Welcome to the Digital Parish Newsletter.

There is nothing like the first snap of fall to encourage a change in our own attitudes. 

Knowing that cooler temperatures and the splendor of nature are just around the bend does something to our spirit. 

The contemplative feeling that comes along with the fall encourages us to think, feel and love more deeply. Fall urges to keep closer to home, draw closer to family and adventure deeper into what is most important to us. 

As Catholics, we should be directing our thoughts to what is ahead liturgically: Hallowtide, Thanksgiving, Advent and the Hope of Christmas. 

Use this time to keep your eyes fixed on the splendor of creation as well as the splendor of the things to come.

Bienvenidos al Boletín Parroquial Digital.

No hay nada como el primer golpe de otoño para alentar un cambio en nuestras propias actitudes.

Saber que las temperaturas más frescas y el esplendor de la naturaleza están a la vuelta de la esquina hace algo por nuestro espíritu. El sentimiento contemplativo que acompaña a la caída nos anima a pensar, sentir y amar más profundamente. El otoño insta a estar más cerca de casa, acercarse a la familia y aventurarse más profundamente en lo que es más importante para nosotros. Como católicos, debemos dirigir nuestros pensamientos a lo que se avecina litúrgicamente: el Día de los Santos, el Día de Acción de Gracias, el Adviento y la Esperanza de la Navidad.

Utilice este tiempo para mantener sus ojos fijos en el esplendor de la creación, así como en el esplendor de las cosas por venir.

Luke 15:1-10

You could be as lost as a sheep, a coin or wayward child and the Lord would still search for you & long for you to be home. There is nothing that He wouldn't do to show His love, mercy or amazing grace.

Today we hear three parables. Parables are stories that people could relate to, but they also teach important lessons about God. Jesus rarely explained parables; he let the people who heard them reflect on them in their own time and way. Today’s parables speak about forgiveness and deep love for those who are lost. Jesus gives an example of what overwhelming forgiveness is. Jesus himself forgives even as he is dying on the cross. In these three parables we see that the shepherd leaves his flock of ninety-nine to search for ONE sheep that has strayed. He cares so much for the one who has strayed and wants to bring it back. The woman spends time and energy trying to recover one lost coin. The Father waits for his son to return and then celebrates because his son who was lost, is now found!

Hoy escuchamos tres parábolas. Las parábolas son historias con las que las personas pueden relacionarse, pero también enseñan historias importantes sobre Dios. Jesús rara vez explicaba parábolas; dejó que la gente que los escuchaba reflexionara sobre ellos a su propio tiempo y manera. Las parábolas de hoy hablan sobre el perdón y el amor profundo por los que están perdidos. Jesús da un ejemplo de lo que es el perdón abrumador. Jesús mismo perdona incluso cuando está muriendo en la cruz. En estas tres parábolas vemos que el pastor deja su rebaño de noventa y nueve para buscar UNA oveja que se ha descarriado. Se preocupa tanto por el que se ha extraviado y quiere traerlo de vuelta. La mujer dedica tiempo y energía a tratar de recuperar una moneda perdida. El Padre espera que su hijo regrese y luego celebra porque su hijo que estaba perdido, ¡ahora se encuentra!

Read more about Family Faith this week.

Encounter

Wednesday, September 21

7:00 p.m.

Church

Every Encounter with Christ starts with a Human Heart. 

Read More about Encounter Nights at Transfiguration

Encounter is a time of Worship, Eucharistic Adoration, Contemplation and Prayer. We will have a dynamic young speaker; Ashley Diaz will share her faith and witness to the power of Christ at work in her life during our first Encounter of the season. She is a local Youth Minister and her talk will really get to the heart of what it is to trust in the Lord, and because of that trust, what God is doing in her life.

The night will be filled with Worship songs, Praise Music, Opportunities to pray in many ways. Including Eucharistic Adoration, Prayer Partners and Meditative Musical Moments. Local musicians and members of our Transfiguration music program will be here to lead us in song. Michael Mullink, Director of Evangelization and Discipleship at Transfiguration, will lead us in prayer and worship.

After our time together praising the Lord in the Church, we welcome everyone to come up to the Social Hall for some Refreshments and Fellowship to really get to know the members of the parish you’ve just shared that special encounter time with.

This event is for everyone! Adults, Teens, Families with kids of all ages. Come as a group, family or individual. All are welcome.

Catholic Questions? Catholic Answers.

Thursdays, September 15, 22

7:00 p.m. / Adult Ed/OCI Room

with Bill Garrity

Need Some Catholic Questions Answered? 

Have you been stumped on how to answer questions about our Catholic Faith? Maybe they come from a friend or child? Come join us on Thursday evenings in September to get those questions answered. Questions will be submitted anonymously so there is no chance for an “embarrassing” question. Our OCI Director,

 Bill Garrity, will host these gatherings.  

Find more information and sign up at  transfiguration.com.

Spirited Book Club a 'Book of the Month' style Book Club. Please read this book in advance, if you can, and join us on September 19 for a "spirited" discussion of The Measure by Nikki Erlick

 The Measure: On the same morning, every adult all over the world receives a box with a string in it. The string denotes the length of time they have left to live. Each person is faced with the same dilemma... do they wish to know how long they’ll live? And, if so, what will they do with that knowledge?  What would you do? 

Join us again October 24 for our Next Spirited Book Club!  

The Archdiocese of Atlanta conducts an annual campaign (as is the case in most dioceses in the United States), to help fund the work of its offices and ministries throughout north and central Georgia. The Appeal commences in January and concludes in December each year.

RSVP for this event by emailing Michael Mullink - mmullink@transfiguration.com