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.

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.

EMAIL CONTACTS

Deacon Charles Valenti:

Deacon_Charlie@transfigurationparish.net.

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

Dr. Kathie Sousa Interim Parish Administrator

Phone: 518-235-0337 or 753-4554

Mass Schedule & Intentions

Saturday September 20

4:00 p,m. Spe Sam Spano and Family Nick and Liz Spano

Harold and May Cone Children

Michael Gulli Scott & Sharon Ryan

5:30 p.m. Sch Stephen Odmin Angie Odmin

Agnes Odmin Angie Odmin

John F. Ryan & Family Bequest

Sunday September 21

8:30 a.m. Sch Agnes McMahon Bequest

Edward A. McMahon Bequest

and Family

10:00 a.m. Spe Gary Perkinson Tom and Cheryl

Wallingford

Maggie Gresson Midge Day

Frances Worthington Deacon Charles and

Anne Valenti

Tues. September 23

9:00 a.m. Sch Communion Service

9:00 a.m. Spe Communion Service

Wed. September 24

9:00 a.m. Sch No Mass

Saturday September 27

4:00 p,m. Spe Michael Gulli Toni Brown

Kelly Connally The Family

Kelley McCarthy Gene and Mary

Posniewski

5:30 p.m. Sch Edward A. McMahon Bequest

and Family Susan Simpson LaRose The Simpson Family

Sunday September 28

8:30 a.m. Sch John F. Ryan & Family Bequest

Agnes McMahon Bequest

10:00 a.m. Spe Lois Graber Paul & Jean Hebert

Walt & Paula Moran

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time September 21, 2014

ACCESS THE BULLETIN VIA OUR WEBSITE The Transfiguration Parish website has been upgraded and has a 'new'

look, with direct links to video, Facebook and much more. The weekly

bulletin continues to be available to read and refer to each week. We invite

everyone to visit the website at www.transfigurationparish.net and then

type into the search bar “Bulletin”. Like us on Facebook.

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)

Many people assume that RCIA is only for people who

have never been Catholic and are looking to “convert.”

The fact is that RCIA is for anyone who is interested in

learning more about their faith and deepening their com-

mitment to the community. If you’ve ever been curious

about the Catholic faith or know someone who is, or if

you are a baptized Catholic and have never received

Eucharist or Confirmation, maybe now is the time to con-

sider learning more. The Sacraments are our way as a

community to experience the love of God. If you have

been wondering, if you have been searching, maybe this is

the year to take the next step and join a community of

searchers and wonderers alive in the love of God. If you

are interested in learning more about the RCIA process

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

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT The parable in today's Gospel may be troubling to us.

At first glance it seems so unfair! We read that the

Master hired men to work in his vineyard. Some he

hired early in the day; others he hired in the middle of

the day and still others he hired at the end of the day.

When it came time for the men to get paid, the Master

paid each of them the same wage--from those who

worked in the hot sun all day to those who only worked

for an hour.

This parable is really not about equal rights for all or

about an honest day's work for an honest day's pay.

This parable is all about the mercy of God. The work-

ers in today's parable were unskilled, minimum wage

workers. If they did not get a job, their families would

not eat. The Master knew this and provided for them,

despite the number hours they worked.

Today's parable reminds us that God's ways are not our

ways. Remember the words from Isaiah in our First

Reading: As high as the heavens are above the earth, so

high are my ways above your ways and my thoughts

above your thoughts.”

Deacon Charlie

SAVE THE DATE!!!!

RECEPTION FOR

FATHER GEORGE FLEMING

September 28th - 1:00 pm

Speigletown Site If you are interested in helping plan this event please

call Stacey Sadowski at 225- 9414.

There are baskets at the entrances of the church. If

you would like to contribute, your donations will be

given to Fr. George at the gathering on the 28th. A

card will be given to him with these donations on the

28th.

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time September 21, 2014

Thank you for your service next weekend September 27 and 28.

Schaghticoke Site: ALTAR SERVERS

5:30 p.m. To be announced 8:30 a.m. Julia Carlo

Katherine Rice

LECTORS

5:30 p.m. Dot Jackuback 8:30 a.m. Paul Loatman

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

5:30 p.m. MJ Connor 8:30 a.m. Barbara Perry

Dot Jackuback Pat Rigney

MONEY COUNTERS: (9/28) WHITE TEAM -

K. Madigan, P. Hayes, D. Carlo, J. Rowe

Speigletown Site:

ALTAR SERVERS

4:00 To be announced 10:00 a.m. To be announced

LECTORS

4:00 p.m. Andre Foucher 10:00 a.m. Hugh Graber

Barbara Graber

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

4:00 p.m. Nicholas Lewis 10:00 a.m. Sandy Barrett

Colleen Wilkie Jean Colaneri

Doug Wilkie Ellie DeBonis

Walt Lynick DebHebert

Ed Murray Marge Brendese

COUNTERS: (9/28) Diane Heer, Nancy Shellard

Ann Wiley

ALAR LINENS: (9/28) Diane Heer

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.

