The Roman Catholic Community of ST. BRIGID PARISH, (St. Francis Xavier Church, Friendsville, Pa.
St. Augustine Church, Silver Lake, Pa.)
(St. Brigid’s Cross)
-mail: sfxc@epix.net Facebook: St Brigid Parish
Rev. Augustine Thomas Administrator
Father Augustine 1 (570) 909-7819
Deacon Paul J. Brojack
MINISTRY SCHEDULE
Saturday, June 21 4:30PM St. Francis:
; Servers volunteer; Rosary Tom Curley; Greeter volunteer Sunday, June 22—8:00AM—St. Francis: Lector Terri LaRue; Ministers Tim LaRue & Larry Purtell; Servers Jacob & Carson Oleniacz; Rosary Debbie Purtell; Greeter volunteer Sunday, June 22—10:30AM—St. Augustine: Lector—Jerry Guinane; Ministers—Sr. Bette Brown & Travis Wise; Servers Travis Wise; Rosary volunteer; Greeter Barb Pichette
DECEASED
Please pray for the deceased, especially Mary (Murphy) Guido, sister-in-law of Marge & Ruth Murphy. We also pray for Tom Ryan, husband of Michele Ryan. May they rest in peace. Amen.
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, . Kaitlyn Andre, Michael Haefner, Ruth King, Kyle Stoddard, Tom Wenman, Toni Colardino, Emily D., Joe Grindel, Amanda Branning, Daniel Gavin, Tommy Williams, Kathy Holt, “D”, Raub Family, Linda Hollenback, Don Zaleski, Elton Carr, Bub Davis, Tyler Fletcher, William Chaney, Chelsea Judson, Trisha, Hallie Brooks, Jay Gurn, Mark Kovach, Brooke Arnold, Ethel Reid, Robyn Lawson, Rusty Carmen, Shawn Burns, Quinn Seymour, Marie Donahue, Todd Legg, Barbara Mahoney, Adam Price, Greg Lasgowka, Terry, Cameron & Levi White, Natalie Dawn Abell, Tom Ellison, the Reed Family, Don Higgins, Ryan Hayes, Chad Grindel, Jay C., Joan, Thomas McWilliams, Marty Mosher, Cathy Ballogg, Mary Ann Casterline, Janice Jacobs, Mary Patricia Charpinsky, Diane Holleran, Kineer Worgen, James Dughi, Peg Broadwater, Adrian Stephens, Millie, John, Reilly, Sophia ILichishin, Josh Zaleski, Linda, Caleb Scepaniak, Dana Marsh, Lori Rawlins, Brendan Merritt, Mark Pasteka, Tim Fruehan, Gloria, Mike, Lori Hammerly Coleman, Pat Walsh, Brendan Kelly, R.C.M., Angelo Scarfalloto, Emily Graves, Cathy Albert, Robert Nemcek, Laura Nelson, Garrett Farr, Everly Hausmann, George Coleman, Mark, Sally Saunders, Evelyn Ferro, Marie Cavallaro, Alice, Briana Grisdale, Gregory Diorio, Diane, Mike Coleman, Nicholas, Alex, Mike & Pat Stelacio, Fr. John Victoria, Joseph Santora, Carol Garcia, Cathy Edsell, Sue L., Jessica Lawrence, Nellie Manarchuck, Monica Gibson, Carl Whitehead, Diane Coffee, Bill Noldy, Jr., Patricia Hutchinson, Chris Mortensen, Clyde & Mary Tims, Aaron Fredendall, Louise Eastman, Niki Rogers, Wade Leach, Shirley Conboy, Joseph Olszewski, Matthew Gatto, Kris Kiesly, Kylie Keenan, Sara Kelly Price, Tucker White, Terri Grindel, Jerry Wells, Fred Brown, Rosa Prieto, Ed Snee, A.J. Pass, Ken Warner, Pete Strojny, Mary (Jones) Edsell, Eileen Maruschok, Leonard Howell, Bryce Histand, Shirley Rockefeller, Tony McHugh, Hunter Allen Sapp, Dcn. Tom Hartley, George Thrasher, Gerry, Kathy Conklin, Tom Walz, Gary Fisher, Joan Middendorf, Megan Hale, Ben Naylor, Kathleen, Gail Lutz, Margaret Zernone, Tammy Volk Jennings, Rosemary Stewart, Joe, Bucky Russell, Carolyn Doolittle, Jane Borelli, Chuck Bullock, Tom