Announcements & Upcoming Events

TRANSFIGURATION FIESTA

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR

2609 West Carmen Ave. Chicago, IL 60625
Saturday, August 2nd, 2008 11:00 AM-11:00 PM
Trans Parking Lot
Everyone is Invited
Bring your families and friends! Come and Enjoy
Ethnic Food, Music and Dances

FOOD DONATION FOR TRANS FIESTA

Food donations are welcomed. We plan to have traditional dishes from Mexico, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Guatemala, the Philippines, Peru and Puerto Rico. If you would like to prepare a traditional dish from your country to donate to this event please call the rectory 561.7953 from 9 am to 8 pm. Thank you very much.

Theology-on-Tap

The Theology-on-Tap speakers' series is began Wednesday, July 16 and continues for 4 weeks through August 6. Speakers start at 7:30 p.m. and the series is held at St. Benedict parish, 2215 W. Irving Park Rd, in Heidenreich Hall behind the church. Read on for the list of speakers.

July 23: Fr. William O'Shea, "How the Gospels Were Written."
Fr. O'Shea is pastor of St. Margaret Mary Parish in Naperville. He has taught scripture and ethics at Rosary College and grew up in St. Philip Neri Parish in Chicago.

July 30: Sr. Theresa Sullivan, "Christ with Me, Christ Before Me, Christ Behind Me: Inviting Christ Into Every Aspect of Your Life."
Sr. Sullivan, who is celebrating 25 years as a Daughter of Charity, is executive director of St. Joseph Services. She uses her nursing and administrative skills to assist the poor. Her accomplishments include establishing health clinics, parish nurse program and English-as-a-second-language programs.

Aug. 6, Ms. & Mrs. Brian Hengesbaugh & Mary-Louise Kurey, "How to Win the Love of Your Life: Intimacy, Sexuality & Relationships."
Brian Hengesbaugh is a partner at the Baker & McKenzie law firm. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Minnesota Law School. He is a member at St. Clement Church and a co-founder of a Men's Faith Sharing Group. He is also a sponsor/mentor for LINK Unlimited, a program that supports African-American high school students to attend Catholic schools.

Mary-Louise Kurey serves as the director of the Respect Life Office of the Archdiocese of Chicago. She brings more than 10 years of leadership in the pro-life movement and professional speaking.

We look forward to seeing at Theology on Tap, or any of up coming events.

THANKSGIVING PRAYER

Thank you for the donation of the car and raffle funds it produced. As a parish, serving the religious community of Transfiguration, we continuously practice conservative spending policies, trusting and having dependence on God that He will provide in times of need. The raffle funds is God’s loving providence showered upon us. We are eternally grateful for the funds produced from the car. We thank all that have contributed. It is greatly appreciated. Thank you. A special blessing upon all those who contributed to the raffle, whether it was one ticket or many you bought. Bit by bit, all collectively, helped fortify Transfiguration pleasing to our God, and satisfactory to founding fathers ideals. Bless the funds so that they will be used wisely and prudently, to spread the gospel to the outreaches of the parish and its members, to strengthen its structure, and preserve the sanctity of this holy church as hoped by our founding fathers.

El Centro de Consejeria de Holbrook

El Centro de Consejeria de Holbrook, Caridades Catolica, esta ofreciendo servicios de terapia en la Iglesia de San Matias con Linda Volino, LCSW, una terapista profesional, con mas de 25 anos de experiencia. Linda habla espanol y esta disponible para asistirle con sus problemas emocionales, y sus problemas de pareja y familia. Si quieren aprender mas de nuestros servicios o hacer una cita, llamen al Centro de Consejeria de Holbrook a (312) 655- 7725.

SPECIAL SUMMER COLLECTION

Our parish is conducting its annual Special Summer Collection. The Special Summer Collection is a very important part of our budget. It also comes at a time of the year when other sources of income are lower. So please be generous. Please drop your envelope in the Sunday Collection or in the rectory mail slot. We will keep you posted as to how this collection is coming along.

Stanley and Lorraine Mikrut
Josephina Malabanan
Esther M. Gonzlez
M/M Roberto Chavez
Leonor G. Witt
Chona Yulo Macatula
Anne Yurchak
Jean Simon
M/M John Cannizzo
Isabela de Jesus
Estelle Zelasko
Lina Manigsaca
Carlos A & Gloria S. Veliz
Blanche R. Garcia
Angelina S. Macapagal
Virgilio & Imelda Alea

Thank You Very Much for Your Support

Announcements & Upcoming Events

TRANSFIGURATION FIESTA

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Saturday, August 2, 2008

“I AM SENDING YOU LIKE LAMBS AMONG WOLVES…”

The modern world can do a lot to destroy marriage. Come away for a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend and fortify your Sacrament! The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends will be September 19 – 21 or November 14 – 16. For reservations, consult our website at www.wwmechicago-gary.org/or call Kris and Jim at 1-800-442-3554.

iCompass

“Being Catholic in a Secular World”
Discussion Are you comfortable talking about your faith in the context of daily life? How are we to be Catholic outside of church without making people uneasy and sounding like some kind of fanatic? Ms. Linda Weaver, a member of the Evangelization Committee for the Archdiocese of Chicago since 2003 and author of several articles on practical evangelization for the Catholic New World, will show us how to share the Catholic faith in a highly secular world. Thursday July 17th at 7:00pm at St. Clement School, 2524 North Orchard in Lincoln Park. Free parking in church lot. Suggested donation: $10 includes food/beverages. Sponsored by iCompass, Ignatian spirituality for adults 35 and up. For more info visit www.icompass.org or call Ed Duffy 773- 281-0371.

iCompass is a spiritual community for adults 35 and older based on the traditions of St. Ignatius of Loyola.

FRANCISCAN Garage Sale

Sunday, August 3, 2008
After ALL Masses
In the Convent Yard
4927 N. Claremont

Many Bargains: Electronics, Luggage, Church Items

HELP SUPPORT VOCATIONS TO RELIGIOUS LIFE

Mission Appeal

Fr. Zygmunt Ostrowski,SChr, is a member of a religious congregation of priests, seminarians and brothers called Society of Christ. The priest of Society of Christ which was established in 1932 in Poland, are working in 18 countries on all continents. Many of them are working as missionaries.

Fr. Zygmunt will come next weekend to talk to us and appeal for spiritual and financial help. More information we will receive during all Masses next weekend at Transfiguration.

SPECIAL SUMMER COLLECTION

By now you may have received the Special Summer Collection Appeal letter. As you know in the summer months attendance at mass declines please remember Transfiguration Parish this summer and together let us continue to strengthen our parish community. And thank you for your generosity.

Colette Mikrut
Hildegard
Schniedermeir
Ann Cully
Eileen Bingham
Luis Afable Lunario
Marie Peterson
M/M Fernando Cambron
Estelle I. Grabowy
Jerome F. Buxbaum
M/M Thanh Kim
R. Sta. Ana
Lina Manigsaca

Thoughts for Mothers…...and Fathers

From Kalhil Gibran

Your children are not your children. They are the son’s and daughters of Life’s longing for itself.
They came through you but not from you; And though they are with you, yet they belong not to you.
You may give them your love but not your thoughts, for they have their own thoughts.
You may house their bodies but not their souls, for their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow, which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams.
You may strive to be like them, but seek not to make them like you, for life goes not backward nor tarries with yesterday.
You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.

The Prophet (1923) "On children"

Announcements & Upcoming Events

TRANSFIGURATION FIESTA

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Saturday, August 2, 2008

Healing Mass

Rev. Joseph A. Faller
  Sunday, July 13, 2008
  5:00 PM: Tagalog Mass

For more information please call Neddie Santos at 773.807.4878 or visit www.joeyfaller.org   to learn more about his mission and good works.

   

Summer Collection

Dear Parishioners,

Another beautiful Chicago Summer is here. That means there is so much to do   and see in our great city and unfortunately many people capitalize on participating   in various weekend activities and typically that means less people come to church.   Less people in church means many things and one of them is a decline in our   weekly offerings. Each year it is customary to ask for a Special Summer Collection   that we depend on even more than our Christmas Collection. All of our bills   continue during Summer and some like electricity actually increase. Even though   we do not heat the buildings in Summer the parish still has to pay the heating   budget bill every month throughout the year.
  In recent years we have carefully calculated our needs and consequently what   we ask for in this collection. This year we are asking that each family give   $ 75 to our Summer Collection. Some can give much more and some can’t afford   as much. Please consider giving what you can. This collection is extremely important   to our budget.
  Recent fundraising efforts have been very successful but we need to continue   to be the best stewards of our plant and other resources. Our debt to the Archdiocese   continues and we must ALL continue to support our parish so that our future   will be strong and vibrant.
  I know you have many request and many financial concerns. We hope that Transfiguration   is one of your giving priorities.
  We greatly appreciate what you have done and are doing for Transfiguration Parish.   May God Bless you for being faithful to your Stewardship responsibilities.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Rev. Terence M. Keehan
  Pastor

Rev. John J. Rudnik
  Parochial Vicar Pastor

 

P.S.: Please deposit your Summer Collection envelopes in any church collection   or at the rectory.

  Patrick Joseph Kelly
  Joseph & Melissa Ann Kelly

Sofia Grace Carranza
  Jabier & Clair Carranza

Sofia Lauren Bell
  Jeffrey & Lauren Bell

Neil Patrick Abregana
  Romeo & Sheila Abregana

           

PICKIN’ & PICNIC ON THE GREEN

Please join us at St. Matthias after the 5 PM Saturday Evening Mass on July 19th and August 9th for Country and Blue Grass music by Mike Semrad and Friends.

Please bring a picnic basked for this unique event that will take place on the lawn of St. Matthias rectory.

