TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP
Lake Placid - Mercy Care for the Adirondacks will host a Technology Assistance Workshop open to all older adult community members.
Date: Nov. 4
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Place: Adirondack Educational Center, BOCES
Features: Mercy Care is scaling up its programs to empower Elder Friends to have access to a digital device and provide instruction on how to use it through its iPad permanent loan program. Roberta Bryson from NBT Bank will present on Fraud Prevention and Electronic Banking. Following the presentation, the Mercy Care Team will be available for personalized, one-on-one assistance with your cell phones and tablets. Bring your devices and your questions!  Mercy Care’s Technology Workshop and iPad Permanent Loan Programs are offered free of charge, on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is required.
Contact: To request more information or to register, please contact Lexi Bevilacqua, Director of Programs and Mission Integration at abevilacqua@adkmercy.org or at 518-523-5446.

HUNTERS MASS
Newcomb – All are invited to the 2026 annual Hunters Mass.
Date: Nov. 7
Time: 7 p.m.
Place: St. Therese Church
Features: This Mass continues in the spirit of Father Peter Berg who worked to include everyone in the fullness of Catholic spiritual life.  Since many may come directly from hunting, we welcome and encourage camouflage, well-behaved hunting dogs will have a place to warm up, and we ask that participants be sure to practice gun safety.

ALPHA
Lake Placid – Alpha program to be held.
Date: Sundays, Sept. 20 to Dec. 6
Time: 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Place: St. Agnes Church
Features: Are you longing to deepen your faith, reconnect with the Church, or simply create space to ask life's important questions? Alpha offers a welcoming place to gather with others for conversation, friendship, and discovery. Each session includes a shared meal, an engaging video, and honest, respectful discussion in a relaxed and hospitable environment. Whether your faith is strong, you're returning after time away, or you're simply seeking more, you'll find that every question and every person is welcome.
Contact: Deb Lennon for more information: lennondebra26@gmail.com or 518-524-4388

WOMEN’S MINISTRY
Ticonderoga – Join for a Women’s Ministry, a place of fellowship, faith and friendship.
Date: Every third Friday of the month.
Time: Immediately following the 9 a.m. Mass
Place: St. Mary’s Church
Features: Light breakfast will be served. In addition to weekly fellowship, there will be a summer
Book Club beginning in June. Details and book selection will be announced at the May 17th meeting. Beth Tiger is a Catholic speaker, author and facilitator. She is also the founder & Executive Director of ‘Her Hands’; an anti-trafficking organization originally known as Durga Tree International. Beth’s ministry has always been about assisting people in living a life of purpose. She’s done this through her writing, coaching, as well as her charitable work. A new resident of Ticonderoga, she is looking forward to meeting spiritually like minded women and creating a ministry where all can deepen their faith, form new friendships and be of service to the local community.

ADORATION 
Wells – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament to be held. 
Date: The Third Sunday of the Month. 
Time: After Sunday Mass 
Place: St. Ann’s 
Features: A beautiful and blessed half hour. 

ADORATION 
Lake Placid – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held Tuesday. 
Time: 10 a.m. to 5:20 followed by Mass 
Place: St. Agnes Church 
Features: Come rest in the presence of Jesus. Experience his mercy, love, healing, and peace. 
Contact: To sign up as a sub or for a weekly hour, call 518-523-220. Sign-up is not necessary to attend. 

40 DAYS FOR LIFE
Watertown – Gather in prayer in front of Planned Parenthood for 40 days.
Date: Sept. Sept. 23 to Nov. 1
Time: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL DINNER 
Evans Mills – The Indian River Council 7471 Knights of Columbus will be having a spaghetti & meatball dinner. 
Date: Oct. 10
Time: 4 p.m. to 7 
Place: St. Mary’s Parish Center 
Cost: Adults, $12; Seniors, $10; Children 12 and under, $5; under 5, Free; Sauce or meatballs available for $6 per quart
Contact: For more information call 315-629-4678 

ROSARY RALLY
Turin – The 15th Annual Rosary Rally to be held.
Date: Oct. 10
Time: Noon
Place: Spirit Walk Fatima Garden, West Main Street
Features: The rosary will be recited with one decade in Polish, one in Spanish, and completed in English. The event is held regardless of weather conditions. Dress appropriately and bring a lawn chair. A social will follow with light snacks. The Chapel of Peace will be open for reflection, and the Stations of the Cross walkway will be open. Come pray the rosary for our wounded world.

HARVEST DINNER
Constableville – St. Mary’s Altar and Rosary Society to have their annual drive thru take out Turkey Harvest Dinner.
Date: Oct. 11
Time: 10:30 a.m. until gone
Place: St. Mary’s Church
Cost: $15

PANCAKE BREAKFAST 
Carthage – Pancake Breakfast to be held in support of Augustinian Academy, sponsored by the Carthage K of C Father John Cosmic #291 and Ave Maria Circle. 
Date: Oct. 11
Time: 8 a.m. to noon 
Place: St. James Community Room 
Cost: Adults, $10; Seniors, $8; Children under 10, $5; Family of 4, $30 
Menu: Scrambled Eggs, Pancakes, French Toast, Ham, Sausage, Baked Goods, Juice, and Coffee 
Contact: For more information call 315-493-3224 

HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS
Watertown - The Commissioned Lay Ministry Association of the Jefferson-Lewis Deanery Presents “The Role of The Church in Human Trafficking”.  Mass, dinner and presentation to be held.
Date: Oct. 15
Time: 5:15 p.m. Welcoming remarks, 5:30 p.m. Mass, followed by dinner and presentation
Place: Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church
Cost: $15 per person if attending dinner, no charge if registering for the program only
Features: Presentation led by Sr. Bethany Fitzgerald, SSJ
Contact: Register for the dinner and the program ($15) or program only there is no charge, at: www.rcdony.org/clm-event

