MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEKEND St. Francis—May 23rd—4:30PM: Lector—Larry O’Reilly; Servers—Declan & Daegan Giannone; Ministers—Susanne Wolf & Mary Shaughnessy; Rosary—Loretta Guiton St. Francis—May 24th—8:00AM: Lector—Rosanne Williams; Servers—Thomas Williams; Ministers—Joyce Barnum & Jeff Williams; Rosary—Deb Purtell St. Augustine—May 24th—10:30AM: Lector—Julie Perlick; Servers—Kiera & Riley Short; Ministers—Anne Hawley & a volunteer; Rosary—Ann Zalepa or a volunteer

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. A Devotional Candle at St. Augustine burns in Honor of Families of St. Brigid Parish req. by Mike & Monica Redding.

FLOWERS FOR OUR CHURCHES The Flowers at St. Augustine Church are in Memory of Elisabetha Korbel given by Heidi Jaeger.

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. CHURCH CLEANING

St. Francis cleaners for the month of May—Patti Dudock. St. Augustine cleaners May 17 to 23—Shirley Kelly & Mary Homan; May 24 to 30—VOLUNTEER NEEDED.

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, Bob Keenan, Gladys Keating, Joe Redmond, Ted Place, Grove Doty, and Jane Flynn. 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 $ 102,108.57 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)— $ 1,175.00; St. Francis (8:00AM)—$ 1,004.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM)—$ 1,219.00.

LIFELINES

“When God created each of us, He did so with precision and purpose, and He looks on each of us with love that cannot be outdone in intensity or tenderness. Moreover, the Lord invites each of us to behold ourselves and each other with the same wonder and awe.” ~2014-15 Respect Life Program flyer, USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities (http://bit.ly/2014Flyer)

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.

MASS SCHEDULE Sat. May 16 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 7TH SUNDAY OF EASTER

30 Day—AGNES NEVILLE by Patricia Hutchinson (Mother’s Day Mass Intentions)

Sun. May 17 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 7TH SUNDAY OF EASTER INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS (Mother’s Day Mass Intentions)

10:30AM St. Augustine Church - LIVING MEMBERS OF ST. BRIGID ALTAR & ROSARY SOCIETY by the Society (Mother’s Day Mass Intentions)

Mon. May 18 12:00NN St. Francis Church - JULIA ZANGARA by Gail Lutz (Mother’s Day Mass Intentions)

Tue. May 19 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - GERARD LYNCH by Claire & Rick Woidt Wed. May 20 8:30AM St. Francis Church - HELEN FITZGERALD by Gary & Betty Ellen Hardy Thur. May 21 8:30AM St. Francis Church - WANDA PURR & DECEASED FAMILY &

FRIENDS by Joe Purr Fri. May 22 12:00NN St. Francis Church- DON FAIRCHILD by Peggy Ann & Tim Reardon Sat. May 23 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: PENTECOST

DECEASED OF THE HARDY FAMILY by Kate Hardy & Family

Sun. May 24 8:00AM St. Francis Church -

PENTECOST CARL MILLER by Pauline Miller & Family

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

SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND Today, we take up the Collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC). This collection communicates the Gospel through Catholic social media activities and enriches our faith through podcasts, television, radio, and print media. Please be generous in this week’s collection and support this important work. Remember, half of your donation stays in our diocese to support local communication needs. The CCC is how we share our experience of faith, worship, and witness.

SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS IN NEPAL ~ THANK YOU!! Thank you all for your generous donations to last weekend’s second collection for the earthquake victims in Nepal. Our total collection was $ 1,397.60. Your kindness is greatly appreciated.

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 thru May 18th for Mothers’ living & deceased. Intentions will be placed on the Altar. For deceased Mothers’, please use only the Intention Envelope.

ALTAR & ROSARY BANQUET Please remember that the Banquet is THIS Wednesday, May 20th, at 6:30PM at the Montrose Bible Conference. Directions are available in the back of the Churches for those who need them.

