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Dear Friends, November 1 is the Solemnity of All . In honor of all the powerful intercessors who plead Check our website on our behalf day and night in the presence of the Almighty, and in preparation for the impending and myParish App for election, let us pray together the Litany of Saints, the most up-to-date invoking the prayers of all those who have schedule of our persevered in faith, hope and charity. liturgies. Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. All ye holy and Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us, , Pray for us. Christ, graciously hear us. Peter, Pray for us. God, the Father of , Have mercy on us. Saint Paul, Pray for us. God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Saint Andrew, Pray for us. 6133 15th Street North Have mercy on us. Saint James, Pray for us. Oakdale, MN 55128 God, the Holy Spirit, Have mercy on us. Saint John, Pray for us. Monday-Thursday: Holy Trinity, One God, Have mercy on us. Saint Thomas, Pray for us. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saint James, Pray for us. Holy Mary, Pray for us. Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Saint Philip, Pray for us. Holy Mother of God, Pray for us. Phone: 651-738-2646 Saint Bartholomew, Pray for us. Holy of virgins, Pray for us. After-hours Emergency: Saint Matthew, Pray for us. 651-501-2250 Saint , Pray for us. Saint Simon, Pray for us. [email protected] Saint , Pray for us. Saint Thaddeus, Pray for us. [email protected] Saint , Pray for us. , Pray for us. All ye holy and , Pray for us. Saint , Pray for us. All ye holy orders of blessed spirits, Pray for us. Saint Luke, Pray for us. Office: 651-501-2220 Saint and Saint , Pray for us. Saint Mark, Pray for us. Attendance Line: 651-501-2255 Saint , Pray for us. Saint , Pray for us. [email protected]