CUB SCOUT NEWS

Cub Scout pack 3888 sponsored a food drive for the St Matthias food pantry on June 14th and 15th. Peg Wills who runs Reach Out told us she received many of the items she was in need of. Thank you to all who donated. Thank you to any Cub Scouts that participated.

THE NEW BOY SCOUT TROOP

We have received our charter for a Boy Scout troop. Troop 888. We have 7 confirmed   new Boy Scouts and some adult leaders and committee people. We are putting a   call out to 6th, 7th and 8th grade boys to join us. There are many exciting   activities planned for the coming year. A tentative activity list follows. bowling,   hiking, steak night, archery, fishing, overnight at Museum of Science and Industry,   Owasippe camping trip, Klondike derby, there is even discussion that we may   go camping every month if we get enough boys and parents interested in participating.   Please contact Scout Master Scott Michaels for information. 773- 742-8635. or   www.smichael@schosp.org.

 

 

 

Announcements & Upcoming Events

TRANSFIGURATION FIESTA

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Saturday, August 2, 2008

to Patrick Kempf for donating 2008 Nissan Versa for our Car Raffle June 15, 2008

Gross: $51,740

Expenses: - 4,240

Net: $47,500

Car Prize: Maria Alcantar - P0372

THANK YOU to Misang Filipino Core Group for donating the proceeds from Flores de Maria

Gross: $ 9,374

Expenses: -5,374

Net $ 4,000

A DEEP SECRET MAY BE REVEALED….

Do you know that St. Matthias/Transfiguration has an extraordinary ministry occurring that isn’t in plain sight? Yes, a small group of caring people abides in this community which guides developmentally challenged young adults (ages 17-21) into the experience of God’s love. A Special Religious Development (SPRED) group meets most Thursdays during the school year in the Transfiguration Rectory basement to minister to God’s special people. SRRED is different from religious education because it relates human experiences to liturgical evocations with Catechists working one on one with special young adults. But, for SPRED to start up again this fall, we need volunteers.

If you are interested in volunteering or would just like to know more about this extraordinary ministry, please call Joan Hunt at the Rectory (773-506-2191); or Pat Ramos (773-772-8218) who guides religious development or Sue Thomas (847-691-5123) who leads the everyday activities. Anyone of us would be delighted to let you in on our little secret.

Counseling Available at St. Matthias

The Holbrook Counseling Center is pleased to announce that Ms. Linda Volino, LCSW, BCD will be providing therapy services at St. Matthias Parish. Ms. Volino is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work. She is bilingual (English & Spanish), and she has worked with individuals, couples and families. Ms. Volino has 26 years of experience, and she is looking forward to assisting people at St. Matthias. Whether you’re having problems with personal relationships, work situations or are just feeling unhappy or unfulfilled, we’re here for you. To learn more about our services or to make an appointment, please call (312) 655- 7725.

Announcements & Upcoming Events

Baptisms

William Lucas Suminski Thomas & Suzanne Suminski Victor Joseph Torres Carlos Torres & Helen Stankovich

NOTICE

If you purchased a silent auction item at St. Matthias at any of our Events, we are inviting you to recycle the Auction basket. This is a great way to contribute to the next event, and to go green.

You may drop the basket(s) off at the Rectory during business hours. THANKS!

AN OLD ENGLISH PRAYER

Give us, Lord,
a bit of sun
a bit of work and
a bit of fun.
Give us in all the struggle and sputter
Our daily bread and a bit of butter;
Give us health and our keep to make,
And a bit to spare for others’ sake;
Give us, too, a bit of song,
And a tale, and a book to help us along.
Give us, Lord, a chance to be
Our goodly best, brave, wise and free.

Transfiguration News...

Many thanks for all those who participated in various ways to support Transfiguration Raffle. Lots of you really wanted to take the car home with you. But you also knew that if you did not win, you were contributing to the church. A diverse group of people participated in the picnic on Father’s day. Coincidently, prizes were distributed to a representative of each diverse group. From Valentine’s day to Father’s day, through winter and spring, people from far and wide, locally and nationally, took a chance on Transfiguration. It is really awesome, how you all pulled together. Not one, but all made this a real success. Our heartfelt thanks to all of you, your friends, co-workers and associates that helped strengthen Transfiguration church through your raffle contributions. Many, many thanks!!!

Father’s Day TRANS RAFFLE DRAWING RESULTS

Car Prize - Maria Alcantar - P0372

$1000 Prize - Tess Locsin - C0230

$500 Prize - Frank Sipos - X0653

Picture Prize - Father Americo/Joe Villiani - C09

TRANSFIGURATION FIESTA

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Saturday, August 2, 2008

Announcements & Upcoming Events

Baptisms

Congratulations to all the proud parents and families!

Transfiguration Baptisms... Alexander Romualdo Allan Tellez Perez Angela Itzel Puma Cesar Anthony Puma Chris Robert Puma Osorio Yuleini Maria Villegas Kyle R. Andalajao Marisol Olaguez Tetsuo Yabuta Shaily Camey Berelin Dayanara Diaz Valeria J. Juarez Anthony Jair Romero George Suarez III Camille Tayag Nayena Bahena Diana Colima Evelyn Michelle Lopez Rachelle Jane Abat Rihanna Grace de Leon Juniel Robles Mark Matthew Sanchez

St. Matthias Baptisms... Lillian Reeve Closs Brian & Deborah Closs Marguerite Sophia Burgoon Charles & Stacy Burgoon Thomas Edward Stafford Eamonn Stafford & Gretchen Orendorf Charlotte Ora Bissell James & Amy Whalen Madeline Frances Wonio Kirk & Casey Wonio Aiden Christopher Packard Clay & Monica Packard Marley Rodney Illene Andy & Mary Illene

THANK YOU, BULLETIN ADVERTISERS

The St. Matthias Transfiguration bulletin is subsidized completely by those companies whose advertisements appear on the last two pages. If you have the opportunity, you may thank them in the name of our parish by using their products or services. Should you desire to participate as a sponsor of our bulletin, you may contact JS PALUCH Company at 1-800-566-6170.

Relevant on Radio AM 950 - All Day Radio

Catholic Television Grow In Your Faith

“Eternal Word Television Network” (EWTN) daily program times in our local area (Channel 35), are 6 PM to 8 PM and Midnight to 10:30 AM. Suburban areas (Channel 62) and satellite T.V. can watch EWTN 24 hours a day. Learn more about your treasured Catholic faith. Programming for all ages.

El grupo de oracion de la Renovacion Charismatic Catolica de la parroquia Transfiguracion, te invita a ti hermano que conozcas mas de tu fe catolica en nuestros circulo de oracion todos los Miercoles a las 7 P.M.

Pro-Life

Oppose the war on the unborn. No more support for federally funded genocide against the unborn. Stop abortion nowour future as nation depends on it.

Announcements & Upcoming Events

THANK YOU FOR REBUILDING LIVES, RESTORING DIGNITY

Catholic Charities wishes to thank each person who gave to the 2008 Mother’s Day Appeal. Your gift will help women raise their families, care for loved ones and live with dignity. When times are tough, your help is needed more than ever. Your generosity means we can do more for the poor and vulnerable in our midst.

Car Raffle Party & Father’s Day Picnic and Grill Out

• Music provided by JUZZ DANCE
• Car raffle drawings
• Hot dogs, hamburger, chips, corn
• Soft drinks and beer
• Bring your favorite lawn chair, blanket, BBQ sauce, any special toppings to share and enjoy!
• Between 1:30 p.m.—5:30 p.m.
• Rain or shine

Raffle Bonue Offers

Hurry! Time is Running Out!

Please return sold and unsold tickets this week. All unreturned tickets will be considered sold.

WIN A 2008 NISSAN VERSA!

Tickets: $10 each (Buy 5, 6th free)
Ultra Low Emissions
Fuel Efficient 32 mpg Highway
$15,450 Invoice Value
Red Hatchback Automatic

2nd Prize: $1,000.00
3rd Price: $500.00

Drawing will be on Father's Day June 15th

To print out form to enter raffle click here>>

WHEN I WAS SICK

If someone in your family is hospitalized, please remember to notify Transfiguration Parish. Because of federal HIPA regulations, hospitals no longer notify the clergy when parishioners are admitted. The only way we can visit and bring Holy Communion and the Sacrament of the Sick is if you notify us. We will do the best we can to visit all those we know about in a timely way.

Baptism

Ella Mae Mendoza Reynaldo & Maria Mendoza Leia Scarlet Romero Jose & Annika Romero Kyla Claire Mejorada Mark Duque & Pretchell Mejorada Luke Michael Flom David & Meggan Flom Sophia Elizabeth LeClair Ryan & Colleen LeClair

CUB SCOUTS FOOD DRIVE FOR THE HOMELESS

The St. Matthias Transfiguration Parish Cub Scouts will be collecting food after all masses on Saturday, June 14th & Sunday, June 15th for the St. Matthias Transfiguration Reach Out Ministry to the Homeless.

Please bring your donation of food, large or small, in a plastic bag and leave in the box near the main entrance to St. Matthias Church. What is needed most of all? For Breakfast: Cereal (large boxes), oatmeal, napkins, eggs, paper plates, coffee and Lunch Treats - candy bars, small boxes of raisins, juice packets, etc. Clean white socks are also needed. Thank you!

Announcements & Upcoming Events

Healing Mass with Fr. Bob Spears, S.J.

