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October 19, 2014
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Matthew 17:4
Welcome to the Church of the Transfiguration!
We are a Roman Catholic Christian Community;
We see ourselves as a unique expression of the People of God
whose faith in Jesus Christ is rooted in the Roman Catholic tradition.
We invite you to come and see what we do at
worship, at work, at service and at play.
Weekday Mass Schedule
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday- 6:45 AM
Tuesday - 9:00 AM
Saturday– 4:30 PM
Weekend Mass Schedule
Sunday– 9:00 & 11:30 AM
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Church of the Transfiguration, Pittsford, New York
Masses & Scriptures for the week
Monday, October 20, 2014
***Eph 2:1-10
6:45 am: Joseph Michael Burns, III by the prayer Group
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
***Eph 2:12-22
9:00 am: Ann Kirchoff by The Conner Family
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
***Eph 3:2-12
6:45 am: Irma Zangrando by Devon & Lisa VanVechten
Thursday, October 23, 2014
***Eph 3:14-21
6:45 am: For Peace & Justice in the World
Friday, October 24, 2014
***Eph 4:1-6
Saturday, October 25, 2014
***Eph 4:7-16
4:30 pm: Evelyn Judd by Suzanne Sovocool
Sunday, October 26, 2014
***Ex 22:20-26, 1 Thes 1-5c-10,Mt 22:34-40 (148)
9:00 am: Dorothy Harris by Terry & Shelia Klee
11:30 am: Felix Casaceli by JoAnne Ponticello
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Altar Linens – Diane Erdle ◊
October 19, 2014
Happening this week...
Monday, October 20
10:00 to 11:00 am: Chair Yoga– Ed. Ctr.
4:30 to 5:30 pm: Christian Formation Classes
Tuesday, October 21
12:30 to 2:00 pm: Women’s Bible Study-Ed. Ctr. U.L.
4:30 to 5:30 pm: Christian Formation Classes
7:00 to 8:30 pm: Destiny-Teen Room
7:00 to 8:30 pm: Choir Rehearsal-Church
7:00 to 8:30 pm: Joe Kelly Eucharist Series-Ed. Ctr. U.L.
Wednesday, October 22
1:00 to 2:30 pm: Bereavement Support Group—PLC Dbl. Room
4:30 to 5:30 pm: Christian Formation Classes
5:30 to 6:30 pm: Yoga-Ed. Ctr. U.L.
6:00 to 6:50 pm: Morning Star Rehearsal-Church
7:00 to 8:00 pm: Bell Choir Rehearsal-Church
Thursday, October 23
6:00 to 8:00 pm: Work of our Hands Knitting-Ed. Ctr. U.L.
Friday October 24
4:30 to 6:00 pm: CSA– Ed. Ctr. L.L.
Saturday, October 25
10:15 am: JTYM– Teen Room
9:00 am to 10:30 am: Teresa of Avila-PLC Dbl. Room.
Sunday, October 26
10:00 to 11:00 am: Reconciliation Session #1- Ed. Ctr.
10:15 to 11:15 am: JTYM– Teen Room
Merry Martha’s & Muscles
Team 2
N. Incavo, B. & E. Dodd,
J. & J. Eckhardt, S. Chang, B. Flynn
We Welcome our
newly baptized
Flowers for the Altar
Joseph Michael Burns III
Dedicated by his sister,
Meg Kastner
Jocelyn Caroline Wisniewski
The Sanctuary Candles burn this week
In Loving Memory of
Peter Bausch
Dedicated by the Ilardo Family
Memorial Flowers
HOSPITAL VISITATION
Due to federal regulations, hospitals "can no longer" provide individual patient information to the Parish Office.
Therefore, you, a friend or family member MUST call the
Parish Office if you wish to have a pastoral visit from a
member of the parish staff. This is the only way we will
know you are in the hospital.
