MINISTRY SCHEDULE

Saturday, April 16—4:30PM—St. Francis Church: Lectors—Betty Ellen Hardy; Cantor—Marilee Beyer

Sunday, April 17—8:00AM—St. Francis Church: Lector—Rosanne Williams; Server—Thomas Williams; Rosary—Debbie Purtell; Cantor—Patti Dudock

Sunday, April 17—10:30AM—St. Augustine Church: Lector—Bob Allen; Servers—Abigail and Tyler Rebello; Rosary—Ann Zalepa or a volunteer; Cantor—Gianna Chen

Please pray for the deceased, especially Arletta (Powers) Sechrist, who was known to many in our Parish Community. May she rest in peace. Amen.

A Devotional Candle at St. Francis b u r n s for a Special Intention requested by Joe Purr. A Devotional Candle at St. Francis b u r n s for healing for all the sick and special intentions.

The Sanctuary Light at St. Francis burns for a Special Intention requested by Debbie Garges.

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CHURCH CLEANING

St. Francis cleaners for the month of April—Eileen & Alexis Drab. St. Augustine cleaners April 10 to 16—Julie Perlick; April 17 to 23—Maureen Wilson.

PARISH PRAYER CHAIN

If you would like to help respond to prayer requests (for anyone in need), please contact Rosalynd Perlick (570-663-2212), Susie Reichlen (570-553-2618), or Mary Keenan (570-553-2431). If you have prayer requests, please call anyone on the list and many prayers will be offered for your particular intention.

PRAYER LIST

Lord, hear our prayers for the sick of our Parish and Community listed below and for those who are not listed and in need of our prayers. Katelyn Andre, Michael Haefner, Bill Jones, Jr., David Zevan, Kyle Stoddard, Mary Lou Gregg, Sophie Padula, Madigan Gow, John Flynn, Donald & Terry Baum, Mary Bakay, Donnie Butler, Tommy Williams, Stephen Ambrose, Mary Riley, Toni Colardino, Tom Wenman, Kathy Holt, Linda Hollenback, T.S., Tyler Fletcher, Anna Mae Coleman, Mary Lou Fahs, Steve Hundiak, Richard Hutchinson, Mary K. Long, John Bauer, Joshua Kaminski, Aleisya Abrams, Butch Rosencranz, Ruth King, Brooke Arnold, Adam Kelly, Nancy Lynch, Hallie Brooks, June Riley, Sarah Murnigahan, William Chaney, Daniel Gavin, Sue Anderson, Shawn Burns, Quinn Seymour, Sam Miner, Alberta Zielinski, Virginia Raftis, Marie Donahue, Nancy, Matt & Emily, Bob Murphy, Robyn Lawson, Rita Flynn, Elton Carr, Kaleena

Dughi, Molly Getter, Debbie Drewry, Bub Davis, Rusty Carmen, Ronalee Eckert, Chelsea Judson, Brenda, Walt Frystak, Amanda Branning, J.K., H.T., Andy Mooney, Dave Hibbard, Jeff Barnard, Phoebe Burrell, Amy, Ken Guiton, Mary Elizabeth Healy, George Kotch, Jr., Delmar O’Rourke, Lori & Michelle Parsons, Steve Burrell, Tammy Fleming, Barbara Borsavage, Gregg Loboda, Mark Kovach, Jerry Conboy, Brendan Kelly, Dick Lewis, Greg Lasgowka, Shirley Bowser, Paul Kerber, Linda Bush, James O’Mara, Joe Redmond, Pat Donnelly, Florian Pasteka, Matt Purtell, Grove Doty, Eleanor Hastings, Bob Keenan, Karen Purtell, Victoria Hegedty, Terry White, Richard Guido, John & Doris Daly, Victoria Grisdale, Alida Priestner, Ann Rounds, Fr. Cas, Julie McMahon, Chris Conboy, Brittany Villanella, Clover Lynn Villanella, Annette Glasgow, Marilyn Quick, Amanda Imsenik, Lanny & Patsy Puzo, Lillian Degnan, Billy, Debbie, and Dot Purdy. May they regain full health. Please pray for the needs in our Parish Intention Book. Our Lady of Good Health, pray for us. Amen.

