MINISTRY SCHEDULE Saturday, June 18—4:30PM—St. Francis: Lector—Betty Ellen Hardy; Minister—Sean Kelly; Server—volunteer needed; Rosary—Betty Ellen Hardy; Greeter—volunteer needed Sunday, June 19—8:00AM—St. Francis: Lector—Matt Oleniacz; Minister—Dave Curley; Server—Jacob Oleniacz & volunteers; Rosary—Dave Curley; Greeter—volunteer needed Sunday, June 19—10:30AM—St. Augustine: Lector—Dave Rebello; Minister—Sr. Bette Brown; Server—volunteer needed; Rosary—Ann Zalepa or volunteers; Greeter—volunteer
The Roman Catholic Community of ST. BRIGID PARISH, (St. Francis Xavier Church, Friendsville, Pa. St. Augustine Church, Silver Lake, Pa.)
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
DECEASED Please pray for the deceased especially James L. Severcool of Friendsville, Donald W. Squire of Little Meadows, and Lisa Diane (Williams) Hawthorne of Friendsville. May they all rest in peace. Amen. SANCTUARY CANDLE & 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 burns for a Special Intention. ~ A Devotional Candle at St. Francis burns for peace in Ukraine. ~ A Devotional Candle at St. Francis b u r n s for the return to health of all the sick in our Parish & Community offered by St. Brigid Altar & Rosary Society. PRAYER LIST Lord, hear our prayers for the sick of our Parish & Community listed below and for those who are not listed and in need of our prayers, especially all suffering from cancer, Lyme disease, or Covid-19. Katelyn Andre, Michael Haefner, Bill Jones, Jr., Ruth King, Kyle Stoddard, Sam Miner, Sophie Padula, Tom Wenman, Toni Colardino, Madigan Gow, Amanda Branning, Daniel Gavin, Tommy Williams, Kathy Holt, Linda Hollenback, MaryLou Fahs, Elton Carr, Jim Raftis, Bub Davis, Don Zaleski, Tyler Fletcher, William Chaney, Chelsea Judson, Clyde Tims, Lou Hood, Mary Guido, Hallie Brooks, Mark Kovach, Brooke Arnold, Joe Grindel, Trisha, Robyn Lawson, Butch Rosencranz, Shawn Burns, Ned Offner, Quinn Seymour, Marie Donahue, Mary Elizabeth Healy, Rusty Carmen, Greg Lasgowka, Terry, Ron, Cameron & Levi White, Natalie Dawn Abell, Tom Ellison, Margo, Joe Redmond, Barbara Mahoney, Raub Family, Todd Legg, Sean McMahon, Reed Family, Don Higgins, Kylee Markow, Marty Mosher, Ryan Hayes, Mary Ann Casterline, Diane Holleran, Cathy Ballogg, Chad Grindel, Adam Price, Janice Jacobs, Ethel Reid, Patricia Charpinsky, Frances Murphy, Della & Allie Steed, Jack & Mary Kelly, Thomas McWilliams, Delores, Christopher Dauber, Adrian Stephens, Mike & Marla Wilcox, Kineer Worgen, Sophia ILichishin, Peg Broadwater, James Dughi, Alice Walsh, Josh Zaleski, Jay Gurn, Caleb Scepaniak, Dana Marsh, Lori Rawlins, Brendan Merritt, Mary Joan, Mark Pasteka, Reilly, Caesar & Edith Siedlecki, Jack Castner, Brendan Kelly, Angelo Scarfalloto, Emily Graves, Bonnie Sorensen, Lori Hammerly Coleman, Cathy Albert, Robert Nemcek, Dan Abell, Geraldine Chotkowski, Wayne Hibbard, Laura Nelson, Garrett Farr, Joe Brostoski, Everly Hausmann, Dr. Silversti, Mary Keenan, John, George Coleman, Dennis Byerly, Jane Murphy, Sally Saunders, Stephen VanWinkle, Hunter Allen Sapp, Marie Cavalarro, Sully & Patty Cavallaro, Evelyn Ferro, Teresa Mortise, Jim Darrow, Briana Grisdale, Gregory Diorio, Mike Coleman, Thomas Truax, Joyce Danielewicz, Gloria, Alex, Mike & Pat Stelacio, Jessica Lawrence, Jim Snook, Emily D., Joseph Santora, Carol Garcia, Paige Marino, R.M., Sophie Holgash, Nellie Manarchuck, Fr. John Victoria, Monica Gibson, Kelly Allen, Linda, Fr. Cas, Diane Coffee, John Waldron, Jennifer Warner, Judy Lutz, Nicholas, Millie Chamberlain, Bill Noldy, Jr., Sharon