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Over the years, many of the men of Transfiguration Parish have developed a relationship with each other that is rooted in our common faith and our common call to serve our families and our God in the marketplace. As such, it has become natural for us to call one another "brother" – for that is what we are – brothers in Christ. All men of the parish are welcome to attend the Fellowship – no dues, no rules – just a piece of faith the size of a mustard seed is all that is needed.
A Brief History
Men's Fellowship at Transfiguration
began in 1990 when a small group of men (about 6), talked
about the growing need for men to come to terms with Church and
spirituality in
 their
lives. As we gradually grew, our focus seemed to be on the issues
of faith, family, finances, and our call to those arenas (thus our
logo was established - God, Family, Work).
At present we have over 200 men signed
up to be part of the fellowship. “There are no dues and there are
no rules”. As we grew, it was decided that we should maintain our
focus on spirituality, and not become merely a social club. While
socializing and fellowship is an important ingredient in who we are,
our spirituality is based on our common journey of faith, as men of
God.
Over the years, many of the men of
Transfiguration Parish have developed a relationship with each other
that is rooted in our common faith and our common call to serve our
families and God in the marketplace. As such, it has become natural
for us to call one another "brother" - for that is what we are -
brothers in Christ.
All men of the parish are welcome to
join the fellowship - no dues, no rules - just a piece of faith the
size of a mustard seed is all that is needed.
Deacon Mike Piehler
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Current Activities |
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Fellowship Meetings
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May Meeting
The Spirit is Alive and thriving in the Men in
the Spirit gatherings! Men of Transfiguration, please
join us Monday, May 17, 2010, at 6:00 PM in the Education Bldg., for a light
supper and refreshments, followed by what have
proven to be engaging discussion sessions. Our topic
will be "Men engaged in service to God, through
service to the community". Our four witnesses will
describe their calling to 'Service to Our Lord and
Community'.
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Once a month, the men of the fellowship
gather for an evening of prayer and reflection on a talk given by
one of our men or an invited guest, pre-ceded by some social time.
The gathering is meant to feed our spiritual life and renew
friendships.
Usually, we have tried to schedule MIS nights for the third Monday
of the month.
To the men of
Transfiguration, please follow these instructions. Go
to your electronic calendar (Blackberry, PDA, PC) and
follow these steps: Calendar -- New Appointment --
September 21, 2009 -- Start 6:00PM -- End 8:30PM --
Subject is Men's Fellowship -- Location is Ed. Bldg. --
select Busy -- Recurring Appointment -- Monthly -- 3rd
Monday -- End date is June 21, 2010 -- click OK (a few
times).
For those of you who still rely on
that paper calendar hanging on your wall, please place Men's
Fellowship on the 3rd Monday of every month from now till December
21st, 6:00PM. Please mark the rest of them when you get your 2010
calendar!
This is our night and the evening
agenda will vary. But, you can always count on an enjoyable evening
of fellowship with other men of the parish, and some prayer time,
too.
Coordinators:
Hutch (230-0641) &
John Magee (359-2955)
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Kentucky Retreat
September 11-18, 2010
This year we will be making our 21st annual
week long retreat in Booneville, Kentucky where we work with the
poorest of the poor, praying with each other while getting to know
and support each other. It has become a powerful part of our Men's
Fellowship. This year’s Kentucky Men’s Retreat at Holy Family
Parish, Booneville, Kentucky is September 11-18.
Please contact Deacon Mike or Tim Smith for further info at their
email address or phone
Coordinator:
Tim Smith (924-3518) or Deacon Mike Piehler
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Kentucky Fund
Funded by
contributions, directed by Men’s Fellowship to the benefit of the
needy in Booneville, KY. In 2009, we again were able to contribute to the fund from donations, after covering expensesed for the alumni night This fund has been used to contribute to quit smoking programs, education, medical, funeral, and parish expenses in Booneville.
Coordinator: Deacon Mike
Piehler (248-2427)
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Men's
Fellowship Dinner
Annual get-together held for all men
of the parish including previous Kentucky Retreat, Day
of Reflection Retreat, and Notre Dame Retreat participants to meet and enjoy an evening of memories, discussion, and a current update on Fellowship related activities and events. This year the dinner will be held on Monday, November 16, 2009, from 6:30 until 10pm in the PLC. Sign up now (Deadline: Nov. 13th !):
2009 Men's
Fellowship Dinner Details and Registration Form as a doc file
2009 Men's
Fellowship Dinner Details and Registration Form as a pdf file
Coordinator: Mike
Feldhousen (385-1667)
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Wing and a Prayer Community Service Group
Usually a Saturday morning gathering of our men to work with the poor in the diocese. "To serve the servants" is our basic goal. We do work for places like Melita House, Bethany House and inner city parishes.
