The Transfiguration Community has been such a wonderful supporter: turkeys, food, funds from events like the Souper Bowl - it’s so appreciated. Thank you! With heartfelt thanks we wish you peace, happiness and good health for the coming year. If anyone would like more information about the Pantry or has any questions, feel free to call Connie Madigan, Director at 518-663-5628.
All Parishioners are welcome to join the youth of our parish on Feb. 23 at 6:30 PM Speigletown Site for a lesson on the rosary followed by the recitation of the rosary. This session of faith formation will be lead by Jim Johnson and Joe Carlo.
Thanks to everyone who donated gifts to make up our beautiful raffle baskets. Due to your overwhelming generosity they are sure to be a great success! Raffle Tickets may be purchased after Masses or during the upcoming Fish Fry Dinners.
The Book Nook is open on Saturday morning, March 7 & 21 from 9 AM until Noon. March half-priced specials are some of your top authors. Debbie Macomber, James Patterson & Danielle Steele. All biographies, historical, religious, cookbooks, self-help and large print books are all $1 each. Children and young adult books are 6/$1. Our inventory keeps getting better with all the new donations! Please stop by and check us out. Thanks for your continued support, See you at the Book Nook!
St. Michael’s Church, Page Ave., Cohoes Will be hosting their Annual Penny Social on Sunday, March 1. can be purchased starting at 12 noon and the games will start at 2:00pm. ADMISSION IS FREE. Under NYS law you must be 18 to play. There will be food, desserts and beverages available. For further information please call Maria at 518-782-1203 or Michelle at 518-235-3292.
Young adults (post-high school) are invited to attend a social gathering in an effort to build a sense of community and friendships with other young adults of our community. Below are listed the upcoming gatherings in our area.
Our Albany Diocesan Catholic Schools are hoping you will help them raise funds for Beacon of Hope Scholarships. Each dollar raised in February will be matched by Stuyvesant Plaza up to $15,000! Take a Leap Of Faith for our students! Donate $29 by online at:tinyurl.com/LeapofFaith2020 or text GIVE to518-512-0388 (select Leap of Faith appeals option). Prefer to writ a check? Please send to 40 North Main Ave, Albany, NY 12203 Attn: Beacon of Hope Scholarship Fund. Thank you!
PLEASE HELP!! The Fish Fry Dinners are most in need of help in the following areas: Wait Staff—Dessert Table & Making Desserts—Bartenders—Someone to make coffee—Picking up the fish weekly (Call Office)—Breading the Fish (Call Office)—Thursday Morning Prep—The MOST Needed is CLEAN UP and doing the Laundry weekly!! We need many volunteers to make this major fundraiser a success.
Transfiguration Parish is having a bread fundraiser on February 23, 2020. Proceeds of the fundraiser will benefit Birthright, and our local food pantries. Breads will be homemade by Joe Carlo, and cost $ 5.00 per loaf. Participants can order Baguette or Italian loaves, and order forms are available at the entrances of both churches. Pick-ups will be available on February 23, 2020 at the 8:30 and 10:15 Masses. Payment and order forms are due by February 16, 2020, and can be turned in at either church site, or given to Joe Carlo or Heather Field. Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to enjoy some delicious bread while supporting very worthy causes!
The Book Nook is open on Saturday morning, February 15 from 9 AM until Noon. The February half-priced specials are on all authors whose last name begins with “F.” The historical novels, biographies, cookbooks, religious and self-help books are all $1 each. Children and young adult books are 6/$1. we’ve had some great donations, so please stop by and check us out! Thanks for your continued support and see you at the Book Nook!
We are looking for more people to volunteer in all areas—from soup to nuts! If you can assist in any way, for any amount of time, or if you have any questions regarding what help is needed, please call Ellie DeBonis at 518-235-0337. WE WANT YOU.
The Youth Group/Ministry here at Transfiguration under the direction of Heather Field. is open to youth and young adults from 9th grade and up. It is a chance to gather in a safe and fun environment for activities, community service, and Faith enrichment. The next meeting is February 9 in Schaghticoke at 6PM. Spaghetti dinner will be served to those attending. If you or your parents/guardians have any questions feel free to contact Heather Field directly at 518-698-5210.
A Liturgical Musician is needed for Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Watervliet/Green Island While there are three masses per weekend there is a musician for the Saturday 4pm Vigil Mass. This position would include music for the Sunday morning Masses at 8:30am and 11am. The church has both an electronic keyboard and an organ. Call the parish at 518-273-6020 or emailinfo@ihm.rcpw.weebly.com to contact the pastor, Fr. Don Rutherford.
The Book Nook is open on Saturday morning, February 1 from 9 AM until Noon. The February half-priced specials are on all authors whose last name begins with “F.” The historical novels, biographies, cookbooks, religious and self-help books are all $1 each. Children and young adult books are 6/$1. we’ve had some great donations, so please stop by and check us out! Thanks for your continued support and see you at the Book Nook! Don’t forget, we are still accepting donations of your gently used books at the church entrances between 9a.m and 2p.m Monday thru Thursday only (please, do not leave books outside). Thanks again for your support and see you at the Book Nook!
Thank you to everyone who helped with our Christmas Giving Tree. Your efforts filled a bus and a car with gifts and food for those in need. More importantly you filled their hearts with the joy of the season.
LENTEN FISH FRY FRIDAYS WILL BE UPON US SOON. We are looking for more people to volunteer in all areas—from soup to nuts! If you can assist in any way, for any amount of time, or if you have any questions regarding what help is needed, please call Ellie DeBonis at 518-235-0337. WE WANT YOU.
Donation boxes are at the church entrances for items for our area schools that send food home with children in need, those who may go hungry on the weekend. Suggested items are those non-perishables in singles containers that are easy for a child to use (mac n’cheese, chili, pastas, cereals, fruit, snack, etc.) Items will be delivered to our local schools on a regular basis.
We are starting to collect items for the FISH FRY BASKETS. Please help us fill them. Suggestions: gift cards, wine , home goods, movie tickets, food items, gardening. PLEASE, ONLY NEW ITEMS.