MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEKEND St. Francis—May 9th—4:30PM: Lector—Thomas O’Reilly; Servers—Declan & Daegan Giannone; Ministers—Kylie Keenan & Cathy O’Reilly; Rosary—Margaret Flaherty St. Francis—May 10th—8:00AM: Lector—Dick Manjerovic; Servers—Marty Conboy; Ministers—Helen Burns & Mary K. Manjerovic; Rosary—Tom Curley St. Augustine—May 10th—10:30AM: Lector—Judy Adams; Servers—Jack & Luke Fruehan; Ministers—Anne Hawley & a volunteer; 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 former Parishioner, Helen Hyde; Robert D. “Bob” Purtell, son of Larry Purtell; Bernie Zalewski, brother of Bill Zalewski; and Andy King of Little Meadows. May they all 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.

Sanctuary Light at St. Francis burns in Memory of Deceased Members of the Kotch Family by Chuck & Sandy Kotch. A Devotional Candle at St. Francis burns in Memory of Mae Poch requested by Leo & Loretta Guiton.

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

St. Augustine cleaners May 3 to 9—Kim Fruehan; May 10 to 16—Shirley Kelly & Mary Homan. FLOWERS FOR OUR CHURCHES

To provide flowers for St. Francis Church, please call the Rectory at (570-553-2288). To provide flowers for St. Augustine Church, please call Heidi Jaeger (570-663-2459).

Dates are available in both Churches from May thru November.

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, Mary Lou Fahs, Richard Hutchinson, Mary K. Long, Joshua Kaminski, B.F., Aleisya Abrams, Steve Hundiak, 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., H. T., Delmar O’Rourke, Lori & Michelle Parsons, Steve Burrell, Tammy Fleming, Barbara Borsavage, George Kotch, Jr., Leo Guiton, Gregg Loboda, Mark Kovach, Jerry Conboy, Brendan Kelly, Ken Guiton, Greg Lasgowka, Shirley Bowser, Tiffani Allen, Paul Kerber, Linda Bush, Dick Lewis, Debbie Newhart, Anna, Amy, James O’Mara, Pat Donnelly, Cassey Juser, Florian Pasteka, Matt Purtell, Eleanor Hastings, Sheila McMahon, Natalie McMahon, G. D., Bob Keenan, Gladys Keating, and Joe Redmond. 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.

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.”

MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEKEND St. Francis—May 9th—4:30PM: Lector—Thomas O’Reilly; Servers—Declan & Daegan Giannone; Ministers—Kylie Keenan & Cathy O’Reilly; Rosary—Margaret Flaherty St. Francis—May 10th—8:00AM: Lector—Dick Manjerovic; Servers—Marty Conboy; Ministers—Helen Burns & Mary K. Manjerovic; Rosary—Tom Curley St. Augustine—May 10th—10:30AM: Lector—Judy Adams; Servers—Jack & Luke Fruehan; Ministers—Anne Hawley & a volunteer; 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 former Parishioner, Helen Hyde; Robert D. “Bob” Purtell, son of Larry Purtell; Bernie Zalewski, brother of Bill Zalewski; and Andy King of Little Meadows. May they all 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.

Sanctuary Light at St. Francis burns in Memory of Deceased Members of the Kotch Family by Chuck & Sandy Kotch. A Devotional Candle at St. Francis burns in Memory of Mae Poch requested by Leo & Loretta Guiton.

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

St. Augustine cleaners May 3 to 9—Kim Fruehan; May 10 to 16—Shirley Kelly & Mary Homan. FLOWERS FOR OUR CHURCHES

To provide flowers for St. Francis Church, please call the Rectory at (570-553-2288). To provide flowers for St. Augustine Church, please call Heidi Jaeger (570-663-2459).

Dates are available in both Churches from May thru November.

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, Mary Lou Fahs, Richard Hutchinson, Mary K. Long, Joshua Kaminski, B.F., Aleisya Abrams, Steve Hundiak, 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., H. T., Delmar O’Rourke, Lori & Michelle Parsons, Steve Burrell, Tammy Fleming, Barbara Borsavage, George Kotch, Jr., Leo Guiton, Gregg Loboda, Mark Kovach, Jerry Conboy, Brendan Kelly, Ken Guiton, Greg Lasgowka, Shirley Bowser, Tiffani Allen, Paul Kerber, Linda Bush, Dick Lewis, Debbie Newhart, Anna, Amy, James O’Mara, Pat Donnelly, Cassey Juser, Florian Pasteka, Matt Purtell, Eleanor Hastings, Sheila McMahon, Natalie McMahon, G. D., Bob Keenan, Gladys Keating, and Joe Redmond. 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.

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)— $ 1,131.00; St. Francis (8:00AM)—$ 1,157.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM)—$ 1,116.00.

