MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEKEND St. Francis—October 10th—4:30PM: Lector—Betty Ellen Hardy; Servers—Volunteer needed; Rosary—Betty Ellen Hardy St. Francis—October 11th—8:00AM: Lector—Rosanne Williams; Servers—Thomas Williams; Rosary—Debbie Purtell St. Augustine—October 11th—10:30AM: Lector—Judy Adams; Servers—Victoria & Elizabeth Villanella; 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 offer your services.

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. Augustine burns for the return to health of all the sick in our Parish Community requested by St. Brigid Altar & Rosary Society.

FLOWERS FOR OUR CHURCHES The flowers at St. Francis Church are in Memory of Bernice & John Pero & Jenny & Frank Pasteka given by Beverly & Florian Pasteka. The flowers at St. Augustine Church are in Memory of the Deceased Members of the Moritz & Perlick Family given by Rosalynd Perlick.

To provide flowers for St. Francis Church , please call the Rectory at (570-553-2288); for St. Augustine Church, please call Heidi Jaeger (570-663-2459). Dates are available in both Churches thru November.

CHURCH CLEANING

St. Francis cleaners for the month of October—Kay Keenan & Joyce Barnum. St. Augustine cleaners Oct. 4 to 10—Maureen Allen & Bernadette Kanna; Oct. 11 to 17—Michelle Aton & Linda Monahan .

PRAYER LIST

Lord, hear our prayers for the sick of our Parish and Community listed below and for those who are not listed and in need of our prayers. Katelyn Andre, Michael Haefner, Bill Jones, Jr., David Zevan, Kyle Stoddard, Mary Lou Gregg, Sophie Padula, Madigan Gow, John Flynn, Donald & Terry Baum, Mary Bakay, Donnie Butler, Tommy Williams, Stephen Ambrose, Mary Riley, Toni Colardino, Tom Wenman, Kathy Holt, Linda Hollenback, Tyler Fletcher, Anna Mae Coleman, S.C.F., Mary Lou Fahs, Richard Hutchinson, Mary K. Long, Joshua Kaminski, Aleisya Abrams, Steve Hundiak, John Bauer, Butch Rosencranz, Ruth King, Brooke Arnold, Adam Kelly, Nancy Lynch, Hallie Brooks, June Riley, Sarah

Murnigahan, William Chaney, Daniel Gavin, Sue Anderson, Shawn Burns, Quinn Seymour, Sam Miner, 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, Debbie Drewry, Bub Davis, Rusty Carmen, Ronalee Eckert, Chelsea Judson, Brenda, Walt Frystak, Valerie Newhart, Amanda Branning, J.K., T.S., H.T., Andy Mooney, Dave Hibbard, Jeff Barnard, Ken Guiton, Mary Elizabeth Healy, George Kotch, Jr., Delmar O’Rourke, Lori & Michelle Parsons, Steve Burrell, Tammy Fleming, Barbara Borsavage, Gregg Loboda, Mark Kovach, Jerry Conboy, Brendan Kelly, Greg Lasgowka, Amy, Shirley Bowser, Paul Kerber, Linda Bush, Dick Lewis, James O’Mara, Joe Redmond, Pat Donnelly, Florian Pasteka, Matt Purtell, Grove Doty, Eleanor Hastings, Sheila McMahon, Natalie McMahon, Bob Keenan, Jane Flynn, Karen Purtell, Victoria Hegedty, Terry White, Richard Guido, John & Doris Daly, Ralph Sharon, Victoria Grisdale, Ezra Barton, Shirley Brookes, Joan Bartolome, Alida Priestner, Ann Rounds, and Hannah Grindel. May they regain full health.

ARMED FORCES LIST Daniel Baly

Please pray for those in our Armed Forces, especially those from our Parish & Community, Christopher Reichlen, Patrick Allen, Shane Kalpokas, Ryan Gormley, Mike Griffith, Matthew Kramer, Dustin Ryder, Bobby Brostoski, Ricky Trowbridge, Ryan Neville, Anthony Flynn, A. Jay Tewksbury, Jennifer Buttacavoli, Andrew Muscarelle, Adam Barziloski, Lukas Crisman, John Matousek, Lisa Phillips, Carrie Krouse, Ryan Newberry, Wayne M. Bennett, Duane Thomas, Joseph Elliott, Mark W. Gregg, Bradley J. Bryant, Kevin Lewandoski, Amberlynn Villanella, Steven Shelp, Daniel Baly, 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)

-mail: sfxc@epix.net

Father Casimir (Cas) Stanis, Pastor

Kenneth S. Brennan, Deacon

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT

Thank you for your kindness & generosity in our Parish Collections. St. Francis (4:30PM)— $ 850.00; St. Francis (8:00AM)—$ 1,005.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM)—$ 1,140.61.

