MINISTRY SCHEDULE

Saturday, April 9—4:30PM—St. Francis Church: Lectors—Thomas O’Reilly; Cantor—Patti Dudock

Sunday, April 10—8:00AM—St. Francis Church: Lector—Amanda Reeves; Server—volunteer needed; Rosary—Helen Burns; Cantor—Marilee Beyer Sunday, April 10—10:30AM—St. Augustine Church: Lector—Judy Adams; Servers—Kiera & Riley Short; Rosary—Ann Zalepa or a volunteer; Cantor—Gianna Chen

DECEASED

Please pray for the deceased, especially Carol Hardic, Collin Burton, and Marcus Chubbock who were known to many in our Parish Community. May they 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—volunteer needed.

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.

ADORATION HOURS OPEN

Interested in an hour of adoration alone with our Lord? The following hours are open: Wednesday—5-6PM; Thursday—10-11AM; Thursday—6-7PM. We do close when the weather is bad, so don’t let that keep you from trying an hour. “The best time you spend on earth is time spent with Jesus.” Call or email Andrea Chen (cathmomofsix@gmail.com or 607-669-4875) if you would like an hour.

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.

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 - 7:00PM - Holy Thursday—$ 505.00; St. Francis (8:00PM)- $ 1,610.00; St. Francis (8:00AM) - $ 2,649.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM) - $ 1,995.00.

LIFELINES

“You may be thinking, ‘I don’t deserve to be forgiven. My sins are too great!’ Thankfully, God’s love is greater than all the sins of all time. Jesus offers his grace and forgiveness to every repentant heart.” www.hopeafterabortion.com “Project Rachel: Peace Starts Here”

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

CHILDREN’S WORSHIP BULLETINS .

MASS SCHEDULE

Sat. Apr. 2 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

DECEASED OF THE MURPHY FAMILY by David and Rosemary Calabretta

Sun. Apr. 3 8:00AM St. Francis Church - DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

9th Anniv. ED. CONBOY by Shirley Conboy & Family

10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS Mon. Apr. 4 St. Francis Church - NO MASS

Tue. Apr. 5 St. Augustine Church - NO MASS

Wed. Apr. 6 St. Francis Church - NO MASS

Thur. Apr. 7 St. Francis Church - NO MASS

Fri. Apr. 8 St. Francis Church - NO MASS

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

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

RITA GRIFFIN by Mike & Mary Ellen Griffin

COLLECTION FOR THE CARE & EDUCATION OF PRIESTS

THIS weekend’s second collection is for the Care & Education of Priests.

PARISH LOTTERY CALENDARS ~ DRAWINGS BEGAN ON FRIDAY, APRIL 1ST 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 20 Calendars left in each Church for a total of 40 Calendars remaining unsold. You are asked to sign the calendars out on the sign out sheet provided. To date 692 calendar returns have been made, leaving 308 unaccounted for. 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!

SPECIAL THANK YOU I want to express my heartfelt thank you for the kindness and generosity all of you have shown to Barb and I on the occasion of my retirement. This parish never ceases to amaze me with its outpouring of love and support. The future is indeed bright for me and for the world because of the spirit filled people in this community of faith. Deacon Ken

EASTER READING MATERIALS

In the back of our Churches are copies of the “Catholic Digest”, “The Word Among Us”, and the “Little White Books” for Easter. Please feel free to take a copy home with you and use them as part of your daily Easter meditations.

RICE BOWL—THANK YOU

Our Community changed lives this Lent, and CRS Rice Bowl wants to say THANK YOU!! Our collec-tion total in St. Brigid Parish was $ 618.00.

HOLY LAND—THANK YOU

St. Brigid Parish collection total for the Good Friday—Holy Land Collection was $ 541.00. Thank you for your generous contributions!

CHOIR / CANTOR PRACTICE Choir/Cantor practice is held Tuesday evening at 6PM in St. Francis Church. New members are al-ways welcome.

A few more Cantors are still needed. If you are interested in leading the congregation in song, please contact Marilee Beyer (570-934-0976) for more information and training.

