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Important Information Parish Registration: Welcome to our parish. New members are asked to call the Parish office to register. Current parishioners who relocate are requested to inform us of your move. To update your registration information, please contact Elaine Masinick (emasinick@gmail.com.).

Community: If you know of anyone who is ill, bereaved, celebrating a significant event or anniversary, or just needing a cheerful message, please contact Judi Matthews at 289-1738 so she can send a card from the parish to the person or family. Judi will need the name, address, and information on the occasion in order to do so. Homebound Ministry: If you know of someone who is homebound and would like to receive the Holy Eucharist, please contact Rosanna Hirshkind at 285-8647.

In need of a Priest: Deacon Mike can be contacted at 910-271- 4444 should you have an emergency or any

life and death situation that requires a priest.

Sacraments

Baptism: Parents must attend 2 preparation classes prior to having your child baptized. Please schedule an appointment with Father Roch or with Deacon Mike to discuss this procedure.

Marriage: The marriage preparation program for the Diocese of Raleigh takes six months. Call the parish office to schedule an appointment with Father Roch.

Sacrament of Penance: Thursday after Mass, Saturday before Mass or by appointment.

Anointing of the Sick: Please call Father Roch if anyone is in need of this sacrament

Transfiguration

Pastor Fr. Roch Drozdzik

910-665-1530 (O) 919-906-0464 (C)

rochdrozdzik@yahoo.com

Deacon

Deacon Mike Vandiver 910-285-4737

Mass Schedule: Mondays – 9 am Tuesdays – 5 pm Communion Service Wednesdays (mass in Magnolia at St. Clara) Thursdays -- 9 am Fridays -- 9 am Saturdays at 5 pm (Eng) Sundays at 8:30 am (Eng) & 11 am (Spanish) See Bulletin for possible changes

Adoration: Thursday after Mass until

6:00 p.m.

Reconciliation Thursday after Mass and Saturday before Mass or

by appointment

Fr. Roch Office Hours:

Thursday: 9:30-11am or feel free also to set an appointment by email.

Mass Intentions and Mass Cards Geri Cullen

910-285-7334

Parish Council Chair: Huck Booz

Financial Council

Chair: Mark Hopkins

April 30, 2017 3rd Sunday of Easter

Flower Donation

Sanctuary candle in memory/honor of:

Donating Flowers and Sanctuary Candles to decorate our Altar and Church is a great way to honor our beloved ones!

Please call, text or email Kathy Lord bkretired06@embarqmail.com Cell & Text: 910-271-4660 Home: 910-285-8008

Parish Communitotes

Our Mission To love and know more

profoundly our Catholic Faith, worship the Lord, minister to our members and to further

spread our faith in the community.

Prayer List: Greg Doane Joan Farley Ward, Father Frank Hreno, Jim Bruggeman, Nancy Plumpton,

Chris Santella, Terri Miller, Bob Rideout, Candy Williams, Jill, Breton Pankoke, Tracy Moore, Nathan Pensingser, John Finocchiaro, and all members of the military especially those in harm’s way and for our seminarians, Omeed Huemiller and Marlon Mendieta.

At the beginning of each month, The Prayer List will start a new prayer list. If someone, friend or family is sick, please let us know by emaili, ng eileenhirshkind@aol.com and we will list them in the bulletin.

Breakfast: Please join your fellow parishioners for the first Sunday Breakfast on May 7th after 830am Mass. Thank you to all who set up, prepare and breakdown this monthly event. Please bring your canned goods for donations.

The Knights will perform a Rosary on the Fifth Sunday of April (30th)

starting at 8:10 am and Saturday the 29th prior to Mass at 4:40. All are welcomed to join. Tradition teaches us Christ was conceived on the Feast of the Annunciation. We will watch the parallel development of “Thomas” in the womb beginning on March 25 (Feast of the Annunciation) until December 25. The Office of Human Life and Dignity is making available a series of bulletin messages describing the fetal development of “Thomas.” Each week we will send out the messages to the parishes. Please consider inserting these messages in the bulletin for the upcoming weeks and each week through December 25.

