April 9, 2017 bulletin palm sunday by St Brigid Parish

HOLY WEEK MINISTRY SCHEDULE HOLY THURSDAY, April 13—7:00PM—St. Francis Church: Lectors—Johanna Higgins & Andy Potocek; Servers—Shelby Funk & Christopher Higgins; Rosary—(no Rosary); Cantor—Marilee Beyer GOOD FRIDAY, April 14—7:00PM—St. Francis Church: Lectors—Larry O’Reilly & Rosanne Williams; Servers—volunteers needed; Rosary—(no Rosary); Cantor—Patti Dudock HOLY SATURDAY, April 15—8:00PM—St. Francis Church: Lectors—Betty Ellen Hardy & Thomas O’Reilly; Servers—Declan & Daegan Giannone; Rosary—(no Rosary); Cantor—Marilee Beyer EASTER SUNDAY, April 16—8:00AM—St. Francis Church: Lector—Bill Dovin & Amanda Reeves; Server—volunteers needed; Rosary—Dave Curley; Cantor—Patti Dudock EASTER SUNDAY, April 16—10:30AM—St. Augustine Church: Lector—Sheila McMahon & Julie Perlick; Servers—Victoria, Elizabeth & Emily Villanella; Rosary—Ann Zalepa or a volunteer; Cantor— Serena Gardner

The Roman Catholic Community of ST. BRIGID PARISH, (St. Francis Xavier Church, Friendsville, Pa. St. Augustine Church, Silver Lake, Pa.)

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

SANCTUARY LIGHTS, ADORATION VIGIL CANDLES & DEVOTIONAL CANDLE DONATIONS A Devotional Candle at St. Francis b u r n s for a Special Intention offered 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. Francis burns for continued good health for Fr. Cas. A Devotional Candle at St. Francis burns in Thanksgiving.

CHURCH CLEANING St. Francis cleaners for the month of April—Eileen Drab. St. Augustine cleaners—April 9 to 15—Susan McNamara & Bette Brown; April 16 to 22—Julie Perlick. 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, especially those suffering from cancer or Lyme disease. Katelyn Andre, Michael Haefner, Bill Jones, Jr., Kyle Stoddard, Mary Lou Gregg, John Flynn, Sophie Padula, Madigan Gow, Donald & Terry Baum, Mary Bakay, Donnie Butler, Tommy Williams, Kathy Holt, Stephen Ambrose, Mary Riley, Toni Colardino, Tom Wenman, Linda Hollenback, Tyler Fletcher, Anna Mae Coleman, Mary Lou Fahs, Steve Hundiak, Richard Hutchinson, John Bauer, Joshua Kaminski, Aleisya Abrams, Rita Flynn, Butch Rosencranz, Ruth King, Brooke Arnold, Adam Kelly, Hallie Brooks, June Riley, William Chaney, Daniel Gavin, Sue Anderson, Shawn Burns, Quinn Seymour, Sam Miner, Alberta Zielinski, Bub Davis, Virginia Raftis, Marie Donahue, Nancy, Matt & Emily, Bob Murphy, Robyn Lawson, Elton Carr, Stacie, Kaleena Dughi, Molly Getter, Rusty Carmen, Ronalee Eckert, Chelsea Judson, Walt Frystak, Ken Guiton, Amanda Branning, Jeff Barnard, Phoebe Burrell, Mary Elizabeth Healy, George Kotch, Jr., Delmar O’Rourke, Lori & Michelle Parsons, Mark Kovach, Brendan Kelly, Dick Lewis, Greg Lasgowka, Paul Kerber, James O’Mara, Joe Redmond, Florian Pasteka, Bob Keenan, Terry White, Billy, Victoria Grisdale, Fr. Cas, Amanda Imsenik, Rick, Cameron White, Loretta & Joe Grindel, Margo, Dan Boland, Bob Hastings, Kylee Markow, Margaret Santora, Don Zaleski, Joan Zayac, Chad, Hannah, & Joey Grindel, Alida Priestner, Sean McMahon, Mary & Richard Guido, Clyde Tims, Marguerite Caldwell, Marty Mosher, Marcia Stewart, Natalie Dawn Abell, Dave Hibbard, Chris Conboy, Leo Hutchinson, Nancy Hallock, Ben Hawley, Ron White, Diane Holleran, Christine Chismar, Cathy Ballogg, Maura Byrnes, Trisha, Chris, Della & Allie Steed, Jim Jones, Ava & Gavin Neville, Shirley Bowser, Gary Douglas, Tony Adams, Evelyn Ferro, Gilbert Rouff, Dustin, Eleanor Lynch, James & Thomas McWilliams, Levi White, Leo Guiton, Dante, Adrian Stephens, Sylvia Randall, Reed Family, Raub Family, and Joe Conigliaro. May they regain full health. Please pray for all the needs in our Intention Book. 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, Ryan Gormley, Patrick Allen, Christopher Reichlen, Shane Kalpokas, Mike Griffith, Matthew Kramer, Anthony Flynn, Dustin Ryder, Bobby Brostoski, Steven Shelp, Ricky Trowbridge, A. Jay Tewksbury, Ryan Neville, Jennifer Buttacavoli, Daniel Daly, Andrew Muscarelle, Adam Barziloski, Lukas Crisman, John Matousek, Lisa Phillips, Carrie Krouse, Mark W. Gregg, Ryan Newberry, Wayne M. Bennett, Duane Thomas, Joseph Elliott, Bradley J. Bryant, Amberlynn Villanella, Rip VanWinkle, Quinn G u r n, Jacob Balchikonis, Jeremiah Curley, Marty Conboy, John Baltsley and all who serve with them. May they all be protected & safe from harm & return home soon to their families and friends. Amen. Please call the rectory when the person you put on either Prayer List can be removed. If you know of anyone who has passed away, please let us know so that their name can be removed.

