MINISTRY SCHEDULE
; Servers volunteer; Rosary Betty Ellen Hardy; Greeter volunteer Sunday, March 17—8:00AM—St. Francis: Lector Christina Long; Ministers Chris & Katie Volk; Servers—volunteers; Rosary—Mary Shaughnessy; Greeter—volunteer & volunteer; Servers volunteer needed; Rosary volunteer needed; Greeter Barb Pichette
DECEASED
Please pray for the deceased, especially our Parishioner, Mary Louise Keenan, mother of Katherine “Kay” and Tom (Kylie) Keenan, grandmother of Abigail, and sister of Tom and Bob (Mary) Curley. We also pray for Sam Miner, Montrose, and Sally Irene Dyer, Brackney, who were known to many in our Community. 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, especially all suffering from cancer, Lyme disease, or Covid-19. Kaitlyn Andre, Michael Haefner, Bill Jones, Jr., Ruth King, Kyle Stoddard, Sophie Padula, Tom Wenman, Toni Colardino, Madigan Gow, Emily D., Amanda Branning, Daniel Gavin, Tommy Williams, Kathy Holt, Linda Hollenback, Don Zaleski, MaryLou Fahs, Elton Carr, Jim Raftis, Bub Davis, Tyler Fletcher, William Chaney, Joe Grindel, Chelsea Judson, Trisha, Mary Guido, Hallie Brooks, Mark Kovach, Brooke Arnold, “D”, Robyn Lawson, Ned Offner, Ethel Reid, Butch Rosencranz, Shawn Burns, Quinn Seymour, Marie Donahue, Barbara Mahoney, Rusty Carmen, Adam Price, Greg Lasgowka, Terry, Cameron & Levi White, Natalie Dawn Abell, Tom Ellison, the Reed Family, Don Higgins, Raub Family, Todd Legg, Ryan Hayes, Thomas McWilliams, Marty Mosher, Chad Grindel, Cathy Ballogg, Mary Ann Casterline, Janice Jacobs, Patricia Charpinsky, Jay Gurn, Diane Holleran, Kineer Worgen, James Dughi, Peg Broadwater, Christopher Dauber, Adrian Stephens, Millie, John, Reilly, Sophia ILichishin, Alice Walsh, Josh Zaleski, Caleb Scepaniak, Dana Marsh, Mary Joan, Lori Rawlins, Brendan Merritt, Mark Pasteka, Tim Fruehan, Linda, Gloria, Lori Hammerly Coleman, Brendan Kelly, Pat Walsh, Angelo Scarfalloto, Emily Graves, Cathy Albert, Robert Nemcek, Wink, Wayne Hibbard, Laura Nelson, Garrett Farr, Dr. Silversti, R.C.M., Everly Hausmann, George Coleman, Sally Saunders, Dennis Byerly, Marie Cavalarro, Sully & Patty Cavallaro, Evelyn Ferro, Jay C., Briana Grisdale, Gregory Diorio, Mike Coleman, Nicholas, Alex, Alice, Mike & Pat Stelacio, Fr. John Victoria, Joseph Santora, Carol Garcia, Jay S., Carl, Jessica Lawrence, Sophie Holgash, Nellie Manarchuck, Monica Gibson, Diane Coffee, Bill Noldy, Jr., Cathy Edsell, Patricia Hutchinson, Chris Mortensen, Clyde & Mary Tims, Louise Darrow, Diane, Aaron Fredendall, Sue L., Louise Eastman, Niki Rogers, Wade Leach, Shirley Conboy, Mark, Joseph Olszewski, Curtis Edwards, Matthew Gatto, Madigan, Marge Murphy, Kris Kiesly, Ellen Bieleski, Kylie Keenan, Sara Kelly Price, Tucker White, Terri Grindel, Jerry Wells, Fred Brown, Rosa Prieto, Mike, Carl Whitehead, Ed Snee, Cliff & Anita James, Pete Strojny, Mary (Jones) Edsell, Eileen Maruschok, Shirley Rockefeller, Tony McHugh, Val Mosier, Hunter Allen Sapp, A.J. Pass, Leonard Howell, Bryce Histand, Deacon Tom Hartley, Ken Warner, George Thrasher, Norma Volk, Nancy, Gerry, Kathy Conklin, Gary Fisher, Joan Middendorf, Marie Mirabelli, Carol Jarnigan, Kevin Pierson, Anne, Madeline Barno, Evan Small, Megan Hale, Ben Naylor, Tammy Volk Jennings, Rosemary Stewart, Margaret Zernone, Owen, Bucky Russell, Kathleen, Delores Sinchak, Carolyn Doolittle, Leah Walters, Jane Borelli, Jake Warner, Chuck Bullock, Tom Krupinski, Susie Reichlen, Eileen Drab, Tom Walz, Susanne Wolf, Beth Carlton, Doug Packer, and Ann Marie Gilhool. Please pray for all the needs in our Parish & 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, Matthew Kramer, Ryan Neville, Shane Kalpokas, Dustin Ryder, Steven Shelp, Ricky Trowbridge, A.Jay Tewksbury, Lukas Crisman, Ryan Newberry, Mark W. Gregg, Lisa Phillips, Andrew Muscarelle, Adam Barziloski, 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, Garrett Kiehle, and all who serve with them. May they be protected & safe from harm & return home safely and soon. Amen.