PASTOR Fr. John Paul Erickson 651-738-2646 [email protected] If you have a child needing to be baptized or if you are expecting a ASSOCIATE PASTOR child soon, please call the parish office to make arrangements for Fr. Brian Lynch 651-738-2646 an individual Baptism class at 651-738-2646. [email protected] DEACON Praise God for the gift of new life in Christ given last Sunday Deacon Dan Brewer 651-738-2646 [email protected] to Xavier , son of Patrick and Eleanor. PARISH ADMINISTRATOR Erin Ethier 651-501-2209 [email protected] If you would like to celebrate your wedding at Transfiguration, please contact the Parish Office at least nine months in advance. SAFE ENVIRONMENT COORDINATOR / PARISH SECRETARY Praska 651-738-2646 [email protected] Parishioner Arlene Louise Harrigan died and was buried from Transfiguration on October 22. Please keep Arlene and her family ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Kathy Weed 651-738-2646 in your prayers. [email protected] Parishioner Donna Elaine Flanagan died and was buried from FINANCE ASSISTANT & TADS Transfiguration on October 27. Please keep Donna and her family Kim Connolly 651-501-2208 in your prayers. [email protected] Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, SCHOOL PRINCIPAL and let perpetual light shine upon them. Andy Jacobson 651-501-2216 [email protected] May the souls of all the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. DIRECTOR OF SACRED MUSIC Mary Demko 651-501-2224 [email protected] LITURGY COORDINATOR Transfiguration has a list of those needing prayers available on our Shantel Schallenkamp 651-501-2206 website, the list is updated upon request. If you have a family member [email protected] on the list, please verify the name. If you or someone you know is in DIRECTOR OF PARISH FORMATION need of prayers, please contact Martha at our parish office at Justin Kortuem 651-501-2207 651-731-8646. [email protected] CONFIRMATION COORDINATOR Justin Shay 651-501-2219 [email protected] October 25 Fiscal YTD PARISH LIFE & YOUTH FORMATION Total Budgeted Collection $ 40,000 $ 394,000 COORDINATOR Melissa Phinney 651-501-2202 Weekend Collection 34,934 380,310 [email protected] Surplus/(Deficit) (5,066) (13,690) COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR % Above/(Below) Budget -3.47% Michelle Jwanouskos [email protected] Big-Ticket Capital Improvement Fund MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR Amount Collected October 25 $ 2,081 Phil Stoffel 651-501-2245 [email protected] Balance in Big-Ticket Savings Account 103,154 AFTER HOURS PASTORAL Long-Term Debt for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2021 EMERGENCY NUMBER: 651-501-2250 Amount Collected/Principal Payment $ 2,790 VICTIM/SURVIVOR SITE & HOTLINE 4,223,396 safe-environment.archspm.org 651-291-4475 Balance on Long-Term Debt Interest Paid on LT Debt Since 7/1/20 58,433 2 Monday, November 2 - All ye holy apostles and evangelists, From anger, and hatred, and all ill will, Commemoration of All Souls Pray for us. O Lord, deliver us. No Confessions or GriefShare today All ye holy disciples of our Lord. From the spirit of fornication, 8:00 a.m. – Mass 5:30 p.m. – All Souls Memorial Mass Pray for us. O Lord, deliver us. 6:30-8:00 p.m. – WWP Study All ye Holy Innocents, Pray for us. From lightning and tempest, 7:00-8:00 p.m. – AA Meeting , Pray for us. O Lord, deliver us. Tuesday, November 3 Saint Lawrence, Pray for us. From the scourge of earthquake. - SCHOOL CLOSED Saint Vincent, Pray for us. O Lord, deliver us. for General Election Saints Fabian and Sebastian, Pray for us. From pestilence, famine and war, 8:00 a.m. – Mass Saints John and Paul, Pray for us. O Lord, deliver us. Noon-12:30 p.m. – Confessions* Saints Cosmas and Damian, Pray for us. From all assaults against the dignity Noon-1:00 p.m. – Church Open for Prayer** Saints Gervase and Protase, Pray for us. of human life, O Lord, deliver us. 5:00 p.m. – Mass All ye holy martyrs, Pray for us. From everlasting death, 6:30-8:00 p.m. – WWP Bible Study Saint Sylvester, Pray for us. O Lord, deliver us. Wednesday, November 4 Saint Gregory, Pray for us. Through the mystery of Thy holy 8:00 a.m. – Mass Saint , Pray for us. Incarnation, O Lord, deliver us. 9:00-10:30 a.m. – WWP Bible Study Saint Augustine, Pray for us. Through Thy coming, 1:00-2:30 p.m. – WWP Bible Study Saint , Pray for us. O Lord, deliver us. 6:00-7:30 p.m. – GriefShare Saint Martin, Pray for us. Through Thy Nativity, 7:00-8:30 p.m. – RCIA Saint Nicolas, Pray for us. O Lord, deliver us. Thursday, November 5 All ye holy and confessors, Through Thy Baptism and holy 8:00 a.m. – Mass Noon-12:30 p.m. – Confessions* Pray for us. , O Lord, deliver us. Noon-1:00 p.m. – Church Open for All ye holy doctors, Pray for us. Through Thy Cross and Passion, Prayer** Saint Anthony, Pray for us. O Lord, deliver us. Friday, November 6 Saint Benedict, Pray for us. Through Thy Death and burial, 8:00 a.m. – Mass Saint Bernard, Pray for us. O Lord, deliver us. Saturday, November 7 , Pray for us. Through Thy holy Resurrection, 7:00 a.m. – Men’s Small Group Saint Francis, Pray for us. O Lord, deliver us. Bible Study Saint Seelos, Pray for us. Through Thine admirable Ascension, 8:00 a.m. – Mass, live-streamed only All ye holy priests and levites, Pray for us. O Lord, deliver us. (no congregation) All ye holy and hermits, Through the coming of the 9:00 a.m. – Parish Formation Talk Pray for us. Holy Spirit the Paraclete, - Sunday, November 8 Saint , Pray for us. O Lord, deliver us. 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30-7:55 a.m. – Confessions* Saint Agatha, Pray for us. In the day of judgment, 8:30 a.m. – Holy Mass , Pray for us. O Lord, deliver us. 9:30-10:30 a.m. – Family Formation Saint Agnes, Pray for us. 10:30 a.m. – Holy Mass  Saint Cecily, Pray for us. Lamb of God, Who takest away the 6:00 p.m. – Holy Mass Saint Catherine, Pray for us. sins of the world,  Distribution of Holy Communion following Saint Anastasia, Pray for us Spare us, O Lord. 10:30 a.m. Mass. Parishioners and visitors Saint , Pray for us. Lamb of God, Who takest away the who cannot attend Mass inside and are sins of the world, present to listen to Mass (on car radio, All ye holy virgins and widows, 89.1 FM, or through Facebook on your Pray for us. Graciously hear us, O Lord. smartphone) in the parking may receive Lamb of God, Who takest away the Holy Communion in front of the school All ye holy men and women, Saints of sins of the world, entrance; please wait for a signal from staff God, Make intercession for us. Have mercy on us. before you leave your vehicles. Be merciful, Spare us, O Lord. * Confessions will be offered Sundays Christ hear us. 7:30-7:55 a.m. and Tuesdays & Thursdays Be merciful, Graciously hear us, O Lord. noon-12:30 p.m. Please ring the door buzzer Christ, graciously hear us. to be admitted. From all evil, O Lord, deliver us. Lord, have mercy on us. ** On Tuesdays and Thursdays for private From all sin, O Lord, deliver us. Christ, have mercy on us. prayer, please ring the door buzzer to be From Thy wrath, O Lord, deliver us. Lord, have mercy on us. admitted. From a sudden and unprovided death, All times subject to change. O Lord, deliver us. Please check our parish From the snares of the , website daily for time changes. O Lord, deliver us. 3 We are committed to providing many opportunities for as many people as possible to encounter the Lord through programs and offerings that are accessible, friendly, and convenient.

