Transfiguration

Roman Catholic Church A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust

100 McKrell Road , Russellton, PA 15076

Phone: 724-265-1030 Fax: 724-265-1032

Parish Website Address: www.trcparish.org

Sacrament of Baptism Baptisms after the 10 AM

Sunday Mass. Call the parish office to schedule.

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 Arrangements are made

by the couple with the parish priest at least six months

before the wedding.

RCIA Interested in learning more about becoming a

Catholic Christian? Call Beverly Higgins at 724-265-4579

or email: bkmichaelhiggins@gmail.com for more

information.

Religious Education Transfiguration Parish offers

religious education for K-8 grades in public schools.

Classes are held on Sundays from 11:15 AM—12:45 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? Call

Judi Damon at 412-496-8582 to make arrangements.

Fr. Jim will anoint anyone with a serious illness, or who

has upcoming surgery or tests—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 or call the parish office.

Rosary Prayer Group Meets Tuesday—Saturday

Mornings at 7:30 AM before the 8:00 AM Mass.

Parish Membership New parishioners always

welcome! Call the Parish office to register, stop in

during business hours or visit our website. Parish

registration forms are available on-line and 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.

Bulletin Deadline: Monday afternoons

MISSION STATEMENT

We, the parish family of Transfiguration Roman Catholic Church, built on the strong foundation of our coal mining com-munity 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.

December 27, 2015

The Holy Family of

Mary, Jesus and Joseph

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 New Year’s Eve—4:00 PM & 11:00 PM

New Year’s Day 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays - At Noon and by Appointment

6:30— 7:30 PM Wednesday evenings during Advent and Lent

Parish Staff

Pastor

Rev. James P. Holland

412-977-6589 fatherjames1@me.com

Parish Financial Secretary

Diane Miller Dpmiller4@consolidated.net

Parish Secretary/Bulletin Editor

Mary Jo Mehal mmehal7@consolidated.net

Spiritual Development

Director of Religious Education

MaryEtta Filotei trcdre@comcast.net

Religious Education Office: 724-265-3284

Facilities Manager

Tom Jenkins

Parish Musicians

Dawn Pawloski, Director of Music Ministry

Nacol Sharkins. Organist

Parish Contact Information

Rectory Phone: 724-265-1030 Fax: 724-265-1032

Rectory Address: 94 McKrell Rd. Russellton, PA

Rectory Email: rctransroman@consolidated.net

Parish Office Hours: 9 AM—3 PM Monday-Friday

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Offertory Collection through the week of: December 12 & December 13

Weekly Goal: $4,200

This week: $5,466

Budget Year to Date: $ 100,800

Actual Year to date: $ 91,029

Surplus/(Deficit) ( 9,772)

Parish Assessments:

Weekly Goal: $1,111

This week: $ 754

Year to date Goal: $49,594

Actual Year To Date: $36,292

Surplus/(Deficit) (13,302)

*Assessment includes Parish Share and School Subsidy amounts.

Finance Committee Members: Fr. James Holland, Bob McBride, Clara Salvi, Larry Scott, and Adam Siemianowski

Year End Giving—Just a friendly reminder as the end of the year approaches, you can help your parish while helping yourself at the same time. Reduce your taxes by making a charitable donation to your parish by December 31, 2015.

Bequests for the Future of

Transfiguration Parish

While making provisions in your Will or Living Trust, please consider bequests of money or other assets to the following groups here at Transfiguration Parish (Adult Education, Religious

Education, Social Ministry and Youth Ministry Programs) Thank you.

CCD Classes

CCD classes will resume on January 10, 2015.

The ball is dropping, resolutions are being made, but don't forget to say a prayer for the New Year. We all like to celebrate starting anew, and beginning the year with

a prayer allows us to put the future in God's hands - right where it should be!

Welcome New Altar Servers

We take this opportunity to announce two new altar servers who will be joining the Altar Server Team in January 2016. They are: Lexie Ferlan and David Grondwalski. We thank them for their service to our parish!

Rose Bowl Parade

Be sure to watch Fr. Jim’s nephew, Victor Baz-zone, as he will be marching in the Franklin

Regional Marching Band for “Rose Bowl Parade” on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2016. Congratulations and Best of Luck to you, Victor!

