2025 Christmas

Christmas at our Parish is always a special time of year.  Our churches are beautifully decorated with festive lights, wreaths, and lovely nativity scenes reminding us of the true meaning of the season. We come together as a community to celebrate the birth of Christ through Masses filled with joy and hope.   Parishioners of all ages involved in making the season brighter for all of us. The warmth of the parish family really shines through as we reflect on the spirit of giving, love, and peace.

La Navidad en nuestra parroquia es siempre una época muy especial. Nuestras iglesias están bellamente decoradas con luces festivas, coronas de Adviento y preciosos belenes que nos recuerdan el verdadero significado de estas fiestas. Nos reunimos como comunidad para celebrar el nacimiento de Cristo en misas llenas de alegría y esperanza. Feligreses de todas las edades participan para que esta temporada sea más luminosa para todos. La calidez de nuestra familia parroquial se manifiesta plenamente mientras reflexionamos sobre el espíritu de generosidad, amor y paz.

 

2025 Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration

On December 12th our Parish Guadalupe Group beautifully transformed Transfiguration Church in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe, a symbol of compassion, protection, and cultural identity, and an inspiration of  hope and unity for millions around the world..  Vibrant roses surrounded her image, filling the church with color and fragrance, in preparation for the celebration of the feast day.

Volunteers and families worked together to create a heartfelt display of devotion, turning the church into a radiant and welcoming sanctuary for all.

El 12 de diciembre, nuestro Grupo Parroquial de Guadalupe transformó bellamente la Iglesia de la Transfiguración en honor a Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, símbolo de compasión, protección e identidad cultural, e inspiración de esperanza y unidad para millones de personas en todo el mundo. Vibrantes rosas rodearon su imagen, llenando la iglesia de color y fragancia, en preparación para la celebración de su festividad.

Voluntarios y familias trabajaron juntos para crear una conmovedora muestra de devoción, convirtiendo la iglesia en un santuario radiante y acogedor para todos.

Christmas 2025 at Transfiguration-St. Stanislaus Kostka

Christmas at our Parish is always a special time of year.  Our churches are beautifully decorated with festive lights, wreaths, and lovely nativity scenes reminding us of the true meaning of the season. We come together as a community to celebrate the birth of Christ through Masses filled with joy and hope.   Parishioners of all ages involved in making the season brighter for all of us. The warmth of the parish family really shines through as we reflect on the spirit of giving, love, and peace.

Marge Migliaccio : Pulse of the Parish

Sometimes it’s the quiet helpers who make the biggest difference. This week, Currents aired a lovely segment of one amazing volunteer whose steady presence, hard work, and big heart have touched so many in our church family. Marge Migliaccio is a reminder that showing up with love really matters. Check it out—you’ll be inspired! A veces, quienes ayudan en silencio son los que marcan la diferencia. Esta semana, Currents transmitió un encantador segmento sobre una voluntaria increíble cuya presencia constante, trabajo duro y gran corazón han conmovido a tantos en nuestra iglesia. Marge Migliaccio nos recuerda que mostrar amor realmente importa. ¡Échale un vistazo! ¡Te inspirará!

Msgr. Ed ~Special Guest Speaker

On Sunday, June 22nd, the men of our Holy Name Society successfully hosted the annual Parish Communion Breakfast.The attendees heard a reflection from special guest speaker, Msgr. Ed, whose inspirational message emphasized the privilege of sharing Jesus with those around us. He encouraged everyone to radiate and serve Him in the simplest and most humble ways—by being gentle, compassionate, merciful, and loving.  Click here to view Msgr. Ed’s  presentation. El domingo 22 de junio, los hombres de nuestra Sociedad del Santo Nombre organizaron con éxito el Desayuno Parroquial Anual de Comunión.Los asistentes escucharon la reflexión del orador invitado especial, Monseñor Ed, cuyo inspirador mensaje enfatizó el privilegio de compartir a Jesús con quienes nos rodean. Animó a todos a irradiar y servirle de la manera más sencilla y humilde: siendo amables, compasivos, misericordiosos y amorosos. Haga clic aquí para ver la presentación de Monseñor Ed.

October: Month of the Holy Rosary

October is the Month of the Holy Rosary.
It is a wonderful time to rediscover the beauty of praying the Rosary.

Please click here to read the article by Fr. Wilson :
That We May Imitate What They Contain,  And Obtain What They Promise: A consideration of the Holy Rosary.

Join us after 8:30 am Mass every  Monday—Saturday as we pray the Rosary together.

Click here to pray the Rosary with these helpful videos.

Pulse of the Parish! Marge Migglicaccio 6/24/2025

One Volunteer, Big Impact / Una voluntaria, gran impacto

Sometimes it’s the quiet helpers who make the biggest difference. This week, Currents aired a lovely segment of one amazing volunteer whose steady presence, hard work, and big heart have touched so many in our church family. Marge Migliaccio is a reminder that showing up with love really matters. Check it out—you’ll be inspired!

A veces, quienes ayudan en silencio son los que marcan la diferencia. Esta semana, Currents transmitió un encantador segmento sobre una voluntaria increíble cuya presencia constante, trabajo duro y gran corazón han conmovido a tantos en nuestra iglesia. Marge Migliaccio nos recuerda que mostrar amor realmente importa. ¡Échale un vistazo! ¡Te inspirará!

 

Sede Vacante Coat of Arms

What’s the Sede Vacante Coat of Arms?
During the time between popes (Sede Vacante) or empty chair, the Vatican uses a special coat of arms instead of the pope’s.


What’s on it?

Red Umbrella (Ombrellino): A traditional symbol of the Church in waiting. Half-open, it shows the pope is absent—but the Church still stands.

Crossed Keys of St. Peter: Gold and silver keys represent the authority Christ gave to St. Peter. Even without a pope, that authority continues.

It’s a reminder: the Church doesn’t collapse without a pope—it waits, prays, and trusts the Holy Spirit