WELCOME
No matter where you are in life or on faith’s journey, you are welcome here! Please join us! We are one Roman Catholic Community of Northern Columbia County (CCNCC) with 3 churches, 3 parishes, 2 languages, and one pastor who all make up one community of believers in Jesus Christ.
Masks are now optional in church and in our offices. If a parishioner needs to wear one, or would prefer to meet with a staff member who is also masked, you are welcome to ask our staff to do so.
Once again, welcome!
The Church offices will be closed April 18, 2025 (Good Friday) and April 21, 2025 (Easter Monday)
You can call (518) 758-9401 and leave a message. The voicemail will be checked daily for any emergency situations.
If you have an urgent sacramental need, please call (518) 799-3050
The Diocese of Albany
is at a crossroads but we have an opportunity to be a stronger, healthier church
A recent cover article in the Evangelist, our diocesan weekly newspaper, featured a thought-provoking article by Mike Matvey on the future of our diocese. We invite you to read at the link here: https://evangelist.org/news/2025/apr/02/the-challenge-before-us/
Letter from Bishop Scharfenberger
Click here to read the recent letter from Bishop Scharfenberger regarding the mission of the Church—in the Diocese, and in our CCNCC. He focuses on two important points. Firstly, up to one-third of Churches may be closed during this coming process (stay tuned for details). The other important point has to do with the word “disciples." Some questions to ponder: are you a disciple of Christ? What does that mean? How can we, as parishioners and disciples, strengthen our bond with Christ and with others?
These, and more topics and questions will be explored over the coming weeks. Further information about these topics and meetings will be on our website and in mid-week emails starting in May.
OUR CHURCHES
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
SATURDAY VIGIL
4:00 PM: St. John the Baptist, Valatie
SUNDAY MASS
7:15 AM: St. John the Baptist, Valatie
9:00 AM: St. James Church, Chatham
10:45 AM: Church of St. Joseph, Stuyvesant Falls
12:30 PM: Church of St. Joseph, Stuyvesant Falls (Español)
TUESDAYS
9:00 AM: St. James Church, Chatham
Rosary Prayer followed by Prayer Service
WEDNESDAYS
9:00 AM: Church of St. Joseph, Stuyvesant Falls
Morning Rosary
9:30 AM: Church of St. Joseph, Stuyvesant Falls
Morning Mass Followed by Eucharistic Adoration until 10:30 AM
THURSDAYS
9:30 AM: St. John the Baptist, Valatie
Morning Mass
FRIDAYS
9:00 AM: St. James Church, Chatham
Rosary Prayer
9:30 AM: St. James Church, Chatham
Morning Mass followed by Eucharistic Adoration on First Fridays
7:00 PM: Church of St. Joseph, Stuyvesant Falls
Rosario seguido por Exposicion de Santisimo (Español)
OFFICE HOURS
CENTRAL TRI-PARISH OFFICE
St. John the Baptist Church:
1025 Kinderhook St., Valatie, NY 12184
Open: Monday 11 AM - 1 PM. Tuesday 9 AM - 1 PM. Wednesday: 9 - 10 AM; 12 - 1 PM. Thursday 9 AM - 1 PM. Friday closed.
Phone: (518) 758-9401
Email: stjohnthebaptistch@nycap.rr.com
PARISH OFFICES
Church of St. Joseph:
1820 U.S. Rte. 9, Stuyvesant, NY 12173
Open: Friday |10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Phone: (518) 799-5411
Email: Halpind@rcda.org
St. James Church:
117 Hudson Ave., Chatham, NY, 12037
Open: Friday | 9 AM - 10:15 PM
Phone: (518) 392-4991
Email: Halpind@rcda.org
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Diocese of Albany Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Reorganization Reorganización por Bancarrota del Capítulo 11 de la Diócesis de Albany
As reported last week, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany filed for Chapter 11, Bankruptcy reorganization. Bishop Scharfenberger has posted his letter and video with important information regarding the filing for Chapter 11 on the website www.rcda.org/reorganization, as well as a guide to “What You Need To Know” about this process. Please refer to this website for updates in the weeks to come, and direct any questions to the Bishop’s office regarding reorganization by calling 518-453-6734 or emailing chancellor@rcda.org.
Como se informó la semana pasada, la Diócesis Católica Romana de Albany se acogió al Capítulo 11, reorganización por Bancarrota. El obispo Scharfenberger ha publicado su carta y video con información importante sobre la presentación del Capítulo 11 en el sitio web www.rcda.org/reorganization, así como una guía de "Lo que necesita saber" sobre este proceso. Consulte este sitio web para obtener actualizaciones en las próximas semanas y dirija cualquier pregunta a la oficina del obispo con respecto a la reorganización llamando al 518-453-6734 o enviando un correo electrónico a chancellor@rcda.org.
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