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Transfiguration of Jesus Catholic Church

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: Julia Bryant 665-1173

Financial Council

Chair: Mark Hopkins

December 10, 2017 Second Sunday of Advent

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: Jim Bruggeman, Jill, Christine Stacey, John Lenox, Nancy Plumpton, John Desmond,

Rita Litts, Chris Santella, Terri Miller, Bob Rideout, Candy Williams, Breton Pankoke, Tracy Moore, Nathan Pensingser, 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.

The Christmas Concert took place on Sunday, December 3rd. The Concert and Dinner was a success. We got to see so much talent from both congregations. We enjoyed a wonderful

evening amongst our church family. The Advent season has begun delightfully. And a big thank you to those who organized and participated especially Lara, Sean and the Knights. Join Us for Journey of Faith!: Are you curious about the Catholic Faith? Is the Holy Spirit calling you to learn more about Catholic Faith? Both Catholics and those inquiring about the faith are welcome to join us on Thursday nights for this joyous journey of faith. This class takes place at 6:30 p.m. in the parish hall EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT. We will be using a new book this year called This Is Our Faith. For more information contact Fr. Roch, Deacon Mike or Patty George. December 14 Ch. 10 The Communion of Saints and the Blessed Mother December 21 and December 28 No Class

COATS FOR KIDS- The Knights of Columbus at Transfiguration of Jesus

Catholic Church are launching a "COATS FOR KIDS" initiative to provide warm coats for youth in our community (Duplin County and surrounding areas). Clean or used children's coats may be brought to the church or hall starting Sunday, November 5th and running through Monday, December 11th (the final pickup day). DISTRIBUTION DATES: December 11th - 17th Thank you, in advance, for your thoughtfulness and caring during this Holiday Season. Richard Ciuccoli or Mark Hopkins 203-695-2116 910-285-2830 This is a NOT FOR PROFIT ACTIVITY Reconciliation: The following parishes are offering Sacrament of Reconciliation services during the season of Advent. Beulaville- Santa Teresa del Niño Jesus, Dec. 19, 7:00 p.m. Burgaw- St. Joseph, Dec. 12, 7:00 p.m.. Wilmington- St. Mark, Dec. 13, 11:00 a.m.

Advent and Christmas are very soon upon us. As we prepare for the coming of the Christ Child we invite all parishioners to join us in decorating the Church at 12:30 on December 24th. This year the last

Sunday of Advent is December 24th. The church will need to remain set for Advent until after the last mass on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. That means we only have from 12:30 until 3:00 to prepare for Christmas masses which begin at 4:00 pm! We will need many hands to accomplish all that must be done so if you have visiting family feel free to bring them along. Please consider setting aside some time to deck the halls!! As we prepare Transfiguration Parish for our Christmas services, we would like to ask again this year for donations of Poinsettia's to be part of the display. Poinsettia's that are donated can be brought to church on Dec 24th. Many hands make light work!." 4th Sunday of Advent will be celebrate on 12/23 at 5pm and 12/24 at 830am. Christmas Eve Vigil is at 4pm in Wallace and 6pm at Magnolia Christmas Day Mass will be at 9am in Wallace

Please join us for a wonderful evening on Monday, December 11th at 5:30 PM in the Church Hall. We will be having a very different CD Discussion Group Meeting on that night. We will be celebrating Christ’s birthday and we need you to come and share your best memory of Christmas with all of us. A pot luck supper will follow. 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.

December 10 Thomas is now considered full-term but continues to gain and grow every day. Lungs are days from completion. I’m practicing breathing with my amniotic fluid. It is easy to grasp things with Thomas’s little fingers. Typically, boys will weigh more than girls at birth. Only 4% of babies are actually born on their due date. Mom, pack your bags, and don’t forget the camera for those all-important pictures of the baby. “They will see the glory of the Lord, the splendor of our God.” (Isaiah 35:2)

Mass Intentions Sat Dec 9 - Repose of the soul of Wilson Arandia requested by Cheryl & Frank Partyka Sun Dec 10 - Repose of the soul of Jessica Clark requested by Julie & Mike Couch Mon Dec 11 Tue Dec 12 Wen Dec 13 Thu Dec 14 - Repose of the soul of Esther Meckling requested by JoAnn & Huck Booz Fri Dec 15 Sat Dec 16 - Repose of the soul of Malcolm Eddy requested by Kathy Lord Sun Dec 17 - Repose of the soul of Jessica Clark requested by Julie & Mike Couch 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