We all need healing from hurts, whether from feelings of abandonment, anger or inadequacy; mental or physical illness; shame, guilt, or addictions. On Thursday June 12th at 7:00pm, iCompass presents a Mass for Healing at St. Clement Church, 642 W. Deming, Chicago IL 60014. Fr. Robert Sears, S.J, who has gifts for prayer and healing, will celebrate the Mass and give individuals the opportunity to be prayed over briefly for healing. He ’ ll also explain the Catholic tradition of healing. Afterwards, there will be a reception with refreshments; a $10.00 donation is requested. For more information, contact Ed Duffy at 773- 281-0371 or visit http://www.icompass.org . Sponsored by iCompass, Ignatian spirituality for adults 35 and up.

Announcements

Congratulations to PAULA MILHIZER on her retirement after 37 years of teaching in Chicago Archdiocese. 17 years at Transfiguration 20 years at St. Andrew.

El grupo de oracion de la Renovacion Carismatica Catolica de la parroquia Transfiguracion, te invita a ti hermano que conozcas mas de tu fe catolica en nuestros circulo de oracion todos los Miercoles a las 7 P.M.

At the time of a family member’s death, if you would like memorials to be made to Transfiguration Parish, please instruct the Funeral Home to use the following in the death notice: “A memorial may be made to Transfiguration Parish, Chicago. Envelopes can be provided by the Funeral Home.

Pro-life: Oppose the war on the unborn. No more support for federally funded genocide against the unborn. Stop abortion now-our future as nation depends on it.

Raffle Bonue Offers

Hurry! Time is Running Out!

$100 Bonus Tickets Get Up to $100 Worth - Here’s How It Works

Spend: $ 50 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500

Get tickets worth $10 $20 $40 $60 $80 $100

Offer must be presented at time of purchase.

About 1000 tickets are available for sale.

Please return sold and unsold tickets this week. All unreturned tickets will be considered sold.

WIN A 2008 NISSAN VERSA!

Tickets: $10 each (Buy 5, 6th free)
Ultra Low Emissions
Fuel Efficient 32 mpg Highway
$15,450 Invoice Value
Red Hatchback Automatic

2nd Prize: $1,000.00
3rd Price: $500.00

Drawing will be on Father's Day June 15th

To print out form to enter raffle click here>>

Announcements & Upcoming Events

WOMENSHARE

WOMENSHARE
Presents

SLEEPLESS IN CHICAGO

Tuesday, May 27, 2008
7:30 pm

St. Matthias Hall
4920 N. Claremont

Lisa Shives, M.D. is president and medical director of Northshore Sleep Medicine. She will discuss insomnia & treatment options, and daytime sleepiness (EDS), in adults and children, and sleep disorders in women of all ages.

Womenshare is women committed to personal growth, fulfillment of body, mind & soul and empowerment in our role in the community.

Your blood drive made a difference!

On behalf of Life Source-Chicagoland’s Blood products, THANK YOU for hosting your Transfiguration Church blood drive! A total of 17 people presented to donate. This resulted in 16 pints of blood collected! Since one blood donation can save up to 3 individuals, the units collected at this drive will potentially save 48 lives!

All who generously volunteered to donate their time and blood at this drive should know that their efforts will help to save cancer patients, critically ill newborns, severely burned patients, accident victims and many more who have illnesses requiring blood products.

We look forward to working with you on future blood drives.

A MILLION THANKS

To the Hermanos and Hermanas for gracing the 2008 Flores de Maria and 8th Anniversary of Misang Tagalog.

To the Reinas, Sagalas and Boy Participants for representing beautifully and virtues and qualities of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God.

To the Priests for leading the novena, concelebrated Mass and Marian procession. To all the Liturgical Ministers for giving of themselves to make the celebration meaningful and alive.

To the Flower Donors and Food Donors for being so admirably generous.

To the Ad Hoc Committees for working diligently and joyfully.

To the Advertisers in the souvenir program and other donors for contributing to the success of the celebration.

To all who came to share the faithexpression, fellowship, joy and excitement. May God, who cannot be outdone in generosity, continue to shower you with abundant graces.

May the Blessed Virgin Mary and San Lorenzo Ruiz inspire you to journey through life with deeper faith.

Misang Tagalog Core Group

Welcome New Parishioners!

New Parishioners please register at the rectory or sign up with one of the ushers. If you have changed your address please let the rectory know at once.

Feligreses nuevos registrarse en la oficina o con uno de los ujieres. Si cambia su direccion o numero de telefono, por favor, contactar la casa parroquial.

WIN A 2008 NISSAN VERSA!
Drawing has been extended until June 15th
Enter your chance to win!

Tickets: $10 each (Buy 5, 6th free)
Ultra Low Emissions
Fuel Efficient 32 mpg Highway
$15,450 Invoice Value
Red Hatchback Automatic

2nd Prize: $1,000.00
3rd Price: $500.00

Drawing will be on Father's Day June 15th

To print out form to enter raffle click here>>

Announcements & Upcoming Events

Extension of Car Raffle

The car raffle was extended till Father’s Day. Extension was based on reaching only 70% of our goal. Our tickets state we need to sell 3500 tickets. The raffle was hampered by weather, economic conditions, and other fund raising events. Our outreach has been limited. Many booklets were not turned in by Mother’s Day. Many people bought only one ticket. We respectfully request your support in this once in a life time event at Transfiguration. We are extremely grateful to all who contributed so far and we sincerely hope one of our parishioners will benefit from having won the car. Those of you who would like to buy a ticket, please contact the rectory, ushers, or print out the form below, or cut out and mail in the form found the last page of our bulletin.

WIN A 2008 NISSAN VERSA!
Drawing has been extended until June 15th
Enter your chance to win!

Tickets: $10 each (Buy 5, 6th free)
Ultra Low Emissions
Fuel Efficient 32 mpg Highway
$15,450 Invoice Value
Red Hatchback Automatic

2nd Prize: $1,000.00
3rd Price: $500.00

Drawing will be on Father's Day June 15th

To print out form to enter raffle click here>>

WOMENSHARE

WOMENSHARE
Presents

SLEEPLESS IN CHICAGO

Tuesday, May 27, 2008
7:30 pm

St. Matthias Hall
4920 N. Claremont

Lisa Shives, M.D. is president and medical director of Northshore Sleep Medicine. She will discuss insomnia & treatment options, and daytime sleepiness (EDS), in adults and children, and sleep disorders in women of all ages.

Womenshare is women committed to personal growth, fulfillment of body, mind & soul and empowerment in our role in the community.

GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS

Sunday, September 7th– 2:30 PM
Holy Name Cathedral
735 N. State, Chicago

Couples married in 1958 who are interested in attending this celebration should contact their parish to register. For further information, call the Archdiocesan Family Ministries Office at (312) 751-8351.

Congratulations!

We congratulate the parents and welcome the following children who was born into the Family of God here at Transfiguration in the months of April and May:

Camille Tayag
George Suarez III
Diana Colima
Nayeli Bahena
Evelyn Michelle Lopez

May you grow in God’s peace and love, protected in His loving care.

THANK YOU, BULLETIN ADVERTISERS

This bulletin is subsidized completely by those companies whose advertisements appear on the last two pages. If you have the opportunity, you may thank in the name of our parish by using their products or services. Should you desire to participate as a sponsor of our bulletin, you may contact JS Paluch Company at 1-800-566-6170.

CITIZENSHIP DELAYS

After leaders from Albany Park Neighborhood Council met with local elected officials and the acting Director of USCIS (United Stated Citizenship Immigration Services) and the assistant Director of the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) USCIS has committed to reducing 80% of the citizenship backlogs nationwide by October 1st of this year. This will allow new citizens to register to vote for the upcoming November election. This was a huge victory.

Anyone that has applied for citizenship and has experienced a delay in this process or want information on how to apply for citizenship, please call Monika Starczuk at Albany Park Neighborhood Council – 773-583-1387.

Retrasos De Ciudadanía

Después de que lideres de Albany Park Neighborhood Council se reunieron con oficiales electivos y el director de USCIS (United Status Citizenship Immigration Services) y el director asistente del FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation), USCIS se comprometió a reducir 80% de los retrasos de solicitudes para la ciudadanía nacionalmente para el 1 de octubre de este ano. Esto permitiera que los nuevos ciudadanos se registren a votar para la elección en noviembre. Fue una gran victoria.

RESURRECTION HIGH SCHOOL’S FALL ARTS AND CRAFT FAIR

Applications are now available for Resurrection High School’s Fall Arts and Craft Fair scheduled for Saturday, November 8, 2008 from 10AM to 4PM at 7500 West Talcott Avenue, Chicago, IL.

Price per space ranges from $60-$80, depending upon table and electricity options. Each space is approximately 10’ x 6’ and includes two chairs. All spaces are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis and spaces with electricity are limited.

For more information, or to request an application, please call (773)775-6616 Ext. 142 or e-mail amartorano@ reshs.org.

Announcements & Upcoming Events

Are You a Young Shakespeare?

Do not suffer the slings and arrows of a secret gift. Absent thee from anonymity awhile and draw thy pen to write an essay.

The Ravenswood Catholic Young Adults, an organization of residents mostly in their 20s and 30s, is sponsoring an essay contest for high school students. All are eligible to participate who attend St. Benedict High School, attend one of the RCYA member-parishes or whose parent(s) are parishioner(s) in an RCYA memberparish (St. Benedict, Our Lady of Lourdes, St. Matthias, Queen of Angels or Transfiguration of Our Lord).

Choose one of the following topics and compose a 250 - to 500-word essay:

1. “Have you had an unexpected change or conflict in your life recently? Describe what happened and how it affected you. Provide concrete detail. Were other people involved and who were they? What was the resolution, if any, and what other changes do you expect as you look to the future?”


2. "Name a person in your life—whether family member, friend, teacher, spiritual leader or someone else— who has had a big impact. How did this person influence you and why? Be specific. What is your assessment of how your relationship with him or her has changed, if at all? Do you expect a difference in your future because of him or her and why?"”