Reserve a weekend for remembering your loved
ones with our “Memorial Floral” program at
Transfiguration. A fresh floral arrangement will
be placed in front of the altar table with prayers of remembrance at the weekend Masses.
For more information or to schedule your memorial
flower call Rose at the Parish Office 248-2427.
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Church of the Transfiguration, Pittsford, New York
From The Corner Office!
Dear friends,
One of the most disturbing statistic I have heard about
religious practice in the United States is that the largest religious group in the country consists of active Roman Catholics (31 million), with the second largest group being nonpracticing Roman Catholics (21 million, or 41% of those
who identify themselves as Catholic)! The Southern Baptists come in at a distant third with an estimated 16 million
members.
Similar to most local Catholic parishes I believe these
statistics are borne out here at Transfiguration as well. Our
parish census comprises 1539 households; we hear from
approximately 52% of the households regularly. Our average weekend Mass attendance hovers around 1400 (which
has not changed drastically over the last 10 years) out of
the over 5500 individuals that make up our Parish Registry.
Even on the great church-going feasts of Christmas and
Easter, we have less than 2600 attending Mass. In others
words, about one-half of those who consider themselves
members of Transfiguration, seldom walk through the door.
In addition, we receive very little, if any, financial support
from them. This is not an unusual statistic for any U.S.
Catholic parish these days. But, for me, it is still a very sad
statistic. It makes me wonder what we are doing wrong.
Why do so many Catholics consider attending Mass unimportant? What does it mean to belong to a parish? What
makes a Catholic Catholic?
You may have some insight to share with us in this regard. I invite you to talk about this frankly at home, and in
informal gatherings with your nominally Catholic relatives,
neighbors and friends. See if you can get a better handle
on why the church these days fails to attract so many of
those who have been baptized into Christ. Is there anything
we can do as a parish community to turn that around?
Please share those reflections with us. Speak to me or any
member of the Parish Staff or Pastoral Council (a contact
list is available on our website and in the Bulletin) or send
us an e-mail to the address given on website.
How can we be a more evangelizing community, living
and sharing the Good News with those who most need to
hear it? I believe our enthusiasm for our faith can be contagious. We just need to invite, invite, invite and then truly
welcome all who come through our doors. This is not just
the job of the greeters, the staff and me. Take the time to
introduce yourselves to those sitting near you at Mass.
Learn their names, and allow them to get to know you as
well.
As for those who attended the Leadership Day, held on
October 4, and the Pastoral Council, they know one of my
goals is to have 50% of those not participating now, back
with us before I retire in 2019. I cannot achieve this alone,
nor should I. It is a goal that requires all of us. I believe it is
a worthwhile goal if we believe God truly loves us and that
we are excited about God’s love for us.
You are responding at a nice pace to your annual invitation to support the Catholic Ministry Appeal, please respond
October 19, 2014
as soon as you can. If you did not receive the materials,
there are plenty of pledge forms in the Gathering Area of
Church. Thank you for your quick response!
Let us continue to pray and sacrifice for peace in our
world!
In peace and courage,
CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL
Our goal is: $172,193
139 parishioners (8.7%) have pledged
$60,526 (35.2%) of our goal
THANK YOU
If you have not returned your Catholic Ministries Appeal Pledge Card, please do it, it is
needed.
Find information: http://dor.org/sd/appeal.htm
Remembrance Mass
November is the month in the Roman Catholic tradition when we remember in a special way our deceased
loved ones. Again this year, we will celebrate a Remembrance Mass on Saturday, November 1st at 9:00 a.m. for
all who have died since October 1, 2013. As part of the
liturgy we will read the names of the deceased.
The Parish Staff has tried to keep an accurate record
of parishioners’ relatives who have died since October 1,
2013, but our list may be incomplete. If you have had a
relative pass away in the last year and would like that person’s name read during the Remembrance Mass, please
call the Parish Office before October 22nd.
"Show me the coin that pays the census tax."
Then they handed him the Roman coin. He said to
them, "Whose image is this and whose inscription?"
