We are pleased to announce the formation of a new Book Club at Transfiguration Parish. The first book we will read and discuss is, “The Five Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts” written by Gary Chapman. Participants are responsible for obtaining their own copies of the books we choose to read. Our next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday July 17, 2019 at 7:00 pm in Speigletown. We will share in a conversation about “The Five Love Languages.” Participants can attend or not attend meetings as they choose. We welcome new participants! Come join our Book Club for exciting evenings of sharing and friendship.
We are starting to plan for the garage sale and Schaghticoke Fair and are looking for workers. If you would like to help in the planning for the Fair, please call the office. We begin working on the Garage Sale in early summer. If you have some free time and could help out, please call the office. Any amount of time is much appreciated! Even just a few hours would be a big help. We will put out sign-up sheets as the dates get closer. Please consider assisting with these major fundraisers.
June 18th from 1:30-2:30 in Schaghticoke This program offers tips from the latest research. For centuries, we’ve know that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how to make lifestyle choices that may help you keep your brain and body healthy as you age. Join us to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.
The Medical Missionaries of Mary are an international congregation of Women Religious who are coming to Transfiguration Parish on June 29-30, 2019 to invite you to support their missionary work.
St. Augustine’s Church is sponsoring a bus trip to New York City to see Beautiful, The Carole King Musical. They have a few seats remaining. The trip is Saturday, August 24, 2019. Departure from St. Augustine’s 7AM Lunch at 11:45am at Tony’s Di Napoli Restaurant Stephen Sondheim Theatre for 2PM matinee of Beautiful, the Carole King Musical Departure from NYC is 5:45 PM Approximate arrival home-10PM Cost is $190 with a $100 deposit due 5/28 at reservation with balance due by July 15. There are approximately 10 seats remaining. Please call Peggy Ryan , Administrative Assistant , St. Augustine’s Church at 518-235-3861.
Mark your calendars! The Alzheimer’s Association will be presenting 2 programs here at Transfiguration Parish. No cost. No registration needed. Fine out about the many other programs that the Alzheimer’s Association offers that could also be brought here if there is enough interest. June 11th—1:30-2:30pm in Speigletown “10 WARNING SIGNS OF ALZHEIMER’S” This 1-hour program covers typical age-related changes, common warning signs & early detection of Alzheimer’s, how to approach someone about memory concerns, benefits of a diagnosis and the diagnostic process, and other available Alzheimer’s Association resources.
The Book Nook will be open again on June 1 and 15 from 9am—noon. We have something for everyone! Novels by your favorite authors, cookbooks, autobiographies, historical novels, romance, self-help, religious, and of course, children and young adult books. There is also a great selection of DVD’s and CD’s. Thanks for your continued support and see you at the Book Nook!!
BIRTHRIGHT extends a sincere “Thank You” to all parishioners who helped make our Mother’s Day Carnation Sale a great success. Your generous outpouring of love & support enables us to continue assisting pregnant women and families who desperately need help. If you know someone who is pregnant and needs assistance, please have her call Birthright at 518-885-4117. All services, including self-administered pregnancy tests, are free and confidential.
If you answer yes to that question, we have good news for you. We are having our first informational Book Club night in Speigletown on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at 6:30 pm. We will discuss forming a book club, and will choose our first book and set up subsequent meetings that night. What a great opportunity to Read, Relax, Review, and Discuss! Light refreshments will be served at the meeting. All are invited! Please spread the word!
Mr. Thomas Cronin, the Diocesan Advisor to the Bishop for Family and Parish Evangelization, attended the Parish Pastoral Council Meeting in February to present to us ideas and ways we can spread the Gospel of the Lord, and help people deepen their relationship with God. Tom left us with several options on new ways we can evangelize. Now it is time to put some of these ideas into action. There will be a Parish Evangelization Action Meeting on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at 6:30 pm in Speigletown. All parishioners are invited to attend, and bring your ideas on ways we can grow and develop our parish. What can we do to attract new parishioners, or bring lapsed Catholics back to our parish? We need your ideas! We need your involvement! Please plan to attend this meeting. Together, we can continue the mission of Jesus to build His Church on earth!
