OUR MISSION Transfiguraon Catholic Church is a Parish empowered by the Holy Spirit to shine with the light of the Transfigured Christ through worship, educaon, stewardship and outreach. From Fr. Al Backmann, Parochial Administrator: The power of the Spirit in our lives is the spirit of freedom. We live in an age that seeks freedom, but everywhere we look there are people in chains. The compulsive need to consume, produce, and achieve has threatened our freedom. So much of our self-worth is dependent on the abundance of our possessions. The treasure that we store up is too oen that which the thief steals, the moth consumes and rust destroys. We are called to live in the freedom of total acceptance and giedness. The gis of the Spirit are the treasures that last. These gis are not products for consumpon or arcles that go to the highest bidder. Rather, the Holy Spirit gives gis for the common good. Each personal gi is to be integrated with gis of each community member for the praise of God. There is no need for “one-upmanship” or resentment. All are gied. In order to prevent gis from becoming possessions, we must share them with others. We can do so knowing that in giving we receive. The power of the Spirit is the presence of peace in our hearts. The first gi of the risen Lord to his disciples was peace. The disciples were locked in the grip of fear. Jesus stood in their midst as the gi of peace through His death and resurrecon. The disciples needed peace so they could carry on the mission of proclaiming the good news to the whole world. The gi of peace is for us as well. Through the indwelling of the Paraclete, the risen Lord is present in our hearts. Because we experience the peace of Christ through the Spirit we are able to be with, and for, others. The ulmate power of the Spirit is exercised in love. Without love there is no life in us. The power of the Spirit is that which enables us to love as Jesus loved, with a love that is uncondional, non-manipulave and which respects the freedom of others. The love that became incarnate in Jesus is a love of service. That is the source of our ulmate meaning and happiness; to love as Jesus loved and to be for others as much as we are for ourselves. It is that self-giving love that will set us free. May each day be one of growth in the power of that Holy Spirit. Pray oen, “Come Holy Spirit! Come!” May 20 2018 CHURCH OFFICE INFO 6133 15th St. N., Oakdale, MN. 55128 Monday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Phone - 651-738-2646 Aer hours Emergency - 651-262-8695 mpraska@transfiguraonmn.org bullen@transfiguraonmn.org CATHOLIC SCHOOL INFO 6135 15th St. N., Oakdale, MN. 55128 Office: 651-501-2220 Aendance Line: 651-501-2255 ger@transfiguraonmn.org WWW.TRANSFIGURATIONMN.ORG T S P Pentecost by Jean Restout II
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OUR MISSION
Transfigura"on Catholic Church
is a Parish empowered by the Holy Spirit
to shine with the light of the Transfigured
Christ through worship, educa"on,
stewardship and outreach.
From Fr. Al Backmann, Parochial Administrator:
The power of the Spirit in our lives is the spirit of freedom. We live in
an age that seeks freedom, but everywhere we look there are people
in chains. The compulsive need to consume, produce, and achieve has
threatened our freedom. So much of our self-worth is dependent on
the abundance of our possessions. The treasure that we store up is too
o#en that which the thief steals, the moth consumes and rust destroys.
We are called to live in the freedom of total acceptance and gi#edness.
The gi#s of the Spirit are the treasures that last. These gi#s are not
products for consump"on or ar"cles that go to the highest bidder.
Rather, the Holy Spirit gives gi#s for the common good. Each personal
gi# is to be integrated with gi#s of each community member for the
praise of God. There is no need for “one-upmanship” or resentment.
All are gi#ed. In order to prevent gi#s from becoming possessions, we
must share them with others. We can do so knowing that in giving we
receive.
The power of the Spirit is the presence of peace in our hearts. The first
gi# of the risen Lord to his disciples was peace. The disciples were
locked in the grip of fear. Jesus stood in their midst as the gi# of peace
through His death and resurrec"on. The disciples needed peace so they
could carry on the mission of proclaiming the good news to the whole
world. The gi# of peace is for us as well. Through the indwelling of the
Paraclete, the risen Lord is present in our hearts. Because we experience
the peace of Christ through the Spirit we are able to be with, and for,
others. The ul"mate power of the Spirit is exercised in love. Without
love there is no life in us. The power of the Spirit is that which enables
us to love as Jesus loved, with a love that is uncondi"onal,
non-manipula"ve and which respects the freedom of others. The love
that became incarnate in Jesus is a love of service. That is the source of
our ul"mate meaning and happiness; to love as Jesus loved and to be for
others as much as we are for ourselves. It is that self-giving love that will
set us free.