Coordinator:
TBD
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Men’s Parish Retreat at Notre Dame
March 19-21, 2010
Fee: $100.00pp Double Room
$130.00 Single Room
A weekend at Notre Dame runs from Friday evening to Sunday noon. There will be talks, reconciliation, morning and evening prayer, good meals, plenty of free time to walk on the beautiful grounds or chat with a friend. Nothing is mandatory although it is highly suggested that you attend each piece for the full
experience.
As you know Jesus would go away by
himself to be in communion with his Father. Why not follow his example?
Come away for awhile and spend a weekend with the Lord.
The theme for 2010 is: "SPIRITUALITY:
TALKIN THE TALK AND
WALKIN THE WALK"
The Native Americans named the beautiful
Lake Canandaigua, which translates as “chosen spot”. Spending a weekend
overlooking that lake is a wonderful way to recharge ones batteries. A
retreat is an opportunity for physical rest, mental peace, and spiritual
nourishment. To benefit spiritually, psychologically, and physically,
it is often necessary to change our environment, to leave our workplace,
our home, and our family and go to a “chosen spot”. Notre Dame Retreat
House is perched on a hill overlooking the lake and I can personally
affirm the peacefulness of this “chose spot”. If you would like more
information about the Annual Men’s Retreat
contact Bob Hutchins at 381-0105 or
Hutch2@rochester.rr.com .
Program description and registration form:
2010 Notre Dame
Retreat Program Description
2010
Notre Dame Men's Retreat Registration Form
Contact Bob Hutchins by e-mail or at
737-1903
with questions.
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Spring “Day of Reflection” Retreat
(DOR)
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
The Annual
Transfiguration Men's Day of Reflection
occurs each year in June. Our Theme for 2010 is"Men Strengthening their Roles with Family,
with Each Other, and with their Church".
This theme will provide an opportunity to discuss how men can support their family while maintaining their individuality. Additionally, what can men do to be more supportive of each other? We will also examine what some of the challenges are facing our church in the near future. And, as a result, what roles are we willing to support as members of the Laity?
Our day will be professionally facilitated by Dr. Dennis Boike and Deacon Tom Driscoll. The day will include: talks, discussion, personal time, and a concluding Mass.
Our event will be held this year on Wednesday, June 9th. It will be held again at the beautiful Camp Stella Maris Wegman Retreat Center on Conesus Lake (about a 35 minute drive from the parish), from 11am until 7pm. All men of the parish, and their friends, are invited to attend and we welcome your participation. Reservations will be required. There will be a minimal fee of $30 to cover refreshments, lunch, and dinner.
Registration forms can be found in the Gathering Area, or click on the link below, and as a bulletin insert on the weekend of May 16th. So if you are interested in a much needed break in the action from a hectic 24/7 schedule, and/or would like to spend the day with other men from the parish in a relaxed setting, plan to attend this always popular event.
Program description and registration form:
2010 Day of Reflection Program Description and Registration Form
2010 Day of Reflection FAQs
Coordinator: Mike
Feldhousen (385-1667)
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Spaghetti Supper
"Dinner
Event" prepared and served by Men's Fellowship serving as a Spring
fundraiser for the Kentucky fund and to provide an opportunity for
the men to serve the community together.
The 11th Annual Men’s
Fellowship Spaghetti Supper is Saturday, March 27, 2009. There will be two seating’s: 5:30 pm and 7:00 pm.
This event provides substantial revenue for Fellowship sponsored
activities through the “Kentucky Fund”. It is always a fun event for
all who assist and attend.
SPAGHETTI SUPPER RESERVATION FORM
Coordinator: Rich Gangemi
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Men's Fellowship Data Base
Contact information for Men's Fellowship. Used for mailings, E-mail
routings, and our news letter. Important tool to keep the guys
informed. Please help us keep this information up to date.
Coordinator: Ken Zablotny
(223-4922)
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Newsletter
Published several times per year and
distributed via e-mail, parish kiosk, and parish web site.
Coordinator: Mike
Feldhousen (385-1667)
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