june 22, 2014 bulletin

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The Roman Catholic Community of ST. BRIGID PARISH, (St. Francis Xavier Church, Friendsville, Pa. and St. Augustine Church, Silver Lake, Pa.) (St. Brigid’s Cross) P.O. Box 75 17 Cottage Street • Friendsville, Pa. 18818 www.ourparishcommunity.com Phone (570) 553-2288 E-mail: [email protected] Father Casimir (Cas) Stanis, Pastor Kenneth S. Brennan, Deacon PARISH MISSION STATEMENT We the faithful of the Roman Catholic Community of St. Brigid Parish, (St. Francis Xavier and St. Augustine Churches), in union with our Holy Father, the Pope, and the Diocese of Scranton, are called through baptism to share in the mission which Jesus Christ has entrusted to the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. We in this Faith Community, under the leadership of our Bishop and our Pastor, cooperate to proclaim the Gospel in accordance with the teaching of the Church, to celebrate the sacraments, especially the Eucharist, for the salvation of all, and to witness by grace to the Kingdom of God so as to promote a culture of life, justice and peace. We especially endeavor to foster spiritual growth and evangelization in our present and future generations by drawing parish members back to active participation.”

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Page 1: June 22, 2014 bulletin

MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEKEND St. Francis—June 28th—4:30PM: Lector—Larry O’Reilly; Ministers—Sean Kelly & Susanne Wolf; Servers—Declan & Daegan Giannone; Rosary—Betty Ellen Hardy St. Francis—June 29th—8:00AM: Lector—Dick Manjerovic; Ministers—Mary K. Manjerovic & Helen Burns; Servers—Curtis, Gabe & Madeline Spila; Rosary—Helen Burns St. Augustine—June 29th—10:30AM: Lector—Judy Adams; Ministers—Roseanne Rouff & Bob Allen; Servers—Victoria & Elizabeth Villanella; Rosary—Ann Zalepa & Caesar Siedlecki If at any time you see that a volunteer is needed for any ministry, please feel free to step forward and volunteer your services.

DECEASED Please pray for the deceased, especially Jerry Shaughnessy, uncle of Mary Shaughnessy and Joyce Barnum. We also pray for Chuck Sidener and Gerald Thorne who were known to many in our Community. May they all rest in peace. Amen.

SANCTUARY LIGHTS, ADORATION VIGIL CANDLES & DEVOTIONAL CANDLE DONATIONS A Devotional Candle at St. Francis burns for a Special Intention requested by Joe Purr.

A Devotional Candle at St. Francis burns for a Special Intention. A Devotional Candle at St. Francis burns in Memory of Francis Guiton requested by Leo & Loretta Guiton.

CHURCH CLEANING St. Francis cleaners for the month of June—Camille Doyle & Claire Griffin.

St. Augustine cleaners June 22 to 28—volunteer needed; June 29 to July 5—Volunteer needed. Volunteers are needed to clean St. Augustine Church. If you can help, call the rectory.

FLOWERS FOR OUR CHURCHES St. Augustine flowers are given by Bill & Barb Pichette in Memory/Honor of all Fathers Living & Deceased.

To provide flowers for St. Francis Church, please call the Rectory at (570-553-2288). To provide flowers for St. Augustine Church, please sign up on the sheet in back of the Church or call Heidi Jaeger (570-663-2459).

