MINISTRY SCHEDULE HOLY DAY & WEEKEND
Wednesday, May 28 6:00PM St. Augustine: Lector Julie Perlick; Ministers Eileen McDonald & Concetta Schirra; Server volunteer; Rosary volunteer; Greeter Cott DeMaree
Thursday, May 29 6:00PM St. Francis: Lector Patti Dudock; Ministers Joyce Barnum & Joanne Nolt; Server volunteer; Rosary Loretta Guiton; Greeter volunteer
Saturday, May 31—4:30PM—
St. Francis: Lector Sandy Gardner; Ministers Cathy O’Reilly & Mike Griffin; Servers volunteer; Rosary Mary Shaughnessy; Greeter volunteer
Sunday, June 1—8:00AM—St. Francis: Lector Matt Oleniacz; Ministers Joyce Barnum &I Karen Glowa
Sunday, June 1—10:30AM—St. Augustine: Lector—Dave Rebello; Ministers—Sr. Bette Brown & Travis Wise; Servers—Travis Wise; Rosary—volunteer; Greeter—Barb or Cott
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, Mary Guido, 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, Joan, Thomas McWilliams, Marty Mosher, Cathy Ballogg, Mary Ann Casterline, Jay C., 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, Marie Violini, 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, Arden Tewksbury, Terry Popek, Ruth, Diedre, Deb, Grace Vesely, Barb, Mike Passariello, Bill, Grace Ives, and Kathy Zayleski. 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.
Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 25th, 2025
The Lord has freed His people, alleluia!
MASS SCHEDULE
Sat. May 24 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS
Sun. May 25 8:00AM St. Francis Church - SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER GERALD & RUTH MURPHY by the Family 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - DECEASED MEMBERS OF MCCORMICK, MURPHY, AND MCDONALD FAMILIES by Joe & Peg McDonald’s Daughters
Mon. May 26 11:00AM IN MEMORY / HONOR OF ALL WHO HAVE SERVED THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN THE ARMED FORCES
Tue. May 27 NO MASS
Wed.May 28 6:00PM St. Augustine Church - VIGIL: ASCENSION OF THE LORD EUGENE C. MURPHY by the Family
Thur.May 29 6:00PM St. Francis Church - ASCENSION OF THE LORD CAROL FREDENDALL by Rosalynd Perlick
Fri. May 30 12:00NN St. Francis ChurchSat. May 31 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 9th Anniv. NANCY LYNCH by the Family Sun. June 1 8:00AM St. Francis Church - SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - HELGA WALZ by Ralph Walz
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 10:00 to 10:20AM
STEWARDSHIP REPORT
Our collection total was $ 5,327.00. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
LIFELINES
“Even the weakest and most vulnerable, the sick, the old, the unborn and the poor, are masterpieces of God’s creation, made in his own image, destined to live forever, and deserving of the utmost reverence and respect.”
~ USCCB Respect Life flyer quoting Pope Francis’ “Day for Life Greeting” © 2013 Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Dear Friends!
Jesus is comforting the disciples before his departure, promising a way to stay connected to him and the Father. True love for God is not just an emotion, but a commitment to live according to his teachings. Jesus promises, "We will come to him and make our home with him." This signifies a deep and abiding presence of God within those who love him. It's not a physical dwelling, but a spiritual connection. Jesus mentions the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, who will be sent by the Father. The Holy Spirit is the helper and comforter, empowering us to live out our love for God. Life lessons: Living the Word: Our love for God translates into action. We show our love by following Jesus teachings and striving to live a Christ-like life. Openness to God's presence: God desires to dwell within us, but we must create space through prayer, reflection, and a life oriented towards him. The power of the Holy Spirit: We don't face this journey alone. The Holy Spirit strengthens us, guides us, and reminds us of God's love.
~ Father Augustine
SAINT AUGUSTINE’S 200TH JUBILEE—
SEPTEMBER 14, 2025
A day of celebration and jubilation like none other! Bring your friends, family, and mother. Memories will be shared, cornerstone unveiled, and a catered meal will be prepared—
Schedule: 10:30AM Mass officiated by Bishop Bambera and Bagpipe escort to ribbon cutting
Irish balladeers local musicians
Tickets $25-Adults; Age12-under $15; Age 5-under free
OFFICIAL PILGRIMAGE SITE
St. Augustine Church is an official pilgrimage site in the Diocese of Scranton for the Jubilee Year 2025!!!
To obtain a plenary indulgence you must visit one of the 8 designated pilgrimage sites in our Diocese, make a sacramental confession within 20 days before or after seeking the indulgence (which includes the intention of sincere detachment from all sin), receive Holy Communion during full, conscious, active participation at Mass, and pray for the intentions of the Pope (this is satisfied by reciting one Our Father and one Hail Mary, but you have the option of reciting any other prayer according to individual piety and devotion, if recited for his intention.)
Prayer Card Availability: The Diocesan Office for Parish Life has printed prayer cards that are available for pilgrims to pick up during their visits.
Please warmly welcome visitors throughout the Jubilee Year, guiding them as they seek to obtain the plenary indulgence and deepen their spiritual journey.
