Transfiguration Parish

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1 Transfiguration Parish 50 Hillview Drive Speigletown, Troy, NY Administrative Offices Office Hours: Monday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Tuesday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Phone: Fax: South Main Street, PO Box 300 Schaghticoke, NY Office Hours: Monday and Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Friday - Closed Phone: Fax: Pastor: Rev. George P. Fleming or father_george@transfigurationparish.net Deacon Charles Valenti: CONTACTS LITURGICAL SCHEDULE Schaghticoke Speigletown Saturday: 5:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Weekdays and Holy Days: Please see inside. SACRAMENTAL CELEBRATIONS Sacrament of Reconciliation: By Appointment Sacrament of Baptism: Usually first Sunday of the month. Please call the church office to make arrangements. Sacrament of Marriage: Couples should call the church office at least 6 months in advance of the wedding date. A marriage preparation program is required for all couples. Please call the church office to make arrangements. General Office Inquiries: general_office@transfigurationparish.net Office Support: Mary Clemente M.Clemente@transfigurationparish.net Bonnie Coraldi B.Coraldi@transfigurationparish.net Bulletin: M.Hurley@transfigurationparish.net Coordinator of Faith Formation Elementary: C.Foster@transfigurationparish.net Coordinator of Faith Formation Jr./Sr. High School and Youth Ministry: E.Thayer@transfigurationparish.net Parish Nursing and Pastoral Care: P.Hebert@transfigurationparish.net Special Activities and Fundraising: E.DeBonis@transfigurationparish.net

2 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time January 26, 2014 PASTOR S DESK Last week's bulletin included and extensive announcement concerning the Guest Presider and Preacher Rev. John Kirwin who will be with us next weekend in order to educate us to the work of "Unbound". Formally known as the Christian Foundation of Children and Aging (CFCA), Unbound is a lay Catholic sponsorship ministry that helps children and elderly in 21 developing countries. To learn more, check out my Pastor's Desk from last week that is currently on our website or visit Unbound online at Many of you remember Father Kirwin when he filled in for me during my Sabbatical five years ago! Please extend your hospitality as I am sure you all will do. I am truly blessed to serve such a large, extended community that is still intimate and caring. I will be away on a vacation and mini-retreat from January 29th until February 12th. I will be praying for you and would appreciate your thoughts and prayers as well. God bless you. Father George Book Nook News The Book Nook is open Saturday morning, February 1 from 9:00 am until noon. Our shelves are filled with new donations and the February buy one/get one free specials are on the following authors: David Baldacci, Tom Clancy, J.A. Jance, Jonathan Kellerman and Fern Michaels. If any of those are your favorite authors, you could purchase two hard covers for $1.00 and two paperbacks for $.50!! The children and young adult sections have all the favorite authors your family will enjoy and are only 6/$1.00! Cookbooks, selfhelp, religious, biographies and autobiographies are also 6/$1.00. Please stop by and see the great selection. Don't forget, we also have many CD's, DVD's and books on tape. Thanks for your continued support. See you at the Book Nook! Mass Schedule & Intentions Saturday January 25 4:00 p.m. Spe Richard Gerreck Brianna Hallenbeck Nick and Barbara Nicholas Michael Malone Ed and Karen Murray 5:30 p.m. Sch Helen Odmin Angie Odmin Sunday January 26 8:30 a.m. Sch Gene White The Reilly Family Cassandra J. Swarthout Jack and Kathleen Sanvidge 10:00 a.m. Spe Peter Gordon Kathleen Collins and Family Norma Krauer Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bornt Patricia Ducan Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bornt Tues. January 28 9:00 a.m. Sch Agnes McMahon Bequest Wed. January 29 9:00 a.m. Sch No Intention Saturday February 1 4:00 p.m. Spe Brianna Hallenbeck Dick & Betsy Harte Franc Anello Skip and Sue Trahan Peter Gordon Doug and Colleen Wilkie & Family Mary Lanoue 5:30 p.m. Sch John F. Ryan and Family Bequest Sunday February 2 8:30 a.m. Sch Edward A. McMahon Bequest and Family 10:00 a.m. Spe Mike Malone Helen Humphrey Mark Turcotte Gary Gregoire Sacred Heart School Open House Sunday, January 26th - l:00-3:00 pm Wednesday, January 29th - 6:00-8:00 pm 308 Spring Avenue, Troy, New York