Abell, Elexa Wirth, Pat Walsh, Marise & Steve Shearer, Carol Bomboy, Cathy Edsell, Patricia Hutchinson, Chris Mortensen, Ruth Colwell, Debra, Louise Darrow, Mary Tims, Aaron Fredendall, Louise Eastman, Kathy Du Duv, Michelle Weiss, “D”, Shirley Conboy, Joseph Olszewski, Genevieve Coleman, Michelle Smith, Marty Purtell, Wade Leach, Curtis Edwards, Cindy VanWinkle, Tim Fruehan, Pat Nevitt, A.J. Pass, Denise, Diane, Joe Petrikonis, Nancy Jones, Steve Sharrow, and Walt Schwind. Please pray for all the needs in our Parish and Community. Our Lady of Good Health, pray for us. Amen.
ARMED FORCES LIST Please pray for those in our Armed Forces, especially those from our , Ryan Gormley, Christopher Reichlen, Mike Griffith, Ryan Neville, Shane Kalpokas, Matthew Kramer, Dustin Ryder, Steven Shelp, Ricky Trowbridge, Daniel Daly, A. Jay Tewksbury, Lukas Crisman, Ryan Newberry, Mark W. Gregg, Andrew Muscarelle, Lisa Phillips, Adam Barziloski, Quinn Gurn, Carrie Krouse, Marty Conboy, Wayne M. Bennett, Joseph Elliott, Bradley J. Bryant, John Baltsley, Mara Redding, Michael Redding, James Hemmerly, Amberlynn Villanella, Jacob Balchikonis, Rip VanWinkle, Jonathan Green, Cameron, and all who serve with them. May they be protected & safe from harm & return home safely and soon. Amen.
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(St. Brigid’s Cross)
Rev. Kevin Miller, Pastor Rev. Casimir Stanis, Pastor Emeritus
Ordinary Time
Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity June 12th, 2022 God immortal, three in One! Sat.
June 11
Sun. June 12 Mon. June 13 Tue. June 14 Wed. June 15 Thur. June 16 Fri. June 17 Sat.
June 18
Sun. June 19
MASS SERVICE SCHEDULE 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: THE MOST HOLY TRINITY Anniv. JIM & BOB KEENAN by the Family 8:00AM St. Francis Church - THE MOST HOLY TRINITY INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS 10:30AM St. Augustine Church Church - 5th Anniv. LEO GUITON by Loretta Guiton 12:00NN St. Francis 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - JOE & MARY BETH ADAMS by Judy Adams 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - Special Healing Intentions of PAT & JAN NEVITT by Kay Caspersen 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - FRANK EGITTO by Sr. Bette Brown 12:00NN St. Francis Church - JOHN, HELENE, FRAN & DAVID GUITON by the Long & Mack Families 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: CORPUS CHRISTI FRANK PERLICK by Rosalynd Perlick 8:00AM St. Francis Church - CORPUS CHRISTI INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - ALL FATHER’S LIVING & DECEASED by Bill & Barb Pichette
CONFESSION SCHEDULE Saturday—St. Francis Xavier—before 4:30PM Mass—3:30 to 4:15PM Sunday—St. Francis Xavier—following 8:00AM Mass—9:00 to 9:30AM Sunday—St. Augustine—following 10:30AM Mass—11:30 to 12Noon WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT Our weekly collection total was $ 5,171.00. Thank you for your generosity. LIFELINE “In modern times, children in their mothers’ wombs and those approaching the end of their lives are certainly among the ‘least of these’ in our world’s estimation. Practices such as abortion and assisted suicide tragically reject the truth that human life is always to be cherished and defended with loving concern. … Through the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe, may Our Lord grant us the grace to truly and courageously live his Gospel of life.” ~ USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, “Live the Gospel of Life” NABRE © 2010 CCD. Used with permission.