MASS INTENTIONS AVAILABLE

Would you like to remember your loved one, relatives, or friends in a special way during the coming year??? Why not do so through a Mass said in their memory/honor. What a beautiful way to remember their memory and an incentive to attend Mass that day. It has been several years since you have had this opportunity. Don’t let this golden opportunity pass you by without taking advantage this new year.

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

The 2016 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 Educa-tion Center, 149 North Main St, Wilkes-Barre, PA. The day begins with Eucharistic Adoration & 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 regis-tration sheet are available in the back of our Churches.

MINISTRY SCHEDULE

Saturday, April 9—4:30PM—St. Francis Church: Lectors—Thomas O’Reilly; Cantor—Patti Dudock

Sunday, April 10—8:00AM—St. Francis Church: Lector—Amanda Reeves; Server—volunteer needed; Rosary—Helen Burns; Cantor—Marilee Beyer Sunday, April 10—10:30AM—St. Augustine Church: Lector—Judy Adams; Servers—Kiera & Riley Short; Rosary—Ann Zalepa or a volunteer; Cantor—Gianna Chen

DECEASED

Please pray for the deceased, especially Carol Hardic, Collin Burton, and Marcus Chubbock who were known to many in our Parish Community. May they 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—volunteer needed.

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.

ADORATION HOURS OPEN

Interested in an hour of adoration alone with our Lord? The following hours are open: Wednesday—5-6PM; Thursday—10-11AM; Thursday—6-7PM. We do close when the weather is bad, so don’t let that keep you from trying an hour. “The best time you spend on earth is time spent with Jesus.” Call or email Andrea Chen (cathmomofsix@gmail.com or 607-669-4875) if you would like an hour.

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.

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 - 7:00PM - Holy Thursday—$ 505.00; St. Francis (8:00PM)- $ 1,610.00; St. Francis (8:00AM) - $ 2,649.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM) - $ 1,995.00.

LIFELINES

“You may be thinking, ‘I don’t deserve to be forgiven. My sins are too great!’ Thankfully, God’s love is greater than all the sins of all time. Jesus offers his grace and forgiveness to every repentant heart.” www.hopeafterabortion.com “Project Rachel: Peace Starts Here”

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

CHILDREN’S WORSHIP BULLETINS .

MASS SCHEDULE

Sat. Apr. 2 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

DECEASED OF THE MURPHY FAMILY by David and Rosemary Calabretta

Sun. Apr. 3 8:00AM St. Francis Church - DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

9th Anniv. ED. CONBOY by Shirley Conboy & Family

10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS Mon. Apr. 4 St. Francis Church - NO MASS

Tue. Apr. 5 St. Augustine Church - NO MASS

Wed. Apr. 6 St. Francis Church - NO MASS

Thur. Apr. 7 St. Francis Church - NO MASS

Fri. Apr. 8 St. Francis Church - NO MASS

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

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

RITA GRIFFIN by Mike & Mary Ellen Griffin

COLLECTION FOR THE CARE & EDUCATION OF PRIESTS

THIS weekend’s second collection is for the Care & Education of Priests.

PARISH LOTTERY CALENDARS ~ DRAWINGS BEGAN ON FRIDAY, APRIL 1ST 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 20 Calendars left in each Church for a total of 40 Calendars remaining unsold. You are asked to sign the calendars out on the sign out sheet provided. To date 692 calendar returns have been made, leaving 308 unaccounted for. 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!

SPECIAL THANK YOU I want to express my heartfelt thank you for the kindness and generosity all of you have shown to Barb and I on the occasion of my retirement. This parish never ceases to amaze me with its outpouring of love and support. The future is indeed bright for me and for the world because of the spirit filled people in this community of faith. Deacon Ken

EASTER READING MATERIALS

In the back of our Churches are copies of the “Catholic Digest”, “The Word Among Us”, and the “Little White Books” for Easter. Please feel free to take a copy home with you and use them as part of your daily Easter meditations.

