MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR HOLY DAY St. Augustine—May 13th—6:00PM: Lector—Johanna Higgins; Servers—Shelby Funk & Christopher Hig-gins; Ministers—Roseanne Rouff & VOLUNTEER NEEDED St. Francis—May 14th—6:00PM: Lector—Andy Potocek; Servers—VOLUNTEER NEEDED; Ministers—Susanne Wolf & Mary Shaughnessy; Rosary—Camille Doyle

MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEKEND St. Francis—May 16th—4:30PM: Lector—Betty Ellen Hardy; Servers—Curtis, Madeline & Gab Spila; Ministers—Sean Kelly & Helen Burns; Rosary—Betty Ellen Hardy St. Francis—May 17th—8:00AM: Lector—Amanda Reeves; Servers—Marty Conboy; Ministers—Larry Purtell & Dave Curley; Rosary—Dave Curley St. Augustine—May 17th—10:30AM: Lector—Jack Kelly; Servers—Emma, Hallie & Linsey Milligan; Ministers—Bob Allen & VOLUNTEER NEEDED; Rosary—Ann Zalepa or a volunteer

DECEASED Please pray for the deceased, especially former Parishioner John Handzo. May he 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 healing for all the sick and special intentions. A Devotional Candle at St. Francis burns for the return to health of all the sick in our Parish Community requested by St. Brigid Altar & Rosary Society. Sanctuary Light at St. Francis b u r n s in Memory of Berenice (Anniv.) & Rudolph Noldy req. by Bill & Theresa Noldy. Devotional Candle at St. Francis b u r n s in Memory of Sophie Glenn, Berenice Noldy, & Mary Drobish req. by Theresa & Bill Noldy.

FLOWERS FOR OUR CHURCHES The Flowers at St. Augustine Church are in Memory of Betty, Bob & Connie Freres req. by Kay Caspersen.

To provide flowers for St. Francis Church, please call the Rectory at (570-553-2288). To provide flowers for St. Augustine Church, please call Heidi Jaeger (570-663-2459).

Dates are available in both Churches from May thru November. CHURCH CLEANING

St. Francis cleaners for the month of May—Patti Dudock. St. Augustine cleaners May 10 to 16—Shirley Kelly & Mary Homan; May 17 to 23—Shirley Kelly & Mary Homan.

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, Linda Hollenback, Tyler Fletcher, Joshua Welch, Anna Mae Coleman, S.C.F., Kathy Holt, Mary Lou Fahs, Richard Hutchinson, Mary K. Long, Joshua Kaminski, B.F., Aleisya Abrams, Steve Hundiak, John Bauer, Butch Rosencranz, Ruth King, Ken Roon, Brooke Arnold, Hallie Brooks, June Riley, Sarah Murnigahan, William Chaney, Mary Cadden, Nancy Lynch, Daniel Gavin, Sue Anderson, Adam Kelly, 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, Kaleena Dughi, Molly Getter, Sam Miner, Debbie Drewry, Bub Davis, Rusty Carmen, Ronalee Eckert, Chelsea Judson, Walt Frystak, Doug Wheaton, John Paul Jones, Valerie Newhart, Amanda Branning, Deborah Gregory, J.K., Andy Mooney, Dave Hibbard, Jeff Barnard, Mary Elizabeth Healy, Gloria Craige, T. S., H. T., Delmar O’Rourke, Lori & Michelle Parsons, Steve Burrell, Tammy Fleming, Barbara Borsavage, George Kotch, Jr., Leo Guiton, Gregg Loboda, Mark Kovach, Jerry Conboy, Brendan Kelly, Ken Guiton, Greg Lasgowka, Shirley Bowser, Tiffani Allen, Paul Kerber, Linda Bush, Dick Lewis, Debbie Newhart, Anna, Amy, James O’Mara, Pat Donnelly, Cassey Juser, Florian Pasteka, Matt Purtell, Eleanor Hastings, Sheila McMahon, Natalie McMahon, G. D., Bob Keenan, Gladys Keating, Joe Redmond, and Ted Place. 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.