On this past Monday after Pentecost, what is now called the Memorial of Mary, Mater Ecclesia or Mother of the Church, we entered, or more accurately re-entered the season of the liturgical year known as Ordinary Time. We might think of this as the name describes—“ordinary,” humdrum, commonplace, just passing time until we get to Advent, but ordinary time is anything but ordinary. The Latin word at its root is “orior,” which means “to rise up” or “to grow.” It is related to the Latin word “oriens,” which refers to the rising of the sun in the East. In both cases we gain a sense that Ordinary Time is an opportunity for us to grow in the practice and promise of our faith. We were created as a composite of body and soul, endowed by our Creator with the gifts of the physical senses of our bodies: sight, touch, sound, smell, taste. At its deeper levels prayer involves all the senses. Liturgical music, gestures like the Sign of the Cross or the Sign of Peace, incense, colors—all are meant to draw us deeper into the mystery of God’s love we experience through our senses at Holy Mass. The green of Ordinary Time evokes the life, hope and growth of Creation that we experience so vividly in and out of the church at this wonderful time of year. The readings of Ordinary Time focus on the public ministry of Jesus—what He did and taught from the time of His Baptism in the Jordan River to His entry into Jerusalem to complete His mission on earth and reconcile us to God through His Passion, Death and Resurrection. We follow our Lord as He reveals Himself and teaches us the truths of the Kingdom of God. In doing so, we hope to better understand and appropriate these truths in the way we live daily for God and others. If we do so faithfully and hopefully, this time will be anything but ordinary. May God bless you and yours richly in these glorious days of summer and lead you deeper into the mystery of His Mercy and Love now and always and forever. Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam…To the Greater Glory of God. Father Kevin COLLECTION FOR THE CARE & EDUCATION OF PRIESTS—THANK YOU Thank you to everyone who supported our second collection last weekend. The collection total was $ 531.00. FATHER’S DAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST FOR ALL WHO SIGNED UP—our Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast will be held NEXT Saturday from 8 to 11AM at Neumann Hall. FATHER’S DAY MASS NOVENA ENVELOPES Father’s Day Mass Novena Envelopes are available in the back of our Churches. There are envelopes for Father’s living and deceased. If you would like to honor your Father in this way, please take an envelope and return it in the collection basket as soon as possible. CHOIR PRACTICE Choir practice is held on Tuesday evenings at 6:00PM at St. Francis Church. CHICKEN BBQ A Drive thru Chicken BBQ is being held THIS Sunday at the Little Meadows Fire Station. Dinner is $12.00 and includes beans, potato salad, roll and dessert. $8.00 for a half. Serving begins at 11 am until sold out. Benefits the Little Meadows Fire Company. All are welcome! THANK YOU!! “Thank you to everyone who sent cards on my birthday. I enjoyed hearing from so many of you, and your thoughtful words brightened my days. Sincerely, Genevieve Coleman"
MINISTRY SCHEDULE Saturday, June 18—4:30PM—St. Francis: Lector—Betty Ellen Hardy; Minister—Sean Kelly; Server—volunteer needed; Rosary—Betty Ellen Hardy; Greeter—volunteer needed Sunday, June 19—8:00AM—St. Francis: Lector—Matt Oleniacz; Minister—Dave Curley; Server—Jacob Oleniacz & volunteers; Rosary—Dave Curley; Greeter—volunteer needed Sunday, June 19—10:30AM—St. Augustine: Lector—Dave Rebello; Minister—Sr. Bette Brown; Server—volunteer needed; Rosary—Ann Zalepa or volunteers; Greeter—volunteer
The Roman Catholic Community of ST. BRIGID PARISH, (St. Francis Xavier Church, Friendsville, Pa. St. Augustine Church, Silver Lake, Pa.)