Krupinski, Eileen Drab, Doug Packer, Ellen Bieleski, Jeff, Joyce Danielewicz, Dorothy Angel, Jackie Foster, Mary Ann Severage, Michael Stone, Grady White, John Mulrooney, Joan Golis, Margaret Connolly, Wally, George Starzec, Nancy, Dustin, Sam Arnold, Kelly Burridge, Caesar Siedlecki, Ty, Joe Leonard, Geri Mokris, George, Linda Henry, Gabi, Katie, Matt, Bill, Larry Wise, Ray Jones, Dan, Leah Walters, Michael Sacco, Maverick Dudock, Eddie Edal, Rudy Mattes, Linda Landis, Todd, Jane Murphy, Larry & Judy Black, Doug N., Cindy, George Szparagowski, Pamela, Robin, Tiffany, Connor James, Rev. Tom Burlington, Jim Snook, Sr., Jim Snook, Jr., Diane Linaberry, Dale, Nick, Devin, Jen Davis, Ruth, Arden Tewksbury, Terry Popek, Deb, Grace Vesely, Mike Passariello, Bill, Barb, Grace Ives, Kathy Zayleski, Tom Newberry, John Baiera, Betty White, and Jeff. Please pray for 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 Parish & Community, Ryan Gormley, Christopher Reichlen, Mike Griffith, Steven Shelp, Matthew Kramer, Ryan Neville, Shane Kalpokas, Dustin Ryder, Ricky Trowbridge, Jay Tewksbury, Lukas Crisman, Ryan Newberry, Mark W. Gregg, Lisa Phillips, Andrew Muscarelle, Adam Barziloski, Joseph Elliott, Wayne M. Bennett, Bradley J. Bryant, John Baltsley, Mara Redding, Michael Redding, James Hemmerly, Rip VanWinkle, Amberlynn Villanella, Jacob Balchikonis, Cameron, Jonathan Green, Garrett Kiehle, and all who serve with them.
17th Diocese of Scranton Pilgrimage of Faith Jubilee Year of Hope
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, DC
On Wednesday, October 1st, the Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L., Bishop of Scranton, will lead the Jubilee Year of Hope Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, DC. The day will include opportunities for public as well as private prayer, confession, touring the National Shrine as well as the Campus of The Catholic University of America concluding with Mass. You can register on the Diocesan Webpage. Bus fare is $80.00 per person. To ensure bus transportation it is requested by the bus company to hold strictly to a deadline of AUGUST 18th, 2025, for reservations. A list of departure points in our area will be included in the bulletin when it becomes available. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN GOING, PLEASE ALSO CALL ST. BRIGID PARISH OFFICE SO WE KNOW HOW MANY WILL ATTEND SO THAT BUS DEPARTURE SITES CAN BE DECIDED.
SCHEDULE FOR OCTOBER 1ST PILGRIMAGE
6:00AM (approx.) - Buses depart from locations throughout the Diocese
9:30AM—Morning Prayer on individual buses
11:00AM Bus arrival begins at the National Shrine in Washington 12Noon—Welcome by Msgr. Vito Buonanno (Vice Rector of National Shrine)
12:15PM Free time for lunch, individual tours and private prayer
1:15PM—Confessions begin in lower Crypt Church
2:00PM Eucharistic Holy Hour with Rosary in Upper Church
3:00PM—Pontifical Mass celebrated by Bishop Bambera 4:00PM Depart the National Shrine for home
VOLUNTEER NEEDED
A volunteer is needed to weed the right side flower bed at the entrance to St. Augustine Church. To volunteer call Theresa Jones (570)396-2356. She knows what needs to be pulled.