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, Rita Powers, Debbie Jones, Julia Zangara, Kyle Stoddard, Mary Lou Gregg, Sophie Padula, Madigan Gow, John Flynn, Donald & Terry Baum, Mary Bakay, Donnie Butler, Tommy Williams, Stephen Ambrose, Toni Colardino, Evelyn Palulis, Mary Riley, Tom Wenman, Linda Hollenback, Jennifer Lynn, Jerry Lynch, Tyler Fletcher, Anna Mae Coleman, Joshua Welch, Jean Ryan, Richard Hutchinson, Mary K. Long, Joshua Kaminski, Kathy Holt, Aleisya Abrams, Agnes Neville, Steve Hundiak, Christopher Polk, Mary Lou Fahs, Molly Penderf, Butch Rosencranz, Ruth King, George Kotch, Brooke Arnold, Hallie Brooks, Ken Roon, Sarah Murnigahan, Candy Coney, Walter O’Rourke, William Chaney, Mary Cadden, Sandy Szabo, Nancy Lynch, Daniel Gavin, Sue Anderson, June Riley, John Bauer, Adam Kelly, Francis Zernone, Shawn Burns, Quinn Seymour, Pauline VerValen, John & Alberta Zielinski, Virginia Raftis, Fred Russell, Dorothy Catlin, Marie Donahue, Nancy, Matt & Emily, Bob Murphy, Robyn Lawson, Vicky Nelson, Marie Chillemi, Rita Flynn, Elton Carr, Peter Purtell, Kaleena Dughi, Molly Getter, Sam Miner, Debbie Drewry, Bill Sheredy, Bub Davis, D.K., Kevin Phalen, J.K., S.C.F., Rusty Carmen, Ronalee Eckert, Chelsea Judson, Doug Wheaton, John Paul Jones, Valerie Newhart, R.G., B.F., H.T., Amanda Branning, Deborah Gregory, Andy Mooney, Dave Hibbard, John Osolnick, Anna Marie Gage, Jeff Barnard, Mary Elizabeth Healy, Javina Davis, Gloria Craige, Delmar O’Rourke, and Don Harrington. May they regain full health. Please pray for the needs in our Parish Intention Books. 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 and Community, Cortney Allen, Christopher Reichlen, Patrick Allen, Shane Kalpokas, Ryan Gormley, Mike Griffith, Reed Shave, 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, David Teetsel, Lisa Phillips, Carrie Krouse, Ryan Newberry, Wayne M. Bennett, Duane Thomas, Joseph Elliott, Michael and Sean Plitt, Mark W. Gregg, Bradley J. Bryant, and all who serve with them. May they all be protected and safe from harm and 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. OIL SPILL: Please continue to pray for a successful cleanup of the remainder of the spill.

The Roman Catholic Community of ST. BRIGID PARISH,

(St. Francis Xavier Church, Friendsville, Pa.

and St. Augustine Church,

Silver Lake, Pa.)

(St. Brigid’s Cross)

P.O. Box 75 • 17 Cottage Street • Friendsville, Pa. 18818 www.ourparishcommunity.com • Phone (570) 553-2288

E-mail: [email protected] Father Casimir (Cas) Stanis, Pastor

Kenneth S. Brennan, Deacon

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT “We the faithful of the Roman Catholic Community of St. Brigid Parish, (St. Francis Xavier and St. Augustine Churches), in union with our Holy Father, the Pope, and the Diocese of Scranton, are called through baptism to share in the mission which Jesus Christ has entrusted to the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. We in this Faith Community, under the leadership of our Bishop and our Pastor, cooperate to proclaim the Gospel in accordance with the teaching of the Church, to celebrate the sacraments, especially the Eucharist, for the salvation of all, and to witness by grace to the Kingdom of God so as to promote a culture of life, justice and peace. We especially endeavor to foster spiritual growth and evangelization in our present and future generations by drawing parish members back to active participation.”

Page 2: June 22, 2014 bulletin

CONFESSION SCHEDULE

Saturday - 4:30PM Mass - St. Francis Church - Confessions - 4:00 to 4:20PM Sunday - 8:00AM Mass - St. Francis Church - Confessions immediately following Mass

Sunday - 10:30AM Mass - St. Augustine Church - Confessions - immediately following Mass Or any convenient time upon request. WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT

Thank you for your kindness & generosity in our weekly Parish Collections: St. Francis (4:30PM) $ 975.00; St. Francis (8:00AM) $ 1,053.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM) $ 1,410.00.

