Transfiguration Roman Catholic Church A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust

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1 Transfiguration Roman Catholic Church A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust 100 McKrell Road, Russellton, PA Phone: Fax: MISSION STATEMENT We, the parish family of Transfiguration Roman Catholic Church, built on the strong foundation of our coal mining community heritage, from the ashes of our fire, and guided by the Holy Spirit, seek to provide a warm, inviting, and welcoming environment where the values and teachings of our Catholic faith are celebrated and nurtured. We give glory to God through the use of the talents He has bestowed upon each of us in the spirit of outreach to all. Parish Staff Rev. James P. Holland Pastor fatherjames1@me.com Mary Louise Valentine Parish Financial Secretary/Safe Environment Coordinator MLValentine3@consolidated.net Mary Jo Mehal Parish Secretary/Bulletin Editor mmehal7@consolidated.net MaryEtta Filotei Director of Education & Spiritual Development meteach@consolidated.net CCD Office hours: Sunday 11:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Tom Jenkins Sacristan/Maintenance Dawn Pawloski Director, Music Ministry Nacol Sharkins Organist OFFICE HOURS: 9:00 AM 3:00 PM Rectory Address: 94 McKrell Rd. Russellton, PA Parish Website Address: Parish rctransroman@consolidated.net April 12, 2015 Second Sunday of Easter Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday 4:00 PM (Anticipated Mass for Sunday) Sunday 8:00 AM & 10:00 AM Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday 8:00 AM 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday evenings during Advent and Lent. Holy Days 4:00 PM (Vigil) 8:00 AM & 7:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays - At Noon and by Appointment 5:00-5:45 P.M. on Wednesday evenings during Advent and Lent Sacrament of Baptism Baptisms normally after the 10 AM Mass. First child requires Pre-Baptismal class. Sacrament of Confirmation Preparation for Confirmation is held within the Religious Education Program. The sacrament is usually conferred in the spring of each year. Sacrament of Marriage Couples planning to marry are to contact the priest at least six months before the desired date. Marriage preparation is required. Instruction in the Faith The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.) Program is offered for those adults wishing to be received into full communion into the Catholic Church. Religious Education Transfiguration Parish offers religious education for K-8 grades in public schools. Classes are held on Sundays from 11:00 AM 12:30 PM Ministry to the Sick /Homebound Do you know a parishioner who is unable to get to church anymore but would still like to receive Holy Communion? If so, please call Judi Damon at to make arrangements. Fr. Jim will anoint anyone with a serious illness, or who has upcoming surgery or tests. He suggests you plan ahead and see him after any of the Masses for a special anointing. Prayer Shawls You may request a prayer shawl for yourself or someone you know. Request forms at the entrance of the Church. Rosary Prayer Group Meets before Mass to pray the Rosary: Tuesday Saturday at 7:30 AM before daily Mass. Parish Membership New parishioners always welcome! Call the Parish office to register or visit our website. Parish registration forms are located in the wooden stands in the back of the church. Lost & Found Bin A Lost & Found Bin is located under the pew against the back wall in church for those items you may have left behind.

