MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEKEND St. Francis—May 2nd—4:30PM: Lector—Larry Purtell; Servers—Declan & Daegan Giannone; Ministers—Mary Shaughnessy & Susanne Wolf; Rosary—Mary Shaughnessy St. Francis—May 3rd—8:00AM: Lector—Bill Dovin; Servers—Thomas Williams; Ministers—Joyce Barnum & Jeff Williams; Rosary—Alice Carr St. Augustine—May 3rd—10:30AM: Lector—Barbara Pichette; Servers—Victoria & Elizabeth Villanella; Ministers—Bob Allen & Volunteer needed; Rosary—Ann Zalepa or a volunteer If at any time you see that a volunteer is needed for any ministry, please feel free to step forward and offer your services.

DECEASED Please pray for the deceased, especially our Parishioner Rita Powers. We also pray for William B. Jacobs, brother-in-law of Janice Jacobs. May they rest in peace. Amen.

SANCTUARY LIGHTS, ADORATION VIGIL CANDLES & DEVOTIONAL CANDLE DONATIONS

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.

A Devotional Candle at St. Augustine burns for the return to health of all the sick in our Parish Community requested by St. Brigid Altar & Rosary Society.

CHURCH CLEANING St. Francis cleaners for the month of May—Patti Dudock.

St. Augustine cleaners April 26 to May 2—Maureen Wilson; May 3 to 9—Kim Fruehan.

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, Linda Hollenback, Tyler Fletcher, Joshua Welch, Anna Mae Coleman, S.C.F., Kathy Holt, Richard Hutchinson, Mary K. Long, Joshua Kaminski, B.F., Aleisya Abrams, Steve Hundiak, Mary Lou Fahs, John Bauer, Butch Rosencranz,

Ruth King, Ken Roon, Brooke Arnold, Hallie Brooks, June Riley, Sarah Murnigahan, William Chaney, Mary Cadden, Nancy Lynch, Daniel Gavin, Sue Anderson, Adam Kelly, Shawn Burns, Quinn Seymour, John & Alberta Zielinski, Virginia Raftis, Fred Russell, Dorothy Catlin, Marie Donahue, Nancy, Matt & Emily, Bob Murphy, Robyn Lawson, Vicky Nelson, Rita Flynn, Elton Carr, Kaleena Dughi, Molly Getter, Sam Miner, Debbie Drewry, Bub Davis, Rusty Carmen, Ronalee Eckert, Chelsea Judson, Walt Frystak, Doug Wheaton, John Paul Jones, Valerie Newhart, Amanda Branning, Deborah Gregory, J.K., Andy Mooney, Dave Hibbard, Jeff Barnard, Mary Elizabeth Healy, Gloria Craige, T. S., Delmar O’Rourke, Lori & Michelle Parsons, Steve Burrell, Tammy Fleming, Barbara Borsavage, George Kotch, Jr., Leo Guiton, Gregg Loboda, Mark Kovach, Jerry Conboy, H. T., Brendan Kelly, Ken Guiton, Greg Lasgowka, Shirley Bowser, Tiffani Allen, Paul Kerber, Linda Bush, Dick Lewis, Anna, Debbie Newhart, James O’Mara, Pat Donnelly, Cassey Juser, Florian Pasteka, Matt Purtell, Eleanor Hastings, Sheila McMahon, Amy, Natalie McMahon, G. D., Bob Keenan, and Gladys Keating. 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 & Community, 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, Kevin Lewandoski, 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. So far we have spent $ 85,642.44 to resolve this issue.

The Roman Catholic Community of ST. BRIGID PARISH,

(St. Francis Xavier Church, Friendsville, Pa.

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: sfxc@epix.net 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.”

WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT

Thank you for your kindness & generosity in our Parish Collections. St. Francis (4:30PM)— $ 885.00; St. Francis (8:00AM)—$ 854.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM)—$ 1,256.00.

LIFELINES

“What joy fills My Heart when you return to Me. Because you are weak, I take you in My arms and carry you to the home of My Father.” (Diary, 1486) - (Copyright) Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the B.V.M. Used with permission.