They replied, "Caesar's." At that he said to them,
"Then repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar
and to God what belongs to God." - Mt 22:19-21
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Youth Ministry News
Formation Moment
Senior High: Our weekly youth group for senior high, Destiny, meets on Tuesday from 7-8:30 PM in the youth
room in the lower level of the Education Building and
meets most Tuesdays
during the school year except during
school breaks. All 9th-12th graders are welcome to come
and bring a friend!
Here in the Diocese of Rochester there has been
quite the stir around the renewed Sacramental Policies. In an effort to help us all understand them better, watch the bulletin over the next couple weeks for
information.
Reconciliation
Reconciliation (also known as Penance or Confession) is a Sacrament first and foremost centering
around forgiveness. It is a celebration of God’s mercy. It also prepares us to more fully celebrate the
Eucharist.
For this reason, Bishop Matano has asked us to
assure our young friends celebrating Eucharist for
the first time in second grade have had the opportunity to prepare with the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Anyone seeking Communion for the first time
should also be enrolled in Reconciliation this fall.
Please call Don in the Formation office for more details.
Junior High: Our youth group for junior high begins on
meets Sundays from 10:15-11:15AM in the youth room in
the lower lever of the Education Building and meets most
Sundays during the school year except during holiday
weekends and school breaks. All 7th-8th graders are welcome to come and bring a friend!
Junior High Fall Retreat: Save the date now for our Fall
Retreat – Sunday, November 9 from 11:30 until 4:00.
Parents are invited to join us for Mass at 11:00.
Youth Ministry Adult Leaders Needed! We are looking for
a few good adult volunteers to be present with our junior
high and senior high youth at their weekly gatherings.
This is a very rewarding, FUN, and inspiring ministry! See
Anne for details!
Contact Anne Gallagher at [email protected]
or 248-2467x239 with any questions about youth ministry.
I love to hear from you!
Thank You!
Dear Parishioners,
Thank you so much for the lovely school supplies.
The families were so please. I wish you could have
seen the smiles on the children’s faces.
Gratefully,
Sr. Julia Norton
Ministry Fair
JOIN US FOR THE MINISTRY FAIR
Please join us as we highlight and celebrate our ministries at Transfiguration on the weekend of 10/18-19 after
all Masses in our Parish Life Center. All ministries at
Transfiguration are vital to living out our gospel values
and offering hospitality to our brothers and sisters in
Christ. Please consider offering your gifts and talents in
one of our many ministries. Stop by and find out more
information, enjoy some coffee and donuts and meet
your fellow parishioners!
Elsewhere — ROME
You may have seen in the newspaper this past
week news from the Vatican. Pope Francis has convened bishops and cardinals from around the globe
along with lay men and women, married couples, and
other experts to discuss issues surrounding the family.
To start the synod, Pope Francis asked those present to speak honestly without worry about how others
may react. He then participated by listening to all that
has been said. This past week he reminded us to look
beyond only the law and to what brings people closer to
Jesus. He described God as the God of the law, but
also the God of surprise and encouraged everyone to
remain open to the surprises God has in store.
In Pope Francis words:
 Am I attached to my things, my ideas? Am I
closed?
 Am I at a standstill or am I a person on a journey?
 Do I believe in Jesus Christ and what Jesus did?
 Am I able to understand the signs of the times and
be faithful to the voice of the Lord that is manifested
in them?
Babysitting Coop
If your child needs a break during Mass they are welcome
to come play and socialize in our babysitting co op at the
9am Mass on Sundays in the babysitting room. For questions
or further details, please contact Marisa Leitner-474-9125 or
email [email protected]
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Church of the Transfiguration, Pittsford, New York
October 19, 2014
Peace & Justice
Elsewhere
WINTER CLOTHING DRIVE
weekend of November 1st and 2nd
Please drop off your donations
After all Masses this weekend!
