many hands make light work! Please call or ahead so that we can plan enough food for a hearty lunch. prioryretreat@yahoo.com (518) Friday, Oct. 28, evening Sunday, Oct. 30, 11 am Quiet Weekend October A weekend offered for quiet contemplation and reflection. Choose what nights and meals you would like to attend while you take the time needed for your journey. Meals, accommodations and spiritual direction can be provided. $65/night, single room; $80/night, double room Local Mass and church services available. 9

10 Autumn Diocesan Gathering A Jubilee Day for Disciples of Mercy We are God s people sharing a responsibility to witness God s unconditional love and to bring Christ s healing presence to our world. Saturday October 22, :00 AM 3:00 PM LaSalle Institute Troy, New York Pray & celebrate with Bishop Ed and hundreds of your fellow disciples! Prepare for the conclusion of The Jubilee Year of Mercy! Discover how to carry forth the blessings of this extraordinary year of grace! Best Ministry Practices Uplifting Prayer & Music Exciting Keynote & Workshops VENDORS: Books, Media, Music, Services, Gift items & more! In collaboration with the Franciscan Center for Catholic Studies Siena College 10

11 The Community Hospice 295 Valley View Boulevard Rensselaer, NY Bereavement Services Monday, October 3 2:00pm Living with Loss, 47 Liberty St, Catskill Tuesday, October 4 Living with Loss, 445 New Karner Rd, Albany, afternoons 5:30pm 47 Liberty St, Catskill Wave Riders Wednesday, October 5 12:30pm Living with Loss, 179 Lawrence St, Saratoga Springs 3:00pm Widows & Widowers, 295 Valley View Blvd, Rensselaer Thursday, October 6 5:30pm Daughters Group, 295 Valley View Blvd, Rensselaer 5:30pm 179 Lawrence St, Saratoga Springs Wave Riders Tuesday, October 11 5:30pm Living with Loss, 295 Valley View Blvd, Rensselaer 5:30pm Wave Riders, 445 New Karner Rd, Albany 6:00pm Living with Loss, 246 Manny's Corners Rd, Amsterdam Wednesday, October 12 2:00pm Living with Loss, Greenwich Library 5:30pm Wave Riders, 295 Valley View Blvd, Rensselaer Thursday, October 13 5:30pm Daughters Group, 295 Valley View Blvd, Rensselaer Tuesday, October 18 5:30pm Wave Riders, 445 New Karner Rd, Albany 11

12 Hospice, cont d Wednesday, October 19 12:30pm Living with Loss, 179 Lawrence St, Saratoga Springs 3:00pm Widows & Widowers, 295 Valley View Blvd, Rensselaer 5:30pm Wave Riders, 295 Valley View Blvd, Rensselaer 6:00pm Living with Loss, 445 New Karner Rd, Albany Thursday, October 20 5:30pm Daughters Group, 295 Valley View Blvd, Rensselaer Tuesday, October 25 5:30pm Living with Loss, 295 Valley View Blvd, Rensselaer 5:30pm Wave Riders, 445 New Karner Rd, Albany Wednesday, October 26 5:30pm Wave Riders, 295 Valley View Blvd, Rensselaer Thursday, October 27 5:30pm Daughters Group, 295 Valley View Blvd, Rensselaer Apply online: or call

13 Summit on the Family A Day for Faith & Family Saturday, October 1, 2016 A Gathering for Catholic Families The Shrine of the North American Martyrs in Auriesville Fultonville, NY ROMAN CATHOLIC D I O C E S E OF ALBANY Finding Our Place in the Family Our first-ever Summit on the Family was conceived by Bishop Ed Scharfenberger to focus on where seeds of faith and love are planted - in the family. It s a day for family fun, Catholic devotions, and insights into joy-filled family life. Please register to attend at Seasons of Family: How to Love as the Seasons Change How Families Impart Faith through the Generations How Pope Francis is Inviting Us to Love and Joy Catholic Traditions and Family Fun under the Tent! 13

14 DIVINE MERCY PARISH MISSION How to end the YEAR OF MERCY with a CONSECRATION To DIVINE MERCY! featuring Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC Director of Evangelization for the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception Author of the bestselling books: 33 Days to Morning Glory Consoling the Heart of Jesus 33 Days to Merciful Love The Second Greatest Story Ever Told: Now Is the Time of Mercy Our Diocese's 33-day preparation for consecration will begin Tuesday, October 11, 2016, Feast of Pope St. John XXIII, and will culminate with the Divine Mercy Consecration at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Sunday, November 13, 2016 at 5 p.m., when the Jubilee Year Holy Doors will close around the world. The Consecration could also be made on a parish level at any or all Masses in your local parish on that day. For all of the resources you need for the Diocesan Consecration to Divine Mercy, visit rcda.org/divinemercyconsecration, or call Renée Morgiewicz, Diocesan Coordinator for Parish Services, at (518)

15 Catholic Retreat for Men Sponsored by the King s Men, Albany Christ often retreated to the wilderness......how about you? In a time when living an authentically Catholic life confronts new challenges, men need Christian brotherhood more than ever before. On September 29-October 2, The King's Men will be hosting the very first Adirondack into the Wild. Please prayerfully consider joining us. Fathers and sons welcome. Watch the Retreat Trailer and Video Testimonials For registration, go to: ?ref=ebtn 15

16 Office of Ecumenical and Interfaith Affairs 40 North Main Avenue Albany, NY Walk Through the Door to Holiness: An Ecumenical Conference Exploring Christian Character October 3-5, 2016 Christ the King Spiritual Life Center 575 Burton Road Greenwich, New York Presenters: Most Rev d and Rt Hon. George L. Carey, retired 103rd Archbishop of Canterbury Bishop Edward Scharfenberger, the Roman Catholic Bishop of Albany Very Rev d Chad Hatfield, Chancellor of St Vladimir s Orthodox Seminary Rev d Dr. Doug Cullum, Dean of NES seminary at Roberts Wesleyan in Rochester The four presenters will answer the question of: WHY HOLINESS? Christians express concern about the increasing divide between secular American culture and the Christian community. How can we let our light shine in the darkness? Developing common ground with postmodern thinking, this conference will provide an opportunity to understand Gods call to faith and holiness, and pray for the deepening our commitment to share the true Gospel message as an ecumenical faith community. Standing our ground against the postmodern world's suspicion of the Church, we will explore Gospel themes that foster true community. Cultivating an appreciation for wisdom, our conference leaders will delve into the multi-dimensional nature of truth. What is the whole person? What is the transformational nature of Christian life from head, to heart, to hand? How is holiness embodied in our Lord Jesus Christ and His Spirit here among us? Sponsored by Christ the King Spiritual Life Center of the Episcopal Diocese of Albany and the St. Mary s Institute of the Community of St. Mary. A summary brochure is available at: For more information contact Maggie Hasslascher at: Ext