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!
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
Update from Fr. Steve Following Meeting with Bishop
As previously mentioned, the bishop called together the pastors, priests, deacons and parish life directors of the 126 parishes of the diocese for a meeting this past Thursday, May 22, 2025. The topic was to “refocus on the mission,” of the diocese, networks, and parishes, including ours in the Catholic Community of Northern Columbia County (CCNCC). That mission is rooted in Jesus Christ’s command to the disciples and to us “to go and make disciples of all nations.” (Matt 28:19) read more
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 read more
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
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ June 22, 2025
Posted in Messages From Father Steve on 06/20/25
Pastor’s Letter/Carta del pastor
Today is the Feast of the Body and Blood of ... Read More »
22 de junio de 2025
Posted in Nuestra Comunidad Hispana on 06/20/25
“No tenemos más que cinco panes y dos pescados” (Lucas 9, 13)
La fiesta ... Read More »
Weekend of June 21st & 22nd
Posted in Family Formation and Youth Ministry News on 06/20/25
Awesome God, You sent your Son into the world to be the example of ... Read More »
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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