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 Parish Collections. St. Francis (4:30PM)— $ 1,574.00; St. Francis (8:00AM)—$ 937.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM)—$ 1,245.00.

LIFELINES

“No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John 15:13 (NABRE copyright 2010 CCD. Used with permission.)

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.

MASS SCHEDULE Sat. May 9 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 6TH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Emma McKeown by Rita DeRiancho Sun. May 10 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 6TH SUNDAY OF EASTER

DON PURTELL by Norene Purtell & Family (Mother’s Day Mass Intentions)

10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS (Mother’s Day Mass Intentions)

Mon. May 11 12:00NN St. Francis Church - LEO CURLEY by Tom Golden (Mother’s Day Mass Intentions)

Tue. May 12 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - BETTY, BOB & CONNIE FRERES by Kay Caspersen (Mother’s Day Mass Intentions)

Wed. May 13 6:00PM St. Augustine Church - VIGIL: ASCENSION OF THE LORD BOB HAWLEY by Rosalynd Perlick-Spencer (Mother’s Day Mass Intentions)

Thur. May 14 6:00PM St. Francis Church - ASCENSION OF THE LORD CHIP BARNUM by Frank & Helen Burns (Mother’s Day Mass Intentions)

Fri. May 15 12:00NN St. Francis Church- MARY BAHAN by the Estate (Mother’s Day Mass Intentions)

Sat. May 16 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 7TH SUNDAY OF EASTER 30 Day—AGNES NEVILLE by Patricia Hutchinson (Mother’s Day Mass Intentions)

Sun. May 17 8:00AM St. Francis Church -

7TH SUNDAY OF EASTER INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS (Mother’s Day Mass Intentions)

10:30AM St. Augustine Church - LIVING MEMBERS OF ST. BRIGID ALTAR & ROSARY SOCIETY by the Society (Mother’s Day Mass Intentions)

SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS IN NEPAL The devastating earthquake that struck Nepal on Saturday, April 24, has caused much suffering. According to the latest reports, more than 6,000 people have been killed. Thousands of people are in need of food, emergency shelter, blankets, water treatment kits, and hygiene kits. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has asked us to respond through a second collection for funds that will be used to support the efforts of Catholic Relief Services as they address the immediate emergency needs for such necessities as water, food, shelter and medical care as well as the long-term needs to rebuild the communities in the regions hit with widespread destruction. Please pray for the victims of this humanitarian crisis. A special collection is being taken up today. Please make a generous and heartfelt donation.

COLLECTION FOR CARE & EDUCATION OF PRIESTS. Thank you for your generosity in last weeks second collection. The collection total was $ 727.00.

SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND Next week, our Parish will take up the Collection for the Catholic Communications Campaign. This collection communicates the Gospel through Catholic social media activities and enriches our faith through podcasts, television, radio, and print media. Half of all proceeds remain in our Diocese and support local needs, so please be generous in this collection.

HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION

This Thursday, May 14th, the Ascension of the Lord, is a Holy Day of Obligation. Vigil Mass is May 13th at 6:00PM at St. Augustine. Holy Day Mass is May 14th, at 6:00PM at St. Francis.

MOTHER’S DAY CARNATION SALE TODAY

Carnations are being sold this weekend at all Masses. Remember your Mother on Mother’s Day with carnations. Vases are by the Blessed Mother statue for carnations if your Mother is de-ceased. Donation is $ 1.00 per flower. Benefits Pa. for Human Life, Susquehanna Co. Chapter.

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 10th for Mothers’ living & deceased. Intentions will be placed on the Altar. For deceased Mothers’, please use only the Intention Envelope.

FIRST COMMUNION Congratulations to our First Communion Students who received this very special Sacrament last Sunday at St. Augustine. Students who received the Sacrament are: Paley Adams, Kaitlyn Andre, Rori Gurn, Norah Milligan, Katie Pichette, and Hannah Rebello. Congratulations girls!!!

ALTAR & ROSARY BANQUET If you signed up for the Banquet and haven’t paid yet, please do so A.S.A.P. Please send money in to the Rectory or give to an Altar & Rosary Member.

PARISH LOTTERY CALENDARS We are still looking for number 795, which was not signed out and hasn’t been returned.