LIFELINES

“Human life must be respected and protected absolutely from the moment of conception. From the first moment of his existence, a human being must be recognized as having the rights of a person - among which is the inviolable right of every innocent being to life.” —Catechism of the Catholic Church 2270

MASS SCHEDULE Sat. June 21 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: BODY & BLOOD OF CHRIST

INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS (Fathers’ Day Intentions)

Sun. June 22 8:00AM St. Francis Church - BODY & BLOOD OF CHRIST BOBBY PURTELL by Ed & Louise Baker (Fathers’ Day Intentions)

10:30AM St. Augustine Church - JEAN REBELLO by Colleen Slania (Fathers’ Day Intentions)

Mon. June 23 12:00NN CHRIS COLEMAN by Bob & Mary Jane Sheredy Tue. June 24 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - JEAN MCCARTHY by Bob & Maureen Allen Wed. June 25 8:30AM St. Francis Church - ED STARZAC by Rosalynd Perlick-Spencer Thur. June 26 8:30AM St. Francis Church - NANCY JELLICK by Tom Golden Fri. June 27 12:00NN St. Francis Church - ROGER RAUB by Rose & Max Raub Sat. June 28 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: SS. PETER & PAUL

Birthday & 3 Yr. Anniv. PAUL F. MORAN, SR. by his loving family

Sun. June 29 8:00AM St. Francis Church - SS. PETER & PAUL GRADUATES INTENTIONS

10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS

St. Francis Church -

SAVE THE DATES 189th St. Augustine’s Annual Picnic will be held Sunday, August 3rd, at Neumann Hall in Choconut. Pot O’Gold (elimination) Party will be held Saturday, October 18th, 2014, at Neumann Hall in Choconut.

NEW FOR OUR CHILDREN Beginning today, our Parish will be offering “Children’s Worship Bulletins”. These are for ages 3 to 6 and 7 to 12. “Children’s Worship Bulletins” help your children interact with the Scriptures while enjoying time in Church. Each Bulletin is packed with Bible-based games, puzzles, word searches and many more activities children love. Copies are available in the back of the Churches today.

CONFIRMATION DATE SET The date for Confirmation in St. Brigid Parish has been set for Monday, September 29th, at 5:00PM in St. Francis Church. Bishop Bambera will confer the Sacrament on our Confirmation Class.

PETER’S PENCE COLLECTION ~ Be a Witness of Charity Next week our Diocese will take up the Peter’s Pence Collection, which provides the Holy Father with the funds he needs to carry out his charitable works around the world. The proceeds benefit the most disadvantaged: victims of war, oppression, and disasters. Join our Holy Father as a witness to those who are suffering. Please be generous to this collection.

2014 GRADUATES Congratulations to our graduates: Patrick Conboy, Callie Curley, Jeremiah Curley, Makenzie Dearborn, Nick Dudock, Frank Fruehan, A.J. Gardner, Ona Griffin, Zach Jones, Rachel Mordovancey, Mike Rihl, Matt Sterner, Heather Stewart, Kaitlyn Williams. If you know of any names that should be added to this list, please call the rectory or put a note in the collection with his or her name. A special Mass for Graduates Intentions will be held Sunday, June 29th, at 8:00AM at St. Francis Xavier Church.

PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING The next Pastoral Council meeting will be THIS Wednesday, June 25th, at 6:00PM in the Rectory.

ST. AUGUSTINE CEMETERY NEWS The price of a grave site at St. Augustine Cemetery will increase after July 1st. If anyone would like to purchase graves at the current price, please contact Joe Monahan (607-669-4598).

CHURCH SOFTBALL NEWS Our team won our game last weekend against Hope Baptist. Our team plays this Saturday at 6:30PM at the Laceyville Field against Braintrim Baptist. Our game on Saturday, June 28th at 6:30PM is at the Choconut Field against Dille Parish.

FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTION VIA THE WEINBERG FOOD BANK The Food Truck will not be in Lawton this month. Food Truck will resume at Lawton in July.

