MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEKEND St. Francis—March 1st—4:30PM: Lector—Thomas O’Reilly; Servers—Declan Giannone; Rosary—Margaret Flaherty St. Francis—March 2nd—8:00AM: Lector—Rosanne Williams; Servers—Katie and Thomas Williams; Rosary—Helen Burns St. Augustine—March 2nd—10:30AM: Lector—Julie Perlick; Servers—Frank, Jack & Luke Fruehan; Rosary—Ann Zalepa (new volunteers are welcome & needed) 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 Tom Fitzgerald, brother of Mary Lou Sabitus and uncle of Mary Homan, and Shirley and Dan Kelly. Please pray for Leonard Zalepa, husband of Ann Zalepa. We also pray for Francis E. Middendorf, Edwin H. Shafer, II, and Paul Kurosky who were known to many in our Community. May they 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 Anna Guiton and Helen Taylor requested by Leo & Loretta Guiton. CHURCH CLEANING

St. Francis cleaner for the month of March—Kay Keenan. St. Augustine cleaners Feb. 23 to Mar. 1—Elizabeth Demaree; Mar. 2 to 8—Barb & Bill Pichette. Volunteers are needed to clean St. Augustine Church. If you can help, call the rectory.

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, Christine Rothwell, Donald & Theresa 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, Joshua Kaminski, Kathy Holt, Aleisya Abrams, Agnes Neville, Steve Hundiak, Christopher Polk, Mary K. Long, Mary Lou Fahs, Molly Penderf, Butch Rosencranz, Ruth King, George Kotch, Brooke Arnold, Peg Taylor, Hallie Brooks, Ken Roon, Rosemary Boyle, Sarah Murnigahan, Candy Coney, Walter O’Rourke, William Chaney, Mary Cadden, Frank & Sandy Szabo, Nancy Lynch, Daniel Gavin, Sue Anderson, June Riley, John Bauer, Adam Kelly, Francis Zernone, Shawn Burns, Quinn Seymour, Doddie Mondi, Pauline VerValen, John & Alberta Zielinski, Bob Fedroff, Virginia Raftis, Fred Russell, Dorothy Catlin, Marie Donahue, Nancy, Matt & Emily, Bob Murphy, Robyn Lawson, Vicky Nelson, Marie Chillemi, Robert Peifer, Rita Flynn, Mike Rafferty, Elton Carr, Peter Purtell, Kaleena Dughi, George Moore, Molly Getter, Sam Miner, Debbie Drewry, Bill Sheredy, Dewey Newhart, Bub Davis, H. T., G. D., Rusty Carmen, J. K., Ronalee Eckert, Chelsea Judson, Doug Wheaton, John Paul Jones, and D.K.. 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, Daniel Hogan, Matthew Kramer, Dustin Ryder, Ricky Trowbridge, Bobby Brostoski, Ryan Neville, Anthony Flynn, Jason Raymond, A. Jay Tewksbury, Jennifer Buttacavoli, Andrew Muscarelle, Adam Barziloski, Reed Shave, John Matousek, David Teetsel, Lisa Phillips, Carrie Krouse, Ryan Newberry, Wayne M. Bennett, Lukas Crisman, Duane Thomas, Joseph Elliott, Michael and Sean Plitt, Mark W. Gregg, Bradley J. Bryant, Taylor Cain, 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: 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.”

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 Parish collections: St. Francis (4:30PM) $ 434.00; St. Francis (8:00AM) $ 795.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM) $ 717.00.

LIFELINES

“This life in us; however low it flickers or fiercely burns, is still a divine flame which no man dare presume to put out, be his motives ever so humane and enlightened; To suppose otherwise is to countenance a death-wish; either life is always and in all circumstances sacred, or intrinsically of no account; it is inconceivable that it should be in some cases the one, and in some the other.” ~Malcolm Muggeridge, Something Beautiful for God, 1971

HOLY COMMUNION UNDER ONE ELEMENT AND SHAKING HANDS As the winter cold & flu season is upon us already, we are suspending shaking hands at the sign of peace. Please acknowledge those around you with a wave or nod of the head. We will also have Holy Communion under one species; the Precious Blood will not be offered until further notice.