Have you grown weary Embark on a as you run your race and guided tour of the need encouragement to “Holy of Holies” of persevere? Do you long Biblical theology. to know Christ better? The book of Are you ready to grow Hebrews is like a in your trust of God as little Catechism. It is your true Source of steeped in rich hope? It is not too late truths that are foundational to our Catholic Faith, but its to register for highly-refined theological concepts can be difficult for “Grounded in Hope,” a even the most seasoned Bible scholars to unpack. Catholic Women’s Bible Presented by Andrew Swafford and Jeff Cavins, Hebrews: study at Transfiguration! The New and Eternal Covenant draws out the riches of this Visit our parish website sublime book in a way that makes them easier to to register. understand. It draws connections between the Old and If you would like more information, please contact New Testaments, the Liturgy, the Eucharist, the Lynn Osborne at [email protected], or priesthood, and so much more. Most importantly, Erin Ethier at 651-501-2209 or Hebrews will help Catholics appreciate the astounding [email protected]. generosity of God as they see the wonders He has given us in the Church. When: Every other Saturday morning, beginning Saturday, November 7, at 7:00 a.m. Do you feel at To register, contact Justin Kortuem. home in the Mass? Are you longing to be able to receive the Eucharist? Do you have questions about becoming Catholic? Join us With winter weather upon us, we are making changes to at Transfiguration on the first Wednesday, 7:00 p.m., the outdoor broadcast and Holy Communion distribution for our first session of RCIA. RCIA is adult formation at our 10:30 a.m. Mass. Our equipment is unable to work in for those seeking to be catechized about the Catholic cold wet weather, and we want to keep everyone safe. Faith, and who desire to enter fully into the Catholic Beginning Sunday, November 15, we will no longer be sacramental life. It is open to those who have never transmitting our 10:30 a.m. Mass to the parking lot, and will been baptized as Christians, and also to others who also discontinue outdoor distribution of Holy Communion are already members of various Christian communities following that Mass. We know some of you who attend but now wish to join the . There are a 10:30 a.m. Mass in the parking lot have concerns about series of classes throughout the year, after which those returning into the church building, and we would like to who desire to become Catholic will be brought into speak with you to find a solution that allows you to attend the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil. If you wish to Mass and receive Holy Communion. If you are among attend or would like more information, please contact those who participate from the parking lot, please contact Justin Kortuem at 651-501-2207. Mary Demko at [email protected] or Shantel Schallenkamp at [email protected], 4 so we can assist you. We recognize that it is the Sunday Mass that is the true source and summit of our life and faith, and we are committed to providing transcendent and transfiguring worship that also builds up our community as one.

Monday, November 2, is All Souls Day; Catholics are encouraged to pray during the month of November for our beloved dead and for all the faithful departed, including the Holy Souls in purgatory. Below are the names of those from this parish who have died since November 1, 2019. Our annual memorial Mass on All Souls will be held at 5:30 p.m. Bernard Joseph Achterling Louis C. Hoffman Mary Angela “Angie” Paul Chief N. Adi Patricia Ann Hurrle John Anthony “Jack” Peterfeso Marvin Gene Afflerbaugh Janet L. Kaase JoAnn McLaughlin Preiner Joyce Grace Allen Gloria A. Klosner Thomas N. Quitter Beatrice “Bea” Backer Lawrence “Larry” Krank Florentine “Flo” Roering Jerome “Jerry” Belisle A. Kroll Janet F. Rogalla Jeanette H. Brennhofer Ronald R. LeDuc Timothy James Salminen MonaLou Marie Emerfoll Barbara Jean MacCarthy Lila Leah Ann Sanchez Donna E. Flanagan Ryan Jack Matara J. Patrick Schaffer Donald William Fleischhacker Elizabeth “Betty” Maw Thomas Gary Schmidt Laurie Jean Gjerdahl Francis J. “Fran” McFadden Joseph F. Schultz Louis A. Haak Colleen Catherine McLaughlin Leo Spencer Arlene Louise Harrigan Florence Irene Meis Wayne M. VanFossen Ronald H. Hegman Laurel Ellen Miller Marilyn R. Wagner Jeanne Virginia Heintz George John Nistler William F. Weber Judith Ann Hellige Terrence J. O’Malley Margaret Mary Weigel Bernice Monica Herrmann Sally Louise Palecek