ARMED FORCES LIST

Please pray for those in our Armed Forces, especially those from our Parish & Community, Christopher Reichlen, Patrick Allen, Shane Kalpokas, Ryan Gormley, Mike Griffith, Matthew Kramer, Dustin Ryder, Bobby Brostoski, Ricky Trowbridge, Ryan Neville, Anthony Flynn, A. Jay Tewksbury, Jennifer Buttacavoli, Andrew Muscarelle, Adam Barziloski, Lukas Crisman, John Matousek, Daniel Daly, Lisa Phillips, Carrie Krouse, Ryan Newberry, Wayne M. Bennett, Duane Thomas, Joseph Elliott, Mark W. Gregg, Bradley J. Bryant, Amberlynn Villanella, Steven Shelp, Rip VanWinkle and all who serve with them. May they all be protected & safe from harm & return home soon to their families and friends. Amen.

Please call the rectory when the person you put on the Prayer List or Armed Forces List can be removed. If you know of anyone on the list who has passed away, please let us know so that their name can be removed from the list.

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

-mail: sfxc@epix.net

Father Casimir (Cas) Stanis, Pastor

Kenneth S. Brennan, Deacon

The Roman Catholic Community of ST. BRIGID PARISH,

(St. Francis Xavier Church, Friendsville, Pa.

St. Augustine Church, Silver Lake, Pa.)

(St. Brigid’s Cross)

WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT

Thank you for your kindness & generosity in our Parish Collections. St. Francis (4:30PM) - $ 855.00; St. Francis (8:00AM) - $ 693.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM) - $ 1,028.00.

LIFELINES

“All of us are called to offer others an explicit witness to the saving love of the Lord, who despite our imperfections offers us his closeness, his word and his strength, and gives meaning to our lives.”

Divine Mercy Devotions are held following Sunday Masses at St. Francis & St. Augustine.

CHILDREN’S WORSHIP BULLETINS .

MASS SCHEDULE

Sat. Apr. 9 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

RITA GRIFFIN by Mike & Mary Ellen Griffin

Sun. Apr. 10 8:00AM St. Francis Church - THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

(23rd Anniv.) HELEN M. DAVIS by Bub & Dawn Davis

10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS Mon. Apr. 11 St. Francis Church - NO MASS

Tue. Apr. 12 St. Augustine Church - NO MASS

Wed. Apr. 13 St. Francis Church - NO MASS

Thur. Apr. 14 St. Francis Church - NO MASS

Fri. Apr. 15 St. Francis Church - NO MASS

Sun. Apr. 17

8:00AM St. Francis Church - FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

JOHN ZIELINSKI by Bill & Theresa Noldy 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS

Sat. Apr. 16 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

PEG SHAUGHNESSY by the Family

PARISH LOTTERY CALENDARS ~ DRAWINGS HAVE BEGUN A few Parish Lottery Calendars are still available in the back of the Church. Calendars are $ 20.00 each and run thru December 31st. There are single calendars available. There are approximately 17 Calendars remaining unsold. You are asked to sign the calendars out on the sign out sheet provided. To date 789 calendar returns have been made, leaving 211 that haven’t been returned. Please remember it is time to make your returns with stubs included! Please help to make this very important fund raiser a success again this year!

THANK YOU—COLLECTION FOR THE CARE & EDUCATION OF PRIESTS

Thank you to everyone for you kindness & generosity in last weekends second collection for the Care & Education of Priests. The Collection total was $ 476.76. You support is greatly appreciated.

2016 CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE—SATURDAY, APRIL 23RD

The Second Annual Catholic Men’s Conference, “Be A Man: Jesus Christ, The Face of True Manhood”, will be held Saturday, April 23, at King’s College, Scandlon Physical Education Center, 149 North Main St, Wilkes-Barre, PA. The day begins with Eucharistic Adoration and Rosary at 6:00AM. Registration & Continental Breakfast is at 7:00AM; Conference is from 8:00AM to 3:00PM. Register online at: www.BeAManConference.com or mail completed conference brochure application with your check to Attn: Men’s Conference, Office for Parish Life, 330 Wyoming Ave, Scranton, PA 18503. (Mark “Men’s Conference” on the memo line of your check.) Fliers with registration sheet are available in the back of our Churches.

SPRING STYLE PARTY

Come join the fun at our Spring Style Party. Fashions provided by the Dress Barn. The Style Party will be held on Sunday, April 24th, from 12 Noon to 4:00PM at Neumann Hall in Choconut. Light refreshments will be served. Donation is $ 10.00 per person. You can get your tickets after any Mass or from any member of the Altar & Rosary Society.

