MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEKEND St. Francis—Jan. 17th—4:30PM: Lector—Thomas O’Reilly; Servers—Declan & Daegan Giannone; Rosary—Loretta Guiton St. Francis—Jan. 18th—8:00AM: Lector—Bill Dovin; Servers—Thomas Williams; Rosary—Debbie Purtell St. Augustine—Jan. 18th—10:30AM: Lector—Julie Perlick; Servers—Kiera & Riley Short; Rosary—Ann Zalepa or a volunteer If at any time you see that a volunteer is needed for any ministry, please feel free to step forward and volunteer your services.

DECEASED Please pray for the deceased, especially Betty Freres, mother of Kay Caspersen; and former Parishioner Jerry Lynch. We also pray for Keith Rafferty, Steve Mason, Calvin “Tod” Birchard and SSGT Andrew Stevens who were known to many in our Parish Community. May they rest in peace. Amen.

SANCTUARY LIGHTS, ADORATION VIGIL CANDLES & DEVOTIONAL CANDLE DONATIONS 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 a Special Intention. A Devotional Candle at St. Francis b u r n s for healing for all the sick.

The Sanctuary Light at St. Francis b u r n s in Memory of Irene Kotch requested by Chuck & Sandy Kotch. CHURCH CLEANING

St. Francis cleaners for the month of January—Kathy Gage. St. Augustine cleaners Jan. 11 to 17—Rosalynd Perlick-Spencer & Kay Caspersen; Jan. 18 to 24—volunteers needed.

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, 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, Jennifer Lynn, Tom Wenman, Linda Hollenback, Jerry Lynch, Tyler Fletcher, Joshua Welch, S.C.F., Anna Mae Coleman, Jean Ryan, Richard Hutchinson, Mary K. Long, Joshua Kaminski, Kathy Holt, B.F., Aleisya Abrams, Agnes Neville, Steve Hundiak, Mary Lou Fahs, Butch Rosencranz, Ruth King, Ken Roon, Brooke Arnold, Hallie Brooks, Sarah Murnigahan, William Chaney, Mary Cadden, Sandy Szabo, Nancy Lynch, Daniel Gavin, Sue Anderson, June Riley, John Bauer, Adam Kelly, Francis Zernone, Shawn Burns, Quinn Seymour, John & Alberta Zielinski, Virginia Raftis, Fred Russell, Dorothy Catlin, Marie Donahue, Nancy, Matt & Emily, Bob Murphy, Robyn Lawson, Vicky Nelson, Rita Flynn, Elton Carr, Peter Purtell, Kaleena Dughi, Molly Getter, Sam Miner, Debbie Drewry, Bill Sheredy, Bub Davis, Rusty Carmen, Ronalee Eckert, Chelsea Judson, Doug Wheaton, John Paul Jones, Valerie Newhart, Amanda Branning, Deborah Gregory, J.K., Andy Mooney, Dave Hibbard, Jeff Barnard, Mary Elizabeth Healy, Javina Davis, Gloria Craige, Delmar O’Rourke, Walt Frystak, Lori & Michelle Parsons, Steve Burrell, Barbara Borsavage, George Kotch, Jr., Leo Guiton, Whitney Neville, Gregg Loboda, Tammy Fleming, Mark Kovach, Joe Vrabel, Jerry Conboy, Brendan Kelly, Greg Lasgowka, Shirley Bowser, Mary Louise Keenan, Tiffani Allen, Robert Picciano, Jr., Theresa Noldy, Paul Kerber, Linda Bush, Megan Priestner, Kaitlin Reeves, and Dick Lewis. 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 & Community, Christopher Reichlen, Patrick Allen, Shane Kalpokas, Ryan Gormley, Mike Griffith, Reed Shave, 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, David Teetsel, Lisa Phillips, Carrie Krouse, Ryan Newberry, Wayne M. Bennett, Duane Thomas, Joseph Elliott, Michael and Sean Plitt, Mark W. Gregg, Bradley J. Bryant, Kevin Lewandoski, 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. OIL SPILL: Please continue to pray for a successful cleanup of the remainder of the spill.