(St. Brigid’s Cross)

-mail: sfxc@epix.net Father Casimir Stanis, Pastor Kenneth S. Brennan, Deacon

The Roman Catholic Community of ST. BRIGID PARISH St. Francis Xavier Church, Friendsville and St. Augustine Church, Silver Lake Father Casimir Stanis, Pastor

-mail: sfxc@epix.net Kenneth S. Brennan, Deacon

THANK YOU—CARE & EDUCATION OF PRIESTS Thank you all for your generosity in last weeks second collection. Our collection total was $ 550.99.

PARISH LOTTERY CALENDARS

There are about 15 calendars left in each of our Churches. They are

$ 20.00 each. Drawing continues thru December 31st. Please sign them out on the sign out sheet provided. To date 820 calendar returns have been made with 180 to go! Please remember to make your returns with stubs included! Please help to make this important fund raiser a success again!

Any Calendars that are sold now will be honored if they win.

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MASS SCHEDULE Vigil: (Palm Sunday)—Passion of the Lord 4:30PM St. Francis Church - RITA GRIFFIN by Mike & Mary Ellen Griffin (Palm Sunday)—Passion of the Lord 8:00AM St. Francis Church - DECEASED OF THE PURTELL FAMILY by the Family 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS 12:00NN St. Francis 8:30AM St. Augustine Church 4:00PM St. Peter’s Cathedral (Chrism Mass—Scranton) 8:30AM St. Francis Church - THANKSGIVING TO OUR LADY OF PROMPT SUCCOR by Bob & Maureen Allen Holy Thursday—Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:00PM St. Francis Church Good Friday—Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion 12:00NN 7:00PM (Passion & Veneration of the Cross) Holy Saturday—Easter Vigil 8:00PM St. Francis Church Easter Sunday—Celebration of the Lord’s Resurrection 8:00AM St. Francis Church 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - JOE SANTORA by Bill & Barb Pichette

WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT Thank you for your kindness & generosity in our Parish Collection. St. Francis (4:30PM) $ 1,242.00; St. Francis (8:00AM) $ 940.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM) $ 1,113.00.

ANNUAL ST. BRIGID PARISH GARAGE SALE AT NEUMANN CENTER The Annual Garage Sale at Neumann Hall, Choconut will be Friday & Saturday, April 28th and 29th, from 8AM to 6:00PM. You can participate by: Rent a table for $ 5.00 to sell your own treasures. You may set up after 5:00PM on Thursday, April 27th 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, April 27th, after 5:00PM. If you have questions or to reserve a table, please call Homan’s at 553-2860.

