Please note the following upcoming changes at Our Lady of the Assumption.

Because of a Diocesan Priest Retreat, the 9:00 a.m. Masses on Wednesday, September 16 and Friday, September 18 are cancelled.

Beginning this Sunday, our new Sunday Mass schedule will be:

• 8:00 a.m. Mass
• 10:00 a.m. Mass
• Saturday Vigil Mass remains at 4:30 p.m.

Sunday Elementary Faith Formation will be held at 9:00 a.m.

Faith Formation Registration

We are currently accepting registrations for Faith Formation Grades 1–10.

If you need a registration form or have questions, please contact the parish office at 518-785-1605.

We look forward to welcoming our parish families as we begin the new Faith Formation year.

Help Us Share the Invitation

At Our Lady of the Assumption, we believe that one personal invitation can change a life.

For our upcoming You’re Invited Sunday, we are asking every parishioner to prayerfully consider inviting a family member, friend, neighbor, coworker, or someone who may be looking for a church home.

To help make that invitation easier, we have created a special invitation card (shown below).

Ways to Share the Invitation

📄 Printed Invitations

Printed invitation cards were distributed at Mass this weekend. Feel free to hand one to someone personally and invite them to join you.

📱 Share on Facebook

1. Click on the invitation image.
2. Click the Share button.
3. Select Share to Feed or Send in Messenger.
4. Add a personal message and post.

Example:

“I’d love for you to join me at Mass this weekend. Our parish is having a special You’re Invited Sunday, and I would be honored to sit with you.”

📸 Share on Instagram

1. Save the invitation image to your phone.
2. Create a new Instagram post or story.
3. Upload the invitation image.
4. Add a personal invitation in the caption or story text.

Example:

“My parish means a lot to me, and I’d love to share it with others. If you’re looking for a church home, I’d love to have you join me this weekend.”

✉️ Send by Email

Attach the invitation image to an email and include a personal note.

Example:

Hi ______,

I thought of you when I saw this invitation. Our parish is having a special You’re Invited Sunday, and I would love for you to join me at Mass. I would be honored to sit with you and introduce you to some wonderful people.

I hope you’ll consider coming.

God bless,

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📱 Send by Text Message

Simply send the invitation image with a brief note.

Example:

“I thought of you when I saw this invitation. Would you like to join me at Mass this weekend?”

Mass Times

Saturday, June 27
🕓 4:30 PM

Sunday, June 28
🕢 7:30 AM
🕘 9:00 AM

🍽️ Food and fellowship will follow all Masses.

One Invitation Can Make a Difference

Many people are waiting for someone to invite them. A simple invitation may be all it takes for someone to take the first step.

Thank you for helping us welcome others and continue building One Family in Faith.

This past Saturday, May 2 at 10:00 AM, our parish was blessed to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation with Bishop Mark.

We congratulate our teens who received the fullness of the Holy Spirit and were sealed with His gifts. This is a meaningful milestone in their lives of faith—one that strengthens them to live more fully as disciples of Christ.

Confirmation is not the end of their journey, but a beginning. Through the grace of this sacrament, they are called to live their faith with courage, to serve others with love, and to be witnesses of Christ in their families, schools, and community.

We are deeply grateful to the parents, sponsors, and catechists who have supported and guided them along the way. Your example and commitment have made a lasting impact.

As a parish family, we continue to pray for our newly confirmed:
that they may remain open to the Holy Spirit and grow ever stronger in faith.

Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love.

📸 View photos from the celebration below.

Looking for something meaningful for your child this summer?

The Diocese of Albany’s S.A.L.T. (Service Action Learning Team) offers middle and high school youth a unique opportunity to grow in faith while serving others throughout our community.

S.A.L.T. is more than a volunteer experience. It brings young people together for hands-on service, prayer, and reflection, helping them encounter Christ through acts of charity and community.