Masses will be offered for each of these intentions. A reminder to all that, under the Sunday, November 1 current governor’s mandate, masks are Harriet Koonze † required indoors. Please wear your Ben Weichman † The People of Transfiguration mask and leave it on during the time Monday, November 2 you are in the church. Wearing our Moses Onwuegbule masks is one way we are able to All Souls welcome back many parishioners and Tuesday, November 3 guests who have not been coming Richard Holt † Paul Himmer † back into the church due to health Wednesday, November 4 THE SEARCH This stunning series concerns. Martin Sicam addresses life's most fundamental Note: there are a few people who Thursday, November 5 questions: Rolando Espinosa † have medical reasons preventing them Friday, November 6  "Why am I here?" from wearing masks, and you may see Vern & Anna Kolb †  "Does my life have meaning?" someone in a pew not wearing one. Saturday, November 7  "What happens when I die?" Pedro & Francisca Malinao † Please be charitable to all people, Sonia Coelho The questions are all there. especially when we are coming Sunday, November 8 And, the answers are too. together to worship our Lord and Anna Marie Crandal † Savior. Thank you. The People of Transfiguration Joseph Falzone † 5 We are committed to being a truly “pro-family” culture, a culture that recognizes parents’ primary role in the education of their children, encourages and promotes a radical openness to life, and strives to support families in their efforts to be holy and to form their beloved children into saints.

This past spring, our parish established the Transfiguration Benevolence Fund to help individuals or families in times of crisis or hardship by temporarily assisting with basic needs. The Fund can help you, a family member, a friend, or a neighbor with basic needs such as: food, clothing, housing, utilities, medical expenses or other expenses that are the result of a crisis or emergency. It is not intended as an ongoing solution or for the purpose of paying off debts, school tuition or fees, penalties or legal fees related to illegal actions. Parishioners must “sponsor” a friend, family member or neighbor in need by completing an application. If you would like an application or have questions on the Transfiguration Benevolence Fund, please contact Martha Praska in the church office at 651-738-2646. Due to the generosity of parishioners, we were able to award two grants this past week. We were able to assist a recently-widowed mother with rent as she struggles to support her children and continue to work full-time. We were also able to assist a single mom of two boys who was laid off from her and recently experienced some health challenges. Please keep all of those struggling with daily challenges, and the donors to the Transfiguration Benevolence Fund, in your prayers.

On Saturday, November 7, beginning at 9:00 a.m., our monthly Parish Formation talk will be on prayer: how Jesus taught us to pray, and how we can create designated prayer areas in our own homes. This event, which is open to everyone, and will conclude with a time of Adoration and confession. It is time for our annual Christmas Wreath sale fundraiser. 30% of each in-person purchase and 10% Our annual Giving Tree will again help us serve those in of each online purchase goes to Transfiguration! need this Christmas season, providing gifts for parishioners and for the local community. Exciting Order forms can be found on the home page of our news! We are additionally hosting a food collection for website - www.transfigurationmn.org, or at the church the Christian Cupboard Emergency Food Shelf and also entrance after Mass. Complete the form and return it collecting much-needed items for Options for Women with your payment (cash or check) to the parish or East families. school office by Tuesday, November 3 (note, the school will be closed on November 3, but the parish office will Our hotlines will open on November 1, 2020; be open). Items will be available for pickup in the displays will be in the gathering space beginning church parking lot on: Sunday, November 15. Please watch the bulletin and website for more information.  Wednesday, Nov. 25: 4:00-5:30 p.m.  Sunday, Nov. 29: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. NEW in 2020: There will be an opportunity to shop & (after Mass) AND, for school families: send gifts totally online this year for people who do not  Monday, Nov. 30: car line after school wish to shop in stores. Watch for more details! (3:30-4:30 p.m.) 6 This past summer, the fine arts department was able to raise funds for art, band, general music, and sacred music. Thanks to a matching donation from the Schultze Foundation, we were able to raise $20,000 for supplies, safety equipment, and music instruments. These materials have allowed the school to increase the number of band members while keeping a safe environment for students. Moreover, these materials will be a tremendous help to keeping the school competitive in fine arts learning in the years to come. Thank you to all the generous local businesses and parish supporters who helped in this endeavor. Be on the lookout in the coming months of how these materials are being used. If you would like to support the fine arts program, please contact Mr. Mike McGuire at [email protected].

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