April 24, 2016 - Transfiguration Roman Catholic Church

TRANSFIGURATION
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust
100 McKrell Road
Russellton, Pennsylvania 15076
Phone: 724-265-1030 • Fax: 724-265-1032
Website: www.trcparish.org
Email: rctransroman@consolidated.net
APRIL 24, 2016
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Parish Staff
Mass Schedule
Pastor
Rev. James P. Holland
412-977-6589
fatherjames1@me.com
Parish Financial Secretary
Diane Miller
724-265-1030
Dpmiller4@consolidated.net
Parish Secretary
Mary Jo Mehal
724-265-1030
mmehal7@consolidated.net
Safe Environment
Amy Salera
412-979-3807
Saturday ..................... 4:00 PM (Vigil)
Sunday .............. 8:00 AM & 10:00 AM
Tuesday‒Saturday ................ 8:00 AM
Wednesday 6:00 P.M. (During Advent & Lent)
Holy Days 4:00 PM (Vigil); 8:00 AM & 7:00 PM
Reconciliation: Saturdays at Noon and by appointment
Wednesdays during Advent & Lent after the 6::00 PM Mass
Office Hours
Monday-Friday .. 9:00 AM—3:00 PM
Rectory Address: 94 McKrell Road, Russellton, PA 15076
PCG@consolidated.net
Director of Religious Education
Spiritual Development &
Tutoring
MaryEtta Filotei
724-265-3284
trcdre@comcast.net
Facilities Manager
Tom Jenkins
Parish Musicians
Dawn Pawloski, Music Ministry Director
Nacol Sharkins, Organist
Sacraments
Anointing of the Sick: Contact Fr. Jim after
Mass if you have a serious illness or an
upcoming surgery, for a special anointing.
Baptism: Sundays after the 10 AM Mass.
Call rectory to schedule.
Confirmation: The sacrament is usually
conferred in the Spring.
Marriage: Contact the Parish six to nine
months prior to wedding.
Ministry to the Homebound: Call the rectory
if you are homebound or in the hospital and
want to receive Holy Communion.
Religious Education: Sundays 11:15 AM—
12:45 PM for K-8 grades in public schools.
RCIA: Interested in learning more about
becoming a Catholic Christian? Call Beverly
Higgins at 724-265-4579.
Mission Statement
We, the parish family of Transfiguration Roman Catholic Church, built on
the strong foundation of our coal mining community 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.
Mass & Liturgical Schedules / Financial Stewardship
REPORT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
Tuesday
8:00 AM
April 26
Easter Weekday
Birthday Remembrance of David Norris
By wife and daughters
Wednesday April 27
Easter Weekday
8:00 AM
Birthday Remembrance of
Dalgesa Pieranunzi By Family
Thursday
8:00 AM
April 28
Easter Weekday
Birthday Remembrance of
Alfred Pieranunzi By Family
Friday
8:00 AM
April 29
St. Catherine of Siena
Fr. John Vojtek by Olivio Salomone
Saturday
8:00 AM
April 30
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Anthony Catanese By Annie Catanese
& Family
60th Wedding Anniversary of Bill & Dottie
Cenk, By Family
4:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM
10:00 AM
May 1
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Ray Elliott by the Hanlon Family
Living & Deceased Members of our Parish
Offertory Collection through the week of
April 9 & 10, 2016
Weekly Goal .............................. $4,200
This week:.................................. $3,451
Budget Year to Date.................. $172,200
Actual Year to Date .................. $165,213
Surplus/(Deficit) ........................ ...(6,987)
Parish Assessments:
Weekly Goal .............................. $1,201
This week ................................... $ 471
Year to date Goal ...................... $12,008
Actual Year To Date ................. $10,933
Surplus/(Deficit) ........................ (1,075)
*Assessment includes Parish Share and School Subsidy amounts.
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS: FR. JAMES HOLLAND, BOB MCBRIDE,
CLARA SALVI, LARRY SCOTT, AND ADAM SIEMIANOWSKI
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.
