MINISTRY SCHEDULE

Saturday, April 30th—4:30PM—St. Francis Church: Lectors—Thomas O’Reilly; Cantor— Marilee Beyer

Sunday, May 1st—8:00AM—St. Francis Church: Lector—Dick Manjerovic; Server—Marty Conboy; Rosary—Camille Doyle; Cantor—Patti Dudock

Sunday, May 1st—10:30AM—St. Augustine Church: Lector—Tim McMahon; Servers—Victoria and Elizabeth Villanella; Rosary—Ann Zalepa or a volunteer; Cantor—Serena Gardner

Please pray for the deceased, especially our former Parishioner, John Daly. May he rest in peace. Amen.

A Devotional Candle at St. Francis b u r n s for a Special Intention requested 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 Special Intentions.

CHURCH CLEANING

St. Francis cleaners for the month of May—Patti Dudock. St. Augustine cleaners April 24 to 30—VOLUNTEERS NEEDED; May 1 to 7—Kim Fruehan.

PARISH PRAYER CHAIN

If you would like to help respond to prayer requests (for anyone in need), 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.

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. Katelyn Andre, Michael Haefner, Bill Jones, Jr., David Zevan, Kyle Stoddard, Mary Lou Gregg, Sophie Padula, Madigan Gow, John Flynn, Donald & Terry Baum, Mary Bakay, Donnie Butler, Tommy Williams, Stephen Ambrose, Mary Riley, Toni Colardino, Tom Wenman, Kathy Holt, Linda Hollenback, T.S., Tyler Fletcher, Anna Mae Coleman, Mary Lou Fahs, Steve Hundiak, Richard Hutchinson, Mary K. Long, John Bauer, Joshua Kaminski, Aleisya Abrams, Butch Rosencranz, Ruth King, Brooke Arnold, Adam Kelly, Nancy Lynch, Hallie Brooks, June Riley, William Chaney, Daniel Gavin, Sue Anderson, Shawn Burns, Quinn Seymour, Sam Miner, Alberta Zielinski, Virginia Raftis, Marie Donahue, Nancy, Matt & Emily, Bob Murphy, Robyn Lawson, Rita Flynn, Elton Carr, Kaleena Dughi, Molly

Getter, Debbie Drewry, Bub Davis, Rusty Carmen, Ronalee Eckert, Chelsea Judson, Brenda, Walt Frystak, Amanda Branning, J.K., H.T., Andy Mooney, Dave Hibbard, Jeff Barnard, Phoebe Burrell, Amy, Ken Guiton, Mary Elizabeth Healy, George Kotch, Jr., Delmar O’Rourke, Lori & Michelle Parsons, Steve Burrell, Tammy Fleming, Gregg Loboda, Mark Kovach, Jerry Conboy, Brendan Kelly, Dick Lewis, Greg Lasgowka, Shirley Bowser, Paul Kerber, Linda Bush, James O’Mara, Joe Redmond, Pat Donnelly, Florian Pasteka, Matt Purtell, Grove Doty, Eleanor Hastings, Bob Keenan, Karen Purtell, Victoria Hegedty, Terry White, Richard Guido, Doris Daly, Victoria Grisdale, Alida Priestner, Ann Rounds, Fr. Cas, Julie McMahon, Chris Conboy, Brittany Villanella, Clover Lynn Villanella, Annette Glasgow, Marilyn Quick, Amanda Imsenik, Lanny & Patsy Puzo, Lillian Degnan, Billy, Dot Purdy, Camille Doyle, and Dawn Zalewski. May they regain full health. Please pray for the needs in our Parish 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, Christopher Reichlen, Patrick Allen, Shane Kalpokas, Ryan Gormley, Mike Griffith, Matthew Kramer, Dustin Ryder, Bobby Brostoski, Ricky Trowbridge, Ryan Neville, Anthony Flynn, A. Jay Tewksbury, Jennifer Buttacavoli, Andrew Muscarelle, Adam Barziloski, Lukas Crisman, John Matousek, Daniel Daly, Lisa Phillips, Carrie Krouse, Ryan Newberry, Wayne M. Bennett, Duane Thomas, Joseph Elliott, Mark W. Gregg, Bradley J. Bryant, Amberlynn Villanella, Steven Shelp, Rip VanWinkle, and Quinn G u r n, 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 the Prayer List or Armed Forces List can be removed. If you know of anyone on the list who has passed away, please let us know so that their name can be removed from the list.

