Adult Faith Formation
Offerings for July
We the People of the United States ,
in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
The words that made our nation free. But if I were to ask you, "what is freedom- to you?" I would be willing to bet I'd hear a different answer from each of you. Beautiful, true, meaningful, honest and, at times, heartbreaking answers. But all them would be the embodiment of these words above.
"what is freedom - to you?"
Sometimes, We see freedom as the ability to choose the best outcome for our situation without entanglements. Freedom can be the right to fight for your beliefs. To Participate in the political process. Sometimes, freedom is the right to speak out on or for issues that affect you or someone you love directly. In America, if you're not hurting anyone -freedom kind of feels like being able to do whatever, whenever. To choose participate in the things that bring you joy. Sometimes, if we are being honest, freedom is the choice to walk away from a situation all together. None are wrong, none are better than the other. But is that what it means - to be free?
I am reminded of a stoy I read a few Lents ago about a dog and an invisible fence. A woman watched her dog first fight the constraints of the new yard, then learn them, then grow into its true self, able to play and run without worry of danger. The point of it being this, or rules and our fences are designed to keep us safe. In that safety, we are loved, we are able to relax into our truest life, to rest in the protection of God, and that is our true freedom. A freedom not From harm, but For peace.
Our lives are designed for peace. When we live in anxiety or worry- our freedoms are limited. We are reminded time and again, "be not afriaid" becasue fear is it's own kind of inprisonment. If you are too afraid to know your neighbor, will you be too afraid to help your neigbor or even love them? If you are too afraid to speak the truth, will you be too afraid to live that truth?
These days, it feels like one thing after another is changing. I can't do this because of that ! But it's not all bad. Walking one way down the grocery store aisle means someone doesn't have to get too close to you if they don't want to. Quitting the gym maybe leads to more walks in nature. Not going on vacation this year means that we're going to have to find new and creative ways to love our families and rejuvinate ourselves. It could lead to wonder and prayer, a deeper walk with Christ. Voting in the local election means you can make a positive impact on the people in your community - even if that positive impact has nothing to do with you. Wearing a mask to chruch means we can rest in the protection of God, together in community. The doors stay open, the sacraments come back. I am encouraged to see the church filling up for Masses again. I can see the wonder and awe in the faces of those who've been so far away for so long. The love and reverence of the people in the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. I am encouraged - to keep running this race. To keep the faith of these restrictions for the benefit of those who are just now understanding How Beautiful this gift is. A freedom.
"What is freedom - to you?" A freedom to chose to do this life With and For others. It is the thing we agreed to when we ourselves were baptized. When we freely chose to follow Jesus. Love your neighbor, as I have loved you...in order to form a more perfect union. In order to say confidently, "thy kingdom come, on Earth as it Is In Heaven."

Have a Safe and Happy Holiday. Celebrate Well!!


Keep Father Fernando in your prayers, join us in prayer for his Health and Healing as he returns to his Pastoral duties here at the parish.
Transfiguration will continue to present all Daily and Sunday Masses and any other Church Services online.

See the latest news on Reopening the Church Here
and sign up for masses & read guidelines on attending mass.

Watch Mass Anytime, Adoration, or the Rosay on the Transfiguration Youtube page!

Welcome Fr. Bill Williams
       Welcome to our new parochial vicar, Fr. Bill Williams. Fr. Bill will begin celebrating Mass on July 3. Fr. Fernando and Fr. Bill attended seminary together at St. Vincent Seminary in Latrobe, PA. Fr. Bill grew up in Erie, PA and is from a family of 14 children with 8 sisters and 5 brothers. Fr. Bill worked in the Appalachia's as a lay volunteer in the upper area of Kentucky and southwest Pennsylvania. He served in the Army for 25 years, with 9 years as a Chaplain in the Army Reserves.
He was ordained as a priest for the Archdiocese of Atlanta on June 29, 1996. He has served at St. Joseph's, Marietta, St. Jude's, Sandy Springs, Christ Our King and Savior in Green/Putnam and Sparta counties, St. John Neumann, Lilburn, Queen of Angels, Thomson, St. Gerard, Fort Oglethorpe, and prison ministry. Some of his accomplishments include a marathon in Germany, and a mountain marathon in Alaska, hiking the Application Trail from Georgia through the Smokey Mountains. Fr. Bill is an avid rosary maker.
Fr. Bill is looking forward to this adventure with God’s people of Transfiguration. He began his priesthood in Marietta, and now he's back. Oh, and by the way, he likes to be called Fr. Bill. And he has a very cute black, labradoodle puppy named Charlie, after St. Charles Borromeo.

July Liturgical Feasts
Rosary for America
Adoration
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Returning to Church is a big deal! Come home when you're ready. But also feel comfortable participating from home for now, Too.

For Protocols and FAQs about returning:



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ADULT FAITH FORMATION STUDIES AND CLASSES
Join Transfiguration's Adult Faith Formation program this summer for online events and studies!
  • Women in Faith Summer Online- Becoming women of the word.
  • Tuesday Spiritually and Senior Spiritualty have online meetings, see the website for details.
  • Men's Bible Study - has started a new study.
  • Pathfinders - will begin again with a new online study.
  • Tuesday Spirituality has started a new program. See the website for details
  • Rosary : Sunday at 3:00pm with WIF on Zoom, Thursday Night with @tccadultfaith on instagram and the Hispanic Ministry on Zoom, PLUS every day on the TCC Youtube channel. See the Media Page of the website for details.
Small Faith Sharing Groups!

Contact the Adult Faith Formation Office for ideas, tips and studies for your small group to do over the summer!

Contact Therese Delashmutt to get your groups back to work, starting now.


CHECK OUT THE NEW WEBSITE!!


Pray for our Adults who will join the churh with the sacraments, soon!
Want to Get involved?

Consider becoming an USHER for Mass.
We need several people per mass to assist parishioners as they return safely to the building. Contact Breon Haskett
for training and volunteer opportunites.

Consider becoming a Catechist for Our Great Journey. Contact Joyce, Therese, Theresa, or Sheila to get our families ready for Religious Education in the fall. We need help with kids, teens, adults, and everywhere. Be part of the fun.

Consider Donating to St. Vincent DePaul via the donation box in front of the church, or giving online, here.

Contact the Adult Faith Formation Office for more Volunteer Opportunities.

Thank you, God Bless YOU!


Do you need help with all the Technology? We have folks who can help you from a distance. So that You can join the Online classes, groups and prayer communities.
We Want You to Stay Connected!!
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Transfiguration's Adult Faith Formation Team has an Instagram Account - follow us for some fun and inspirational content, info, and church announcements.

Join your Classes with ZOOM
LOOK for your group leaders to send an email to join a zoom meeting. It allows you to have a 40 min meeting for free with anyone on an invited list, they can see and hear each other! Great for Groups, Prayers, Gathering Ideas, Meetings and even Family Dinners.

for the most up to date information about church closings, updates and reopening.
Transfiguration Catholic Church
Office of Adult Faith Formation
Director: Therese DeLashmutt TDelashmutt@Transfiguration.com