Lord, it is wonderful
for us to be here…
–Matthew 17:4
Welcome to Transfiguration!
Transfiguration Parish is a people called to build a Catholic
Faith Community by seeking Christ and sharing His Gospel
through Prayer, Education, Service and Social Activities.
MASS SCHEDULE
In person Liturgies:
Saturday, 4pm in English and
6pm en Español
Sunday 8 & 10am in English and
1pm in Polish
6pm en Español
Sunday 8 & 10am in English and
1pm in Polish
NOTE: Weekday Mass Schedule has changed. Click on Full Mass Schedule above for details.
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Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation.
— Psalm 85
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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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===== Parish Announcements
SVDP GIVING TREE:
St. Vincent De Paul-Monetary donations and gift cards to Target, Walmart and Jewel will be accepted with purchasing receipt. You may place your donation in the regular collection. Mark SVDP Giving Tree or mail or drop off at the parish office by December 10th.
SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS:
If you are planning a special celebration, wedding, or quince for this coming year please call the office to secure a date.
OPŁATKI:
Packages of opłaki are available for purchase at the parish office for $3.00 each.
BABY BOTTLE RETURN:
We are still receiving spare change baby bottles please bring to the parish office.
Reminders:
• Mass intentions are to be called or emailed no later than Monday of every week. This guarantees your loved one’s name will appear in the weekend bulletin. The parish bulletin is submitted on Tuesday of every week.
Parish Office Hours:
Fall/Winter Hours: The parish office will be open from 8:30am to 6:00pm Monday-Friday.
Thursday’s Daily Mass:
has moved to 9:30am while school is in session. There will be no 8:00am Mass on Thursdays. Confessions will be held on Thursday’s before mass.
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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===== Our Lady of Guadalupe

TRANSFIGURATION PARISH

and the Latino Community cordially invite you to the
celebrations in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe:
celebrations in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe:
Saturday, December 9, 2023
6:00pm 2nd Sunday of Advent Mass (Spanish)
7:00pm Banquet
6:00pm 2nd Sunday of Advent Mass (Spanish)
7:00pm Banquet
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
5:30am Mañanitas / Morning Prayer
8:00am Mass (English)
7:00pm Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass (Español)
5:30am Mañanitas / Morning Prayer
8:00am Mass (English)
7:00pm Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass (Español)
Come Let Us Celebrate!
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===== Poinsettia Memorial
DONATE and help beautify the Transfiguration Altar for Christmas.

With your donation we will remember a loved one in one mass during this holiday season. If you are interested in participating, please fill this form and drop it in the collection basket with the correct amount.
The form is in the bulletin. If you don’t have one, simply put ‘Poinsettia Memorial’, the name of your loved one(s) to be remembered and the number of plants you are requesting on paper and include your correct payment amount in an envelope and put this in the collection basket.
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DONA y ayuda a embellecer el Altar de nuestra parroquia para Navidad. Con tu donación recordaremos a un ser
querido en una misa durante esta temporada festiva. Si está interesado en participar, complete este formulario
y colóquelo en la canasta de recolección con la cantidad correcta.
DONA y ayuda a embellecer el Altar de nuestra parroquia para Navidad. Con tu donación recordaremos a un ser
querido en una misa durante esta temporada festiva. Si está interesado en participar, complete este formulario
y colóquelo en la canasta de recolección con la cantidad correcta.
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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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PRAYER
Celebrating Our Faith More Joyfully
EDUCATION
Learning Our Faith More Deeply
SERVICE
Sharing Our Faith More Intentionally
SOCIAL
Living Our Faith More Lively