LIFELINES

“If someone who has worldly means sees a brother in need and refuses him compassion, how can the love of God remain in him?” - 1 John 3:17 (NABRE copyright 2010 CCD. Used with permission.)

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.

MASS SCHEDULE 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 Mon. May 4 12:00NN St. Francis Church - LEO CURLEY by Tom Golden Tue. May 5 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - DICK O’BOYLE by Jerome & Marie Fallon Wed. May 6 8:30AM St. Francis Church - WANDA PURR & DECEASED FAMILY AND

FRIENDS by Joe Purr Thur. May 7 8:30AM St. Francis Church - CHIP BARNUM by Ellen & Ken DiPhillips Fri. May 8 12:00NN St. Francis Church- HELEN TAYLOR by Kay Keenan Sat. May 9 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 6TH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Emma McKeown by Rita DeRiancho Sun. May 10 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 6TH SUNDAY OF EASTER

DON PURTELL by Norene Purtell & Family 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS

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

CATHOLIC HOME MISSIONS APPEAL—THANK YOU! Thank you to everyone for their generosity to the Catholic Home Missions Appeal. The collection total was $ 534.00.

PARISH LOTTERY CALENDARS A total of 80 Calendars have not been returned. Please make your returns with stubs, A.S.A.P. We are currently looking for number 795, which was not signed out and hasn’t been returned.

FIRST COMMUNION Please pray for our students as they receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion at St. Augustine this Sunday. Paley Adams, Kaitlyn Andre, Rori Gurn, Norah Milligan, Katie Pichette, and Hannah Rebello will be receiving the Sacrament. Congratulations girls!!!

MAY CROWNING May Crowning will take place at the 10:30AM Mass at St. Augustine Church this Sunday. Our Blessed Mother will be crowned by members of the First Communion Class.

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

ALTAR & ROSARY BANQUET If you signed up for the Banquet and haven’t paid yet, please do so A.S.A.P. Money is due THIS Sunday, May 3rd. Please send money in to the Rectory or give to an Altar & Rosary Member.

MOTHER’S DAY MASS NOVENA Mother’s Day Spiritual Bouquet Cards and envelopes are available in the back of the Churches. A Novena of Masses will be offered beginning May 10th for Mothers’ living & deceased. Intentions will be placed on the Altar. For deceased Mothers’, please use only the Intention Envelope.

MOTHER’S DAY CARNATION SALE

A Mother’s Day Carnation sale will held next weekend. Remember your Mother on Mother’s Day with carnations. Vases are by the Blessed Mother statue for carnations if your Mother is deceased. Donation is $ 1.00 / flower. Benefits Pa. for Human Life, Susquehanna Co. Chapter.

BUS TRIP TO PHILADELPHIA TO SEE POPE FRANCIS We have filled one bus already and have 13 people on a waiting list. We have the opportunity to rent a second bus if we get 16 more people to sign up. We need to know by THIS FRIDAY, MAY 8TH. Please call the Rectory (570-553-2288) as soon as you can if you would like to attend. The date of the trip is Sunday, September 27th. Your seat on the bus will be reserved when you call. Cost per person for the bus is $ 40.00. Meals are extra. (Or you can bring a

brown bag lunch.) Further information will be in the bulletin as details become available. ANNUAL ST. BRIGID PARISH GARAGE SALE AT NEUMANN CENTER

The Annual Garage Sale at Neumann Center, Choconut will be held on Friday and Saturday, June 12/13, from 8AM to 6PM. You can participate in one of the following ways: Rent a table for $ 5.00 to sell your own treasures. You may set up after 5:00PM on Thursday, June 11th, OR donate items to the Parish to be sold. Items must be clean, usable, and working. We will accept clean children’s clothing this year. We will accept items on Thursday, June 11th, after 5:00PM. If you have questions or to reserve a table, please call Homan’s at 553-2860.

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.

WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT Thank you for your kindness & generosity in our Parish Collections. St. Francis (4:30PM)— $ 1,131.00; St. Francis (8:00AM)—$ 1,157.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM)—$ 1,116.00.

LIFELINES

“If someone who has worldly means sees a brother in need and refuses him compassion, how can the love of God remain in him?” - 1 John 3:17 (NABRE copyright 2010 CCD. Used with permission.)

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.

MASS SCHEDULE 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 Mon. May 4 12:00NN St. Francis Church - LEO CURLEY by Tom Golden Tue. May 5 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - DICK O’BOYLE by Jerome & Marie Fallon Wed. May 6 8:30AM St. Francis Church - WANDA PURR & DECEASED FAMILY AND

FRIENDS by Joe Purr Thur. May 7 8:30AM St. Francis Church - CHIP BARNUM by Ellen & Ken DiPhillips Fri. May 8 12:00NN St. Francis Church- HELEN TAYLOR by Kay Keenan Sat. May 9 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 6TH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Emma McKeown by Rita DeRiancho Sun. May 10 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 6TH SUNDAY OF EASTER

DON PURTELL by Norene Purtell & Family 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS

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

CATHOLIC HOME MISSIONS APPEAL—THANK YOU! Thank you to everyone for their generosity to the Catholic Home Missions Appeal. The collection total was $ 534.00.

