Transfiguration Parish

  We  are a Catholic community united by love, illuminated by the Transfiguration of our Lord Jesus Christ.  We gather as a People of God seeking unity through the Holy Spirit to Worship through the Sacred Liturgy, Prayer and Sacraments, and to proclaim the Christian message which promotes Justice, Reconciliation and Service through Evangelization, Faith Formation and Discipleship

Transfiguration Parish is committed to continual growth in the Catholic Faith through a lifelong union with Jesus Christ, and in service to others through the ministry of the Church. We spread the Good News of His love and promote His Word through evangelization, education, reflection, and daily witness. As faithful stewards we pledge to direct and develop the spiritual, human, financial, and material resources of the Church. We respond to His love with gratitude and prayer, with compassion-ate service, generous sharing, reconciliation and equality for all.

Transfiguration Parish – South Site, Speigletown (Administrative Offices)
50 Hillview Drive, Troy, NY 12182
Phone: 518-235-0337
Fax: 518-235-8726
Office Hours: Monday thru Thursday, 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.

Transfiguration Parish – North Site –
17 South Main Street, Schaghticoke, NY 12154
Phone: 518-753-4554  
Fax: 518-753-0456
Office Hours: Monday and Thursday,  9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Friday - Closed

Parish Life Director:
Deacon Christopher Keough
Deacon_Chris@transfigurationparish.net

Assisting Priest:
Fr. Dominic Ingemie:
dingemie1@nycap.rr.com

Deacon Charles Valenti: Deacon_Charlie@transfigurationparish.net

Office Support:
Bonnie Coraldi:  B.Coraldi@transfigurationparish.net

Bulletin:  B.Coraldi@transfigurationparish.net

Baptismal Preparation: (contact office )
Phone: 518-235-0337 (So.Site)
Phone: 518-753-4554  (No. Site)

Director of Religious Education:      E.Thayer@transfigurationparish.net

Parish Nursing and Pastoral Care: P.Hebert@transfigurationparish.net

Special Activities and Fundraising: M.Bornt@transfigurationparish.net

Knights of Columbus:
Bryan Purtell, Grand Knight
BryanP78@hotmail.com

• Alzheimer's Suport Group
• A Rosary Ministry
• Two by Two Faith Action Team
• Parish Nursing Program
• Prayer Chain Tree

WELCOME

No matter what your present status in the Catholic Church; no matter what your current family and martial situation; no matter what your personal history, age, race, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, physical condition; no matter what your self-image; you are invited, welcome, accepted, loved, and respected here at Transfiguration Parish.
 

The Sacrament of the Sick has several graces and inparts the gift of the strengthening of the Holy Spirit against anxiety and fear for those who are ill or for thise who have the potention for illness (e.g., the elderly). It is NOT ONLY FOR THOSE AT THE POINT OF DEATH. If you or a loved one would need the benefits of this great Sacrament, please contact the Parish Offices or any of the Parish Clergy to make arrangements.

"For whatever things were written before
were written for our learning, that we
through patience and comfort of the Scriptures
might have hope."

~ Romans 15:4
 

Prayer of the New Year 2021

Lord God, Creator of all that is,
all times and seasons belong to You
and we do well to sing Your Praise forever
and to give You thanks in all we do
through Jesus Christ, our Lord.

As we begin the journey of a New Year,
we thank you, Father, for Your blessings
of the past and for all that, by Your help,
we must yet achieve.

We offer You our past year of joys
and of our struggles and anxieties
and we commend You all those who
have gone before us during the year.

Now, we ask Your blessing upon our families,
our Diocese, our community and our Nation.
We pray that in the year ahead,
all might live as one,
in truth, freedom and peace.

We make this prayer through
Christ, Our Lord.

Amen


Very Rev. Anthony Barratt, STL, PhD, EV
Director, Office of Prayer & Worship
Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany
 

Transfiguration Parish will be offering TAKE OUT FISH FRY DINNERS from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on the 6 Fridays of Lent beginning February 19, 2021.  Customers should PREORDER, and select their pick-up time, and can place their orders each week from Sunday to Friday at noon beginning with the first week on Sunday February 14, 2021.  Customers will pay with cash when they pick-up their order on Friday.  All customers will need to wear masks, and practice social distancing during pick-up.

Orders can be placed on-line by accessing this website:
https://forms.gle/pwm1jb3oM6YddJ4JA

Individuals who do not have computer access can phone in their orders on Fridays only to the Speigletown office at 518-235-0337 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Diocesan Appeal Dates: July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021
Appeal website with full information: diocesanappeal.org
Donate online via secure websiteL donate.thediocesanappeal.org
Questions: stewardship@rcda.org / 518-453-6680

The Doocesan Appeal 2020 program is being managed from a Diocesan level through direct mailings from the Diocese of Albany Office of Stewardship and Development. Please prayerfully consider making a contribution to the Diocesan Appeal that supports imoortant neds in our Diocese such as:

• Faith Formation for nearly 12,000 young Catholics in our Diocese
• Extensive administrative services for parishes fron 20+ specialties – like Hman Resources, Finance, IT, Building Services, Prayer and Worship, etc.
• Scholarship investment for the 39 men currently in formation for the priesthood, and 6 men currently in formation for the permanent diaconate.
• Nurturing the well-being of our vulnerable friends and neighbors thru the services of Catholic Charities, the diocesan Consultation Center, and other pastoral care ministries.
• Comprehensie administrative services by the Catholic Schools office to ensure our 21 Catholic schools are competitive and cutting-edge.
• Innovative new programming to attract and engage young

Role of Government

Because we are social beings, the state is natural to the person. Therefore, the state has a positive moral function. It is an instrument to promote human dignity, protect human rights, and build the common good. Its purpose is to assist citizens in fulfilling their responsibility to others in society. Since, in a large and complex society these responsibilities cannot adequately be carried out on a one-to-one basis, citizens need the help of government in fulfilling these responsibilities and promoting the common good. According to the principle of subsidiarity, the functions of government should be performed at the lowest level possible, as long as they can be performed adequately. If they cannot, then a higher level of government should intervene to provide help.

CHRISTMAS OUTREACH THANK YOU

Thank you so much for your support of the Christmas Ourteach. Through your generosity, over 200 Christmas presents were provided to children in our community. In addition, we provided Christmas dinner for a family of 8.

A big thank you to our knitters who provided hat and mitten sets for all recipients and extra sets to our local schools. Your efforts help keep our children warm.

Special thanks to the youth and parents for wrapping all the gifts that were delivered. The generosity of our parish community always stands out as Christ's love in our community.

CAN AND BOTTLE DRIVE CONTINUES

Due to current restrictions, bottles and cans cannot be inside the church. They can be returned to the patio on the rear of the Speigletown Site. Thank you for your continued support.

If you have and questions.Contact Beth Thayer 235-0337 or e.thayer@transfigurationparish.net
 

BACKPACK PROGRAM

Donation boxes are at the church entrances for items for our area schools that send home food with children in need, those who may go hungry on the weekend. Suggested items are those non-perishables in single serve containers that are easy for a child to use: mac n' cheese, chili, pastas, cereals, fruits, snacks, etc. Items will be delibered to our local schools on a regular basis. 
This program is still ongoing as the schools are continuing to get the supplies to needy families.