DELAYED 2025 SENIOR FARMERS MARKET NUTRITIONAL PROGRAM DELAYED
A flier is available in the back of the church for anyone interested in the 2025 senior farmers market nutritional program which provides eligible individuals with fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers’ markets. The flier tells how to get $ 25.00 vouchers for those who qualify. Any updates on when this program starts will be in the bulletin in the next couple of weeks.
ST. BRIGID PARISH CAPITAL RENOVATION FUND
There are many areas of our churches, rectory and hall that need renovations and repairs. In order to fund these repairs we have established a Capital Renovation Fund. This fund will be used for needed repairs and renovations and also be available for emergency repairs. It is our intention to maintain a fund balance of $ 50,000.00 funded initially by this parish appeal. Once that goal is reached we hope to maintain a baseline $ 50,000.00 with ongoing collections under the title of Capital Renovation Fund Collection. Thank you for your help making this Fund a reality and your continued help to keep it funded. A big thank you to all who donated! We have $ 64,938.00! All donations are a big help.
200TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION PLANNING MEETING
The next planning meeting for our Jubilee celebration is THIS Wednesday, June 18th at 6:00PM at Neumann Hall.
PICNIC PLANNING MEETING
A planning meeting for the Parish Picnic will be held at 7:00PM THIS Wednesday, June 18th at Neumann Hall. A volunteer or volunteers are needed to be head chair-person this year. If you are willing to do this very important job, please let Mary Homan (570-553-2860) know and plan on attending this important planning meeting.
COLLECTION FOR THE CARE & EDUCATION OF PRIESTS
Thank you for your generosity in last weeks second collection for the Care & Education of Priests. Our collection total was $ 665.80.
BLESSING OF HOMES
If you would like your home blessed, please call the Parish office (570553-2288) or Father Augustine (570-909-7819) and schedule a day and time for Father to bless your home.
FATHER’S DAY MASS NOVENA ENVELOPES
Father’s Day is THIS Sunday! Mass Novena Envelopes are available in the back of Church. 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.
PARISH LOTTERY CALENDARS
Please get your calendars returns in ASAP! There are a few Calendars that still need to be returned. Please get them in ASAP. We are looking for number 040. It was not signed and hasn’t been returned. Please check your numbers and see if you have this one and get the stub and money in to us ASAP.
ADORATION—OPEN HOURS
Monday—10-11AM
Wednesday—2-3PM
Thursday—7 to 8AM and 6 to7PM Friday—8 to 9AM
Subs are needed to allow our “regulars” to go on vacation. Please give Jesus one hour of the 24 He gives you.
Please let Rosalynd Perlick know if you can help (570-663-2212).
MEET THE NEW POPE!!!
ocese of Scranton on an he dates are November direct group air from rything is included except e for purchase through the native and Rome-transplant pilgrimages to Rome since its inception in 2014.
Featuring six nights in Rome at the best hotel located next to the Vatican the four-star Michelangelo Hotel, and three nights at a deluxe hotel in the ancient city center of Assisi, this pilgrimage will offer you the chance to see the new Pope at a Papal Audience and gain all the graces of the Jubilee Year in Rome and Assisi! Whether or not you’ve been to Italy before, this trip offers something new for everyone and surely will remain with you for the rest of your life.
For more information or to register, please visit the trip web page at prorometours.com/ jubilee2025, or call ProRome Tours at (434)953-1112 or by email at office@prorome.com .
SCHEDULE FOR PILGRIMAGE IS ON NEXT PAGE
FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS—
SATURDAY, JULY 5TH
Saturday, July 5th, we observe Fatima First Saturday Devotions in reparation for offenses against the Immaculate Heart of Mary as our Lord and Lady asked of Sister Lucia, shepherd visionary of Fatima.