The Roman Catholic Community of ST. BRIGID PARISH, (St. Francis Xavier Church, Friendsville, Pa.
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
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
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
March 10th, 2024
Rejoice, Jerusalem, and all who love her!
MASS SCHEDULE
Sat. Mar. 9 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS
Sun. Mar. 10 8:00AM St. Francis Church - FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
10:30AM St. Augustine Church - JAMES GOW by Barbara Gow & Family
Mon. Mar. 11 NO MASS
Tue. Mar. 12 12:00NN St. Francis Church -Special Birthday Intentions of HELENA FLAHERTY by John & Mary Butler
Wed. Mar. 13 8:30AM St. Augustine Church- SHIRLEY KELLY by Bob & Susie Reichlen
Thur. Mar. 14 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - 14 Day MARY LOUISE KEENAN by Bill & Barb Pichette
Fri. Mar. 15 12:00NN St. Francis Church - THE DRAB FAMILY by their Parents
Sat. Mar. 16 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT JIMMIE ED FLAHERTY & JOHN CADDEN by the Family
Sun. Mar. 17 8:00AM St. Francis Church - FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT GERALD MURPHY by the Family
10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS
CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES COLLECTION
Today we take up The Catholic Relief Services Collection to reveal Christ’s love to our brothers and sisters in need. This collection makes grants to six Catholic agencies that provide relief and support for struggling communities and work for peace and reconciliation among our marginalized brothers and sisters, both here and around the world. Please prayerfully consider how you can support the collection. Learn more about the collection at www.usccb.org/catholic-relief.
THANK YOU—CARE & EDUCATION OF PRIESTS
Thank you everyone for your generosity in last weekends collection for the Care & Education of Priests. Our collection total was $ 744.55.
PARISH LOTTERY CALENDARS
Parish Lottery Calendars are available in the back of our Churches. They are $ 20.00 each and run from April 1st thru December 31st, 2024. Each family is asked to take at least (5) calendars to sell. There are packages of (5) calendars and loose (single) calendars. (Please do not break up the packages.) Please sign them out on the sheet provided. Only 408 Calendars have been returned. Even though April a month away, it is never too early to sell calendars and make your returns. There are still well over 200 calendars left in the back of the Churches.
FOOD CARDS/FOOD PANTRY
EASTER FOOD CARDS: We have a total of (18) families on our Food Card list. If you know of any family or individual who needs help, please call the rectory or put a note in the collection basket. If you have put someone on the list and they no longer need help, please let us know. Please put your donation, (check or cash), in the collection basket in an envelope marked “attention: Kay Food Cards” or mail it to the rectory. All donations are needed by March 25th and greatly appreciated.
FOOD PANTRY: We are preparing for Easter Baskets. Donations should be put in the collection marked “Food Pantry” and must be made payable to “The Food Pantry”. All donations are needed & greatly appreciated. Donations are needed by March 19th.
THE LIGHT IS ON FOR YOU”
To make it very easy for every Catholic to experience the grace of the Sacrament of Reconciliation during the season of Lent, a noble practice has been set forth in every parish of the Diocese of Scranton. Entitled The Light Is On for You, this initiative, which has served well in our diocese for several years now, will provide the opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation in all parishes of the Diocese of Scranton during the weeks of Lent.
Confessions in St. Brigid Parish will be held Tuesday evenings from 5:30 to 7:00PM.
