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Transfiguration of Jesus Catholic Church
Important Information Parish Registration: Welcome to our parish. New members are asked to call the Parish office to register. Current parishioners who relocate are requested to inform us of your move. To update your registration information, please contact Elaine Masinick ([email protected].).
Community: If you know of anyone who is ill, bereaved, celebrating a significant event or anniversary, or just needing a cheerful message, please contact Judi Matthews at 289-1738 so she can send a card from the parish to the person or family. Judi will need the name, address, and information on the occasion in order to do so. Homebound Ministry: If you know of someone who is homebound and would like to receive the Holy Eucharist, please contact Rosanna Hirshkind at 285-8647.
In need of a Priest: Deacon Mike can be contacted at 910-271- 4444 should you have an emergency or any
life and death situation that requires , a priest.
Sacraments
Baptism: Parents must attend 2 preparation classes prior to having your child baptized. Please schedule an appointment with Father Roch or with Deacon Mike to discuss this procedure.
Marriage: The marriage preparation program for the Diocese of Raleigh takes six months. Call the parish office to schedule an appointment with Father Roch.
Sacrament of Penance: Thursday after Mass, Saturday before Mass or by appointment.
Anointing of the Sick: Please call Father Roch if anyone is in need of this sacrament
Transfiguration
Pastor Fr. Roch Drozdzik
910-665-1530 (O) 919-906-0464 (C)
Deacon
Deacon Mike Vandiver 910-285-4737
Mass Schedule: Mondays – 9 am Tuesdays – 5 pm Communion Service Wednesdays (mass in Magnolia at St. Clara) Thursdays -- 9 am Fridays -- 9 am Saturdays at 5 pm (Eng) Sundays at 8:30 am (Eng) & 11 am (Spanish) See Bulletin for possible changes
Adoration: Thursday after Mass until
6:00 p.m.
Reconciliation Thursday after Mass and Saturday before Mass or
by appointment
Fr. Roch Office Hours:
Thursday: 9:30-11am or feel free also to set an appointment by email.
Mass Intentions and Mass Cards Geri Cullen
910-285-7334
Parish Council Chair: Julia Bryant
Financial Council Chair:
Mark Hopkins
October 15, 2017 Twenty Eighth Sunday
in Ordinary Time
Flower Donation:
Sanctuary candle in memory/honor of:
Donating Flowers and Sanctuary Candles to decorate our Altar and Church is a great way to honor our beloved ones! Please call, text or email Kathy Lord [email protected]
Cell & Text: 910-271-4660 Home: 910-285-8008
Parish Communitotes
Our Mission To love and know more
profoundly our Catholic Faith, worship the Lord, minister to our members and to further
spread our faith in the community.
Prayer List: Jim Bruggeman, Guido Serra, Genevieve Ridgway, John Lenox, Christian Bock, Wilson
Arandia , Nancy Plumpton, Chris Santella, Terri Miller, Bob Rideout, Candy Williams, Breton Pankoke, Tracy Moore, Nathan Pensingser, and all members of the military especially those in harm’s way and for our seminarians, Omeed Huemiller and Marlon Mendieta.
At the beginning of each month, The Prayer List will start a new prayer list. If someone, friend or family is sick, please let us know by emaili, ng [email protected] and we will list them in the bulletin.
Duplin Food Pantry: Please bring in donations of the shelf stable items for our local food pantry. Your donations help those within our
community and those who receive it are so grateful.
Choir Invite: The choir will begin practicing for our Christmas concert soon. New voices are welcome. Please think about joining us for this
annual event -- some of you may decide to stay on as permanent members of the choir and we'd love to have you. Please contact Lara (phone number in the bulletin) or see her after Mass if you are interested. Join Us for Journey of Faith!: Are you curious about the Catholic Faith? Is the Holy Spirit calling you to learn more about Catholic Faith? Both Catholics and those inquiring about the faith are welcome to join us on Thursday nights for this joyous journey of faith. We will begin on September 28th at 6:30 p.m. in the parish hall. We will be using a new book this year called This Is Our Faith. For more information contact Fr. Roch, Deacon Mike or Patty George. Thank you to those who donated to The Mission to Philippines. We are still collecting summer clothes and shoes for those in need. Please know we can use gentle used clothes, backbacks, and flipflops, please see letter in the vestibule. October is Respect Life month. The theme for this year is “Be Not Afraid”. All life is sacred and must be protected from conception to natural death. No matter what circumstances you are facing in life: storms like hurricanes or internal storms such as addictions, or sickness and suffering or loneliness or caring for a dying loved one or being unexpectedly pregnant or unable to have a child of your own, we can take heart in the Lord’s words, “Do not fear, I am with you.” (Isaiah 41:10) In light of recent tragic events in Las Vegas, let us pray that we may regard all life as sacred. Let us pray for the end of all violence in the world, in our country, and in our communities. May those who died find eternal life and peace in the presence of God, and that those who remain may find healing, consolation, and peace. Please read the bulletin inserts for more information or search the web for: respect life month 2017
Classes: Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion meeting will be held for all new and current ministers on Thursday, October 19 at 5:00p.m. Please contact Rosanna Hirshkind to confirm your attendance.
