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. A Devotional Candle at St. Francis burns for a Special Intention.

CHURCH CLEANING

St. Francis cleaners for the month of March—Mary Beth Manns. St. Augustine cleaners March 24 to 30 - volunteers needed; March 31 to April 6 - Mary Ellen Griffin & Cathy O’Reilly. 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, Mary Coyle, 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, Franny Coleman, Hallie Brooks, Rosemary Boyle, Sarah Murnigahan, Robert Peifer, Evelyn Rounds, Janice Russell, Bill Wilcox, M. M., Carl Miller, Walter O’Rourke, Candy Coney, 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, Judy Castner-Bloom, Daniel Gavin, Shawn Burns, Quinn Seymour, Patricia Flynn, Pauline VerValen, Joe Curley, and Adam Kelly. 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, Joshua Arey, Ryan Gormley, Mike Griffith, Daniel Hogan, Roger Raub, 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 & 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.

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.

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) $ 830.75; St. Francis (8:00AM) $ 907.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM) $ 568.00.

LIFELINES

I do not want to punish mankind, but I desire to heal it, pressing it to my Merciful Heart. ~ Jesus’ words to St. Faustina as recorded in her Diary (1588) Let the greatest sinners place their trust in My mercy. They have the right before others to trust in the abyss of My mercy. …Souls that make an appeal to My mercy delight Me. To such souls I grant even more graces than they ask. ~ Jesus’ words to St. Faustina as recorded in her Diary (1146)

HOLY COMMUNION UNDER ONE ELEMENT AND SHAKING HANDS

As the winter cold & flu season is in full swing, we are suspending shaking hands at the sign of peace. Please acknowledge those around you with a wave or nod of the head. We will also have Holy Communion under one species; the Precious Blood will not be offered until further notice.

MASS SCHEDULE Vigil: (Palm Sunday)—Passion of the Lord

Sat. March 23 4:30PM St. Francis Church - 7 Day Mass—BOBBY PURTELL by Norene Purtell & Family

Sun. March 24 8:00AM St. Francis Church - CHAD HENRY by the Dudock Family 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS

Mon. March 25 12:00NN St. Francis Church - WANDA & STEVE PURR by Joe Purr 5:30-7PM St. Francis Church- (The Light is on for you ~ Confessions)

Tue. March 26 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - (Mass & Stations of the Cross) CARL SPENCER by Mildred Green

4:00PM St. Peter’s Cathedral (Chrism Mass—Scranton) Wed. March 27 8:30AM St. Francis Church - MARY BAHAN by the Estate

Holy Thursday—Mass of the Lord’s Supper Thur. March 28 7:00PM St. Francis Church - JEROME RYAN by the Estate

Good Friday—Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion Fri. March 29 12:00NN St. Augustine Church - (Stations of the Cross)

7:00PM St. Francis Church - (Passion & Veneration) Holy Saturday—Easter Vigil

Sat. March 30 8:00PM St. Francis Church - JIM KEENAN by Mary M. Keenan & Tim Kerrigan Easter Sunday—Celebration of the Lord’s Resurrection

Sun. March 31 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 6th Anniv. ED CONBOY by Shirley Conboy 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - THERESA LYNCH by Bill & Barbara Pichette

(Palm Sunday)—Passion of the Lord

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. Prizes are $25.00; $ 50.00; $75.00 on most days and $ 500.00 on Christmas Day. Drawings run from April 1st thru December 31st, 2013. The Winning Number is the first (3) digit Pennsylvania Daily Lottery

number drawn each evening. Each Parish Family is asked to take at least (5) calendars to sell. Calendars are available in the back of the Church, please sign them out on the sheet provided. There are about 150 calendars left, with approximately 75 left in each Church. So far only 401 returns have been made. April 1st is only a week away!!! Please make your returns and help us sell all the calendars again this year!!! Sales will continue until all Calendars are gone.

PASSION PLAY AT NEUMANN HALL The children of our religious education program (CCD) will present a Passion Play THIS SUNDAY, at Neumann Hall after 10:30 Mass. We will also have a light lunch, so families are asked to bring snacks or drinks to share. There will be no class at the regular time, however, there will be practice for those students who can attend. All members of the parish are invited to attend and enjoy the play!

ATTENTION ALTAR SERVERS & PARENTS Altar Servers and their parents are reminded to take albs home to be laundered before Holy Week.

EASTER FLOWER ENVELOPES Eater Flower donations total $ 905.00 to date.

