MINISTRY SCHEDULE St. Francis—May 4th—4:30PM: Lectors—Thomas O’Reilly; Ministers—Mary Shaughnessy & Helen Burns; Servers—Loretta Guiton; Rosary—Mary Shaughnessy St. Francis—May 5th—8:00AM: Lectors—Bill Dovin; Ministers—Dave Curley & Larry Purtell; Server—Curtis & Madeline Spila; Rosary—Dave Curley St. Augustine—May 5th—10:30AM: Lector—Johanna Higgins; Ministers—Bob Allen and Volunteer needed; Servers—Christopher & Kaili Higgins; Rosary—Ann Zalepa

DECEASED

Please pray for the deceased, especially Julie Madigan who was known to many in our Parish Community. May she rest in peace. Amen.

SANCTUARY LIGHTS, ADORATION VIGIL CANDLES & DEVOTIONAL CANDLE DONATIONS

A Devotional Candle at St. Francis burns for a Special Intention requested by Joe Purr. A Devotional Candle at St. Francis burns for a Special Intention.

FLOWERS FOR OUR CHURCHES To provide flowers for St. Francis Church, please call the Rectory at (570-553-2288). To provide flowers for St. Augustine Church, please sign up on the sheet in back of the Church or call Heidi Jaeger (570-663-2459). Flower donations will be needed beginning in May.

CHURCH CLEANING St. Francis cleaners for the month of May—Patti Dudock.

St. Augustine cleaners April 28 to May 4 volunteer needed; May 5 to 11—Kim Fruehan. Volunteers are needed to clean St. Augustine Church. If you can help, call the rectory (553-2288).

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, Rita Powers, Debbie Jones, John Spila, Julia Zangara, Kyle Stoddard, Mary Lou Gregg, Sophie Padula, Madigan Gow, John Flynn, Christine Rothwell, Donald & Theresa Baum, Donnie Butler, Nancy Jellick, Tommy Williams, Stephen & Mary Ann Ambrose, Toni Colardino, Linda Hollenback, Mary Bakay, Mary Riley, Jennifer Lynn, Tom Wenman, Tyler Fletcher, Evelyn Palulis, Anna Mae Coleman, Jerry Lynch, Joshua Welch, Richard

Hutchinson, John Carr, Roma Laboda, Jean Ryan, Joshua Kaminski, Kathy Holt, Chuck Sidener, Aleisya Abrams, Steve & Catherine Hundiak, Christopher Polk, Mary K. Long, Mary Lou Fahs, Butch Rosencranz, Agnes Neville, Frank Hutchinson, Ruth King, Adaline Williams, George Kotch, Ida Ellis, Molly Penderf, Brooke Arnold, Hallie Brooks, Rosemary Boyle, Sarah Murnigahan, Robert Peifer, Evelyn Rounds, Janice Russell, Bill Wilcox, Candy Coney, Walter O’Rourke, William Chaney, Bill Cadden, Mary Anna Marbaker, Mary Cadden, Sue Rathbone, Frank & Sandy Szabo, Nancy Lynch, Sue Anderson, Peg Taylor, Theresa Noldy, Ken Roon, June Riley, John Bauer, John Osolnick, Francis Zernone, Ned Offner, Sue Camp, Cody Seymour, Daniel Gavin, Shawn Burns, Quinn Seymour, Patricia Flynn, Pauline VerValen, Joe Curley, Peg Reed, Adam Kelly, Roman Drab, George & Norma McNeal, Judy Castner-Bloom, Alberta Zielinski, Bob Fedroff, Virginia Raftis, Rita Flynn, D. T., Bob Hinkley, and Bub Davis. May they regain full health. Please pray for the needs in our Parish Intention Books. 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, Cortney Allen, Christopher Reichlen, Patrick Allen, Jeffrey Evans, Shane Kalpokas, Ryan Gormley, Mike Griffith, Daniel Hogan, Matthew Kramer, Dustin Ryder, Ricky Trowbridge, Bobby Brostoski, Ryan Neville, Anthony Flynn, Adam Nelson, A. Jay Tewksbury, Jennifer Buttacavoli, Jason Raymond, Andrew Muscarelle, Adam Barziloski, Reed Shave, John Matousek, David Teetsel, Lisa Phillips, Carrie Krouse, Ryan Newberry, Wayne M. Bennett, Lukas Crisman, Duane Thomas, Joseph Elliott, Michael and Sean Plitt, Mark W. Gregg, Bradley J. Bryant, Taylor Cain, and all who serve with them. May they all be protected and safe from harm and 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.