PARISH LOTTERY CALENDARS A total of 80 Calendars have not been returned. Please make your returns with stubs, A.S.A.P. We are currently looking for number 795, which was not signed out and hasn’t been returned.

FIRST COMMUNION Please pray for our students as they receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion at St. Augustine this Sunday. Paley Adams, Kaitlyn Andre, Rori Gurn, Norah Milligan, Katie Pichette, and Hannah Rebello will be receiving the Sacrament. Congratulations girls!!!

MAY CROWNING May Crowning will take place at the 10:30AM Mass at St. Augustine Church this Sunday. Our Blessed Mother will be crowned by members of the First Communion Class.

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

ALTAR & ROSARY BANQUET If you signed up for the Banquet and haven’t paid yet, please do so A.S.A.P. Money is due THIS Sunday, May 3rd. Please send money in to the Rectory or give to an Altar & Rosary Member.

MOTHER’S DAY MASS NOVENA Mother’s Day Spiritual Bouquet Cards and envelopes are available in the back of the Churches. A Novena of Masses will be offered beginning May 10th for Mothers’ living & deceased. Intentions will be placed on the Altar. For deceased Mothers’, please use only the Intention Envelope.

MOTHER’S DAY CARNATION SALE

A Mother’s Day Carnation sale will held next weekend. Remember your Mother on Mother’s Day with carnations. Vases are by the Blessed Mother statue for carnations if your Mother is deceased. Donation is $ 1.00 / flower. Benefits Pa. for Human Life, Susquehanna Co. Chapter.

BUS TRIP TO PHILADELPHIA TO SEE POPE FRANCIS We have filled one bus already and have 13 people on a waiting list. We have the opportunity to rent a second bus if we get 16 more people to sign up. We need to know by THIS FRIDAY, MAY 8TH. Please call the Rectory (570-553-2288) as soon as you can if you would like to attend. The date of the trip is Sunday, September 27th. Your seat on the bus will be reserved when you call. Cost per person for the bus is $ 40.00. Meals are extra. (Or you can bring a

brown bag lunch.) Further information will be in the bulletin as details become available. ANNUAL ST. BRIGID PARISH GARAGE SALE AT NEUMANN CENTER

The Annual Garage Sale at Neumann Center, Choconut will be held on Friday and Saturday, June 12/13, from 8AM to 6PM. You can participate in one of the following ways: Rent a table for $ 5.00 to sell your own treasures. You may set up after 5:00PM on Thursday, June 11th, OR donate items to the Parish to be sold. Items must be clean, usable, and working. We will accept clean children’s clothing this year. We will accept items on Thursday, June 11th, after 5:00PM. If you have questions or to reserve a table, please call Homan’s at 553-2860.

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.

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER National Day of Prayer is Thursday, May 7th. Little Meadows United Methodist Church will have its sanctuary open from Noon to 7:00PM to welcome your participation in lifting Your country through Your prayers to God in this House of Worship setting/atmosphere. The bell will ring and prayer readings will start each hour. Come at your convenience during those hours on May 7th. A short prayer service will begin at 6:30PM.

FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTION VIA THE WEINBERG FOOD BANK

This free food distribution for those in need is for SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY. Any resident of Susquehanna County who needs food is welcome. Distribution will be held TUESDAY, MAY 19TH, 12Noon to 2:00PM & 5-7PM at the Little Meadows United Methodist Church. For Susquehanna County residents, with need only, please.

ST. MARGARET MARY CHURCH GARAGE SALE St. Margaret Mary Church, 1110 Penn. Ave, Apalachin, NY will hold a Garage Sale on Friday, May 15th, from 8:00AM to 2:00PM; and Saturday, May 16th, from 8:00AM to 2:00PM with a Bag Sale on Saturday from 12Noon to 2:00PM. The Church Hall is full!! Come early and shop for great bargains!

DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINES OF FRANCE Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Shrines of France – Only a few seats remain for a 9-day pilgrimage to the shrines of France. Join with Bishop Bambera for visits to the shrines of Saint Therese of Lisieux, “The Little Flower,” and Saint Catherine Laboure and St. Vincent de Paul in Paris. Celebrate Mass at the American Cemetery in Normandy and spend two nights in Lourdes, visiting the shrine where Our Lady appeared to St. Bernadette. For more information or reservations, contact TravelWorld at (570) 342-5790.