May each day be one of growth in the power of that Holy Spirit.
Pray o#en, “Come Holy Spirit! Come!”
May
20 2018
CHURCH OFFICE INFO
6133 15th St. N., Oakdale, MN. 55128
Monday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Phone - 651-738-2646
A#er hours Emergency - 651-262-8695
mpraska@transfigura"onmn.org
bulle"n@transfigura"onmn.org
CATHOLIC SCHOOL INFO
6135 15th St. N., Oakdale, MN. 55128
Office: 651-501-2220
A&endance Line: 651-501-2255
"ger@transfigura"onmn.org
WWW.TRANSFIGURATIONMN.ORG
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Pentecost by Jean Restout II
Transfigura!on Catholic Church & School
PAROCHIAL ADMINISTRATOR
Fr. Al Backmann • 651-738-2646
frbackmann@transfigura"onmn.org
DEACON
Deacon Dan Brewer • 651-738-2646
dbrewer@transfigura"onmn.org
PARISH ADMINISTRATOR
Erin Ethier • 651-501-2209
eethier@transfigura"onmn.org
PARISH SECRETARY
Martha Praska • 651-738-2646
mpraska@transfigura"onmn.org
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Kathy Weed • 651-738-2646
kweed@transfigura"onmn.org
SCHOOL PRINCIPALS
Andy Jacobson & Ma#hew Weingartz
651-501-2216 •
principal@transfigura"onmn.org
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS
Jane Schnobrich & Sarah Duval
651-501-2220 • "ger@transfigura"onmn.org
DIRECTOR OF PARISH LIFE & COMMUNICATIONS
Gretchen Sonnen • 651-501-2207
gsonnen@transfigura"onmn.org
LITURGY COORDINATOR
Shantel Schallenkamp • 651-501-2206
sschallenkamp@transfigura"onmn.org
DIRECTOR OF PARISH FORMATION & YOUTH
Jus"n Kortuem • 651-501-2202
jkortuem@transfigura"onmn.org
FINANCE ASSISTANT & TADS ADMIN
Kim Connolly • 651-501-2208
kconnolly@transfigura"onmn.org
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC
Mary Demko • 651-501-2224
mdemko@transfigura"onmn.org
CONFIRMATION/YOUTH COORDINATOR
Jus"n Shay • 651-501-2219
jshay@transfigura"onmn.org
SPECIAL EVENTS & FAMILY FORMATION
COORDINATOR
Mary Markert • 651-501-2204
mmarkert@transfigura"onmn.org
MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
Phil Stoffel • 651-501-2245
pstoffel@transfigura"onmn.org
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MASSES & CONFESSIONS
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Lord’s Day Masses
Saturday: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. ▪ 10:30 a.m. ▪
6:00 p.m.
Daily Masses
Monday - Saturday: 8:00 a.m.
Also:
Wednesday School Mass: 9:00 a.m.
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Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday,
Saturday: 7:15 - 7:45 a.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m.
and 4:00 - 4:45 p.m.
(The Confessional is located inside the
Chapel of Our Lady of Mount Carmel)
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Monday - Saturday: 7:00 - 8:00 a.m.
Sunday: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
(Addi!onal hours available through
Blessed Sacrament Parish)
MASS INTENTIONS
“LORD, HOW GOOD IT IS FOR US TO BE HERE!” (MATTHEW 17:4)
Sunday, May 20
8:30 a.m. - Sal Roering †
10:30 a.m. - Fr. William Baer †
6:00 p.m. - The People of Transfigura"on
Monday, May 21
8:00 a.m. - Carl Apse
Tuesday, May 22
8:00 a.m. - Gordon Hamilton †
Wednesday, May 23
8:00 a.m. - Sue Smith; Kathy Fleck
1:00 p.m. - Transfigura"on School
Thursday, May 24
8:00 a.m. - Nam Tie †
Friday, May 25
8:00 a.m. - Agnes & Clelland Johnston †
Saturday, May 26
8:00 a.m. - Deacons Preparing for
Priestly Ordina"on
5:00 p.m. - Fielding Holmes †
Sunday, May 27
8:30 a.m. - The People of Transfigura"on
10:30 a.m. - Joanne Har"gan †
6:00 p.m. - Newly Ordained Priests
† deceased
LITURGICAL MINISTERS
Saturday, May 26, 5:00 p.m.
