Retreat at Holy Cross Monastery – 13th to 15th October

Retreat at Holy Cross Monastery – 13th to 15th October

Bethesda is planning a weekend retreat at Holy Cross Monastery, West Park, NY from 13th—15th October. Our retreat this year will include daily reflections led by one of the Holy Cross brothers, worship and meals with the monastic community, and plenty of time to enjoy...
Special Monthly Envelope for August 2023

Special Monthly Envelope for August 2023

Special Monthly Envelope Donations to our special monthly appeal in August will support Shelters of Saratoga, a county-based agency that provides food, shelter, and other services to people facing homelessness.  The agency operates a year-round shelter as well as the...
New Skete visit – 27 September

New Skete visit – 27 September

An afternoon to visit to the Religious Communities at New Skete in Cambridge, NY has been arranged for Wednesday 27 September. Our tour begins at 1.15pm and includes a talk, tour of the chapel and grounds, and a visit to the kennel where the community breeds and...
Special Guest Fr. TJ Pettigrew – 13 August

Special Guest Fr. TJ Pettigrew – 13 August

On Sunday 13 August we will welcome (back) the Reverend Thomas John (TJ) Pettigrew as our guest preacher. During Fr Parke’s tenure, TJ spent his formative years at Bethesda, assisting in a variety of capacities. As recently announced, Fr Pettigrew becomes Rector of St...