MOM’S HOUSE ANNUAL TAKE-OUT PIZZA SALE Mom’s House Annual Take-Out Pizza Sale will be held on Wednesday, May 6th. Participating restaurants are Cortese Restaurant, 117 Robinson St., Binghamton, (607-723-6577) from 11:30AM to 11:00M; and Bud’s Place, 4740 State Route 434, Apalachin, (607-625-9918) FROM 4:00PM to 10:00PM. Order 2 pizzas—one for dinner and one for the freezer! Mom’s House receives all proceeds from take-out pizzas sold at these locations.

8TH ANNUAL JOHNNY HART MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT The 8th Annual Johnny Hart Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, July 11th at The Links at Hiawatha Landing. There will be a Putting Contest at 11:00AM—Guaranteed $500.00 winner. Registration begins at 12Noon. Shotgun start is at 1:00PM. Cost is $ 100.00 which includes golf, cart, lunch, dinner and prizes. Supporting sponsor is Warner’s Gas Service. Registration forms are on line at: momshouseny.org . Tournament benefits Mom’s House.

CAMP MAPLERIDGE If you are looking for a camp for your child/children to attend this summer—there are brochures available in the back of the Church for Mapleridge Camp in Owego, New York. Please feel free to take some of the information provided.

EXCERPTS FROM A LETTER FROM BISHOP BAMBERA CONCERNING SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS

Reverend and Dear Father, The devastating earthquake that struck Nepal on Saturday, April 24, has caused much suffering. According to the latest reports, more than 5,000 people have been killed, and the death toll is expected to rise as outlying villages are reached in the coming days. Many buildings were destroyed or damaged in the 7.8 magnitude quake, and continuing after-shocks are causing widespread fear of sleeping inside of even intact buildings. Thousands of people are in need of food, emergency shelter, blankets, water treatment kits, and hygiene kits. Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, expressed his prayers and solidarity with the people of Nepal, and he offered encouragement to the civil authorities and emergency personnel as they continue their rescue efforts and assistance. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has asked us to respond through a second collection for funds that will be used to support the efforts of Catholic Relief Services as they address the immediate emergency needs for such necessities as water, food, shelter and medical care as well as the long-term needs to rebuild the communities in the regions hit with widespread destruction. A CRS team is already on the ground in Kathmandu, the capital city and one of the most affected areas, and its local partner Caritas Nepal has started distributing food and shelter. I am authorizing a special collection to be taken up at all Masses of obligation in parishes of the Diocese of Scranton. I also ask everyone to pray for the victims of this humanitarian crisis, and for the ethnic Nepalese refugees who have settled in our community with the help of Catholic Social Services – many of whom have family members still living in Nepal. In solidarity with our brothers and sisters in need, we can provide prayerful and tangible assistance as they begin the long and difficult road to recovery. Faithfully yours in Christ, †Joseph C. Bambera Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L. Bishop of Scranton BECAUSE THIS COLLECTION WAS NOT ANNOUNCED AHEAD OF TIME, AND MANY PEOPLE WILL NOT BE PREPARED TO DONATE, (AND WE ALREADY HAVE A SCHEDULED SECOND COLLECTION) WE WILL TAKE THE COLLECTION UP NEXT WEEKEND IN ST. BRIGID PARISH. HOPEFULLY THIS WILL ALLOW EVERYONE TO COME TO MASS PREPARED TO MAKE A HEARTFELT AND GENEROUS DONATION TO THIS VERY IMPORTANT SECOND COLLECTION. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

SPECIAL THANK YOU The family of Bob Purtell wish to thank everyone that said a kind word, sent cards, attended the funeral and especially the people who donated food and served our dinner. We are truly blessed to live in a caring community. Larry and Debbie Purtell and family.

FIRST ANNUAL MEN’S CONFERENCE Thank you to all of the men in our Parish who attended the First Annual Men’s Conference held last Saturday at King’s College in Wilkes-Barre. The conference was attended b over 600 men from around the Diocese. Thank you very much gentlemen for representing St. Brigid Parish! Please save the date for the Second Annual Men’s Conference—April 23, 2016.

CHURCH SOFTBALL TEAM BEGINS PLAY The Church Softball League will begin play THIS Saturday, at 6:30PM at the (Home) Choconut Field. More/new players are needed. If you would like to play on our team, please call Sean Kelly at 570-744-2010. All are welcome to join. Next Saturday, May 9th, we play at the LeRaysville Field against Dille Parish.

ST. JOHN’S, SUSQUEHANNA

“One Vision Youth Group” from St. John’s Parish, Susquehanna, Pa. Will host a ‘Coffee House’ on Friday May 8th, at 6:30PM. If you would like to perform….read a poem...sing a song...play guitar…etc., you are welcome to do so. Everyone is welcome to attend.