PARISH LOTTERY CALENDARS We are still looking for number 795, which was not signed out and hasn’t been returned.

MEMORIAL DAY MASS Mass will be held Monday, May 25th, Memorial Day, at 10:00AM in St. John’s Cemetery. On this day we remember those who proudly served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America, as well as all our deceased loved ones. Please bring your own lawn chairs to the cemetery. If the weather is inclement, Mass will be held in St. Francis Church at 10:00AM. All parishioners and friends are welcome and encouraged to attend.

2015 GRADUATES If your child is graduating from High School or college this year, 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 28th. The location will be decided by where most of our graduates attend Mass.

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.

PARISH FUND RAISING MEETING There will be a meeting for the Parish Picnic and Pot O’Gold Party on Wednesday, May 27th, at 6:30PM in Neumann Hall. New Chairpersons are needed for the Picnic. Good mentors are available to help new Chairpersons! Anyone interested in helping with either fund raiser is welcome to attend.

PARISH AD BOOK Memorial section sheets are available in the back of the Churches. If you would like to place a new memorial in the book, please fill out a form and return it to the rectory no later than June 1st.

BUS TRIP TO PHILADELPHIA TO SEE POPE FRANCIS We have one bus full and have secured a second bus. Everyone who signed up to go will be able to attend!!! We have room on the second bus for (9) more people. Please call the Rectory (570-553-2288) as soon as possible if you would like to attend. Please feel free to invite friends from outside the Parish to attend so that we can fill the bus! The date is Sunday, September 27th. Cost per person

for the bus is $ 40.00. Meals are extra. (Or you can bring a brown bag lunch.)

PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING The Parish Pastoral Council will meet on Wednesday, May 27th, at 6:30PM in the Rectory. All members are encouraged to attend.

MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEKEND St. Francis—May 23rd—4:30PM: Lector—Larry O’Reilly; Servers—Declan & Daegan Giannone; Ministers—Susanne Wolf & Mary Shaughnessy; Rosary—Loretta Guiton St. Francis—May 24th—8:00AM: Lector—Rosanne Williams; Servers—Thomas Williams; Ministers—Joyce Barnum & Jeff Williams; Rosary—Deb Purtell St. Augustine—May 24th—10:30AM: Lector—Julie Perlick; Servers—Kiera & Riley Short; Ministers—Anne Hawley & a volunteer; Rosary—Ann Zalepa or a volunteer

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. A Devotional Candle at St. Augustine burns in Honor of Families of St. Brigid Parish req. by Mike & Monica Redding.

FLOWERS FOR OUR CHURCHES The Flowers at St. Augustine Church are in Memory of Elisabetha Korbel given by Heidi Jaeger.

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. CHURCH CLEANING

St. Francis cleaners for the month of May—Patti Dudock. St. Augustine cleaners May 17 to 23—Shirley Kelly & Mary Homan; May 24 to 30—VOLUNTEER NEEDED.

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, Bob Keenan, Gladys Keating, Joe Redmond, Ted Place, Grove Doty, and Jane Flynn. 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 $ 102,108.57 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)— $ 1,175.00; St. Francis (8:00AM)—$ 1,004.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM)—$ 1,219.00.

LIFELINES

“When God created each of us, He did so with precision and purpose, and He looks on each of us with love that cannot be outdone in intensity or tenderness. Moreover, the Lord invites each of us to behold ourselves and each other with the same wonder and awe.” ~2014-15 Respect Life Program flyer, USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities (http://bit.ly/2014Flyer)

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.