COMBINED CHOIR PRACTICE FOR HOLY WEEK & EASTER The final Choir practice for Holy Week and Easter is on Tuesday evening at 6:30PM in St. Francis Church. Please consider joining the choir to help make our services even more beautiful.

FOOD CARDS/FOOD PANTRY EASTER FOOD CARDS: We have a total of (12) families on our Food Card list. You may put your donation, (check or cash), in the collection basket in an envelope marked “attention: Kay—Food Cards” or mail it to the rectory. All donations are needed and are greatly appreciated. To date donations total $ 690.00. We need $ 585.00 to make our goal of $ 1,275.00.

FOOD PANTRY: Donations for hams for Easter Baskets would be appreciated & should be put in the collection marked Food Pantry. Checks must be made payable to “The Food Pantry”. Thank you for sharing with others. May God bless you a hundredfold.

EASTER BASKET BLESSING & EGG HUNT The Easter Basket Blessing & Easter Egg Hunt will be held in St. Francis Xavier Church on HOLY SATURDAY, MARCH 30TH AT 1:00PM. All the children of our Parishes are welcome to bring their Basket to be blessed and then participate in the Egg Hunt. There will be plenty of “Easter Eggs” for all who attend!

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.

THANK YOU The family of Bobby Purtell most sincerely wish to express our deepest gratitude to everyone for all the prayers, Masses, deliciously prepared food, and generous words of support thru this heart breaking time. FEBRUARY FINANCIAL NEWS Income— $ 19,798.94

Expense— - 19,622.18 $ 176.76

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) $ 830.75; St. Francis (8:00AM) $ 907.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM) $ 568.00.

LIFELINES

I do not want to punish mankind, but I desire to heal it, pressing it to my Merciful Heart. ~ Jesus’ words to St. Faustina as recorded in her Diary (1588) Let the greatest sinners place their trust in My mercy. They have the right before others to trust in the abyss of My mercy. …Souls that make an appeal to My mercy delight Me. To such souls I grant even more graces than they ask. ~ Jesus’ words to St. Faustina as recorded in her Diary (1146)

HOLY COMMUNION UNDER ONE ELEMENT AND SHAKING HANDS

As the winter cold & flu season is in full swing, we are suspending shaking hands at the sign of peace. Please acknowledge those around you with a wave or nod of the head. We will also have Holy Communion under one species; the Precious Blood will not be offered until further notice.

MASS SCHEDULE Vigil: (Palm Sunday)—Passion of the Lord

Sat. March 23 4:30PM St. Francis Church - 7 Day Mass—BOBBY PURTELL by Norene Purtell & Family

Sun. March 24 8:00AM St. Francis Church - CHAD HENRY by the Dudock Family 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS

Mon. March 25 12:00NN St. Francis Church - WANDA & STEVE PURR by Joe Purr 5:30-7PM St. Francis Church- (The Light is on for you ~ Confessions)

Tue. March 26 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - (Mass & Stations of the Cross) CARL SPENCER by Mildred Green

4:00PM St. Peter’s Cathedral (Chrism Mass—Scranton) Wed. March 27 8:30AM St. Francis Church - MARY BAHAN by the Estate

Holy Thursday—Mass of the Lord’s Supper Thur. March 28 7:00PM St. Francis Church - JEROME RYAN by the Estate

Good Friday—Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion Fri. March 29 12:00NN St. Augustine Church - (Stations of the Cross)

7:00PM St. Francis Church - (Passion & Veneration) Holy Saturday—Easter Vigil

Sat. March 30 8:00PM St. Francis Church - JIM KEENAN by Mary M. Keenan & Tim Kerrigan Easter Sunday—Celebration of the Lord’s Resurrection

Sun. March 31 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 6th Anniv. ED CONBOY by Shirley Conboy 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - THERESA LYNCH by Bill & Barbara Pichette

(Palm Sunday)—Passion of the Lord

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. Prizes are $25.00; $ 50.00; $75.00 on most days and $ 500.00 on Christmas Day. Drawings run from April 1st thru December 31st, 2013. The Winning Number is the first (3) digit Pennsylvania Daily Lottery

number drawn each evening. Each Parish Family is asked to take at least (5) calendars to sell. Calendars are available in the back of the Church, please sign them out on the sheet provided. There are about 150 calendars left, with approximately 75 left in each Church. So far only 401 returns have been made. April 1st is only a week away!!! Please make your returns and help us sell all the calendars again this year!!! Sales will continue until all Calendars are gone.