BUS TRIP TO PHILADELPHIA TO SEE POPE FRANCIS We have filled one bus already and have 13 people on a waiting list. We have the opportunity to rent a second bus if we get 14 more people to sign up. We need to know by THIS TUESDAY, MAY 12TH AT 12NOON. Please call the Rectory (570-553-2288) as soon as you can if you would like to attend. The date of the trip is Sunday, September 27th. Your seat on the bus will be

reserved when you call. Cost per person for the bus is $ 40.00. Meals are extra. (Or you can bring a brown bag lunch.) Further information will be in the bulletin as details become available.

ANNUAL ST. BRIGID PARISH GARAGE SALE AT NEUMANN CENTER The Annual Garage Sale at Neumann Center, Choconut will be held on Friday and Saturday, June 12/13, from 8AM to 6PM. 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, June 11th, 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, June 11th, after 5:00PM. If you have questions or to reserve a table, please call Homan’s at 553-2860.

MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR HOLY DAY St. Augustine—May 13th—6:00PM: Lector—Johanna Higgins; Servers—Shelby Funk & Christopher Hig-gins; Ministers—Roseanne Rouff & VOLUNTEER NEEDED St. Francis—May 14th—6:00PM: Lector—Andy Potocek; Servers—VOLUNTEER NEEDED; Ministers—Susanne Wolf & Mary Shaughnessy; Rosary—Camille Doyle

MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEKEND St. Francis—May 16th—4:30PM: Lector—Betty Ellen Hardy; Servers—Curtis, Madeline & Gab Spila; Ministers—Sean Kelly & Helen Burns; Rosary—Betty Ellen Hardy St. Francis—May 17th—8:00AM: Lector—Amanda Reeves; Servers—Marty Conboy; Ministers—Larry Purtell & Dave Curley; Rosary—Dave Curley St. Augustine—May 17th—10:30AM: Lector—Jack Kelly; Servers—Emma, Hallie & Linsey Milligan; Ministers—Bob Allen & VOLUNTEER NEEDED; Rosary—Ann Zalepa or a volunteer

DECEASED Please pray for the deceased, especially former Parishioner John Handzo. May he 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 healing for all the sick and special intentions. A Devotional Candle at St. Francis burns for the return to health of all the sick in our Parish Community requested by St. Brigid Altar & Rosary Society. Sanctuary Light at St. Francis b u r n s in Memory of Berenice (Anniv.) & Rudolph Noldy req. by Bill & Theresa Noldy. Devotional Candle at St. Francis b u r n s in Memory of Sophie Glenn, Berenice Noldy, & Mary Drobish req. by Theresa & Bill Noldy.

FLOWERS FOR OUR CHURCHES The Flowers at St. Augustine Church are in Memory of Betty, Bob & Connie Freres req. by Kay Caspersen.

To provide flowers for St. Francis Church, please call the Rectory at (570-553-2288). To provide flowers for St. Augustine Church, please call Heidi Jaeger (570-663-2459).

Dates are available in both Churches from May thru November. CHURCH CLEANING

St. Francis cleaners for the month of May—Patti Dudock. St. Augustine cleaners May 10 to 16—Shirley Kelly & Mary Homan; May 17 to 23—Shirley Kelly & Mary Homan.