PARISH PRAYER CHAIN If you would like to help respond to prayer requests (for anyone in need—not just Parishioners), please contact Rosalynd Perlick-Spencer (570-663-2212), Susie Reichlen (570-553-2618), or Mary Keenan (570-553-2431). If you have actual prayer requests, please call anyone on the list and many prayers will be offered for your particular intention.

OUR LORD IS WAITING FOR YOU TO ADORE HIM "Just as you can’t be exposed to the sun without receiving its rays, neither can you come to Jesus exposed in the Blessed Sacrament without receiving the divine rays of his grace, his love, his peace." The following hours of adoration are open at St. Augustine's Eucharistic chapel: Tuesday 11-12 (noon); Tuesday 12-1PM; Wednesday 1-2PM; Thursday 6-7PM; Friday 7-8PM. If you would like one of the permanent hours listed or if you would like to take an hour on a trial basis, call Andrea Chen at 607-669-4875.

Page 3: June 22, 2014 bulletin

CONFESSION SCHEDULE

Saturday - 4:30PM Mass - St. Francis Church - Confessions - 4:00 to 4:20PM Sunday - 8:00AM Mass - St. Francis Church - Confessions immediately following Mass

Sunday - 10:30AM Mass - St. Augustine Church - Confessions - immediately following Mass Or any convenient time upon request. WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT

Thank you for your kindness & generosity in our weekly Parish Collections: St. Francis (4:30PM) $ 975.00; St. Francis (8:00AM) $ 1,053.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM) $ 1,410.00.

LIFELINES

“Human life must be respected and protected absolutely from the moment of conception. From the first moment of his existence, a human being must be recognized as having the rights of a person - among which is the inviolable right of every innocent being to life.” —Catechism of the Catholic Church 2270

MASS SCHEDULE Sat. June 21 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: BODY & BLOOD OF CHRIST

INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS (Fathers’ Day Intentions)

Sun. June 22 8:00AM St. Francis Church - BODY & BLOOD OF CHRIST BOBBY PURTELL by Ed & Louise Baker (Fathers’ Day Intentions)

10:30AM St. Augustine Church - JEAN REBELLO by Colleen Slania (Fathers’ Day Intentions)

Mon. June 23 12:00NN CHRIS COLEMAN by Bob & Mary Jane Sheredy Tue. June 24 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - JEAN MCCARTHY by Bob & Maureen Allen Wed. June 25 8:30AM St. Francis Church - ED STARZAC by Rosalynd Perlick-Spencer Thur. June 26 8:30AM St. Francis Church - NANCY JELLICK by Tom Golden Fri. June 27 12:00NN St. Francis Church - ROGER RAUB by Rose & Max Raub Sat. June 28 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: SS. PETER & PAUL

Birthday & 3 Yr. Anniv. PAUL F. MORAN, SR. by his loving family

Sun. June 29 8:00AM St. Francis Church - SS. PETER & PAUL GRADUATES INTENTIONS

10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS

St. Francis Church -

SAVE THE DATES 189th St. Augustine’s Annual Picnic will be held Sunday, August 3rd, at Neumann Hall in Choconut. Pot O’Gold (elimination) Party will be held Saturday, October 18th, 2014, at Neumann Hall in Choconut.

NEW FOR OUR CHILDREN Beginning today, our Parish will be offering “Children’s Worship Bulletins”. These are for ages 3 to 6 and 7 to 12. “Children’s Worship Bulletins” help your children interact with the Scriptures while enjoying time in Church. Each Bulletin is packed with Bible-based games, puzzles, word searches and many more activities children love. Copies are available in the back of the Churches today.

CONFIRMATION DATE SET The date for Confirmation in St. Brigid Parish has been set for Monday, September 29th, at 5:00PM in St. Francis Church. Bishop Bambera will confer the Sacrament on our Confirmation Class.

