WE ARE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH OAKLAND VICARIATE FAMILY 5
Visit our Family Website HERE
FAMILY VISION STATEMENT
We are a diverse family of parishes comprised of The Church of the Transfiguration, Divine Providence Lithuanian, Our Lady of La Salette, and Our Mother of Perpetual Help. We value each parish community, and we celebrate our unique heritages and traditions. Together, we strive to:
Foster Unity: Embrace our differences to strengthen our bond as a family.
Promote Inclusivity: Ensure everyone feels welcomed, respected, and loved in our spiritual home.
Nurture Growth: Support the spiritual, educational, and personal faith development of all our members.
Serve with Compassion: Reach out to those in need, embodying the love and mercy of Christ in our actions.
Celebrate Together: Cherish our shared faith through worship, sacraments, and joyful gatherings.
By living these values, we aim to build a vibrant and united family of parishes, shining the light of Christ in our wider community.
FAMILY CLERGY
Priests in Solidum
Fr. Jeffrey Scheeler OFM, Moderator - Transfiguration
Fr. Patrick J. Connell - Our Lady of La Salette Church
Fr. Paul Chateau - Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish
Fr. Tomas Miliauskas, MIC - Divine Providence
Fr. Jeremy Harrington, OFM - Transfiguration
Deacons
Rev. Mr. Daniel M. Darga - Our Lady of La Salette Church
Rev. Mr. Clem Stankiewicz - (Retired)
WHAT DO OUR PRIESTS SAY ABOUT THE FAMILY?
Fr. Jeff Scheeler
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We remain separate parishes with our unique styles, flavors, and cultures, and so we are enriched by one another! But we are asked to work together as much as we can, sharing programs and even personnel. The archdiocese no longer uses the title “pastor” for us, but the unusual Latin-based canonical term “priests-in-solidum.” Basically, that means we are to work together “in solidarity,” as a team. So, we try to help each other out! Each priest has pastoral responsibility for all four parishes, but we have agreed by covenant who will take the lead at each parish. |
Fr. Paul Chateau
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The Family of Parishes structure was and is a change for all of us. It was not a change any of us sought. Initially, I was not enthusiastic. Some of you may feel the same way. I was comfortable and knew my parish and parishioners. There was a familiarity. I viewed Family of Parishes as pushing me outside of my comfort zone. I thought it simply meant more meetings, expanded responsibilities, more work and additional costs all while at the same time having responsibility for a parish with two worship locations. Now, I recognize and appreciate that there have been many blessings. On a personal level getting to know Fr. Jeff, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Tomas has been necessary, useful and very helpful. I consider them all friends and true partners in mission and ministry. |
AT GLANCE
Mass Attendance, Offertory Contributions and CSA Refunds
Church of the Transfiguration
May Average Weekend Mass Attendance 388
Offertory for Weekend of May3/4 $5,005
Offertory for Weekend of May 10/11 $5,886
Offertory for Weekend of May 17/18 $3,603
Offertory for Weekend of May 24/25 $3,445
Online Giving for May $5,185
2024-2025 CSA Refunds to Date $60,390
Divine Providence
May Average Weekend Mass Attendance 114
Offertory for Weekend of May3/4 $1,833
Offertory for Weekend of May 10/11 $2,052
Offertory for Weekend of May 17/18 $1,477
Offertory for Weekend of May 24/25 $2,272
2024-2025 CSA Refunds to Date $0.00
Our Lady of La Salette
May Average Weekend Mass Attendance 216
Offertory for Weekend of May3/4 $8,265
Offertory for Weekend of May 10/11 $5,754
Offertory for Weekend of May 17/18 $22,427
Offertory for Weekend of May 24/25 $8,265
2024-2025 CSA Refunds to Date $0.00
Our Mother of Perpetual Help
May Average Weekend Mass Attendance 243
Offertory for Weekend of May3/4 $3,260
Offertory for Weekend of May 10/11 $2,780
Offertory for Weekend of May 17/18 $2,057
Offertory for Weekend of May 24/25 $2,145
2024-2025 CSA Refunds to Date $111,758