Transfiguration Parish Transfiguration Parish

17 South Main Street

Schaghticoke, NY 12154

Office Hours: Monday and Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Phone: 518-753-4554 Fax: 518-753-0456

50 Hillview Drive

Speigletown, Troy, NY 12182 Administrative Offices

Office Hours: Monday thru Friday - 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Phone: 518-235-0337 Fax: 518-235-8726

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE Schaghticoke Speigletown Saturday: 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 a.m. 10:15 a.m. Tuesday Thursday Communion Service: 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m.

SACRAMENTAL CELEBRATIONS

Sacrament of Reconciliation: By Appointment

Sacrament of Baptism: 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 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

Baptismal Preparation:

Call the church offices for more information.

Director of Religious Education:

E.Thayer@transfigurationparish.net

Parish Nursing and Pastoral Care:

P.Hebert@transfigurationparish.net

Special Activities and Fundraising:

E.DeBonis@transfigurationparish.net

Knights of Columbus, Grand Knight

Brian Purtell, bryanp78@hotmail.com

Deacon Chris Keough - Parish Life Director

Deacon_Chris@transfigurationparish.net

Fr. Dominic Ingemie - Sacramental Minister

dingemie1@nycap.rr.com

Deacon Charles Valenti - Parish Deacon

Deacon_Charlie@transfigurationparish.net.

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.

Mass Schedule & Intentions

Saturday October 15

4:00 Sch Burton and Alma Feathers John and Kathy

Farina Mildred Hart John and Kathy

Farina

Sunday October 16

8:30 a.m. Sch For the Parishioners

10:15 a.m. Spe Dick Carney Helen Humphrey

Tues. October 18

9:00 a.m. Sch Communion Service

Thurs. October 20 9:00 a.m. Spe Communion Service

Saturday October 22 4:00 Sch Patricia Stampfli Coraldi Family

Anna Door Alice Tate Estate

Sunday October 23

8:30 a.m. Sch Jon F. Chetwynd Angie Odmin

10:15 a.m. Spe Herman Vaiuso Jack and Kathleen

Sanvidge

Dick Carney Jack and Kathleen Sanvidge

Betty LaPosta Dick and Betsy

Harte

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 16, 2016

From the Desk of Deacon Chris…. HOW DO YOU RECEIVE JESUS IN HOLY

COMMUNION?

We recently had a very successful supper/workshop with

Lectors and Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist. We went over the practical elements of the ministries, and had

time for table sharing and questions and answers. Deacon Charlie did an excellent presentation on the ministry of Lec-

tor, and I spoke about the ministry of the Extraordinary Min-ister of the Eucharist. One of the suggestions we received

was to share some of the practical elements of receiving Holy Communion with the rest of the parish community, so I have

decided to do so with this article. Preparation – One can best prepare for Holy Commun-

ion by participating fully in the Mass. That means praying the prayers of the Mass, singing the songs,

listening to the Word of God through the sacred scriptures, listening to the homily, and joining with

the priest as he prays the Eucharistic Prayer and the consecration of bread and wine into the body and

blood of Jesus. Receiving Holy Communion – Everyone should make a

reverent bow as they present themselves to receive Holy Communion. When the minister says, “The

Body of Christ” the response is, “Amen” as the minister places the consecrated host on your tongue

or in your hand. The Body of Christ is to be con-sumed immediately, and cannot be taken to one’s

seat or put into a pocket.

Receiving from the Chalice – Everyone should make a reverent bow prior to receiving the chalice contain-

ing the precious blood of Jesus. When the minister says, “The blood of Christ”, the reply is, “Amen”

and a sip, not a gulp, of the precious blood is taken. It should be noted that Jesus is fully contained in

both the consecrated host and the precious blood. One does not have to receive both species to fully

participate in Holy Communion. One or the other is full participation.

Intinction – Intinction is taking the consecrated host and dipping it into the precious blood to consume them

together. Intinction is not allowed as an option for Communion. Each species is consumed separately.

You might have noticed that Father Ingemie has practice intinction on the altar. He only does so

when he has a cold to prevent spreading germs.

Those are some of the practical steps for receiving Holy Communion, but the question remains, “How do

you receive Jesus in Holy Communion?” Do you approach Jesus in a spirit of humility and gratitude

for the gift of Jesus himself, the gift of eternal life? Do you present yourself with a sense of awe, and

the joy of receiving the living body and blood of Jesus? Or do you just go through the motions as

you receive without ever considering that you are receiving the most precious gift we can receive?

Do not get trapped into treating Holy Communion

as routine. It is certainly not routine. Please re-member that. God bless.