April 30 (week 6) Thomas is now 10,000 times larger than the original fertilized egg and he is developing rapidly. His heart is pumping increasing quantities of blood through his body. The placenta forms a unique barrier between mother and her baby. The baby likely has a different blood type, different DNA and is not part of the mother’s body. “Even the hairs of your head have all been counted. Do not be afraid. You are worth more than many sparrows.” (Luke 12:7) The theme of the 2017 Bishop’s Annual Appeal, “Instruments of God’s Mercy,” serves as a reminder to imitate God’s mercy by providing love and support to those in need. Over 30 ministries are supported by the Bishop’s Annual Appeal, and we invite you to explore the BAA site to learn more about the impact of your generosity to the campaign. Thanks to the support of over 22,500 donors, the 2017 Bishop's Annual Appeal has surpassed 90% of its overall goal, with $7,189,982 received in pledges and gifts! Our success thus far demonstrates the strong support of priests throughout the Diocese, parish BAA committees and our parishioners who have all stepped forward as Instruments of God's Mercy and pledged to help our neighbors in need. It is through this generosity that the Bishop's Annual Appeal is able to fund the 30 ministries of charity, worship and evangelization. These include the good works of Catholic Charities, the education of our seminarians, seven college campus ministries, grants for the poor and many other necessary ministries. If you have already made a gift to the campaign, we thank you. For those who have not yet had the opportunity to participate, it is not too late!

Parents, guardians, and adults who care for children face many challenges when trying to help keep children safer in today’s fast-paced world. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) offers easy-to-use safety resources to help address these challenges. NCMEC’s Web site

offers a range of practical information for parents and guardians that will help keep children safe from harm at: www.missingkids.com.If you need particular help responding to a report of abuse, you may call: The Diocese of Raleigh office of Child and Youth Protection at 1-866-535-7233

Handicapped Encounter Christ (HEC) is seeking volunteers for its Retreat Program on June 2 and 3rd at the Agape Retreat

Center in Fuquay Varina. HEC enriches the spiritual and social life of ALL who participate, while also meeting the specific needs of adults with physical disabilities. For more information contact Marty and Charlie Coe (919 832 7237).. ccoe@nc.rr.com Divorced? Remarried? Planning to marry someone who is divorced? Do you have questions about freedom to marry in the CatholicChurch? Did you know that the Tribunal is available to answer these and any other questions you may have about remarriage in the Church? Please contact Mrs. Vikki Newell 919- 821-9759 with your questions, or you may wish to visit our website http://www.dioceseofraleigh.org/offices/tribunal for further information. We welcome the opportunity to help you.

Elimination of Fees for a Declaration of Nullity. As of July 1, 2015, the Diocese of Raleigh eliminated all costs associated with a Declaration of Nullity. Bishop Burbidge decided the Diocese will absorb all costs related to the nullity process in order to make it more accessible to those who have been previously married and divorced. If you are interested in beginning or learning more about the nullity process, please contact Mrs. Susan Stanton (919-821-9754) or Mrs. Vikki Newell (919 821-9759). If you speak Spanish, please contact Ms Teresa Aldahondo (919-821-9758). Volunteers needed: The Diocesan Tribunal seeks women and men volunteers who are interested in assisting people seeking a declaration of nullity of a prior marriage. A compassionate ear and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality are the main requirements. Bilingual skills are helpful but not necessary. For more information or to register, please call or e-mail Mrs. Vikki Newell (919-821-9759; Vikki.Newell@raldioc.org) by June 16, 2017.

Mass Intentions Sat Apr 29 - Repose of the soul of Norma Secord requested by JoAnn & Huck Booz Sun Apr 30 - Repose of the soul of Ralph Guglielmi requested by Cheryl & Frank Partyka Mon May 1 - Tue May 2 Wed May 3 Thu May 4– Fri May 5 Sat May 6 - special intentions of the Ciuccoli family requested by Jennifer & Rich Ciuccoli Sun May 7 - Repose of the soul of Norma Secord requested by Kaye & Benny Pulzone John 11:25-26: Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die” Contact Geri Cullen to schedule Mass Intentions 910-285-7334

Please come and join our St. Padre Pio Prayer Group that meets monthly, by celebrating Mass on the 1st Saturday of each month. Our last Mass is May 13. Taking the summer off and again resuming on Sept. 2, 2017. We will have confession after Mass, the rosary and intercessory prayer in the Adoration Chapel, Spiritual Direction is available by appointment, with Fr. Forbes. All are welcome. For any questions, please contact Rosemary Pizzolato at Italytoarizonarose@yahoo.com.