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
DECEASED Please pray for the deceased especially James L. Severcool of Friendsville, Donald W. Squire of Little Meadows, and Lisa Diane (Williams) Hawthorne of Friendsville. May they all rest in peace. Amen. SANCTUARY CANDLE & 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 burns for a Special Intention. ~ A Devotional Candle at St. Francis burns for peace in Ukraine. ~ A Devotional Candle at St. Francis b u r n s for the return to health of all the sick in our Parish & Community offered by St. Brigid Altar & Rosary Society. PRAYER LIST Lord, hear our prayers for the sick of our Parish & Community listed below and for those who are not listed and in need of our prayers, especially all suffering from cancer, Lyme disease, or Covid-19. Katelyn Andre, Michael Haefner, Bill Jones, Jr., Ruth King, Kyle Stoddard, Sam Miner, Sophie Padula, Tom Wenman, Toni Colardino, Madigan Gow, Amanda Branning, Daniel Gavin, Tommy Williams, Kathy Holt, Linda Hollenback, MaryLou Fahs, Elton Carr, Jim Raftis, Bub Davis, Don Zaleski, Tyler Fletcher, William Chaney, Chelsea Judson, Clyde Tims, Lou Hood, Mary Guido, Hallie Brooks, Mark Kovach, Brooke Arnold, Joe Grindel, Trisha, Robyn Lawson, Butch Rosencranz, Shawn Burns, Ned Offner, Quinn Seymour, Marie Donahue, Mary Elizabeth Healy, Rusty Carmen, Greg Lasgowka, Terry, Ron, Cameron & Levi White, Natalie Dawn Abell, Tom Ellison, Margo, Joe Redmond, Barbara Mahoney, Raub Family, Todd Legg, Sean McMahon, Reed Family, Don Higgins, Kylee Markow, Marty Mosher, Ryan Hayes, Mary Ann Casterline, Diane Holleran, Cathy Ballogg, Chad Grindel, Adam Price, Janice Jacobs, Ethel Reid, Patricia Charpinsky, Frances Murphy, Della & Allie Steed, Jack & Mary Kelly, Thomas McWilliams, Delores, Christopher Dauber, Adrian Stephens, Mike & Marla Wilcox, Kineer Worgen, Sophia ILichishin, Peg Broadwater, James Dughi, Alice Walsh, Josh Zaleski, Jay Gurn, Caleb Scepaniak, Dana Marsh, Lori Rawlins, Brendan Merritt, Mary Joan, Mark Pasteka, Reilly, Caesar & Edith Siedlecki, Jack Castner, Brendan Kelly, Angelo Scarfalloto, Emily Graves, Bonnie Sorensen, Lori Hammerly Coleman, Cathy Albert, Robert Nemcek, Dan Abell, Geraldine Chotkowski, Wayne Hibbard, Laura Nelson, Garrett Farr, Joe Brostoski, Everly Hausmann, Dr. Silversti, Mary Keenan, John, George Coleman, Dennis Byerly, Jane Murphy, Sally Saunders, Stephen VanWinkle, Hunter Allen Sapp, Marie Cavalarro, Sully & Patty Cavallaro, Evelyn Ferro, Teresa Mortise, Jim Darrow, Briana Grisdale, Gregory Diorio, Mike Coleman, Thomas Truax, Joyce Danielewicz, Gloria, Alex, Mike & Pat Stelacio, Jessica Lawrence, Jim Snook, Emily D., Joseph Santora, Carol Garcia, Paige Marino, R.M., Sophie Holgash, Nellie Manarchuck, Fr. John Victoria, Monica Gibson, Kelly Allen, Linda, Fr. Cas, Diane Coffee, John Waldron, Jennifer Warner, Judy Lutz, Nicholas, Millie Chamberlain, Bill Noldy, Jr., Sharon Abell, Elexa Wirth, Pat Walsh, Marise & Steve Shearer, Carol Bomboy, Cathy Edsell, Patricia Hutchinson, Chris Mortensen, Ruth Colwell, Debra, Louise Darrow, Mary Tims, Aaron Fredendall, Louise Eastman, Kathy Du Duv, Michelle Weiss, “D”, Shirley Conboy, Joseph Olszewski, Genevieve Coleman, Michelle Smith, Marty Purtell, Wade Leach, Curtis Edwards, Cindy VanWinkle, Tim Fruehan, Pat Nevitt, A.J. Pass, Denise, Diane, Joe Petrikonis, Nancy Jones, Steve Sharrow, and Walt Schwind. Please pray for all the needs in our Parish and Community. Our Lady of Good Health, pray for us. Amen.
