Transfiguration of the Lord Catholic Parish exists to build a community of believers through faith formation, prayer and the sacraments. Led by the Spirit, we witness to the gospel through our service and reverence for all.
Pastor: Fr. Conrad Sutter OFM Conv.
tlp.pastor@gmail.com 410-294-1268/502-931-9303 Pastoral Associate: Deacon Kevin Wintersteller tlp.pastoralassociate@gmail.com 419-295-0574 Religious Education Facilitator: Mrs. Karen Walter tlp.redirector@gmail.com Youth Minister: Miss Katie Charocopos tlp.youthminister@gmail.com School Principal: Mr. Blake England benglandstp@gmail.com 419-294-1395 Liturgical Music Coordinator: Mr. Alan Lortz ajlortz@yahoo.com Office Manager: Mrs. Ilene Zender tlp.businessmanager@gmail.com Secretary: Ms. Darlene Weaver tlp.secretary1@gmail.com Maintenance Coordinator: Mr. Leon Orians tlp.maintenance1@gmail.com Click HERE To View Councils, Committees, Ministries, Organizations Click HERE To View Pastoral Council Minutes Click HERE To View January Parish Calendar 
Monday
11:00 am Communion service, Upper Tuesday 7:00 pm St. Mary Chapel, Kirby Wednesday 8:45 pm Transfiguration Church, Upper Thursday 11:00 am St. Mary Chapel, Kirby Friday 11:00 am Transfiguration Church, Upper Saturday 4:30 pm Transfiguration Church, Upper Sunday 8:30 am St. Mary Chapel, Kirby 10:30 am Transfiguration Church, Upper Mass Delays / Cancellations If school is delayed on a Wednesday, the 8:45 am Mass will be celebrated at 1:00 pm. If school is cancelled, Mass is cancelled. Thursday and Friday 11:00 am Mass will be celebrated as usual unless there is a level 3 snow emergency. Mass will be cancelled for a level 3 emergency. 
Father/Daughter and Mother/Son
Valentine Dance For Students of St. Peter Catholic School Friday, February 7th 6:30 pm in the St. Peter Catholic School Dinner and Dancing Pictures by Creative K Tickets can be bought at the school for $5 per person, up to $20.00 per family To keep the cost low, each grade is asked to bring the items requested. If a Grandparent or other family member would like to help by serving food from 6-7 pm, or you have questions, please contact Jennifer Arnold. 419-455-3006 Detailed information was sent home with the students. Please read the information and let us know how you can help! 
Mass offerings open us to God ́s mercy, an expression of charity to which we provide our specific intentions. The Eucharist is the heart of our faith and each Mass is said for both the living and the dead, uniting our donors closely with the life of the Church. There is no more powerful prayerful petition than having a Mass said for an intention worthy in the eyes of God. As St. John Paul II has written: “In the celebration of the Eucharistic Sacrifice, the Church prays that God, the Father of Mercies, will grant his children the fullness of the Holy Spirit so that they may become one body and one spirit in Christ." Mass Intentions are a way to pray for the loved one. A Mass Stipend of $10 is suggested when requesting a Mass for a loved one. If there is no specific date requested, a Mass Intention can be put in the collection basket with the person’s name and who requested it. For a specific date, call or stop at the Parish office. 
Listen To Daily Scriptures
Click HERE to listen to daily scriptures. Then click on “Media” “Audio” “Daily Readings” Father Sutter thought this website would be especially good for the homebound. 
Diocese of Toledo Safe Environment Program in Full Compliance with USCCB Norms. Each year, the Diocese of Toledo is required to undergo an audit to ensure that it is in compliance with the articles of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. Bishop Daniel Thomas is pleased to announce that, for the fiscal year 2018-2019, the Diocese was found to be in full compliance with the requirements in the Charter. The Diocese of Toledo remains committed to ensuring the protection of children and providing a safe environment for all young people. If you have any knowledge of abuse that has been committed by a cleric, or any employee or volunteer of the Catholic Church, please report the abuse to your local police department, Child Protec on Services, and Mr. Frank DiLallo, Diocesan Vic m Assistance Coordinator. Mr. DiLallo can be reached at (419) 214-4880 or by mail at 1933 Spielbusch Avenue, Toledo, OH 43604 
Scams - Spams - Spoofing Phishing - Ransomware Do not reply to an email from the Transfiguration of the Lord Church that is requesting money, gift cards, or financial information. We will not ask for this in an email. Several Parishioners have received a request from Father Tony or Father Conrad asking to send a gift card to a friend for him as he was unable to do so at the me. This is a scam do not do this! People are so busy trying to imitate a church to get money for themselves. It is sad that in our world we can not trust people. If you receive an email requesting money, gift cards or financial information from anyone, pick up the phone and call that person to verify it is legitimate. DO NOT REPLY TO THE EMAIL. Here are some definitions related to scams: • Spoofing is the creation of an email message with a misleading sender address, with the intention of leading the recipient to open, and possibly take ac on, based on the contents of the message. • Phishing is an email that falsely claims to be a legitimate enterprise in an attempt to scam the user into surrendering private information. • Ransomware is a type of malware that prevents you from using your computer or accessing certain files unless you pay a ransom. • Spam is unsolicited bulk email, the electronic equivalent of junk mail that comes to your inbox Please be on the look-out for these types of email scams. They are becoming more and more prevalent. Make sure your network is secured and data is backed up. ST. PETER SCHOOL
SPIRIT WEAR 
Adult 1/4 zip is $32.