PARISH PRAYER CHAIN If you would like to help respond to prayer requests (for anyone in need), please contact Rosalynd Perlick-Spencer (570-663-2212), Susie Reichlen (570-553-2618), or Mary Keenan (570-553-2431). If you have actual prayer requests, please call anyone on the list and many prayers will be offered for your particular intention.

The Roman Catholic Community of ST. BRIGID PARISH,

(St. Francis Xavier Church, Friendsville, Pa.

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.”

WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT

Thank you for your kindness & generosity in our weekly Parish Collections. St. Francis (4:30PM) - $ 395.00; St. Francis (8:00AM) - $ 1,151.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM) - $ 1,260.00.

LIFELINES

“I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly.” —John 10:10 (NABRE © 2010 CCD. Used with permission.)

HOLY COMMUNION UNDER ONE ELEMENT AND NO SHAKING HANDS

Because of the winter cold & flu season, we are suspending shaking hands at the sign of peace and following Mass. Please acknowledge those around you with a wave or nod of the head. The Precious Blood will not be offered until further notice.

MASS SCHEDULE Sat. Jan. 10 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: BAPTISM OF THE LORD

ANN ELLA LARUE by Kay Keenan Sun. Jan. 11 8:00AM St. Francis Church - BAPTISM OF THE LORD

INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - PETER MORITZ by Rosalynd Perlick-Spencer Mon. Jan. 12 12:00NN St. Francis Church - JOHN PUZIO by Leonard & Virginia Laky & Family Tue. Jan. 13 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - TOM FITZGERALD by the Pichette Family Wed. Jan. 14 8:30AM St. Francis Church - BOBBY PURTELL by Don & Kate Sedlak Thur. Jan. 15 8:30AM St. Francis Church - 1st Anniv. IRENE KOTCH by Chuck & Sandy Kotch Fri. Jan. 16 12:00NN St. Francis Church - FR. BROWN by Max & Rose Raub Sat. Jan. 17 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 2ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

LIVING & DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE NORTON FAMILY by John & Irene Norton

Sun. Jan. 18 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 2ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS

10:30AM St. Augustine Church - FRANK PERLICK by Rosalynd Perlick-Spencer

THANK YOU SECOND COLLECTION FOR CARE & EDUCATION OF PRIESTS Thank you for your generosity in last week’s second collection. Our collection total was $ 349.00.

END OF YEAR CONTRIBUTIONS

Final contributions for 2014 should be made by THIS Monday, January 12th. If you have contributions with you today, they can be put in the collection basket. If you have additional contributions for 2014 that you haven’t gotten in yet, please call the Rectory this week.

OFFERTORY ENVELOPES 2015 Offertory Envelopes are in the back of the Churches. If you can’t find yours, please call the parish office at (570)553-2288 and we will provide them for you. If you have never received envelopes in the past and would like to have them this year, please call the parish office. Use of the offertory envelope system makes our record keeping much easier.

REMINDER ABOUT SECOND COLLECTIONS Please remember that when there is a second collection, only the envelopes for the announced special collection should be put in the second collection basket. All other envelopes, offertory, insurance, building maintenance, utilities, fuel, candlemas, Easter flowers, etc., go in the first collection taken up. All checks for the second collection should be made out to St. Brigid Parish.

AVAILABLE IN OUR CHURCHES

The Word Among Us and The Catholic Digest are available in the back of the Churches. Please take one home with you. Also available are a limited number of books from Dynamic Catholic Publishers, “Ordinary Lives Extraordinary Mission” by John R. Wood; “The Joy of the Gospel”, by Pope Francis; “A Living Legacy”, by James Campbell; “In His Spirit”, by Richard J. Hauser; “Life’s Greatest Lesson”, by Allen R. Hunt; and “Mission of the Family”, by Jon Leonetti. Please feel free to take a copy home with you.

COMPLIMENTARY PARISH CALENDARS Complimentary Parish Calendars are available in the back of the Church for our Parishioners use.

CHILDREN’S WORSHIP BULLETINS Children’s Worship Bulletin’s are available in the back of the Churches.