Confessions will be at St. Augustine Tuesday, March 12th; St. Francis Tuesday, March 19th; St. Augustine—Tuesday, March 26th.
CONFESSION SCHEDULE—(BEFORE
ALL WEEKEND MASSES)
Saturday St. Francis Xavier before 4:30PM Mass 3:30 to 4:15PM
Sunday St. Francis Xavier before 8:00AM Mass 7:30 to 7:50AM
Sunday St. Augustine before 10:30AM Mass 9:45 to 10:20AM
STEWARDSHIP REPORT
Our weekend collection total was $ 5,802.00. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
LIFELINES
“We are facing an enormous and dramatic clash between good and evil, death and life, the ‘culture of death’ and the ‘culture of life’. We find ourselves not only ‘faced with’ but necessarily ‘in the midst of’ this conflict: we are all involved and we all share in it, with the inescapable responsibility of choosing to be unconditionally pro-life” (The Gospel of Life 28).
Deacon’s NOTE
The blind man not only receives his sight, but the courage to acknowledge what Jesus has done for him. “I am.” When the Pharisees argue with him about how Jesus is a sinner breaking the law by healing on the Sabbath, he fearlessly replied, “He is a prophet”. Finally when he is driven out of the temple and Jesus goes looking for him, we hear him say, “I do believe, Lord.” He now sees with the eyes of faith as well.
Do I ever consider in what ways I am blind? ‘Lord that I may see’. Have I ever been ‘driven out’ for what I believe?
God Bless. Deacon Ron Maida
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 for peace in Ukraine, Israel, and the Middle East.
~ A Devotional Candle at St. Francis burns for a Special Intentions for Special Friends offered by Theresa & Bill Noldy.
~ A Devotional Candle at St. Augustine burns for the return to health of all the sick in our Parish and Community offered by St. Brigid Altar and Rosary Society.
SPECIAL PRAYERS
Please continue to pray for vocations to the Priesthood in our Diocese.
ADORATION
HELP IS URGENTLY NEEDED!
Adoration is in need of substitutes due to illness.
OPEN HOURS FOR PERMANENT OR SUBSTITUTES
Thursday 10:00 to 11:00AM
Friday 9:00 to 10:00AM; 1:00 to 2:00PM; 2:00 to 3:00PM
Starting Thursday, April 4th 7:00 to 8:00PM
Please consider spending an hour with Our Lord. Call Rosalynd Perlick @ (570-663-2212).
Thank you to everyone who has already stepped forward and volunteered for Adoration hours!!
2024 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 and during Lent penance should be not only internal & individual, but also external & social Sacrosanctum Concilium, No. 5, 109). Pastors are obliged to avoid scheduling activities in the parishes which in any way could possibly detract from the external and social penance required by Lent.”
During Lent the following fast and abstinence regulations are observed:
• Good Friday, March 29th, is a day of fast and abstinence.
• Fridays during Lent are days of abstinence.
• All Catholics who have reached their 14th birthday are to abstain from eating meat on Good Friday and on all Fridays during Lent.
• 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
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• 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.
Lent continues until the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, March 28th.
DIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL
Our goal for 2023 is $ 22,000.00. We have raised $ 32,600.00 (148.18 % of our goal from 110 donors/ 36.30 % of our Parishioners). We are over our goal by $ 10,600.00. All donations are still very welcome. 75% of all money raised over our goal is returned to St. Brigid Parish. Thank you again to all of our very generous supporters!!
2024 WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS
Bishop Joseph C. Bambera and the Office for Parish Life wish to invite couples celebrating their 25th or 50th wedding anniversary in 2024 to a diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass on Sunday, June 23rd. The event includes a 2:30PM Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Peter followed by a reception. Registration deadline is May 26th. To register, go to www.dioceseofscranton.org or contact Bridget Guarnieri (570-207-2213 x 1133) or familylife@dioceseofscranton.org.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Stations will be held Friday, March 15th, after 12 Noon Mass at St. Francis. Stations will be held Friday, March 15th, at 6:00PM at St. Augustine.
Stations of the Cross will continue with this schedule most Friday’s during Lent.
CHOIR PRACTICE
Choir practice for Lent & Easter will be held on Tuesday evenings at 6:00PM at St. Francis.