The Roman Catholic Community of ST. BRIGID PARISH,

(St. Francis Xavier Church, Friendsville, Pa.

and St. Augustine Church,

Silver Lake, Pa.)

(St. Brigid’s Cross)

P.O. Box 75 • 17 Cottage Street • Friendsville, Pa. 18818 www.ourparishcommunity.com • Phone (570) 553-2288

E-mail: sfxc@epix.net Father Casimir (Cas) Stanis, Pastor

Kenneth S. Brennan, Deacon

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT “We the faithful of the Roman Catholic Community of St. Brigid Parish, (St. Francis Xavier and St. Augustine Churches), in union with our Holy Father, the Pope, and the Diocese of Scranton, are called through baptism to share in the mission which Jesus Christ has entrusted to the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. We in this Faith Community, under the leadership of our Bishop and our Pastor, cooperate to proclaim the Gospel in accordance with the teaching of the Church, to celebrate the sacraments, especially the Eucharist, for the salvation of all, and to witness by grace to the Kingdom of God so as to promote a culture of life, justice and peace. We especially endeavor to foster spiritual growth and evangelization in our present and future generations by drawing parish members back to active participation.”

CONFESSION SCHEDULE

Saturday - 4:30PM Mass - St. Francis Church - Confessions - 4:00 to 4:20PM Sunday - 8:00AM Mass - St. Francis Church - Confessions before & immediately following Mass Sunday - 10:30AM Mass - St. Augustine Church - Confessions - immediately following Mass

Or any convenient time upon request. WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT

Thank you for your kindness & generosity in our Parish collections: St. Francis (4:30PM) $ 824.00; St. Francis (8:00AM) $ 783.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM) $ 1,033.00.

LIFELINES

I fear that the federal government’s respect for believers and people of conscience no longer measures up to the treatment Americans have a right to expect from their elected representatives. The new approach [in the Notice of Proposed Rule-Making regarding the HHS “contraceptive mandate”] even threatens to undermine access to quality health care, by telling providers as well as those who offer or purchase insurance that they need to drop their participation in the health care system if they want to preserve their religious and moral integrity. A restoration of full respect for one of our Nation’s founding values is urgently needed. ~Most Rev. William E. Lori, Archbishop of Baltimore, Chairman of the USCCB Ad Hoc Committee on Religious Liberty, Letter to Members of Congress (February 15, 2013)

MASS SCHEDULE Sat. April 27 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

RALPH WARNER by Kay Keenan Sun. April 28 8:00AM St. Francis Church - FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

GERALD MURPHY by the Family 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS

Mon. April 29 12:00NN St. Francis Church - WANDA & STEVE PURR by Joe Purr Tue. April 30 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - CARL SPENCER by Bud & Barbara Mahoney Wed. May 1 8:30AM St. Francis Church - MARY BAHAN by the Estate Thur. May 2 8:30AM St. Francis Church - JIM KEENAN by Clyde & Ann Ella LaRue Fri. May 3 12:00NN St. Francis Church - JEROME RYAN by the Estate Sat. May 4 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS Sun. May 5 8:00AM St. Francis Church - SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Anniv. JIM GOLDEN by Bill & Becky Jo Golden 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - 60th Wedding Anniv. JAMES & ANNE TAYLOR

SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR THE CATHOLIC HOME MISSIONS APPEAL 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 Mission Appeal supports these dioceses by funding essential ministries, including seminary education and lay ministry training. Please be generous in this Appeal today and help strengthen the Church at home.

SPECIAL COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND The Second Collection next weekend is for the Care & Education of Priests.

PARISH LOTTERY CALENDARS Parish Lottery Calendars are available in the back of the Churches. If we sell all of the Lottery Calendars we will realize a profit of $ 10,000.00. Calendars are $ 20.00 each and you get 275 chances to win. Drawings continue thru December 31st. Each Parish Family is asked to take at least (5) calendars to sell. Calendars are available in the back of the Churches, please sign them out on the sheet provided. There are about 40 calendars left, with 20 at St. Augustine and 20 at St. Francis. So far only 794 returns have been made. If you have not already made your returns, please do so as soon as possible. Please help us sell all the calendars again this year!!! Sales will continue until all Calendars are gone.

