OUR LADY OF THE ADIRONDACKS EVENTS
Ellenburg Center - We are pleased to announce the House of Prayer is open during the summer and fall seasons for the following regular activities. All are welcome!
Schedule: Wed., Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with Dan Hobbs, Volunteer; 2nd Thurs., Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with Volunteers Eve McGill and Lucy Wood facilitating Recitation of Rosary at 11 a.m. and Soaking Prayer from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 pm. (Please bring a bag lunch. Light refreshments provided.); Fri., Open Noon to 4 p.m. with Volunteer, Cheryl LaGree, leading Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3 p.m. followed by Recitation of the Rosary; First Sat. Devotions to the Immaculate Heart of Mary beginning at 8 a.m. with Deacon Ken Lushia; Second Mon., 6 p.m. Mass followed by Board Meeting.
Features: All are welcome to attend. Is the Lord calling YOU to become involved? Come and see the House of Prayer, a quiet, simple treasure of the North Country.  Are you thinking of a private/group (7 max) overnight retreat or a day meeting (20-30 max)? Call Sarah at 518-534-9976 for more information.

INDOOR YARD SALE
Chazy – Sacred Heart Parish will be having their indoor yard sale.
Date: July 20
Time: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Features: We have furniture, appliances, household items, toys, books, games, knick knacks, dishes, collectibles, tools, gardening, holiday, bicycles, and much, much more! We also have concessions.
Contact: For more info, contact the rectory 518-846-7650.

BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL
Altona – St. Ann’s and Holy Angels’ parishes are hosting a Blueberry Festival.
Date: July 28
Time: 8 a.m. to Noon
Place: Holy Angels Church Hall
Cost: Adults, $10; Children -12, $5; Free for Children 5 and under
Menu: Blueberry Pancakes, Regular pancakes, French Toast, Sausage, Eggs, Home fries, Coffee, Orange Juice, Mil and Water.
Features: Take-outs available.  50/50 Raffe

GOLF TOURNAMENT
Plattsburgh - The 20th annual McSweeny's/North Country Mission of Hope Golf Tournament will be held.
Date: Aug. 9
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Place: Barracks Golf Course
Features: The tournament is a two-person scramble with a shotgun start, games, prizes, and meals served on the course. All proceeds benefit the Mission feeding programs. Please join us for a fun afternoon of golf that benefits those facing desperate need.
Contact: Please contact Deacon James Carlin at 518-593-9718 or jpcarlin1963@gmail.com for more information or to sign up to play.

HEARTWELL HOMESTEAD GOLF TOURNAMENT 
Plattsburgh – Heart Well Homestead to have their First Annual Gold Tournament. 
Date: Aug. 23 
Time: shot gun start at 12:30 p.m. 
Place: The Barracks Golf Course 
Cost: $65 for Barracks members and $75 for non-members
Features: Help us to establish this much needed home for mothers.  
Contact: Register your team by Aug. 9, sponsor a hole, volunteer or make a donation go to our website: www.HeartWellHomestead.org/#events.  

YARD AND BAKE SALE
Ellenburg – St. Bernard’s and St. Edmund’s to have a parish yard and bake sale.
Date: Aug. 23 and 24
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Place: St. Edmund’s Church Hall

REDFORD PICNIC
Redford – 168th Annual Redford Picnic to be held.
Date: Aug. 28
Time: Activities start after the 10:30 a.m. Mass
Place: Grounds of the Church of the Assumption Parish Center
Features: Full meals of either roast beef or ham from Noon to 6 p.m., Fancy Booth, Pie Booth, Games of Skill and Chance, Pull-Tabs, Refreshments, Food Stand, Rides on the famous Merry-Go-Round, etc.  Raffles for $5000, Afghans, handmade baskets and more.

5K RUN/WALK
Plattsburgh - Heart Well Homestead is hosting a competitive and family oriented Superhero Strides 5K run / walk.
Date: Sept. 7
Place: YMCA on the Oval
Features: Race timing and logistics are provided by Adirondack Coast Events. All proceeds go to opening Heart Well Homestead, a maternity home for unhoused pregnant and postpartum women within the city of Plattsburgh.

TURKEY DINNER
Lyon Mountain - St. Bernard's & St. Edmund's will be having their annual Fall Turkey Dinner.
Date: Sept. 8
Place: Lyon Mountain American Legion
Menu: Home Cooked Turkey with all the trimmings, Coffee & Dessert
More information to follow.

ADORATION 
Plattsburgh – Adoration to be held weekly. 
Date: Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 
Time: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. 
Place: St. John’s in the Holy Family Basement 
Features: Come to an out of the way place and rest awhile in Jesus' Presence. Experience His healing power, grace, love and mercy for yourselves and loved ones. Pray for the sick, suffering, vocations, our priests, country and peace in the world.  
Contact: For more information, to become a substitute or to sign up for an hour, please contact 518-563-3773. 

DEVOTION AND HOLY HOUR 
St. Regis Falls – All are invited to the monthly first Saturday Devotion and Holy Hour for Vocations. 
Date: First Saturday of the Month 
Time: Following the 4:30 anticipated Mass 
Place: St. Ann’s Church 
Features: Prayer after Mass, Night Prayer, Prayer for All Souls and the Holy Souls, Novena in Honor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, Chaplet of Divine Mercy, The Reparation Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary with private mediation on the 15 Mysteries of the Rosary, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament reposed in the Tabernacle, and Prayers for the Holy Father and his intentions. 
 
HOUSE SITTERS 
Ellenburg Center – Our Lady of the Adirondacks House of Prayer is looking for many Volunteer “House Sitters”.  
Time: The responsibility is to arrive by 10 a.m. on your chosen day(s) and remain on premises until 4 p.m. to welcome visitors.  
Features: Lunch and snack items on hand along with tea, coffee, soda, and bottled water. Training will be provided on the history of the House of Prayer, its mission, and the various ways to carry out this gentle ministry of hospitality for those seeking time in a home of Mary to listen to our Lord, browse in the library, or visit the "Gift Shop". Flexible schedule (and hours) are fine.  
Contact: If interested in volunteering for one day a month, or week, or more, please call Sarah Anderson at 518-534-9976.