Add $2 for 2x, $4 for 3x. 
Youth full zip is $32
Adult polos are $25. Add $2 for 2x, $4 for 3x, $6 for 4x.
Hooded Sweatshirt
Youth $34 Adult $35 Add $2 for 2x, $4 for 3x, $6 for 4x. 
T- shirt $14.00
Available in student and adult. Add $2 for 2x, $4 for 3x, $6 for 4x. 
White shirt $32.00
Available in student and adult. Add $2 for 2x, $4 for 3x, $6 for 4x. **Adult items go up to 4x** Orders can be placed through St. Peter school. 
PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY PERSONNEL ON ACTIVE DUTY:
May the Lord Jesus watch over all those who guard, and protect the peace, especially: Alex Brodman Hunter Rhoden Marcus Brodman Caleb Siegel Adam Denman Cody Siegel Sean C. Easton Kevin Siegel Blake Frey Zac Siegel Noah Frey Kevin Smalley Zachary Frey Herbert Wattenbarger Wyatt Garber Thank you for your service. 
St. Peter’s School is now registered through Amazon Smile. This program is a fundraising program through Amazon.com. Each time a purchase is made through this program, Amazon donates .5% of the purchase price back to the School. Please consider using this each time you purchase an item on Amazon. There is no limit on the usage, and this can be used by anyone who currently has an Amazon account. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/chpf/about/ref=smi_ge_ul_lm_raas will provide more details on the program. 
THE WELCOME COMMITTEE is offering a meal to new parents returning home from the hospital with your new-born miracle of life. This is an opportunity for the family not to have to worry about what to prepare for supper. Please call Mary Riedlinger or Joan Kincade if you would like to have a nice dinner with no cooking
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Sunday, January 26 Catholic Schools Week Liturgy St. Peter School Open House CLC Bake Sale K of C Pancake and Sausage Breakfast 11:30 am Youth Formation - (CR) Tuesday, January 28 Scrip Orders Due Wednesday, January 29 9:30 am Book Study - (CR) 6:30 pm Religious Education - K-7 (U) 6:30 pm Confirmation (U) 7:00 pm Religious Education - K-7 (K) 7:00 pm Choir Practice (U) Thursday, January 30 7:00 pm Liturgy Committee Mtg- (CR) Saturday, February 1 10:00 am, 11:10 am CYO Basketball - SPS 12:20 pm CYO Basketball - SPS 5:30—8:00 pm Mission Fair - St Mary Center Sunday, February 2 11:30 am R. C. I. A. (CR) 
Catholic Schools Week January 26 - 31 St. Peter Catholic School Open House will be January 26th with the students displayingtheir achievements. The School children will be participating in the 10:30 am Mass at the Church K of C will provide a Sausage/Pancake Brunch following the 10:30 am Mass in the St. Peter’s Gym CLC will have a Bake Sale at the Brunch with many delicious items 
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR JANUARY FOR THE LOVE OF PETE WINNERS! $1,000- Ken and Mary Doseck $500- Mr. Charles Logsdon $250- Vent Brothers Farm 294 tickets have been entered into the 2019-2020 raffle. The next drawing will take place on February 4. Thank you to all who have supported our school by participating in the FOR THE LOVE OF PETE Raffle. 
Our annual St. Peter School Auction event will take place on Saturday, March 14th in the St. Peter School gymnasium. Please help spread the word on this fantastic event. 