LIFELINES

~USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities 2015-16 Respect Life Program Reflection Flyer

CHILDREN’S WORSHIP BULLETINS .

MASS SCHEDULE Sat. Oct. 3 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 27TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

BERNICE & JOHN PERO & JENNY & FRANK PASTEKA by Beverly & Florian Pasteka

Sun. Oct. 4 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 27TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS

10:30AM St. Augustine Church - THE TARBOX FAMILY by Ann Marie Major Mon. Oct. 5 12:00NN St. Francis Church - MARY BAHAN by the Estate Tue. Oct. 6 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - JAMES TAYLOR by the Duffy Family Wed. Oct. 7 8:30AM St. Francis Church - FRED FURNESS by Rosalynd Perlick Thur. Oct. 8 8:30AM St. Francis Church - NORMAN STROJNY by Barbara Nye Strojny Fri. Oct. 9 12:00NN St. Francis Church - Anniv. CHRIS COLEMAN by the Family Sat. Oct. 10 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 28TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

RALPH & MARIE GESFORD by Gary & Helena Arbosheski

Sun. Oct. 11 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 28TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME BOBBY PURTELL by Mary Shaughnessy

10:30AM St. Augustine Church INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS

SECOND COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND Today’s second collection is for the Care & Education of Priests.

POT O’GOLD PARTY

“St. Brigid Parish ~ Pot O’Gold (Elimination) Party” will be held Sunday October 25th, 2015 at 1:00PM in Neumann Hall, Choconut. A limited number (115) tickets are available at $ 100.00 each. Each ticket admits one person plus a guest to the party. Included in the ticket price will be beer/wine/and buffet style food. Over $ 8000.00 in prizes will be awarded including a grand prize of $ 3000.00. Everyone who buys a ticket will go home with at least a door prize. On the day of the party at intermission as many raffle tickets as possible will be sold for $ 5.00 each for (8) separate raffles for (8) more $ 100.00 tickets. There will also be as many raffle tickets as possible sold for $ 10.00 each for (2) separate raffles for (2) more $ 100.00 tickets. These final (10) tickets can only be awarded to someone who already holds one of the original 115 tickets. If you would like to purchase a “Pot O’Gold” Party ticket, please contact John or Mary Butler (570-553-2199) or the Parish Office (570-553-2288). Parishioners are encouraged to get their tickets now. Tickets are going fast. We need help from Parishioners/individuals or families/businesses in the following ways. We need (1) sponsor of $ 500.00; sponsors to share sponsorship of $ 1,500.00; and sponsors to share the sponsorship of $ 3,000.00. Thank you to the families and businesses who have sponsored $ 100.00; $ 250.00; and $ 500.00 sponsorships as well as those helping with the $ 1,500.00 and $ 3,000.00 sponsorships ! If you would like to be a sponsor, please call the Parish Office (570-553-2288) OR call John or Mary Butler (570-553-2199). We need donations of door prizes. Thank you to everyone who has donated door prizes! If you can donate a door prize, please call Betty Ellen Hardy (570-553-2372) or Shirley Kelly (570-553-2362). If you would be able to work at the Party, please contact the Parish Office (570-553-2288) or

John and Mary Butler (570-553-2199).

DONATIONS FOR BASKET O’CHEER Monetary donations are needed for a “Basket O’ Cheer”. A basket with Irish libations and other Irish Items will be put together to raffle at the “Pot O’Gold Party”. If you would like to make a donation, please put it in the collection basket in a marked envelope or mail to the Rectory. So far we have $ 120.00, one bottle of whiskey and a beautiful LARGE basket to fill!

OTHER DONATIONS BEING SOUGHT We are seeking donations of desserts and hors-d’oeuvres and asking for $ 5.00 donations to help cover the cost of the chicken & biscuits, applesauce, coffee, and other drinks. Sign up sheets are in the back of the Churches today.