Notre Dame Retreat House
Sacrament of Healing & Forgiveness
To assist those in need the following items are needed:
Gently worn, clean spring & summer clothes, lightweight
sweaters & jackets, shoes for men, women, children and
infants; women's career clothes & accessories (purses,
jewelry, belts); maternity clothes; men's dress clothes;
children's books (infants to age 12), parenting books;
bedding, towels, washcloths, curtains & linens
pots & pans, dishes, silverware.
Please sort your donations into categories (women’s,
men's, girls, boys, infants, teens, maternity, accessories,
bedding, linens) and label with categories & sizes.
SPECIAL REQUESTS:
SOCCER uniforms & equipment – please keep separate
FURNITURE and household furnishings:
- please donate furniture/household items in good repair
(no tears or stains)
- bring what you can to the PLC on November 1st or 2nd
- for large items, call Peter Schaad @ 748-1891
to arrange a home pick-up on Mon. Nov. 3rd
or to arrange a different pickup date at your home
Perhaps you have nothing to donate. Please consider
purchasing new underwear or socks! There is a GREAT
need this time of year for men, women and children,
boys and girls socks and underwear.
Tax donation forms will be available
Questions - call Judy Herlihy at 334-0229
Presented by: Sr. Carole Proia, SSJ
Day of Prayer conference to be held
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
9:00am – 3:00pm (ending with mass at 2:00pm)
(5151 Foster Rd., Canandaigua, NY)
Please call 585-394-5700 to make a reservation for this day. The
fee is $25.00 which includes conference and lunch.
Mercy Spirituality Center
Christian Meditation Group
Thursdays, November 6, 13, 20, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
65 Highland Ave., Rochester, NY 14620.
Join with other pilgrims on the inner journey to silence,
stillness, and simplicity. Newcomers are always welcome. Presenter: Karen McNamara. Free will offering.
Call 585-473-6893 to register.
A Day to Call Your Own
Tuesday, November 18, 9 am – 4 pm
An opportunity to step back and refresh your mind, body
and spirit. Fee: $25 per session. Call 585-473-6893 to
register.
Walk Your Own Labyrinth
Thursday, November 13, 9 am – 11 am OR 7 pm – 9 pm
Join us for this time of prayer and learn about the history
of the labyrinth. Facilitator: Nancy Grear. Fee: $25.
Call 585-473-6893 to register.
Green Corner
2014 CHILDRENS INTERFAITH WEEKEND
Join in the Children’s Interfaith Weekend
This weekend Transfiguration joins other congregations from many faith traditions in the greater Rochester
area and around the nation in celebrating the Children's
Interfaith Weekend. This is a special opportunity to pray
for our children, especially those who are most vulnerable, and to take action on their behalf. We live in a community with unconscionable levels of poverty and school
failure, and we can all be part of making life better for
Rochester's children and families.
Unfortunately we only received the information
about Children’s Interfaith Weekend as this Bulletin was
going to press, we will share more about this issue in
weeks to come, thanks for your understanding.
Bag the Habit.
Globally we use as many as 1 million plastic bags every
MINUTE at a cost of 2.2 billion gallons of oil per year.
Recycle your bags, but better yet use cloth reusable bags
whenever and wherever you can.
“Green Corners” are brought to you weekly by the Care
of God’s Creation Ministry. If you have suggestions
please e-mail us at [email protected].