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Nurses’ Note: Flu Vaccines available this weekend at the Northern Site before

and after Mass. Stop by and get your Flu shot today from a Rite

Aid Pharmacist. Health tips: When it comes to eating before exercise, timing is (almost) eve-rything. You wouldn’t drive your car with an empty gas tank, and you should-n’t exercise without any fuel either. Eating the right foods before and after exercise can make a real difference between feeling energized or lethargic dur-ing and after a workout. What’s the best recipe for a productive workout? About two or three hours before you hit the gym, eat a small meal that in-cludes some nutritious fat (e.g., avocado, olive oil, nuts) and some intact complex carbohydrates. A peanut butter and banana sandwich on whole-grain bread is a great option, as is Greek yogurt (without added sugar) with berries. If you’re on the go, try an apple slathered with almond or peanut butter, or a handful of nuts and dried fruit. Then, after a workout, refill your tank with plenty of water — and, if you exercised for 60 minutes or more, eat a snack that’s a mix of intact complex carbohydrates and protein to help your muscles build and recover. http://www.clevelandclinicwellness.com

Book Nook News

The Book Nook will be open before and after

Masses on September 20th and 21st. We've re-

plenished our shelves from the garage sale and

have a great selection of new books by your fa-

vorite authors. Please stop by and bring your reading

list. Thanks for your continued support and see you at the

Book Nook! Don't forget we love your donations. Please

drop them off at either entrance to the church. Please no VHS

tapes, encyclopedias or textbooks.

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES “Ministry of Altar Servers (Acolytes)”

Altar servers serve at Mass and other liturgical services,

such as funerals and weddings. Altar servers can be male

or female and must have celebrated their first Holy Com-

munion. We also encourage adults and young adults to

participate in this ministry. More information will follow

in the coming weeks.

“The secret to joy is self giving love”.

Collection for the

Catholic University of America The Catholic University of America is the national

university of the Catholic Church in the United

States, located in Washington, D. C. It provides an

academically rigorous education guided by Catholic

intellectual tradition to nearly 7,000 students every

year. More than 4,000 students directly receive

scholarship aid from this Collection, including many

from our diocese. Next week is the National Collec-

tion for the Catholic University of America. Please

be generous.

NEW ADDRESS FOR

FATHER GEORGE FLEMING IS

129 HUDSON AVENUE

CHATHAM, NEW YORK 12037

Transfiguration Parish

UPCOMING EVENTS

Please mark your calendars

9/22 Pastoral Council Meeting 6:30 pm S Site

9/28 Faith Formation Sessions Begin As per schedule

9/28 Parish Reception for 1:00 pm S Site

Father Fleming

10/1-4 Pumpkin and Apple Pie S Site

Making Days Times listed in article.

10/17 Roast Pork Dinner 4 :00-7:00 pm

S Site

Offertory: August 30 & 31

4:00 $1,349

5:30 324

8:30 1,400

10:00 1,082 Week 9 of the annual budget.

Budget = $48,461.49

Collections = $43,724.50

Shortfall = $4,736.99

September 6 & 7

4:00 $1,778

5:30 535

8:30 1,492

10:00 1,557 Week 10 of the annual budget.

Budget = $53,846.10

Collections = $49,086.50

Shortfall = $4,759.60

Thank you for your on-going generosity and continued commitment to

your parish. Please consider increasing your weekly donation.

TICKETS FOR SHOWS AT

PROCTOR’S THEATER IN

SCHENECTADY

Please join us on:

December 28th at 1:30 pm for Elf (The Broadway Mu-

sical). Tickets are $58.00 each.

January 18, 2015 at 2:00 pm for Jersey Boys. Tickets

are $73.00 each. Only 5 tickets left!!

Later in the Spring of 2015

March 8th at 2:00 pm for Annie. Tickets are $58.00.

Contact Ellie DeBonis at the church office 235-0337 or

E.Debonis@transfigurationparish.net for more informa-

tion. Please be prepared to make a 50% deposit on your

ticket purchase at the time of your request for tickets.

HELP AT RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE

South Lake Avenue in Albany, New York Transfiguration Parish would like to volunteer to cook a

meal at Ronald McDonald House one time per month during

the upcoming year. We are looking for families or a group

of friends to volunteer to help reach out to this organization

that helps people in crisis. Our church would pay for the

food. You would be responsible for planning the menu, pur-

chasing the food and preparing it at the house. There is a

limit of 8-10 people per group of volunteers. If you are in-

terested, please call the church office.

Our first Faith Formation session

will be on ….

Sunday, September 28th.

If you have not registered your children,

please do so as soon as possible. If you

did not receive a registration form in the mail stop at

one of the offices or call 753-4554 or 235-0337.

BOSCOV’S SHOPPING PASS 25% OFF

This pass will entitle you to 25% off your purchases

on

October 21, 2014. The pass is valued at $5.00 and the entire amount goes

directly to Transfiguration Parish.

Try to sell the Shopping Passes to family and friends.

Please contact Ellie DeBonis at the church office for a sup-

ply to sell. The Passes will be on sale at the entrances of the

church the weekend of October 4th and 5th.

Total Amounts made for our

Fundraising Efforts this Labor Day weekend. The Fair $8,700.00

The Garage Sale $7.200.00 (Including The Book Nook)

These totals are approximate.

HELP! HELP! MAKE PIES The date to make pies for our Annual Apple and Pumpkin

Pie Sale is fast approaching. Our first project is to make

crust for our pies on October 1st at l0:00 am. We will then

be making our pumpkin pies on October 2nd at 1:00 pm.

and on October 3rd at 1:00 pm we need your help to wrap

the pumpkin pies. The final phase of this fundraising effort

is Saturday, October 4th at 10:00 am. All of these projects

will take place in our South site kitchen. We will need many

hands to make the apple pies. All total we will make 250

pies. Sign-up sheets at the entrances of both churches.

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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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