MASS SCHEDULE Sat. May 16 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 7TH SUNDAY OF EASTER

30 Day—AGNES NEVILLE by Patricia Hutchinson (Mother’s Day Mass Intentions)

Sun. May 17 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 7TH SUNDAY OF EASTER INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS (Mother’s Day Mass Intentions)

10:30AM St. Augustine Church - LIVING MEMBERS OF ST. BRIGID ALTAR & ROSARY SOCIETY by the Society (Mother’s Day Mass Intentions)

Mon. May 18 12:00NN St. Francis Church - JULIA ZANGARA by Gail Lutz (Mother’s Day Mass Intentions)

Tue. May 19 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - GERARD LYNCH by Claire & Rick Woidt Wed. May 20 8:30AM St. Francis Church - HELEN FITZGERALD by Gary & Betty Ellen Hardy Thur. May 21 8:30AM St. Francis Church - WANDA PURR & DECEASED FAMILY &

FRIENDS by Joe Purr Fri. May 22 12:00NN St. Francis Church- DON FAIRCHILD by Peggy Ann & Tim Reardon Sat. May 23 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: PENTECOST

DECEASED OF THE HARDY FAMILY by Kate Hardy & Family

Sun. May 24 8:00AM St. Francis Church -

PENTECOST CARL MILLER by Pauline Miller & Family

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

SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND Today, we take up the Collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC). This collection communicates the Gospel through Catholic social media activities and enriches our faith through podcasts, television, radio, and print media. Please be generous in this week’s collection and support this important work. Remember, half of your donation stays in our diocese to support local communication needs. The CCC is how we share our experience of faith, worship, and witness.

SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS IN NEPAL ~ THANK YOU!! Thank you all for your generous donations to last weekend’s second collection for the earthquake victims in Nepal. Our total collection was $ 1,397.60. Your kindness is greatly appreciated.

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 thru May 18th for Mothers’ living & deceased. Intentions will be placed on the Altar. For deceased Mothers’, please use only the Intention Envelope.

ALTAR & ROSARY BANQUET Please remember that the Banquet is THIS Wednesday, May 20th, at 6:30PM at the Montrose Bible Conference. Directions are available in the back of the Churches for those who need them.

PARISH LOTTERY CALENDARS We are still looking for number 795, which was not signed out and hasn’t been returned.

MEMORIAL DAY MASS Mass will be held Monday, May 25th, Memorial Day, at 10:00AM in St. John’s Cemetery. On this day we remember those who proudly served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America, as well as all our deceased loved ones. Please bring your own lawn chairs to the cemetery. If the weather is inclement, Mass will be held in St. Francis Church at 10:00AM. All parishioners and friends are welcome and encouraged to attend.

2015 GRADUATES If your child is graduating from High School or college this year, 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 28th. The location will be decided by where most of our graduates attend Mass.

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.

PARISH FUND RAISING MEETING There will be a meeting for the Parish Picnic and Pot O’Gold Party on Wednesday, May 27th, at 6:30PM in Neumann Hall. New Chairpersons are needed for the Picnic. Good mentors are available to help new Chairpersons! Anyone interested in helping with either fund raiser is welcome to attend.

PARISH AD BOOK Memorial section sheets are available in the back of the Churches. If you would like to place a new memorial in the book, please fill out a form and return it to the rectory no later than June 1st.

BUS TRIP TO PHILADELPHIA TO SEE POPE FRANCIS We have one bus full and have secured a second bus. Everyone who signed up to go will be able to attend!!! We have room on the second bus for (9) more people. Please call the Rectory (570-553-2288) as soon as possible if you would like to attend. Please feel free to invite friends from outside the Parish to attend so that we can fill the bus! The date is Sunday, September 27th. Cost per person

for the bus is $ 40.00. Meals are extra. (Or you can bring a brown bag lunch.)

PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING The Parish Pastoral Council will meet on Wednesday, May 27th, at 6:30PM in the Rectory. All members are encouraged to attend.

CHURCH SOFTBALL NEWS The Church Softball Season has begun! Last Saturday we played Dille Parish at the LeRaysville Field. We won the game 32—17! Congratulations! THIS Saturday, May 16th, we play at home against Braintrim Baptist. Next Saturday, May 23rd we have a break for Memorial Day Weekend. 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.

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.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION If you would like a private hour of adoration at St. Augustine’s, the following hours have opened up: Tuesday 12-1PM; Wednesday 10-11AM; and Thursday 7-8AM. If you would like an hour, or are interested in substituting, please call Andrea at 607-669-4875 or email her at momplaidpower@gmail.com .

