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St. Mary's Parish of Nativity

26 Church Street
518-766-2701

The Focolare Word of Life Movement meets monthly to share everyday experiences of how they try to put the Gospel's word into action. Their goal is to fulfill Jesus' prayer to the Father: "May they all be one." (Jn 17:21). It is open to anyone in the parish, just as the Respect Life Ministry opens itself to the sacredness of life. They show support for the annual Right to Life March in Washington D.C. and the Alight Crisis Pregnancy Center. They inform and educate parishioners of the right to life to the born and unborn.

The Knights of Columbus support the national K of C programs and initiatives with particular focus on the parish needs and growth/enrichment of the Parish family. The men in the council are active in parish activities. The Knights of Columbus take close care of the parish, through the food pantry. St. Mary's also cooperates with the local churches and synagogues to provide food for the needy, especially on major holidays.

Mrs. Linda Ridzi was appointed Faith Formation Coordinator in 1998 and continues in the job, expanding our faith formation program to include teen workers in nursing homes and soup kitchens, a vacation bible school, baptism prep classes, as well as all of the traditional training and sacramental preparation.

The Rite of Christian Initiation, is held once a year to provide education of the Catholic Faith to adults in our community. The Pastoral Council meets bimonthly to assist Father Antone with the events of the parish.

A history of our parish would not be complete without recognizing the contribution of Archie Sherman, our all around parish helper for countless years. His help and support of the pastors of St. Mary's in the past and present and his commitment to St. Mary's cannot be properly acknowledged.