There are many opportunities at Transfiguration to share our time, talent and treasure through service.
Please take a few minutes to read through the different ways you can serve at Mass, through activities at church, and through our many outreach programs. As we are called to serve each other, note the opportunities to be of assistance to other parishioners, and also the services we can offer when you are in need.
Many of our outreach actions are managed by the Peace and Justice Coordinating Committee. Please contact John Boroski, Committee Chair (jboroski@rochester.rr.com) or Margie Benza, Pastoral Associate and Staff Liaison (see Contact page) for more information.
Many of our Peace and Justice outreach activities were paused during COVID, and have been restarting. Here is an overview table of the different programs, their chair, and the status as of early 2023. If you have questions on any of these ministries, and want to get in touch with the leader, please call the parish office to get additional contact information or contact Margie Benza.
PEACE & JUSTICE MINISTRIES
2022-2023
John Boroski |
Peace & Justice Committee Chair |
Judy Herlihy |
Social Ministry Coordinator |
Margie Benza |
Parish Staff Liaison |
MINISTRY |
COORDINATOR |
DATES |
Care of God’s Creation |
Gerry Gacioch |
Ongoing |
Christmas Basket Program |
Margie Benza |
Nov/Dec |
Christmas Sharing Tree |
Sam Crawshaw |
Nov/Dec |
Community Garden |
Karl/Diana Hamann |
Spring through Fall |
Diocesan Public Policy Sunday |
John Boroski |
February |
Global Solidarity |
Lauren Burruto |
Ongoing |
Hope for the Homeless |
Deacon Eric Bessette |
Suspended |
Kentucky Men’s Retreat |
Rob Kozarits |
Fall |
Kentucky Women’s Retreat |
Meg Kastner |
Spring |
Laudato Si Initiative |
Gerry Gacioch |
Initial Stages |
Monthly Food Collection |
Joe Marchiony |
First weekend of the month |
Potato Supper |
Lorey Beck |
Feb |
Refugee Ministry |
Margie Benza |
Ongoing |
Rochester Hope |
Lisa Morris |
Ongoing |
School 39 Tutors |
Helen Konz |
Sept-May/Suspended |
School Supply Drive |
Judy Herlihy |
August 2023 Weekends |
Thanksgiving Turkey Drive |
Kathy Kyhos Denise Nunziato |
November |
The Margaret Home |
Margie Benza |
Ongoing |