CHURCH SOFTBALL Church Softball games will begin in May. Anyone age 12 and over (male or female) is eligible to play. If you are interested in playing this year, or if you would like more information, please call Sean Kelly (570)744-2010. PARISH SPRING BANQUET The Parish Spring Banquet will be held Wednesday, May 10th, at McCormack’s at the Inn in Montrose. Gathering is at 5:30PM with buffet dinner served at 6:00PM. Cost is $ 22.00 per person. Menu: marinated chicken, pot roast with Guinness gravy, mashed potatoes, sautéed vegetables, mixed garden salad, and apple crisp. All non-alcoholic beverages are included. Our guest speaker will be Susanne Wolf. Anyone in the Parish (men, women, or friends) is welcome to attend. Please join us for a wonderful meal and night out with friends. Money is needed by April 30th and can be put in the collection basket in a marked envelope, or given to Helen Burns or Ellen Bieleski. Sign up sheets are in the back of the Churches. BIRTHDAY CARD SHOWER Rita Flynn will celebrate her 96th Birthday on April 18th. For anyone who would like to send her a Birthday Card, her address is: Rita Flynn, Gracious Living Estate, 10543 SR 29, Montrose, Pa. 18801. Many cards would be great to help brighten Rita’s special day!

LIFELINES “An unexpected pregnancy can be a difficult and frightening time, and it’s important that your friend knows you are thinking of her and supporting her.” Find out more in 10 Ways to Support Her when She’s Unexpectedly Expecting USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, 2015-2016 Respect5 Life Program

ADORATION HOURS AVAILABLE Adoration Hours are available: Friday—11-12Noon; available temporarily—Wednesday 12-1PM. If you would like to be a substitute Adorer while people are away or ill, please call Rosalynd Perlick (570-663-2212).

HOLY COMMUNION UNDER ONE ELEMENT AND NO SHAKING HANDS

CHILDREN’S WORSHIP BULLETINS

EASTER FOOD CARDS/FOOD PANTRY FOOD CARDS: We have a total of (14) families on our Food Card list. You may put your donation, (check or cash), in the collection basket in an envelope marked “attention: Kay—Food Cards” or mail to the rectory. A total of $1,200.00 ($ 85.71 per family) has been donated. All donations are needed & appreciated. Thank you for your generosity! FOOD PANTRY: We are now preparing for Easter Baskets. Donations for hams would be appreciated and should be put in the collection marked Food Pantry. Any checks must be made payable to “The Food Pantry”. Thank you for sharing with others.

PARISH PRAYER CHAIN If you would like to help respond to prayer requests, please contact Rosalynd Perlick (570-663-2212), Susie Reichlen (570-553-2618), or Mary Keenan (570-553-2431). If you have prayer requests, please call anyone on the list and many prayers will be offered for your particular intention.

The Roman Catholic Community of ST. BRIGID PARISH, (St. Francis Xavier Church, Friendsville, Pa. St. Augustine Church, Silver Lake, Pa.)

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

(St. Brigid’s Cross)

-mail: sfxc@epix.net Father Casimir Stanis, Pastor Kenneth S. Brennan, Deacon

The Roman Catholic Community of ST. BRIGID PARISH St. Francis Xavier Church, Friendsville and St. Augustine Church, Silver Lake Father Casimir Stanis, Pastor

-mail: sfxc@epix.net Kenneth S. Brennan, Deacon

THANK YOU—CARE & EDUCATION OF PRIESTS Thank you all for your generosity in last weeks second collection. Our collection total was $ 550.99.

PARISH LOTTERY CALENDARS

There are about 15 calendars left in each of our Churches. They are

Any Calendars that are sold now will be honored if they win.

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WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT Thank you for your kindness & generosity in our Parish Collection. St. Francis (4:30PM) $ 1,242.00; St. Francis (8:00AM) $ 940.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM) $ 1,113.00.

HOLY COMMUNION UNDER ONE ELEMENT AND NO SHAKING HANDS

CHILDREN’S WORSHIP BULLETINS

PLEASE WELCOME Please welcome back Father Vince Langan. Father Vince will be helping Fr. Cas by celebrating both of the Easter Sunday Masses.

‘COME AND SEE’ RETREAT WEEKEND A Retreat Weekend for young women ages 15-25 will be held Friday, April 28 thru Sunday, April 30, at Mother of the Eucharist Convent, 6100 Jacks Hollow Road, Williamsport, Pa. The weekend begins at 4:00PM on Friday and ends at 11:30AM on Sunday. Reservations are required. Please call Sr. Christina at 570-745-3334 or go to www.capuchinsisters.com . “I need no more: I know Christ, the poor Crucified One.” - St. Francis of Assisi REGISTRATION OPENS FOR UNC’S CAMP KELLY (FORMERLY CAMP ST. ANDREW) Registration is open for 2017 summer camp programs at United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA’s Camp Kelly (formerly Camp St. Andrew). Week-long Girls Resident, Girls Basketball, Boys Resident, & Boys Basketball camps are available, as well as a Father/Son Weekend & Women’s Weekend. For information, or to register visit www.uncnepa.org/campkelly or call 570-346-0759.