Lector: Casey R.
Servers: Amanda V.
Hospitality Team: C
EMHC Team: 1
Sacristan: Jack S.
Sunday, May 27, 8:30 a.m.
Lector: Steve F.
Servers: Elijah F.
Hospitality Team: E
EMHC Team: 4
Sacristan: Steve F.
Sunday, May 27, 10:30 a.m.
Lector: Ma#hew W.
Servers: Livia J., Ma#hew & Kate G.
Hospitality Team: H
EMHC Team: 7
Sacristan: Gabe H.
Sunday, May 27, 6:00 p.m.
Lector: Natalie B.
Servers: Roman W.
Sacristan: TBD
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WEEKLY CALENDAR
Sunday, May 20
Monday, May 21
6:30 p.m. Boy Scouts
7:00 p.m. AA Mee!ng
Tuesday, May 22
8:30 a.m. Cenacle of Life Prayer
6:45 p.m. Girl Scouts
7:00 p.m. Walking with Purpose
Wednesday, May 23
10:00 a.m. Walking with Purpose
6:30 p.m. Financial Peace Univ.
7:00 p.m. School Spring Concert (Gym)
Thursday, May 24
8:30 a.m. Cenacle for Divine Mercy
1:00 p.m. Grandparents Day Mass
Friday, May 25
3:00 p.m. Fr. Baer Memorial Mass
7:00 p.m. Rosary Group
7:00 p.m. AA Group
Saturday, May 26
6:30 a.m. YA Adult Men’s Group
8:00 a.m. CFC Youth Conference
9:15 a.m. Financial Peace University
Sunday, May 27
INTERESTED IN JOINING TRANSFIGURATION? Call 651-738-2646 to learn more about our Parish
and how to get involved. Welcome!
PRAYER LIST Please pray for the health of these people.
July 1, 2017 (71,968) is 3.4% lower than this !me last
year (74,518).
BAPTISM CLASS
If you or someone you know is expec!ng a child this spring
or summer, please invite them to our next Bap!sm Prep
Class. This short class prepares parents to have their child
bap!zed at Transfigura!on. The class will be held on
Tuesday, June 5 at 7:00 p.m. Please contact the Parish
Office to register for the class, or for more informa!on.
Helen Alberg
Carla Amaya
Bobbi Ayd
Bea Backer
Ron Bakeberg
MaryAnn Bailey
Suzanne Baro#
Arthur Bellair
Louella Brager
Dick & Pam
Chlebeck
Liz Chlebeck
Richard Christensen
Emily Coad
Rose Dablow
Evangeline Doran
Karrie Eischens
Alvin Ejiofor
Millie Ellertson
Beverly Ellison
Mary Falteisek
Donna Flanagan
Kathy Fleck
Kathleen Franke
Anne Frascone
Tony Gangi
Joyce Garcia
Floyd Hanley
Judy Hellige
Sharon Hennessy
Jose Henriquez
Rachel Jensen
Tim Jensen
Jerry Johnson
Pam Kammeyer
Josh Kennedy
Cody Klotz
Gloria Klosner
Vern Kolb
Joyce Kortuem
Mike & Pearl Kush
Jerome Lavigne
Jean Lingner
Marilyn Li#le
Delores Lopez
Lily Rose Lopez
Linda Diane Lopez
Mario Lopez
Margaret Moeller
Sally Palechek
David Prawer
Fred Probe
Debra Prokosch
Be#y Sass
Be#y Schramel
Jim Schramel
Joan Schuebel
Lorraine Scribner
Barbara Sesso
Sue Smith
Frances Snavely
Paul & Andrea Riedl
Peter Roger
Spychalla
Bill Steinmeyer
Nancy Strafelda
Charles & Marion
Turner
Dorothy Vayder
Veronica Wermers
Agnes Wind
BAPTISM Praise God for the gi+ of new life in Jesus Christ given
to the following in Bap!sm: Charlo#e Jean Schmitz,
daughter of Dale & McCall.