PARISH LOTTERY CALENDARS Parish Lottery Calendars are available in the back of the Churches. Calendars are $ 20.00 each. They run from April 1st thru December 31st, 2015. Each family in our Parish is asked to take at least (5) calendars to sell. There are both packages of (5) calendars and loose (single) calendars available. (Please do not break up the packages.) You are asked to please sign the calendars out on the sign out sheet provided. Please help to make this very important fund raiser a success again this year!

ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST

The Little Meadows Fire Company will hold an all you can eat breakfast NEXT Sunday, January 18th, from 7AM to 11AM, at Whitetails Bar, Little Meadows. Price is $8.00 adult $4.00 children. Benefits the Little Meadows Fire Company. Breakfast includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, French toast, bacon, sausage gravy with biscuits, home fries, baked goods, and beverages. All are invited to attend and enjoy a delicious breakfast

FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTION VIA THE WEINBERG FOOD BANK

This free food distribution for those in need is for RESIDENTS OF SUSQUEHANNA COUNT ONLY. Any resident of Susquehanna County who needs food is welcome. Distribution will be held TUESDAY, JANUARY 20TH, from 12Noon to 2:00PM, and 5-7PM at the Little Meadows United Methodist Church.

MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEKEND St. Francis—Jan. 17th—4:30PM: Lector—Thomas O’Reilly; Servers—Declan & Daegan Giannone; Rosary—Loretta Guiton St. Francis—Jan. 18th—8:00AM: Lector—Bill Dovin; Servers—Thomas Williams; Rosary—Debbie Purtell St. Augustine—Jan. 18th—10:30AM: Lector—Julie Perlick; Servers—Kiera & Riley Short; Rosary—Ann Zalepa or a volunteer If at any time you see that a volunteer is needed for any ministry, please feel free to step forward and volunteer your services.

DECEASED Please pray for the deceased, especially Betty Freres, mother of Kay Caspersen; and former Parishioner Jerry Lynch. We also pray for Keith Rafferty, Steve Mason, Calvin “Tod” Birchard and SSGT Andrew Stevens who were known to many in our Parish Community. May they rest in peace. Amen.

SANCTUARY LIGHTS, ADORATION VIGIL CANDLES & DEVOTIONAL CANDLE DONATIONS 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 a Special Intention. A Devotional Candle at St. Francis b u r n s for healing for all the sick.

The Sanctuary Light at St. Francis b u r n s in Memory of Irene Kotch requested by Chuck & Sandy Kotch. CHURCH CLEANING

St. Francis cleaners for the month of January—Kathy Gage. St. Augustine cleaners Jan. 11 to 17—Rosalynd Perlick-Spencer & Kay Caspersen; Jan. 18 to 24—volunteers needed.

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, 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, Jennifer Lynn, Tom Wenman, Linda Hollenback, Jerry Lynch, Tyler Fletcher, Joshua Welch, S.C.F., Anna Mae Coleman, Jean Ryan, Richard Hutchinson, Mary K. Long, Joshua Kaminski, Kathy Holt, B.F., Aleisya Abrams, Agnes Neville, Steve Hundiak, Mary Lou Fahs, Butch Rosencranz, Ruth King, Ken Roon, Brooke Arnold, Hallie Brooks, Sarah Murnigahan, William Chaney, Mary Cadden, Sandy Szabo, Nancy Lynch, Daniel Gavin, Sue Anderson, June Riley, John Bauer, Adam Kelly, Francis Zernone, Shawn Burns, Quinn Seymour, John & Alberta Zielinski, Virginia Raftis, Fred Russell, Dorothy Catlin, Marie Donahue, Nancy, Matt & Emily, Bob Murphy, Robyn Lawson, Vicky Nelson, Rita Flynn, Elton Carr, Peter Purtell, Kaleena Dughi, Molly Getter, Sam Miner, Debbie Drewry, Bill Sheredy, Bub Davis, Rusty Carmen, Ronalee Eckert, Chelsea Judson, Doug Wheaton, John Paul Jones, Valerie Newhart, Amanda Branning, Deborah Gregory, J.K., Andy Mooney, Dave Hibbard, Jeff Barnard, Mary Elizabeth Healy, Javina Davis, Gloria Craige, Delmar O’Rourke, Walt Frystak, Lori & Michelle Parsons, Steve Burrell, Barbara Borsavage, George Kotch, Jr., Leo Guiton, Whitney Neville, Gregg Loboda, Tammy Fleming, Mark Kovach, Joe Vrabel, Jerry Conboy, Brendan Kelly, Greg Lasgowka, Shirley Bowser, Mary Louise Keenan, Tiffani Allen, Robert Picciano, Jr., Theresa Noldy, Paul Kerber, Linda Bush, Megan Priestner, Kaitlin Reeves, and Dick Lewis. 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 & Community, Christopher Reichlen, Patrick Allen, Shane Kalpokas, Ryan Gormley, Mike Griffith, Reed Shave, 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, David Teetsel, Lisa Phillips, Carrie Krouse, Ryan Newberry, Wayne M. Bennett, Duane Thomas, Joseph Elliott, Michael and Sean Plitt, Mark W. Gregg, Bradley J. Bryant, Kevin Lewandoski, 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. OIL SPILL: Please continue to pray for a successful cleanup of the remainder of the spill.