OPERATION RICE BOWL
INCREASING DISASTERS, INCREASING RESILIENCE
—Located in Southeast Asia between the Pacific and Indian Oceans, Indonesia has beautiful beaches, diverse cultures and the world’s fourth largest population. Many of the country’s more than 17,000 islands are in the Ring of Fire, where volcanic eruptions and earthquakes are common. Climate-related disasters such as cyclones are also becoming more frequent and destructive. Find out how with the support of Catholic Relief Services and generous communities like yours Evita and her disaster preparedness group are working to keep their community safe. Visit crsricebowl.org to read this week’s Story of Hope.
The Rice Bowl Collection is the second collection on Holy Thursday. You can place your envelopes in the collection any time during Lent.
GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION
It has never been easy to be a Christian in the Holy Land. In these challenging times in the Middle East, Christians are experiencing unique hardships. We have an opportunity to help them through the Pontifical Good Friday Collection. Christians in the Holy Land face special challenges – many of which we hear about in the daily news. The political, religious and military challenges in the Holy Land are more complex than ever. The war left deep wounds that will take time to heal. Many Christians (for example, 90% in Bethlehem) depend on the pilgrimage industry to live. They could not work during the pandemic, and the war stopped again pilgrims from coming. Supporting the Collection offers hope to the Holy Land Christians.
Our collection on Good Friday will be the Pontifical Good Friday Collection for the Holy Land. You can also place your envelopes in the collection at any time during Lent.
ANNUAL CHRISM MASS
All the faithful of the Diocese are invited to attend the annual Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Peter, 315 Wyoming Ave. Scranton, on Tuesday, March 26th, 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 & support our priests and to express our unity as the Diocese of Scranton. For reserved seating, please contact the Office for Parish Life at 570-207-2213 or email oplgeneral@dioceseofscranton.org.
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.
CHURCH CLEANING
St. Augustine: March 11 to 17 Barb & Bill Pichette; March 18 to 24 Helena Arbosheski & Sr. Bette Brown; March 25 to 31 Cathy O’Reilly; April 1 to 7 Julie Perlick & Nancy Lamberty; April 8 to 14 Julie Perlick & Nancy Lamberty; April 15 to 21 Barbara & Mike Merritt; April 22 to 28 Helen Gardella & Ann Major; April 29 to May 5 Helen Gardella & Ann Major St. Francis cleaner for the month of March—Donna Fizzano.
NEW VOLUNTEERS are always needed to help clean our Churches. There are openings throughout the year at St. Augustine. To volunteer, please call Kay (570)553-2288.
RECTORY, SET, COOK!
You can find Fr. Augustine’s video on the Diocesan website under Rectory, Set, Cook! and on St. Brigid Facebook Page. Watch & see how he made his delicious Chicken Curry & Rice.
Your voting dollars directly support Catholic Social Services’ food kitchens, food pantries and other anti-hunger efforts as well as St. Brigid Parish!!
Voting is open until 5:00PM, Tuesday, March 26th.
As of Friday afternoon the total Diocesan donations were $ 134,256.82. St. Brigid Parish (Fr. Augustine) was in 11th place out of 30 with $ 1,849.73 and 30 donors.
Let’s show our support for Father Augustine! Visit “Rectory, Set, Cook” and donate to Catholic Social Services and your Parish!! Vote, vote, vote!
ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST
An all You Can Eat Breakfast will be held Saturday, March 16th from 7 to 11 am at the Little Meadows Fire Station. Breakfast includes scrambled eggs, bacon, hashbrowns, pancakes, sausage gravy with biscuits, french toast, baked goods and beverages. Cost $12.00 adults and $6.00 children. Featuring Dewy Meadows Maple Syrup, who are hosting an open house that day. Benefits the Little Meadows Fire Company.
SPECIAL THANK YOU FROM THE FAMILY OF MARY LOUISE KEENAN
Thank you very much to everyone who sent food, cards, flowers, called us, sent messages, and offered their prayers and Masses for our Mother. Thank you to the Altar & Rosary Society for the hard work they put into the awesome meal after her funeral. Thank you to everyone who sent food to the funeral dinner. Thank you also to our church family, all our relatives and friends for all your help and support during this time of great loss for our family.
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Tom, Kylie, Abigail and Kay Keenan
FRIDAY—MARCH 15TH—MASS SCHEDULE CHANGE
This Friday, March 15th, we will have a Funeral Mass for our former Parishioner, Claudia White, who lived in Friendsville. Right now, Mass is scheduled for 11:00AM at St. Francis Xavier. The time may change but the date and location will not. Please call the Rectory to check on the time later in the week.