3 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time January 26, 2014 This Week s Parish Announcements Thank you for your service next weekend February 1 and 2. Schaghticoke Site: ALTAR SERVERS 5:30 p.m. To be announced 8:30 a.m. Aleyah Proper Julia Carlo LECTORS 5:30 p.m. Donna Colligan 8:30 a.m. Jen Mahoney EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS 5:30 p.m. Jean Carlson 8:30 a.m. Bob and Kathy Mary Agnes Arnold Keyes MONEY COUNTERS: (2/2) WHITE TEAM - K. Madigan, P. Hayes, D. Carlo, J. Rowe Speigletown Site: ALTAR SERVERS 4:00 p.m. To be announced 10:00 a.m. To be announced LECTORS 4:00 p.m. Jerry Steele 10:00 a.m. Robert Jones Ben Birdsinger EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS 4:00 p.m. Deacon Charlie 10:00 a.m. Deacon Charlie Doug Wilkie Jean Colaneri Colleen Wilkie Marge Brendese Maureen Filarecki Ryan Heslin Jane Heslin Stephanie Heslin COUNTERS: (2/2) Paula Garneau, Maureen Filarecki and Mary Hurley ALTAR LINENS: (2/2) Diane Heer OPEN HOUSE St. Augustine s Catholic School in Troy (corner of 114th St. and 4th Avenue) is having an Open House on Sunday, January 26th from 12:45 pm until 3:00 pm. We have openings in Nursery (3 years olds) through grade 6 and will be accepting registrations for the fall. Free bussing is available from most districts. Call for more information. TRANSFIGURATION PARISH NURSE PROGRAM Pat Hebert, RN, MA, Faith Community Nurse (518) , ext. 13 p.hebert@transfigurationparish.net Our mission is to model the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Our Goal is to promote health & wellness within the values, beliefs, practices of our faith community. Nurses Note: More Volunteers are still needed for Two by Two, the Transfiguration Parish Faith in Action Team. Join your fellow parishioners on this team that provides non-medical support and friendship to someone caring for a family member with dementia/alzheimer. All volunteers are offered training and continued support. By belonging to this team you only give the time you can when you can because there are several of you to share the role of helping. To receive more information, contact Pat Health tips: Take some time off this holiday season. It could make you happier and improve your job performance. Are you planning to take a vacation this holiday season? Too busy at work, you say? Well, consider this: In a recent survey, 35 percent of participants felt better about their jobs and were more productive at work after taking a vacation. It makes perfect sense, really. But according to the same survey, the average American uses just 14 of their 18 allotted days. Compare these numbers to the Europeans: German, Spanish and French citizens receive 30 vacation days each year, and only the Germans leave any of it on the table. If traveling isn t an option, how about a staycation? You can still enjoy many of the same benefits relaxing walks, hot soaks in the tub, a new restaurant, or a great book without actually having to leave home. You might even consider planning a future or fantasy vacation, just for fun. The vacation planning itself can release positive emotions and benefit your brain by boosting mental flexibility. That s something your employer is sure to appreciate.

4 Transfiguration Parish February 19th Come spend a day with friends helping others. We will meet at the Speigletown Site at 10 AM to 4 PM. Prepare a meal, table decorations, and placemats for the residence of Joseph House. All ages are invited to attend, please sign up in Faith Formation classes. If you have any questions contact Cheri Foster or Beth Thayer Reserve your tickets now!!! Offertory: Phantom of the Opera on June 8, 2014 Only 30 tickets left for Phantom of the Opera at Proctor s. Tickets are $73.00 each. For more information and reservations contact Ellie DeBonis at or baileyd e b y a h o o. c o m or a c t i v i - ties@transfigurationparish.net. We hope to see you at this fun-raising event. Your 50% deposit for reserved tickets is due now. Questions for the week of January 26th. Adults: To whom could you preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ this week with actions rather than with words? Children: What could you do for someone this week that would tell them something about Jesus? Jan. 18 and 19 Due to the parish office work schedule there is no Offertory Report this week. Weekly Budget is $5, Thank you for your on-going generosity and continued commitment to your parish. Please consider increasing your weekly donation. UPCOMING EVENTS Please mark your calendars 1/27 Pastoral Council Meeting 6:30 pm S Site 2/3 Shawl Ministry Gathering 7:30 pm N site Readings for the Week of January 26th. Sunday: Is 8:23--9:3/1 Cor 1:10-13, 17/Mt 4:12-23 or 4:12-17 Monday: 2 Sm 5:1-7, 10/Mk 3:22-30 Tuesday: 2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19/Mk 3:31-35 Wednesday: 2 Sm 7:4-17/Mk 4:1-20 Thursday: 2 Sm 7:18-19, 24-29/Mk 4:21-25 Friday: 2 Sm 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17/Mk 4:26-34 Saturday: 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17/Mk 4:35-41 Next Sunday: Mal 3:1-4/Heb 2:14-18/Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22-32 All Saints on the Hudson Parish Mechanicville will be hosting an Antique Show on March 8th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Vendors Wanted: Please contact Anne Amann at Buffalo326@gmail.com or Maria Amann at miaamann@gmail.com Spiritual Weight Management Healthy behavior change focuses on the whole you to transform your quality of life. Parish nursing defines wellness as a state of being healthy in body, mind and spirit. Clinical studies have demonstrated that regular exercise, healthy eating and resiliency practices can improve your quality of life, help you maintain a healthy weight and prevent disease. Resiliency tactics, such as stress management through meditation, will help you cope, thrive and improve your overall wellbeing. Our faith community program Spiritual Weight Management realizes your journey to wellness is personal. Changing your behavior takes time and support. Come to a class and see if it is right for you. You will record your food intake for the week and analyze your eating habits at the weekly meeting. The 8 week program will start Monday, January 27 and end Monday, March 17. Time is 3:30 PM, in the All Saints on the Hudson parish Center. Call to sign up: The fee is $20.00.

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