JANUARY FINANCIAL NEWS

Income: $ 34,010.67 Expense: $ - 32,668.38 1,342.29

MASS SCHEDULE Sat. Feb. 22 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 7TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Month’s Mind Mass—CHIP BARNUM by the Family Sun. Feb. 23 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 7TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Anniv. MARY ELLEN GRIFFIN by Donald J. Griffin 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS

Mon. Feb. 24 12:00NN St. Francis Church - MARGARET BAHAN by Mary Keenan Tue. Feb. 25 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - MILDRED LOUGHLIN REICH by Claire & Rick Woidt Wed. Feb. 26 8:30AM St. Francis Church - NO MASS Thur. Feb. 27 8:30AM St. Francis Church - BILL PHALEN by Jerry & Karen Purtell Fri. Feb. 28 12:00NN St. Francis Church - NORMAN STROJNY by Barbara Strojny Sat. March 1 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 8TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

JOHN CADDEN by Fred & Bette Brown Sun. March 2 8:00AM St. Francis Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - JEAN REBELLO by the Tim McMahon Family

PARISH LOTTERY CALENDARS Parish Lottery Calendars are available in the back of the Churches. Calendars are $ 20.00 each. They run from April 1st thru December 31st, 2014. Each family in our Parish is asked to take at least (5) calendars to sell. There are both packages of (5) calendars and loose (single) calendars available. (Please do not break up the packages.) You are asked to please sign the calendars out on the sign out sheet provided. Please help to make this very important fund raiser a success again this year!

PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING The Parish Pastoral Council will meet THIS Wednesday, February 26th at 6:00PM in the Rectory, (weather permitting). All members are invited and encouraged to attend.

ALTAR & ROSARY KNIFE RADA SALE St. Brigid Altar & Rosary Society is selling Rada knives as an on-going fund raiser. 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.

DIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL UPDATE St. Brigid Parish Appeal goal is $ 23,750.00, the same as last year. Currently we have (144) pledges for a total of $ 20,670.00. We are ONLY under our goal by $ 3,080.00. Thank you to everyone for your generosity. If you did not already make a pledge, envelopes are available in the back of the Churches for your pledge. Completed pledges may be placed in the collection basket or mailed to the Rectory.

ADORATION OF OUR LORD He dwells in our Church day and night until the end of time. O come let us adore Him, Christ our Lord. Visit our King in Eucharistic Adoration at St. Augustine’s Chapel. For a permanent hour or to substitute call Andrea Chen at 607-669-4875.

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.

CAPUCHIN SISTERS OF NAZARETH ~ COME AND SEE IF GOD MAY BE CALLING YOU The Capuchin Sisters of Nazareth will host a Religious Life Discernment Retreat for young women ages 16 to 30. The Retreat will be held Friday, March 28th beginning at 4:00PM and continuing thru Sunday, March 30th at 11:30AM. Reservations are required. Please contact Sr. Christina at 570-745-3334 or www.cnsisters.com . The Retreat will be held at Mother of the Eucharist Convent, 6100 Jacks Hollow Road, Williamsport, Pa. Brochures are available in the back of the Churches with more information.

ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST The Little Meadows Fire Company is holding an all you can eat breakfast at White Tails bar in Little Meadows THIS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD from 7 to 11AM. Price is $8.00 adult $4.00 children. Benefits the Little Meadows Fire Company. Menu: pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, home fries, French toast, sausage gravy with biscuits, homemade baked goods, and beverages. All are invited to attend and enjoy a delicious breakfast!

NEUMANN CENTER BOTTLE & CAN DRIVE The CYO basketball teams are sponsoring a bottle & can drive to replace the score-board 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.

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 Parish collections: St. Francis (4:30PM) $ 434.00; St. Francis (8:00AM) $ 795.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM) $ 717.00.

LIFELINES

“This life in us; however low it flickers or fiercely burns, is still a divine flame which no man dare presume to put out, be his motives ever so humane and enlightened; To suppose otherwise is to countenance a death-wish; either life is always and in all circumstances sacred, or intrinsically of no account; it is inconceivable that it should be in some cases the one, and in some the other.” ~Malcolm Muggeridge, Something Beautiful for God, 1971

HOLY COMMUNION UNDER ONE ELEMENT AND SHAKING HANDS As the winter cold & flu season is upon us already, we are suspending shaking hands at the sign of peace. Please acknowledge those around you with a wave or nod of the head. We will also have Holy Communion under one species; the Precious Blood will not be offered until further notice.

