Transfiguration Parish Transfiguration Parish 17 South Main Street Schaghticoke, NY 12154 Office Hours: Monday and Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Friday - Closed Phone: 518-753-4554 Fax: 518-753-0456 50 Hillview Drive Speigletown, Troy, NY 12182 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: 518-235-0337 Fax: 518-235-8726 LITURGICAL SCHEDULE Schaghticoke Speigletown Saturday: 5:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Tuesday Thursday Communion Service: 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 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. EMAIL CONTACTS Deacon Charles Valenti: [email protected]. General Office Inquiries: [email protected]Office Support: Mary Clemente [email protected]Bonnie Coraldi [email protected]Bulletin: [email protected]Coordinator of Faith Formation Elementary: [email protected]Coordinator of Faith Formation Jr./Sr. High School and Youth Ministry: [email protected]Parish Nursing and Pastoral Care: [email protected]Special Activities and Fundraising: [email protected]Deacon Chris Keough - Parish Life Director [email protected]Fr. Dominic Ingemie - Assisting Priest [email protected]MISSION STATEMENT We are a Catholic community united by love, illumi- nated by the Transfiguration of our Lord Jesus Christ. We gather as a People of God seeking unity through the Holy Spirit to Worship through the Sacred Liturgy, Prayer and Sacraments, and to proclaim the Christian message which promotes Justice, Reconciliation and Service through Evangelization, Faith Formation and Discipleship.
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Transfiguration Parish Transfiguration Parish
17 South Main Street
Schaghticoke, NY 12154 Office Hours: Monday and Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Friday - Closed
Phone: 518-753-4554 Fax: 518-753-0456
50 Hillview Drive
Speigletown, Troy, NY 12182 Administrative Offices
We are a Catholic community united by love, illumi-
nated by the Transfiguration of our Lord Jesus Christ.
We gather as a People of God seeking unity through
the Holy Spirit to Worship through the Sacred Liturgy,
Prayer and Sacraments, and to proclaim the Christian
message which promotes Justice, Reconciliation and
Service through Evangelization, Faith Formation and
Discipleship.
Mass Schedule & Intentions Saturday May 9
4:00 p,m. Spe Kevin Oliver Ed & Karen Murray
Mr. & Mrs. Harold Cone Children
Edna Sanvidge Midge Day
5:30 p.m. Sch Sam Spano and Family Friar Nicholas and
Liz Spano
Schmidt & Molesky Families Friar Nicholas &
Liz Spano
Sunday May 10
8:30 a.m. Sch Aaron Desrosiers Mom, family and
loved ones
Mary Pariseau The Requate Family
10:00a.m. Spe Margaret Denio Dick & Betsy Harte
Tina Riccio Ron & Pat Turcotte
Deceased Members of the The Family
Cioffi Family
Tues. May 12
9:00 a.m. Sch Communion Service
Thurs. May 14 - Feast of the Ascension-Holy Day of Obligation
10:00 a.m. Sch No Intention
6:00 p.m. Spe No Intention
Saturday May 16
4:00 p,m. Spe Jim and Betty Hayes Doug and Colleen
Wilkie
Gregory Gingeresky Doug and Colleen
Wilkie
Mary Connor Jack and Kathleen
Sanvidge
Barbara Cloutier Mom
5:30 p.m. Sch John and Barbara Januska The Family
Sunday May 17
8:30 a.m. Sch Edna Sanvidge Dan & Linda Casey
10:00a.m. Spe Joseph Cantanucci Pat & Mary Casale
Edna Sanvidge Danny & Sandy
Barrett
Mary Birle Bob and Gussie
Jarmick
6th Sunday of Easter May 10, 2015
From the Desk of Deacon Chris….
THE ELEVENTH
COMMANDMENT
In this week’s gospel from St. John, we hear Jesus
giving his disciples what has often been referred to as the
eleventh commandment. We all know there are Ten
Commandments, but Jesus seems to summarize all of the
commandments around these words as he says, “This is
my commandment: love one another as I love you.”
It seems so fitting to me that Jesus’ commandment to,
“Love one another as I love you,” comes right at the be-
ginning of our 2015 Bishop’s Appeal. The many minis-
tries supported by the Bishop’s Appeal are ministries of
love, which means our contributions are truly acts of love
for others.
I urge everyone to make a pledge to this year’s
Bishop’s Appeal. Our goal this year is $ 79,991.00 which
is a lot of money. However, as I mentioned at Masses, I
believe we can meet our goal if everyone participates,
and gives what they can. I calculated that 500 pledges of
$ 160.00 would total $ 80,000.00. A pledge of $ 160.00
spread out over 8 payments equals a monthly payment of
$ 20.00.
Some people can give more, and some less, but the
key is everyone giving what they can to support minis-
tries that make a real difference in people’s lives. Per-
haps some of the funds you give to the Bishop’s Appeal
will help people you know, maybe even people in your
own family. I ask everyone to please make a pledge, and
put into action Jesus’ words, “Love one another as I love
you.”
Thank you for your support and generosity.
Deacon Chris
FAMILY NIGHT AT
PIZZERIA UNO of LATHAM May 12th from 5:00 to 9:00
Transfiguration Parish is given a 15% profit of the total purchases made
that night by everyone who has a coupon from Transfiguration Parish of
food and drinks up to $1,000. If we as a parish group spends more than
$1,000 Transfiguration Parish realizes 20% of the total purchase. This is an
easy and enjoyable way to raise money for our parish. It is a night out and
we don’t have to work! Please try to attend this night out for the whole
family.
Save the dates and save your treasures!