DEATH
Eternal Rest grant unto him, O Lord: Please pray for the
repose of the soul of Clyde Klosner.
MEMORIAL MASS
Please join us this Friday, May 25 for a 3:00 p.m. Mass
in honor of Fr. Baer on what would have been his 61st
birthday and 22nd anniversary of priestly ordina!on.
· Three boilers used to heat Church, Chapel, and Parish offices. The units are 32 years old and in constant need of parts and maintenance. They also have a very old thermostat system that does not allow for efficient climate control. Es"mated cost of replacement is $75,000.
· Window Sill Tray Repair on south-facing School windows. The windows have been leaking for many years, and we had them re-caulked last summer as a short-term solu"on. The caulking will last about one more year. Es"mated cost of replacement is $45,000.
Phil Stoffel, our Maintenance Director, is also at work on several projects that will be completed with opera"ng funds. Repairs to the parking lot, roo%op hea"ng and cooling units, and altera"ons to the flat roof to prevent ice dams next winter are all currently being addressed.
STEWARDSHIP
FROM ERIN ETHIER, PARISH ADMINISTRATOR:
stew·ard·ship
noun \ˈstü-ərd-ˌship, ˈstyü-;ˈst(y)u̇rd-\
: the ac"vity or job of protec"ng and being responsible for something
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FINANCIAL UPDATE
May 12-13 Fiscal YTD
Budgeted $ 16,000 $1,173,000
Weekend Collec"on $ 15,658 $1,164,086
Surplus/(Deficit) $ (342) $ (8,914)
Percent above/below (+/-) Budget -0.76%
Big-Ticket Capital Improvement Fund
Amount Collected May 12-13 $ 1,890
$ -
Balance in Big-Ticket Savings Account $ 77,788
Long-Term Debt for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2018
Amount Collected/Principal Payment: $ 9,313
Balance on Long-Term Debt $ 4,568,778
Interest Paid on LT Debt since 7/1/17 $ 190,250
Big-Ticket Capital Improvement Fund
Our Second Collec"on to fund Big Ticket Capital Improvements has been a great success for our parish. Thank you to all parishioners and guests who contribute to this fund! We have collected $5,257 during the first two weeks of May, and on average, we have collected over $8,800 per month over the past twelve months. This brings the total in our savings account to $77,788 as of May 14.
This past year we completed two major projects: the replacement of the roof over the original Church building and the replacement of the hea"ng units with a new boiler in the northwest corner of the Church. Please con"nue reading for informa"on on projects in line for future Big-Ticket Capital Improvement funds.
Campus Repairs Update
We have made great progress with major repairs to our campus, but with a 32-year-old building, there are many more that will need to be addressed in the next several years. Here is a brief descrip"on of the work that we will be planning to use future Big-Ticket funds for: · Parish Rectory repairs. In prepara"on for our new pastor, we need to clean up and complete several projects at
the rectory: replace the two entry doors, install new flooring in the kitchen, replace the shower in the pastor suite, remove flooring in the basement, and clean and seal the basement floor and walls. We will also be pain"ng rooms, cleaning carpets, and replacing blinds and small furniture as needed. The Finance Council has authorized up to $10,000 to be spent on improvements to the parish rectory.
· Four cooling units and roof replacement, northeast corner of building. The units are 32 years old and beginning to fail. Es"mated cost of replacement is $115,000.
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS
KIOSK HIGHLIGHT SCHOOL NEWS
SAVE THE DATE!
To all women of the parish and school: Transfigura"on will
be offering the Women's Emmaus Retreat the weekend of
July 20-22, 2018 at the Franciscan House/Prior Lake. The
cost is $185 and includes room, meals, and program. Fee is
due at registra"on.
However, the "Early Bird" Special price of $175 is available
when you register by June 10. For more details on the
retreat see the Emmaus handout on the table in the
Gathering Space.
