We have been given the opportunity to establish a profile using the On-Line Giving button on the Transfiguration Parish website. Some of our parishioners are using this computerized way to make regular contributions via the internet. We are encouraging everyone to do so. The direct link to set up your individualized profile is https://goo.gl/3v3t3A. You cannot access On-Line Giving through the My Parish App. Please consider this easy way to make regular contributions to Transfiguration Parish.
The Committee that was formed to maintain the condition of St. John Cemetery in Schaghticoke would like to take this opportunity to notify friends and families who have grave sites in the cemetery that we will be doing an aggressive clean-up on the cemetery grounds. It has come to our attention that many grave sites have an excessive amount of grave site decorations. At this time, we will be removing any item that does not fit the suggested decorations listed on our Rules and Regulations. If for some reason you have misplaced the document that was handed to you when you purchased the grave-site, you can pick one up at the Transfiguration Parish church office in Schaghticoke during their regular business hours. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation with this delicate situation.
Last summer, Bishop Edward Scharfenberger announced the launching of the “Re-Igniting Our Faith Campaign.” The purpose of the campaign is to help strengthen our parishes for the future. In the coming weeks there will be more information and opportunities for every household within our parish to hear about the campaign. The funds raised will focus on the needs of our parish, as well as some diocesan-wide initiatives, mainly being, support of the priests’ retirement, increased vocations, and addressing new innovative ways of promoting evangelization within our parish and in our community. We hope that every parishioner will take the time to learn about the campaign to help fulfill our parish mission and vision. Recently a letter from Deacon Keough was mailed to every registered family/parishioner at our parish introducing the “Re-Igniting Our Faith Campaign.” More information will follow regarding this exciting opportunity to benefit our parish and its programs. For more information on the overall campaign, please visit the “Re-Igniting Our Faith” Foundation’s website @ Re-Ignitingourfaith.org
"Living with Cancer" is a monthly support group for patients, survivors, caregivers and loved ones. Next meeting: Monday, August 20, 7:00 pm at the Presbyterian church in Schaghticoke -- north end of the long bridge on NY-40. Questions? Call (Rev.) Ted Wright, patient and facilitator, at (240) 595-4511. Cancer can feel overwhelming!
Could God be calling YOU? Do you think God may be calling you to the religious life – a life of love and service through the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience? Would you like to learn more about such a life? If you would like to learn more about the religious life, please contact Sister Laurie-Marie, C.R. at lauriemarie.parisi@rcda.org or call (518) 453-6690 for more information. Our Lady of Vocations, pray for us!
The Book Nook at will be closed during the month of August, in preparation of the parishwide Garage Sale being held on Friday and Saturday, August 31 and September 1. The $5/bag sale returns for those two days with tons of fiction/non-fiction books, CD's, cookbooks, religious, historical novels, biographies and of course children/young adult books. Fill a bag (any size) for only $5! If you've never been to the Annual Garage Sale or the Book Nook's $5/Bag Sale, you don't know what you're missing!! Please help your parish by continuing to drop off your donations of gently-used books at anytime. We need them for the upcoming sale! The parish offices are open everyday except Friday. Thank you again for your continued support and hoping to see all of you at the Garage Sale and Book Nook on Labor Day weekend.
Save the dates and save your treasures! The 9th Annual Parish-wide Garage Sale Friday, August 31st and Saturday, September 1st If you’re spring cleaning, please set aside your used, unused or unwanted items for this important fund-raiser. Call 235-0337 for more information. We are still looking for help for this event. Please contact us if you are available during the upcoming weeks to sort and price items
Wednesday, August 29th - Monday, September 3rd WE NEED HELP!! If you, a relative or a friend would consider volunteering for this important fundraiser, please contact the church offices at 518/235-0337 or 518/753- 4554. Please do not hesitate to volunteer as we are always in need of help.
