EVENTS
04
Apr '24
===== Welcome to Our Church
04
Apr '24
Welcome to Our Parish Family!
Bienvenidos a Nuestra Familia Parroquial!
We would like to extend a very warm welcome to our new parishioners and visitors! We are so pleased that you are with us!
Nos gustaría darles una cálida bienvenida a todos nuestras nuevos miembros y visitantes! Estamos muy felices que estén con nosotros!
Nos gustaría darles una cálida bienvenida a todos nuestras nuevos miembros y visitantes! Estamos muy felices que estén con nosotros!
Transfiguration Catholic Community
“Walking United as Faithful Disciples of Jesus Christ”
“Caminando Unidos Como Discípulos Fieles de Jesucristo”
“Caminando Unidos Como Discípulos Fieles de Jesucristo”
For more information please call the Parish office.
Para mas información por favor llamar a las oficinas parroquiales.
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===== Online Evening Prayer
TRANSFIGURATION PARISH Presents: Online Evening Prayer
Sundays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 7:30pm
Presentation will be led by Deacon Chris Fisher on Teams. If you need a meeting link or download link for a free Teams account, contact Ken Michaels at kmichaels58@gmail.com. Text of prayers will be displayed online. However, if you wish to preview text each day, check the evening prayers for the appropriate date at the free online service at www.divineoffice.org
We gather on TEAMS here: Meeting Link
Give both God and yourself 15 minutes of peace and comfort with the Evening Prayer (Vespers) of the Liturgy of the Hours (LOTH). The prayers will take 15 minutes or less and will bring a sense of renewal and encouragement to you after a busy day. All are welcome to participate in this devotional prayer whenever you may be available.
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===== Vacation Bible School
Registration is now open for our 2024 Vacation Bible School.
Information and registration form is available HERE.
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===== Parish Announcements
BULLETIN DEADLINE:
Please keep in mind that our bulletin deadline is the Tuesday before the weekend’s bulletin. If you would like to request a mass intention or add a person’s name to our prayer list and would like it to appear in the bulletin.
Parish Office Regular Hours:
Winter Hours: The parish office will be open from 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday-Friday.
SEEKING BULLETIN ADVERTISERS:
If you’re a local business and would like to advertise in our parish bulletin please contact Shannon Miller at LPi. Her direct number is (253.875.0997 or Email: SMiller1@4LPi.com. Please use bulletin reference number 01-1651.
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SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS:
If you are planning a special celebration wedding, quince or baptismal for this upcoming year please call the office to secure a date or make an appointment to meet with a priest to start your marriage paperwork. (847) 526-2400.
DONATION STATEMENTS:
Contact the Parish Office to request your donation statement or email CamieJKwasigroch@archchicago.org.
PARISH MAILING LIST:
If you are a parishioners that leaves the area seasonally, please contact the office to suspend your mail for that time and help us save the cost of returned postage. Additionally, if you have recently changed any of your contact information, it is important to update us as well. Your assistance is greatly appreciated. Call (847) 526-2400 or email transfiguration-mill@archchicago.org
RCIA:
Sessions are conducted on Sundays beginning with 10 am mass. Formation then takes place in the Parish Office Meeting Rooms. Any interested person is welcome to join the sessions. MORE INFO HERE…
THE DIAPER BANK PARTNERSHIP OF LAKE COUNTY:
For those who need them, diapers are not a luxury. They are a necessity that greatly affects vulnerable populations who cannot help themselves—babies, the elderly, and the disabled. The impact of not having diapers is interwoven with a multitude of other issues surrounding life in poverty and crisis. TO APPLY FOR DIAPERS please go to: https://diaperbanklc.com/
FRASSATI ROSARY:
We would like to continue to offer the Zoom link to all interested families and really anyone that would like to say the rosary. It is the perfect way to end your day and reflect.
Zoom Meeting: Meeting ID: 849 2791 3904 Passcode: n7cxhg
Join us at 8:30pm on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays.
Zoom Meeting: Meeting ID: 849 2791 3904 Passcode: n7cxhg
Join us at 8:30pm on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays.
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MINISTERS OF CARE:
If you or a family member is home bound and would like to receive Holy Communion please call the parish office at (847) 526-2400 Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm or email us at Transfiguration-Mill@Archchicago.org. We will forward the message to one of our communion ministers.
MASS INTENTIONS:
are available for anyone who would like their intentions to be remembered at Mass. Intentions are available for those who have died or for someone who is living. Call us to obtain a date and time. (847) 526—2400. Mass intentions are to be called or emailed no later than Monday of every week. This guarantees your loved one name will appear in the weekend bulletin. The parish bulletin is submitted on Tuesday of every week.
PRAYER LIST:
Please check in with us at the office to update the prayer list. Send an email to Transfiguration-Mill@archchicago.org or call the office at (847) 526-2400.