Our Catholic life begins and ends in the Parish because a Parish is the gathering of God’s faithful people. Today, more than ever, we must connect with our fellow parishioners, reinforcing our faith and keeping it vital for the next generation of Catholics. It is crucial that we foster a rich parish life, where neighbors, families and friends come together in the spirit of Catholic fellowship. The Office for Parish Life assists in all aspects of Liturgy & Worship, Service & Social Concerns, Community and Family Development. Your gifts fund such programs as networking and training for Youth Ministry Leaders, Directors of Religious Education, Music and Liturgical Ministry, Bereavement Support, Social Concerns & Parish Councils.

Copies of the Catholic Light are available in the back of the Church today. All donors to the Diocesan Annual Appeal receive the Catholic Light for one year in appreciation for their support.

MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEKEND St. Francis—October 10th—4:30PM: Lector—Betty Ellen Hardy; Servers—Volunteer needed; Rosary—Betty Ellen Hardy St. Francis—October 11th—8:00AM: Lector—Rosanne Williams; Servers—Thomas Williams; Rosary—Debbie Purtell St. Augustine—October 11th—10:30AM: Lector—Judy Adams; Servers—Victoria & Elizabeth Villanella; 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 offer your services.

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. Augustine burns for the return to health of all the sick in our Parish Community requested by St. Brigid Altar & Rosary Society.

FLOWERS FOR OUR CHURCHES The flowers at St. Francis Church are in Memory of Bernice & John Pero & Jenny & Frank Pasteka given by Beverly & Florian Pasteka. The flowers at St. Augustine Church are in Memory of the Deceased Members of the Moritz & Perlick Family given by Rosalynd Perlick.

To provide flowers for St. Francis Church , please call the Rectory at (570-553-2288); for St. Augustine Church, please call Heidi Jaeger (570-663-2459). Dates are available in both Churches thru November.

CHURCH CLEANING

St. Francis cleaners for the month of October—Kay Keenan & Joyce Barnum. St. Augustine cleaners Oct. 4 to 10—Maureen Allen & Bernadette Kanna; Oct. 11 to 17—Michelle Aton & Linda Monahan .

PRAYER LIST

Lord, hear our prayers for the sick of our Parish and Community listed below and for those who are not listed and in need of our prayers. Katelyn Andre, Michael Haefner, Bill Jones, Jr., David Zevan, Kyle Stoddard, Mary Lou Gregg, Sophie Padula, Madigan Gow, John Flynn, Donald & Terry Baum, Mary Bakay, Donnie Butler, Tommy Williams, Stephen Ambrose, Mary Riley, Toni Colardino, Tom Wenman, Kathy Holt, Linda Hollenback, Tyler Fletcher, Anna Mae Coleman, S.C.F., Mary Lou Fahs, Richard Hutchinson, Mary K. Long, Joshua Kaminski, Aleisya Abrams, Steve Hundiak, John Bauer, Butch Rosencranz, Ruth King, Brooke Arnold, Adam Kelly, Nancy Lynch, Hallie Brooks, June Riley, Sarah

Murnigahan, William Chaney, Daniel Gavin, Sue Anderson, Shawn Burns, Quinn Seymour, Sam Miner, 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, Debbie Drewry, Bub Davis, Rusty Carmen, Ronalee Eckert, Chelsea Judson, Brenda, Walt Frystak, Valerie Newhart, Amanda Branning, J.K., T.S., H.T., Andy Mooney, Dave Hibbard, Jeff Barnard, Ken Guiton, Mary Elizabeth Healy, George Kotch, Jr., Delmar O’Rourke, Lori & Michelle Parsons, Steve Burrell, Tammy Fleming, Barbara Borsavage, Gregg Loboda, Mark Kovach, Jerry Conboy, Brendan Kelly, Greg Lasgowka, Amy, Shirley Bowser, Paul Kerber, Linda Bush, Dick Lewis, James O’Mara, Joe Redmond, Pat Donnelly, Florian Pasteka, Matt Purtell, Grove Doty, Eleanor Hastings, Sheila McMahon, Natalie McMahon, Bob Keenan, Jane Flynn, Karen Purtell, Victoria Hegedty, Terry White, Richard Guido, John & Doris Daly, Ralph Sharon, Victoria Grisdale, Ezra Barton, Shirley Brookes, Joan Bartolome, Alida Priestner, Ann Rounds, and Hannah Grindel. May they regain full health.