PETER’S PENCE COLLECTION ~ Be a Witness of Charity Next week our Diocese will take up the Peter’s Pence Collection, which provides the Holy Father with the funds he needs to carry out his charitable works around the world. The proceeds benefit the most disadvantaged: victims of war, oppression, and disasters. Join our Holy Father as a witness to those who are suffering. Please be generous to this collection.

2014 GRADUATES Congratulations to our graduates: Patrick Conboy, Callie Curley, Jeremiah Curley, Makenzie Dearborn, Nick Dudock, Frank Fruehan, A.J. Gardner, Ona Griffin, Zach Jones, Rachel Mordovancey, Mike Rihl, Matt Sterner, Heather Stewart, Kaitlyn Williams. If you know of any names that should be added to this list, please call the rectory or put a note in the collection with his or her name. A special Mass for Graduates Intentions will be held Sunday, June 29th, at 8:00AM at St. Francis Xavier Church.

PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING The next Pastoral Council meeting will be THIS Wednesday, June 25th, at 6:00PM in the Rectory.

ST. AUGUSTINE CEMETERY NEWS The price of a grave site at St. Augustine Cemetery will increase after July 1st. If anyone would like to purchase graves at the current price, please contact Joe Monahan (607-669-4598).

CHURCH SOFTBALL NEWS Our team won our game last weekend against Hope Baptist. Our team plays this Saturday at 6:30PM at the Laceyville Field against Braintrim Baptist. Our game on Saturday, June 28th at 6:30PM is at the Choconut Field against Dille Parish.

FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTION VIA THE WEINBERG FOOD BANK The Food Truck will not be in Lawton this month. Food Truck will resume at Lawton in July.

PARISH PRAYER CHAIN If you would like to help respond to prayer requests (for anyone in need—not just Parishioners), please contact Rosalynd Perlick-Spencer (570-663-2212), Susie Reichlen (570-553-2618), or Mary Keenan (570-553-2431). If you have actual prayer requests, please call anyone on the list and many prayers will be offered for your particular intention.

OUR LORD IS WAITING FOR YOU TO ADORE HIM "Just as you can’t be exposed to the sun without receiving its rays, neither can you come to Jesus exposed in the Blessed Sacrament without receiving the divine rays of his grace, his love, his peace." The following hours of adoration are open at St. Augustine's Eucharistic chapel: Tuesday 11-12 (noon); Tuesday 12-1PM; Wednesday 1-2PM; Thursday 6-7PM; Friday 7-8PM. If you would like one of the permanent hours listed or if you would like to take an hour on a trial basis, call Andrea Chen at 607-669-4875.

Page 4: June 22, 2014 bulletin

MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEKEND St. Francis—June 28th—4:30PM: Lector—Larry O’Reilly; Ministers—Sean Kelly & Susanne Wolf; Servers—Declan & Daegan Giannone; Rosary—Betty Ellen Hardy St. Francis—June 29th—8:00AM: Lector—Dick Manjerovic; Ministers—Mary K. Manjerovic & Helen Burns; Servers—Curtis, Gabe & Madeline Spila; Rosary—Helen Burns St. Augustine—June 29th—10:30AM: Lector—Judy Adams; Ministers—Roseanne Rouff & Bob Allen; Servers—Victoria & Elizabeth Villanella; Rosary—Ann Zalepa & Caesar Siedlecki If at any time you see that a volunteer is needed for any ministry, please feel free to step forward and volunteer your services.

DECEASED Please pray for the deceased, especially Jerry Shaughnessy, uncle of Mary Shaughnessy and Joyce Barnum. We also pray for Chuck Sidener and Gerald Thorne who were known to many in our Community. May they all rest in peace. Amen.

SANCTUARY LIGHTS, ADORATION VIGIL CANDLES & DEVOTIONAL CANDLE DONATIONS A Devotional Candle at St. Francis burns for a Special Intention requested by Joe Purr.

A Devotional Candle at St. Francis burns for a Special Intention. A Devotional Candle at St. Francis burns in Memory of Francis Guiton requested by Leo & Loretta Guiton.