Please consider participating as we seek to fulfill our Savior's and Blessed Mother's request for prayer and penance in reparation to her most Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart. All are welcome.
The schedule for these Devotions at Saint Augustine Church is:
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament followed by confessions: 8:30AM-9:00AM
Recitation of Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary: 9:00AM-9:30AM
Adoration and Meditation on Mysteries of the Rosary: 9:30AM-9:45AM
Benediction and Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament: 9:45AM-9:55AM Mass: 10:00AM-10:45AM
SANCTUARY & DEVOTIONAL CANDLES
~ A Devotional Candle at St. Francis burns for a Special Intention offered by Joe Purr.
~ A Devotional Candle at St. Francis burns in Memory of Leo Guiton offered by Loretta Guiton.
~ A Devotional Candle at St. Francis burns in Memory of John Glenn, Rudolph Noldy, John Glenn, Jr., Joseph Drobish, and Frank Padula offered by Bill & Theresa Noldy.
~ A Devotional Candle at St. Francis burns in Honor of Bill Noldy, Sr., Bill Noldy, Jr., Tyler White, and Jeff Kintner offered by Theresa Noldy.
~ The Sanctuary Candle at St. Francis burns in Memory of George, Irene, & Barbara Kotch offered by Chuck & Sandy Kotch.
SPECIAL PRAYERS
Please continue to pray for vocations to the Priesthood in our Diocese.
PARISH PRAYER CHAIN
If you have a prayer request, please call Rosalynd Perlick (570-663-2212), Maureen Allen (570-663-2256) or the Rectory (570-553-2288) sfxc@epix.net. 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, please sign up on the calendar in the back of the Church or call Heidi Jaeger (570-663-2459). For both Churches, please call or email (sfxc@epix.net) the Rectory with the “Intention” so it can be put in the bulletin. Dates are open at both Churches thru November.
~ St. Francis Flowers are in Memory of Leo Guiton, Jim Keenan, Bob Keenan & Father Cas offered by Loretta Guiton, Kay, Tom, Kylie & Abigail Keenan. ~ St. Augustine Flowers are offered by Rosalynd Perlick for Special Intentions.
CHURCH CLEANING
St. Augustine: June 16 to 22 Cathy O’Reilly; June 23 to 29 Kim Fruehan; June 30 to July 6 Kim Fruehan; July 7 to 13 Johanna Higgins; July 14 to 20 Johanna Higgins; July 21 to 27 volunteer; July 28 to August 3 volunteer; August 4 to 10 volunteer; August 11 to 17 volunteer; August 18 to 24 volunteer; August 25 to 31 volunteer
St. Francis cleaner for June Louise Baker; July Volunteer needed NEW VOLUNTEERS are welcome & needed to help clean our Churches. There are many openings at St. Augustine. To volunteer, call or email Kay (570)553-2288 or sfxc@epix.net .
17th Diocese of Scranton Pilgrimage of Faith Jubilee Year of Hope
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, DC
On Wednesday, October 1st, the Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L., Bishop of Scranton, will lead the Jubilee Year of Hope Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, DC. The day will include opportunities for public as well as private prayer, confession, touring the National Shrine as well as the Campus of The Catholic University of America concluding with Mass. You can register on the Diocesan Webpage. Bus fare is $80.00 per person. To ensure bus transportation it is requested by the bus company to hold strictly to a deadline of AUGUST 18th, 2025, for reservations. A list of departure points in our area will be included in the bulletin when it becomes available. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN GOING, PLEASE ALSO CALL ST. BRIGID PARISH OFFICE SO WE KNOW HOW MANY WILL ATTEND SO THAT BUS DEPARTURE SITES CAN BE DECIDED.
