Wednesdays at 12 Noon at the Pine Hills Branch of Albany Public Library This 6-week series of discussions (and tea!) will explore a different short story or poem each week. The writings variously involve the themes of patience, environment, commitment, life & death, childhood, and war. Discussion will be facilitated by Rev. Daniel Quinn, Pastor of Blessed Sacrament Church. Mar. 8 - Leaf by Niggle by J.R.R. Tolkien Mar. 15 - The Man Who Planted Trees by Jean Giono Mar. 22 - The Hound of Heaven by Francis Thompson Mar. 29 - Lepanto by G. K. Chesterton Apr. 5 The River by Flannery O'Connor Apr. 12 Parker's Back by Flannery O'Connor Readings are accessible online: Blessed SacramentAlbany.org If you can't view them online, please visit the 2nd floor reference desk of the Pine Hills Branch of the Library to view a print copy that can be read in-house.
This movie visually represents the gospel while showing us the humanity of Jesus and his disciples. Feel the disciple’s pain, sorrow, confusion, joy, love, and passion as you watch how Jesus not only has an impact on their lives, but how Jesus and the disciples can have a direct impact on YOUR life! St. Matthew's invites you to join them at 1:00PM each of the following dates Sun, March 5th Episodes 1 & 2; Sun, March 19th Episodes 5 & 6; Sun, March 12th Episode 3 & 4; Sun, April 2nd Episodes 7 & 8 Viewing times will be approximately 2 hours with discussions afterwards.