NEW LECTORS & ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED

New Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and Altar Servers are needed to assist Fr. Cas at Mass. We are in particular need of Lectors to assist at the 8:00AM and 4:30PM Masses at St. Francis Church and Altar Servers at the 4:30PM Masses at St. Francis Church. If you have ever thought about assisting with any Ministry, especially by becoming a Lector or Altar Server, please speak with Fr. Cas or Deacon Ken. Altar Servers can be anyone who has received the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Adult Altar Servers would also be most welcome.

ALTAR & ROSARY MEETING St. Brigid Altar & Rosary Society will meet THIS Wednesday, May 1st at 6:30PM in St. Francis Hall. All ladies of the Parish are welcome to attend.

HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION Thursday, May 9th, the Ascension of the Lord, is a Holy Day of Obligation. Vigil Mass will be May 8th at 6:00PM at St. Augustine. Mass on the Holy Day, May 9th, will be 6:00PM at St. Francis.

MOTHER’S DAY MASS NOVENA Mother’s Day Spiritual Bouquet Cards and envelopes are available in the back of the Churches. A Novena of Masses will be offered beginning May 12th for Mothers’ living & deceased. Intentions will be placed on the Altar. For deceased Mothers’, please use only the Intention Envelope.

PARISH PICNIC / IRISH FESTIVAL AD BOOK NEWS

The Ad Book will be distributed at both the Parish Picnic, Sunday, August 4th and Irish Festival, Sunday, September 8th. 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 May 29th.

ANNUAL PARISH PICNIC Our Annual Parish Picnic will be held on Sunday, August 4th, at Neumann Hall in Choconut.

ANNUAL PARISH IRISH FESTIVAL The Irish Festival will be held Sunday, September 8th, on the Church Grounds in Friendsville.

PICNIC NEWS

We have two couples who are willing to helping organize the Parish Picnic. An additional couple or individual is also needed to help. If you can help, please call the Parish Office at 570-553-2288 or the Homan’s 570-553-2860.

CONFESSION SCHEDULE

Saturday - 4:30PM Mass - St. Francis Church - Confessions - 4:00 to 4:20PM Sunday - 8:00AM Mass - St. Francis Church - Confessions before & immediately following Mass Sunday - 10:30AM Mass - St. Augustine Church - Confessions - immediately following Mass

Or any convenient time upon request. WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT

Thank you for your kindness & generosity in our Parish collections: St. Francis (4:30PM) $ 824.00; St. Francis (8:00AM) $ 783.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM) $ 1,033.00.

LIFELINES

I fear that the federal government’s respect for believers and people of conscience no longer measures up to the treatment Americans have a right to expect from their elected representatives. The new approach [in the Notice of Proposed Rule-Making regarding the HHS “contraceptive mandate”] even threatens to undermine access to quality health care, by telling providers as well as those who offer or purchase insurance that they need to drop their participation in the health care system if they want to preserve their religious and moral integrity. A restoration of full respect for one of our Nation’s founding values is urgently needed. ~Most Rev. William E. Lori, Archbishop of Baltimore, Chairman of the USCCB Ad Hoc Committee on Religious Liberty, Letter to Members of Congress (February 15, 2013)

MASS SCHEDULE Sat. April 27 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

RALPH WARNER by Kay Keenan Sun. April 28 8:00AM St. Francis Church - FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

GERALD MURPHY by the Family 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS

Mon. April 29 12:00NN St. Francis Church - WANDA & STEVE PURR by Joe Purr Tue. April 30 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - CARL SPENCER by Bud & Barbara Mahoney Wed. May 1 8:30AM St. Francis Church - MARY BAHAN by the Estate Thur. May 2 8:30AM St. Francis Church - JIM KEENAN by Clyde & Ann Ella LaRue Fri. May 3 12:00NN St. Francis Church - JEROME RYAN by the Estate Sat. May 4 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS Sun. May 5 8:00AM St. Francis Church - SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Anniv. JIM GOLDEN by Bill & Becky Jo Golden 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - 60th Wedding Anniv. JAMES & ANNE TAYLOR

SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR THE CATHOLIC HOME MISSIONS APPEAL 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 Mission Appeal supports these dioceses by funding essential ministries, including seminary education and lay ministry training. Please be generous in this Appeal today and help strengthen the Church at home.