PARISH PRAYER CHAIN If you would like to help respond to prayer requests (for anyone in need), please contact Rosalynd Perlick-Spencer (570-663-2212), Susie Reichlen (570-553-2618), or Mary Keenan (570-553-2431). If you have actual prayer requests, please call anyone on the list and many prayers will be offered for your particular intention.

The Roman Catholic Community of ST. BRIGID PARISH,

(St. Francis Xavier Church, Friendsville, Pa.

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.”

WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT

Thank you for your kindness & generosity in our weekly Parish Collections. St. Francis (4:30PM) - $ 395.00; St. Francis (8:00AM) - $ 1,151.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM) - $ 1,260.00.

LIFELINES

“I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly.” —John 10:10 (NABRE © 2010 CCD. Used with permission.)

HOLY COMMUNION UNDER ONE ELEMENT AND NO SHAKING HANDS

Because of the winter cold & flu season, we are suspending shaking hands at the sign of peace and following Mass. Please acknowledge those around you with a wave or nod of the head. The Precious Blood will not be offered until further notice.

MASS SCHEDULE Sat. Jan. 10 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: BAPTISM OF THE LORD

ANN ELLA LARUE by Kay Keenan Sun. Jan. 11 8:00AM St. Francis Church - BAPTISM OF THE LORD

INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - PETER MORITZ by Rosalynd Perlick-Spencer Mon. Jan. 12 12:00NN St. Francis Church - JOHN PUZIO by Leonard & Virginia Laky & Family Tue. Jan. 13 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - TOM FITZGERALD by the Pichette Family Wed. Jan. 14 8:30AM St. Francis Church - BOBBY PURTELL by Don & Kate Sedlak Thur. Jan. 15 8:30AM St. Francis Church - 1st Anniv. IRENE KOTCH by Chuck & Sandy Kotch Fri. Jan. 16 12:00NN St. Francis Church - FR. BROWN by Max & Rose Raub Sat. Jan. 17 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 2ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

LIVING & DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE NORTON FAMILY by John & Irene Norton

Sun. Jan. 18 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 2ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS

10:30AM St. Augustine Church - FRANK PERLICK by Rosalynd Perlick-Spencer

THANK YOU SECOND COLLECTION FOR CARE & EDUCATION OF PRIESTS Thank you for your generosity in last week’s second collection. Our collection total was $ 349.00.

END OF YEAR CONTRIBUTIONS

Final contributions for 2014 should be made by THIS Monday, January 12th. If you have contributions with you today, they can be put in the collection basket. If you have additional contributions for 2014 that you haven’t gotten in yet, please call the Rectory this week.

OFFERTORY ENVELOPES 2015 Offertory Envelopes are in the back of the Churches. If you can’t find yours, please call the parish office at (570)553-2288 and we will provide them for you. If you have never received envelopes in the past and would like to have them this year, please call the parish office. Use of the offertory envelope system makes our record keeping much easier.

