Special Monthly Envelope – May 2025

Special Monthly Envelope – May 2025

Donations to the Special Monthly Envelope for May support the Beaver Cross Camp Scholarship Fund. Beaver Cross, our diocesan camp in Greenwich, NY, seeks to make its summer programs available to every eligible child who wishes to participate in its activities,...
Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday – 13 April

Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday – 13 April

  Palm Sunday, 13 April 8am Blessing of Palms and Holy Communion 10am Blessing of Palms and Sung Eucharist Tuesday, 15 April 12.10pm Holy Communion Wednesday, 16 April 7pm Stations of the Cross Thursday, 17 April 7pm Liturgy Maundy Thursday The church remains...
Special Monthly Envelope April 2025

Special Monthly Envelope April 2025

Donations for the April Special Monthly Envelope will be directed to the Thomas T. Parke Music Fund. Fr Parke was Rector of Bethesda from 1968 to 2012. In recognition of his commitment to the liturgical and musical life of the parish, a fund was established in his...
Spring Cleaning – 5 April at 9am

Spring Cleaning – 5 April at 9am

A Spring Cleaning to prepare the church for Holy Week-Easter is planned for Saturday 5th April at 9am. The more, the merrier…! If you have any time to spare, feel free to drop in and lend a hand.
Lent Course: The Seven Deadly Sins – 12 March through 9 April

Lent Course: The Seven Deadly Sins – 12 March through 9 April

What are the seven deadly sins? Are the deadly sins, or capital vices, merely outdated concepts unfit for our modern world? Or are they still relevant for today’s spirituality? In addition to exploring the deadly sins’ historical development and spiritual purpose,...
Special Monthly Envelope March 2025

Special Monthly Envelope March 2025

Bethesda’s special monthly envelope for March supports LifeWorks Community Action.  Since 1965, Lifeworks has built a comprehensive network of programs and resources in Saratoga County to assist low-income families facing a variety of challenges, including health,...
Lent Begins with Ash Wednesday on March 5

Lent Begins with Ash Wednesday on March 5

The 1979 Book of Common Prayer instructs the officiant to say the following words each Ash Wednesday: Dear People of God: The first Christians observed with great devotion the days of our Lord’s passion and resurrection, and it became the custom of the Church to...
Special Monthly Envelope February 2025

Special Monthly Envelope February 2025

February’s Special Monthly Envelope supports the Franklin Community Center. Located in downtown Saratoga Springs but serving all of Saratoga County, the Franklin Community Center has been providing support to local individuals and families since 1983. All programs and...