MASS TIMES

Saturday Vigil - 4:00 PM

Sunday - 8:00AM | 10:00AM

Daily Mass: Tuesday - Friday - 8:30 AM

Adoration on First Friday of the month after the 8:30 mass (9:00 am - 11:00 am)

If Averill Park Schools are closed or delayed due to inclement weather daily Mass will be cancelled

Sacrament of Reconciliation by appointment

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OUR MISSION

St. Henry's is a welcoming community fed by Christ's compassion and called to bring God's word to life in loving service to all..

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ST. HENRY'S PARISH PICNIC - 2025

WHEN: July 20th 11:30 am - 5:00 pm

The picnic tables under a hugh covered pavillion so the picnic is held rain or shine!

WHERE: North Greenbush Town Park - Dedrick Park

5 Camp Scully Way

Wynantskill, NY 12198

BRING: A dish to share

Drinks

Swim Suit/Towel

Lawn Chair

THINGS TO DO: Life Guard on Duty

50/50 Raffle

Sand Art

Kids Games

Bingo

Toys for Kids

Face Painting

COST: $5/Per Person, $20/Per Family

Hot dogs and hamburgers and all the fixins will be provided.

Tickets on Sale now after each Mass

Questions: Call the Parish Office at 518-674-3818

MADE FOR MISSION

The mission of the Catholic church is to continue the work of Jesus Christ by proclaiming the Gospel to all people, fostering a community of faith, hope, and love, and serving the needs of others, especially the poor and marginalized.

Remade for Mission calls us to bring the Gospel to all, serve the needy, and build communities of faith and service. Each parish, no matter its size or history, plays a role in Christ's command to "go and make disciples of all nations" (Matthew 28:19). The goal of Remade for Mission is not just survival, but a renewed, unified Church that brings Christ's love to the world and supports its members and neighbors alike. As Pope Francis reminded us, we are called to be "a Church which goes forth," rooted in Christ, confident in hope, and alive in the Spirit.

July 11, 2025

The most recent letter from the Remade for Mission Support Team outlines the first steps parishes are to take to make assessment and information sharing so parishioners can understand their parish's current state of affairs. This is a link to the most recent letter. (Click here to see the letter)

The Remade for Mission webpage is a resource for all including all the messages, the outline of the process, frequently asked questions, words of encouragement, stories from parishes around the diocese sharing their ideas and best practices. https://www.rcda.org/remadeformission

In the letter to parishioners, dated April 7, 2025 linked here, Bishop Edward Scharfenberger announced he was launching a process to implement a newly envisioned future for long term growth and the formation of mission-focused disciples.

As promised in that letter, he shared details of the process this past weekend, Pentecost Sunday was a time when the Holy Spirit descended on the Apostles, marking the beginning of the Catholic Church. This “Remade for Mission” process is a call to action to turn our hearts, resources, and efforts beyond our church walls, truly serving the Gospel.

Beginning in the Fall 2025, each parish network, or neighboring parishes, will enter a journey of discernment asking: What do we have? What do we need? What must we let go of? What are we being called to become?

This process will stir emotions, challenge attachments, but more importantly inspire new dreams. It’s not about forgetting our past. It’s about honoring it by shaping a sustainable, faithful future. Jesus reminds us: “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” (Matthew 6:21). Our treasure must be Christ’s mission - to make disciples, transform lives, and serve the world.

Habemus Papam! We have a Pope!

Pope Leo XIV has also chosen a motto that reflects this Augustinian tradition: In Illo uno unum, which means “In the One, we are one.” The phrase is taken from Saint Augustine’s Exposition on Psalm 127, where he explains that “although we Christians are many, in the one Christ we are one.”

To learn more about our new Pope, click here:

Did you know that a person who is Catholic and practicing can get a papal blessing parchment for different occasions including: Baptism, First Holy Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, Anniversary of Marriage and Birthday among others?

Click here for details in applying for Papal Blessing Parchments online.

Jubilee 2025

Pope Francis has declared a Jubilee Year of Hope in 2025

EXCERPT FROM THE LETTER OF THE HOLY FATHER FRANCIS FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE NEW EVANGELIZATION, FOR THE JUBILEE 2025

"We must fan the flame of hope that has been given us, and help everyone to gain new strength and certainty by looking to the future with an open spirit, a trusting heart and far-sighted vision. The forthcoming Jubilee can contribute greatly to restoring a climate of hope and trust as a prelude to the renewal and rebirth that we so urgently desire; that is why I have chosen as the motto of the Jubilee, Pilgrims of Hope. This will indeed be the case if we are capable of recovering a sense of universal fraternity and refuse to turn a blind eye to the tragedy of rampant poverty that prevents millions of men, women, young people and children from living in a manner worthy of our human dignity. Here I think in particular of the many refugees forced to abandon their native lands. May the voices of the poor be heard throughout this time of preparation for the Jubilee, which is meant to restore access to the fruits of the earth to everyone. As the Bible teaches, “The sabbath of the land shall provide food for you, for yourself and for your male and female slaves and for your hired servant and the sojourner who lives with you; for your cattle also, and for the beasts that are in your land, all its yield shall be for food” (Lev 25:6-7).".

Click here for TOOLS FOR THE JOURNEY

“The Power of One Hour” is a five-part video series, produced by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany and Sheehan Productions.

It’s aimed at enriching the understanding of the Celebration of the Eucharist and was created as a teaching tool for all who share the faith or who want to learn more about the Catholic Mass.