EVENTS
01
Jun '24
===== New Parish Logo!
01
Jun '24
Transfiguration Catholic Community has a new logo! Read the symbolism that explains its rich representation. Watch for ways to invite family, friends and neighbors to share in our faith journey!
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===== Second Collections
Archdiocese Special Collections 2025
Holy Land……………………………………April 18
Catholic Charities………………………..May 11
Priest Retirement…………………………June 8
Peters Pence………………………………..June 29
Seminarian Education………………….September 21
World Mission…………………………….October 19
Campaign for Human Develop……..November 23
Religious Retirement…………………..December 14
On these weekends, if you would like to give more in your regular collection, this will help cover the 10% the parish will be mailing in. In our stewardship report in the bulletin, we will inform you of the collection for that week and the amount we have mailed to the Archdiocese for that particular collection.
This is a new way of fulfilling our obligation and financial help to these special ministries and our broader church. Thank you for your stewardship!
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===== Eventos actividades parroquiales
Eventos actividades parroquiales
Festival Herencia Latina
Wauconda
¡Nos vemos el año que viene!
Semana Santa antes de Pascua 2025
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===== Golden Rose Award
CONGRATULATIONS to:
Vanessa Esquivel
Recipient of the Golden Rose Award fromthe Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women in Vicariate 1.
On Saturday, February 1, 2025, twenty-eight young girls from our Vicariate were welcomed by the Interim Episcopal Vicar Rev. Jeremiah Boland. Vanessa Esquivel was honored with the Golden Rose Award for her great leadership in assisting Transfiguration parish as a Eucharist Minister, Altar Server, and Catechist Aide. Her love for Christ brings her to serve Him through the many areas of the parish ministries.
We invite you to pray and encourage Vanessa to continue modeling Christ’s love to others.
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===== RCIA Journey of Faith
Anyone interested in learning more about the Catholic faith is welcome to contact…
(Cualquier persona interesada en aprender más sobre la fe católica puede comunicarse…)
Transfiguration School of Religion (Escuela de Religión Transfiguración) 847.526.6400.
RCIA prepares unbaptized adults for Baptism and for other sacraments of initiation, i.e., Confirmation and Eucharist, to be in full communion with the Church. RCIA is also for adults who have been baptized but have not completed their sacraments of initiation. RCIA is for anyone who would like to learn more about their Catholic faith.
The journey begins in September and continues through May each Sunday after 10:00 a.m. Mass (11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) in the Parish Offices.
Anyone interested in learning more about the Catholic faith is welcome to contact the Transfiguration School of Religion 847.526.6400.
Parishioners… prayerfully consider becoming part of the RCIA Team as a sponsor, catechist, or to assist with hospitality. Call or text Vicki Peloquin 847.997.7350 if you are interested.
¿Qué es RICA?
RICA prepara a adultos no bautizados para el Bautismo y para otros sacramentos de iniciación, es decir, la Confirmación y la Eucaristía, para estar en
plena comunión con la Iglesia. RICA también es para adultos que han sido bautizados pero no han completado sus sacramentos de iniciación. RICA es para cualquiera que desee aprender más sobre su fe católica.
plena comunión con la Iglesia. RICA también es para adultos que han sido bautizados pero no han completado sus sacramentos de iniciación. RICA es para cualquiera que desee aprender más sobre su fe católica.
El viaje comienza en septiembre y continúa hasta mayo cada miércoles de 6:45pm a 8:00pm en las Oficinas Parroquiales.
Cualquier persona interesada en aprender más sobre la fe católica puede comunicarse: Escuela de Religión Transfiguración 847.526.6400.
Llame o envíe un mensaje con Abel Ortiz 847.875.0444
si está interesado.
si está interesado.
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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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===== 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 kmichaels@archchicago.org. 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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===== 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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