Transfiguring Times- 4/24/25
Fr. Caleb deeply values the connection with the members of our congregation and welcomes your input. Whether it’s through office or home visits, phone calls, or email, he is here for you. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any needs, or concerns, or simply want to chat. This Weekend Sunday, April 27, 2025Second Sunday of Easter8:00am…
| Fr. Caleb deeply values the connection with the members of our congregation and welcomes your input. Whether it’s through office or home visits, phone calls, or email, he is here for you. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any needs, or concerns, or simply want to chat. |
| This Weekend |
| Sunday, April 27, 2025 Second Sunday of Easter 8:00am (spoken service – Rite II) Please see the Order of Worship in the pews or click here 10:00am (choral service – Rite II) Please see the Order of Worship in the pews or click here youtube.com/@transfigoffice7704/streams YouTube link (for streaming the 10:00am service) OR https://www.facebook.com/transfiguration.mesa Facebook link (for streaming the 10:00am service) Join us after the service in the Fellowship Hall for coffee, snacks and fellowship. |
 ECM Outing Thursday, April 24 | 6:00pm Organ Stop Pizza 1149 E Southern Ave, Mesa The Episcopal Church Men’s group invites the congregation to join them for an evening of pizza and organ music. Please contact John Collins at jartcol98@gmail.com or call (480) 406-3121 so he will have a head count to make reservations. |
 Workday Saturday, April 26 | 8:30am Fellowship Hall All parishioners are welcome to help at this ECM sponsored event; there are several projects to choose from. For questions contact Tom Kevern. |
 Pygmy Date Palm Watering Throughout the summer months Planters in front of the Sanctuary Now that the temperatures are climbing into the triple digits, we need to water our two pygmy date palms more frequently so they will survive the summer. You’ll notice the watering hoses have been set-up – along with safety cones – and will remain throughout the hot summer months so our watering team members can easily water. If you have questions, please contact Mary Hovden. |
 Food Collection Superstition Community Food Bank Collected Weekly Suggested donations for this week are: boxed cereals and crackers. For next week: canned or dehydrated soups. You can place your donations in the basket at the back of the church or in the bin in the Fellowship Hall. There were 116 lbs. of dry goods donated in March. Thank you to Christine Farrell for all you do! |
| The Week Ahead |
| Monday, April 28 6:00pm Movie Night Tuesday, April 29 7:00pm Compline Wednesday, April 30 8:30am Walking on Wednesday 9:30am Morning Prayer 7:00pm Compline Thursday, May 1 10:00am Bible Study and Coffee Hour 11:45am Morning Eucharist 7:00pm Compline Sunday, May 4 8:00am Sunday Service 10:00am Sunday Service |
 Movie NightMonday, April 28 | 6:00pm Fellowship Hall Join us for this month’s movie. Please bring your favorite snacks to share. |
 Book Club Friday, May 16 | 10:00am AZ time via Zoom The May Book Club will discuss Two Steps Forward by Graeme Simison. The discussion leader will be Judy Nixon and the Goodreads rating is 3.73. Click here for the review. Zoe, an artist from California who’s still reeling from her husband’s sudden death, has impulsively decided to walk the Camino, hoping to find solace and direction. Martin, an engineer from England, is road-testing a cart of his own design…and recovering from a messy divorce. They begin in the same French town, each uncertain of what the future holds. Zoe has anticipated the physical difficulties of her trek, but she is less prepared for other challenges, as strangers and circumstances force her to confront not just recent loss, but long-held beliefs. For Martin, the pilgrimage is a test of his skills and endurance but also, as he and Zoe grow closer, of his willingness to trust others—and himself—again. |
 Blood Drive Wednesday, August 6 | 9:00am-1:00pm Fellowship Hall The blood drive is open to Transfiguration parishioners and the public. Please consider participating in this very worthy cause. The need for blood is great and donations tend to decrease over the Summer months. Click here to make a donation appointment. |
| Worship & Formation |