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04
Mar '24
===== Ministry of Prayer
04
Mar '24
We know that life can be challenging and the only thing that may help to get you back to center is Prayer. We believe very strongly in the power of Prayer. This belief and knowing comes from seeing or hearing about the many demonstrations or testimonies in the lives of people around the world.
At the end of weekend Masses the Transfiguration Ministry of Prayer will be in the front of the Church to pray for you or someone you love and care for.
Please know that each Minister of Transfiguration Ministry of Prayer commits to holding your intentions in the light of Christ, standing in Truth, Principle and Love. Prayer is the tool we use to know the truth. It is not about begging or pleading for something to happen to change the conditions in life. It is about aligning ourselves with the all good of God that surrounds us at all times. Every request we receive is treated with love, compassion, respect and dignity.
Please know that each Minister of Transfiguration Ministry of Prayer commits to holding your intentions in the light of Christ, standing in Truth, Principle and Love. Prayer is the tool we use to know the truth. It is not about begging or pleading for something to happen to change the conditions in life. It is about aligning ourselves with the all good of God that surrounds us at all times. Every request we receive is treated with love, compassion, respect and dignity.
More than ever I find myself
in the hands of God.
This is what I have wanted all my life from my youth.
in the hands of God.
This is what I have wanted all my life from my youth.
But now there is a difference;
the initiative is entirely with God.
It is indeed a profound spiritual experience to know
and feel myself so totally in God’s hands.
– Pedro Arrupe, S.J.
the initiative is entirely with God.
It is indeed a profound spiritual experience to know
and feel myself so totally in God’s hands.
– Pedro Arrupe, S.J.
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===== 2024 Annual Catholic Appeal
Our parish is conducting our campaign for the Annual Catholic Appeal. Please remember that the Annual Catholic Appeal is much different than a one-time special collection. It is a pledge campaign where you can make a gift payable in installments. The new Annual Catholic Appeal theme, “Together at the table,” is an important theme as we prayerfully consider our support for the Appeal but also important for embracing the life that the Lord wants us to live.
Each pledge makes a difference! All parish communities participate in the campaign and the gifts of many enable our parishes, schools and ministries to deliver needed services. Thank you for your prayerful consideration and generous response.
To make your gift, you can complete the mail-in giving envelope available at church or make a gift online at
https://www.annualcatholicappeal.com.
https://www.annualcatholicappeal.com.
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31
Jan '24
===== Sunday Stewardship
31
Jan '24
“As you go, make this proclamation:
‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’”
‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’”
-Matthew 10:7
Many of us take our lives for granted. We think we have plenty of time to “repent.” Maybe we should live with a little more urgency in making things right with God. This is the difference in living our discipleship out of obligation versus out of love.
Obligation implies we do the minimum required. Love implies we want a relationship. God wants us to be with Him in Heaven forever, but He also wants to be in relationship with us right now, while we are on earth. Start this second – invite the Lord into your heart.
Obligation implies we do the minimum required. Love implies we want a relationship. God wants us to be with Him in Heaven forever, but He also wants to be in relationship with us right now, while we are on earth. Start this second – invite the Lord into your heart.
Thank you!
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===== Improvement Fund Report
WE DID IT! WE REACHED OUR PLEDGE GOAL!
A huge thank you to all parishioners who have fulfilled/or are in the process of fulfilling their pledges to the Improvement Fund. We want every parishioner to know that we have opened a separate account at our local bank in which we are keeping all Improvement Fund donations. This money is not used for general parish expenses and is strictly used for any building/equipment repairs that we have not budgeted for.
If you have not pledged yet or you would like to continue contributing to this fund, please use your blue Improvement Fund envelopes or Give Central. We can build this
account up for any future repairs.
account up for any future repairs.
Thank you for all that you do for our Transfiguration Community! With your generous donations these are the projects we have completed and paid for:
New Church Boiler $43,965
School Elevator Repair $38,023
New Hymnals $13,125
OWC Chimney Repair $5,000
Church Pumps Repair $4,665
Total = $104,778
School Elevator Repair $38,023
New Hymnals $13,125
OWC Chimney Repair $5,000
Church Pumps Repair $4,665
Total = $104,778
The total donations/pledges received since the campaign began in March 2023 is $102,236. The total due from parishioners still fulfilling their pledges is $11,723. The total due from 30 parishioners who filled out a pledge card and have not made a payment is $3,585. Hoping we can collect this additional $15,308 from our initial pledge drive.
Any questions, feel free to contact me: Camie Kwasigroch, Business Manager
(847) 526-2400 x234, camiejkwasigroch@archchicago.org
(847) 526-2400 x234, camiejkwasigroch@archchicago.org
–As shared in the parish bulletin, September 24, 2023
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25
Mar '23
===== Remember Your Parish
25
Mar '23
Making a future gift through your estate (will or trust) is a beautiful demonstration of your commitment to TRANSFIGURATION PARISH MISSION. You can simply add a charitable provision if updating your will/trust or create a codicil that can be an addendum to your existing plan.