PARISH SPRING BANQUET

Our Spring Banquet will be held Wednesday, May 18th, at 6:00PM, at the Blue Dolphin in Apalachin. The menu is: Marinated Chicken, Rice Pilaf & salad; Meatloaf, choice of potato & salad; Virginia Baked Ham, choice of potato & salad; Crab Cakes, choice of potato & salad. (Potato choices are French Fries, Baked Potatoes, or Mashed Potatoes—choice must be indicated on the sign up sheet.)

Dessert is also included. Cost is $ 20.00 per person. Sign up sheets are in the back of the Church. All money needs to be in by May 15th. Please put money in a marked envelope in the collection or give to an Altar & Rosary Society member. Please join us for a wonderful meal and night out with friends. Anyone in the Parish (men, women, or friends) is welcome to attend.

CHOIR / CANTOR PRACTICE Choir/Cantor practice is held Tuesday evening at 6PM in St. Francis Church. New members are always welcome. A few more Cantors are still needed. If you are willing to leading the congregation in song, please contact Marilee Beyer (570-934-0976) for more information and training.

CHURCH SOFTBALL

The Church Softball League will soon begin. If you would like to play on our team or have questions, please call Sean Kelly at (570-744-2010).

LEGION OF MARY

The Legion of Mary, Binghamton Curia, will have their annual Curia Acies ceremony on Sunday, April 10th, at 2:00PM at St. Cyril’s Church, 148 Clinton St., Binghamton. An invitation is extended to all auxiliaries and former active members to attend and renew their consecration to Mary.

SS. PETER & PAUL TOWANDA CELEBRATES 175TH ANNIVERSARY

As Ss. Peter & Paul celebrate their 175th Anniversary Year 2016-17, numerous interesting, inspiring and fun activities are being planned! You are invited to the first event: a Family-Friendly Concert fea-turing the Christian band “FULL ARMOR”, to be held in the J.F.K. Hall in St. Agnes School, 102 Third Street, Towanda—on Saturday, May 14th, at 7:00PM. Admission is a non-perishable food item for the T.A.C.O. Food Pantry—but seating will be limited, so tickets may be reserved by calling 570-561-

5687. Posters are available in the back of the Churches.

MINISTRY SCHEDULE

Saturday, April 16—4:30PM—St. Francis Church: Lectors—Betty Ellen Hardy; Cantor—Marilee Beyer

Sunday, April 17—8:00AM—St. Francis Church: Lector—Rosanne Williams; Server—Thomas Williams; Rosary—Debbie Purtell; Cantor—Patti Dudock

Sunday, April 17—10:30AM—St. Augustine Church: Lector—Bob Allen; Servers—Abigail and Tyler Rebello; Rosary—Ann Zalepa or a volunteer; Cantor—Gianna Chen

Please pray for the deceased, especially Arletta (Powers) Sechrist, who was known to many in our Parish Community. May she rest in peace. Amen.

A Devotional Candle at St. Francis b u r n s for a Special Intention requested by Joe Purr. A Devotional Candle at St. Francis b u r n s for healing for all the sick and special intentions.

The Sanctuary Light at St. Francis burns for a Special Intention requested by Debbie Garges.

.

CHURCH CLEANING

St. Francis cleaners for the month of April—Eileen & Alexis Drab. St. Augustine cleaners April 10 to 16—Julie Perlick; April 17 to 23—Maureen Wilson.

PARISH PRAYER CHAIN

If you would like to help respond to prayer requests (for anyone in need), please contact Rosalynd Perlick (570-663-2212), Susie Reichlen (570-553-2618), or Mary Keenan (570-553-2431). If you have prayer requests, please call anyone on the list and many prayers will be offered for your particular intention.

PRAYER LIST

Lord, hear our prayers for the sick of our Parish and Community listed below and for those who are not listed and in need of our prayers. Katelyn Andre, Michael Haefner, Bill Jones, Jr., David Zevan, Kyle Stoddard, Mary Lou Gregg, Sophie Padula, Madigan Gow, John Flynn, Donald & Terry Baum, Mary Bakay, Donnie Butler, Tommy Williams, Stephen Ambrose, Mary Riley, Toni Colardino, Tom Wenman, Kathy Holt, Linda Hollenback, T.S., Tyler Fletcher, Anna Mae Coleman, Mary Lou Fahs, Steve Hundiak, Richard Hutchinson, Mary K. Long, John Bauer, Joshua Kaminski, Aleisya Abrams, Butch Rosencranz, Ruth King, Brooke Arnold, Adam Kelly, Nancy Lynch, Hallie Brooks, June Riley, Sarah Murnigahan, William Chaney, Daniel Gavin, Sue Anderson, Shawn Burns, Quinn Seymour, Sam Miner, Alberta Zielinski, Virginia Raftis, Marie Donahue, Nancy, Matt & Emily, Bob Murphy, Robyn Lawson, Rita Flynn, Elton Carr, Kaleena