You have made known to me the paths of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence.” Enliven and find more joy in your marriage by participating in a WorldWide Marriage Encounter weekend. The next weekends are: Jun 23-25, 2017 in Chapel Hill, NC and

Jul 7-9, 2017 in Greenville, SC. Early sign up is recommended. For more information visit our website at: https://NCMarriageDiscovery.org or contact us at applications@NCMarriageDiscovery.org or 704-315-2144. World Day of Prayer will be observed on Sunday, May 7th, also known as "Good Shepherd Sunday." The purpose of this day is to publically fulfill the Lord's instruction to, "Pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into his harvest" (Mt 9:38; Lk 10:2). Please pray that young men and women hear and respond generously to the Lord's call to the priesthood, diaconate, religious life, societies of apostolic life or secular institutes. You can find many resources to promote a culture of vocations on the USCCB Vocations webpage (www.usccb.org/vocations).. Ignatian Retreat for Men May 19-21, 2017 Avila Retreat Center, Durham, NC St. Luke’s and St. Raphael’s Knights of Columbus Councils, in collaboration with St. Raphael’s Office of Life Long Faith Formation, are sponsoring this silent retreat weekend for Catholic men. Men of the diocese are invited. It starts Friday (5/19) at about 5 PM and closes Sunday (5/21) around noon. The Theme is “God’s Creation and our place in it.” Fr. Peter Murray, S.J., Parochial Vicar at St. Raphael the Archangel, will direct the retreat, drawing on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. This will be a weekend of prayer, listening and contemplation. Mass is scheduled on Sunday. There will be (optional) time for familiar devotions, personal prayer and reflection, and meetings with Father. Avila is a unique retreat environment -- a peaceful and reflective setting for meditation and prayerful walks around the wooded landscape. The $185 cost for the three-day retreat includes an overnight private room for two nights, dinners, breakfasts and lunches. Contact Jim Haag at 919-995-1057 (JJMTHAAG@TWC.com). Or make reservation by sending a $85 deposit to K of C Council #12455 -- note Men’s Retreat to: Ignatian Men’s Retreat, C/O Jim Haag, 500 Emerywood Dr., Raleigh, NC 27515. Lectio Divina for the Third Sunday of Easter We begin our prayer: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Grant, we pray, almighty God, that, putting off our old self with all its ways, we may live as Christ did, for through the healing paschal remedies you have conformed us to his nature. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Reading (Lectio) Read the following Scripture two or three times. Luke 24:13-35 That very day, the first day of the week, two of Jesus’ disciples were going to a village seven miles from Jerusalem called Emmaus, and they were conversing about all the things that had occurred. And it happened that while they were conversing and debating, Jesus himself drew near and walked with them, but their

eyes were prevented from recognizing him. He asked them, “What are you discussing as you walk along?” They stopped, looking downcast. One of them, named Cleopas, said to him in reply, “Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know of the things that have taken place there in these days?” And he replied to them, “What sort of things?” They said to him, “The things that happened to Jesus the Nazarene, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, how our chief priests and rulers both handed him over to a sentence of death and crucified him. But we were hoping that he would be the one to redeem Israel; and besides all this, it is now the third day since this took place. Some women from our group, however, have astounded us: they were at the tomb early in the morning and did not find his body; they came back and reported that they had indeed seen a vision of angels who announced that he was alive. Then some of those with us went to the tomb and found things just as the women had described, but him they did not see.” And he said to them, “Oh, how foolish you are! How slow of heart to believe all that the prophets spoke! Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory?” Then beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them what referred to him in all the Scriptures. As they approached the village to which they were going, he gave the impression that he was going on farther. But they urged him, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening and the day is almost over.” So he went in to stay with them. And it happened that, while he was with them at table, he took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them. With that their eyes were opened and they recognized him, but he vanished from their sight. Then they said to each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he spoke to us on the way and opened the Scriptures to us?” So they set out at once and returned to Jerusalem where they found gathered together the eleven and those with them who were saying, “The Lord has truly been raised and has appeared to Simon!” Then the two recounted what had taken place on the way and how he was made known to them in the breaking of bread. Meditation (Meditatio) After the reading, take some time to reflect in silence on one or more of the following questions: • What word or words in this passage caught your attention? • What in this passage comforted you? • What in this passage challenged you? If practicing lectio divina as a family or in a group, after the reflection time, invite the participants to share their responses. Contemplation (Contemplatio) Read the scripture passage again, followed by this reflection: How does this passage connect with the experience of your daily life? Their eyes were prevented from recognizing him. What prevents me from recognizing God’s presence in my life? What steps can I take to open my eyes to Jesus in disguise in the poor and troubled? We were hoping that he would be the one to redeem Israel. What do you hope that Jesus will bring you? How does God challenge or fulfill your hopes? Were not our hearts burning within us while he . . . opened the Scriptures to us? What about your faith makes your heart burn? This week, how can you share your passion for your faith with those you meet? Prayer (Oratio) Read the scripture passage one more time. Bring to the Lord the praise, petition, or thanksgiving that the Word inspires in you. After all have had a chance to make their prayer, all recite the Lord’s Prayer and the following: Closing Prayer: All the nations surrounded me; in the Lord’s name I cut them off. They surrounded me on every side; in the Lord’s name I cut them off. They surrounded me like bees; they burned up like fire among thorns; in the Lord’s name I cut them off. I was hard pressed and falling, but the Lord came to my help. The Lord, my strength and might, has become my savior. (Psalm 118:10-14)