Classes are being held on Monday evenings from 6:00-7:00 pm at the Transfiguration Parish Hall in Speigletown. The classes are being held each Monday evening including August 6th. We will be taking a break for a few weeks, but will be continue again on September 10th. You can join at any time. The fee for a 1 hour class is $5.00 or $25.00 for 6 classes, which will have to be prepaid. Call Ellie DeBonis at 235-0337 for more information.
We have a second bus going to Yankee Stadium. We still have a few seats left. A sign-up sheet is available at the entrances of our churches or call 518/235-0337.
"Everything indeed is for you, so that the grace bestowed in abundance on more and more people may cause the thanksgiving to overflow for the glory of God." Learn what graces God bestows on your marriage by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Weekends are Nov 3-4, 2018 in ALBANY, NY and Jul 6-8, 2018 in Manchester, CT. For more information, call Ed & Rhonda Staats at 518-279-3243 or visit them at https://www.wwmenyalb.org.
The 2018 Bishop’s Appeal is our opportunity to unite together as one Catholic family, to answer the challenge given to us by Jesus Christ to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, comfort the afflicted, and to promote justice for every person. In these next two weeks, please take the time to prayerfully reflect on the gifts that you have been given by God and respond to the Bishop’s Appeal as generously as you possibly can.
The Knights of Columbus is seeking a candidate for a career opportunity representing their Insurance Program. We offer a complete benefits package with this full-time position. The Knights of Columbus is the Largest Catholic Men’s Fraternal Organization in the world. In order to qualify, candidate need not be a current member but must be eligible for future membership in the Knights of Columbus. For more information, please contact, Bill Schneider, General Agent, at 914-420-6836 or email: William.schneider@kofc.org.
We are continuing to collect hats and mittens to be donated to children in our local elementary schools. If you are a "knitter" please consider knitting hats, mittens, scarves, or anything to keep our local school children warm during the winter. We are collecting ready-made items as well. Please help those children who might otherwise go without. This collection drive will end on December 1. Once again, thank you for your generosity.
The Sacrament of the Sick conveys several graces and imparts the gifts of the strengthening of the Holy Spirit against anxiety and fear for those who are ill or who for those who have the potential 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.
Have you or anyone you know ever thought about becoming Catholic? Or are you a Catholic who has not received all of the sacraments? Many people assume that RCIA is only for people who have never been Catholic and are looking to “convert.” The fact is that RCIA can be for anyone, Catholics, who have not received all of their sacraments or non-Catholics who are interested in learning more about the Catholic faith. This process is an individual spiritual journey for anyone seeking an active relationship with the Catholic Church. The Community of Transfiguration Parish warmly we-comes all and will be companions on the journey for all who come. Groups are gathering and sessions are starting. If you are interested in learning more about the RCIA process, contact Pat Hebert at (518) 235-0337, ext 5 or (518)753-4554, ext 13.
We are in need of Ushers for all Masses. We are encouraging our parishioners to volunteer as an Usher at our Masses at both the North and South sites. We would also appreciate and en-courage any women who might be interested in participating in this Ministry.
We pray for deceased relatives and friends at every Mass. If you have requested a Mass for a friend or loved one, we invite you to participate in the Offertory by bringing the gifts to the altar. Please notify one of the Ushers prior to Mass if you want to bring up the gifts to honor your deceased friend or loved one.
LAUNCH OUR NEW PARISH APP! We can all access our parish right from our cell phones with our new Parish App! To download our parish app simply text App to 88202. You can download myParish App, and select our Parish after opening. If you have difficulty you can go to: myparishapp@ diocesan.com or call 800-997-8805 for help. GO AHEAD AND LAUNCH!!
“INTERVIEW WITH GOD” A parishioner emailed me a link to this segment which is absolutely wonderful. I am so impressed with it that I want to share it with everyone. I suggest we could all refer to this during Advent Season, and we would all be better for it. Please pull up this site, and watch “Interview with God.” www.InterviewwithGodSite.com Deacon Chris