MEMORIAL DAY MASS
Mass will be held THIS Monday, May 26th, Memorial Day, at 11:00AM in St. John’s Cemetery, WEATHER PERMITTING. 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 11:15AM. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
ST. JOHN’S CEMETERY NEWS
If you own plots in St. John Cemetery or know anyone who does, send your name, address & phone number to Diane Mooney, 26 Jackson St., Montrose, Pa. 18801.
ST. PATRICK’S CEMETERY—CLEAN–UP TIME
You are asked to please help get the cemetery cleaned up by removing old flower pots and decorations from your family graves. When you clean up, please take your debris with you. Do not throw it along the perimeter of the grounds for someone else to attend to.
HELPFUL FOR ALL CEMETERIES
Now is a good time for anyone who puts flower pots or decorations on any family graves in any cemetery to help do their part by cleaning up and removing all old flower pots and decorations from your family graves. When you clean up, please take your debris with you. Do not throw it along the perimeter of the cemetery for someone else to attend to. Cleaning up is very helpful to those who mow the cemeteries (their job is, after all, only to mow and weed eat) and your efforts help keep things looking nice for all visitors to enjoy.
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 everyone who has donated! We now have $ 60,900.00 collected! Every donation, no matter the size is a big help.
CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC RENEWAL
The Diocese of Scranton group will hold their Pentecost Celebration on Saturday, May 31st, from 9:00AM to 3:00PM at St. Maria Goretti Parish, 42 Redwood Dr. Laflin, Pa. Pentecost, the birth of the church, will be celebrated with praise and worship, a Holy Hour of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, and messages from our speaker—Rev. Timothy Kennedy of Holy Ghost Parish in Jessup. Father Tim is a gifted speaker and will encourage and challenge us with two messages during the day. There will be coffee and donuts in the morning and a lunch of pasta, meatballs, and salad with choice of soda or water. Cost is $ 15.00 per person. You must preregister for lunch. For registration and selection go to: ccrscranton.org or call 570-344-2214 and leave a message. We will be taking a collection of socks and personal care items to donate to the shelters in the area. Bring something to help those in need.
2025 SENIOR FARMERS MARKET NUTRITIONAL PROGRAM
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.
HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION—ASCENSION OF THE LORD—THIS THURSDAY, MAY 29TH
Vigil Mass—Wednesday, May 28th—6:00PM—St. Augustine Church
Holy Day Mass Thursday, May 29th 6:00PM St. Francis Church
The Ascension of the Lord is the event, where Jesus arose into heaven, at the end of His time on earth. Jesus' time on earth began with His birth and was interrupted for three days by His death on the Cross. During that time, He descended into the realm of the dead and preached the Gospel to the good people who died before Him. This allowed those good and holy souls the righteous dead, as we call them who accepted Christ as their Savior to proceed to heaven. On the third day after his death and burial, Jesus Christ was raised from the dead, an event we call the Resurrection. He spent the next 40 days preaching and preparing His disciples to perform the work of preaching and baptizing all people. At the end of this 40 day period, Jesus ascended into heaven.
SECOND COLLECTION CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS CAMPAIGN
Next week our special collection supports the Catholic Communications Campaign. This campaign connects Catholics with Christ in the United States using the internet, television, radio, and print media. Half of the money we collect remains here in the Scranton Diocese to fund local communications efforts. The other half supports the communication activities of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops and some projects across the United States and abroad. Your support spreads the gospel message! Learn more at www.usccb.org/ccc .
BLESSING OF HOMES
It is traditional to bless homes during the Easter Season. If you would like your home blessed, please call the Parish office (570-553-2288) 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 Sunday, June 15th. 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 as soon as possible.
PARISH LOTTERY CALENDARS
There are still a few Lottery Calendars in the back of the Churches. They are $ 20.00 each and run thru December 31st. There are ONLY 80 calendars left a couple of packages of (5) and some single calendars. The numbers are definitely going down! If every family would take one or two more calendars they would be gone! To date 850 Calendars have been returned. If a calendar wins now and is sold later, the purchaser will still get the money! Please get your calendars sold and returns in ASAP! Please help make this VERY important fund raiser a sell out again this year!
ADORATION HELP IS ALWAYS NEEDED
Substituting even once would help. Jesus is always happy to visit with you. Can you help out once a month? Can you help every once in a while? Please let Rosalynd Perlick know—(570-663-2212). This way you aren’t scheduled every week—you are only scheduled when you are available.
DECEASED
Please pray for the deceased, especially Lloyd Kunkle who was known to many in our Community. May he rest in peace. Amen.
FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS—SATURDAY, JUNE 7TH
Saturday, June 7th, 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 for peace in Israel, Ukraine, and the Middle East.
~ A Devotional Candle at St. Francis burns for Samantha & Mike Williams for a happy married life offered by Grandpa & Grandma Noldy.
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 offered in Memory/Honor of all who served the United States in the Armed Forces.
~ St. Francis Flowers are in Memory of the Deceased Members of the Kaminski Family offered by Dan, Liz, and Kyle.
CHURCH CLEANING
St. Augustine: May 26 to June 1 Kristen Olsen; June 2 to 8 Tanya Dearborn & Paulette Guyette; June 9 to 15 Tanya Dearborn & Paulette Guyette; 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 need volunteer; July 28 to August 3 need volunteer; August 4 to 10 need volunteer; August 11 to 17 need volunteer; August 18 to 24 need volunteer; August 25 to 31—need volunteer
St. Francis cleaner for June—Louise Baker
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 .