On the First Friday of each month, the Nocturnal Adoration Society will be gathering in Church from 7-8 pm. All are welcome to join.

ST. MARGARET MARY PARISH BIBLE STUDY
Father O'Brien will offer a Bible Study at St Margaret Mary Parish Center this Thursday, April 10 at 6:30pm and for each Thursday through April & May. Other parishes in our cluster are cordially invited. We shall study the biblical readings for the following weekend.

Spring Enrichment isn't just for religion teachers anymore.
While the Diocese's annual Spring Enrichment program started thirty-five years ago as a training program for what we now call "catechists" and "youth ministers", in recent years it has expanded its scope, size and numbers. While these "religion teachers" can take up to nearly 100 different courses towards their diocesan certification, Spring Enrichment now includes courses for pastoral care and liturgical ministers, parish leaders (including parish council and Called to Be Church comm. Members), and the general public.  During the four days of this year's conference, May 12-15, parents and families might be interested in "a Family in Change".(Monday 4pm).  "Encountering Christ in the Life of our Family"  (Tuesday 10 am) or "Communicating amid our Chaos" (Wednesday, 7:30pm); Young Adults might want to check our "Checking the Rope before you Tie the Knot" (Wednesday, 7:30pm);  Liturgical Musicians might be interested in Tom Kendzia's two part "Singing the Liturgy (Monday & Wednesday, 7:30pm); and parish leaders might want to look into several of the 14 different "leadership" courses on this year's schedule.  For more information about the conference, held at the College of Saint Rose in Albany, check out the program's brochure on the diocesan website www.rcda.org or contact your parish's faith formation leader or the diocesan Office of Evangelization & Catechesis at 518-453-6630 or by email at spring.enrichment@rcda.org.

DOMINICAN RETREAT & CONFERENCE CENTER PROGRAM
May 16-18, 2008, Woman to Woman Weekend, "Living a Life of Hope". Guest Director:  Sr. Carol Davis, OP,MA, CASAC, does psycho-spiritual counseling at the Dominican Pastoral Counseling Center and has led retreats throughout the United States. Hope is a spirituality and practice that can be learned. Life has more meaning and we age and heal better it we have hope. It is difficult to define it, however a way to think about hope is as an orientation of the heart, a way of being in the world that brings life, and nurtures life. Hope is a way of saying "yes" to life in uncertain times. This retreat will include prayer, stories, music, journaling, and an abundance of hope in sharing with other women in the abiding presence of the Divine.  "They that hope in Yahweh will renew their strength, they will soar as with eagles' wings;  They will run and not grow weary, walk and not grow faint." Isaiah 41:31.  Weekends are open to all faiths and all ages (18 and above). The building is handicapped accessible with private bedrooms.  Meals, snack and linens are provided. Special diets can be accommodated. $185.00(age 65 & over $170.00). $50.00 deposit.  Info/reservations call The Dominican Retreat & Conference Center at 518-393-4169 Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, e-mail dslcny@nycap.it.com or visit www.dslcny.org.

THE CHURCH OF ST. JAMES
Agnes Armstrong, organist and Karen Klevanosky, flutist will present a concert at the Church of St. James, 391 Delaware Ave., Albany on May 18 at 4:00 pm. A free-will offering will be accepted for the repair of the Casavant organ.

BUS TRIP
St. Mary, Mother of the Church, Lee Mass. and Shrine of Divine Mercy, Stockbridge, Mass., Thursday, May 22, 2008, Departure from Hannaford Plaza, 900 Central Ave. Corner of Colvin Ave., Cost $21. which includes Boxed Lunch, Bus Trip alone-$14.00. Check should be in by Monday, May 12, 2008.  Your check is your reservation and should be made payable to: Our Lady Queen of Peace Prayer Group and mailed to
Mary Sigond, 34 Forest Ave., Albany, NY  12208, Any questions, call Peg: 482-5826

VAN TRIP
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Depart the rectory at 9:30 a.m.
If you wish to visit a cemetery in the Albany area or vicinity, please call the rectory leaving your name and phone number and we will be happy to pick you up and bring you for a visit.

ATTENTION PRAYERFUL SINGLE MEN!
The Legionaries of Christ in Thornwood, NY and the St. Mary's Benedictine Monastery in Morristown, NJ are hosting Exciting Live-in Vocational retreats soon.  The dates are May 23-26, June 20-22, and July 2-6. Pray and work with the community and hear the informative vocational talks. These retreats are very popular so make your reservations soon. There is no cost but space is limited. If you take a bus or plane to the nearest major city they will pick you up.  Call 1-800-221-1807 for more dates and info.

WALK FOR CONCERNS-u Of CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF RENSSELAER COUNTY
Concerns-u is presently recruiting volunteers to participate in the 20th Annual Freihofer's Community Walk on Saturday, May 31, 2008.  The event provides an opportunity for non-profit organizations to raise funds through walk pledges. Last year, the groups participating in the Walk raised approximately $50,000. CONCERS-u has come to depend on the Community Walk, which is a three-mile loop that begins on Madison Ave. at the Empire State Plaza and circles around Lincoln Park. Participants can walk at their own pace from 1:00pm to 2:45pm. This walk will be a fundraiser to support the Back to School Clothing Project which supplies school clothing for needy children in Rensselaer County. This year's Freihofer's Community Walk will be held after the Freihofer's Run for Women, and will begin at 1:00pm outside the NYS Museum.. All walkers must check in at the Walk registration area on the Plaza.  Check in begins at 11:30am.  More information and register online at www.freihofersrun.com   We appreciate your support in this effort.