Weekly Gifts Actual Required* Difference Last week: Offertory collection $2,247 $2,558 ($311) All other collections 560 218 342 Total revenues $2,807 $2,776 $31 7/1/16 to 4/23/17: Offertory collection $116,413 $109,978 $6,435 All other collections 45,556 41,102 4,454 Total revenues to date $161,969 $151,080 $10,889 * Required represents the amount needed to fund all of the parish's financial obligations.

OUR MINISTRIES Liturgist: Rosanna Hirshkind (285-8647) or momrd5@gmail.com

--Adoration: Pat Gasparini (285-4727), Donna Schulz (285-0711) --Altar Servers: Peter Huemiller (385-6281) -- Sacristans: Tish Vandiver (285-4737), Barbara Crecco (665-1231) --Extraordinary Ministers, Lectors, Greeters: Rosanna Hirshkind (285-8647) -- Extraord. Ministers, Lect, Greeters Scheduler: Maureen McCarthy (285-5194) --Homebound Eucharistic Ministry: Rosanna Hirshkind (285-8647) --Magnificat: Kathy Lord (271-4660) --Music: Lara Capparuccia (910-324-5540)

Faith Formation (Adult & Children): Fran Braks (665-1092)

--Lighthouse CD info, Sheila Bertoldi 410-979-8200

Pastoral Care: Deacon Mike (285-4737) --Bereavement & Hospitality: Kathy Lord (271-4660), Julie Couch (271-6808) --Greetings: Judi Matthews (289-1738) Jstiddm@gmail.com --Prayer Shawl: Delores Huemiller (385-7891) --Prayer Tree: Geri Cullen (285-7334), Lita Hopkins (285-2830), Cheryl Partyka (285-6661 --Vocation Liaison: Gary Deininger

Hispanic: Luis Galan (271-4200) or luisgalan_r@hotmail.com or www.facebook.com/TransfigurationCatholicChurch

Fellowship: Nancy Mercure, nanamerc.nm@gmail.com (285-4172)

--Christmas Concert & Dinner: --First Sunday Breakfast: Diana Nizamoff (665-1251), Lillian Jimenez (665-1022), --Feast of the Transfiguration --Heritage Month Feast

Works of Mercy: Deacon Mike Vandiver (285-4737) --Community: Feed Our Hungry Children, Julia Callahan (285-0503), Julie Couch (271-6808) --Human Life & Dignity Committee: Maureen MacCarthy, Julia Bryant (benjulb@gmail.com --Kitchen of Blessings: Peter Huemiller (385-6281) --Knights of Columbus: Mark Hopkins 910-285-2830, markhopkins121@gmail.com --Prison Ministry in Pender County: Deacon Mike Vandiver (285-4737)

Stewardship: Mark Hopkins --Accounting Administrator: JoAnn Booz (285-5250)

Administration: Huck Booz (285-5250) --Bulletin: Eileen Hirshkind (eileenhirshkind@aol.com) --Calendar: Augie Jimenez (augiedog104@gmail.com ) --Computer Security: John McCarthy --Email, Voicemail, Facebook: Huck Booz or Jo Price --Historian: Julia Callahan (285-0503) jcallahan0503@gmail.com --Maintenance: Paul Lonsway 285-5982 --Publicity: Julia Callahan (285-0503) jcallahan0503@gmail.com --Registration: Elaine Masinick (emasinick@gmail.com); --Safe Environment Education: Fran Braks (665-1092) --Welcome Packets, Kaye Pulzone, 463-1218, kbpulzone@charter.net --Website: Peter Huemiller (phuemiller@gmail.com)

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Transfiguration Roman Catholic Church PO Box 1601 506 East Main St Wallace, NC 28466 Phone: 910-285-1876 Email: transfigurationofjesus.wallace@gmail.com www.transfigurationofjesusparish.org

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Being a Knight of Columbus is all about giving back to your community and building bonds of brotherhood. If you wou.ld like to be a part of our efforts to support our parish and our local community contact Mark Hopkins 910-285-2830, 910-305-1396