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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: [email protected] 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 20, 2015
Fourth Sunday of Advent
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
Christmas & New Year’s
Mass Schedule Inside Bulletin
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 [email protected]
Parish Financial Secretary
Diane Miller [email protected]
Parish Secretary/Bulletin Editor
Mary Jo Mehal [email protected]
Spiritual Development
Director of Religious Education
MaryEtta Filotei [email protected]
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: [email protected]
Parish Office Hours: 9 AM—3 PM Monday-Friday
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Offertory Collection through the week of: December 5 & December 6
Weekly Goal: $4,200
This week: $4,440
Budget Year to Date: $ 96,600
Actual Year to date: $ 85,563
Surplus/(Deficit) (11,038)
Parish Assessments:
Weekly Goal: $1,111
This week: $1,180
Year to date Goal: $48,483
Actual Year To Date: $35,538
Surplus/(Deficit) (12,945)
*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 Posting of Envelopes
Just a friendly reminder, any contributions received after Thursday, December 31, will be posted in the new calendar year, 2016. 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.
Special Christmas Collection
On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, there will be a Second Collection for the “Annual Christmas Charities for Children & Youth.” The proceeds from this collection are used to support a number of programs in our diocese which serve many chil-dren and young people who depend on our generosity.
CCD Classes
The CCD staff would like to wish our Parish family a blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year!” CCD classes will resume on January 10, 2015.
Christmas Flowers The Christmas flower intentions will be published in the bulletin. If your special intention was not listed, it may be because the envelope arrived in our office after we went to print; therefore it will be published in a fu-ture bulletin. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Fourth Sunday of Advent
December 20, 2015
Sacrament of Reconciliation At Noon & By Appointment only
TUESDAY December 22 St. Peter Canisius, Priest & Dr. of Church 8:00 AM In Memory of Mrs. Joyce McCallister
By Veronica & Mike Whitico
WEDNESDAY December 23 St. John of Kanty, Priest
8:00 AM Betty Florentine
By Sue Jamison
6:00 PM December 23 Advent Evening Mass
In Memory of Cindy Taliani By Dad and Linda Carter 6:30-7:30 PM Confessions & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament ********************************************************
Christmas Holiday Mass Schedule
THURSDAY December 24 Christmas Eve Vigil & Holy Day of Christmas
6:00 PM Rev. John C. Vojtek
By Marcella Yourish
10:00 PM Living & Deceased Members of
Transfiguration Parish
FRIDAY December 25 Nativity of the Lord—Christmas Day
9:00 AM Edith Lapinsky
By Tom, Edith & Kathy Jenkins
11:00 AM Living & Deceased Members of
Transfiguration Parish **************************************************
SATURDAY December 26 St. Stephen, the First Martyr
8:00 AM Margaret McCarthy
By Annie Catanese & Family
SATURDAY December 26 The Holy Family of Mary, Jesus & Joseph
4:00 PM Patricia Porco
By Family
SUNDAY December 27 The Holy Family of Mary, Jesus & Joseph
8:00 AM Living & Deceased Members of
Transfiguration Parish
10:00 AM In Memory of Robert Augustine
By Marie & Walter Kustra
MASS READINGS FOR TODAY’S LITURGY: # 869 THE ORDER OF THE MASS CAN BE FOUND AT: # 140 Mass Readings for Christmas Eve Vigil : 6 PM #870
Mass Readings for Christmas Eve Night 10 PM #871
Mass Readings for Christmas Mass Day 9 AM #872
Mass Readings for Christmas Mass Day 11 AM #873
Mass Intentions for the Week:
CCD News & Other News
Report from the Finance Committee
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Our next regular meeting will be this 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 next monthly collection will be January 2 & 3. Dur-
ing this Year of Mercy, may we live out our call to be mer-
ciful to all in need.
Merry Christmas to all of our Parishioners from Transfigu-ration Ladies of Charity. May God bless you all for your very
generous hearts. You are the reason we are able to reach out and help all the people we assist.
Prayer Group
Our next prayer group meeting will be Thursday, January 21, at 7:00 PM in the church.
Parish Social—We will not have Socials in December due to the Christmas Holiday!
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.
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. Sug-gested donation is $5.
Rest in Peace In your charity, please remember to pray for all those who have died, especially Delores Pier and Joseph Sabotka. May the angels lead them into paradise!
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.
Fish Fry Meeting
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! If you are interested in helping with the Fish Fry this year, please at-tend the meeting. 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.