| Prayer and Reflection Sundays | 7:30am and 9:30am Parish House Chapel As a Christian community, fellowship and prayer are among the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Please, observe quietude when entering and exiting the sanctuary for worship so that members may greet one another quietly and also pray and light candles. For those in need of and seeking silence for prayer and reflection, we are opening the Parish House Chapel before each service for prayer. Please observe silence when in the chapel so that this may be a space for those in need of silent prayer and contemplation. Compline Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays | 7:00pm AZ time via Zoom Compline/Evening Prayer is held via ZOOM. Meeting ID: 740-940-1419. Passcode: 514 514. Contact Barbara Press with questions at (847) 651-1396. Walking on Wednesday Wednesdays | 8:30am Apache Junction Library You are invited for a walk in the desert! We will walk for about 45 minutes on fairly level dirt paths on land belonging to the city park. Meet us in the parking lot behind the Apache Junction Library on Idaho. Contact Lynn Graff if you have questions. NOTE: As we move into the warmer months, we will pause our regular Wednesday walking sessions for the summer season. This change will take effect starting Wednesday, April 30 and walks will resume again in the fall. Morning Prayer Wednesdays | 9:30am AZ time via Zoom Please join us via ZOOM to prayerfully start the day. Meeting ID: 740-940-1419. Passcode: 514 514. Contact Barbara Press at (847) 651-1396 for questions. Bible Study & Coffee Hour Thursdays | 10:00am Fellowship Hall Our bible study resumes today and will study When Women Were Priests (Women’s Leadership in the Early Church & the Scandal of their Subordination in the Rise of Christianity). The book is available in the Church Office for $10.00. Morning Eucharist Thursdays | 11:45am Parish House Chapel Please join us in a small group setting as we celebrate Holy Eucharist. Prayer Requests Updated Weekly A list of those on our prayer list is posted in the Narthex. Prayers are offered up at Compline, by the Daughter’s of the King, and in the Sunday Services. Please contact the Church Office with your requests and updates. |
| Ministries |
| Altar Flowers Weekly donations requested Altar flowers can be dedicated in honor of special life events such as birthdays and anniversaries, in memory of a loved one or as a general thanksgiving. If you would like to donate altar flowers, please sing-up on the flower sheet posted on the bulletin board in the Narthex. Ruby Seyffert will then reach out to you regarding any special requests. NOTE: When using Zelle or a check, designate ‘Altar Flowers’ in the memo field. Altar Guild Saturday, May 3 | 9:30am Sacristy Altar Guild members care for the altar, vestments, vessels and linens under the direction of the Rector, and prepare the altar and worship space for services including weekend worship, weddings, funerals and baptisms. Contact Barbara Press to volunteer or to learn more. Monthly meetings are held to plan for upcoming services, Episcopal Church Men (ECM) Wednesday, May 21 | 6:00pm Fellowship Hall All men who attend Transfiguration are included in ECM. The group meets monthly to plant future projects and socialize. If you have questions, contact John Collins at (480) 406-3121. Episcopal Church Women (ECW) Saturday, May 3 | 10:30am Fellowship Hall All women who attend Transfiguration are included in ECW. The group meets the first Saturday of each month to plan their projects and activities with a potluck lunch following the meeting. For questions, contact Peg Wier. God’s Soup Kitchen Tuesday, May 13 | 9:00am Fellowship Hall Kitchen This group prepares soups for those in need and/or homebound. For April they prepared a delicious Potato Soup w/ Ham & Cheese; containers are available in the Fellowship Hall kitchen freezer. Their heartfelt efforts continue to make a positive difference in the community, one delicious bowl of soup at a time. If you are interested in volunteering for this ministry, contact Miriam Waddington. Stitchery Ministry Thursday, April 24 | 1:00pm Parish House This group meets the second and fourth Thursday each month to knit, crochet, sew and quilt. In addition to giving to our own members in need, the ministry donates prayer shawls and other hand stitched items to hospitals, nursing homes, shelters and other charitable organizations. No previous experience required – the group can help you learn how to knit, crochet, etc. Contact Linda Jo Johnson if you have questions. Sunday Morning Ministry 8:00am and 10:00am services We are looking for committed individuals to serve in various roles during our Sunday services. Positions available include Acolytes, Chalice Bearers, Greeters, Readers, and Counters who count the donations after the 10:00am service. These roles plays an essential part in our worship experience and help nurture the spiritual life of our community. Training and guidance will be provided to ensure you feel well-prepared and confident in your role. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the office at (480) 986-1145 or email officetransfig@gmail.com. |