Program Overview

Each day includes:

• Morning prayer and gathering
• Service at various locations across the Diocese
• Time for lunch and fellowship
• Afternoon service opportunities
• Group reflection and prayer

Service sites vary each day, offering a wide range of meaningful experiences. Full schedules and details will be shared after registration.

High School S.A.L.T. (Grades 9–12)

📅 August 9–12, 2026
📍 Hosted at Our Lady of the Assumption, Latham
💲 $75 (includes meals, beverages, t-shirt, and supplies)

👉 Register here:
https://forms.gle/M3bZ8cVJo1nubfd17

Middle School S.A.L.T. (Grades 6–8)

📅 August 16–18, 2026
📍 Church of St. Clare, Colonie
💲 $50 (includes snacks, beverages, t-shirt, and supplies)

👉 Register here:
https://forms.gle/6mXrWEZxrek7zr9H6

Why S.A.L.T.?

S.A.L.T. helps young people:

• Put their faith into action
• Build lasting friendships
• Grow in confidence and compassion
• Experience the joy of serving others

This is a powerful way for youth to step outside of their routine and encounter something deeper—both in their faith and in themselves.

Join Us

If your child is looking for something meaningful this summer, S.A.L.T. is worth serious consideration.

We encourage families to talk about it together and invite a friend to participate.

This is where faith comes alive.

The Diocese of Albany has announced a $148 million settlement with survivors of abuse as part of its effort to resolve claims through the ongoing bankruptcy process.

As part of this announcement, Bishop Mark has shared a letter to the faithful along with an accompanying statement. We have been asked to make these available to our parish community.

We have provided both documents below for you to read. Paper copies will also be available in the church this weekend.

Letter from Bishop Mark

Albany Diocese Statement Regarding Settlement

Greetings to my new parish family!

I am so grateful for the opportunity to serve as the new pastor of Our Lady of the Assumption church. I am following the many years of service of Fr. Burke, and more recently of Fr. Rutherford and Fr. Joseph. I look forward to getting to know you.

This is an exciting time to start my service as pastor, as we begin a new year under our newly-installed Bishop Mark. Our parish community is strong in its faith and generous in its service. I look forward to working with all of you as we journey in our faith and work to welcome more people into our parish community.

Please keep me in your prayers as we move forward together!

God Bless,
Fr. Tom

A Little bit about Fr. Tom

Fr. Tom describes his move to Our Lady of the Assumption as a “sort of homecoming.” The youngest of four boys, Fr. Tom was born in Utica, New York, and grew up in Colonie. He graduated from Shaker High School (1988) and Union College (1992), and he earned his law degree from Harvard Law School (1995).

He first felt a call to priesthood in college, but after a period of discernment, his life took a different direction. He married and worked as a lawyer for over twenty-five years, first in New York City and then back home in Albany. He served for several years as a federal prosecutor in Brooklyn.

Fr. Tom felt the call to ministry later in life, while active at St. Pius X Parish and after his marriage ended. He found in his parish service and working with the pastor, Fr. James Walsh, great peace and joy. Over time, he entered the Diocese’s discernment program and was accepted as a seminarian. After studies at St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry and Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary in Weston, Massachusetts, he completed his formation with a pastoral year at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish in Schenectady with the pastor, Fr. Bob Longobucco.

Fr. Tom was ordained a priest in May 2024. Since then, he has served at St. Kateri as parochial vicar.

Fr. Tom is blessed to be the father of Luke Fallato, who holds a degree in theology and sacred music from Franciscan University of Steubenville and who lives in the Albany area. Fr. Tom shares a close relationship with his mother, Mary, who recently turned ninety-eight and still lives where he grew up in Loudonville.

In addition to his parish work, Fr. Tom serves as an Assistant Vocation Director for the Diocese, serves as chaplain to the diocesan Catholic Lawyers Guild and works in the Catholic chaplaincies at Union College and Albany Law School. He also serves as a board member of the Friends of Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine, Inc. Fr. Tom also authors a monthly column for The Evangelist.

In his free time, Fr. Tom enjoys reading, traveling with his son and visiting historical sites.