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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— Psalm 107
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===== National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
Coming to Chicago
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
June 26 – June 30, 2024
The National Eucharistic Revival is an initiative of the US Bishops to assist Catholics to come to a fuller understanding and appreciation of the meaning of the Eucharist in the life of the Church.
The Revival will culminate in a pilgrimage across the country to Indianapolis for the Eucharistic Congress in July 2024. The Archdiocese of Chicago, on the Marian Route of the pilgrimage, has organized special events and Eucharistic celebrations in archdiocesan parishes and locations from June 26 to 30, 2024.
On Wednesday, June 26th, 4p-7p, the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage is coming to Mundelein Seminary (USML) for the celebration of Mass along with Adoration of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament and a Eucharistic Procession around the USML campus. Learn more at https://usml.edu/national-eucharistic-pilgrimage/.
For information on other Chicago area connections with the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, visit http://EucharisticRevivalChicago.org.
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May '24
===== RCIA Journey Begins
05
May '24
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.
The RCIA journey begins in September and continues through May each Sunday after 10:00 am Mass (11:00 am to 12:30 pm) in the Parish Offices. What is RCIA?>>
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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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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 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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===== 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