ARMED FORCES LIST Please pray for those in our Armed Forces, especially those from our , Ryan Gormley, Christopher Reichlen, Mike Griffith, Ryan Neville, Shane Kalpokas, Matthew Kramer, Dustin Ryder, Steven Shelp, Ricky Trowbridge, Daniel Daly, A. Jay Tewksbury, Lukas Crisman, Ryan Newberry, Mark W. Gregg, Andrew Muscarelle, Lisa Phillips, Adam Barziloski, Quinn Gurn, Carrie Krouse, Marty Conboy, Wayne M. Bennett, Joseph Elliott, Bradley J. Bryant, John Baltsley, Mara Redding, Michael Redding, James Hemmerly, Amberlynn Villanella, Jacob Balchikonis, Rip VanWinkle, Jonathan Green, Cameron, and all who serve with them. May they be protected & safe from harm & return home safely and soon. Amen.
-mail: sfxc@epix.net Facebook: St Brigid Parish
(St. Brigid’s Cross)
Rev. Kevin Miller, Pastor Rev. Casimir Stanis, Pastor Emeritus
Ordinary Time
Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity June 12th, 2022 God immortal, three in One! Sat.
June 11
Sun. June 12 Mon. June 13 Tue. June 14 Wed. June 15 Thur. June 16 Fri. June 17 Sat.
June 18
Sun. June 19
MASS SERVICE SCHEDULE 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: THE MOST HOLY TRINITY Anniv. JIM & BOB KEENAN by the Family 8:00AM St. Francis Church - THE MOST HOLY TRINITY INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS 10:30AM St. Augustine Church Church - 5th Anniv. LEO GUITON by Loretta Guiton 12:00NN St. Francis 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - JOE & MARY BETH ADAMS by Judy Adams 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - Special Healing Intentions of PAT & JAN NEVITT by Kay Caspersen 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - FRANK EGITTO by Sr. Bette Brown 12:00NN St. Francis Church - JOHN, HELENE, FRAN & DAVID GUITON by the Long & Mack Families 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: CORPUS CHRISTI FRANK PERLICK by Rosalynd Perlick 8:00AM St. Francis Church - CORPUS CHRISTI INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - ALL FATHER’S LIVING & DECEASED by Bill & Barb Pichette
CONFESSION SCHEDULE Saturday—St. Francis Xavier—before 4:30PM Mass—3:30 to 4:15PM Sunday—St. Francis Xavier—following 8:00AM Mass—9:00 to 9:30AM Sunday—St. Augustine—following 10:30AM Mass—11:30 to 12Noon WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT Our weekly collection total was $ 5,171.00. Thank you for your generosity. LIFELINE “In modern times, children in their mothers’ wombs and those approaching the end of their lives are certainly among the ‘least of these’ in our world’s estimation. Practices such as abortion and assisted suicide tragically reject the truth that human life is always to be cherished and defended with loving concern. … Through the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe, may Our Lord grant us the grace to truly and courageously live his Gospel of life.” ~ USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, “Live the Gospel of Life” NABRE © 2010 CCD. Used with permission.