Pilgrimage-It was a beautiful Mass at the Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral on Monday. The Cathedral is breathtaking and even lunch was good! Thanks to all who participated in making this a memorable
pilgrimage. There are a few extra guidebooks in the vestibule if you are interested in learning about the Cathedral history and construction. Please help yourself. Thank you Karen Lutze for her wonderful contribution of time, updates and coordination of events. Bible Study: We will resume our study of the Bible timeline. We will meet for 9 weeks after the 9:00 AM Mass and the start of Adoration; app 9:45AM.
October 19 Ch. 3-4 Jesus: Lord and Messiah p. 45-58 / Jesus: Teacher and Savior p.59-72 Fr Roch & Deacon Mike
October 26 End of Life Medical Care Talk Dr. O'Connell
November 2 Ch. 5 The Holy Spirit: The Power of Love p. 73-86 Julia
November 9 Ch. 6 The Blessed Trinity: Unity in Community p. 87-98 Fr Roch
Our CD Discussion Group Meeting will be held in the Church Hall on Monday, October 16th at 5:30 PM. We will be discussing the CD Who Am I to Judge by Edward Sri. Dr Sri provides 5 “keys” to enable Christians to counter with logic and love what Pope Benedict XVI called the “dictatorship of relativism”. He also clarifies the proper understanding of what it means to judge, and the importance of making good judgments. A pot luck supper will follow. Please plan to bring a dish to share. Vocations: The Catholic Church in the United States will celebrate National Vocations Awareness Week, November 5-11, 2017. This annual event is a special time for parishes in the United States to actively foster and pray for a culture of vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and consecrated life.
Mass Intentions Sat Oct 14 - Repose of the soul of Alice Bock requested by Julia & John Callahan Sun Oct 15 - Repose of the soul of Corey Callahan requested by Julia & John Callahan Mon Oct 16 Tue Oct 17 Wen Oct 18 Thur Oct 19 - Fri Oct 20 Sat Oct 21- Sun Oct 22 - John 11:25-26: Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die” Contact Geri Cullen to schedule Mass Intentions 910-285-7334
Save the Date, Catholic Considerations for Our Earthly Passing -As Catholics, we know that death is the door through which we must pass to gain eternal life. Several considerations are provided as starting points for understanding and preparing for our earthly passing in a way that respects God’s gift of human life. Join us Thursday evening October 26th at 7 p.m. at Transfiguration of Jesus Catholic Church for a presentation by Dr. Patrick O’Connell, primary care physician. You will learn… • How the Church has always proclaimed the inherent value and dignity of life at every stage and condition. • The Catholic teaching on the care of patients who are not fully conscious, and what is ordinary care verses extra ordinary care. • Why we must continue to care for one another by providing assisted nutrition and hydration where necessary to preserve life even when a cure is no longer possible. • How the Advance Care Directive differs from the “Living Will”.
Because of our belief and hope in the Resurrection, we can face death not with fear, but with preparation. Please sign up in the vestibule if you are planning to attend, you are also welcome to come at 6 p.m. for a simple Italian dinner prior to the presentation. Tradition teaches us Christ was conceived on the Feast of the Annunciation. We will watch the parallel development of “Thomas” in the womb beginning on March 25 (Feast of the Annunciation) until December 25. The Office of Human Life and Dignity is making available a series of bulletin messages describing the fetal development of “Thomas.” Each week we will send out the messages to the parishes.
October 15 (week 29) Thomas has doubled in size over the last 4 weeks and is getting cramped in the womb. I am about 14 inches tall now and growing really fast. I don’t have as much room to do my exercises. I try to stretch out, and Mom can feel me move about. My muscle tone is getting much better, and my body is filling out with baby fat. You could hear my heartbeat if you put your ear on my mother’s tummy. “Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
“On this mountain he will destroy the veil that veils all peoples,” Learn how to put aside the veils and masks that prevent true intimacy with your spouse
by participating in a Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME) weekend. The next weekends are: Nov 10-12, 2017 in ATLANTIC BEACH, NC and Feb 2-4, 2018 in Clemmons, NC. Early sign up is recommended. For more information visit our website at: https://NCMarriageDiscovery.org or contact us at [email protected] or 704-315-2144.
St. Stanislaus Catholic Church 20th Annual Polish Festival St. Stanislaus Church in Castle Hayne, NC will celebrate our 20th Annual Polish Festival on Saturday, November 4, 2017 from 11:00 AM to 5:00
PM on the church grounds in Castle Hayne. Admission is free and there is plenty of parking on the church property. Festival patrons can look forward to genuine Polish foods including kielbasa, stuffed cabbage, pierogi, potato pancakes, Polish beer, brewed by the Front Street Brewery, and many desserts. The Chardon Polka Band from Ohio will delight everyone with crowd favorite music that is sure to have you toe-tapping and dancing non-stop. For the young folks, there are always lots of free games and activities. Festival goers are invited to try their luck on the raffle, three drawings $500, $550 and $600. You do not have to be present to win! There is something for everyone! St. Stanislaus Church is located at 4849 Castle Hayne Road (Hwy 133) in Castle Hayne. The parking lot entrance is on.