| Giving |
| Second Sunday Offering Sunday, April 13 | 8:00am & 10:00am services We collected $255.30 during April’s offering to Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest providing a wealth of support for parents and families, including child & parent workshops, resource referral, SNAP and AHCCCS enrollment, developmental screenings, parenting, coaching, and education, and much more. Online Giving Pledging and financial gifts to the Church of The Transfiguration can be made using the following methods: For credit card or ACH gifts, you can use the QR code on the back of the weekly bulletin or this link: https://onrealm.org/EpiscopalChurchTransfiguration/Give If you prefer to use Zelle via your banking app, you can find the church via our email address: officetransfig@gmail.com Planned Giving Did you know that planned gifts are philanthropic gifts made in the present that are received at sone future date and that they may be designated for specific purposes? To learn more please contact the Church Office and for a copy of the brochure click here. |
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| Images from Holy Week services at Transfiguration; what moving and wonderful services! Christ is risen! The Lord is risen indeed! Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah!! |
 Birthday BlessingsThe following parishioner is celebrating a birthday this week: Kim Van Nimwegen on 4/27. Please wish them a very happy birthday and keep them in your prayers! |
 Financial Report 1st Quarter 2025 Hard copies will be available in the Narthex and in the Fellowship Hall. If you have questions, please contact Heidi Kinney. |
| Rector’s Gift Shop Narthex This wonderful space is stocked with the following gift items: In commemoration of St. Patrick’s Day, the mini statues of St. Patrick are 50% off or $6 each ($25 retail price), Prayer cards for $1, Crosses for $1, Small framed icons for $5, Large wooden icons for $30. All proceeds go to the Rector’s Discretionary Fund which supports the Welcoming Committee and New Members’ Ministry. |
| Around the Diocese |
 Creation Care Council Saturday, April 26 | 10am – 2pm NAU Episcopal/Lutheran Campus Ministry Chapel & Meeting Hall 319 South San Francisco, St., Flagstaff Epiphany Church in Flagstaff will host the next meeting; in-person and virtual attendance (via Google Meets) options available. In addition to the meeting, in person attendees will be given a tour of Epiphany’s amazing sustainability efforts, that include rooftop PV, rain water harvesting, composting, battery, bulb and glass recycling. Please RSVP to Bill Robinson here and let him know if you will be attending in person or virtually. Lunch is provided for in person attendees and we want to make sure we have enough food. We look forward to seeing you there! |
 Diocesan Publication Please contact the church office if you would like to receive the Arizona Episcopalian, a free quarterly publication from the Diocese. To sign up for the weekly Diocesan email E-Pistle click here. |
| Who We Are |
 The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration is an open and affirming Christian community in the Episcopal branch of the Jesus movement. We acknowledge the living culture of the Salt River Pima and Maricopa people, the traditional custodians of the land we stand on, and pay tribute to the unique role they play in the life of this region. |
| Clergy and Staff Fr. John Caleb Collins, Rector transfigurationrector@gmail.com; office (480) 986-1145 or mobile (480) 980-1981 (call or text) Janice Scalzo, Office Administrator transfigbookkeeper@gmail.com Eileen Chandler, Interim Music Director Office hours: M-T-W-Th. 9am – 1pm Vestry Fr. John Caleb Collins, Chair transfigurationrector@gmail.com Wayne Smith, Senior Warden (480) 245-9310 wsmith17@cox.net Tom Kevern, Junior Warden keverntom@gmail.com Heidi Kinney, Treasurer churchtransfigtreasurer@gmail.com Diane Klock, Clerk Anita Joy Ben Brooks Bob Kistler Garth Seiple Jane Stoneback Janet Krahn Jo Laslo Ruby Seyffert Sharon Smorynski Social Media Tom Blum – Website Fr. John Caleb Collins – Facebook page Mary Hovden – Weekly e-newsletter (please send stories, announcements, photos, etc. to Mary here) Peg Wier, Joe Myshko, Frank George IV – Worship service streaming |