PAMPHLET AND BOOK REMINDER This note is a reminder that any pamphlets or books that are placed in our Churches need the approval of Father Cas before they are placed on the table. The reason for this is that this reading material is not always in conformance with Church teaching or doctrine. Any material which does not have the prior approval of Father will be removed.

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 THIS TUESDAY, MAY 19TH, 12Noon to 2:00PM & 5-7PM at the Little Meadows United Methodist Church. For Susquehanna County residents, with need only, please.

OPEN HOUSE AT SILVER LAKE FIRE STATION # 1 An Open House will be held on Sunday, May 17th from 1 to 3PM at Station # 1 on Quaker Lake Road. There will e face painting and other activities for kids.

“SPORTS OF ALL SORTS” The CVYAA, Choconut Valley Youth Athletic Association, is holding a fund raiser. Tickets are $ 25.00 each. Prizes are: 1st—$ 10,000; 2nd—$ 5,000; 3rd—$ 2,500; 4th—$ 2,000; 5th—$ 1,500; 6th, 7th, 8th—$ 1,000; 9th & 10th—$500. You need not be present to win. Drawing will be Saturday, June 27th at the Choconut Valley Elementary School pavilion. Food is included. Funding will benefit all of the youth sports programs by providing resources need to supply equipment, maintain fields, and cover expenses associated in running these programs. Tickets are available at the Mountainside Fruit Market. You may also purchase a ticket by calling the Rectory (570-553-2288).

DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINES OF FRANCE Only a few seats remain for a 9-day pilgrimage to the shrines of France, August 23-September 1, 2015. 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.

ONE DAY RETREAT A one day Retreat with Matthew Arnold will be held Saturday June 6th at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish at the St. Mary of the Assumption worship site, 245 State St. (US Rt. 6) in Wyalusing. The retreat will be led by nationally known Catholic speaker, Matthew Arnold and will be open to all at no charge. A free will offering will be taken for Matthew’s expenses. The proposed schedule is as follows: 9:00AM Mass; 9:30AM Registration and coffee; 10:00-11:30AM -first talk by Matthew; Break-Lunch; 12:30PM Rosary; 1:00-2:30PM-Second talk by Matthew. Advance registration is requested by calling the Parish Office at 570-746-0106 or email at olophpa@frontier.com Matthew Arnold is a lay Roman Catholic speaker, author, and host of Shield of Faith on the Radio Maria Network. A husband and father of six homeschooled children, Matthew has appeared often as a host and a guest on EWTN. His informative CDs, DVDs and brochures on the Catholic Faith are currently available in over six thousand parishes around the country through Lighthouse Catholic Media. Matthew holds a certificate in Christian Counseling, and was a founding member of the Society for Christian Psychology. He and his family currently reside in Southern California.

RUBY TUESDAY TO BENEFIT MOM’S HOUSE From June 11 to 13, Ruby Tuesday at the Oakdale Mall will donate a percentage of your bill to Mom’s House. This is good on dine in or take out. Coupons may not be used for this offer! A flyer must be presented at time of purchase. A limited number of fliers are in the back of the Church or you may obtain a flyer on-line at: momshouseny.org or Facebook: momshouseny Thank you for your support!

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.

LIGHT THE FIRE SUMMER YOUTH RALLY The Light the Fire Summer Youth Rally for teens in grades 9 thru 12 will be held on July 1st at Misericordia University, Dallas, Pa. Registration begins at 9:00AM and closing Mass is at 7:00PM. June 24th is the EARLY registration deadline. Fee for EARLY registration is $30.00. After June 24th the fee is $ 35.00. There is an additional $10.00 t-shirt fee per person. If you are interested in attending, there are copies of the Quick Reference Guide available in the back of our Churches. Please take a copy and check out all the available information. Adult chaperones are also needed. All students in grades 9 thru 12 are welcome and encouraged to attend.