E-mail your essay in a Word document—with .doc appendix to rcya_chicago@yahoo.com. Include your name, phone number and affiliation (whether you are student at St. Benedict High School or what parish you or your parent(s) belong to). Entries will be judged by Craig Barner, an RCYA member and veteran journalist; John Schmitz, also an RCYA member and Chicago Public High School teacher and freelance writer; and Fr. Terry Keehan, pastor of St. Matthias. The decision of the judges is final.

SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CLUB

Luncheon
Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Meet in front of the Church at 10:30 am

FLEA MARKET

St. Matthias/Transfiguration is already planning the annual flea market. This year it will be a two day event on Sept. 13th and 14th. We are looking for vendors who would like a space. This is a great way to get your items out there to sell. Call Mary at 773/671-1934.

iCompass

"What Do I Want My Legacy to Be?" In our 20s and 30s, most of us probably didn’t give much thought to our mortality. We worked hard, played hard - the future seemed far ahead of us, hard to comprehend. Now on occasion we find ourselves thinking - maybe fretting - am I on the right path? Join us on Thursday, May 15 from 7-9pm in the Chapel as speaker Fr. John Boivin from Holy Name Cathedral helps us forget about the usual, worldly signposts and consider, where do I want to be, how do I get there, and what do I do when I encounter that big, scary pothole? We’ll consider a biblical way to think about the excitement, possibilities and fears that can accompany middle adulthood - wherever we find ourselves in this wonderful journey called life. Suggested donation: $10 includes food/ beverages. Sponsored by iCompass (formerly Charis2), Ignatian spirituality for adults 35 and up. Visit www.icompass.org for more info or call Ed Duffy 773-281-0371.

WIN A 2008 NISSAN VERSA!
Drawing has been extended until June 15th
Enter your chance to win!

Tickets: $10 each (Buy 5, 6th free)
Ultra Low Emissions
Fuel Efficient 32 mpg Highway
$15,450 Invoice Value
Red Hatchback Automatic

2nd Prize: $1,000.00
3rd Price: $500.00

Drawing will be on Father's Day June 15th

To print out form to enter raffle click here>>

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WIN A 2008 NISSAN VERSA!

Tickets: $10 each (Buy 5, 6th free)
Ultra Low Emissions
Fuel Efficient 32 mpg Highway
$15,450 Invoice Value
Red Hatchback Automatic

2nd Prize: $1,000.00
3rd Price: $500.00

Drawing will be on Mother's Day May, 11th

To print out form to enter raffle click here>>

Dominic Joseph McGee Dominic & Rachel McGee Liam Sean Alexander Matthew & Courtney Alexander Mary Margaret Grivakis Steven Grivakis & Shirley Ann Weisenthal William Baier Zirbel Stephen & Patricia Zirbel Clancy Joseph Rogers Timothy & Jan Rogers Grant Michael Maloney Patrick & Stephanie Maloney Max Patrick Maloney Patrick & Stephanie Maloney

HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL

(3rd Quarter)

Nicole Marie Figueroa
Lynnae N. Racette
John Frederick Miller
Michael J. Garcia
Alejandro Ponce
Michael Juanino Badillo
Heather Obmann
Amanda Avalos
Francisco Avalos
Jessica Munsef
Sean Thomas Keil

Chicago Cubs Game Beyond the Ivy Rooftop

Sunday May 18, 2008-1:20 pm
$135 per person
Food & Drinks
Bus transportation to and from Gateway to Learning
4925 N, Lincoln Avenue Chicago, Illinois
Contact: Jim Jablonski-775-1033

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Misang Tagalog Core Group Invites Everyone

On Sunday, May 18th, 2008 at 5:00 PM everyone is invited to the 8th year anniversary of the Tagalog Mass here at Transfiguration of Our Lord Church. There will be a “Flores de Maria” procession at 6:00 pm with Hermanos and Hermanas, Sagalas, Boy Participants and Images of the Blessed Mother after the Mass. A reception will follow at the Church Hall afterwards. For more information please call Father Rene Pareja - tel. no. 561-7953.

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR

May 4: May Crowning
Crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary in all masses today

May 11: Mother’s Day
New Car Raffle
2008 Catholic Charities Appeal

May 17: Global Fest at St. Matthias
Come and celebrate the ethnic and Cultural diversity of St.Matthias/Transfiguration School
Tickets are available at the Rectory
$ 10: Adults; $ 6: Children

May 18: 8th Year Anniversary of
Misang Filipino and “Flores de Maria” Procession

The DIVINE MERCY PRAYER GROUP OF TRANSFIGURATION CHURCH would like to express our sincerest and heartfelt gratitude to all our devotees and sponsors for your continued prayers, devotions, cooperation and support for a successful and devout Feast Day celebration and Divine Mercy Nine Hours Vigil and Nine Days Novena. Also our big thanks to Father John J. Rudnik for officiating the Holy Mass and to Deacon Roland Merced, our Spiritual Director. Our total donation is $1,000.00.

Juzz Dance

Do you want to learn how to dance the Swing, Cha-cha,Boogie, Tango, Waltz, Ballroom and Line Dancing?
Come and Join Us
“JUZZ DANCE”
Transfiguration Hall
Every Sunday from 3 pm –8pm
$ 7.00 (with snacks)

Announcements & Upcoming Events

WIN A 2008 NISSAN VERSA!

Tickets: $10 each (Buy 5, 6th free)
Ultra Low Emissions
Fuel Efficient 32 mpg Highway
$15,450 Invoice Value
Red Hatchback Automatic

2nd Prize: $1,000.00
3rd Price: $500.00

Drawing will be on Mother's Day May, 11th

To print out form to enter raffle click here>>

Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass

The Golden Anniversary Mass will be held on Sunday, September 7th at 2:30 pm at Holy Name Cathedral, 735 N. State, Chicago. Couples married in 1958 who are interested attending this celebration should contact their parish to register. For information call the Family Ministries Office at 312.751,8351 or visit the website: www.familyministries.org.

Las Misa de Anniversario de Bodas de Oro ser el domingo. 7 de septiembre a las 2:30 pm en la Catedral del Santo Nombre. 735 N. State St. Chicago. Las parejas casadas en 1958 y estan interesado en asistir esa celebracion deberan hablar a su parraquia para registrase. Para mas informacion llame a la Officina de Ministerio para la Familia al 312.751.8351 o visite la pagina web: www.familyministries.org.

Counseling Available at St. Matthias

The Holbrook Counseling Center is pleased to announce that Ms. Linda Volino, LCSW, BCD will be providing therapy services at St. Matthias Parish. Ms. Volino is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work. She is bilingual (English & Spanish), and she has worked with individuals, couples and families. Ms. Volino has 26 years of experience, and she is looking forward to assisting people at St. Matthias. Whether you’re having problems with personal relationships, work situations or are just feeling unhappy or unfulfilled, we’re here for you. To learn more about our services or to make an appointment, please call (312) 655-7725.

El Centro de Consejeria de Holbrook

El Centro de Consejeria de Holbrook, Caridades Catolica, esta ofreciendo servicios de terapia en la Iglesia de San Matias con Linda Volino, LCSW, una terapista profesional, con mas de 25 anos de experiencia. Linda habla espanol y esta disponible para asistirle con sus problemas emocionales, y sus problemas de pareja y familia. Si quieren aprender mas de nuestros servicios o hacer una cita, llamen al Centro de Consejeria de Holbrook a (312) 655- 7725.

Young Adult Weekend Retreat

For the Least 2008, May 16-18, 2008

Get renewed, get inspired. Swap stories of the successes and challenges of the work of service, peace and justice. Explore how the Gospel calls us to serve others and challenges us to grow. Take time to reflect on where Catholic Social Teaching and everyday life meet. Keynote address by Mr. Nicholas Lund-Molfese, Director, Office of Peace and Justice, Archdiocese of Chicago. Also hear from the men and women in their 20s and 30s who are leading this retreat along with Ms. Lauren Gaffey and Fr. Michael Sparough, SJ. Read more about the retreat and team online. Register at www.charisministries.org; $200 until 5/7; $225 after 5/7 if space allows. Limited scholarships available before 5/7. Co-sponsored by MercyWorks.

REACH OUT

Reach Out is getting ready for the Annual Anointing Mass on May 3, 2008, at 10:30 am in the School Hall. Anointing is for the elderly and those with a serious illness. Children are not included unless they are seriously ill. Box lunches will be provided.

Please call the rectory to make your reservation.

CO-ED SUMMER SOFTBALL IS BACK!

Announcing Ravenswood Catholic Young Adults Ministry-RC YAM Softball League sign-ups are now being accepted! ALL ability levels are needed. Everyone plays and no one sits! We are a social and recreational league comprised of women & men from the Parishes of Lincoln Avenue: St. Matthias, Our Lady of Lourdes, St. Alphonsus, St. Benedict’s, Queen of Angels and Transfiguration.

Opening day is June 2, 2008. Games will be played on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. at Winnemac Park . Players are required to be at least 21 years of age. Registration deadline is May 16, 2008, so please don’t delay! The registration fee is $50.00 and remaining money (after expenses) will be donated back to each parish. We had a blast last year and hope to see you this year! Download the registration forms are available at the rectories or download the form at www.rcyachicago.org For more information, please contact Kevin at 773.606.9790 or Emily at
rcyabaseball@yahoo.com ….. Let’s Play Ball!!!!!!

News and Events at Transfiguration...

MAY CROWNING

Sunday, May 3, 2008
After All Masses

FLORES DE MARIA

8th Anniversary of Tagalog Mass
Sponsored by Misang Tagalog Core Group
Sunday, May 18, 2008
5:00 PM Mass, Procession, Reception

Announcements & Upcoming Events

Are You a Young Shakespeare?

