St. Anthony of Padua

Join us for the Celebration of the Eucharist at St. Joseph’s Church. Vigil on Saturday at 5:30 p.m., Sunday at 9:30 a.m., and weekdays at 12:15 p.m. Visit

> St. Joseph Church for the bulletin.

Sacrament of Baptism requires preparation class and is held monthly during Mass. Reconciliation offered daily after 12:15 pm Mass or by appointment. Engaged couples must contact the Parish Office nine months in advance for Matrimony celebrations.

Faith Formation classes available for grades Pre-K through 11th. Includes sacramental preparation. Classes meet on Mondays for grades K-5 at 6:30 p.m. and on Tuesdays for grades 6-11 at 6:30 p.m. Contact Arlene Parisi for more details.

Notify the Parish Office for Visitation and Anointing of the Sick requests. Contact the office for serious illness or if someone homebound needs the sacrament.

November is dedicated to remembering the faithful departed. All Souls envelopes available in your regular offering envelopes. Names of those buried from St. Joseph’s will be read on All Soul’s Day. Let's remember and pray for our loved ones.

Weekday Mass at St. Joseph's on Monday and Friday at 8:30 am, and at St. Francis on Tuesday and Thursday at 8:30 am. Weekend Masses at St. Joseph's on Saturday at 4 pm, Sunday at 10:30 am, and at St. Francis on Saturday at 6 pm during July 4—Labor Day, and Sunday at 8:30 am.

Confessions available on Saturday at 3:15 pm at St Joseph's and Sunday at 8:00 am at St Francis. Also available by appointment.

Monday & Friday after Mass at St. Joseph, pray the Rosary. 1st Sundays of the Month at St. Francis, pray the Rosary at 8 am. Memorial Mass on Friday, Nov. 13, at 6:30 pm at St. Joseph.

Join us for the All Souls Day Mass on Monday, November 2, at 8:30 am at St. Joseph's.

The Diocese will offer a Convalidation Ceremony on Sunday, November 29, 2026, at 2 pm at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Church in Albany. Interested couples can participate.

Saturday Vigil: 4:00 pm. Sunday: 7:30 am and 11:00 am. Weekday Mass on Tuesday at 9:00 am with Adoration following. **Wednesday & Thursday Masses only if previously scheduled. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament after Tuesday Mass.

RCIA preparation for Easter Vigil 2027 has begun. Meetings alternate Wednesdays at 5:30 pm in the Parish Life Center. For Sacraments of Initiation or curious about the process, contact Sharon. All welcome!

Faith Formation for grades Prek - 12 meets on Sundays from 9:30 to 10:45 in Parish Life Center. Sacrament preparation is a two-year process. For more information, contact Sharon.

Join in watching select episodes from seasons 1-5 of the Chosen Series. Thursdays at 2pm in the Parish Life Center. Contact Sharon for more information.

Enjoy meals with friends or pick up to-go meals on Mondays from 3-5pm. Offering soup, salad, sandwich, entree, and dessert. Contact Sharon for details.

Oct 25: 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass. Also, Crossing the Veil on Nov 1st at 4pm, JR/SR High on Nov 5th & 19th, Kids Club on Nov 12th, All Souls Prayer Service on Nov 2nd, and more.

Upcoming Christmas Concert and Dance on Dec 6th from 3-5pm at Copake Park Building. Mark your calendars for this festive event.

Contact the parish office for Anointing of the Sick. Please reach out if you or a family member are in need of this sacrament.

Engaged couples, remember to contact the parish office at least 6 months before your wedding date for Marriage Preparation guidance.

Volunteers needed for the Mobile Food Pantry on Nov 13th from 12-3pm. Your help is crucial in supporting the community. Pre-registration is required.