CHURCH CLEANING St. Francis cleaners for the month of June—Camille Doyle & Claire Griffin.

St. Augustine cleaners June 22 to 28—volunteer needed; June 29 to July 5—Volunteer needed. Volunteers are needed to clean St. Augustine Church. If you can help, call the rectory.

FLOWERS FOR OUR CHURCHES St. Augustine flowers are given by Bill & Barb Pichette in Memory/Honor of all Fathers Living & Deceased.

To provide flowers for St. Francis Church, please call the Rectory at (570-553-2288). To provide flowers for St. Augustine Church, please sign up on the sheet in back of the Church or call Heidi Jaeger (570-663-2459).

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, Rita Powers, Debbie Jones, Julia Zangara, Kyle Stoddard, Mary Lou Gregg, Sophie Padula, Madigan Gow, John Flynn, Donald & Terry Baum, Mary Bakay, Donnie Butler, Tommy Williams, Stephen Ambrose, Toni Colardino, Evelyn Palulis, Mary Riley, Tom Wenman, Linda Hollenback, Jennifer Lynn, Jerry Lynch, Tyler Fletcher, Anna Mae Coleman, Joshua Welch, Jean Ryan, Richard Hutchinson, Mary K. Long, Joshua Kaminski, Kathy Holt, Aleisya Abrams, Agnes Neville, Steve Hundiak, Christopher Polk, Mary Lou Fahs, Molly Penderf, Butch Rosencranz, Ruth King, George Kotch, Brooke Arnold, Hallie Brooks, Ken Roon, Sarah Murnigahan, Candy Coney, Walter O’Rourke, William Chaney, Mary Cadden, Sandy Szabo, Nancy Lynch, Daniel Gavin, Sue Anderson, June Riley, John Bauer, Adam Kelly, Francis Zernone, Shawn Burns, Quinn Seymour, Pauline VerValen, John & Alberta Zielinski, Virginia Raftis, Fred Russell, Dorothy Catlin, Marie Donahue, Nancy, Matt & Emily, Bob Murphy, Robyn Lawson, Vicky Nelson, Marie Chillemi, Rita Flynn, Elton Carr, Peter Purtell, Kaleena Dughi, Molly Getter, Sam Miner, Debbie Drewry, Bill Sheredy, Bub Davis, D.K., Kevin Phalen, J.K., S.C.F., Rusty Carmen, Ronalee Eckert, Chelsea Judson, Doug Wheaton, John Paul Jones, Valerie Newhart, R.G., B.F., H.T., Amanda Branning, Deborah Gregory, Andy Mooney, Dave Hibbard, John Osolnick, Anna Marie Gage, Jeff Barnard, Mary Elizabeth Healy, Javina Davis, Gloria Craige, Delmar O’Rourke, and Don Harrington. May they regain full health. Please pray for the needs in our Parish Intention Books. 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 and Community, Cortney Allen, Christopher Reichlen, Patrick Allen, Shane Kalpokas, Ryan Gormley, Mike Griffith, Reed Shave, 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, David Teetsel, Lisa Phillips, Carrie Krouse, Ryan Newberry, Wayne M. Bennett, Duane Thomas, Joseph Elliott, Michael and Sean Plitt, Mark W. Gregg, Bradley J. Bryant, and all who serve with them. May they all be protected and safe from harm and 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. OIL SPILL: Please continue to pray for a successful cleanup of the remainder of the spill.

The Roman Catholic Community of ST. BRIGID PARISH,

(St. Francis Xavier Church, Friendsville, Pa.

and St. Augustine Church,

Silver Lake, Pa.)