May 11, 2019 For this years’ youth attending the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) in Indianapolis, A four-course dinner prepared and served by our youth with the assistance of Joseph Carlo! Limited to 50 $25 per person Grilled Steak w/garlic compound butter Baked or Grilled Salmon w/citrus salsa Served with a choice of roasted garlic & lemon mashed potatoes or rice pilaf accompanied w/vegetable medley Chicken Parmesan w/homemade fresh pasta All dinners include choice of appetizer, house salad, rolls, dessert, coffee and tea.
I would like to start with a very special thank you to Rich Harte and Paul Denio who chaired this event There are so many of you to thank who volunteered your time and energy that we can’t name you all Your dedication is what makes this fundraiser so successful and you are greatly appreciated. This is a community-building event that many people within our parish, and outside of our parish, look forward to. Thank you again, to all of you that make this possible! It really does take a village, so please, consider helping us next year. This year we had a record profit of $13,942.08!! Ellie DeBonis
Workshop on identifying, avoiding and coping with stress and anxiety. Breakout session for parents on helping youth deal with stress & anxiety. Presented by the Rensslaer County Mental Health Dept. MAY 19, 11AM, SPEIGLETOWN ALL ARE WELCOME
Please join St. James, St. John the Baptist and St. Joseph as we celebrate the 25th Ordination Anniversary of Fr. George Fleming. Sunday, June 23, 2019 Open house 2-5pm Chatham Fair House, Chatham Fair Grounds Route 66, Chatham, NY
BIRTHRIGHT of Ballston Spa will be offering fresh carnations the weekend of May 11 & 12 for a $1 each donation after all the Masses in celebration of Mother’s Day. Proceeds from this sale benefit the women who need support through an unplanned pregnancy. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.
Join us for a Women’s Breakfast sponsored by the Albany NY Chapter of Magnificat Saturday, June 1, 2019, 9:00 am—12:00 pm Holiday Inn Express, 400 Old Loudon Rd., Latham, NY Guest Speaker: Clare Daly Registration by mail due May 23, 2019 Registration fee: $20.00; Online $22.00 (clergy & religious free—Please RSVP) Send check payable to: Albany NY Chapter of Magnificat PO Box 340, Clifton Park, NY 12065 Register online using credit card or PayPal at: https://magnificatdalybreakfast.eventzilla.net Questions: Kathleen Carroll at 518-930-8380 *It is respectfully requested that young children not be in attendance.
Frozen — November 17, 2019—$109.00 THERE ARE ONLY 20 TICKETS REMAINING FOR THE FROZEN SHOW. Fiddler on the Roof — February 23, 2020—$73.00 Dear Evan Hansen — June 14, 2020—$100.00 Watch for further details or call Ellie DeBonis at 518-235-0337 to make reservations now.
The Book Nook will be open on Saturday mornings starting May 4 and every Saturday morning all month long from 9 am until noon. $5/bag sale all month long! Bring your own bag or use one of ours and fill it for just $5.00. We have a great selection for you to choose from. Novels, biographies, autobiographies, cookbooks, self-help, sports, large print, history, children’s, religious topics, and books on tape are among the collection of choices available. We also have many DVDs and CDs. Donations may be dropped off at church entrance. We do not accept VHS tapes, text books or encyclopedias. Thank you for your continued support and we hope to see you at our MAY $5/BAG SALE!
Sleep in Heavenly Peace a charity to provide beds to children in our school district who don’t have beds of their own (at no cost to the families) is in dire need of NEW twin size comforters, sheets and pillows! We will be collecting your generous donations at the church sites or call James Welch at 518-339-5836 or email james.welch@shpbeds.org for more information.