MASS SCHEDULE Sat. April 25 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 4TH SUNDAY OF EASTER

DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE GRIFFIN FAMILY by Kate Hardy & Family

Sun. April 26 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 4TH SUNDAY OF EASTER JAMES A. GOLDEN by Margaret & Tom Flaherty

10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS Mon. April 27 12:00NN St. Francis Church - BOBBY PURTELL by Ed & Ann Shaughnessy Tue. April 28 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - PAUL F. REICH, MD by Claire & Rick Woidt Wed. April 29 8:30AM St. Francis Church - JIM KEENAN by Michael Fitzgerald Thur. April 30 8:30AM St. Francis Church - WANDA PURR & DECEASED FAMILY AND

FRIENDS by Joe Purr Fri. May 1 12:00NN St. Francis Church - JOE & MARY BAHAN by Mary Keenan Sat. May 2 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 5TH SUNDAY OF EASTER

LIVING MEMBERS OF ST. BRIGID ALTAR & ROSARY SOCIETY by the Society

Sun. May 3 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 5TH SUNDAY OF EASTER INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS

10:30AM St. Augustine Church - DICK O’BOYLE by Bud & Barbara Mahoney

CATHOLIC HOME MISSIONS APPEAL Today’s second collection is for the Catholic Home Missions Appeal. Help strengthen the Church at home (the United States) by supporting this special collection.

COLLECTION FOR CARE & EDUCATION OF PRIESTS. The second collection next weekend will be for the Care & Education of Priests.

PARISH LOTTERY CALENDARS A total of 127 Calendars have not been returned. Please make your returns with stubs, A.S.A.P. There are a few Calendars left. If you want one and didn’t get one, please call the Rectory (570-553-2288). If you have taken Calendars that you are not able to sell, please return them to the Rectory so that they can be sold. We are currently looking for numbers 693; 694; 795; Package # 163 (810-814) and Package # 178 (885-889). These were not signed out and haven’t been returned.

ALTAR & ROSARY BANQUET—LAST CALL! The Banquet will be held Wednesday, May 20th at 6:30PM at the Montrose Bible Conference. Any-one in the Parish is welcome to attend. Sign up sheets are in the back of Church. Cost is $ 18.00 per person. Menu: fruit cup, spinach salad with hot bacon dressing, roast pork with apple stuffing, roast turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, broccoli medley, apple pie alamode, tea, coffee and lemon-ade. Money needs to be in by May 3rd. Please place in a marked envelope in the collection or give to an Altar & Rosary Society member. Our guest speaker this year will be Fr. Gregory Reichlen.

FIRST COMMUNION PRACTICE—CHANGE OF TIME First Communion Practice will be held Saturday, May 2nd at 10:00AM, at St. Augustine Church.

ST. AUGUSTINE CEMETERY MOWING BIDS Quotes for mowing of St. Augustine's Cemetery and Church for May 2015 to May 2016 are being accepted until May 2, 2015. Please forward quotes to Joe Monahan, 558 Hawleyton Road, Binghamton, NY 13903. Any questions please call 607-669-4598.

ST. AUGUSTINE CEMETERY ANNUAL MEETING The St. Augustine Cemetery Association will hold their annual meeting on Sunday, May 3rd, following the 10:30AM Mass.

GARAGE/YARD SALE AT NEUMANN HALL Our annual Garage Sale will be held Friday and Saturday, June 12/13, from 8AM to 6PM, at Neumann Hall. Further details will follow soon.

DIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL –THANK YOU!!! We are over our goal by $ 300.00. Thank you to everyone who helped our Parish achieve goal!!!!

BUS TRIP TO PHILADELPHIA TO SEE POPE FRANCIS The bus is full. Further information will be in the bulletin as details become available.

THANK YOU FROM LITTLE MEADOWS FIRE COMPANY Thank you to everyone for supporting our Fireman’s Breakfasts. Your support is important to us and very much appreciated.

CHICKEN BARBECUE The Rush Fire Company is having a chicken BBQ THIS Sunday, April 26th. Serving begins about 10:30AM. Benefits the Rush Fire Company.

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

You are encouraged to stay for a few minutes after Mass for this wonderful devotion. CHILDREN’S WORSHIP BULLETINS

Children’s Worship Bulletin’s are available in the back of the Churches. PARISH PRAYER CHAIN

If you would like to help respond to prayer requests (for anyone in need), 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.

MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEKEND St. Francis—May 2nd—4:30PM: Lector—Larry Purtell; Servers—Declan & Daegan Giannone; Ministers—Mary Shaughnessy & Susanne Wolf; Rosary—Mary Shaughnessy St. Francis—May 3rd—8:00AM: Lector—Bill Dovin; Servers—Thomas Williams; Ministers—Joyce Barnum & Jeff Williams; Rosary—Alice Carr St. Augustine—May 3rd—10:30AM: Lector—Barbara Pichette; Servers—Victoria & Elizabeth Villanella; Ministers—Bob Allen & Volunteer needed; Rosary—Ann Zalepa or a volunteer If at any time you see that a volunteer is needed for any ministry, please feel free to step forward and offer your services.

DECEASED Please pray for the deceased, especially our Parishioner Rita Powers. We also pray for William B. Jacobs, brother-in-law of Janice Jacobs. May they rest in peace. Amen.

SANCTUARY LIGHTS, ADORATION VIGIL CANDLES & DEVOTIONAL CANDLE DONATIONS

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.

A Devotional Candle at St. Augustine burns for the return to health of all the sick in our Parish Community requested by St. Brigid Altar & Rosary Society.

CHURCH CLEANING St. Francis cleaners for the month of May—Patti Dudock.

St. Augustine cleaners April 26 to May 2—Maureen Wilson; May 3 to 9—Kim Fruehan.

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, Linda Hollenback, Tyler Fletcher, Joshua Welch, Anna Mae Coleman, S.C.F., Kathy Holt, Richard Hutchinson, Mary K. Long, Joshua Kaminski, B.F., Aleisya Abrams, Steve Hundiak, Mary Lou Fahs, John Bauer, Butch Rosencranz,

Ruth King, Ken Roon, Brooke Arnold, Hallie Brooks, June Riley, Sarah Murnigahan, William Chaney, Mary Cadden, Nancy Lynch, Daniel Gavin, Sue Anderson, Adam Kelly, Shawn Burns, Quinn Seymour, John & Alberta Zielinski, Virginia Raftis, Fred Russell, Dorothy Catlin, Marie Donahue, Nancy, Matt & Emily, Bob Murphy, Robyn Lawson, Vicky Nelson, Rita Flynn, Elton Carr, Kaleena Dughi, Molly Getter, Sam Miner, Debbie Drewry, Bub Davis, Rusty Carmen, Ronalee Eckert, Chelsea Judson, Walt Frystak, Doug Wheaton, John Paul Jones, Valerie Newhart, Amanda Branning, Deborah Gregory, J.K., Andy Mooney, Dave Hibbard, Jeff Barnard, Mary Elizabeth Healy, Gloria Craige, T. S., Delmar O’Rourke, Lori & Michelle Parsons, Steve Burrell, Tammy Fleming, Barbara Borsavage, George Kotch, Jr., Leo Guiton, Gregg Loboda, Mark Kovach, Jerry Conboy, H. T., Brendan Kelly, Ken Guiton, Greg Lasgowka, Shirley Bowser, Tiffani Allen, Paul Kerber, Linda Bush, Dick Lewis, Anna, Debbie Newhart, James O’Mara, Pat Donnelly, Cassey Juser, Florian Pasteka, Matt Purtell, Eleanor Hastings, Sheila McMahon, Amy, Natalie McMahon, G. D., Bob Keenan, and Gladys Keating. 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 & Community, 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, Kevin Lewandoski, 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. So far we have spent $ 85,642.44 to resolve this issue.

The Roman Catholic Community of ST. BRIGID PARISH,

(St. Francis Xavier Church, Friendsville, Pa.

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: sfxc@epix.net 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.”

WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT

Thank you for your kindness & generosity in our Parish Collections. St. Francis (4:30PM)— $ 885.00; St. Francis (8:00AM)—$ 854.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM)—$ 1,256.00.

LIFELINES

“What joy fills My Heart when you return to Me. Because you are weak, I take you in My arms and carry you to the home of My Father.” (Diary, 1486) - (Copyright) Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the B.V.M. Used with permission.