Dughi, Molly Getter, Debbie Drewry, Bub Davis, Rusty Carmen, Ronalee Eckert, Chelsea Judson, Brenda, Walt Frystak, Amanda Branning, J.K., H.T., Andy Mooney, Dave Hibbard, Jeff Barnard, Phoebe Burrell, Amy, Ken Guiton, Mary Elizabeth Healy, George Kotch, Jr., Delmar O’Rourke, Lori & Michelle Parsons, Steve Burrell, Tammy Fleming, Barbara Borsavage, Gregg Loboda, Mark Kovach, Jerry Conboy, Brendan Kelly, Dick Lewis, Greg Lasgowka, Shirley Bowser, Paul Kerber, Linda Bush, James O’Mara, Joe Redmond, Pat Donnelly, Florian Pasteka, Matt Purtell, Grove Doty, Eleanor Hastings, Bob Keenan, Karen Purtell, Victoria Hegedty, Terry White, Richard Guido, John & Doris Daly, Victoria Grisdale, Alida Priestner, Ann Rounds, Fr. Cas, Julie McMahon, Chris Conboy, Brittany Villanella, Clover Lynn Villanella, Annette Glasgow, Marilyn Quick, Amanda Imsenik, Lanny & Patsy Puzo, Lillian Degnan, Billy, Debbie, and Dot Purdy. May they regain full health. Please pray for the needs in our Parish Intention Book. Our Lady of Good Health, pray for us. Amen.

ARMED FORCES LIST

Please pray for those in our Armed Forces, especially those from our Parish & Community, Christopher Reichlen, Patrick Allen, Shane Kalpokas, Ryan Gormley, Mike Griffith, Matthew Kramer, Dustin Ryder, Bobby Brostoski, Ricky Trowbridge, Ryan Neville, Anthony Flynn, A. Jay Tewksbury, Jennifer Buttacavoli, Andrew Muscarelle, Adam Barziloski, Lukas Crisman, John Matousek, Daniel Daly, Lisa Phillips, Carrie Krouse, Ryan Newberry, Wayne M. Bennett, Duane Thomas, Joseph Elliott, Mark W. Gregg, Bradley J. Bryant, Amberlynn Villanella, Steven Shelp, Rip VanWinkle and all who serve with them. May they all be protected & safe from harm & return home soon to their families and friends. Amen.

Please call the rectory when the person you put on the Prayer List or Armed Forces List can be removed. If you know of anyone on the list who has passed away, please let us know so that their name can be removed from the list.

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

-mail: sfxc@epix.net

Father Casimir (Cas) Stanis, Pastor

Kenneth S. Brennan, Deacon

The Roman Catholic Community of ST. BRIGID PARISH,

(St. Francis Xavier Church, Friendsville, Pa.

St. Augustine Church, Silver Lake, Pa.)

(St. Brigid’s Cross)

WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT

Thank you for your kindness & generosity in our Parish Collections. St. Francis (4:30PM) - $ 855.00; St. Francis (8:00AM) - $ 693.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM) - $ 1,028.00.

LIFELINES

“All of us are called to offer others an explicit witness to the saving love of the Lord, who despite our imperfections offers us his closeness, his word and his strength, and gives meaning to our lives.”

Divine Mercy Devotions are held following Sunday Masses at St. Francis & St. Augustine.

CHILDREN’S WORSHIP BULLETINS .