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

-mail: sfxc@epix.net

Father Casimir (Cas) Stanis, Pastor

Kenneth S. Brennan, Deacon

The Roman Catholic Community of ST. BRIGID PARISH,

(St. Francis Xavier Church, Friendsville, Pa.

St. Augustine Church, Silver Lake, Pa.)

(St. Brigid’s Cross)

WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT

Thank you for your kindness & generosity in our Parish Collections. St. Francis (4:30PM) - $ 784.00; St. Francis (8:00AM) - $ 1,264.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM) - $ 875.00.

LIFELINES

“By radiating charity and mercy to all our neighbors, we provide those much-needed islands of mercy. Together, we stand against the wind of the throwaway culture, and brave its sea of indifference, sustained by Jesus who is, as Pope Francis has called Him, ‘the living face of the Father's mercy.’” “Life Issues Forum: After Marching, Acting as Islands of Mercy” Caitlin Thomas, USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities

Divine Mercy Devotions are held following Sunday Masses at St. Francis & St. Augustine.

CHILDREN’S WORSHIP BULLETINS .

MASS SCHEDULE

Sat. Apr. 23 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 9th Anniv. ED CONBOY by Shirley Conboy and Family

Sun. Apr. 24 8:00AM St. Francis Church - FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Health & Happiness of FRANK & CAMILLE DOYLE by Ronny

10:30AM St. Augustine Church - DOT & PAUL WITHERALL by Heidi Jaeger Mon. Apr. 25 St. Francis Church - NO MASS

Tue. Apr. 26 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - COMMUNION SERVICE

Wed. Apr. 27 8:30AM St. Francis Church - COMMUNION SERVICE

Thur. Apr. 28 8:30AM St. Francis Church - COMMUNION SERVICE

Fri. Apr. 29 St. Francis Church - NO MASS

Sun. May 1 8:00AM St. Francis Church - SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

JIM KEENAN by Mary Keenan

10:30AM St. Augustine Church - CHAD HENRY by Barb Gow & Family

Sat. Apr. 30 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

CATHOLIC HOME MISSIONS APPEAL ~ TODAY

Many dioceses right here in the United States do not have enough priests and trained lay ministers to serve their parishes. These dioceses are known as home

missions. The Catholic Home Missions Appeal, which will take place this weekend in the second collection, supports these dioceses by funding essential ministries, including seminary education and lay ministry training. Please be generous in this appeal and share your resources to strengthen the Church at home.

SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND

The Second Collection next weekend is for the Care & Education of Priests.

COMMUNION SERVICES THIS WEEK

Deacon Ken will be holding Communion Services this week on Tuesday, at 8:30AM at St. Augustine Church, Wednesday at 8:30AM at St. Francis Xavier Church, and Thursday at 8:30AM at St. Francis Xavier Church. Anyone and everyone is welcome to attend.

PARISH LOTTERY CALENDARS ~ DRAWINGS HAVE BEGUN There are (7) Calendars that were returned unsold. They are available in the back of the Church. They are $ 20.00 each and run thru December 31st. Please sign them out on the sheet provided. To date 906 calendar returns have been made, leaving 94 that haven’t been returned. Please remember it is time to make your returns with stubs included! Please help to make this very important fund raiser a success again this year!

PARISH SPRING BANQUET

Our Spring Banquet will be held Wednesday, May 18th, at 6:00PM, at the Blue Dolphin in Apalachin. The menu is: Marinated Chicken, Rice Pilaf & salad; Meatloaf, Virginia Baked Ham, & Crab Cakes with choice of potato & Salad. (Potato choices are French Fries, Baked Potatoes, or Mashed Potatoes—choice must be indicated on the sign up sheet in the back of the Church.) Dessert is also

included. Cost is $ 20.00 per person. All money needs to be in by May 15th. Please put money in a marked envelope in the collection or give to an Altar & Rosary Society member. Please join us for a wonderful meal and night out with friends. Anyone in the Parish (men, women, or friends) is welcome to attend. Susanne Wolf will be our guest speaker this year.