The 7th Annual Parish-wide Garage Sale
September 4th and 5th If you’re spring cleaning, please set aside your unused or
unwanted items for this important fund-raiser.
Call 235-0337 for more information.
Formation for the Diaconate
Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany Takes great pride in announcing the Ordination of the
Diaconate of:
Frank Garceau
Brian P. Kelly
Steve Matthews
Patrick J. Rice
Solemn Vespers Ordination May 22nd @ 7:00 pm May 23rd @ 11:00 am
Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral of the
Watervliet, N.Y. Immaculate Conception
Albany, N.Y.
All are welcome to attend.
6th Sunday of Easter May 10, 2015
Thank you for your service next weekend May 16 and 17. Schaghticoke Site: ALTAR SERVERS
5:30 p.m. Ben Thompson 8:30 a.m. Nevan Doubleday
Aleyah Proper
LECTORS
5:30 p.m. Tim Carey 8:30 a.m. Paul Loatman
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
5:30 p.m. Dot Jackuback 8:30 a.m. Bob and Kathy
Tom Hallock Keyes
Barbara Perry
MONEY COUNTERS: (5/18) YELLOW TEAM -
M. Della Rocco, B. Hebert, J. Kelly, G. Squires, B. Madigan
Speigletown Site: ALTAR SERVERS
4:00 p.m. Maddie Shover 10:00 a.m. Eva pickert
Gracie Shover Paulina Sirtori
LECTORS
4:00 p.m. Jerry Steele 10:00 a.m. Sandy Barrett
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
4:00 p.m. Deacon Chris 10:00 a.m Deacon Chris
Ed Murray Robert Jones
Kathleen Sanvidge Claudia Mahoney
Jack Sanvidge Jack Mahoney
Jean Sullivan Carol Prescott
MONEY COUNTERS: (5/17) Doug Wilkie,
Mary Grace Purcell, Sue Creagan
ALTAR LINENS: (5/17) Leslie Dunn
This Week’s Parish Announcements
TRANSFIGURATION PARISH NURSE PROGRAM Pat Hebert, RN, MA, Faith Community Nurse
(518) 753-4554, ext. 13 [email protected] 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 Notes:
Blood Pressure Screening THIS weekend. Stop in and have
your blood pressure checked and your blood sugar read by a
Registered Nurse.
Two by Two” Faith in Action Team will meet Thursday, May
14th @ 10:30AM at the Speigletown site.
Health tips: Hypertension, heart problems or diabetes? Avoid energy drinks, which can cause a surge in blood pressure and heart rate. People with hypertension, heart issues or diabetes may want to steer clear of energy drinks. A new small study suggests that these high-octane beverages can cause a spike in blood pressure and heart rate, increasing the risk of arrhythmia, anxiety and insomnia. The study also suggests possible negative effects even for otherwise healthy people who swig these drinks habitually. While people without health issues can probably drink small amounts without a problem, those who consume large quantities, whether in a single sitting or throughout the day, are more likely to suffer unwanted side effects. According to the study, every volunteer who consumed a drink with 360 mg of caffeine developed anxiety, insomnia and cardiac arrhythmia with a rapid heartbeat. Past research has found that the blood pressure of healthy volunteers rose higher in those who drank Red Bull, containing 80 mg of caffeine, than in those who took 80 mg of caffeine alone. It’s the combination of ingredients in these so-called “energy” drinks, rather than caffeine itself, that causes temporary blood pressure elevation, arrhythmia and rapid heart rate. http://www.clevelandclinicwellness.com
Book Nook News The Book Nook is celebrating it's 6th Anni-
versary during the month of May with another
Blow Out-$5 per bag sale! Hard covers, pa-
perbacks, CD's, children and young adult
books, cookbooks, religious, self-help and many miscellane-
ous topics are included. The Annex (triple classroom) will be
open before and after Mass every weekend in May as well as
every Saturday morning from 9:00 am - noon. Please take
this opportunity to stop by the Book Nook and see what we've
been doing. In recent weeks, we have been fortunate
enough to have some wonderful new books donated. The
Book Nook has books by the best-named authors, so it's a
great place to find a title by your favorite, or to try a
new one. Donations are always welcome but please remem-
ber no encyclopedias, text books, magazines or VHS
tapes. Thanks for your continued support and see you at The
Book Nook!
ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT The Tournament will take place May 16th. The day will include 9 or 18
holes of golf at Brunswick Greens Golf Course. At the end of the day
everyone will meet back at Transfiguration Parish Hall
at the South Site for a choice of a steak or chicken dinner included with
the price of your golf ticket as well as many prizes for the golfers. We
will offer a cash bar. Those who do not play golf are also invited for din-
ner at a reasonable price. The winner of the Super Raffle will be drawn
that day. We have many donations from local businesses that will be raf-
fled at the end of the dinner. For more information, please contact Ellie at
the church office - 235-0337.
Offertory: May 2 and 3
4:00 $1,661.00
5:30 636.00
8:30 1,210 .00
10:00 1,557.00 Week 43 of the annual budget
Budget = $236,922.84
Collection = $225,235.11
Shortfall = $11,687.73 Thank you for your on-going generosity and continued commitment to your parish.
Please consider increasing your weekly donation.
2015 Bishops Appeal Please access the Transfiguration Parish website at
www.transfigurationparish.net and click on 2015
Bishop’s Appeal heading. You will find a message from
Bishop Scharfenberger regarding the 2015 Bishop's Ap-
peal. I would like for you to take a few minutes to read
this letter to you, our parishioner, and reflect on your do-
nation to the 2015 Bishops Appeal. Thank you for your