JANUARY FINANCIAL NEWS

Income: $ 34,010.67 Expense: $ - 32,668.38 1,342.29

MASS SCHEDULE Sat. Feb. 22 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 7TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Month’s Mind Mass—CHIP BARNUM by the Family Sun. Feb. 23 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 7TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Anniv. MARY ELLEN GRIFFIN by Donald J. Griffin 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS

Mon. Feb. 24 12:00NN St. Francis Church - MARGARET BAHAN by Mary Keenan Tue. Feb. 25 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - MILDRED LOUGHLIN REICH by Claire & Rick Woidt Wed. Feb. 26 8:30AM St. Francis Church - NO MASS Thur. Feb. 27 8:30AM St. Francis Church - BILL PHALEN by Jerry & Karen Purtell Fri. Feb. 28 12:00NN St. Francis Church - NORMAN STROJNY by Barbara Strojny Sat. March 1 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 8TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

JOHN CADDEN by Fred & Bette Brown Sun. March 2 8:00AM St. Francis Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - JEAN REBELLO by the Tim McMahon Family

PARISH LOTTERY CALENDARS Parish Lottery Calendars are available in the back of the Churches. Calendars are $ 20.00 each. They run from April 1st thru December 31st, 2014. Each family in our Parish is asked to take at least (5) calendars to sell. There are both packages of (5) calendars and loose (single) calendars available. (Please do not break up the packages.) You are asked to please sign the calendars out on the sign out sheet provided. Please help to make this very important fund raiser a success again this year!

PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING The Parish Pastoral Council will meet THIS Wednesday, February 26th at 6:00PM in the Rectory, (weather permitting). All members are invited and encouraged to attend.

ALTAR & ROSARY KNIFE RADA SALE St. Brigid Altar & Rosary Society is selling Rada knives as an on-going fund raiser. 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.

DIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL UPDATE St. Brigid Parish Appeal goal is $ 23,750.00, the same as last year. Currently we have (144) pledges for a total of $ 20,670.00. We are ONLY under our goal by $ 3,080.00. Thank you to everyone for your generosity. If you did not already make a pledge, envelopes are available in the back of the Churches for your pledge. Completed pledges may be placed in the collection basket or mailed to the Rectory.

ADORATION OF OUR LORD He dwells in our Church day and night until the end of time. O come let us adore Him, Christ our Lord. Visit our King in Eucharistic Adoration at St. Augustine’s Chapel. For a permanent hour or to substitute call Andrea Chen at 607-669-4875.

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.

CAPUCHIN SISTERS OF NAZARETH ~ COME AND SEE IF GOD MAY BE CALLING YOU The Capuchin Sisters of Nazareth will host a Religious Life Discernment Retreat for young women ages 16 to 30. The Retreat will be held Friday, March 28th beginning at 4:00PM and continuing thru Sunday, March 30th at 11:30AM. Reservations are required. Please contact Sr. Christina at 570-745-3334 or www.cnsisters.com . The Retreat will be held at Mother of the Eucharist Convent, 6100 Jacks Hollow Road, Williamsport, Pa. Brochures are available in the back of the Churches with more information.

ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST The Little Meadows Fire Company is holding an all you can eat breakfast at White Tails bar in Little Meadows THIS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD from 7 to 11AM. Price is $8.00 adult $4.00 children. Benefits the Little Meadows Fire Company. Menu: pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, home fries, French toast, sausage gravy with biscuits, homemade baked goods, and beverages. All are invited to attend and enjoy a delicious breakfast!

NEUMANN CENTER BOTTLE & CAN DRIVE The CYO basketball teams are sponsoring a bottle & can drive to replace the score-board 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.

MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEKEND St. Francis—March 1st—4:30PM: Lector—Thomas O’Reilly; Servers—Declan Giannone; Rosary—Margaret Flaherty St. Francis—March 2nd—8:00AM: Lector—Rosanne Williams; Servers—Katie and Thomas Williams; Rosary—Helen Burns St. Augustine—March 2nd—10:30AM: Lector—Julie Perlick; Servers—Frank, Jack & Luke Fruehan; Rosary—Ann Zalepa (new volunteers are welcome & needed) 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 Tom Fitzgerald, brother of Mary Lou Sabitus and uncle of Mary Homan, and Shirley and Dan Kelly. Please pray for Leonard Zalepa, husband of Ann Zalepa. We also pray for Francis E. Middendorf, Edwin H. Shafer, II, and Paul Kurosky who were known to many in our Community. May they 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 Anna Guiton and Helen Taylor requested by Leo & Loretta Guiton. CHURCH CLEANING

St. Francis cleaner for the month of March—Kay Keenan. St. Augustine cleaners Feb. 23 to Mar. 1—Elizabeth Demaree; Mar. 2 to 8—Barb & Bill Pichette. Volunteers are needed to clean St. Augustine Church. If you can help, call the rectory.

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, Christine Rothwell, Donald & Theresa 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, Joshua Kaminski, Kathy Holt, Aleisya Abrams, Agnes Neville, Steve Hundiak, Christopher Polk, Mary K. Long, Mary Lou Fahs, Molly Penderf, Butch Rosencranz, Ruth King, George Kotch, Brooke Arnold, Peg Taylor, Hallie Brooks, Ken Roon, Rosemary Boyle, Sarah Murnigahan, Candy Coney, Walter O’Rourke, William Chaney, Mary Cadden, Frank & Sandy Szabo, Nancy Lynch, Daniel Gavin, Sue Anderson, June Riley, John Bauer, Adam Kelly, Francis Zernone, Shawn Burns, Quinn Seymour, Doddie Mondi, Pauline VerValen, John & Alberta Zielinski, Bob Fedroff, Virginia Raftis, Fred Russell, Dorothy Catlin, Marie Donahue, Nancy, Matt & Emily, Bob Murphy, Robyn Lawson, Vicky Nelson, Marie Chillemi, Robert Peifer, Rita Flynn, Mike Rafferty, Elton Carr, Peter Purtell, Kaleena Dughi, George Moore, Molly Getter, Sam Miner, Debbie Drewry, Bill Sheredy, Dewey Newhart, Bub Davis, H. T., G. D., Rusty Carmen, J. K., Ronalee Eckert, Chelsea Judson, Doug Wheaton, John Paul Jones, and D.K.. 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, Daniel Hogan, Matthew Kramer, Dustin Ryder, Ricky Trowbridge, Bobby Brostoski, Ryan Neville, Anthony Flynn, Jason Raymond, A. Jay Tewksbury, Jennifer Buttacavoli, Andrew Muscarelle, Adam Barziloski, Reed Shave, John Matousek, David Teetsel, Lisa Phillips, Carrie Krouse, Ryan Newberry, Wayne M. Bennett, Lukas Crisman, Duane Thomas, Joseph Elliott, Michael and Sean Plitt, Mark W. Gregg, Bradley J. Bryant, Taylor Cain, 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: 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.”

SHEETS & BLANKETS NEEDED Old/used sheets and 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).

MOM’S HOUSE NEWS

MOM’S HOUSE ROCKERTHON: The Rockerthon will be held on Saturday, March 22nd, from 11:00AM to 3:00PM, at Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 731 Hooper Road, Endwell, next to Highland Park. You can register as a group or as an individual. Registration forms are available in the back of Church today or you can get one on line at www.momshouseny.org . Emcee will be Steve Willett, “That DJ Guy”. It will be a fun-filled day with free food and drinks all day. There will be prizes and other exciting entertainment, as well as trivia contests. Come and rock as long as your schedule permits. For more information, please call Diane at 1-607-644-9972. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The JC Lions Club will host a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, March 9th, from 8:00AM to 12Noon, at the JC Knights of Columbus, 120 Main Street, Johnson City. Tickets are $ 7.00. Age (3) and under are FREE. You can purchase tickets at the door or call Mom’s House at 1-607-644-9972.