MASS SCHEDULE

Sat. Apr. 9 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

RITA GRIFFIN by Mike & Mary Ellen Griffin

Sun. Apr. 10 8:00AM St. Francis Church - THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

(23rd Anniv.) HELEN M. DAVIS by Bub & Dawn Davis

10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS Mon. Apr. 11 St. Francis Church - NO MASS

Tue. Apr. 12 St. Augustine Church - NO MASS

Wed. Apr. 13 St. Francis Church - NO MASS

Thur. Apr. 14 St. Francis Church - NO MASS

Fri. Apr. 15 St. Francis Church - NO MASS

Sun. Apr. 17

8:00AM St. Francis Church - FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

JOHN ZIELINSKI by Bill & Theresa Noldy 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS

Sat. Apr. 16 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

PEG SHAUGHNESSY by the Family

PARISH LOTTERY CALENDARS ~ DRAWINGS HAVE BEGUN A few Parish Lottery Calendars are still available in the back of the Church. Calendars are $ 20.00 each and run thru December 31st. There are single calendars available. There are approximately 17 Calendars remaining unsold. You are asked to sign the calendars out on the sign out sheet provided. To date 789 calendar returns have been made, leaving 211 that haven’t been returned. Please remember it is time to make your returns with stubs included! Please help to make this very important fund raiser a success again this year!

THANK YOU—COLLECTION FOR THE CARE & EDUCATION OF PRIESTS

Thank you to everyone for you kindness & generosity in last weekends second collection for the Care & Education of Priests. The Collection total was $ 476.76. You support is greatly appreciated.

2016 CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE—SATURDAY, APRIL 23RD

The Second Annual Catholic Men’s Conference, “Be A Man: Jesus Christ, The Face of True Manhood”, will be held Saturday, April 23, at King’s College, Scandlon Physical Education Center, 149 North Main St, Wilkes-Barre, PA. The day begins with Eucharistic Adoration and Rosary at 6:00AM. Registration & Continental Breakfast is at 7:00AM; Conference is from 8:00AM to 3:00PM. Register online at: www.BeAManConference.com or mail completed conference brochure application with your check to Attn: Men’s Conference, Office for Parish Life, 330 Wyoming Ave, Scranton, PA 18503. (Mark “Men’s Conference” on the memo line of your check.) Fliers with registration sheet are available in the back of our Churches.

SPRING STYLE PARTY

Come join the fun at our Spring Style Party. Fashions provided by the Dress Barn. The Style Party will be held on Sunday, April 24th, from 12 Noon to 4:00PM at Neumann Hall in Choconut. Light refreshments will be served. Donation is $ 10.00 per person. You can get your tickets after any Mass or from any member of the Altar & Rosary Society.

PARISH SPRING BANQUET

Our Spring Banquet will be held Wednesday, May 18th, at 6:00PM, at the Blue Dolphin in Apalachin. The menu is: Marinated Chicken, Rice Pilaf & salad; Meatloaf, choice of potato & salad; Virginia Baked Ham, choice of potato & salad; Crab Cakes, choice of potato & salad. (Potato choices are French Fries, Baked Potatoes, or Mashed Potatoes—choice must be indicated on the sign up sheet.)

Dessert is also included. Cost is $ 20.00 per person. Sign up sheets are in the back of the Church. All money needs to be in by May 15th. Please put money in a marked envelope in the collection or give to an Altar & Rosary Society member. Please join us for a wonderful meal and night out with friends. Anyone in the Parish (men, women, or friends) is welcome to attend.

CHOIR / CANTOR PRACTICE Choir/Cantor practice is held Tuesday evening at 6PM in St. Francis Church. New members are always welcome. A few more Cantors are still needed. If you are willing to leading the congregation in song, please contact Marilee Beyer (570-934-0976) for more information and training.

CHURCH SOFTBALL

The Church Softball League will soon begin. If you would like to play on our team or have questions, please call Sean Kelly at (570-744-2010).

LEGION OF MARY

The Legion of Mary, Binghamton Curia, will have their annual Curia Acies ceremony on Sunday, April 10th, at 2:00PM at St. Cyril’s Church, 148 Clinton St., Binghamton. An invitation is extended to all auxiliaries and former active members to attend and renew their consecration to Mary.

SS. PETER & PAUL TOWANDA CELEBRATES 175TH ANNIVERSARY

As Ss. Peter & Paul celebrate their 175th Anniversary Year 2016-17, numerous interesting, inspiring and fun activities are being planned! You are invited to the first event: a Family-Friendly Concert fea-turing the Christian band “FULL ARMOR”, to be held in the J.F.K. Hall in St. Agnes School, 102 Third Street, Towanda—on Saturday, May 14th, at 7:00PM. Admission is a non-perishable food item for the T.A.C.O. Food Pantry—but seating will be limited, so tickets may be reserved by calling 570-561-

5687. Posters are available in the back of the Churches.