The Diocese of Raleigh along with NC Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America has mutually agreed to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Reformation by worshiping together on October 27th at 7:00 p.m. at St Thomas More Church in Chapel Hill, NC. This Common Prayer service will be co-presided by Catholic Bishop Luis Rafael Zarama and Lutheran Bishop Tim Smith, and a Lutheran-Catholic combined choir will lead us in worshiping God. All fellow Catholics are invited to join Bishop Zarama, specially those Catholic-Lutheran couples and families that share their faith traditions on a daily basis. There are many ecumenical efforts at parish levels where Christians from various denominations bear witness to Christ by serving their local communities together, for them this is good time to pray together and to advance Christian unity.
The 7th Annual Catholic Charities Gala will be held on October 21st, 2017. This evening will be a celebration of the tremendous impact Catholic Charities has on the community each day. Funds raised at this event will support the critical programs of Catholic Charities such as: Disaster
Services, Emergency Assistance, Immigration Services, and Services in Support of the Family. Event information is available at http://www.catholiccharitiesraleigh.org/events/Gala-2017/ For ticket or sponsorship information, please contact Katey Fithian, please contact Katey Fithian at [email protected].
Can’t make it to the Catholic Charites Gala on October 21,
2017? You can still be a part of the evening by purchasing a raffle ticket to be drawn that night. First prize is a $7,500 Travel Voucher to plan the trip of your dreams. Tickets are $100 and can be purchased at www.CatholicCharitiesRaleigh.org/2017-Gala. For questions, please email [email protected]
Weekly Gifts
OUR MINISTRIES Liturgist: Rosanna Hirshkind (285-8647) or [email protected]
--Adoration: Pat Gasparini (285-4727), Donna Schulz (285-0711) --Altar Servers: Peter Huemiller (385-6281) -- Sacristans: Tish Vandiver (285-4737), Barbara Crecco (665-1231) --Extraordinary Ministers, Lectors, Greeters: Rosanna Hirshkind (285-8647) -- Extraord. Ministers, Lect, Greeters Scheduler: Maureen McCarthy (285-5194) --Homebound Eucharistic Ministry: Rosanna Hirshkind (285-8647) --Magnificat: Kathy Lord (271-4660) --Music: Lara Capparuccia (910-324-5540)
Faith Formation (Adult & Children): Fran Braks (665-1092)
--Lighthouse CD info, Sheila Bertoldi 410-979-8200
Pastoral Care: Deacon Mike (285-4737) --Bereavement & Hospitality: Kathy Lord (271-4660), Julie Couch (271-6808) --Greetings: Judi Matthews (289-1738) [email protected] --Prayer Shawl: Delores Huemiller (385-7891) --Prayer Tree: Geri Cullen (285-7334), Lita Hopkins (285-2830), Cheryl Partyka (285-6661 --Vocation Liaison: Gary Deininger
Hispanic: Luis Galan (271-4200) or [email protected] or www.facebook.com/TransfigurationCatholicChurch
Fellowship: Nancy Mercure, [email protected] (285-4172)
--Christmas Concert & Dinner: --First Sunday Breakfast: Diana Nizamoff (665-1251), Lillian Jimenez (665-1022), --Feast of the Transfiguration --Heritage Month Feast
Works of Mercy: Deacon Mike Vandiver (285-4737) --Community: Feed Our Hungry Children, Julia Callahan (285-0503), Julie Couch (271-6808) --Human Life & Dignity Committee: Maureen MacCarthy, Julia Bryant ([email protected] --Knights of Columbus: Huck Booz, 285-5250 --Prison Ministry in Pender County: Deacon Mike Vandiver (285-4737)
Stewardship: Mark Hopkins --Accounting Administrator: JoAnn Booz (285-5250)
Administration: Julia Bryant (910 665 1173) --Bulletin: Eileen Hirshkind ([email protected]) --Calendar: Augie Jimenez ([email protected] ) --Computer Security: John McCarthy --Email, Voicemail, Facebook: Huck Booz or Jo Price --Historian: Julia Callahan (285-0503) [email protected] --Maintenance: Paul Lonsway 285-5982 --Publicity: Julia Callahan (285-050 3) [email protected] --Registration: Elaine Masinick ([email protected]); --Safe Environment Education: Fran Braks (665-1092) --Welcome Packets, Kaye Pulzone, 463-1218, [email protected] --Website: Peter Huemiller ([email protected])
Transfiguration Roman Catholic Church PO Box 1601 506 East Main St Wallace, NC 28466 Phone: 910-665-1530 Email: [email protected] www.transfigurationofjesusparish.org
Connect to the Diocese of Raleigh www.dioceseofraleigh.org
Being a Knight of Columbus is all about giving back to your community and building bonds of brotherhood. If you wou.ld like to be a part of our efforts to support our parish and our local community contact Huck Booz, 285-5250