Women of Grace Foundational Study January 19–May 11, 2018 Friday’s, 9:30 AM Our Lady of Lourdes, Fallon Center Join other women on a journey to discover your mission and purpose in the world today. Grow closer to Christ and His Church through Scripture, the Catechism, and wisdom of early Church fathers and Popes. Childcare available for a nominal fee – indicate if needed. Cost $50 for book and workbook Please contact Cathy Gephart (cathy@gephartbuilt.com) to register. 2018 Women's Retreat on Charisms and Contemplative Prayer Led by Angela Neumann February 23rd - 25th, 2018 Avila Retreat Center, Durham NC The gorgeous grounds of the Avila Retreat Center provide the perfect backdrop to strengthen our faith life. Through insightful sessions and discussion, Angie will help us improve our contemplative prayer life and learn our charisms, or gifts, that we can use in lives of service and faith as women of grace. Presented by Full of Grace Women's Ministry at Our Lady of Lourdes. Cost is $180 for 2 nights, including meals.– checks payable to OLL. Contact Ami Robbins (arobb20@gmail.com) to register. Divorced? Remarried? Planning to marry someone who is divorced? Do you have questions about freedom to marry in the Catholic Church? 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. Single/Single Again Ministry – If you are a single, separated, divorced or widowed person, you are invited to join us at our monthly Mass held at Cardinal Gibbon HS chapel at 5:30 pm. A pot-luck social follow Mass. 2018 Masses are: Jan.7, Feb. 11, March 18, April 22, May 20, and June 17. For more information contact Celia at ckeator@nc.rr.com or visit www.singlesingleagain.com or on facebook www.facebook.com/singleagainraleigh LML Youth Rally Don’t miss the 8th annual Love My Life Youth Rally, Saturday, January 13 at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral beginning at 9:30 AM. We welcome Chris Padgett this year to a special new tent on the Cathedral grounds, followed by a procession into Mass, celebrated by Bishop Luis Rafael Zarama. Next we will grab a light lunch and travel to Halifax Mall to join NC Right to Life for the annual March for Life! This year we are asking Youth Leaders, Confirmation leaders and 8th grade teachers to visit the following link to enter headcounts: https://raldioc.configio.com/go/love-my-life For more information visit www.dioceseofraleigh.org/lml or contact Marybeth.phillips@raldioc.org

Looking for the Longest Married Couple in 2018 Worldwide Marriage Encounter is searching for the longest married couple. One national winner and winners from each of the 50 states are recognized

each year. This project is held to honor the commitment of married couples and to give hope and inspiration to younger couples that they too can have long and lasting marriages. Nominations must be received by January 10th, 2018. To nominate a couple you know, please visit us at http://www.earnedmedia.org/wwme1009.htm or contact us directly at 405-850-4274.

Save the Date! 15th Ignited By Truth Catholic Conference April 28, 2018 Reynolds Coliseum, Raleigh “Bringing to light the truth of the teachings of the Catholic Church and igniting in all hearts a love for the Faith” For more details, visit www.IgnitedByTruth.org

December 12: Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Prayer: Our Lady of Guadalupe, who blessed Mexico and all the Americas by your appearance to Juan Diego, intercede for the holy Church, protect the pope, and help everyone who invokes you in their necessities. O mystical rose, hear our prayers and our petitions, especially for the particular one we are praying for at this moment (mention your request). Since you are the ever Virgin Mary and Mother of the true God, obtain for us from your most holy Son the grace of keeping our faith, sweet hope in the midst of the bitterness of life, burning charity, and the precious gift of final perseverance. Amen. "Celebrating Mary is, first and foremost, remembering our mother, remembering that we are not and never will be an orphaned people. We have a Mother! And where there is a mother, there is always the presence and flavor of home. Where there is a mother, brothers and sisters may fight, but the sense of unity will always prevail. Where there is a mother, the struggle for fraternity will not be lacking. It has always impressed me to see, in different Latin American peoples, those struggling mothers who, often alone, manage to support their children. This is how Mary is. Mary is this way with us: we are her children: a woman who fights against the society of distrust and blindness, the society of apathy and dispersion; a woman who fights to strengthen the joy of the Gospel, who fights to give 'flesh' to the Gospel." (Pope Francis, homily on Monday, Dec. 12, 2016) Homeschool Mass- All families throughout the Diocese of Raleigh who homeschool their children are invited to a special Mass at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral. Date: 12/15/2017 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Bishop Luis Rafael Zarama Contact Person: Laina Yeisley admin@arch-raleigh.com

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 --Knights of Columbus: Huck Booz, 285-5250 --Prison Ministry in Pender County: Deacon Mike Vandiver (285-4737)

Stewardship: Mark Hopkins (285-2830) markhopkins121@gmail.com --Accounting Administrator: JoAnn Booz (285-5250)

Administration: Julia Bryant (910 665 1173) --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 (285-050 3) 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: 910-665-1530 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 Huck Booz, 285-5250