ARMED FORCES LIST Daniel Baly

Please pray for those in our Armed Forces, especially those from our Parish & Community, Christopher Reichlen, Patrick Allen, Shane Kalpokas, Ryan Gormley, Mike Griffith, Matthew Kramer, Dustin Ryder, Bobby Brostoski, Ricky Trowbridge, Ryan Neville, Anthony Flynn, A. Jay Tewksbury, Jennifer Buttacavoli, Andrew Muscarelle, Adam Barziloski, Lukas Crisman, John Matousek, Lisa Phillips, Carrie Krouse, Ryan Newberry, Wayne M. Bennett, Duane Thomas, Joseph Elliott, Mark W. Gregg, Bradley J. Bryant, Kevin Lewandoski, Amberlynn Villanella, Steven Shelp, Daniel Baly, 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)

-mail: sfxc@epix.net

Father Casimir (Cas) Stanis, Pastor

Kenneth S. Brennan, Deacon

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT

Thank you for your kindness & generosity in our Parish Collections. St. Francis (4:30PM)— $ 850.00; St. Francis (8:00AM)—$ 1,005.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM)—$ 1,140.61.

LIFELINES

~USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities 2015-16 Respect Life Program Reflection Flyer

CHILDREN’S WORSHIP BULLETINS .

MASS SCHEDULE Sat. Oct. 3 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 27TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

BERNICE & JOHN PERO & JENNY & FRANK PASTEKA by Beverly & Florian Pasteka

Sun. Oct. 4 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 27TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS

10:30AM St. Augustine Church - THE TARBOX FAMILY by Ann Marie Major Mon. Oct. 5 12:00NN St. Francis Church - MARY BAHAN by the Estate Tue. Oct. 6 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - JAMES TAYLOR by the Duffy Family Wed. Oct. 7 8:30AM St. Francis Church - FRED FURNESS by Rosalynd Perlick Thur. Oct. 8 8:30AM St. Francis Church - NORMAN STROJNY by Barbara Nye Strojny Fri. Oct. 9 12:00NN St. Francis Church - Anniv. CHRIS COLEMAN by the Family Sat. Oct. 10 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 28TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

RALPH & MARIE GESFORD by Gary & Helena Arbosheski

Sun. Oct. 11 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 28TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME BOBBY PURTELL by Mary Shaughnessy

10:30AM St. Augustine Church INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS

SECOND COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND Today’s second collection is for the Care & Education of Priests.

POT O’GOLD PARTY

“St. Brigid Parish ~ Pot O’Gold (Elimination) Party” will be held Sunday October 25th, 2015 at 1:00PM in Neumann Hall, Choconut. A limited number (115) tickets are available at $ 100.00 each. Each ticket admits one person plus a guest to the party. Included in the ticket price will be beer/wine/and buffet style food. Over $ 8000.00 in prizes will be awarded including a grand prize of $ 3000.00. Everyone who buys a ticket will go home with at least a door prize. On the day of the party at intermission as many raffle tickets as possible will be sold for $ 5.00 each for (8) separate raffles for (8) more $ 100.00 tickets. There will also be as many raffle tickets as possible sold for $ 10.00 each for (2) separate raffles for (2) more $ 100.00 tickets. These final (10) tickets can only be awarded to someone who already holds one of the original 115 tickets. If you would like to purchase a “Pot O’Gold” Party ticket, please contact John or Mary Butler (570-553-2199) or the Parish Office (570-553-2288). Parishioners are encouraged to get their tickets now. Tickets are going fast. We need help from Parishioners/individuals or families/businesses in the following ways. We need (1) sponsor of $ 500.00; sponsors to share sponsorship of $ 1,500.00; and sponsors to share the sponsorship of $ 3,000.00. Thank you to the families and businesses who have sponsored $ 100.00; $ 250.00; and $ 500.00 sponsorships as well as those helping with the $ 1,500.00 and $ 3,000.00 sponsorships ! If you would like to be a sponsor, please call the Parish Office (570-553-2288) OR call John or Mary Butler (570-553-2199). We need donations of door prizes. Thank you to everyone who has donated door prizes! If you can donate a door prize, please call Betty Ellen Hardy (570-553-2372) or Shirley Kelly (570-553-2362). If you would be able to work at the Party, please contact the Parish Office (570-553-2288) or

John and Mary Butler (570-553-2199).