Deacon Chris

WELCOME No matter what your present status in the Catholic Church; no matter what

your current family and marital situation; no matter what your personal

history, age, race, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, physical condition; no

matter what your own self-image; you are invited, welcomed, accepted,

loved, and respected here at Transfiguration Parish.

REMINDER!!! The site of the Saturday, 4:00 pm Mass will alternate each

month. In October it will be in Schaghticoke for the entire

month and in November the Mass will be in Speigletown, etc.

All Souls Remembrance Mass

An All Souls Remembrance Mass will be held Wednesday,

November 2, 2016 at 7:00 pm. Any one who has lost a mem-

ber of his or her family this past year from November, 2015 to

through this October will be remembered. Please call Martha

Cioffi at 235-7743 or the Church office at 235-0337 to give us

the deceased persons name and the members of the family

who will be attending.

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 16, 2016

Thank you for your service next weekend October 22 and 23.

Schaghticoke Site: ALTAR SERVERS 4:00 p.m. No Servers 8:30 a.m. Emma Carlo Katherine Rice

LECTORS 4:00 p.m. Dona Colligan 8:30 a.m. To be announced

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS 4:00 p.m. MA Arnold 8:30 a.m. Julia Carlo Pan Schmidt Pat Rigney MONEY COUNTERS: (10/23) WHITE TEAM - K. Madigan, P. Hayes, D. Carlo, J. Rowe

Speigletown Site: ALTAR SERVERS 4:00 p.m. No Servers 10:15 a.m. Paulina and

AJ Sirtori

LECTORS 10:15 a.m. Teresa Beamish

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS 10:15 a..m. Sandy Barrett Deborah Witkowski

Mary Grace Purcell

MONEY COUNTERS: (10/23) Mary Hurley

ALTAR LINENS: (10/23) Martha Cioffi

This Week’s Parish Announcements

TRANSFIGURATION PARISH NURSE PROGRAM Pat Hebert, RN, MA, Faith Community Nurse

(518) 753-4554, 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: Flu Vaccines will be given this weekend in Schaghticoke be-

fore and after each Mass, 4:00PM Mass and 8”30AM. Health Tips:. A spice that’s extra nice: Cinnamon takes center stage with deliciously powerful benefits. Go on, start sprinkling. Along with cooler temps and leaf peeping comes the sweet aroma of cinnamon. Whether sprinkled on baked apples or spicing up cider, cinnamon is especially enjoyable in the fall. What you may not know, however, is that in addition to its delicious taste and tantalizing scent, cinnamon offers some serious health benefits. It helps to stabilize blood sugar levels, reduce inflammation, and lower cholesterol. And now it’s thought to be a weapon for fighting viruses: Take that, colds, flu and herpes! To get the one tablespoon daily that’s recommended, you’ll need to be more creative with how you use it. Continue sprinkling cinnamon on whole-grain toast and adding it to your oatmeal or yo-gurt, but also try adding it to coffee, using it as a rub for chicken, or featuring it in your fish dishes. http://www.clevelandclinicwellness.com

ADULT/FAMILY FAITH FORMATION

PROGRAMS

We are all on a journey of conversion, and are en-couraged to grow in our faith, and in our relationship

with Jesus. Transfiguration Parish is offering a series

of faith formation programs this Fall into the Advent Season starting with:

BIBLE STUDY

THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES

Deacon Chris Keough will facilitate a 6 week interac-tive Bible Study on The Acts of the Apostles. The

sessions will be offered on Thursdays at 10:00 am

and 7:00 pm in the Speigletown Chapel. Sessions will last @ 1 hour. The morning and evening ses-

sions will be identical.

Thursday, October 20, 2016

Thursday, October 27, 2016

RCIA

(Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) Have you or anyone you know ever thought about becom-

ing Catholic? Or are you a Catholic who has not received

all of the sacraments? Many people assume that RCIA is

only for people who have never been Catholic and are look-

ing to “convert.” The fact is that RCIA can be for anyone,

Catholics, who have not received all of their sacraments or

non-Catholics who are interested in learning more about the

Catholic faith. This process is an individual spiritual journey

for anyone seeking an active relationship with the Catholic

Church. The Community of Transfiguration Parish warmly

welcomes all and will be companions on the journey for all

who come. Groups will be gathering soon. If you are inter-

ested in learning more about the RCIA process, contact Pat

Hebert at (518) 235-0337, ext 5 or 753-4554, ext 13.

FRIENDS HELPING FRIENDS EVENT

BUY A BOSCOV’S

SHOPPING PASS!!! Purchase a Boscov’s Shopping Pass for $5.00 and be eligible to

receive 25% off most items in the store on Tuesday, October

18th. Please tell your family and friends. Passes will be sold at

the entrances of our Churches after each Mass. If you need a

supply of passes to sell, contact Ellie DeBonis at the church office at 235-0337.