PASSION PLAY AT NEUMANN HALL The children of our religious education program (CCD) will present a Passion Play THIS SUNDAY, at Neumann Hall after 10:30 Mass. We will also have a light lunch, so families are asked to bring snacks or drinks to share. There will be no class at the regular time, however, there will be practice for those students who can attend. All members of the parish are invited to attend and enjoy the play!

ATTENTION ALTAR SERVERS & PARENTS Altar Servers and their parents are reminded to take albs home to be laundered before Holy Week.

EASTER FLOWER ENVELOPES Eater Flower donations total $ 905.00 to date.

COMBINED CHOIR PRACTICE FOR HOLY WEEK & EASTER The final Choir practice for Holy Week and Easter is on Tuesday evening at 6:30PM in St. Francis Church. Please consider joining the choir to help make our services even more beautiful.

FOOD CARDS/FOOD PANTRY EASTER FOOD CARDS: We have a total of (12) families on our Food Card list. You may put your donation, (check or cash), in the collection basket in an envelope marked “attention: Kay—Food Cards” or mail it to the rectory. All donations are needed and are greatly appreciated. To date donations total $ 690.00. We need $ 585.00 to make our goal of $ 1,275.00.

FOOD PANTRY: Donations for hams for Easter Baskets would be appreciated & should be put in the collection marked Food Pantry. Checks must be made payable to “The Food Pantry”. Thank you for sharing with others. May God bless you a hundredfold.

EASTER BASKET BLESSING & EGG HUNT The Easter Basket Blessing & Easter Egg Hunt will be held in St. Francis Xavier Church on HOLY SATURDAY, MARCH 30TH AT 1:00PM. All the children of our Parishes are welcome to bring their Basket to be blessed and then participate in the Egg Hunt. There will be plenty of “Easter Eggs” for all who attend!

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.

THANK YOU The family of Bobby Purtell most sincerely wish to express our deepest gratitude to everyone for all the prayers, Masses, deliciously prepared food, and generous words of support thru this heart breaking time. FEBRUARY FINANCIAL NEWS Income— $ 19,798.94

Expense— - 19,622.18 $ 176.76

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. A Devotional Candle at St. Francis burns for a Special Intention.

CHURCH CLEANING

St. Francis cleaners for the month of March—Mary Beth Manns. St. Augustine cleaners March 24 to 30 - volunteers needed; March 31 to April 6 - Mary Ellen Griffin & Cathy O’Reilly. 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, Mary Coyle, 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, Franny Coleman, Hallie Brooks, Rosemary Boyle, Sarah Murnigahan, Robert Peifer, Evelyn Rounds, Janice Russell, Bill Wilcox, M. M., Carl Miller, Walter O’Rourke, Candy Coney, 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, Judy Castner-Bloom, Daniel Gavin, Shawn Burns, Quinn Seymour, Patricia Flynn, Pauline VerValen, Joe Curley, and Adam Kelly. 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, Joshua Arey, Ryan Gormley, Mike Griffith, Daniel Hogan, Roger Raub, 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 & 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.

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.

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.”

2013 REGULATIONS FOR LENT All faithful of the Diocese of Scranton are reminded of Diocesan Statute No. 41, which addresses the penitential aspect of Lent: “The season of Lent is penitential in nature and during Lent penance should be not only internal and individual, but also external and social (Sacrosanctum Concilium, No. 5, 109). Pastors are obliged to avoid scheduling activities in the parishes which in any way could possibly detract from the external and social penance required by Lent.” During Lent the following fast and abstinence regulations are observed: Good Friday, March 29th, is a day of fast and abstinence. Fridays during Lent are days of abstinence. All Catholics who have reached their 14th birthday are to abstain from eating meat on Good Friday and on

all Fridays during Lent. All Catholics over 18 years of age to the beginning of their 60th year are bound to the obligation of fasting.