2017 REGULATIONS FOR LENT All faithful of the Diocese of Scranton are reminded of Diocesan Statute No. 41, which addresses the penitential aspect of Lent: “The season of Lent is penitential in nature & during Lent penance should be not only internal and individual, but also external and social (Sacrosanctum Concilium, No. 5, 109). During Lent the following fast and abstinence regulations are observed: • Good Friday, April 14th, is a day of fast and abstinence. • All Catholics who have reached their 14th birthday are to abstain from eating meat on Good Friday. • All Catholics over 18 years of age to the beginning of their 60th year are bound to the obligation of fasting. Those bound by this rule may take only one full meal and two smaller meals unless dispensed or excused. LENTEN REMINDERS Lent is a time for sacrifice and for spiritual renewal as we reflect upon our baptism and the call given to each of us to walk as disciples of the Lord. We are provided with three personal challenges associated with our individual observance of Lent: • Almsgiving – generously giving to those in need • Fasting – practicing self-discipline and self-denial • Prayer – reading, hearing and reflecting on the Word of God Lent is also a penitential season. It is a time to seek forgiveness, to look inward, and to admit our shortcomings and failures. It is a time to regroup and to prepare. How can you spend your time during Lent? • By “giving up” things you hunger after, such as sweets or alcohol; or activities you desire, such as vacations, concerts or movies. • By “doing” things to help others, such as offering an extra donation to the poor or helping those in need by providing food or clothing. • By “adding” to our normal routine, such as going to daily Mass, praying the Stations of the Cross and going to confession. ********************************************************************************* The Divine Mercy Chaplet will be prayed following Sunday Masses at St. Francis. You are encouraged to stay for a few minutes after Mass for this devotion. You are especially encouraged to stay for the Chaplet on Sunday, April 23rd, which is Divine Mercy Sunday.

APRIL IS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH The Safe Environment Advisory Committee announces the following event in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Title: Tips and Tricks for Keeping Kids Safe Online This is a Workshop developed & facilitated by Dr. Jayne Klenner, Associate Professor of Computers & Information Systems at Kings College. The Targeted Audience is Parents/Caregivers of Youth. A maximum of 30 participants can attend each location. Workshops are free of charge! Location 1: Wednesday, April 19th, 6:30PM – 8:30PM Kings College – McGowan Building, Corner of Union and River Streets, Wilkes-Barre, Room 102 On campus parking provided free. Location 2: Wednesday, April 26th, 6:30PM – 8:30PM Diocesan Pastoral Center, 330 Wyoming Ave., Scranton Free parking in the lot adjacent to the building. Participants are encouraged to bring phones, tablets or laptops. Presentation will be interactive. To register, contact Kathy Bolinski, Safe Environment Coordinator at 570-207-1453 or kathleenbolinski@dioceseofscranton.org +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ NOTICE REGARDING REPORTING SEXUAL ABUSE OF A MINOR It is the policy of the Diocese of Scranton to report any allegation of sexual abuse of a minor to law enforcement. If you are a victim of sexual abuse committed by a priest, deacon, religious or lay employee or volunteer of the Diocese of Scranton, you are encouraged to immediately report the matter to law enforcement. If any priest, deacon, religious, lay employee or volunteer of the Diocese of Scranton has cause or reason to suspect that a minor has been subjected to any form of abuse, including child sexual abuse, the matter will be reported to law enforcement. In accordance with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Child Protective Services Laws, reports of suspected child abuse should also be made immediately by phone to the 24-HourChild Abuse hotline (ChildLine) at 1-800-932-0313 or electronically at www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis It is also the policy of the Diocese to adhere to all civil and state regulations. To this end, the Diocese is equally committed to adhering to the norms of the Code of Canon Law and to upholding the tenets of the USCCB Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, which includes supporting victims of sexual abuse in their pursuit of emotional and spiritual well-being. As such, information regarding an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor should also be reported to the Victim Assistance Coordinator Mary Beth Pacuska at (570-862-7551) or to Diocesan officials, including the Vicar General, Monsignor Thomas M. Muldowney, V.G., at (570-207-2269). SAFE ENVIRONMENT NOTES Did you know? The Charter calls for annual audits of dioceses and eparchies to ascertain compliance with USCCB guidelines. Annual Audits have been conducted since 2003. Results of the audits are published online in May for the public.

