REOPENING FOR WORSHIP
Though we are not completely open for worship, we are able to gather for Liturgy with limited seating based on social distancing precautions. The parish is following protocols to help protect and keep safe all that gather for worship.
If you would like any more information or have any questions about the reopening, do not hesitate to contact the parish office or Fr. Tom by phone or email. You can find the reopening protocol and information on our website. Please share this information with those you know who do not use email or are not on our contact list.
WATCH ONLINE
Services this week will NOT be live streamed. We had originally scheduled the Monthly Trisagion service for this week. Because we will not be live streaming, we will offer the Monthly Trisagion next Sunday. Please feel free to watch services from other parishes.
OUR LIFE ONLINE
Though the church will be open for worship, many will not feel comfortable attending, but would still like to light a candle or support the parish. We thank everyone for his or her continued generosity and encourage your continued use of our secure online giving platform.
1) Lighting a vigil candle. Please contact the Pat Mahoney (pmahoney7@comcast.net or 978 436 0998) or the church office (info@transchurch.org or 978-458-4321). Pat will make sure that your vigil candle is lit. Donation: $10. As with all donations, you can still mail in a check or you can make a donation online at https://transchurch.churchgiving.com/. This site keeps your information safe and secure.
2) Making your donations. We welcome all of your donations online. You are able to make your stewardship, offering basket, candle, memorial, or general donations by using the website above. Your donations help support the ministries of the parish. Although you may not be in the church building, the essential ministries of the parish continue.
3) Many have found comfort in being able to participate in the worship of our parish during this extraordinary time. Even though we have
opened the parish for worship we hope to continue this ministry. We would need to invest in some new technology. If you are interested in supporting this ministry financially or participating in the production aspect, please speak with Fr. Tom.
PARISH OFFICE IS REMOTE
Our parish office is currently open remotely Tuesday through Friday from 9 am to 1 pm. If you need to come to the office, please call and set up an appointment. It may take a little longer to provide you with some of the information, but we will strive to do so in a timely fashion.
‘TRANSFIGURATION ANGELS’ HELP OTHERS
The ‘Transfiguration Angels’ Initiative has come to an end with the 10th and final week coming to an end. I would like to personally thank all who participated. Some participated all ten weeks and others only one or two, as the parable reminds us whether we labored from the first or from the last, our Lord welcomes our faithfulness.
Donations made by the Transfiguration Angels consisted of: Week 1 to the Merrimack Valley Food Bank, week 2 to the Merrimack Valley Catholic Charities, week 3 to Life Connections, week 4 to St. Paul's Soup Kitchen, week 5 Dracut Food Pantry, week 6 The Wish Project, week 7 Living Waters Center of Hope, week 8 The Central Food Ministry, week 9 The Salvation Army, and week 10 we circled back to the Merrimack Valley Food Bank.
On behalf of all the organizations and ministries, again thank you to all who all who participated and offered help to those in need.
OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES
During this time of crisis, we need to take care of one another, friends, family, and stranger. If you, or anyone you know, is having difficulties because of the COVID-19 crisis, please let us know. We know that there are those who would never think of asking facing financial difficulties. We will help as we are able.
To enable us to offer help, if you are able, we welcome your donations. You can send a donation to the church or go online and donate. Go to www.transchurch.churchgiving.com, sign in and click on the Outreach Donation button and make your one-time or recurring donation. Large or small, your donation can make a difference. Thank you in advance.
STEWARDSHIP PRAYER
Lord Jesus Christ, our God, accept our offerings as You accepted the gifts of Your people throughout the ages. We offer these gifts to Your glory, for the support of the ministries of Your holy Church, for the alleviation of suffering and hunger, and for the proclamation of Your Gospel to the whole world.
Grant us Your blessing, Lord our Savior, that we may always be faithful stewards, continuing to share the gifts you have given us, by the power of Your grace, mercy and love. May Your name be glorified forever. Amen.
Trinity votive candles (To Sponsor a Candle please call the Church Office.)
†Vigil Light at the Side Altar (Icon of the Theotokos): In Loving Memory of Mary Triantafyllos who left us a year ago. We still miss her greatly. Her loving family.
†Vigil Light at the Icon of Christ: In Loving Memory of Deborah Victoria Skrekas and George Skrekas
†Vigil Light at the Theotokos: In Loving Memory of Ioannis "John" Zaralidis from his family
†Vigil Light at the Icon of the Forerunner: Available
†Vigil Light at the Foot of the Holy Cross: In Loving Memory of Jack Mahoney 4th Anniversary