REMINDER ABOUT SECOND COLLECTIONS Please remember that when there is a second collection, only the envelopes for the announced special collection should be put in the second collection basket. All other envelopes, offertory, insurance, building maintenance, utilities, fuel, candlemas, Easter flowers, etc., go in the first collection taken up. All checks for the second collection should be made out to St. Brigid Parish.

AVAILABLE IN OUR CHURCHES

The Word Among Us and The Catholic Digest are available in the back of the Churches. Please take one home with you. Also available are a limited number of books from Dynamic Catholic Publishers, “Ordinary Lives Extraordinary Mission” by John R. Wood; “The Joy of the Gospel”, by Pope Francis; “A Living Legacy”, by James Campbell; “In His Spirit”, by Richard J. Hauser; “Life’s Greatest Lesson”, by Allen R. Hunt; and “Mission of the Family”, by Jon Leonetti. Please feel free to take a copy home with you.

COMPLIMENTARY PARISH CALENDARS Complimentary Parish Calendars are available in the back of the Church for our Parishioners use.

CHILDREN’S WORSHIP BULLETINS Children’s Worship Bulletin’s are available in the back of the Churches.

PARISH LOTTERY CALENDARS Parish Lottery Calendars are available in the back of the Churches. Calendars are $ 20.00 each. They run from April 1st thru December 31st, 2015. Each family in our Parish is asked to take at least (5) calendars to sell. There are both packages of (5) calendars and loose (single) calendars available. (Please do not break up the packages.) You are asked to please sign the calendars out on the sign out sheet provided. Please help to make this very important fund raiser a success again this year!

ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST

The Little Meadows Fire Company will hold an all you can eat breakfast NEXT Sunday, January 18th, from 7AM to 11AM, at Whitetails Bar, Little Meadows. Price is $8.00 adult $4.00 children. Benefits the Little Meadows Fire Company. Breakfast includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, French toast, bacon, sausage gravy with biscuits, home fries, baked goods, and beverages. All are invited to attend and enjoy a delicious breakfast

FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTION VIA THE WEINBERG FOOD BANK

This free food distribution for those in need is for RESIDENTS OF SUSQUEHANNA COUNT ONLY. Any resident of Susquehanna County who needs food is welcome. Distribution will be held TUESDAY, JANUARY 20TH, from 12Noon to 2:00PM, and 5-7PM at the Little Meadows United Methodist Church.

DIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL UPDATE Thank you to those who have made the commitment to join in “Transforming Lives Together.” If you did not already make a pledge, envelopes are available in the back of the Churches for your pledge. Completed pledges may be placed in the collection basket or mailed to the Rectory. St. Brigid Parish Appeal goal is $ 24,000.00. Currently we have (118) pledges for a total of $ 19,124.00. We are under our goal by $ 4,876.00. Each gift truly matters. If you have not yet made your gift, and need a pledge envelope, envelopes are available in the back of the Church. Packets are also available by calling the Diocesan Development Office at 570-207-2250, or on-line at www.DioceseofScranton.org. Thank you to everyone for your generosity.

WEEK OF PRAY FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY The Diocese of Scranton will again participate in the worldwide Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, which is celebrated each year in January. This observance, first organized by Father Paul Watson, S.A., in 1908 at Graymoor in Garrison, N.Y., seeks to gather together diverse communities of the Christian faith to express the degree of communion which the churches have already received, and to pray together for the full visible unity of the one Church of Jesus Christ. The Diocese of Scranton will host an Ecumenical Celebration of God's Word on Friday, January 23, 2015, at 12:10PM in the Cathedral of Saint Peter, Scranton. There will be no 12:10PM Mass that day in the Cathedral. All are welcome to attend. In addition, CTV: Catholic Television will broadcast the service live. The Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L., Bishop of Scranton, will preside, and the Reverend William W. Fairchild of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America will deliver the homily. Clergy and representatives from various Christian traditions and ecumenical agencies will be present. Liturgical music will be provided by the Junior Choir from Our Lady of Peace School in Clarks Green.