MASS SCHEDULE Sat. April 25 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 4TH SUNDAY OF EASTER

DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE GRIFFIN FAMILY by Kate Hardy & Family

Sun. April 26 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 4TH SUNDAY OF EASTER JAMES A. GOLDEN by Margaret & Tom Flaherty

10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS Mon. April 27 12:00NN St. Francis Church - BOBBY PURTELL by Ed & Ann Shaughnessy Tue. April 28 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - PAUL F. REICH, MD by Claire & Rick Woidt Wed. April 29 8:30AM St. Francis Church - JIM KEENAN by Michael Fitzgerald Thur. April 30 8:30AM St. Francis Church - WANDA PURR & DECEASED FAMILY AND

FRIENDS by Joe Purr Fri. May 1 12:00NN St. Francis Church - JOE & MARY BAHAN by Mary Keenan Sat. May 2 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 5TH SUNDAY OF EASTER

LIVING MEMBERS OF ST. BRIGID ALTAR & ROSARY SOCIETY by the Society

Sun. May 3 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 5TH SUNDAY OF EASTER INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS

10:30AM St. Augustine Church - DICK O’BOYLE by Bud & Barbara Mahoney

CATHOLIC HOME MISSIONS APPEAL Today’s second collection is for the Catholic Home Missions Appeal. Help strengthen the Church at home (the United States) by supporting this special collection.

COLLECTION FOR CARE & EDUCATION OF PRIESTS. The second collection next weekend will be for the Care & Education of Priests.

PARISH LOTTERY CALENDARS A total of 127 Calendars have not been returned. Please make your returns with stubs, A.S.A.P. There are a few Calendars left. If you want one and didn’t get one, please call the Rectory (570-553-2288). If you have taken Calendars that you are not able to sell, please return them to the Rectory so that they can be sold. We are currently looking for numbers 693; 694; 795; Package # 163 (810-814) and Package # 178 (885-889). These were not signed out and haven’t been returned.

ALTAR & ROSARY BANQUET—LAST CALL! The Banquet will be held Wednesday, May 20th at 6:30PM at the Montrose Bible Conference. Any-one in the Parish is welcome to attend. Sign up sheets are in the back of Church. Cost is $ 18.00 per person. Menu: fruit cup, spinach salad with hot bacon dressing, roast pork with apple stuffing, roast turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, broccoli medley, apple pie alamode, tea, coffee and lemon-ade. Money needs to be in by May 3rd. Please place in a marked envelope in the collection or give to an Altar & Rosary Society member. Our guest speaker this year will be Fr. Gregory Reichlen.

FIRST COMMUNION PRACTICE—CHANGE OF TIME First Communion Practice will be held Saturday, May 2nd at 10:00AM, at St. Augustine Church.

ST. AUGUSTINE CEMETERY MOWING BIDS Quotes for mowing of St. Augustine's Cemetery and Church for May 2015 to May 2016 are being accepted until May 2, 2015. Please forward quotes to Joe Monahan, 558 Hawleyton Road, Binghamton, NY 13903. Any questions please call 607-669-4598.

ST. AUGUSTINE CEMETERY ANNUAL MEETING The St. Augustine Cemetery Association will hold their annual meeting on Sunday, May 3rd, following the 10:30AM Mass.

GARAGE/YARD SALE AT NEUMANN HALL Our annual Garage Sale will be held Friday and Saturday, June 12/13, from 8AM to 6PM, at Neumann Hall. Further details will follow soon.

DIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL –THANK YOU!!! We are over our goal by $ 300.00. Thank you to everyone who helped our Parish achieve goal!!!!

BUS TRIP TO PHILADELPHIA TO SEE POPE FRANCIS The bus is full. Further information will be in the bulletin as details become available.

THANK YOU FROM LITTLE MEADOWS FIRE COMPANY Thank you to everyone for supporting our Fireman’s Breakfasts. Your support is important to us and very much appreciated.

CHICKEN BARBECUE The Rush Fire Company is having a chicken BBQ THIS Sunday, April 26th. Serving begins about 10:30AM. Benefits the Rush Fire Company.

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

You are encouraged to stay for a few minutes after Mass for this wonderful devotion. CHILDREN’S WORSHIP BULLETINS

Children’s Worship Bulletin’s are available in the back of the Churches. PARISH PRAYER CHAIN

If you would like to help respond to prayer requests (for anyone in need), 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.