BASKET RAFFLE
Houseville - St. Hedwig's Society will hold its Annual Themed Basket Raffles to benefit church outreach and repairs at St. Hedwig's Church.
Schedule: The raffles will be held on the following Sundays: Oct. 11,18 and 25 after the celebration of the 11 a.m. Mass. No tickets will be sold during Mass. Themed Baskets and a handmade quilt will be on display and raffle tickets may be purchased in the church hall from noon to 1 p.m. on the above Sundays. The final drawings for the baskets will be on Oct. 25, at approximately 1 p.m. A bake sale and a limited kielbasa sandwich luncheon will also be featured on October 25th. The drawing for the handmade quilt will take place during the church Christmas party.

HOLY HOUR AND DIVINE MERCY 
Houseville - Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament and the Divine Mercy Chaplet will be observed the first Sunday of the month. 
Date: Nov. 1
Time: Following 11 a.m. Mass 
Place: St. Hedwig’s Church 
Contact: 315-348-6260 

125th Anniversary
Black River – St. Paul’s will be celebrating their 125th Anniversary.
Date: Nov. 8
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Features: Celebrant will be Bishop Terry R. LaValley. A community reception and historical exhibit will immediately follow Mass in the parish center.
Contact: If you with to RSVP for the luncheon following Mass, contact Esther at 315-783-4438.

SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL DINNER 
Evans Mills – The Indian River Council 7471 Knights of Columbus will be having a spaghetti & meatball dinner. 
Date: Nov. 14
Time: 4 p.m. to 7 
Place: St. Mary’s Parish Center 
Cost: Adults, $12; Seniors, $10; Children 12 and under, $5; under 5, Free; Sauce or meatballs available for $6 per quart
Contact: For more information call 315-629-4678 

RACHELS VINEYARD
Saranac Lake - Are you or a friend suffering after abortion? You aren't alone. Join others for a weekend of hope and healing.
Date: Oct. 9 -11
Place: Guggenheim Lodge
Cost: $150 includes lodging, food and all retreat materials. Scholarships available.
Contact: Confidential online registration at www.rcdony.org/pro-life/rv-retreat For more information: Colleen Miner Email: cminer@rcdony.org Phone Number: 518-524-0774

HEALING RETREAT
Ogdensburg – This year’s Annual Our Lady of the Rosary Healing Retreat will have the theme of Love Heals.
Date: Oct. 8 – 11
Place: Wadhams Hall
Features: The Presenter will be Sonja Corbitt. Do not waste another day. Stop the pain. Love heals. John Paul the Great said, “Suffering unleashes love,” because we only ever find Jesus and His love in our wounds. Sonja Corbitt has been teaching people how to acknowledge and open their woundedness to God’s love for over 17 years as a leader in the Catholic Church and Scripture teaching space. You may know her as the Catholic Evangelista through her speaking, writing, and podcasting. 
Contact: Space is limited and Register today: https://www.rcdony.org/ourlady.  For more information contact Kathleen Nichols kmsnichols1163@gmail.com

JOURNEY WITH CHRIST
Norfolk - All catechists and parish leaders are invited to join us for Journey with Christ, a Fall LEAD event.
Date: Oct. 17
Time: 9:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Features: Journey with Christ to learn how parishes can nurture faith across every stage of life while building stronger family and ministry connections among the wider parish community. No fee. Speaker: Dr. Steven Serafin, of Faith and Family Life Catholic Ministries. Please bring a bagged lunch.
Contact: Register at www.rcdony.org/journey For more information contact Anita Soltero, asoltero@rcdony.org; 518-310-3669

DISCERNMENT GROUPS
Watertown - Discover your vocation. Strengthen your faith. Walk with brothers.
Date: Oct. 24
Time: 9 a.m.
Place: Holy Family Church
Features: Gather with men ages 18 and above who are seeking to understand God’s call in their lives and explore the possibility of a vocation to the priesthood. Father Carter Pierce will lead the group. Sponsored by the Diocese of Ogdensburg Office of Vocations.
Contact: For more information, call 315-782-1190

FOSTER GRANDPARENT  
Foster Grandparents are role models, mentors and friends to children with exceptional needs. The program provides a way for volunteers age 55 and over to stay active by serving children and youth in their communities. They are placed in a classroom serving with a child or children who are in need of emotional support, development of basic learning skills, friendship, companionship, encouragement, individual attention and unhurried help. The program currently has 40 volunteers and serves more than 100 kids per year. To volunteer in this program, you can live in one of the following counties. Franklin, Essex County, Clinton County, St. Lawrence County or Jefferson County
Contact: Melissa Howard, Volunteer Coordinator at (518) 359-7688 or E-mail: mhoward@cathcharities.org 

SIDEWALK ADVOCATES FOR LIFE 
Experience Sidewalk Advocated for Life’s new virtual basic training 2.0. 
Features: Sidewalk Advocates for Life employs peaceful, prayerful, loving, and law-abiding outreach outside of abortion centers to aid mothers in crisis and connect them with life-affirming resources in the effort to save their preborn children and end abortion. By God’s grace, this effort has witnessed over 9,000 women turn around at abortion centers and CHOOSE LIFE! 
Contact: To get started, YOU’RE INVITED to fill out the brief application at sidewalkadvocates.org/trainingapp. Upon receipt, we’ll be in touch with next steps for accessing the online training.