The parish family of St. Madeleine Sophie and St. Gabriel the Archangel invites its graduates to have their names listed in the Graduate Directory. We will have a blessing of the Graduates on Sunday, June 14th at 9AM Mass at St. Madeleine Sophie and at 10:30AM Mass at St. Gabriel’s. Please send an email or call Donna Simone (Faith Formation Office) at dsimone@smsparish.org or (518) 355-3115 by June 7th to include your graduates name, where they are graduating from, and what parish they attend Mass.

Children entering PreK 4 – Grade 5 in September are invited to join us for a fun and faith filled week at 2026 Vacation Bible School: Rainforest Falls: Exploring the Nature of God! We’ll hear Bible stories, make fun crafts, learn new songs, participate in a mission project, and make new friends. VBS will be August 10th – 14th from 8:30am – 11am.

Parents can participate with their children each morning or they can drop them off and come back for dismissal. If a parent is attending, please indicate the name(s) on the registration form as they will be included in the count of the number of people in a group.

Registration FEE if received by June 15: $30/one child; $55/Family Max rate (Parents are free).

After June 15: $40/one child; $70/Family Max rate

If the fee is a hardship, please contact the SMS Faith Formation Office at (518)355-3115 or FFO@smsparish.org. Fee paid by check made payable to “St. Madeleine Sophie Church” can be sent to the SMS Faith Formation Office, 3514 Carman Rd., Schenectady, NY 12303 or be paid online at:   https://smsparish.weshareonline.org/ws/opportunities/FaithFormationRegistration

For reduced fee, early Deadline is June 15th, but please register ASAP so we can have all the supplies needed for your children! 

Questions: please contact Carolyn Kelly at 518-368-7490 or kellycm99@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing everyone this summer! 

Mohawk Catholic is a REGIONAL YOUNG ADULT GROUP based in Schenectady.  We invite all young adults (ages 18-39) to join us as we journey together in growing closer to knowing and loving Jesus Christ. Our next Bible Study will be Thursday, May 14th at 7 PM in the St. Gabriel’s Church Basement.

Our discussion will focus on how effective prayer can drive a deeper relationship with God.  We are thrilled about the turnout at our gatherings and are looking forward to continuing our journey together!  For more information email us at mohawkcatholic518@gmail.com and follow us @MohawkCatholic on Instagram and Facebook.

In June, our session will be on Thursday the 11th. 

Prepare and Pack Meals for distribution and Serve Meals at St. John/St. Ann’s Outreach Center.