To make a charitable provision for Transfiguration Parish, you and your attorney may want to consider using the language below in your will or trust.
“I give and bequeath $_____ or _____% of my estate to Transfiguration Parish an unrestricted gift.”
Legal Name: Transfiguration Parish
316 West Mill Street
Wauconda, Illinois 60084
316 West Mill Street
Wauconda, Illinois 60084
Tax ID#: 36-2171165
Should your plans include restricting your gift for a particular parish program, please contact Camie Kwasigroch, Parish Business Manager, at camiejkwasigroch@archchicago.org
HELP GOD’S MISSION LIVE ON…
“Then the King will say to those on his
right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by
my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared
for you from the creation of the
world.”
right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by
my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared
for you from the creation of the
world.”
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===== Praying for Our Loved Ones At Mass
The names of our loved ones have already been placed in the altar of our parish. Every mass celebrated in this church will be offered for the eternal rest of all of them. —May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Ya hemos colocado los nombres de nuestros seres queridos en el altar de nuestra parroquia. Cada misa que se celebre en esta iglesia será ofrecida por el descanso eterno de todas ellas. —Dales, Señor, el descanso eterno. Y brille para ellos la luz perpetua. Y que las almas de todos los fieles difuntos, por la misericordia de Dios, descansen en paz. Amén.
Na ołtarzu naszej parafii umieściliśmy już imiona naszych bliskich. Każda msza celebrowana w tym kościele będzie ofiarowana za wieczny odpoczynek wszystkich z nich. (Google translation) —Wieczny odpoczynek racz im dać, Panie, a światłość wiekuista niechaj im świeci. Niech odpoczywają w pokoju. Amen
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===== Meet Israel Santiago
Hello brothers and sisters from Transfiguration Parish. Please allow me to introduce myself to all of you. My name is Israel Santiago, I am a candidate for the Permanent Diaconate and I will be ordained a Permanent Deacon on May 14, 2022. I ask of your prayers as I assure you mine for all of you.
My family is made up of my wife Rosa M. Gil and our children Jazmin, Daniel and Jezenia Santiago. I am originally from the State of Morelos, Mexico, my wife is from the State of Michoacán, Mexico. We have belong to Transfiguration since 2013. In Easter 2015, I received the Sacraments of Initiation through the RCIA to be part of this great family of God. I have been participating in different ministries of the church: Lector,
Extraordinary Minister of Communion, Acolyte, and Member of the Pastoral Council and most recently, chair of the Liturgy Ministry for the Latino Ministry Commission.
My family is made up of my wife Rosa M. Gil and our children Jazmin, Daniel and Jezenia Santiago. I am originally from the State of Morelos, Mexico, my wife is from the State of Michoacán, Mexico. We have belong to Transfiguration since 2013. In Easter 2015, I received the Sacraments of Initiation through the RCIA to be part of this great family of God. I have been participating in different ministries of the church: Lector,
Extraordinary Minister of Communion, Acolyte, and Member of the Pastoral Council and most recently, chair of the Liturgy Ministry for the Latino Ministry Commission.
In 2016 I began my studies at the Pastoral Leadership Institute of the University of Saint Mary of the Lake in Mundelein. In 2018 I had the privilege of responding to God’s call through the invitation to be part of the formation program of the Permanent
Diaconate of the University of Saint Mary of the Lake.
Diaconate of the University of Saint Mary of the Lake.
I THANK GOD for life, thank my wife and children for the support they have given me, my mentor Rev. JUAN PABLO AVILA IBARRA, for his support and advice to be a part of this journey at the service of God, to Deacon Jose Mancilla for his accompaniment, and to the community in general for your support and prayers.
I look forward to continue serving God and the Transfiguration community. I put myself in the hands of God and, with his help, to be able to serve this community as I am called to do.
Once again, greetings and my prayers for each one of you.
Sincerely,
Israel Santiago.
Israel Santiago.
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===== Congratulations and Welcome
On behalf of Transfiguration Parish catechists, families, and friends, we would like to CONGRATULATE THE RCIA STUDENTS of 2022, who received or completed theirSacraments of Initiation on
April 16, 2022:
Jose Luis Robles
Veronica Melo
Lizeth Wickersheim
Daisy Tinajero
Sarah Courtney Lanman
Luis Martinez
Akvaro Albineda
Cruz Hernandez
Jose Luis Robles
Veronica Melo
Lizeth Wickersheim
Daisy Tinajero
Sarah Courtney Lanman
Luis Martinez
Akvaro Albineda
Cruz Hernandez
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31
Dec '21
===== Renew My Church Update
31
Dec '21
We have GREAT NEWS to share on the Renew My Church outcome! See full explanation HERE.
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