The Book Nook is open Saturday, July 7th and 21st from 9:00 am until noon. The July half-priced specials are on books written by authors whose"first" names begin with "J", i.e, James Patterson, John Grisham, Joy Fielding, etc. Please stop by and see all of the new donations. All historical novels, biographies and autobiographies are $1 each. Children and young adult books are 6/$1 as are the cookbooks, self-help, sports, romance and religious. If you've never been to the Book Nook, now is a good time to pay it a visit and stock up on your summer reading. Great books, great authors and low prices. $1 for most paperbacks and $2 for most hard covers. Thanks for your continued support and please drop off any donations at each entrance of the church. See you at the Book Nook.
"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.
Transfiguration Parish NEW YORK YANKEES BUS TRIP New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays August 16, 2018 Price $95.00 (Includes bus transportation and game ticket) Reservations call—235-0337 Bus departs from Transfiguration Parish - South Departure Time - TBA As always, great seats Tickets are on sale. Sign up sheets at the entrances of the churches or call the offices. ******We have sold all the tickets we have available to fill one bus for the NY Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays baseball game. If you are interested, please place your name and number of tickets you would like on our waitlist. A sign-up sheet is available at the entrances of our churches or call 518/235-0337.*******
Schaghticoke Fair Food Booth Wednesday, August 29th - Monday, September 3rd We have Day Captains for everyday but, Monday, September 3rd. This is Labor Day and it is a big day not only because of the crowd, but it is one of our best profit making days. It would be ideal to have co-captains for that day. If you and a relative or friend would consider volunteering for this important day, please contact the church offices at 518/235-0337 or 518/753-4554. Do not hesitate to volunteer as we are always in need of help.
GARAGE SALE 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 having a planning meeting on May l5th at 6:00 pm at our Speigletown Site. We are looking for someone to Co-chair this event. It is a lot of work and you are busy for many days and weeks before the event. We are looking for someone to help share the responsibility. Please try to attend the meeting and bring any new and fresh ideas to help to continue to make this huge fundraiser a another big success.
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.
Feel free to call the church offices to reserve your favorite number chance during the week. Chances will be available after the masses each weekend at our North and South sites at $100 per ticket. The drawing will take place after dinner at a Barbeque on July 14, 2018 after 4:00 at our South Site. As always the Grand Prize is $10,000. There will also be 4 - $1,000 and 2 - $500 prizes. Call 235-0337 for more in-formation.
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.
Classes will be held on Monday evenings from 6:00-7:00 pm at the Transfiguration Parish Hall in Speigletown. The classes have started. 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.
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
Heavenly Father, I thank you for the gift of my family, and for the many joys and blessings that have come to me through each of them. Help me to appreciate the uniqueness of each while celebrating the diversity of all. Through the intercession of Saint Joseph, foster father of your Son, I ask you to protect my family from the evils of this world. Grant us all the power to forgive when we have been hurt, and the humility to ask for forgiveness when we have caused pain. Unite us in the love of your Son, Jesus, so that we may be a sign of the unity you desire for all humanity. Saint Joseph, intercede for us. Amen
NEED CATHOLIC RESOURCES AND INFORMATION? There are several very good resources online. Here are two that are particularly helpful: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops: www.usccb.org National Catholic Reporter: www.ncronline.org Also Check Our Website Look Under "Spiritual Growth" There are many links and videos available