On this past Monday after Pentecost, what is now called the Memorial of Mary, Mater Ecclesia or Mother of the Church, we entered, or more accurately re-entered the season of the liturgical year known as Ordinary Time. We might think of this as the name describes—“ordinary,” humdrum, commonplace, just passing time until we get to Advent, but ordinary time is anything but ordinary. The Latin word at its root is “orior,” which means “to rise up” or “to grow.” It is related to the Latin word “oriens,” which refers to the rising of the sun in the East. In both cases we gain a sense that Ordinary Time is an opportunity for us to grow in the practice and promise of our faith. We were created as a composite of body and soul, endowed by our Creator with the gifts of the physical senses of our bodies: sight, touch, sound, smell, taste. At its deeper levels prayer involves all the senses. Liturgical music, gestures like the Sign of the Cross or the Sign of Peace, incense, colors—all are meant to draw us deeper into the mystery of God’s love we experience through our senses at Holy Mass. The green of Ordinary Time evokes the life, hope and growth of Creation that we experience so vividly in and out of the church at this wonderful time of year. The readings of Ordinary Time focus on the public ministry of Jesus—what He did and taught from the time of His Baptism in the Jordan River to His entry into Jerusalem to complete His mission on earth and reconcile us to God through His Passion, Death and Resurrection. We follow our Lord as He reveals Himself and teaches us the truths of the Kingdom of God. In doing so, we hope to better understand and appropriate these truths in the way we live daily for God and others. If we do so faithfully and hopefully, this time will be anything but ordinary. May God bless you and yours richly in these glorious days of summer and lead you deeper into the mystery of His Mercy and Love now and always and forever. Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam…To the Greater Glory of God. Father Kevin COLLECTION FOR THE CARE & EDUCATION OF PRIESTS—THANK YOU Thank you to everyone who supported our second collection last weekend. The collection total was $ 531.00. FATHER’S DAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST FOR ALL WHO SIGNED UP—our Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast will be held NEXT Saturday from 8 to 11AM at Neumann Hall. FATHER’S DAY MASS NOVENA ENVELOPES Father’s Day Mass Novena Envelopes are available in the back of our Churches. There are envelopes for Father’s living and deceased. If you would like to honor your Father in this way, please take an envelope and return it in the collection basket as soon as possible. CHOIR PRACTICE Choir practice is held on Tuesday evenings at 6:00PM at St. Francis Church. CHICKEN BBQ A Drive thru Chicken BBQ is being held THIS Sunday at the Little Meadows Fire Station. Dinner is $12.00 and includes beans, potato salad, roll and dessert. $8.00 for a half. Serving begins at 11 am until sold out. Benefits the Little Meadows Fire Company. All are welcome! THANK YOU!! “Thank you to everyone who sent cards on my birthday. I enjoyed hearing from so many of you, and your thoughtful words brightened my days. Sincerely, Genevieve Coleman"