SPECIAL COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND The Second Collection next weekend is for the Care & Education of Priests.

PARISH LOTTERY CALENDARS Parish Lottery Calendars are available in the back of the Churches. If we sell all of the Lottery Calendars we will realize a profit of $ 10,000.00. Calendars are $ 20.00 each and you get 275 chances to win. Drawings continue thru December 31st. Each Parish Family is asked to take at least (5) calendars to sell. Calendars are available in the back of the Churches, please sign them out on the sheet provided. There are about 40 calendars left, with 20 at St. Augustine and 20 at St. Francis. So far only 794 returns have been made. If you have not already made your returns, please do so as soon as possible. Please help us sell all the calendars again this year!!! Sales will continue until all Calendars are gone.

NEW LECTORS & ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED

New Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and Altar Servers are needed to assist Fr. Cas at Mass. We are in particular need of Lectors to assist at the 8:00AM and 4:30PM Masses at St. Francis Church and Altar Servers at the 4:30PM Masses at St. Francis Church. If you have ever thought about assisting with any Ministry, especially by becoming a Lector or Altar Server, please speak with Fr. Cas or Deacon Ken. Altar Servers can be anyone who has received the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Adult Altar Servers would also be most welcome.

ALTAR & ROSARY MEETING St. Brigid Altar & Rosary Society will meet THIS Wednesday, May 1st at 6:30PM in St. Francis Hall. All ladies of the Parish are welcome to attend.

HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION Thursday, May 9th, the Ascension of the Lord, is a Holy Day of Obligation. Vigil Mass will be May 8th at 6:00PM at St. Augustine. Mass on the Holy Day, May 9th, will be 6:00PM at St. Francis.

MOTHER’S DAY MASS NOVENA Mother’s Day Spiritual Bouquet Cards and envelopes are available in the back of the Churches. A Novena of Masses will be offered beginning May 12th for Mothers’ living & deceased. Intentions will be placed on the Altar. For deceased Mothers’, please use only the Intention Envelope.

PARISH PICNIC / IRISH FESTIVAL AD BOOK NEWS

The Ad Book will be distributed at both the Parish Picnic, Sunday, August 4th and Irish Festival, Sunday, September 8th. 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 May 29th.

ANNUAL PARISH PICNIC Our Annual Parish Picnic will be held on Sunday, August 4th, at Neumann Hall in Choconut.

ANNUAL PARISH IRISH FESTIVAL The Irish Festival will be held Sunday, September 8th, on the Church Grounds in Friendsville.

PICNIC NEWS

We have two couples who are willing to helping organize the Parish Picnic. An additional couple or individual is also needed to help. If you can help, please call the Parish Office at 570-553-2288 or the Homan’s 570-553-2860.

MINISTRY SCHEDULE St. Francis—May 4th—4:30PM: Lectors—Thomas O’Reilly; Ministers—Mary Shaughnessy & Helen Burns; Servers—Loretta Guiton; Rosary—Mary Shaughnessy St. Francis—May 5th—8:00AM: Lectors—Bill Dovin; Ministers—Dave Curley & Larry Purtell; Server—Curtis & Madeline Spila; Rosary—Dave Curley St. Augustine—May 5th—10:30AM: Lector—Johanna Higgins; Ministers—Bob Allen and Volunteer needed; Servers—Christopher & Kaili Higgins; Rosary—Ann Zalepa

DECEASED

Please pray for the deceased, especially Julie Madigan who was known to many in our Parish Community. May she rest in peace. Amen.

SANCTUARY LIGHTS, ADORATION VIGIL CANDLES & DEVOTIONAL CANDLE DONATIONS

A Devotional Candle at St. Francis burns for a Special Intention requested by Joe Purr. A Devotional Candle at St. Francis burns for a Special Intention.