STELLO’S
Pizzeria
10% Parishioner Discount
ADVERISER OF THE WEEK
Visit our parish website and click
on “Support our Advertisers”
Tab for more information
MASS READINGS FOR TODAY’S LITURGY # 912
Saturday, April 30
4:00 PM
Sunday, May 1
8:00 AM
Sunday, May 1
10:00 AM
Lector:
Ken Murphy
Euch. Ministers: Sue Ingold, Zach Mehal, Lindsay Strishock
Altar Servers:
Darrian Difatta, Jack Lovey
Lector:
George Cingle
Euch. Ministers: Judi Damon, Joyce & Larry Scott
Altar Servers:
Emily & Josh Yourish
Lectors:
MaryEtta Filotei
Euch. Ministers: Paul Kelly, Mike & Veronica Whitico
Altar Servers:
Travis Michael, Katrina Taliani
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• ORDER OF THE MASS #140
Many thanks to all of you for supporting the
“Beef, Pork, Clucks & Bucks” Raffle! All tickets
have been distributed. If you are not able
to sell all of your raffle tickets, please
return them to the parish office by midMay. The ticket stubs and money are
due June 1. The Drawing will take
place on June 19th.
FAITH-FILLED CATHOLIC CD’S, BOOKS, & BOOKLETS:
Check out our church kiosk for Catholic resources
from Lighthouse Catholic Media. New titles are
available—about Marriage, Motherhood, Our
Blessed Mother and Graduation. These booklets
make great gifts for mother’s day, father’s day or
graduation ! We are asking for a donation of $2
per booklet, $3 per CD and $4 per book to help
continue this program. Checks can be made payable to the parish. Donations will be used to cover
the cost of the initial materials and towards the
purchase of additional materials. Thank you for
your support and please make use of these inspiring resources to enrich your faith!
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Spiritual Formation / Happenings Around the Parish
60th Wedding Anniversary
CONFIRMATION NEWS
“WITNESS SUNDAY” - SUNDAY, APRIL 24
Confirmation Class to attend the 10 AM
Mass. Confirmation pictures will be taken
immediately following the 10 AM Mass.
CONFIRMATION MASS—SUNDAY, MAY 1
AT ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL
Next week, May 1 our eighth grade students
will be going to St. Paul’s Cathedral to receive
their confirmation. Candidates and sponsors
must be there no later than 1:30 PM as the
Bishop will speak to you at 2:00 PM. Please pray
for Bryson Hazlett, Jacob Kozlowski, Jacob
Quince, Adam Rejniak, Abby Smagala and Katie
Smagala.
Wedding Congratulations to Michael &
Veronica Whitico who are celebrating their
60th Wedding Anniversary this weekend!
We thank them for the flower arrangement
on each side of the tabernacle and in front
of the Blessed Virgin Mary statute. These
beautiful flowers were given “In Thanksgiving” for the
60th Wedding Anniversary of Michael & Veronica
Whitico. May God bless them with many more years of
health and happiness together!
MAY is known as the month of MARY
Many people join in with their families and
friends to pray the Rosary.
SAVE THE DATE: SUNDAY, MAY 8
Please join us Sunday at 4:00 PM as Fr. Jim
will lead us in praying the rosary, followed by
watching a movie entitled “Our Lady of Fatima” with a discussion to follow. Afterwards,
you are invited to go to dinner at Tomasino’s
Restaurant (individual pay). Please call the
parish office by May 5, if you would like to
attend dinner, so that we have an accurate
headcount to give the restaurant.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION NEWS
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION REHEARSAL
SATURDAY, APRIL 30 9:00 AM-10:00 AM
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION MASS AT
TRANSFIGURATION PARISH
SUNDAY, MAY 1 10:00 AM
Next week, May 1, our second grade
students will receive their First Holy Communion
here at our parish. Please pray for: James
Beacom, Adrian Valdez Carillo, Larissa Micale,
Kayleigh Sejvar and Anthony Sciullo.
