From the NYS Catholic Conference: 

Legislation designed to intimidate and silence pro-life pregnancy
centers has passed through a Senate committee and can be voted on 
by the full Senate at any time.  The bill, S.2264/A.2352 would force
pregnancy centers to disclose to prospective clients the services they
do not provide (ie. abortion), or face stiff penalties. This legislation
Is unnecessary, as it seeks to address a problem that does not exist, and
Is discriminatory, as it seeks to silence all pro-life speech and actions,
leaving pregnant women with only the “choice” of abortion.  Please
urge your lawmakers to oppose this bill.

Proponents of doctor-assisted suicide (A.2694/S.3947) are again
pushing their agenda in New York. They seek to make it legal for 
terminally ill patients to receive life-ending drugs.  These policies are
dangerous for patients, caregivers, and vulnerable populations,
such as the elderly and disabled.  Suicide is not medical care.
Please tell your Senate and Assembly representatives that you
oppose this dangerous and deadly practice.  

To voice your opinion on any issue, go to the Catholic Action
Network (CAN) on  www.nyscatholic.org, click on “Take Action”
then on “Latest Action Alerts.”  If you are not a member of CAN,
please join.



Bread for the World urges us to call 800-826-3688  or
Email our members of Congress to co-sponsor and
pass the global nutrition resolution (HRes.189/S.Res. 260.
Visit  bread.org/activist for a sample letter.

Public Policy - An advocacy ministry that works on the policy issues identified by the NYS Bishops Conference, which are found by logging onto NYSCatholic.org.  The social justice ministry also works to encourage parishioners to become active and vocal in support of legislation that serves the vulnerable and uncounted in our society. If you have questions or would like to get involved, please contact Marie Copeland at 518-439-4050, or email mariecopeland62@gmail.com

Catholic Action Network ~ the Public Policy Ministry suggests that you make your voice heard by joining the Catholic Action Network at www.nyscatholic.org .The Catholic Conference says that the legislative activity will focus on the Bishops' agenda which includes important matters such as:

• affordable housing
• education funding

The Bishops will oppose efforts to legalize physician assisted suicide, legalized prostitution, and commercial gestational surrogacy

Be prepared to "Take Action" on these important issues. If you have questions or need assistance in signing up for the Catholic Action Network, please contact Debbie Agney at debbie.agney@gmail.com or call 518-756-6049.

Formerly referred to as the Pax Christi group, members participate in a prayer for peace the first Saturday each month at the Peace Pole in the grassy area near the Church.   Everyone is welcome to join this prayer group.  If you have questions or would like to get more involved, please contact the Parish Office at 518-439-4951.