2 Transfiguration Roman Catholic Church Second Sunday of Easter April 12, 2015 MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK: TUESDAY April 14 8:00 AM No Mass (Rescheduled Mass for Leslie Nycz Brody on May 29th at 8 AM) WEDNESDAY April 15 8:00 AM No Mass (Rescheduled Mass for Nick Lapitsky on May 30th at 8 AM) THURSDAY April 16 Easter Weekday 8:00 AM Death Remembrance of Fr. Robert Habe By Emily Riehl FRIDAY April 17 Easter Weekday 8:00 AM Pamela Garoner By Kathleen Jenkins SATURDAY April 18 Easter Weekday 8:00 AM Josephine Lasko By Kathy Lasko & Family 4:00 PM Irene Trevellini Third Sunday of Easter By the Parish Pastoral Council Members SUNDAY April 19 Third Sunday of Easter 8:00 AM Death Remembrance of Stella Wartinsky By Emily Riehl 10:00 AM Living & Deceased Members of Transfiguration Parish MASS READINGS FOR TODAY CAN BE FOUND AT: #903 THE ORDER OF THE MASS CAN BE FOUND AT: #140 A Special Welcome... to our Vicar, Fr. Phil Farrell, who will be our celebrant for this Sunday s (April 12th) 8:00 AM Mass. Inspirational Program Please join St. Victor Women s Guild in St. Victor Church on Tuesday, April 14 th at 7:00 pm for a program of inspirational music with Shari Whitico. ALL ARE WELCOME! Admission is free. Appalachian Service Trip Are you looking for an awesome learning experience that puts your faith into action? Young adults, ages 18-25, are invited to join the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul for an Appalachian Immersion week in West Virginia, Sunday, May 17 through Friday, May 22, Cost of the program is $150 and includes all meals, housing, transportation and related fees. For more information, contact Keith Kondrich at , ext. 206 or him at keithkondrich@svdppitt.org. Deadline: April 17. From the Finance Committee: Page Two Offertory Collection through the week of: Mar. 28 & Mar. 29, 2015 Parish Assessments: Weekly Goal: $4,338 This week: $4,655 Budget Year to Date: $ 169,200 Actual Year to date: $ 145,131 Surplus/(Deficit) (24,069) Weekly Goal: $1,146 This week: $ 29 Year to date Goal: $8,025 Actual Year To Date: $ 5,077 Surplus/(Deficit) (2,948) *Assessment includes Parish Share and School Subsidy amounts. Finance Committee Members: Fr. James Holland, Bob McBride, Clara Salvi, Larry Scott, and Adam Siemianowski The Easter/Holy Week Offertory Collection Report of April 4 & 5th will be published in our next bulletin since we had to submit the bulletin for early transmittal for last week s Easter bulletin. Thank you for your understanding and patience. First Communion Meeting There will be a mandatory 1st Holy Communion meeting for ALL parents/guardians on Saturday, April 18 at 10:00 AM., is celebrated this Sunday after Easter Sunday. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy is a truly special and holy prayer because it was created by Jesus for mankind. He revealed the Chaplet of Divine Mercy to a Polish nun called St. Faustina through a series of visions and inner locutions in 1935, while she was living in Vilnius, Lituhania. Jesus demonstrated to Sr. Faustina the unlimited power of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy through a number of extraordinary miracles and events. The power of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy is to pray to save dying sinners. The Chaplet also shows that through this prayer, we can obtain mercy for ourselves, our family and friends, our communities, our country and even the whole world. Come join us for prayer, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament; Chaplet of Divine Mercy; Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament following the 10:00 AM MASS this Sunday, April 12. A Special Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon.. We hope you will join us for our Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon at 1:00 PM, next Sunday, April 19th, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 144 Little Deer Creek Valley Road, Russellton, PA All volunteers who are planning to attend, are asked to RSVP the parish office by April 13 if you plan to attend, so we can get an accurate head count!

3 Transfiguration Roman Catholic Church Page Three April 21 Ladies of Charity Meeting 7:00 PM MEETING LOCATION IN THE CHURCH Due to the Easter Holiday Our April Collection will be this weekend, April 11th & 12th. Your continued generosity allows us to be Jesus hands and feet helping those in need. APRIL PRAYER INTENTION We pray that Pope Francis, Bishop Zubik, our Diocesan Priests and all Seminarians will be guided by the Holy Spirit in their personal faith and ministry to serve Christ and His Church St. Vincent DePaul Society is looking for a few good men to join in their efforts to aid those in need. If God is moving you to help your fellow man/woman/child, please call CARL UNTERHOLTZER at Experience the joy of helping others! Birthright of Pittsburgh Facing an unplanned pregnancy, or know someone who is? Birth Right of Pittsburgh has a 24/7 Helpline They offer: Friendship Free pregnancy tests - Pregnancy and fetal development; childcare, adoption, continuing education...there is help for you and your baby! SCHEDULE OF PARISH EVENTS April 12 April 12 April 13 April 15 April 16 April 18 April 19 April 20 April 21 The devotions will follow the 10 AM Mass Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament; Chaplet of Divine Mercy; Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament 7:00 PM Deer Lakes Bowling Deadline to RSVP to office re: Volunteer Luncheon Deadline to return your May Raffle Tickets 7:00 PM Choir Practice 7:00 PM - Prayer Meeting in the Church Join us for an hour of prayer and praise! If you need a ride, call Judi Damon at AM 1st Holy Communion Meeting for Parents/Guardians 1:00 PM Volunteer Recognition Free Luncheon at the Knights of Columbus Hall 7:00 PM Parish Pastoral Council Meeting (Rescheduled from April 13) 7:00 PM Ladies of Charity Meeting in Church 6:30-8:00 PM Bagels with the Bible Study Meeting Room (Bible study rescheduled from April 14) 7:00 PM Choir Practice April 22 April 25 8:30 10:00 AM Bagels with the Bible Study April 25&26 Parish Social after all Masses Come enjoy goodies and fellowship with others! April Dates Tuesday, April 21 Saturday, April 25 Tuesday, April 28 6:30 PM Social, 7-8 PM Bible Study 8:30 AM Social; 9-10 AM Bible Study 6:30 PM Social; 7-8 PM Bible Study Parish Social Our April socials will be the weekend of April 25 & 26 (rescheduled from April 18 & 19) and will be hosted by the Ladies of Charity. Please stop by to visit and enjoy some goodies. Lawn Crosses Show your faith by displaying a lawn cross at your home and/or cemetery. If you would like to order any crosses, please sign up on the list in front of the meeting room. Suggested donation is $5. Thank you! May Raffle Ticket Fundraiser PLEASE RETURN TICKETS and money to the collection basket or church office before April 15 in an envelope marked RAFFLE TICKETS. Write your name on the envelope. Thank you for all your support! Life in the Spirit Seminar Where: St. Richard s Parish, 3841 Dickey Rd, Gibsonia, PA When: Begins April 14 (for 6 consecutive Tuesdays) Time: 7:45 PM (Following the 7 PM Mass) Theme: Stir into Flame the Gift of God Within Contact Information and Registration, call Bob Sauers At or Joan Penzenstadler at Prayers for Prisoners Please continue to show your support to our friends who are incarcerated (names and addresses below) by sending an occasional note or card just to let them know you are thinking about them, and most importantly, praying for them. Catherine Slane Tanya Slimick Thomas Ostrowski ID # A4 ID # EJ-7039 Federal Prison Camp 6000 State Road 660 State Route 11 Glenn Ray Rd. Box A Memphis, TN Hunlock Creek, PA Alderson, WV You do not need to put a return address on the card when sending it! Thank you for consoling our friends in prison with your kind Act of Mercy