Transfiguration Parish

UPCOMING EVENTS

Please mark your calendars

10/1 to Annual Fruit Sale Order Forms are

11/11 in progress available.

10/17 Pastoral Council Meeting 6:30 pm S Site

10/19 Evangelization Meeting 11:30 am S Site

10/19 Finance Committee Meeting 6:00 pm S Site

10/23 After Mass Social Following 10:15 am Mass

10/31 All Saints Vigil Mass 6:00 pm S Site

11/1 All Saints Mass 10:00 am S Site

11/2 All Souls Memorial Mass 7:00 pm S Site

DON’T FORGET WE ARE STILL

LOOKING FOR LEGOS

CAN AND BOTTLE DRIVE CONTINUES Thank you for your continued support of our Bottle and Can

Drive. Please consider asking neighbors and family members to

collect for our youth ministry. Bags and notices will be available

at all church entrances. Thank you for your support.

Thank you for your support. Contact Beth Thayer 235-0337

e.tayer@transfigurationparish.net

Offertory: October 8 and 9 4:00 $ 884.00

8:30 1,471.00

10:15 1,830.00 Week 15 of the annual budget

Budget = $73,557.75

Collection = $68,427.05

Shortfall = $5,130.70 Thank you for your on-going generosity and continued commitment to your parish. Please consider increasing your weekly donation.

Tickets for the 2016-2017 Season

PROCTOR’S THEATER IN

SCHENECTADY Please join us for:

The Sound of Music April 9, 2017 - $70.00 per ticket

Beautiful - The Carol King Musical April 14, 2017 - $75.00 per ticket

Contact Ellie DeBonis at the church office 235-0337 or

E.Debonis@transfigurationparish.net for information. Please be

prepared to make a 50% deposit on your ticket purchase at the

time of your request for tickets.

The Piecemakers Quilt Show & Sale

Saturday Oct. 22, 2016

9 am - 4 pm

Transfiguration Parish Hall

50 Hillview Drive

Speigletown, NY 12182

Admission $2.00 per person

Browse our gift gallery for unique items by the Piecemak-

ers. We will have Vendors, a Chinese Auction and Refreshments provided for purchase by our Parish

Youth. For more information contact Kate Coventry at

firebirdquilt@live.com.

ANNUAL FRUIT SALE It is time again for our annual citrus sale. We will be selling oranges, grapefruit and tangelos

direct from Florida. The fruit will be delivered in

10 lb, 20 lb and 40 lb. cartons. Order just or-

anges, just grapefruit, mixed boxes (oranges/grapefruit), or tange-

los. Orders must be received no later than November 11th.

ALL ORDERS MUST BE PREPAID. The fruit will be avail-

able December 3rd and 4th so it makes a great gift for the holi-

days. This is an important fundraiser so we hope you will invite

neighbors, friends and relatives to order also. Order forms are

available after masses or by calling the church offices.

Pastors, Parishes, and Political Responsibility

Guidelines for permissible political activities by

Catholic organizations In the United States of America, all adult citizens are blessed to

have the opportunity to vote for our political leaders. This is not

a responsibility to be taken lightly, and the Bishops of New York

State have once again renewed their call to Catholic citizens to

inform their consciences on the critical issues of the day, to learn

the positions of candidates for office, and to exercise their right

to vote. These issues include, but are not limited to, respect for

the sanctity of human life from the moment of conception until

natural death, issues of war and peace, religious liberty, the edu-

cation and formation of children, the needs of the poor, oppressed

and vulnerable, and access to health care for all people, particu-larly the elderly and infirm. Note: This excerpt is taken from a statement dated March 23, 2016

from the New York State Catholic Conference. For more informa-

tion, or to read the complete article go to www.nyscatholic.org.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2016

3:00 – 3:30 PM IN SCHAGHTICOKE

Father Ingemie will hear confessions at the Schaghticoke site on Satur-

day, October 22nd. Please plan on availing yourself of the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and receive Jesus’ love, compassion, and healing through the merciful forgiveness of your sins.

AUTUMN DIOCESAN GATHERING 2016

“A JUBILEE DAY FOR DISCIPLES OF MERCY”

A Day for Every Catholic & Every Parish Minister! Saturday, October 22, 2016

LaSalle Institute – Troy

Keynote Speaker: BR. F. Edward Coughlin, OFM,

President – Siena College

For more information and to register go to:

www.autumngathering.org

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PHONE NUMBER:518-235-0337 FAX NUMBER: EDITOR/ CONTACT: Mary Hurley—518/235-6479 or 518/441-0094

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