FLOWERS FOR OUR CHURCHES To provide flowers for St. Francis Church, please call the Rectory at (570-553-2288). To provide flowers for St. Augustine Church, please sign up on the sheet in back of the Church or call Heidi Jaeger (570-663-2459). Flower donations will be needed beginning in May.

CHURCH CLEANING St. Francis cleaners for the month of May—Patti Dudock.

St. Augustine cleaners April 28 to May 4 volunteer needed; May 5 to 11—Kim Fruehan. Volunteers are needed to clean St. Augustine Church. If you can help, call the rectory (553-2288).

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, Rita Powers, Debbie Jones, John Spila, Julia Zangara, Kyle Stoddard, Mary Lou Gregg, Sophie Padula, Madigan Gow, John Flynn, Christine Rothwell, Donald & Theresa Baum, Donnie Butler, Nancy Jellick, Tommy Williams, Stephen & Mary Ann Ambrose, Toni Colardino, Linda Hollenback, Mary Bakay, Mary Riley, Jennifer Lynn, Tom Wenman, Tyler Fletcher, Evelyn Palulis, Anna Mae Coleman, Jerry Lynch, Joshua Welch, Richard

Hutchinson, John Carr, Roma Laboda, Jean Ryan, Joshua Kaminski, Kathy Holt, Chuck Sidener, Aleisya Abrams, Steve & Catherine Hundiak, Christopher Polk, Mary K. Long, Mary Lou Fahs, Butch Rosencranz, Agnes Neville, Frank Hutchinson, Ruth King, Adaline Williams, George Kotch, Ida Ellis, Molly Penderf, Brooke Arnold, Hallie Brooks, Rosemary Boyle, Sarah Murnigahan, Robert Peifer, Evelyn Rounds, Janice Russell, Bill Wilcox, Candy Coney, Walter O’Rourke, William Chaney, Bill Cadden, Mary Anna Marbaker, Mary Cadden, Sue Rathbone, Frank & Sandy Szabo, Nancy Lynch, Sue Anderson, Peg Taylor, Theresa Noldy, Ken Roon, June Riley, John Bauer, John Osolnick, Francis Zernone, Ned Offner, Sue Camp, Cody Seymour, Daniel Gavin, Shawn Burns, Quinn Seymour, Patricia Flynn, Pauline VerValen, Joe Curley, Peg Reed, Adam Kelly, Roman Drab, George & Norma McNeal, Judy Castner-Bloom, Alberta Zielinski, Bob Fedroff, Virginia Raftis, Rita Flynn, D. T., Bob Hinkley, and Bub Davis. May they regain full health. Please pray for the needs in our Parish Intention Books. 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, Cortney Allen, Christopher Reichlen, Patrick Allen, Jeffrey Evans, Shane Kalpokas, Ryan Gormley, Mike Griffith, Daniel Hogan, Matthew Kramer, Dustin Ryder, Ricky Trowbridge, Bobby Brostoski, Ryan Neville, Anthony Flynn, Adam Nelson, A. Jay Tewksbury, Jennifer Buttacavoli, Jason Raymond, Andrew Muscarelle, Adam Barziloski, Reed Shave, John Matousek, David Teetsel, Lisa Phillips, Carrie Krouse, Ryan Newberry, Wayne M. Bennett, Lukas Crisman, Duane Thomas, Joseph Elliott, Michael and Sean Plitt, Mark W. Gregg, Bradley J. Bryant, Taylor Cain, and all who serve with them. May they all be protected and safe from harm and 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.

The Roman Catholic Community of ST. BRIGID PARISH,

(St. Francis Xavier Church, Friendsville, Pa.

and St. Augustine Church,

Silver Lake, Pa.)

(St. Brigid’s Cross)

P.O. Box 75 • 17 Cottage Street • Friendsville, Pa. 18818 www.ourparishcommunity.com • Phone (570) 553-2288

E-mail: sfxc@epix.net Father Casimir (Cas) Stanis, Pastor

Kenneth S. Brennan, Deacon

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT “We the faithful of the Roman Catholic Community of St. Brigid Parish, (St. Francis Xavier and St. Augustine Churches), in union with our Holy Father, the Pope, and the Diocese of Scranton, are called through baptism to share in the mission which Jesus Christ has entrusted to the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. We in this Faith Community, under the leadership of our Bishop and our Pastor, cooperate to proclaim the Gospel in accordance with the teaching of the Church, to celebrate the sacraments, especially the Eucharist, for the salvation of all, and to witness by grace to the Kingdom of God so as to promote a culture of life, justice and peace. We especially endeavor to foster spiritual growth and evangelization in our present and future generations by drawing parish members back to active participation.”