SATURDAY—FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS—JULY 2ND SATURDAY, July 2nd, we observe the Fatima First Saturday Devotions in reparation for offenses against the Immaculate Heart of Mary as our Lord & Lady requested of Sister Lucia dos Santos, one of the three shepherd visionaries of Fatima. Please prayerfully considering participating as we seek to fulfill our dear Savior's and Blessed Mother's request for prayer and penance in reparation to her most Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart. All are invited and welcome to attend. Devotions will be held at Saint Augustine Church. The schedule is: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament followed by confessions: 8:30am-9:15am Recitation of Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary: 9:20am-9:45am Adoration and Meditation on Mysteries of the Rosary: 9:45am-10:00am Benediction and Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament: 10:00am-10:10am Holy Mass (Novus Ordo in Latin; guidebooks provided): 10:15am-11:00am ADORATION Adoration hours open: Wednesday 6-7PM. Every other Wednesday, we need someone or a couple of people for the hours 3-6PM. If we had (3) volunteers, each would have one hour each. If we have (2) volunteers, each could have one and a half hours each. (3-4:30PM or 4:30 to 6PM) Please consider spending an hour with Our Lord. New volunteers (fill-ins & permanent) are needed. Call Rosalynd Perlick (570-663-2212) to volunteer. PARISH PRAYER CHAIN If you would like to respond to prayer requests, or if you have a prayer request, please contact Rosalynd Perlick (570-663-2212) or Susie Reichlen (570-553-2618). Many prayers will be offered for your intentions. Please call when the person you put on this Prayer List can be removed, either because of their return to health or because they have passed away. FLOWERS FOR THE ALTARS To provide flowers for St. Francis Church, call the Rectory (570-553-2288); for St. Augustine Church, call Heidi Jaeger (570-663-2459). For both Churches, please call the Rectory with the “Intention” so it can be in the bulletin. Dates are available thru November. St. Augustine Flowers are in Memory of Gerard & Beverly Mahoney offered by their Girls. St. Francis Flowers are in Memory of Leo Guiton offered by Loretta Guiton and in Memory of Jim & Bob Keenan offered by Kay Keenan. CHURCH CLEANING St. Augustine Church cleaners: June 13 to 19—Victoria & Elizabeth Villanella; June 20 to 27—Kim Fruehan; June 28 to July 3—Kim Fruehan; July 4 to 10—Johanna Higgins; July 11 to 17—Johanna Higgins; July 18 to 24—Maureen Allen & Bernadette Kanna; July 25 to 31—Maureen Allen & Bernadette Kanna. St. Francis Church cleaner for June —Louise Baker CEMETERY NEWS ST. AUGUSTINE’S CEMETERY: Please do not drive on cemetery grass. There are parking areas on the main drive below the shed and on opposite side along fence. Try to park so you do not block other cars, requiring them to drive on the grass. No alcohol bottles or cans should be left on graves. No artificial flowers can be placed until November 1st. Please limit the amount of toys and other trinkets on graves as we wish the cemetery to look respectful. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Joe Monahan – 607-669-4598. ST. PATRICK CEMETERY: If you placed flower pots on your loved one’s graves last year, your are asked to please pick them up and take them home with you to dispose of them. Please do your part to keep our Cemetery and the surrounding area clear of debris. CHURCH SOFTBALL If you are interested in playing, please contact Sean Kelly (570-744-2010). The more players we have the better!! We lost our game on June 4th against Hope Baptist Church. June 11—Family Baptist at the Ulster Field; June 18—Independent Baptist at the Lawton Field; June 25—North Rome Wesleyan at the Lawton Field; July 2—no games (4th of July weekend); July 9th—Windham Summit at the Lawton Field; July 16—make-up games; July 23—League Picnic, Division Playoff & Championship Games at Hope Baptist Church; and July 30—Tournament Weekend. Games are at 6:30PM on Saturday.