SCHEDULE FOR OCTOBER 1ST PILGRIMAGE
6:00AM (approx.) - Buses depart from locations throughout the Diocese
9:30AM—Morning Prayer on individual buses
11:00AM Bus arrival begins at the National Shrine in Washington 12Noon—Welcome by Msgr. Vito Buonanno (Vice Rector of National Shrine)
12:15PM Free time for lunch, individual tours and private prayer
1:15PM—Confessions begin in lower Crypt Church
2:00PM Eucharistic Holy Hour with Rosary in Upper Church
3:00PM—Pontifical Mass celebrated by Bishop Bambera 4:00PM Depart the National Shrine for home
VOLUNTEER NEEDED
A volunteer is needed to weed the right side flower bed at the entrance to St. Augustine Church. To volunteer call Theresa Jones (570)396-2356. She knows what needs to be pulled.
DELAYED 2025 SENIOR FARMERS MARKET NUTRITIONAL PROGRAM DELAYED
A flier is available in the back of the church for anyone interested in the 2025 senior farmers market nutritional program which provides eligible individuals with fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers’ markets. The flier tells how to get $ 25.00 vouchers for those who qualify. Any updates on when this program starts will be in the bulletin in the next couple of weeks.
ST. BRIGID PARISH CAPITAL RENOVATION FUND
There are many areas of our churches, rectory and hall that need renovations and repairs. In order to fund these repairs we have established a Capital Renovation Fund. This fund will be used for needed repairs and renovations and also be available for emergency repairs. It is our intention to maintain a fund balance of $ 50,000.00 funded initially by this parish appeal. Once that goal is reached we hope to maintain a baseline $ 50,000.00 with ongoing collections under the title of Capital Renovation Fund Collection. Thank you for your help making this Fund a reality and your continued help to keep it funded. A big thank you to all who donated! We have $ 64,938.00! All donations are a big help.
200TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION PLANNING MEETING
The next planning meeting for our Jubilee celebration is THIS Wednesday, June 18th at 6:00PM at Neumann Hall.
PICNIC PLANNING MEETING
A planning meeting for the Parish Picnic will be held at 7:00PM THIS Wednesday, June 18th at Neumann Hall. A volunteer or volunteers are needed to be head chair-person this year. If you are willing to do this very important job, please let Mary Homan (570-553-2860) know and plan on attending this important planning meeting.
COLLECTION FOR THE CARE & EDUCATION OF PRIESTS
Thank you for your generosity in last weeks second collection for the Care & Education of Priests. Our collection total was $ 665.80.
BLESSING OF HOMES
If you would like your home blessed, please call the Parish office (570553-2288) or Father Augustine (570-909-7819) and schedule a day and time for Father to bless your home.
FATHER’S DAY MASS NOVENA ENVELOPES
Father’s Day is THIS Sunday! Mass Novena Envelopes are available in the back of Church. 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.
PARISH LOTTERY CALENDARS
Please get your calendars returns in ASAP! There are a few Calendars that still need to be returned. Please get them in ASAP. We are looking for number 040. It was not signed and hasn’t been returned. Please check your numbers and see if you have this one and get the stub and money in to us ASAP.
ADORATION—OPEN HOURS
Monday—10-11AM
Wednesday—2-3PM
Thursday—7 to 8AM and 6 to7PM Friday—8 to 9AM
Subs are needed to allow our “regulars” to go on vacation. Please give Jesus one hour of the 24 He gives you.
Please let Rosalynd Perlick know if you can help (570-663-2212).
MEET THE NEW POPE!!!
ocese of Scranton on an he dates are November direct group air from rything is included except e for purchase through the native and Rome-transplant pilgrimages to Rome since its inception in 2014.
Featuring six nights in Rome at the best hotel located next to the Vatican the four-star Michelangelo Hotel, and three nights at a deluxe hotel in the ancient city center of Assisi, this pilgrimage will offer you the chance to see the new Pope at a Papal Audience and gain all the graces of the Jubilee Year in Rome and Assisi! Whether or not you’ve been to Italy before, this trip offers something new for everyone and surely will remain with you for the rest of your life.
For more information or to register, please visit the trip web page at prorometours.com/ jubilee2025, or call ProRome Tours at (434)953-1112 or by email at office@prorome.com .