The year 2020 was difficult for all of us as we dealt with the coronavirus pandemic. You may recall that all Public Masses, and all parish events were cancelled for nearly three months. We were isolated during the holy seasons of Lent and Easter, and we were not able to gather as a community to celebrate Mass and the Sacraments. We are still dealing with the COVID-19 virus, but we are able to celebrate Mass and events while continuing to wear masks, practicing social distancing, and following protocols established by the CDC. I encourage everyone to consider prayer, fasting and almsgiving as part of your Lenten observence:

• Prayer – A goal we can all set for Lent is to spend more time in prayer. We can pray as a community such as when we gather for Mass. We can also pray silently by ourselves, just talking with, and listening to, Jesus. Make prayer a priority for you this Lent!
• Fasting – We first think of giving up something during Lent. We fast from favorite foods, or we fast from a favorite hobby or pastime. Fasting is more than just giving something up. Through our sacrifice, we can devote more of our time to prayer and almsgiving.
• Almsgiving – Almsgiving is not just about giving more money to our parish or charities. It can also be giving more of our time and talents supporting our parish, or assisting those most in need. Jesus identified with, and cared for, those most in need. We should too.

Lent and Easter are special seasons of the Church year. During Lent we pray for God's mercy and forgiveness, as we prepare to enter into Holy Week, and the Paschal Mystery of Christ. I wish all of you God's grace and blessings, as we look to Easter Sunday and the celebration of Jesus' glorious resurrection from the dead. Please remain safe, and pray for one another.

Your servant in Christ,
Deacon Chris Keough, PLD

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.