Transfiguration Parish 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

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 Deacon Chris Keough - Parish Life Director [email protected]

Fr. Dominic Ingemie - Sacramental Minister [email protected]

MISSION STATEMENT We are a Catholic community united by love, illuminated 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.

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Schaghticoke 4:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. Tuesday Communion Service: 9:00 a.m. Saturday: Sunday:

Speigletown 10:15 a.m. Thursday 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.

Deacon Charles Valenti - Parish Deacon [email protected].

EMAIL CONTACTS General Office Inquiries: [email protected] Office Support: Mary Clemente [email protected] Bonnie Coraldi [email protected] Bulletin: [email protected] Baptismal Preparation: Call the church offices for more information. Director of Religious Education: [email protected] Parish Nursing and Pastoral Care : [email protected] Special Activities and Fundraising: [email protected]

3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time

January 24, 2016

From the Desk of Deacon Chris….

YOU CAN DO IT! You may be wondering what it is that you can do. In order to answer that question, I have to start by telling you about the end of our recent evangelization meeting. We were just about finished with the meeting when I reminded the members present that their roles don’t require them to do everything at every event. In fact, their role is most fulfilled when they are able to recruit others to help us with spreading the Gospel of Jesus. The question came up about how one might answer this remark that so often comes up, “I don’t feel qualified to evangelize, I don’t know enough.” My answer was pretty simple as I replied, “Just ask the person if they believe in Jesus.” If they say they do believe in Jesus, just tell them to talk about what they believe. You can do it! My friends, you don’t have to be ordained to evangelize. You don’t have to be a biblical scholar to evangelize. You just have to be yourself. You know Jesus taught his disciples through the use of parables which are stories with a message. So if you want to teach people about the Gospel of Christ, just tell them your story. Jesus went to the people, and talked with them. Just have a conversation with people, and share what you know and believe. You will be surprised at just how much you do know. When Jesus sent his disciples out to neighboring towns and villages, he told them to take nothing with them as they spread the “Good News of Salvation.” He also told them not to worry about what they would do, or what they would say, because His Holy Spirit would be with them. Don’t worry, Jesus is always with you. You are His disciple. There is a part of the Rite of Ordination to the Permanent Diaconate that I want to share with you. Deacons are ordained to proclaim the Gospel at any Mass they serve. During the ordination rite the Bishop presents the deacon with the Book of Gospels and says these words that I try to always remember in my efforts to evangelize. The Bishop says, “Receive the Gospel of Christ, whose herald you have become. Believe what you read, teach what you believe, and practice what you teach.” My friends, you can do it! God bless.

Deacon Chris

Mass Schedule & Intentions Saturday January 23 4:30 p.m. Spe Richard Duncan Gloria Sullivan Edward Lopez

Joe and Loretto Marchese Greg and Dorothy Lanoue Tom and Cheryl Wallingford The Family

Paul Messick, Sr. 1st Anniversary Sunday January 24 8:30 a.m. Sch William and Joan O’Hearn The Family J. Michael Harrison Ed and Margaret LaFortune Patricia Harrison-Stampfli Ed and Margaret LaFortune Helen Odmin Angie Odmin 10:15 a.m. Spe Marianne Martin Toni Argay Marion DeLory

Pat and Mary Cassale Rose Cosgrove Ann, Ryan and Drew Wiley

Tues. January 26 9:00 a.m. Sch Communion Service Thursday January 28 9:00 a.m. Spe Communion Service Saturday January 30 4:30 p.m. Spe Gloria Sullivan Toni Argay Anthony Ericsen Lillian Wallingford Sunday January 31 8:30 a.m. Sch Muffy Harting Salvatore Gagliardi Birthday Remembrance Andrew M. Martin Anniversary 10:15 a.m. Spe Marianne Martin Bill Chamberlain Harold F. Graber

Stan and Kate Coventry Tom and Cheryl Wallingford Rich and Nancy Nusca Tom and Cheryl Wallingford Dave and Alicia McKinney The Family The Family Kay Lanoue Ann, Ryan and Drew Wiley Hugh and Barbara Graber

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.

3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time

January 24, 2016

This Week’s Parish Announcements Thank you for your service next weekend January 30 and 31.

TRANSFIGURATION PARISH NURSE PROGRAM

Pat Hebert, RN, MA, Faith Community Nurse

(518) 753-4554, ext. 13

Schaghticoke Site: ALTAR SERVERS

8:30 a.m.

Aleyah, Tyler and David Proper

8:30 a.m.

Pat Hebert

[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’ Note:

LECTORS EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

Health Tips: Scratchy throat? Try these easy, at-home soothers. 8:30 a.m.

Alicia McKinney Barbara Perry

MONEY COUNTERS: (1/31) WHITE TEAM K. Madigan, P. Hayes, D. Carlo, J. Rowe

Speigletown Site: ALTAR SERVERS 4:30 p.m. No Servers LECTORS 4:30 p.m. Andre Foucher

10:15 a.m. Gaetana and Sofia Baldwin 10:15 a.m. Teresa Beamish

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS 4:30 p.m. Deacon Chris 10:15 a..m. Deacon Chris Deacon Charlie Deacon Charlie Peter Dziamba Mary Grace Purcell Maureen Filarecki John Reardon Nancy Foucher Deb Witkowski MONEY COUNTERS: (1/31) Walt and Gail Byrne Jack and Barbara Burke ALTAR LINENS: (1/31) To be announced

Catholic Charities Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany Sr. Maureen Joyce Center Annual Dinner Mardi Gras - Sister Maureen Joyce Center Annual Dinner: Tuesday, February 9th at the Century House in Latham. Come out for an enjoyable Mardi Gras evening to support the Sister Maureen Joyce Center, serving clients in the West Hills neighborhood of Albany. Tickets are $125 – visit www.ccrcda.org for more information or contact Erica Warner at 453-6654. All proceeds to benefit the center, which operates a food pantry, soup kitchen, and other services. 50/50 Raffle Tickets to Support the Center are Also Available! You need not be present on Feb 9th to win. Tickets

REMINDER!!! The site of the Saturday, 4:30 pm Mass will alternate each month. In January it will be in Speigletown, for the entire month and in February the Mass will be in Schaghticoke, etc.