NAZARETH DAY: A DAY WITH THE SISTERS You’re invited to come and see what it’s like in a Convent, through spending a day sharing in the joy and life of the Capuchin Sisters of Nazareth! Young women in 8th through 12th grade are invited THIS Tuesday, June 14th from 11AM to 5PM at Mother of God Convent, 215 Wellwood Dr., Tunkhannock, Pa. 18657. (Web: cnsisters.com) Please RSVP to Sr. Margaret (570-836-2737). WORLD REFUGEE DAY TO BE CELEBRATED JUNE 18 IN SCRANTON Celebrate and honor World Refugee Day! On Saturday, June 18th, everyone is invited to join local Scranton refugee communities for a time of sharing, learning, fellowship and celebration that honors global refugees from 11:00AM to 2:00PM. The event, to be held at YMS of R Park in South Scranton, 1000 Kane Street, will include cultural songs and music, refreshments, games and activities for kids. World Refugee Day is an annual international day, designated by the United Nations, to celebrate the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home countries to escape conflict or persecution. EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL KICKOFF Corpus Christi Sunday—June 19, 2022 at 12:15 P.M. Cathedral of Saint Peter, Scranton At their November 2021 General Assembly meeting, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops voted to move forward with plans for a national Eucharistic Revival to renew the Church by enkindling a living relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist. The multi-year Eucharistic Revival begins NEXT Sunday, June 19th, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi), and culminates with the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis, July 17-21, 2024. The Diocese of Scranton will begin its local observance of the Eucharistic Revival with a Pontifical Mass followed by a Eucharistic Procession celebrated by Bishop Bambera on the Sunday, June 19th, at 12:15 P.M. at the Cathedral of Saint Peter, 315 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton. All of the faithful of the Diocese of Scranton are invited to attend. For more information, please contact David Baloga at 570-207-2213. QUO VADIS DAYS This High School Summer Camp brings together young men who are serious about their Catholic Faith, empowers them to live as intentional and missionary disciples and supports their ongoing vocational discernment. Camp is June 19-21 at Marywood University, 2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton. Online Registration is open vocations.dioceseofscranton.org Forms are also available in the back of our churches with all details and a registration form that you can mail in. Cost is $ 25.00. There will be time for prayer, Mass, Liturgy of the Hours, Adoration, and Reconciliation. There will be talks on Discipleship, Christian Vocation, Diocesan Priesthood and Marriage! There will be volleyball, basketball, Frisbee, football, a scavenger hunt and more!! Please pick up a flier and see all the details!! UPCOMING RETROUVAILLE WEEKEND FOR COUPLES AUGUST 19 - 21 AT THE TOWNE PLACE SUITES, MOOSIC Is your marriage going down the right road, or is it a little off track? Life can be difficult, as can the challenges you face in marriage. If the distance between you seems wide, if you are looking for a better way, even if you are already separated, Retrouvaille can help. Retrouvaille is a peer ministry of volunteer couples that can help you learn the tools of healthy communication, rebuild intimacy, and heal - just as the team couples have done in their own marriages. Retrouvaille is Christian-based and Catholic in origin, but welcomes couples of all faiths as well as non-religious couples. For more information, contact our team @ 631-338-5413 or visit our website: HelpOurMarriage.org ANNOUNCING THE 2022 CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE The 7th annual Catholic Men’s Conference, sponsored by “Be A Catholic Man”, is planned for Saturday, October 8th, at Holy Redeemer High School, 159 S. Pennsylvania Blvd., Wilkes-Barre. The theme, “Be Not Afraid” is under the patronage of Saint Joseph. This event (from 8 am to 3 pm) will be blessed with nationally known Catholic Speakers to be announced. Men are challenged to live virtuous lives in this secular world, --- whether single, married, or clergy, --- all are encouraged to set this date aside and attend. There will be Rosary, Eucharistic Adoration, Sacramental Confession, and lunch break. Mass will be offered by the Most Reverend Bishop Joseph Bambera. Questions, please contact Michael Kilmer, Conference Chairman, at 570-746-0100 or michaelkilmer71@gmail.com. UKRAINE The situation facing our brothers & sisters in Ukraine remains dire. Their tragic plight cries out to our world for help! You are asked to continue to Pray, stay informed, talk about Ukraine, and provide help. Thank you for your efforts as we stand in union with the people of Ukraine and pray for an end to the tragic war that has been so brutally inflicted upon their innocent lives. Our collection total is $ 3,585.00 to date. We will accept donations for Ukraine at any time.