CATHOLIC SCHOOL NEWS The Catholic Schools of Broome County Registration: Registration for 2014-2015 school year is now open for Catholic Schools of Broome County; St. John's School (Pre K - 6) Binghamton, St. James School (Pre K - 6) Johnson City, All Saints School (Pre K - 6) Endicott & Seton Catholic Central (7-12) Binghamton. Tuition assistance is available. For application information or to schedule a tour contact admissions at 607-748-7423. We welcome students of all backgrounds and faiths to experience the comprehensive education that takes place in our schools every day. Consider the possibilities and potential waiting to be realized in one of our schools. www.broomecatholicschools.org . Mary Laura Donovan Marron Scholarship: Applications for the Mary Laura Donovan Marron Scholarship are available through the Catholic Schools of Broome County, 70 Seminary Avenue, Binghamton, NY 13905; by calling 607-723-1547; or at www.broomecatholicschools.org . This scholarship was established in 1987 in memory of Mary Laura, in order to further her beliefs in Catholic Education. Any student who attends a Northern Pennsylvania Parish and is enrolled in the Catholic Schools of Broome County may apply. Deadline for applications is April 1. 6th Annual Green Tie Dinner-Dance: The Catholic Education Foundation of the Southern Tier is sponsoring this dinner on Friday, March 7th, from 6 to 10PM, at Traditions at the Glen, Johnson City, to benefit the Catholic Schools of Broome County. The evening includes a cocktail hour and dinner followed by entertainment by the band Brotherhood, and the Clann Na Cara Irish School of Dance. Raffle tickets will be available for the 14 K yellow gold, emerald and diamond earrings. These are $ 20.00 each and available prior to, or at the dinner. (You need not be present to win.) For more information regarding the dinner or jewelry raffle, contact Camille Muscatello at 607-348-0337 or email sburtis@mtb.com .

NEWS FROM THE OFFICE FOR PARISH LIFE—DIOCESE OF SCRANTON The Office for Parish life is hosting a series of presentations called “Intentional Discipleship—Lent 2014”. (If you would like to go, you may attend which ever date is most convenient for you.) 1. Saturday, March 15th – Most Precious Blood Parish and Holy Family Academy, Hazleton 2. Saturday, March 22nd – St. Maria Goretti Parish, Laflin 3. Saturday, March 29th – St. Boniface Parish and St. John Neumann Regional Elementary School, Williamsport 4. Saturday, April 5th – Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish and St. Mary of Mt. Carmel School, Dunmore The format and schedule are as follows: (The format and schedule will be the same at each host site.) Gathering Prayer—12:30PM Intensive Skills Workshops—12:45 to 3:45PM Vigil Mass for Sunday Eucharist with Host Parish—(choose one from options shown) - 4:00 or 4:30PM Community Meal—5:30PM with Faith Sharing & Story-telling (free will offering is suggested) Godspell—7:30PM—Performed by Sweet Charity Players (20th Anniversary Series) Benefit for local family need. Ticket cost: $15.00 (Godspell performance benefits the following: March 15th: Malloy Family; March 22nd: Care and Concern Free Health Clinic, Pittston; March 29th: Hart Family; April 5: McDonnell Family Workshop Choices (There is no charge for the workshops) 1. Catechists, Catholic School Teachers—(Pre-6) “Seasons, Cycles and Rites – Patterns of Discipleship” – plan specific, effective and creative lessons during this workshop 2. Catechists, Youth Ministers, Catholic School Teachers (Grades 7-12) “Launching Ministry with Youth A – Z” 3. Liturgy Planners “Leading a Community of Disciples in Liturgy and Music” – walk together through the liturgy and learn from others who prepare inspiring community worship 4. Social Concerns Planners “Walking the Journey with Both Feet” – for persons interested in the combined discipleship demands of meeting the needs of both charity and justice 5. Community Builders “Personal Gifts for Discipleship” – self-discovery and practical ways to understand how to call forth the unique gifts of parish volunteers 6. Ministry of Caring Presence “Responding to the Call” — this session includes training to serve as an Extraordinary Minister of Communion at Mass and to the sick or homebound In calling Catholics to a deliberate discipleship and intentional faith, the goal is to create a spiritual culture; to build a community that fosters disciples and is structured to help all the baptized to become open to and receive God’s grace in all its fullness. Our goal must be to help anyone who is open to develop a positive inward disposition that runs to do God’s will and results in abundant and amazing fruit for the sake of the Church and the world. Forming Intentional Disciples, Sherry Weddell A number of fliers are available in the back of the Church with registration forms. You may also go online at www.dioceseofscranton.org .