Minister Schedule October 25 and 26
MINISTER
Coordinators
Greeters
Commentator
Lector 1
Lector 2
Min of Communion
Cross
Candle*
Candle
Hospitality
Sat 10/25
4:30 PM
Place
B-1#
B-2
B-3
B-4
B-5
B-6
C-1*
Sun 10/26
9:00 AM
Sun 10/26
11:30AM
Leonard
Beeaker
L. Calarese
L. Burruto
T. Wojick
Wahl
Martin
B. O' Riordan
D. Van Vechten
C. Rand
Morris
Burke
R. Hutchison
T. Bonosky
D. Coggins
P. Roman
Fr. Mike
K. Russell
A. Shelp
J. Goonan
L. Tschiderer
Jim Brayer
Alex Brayer
Hannah Brayer
L. Beck
Fr. Mike
L. Fredette
J. Zuniga
J. Fredette
P. Hettrich
Jessica Boss
Chase Boss
Sydney Boss
Blasko/Seeler
P. Kehoe
Fr. Mike
M. Kastner
M. Finn
A.M. Guerra
J. Hammele
Katrina Nicholas
Sarina Diaz
Sergio Valezques
Pastoral Council
Members-at-Large: Laura Cutter ( Moderator & Trustee),
Craig Rand, Dave Donnelly, Gerry Gacioch, Maria Herrera,
Shannon Kozarits, G.A. Sheller, Jane Vallely and Charlie Zinn.
Faith Formation – Lori Goorman, Alternate – vacant
Evangelization – Vacant
Peace & Justice – Bob Fien, Alternate – Trish Goodman
Worship – Vacant
Youth – Megan Tremaine, Alternate - Ted Rohrer.
Staff – rotating among all staff members
New Parishioners
Welcome to our Community of Faith! You may register
as part of our Community by contacting the Parish Office by
phone in person or our website. Please introduce yourself
after Mass to one of the parish staff members.
Church of the Transfiguration
50 West Bloomfield Road, Pittsford, New York 14534
Parish Office Phone: 585-248-2427 Fax: 585-385-9870
Email: [email protected]
Finance Council
Larry Buckley, Bill Burke, Peter Deckman (Chair & Trustee) Larry Filipski, Koen Goorman, Patty Lovallo, Sarah Pickhardt and Rich Spencer
Pittsford-Mendon Planning Group Representatives
Lisa Morris and Fr. Mike Bausch
Parish Staff
Youth Minister ..............................................................Anne Gallagher
[email protected]
Secretary/Office Manager..................................................Rose Volker
[email protected]
Pastoral Associate.................................................................Tim Smith
[email protected]
Pastoral Associate……....................................................Margie Benza
[email protected]
Peace & Justice Coordinator………………………………….….. Vacant
Fr. Mike and Margie Benza covering
Pastor............................................................................Michael Bausch
[email protected]
Music Minister....................................................................Sue Wallace
[email protected]
Maintenance Supervisor...........................................Chris Washington
[email protected]
Christian Formation Director.............................. ………..Damian Zynda
[email protected]
Christian Formation Associate Director........................... Donald Smith
[email protected]
Administrative Assistant for Formation………………...…. Meg Kastner
[email protected]
Business Manager ..........................................................Sandi Lazzaro
[email protected]
Deacon......................................................................... Patrick DiLaura
Deacon………………………………………………….….…Eric Bessette
www.transfigurationpittsford.org
Christian Formation Phone: 248-2467
[email protected]
Education Center: 585-248-3922 (during classes)
Emergency Pastoral Care: 248-2427 wait for prompt and press 9.
Pastoral Care: If you know of someone who is homebound, hospitalized, or in a nursing home and he or she
would appreciate a visit from the Pastoral Staff, please contact the Parish Office. Your assistance will help provide
care to all our parishioners.
Sacraments
Eucharist: Please check page 2 of this bulletin for Sunday, weekday and Holy Day Mass schedules.
Anointing: In any emergency, at anytime, please call
248-2427 wait for prompt and press 9, or at your convenience or after any weekend Mass.
Reconciliation: Saturday 3:30 p.m. or by appointment.
Baptism: Please contact Tim Smith at the Parish Office
three months in advance to register for the Baptismal Preparation Program.
Marriage: Please contact Fr. Mike, Deacon Pat or Deacon Eric nine months in advance to arrange a tentative date.
Catechumenate: Adults interested in joining the Roman
Catholic Church, please contact Damian Zynda at the Parish Office.