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, Linda Hollenback, Tyler Fletcher, Joshua Welch, Anna Mae Coleman, S.C.F., Kathy Holt, Mary Lou Fahs, Richard Hutchinson, Mary K. Long, Joshua Kaminski, B.F., Aleisya Abrams, Steve Hundiak, John Bauer, Butch Rosencranz, Ruth King, Ken Roon, Brooke Arnold, Hallie Brooks, June Riley, Sarah Murnigahan, William Chaney, Mary Cadden, Nancy Lynch, Daniel Gavin, Sue Anderson, Adam Kelly, 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, Kaleena Dughi, Molly Getter, Sam Miner, Debbie Drewry, Bub Davis, Rusty Carmen, Ronalee Eckert, Chelsea Judson, Walt Frystak, Doug Wheaton, John Paul Jones, Valerie Newhart, Amanda Branning, Deborah Gregory, J.K., Andy Mooney, Dave Hibbard, Jeff Barnard, Mary Elizabeth Healy, Gloria Craige, T. S., H. T., Delmar O’Rourke, Lori & Michelle Parsons, Steve Burrell, Tammy Fleming, Barbara Borsavage, George Kotch, Jr., Leo Guiton, Gregg Loboda, Mark Kovach, Jerry Conboy, Brendan Kelly, Ken Guiton, Greg Lasgowka, Shirley Bowser, Tiffani Allen, Paul Kerber, Linda Bush, Dick Lewis, Debbie Newhart, Anna, Amy, James O’Mara, Pat Donnelly, Cassey Juser, Florian Pasteka, Matt Purtell, Eleanor Hastings, Sheila McMahon, Natalie McMahon, G. D., Bob Keenan, Gladys Keating, Joe Redmond, and Ted Place. 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.

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 Parish Collections. St. Francis (4:30PM)— $ 1,574.00; St. Francis (8:00AM)—$ 937.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM)—$ 1,245.00.

LIFELINES

“No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John 15:13 (NABRE copyright 2010 CCD. Used with permission.)

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.

MASS SCHEDULE Sat. May 9 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 6TH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Emma McKeown by Rita DeRiancho Sun. May 10 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 6TH SUNDAY OF EASTER

DON PURTELL by Norene Purtell & Family (Mother’s Day Mass Intentions)

10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS (Mother’s Day Mass Intentions)

Mon. May 11 12:00NN St. Francis Church - LEO CURLEY by Tom Golden (Mother’s Day Mass Intentions)

Tue. May 12 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - BETTY, BOB & CONNIE FRERES by Kay Caspersen (Mother’s Day Mass Intentions)

Wed. May 13 6:00PM St. Augustine Church - VIGIL: ASCENSION OF THE LORD BOB HAWLEY by Rosalynd Perlick-Spencer (Mother’s Day Mass Intentions)

Thur. May 14 6:00PM St. Francis Church - ASCENSION OF THE LORD CHIP BARNUM by Frank & Helen Burns (Mother’s Day Mass Intentions)

Fri. May 15 12:00NN St. Francis Church- MARY BAHAN by the Estate (Mother’s Day Mass Intentions)

Sat. May 16 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 7TH SUNDAY OF EASTER 30 Day—AGNES NEVILLE by Patricia Hutchinson (Mother’s Day Mass Intentions)

Sun. May 17 8:00AM St. Francis Church -

7TH SUNDAY OF EASTER INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS (Mother’s Day Mass Intentions)

10:30AM St. Augustine Church - LIVING MEMBERS OF ST. BRIGID ALTAR & ROSARY SOCIETY by the Society (Mother’s Day Mass Intentions)

SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS IN NEPAL The devastating earthquake that struck Nepal on Saturday, April 24, has caused much suffering. According to the latest reports, more than 6,000 people have been killed. Thousands of people are in need of food, emergency shelter, blankets, water treatment kits, and hygiene kits. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has asked us to respond through a second collection for funds that will be used to support the efforts of Catholic Relief Services as they address the immediate emergency needs for such necessities as water, food, shelter and medical care as well as the long-term needs to rebuild the communities in the regions hit with widespread destruction. Please pray for the victims of this humanitarian crisis. A special collection is being taken up today. Please make a generous and heartfelt donation.

COLLECTION FOR CARE & EDUCATION OF PRIESTS. Thank you for your generosity in last weeks second collection. The collection total was $ 727.00.

SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND Next week, our Parish will take up the Collection for the Catholic Communications Campaign. This collection communicates the Gospel through Catholic social media activities and enriches our faith through podcasts, television, radio, and print media. Half of all proceeds remain in our Diocese and support local needs, so please be generous in this collection.

HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION

This Thursday, May 14th, the Ascension of the Lord, is a Holy Day of Obligation. Vigil Mass is May 13th at 6:00PM at St. Augustine. Holy Day Mass is May 14th, at 6:00PM at St. Francis.