CHOIR / CANTOR PRACTICE Choir/Cantor practice is held Tuesday evening at 6:00PM in St. Francis Church. New members are always welcome. A few more Cantors are still needed. If you are willing to leading the congregation in song, please contact Marilee Beyer (570-934-0976) for more information and training.

ST. AUGUSTINE CEMETERY MEETING

St. Augustine Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting on Saturday, April 30th at 12Noon at St. Augustine Church.

CHURCH SOFTBALL

Church Softball League play begins Saturday, May 7th. The first game is in Camptown at 6:30PM. If you would like to play on our team or have questions, please call Sean Kelly at (570-744-2010).

ANNUAL ST. BRIGID PARISH GARAGE SALE AT NEUMANN CENTER

The Annual Garage Sale at Neumann Center, Choconut will be held Friday & Saturday, May 20 & 21, from 8AM to 6:00PM. You can participate in one of the following ways: Rent a table for $ 5.00 to sell your own treasures. You may set up after 5:00PM on Thursday, May 19th 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, May 19th, after 5:00PM. If you have questions or to reserve a table, please call Homan’s at 553-2860. THERE ARE GYM LOCKERS FOR SALE IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED. These can be purchased prior to the Garage Sale. Please call the Homan’s if you are interested.

PARISH AD BOOK

Memorial section sheets are available in the back of the Churches. If you would like to place a new memorial in the book, please fill out a form and return it to the rectory no later than June 1st.

MINISTRY SCHEDULE

Saturday, April 30th—4:30PM—St. Francis Church: Lectors—Thomas O’Reilly; Cantor— Marilee Beyer

Sunday, May 1st—8:00AM—St. Francis Church: Lector—Dick Manjerovic; Server—Marty Conboy; Rosary—Camille Doyle; Cantor—Patti Dudock

Sunday, May 1st—10:30AM—St. Augustine Church: Lector—Tim McMahon; Servers—Victoria and Elizabeth Villanella; Rosary—Ann Zalepa or a volunteer; Cantor—Serena Gardner

Please pray for the deceased, especially our former Parishioner, John Daly. May he rest in peace. Amen.

A Devotional Candle at St. Francis b u r n s for a Special Intention requested 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 Special Intentions.

CHURCH CLEANING

St. Francis cleaners for the month of May—Patti Dudock. St. Augustine cleaners April 24 to 30—VOLUNTEERS NEEDED; May 1 to 7—Kim Fruehan.

PARISH PRAYER CHAIN

If you would like to help respond to prayer requests (for anyone in need), 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.

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. Katelyn Andre, Michael Haefner, Bill Jones, Jr., David Zevan, Kyle Stoddard, Mary Lou Gregg, Sophie Padula, Madigan Gow, John Flynn, Donald & Terry Baum, Mary Bakay, Donnie Butler, Tommy Williams, Stephen Ambrose, Mary Riley, Toni Colardino, Tom Wenman, Kathy Holt, Linda Hollenback, T.S., Tyler Fletcher, Anna Mae Coleman, Mary Lou Fahs, Steve Hundiak, Richard Hutchinson, Mary K. Long, John Bauer, Joshua Kaminski, Aleisya Abrams, Butch Rosencranz, Ruth King, Brooke Arnold, Adam Kelly, Nancy Lynch, Hallie Brooks, June Riley, William Chaney, Daniel Gavin, Sue Anderson, Shawn Burns, Quinn Seymour, Sam Miner, Alberta Zielinski, Virginia Raftis, Marie Donahue, Nancy, Matt & Emily, Bob Murphy, Robyn Lawson, Rita Flynn, Elton Carr, Kaleena Dughi, Molly