RETROUVAILLE—KNOW A MARRIAGE THAT NEEDS HELP? If your marriage is tearing the two of you apart, if there is little or no meaningful communication, if you are considering separation or divorce, then the Retrouvaille program can help. Retrouvaille is helping couples put the pieces back together and to rediscover a more loving relationship. The next local program will be February 27th to March 1st, 2015 at the Ramada Inn, Clarks Summit, PA. Registration is required. All calls are confidential. Cost is by donation. Please call 1-800-470-2230 or visit http://www.retrouvaille.org/ for more information or to register.

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS AND CELEBRATION His Excellency, the Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L., Bishop of Scranton, and the Office for Parish Life wish to invite couples celebrating their 25th or 50th wedding anniversary in 2015 to a Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass on Sunday, June 21st. The event includes a 2:30PM Mass at St. Peter’s Cathedral followed by a reception. Requests for an invitation, with a mailing address, should be made thru the Parish Office before March 16th. Please call the Parish Office if you would like to attend this very special Mass.

PREPARATION FOR FIRST ANNUAL CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE The First Annual Catholic Men’s Conference for the Diocese of Scranton will be held on Saturday, April 25th, at King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, PA. In recent years, many dioceses throughout the country have begun to sponsor such conferences to address the unique and often challenging issues facing men in our culture and in our world. The event will feature two nationally known speakers: Father Larry Richards, author of Be A Man and Damon Owens of the Theology of the Body Institute. There will be opportunities for Eucharistic Adoration, the celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation as well as devotional prayers. Additionally, exhibitors will be present with a full array of Catholic books and publications as well as CDs and ministry opportunities. (Further information regarding specific details of the event available as the date approaches.) A Parish Captain is needed to promote this event within our Parish. If you would like to be a Parish Captain or would like more information, please contact: Men’s Conference Co-Chairs: Glenn Yanik (570-362-0417) or gmyanik@epix.net ; Michael Kilmer (570-746-0100) or michaelkilmer71@gmail.com ; or Catherine Butel, Diocesan Secretary for Parish Life, (570-207-2213) or Catherine-Butel@dioceseofscranton.org . Fathers, sons, grandsons and friends are all most welcome to attend. (Please also let Fr. Cas know if you decide to be the Parish Captain.)

PRO-LIFE MARCH A bus trip is being planned for the Pro-life March in Washington, D.C.. The bus will be leaving Montrose at 5:40AM on Thursday, January 22nd and returning at approximately 10:30PM. If you would like to go, please call Rosalynd Perlick at 570-663-2212 for reservations and/or more information.

SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE WEEKEND

Care Net Pregnancy Center of NEPA invites you to an Open House Dedication & Prayer Vigil on Saturday, January 17th between 10:30AM and 12Noon. There will be prayer suggestions in each room so that you can wander and help bathe the rooms with prayer as they begin their ministry at Tannery Place, 498 South Main Street, Montrose (the Old Publishing Building). Parking is in the back.

FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM When an older relative or friend becomes ill, and you want to take care of them at home for as long as possible—the Family Caregiver Support Program may be able to help. Based on your situation, we may be able to help with: Reimbursement for a variety of care giving expenses; home modifications such as installing ramps, walk-in showers, and widening doorways; caregiver support groups; assistance in completing applications for benefits and insurance forms; training in care giving skills; connections to other services and resources to help you. For more information, please call B/S/S/T Area Agency on Aging, Inc., 1-800-982-4346 or visit www.bsstaaa.org .

2015 SUMMER MISSION EXPERIENCE FOR HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS This year’s Summer Mission trip will be to Sacred Heart Southern Missions in Walls, Mississippi, a Catholic Ministry in Northern Mississippi, Diocese of Jackson. The date will be July 6-18. This is a faith basked mission journey. The cost is approximately $ 1200.00 which includes airfare, ground transportation and other living expenses. If you are selected for this mission experience, there are ways to raise the money. If you are a student in your JUNIOR YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL—from Catholic schools, public high schools, or home schools, you are eligible to apply. Also, teachers or mission moderators interested in being a chaperone should apply. Applications are in the back of the Churches. Deadline to have applicant letters in the Pontifical Mission Societies Office is January 26th, 2015. If no forms are available and you would like one, please contact the Rectory at 570-553-2288.