4—H NEWS We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the achievements of Zach Van Winkle for his excellence in 4-H Shotgun Shooting Sports. Zach has earned the opportunity to go to Nebraska in June of this year to compete at the national level at the annual 4-H competition. Zach’s dedication to his sport has earned him this once in a lifetime opportunity. Please encourage & congratulate Zach by showing your support for his outstanding achievement. Zach Van Winkle, 13251 St. Rt. 267, Montrose, Pa. 18801.

SPRING TURKEY SHOOTS

The VFW Post 6824, will hold their Spring Turkey Shoots from Noon to 4:00PM on Sunday’s, April 28th, and May 5th. There will be Lucky X, Shotgun Shoot, Food, Show Down, 50 cent Bingo, Pull Tabs, and Raffles. This will take place at the VFW Post 6824 (Potterville), 1468 Haighs Pond Road, Rome, Pa. For more information, please call (570-744-2215) or go to www.vfwpost6824.org . All are welcome to attend.

CHICKEN BARBECUE A Chicken BBQ will be held THIS Sunday, April 28th at the Little Meadows Fire Station. Take out begins at 11:00AM until sold out. Dinners are $8.00; halves are $5.00. Benefits the Little Meadows Fire Company.

HELP NEEDED A Benefit for Mike Swaha will be held at the Choconut Inn on Saturday, May 4th, from 5PM to 12PM. Mike has stage 4 cancer and the benefit will help with medical expenses. If you would be able to provide a gift basket, please contact John Dovin at (570-553-2761). Help is needed on Saturday, May 4th from Noon to 5PM at Neumann Hall making Ziti & Meatballs for the benefit. If you can donate your time, please contact Julie Flaherty at (607-770-0407).

MOM’S HOUSE ANNUAL TAKE-OUT PIZZA SALE On Wednesday, May 8th order 2 pizzas—(one for dinner, one for the freezer) - and Mom’s House receives all proceeds from take-out pizza sold at the following locations: CORTESE RESTAURANT, 117 Robinson St., Binghamton, from 11:30AM to 10:00PM. (1-607-723-6477) OR BUD’S PLACE, 4740 State Rt 434, Apala-chin, from 4:00PM to 10:00PM. (1-607-625-9918)

FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTION VIA THE WEINBERG FOOD BANK This free food distribution for those in need is for RESIDENTS OF SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY ONLY. Distribution will be held Tuesday, May 14th, from 11AM to 1PM and 5PM to 7PM, at the Little Meadows United Methodist Church, 843 Penn. Ave., Little Meadows, Pa. Any resident of Susquehanna County who needs food is welcome.

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER

The Little Meadows United Methodist Church will host “National Day of Prayer” on Thursday, May 2nd. The Sanctuary will be open for prayer from Noon to 8:00PM with a Prayer Service at 7:30PM. On National Day of Prayer, PRAY FOR AMERICA— “In His name the nations will put their hope” (Matthew 12:21) Coffee and dessert will be available.

EPIPHANY PARISH, SAYRE Epiphany Parish, Sayre, Pa. presents a Benefit Concert entitled “The Year of Faith: Songs of Inspiration”, on Sunday, May 5th at 2:00PM, at Epiphany Church, 304 S. Elmer Ave., Sayre, Pa. Come enjoy an afternoon of sacred music and scripture performed by talented singers and musicians from Epiphany Parish and other Valley churches. There will be a good-will offering to benefit the Epiphany Parish Music Ministry as well as, the establishment of the “Epiphany Parish Emergency Assistance Fund” which will directly benefit those in our Valley Community facing individual tragedy and hardship. Refreshments to follow.