4 Care Corner: Fr. John Vojtek Helen Laczek Anthony Filotei Kathleen Tomokoski Irene Zock Lionel Carlos Peter Catanese Alice Diana Donna Kelly Gail Coulter Marlene Lichtenfels Virginia Alexandrunas Charles Michalski Joseph John Large Tom Williamson Judith Swanderski Vicky Minarik Harold Neuhart Cassandra Lee Marlene Gruden Lauren Sandor James Leskovic Beverly Kosalec Jane Makuta Ethan Joseph Grunden Carmella Howard Greg Janicki Marie Greenwald Betty Simonetti Leo Hinterlang John Valentine... And for those who care for them. May they and their families know the healing power of our Lord. PLEASE NOTE: for privacy reasons, the individual needs to give his/her approval to have their name added to the Prayer List. If the individual is on the road to Parish Ministries and Contact Information Judi Damon Director of Mercy & Service Ministry Amy Moretti & Niki Moretti-Payne Marriage Ceremony Coordinators Amy: Niki: Todd & Sandi Hazlett Parish Youth Ministers Beverly Michael Higgins RCIA Coordinator Bill Burdett Funeral Coordinator Joe Smagala Website Manager Glenn Trevellini Parish Fundraising Coordinator Child PSL Abuse Hotline Diocese Victim Assistance Hotline

5 Thank our Sponsor: We would like to thank our sponsor, Kennihan Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning for sponsoring an ad in our weekly bulletin. Flower Memorial Donations The flower arrangement in front of the Blessed Virgin Mary this weekend, April 11 & 12 were donated In loving memory of Leslie Nycz Brody by her mother, sister Laurie and the Brody family. We thank them for their generosity. What a beautiful way to remember a loved one! If anyone wishes to donate any of the flower arrangements on the altar or on each side of the Mary and Joseph Statues to memorialize a loved one, celebrate an occasion, or honor an individual / organization, etc, please contact the parish office. Please do not send payment for flowers to the Church. You will be billed directly from the florist. Thank you. Choir practice for Confirmation Beginning Wednesday, April 15th, and the remaining Wednesdays in April (on the 22nd and 29th), we will hold choir practice at 7 pm in the church to prepare for Confirmation. In addition, we will hold a practice on Thursday, May 7th at 7 PM. Please mark your calendars. New members are always welcome to join us! Bowling This Sunday, April 12 at 7 PM Join us for a fun evening of bowling at Deer Lakes Bowling Alley $10 for three games and shoes! Recyling Collection Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills parking lot near Dingbats on April 11 & April 25 from 9 AM to 1 PM. Materials collected free of charge include: computers and peripheral equipment, stereos, ink and toner cartridges; cell phones, home phones, CFL bulbs, microwave ovens, expandable polystyrene packaging material; vcr s, dvd players and cable boxes. For a suggested donation: televisions $5 each. For questions or more information, visit: or call , extension 236. A special thank you from Fr. Jim A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who remembered me this Easter with special cards, gifts, food, and Easter well wishes and prayers. I am happy that God sent me here to be your pastor and I am blessed with such caring and loving parishioners! Your generosity continues to bless me. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! Church One-Liner We don t change the MESSAGE the MESSAGE changes us!