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CONFESSIONS AT ST. AUGUSTINE Fr. Cas will stay after Mass this Sunday to hear Confessions for anyone who still needs to go to Confession before Easter. SCHEDULE FOR STATIONS OF THE CROSS Stations will be held Friday, April 14th, at 12 Noon at St. Augustine Church. BIBLE STUDY Study is held Tuesday mornings, from 10:30AM to 12Noon, at Neumann Hall. New members are always welcome. Study is based on the readings that will be used at Mass the following weekend. CHOIR PRACTICE FOR LENT, HOLY WEEK & EASTER Choir is practicing for Holy Week and Easter on Tuesday evening at 6:00PM in St. Francis Church. CHRISM MASS All the faithful of the Diocese are invited to attend the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Peter, Scranton, THIS Tuesday, April 11th, at 4:00PM. At this Mass priests from throughout the Diocese will renew their priestly promises before the Bishop, and the oils to be used for the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Anointing of the Sick, and Holy Orders will be blessed. Participation in the Chrism Mass is a beautiful way to pray for and support the priests of the Diocese. For reserved seating, please call Diane Franklin in the Office for Parish Life at (570)207-2213 ext. 1103 or email Diane-Franklin@dioceseofscranton.org . OPERATION RICE BOWL—ENCOUNTER OUR NEIGHBORS We encounter Jesus this week in Jerusalem, a community he knew well. We prayerfully enter into our own communities too, encouraging those who are hungry and thirsty, and others who need our help. How does our Lenten journey motivate us to serve those we meet in our daily lives? Visit crsricebowl.com for more information. This collection will be taken up as the Second Collection on Holy Thursday. GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION Pope Francis has asked our Parish to support the Pontifical Good Friday Collection which helps Christians in the Holy Land. Through the Pontifical Good Friday Collection, you stand in solidarity with the Church in the Holy Land as a witness of peace, supporting Catholics there in Parishes and schools, maintaining Christian Shrines and caring for refugees in the Holy Land. Please be generous in your support of this important collection. This collection will be the only collection on Good Friday.

Lent continues until the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, April 13th.

Most Reverend Bishop Joseph Bambera will celebrate the closing Mass. Eucharistic Adoration 6:00AM, Registration/Continental Breakfast 7:00AM, with main Conference and Mass from 8:00AM to 2:45PM. Cost is $35.00; $30.00 for early birds; and $15.00 for students. Register on line at: www.beamanconference.com call 570-207-2213 (Diocesan Pastoral Center) or mail completed conference brochure application with your check to: Office for Parish Life, 330 Wyoming Ave, Scranton, PA. 18503. Attn: Men’s Conference. St. Brigid Parish, invites & encourages all men of the Parish to attend the Conference at King’s College, Scandlon Physical Education Center, 149 North Main St., Wilkes-Barre, on Saturday, May 6th. The Parish will pay the registration fee for any Parishioner who wishes to attend and also arrange car-pooling. Posters & pamphlets are available in the back of Church. To attend or for more information, please contact Bob Reichlen at bobreichlen@epix.net or 570553-2618 or call the Parish Office at 570-553-2288. EASTER READING MATERIALS In the back of our Churches are copies of the “Catholic Digest”, “The Word Among Us”, and the “Little White Books” for Easter. Please feel free to take a copy home with you and use them as part of your daily Easter meditations. EASTER EGG HUNT There will be an Easter Egg Hunt THIS Sunday, April 9th, at the Little Meadows Methodist Church starting at 1:00PM. All children are welcome. Sponsored by the Little Meadows Methodist Church and the Little Meadows Fire Company. 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, April 18th, 12Noon to 2:00PM & 5-6PM at the Little Meadows United Methodist Church. For Susquehanna County residents, with need only, please. MOM’S HOUSE PLANT SALE Mom’s House is having a Mother’s Day Plant Sale. Order deadline is April 26th. Plants can be picked up at Mom’s House on May 10th from 12Noon to 6:00PM. Forms can be downloaded from Mom’s House website: http://www.momshouseny.org/news_publications/mothers-day-plantsale.html Order forms are also available in the back of our Churches.

PLEASE WELCOME Please welcome back Father Vince Langan. Father Vince will be helping Fr. Cas by celebrating both of the Easter Sunday Masses.

Lent continues until the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, April 13th.