RICE BOWL—THANK YOU

Our Community changed lives this Lent, and CRS Rice Bowl wants to say THANK YOU!! Our collec-tion total in St. Brigid Parish was $ 618.00.

HOLY LAND—THANK YOU

St. Brigid Parish collection total for the Good Friday—Holy Land Collection was $ 541.00. Thank you for your generous contributions!

CHOIR / CANTOR PRACTICE Choir/Cantor practice is held Tuesday evening at 6PM in St. Francis Church. New members are al-ways welcome.

A few more Cantors are still needed. If you are interested in leading the congregation in song, please contact Marilee Beyer (570-934-0976) for more information and training.

MASS INTENTIONS AVAILABLE

Would you like to remember your loved one, relatives, or friends in a special way during the coming year??? Why not do so through a Mass said in their memory/honor. What a beautiful way to remember their memory and an incentive to attend Mass that day. It has been several years since you have had this opportunity. Don’t let this golden opportunity pass you by without taking advantage this new year.

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

The 2016 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 Educa-tion Center, 149 North Main St, Wilkes-Barre, PA. The day begins with Eucharistic Adoration & 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 regis-tration sheet are available in the back of our Churches.

ALTAR & ROSARY MEETING

St. Brigid Altar & Rosary Society will meet on Wednesday, April 6th at 6:30PM in the Rectory. New members are always welcome. All members are encouraged to attend.

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.

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 featuring the Christian band “FULL AR-MOR”, 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 re-served by calling 570-561-5687. Posters are available in the back of the Churches.

FOSTER GRANDPARENTS NEEDED

Foster Grandparents are needed in Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna, and Tioga Counties. The Foster Grandparent program helps both low-income seniors and special needs children. The program provides seniors with a modest tax free stipend of $ 2.65 per hour for working with children that may have academic, physical, or home challenges. Foster Grandparents are in school grandmas and grandpas, who help children, succeed. They will be assigned to a school or Head Start near their home and will mentor children under the direction of a teacher. The Foster Grandparent program is really a win, win, win, for the senior, the child, and for the teacher, because the program often times provides those involved with a rewarding experience. If you have any questions, feel free to call Mary Beth at 1-800-982-4346. Fliers are available in the back of the Churches.

BIBLE STUDY Bible Study is held Tuesday from 9:30 to 11:00AM at Neumann Hall. New members are welcome.

SHEETS/BLANKETS/NECK TIES NEEDED

Old/used sheets & blankets are needed to make sleeping bags for the homeless. If you are cleaning out your closet, please consider donating them for this worthy cause. Donations can be left in the back of the Churches or dropped off at the Rectory, (if no one is there, please leave donations on the porch by the driveway). All donations are most welcome. Also needed are old, used neckties (not clip-on).

ANNUAL SAMARITAN HOUSE SPRING SALE

The Annual Samaritan House Spring Sale will be held on Saturday, April 2nd, from 9AM to 4PM and Sunday, April 3rd, from 9AM to 2PM, at St. Thomas Aquinas School Gym, Highland Avenue, Binghamton. A variety of antiques, jewelry, dishes, glassware, furniture, collectibles, books, paintings and housewares will be fore sale. All proceeds benefit Samaritan House of Binghamton.

RUMMAGE & BAKE SALE

The Little Meadows United Methodist Church will hold a Rummage & Bake Sale on Saturday, April 9th, from 9:00AM to 2:00PM. Lunch will be available. Bag sale begins at 1:00PM. All are welcome to attend.

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.

MOM’S HOUSE FLOWER SALE

Order forms are available in the back of the Churches for the Mom’s House Flower Sale. You can order your flowers in time for Mother’s Day! The order deadline is April 22nd. Flowers must be picked up at Mom’s House, 770 Harry L. Drive, Johnson City, on Wednesday, May 4th from Noon to 6:00PM or Thursday, May 5th from 9:00AM to 4:00PM. Order forms are also available at Mom’s House or online at momshouseny.org . If you have questions, please call 607-644-9972.