The Holy Family of

Jesus, Mary and Joseph

December 27, 2015

Sacrament of Reconciliation At Noon & By Appointment only

TUESDAY December 29 St. Thomas Becket, Bishop & Martyr 8:00 AM Helen Grosick

By Annie Catanese & Family

WEDNESDAY December 30 Octave of the Nativity of the Lord

8:00 AM Herman Biondi

By Annie Catanese & Family

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New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day Mass Times

THURSDAY December 31

4:00 PM Death Remembrance of Irene Taliani

By husband, Vince and Family

11:00 PM Living & Deceased Members of

Transfiguration Parish

FRIDAY January 1 Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God *

9:00 AM Gloria Yaconis

By Family

11:00 AM Living & Deceased Members of

Transfiguration Parish

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SATURDAY January 2 St. Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzen

8:00 AM Pete & Dorothy Catanese

By Walt & Kathy Severa Note: 1st Saturday Devotions after the 8:00 AM Mass

SATURDAY January 2 The Epiphany of the Lord

4:00 PM Death Remembrance of Arturo Prato

By Wife & Family

SUNDAY January 3 The Epiphany of the Lord

8:00 AM Living & Deceased Members of

Transfiguration Parish

10:00 AM In Memory of Robert Augustine

By Victor & Lana Mennow

MASS READINGS FOR TODAY’S LITURGY: # 874 Optional Year C 1st & 2nd Readings: # 876 (Journeysong Green Missal)

THE ORDER OF THE MASS CAN BE FOUND: # 140

* January 1st, Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God, is a holy day of obligation. This feast is the celebra-tion of Mary’s motherhood of Jesus. Mary has an important role to play in the Incarnation of the Sec-ond Person of the Blessed Trinity! She consents to

God’s invitation conveyed by the Angel (Luke 1:26-38).

Mass Intentions for the Week:

CCD News & Other News

Report from the Finance Committee

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Our next regular meeting will be Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at 7:00 PM in the church meeting room.

DECEMBER PRAYER INTENTION

That the Birth of our Redeemer may bring peace & hope to all people of good will

Our monthly collection will be next weekend, January 2 and 3rd. During this Year of Mercy, may we live out our call to be merciful to all in need. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.

Prayer Group

Our next prayer group meeting will be Thursday, January 21, at 7:00 PM in the church.

Parish Social— Our January Socials will be January 16 & 17, and will be hosted by the Rosary Society. Please join us for some hot coffee, goodies and conversation! New Year Mass Schedule

New Year’s Eve Masses Thursday, December 31st - 4:00 PM Thursday, December 31st - 11:00 PM

New Year’s Day Masses Friday, January 1, 2015 - 9:00 AM Mass Friday, January 1, 2015 - 11:00 AM Mass

Happy New Years!

Welcome in the new year with your parish family right after the 11:00 PM Mass on Thursday, December 31st. Join us for a toast and some treats as we watch the ball drop on 2015! Please call the church office at 724-265-1030 or Judi Damon at 412-496-8582 so we know how many people to expect.

1st Saturday Devotions

There will be 1st Saturday devotions after the 8:00 AM Mass on January 2. All are welcome to join us in prayer.

Lawn Crosses

Show your faith by displaying a lawn cross at your home or cemetery. If you would like to have a cross, contact Judi Damon at 412-496-8582. Suggested donation is $5.

St. Vincent DePaul Society is looking for a few

good men to join in their efforts to aid those in need. If you can help, call CARL UNTERHOLTZER at 724-265-3589.

Knights of Columbus Memorial Mass

On January 17, the Knights of Columbus Council #5501, will have their Memorial Mass at Transfiguration Parish this year at the 10:00 AM Mass. Parish Pastoral Council Meeting

WHEN: Wednesday, January 6 TIME: 7:00 PM - Church Meeting Room Update on the Upcoming Fish Fry

This is one of our BIGGEST Fundraisers

IMPORTANT INFORMATION—PLEASE CONSIDER HELPING After our last meeting, we identified some areas where we are in need of specific help for the Fish Fry:

1) A Fish Fry Prep Coordinator needed from our parish to work on Wednesdays, February 17, 24, and March 2, from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM

2) A Day Time Volunteer to be at St. Victor’s Activity Building to receive the delivered food orders for the Fish Fry. (dates and times to be announced later) 3) We are in need of Fish Fry Volunteers to become Allegheny

County Certified Food Service Handlers. The Course is two days and costs $55. The parish will pay for this.

If you are able to help in any of these areas, please call the parish office at 724-265-1030 or plan to attend the next Fish Fry meet-ing. Our next Fish Fry meeting is scheduled Wednesday, January 13 at 7:00 PM in St. Victor’s Activity Hall. Sign ups will be taken at this meeting, along with a general meeting to go over what’s new for this year! Your participation is very important. This is our biggest fundraiser so we encourage all volunteers—new ones and past volunteers to sign up! Thanking you in advance for your help and support in making this fundraiser for our parishes a success. Any questions, call Bill or Gail Yanicko at 724-265-4839, after January 13.

2016 Catholic Calendars

Calendars are available in boxes near the door entrances in the back of the church, compliments of Adam Siemianowski Funeral Home. Please take one! Thank

you, Adam for your generous donation to the parish.

A Special Thank You!