CYO Home Basketball Game Schedule: 2/1/20 - games at 10:00 am, 11:10 am, and 12:20 pm 2/8/20 - games at 10:00 am, 11:10 am, 12:20 pm, and 1:30 pm 2/9/20 - game at 1:00 pm 2/15/20 - game at 10:00 am Sunday, January 12 6:30-8:00 pm Axis - SPS Youth Minister: Miss Katie Charocopos 
Please join us on Saturday, February 1st at St. Mary Center from 5:30-8:00 pm at our Annual Mission Fair. This is sponsored by our Religious Education teachers, students and parents. The money raised at the Mission Fair will go to the Missionary Childhood Association (MCA). MCA is in 110 countries and helps make Jesus known to children all over the world.
The money we raise will go towards the building of schools, health and nutrition programs, medications, school fees, and teaching and learning resources. The MCA is dedicated to the idea of “children helping children.” This is a great night for the entire family. Hope to see you there. Ms. Karen Walter Religious Education Director 
Fellow Parishioners, On behalf of the staff and students at St. Peter School, we cordially invite you to celebrate the many blessings and benefits of choosing a faith-based education as we celebrate Catholic Schools Week. We have many fun and exciting activities planned for the entire week and we would love to have you join us. We will kick-off the week with a school Open House immediately following the 10:30 am Mass. There will be St. Peter School apparel sales, prizes, and information available. The Knights of Columbus will be providing a Pancake and Sausage Breakfast at the Open House and the Catholic Ladies of Columbia will also be holding a bake sale. We invite parents, parishioners, and community members to stop by and see what Catholic education is all about. The rest of the week is a celebration of different aspects of Catholic education as we focus on community, students, nation, vocations, faculty, staff, and volunteers. St. Peter School has also teamed with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to help raise money for blood cancer research. To help aid the cause, we will be having a “Pie in the Pucker” contest where students can donate their loose change to the person they would like to see get a “pie in the pucker”. The “lucky” winner of the contest will be announced on Friday where they will receive their “award”. You can also donate through the link found on our school website. Please help us make a difference and be a shining example of Catholic education by giving back to our community. For more information about the activities planned for Catholic Schools Week, please contact us or visit the website and Facebook page for further details. For all of us here at St. Peter School, we want to again sincerely thank you for your trust and support of our mission. May God continue to shine His blessings on our school family and community. ● Kindergarten registration is now open for next year’s incoming students. In order to be eligible, a child must be five years old by August 1st. Screening will take place on Tuesday, April 14th. Please contact the school at 419-294-1395 to register or stop by and pick up a registration form. ● The St. Peter School Parent Team will be hosting a Father-Daughter, Mother-Son Valentine’s Dance on Friday, February 7th. ● Our annual St. Peter School Auction event will take place on Saturday, March 14th, in the St. Peter School gymnasium. Please help spread the word on this fantastic event. Mr. Blake England Principal 
Chapel Funeral Dinners
Funeral Dinners for the Transfiguration of the Lord Parish are held in the St. Peter Gym and St. Mary Center. Marslyn Johnson and Diane Wintersteller organize the dinners for the St. Peter Gym and Rose Boes, LuAnn Boes and Janice Stark organize the dinners for the St. Mary Center. Many volunteers help with both ministries. Contact the Parish office at 419-294-1268 for more information. 
Please contact Jerry Davidson at
419-306-5918 to place your order. 
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MEMORIAL GARDEN A memorial garden is continuing to be constructed by the Knights of Columbus between the rectory and the church. Orders are still being taken for memorial bricks in honor of a loved one. There are two sizes of bricks available: 4” X 8” or 8” X 8”. 3 or 6 lines of texts with 20 characters per line are available depending on the size of brick you purchase. Cost per brick range from $100.00 to $300.00. Please contact Jerry Davidson at 419-306-5918 to place your order.
Virtus Training We have had several people ask about becoming a parish or school volunteer. And some of you have indicated you do not want to take the Virtus class on-line but would prefer taking a class in person. If we get enough interested people the diocese will conduct the class at our location. The class takes about 2 hours and you need only to bring a pen. If you are interested please call the parish office at 419- 294-1268. The diocese would like at least 20 people in the class and would like to advertise it and get individuals from surrounding parishes to attend as well. Karen Walter Safe Environment Compliance Officer FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS Please bring food donations to the Masses on the THIRD week-end of the month. Thank you for making the effort to help those who are less fortunate. If you forget your donations on the third weekend, simply bring them on any other weekend and put them in the side sacristy in Upper or in the entrance at the Chapel in Kirby. Folks continue to experience hunger all year long, so please keep donating. Thank you! |