(St. Brigid’s Cross)

P.O. Box 75 • 17 Cottage Street • Friendsville, Pa. 18818 www.ourparishcommunity.com • Phone (570) 553-2288

E-mail: [email protected] Father Casimir (Cas) Stanis, Pastor

Kenneth S. Brennan, Deacon

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT “We the faithful of the Roman Catholic Community of St. Brigid Parish, (St. Francis Xavier and St. Augustine Churches), in union with our Holy Father, the Pope, and the Diocese of Scranton, are called through baptism to share in the mission which Jesus Christ has entrusted to the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. We in this Faith Community, under the leadership of our Bishop and our Pastor, cooperate to proclaim the Gospel in accordance with the teaching of the Church, to celebrate the sacraments, especially the Eucharist, for the salvation of all, and to witness by grace to the Kingdom of God so as to promote a culture of life, justice and peace. We especially endeavor to foster spiritual growth and evangelization in our present and future generations by drawing parish members back to active participation.”

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NEW PARISH FUND RAISER BEING PLANNED At this point in the year, planning should be well under way for the Irish Festival. We can’t make plans because it isn’t clear if we will have St. Francis Church Grounds and Hall ready in time to hold a Festival in September. So…. we are planning a new Parish Fund Raiser this year. The fund raiser will be called “St. Brigid Parish ~ Pot O’Gold Party” and will be held on October 18th, 2014 at 6:00PM in Neumann Hall, Choconut. This will be an “Elimination Party”. A limited number (115) tickets will be available at $ 100.00 each and need to be sold by October 1st. Each ticket admits one person plus a guest to the party. Included in the ticket price will be beer/wine/and buffet style food. Over $ 8000.00 in prizes will be awarded including a grand prize of $ 3000.00. Everyone who buys a ticket will go home with at least a door prize. On the day of the party at intermission as many raffle tickets as possible will be sold for $ 5.00 each for (8) separate raffles for (8) more $ 100.00 tickets. There will also be as many raffle tickets as possible sold for $ 10.00 each for (2) separate raffles for (2) more $ 100.00 tickets. These final (10) tickets can only be awarded to someone who already holds one of the original 115 tickets. If you would like to purchase a “Pot O’Gold” Party ticket, please contact John or Mary Butler (570-553-2199) or the Parish Office (570-553-2288). Parishioners are encouraged to get their tickets early. We need help from individual Parishioners/individual people or families/businesses in the following ways. We need 20 sponsors of $ 100.00 each; (1) sponsor of $ 250.00; and (1) sponsor (or a few to share the sponsorship) of $ 3,000.00. (We already have sponsors for (2) $ 500.00 prizes; (1) $ 250.00 prize; (4) $ 100.00 prizes; and (1) $ 1500.00 prize.) If you would like to be a sponsor, please call the Parish Office (570-553-2288). We will need donations of a total of 96 door prizes. These could include bottles of wine, restaurant gift certificates, other gift certificates, bird feeders, bird feed, gift baskets, lottery tickets, sewing supplies,

shop supplies, work lights, a pallet of stone, Irish items, items for pets, gardening items, etc. Only your imagination is the limit on what one of these prizes could be. If you can donate a door prize, please call Betty

Ellen Hardy (570-553-2372) or Shirley Kelly (570-553-2362). So far 10 door prizes have been donated.

If you would be able to solicit sponsors, door prizes, or volunteer to work at the Party, please contact the Parish Office (570-553-2288) or John and Mary Butler (570-553-2199).

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“SPORTS OF ALL SORTS” The Choconut Valley Youth Athletic Association (CVYAA) is holding a fund raiser to help with funding for their sports programs, help maintain fields, and build a much needed storage building for youth sports equipment. Tickets are a donation of $ 25.00 each. Ten prizes will be awarded, ranging from 1st prize of $10,000 to 10th prize of $ 500, IF at least 2000 tickets are sold. Drawing will be held on Saturday, June 28th. Applications for tickets are available in the back of the Churches today. Time is short to purchase tickets, so please take an application and either mail it to the address on the form or return to John Dovin at the Mountainside Fruit Market on route 267 in Choconut.