Those bound by this rule may take only one full meal and two smaller meals unless dispensed or excused. LENTEN REMINDERS

Lent is a time for sacrifice and for spiritual renewal as we reflect upon our baptism and the call given to each of us to walk as disciples of the Lord. We are provided with three personal challenges associated with our individual observance of Lent: Almsgiving – generously giving to those in need Fasting – practicing self-discipline and self-denial Prayer – reading, hearing and reflecting on the Word of God Lent is also a penitential season. It is a time to seek forgiveness, to look inward, and to admit our shortcomings and failures. It is a time to regroup and to prepare. How can you spend your time during Lent? By “giving up” things you hunger after, such as sweets or alcohol; or activities you desire, such as vacations,

concerts or movies. By “doing” things to help others, such as offering an extra donation to the poor or helping those in need by providing food or clothing. By “adding” to our normal routine, such as going to daily Mass, praying the Stations of the Cross and going to

confession. NEWS FROM THE SCRANTON DIOCESAN COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN

The Scranton Diocesan Council of Catholic Women would like to remind the faithful that during the month of March our journey through the Lenten Season continues. Take time to stop and reflect. Have you attended Stations of the Cross, have you taken advantage of the Monday evening confession schedule, have you offered additional almsgiving, prayer time and charity work? Sacrifices such as fasting amplify the power of prayer. Lent is a period which calls us as believers to an internal reflection of faith and a conversion to live our lives with the presence of God. As we continue our journey small offerings everyday will make Holy Week and the Easter Season more meaningful.

One of the most important Sacraments in our lives as Christians is found in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Continuing through Monday of Holy Week, confessions will be heard on Monday from 5:30PM. to 7:00PM in St. Francis Church. So far there has been a minimal number of people in attendance. At this point no penance services are being planned for St. Brigid Parish or Holy Name of Mary Parish, Montrose. With The Light is on for You services, as well as confessions before/after Weekday/Weekend Masses, there has been ample time for people to make it to Confession if that is their intention. If you wish to go to

Confession and haven’t done so already, please come to St. Francis Church Monday evening, or St. Francis or St. Augustine Churches before or after Weekday or Weekend Masses.

SCHEDULE FOR STATIONS OF THE CROSS DURING HOLY WEEK Tuesday, March 26th—following 8:30AM Mass at St. Augustine Church

Friday, March 29th—12 Noon at St. Augustine Church ROSARY DURING LENT

The Rosary will be held before all weekday Masses. Volunteers are encouraged to lead the Rosary. You don’t need to wait for Fr. Cas, as he may be hearing Confessions. If someone would like to lead the Rosary, please do so.

CHRISM MASS All the faithful of the Diocese are invited to attend the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Peter, Scranton, on Tuesday, March 26th, at 4:00PM. At this Mass priests from throughout the Diocese will renew their priestly promises before the Bishop, and the oils to be used for the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Anointing of the Sick and Holy Orders will be blessed. Participation in the Chrism Mass is a beautiful way to pray for and support the priests of the Diocese.

HOLY WEEK MINISTRY SCHEDULE HOLY THURSDAY, MARCH 28TH—ST. FRANCIS CHURCH—7:00PM: Lectors—Johanna Higgins & Betty Ellen Hardy; Ministers—(none needed); Servers—Christopher & Kaili Higgins & Shelby Funk; Rosary—Helen Burns GOOD FRIDAY, MARCH 29TH—ST. AUGUSTINE CHURCH (STATIONS OF THE CROSS) - 12NOON: Servers—volunteer if available GOOD FRIDAY, MARCH 29TH—ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CHURCH (PASSION & VENERATION OF THE CROSS) - 7:00PM: Lectors—Larry & Thomas O’Reilly; Ministers—(None needed); Servers—Katherine & Matthew Gatto and Curtis & Madeline Spila; Rosary—Alice Carr HOLY SATURDAY, MARCH 30TH—ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CHURCH—8:00PM: Lectors—Bette Brown & Rosanne Williams; Ministers—Sean Kelly & Susanne Wolf; Servers—Thomas Williams & Curtis & Madeline Spila; Rosary—Jeff Williams EASTER SUNDAY, MARCH 31ST—ST. FRANCIS CHURCH—8:00AM: Lectors—Mary Beth Manns; Ministers—Dave Curley & Larry Purtell; Server—Patrick & Marty Conboy; Rosary—Deb Purtell EASTER SUNDAY, MARCH 31ST—ST. AUGUSTINE CHURCH—10:30AM: Lector—Julie Perlick; Ministers—Bob Allen & Anne Hawley; Servers—Emma & Hallie Milligan; Rosary—Ann Zalepa

HOLY WEEK MASS SCHEDULE Monday—March 25th—12:00NN—St. Francis Xavier Church

Tuesday—March 26th—8:30AM—St. Augustine Church (Chrism Mass—St. Peter’s Cathedral, Scranton—4:00PM)