OTHER CCD REMINDERS
LAST DAY OF CCD CLASSES
SUNDAY, APRIL 24
CHILDREN’S MASS
SUNDAY, APRIL 24 10 AM MASS
Vacation Bible School—June 20-24
Time: 9:00 AM—Noon
This year, Transfiguration Parish will host
St. Victor’s Parish in one big, fantastic VBS!
Any adult over the age of 18 that would like to
help, please call 724-265-3284 and leave a
message. Your call will be returned. Helpers
younger than 18 will have a meeting at a later
date. Watch the bulletin for more information
and for VBS volunteer forms. Thank you!
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5th Annual Rosary Prayer Group Complimentary Breakfast
Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at Eat N Park, Pittsburgh Mills Mall
All parishioners praying the Rosary before Mass
are invited. Please contact Bob McBride (724265-3274) or Jack Kraig (724-265-3965) if you
plan to attend. All parishioners are encouraged
to join the prayer group in the recitation of the
Rosary before Mass. Our Blessed Mother, in all her apparitions, has requested daily Rosary prayer by everyone.
G
OOD LUCK to Abby and Katie
Smagala. They are representing Deer Lakes
at the 2016 National History Day at Millersville University, sponsored by Army Heritage Center Foundation.
Abby, Katie and their partner, Jessica Windows, took
first place in the local competition in March.
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Parish Service Organizations, Councils and Committees
Ladies of Charity News…
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NEXT MEETING DATE: MAY 17 at 7:00 PM (Church Meeting Room)
APRIL PRAYER INTENTION: We pray that Pope Francis, Bishop Zubik, our Diocesan priests
and all seminarians will be guided by the Holy Spirit in their personal faith and ministry to serve
Christ and His Church!
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY: You may request a prayer shawl for yourself or
someone you know. Prayer Shawl request forms are in the mailbox bin located on the
table outside the meeting room and are available on-line at www.trcparish.org.
Social Ministry Happenings….
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PARISH SOCIALS: Thank you to the Knights of Columbus for hosting our April Socials. See you on
May 14 & 15 for our last social before our summer break. Please note this is a week earlier than
our usual dates.
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PRAYER GROUP MEETING: MAY 19 AT 7:00 PM
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LAWN CROSSES: Show your faith by displaying a lawn cross at your home or cemetery.
Crosses available in front of meeting room. Suggested donation is $5.
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WEST DEER CLEAN-UP DAY—Transfiguration will once again participate in the West Deer
Clean-up Day Project with the help of our Boy Scout Troop on Saturday, April 30th. We will meet
at the Municipal building for 9:00 AM, to pick up our gloves and bags. Please join us for a fun
community project!
Rosary Society….and other Marian News
The Rosary Society will be reciting the Rosary one-half hour before each Mass in the month of MAY.
It would be appreciated if anyone interested could join us in honoring the Blessed Mother. If any
family would like to lead the recitation, it would be welcomed. Please contact Marlene Mennow at
724-265-3762. The next meeting will be May 3, at 7:00 PM in the church.
PILGRIMAGE TO OUR LADY OF LOURDES SHRINE - See Flyer inside bulletin about a
pilgrimage to Euclid, Ohio. Please call 724-898-2529 before sending in your check to make sure
that seats are available.