Getter, Debbie Drewry, Bub Davis, Rusty Carmen, Ronalee Eckert, Chelsea Judson, Brenda, Walt Frystak, Amanda Branning, J.K., H.T., Andy Mooney, Dave Hibbard, Jeff Barnard, Phoebe Burrell, Amy, Ken Guiton, Mary Elizabeth Healy, George Kotch, Jr., Delmar O’Rourke, Lori & Michelle Parsons, Steve Burrell, Tammy Fleming, Gregg Loboda, Mark Kovach, Jerry Conboy, Brendan Kelly, Dick Lewis, Greg Lasgowka, Shirley Bowser, Paul Kerber, Linda Bush, James O’Mara, Joe Redmond, Pat Donnelly, Florian Pasteka, Matt Purtell, Grove Doty, Eleanor Hastings, Bob Keenan, Karen Purtell, Victoria Hegedty, Terry White, Richard Guido, Doris Daly, Victoria Grisdale, Alida Priestner, Ann Rounds, Fr. Cas, Julie McMahon, Chris Conboy, Brittany Villanella, Clover Lynn Villanella, Annette Glasgow, Marilyn Quick, Amanda Imsenik, Lanny & Patsy Puzo, Lillian Degnan, Billy, Dot Purdy, Camille Doyle, and Dawn Zalewski. May they regain full health. Please pray for the needs in our Parish 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, Christopher Reichlen, Patrick Allen, Shane Kalpokas, Ryan Gormley, Mike Griffith, Matthew Kramer, Dustin Ryder, Bobby Brostoski, Ricky Trowbridge, Ryan Neville, Anthony Flynn, A. Jay Tewksbury, Jennifer Buttacavoli, Andrew Muscarelle, Adam Barziloski, Lukas Crisman, John Matousek, Daniel Daly, Lisa Phillips, Carrie Krouse, Ryan Newberry, Wayne M. Bennett, Duane Thomas, Joseph Elliott, Mark W. Gregg, Bradley J. Bryant, Amberlynn Villanella, Steven Shelp, Rip VanWinkle, and Quinn G u r n, 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 the Prayer List or Armed Forces List can be removed. If you know of anyone on the list who has passed away, please let us know so that their name can be removed from the list.

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

-mail: sfxc@epix.net

Father Casimir (Cas) Stanis, Pastor

Kenneth S. Brennan, Deacon

The Roman Catholic Community of ST. BRIGID PARISH,

(St. Francis Xavier Church, Friendsville, Pa.

St. Augustine Church, Silver Lake, Pa.)

(St. Brigid’s Cross)

WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT

Thank you for your kindness & generosity in our Parish Collections. St. Francis (4:30PM) - $ 784.00; St. Francis (8:00AM) - $ 1,264.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM) - $ 875.00.

LIFELINES

“By radiating charity and mercy to all our neighbors, we provide those much-needed islands of mercy. Together, we stand against the wind of the throwaway culture, and brave its sea of indifference, sustained by Jesus who is, as Pope Francis has called Him, ‘the living face of the Father's mercy.’” “Life Issues Forum: After Marching, Acting as Islands of Mercy” Caitlin Thomas, USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities

Divine Mercy Devotions are held following Sunday Masses at St. Francis & St. Augustine.

CHILDREN’S WORSHIP BULLETINS .

MASS SCHEDULE

Sat. Apr. 23 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 9th Anniv. ED CONBOY by Shirley Conboy and Family

Sun. Apr. 24 8:00AM St. Francis Church - FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Health & Happiness of FRANK & CAMILLE DOYLE by Ronny

10:30AM St. Augustine Church - DOT & PAUL WITHERALL by Heidi Jaeger Mon. Apr. 25 St. Francis Church - NO MASS

Tue. Apr. 26 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - COMMUNION SERVICE

Wed. Apr. 27 8:30AM St. Francis Church - COMMUNION SERVICE

Thur. Apr. 28 8:30AM St. Francis Church - COMMUNION SERVICE

Fri. Apr. 29 St. Francis Church - NO MASS

Sun. May 1 8:00AM St. Francis Church - SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

JIM KEENAN by Mary Keenan

10:30AM St. Augustine Church - CHAD HENRY by Barb Gow & Family

Sat. Apr. 30 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

CATHOLIC HOME MISSIONS APPEAL ~ TODAY

Many dioceses right here in the United States do not have enough priests and trained lay ministers to serve their parishes. These dioceses are known as home

missions. The Catholic Home Missions Appeal, which will take place this weekend in the second collection, supports these dioceses by funding essential ministries, including seminary education and lay ministry training. Please be generous in this appeal and share your resources to strengthen the Church at home.

SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND

The Second Collection next weekend is for the Care & Education of Priests.

COMMUNION SERVICES THIS WEEK

Deacon Ken will be holding Communion Services this week on Tuesday, at 8:30AM at St. Augustine Church, Wednesday at 8:30AM at St. Francis Xavier Church, and Thursday at 8:30AM at St. Francis Xavier Church. Anyone and everyone is welcome to attend.

PARISH LOTTERY CALENDARS ~ DRAWINGS HAVE BEGUN There are (7) Calendars that were returned unsold. They are available in the back of the Church. They are $ 20.00 each and run thru December 31st. Please sign them out on the sheet provided. To date 906 calendar returns have been made, leaving 94 that haven’t been returned. Please remember it is time to make your returns with stubs included! Please help to make this very important fund raiser a success again this year!

PARISH SPRING BANQUET

Our Spring Banquet will be held Wednesday, May 18th, at 6:00PM, at the Blue Dolphin in Apalachin. The menu is: Marinated Chicken, Rice Pilaf & salad; Meatloaf, Virginia Baked Ham, & Crab Cakes with choice of potato & Salad. (Potato choices are French Fries, Baked Potatoes, or Mashed Potatoes—choice must be indicated on the sign up sheet in the back of the Church.) Dessert is also

included. Cost is $ 20.00 per person. All money needs to be in by May 15th. Please put money in a marked envelope in the collection or give to an Altar & Rosary Society member. Please join us for a wonderful meal and night out with friends. Anyone in the Parish (men, women, or friends) is welcome to attend. Susanne Wolf will be our guest speaker this year.

CHOIR / CANTOR PRACTICE Choir/Cantor practice is held Tuesday evening at 6:00PM in St. Francis Church. New members are always welcome. A few more Cantors are still needed. If you are willing to leading the congregation in song, please contact Marilee Beyer (570-934-0976) for more information and training.

ST. AUGUSTINE CEMETERY MEETING

St. Augustine Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting on Saturday, April 30th at 12Noon at St. Augustine Church.

CHURCH SOFTBALL

Church Softball League play begins Saturday, May 7th. The first game is in Camptown at 6:30PM. If you would like to play on our team or have questions, please call Sean Kelly at (570-744-2010).

ANNUAL ST. BRIGID PARISH GARAGE SALE AT NEUMANN CENTER

The Annual Garage Sale at Neumann Center, Choconut will be held Friday & Saturday, May 20 & 21, from 8AM to 6:00PM. You can participate in one of the following ways: Rent a table for $ 5.00 to sell your own treasures. You may set up after 5:00PM on Thursday, May 19th 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, May 19th, after 5:00PM. If you have questions or to reserve a table, please call Homan’s at 553-2860. THERE ARE GYM LOCKERS FOR SALE IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED. These can be purchased prior to the Garage Sale. Please call the Homan’s if you are interested.

PARISH AD BOOK

Memorial section sheets are available in the back of the Churches. If you would like to place a new memorial in the book, please fill out a form and return it to the rectory no later than June 1st.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS OF BROOME COUNTY

The Catholic Schools of Broome County: Admissions for the 2016-2017 School Year is now open - Early Childhood Education through 12th Grade. 100% graduation rate. Tuition assistance available. Transportation available from Pennsylvania .Additionally the Scranton Diocese provides tuition assistance for students attending Seton Catholic Central in Grades 9-12. Contact the Office of Admissions at 607-748-7423 x3 for more information or to schedule a tour for any of our schools. Apply Now. Consider the possibilities waiting for your children. www.broomecatholicschools.org

B/S/S/T AREA AGENCY ON AGING, INC. INVITES YOU TO A “EAT & GREET”