On behalf of our Parish we would like to thank all of the volun-teers who donated their time in the kitchen to assist in the nut roll fundraiser and any business or person who donated items or cash and all those who purchased any of the 160 that we baked. The fundraiser was a big success as we profited $1,500.00. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Leanne Neibar & Glenn Trevellini

Church Decorators

Special thanks to all those who decorated the church for Christ-mas—beautifying our place of worship! Special Thanks to Dawn Pawloski, Director of Music Minis-try, and the Choir members for the great Christmas music and lovely Christmas Concert performance last Friday evening.

Social Ministry Happenings

Ladies of Charity News Upcoming Events!

Appreciation Corner

Prayers of Healing for our Sick

Anthony Filotei Kathleen Tomokoski

Irene Zock Lionel Carlos

Alice Diana Betty Simonetti

Gert Nycz Joe Harris

Marlene Lichtenfels Joseph John Large

Charles Michalski Judith Swanderski

Tom Williamson Harold Neuhart

Marlene Gruden Helen Laczek

Cassandra Lee Jane Makuta

Lauren Sandor Carmela Howard

Beverly Kosalec Dorothy Duryea

Ethan Joseph Grunden Ryan Cenk

Greg Janicki Luann Gaggini Walters

Ray Newcomer Frances Bertha

Cheryl & Dave Zalewsky Jacob Aretz

Pat Corcoran Zachary Aretz

Mary Lou Cucchi

. . . 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 recovery, please give us a call

so their name can be removed.

Parish Ministries and Contact Information

Director of Mercy & Service Ministry

Judi Damon Phone: 412-496-8582 Email: JDamon@gmail.com

Funeral Coordinator

Bill Burdett Phone: 724-265-4482 Email: wlburdett32@comcast.net

Marriage Ceremony Coordinators

Amy Moretti & Niki Moretti-Payne Amy’s Phone: 724-265-3684 Email: amco@consolidated.net

Niki’s Phone: 724-882-2775 Email: nem@spatoremember.com

Parish Fundraising Coordinator

Glenn Trevellini Phone: 724-272-5171 Email: glennbt21@yahoo.com

Parish Youth Ministers

Todd & Sandi Hazlett Phone: 724-265-3284 Email: hazlett7@consolidated.net

Pro-Life Coordinator

Bob Eckenrod Phone: 724-265-4427 Email: bobsbees51@yahoo.com

RCIA Coordinator

Beverly Michael Higgins Phone: 724-265-4579 Email: bkmichaelhiggins@gmail.com

Sacristan Volunteers

Tom Jenkins & Joe Smagala

Website Manager Joe Smagala Email: JoeSmagala@aol.com

Child PSL Abuse Hotline

1-800-932-0313

Diocese Victim Assistance Hotline

1-888-808-1235

Advertiser of the Week We thank this week's sponsor: “” Globe Auto Parts & Paint”

Please support our advertisers with your patronage. Our bul-letin is supported through the generosity of the advertisers, many of whom are our parishioners.

Deer Lakes Bowling

Bowling will resume January 3, 2016. Cost $10 for 3 games at Deer Lakes Bowling Alley.

Deer Lakes Events

Winter Band Concert: January 13 at 7 PM @ High School

Christmas Flower Contributions

The following families were remembered in a special way at our Christmas Masses. We thank the Pierce Family for their flower donations “In Memory of Leo & Margaret Pierce, William Pierce and Steve & Barbara Less”; and the Pazek Family for their flower donation in “Memory of John Pazek, Jr.” Their names did not ap-pear on the Christmas Flower List since we had already gone to print.

Step out in the new year!

Are you looking for the Lord to do something “new” in your life… have you considered joining some of the parish’s minis-tries or organizations? If so, below is a brief listing of organi-zations and ministries here at our parish:

MINISTRIES Liturgical—Altar servers, Eucharistic ministers, Lectors and Musicians; Pastoral - Bereavement & Funeral Ministry, Youth Ministry, Marriage Planning ministry, and Ministry to the Sick and Homebound Social—Community Social Service, Monthly Parish Socials, Monthly Prayer Group

ORGANIZATIONS Councils—Parish Pastoral Council; Parish Finance Council Service Organizations—Knights of Columbus; Ladies of Char-ity, Prayer Shawl Ministry; Rosary Society

TEACHING CCD teachers and/or substitutes; Vacation Bible School; Tutors in all subject areas in all grades.

Visit our website or call the parish office if you would like any more information about these ministries or organizations. We would be happy to direct your call! You may have a talent or skill that we haven’t listed and that you want to offer. Pray about it and see where the Spirit leads!

Advertiser of the Week

PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED

MONDAY—DECEMBER 28

THURSDAY—DECEMBER 31

FRIDAY—JANUARY 1

From all the office staff and Fr. Jim, we wish you

a Happy and Healthy New Year!