Thank You Corner
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2016 COMMUNITY FISH FRY BASKET RAFFLE & SILENT AUCTION WINNERS
BASKET WINNERS: Surprise Surprise What’s Inside—Karen; On a Wing and a Prayer—Lindsey Wolfinger;
Snowman Basket—Brody Hall; You’re the Apple of My Eye—Julie; Charm in the Clutch—Pat Copelin;
Teddy Bear Tea Party—B. Shipek; Angels are Everywhere—Lois Cridge; My Itailian Restaurant—Julie; Mmm, Mmm
Good Soup Basket—Scott Halapin; Lights, Camera, Action—Karen Moody; Pamper Yourself—Denise Staub; Think
Spring—Bev Kohan; The Girlie Girl Basket-Diane Staab; Bow-Wow Basket-Nicole Christy; Oh, Sweet Gingerbread—
Heather Alberth; Hop to it!- Smagala Family; Raise the Jolly Roger - Casey Dougherty ; Let’s Go Pens-Oliver King;
Steelers for Her—Joe & Julie; Steelers for Him—Catanese Family; Wine & Spirits—Annette Stevenson; Gift Card
Garden—Janet Ashbaugh; Lucky Lotto Tree—Julie; 50/50 raffle—Karl Smrekar
AUCTION WINNING BIDS: Battery-operated candles-Brad Hall; Yonanas Cups & Picnic Set—Aaron Serbin; Calendar
Quilt-Ted Zolna; Keurig Coffee Maker, K-Cups, & Breakfast basket-Ted Zolna; Cats in the Corner Afghan– Bob
Bamrick; Pittsburgh Skyline framed print—Carol Wojciechewski; Student Survival-Rosemary Scott; Steelers MiniFridge-Gail Yanicko. A Special THANKS to everyone who purchased tickets and to those who donated to our
beautiful baskets. Look forward to seeing you at the Fish Fry next year!
THE VA PITTSBURGH HEALTHCARE SYSTEM patients and staff would like to extend their gratitude to
Transfiguration Parishioners for their donation of ten sweatshirts for the Veterans. It was greatly appreciated by
the veterans and they felt your compassion and love, along with your appreciation of their service to our country.
God Bless you for supporting the Veterans!
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Connect with Parish and Community
PARISH MINISTRIES
There was a so-so movie 10 years ago called
“Failure to Launch.” The gimmick of the plot was parents trying to get their adult son to move out of the
house and on his own. That’s a step we need to take
on our own pilgrimage. We need to move from being
a disciple of Christ to being a “launched disciple”—a
disciple willing to take the faith with us everywhere
and to actively evangelize in making new friends for
Jesus today. What steps do we need to take to become
a “launched” disciple? To read more, check out “On
Mission for The Church Alive!” on page 5 of this
week’s
Pittsburgh
Catholic
and
visit
www.OnMissionChurchAlive.org.
PRAYERS OF HEALING FOR OUR SICK
Anthony Filotei
Irene Zock
Alice Diana
Gert Nycz
Marlene Lichtenfels
Charles Michalski
Tom Williamson
Marlene Gruden
Cassandra Lee
Lauren Sandor
Beverly Kosalec
Ethan Grunden
Greg Janicki
Ray Newcomer
Pat Corcoran
Terry Bertha
Henry Bishop
Jason Bazzone
Paula Toscolani
Kathleen Tomokoski
Lionel Carlos
Betty Simonetti
Joe Harris
Joseph John Large
Baby Grace
Harold Neuhart
Helen Laczek
Jane Makuta
Carmela Howard
Dorothy Duryea
Ryan Cenk
Luann Gaggini Walters
Cheryl & Dave Zalewsky
Michele Pavlik
Maura McBride
Elizabeth Razdik
Debbie Caldwell
Director of Mercy & Service Ministry
Judi Damon
412-496-8582
JDamon@gmail.com
Funeral Coordinator
Bill Burdett
724-265-4482
wlburdett32@comcast.net
Marriage Ceremony Coordinators
Amy Moretti
Niki Moretti-Payne
724-265-3684
724-882-2775
amco@consolidated.net
nem@spatoremember.com
Parish Fundraiser Coordinator
Glenn Trevellini
724-272-5171
glennbt21@yahoo.com
Parish Youth Ministers
Todd & Sandi Hazlett 724-265-3284
hazlett7@consolidated.net
Pro-Life Coordinator
Bob Eckenrod
724-265-4427
bobsbees51@yahoo.com
RCIA Coordinator
Beverly Michael Higgins 724-265-4579
bkmichaelhiggins@gmail.com
Sacristan Volunteers
Tom Jenkins & Joe Smagala
Website Manager
Joe Smagala
724-265-1019
JoeSmagala@aol.com
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.
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