DONATIONS FOR BASKET O’CHEER Monetary donations are needed for a “Basket O’ Cheer”. A basket with Irish libations and other Irish Items will be put together to raffle at the “Pot O’Gold Party”. If you would like to make a donation, please put it in the collection basket in a marked envelope or mail to the Rectory. So far we have $ 120.00, one bottle of whiskey and a beautiful LARGE basket to fill!

OTHER DONATIONS BEING SOUGHT We are seeking donations of desserts and hors-d’oeuvres and asking for $ 5.00 donations to help cover the cost of the chicken & biscuits, applesauce, coffee, and other drinks. Sign up sheets are in the back of the Churches today.

Our Catholic life begins and ends in the Parish because a Parish is the gathering of God’s faithful people. Today, more than ever, we must connect with our fellow parishioners, reinforcing our faith and keeping it vital for the next generation of Catholics. It is crucial that we foster a rich parish life, where neighbors, families and friends come together in the spirit of Catholic fellowship. The Office for Parish Life assists in all aspects of Liturgy & Worship, Service & Social Concerns, Community and Family Development. Your gifts fund such programs as networking and training for Youth Ministry Leaders, Directors of Religious Education, Music and Liturgical Ministry, Bereavement Support, Social Concerns & Parish Councils.

Copies of the Catholic Light are available in the back of the Church today. All donors to the Diocesan Annual Appeal receive the Catholic Light for one year in appreciation for their support.

ALTAR & ROSARY KNIFE RADA SALE St. Brigid Altar & Rosary Society is selling Rada knives as an on-going fund raiser. Orders can be placed with a member of the Altar & Rosary or can be placed on-line by going online to www.helpourfundraiser.com and use customer number 504671. The password is mrsa01pw. Do not use capital letters in the password. Many other items such as Cookbooks, stoneware, no-bake cheesecakes, pound cakes, dips, seasonings, marinades, soups, sauces, and cheeseballs are available thru Rada Cutlery.

PARISH PRAYER CHAIN

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

2015 YEAR OF CONSECRATED LIFE A.D. 1947: Pope Pius XII encourages the formation of secular institutes, a distinct form of consecrated life. These groups of priests and laity promise poverty, obedience and chastity without communal life or distinctive clothing. A.D. 1950-65: Peak growth years for U.S. religious communities.

IS ANYONE INTERESTED IN TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS ??? CLASSES BEGINNING SOON

Tai Chi for Arthritis is an ancient Chinese exercise that offers arthritis relief through slow, gentle movement. Classes are only (1) hour per session. A class will be held on Tuesday, October 6th at 6:00PM in Neumann Hall. There will be a small fee for each session. If you have questions, please call Barbara Dougherty 570-663-9212 or 607-768-9685. Anyone is welcome to attend.

SHEETS & BLANKETS NEEDED Old/used sheets and blankets are needed to make sleeping bags for the homeless. If you are cleaning out your closet, please consider donating them for this worthy cause. Donations can be left in the back of the Churches or dropped off at the Rectory, (if no one is there, please leave donations on the porch by the driveway). All donations are most welcome. Also needed are old, used neckties (not clip-on).

FALL TURKEY SHOOTS VFW Post 6824, (Potterville), 1468 Haights Pond Road, Rome, Pa. will hold a series of Fall Turkey Shoots on Sundays from 12Noon to 4:00PM. Dates are October 4, 11 & 18. There will be Lucky X, Shotgun Shoot, Food, 50 Cent Bingo, Pull Tabs, & Raffles. For more information go to www.vfwpost6824.org .

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, October 20th, 12Noon to 2:00PM & 5-6PM at the Little Meadows United Methodist Church. Please note that the evening times have changed. For Susquehanna County residents, with need only, please.

RUMMAGE & BAKE SALE There will be a Rummage & Bake Sale at the Little Meadows United Methodist Church on Saturday, October 24th, from 9AM to 2PM. There will be a Bag Sale from 1 to 2PM. Lunch will be available.