Do not suffer the slings and arrows of a secret gift. Absent thee from anonymity awhile and draw thy pen to write an essay.

The Ravenswood Catholic Young Adults, an organization of residents mostly in their 20s and 30s, is sponsoring an essay contest for high school students. All are eligible to participate who attend St. Benedict High School, attend one of the RCYA member-parishes or whose parent(s) are parishioner(s) in an RCYA memberparish (St. Benedict, Our Lady of Lourdes, St. Matthias, Queen of Angels or Transfiguration of Our Lord). Choose one of the following topics and compose a 250- to 500-word essay:

1. “Have you had an unexpected change or conflict in your life recently? Describe what happened and how it affected you. Provide concrete detail. Were other people involved and who were they? What was the resolution, if any, and what other changes do you expect as you look to the future?”
2. “Name a person in your life—whether family member, friend, teacher, spiritual leader or someone else— who has had a big impact. How did this person influence you and why? Be specific. What is your assessment of how your relationship with him or her has changed, if at all? Do you expect a difference in your future because of him or her and why?”

E-mail your essay in a Word document—with .doc appendix —to rcya_chicago@yahoo.com. Include your name, phone number and affiliation (whether you are student at St. Benedict High School or what parish you or your parent(s) belong to). Entries will be judged by Craig Barner, an RCYA member and veteran journalist; John Schmitz, also an RCYA member and Chicago Public High School teacher and freelance writer; and Fr. Terry Keehan, pastor of St. Matthias. The decision of the judges is final.

The winner will receive $100 and a plaque. The deadline for submission is May 15, 2008. The winner will be announced shortly thereafter.

If you have questions, please call Craig Barner at 773- 653-8834. Good writing.

St. Matthias Transfiguration School is holding its Summer Scholastic Book Fair!

Join us for our "Reading Road Trip" Grand Opening on Sunday, April 27 after 9:30 & 11:30 Masses until 2pm in the school gym. Our Family Event is on Thursday, May 1 (There is No School on Friday 5/2) 6pm until 9pm in the gym. Fun, Games & Snacks! Great books for the whole family, a good place to get ready for your Summer Road Trips, the Beach or the Pool! Don't forget to pick up your childs' Summer Reading List titles! Great Prices on Great Books!

Nicolette Anne Bork Michael and Tara Bork Fiona Marie Fahey Eugene and Kathleen Fahey Reyna Luisa Grimaldos– Lenz Edwin and Karen Lenz Henry Drew Stiehl Michael and Rachel Stiehl

THERAPY GROUPS

A twelve-week support group for men and women who have been sexually abused as minors will be sponsored by the Archdiocese of Chicago Office of Assistance Ministry. The abuse may have been perpetuated by a family member, friend, or stranger. Participation in the groups is not limited to those who were sexually abused as minors by a priest and deacon.

Each group will be led by a Licensed Professional with experience working with people in vulnerable situations who want to move forward and take charge of their lives. The groups will meet for twelve consecutive weeks:

Men: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 PM
May 7– July 23, 2008

Women: Saturdays, 2:00-3:30 PM
May 3- July 19, 2008

Location: 1731 N. Marcey, Chicago, IL

For further information or to request an application form, contact Kathleen Leggdas at 312-751-5268 or Matt Hunnicutt at 312.751.8267.

Please do not call your parish office. All communication regarding this program will through the Archdiocese of Chicago Office of Assistance Ministry.

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BLOOD DRIVE

Please support the Transfiguration of Our Lord blood drive! You can feel the joy of sharing life by being part of our parish blood drive on Sunday, April 27th from 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM. You can sign up for a time to donate blood when a representative from LifeSource will be available after all of the Sunday morning Masses today. LifeSource is a not-for-profit organization that provides blood to 160 hospitals in the Chicago area. Most of us have had friends or family members who have benefited from a blood transfusion. Every blood donation has the potential to help save three lives! Please bring a photo ID, eat a good breakfast and join us on April 27th.

¡Experimenta la alegría de compartir vida! Nuestra parroquia patrocinará una donación de sangre el domingo 27 de abril de 8:00 AM a 2:00 PM en el sótano de la iglesia. Todos interesados en donar sangre pueden hacer una cita después de las misas hoy con un representante del banco de sangre LifeSource. LifeSource es una organización sin fin de lucro y suple sangre a 160 hospitales en el área de Chicago. Casi todos nosotros tenemos familiares o amigos que se han beneficiado por una transfusión de sangre. ¡Cada donación de sangre puede ayudar a salvar a tres vidas! Se necesita solamente una identificación con foto (por ejemplo, licencia de manejar, ID estatal, o matrícula consular). No olvide alimentarse bien antes de la donación y participe con nosotros el 27 de abril.

MAY CROWNING

Sunday, May 3, 2008
After All Masses

TRANS CAR RAFFLE

Mother’s Day Drawing
May 11, 2008

FLORES DE MARIA

8th Anniversary of Tagalog Mass
Sponsored by Misang Tagalog Core Group
Sunday, May 18, 2008
5:00 PM Mass, Procession, Reception

Announcements & Upcoming Events

CHICAGO HISTORY MUSEUM

Witness how the experience of being Catholic in Chicago has transformed over time at the Chicago History Museum’s newest exhibition, Catholic Chicago. The first series of exhibitions focusing on faith in the city, Catholic Chicago, examines the parish, education, worship, social action, and community celebrations through a historical context and reveals the lives of Catholics past and present. The exhibition will run through January 4, 2009. Please call 312.642.4600 or visit www.chicagohistory.org for more information.

News & Events at Transfiguration

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR

BLOOD DRIVE
Sunday, April 27, 2008
After all masses
Sponsored by Life Source

Please Remember Transfiguration

At the time of a family member’s death, if you would like memorials to be made to Transfiguration Parish, please instruct your Funeral Home to use the following in the death notice:

“A memorial may be made to Transfiguraiton Parish, Chicago”

Envelopes can be provided by the Funeral Home.

 

Finn Joseph Connolly Parents: David and Paula Connolly

April Birthdays

Laura Bernstein (School) - April 04
Christine Maroulis ( School) - April 15
Sean Keil (St. Matthias) - April 16
Sr. Vincentius Muszynski - April 19

Happy Birthday and Best Wishes To the staff of St. Matthias/ Transfiguration School and Parishes

Announcements & Upcoming Events

REACH OUT

Reach Out is getting ready for the Annual Anointing Mass on May 3, 2008, at 10:30 am in the School Hall. Anointing is for the elderly and those with a serious illness. Children are not included unless they are seriously ill. Box lunches will be provided.

Please call the rectory before April 23rd to make your reservation.

Thanks to those who leave food for the pantry and friends who frequently drop donations addressed to the program in the collection baskets. These are things that keep our program alive. Thanks Again.

Senior Friendship Club

Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Mass at 11 am
Meeting to follow in Erz Hall.

CHICAGO HISTORY MUSEUM

Witness how the experience of being Catholic in Chicago has transformed over time at the Chicago History Museum’s newest exhibition, Catholic Chicago. The first series of exhibitions focusing on faith in the city, Catholic Chicago, examines the parish, education, worship, social action, and community celebrations through a historical context and reveals the lives of Catholics past and present. The exhibition will run through January 4, 2009. Please call 312.642.4600 or visit www.chicagohistory.org for more information.

News & Events at Transfiguration

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR

BLOOD DRIVE
Sunday, April 27, 2008
After all masses
Sponsored by Life Source

Please Remember Transfiguration

At the time of a family member’s death, if you would like memorials to be made to Transfiguration Parish, please instruct your Funeral Home to use the following in the death notice:

“A memorial may be made to Transfiguraiton Parish, Chicago”

Envelopes can be provided by the Funeral Home.

SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING:

Queen of Angels Food Pantry for sharing non-perishishable items for our easter drive and food pantry.
A big thank you to Father James Kaczorowski, Rosemarie Micklinghoff, Ann McCormick, Roine and Scott Michaels.
Ms. Colette Mikrut for donating hams for our Easter Baskets.

Announcements & Upcoming Events

Ravenswood Catholic Young Adults

We are a group of Catholic adults centered in the Ravenswood community who provide service, spiritual and social outreach to build God's kingdom within our hearts and the community. We include, but are not limited to, Catholics in their 20s and 30s, married and single, of the Ravenswood area parishes St. Benedict’s, St. Matthias, Transfiguration of Our Lord, Our Lady of Lourdes and Queen of Angels.

For more information and to sign up for our newsletter check out: WWW.RCYACHICAGO.ORG.

Ongoing Events:
Young Adult Bible Study: RCYA's young adult Bible study meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month from 7:30 to 9 p.m. For further information, contact Jamie Basso at jamiebasso@yahoo.com or 773-509-1642.

Organizational Meeting: Our monthly organizational meetings have moved to a new site, Resi's Bierstube, 2034 W. Irving Park Rd. The meetings are usually the fourth Sunday of the month but this month will be Sunday, March 30 because Easter Sunday is the 4th Sunday, immediately following 6:30 p.m. Mass at St. Benedict (or 7:30 p.m. at Resi's). All are welcome. Your ideas on improving the organization and volunteer spirit are needed.

Pizza Social: Our regular pizza social will be held on April 13 at St. Benedict parish following 6:30 Mass (or 7:30). The suggested donation is $5 plus an item for the Common Pantry.