Choir Practice Dates:
Tuesday, December 22—7:00 PM Thursday, December 24—Please arrive by 9:20 PM, as we will begin singing prior to Mass for 10:00 PM.
Jubilee Year of Mercy
We are in the early weeks of the Jubilee Year of Mercy called by the Holy Father. The Jubilee Year will last until November 28th next year. Pope Francis has described this year as a “favorable time to heal wounds.” At the same time, we have begun “On Mission for the Church Alive!” The goal of “On Mission” is to help our parishes become even more vibrant communities of service. What social outreach to the community can our parish do that it is not doing now? To read more, check out “On Mission for the Church Alive!” on page five of this week’s Pittsburgh Catho-lic or visit www.OnMissionChurchAlive.org.
Lionel Train Winner
Congratulations to Anne Marie Catanese on winning the Lionel Train. Thank you once again to "Choo Choo Marty" for the donation of the train to use as a raffle item for the parish!
2016 Catholic Calendars
Calendars are available in boxes near the door en-trances in the back of the church, compliments of Adam Siemianowski Funeral Home. Thank you,
Adam for your generous donation to the parish.
Our four weeks of Advent preparations are al-most at an end. In just a few days we will begin the liturgical season of Christmas. But what is it
that we’ve been preparing for? What exactly are we cele-brating? Learn more about this joyous season on our web-site’s Christmas page (found in the “Seasonal” sub-menu under the “More” tab on the navigation bar). It’s loaded with prayers, thoughts, meditations, and fun facts about Christmas and it traditions. Jesus IS the reason for the sea-son. Come, let us adore Him !!
Social Ministry Happenings
Ladies of Charity News Parish Announcements
TRC Web Treasures
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
. . . 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: [email protected]
Funeral Coordinator
Bill Burdett Phone: 724-265-4482 Email: [email protected]
Marriage Ceremony Coordinators
Amy Moretti & Niki Moretti-Payne Amy’s Phone: 724-265-3684 Email: [email protected]
Niki’s Phone: 724-882-2775 Email: [email protected]
Parish Fundraising Coordinator
Glenn Trevellini Phone: 724-272-5171 Email: [email protected]
Parish Youth Ministers
Todd & Sandi Hazlett Phone: 724-265-3284 Email: [email protected]
Pro-Life Coordinator
Bob Eckenrod Phone: 724-265-4427 Email: [email protected]
RCIA Coordinator
Beverly Michael Higgins Phone: 724-265-4579 Email: [email protected]
Sacristan Volunteers
Tom Jenkins & Joe Smagala
Website Manager Joe Smagala Email: [email protected]
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: “Consulate Health Care of
Cheswick” Please support our advertisers with your patron-age. Our bulletin is supported through the generosity of the advertisers, many of whom are our parishioners.
Deer Lakes Bowling
Bowling will resume January 3, 2016. Be sure to join us after the holidays for a fun evening. Cost $10 for
3 games at Deer Lakes Bowling Alley.
Year of Mercy Magnets
Free Year of Mercy Magnets with the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy listed on them, are available in the back of the church. Feel free to take one home to place on your re-frigerator as a reminder of the many acts of kindness you can do for others. If you would like to send a donation toward these books or magnets, please use the donation envelopes. Thank you. Lighthouse Media
Have you checked out our Catholic CD’s at the church kiosk, from Lighthouse Catholic Media? There are many inspiring Catholic booklets, CD’s, etc. — Pick up your “last minute Christmas gift” today!
A Very Special Thank You...
To the following people who helped our parish in so many ways to celebrate Christmas and to spread God’s Joy and Love to our Community!
Our Ushers, Altar Servers, Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Musi-cians, Folk Group, Worship and Decorating Committee, Ladies of Charity, Prayer Shawl Ministry, Rosary Society, Tuesday Rosary Prayer Group, Social Ministry, Finance Committee, Weekly Money Counters, Knights of Columbus, Parish Pastoral Council Members, our CCD Director and Teachers, Staff and Maintenance Personnel, Our Parish Office Volunteers, Our Ministry Scheduler and Website Manager … and for many of you who gave of your time and talents during this busy sea-son… and to anyone we might have missed, though uninten-
tional, THANK YOU — Fr. Jim & Office Staff.
Advertiser of the Week
With the busy Holiday Season, please keep in mind the
upcoming bulletin deadline:
January 3 Bulletin- Due December 22
PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED
THURSDAY—DECEMBER 24
FRIDAY— DECEMBER 25
MONDAY—DECEMBER 28
MERRY CHRISTMAS
KEEP “CHRIST” IN CHRISTMAS