The B/S/S/T Area Agency on Aging, Inc. cordially invites you to attend a "Eat and Greet" Event on Thursday, May 12th, Neumann Hall, Choconut. This event is open to community seniors age 60 or older and their spouse of any age. There will be an 11:00AM program "A stitch in time." presented by Tracey Marconi. This is a show of some quilt projects, and how easy it is to get started quilting. The menu is: Beef & Broccoli, steamed brown rice, carrots and cauliflower, scalloped pears, milk/coffee. Reservations can be made by calling (570) 278-7667 or (800) 634-

3746. ALL RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED BY MAY 10TH, before 10:30AM. For additional information on Area Agency on Aging services, please call 1-800-982-4346. The Senior Center without Walls Event and the B/S/SIT Area Agency on Aging, Inc. are funded in part by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging; the United Way of Bradford County; the United Way of Susque-hanna County and the Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna, and Tioga County Commissioners.

THE SECULAR FRANCISCAN ORDER

The Secular Franciscan Order (formerly known as the Third Order of Saint Francis) is in its eighth century of existence. Through these 800 years, the Lord has gathered people together in the way of St. Francis. The purpose of Francis and his followers is to live the Gospel within the everyday world, one day at a time. This shared vision has sustained and nourished millions of people throughout the years. Only the Holy Spirit can recruit for the Secular Franciscan Order. But Francis welcomed all who came to him, and so we welcome you to a brief informational meeting with light refresh-ments to follow, on Wednesday, May 18th, at 6:30PMin the Church Hall of St. Cyril & Methodious Church, 148 Clinton Street, Binghamton. For more information call Ed Corcoran at (607-724-1965). Please take some quiet moments and see if the Holy Spirit is calling you to learn more about the Franciscan way. Joy sustains our lives and fulfills our living. We seek the same for others.

LITTLE MEADOWS FIRE COMPANY—OPEN HOUSE

The Little Meadows Volunteer Fire Company is having an Open House for their new station on Sunday, May 1st. There will be a parade at 2:00PM followed by dedication of the new station. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome to attend.

BIBLE STUDY Bible Study is held Tuesday from 9:30 to 11:00AM at Neumann Hall. New members are welcome.

BLESSING OF MOTORCYCLES

Deacon Ken will be blessing motorcycles on Saturday, May 14th at 11:00AM in the St. Francis Church parking lot. If you would like your bike blessed, please plan on attending.

MOM’S HOUSE PIZZA—TAKE OUT SALE

Sale will be held Wednesday, May 4th, at Cortese Restaurant, 117 Robinson St., Binghamton, from 11:30AM to 10:00PM. Call (607-723-6477). The sale will also be held at Bud’s Place, 4740 State Route 434, Apalachin, from 4 to 10PM. Call (607-625-9918 or 607-625-5817).

MOM’S HOUSE HART & HILLS MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

This Mom’s House fund raiser will be held Saturday, July 23rd at The Links at Hiawatha Landing, in Apalachin. Cost is $ 100.00 which includes golf, cart, lunch, dinner, and prizes. Early Bird registration—Player paid in full by June 1st receives a free mulligan. Registration forms are available in the back of our Churches.

FOSTER GRANDPARENTS NEEDED

Foster Grandparents are needed in Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna, and Tioga Counties. The Foster Grandparent program helps both low-income seniors and special needs children. The program provides seniors with a modest tax free stipend of $ 2.65 per hour for working with children that may have academic, physical, or home challenges. Foster Grandparents are in school grandmas and grandpas, who help children, succeed. They will be assigned to a school or Head Start near their home and will mentor children under the direction of a teacher. If you have questions, feel free to call Mary Beth at 1-800-982-4346. Fliers are available in the back of the Churches.

SS. PETER & PAUL TOWANDA CELEBRATES 175TH ANNIVERSARY

As Ss. Peter & Paul celebrate their 175th Anniversary Year, numerous interesting, inspiring and fun activities are being planned! You are invited to: a Family-Friendly Concert featuring the Christian band “FULL ARMOR”, to be held in the J.F.K. Hall in St. Agnes School, 102 Third Street, Towanda—on Saturday, May 14th, at 7:00PM. Admission is a non-perishable food item for the T.A.C.O. Food Pantry—seating will be limited, so tickets may be reserved by calling 570-561-5687. Posters are available in the back of the Churches.