COUNSELING IS AVAILABLE AT ST. MATTHIAS

Ms. Linda Volino, LCSW, BCD of the Holbrook Counseling Center of Catholic Charities provides therapy services at St. Matthias Parish. Ms. Volino is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work. She is bilingual (English/Spanish), and she has worked with individuals, couples and families. Ms. Volino has 26 years of experience, and she is looking forward to assisting people at St. Matthias. Whether you’re having problems with personal relationships, work situations or are just feeling unhappy or unfulfilled, we’re here for you. To learn more about our services or to make an appointment please call (312) 655- 7725.

REACH OUT

Reach Out is getting ready for the Annual Anointing Mass on May 3, 2008, at 10:30 am in the School Hall. Anointing is for the elderly and those with a serious illness. Children are not included unless they are seriously ill. Box lunches will be provided.

Please call the rectory before April 23rd to make your reservation.

Thanks to those who leave food for the pantry and friends who frequently drop donations addressed to the program in the collection baskets. These are things that keep our program alive. Thanks Again.

BOY SCOUT TROOP 894 FROM QUEEN OF ANGELS ANNUAL MOSTACCIOLI DINNER AND RAFFLE

Treat your family and friends to a great "All you can eat Italian Mostaccioli Dinner" for a price you cannot beat! (One salad, bread and dessert per person)

Adults $7.00 Seniors $6.00 and Children 10 and under $3.00 (Two and under eat free). See a Scout from Queen of Angels Troop 894 for advance ticket sales, pay at the door or contact Sean Keil (773) 561-8229.

Saturday April 12, 2007
4:30 to 7:30 PM
Queen of Angels Guild Hall
4416 N Western Ave
Across from Welles Park

Come prepared to buy tickets for exciting raffle items including famous local restaurant Gift Certificates and much more.

FLEA MARKET

St. Philip Lutheran, 2500 W. Bryn Mawr is looking for vendors to participate in their May 17, 2008 Flea Market. Spaces are available for $20.00. For more information or to register please contact Erin Sharp at 773-728-5907.

Announcements & Upcoming Events

ALLELUIA, THIS IS THE DAY THE LORD HAS MADE!!

We have died with Christ; we are to appear with Him in glory. This is the day the Lord has made. Consequently we rejoice, intent on things above rather than things on earth.

Easter, the feast of feasts, links things on earth. Human life is now precious, since the risen Christ shares it. While working here on earth, we know it is not all in vain; Jesus gives eternal value to whatever good we do here and now.

“Christ is Risen!” we proclaim during Mass; it should be our cry every day of our life! The cross now becomes a symbol of life, and our death in Christ is only a step toward fullness of life.

REGOCIJÉMONOS Y ALEGRÉMONOS

“¡Este es el día en que actuó el Señor: sea nuestra alegría y nuestro gozo!” (Salmo 118:24). Recordemos que estas palabras del salmo responsorial de hoy no sólo brotan del corazón de los que están reunidos en nuestra parroquia. También son cantadas por los pobres en pequeños barrios de toda América Central y Sudamérica. Son cantadas por aquellos a los que se les niega la libertad religiosa en nuestro mundo; estos cristianos elevan sus voces en lugares de culto clandestinos. Son cantadas por personas que han perdido seres queridos a manos del terrorismo y la guerra alrededor del mundo. Incluso en medio del conflicto y la división, los cristianos nos unimos para declarar que la pobreza, la soledad, la violencia y la división nunca jamás tendrán tanto poder como la Vida, la Muerte y la Resurrección de Jesucristo. Sin duda, ¡regocijémonos este día y alegrémonos!

I AM RISEN

I am risen, and I am always with you, alleluia; you have placed your hand upon me, alleluia; you wisdom has been shown to be most wonderful, alleluia, alleluia.
Opening Antiphon, Easter Sunday, Roman Missal

Ravenswood Catholic Young Adults
Caring for Aging Parents

Young Adult Ministry Office of the Arch. of Chicago, and Rainbow Hospice are offering an information series for young adults (20s & 30s) on caring for aging parents. They will offer strategies for handling the medical, emotional, legal and financial issues related to caring for aging parents, and provide some helpful resources. Wed, March 26, 6:30–9 PM at the Young Adult Ministry Office, 711 W. Monroe, Chicago , IL 60661 . Suggested donation: $10.00 (includes dinner). Register at: www.rainbowhospice.org. For further info, please contact Angela Colville at Rainbow Hospice, 847-685-9900 ext. 3415 or Kate DeVries at Young Adult Ministry , 312-466-9473.

Announcements & Upcoming Events

Ravenswood Catholic Young Adults

We are a group of Catholic adults centered in the Ravenswood community who provide service, spiritual and social outreach to build God's kingdom within our hearts and the community. We include, but are not limited to, Catholics in their 20s and 30s, married and single, of the Ravenswood area parishes St. Benedict’s, St. Matthias, Transfiguration of Our Lord, Our Lady of Lourdes and Queen of Angels. For more information and to sign up for our newsletter check out: WWW.RCYACHICAGO.ORG.

Upcoming RCYA Events:

Monthly Pizza Social & March Madness College Sweatshirt Night:
Join us for pizza and socializing the 2nd Sunday of every month in the basement of St. Benedict parish immediately following 6:30 Mass. In honor of March Madness, March’s pizza social will be college sweatshirt night; wear your alma mater or favorite team’s sweatshirt. Suggested donation is $5 to help cover cost plus an item to support RCYA member Stephanie Lucas’s trip to the hurricane devastated gulf region. She is looking for donations to take with her. Deadline for dropping off items is March 9 at 6:30 Mass

• DeWalt 18-volt cordless drill ($100 and up)
• DeWalt or Makita drywall screw gun
• Wall mirrors for volunteers center, approx 12-inch square
• Nails - finishing, 10, 12, 16
• Face Masks - N95 or higher
• Blue masking tape
• 6-foot-ladder
• Screws - sheetrock & misc
• Paint Rollers- NOT foam
• 7 1-4 inch Skil Saw ($50-$100)
• Gift cards

For more information, contact Stephanie, missstephanie76@yahoo.com. If you are interested in helping setup for the pizza social or bringing a dessert to pass, contact Megan at meganmoser@hotmail.com.

Ongoing Events:

Young Adult Bible Study RCYA's young adult Bible study meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month from 7:30 to 9 p.m. For further information, contact Jamie Basso at jamiebasso@yahoo.com or 773-509-1642.

Monthly Organizational Meetings: Our monthly organizational meetings have moved to a new site, Resi's Bierstube, 2034 W. Irving Park Rd. The meetings are usually held the fourth Sunday of the month, immediately following 6:30 p.m. Mass at St. Benedict (or 7:30 p.m. at Resi's), but this month will be moved to 3/30 because of Easter, Sunday. Your ideas on improving the organization and volunteer spirit are needed.

RCYA contact (unless otherwise specified): RCYA_Chicago@yahoo.com.

Transfiguration News and Events:

Dear Transfiguration Parishioner,

Long ago St. Augustine said: “we are Easter people, and our song is “Alleluia.” This is certainly so, for the heart and core of our faith is the Easter Message.

Easter is a time of rebirth and renewal. During the beautiful days of Holy Week there will be many opportunities for a living reconciliation with your God. We pray that you will join as fully as you can in sharing with us the drama of the Holiest of Weeks and so….”more clearly hear Him greet us as we shout the victory hymn….Christ has risen from the dead”.

May we take the opportunity to thank you for your cooperation in our parish work and extend to you and your loved ones our prayerful best wishes for a Holy and a Blessed Easter Day.

Sincerely in Christ,

Father Terry Keehan
Father Americo Dalbelo
Father John Rudnik
Father Rene Pareja
Deacon Roland Merced

EASTER BASKETS EASTER HOLY WATER

The blessing of food will take place on Saturday, March 22, from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.in the church Hall. Easter

Holy Water will be available after it is blessed at Easter Vigil Service on Holy Saturday evening. It will be in its usual place Sunday in back of the Church.

HOLY THURSDAY COLLECTION

The Holy Thursday Collection will be for the poor.

GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION

As usual, the Collection on Good Friday will go to the preservation of the Christian Shrines of the Holy Land. Please be generous as you can to our less fortunate sisters and brothers in the Holy Land.

EASTER COLLECTION

Please be extra generous to the Easter Collection! The Parish depends on you. The Easter Collection is a major source of our parish income. So—please be generous. Please do so and may God reward you for your generosity now at Easter and throughout the year! May God bless you!

Announcements & Upcoming Events

Ravenswood Catholic Young Adults

We are a group of Catholic adults centered in the Ravenswood community who provide service, spiritual and social outreach to build God's kingdom within our hearts and the community. We include, but are not limited to, Catholics in their 20s and 30s, married and single, of the Ravenswood area parishes St. Benedict’s, St. Matthias, Transfiguration of Our Lord, Our Lady of Lourdes and Queen of Angels. For more information and to sign up for our newsletter check out: WWW.RCYACHICAGO.ORG.

Upcoming RCYA Events:

Living Stations of the Cross: Ravenswood Catholic Young Adults is leading the parishes in praying the Living Stations of the Cross at St. Benedict parish, 2215 W. Irving Park Rd., on Friday, March 14, at 7 p.m. If you are interested in being a lector, contact Karyn at karyn_mcgovern@juno.com or Stephanie 773-807-3116. Join us for a fish fry afterwards.

Thank God for Cod Fish Fry: The RCYA’s annual Fish Fry is Friday, March 14, in the Ackerman Social Center of St. Benedict parish following Stations of the Cross. Come and enjoy an all-you-can-eat fish fry, Tickets are a suggested donation of $12 for adults and $8 kids/seniors at the door plus a non perishable food item for the common pantry. If you have questions or are interested in volunteering, contact Gilbert at gilbert.tolentino.ij2v@statefarm.com. Discounted tickets are on sale via PayPal, Adult $10; kids/senior $6. Simply send payments to RCYA_Chicago@yahoo.com include your name and number of tickets.

SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CLUB

Tuesday, March 11, 2008
12 Noon
Erz Hall

EASTER BASKETS FOR THE POOR

This coming Easter, we are making Easter Baskets for the poor at Transfiiguration. We need cereals, canned soup, powdered milk, canned meat, canned fruits, and vegetables and non-perishable can goods. Please drop at the Rectory or at the back of the church before March 17th. Thank you for your continued support.

PABASA

(Singing, Reciting and Praying the Passion of Christ)
Friday, March 14, 2008 at 9:00 PM
Music Room
For more information please call Pening Rufo at (773) 539-6796

Do you like Pizza?

Tuesday, March 11, 7:00 PM Trans Rectory
Car Raffle Meeting
Learn the status and progress of the Raffle
And share your ideas
Everyone is welcome to attend
FREE PIZZA will be served RSVP—Elizabeth—561-7953

SPECIAL THANKS

Thank you to all who support the 2008 Annual Catholic Appeal. Pledges are still being accepted.

Announcements & Upcoming Events

Contemporary Reading of the Stations of the Cross

St. Benedicts Church
2215 W. Irving Park Rd

Friday March 14, 7 pm in Church. We invite you to our Living Stations of the Cross. Come and celebrate with us as parish members give witness accounts of Jesus' last days before death and resurrection. Sponsored by RCYA-Young Adults. If you would like to be a reader please contact: Karyn kemcgovern@juno.com or Stephanie 773.807.3116.

Reminder—All Volunteers

All volunteers MUST attend Virtus training AND complete a background screening.

Training will be held in the school gym on Monday, March 3rd at 7 PM. To register, go to www.archdiocese-chgo.org; select "Protecting Children" on the menu on the left side of the screen.

A drop-down menu will guide you to register for the Virtus Training and or complete the Background Screening. If you have any questions, contact Joan Hunt at the rectory, 773-506-2191.

National Catholic Singles Conference

Join over 500 men and women from all over the country for the 5th National Catholic Singles Conference, April 25-27, 2008 at Marriott Resort in Lincolnshire, Illinois. The weekend includes talks, social events, times of prayer and more. Registration by Marc h 1st is $140; after March 1st, $160 and $99/$120 for students. Partial scholarships are available for those in financial need. For more information and to register call (815) 828-5094 or visit: www.NationalCatholicSingles.com.

Thank God for Cod Fish Fry

Friday March 14,St. Benedicts Church;Ackerman Center first seating 8:15 pm, following Living Stations of the Cross. Enjoy our secret and Nearly World Famous Beer Battered Fish prepared by Chef Rico Suave Raul. RCYA New Years Eve Raffle winner will experience VIP table service and personal attention by Rico Suave Raul's Wait Staff. Sit, eat and enjoy libations while your fish and chips are made to order. It is a frantic feast for all ages to enjoy. An aroma that will stay with you for days. Please RSVP via Fish Fry Hotline 773.509.0242 - leave name & number in your party. At the door suggested donation of $12 Adults, $8 Seniors & Children 12 under. Pre Sale rate of $10 Adults/$6 Seniors & Children pricing good until Wednesday, March 12th - via Pay Pal rcyachicago@yahoo.com.

LENT

Are you keeping the resolutions for Lent that you made on Ash Wednesday? If you made none, there is still time now—to begin penance, self-denial and extra prayer for Lent. Start now!

As they say on television— "BE THERE!” If you possibly can, come to Church every morning for Mass at 8:15 AM. Eucharistic Adoration every Thursday from 8:45 AM— 12 Noon at Transfiguration.

Pray the Stations of the Cross! They are an old traditional prayer of the Church, in which we follow the footsteps of Christ to Calvary in meditation on His suffering and death, and in sorrow for our sins. The Stations are said at 6:45 pm for English and 8:00 pm for Spanish.

GRUPO DE LA RENOVACIÓN CARISMÁTICA

Iglesia de Transfiguración

El próposito de leer la Biblia
no es sólo para informar
sino para transformar.
Si queremos saber que es la felicidad
verdadera debemos conocer a Cristo Jesús.

El Grupo de la Renovación Carismática Católica te invita a ti hermano, a que conozcas más de tu fe como católico en nuestros Círculos de Oración, todos los miércoles a las 7:00 p.m. en nuestra parroquia. Ven con nosotros y compartiremos el pan que da vida y vida en abundancia.

TRANS FISH FRY

March 7, 2008
6:00 pm - 10 pm
Transfiguration Hall
Bring your family and friends!
$7.00 –Adults; Children $5.00
For more information
Call the Rectory-561-7953

Announcements & Upcoming Events

Reminder—All Volunteers

All volunteers MUST attend Virtus training AND complete a background screening.

Training will be held in the school gym on Monday, March 3rd at 7 PM. To register, go to www.archdiocese-chgo.org; select "Protecting Children" on the menu on the left side of the screen.

A drop-down menu will guide you to register for the Virtus Training and or complete the Background Screening. If you have any questions, contact Joan Hunt at the rectory, 773-506-2191.

Attention Volunteers!

We will be meeting on Sunday February 24th to organize the church cleaning committee for St. Matthias

committee. Come join this important ministry. We will be meeting in the church at 2pm. If you have any questions, please contact Grayce OToole at 773-907-8569

National Catholic Singles Conference

Join over 500 men and women from all over the country for the 5th National Catholic Singles Conference, April 25-27, 2008 at Marriott Resort in Lincolnshire, Illinois. The weekend includes talks, social events, times of prayer and more. Registration by Marc h 1st is $140; after March 1st, $160 and $99/$120 for students. Partial scholarships are available for those in financial need. For more information and to register call (815) 828-5094 or visit: www.NationalCatholicSingles.com.

WHY MUST WE CONFESS OUR SINS TO A PRIEST?

Jesus, Who is understanding, merciful and forgiving, committed the power to forgive sins to the apostles and their successors who are the bishops and priests. “Receive,” He Said, “the Holy Spirit. If you forgive men’s sins, they are forgiven them; if you hold them bound they are held bound” (John 20:22-23). In the wonderful Sacrament of Penance the sinner is assured of being once again reconciled with God and freed of everlasting punishment. The sinner is also reconciled with the people of God who are the Church. Serious sin alienates the sinner from the Body of Christ which is the Church.

By the counsel, encouragement, expertise and objectivity of the confessor, there is manifested the personal caring and concern of Christ and the Church for each individual penitent.

A person who has committed a serious sin has severed his or her relation with God and become liable to eternal punishment. This person is no longer in the state of grace and may not receive Holy Communion without first receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

A good confession requires that the penitent examine his or her conscience, be contrite, confess all serious sins and have a firm purpose of amendment.

“Reform your lives, Jesus proclaimed, “the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand (Matthew 4:17). Through the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Jesus restores us to God’s grace and strengthens us to avoid future sins. The frequent reception of this sacrament with a strong resolve not to sin again is the best way to allow Jesus to heal us and make His Body strong.

Act of Contrition

O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended You, and I detest all my sins, because I dread the loss of heaven and pains of hell, but most of all, because they offend You, my God, Who are all good, and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve with the help of Your grace, to confess my sins, to do penance and to amend my life. Amen.

FASTING and FEASTING

Fast from TV and entertainment - Feast on prayer and silence
Fast from treats - Feast on serving others
Fast from selfishness - Feast on sharing
Fast from complaining - Feast on complimenting
Fast from being prideful - Feast on being humble
Fast from talking - Feast on listening
Fast from gossiping - Feast on being kind
Fast from criticism - Feast on praising
Fast from being down - Feast on encouraging
Fast from being too busy - Feast on doing for God
Fast from being lazy - Feast on helping others
Fast from being angry - Feast on forgiving
Fast from being in a hurry - Feast on being patient
Fast from anxiety - Feast on peace
Fast from fear - Feast on trust
Fast from sin - Feast on blessings

TRANS FISH FRY

March 7, 2008
6:00 pm - 10 pm
Transfiguration Hall
Bring your family and friends!
$7.00 –Adults; Children $5.00
For more information
Call the Rectory-561-7953

Announcements & Upcoming Events

Counseling Available at St. Matthias

The Holbrook Counseling Center is pleased to announce that Ms. Linda Volino, LSCS, BCD will be providing therapy services at St. Matthias Parish. Ms. Volino is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work. She is bilingual (English & Spanish), and she has worked with individuals, couples and families. Ms. Volino has 26 years of experience, and she is looking forward to assisting people at St. Matthias. Whether you’re having problems with personal relationships, work situations or are just feeling unhappy or unfulfilled, we’re here for you. To learn more about our services or to make an appointment, please call (312) 655-7725.

Attention Volunteers!

We will be meeting on Sunday February 24th to organize the church cleaning committee for St. Matthias

committee. Come join this important ministry. We will be meeting in the church at 2pm. If you have any questions, please contact Grayce OToole 773-907-8569

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EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Every Thursday 8:45 am—12 Noon Come for Our Lord this Lenten Season….…... come for yourselves, your families, and our parish community. We all benefit from the graces you will draw in adoration.

Can you help? The Blessed Sacrament may not be left unattended, therefore, we need individuals to sign up (chart is at the back of the church). There is nothing you need to do while “attending”…...just be there…..love Him….and listen to Him.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Over the centuries, many pilgrims would visit the Holy Land and try to retrace the steps of Jesus. When they return to their home churches, many of these pilgrims paid for shrines to be built that represented the holy places they visited.