Whether your throat is scratchy due to dry air or because you’re fighting off a cold, here are four of our favorite things you can do to ease the discomfort: 1. Gargle with a salt-water solution to reduce inflammation, loosen mucus, and flush out irritants that contribute to a sore throat. To make a salt-water gargle, dissolve half a teaspoon of salt in a cup of warm water and gargle a mouthful of the solution for 30 to 60 seconds, three times a day. Spit it out, don’t swallow it. 2. Sip honey and lemon tea. Mix one tablespoon of honey with a squeeze of lemon juice and some warm water. Sip away. 3. Try a neti-pot with a salt water nasal rinse morning and night or, if that fails, try a corticosteroid nasal spray, available over the counter without a prescription. Nasal sprays — both salt water alone, and corticosteroid — reduce postnasal drip, which can contribute to a sore throat. 4. Run a vaporizer in your bedroom through the night. Breathing either warm or cool mist, especially while you sleep, will reduce swelling in air passages, improve mucus membrane function, and soothe an irritated throat. If your sore throat lasts for more than a week, or if it’s difficult to swallow, see your doctor to rule out a more serious condition. http:// www.clevelandclinicwellness.com

THANK YOU!!

THANK YOU!!

Another big thank you to everyone who helped to make the Roast Beef Dinner on January 15th another success. By the end of the evening we sold 195 dinners. It is always nice to see so many of our parishioners as well as community friends come out to enjoy a delicious meal. Jack Argay did another great job cooking. Thank you again for everything you do and your continued support of our Parish. HATS AND MITTENS We know that many of the women of the parish enjoy knitting and crocheting. We are collecting hats and mittens to be donated to our local elementary schools during the winter season. We are looking for donations of ready made and hand made items. Please help those children who might go without.

Transfiguration Parish SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY On SOUPER BOWL Sunday, February 7 our parish’s Confirmation Candidates will be collecting cans of soup or monetary donations for our local food pantries. This is part of a national endeavor to remember on the day of celebrations center around food there are still hungry people in our communities. If you wish to write a check please make it payable to Transfiguration Parish. Thank you in advance for your support.

Faith Formation Notice There will not be an evening session on February 7.

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. A big thank you to all who contributed to our parish Thanksgiving and Christmas Outreach Programs! Through your efforts we were able to provide 30 families with Thanksgiving Dinner, with food for several additional meals. For Christmas your parish provided 90 individual gifts request and fulfilled Christmas wishes for 4 families. Your parish also provided 7 families with Christmas Dinner and food for additional meals. Our local schools received hats and mittens to give to students in need during the winter months. “When did you see me hungry and give me to eat? When did you see me naked and clothe me? Whenever you did this for the least of my brethren you did it for me.”

OPEN HOUSE St. Augustine’s Catholic School

in Troy (corner of 114th Street and 4th Avenue) is having an Open House on Sunday, January 31st. From 10:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. We are currently accepting students in Nursery (3 year olds) through grade 6 and will be accepting registrations for the fall. Free bussing is available from most districts. Call 235-7287 for more information. PROCTOR’S THEATER IN SCHENECTADY

Cinderella January 24, 2016 at 2:00 pm SOLD OUT!!!!

UPCOMING EVENTS Please mark your calendars

1/23

Sacrament of Reconciliation 3:30-4:00 pm S Site

1/25

Pastoral Council Meeting

6:30 pm N Site

Offertory: 4:30 8:30 l0:15

December 19 and 20 $1,378.00 1,779.00 1,694.00

December 26 and 27 $ 856.00 1,363.00 1,864.00

Week 25 of the2015-2016 Budget Week 26 of the 2015-2016 Budget

Budget = $ 127,403.82 Collection = $119,653.89

Budget = $132,499.97 Collection = $123,736.89

Shortfall = $7,749.93

Shortfall = $8,763.08

4:30 8:30 l0:15

January 2 and 3 $1,833.00 1,926.00 1,043.00

January 9 and 10 $1,729.00 2,107.00 1,467.00

Week 27 of the2015-2016 Budget Week 28 of the 2015-2016 Budget

Budget = $ 137,596.05 Collection = $128,538.89

Budget = $42,692.20 Collection = $33,841.89

Shortfall = $9,057.16

Shortfall = $8,850.31

January 16 and 17 4:30 $2,047.00 8:30 1,471.00 10:15 956.00 Week 29 of the2015-2016 Budget

Budget = $ 147,788.35 Collection = $138,315.89

Shortfall = $9,472.46 Thank you for your on-going generosity and continued commitment to your parish. Please consider increasing your weekly donation.

The BOOK NOOK NEWS The Book Nook is open on Saturday morning, February 6 from 9:00 am until noon, and again February 20. Please remember it is not open before or after church during February, since we are having Masses at the northern site. The February half-price specials are on the following authors: Janet Evanovich, Fern Michaels and James Patterson. Please stop by and stock up on your winter reading. Donations are always welcome, but please no encyclopedias, text books, magazines or VHS tapes. Thanks for your continued support and we will see you at the Book Nook!

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