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 Friday, 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

General Office Inquiries: general_office@transfigurationparish.net

Office Support:
Mary Clemente M.Clemente@transfigurationparish.net

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)
general_office@transfigurationparish.net

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

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

Special Activities and Fundraising: E.DeBonis@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.
 

Transfiguration Parish will begin Livestreaming the 4:00 pm Mass in Speigletown on Saturday, August 15, 2020.  The Livestream will be available on the Transfiguration Parish Facebook page, so those who are not able to attend Mass in person will be able to join us from their homes in the celebration of Holy Eucharist.  Masses will be recorded, and links will be available on our Parish Website for viewing anytime.  The addition of Livestreaming will allow us to give praise and glory to God as a parish community, even though we are not together in one place.

Spiritual direction is a process in which individuals are assisted in developing a relationship with God.  A spiritual director listens, encourages, guides, challenges, accompanies and prays with the individual to discern the movement of the Holy Spirit in her/his life.
 
Who Can Benefit From Spiritual Direction?

• Anyone who is hungry for deeper meaning, who feels that there must be something more to life.
• Anyone who desires to grow in intimacy with God.
• Those who have many questions and few answers, such as who and what I am and who and what God is to me.
• Those who desire to become more sensitive to God’s action in all the areas of their lives.
• Those who are feeling fragmented, disjointed, out-of-touch and distant from God.

I have been receiving spiritual direction from a spiritual director for over fifteen years.  Spiritual direction is not just for those who are ordained.  Anyone who seeks a deeper, loving relationship with God can benefit from spiritual direction.  A Spiritual director will not choose a path for you, but will accompany you as you find your own way.
 
Last year, I enrolled in “Holy Ground: A Program to Form Spiritual Directors.”  It is a two year program sponsored by the Consultation Center of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany.  As I begin the second year in September 2020, I am recruiting candidates who will enter into a spiritual direction experience, with me as their spiritual director.  I am seeking 2-3 directees, and invite anyone who is interested to please contact me.  Each directee would meet with me once-a-month for approximately one hour.  Meeting topics and discussions are strictly confidential, and there will be no fee charged.  I invite anyone who is interested in exploring spiritual direction to please email me at deacon_chris@transfigurationparish.net. 

PART-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/FUNDRAISER
Transfiguration Parish is looking for a part-time Administrative Assistant/Fundraiser to assist with the everyday operations of the parish office. Duties will include answering phones and assisting parishioners with their needs. The Administrative Assistant will most often be the first person visitors come in contact with, so excellent communication and inter-personal skills are required. The Fundraiser component involves coordination of all parish fundraising efforts by planning and scheduling events, recruiting and training volunteers, and overall management of parish fundraisers. The Administrative Assistant/Fundraiser will be able to operate office equipment related to computer applications, including Microsoft Office and Excel, Parish Data Systems Ledger, and Church Office. Employment is conditional on successful completion of a Diocesan Background Check. The scheduled hours will be Mondays and Thursdays from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm in the Speigletown office.

PART-TIME FACILITIES MAINTENANCE MANAGER
Transfiguration Parish is seeking a part-time Facilities Maintenance Manager who will be responsible for the cleaning, maintenance, and repair of buildings and grounds at both parish sites.  The position requires a combination of skills and abilities including journeyman level skills in carpentry, electrical work, and plumbing. The position requires physical ability to perform manual labor including heavy lifting and snow shoveling. The Facilities Maintenance Manager will be proficient in operating equipment required for interior cleaning and outside landscaping, including snow blowers, lawn mowers, trimmers, and weed eaters. The possession of a driver’s license and a personal vehicle to travel between sites is required. The person must be able to work independently, as well as work together with parish staff, volunteers, and committees. Normal hours will be Monday – Thursday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, but some flexibility will be required particularly in winter during snow storms. Employment is conditional on passing a Diocesan Background Check.
 

Interested parties should email a resume to Deacon Chris Keough at:
deacon_chris@transfigurationparish.net

On July 11, 2020, three children were baptized at the Speigletown site. Transfiguration Parish joyfully welcomes these Christian children into our Parish Family, and the Catholic Church, the Body of Christ. The newly baptized are:
 

Ava Choppy Kuehn,
daughter of Stephen and Lindsay Kuehn

Michael Vittorio Cioffi, Jr.
son of Michael and Brittany Cioffi

Derek Edward Fane, Jr.
son of Derek Fane and Amy Tope

Our parish rejoices in the addition of these disciples of Je- sus, and prays for them, and their families!

“If Angels could be jealous of men,
they would be so for one reason: Holy Communion."

"A single act of love makes the soul return to love."

~ St. Maximillian Kolbe
Priest and Martyr
Memorial Day August 14, 2020

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

  As you know, the Church is experiencing a shortage of priests. As a result, there have been times when priests have not been available to celebrate Saturday Vigil Masses or Sunday Masses. 
   
  In order to address the needs of the faithful in light of the shortage of priests, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has approved a liturgy known as the Sunday Celebration in the Absence of a Priest. This liturgy is based on the Liturgy of the Hours which has been prayed by the faithful for centuries and it includes the regular Mass readings. It may also include the distribution of the Holy Communion, depending on availability of consecrated hosts. It is important to note that the Sunday Celebration in the Absence of a Priest fulfills the obligation of the faithful to attend the Saturday Vigil or Sunday Mass. This liturgy can be conducted not only by a deacon, but also by a trained layperson.    

  While the Sunday Celebration in the Absence of a Priest liturgy is not a Mass, it is a practical solution to the priest shortage. Yet it is more than that. This liturgy is another opportunity for the laity to share their gifts and talents with others. It is another opportunity for the laity to fulfill the privileges and responsibilities which they assumed at their baptism. The Church has been enriched by the many ways the laity has taken part in the life of the Church.   
 
  Attending a Sunday Celebration in the Absence of a Priest may not be as spiritually fulfilling as attending a Mass, but we must accept the fact it is a part of our prayer life in today's Church. Let us not forget that God is present in this liturgy, as well as He is in the Mass.
      
  Let us pray for an increase in vocations, but let us also pray that God sends His grace upon both clergy and laity during this time of challenge.