EVENTS AT CAMP ST. ANDREW ~ A RESIDENT CAMP FOR GIRLS AND BOYS A Women’s Weekend (must be 21 or older) - July 5—7 Girls Basketball (entering grades 5-10) - July 7—12 and July 14—19 Girls Traditional Camp (entering grades 3-10) - July 7—12 and July 14—19 Father/Son Weekend (sons ages 6-13) - July 19—21; Boys Basketball (entering grades 4-9) - July 21—25 Visit: www.dioceseofscranton.org click on Camp St. Andrew under Social Services or visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/campstandrew for more information and registration. Phone: (570) 226-4606

DIOCESAN COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN’S BIENNIAL CONVENTION The Scranton Diocesan Council of Catholic Women’s Biennial Convention “Together in Faith” will be held Saturday, May 18th at the Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary, 1880 Highway 315, Pittston, Pa. Registration will begin at 9:00AM. Mass will begin at 10:00AM followed by the installation of officers. A complimentary luncheon will be served by the Executive Board Members after the Mass. All women of the Diocese are invited to join us in this time of faith and prayer. Contact Linda Malinoski at 347-3793 or Mary Lloyd at 636-2645 for additional information.

ST. JOSEPH CEMETERY ASSOCIATION MEETING St. Joseph Cemetery Association will hold their Annual meeting NEXT Sunday, May 5th, at 11:30AM at St. Joseph Cemetery. All who are interested in the cemetery are invited to attend.

ST. AUGUSTINE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION MEETING St. Augustine Cemetery Association’s annual meeting is NEXT Sunday, May 5th, following 10:30AM Mass.

CHURCH SOFTBALL TEAM FORMING

The Church Softball League will begin play soon. More / new players are needed. If you would like to play on our team, please call Sean Kelly at 570-744-2010. All are welcome to join. Our home field is the Choconut School field again this year. The first game will be held Saturday, May 6th, at 6:30PM. The schedule isn’t out yet. To find out who we play and what field we play at for the first game, please call Sean Kelly this week.

RIDING MOWER NEEDED

The riding lawn mower used to maintain the grounds at Neumann Hall has broken down and is beyond reasonable repair. If anyone has a good used riding mower that they would be able to donate, please call the Rectory (570-553-2288) or speak with Joe Homan (570-553-2860).

MEMORIAL DAY MASS

Mass will be held Monday, May 27th, Memorial Day, at 11:00AM in St. John’s Cemetery. 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 Xavier Church at 11:00AM. All parishioners and friends are welcome and encouraged to attend. A special item of interest this year will be the rededication of the bell from St. John’s Church. The bell was dug up from the church basement where it was buried after the church burned on February 23, 1947. The bell has been beautifully refinished and now has a place of honor near the Altar in the Cemetery. If you know of any former residents of our area who would like to see the rededication, please let them know the date and time.

DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONS

Divine Mercy Devotions are held following Sunday Masses at St. Francis & St. Augustine. You are encouraged to stay for a few minutes after Mass for this wonderful devotion.

PARISH PRAYER CHAIN

If you would like to help respond to prayer requests (for anyone in need-not just parish members), please contact Rosalynd Perlick-Spenser (663-2212), Susie Reichlen (553-2618), or Mary Keenan (553-2431). If you have actual prayer requests, please call anyone on the list and many prayers will be offered for your particular intention.

ADORATION HOURS OPEN AT ST. AUGUSTINE CHURCH!

Adoration runs from 5:00AM to Midnight, Monday through Friday. The chapel is closed during inclement weather. If the adorer is sick, going away on a trip or otherwise unable to keep their hour, a substitute will be available to keep it for them. God will bless you, your family and the world a thousand times as much for this sacrifice of making a holy hour because God cannot be outdone in generosity.

During our Holy Hour our souls are fed in two faculties of the spirit—the Mind and the Will. In the Mind we need light; in the Will we need strength. (Fr. John Hardon)

Sign up sheets are in the pews in both St. Augustine and St. Francis Churches. If you desire to sign up for an hour of Adoration, please place your completed sheet in the collection basket or call Andrea Chen (1-607-669-4875).

MARY LAURA DONOVAN SCHOLARSHIP Any student who resides in northern Pennsylvania and is interested in attending a Catholic school in Broome County can apply for this scholarship. The scholarship was established in 1987 in memory of Mary Laura’s commitment to Catholic education. For applications or info contact Rich Bucci, Principal at Seton Catholic Central (607-723-5307).