In 1342, the Franciscans became the official guardians of the holy places and they would guide pilgrims along the Way of the Cross. In 1668, Pope Innocent XI gave permission to the Franciscans to place Stations of the Cross in all of their churches. These early Stations varied in size from as few as seven to as many as thirty-seven to as many as thirty— seven. Finally, in 1731, Pope Clement the XII defined fourteen stations as the official devotion.

In recent years, two modifications of the Stations have become fairly common. Some churches have a fifteenth Station representing Jesus’ Resurrection. Other churches have scriptural accounts that are not in the traditional Station devotion. In more recent years, a popular Lenten devotion is the “Living Stations of the Cross,” This is a play with music, singing, and dramatic speaking parts.

Lent is a time when we follow Jesus through his suffering, death, and Resurrection —paschal mystery. The Stations of the Cross is a gentle reminder that we journey with Jesus on his way to Calvary.

Stations of the Cross Schedule
Transfiguration Church
6:45 pm— English
Followed by Nazarene Mass
8:00 pm—Spanish

TRANS FISH FRY

February 22, 2008

6:00 PM
Transfiguration Hall
Bring your family and friends!
For more information
Call the Rectory-561-7953

FREE SIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES FOR ALL AGES!!!!

No prior knowledge needed.

When: Every Wednesday
beginning Feb. 13th
Where: Transfiguration Basement
Time: 6:00 pm– 7pm

Please call Rectory 561-7953 to Register

Announcements & Upcoming Events

Counseling Available at St. Matthias

The Holbrook Counseling Center is pleased to announce that Ms. Linda Volino, LSCS, BCD will be providing therapy services at St. Matthias Parish. Ms. Volino is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work. She is bilingual (English & Spanish), and she has worked with individuals, couples and families. Ms. Volino has 26 years of experience, and she is looking forward to assisting people at St. Matthias. Whether you’re having problems with personal relationships, work situations or are just feeling unhappy or unfulfilled, we’re here for you. To learn more about our services or to make an appointment, please call (312) 655-7725.

iCOMPASS EVENING OF FELLOWSHIP

It's a celebration! Join iCompass (formerly Charis2) for an evening of faith, fellowship and food with other spiritually-minded adults on Tuesday February 12th, 7-9pm.

Hear about iCompass' 2008 calendar of events and participate in small-group discussions on seeking connection, community, and Christ. Location: St. Clement School, Fireside Hall, 2524 North Orchard St. Suggested donation $5.00.

For more info contact Ed Duffy at 773.989.1194. iCompass is a faith community for Catholics 35 and up, grounded in the traditions of St. Ignatius.

Senior Friendship Club

The Senior Friendship Club will hold their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 12, 2008, at 12 Noon in Erz Hall

Stations of the Cross Fish Fry,& Speak Easy Series

Friday, February 15, 2008

Stations of the Cross-6:30 at St. Matthias Church Fish Fry or Bread & Soup-7-8 PM (School Hall) Speak Easy Series Table Discussion on Prayer- 8-9.

LENT

The season of Lent is the period of time in which the liturgy of the Church presents the great mysteries of salvation. Through our baptism, each of us has entered into the life, death and constant renewal and repentance, on going process in which we take a look at our lives and our relationships with God and each other.

Remember– no meat on Fridays
Eucharistic Adoration Day - Every Thursday—8:45-Noon
Stations of the Cross every Friday 6:45-English
followed by Nazarene Mass 8:00-Spanish
@ Transfiiguration

TRANS FISH FRY

February 22, 2008

6:00 PM
Transfiguration Hall
Bring your family and friends!
For more information
Call the Rectory-561-7953

FREE SIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES FOR ALL AGES!!!!

No prior knowledge needed.

When: Every Wednesday
beginning Feb. 13th
Where: Transfiguration Basement
Time: 6:00 pm– 7pm

Please call Rectory 561-7953 to Register

Join the Fun! Learn to Sign!

Transfiguration Choir

It’s never too late to join the Church Choir for rehearsal—additional voices are always welcome. No auditions. If you love to sing, you’ll enjoy the practice sessions and camaraderie between choir members.

Amor Saenz (9:30 am & 12:30 pm) Meets every Thursday at the Music Room at 7pm.

Audrey Bickel (5 pm & 8 pm) Meets every Saturday at 4:00 pm in the Church.

Maria Caparroso (11:00 am) Meets every Wednesday at 6:30 pm in the Church.

Announcements & Upcoming Events

Distribution of Ashes At St. Matthias

Ashes will be distributed following the 7:00 am Mass and will continue to be distributed until the 7 pm Mass.

WOMENSHARE

Women committed to personal growth, fulfillment of body, mind & soul, and empowerment in our role in our community.

presents
Boning Up On Osteoporosis
moderated by
Dr. Craig B. Langman

Join us on Friday, February 8, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. in the St. Matthias School Hall at 4920 N. Claremont Avenue. Dr. Langman will address a problem about which all women are concerned; the prevention, treatment and reversal of osteoporosis. It’s never too early to treat your bones well, if you expect them to serve you well for a long time, and it’s never too late to learn what you can do to save them. Dr. Langman will give us some tips on how to do just that. ALSO, you can get a FREE bone density scan after the meeting. The scan can only be offered to the first 30 people to sign in due to the limited number of scans which are available. ADMISSION IS FREE! So, women of all ages, please join us. We’re looking forward to seeing you there.

Our email address is womenshare@att.net if you have questions or comments.

St. Patrick's Day Dance

Immaculate Heart of Mary
Parish Hall
March 8, 2008
6 PM

Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner
Catered by Harrington’s
Tickets $37.50 each
Cash Bar
Trinity Irish Dancers
Music Provided by Dinner @ 8
Silent Auction

Announcements & Upcoming Events

Counseling Available at St. Matthias

The Holbrook Counseling Center is pleased to announce that Ms. Linda Volino, LSCS, BCD will be providing therapy services at St. Matthias Parish. Ms. Volino is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work. She is bilingual (English & Spanish), and she has worked with individuals, couples and families. Ms. Volino has 26 years of experience, and she is looking forward to assisting people at St. Matthias. Whether you’re having problems with personal relationships, work situations or are just feeling unhappy or unfulfilled, we’re here for you. To learn more about our services or to make an appointment, please call (312) 655- 7725.

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BLESSING OF CANDLES

Saturday, February 2nd is Candlemas Day. Our candles will be blessed on this day at 8:15 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. masses. Candles are available for home use for an offering of $ 3.00.

BLESSING OF THROAT

Sunday, February 3rd, is the feast of St. Blasé. We will have Blessings of the Throat after all Sunday masses. The practice of blessing of throats on Feb. 3 originated with St. Blasé. As legend has it, a mother came to St. Blasé because her young son had a fish bone lodged in his throat. At St. Blasé’s command, the child was able to cough up the bone.

On Sunday, we pray through the intercession of St. Blasé that God delivers us from throat ailments and from every other evil.

AN APPEAL

Please mark the amount of your Sunday Envelopes. This way you are giving a big help to those who count our Sunday Collection.

CONTRIBUTION STATEMENT FOR IRS

If you would like your contribution statement for tax purposes, please call Elizabeth at the rectory, 561-7953. We would like to take this opportunity to once again thank everyone for their generous stewardship of treasure for 2007.

“VALENTINE DINNER DANCE”

Sunday, February 10, 2008
Transfiguration Church Hall
2:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Dinner 5:00 pm
Dinner, Dance, Raffles
And lots of surprises!
Buy your tickets now—$ 15.00
Available after all masses or Rectory.
This is sponsored by
Trans Ballroom Circle
Proceeds will benefit our Church.

SPECIAL THANKS “Divino Nino”

Our sincere gratitude to the following Divino Nino Devotees of Transfiguration Of Our Lord Church for their prayers, devotion,generosity and support to our Nine Day Novena to honor our Divino Nino/Senor Santo Nino/Holy Infant Jesus. May Our Dear Holy Infant Jesus continue to bless you all in 2008 and for always!

Rose Chiu of RLC Home Health Care, Inc., Deacon Roland and Becky Merced and the families of Lito & Sally Martinez, Carmen Buquiz, Zigmund and Nimfa Ginter, Antonina Corpuz, Lee Gassman, Lodi Marifosque, Sergs & Paping Pellerin, Fermin & Ana Kwan and Sol Anderson.

PLEASE REMEMBER...

Transfiguration Church in your will.

Announcements & Upcoming Events

SILENT WEEKEND RETREAT

Come to the Quiet is a Silent Weekend Retreat January 25 to 27 for those in their 20s and 30s. Meet others Friday at dinner before spending much of Saturday into Sunday in quiet prayer. Meet one-on-one with a spiritual director on the weekend and take the opportunity to listen to where God is in your prayer, life, work and relationships. Cenacle Retreat Center, Chicago. $180 before 1/14; Scholarships available before 1/14.

Visit: www.charisministries.org for complete details. Register soon, space is limited. Questions? Email: charis@charisministries.org or call 773/508-3237.

What is Charis?

The word 'charis' is from the Greek word meaning grace, mercy, special manifestation of the divine presence. You've heard of the work of the Jesuits at Loyola U, St. Ignatius Prep, Georgetown and the Jesuit Volunteer Corp. Eight years ago, the Jesuits launched Charis Ministries, an outreach to men and women in their 20s and 30s.

Charis offers days of prayer, retreats, tours, pilgrimages and service trips uniquely tailored to those in their 20s and 30s. Charis offers opportunities for spiritual growth so as to feed the work and participation of these men and women in parish communities.

Holy Spirit Missionary Sisters

Information Afternoon for Women
Sunday, February 10, 2007
2-5 pm
Convent of the Holy Spirit
319 Waukegan Road, Northfield, IL

RSVP by February 3. For more information contact Ray Gavin at (847) 881-8549 or email: gavin_101@msn.com.