This summer, a very special opportunity is being
offered to grow closer to Jesus through Mary. If you've
been thinking about entrus"ng yourself to Mary and
deepening or renewing your devo"on of her, 33 Days to
Morning Glory is the right book to read and the perfect
retreat to make.
You may a%end this 6-week program on Monday
morning from 9-10:30 a.m. or on Monday evening from
7-8:30 p.m. Classes begin on Monday, June 11, and
conclude with the Marian Consecra"on on July 16, the
Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
Registra"on has begun at the Gathering Desk. The
deadline to register is June 1. For more informa"on, call
Madeline Miller at 651-366-2696 (morning class) or
either George Scharber 952-431-1221 or
Rita Bagley 612-594-1906 (evening class).
Enroll now! Transfigura#on Catholic School is now
accep#ng applica#ons for admission for the 2018-2019
school year for preschool to 8th grade. Space is limited;
don't wait to give your child a great Catholic educa#on!
Thank you to Transfigura"on's Council of Catholic Women
for their generous dona"on of $1,000 to be used for new
library books. Most of the books have come in! And, many
of the new books fulfill requests that students and teachers
made earlier this year.
DID YOU KNOW that our school library has a sec"on of
books in Spanish? Both the Spanish and Religion sec"ons
have been expanded due to this dona"on.
School Librarian, Mrs. Wakem, reports there has been a
definite increase in the number of Spanish books being
checked out and that students appreciated having a be%er
selec"on of religious books for Saint reports earlier this
year.
The Holy Spirit, Third Person of the Trinity
by Fr. Shannon Collins
In this cap"va"ng presenta"on,
Fr. Shannon Collins discusses the
essen"al character of the Holy Spirit
and the role the forgo%en Person of
the Blessed Trinity has played since
the crea"on of the world. Drawing
upon Scripture and tradi"on, Father
Collins explains the seven gi+s of
the Holy Spirit and how He works in
the lives of believers. Listeners are sure to come to a
be%er apprecia"on for this “sweet Guest of our soul” who
seeks to bring us closer to Christ and eternal salva"on.
“O God, Your mercy knows no bounds and the treasure of
your goodness is infinite…”
Would you like to foster your devo"on to Divine Mercy?
Consider joining the Divine Mercy Cenacle! We meet in the
Mount Tabor Room on Thursday mornings from 9-10:30
a.m. Discussions are centered on readings from the Diary
of St. Faus"na, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and
the Cenacle Book. We will be star"ng Cenacle Book #1
($11.00) on Thursday, June 14 and would love to have you
join us! If you are interested, please call Anita Oie at
651-770-8616.
to our Confirmandi who were Confirmed at the Cathedral
last Thursday, May 10.
DIVINE MERCY CENACLE
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LITURGY HIGHLIGHT
All-powerful God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, by
water and the Holy Spirit you freed your sons and
daughters from sin and gave them new life.
Send your Holy Spirit upon them to be their helper
and guide. Give them the spirit of wisdom and
understanding, the spirit of right judgment and
courage, the spirit of knowledge and reverence.
Fill them with the spirit of wonder and awe in your
presence. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Order of Confirma"on, 113
As I men"oned in last weekend’s bulle"n, Pentecost
Sunday, the Solemnity we celebrate this weekend, is the
Birthday of the Church. Perhaps this could be a good
medita"on for us to reflect upon in the coming weeks.
How do I, or how could I, share the gi$s and talents the
Lord has given me with my parish family, ul"mately giving
my gi$s back to the Lord?
-Has God given me musical talent, or the ability to proclaim
the Word of God to the congrega"on?
-Do I have a love for the Eucharist that would be visible
as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion?
-Do I possess organiza"onal skills, a%en"on to detail and
reverence for the Mass that would be helpful in my service
as a Sacristan or Altar Server?
-Do I possess a gi$ of hospitality that would share the light
of Christ with all those I encounter?
Thank you for considering your gi$ to the Lord, as we
conclude the great Season of Easter. Please contact
Shantel to join any one of our Liturgical Ministries, or
Mary Demko if you are interested in joining the choir.
This year will be Transfigura"on’s fi$h summer hos"ng
Totus Tuus for youth. The past four years have provided a
wonderful week for the children, which shows in our
returning par"cipants!
All youth are invited to join us for an exci"ng, week-