NEWS FROM THE CAPUCHIN SISTERS OF NAZARETH Come join the Capuchin Sisters of Nazareth for a Religious Life Discernment Retreat. This Retreat is for young women ages 16 to 30. The Retreat will be held Friday, September 26th, (beginning at 4:00PM) thru Sunday, September 28th, (ending at 11:30AM). The Retreat will be held at Mother of the Eucharist Con-vent, 6100 Jacks Hollow Road, Williamsport, Pa. 17702. Reservations are required. Please contact Sister Christina at (570-745-3334) or (www.cnsisters.com) . Fliers are available in the back of the Churches.

FREE ICE CREAM SOCIAL

The Little Meadows United Methodist Church is hosting a free Ice Cream Social on Tuesday, June 24th from 6:30 t 8:00PM. All are invited and welcome to attend.

NEUMANN CENTER BOTTLE & CAN DRIVE The CYO basketball teams are sponsoring a bottle & can drive to replace the scoreboard control box. Donations can be left at Neumann Hall Tuesday nights between 6 and 9PM or anytime at the Vestal Center Redemption Center, Route 26 next to the Car Wash and VanDervort’s Mini Mart. (Just mention your donations are to benefit St. Brigid Parish/CYO.) Thank you for your support.

KNIFE RADA SALE St. Brigid Altar & Rosary Society is selling Rada knives. Orders can be placed with a member of the Altar & Rosary or can be placed on-line by going online to www.helpourfundraiser.com and use customer number 504671. The password is mrsa01pw. Do not use capital letters in the password.

MASS IN REMEMBRANCE OF VICTIMS OF VIOLENT OR TRAGIC DEATH

The Diocese of Scranton is offering the annual Mass in remembrance of victims of violent or tragic death. This Mass is offered for the families and friends of those who died in tragedy, especially through murder, suicide, and accident. Mass is scheduled for Thursday, July 24th, at 7:00PM in St. Peter’s Cathedral, 315 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton. All persons who have lost a loved one through tragic and traumatic death are invited to this Liturgy. We ask that the names of deceased loved ones are registered on registration forms which are available in the back of the Church or can be accessed on the Service and Social Concerns web page on the Diocese of Scranton’s website, www.dioceseofscranton.org. Questions concerning this Mass may be directed to the Office for Parish Life at (570-207-2213 ext. 1130).

DIOCESE OF SCRANTON VOCATIONS GOLF CLASSIC—2014

We are ever mindful of the need for future shepherds who will one day take their place in priestly service. Therefore, you are asked to give your full support to the 5th Annual Vocations Golf Classic to benefit the Saint John Vianney Endowment. The Endowment accepts permanently restricted donations for seminarian education and formation. Vocation discernment to the priesthood and seminary education of our future priests is among the most urgent needs in the Church today. Please support the 5th Annual Vocations Golf Classic to benefit the Saint John Vianney Endowment for Seminarians to be held Monday, July 14th, at Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club, Mountain Top, PA. The tournament is captain & crew. Registration is at 10:00AM; lunch is from 11:00AM to 12Noon; and shotgun start is at 12Noon. Golfers, sponsors and donors are welcome at all levels. A limited number of brochures are available in the back of the Church today. If you are interested in playing, please pick up the flier which also contains a registration form. For a complete brochure you may also visit www.DioceseofScranton.org email [email protected], or call the Diocese Development office at 570-207-2250. A special thank you also to all of who have responded with a personal contribution to the Vianney Endowment.

TRIP TO IRELAND An (8) day (7) night trip to Ireland will be held October 2-9. For more info. call Kelly Allen (570-934-2725).

ZUMBA GOLD

Zumba Gold is slower paced for seniors and others with limitations who are interested in doing Zumba, but feel unable to keep up with the fast pace. The first session is free. If you really enjoy and want to continue, it is $ 5.00 per session. Sessions are currently held at Park Terrace United Methodist Church on Glann Road in Apalachin on Thursdays at 4:00PM. For more information see tiffany.cheeks.zumba.com or call (1-607-484-7682).