MOTHER’S DAY CARNATION SALE TODAY

Carnations are being sold this weekend at all Masses. Remember your Mother on Mother’s Day with carnations. Vases are by the Blessed Mother statue for carnations if your Mother is de-ceased. Donation is $ 1.00 per flower. Benefits Pa. for Human Life, Susquehanna Co. Chapter.

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 10th for Mothers’ living & deceased. Intentions will be placed on the Altar. For deceased Mothers’, please use only the Intention Envelope.

FIRST COMMUNION Congratulations to our First Communion Students who received this very special Sacrament last Sunday at St. Augustine. Students who received the Sacrament are: Paley Adams, Kaitlyn Andre, Rori Gurn, Norah Milligan, Katie Pichette, and Hannah Rebello. Congratulations girls!!!

ALTAR & ROSARY BANQUET If you signed up for the Banquet and haven’t paid yet, please do so A.S.A.P. Please send money in to the Rectory or give to an Altar & Rosary Member.

PARISH LOTTERY CALENDARS We are still looking for number 795, which was not signed out and hasn’t been returned.

BUS TRIP TO PHILADELPHIA TO SEE POPE FRANCIS We have filled one bus already and have 13 people on a waiting list. We have the opportunity to rent a second bus if we get 14 more people to sign up. We need to know by THIS TUESDAY, MAY 12TH AT 12NOON. Please call the Rectory (570-553-2288) as soon as you can if you would like to attend. The date of the trip is Sunday, September 27th. Your seat on the bus will be

reserved when you call. Cost per person for the bus is $ 40.00. Meals are extra. (Or you can bring a brown bag lunch.) Further information will be in the bulletin as details become available.

ANNUAL ST. BRIGID PARISH GARAGE SALE AT NEUMANN CENTER The Annual Garage Sale at Neumann Center, Choconut will be held on Friday and Saturday, June 12/13, from 8AM to 6PM. 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, June 11th, 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, June 11th, after 5:00PM. If you have questions or to reserve a table, please call Homan’s at 553-2860.

PARISH FUND RAISING MEETING There will be a meeting for the Parish Picnic and Pot O’Gold Party on Wednesday, May 27th, at 6:30PM in Neumann Hall. New Chairpersons are needed for the Picnic. Good mentors are available to help new Chairpersons! Anyone interested in helping with either fund raiser is welcome to attend.

MEMORIAL DAY MASS Mass will be held Monday, May 25th, Memorial Day, at 10:00AM 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 Church at 10:00AM. All parishioners and friends are welcome and encouraged to attend.

2014 GRADUATES If your child is graduating from High School or college this year, please call the rectory or put a note in the collection with his or her name. A special Mass for Graduates Intentions will be held Sunday, June 28th. The location will be decided by where most of our graduates attend Mass.

CHURCH SOFTBALL NEWS The Church Softball Season has begun! Last Saturday we played Hope Baptist Church at our home field in Choconut. We won the game 20 to 3! Congratulations! THIS Saturday, May 9th, we play at the LeRaysville Field against Dille Parish. Next Saturday, May 16th, we play at home against Braintrim Baptist. 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.

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.

SPECIAL THANK YOU The family of Bob Purtell wish to thank everyone that said a kind word, sent cards, attended the funeral and especially the people who donated food and served our dinner. We are truly blessed to live in a caring community. Larry and Debbie Purtell and family.

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

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.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION If you would like a private hour of adoration at St. Augustine’s, the following hours have opened up: Tuesday 12-1PM; Wednesday 10-11AM; and Thursday 7-8AM. If you would like an hour, or are interested in substituting, please call Andrea at 607-669-4875 or email her at momplaidpower@gmail.com .

FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTION VIA THE WEINBERG FOOD BANK This free food distribution for those in need is for SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY. Any resident of Susquehanna County who needs food is welcome. Distribution will be held TUESDAY, MAY 19TH, 12Noon to 2:00PM & 5-7PM at the Little Meadows United Methodist Church. For Susquehanna County resi-dents, with need only, please.

DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINES OF FRANCE Only a few seats remain for a 9-day pilgrimage to the shrines of France, August 23-September 1, 2015. Join with Bishop Bambera for visits to the shrines of Saint Therese of Lisieux, “The Little Flower,” and Saint Catherine Laboure and St. Vincent de Paul in Paris. Celebrate Mass at the American Cemetery in Normandy and spend two nights in Lourdes, visiting the shrine where Our Lady appeared to St. Bernadette. For more information or reservations, contact Travel-World at (570) 342-5790.

ONE DAY RETREAT A one day Retreat with Matthew Arnold will be held Saturday June 6th at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish at the St. Mary of the Assumption worship site, 245 State St. (US Rt. 6) in Wyalusing. The retreat will be led by nationally known Catholic speaker, Matthew Arnold and will be open to all at no charge. A free will offering will be taken for Matthew’s expenses. The proposed schedule is as follows: 9:00AM Mass; 9:30AM Registration and coffee; 10:00-11:30AM -first talk by Matthew; Break-Lunch; 12:30PM Rosary; 1:00-2:30PM-Second talk by Matthew. Advance registration is requested by calling the Parish Office at 570-746-0106 or email at olophpa@frontier.com Matthew Arnold is a lay Roman Catholic speaker, author, and host of Shield of Faith on the Radio Maria Network. A husband and father of six homeschooled children, Matthew has appeared often as a host and a guest on EWTN. His

PAMPHLET AND BOOK REMINDER This note is a reminder that any pamphlets or books that are placed in our Churches need the approval of Father Cas before they are placed on the table. The reason for this is that this reading material is not always in conformance with Church teaching or doctrine. Any material which does not have the prior approval of Father will be removed.

ST. MARGARET MARY CHURCH GARAGE SALE St. Margaret Mary Church, 1110 Penn. Ave, Apalachin, NY will hold a Garage Sale on Friday, May 15th, from 8:00AM to 2:00PM; and Saturday, May 16th, from 8:00AM to 2:00PM with a Bag Sale on Saturday from 12Noon to 2:00PM. The Church Hall is full!! Come early and shop for great bargains!

OPEN HOUSE AT SILVER LAKE FIRE STATION # 1 An Open House will be held on Sunday, May 17th from 1 to 3PM at Station # 1 on Quaker Lake Road. There will e face painting and other activities for kids.

“SPORTS OF ALL SORTS” The CVYAA, Choconut Valley Youth Athletic Association, is holding a fund raiser. Tickets are $ 25.00 each. Prizes are: 1st—$ 10,000; 2nd—$ 5,000; 3rd—$ 2,500; 4th—$ 2,000; 5th—$ 1,500; 6th, 7th, 8th—$ 1,000; 9th & 10th—$500. You need not be present to win. Drawing will be Saturday, June 27th at the Choconut Valley Elementary School pavil-ion. Food is included. Funding will benefit all of the youth sports programs by providing resources need to supply equipment, maintain fields, and cover expenses associated in running these programs. Tickets are available at the Mountainside Fruit Market. You may also purchase a ticket by calling the Rectory (570-553-2288).

RUBY TUESDAY TO BENEFIT MOM’S HOUSE From June 11 to 13, Ruby Tuesday at the Oakdale Mall will donate a percentage of your bill to Mom’s House. This is good on dine in or take out. Coupons may not be used for this offer! A flyer must be presented at time of purchase. A limited number of fliers are in the back of the Church or you may obtain a flyer on-line at: momshouseny.org or Face-book: momshouseny Thank you for your support!

8TH ANNUAL JOHNNY HART MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT The 8th Annual Johnny Hart Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, July 11th at The Links at Hiawatha Landing. There will be a Putting Contest at 11:00AM—Guaranteed $500.00 winner. Registration begins at 12Noon. Shotgun start is at 1:00PM. Cost is $ 100.00 which includes golf, cart, lunch, dinner and prizes. Supporting sponsor is Warner’s Gas Service. Registration forms are on line at: momshouseny.org . Tournament benefits Mom’s House.

CAMP MAPLERIDGE If you are looking for a camp for your child/children to attend this summer—there are brochures available in the back of the Church for Mapleridge Camp in Owego, New York. Please feel free to take some of the information provided.