Wednesday—March 27th—8:30AM—St. Francis Xavier Church Holy Thursday—Mass of the Lord’s Supper

March 28th—7:00PM—St. Francis Xavier Church—(Mass & Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament until 11:00PM) Good Friday—Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion

March 29th—12 Noon—St. Augustine Church—Stations of the Cross March 29th—7:00PM—St. Francis Xavier Church—Passion & Veneration of the Cross

Holy Saturday March 30th—8:00PM—St. Francis Xavier Church—Easter Vigil Mass

Easter Sunday—Resurrection of the Lord March 31st—8:00AM—St. Francis Xavier Church—Resurrection of the Lord

March 31st—10:30AM—St. Augustine Church—Resurrection of the Lord (Fr. Buckley will say this Mass.)

OPERATION RICE BOWL—Assisting our Neighbors 25% of contributions to CRS Rice Bowl remain in our diocese, helping to support local poverty and hunger alleviation programs. This week, we pray for people in our own community who strug-gle with poverty and hunger. Give to your Rice Bowl to support programs that help the poor in our own community, as well as in communities around the world. Rice Bowl Envelopes can be put in the collection at any time during Lent, however, the Rice Bowl Collection will be taken up on Holy Thursday. Collection total to date is: $ 616.00.

Lent runs from Ash Wednesday until the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday.

GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION Christians around the world are united in a special way during Lent, Holy Week and Easter. Our hearts, minds and prayers are also especially aware of the Holy Land. Our parish, once a year on Good Friday, is called on to support Christians in the Holy Land. Many Christians in the Holy Land depend on the collection for their lives. As a pontifical collection requested by Pope Francis, the annual Good Friday Collection offers a direct link for parishioners to be witnesses of peace to help protect the Holy Places. When you donate on Good Friday, you are supporting Christians in the Holy Land. Franciscans and others in the Holy Land are housing and feeding the poor, providing religious formation and education, maintaining shrines and parishes, and conducting pastoral ministry. For more information, visit www.myfranciscan.org .

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.

The grace of adoration of Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament is given to everybody. (St. Peter Julian Eymard) 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).

ST. AUGUSTINE CEMETERY NEWS St. Augustine Cemetery Association is accepting bids for mowing St. Augustine Cemetery and Church grounds. If you have any questions, please contact Joe Monahan (607-669-4598). Bids need to be in by April 20th.

WILDLIFE RESCUE & ADOPT AN ANGEL COMPANION ANIMAL RESCUE BENEFIT

Wildlife Rescue & Adopt an Angel Companion Animal Rescue will hold a Benefit at St. Francis Hall, Friendsville on Sunday, April 14th, from 2 to 5PM. Menu is Chicken Parmesan, Vegetarian Baked Ziti, Meatballs, Roast Potatoes, Gourmet Vegetable Medley, Salad, Rolls and Dessert ~ All you can eat! Take outs will be available. Cost: $ 10.00 for adults; $ 5.00 for children 10 and under. (Soda, beer, coffee, tea, are extra.) Host DJ will be Kurt Motsko. There will be raffles, 50/50, giveaways and great auction items throughout dinner. For more information or to donate auction items, call 570-553-2499. All proceeds will support our continuing work to help all animals in need.

SAMARITAN HOUSE SPRING SALE The Annual Samaritan House Spring Sale is April 5th from 9AM to 4PM and April 6th from 9AM to 2PM at St. Thomas Aquinas School Gym, Highland Avenue, Binghamton. All are welcome.

LITTLE MEADOWS FIRE CO. EASTER EGG HUNG The Little Meadows Fire Co. will hold an Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, March 24th at the School House in Little Meadows starting at 1:00PM. Refreshments and prizes for the most eggs collected. All children are welcome to attend.

RUMMAGE & BAKE SALE A Rummage & Bake Sale will be held on Saturday, March 23rd from 9AM to 2PM at the United Methodist Church, in Little Meadows. Lunch will be available. Bag sale begins at 1PM.

SPRING BASEBALL CAMP Holy Cross High School, Dunmore, Pa. will hold their 6th Annual Spring Baseball Camp for grades 3-8 on Sunday, March 17th from 1 to 3PM and Sunday, March 24th from 1 to 3PM. Cost is $ 50.00. Please make checks payable to Holy Cross High School. Mail Applications to Holy Cross High School, Baseball Office, 501 E. Drinker St., Dun-more, Pa. 18512. For information contact Coach Menichetti (570-346-7541).