ANNUAL HARVEST DINNER St. Margaret Mary Church, Apalachin, will hold their Annual Harvest Dinner on Friday, October 16th, from 4:30 to 7:00PM. The menu is: Roast Pork, baby potatoes, homemade squash & applesauce, vegetables, rolls & butter, home-made pies and beverage. Cost for adults is $ 9.00; children 5-12—$ 5.00; children under 5 are free. Take outs are available. Please call (607-625-3191) with any questions.

ATTENTION! YOU ARE INVITED TO A FREE CONFERENCE “Helping Families Fight Our Secular Culture And Live Their Catholic Faith” will be held on Sunday, October 11th from1PM to 3:30PM at the Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary, 1880 Highway 315, Laflin, Pa., with J.M.J. Catholic Radio in association with the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property (TFP). Discover how today’s cultural influences are destroying our Catholic Faith and values and what can be done about it. Learn how to counter these influences in your daily life. Be a part of the Catholic transformation society a “Return to Order”.

ANNUAL MEDICARE OPEN ENROLMENT PERIOD—ENROLLMENT EVENTS SCHEDULED Each year from October 15th through December 7th, Medicare beneficiaries have an opportunity to look at the insurance plans and drug plans to make sure they are meeting their needs. This open enrollment allows beneficiaries to make these changes, which will become effective on January 1, 2016. The APPRISE program has counselors available to assist Medicare beneficiaries with plan comparisons & enrollments into drug plans. This program will be holding free open enrollment events in our area. An appointment must be made to attend. If you are unable to attend any of the following events, please call your local AAA office to make an appointment. Bradford County: Bradford County Area Agency on Aging, (220 Main St Unit 2 Towanda, Pa 18848) October 28th, November 20th, and December 3rd, from 9AM to 3PM. Please call 1-800-982-4346 to schedule an appointment. Susquehanna County: Susquehanna County AAA office (157 Spruce St Suite 1 Montrose, Pa 18801) November 2nd and November 16th, from 9AM to 3PM. Please call 1-800-634-3746 to schedule an appointment. These events are free and open to all Medicare beneficiaries, but an appointment must be made. The APPRISE program and B/S/S/T Area Agency on Aging, Inc. are funded in part by the Department of Aging; the United Way of Bradford County; the United Way of Susquehanna County; the Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna, and Tioga County Commissioners.

THE PASSION OF JESUS CHRIST—A PREACHED RETREAT The Passion of Jesus Christ, a preached Retreat for both men and women, will be held October 16th thru 18th, at St. Gabriel’s Passionist Retreat Center, 631 Griffin Pond Road, Clarks Summit. The Retreat is directed by Rev. Vincent Boney, CP, of St. Ann’s Monastery in Scranton. There will be “Comfortable Silence” during the Retreat. Retreat begins Friday evening at 7:30PM and ends after the Noon meal on Sunday. (No meals are served Friday.) Preached Retreats consist of conferences on the spiritual life, time for personal reflection, prayer, opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and Liturgy. A deposit is required. For more information, please call the Retreat Office (570-586-4957) or email kporter@epix.net .

UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON OPEN HOUSES The University of Scranton Open House dates are October 25th and November 8th. Prospective students and their families can learn about the Jesuit University’s 66 undergraduate majors, meet with faculty, students, admissions counselors and financial aid representatives. Registration and campus tours begin at 9AM. Open house includes a complimentary brunch for prospective students and their families. Student-led tours will be conducted throughout the day and will include residence halls, dining halls, computer labs, science labs and academic facilities. In addition, members of student organizations, athletic teams and the University’s programs of excellence, such as the Honors Program, Faculty-Student Research Program, Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program and Business Leadership Honors Program, will also be available. For additional information, contact The University of Scranton Admissions Office at 1-888-SCRANTON or visit www.scranton.edu/admissions.

LIFE CHAIN The National Life Chain is the largest peaceful, prayerful, pro-life, public witness in the world. More than 1500 cities across the US are expected to participate on Sunday, October 4th. Here in the Southern Tier, we will gather at the Oakdale Mall’s southern parking lot across from Wegman’s (the intersection of Harry L. Drive and Reynolds Road). At 2:00PM we will form a “chain” from the sidewalk in front of the lot Eastward down Harry L. Drive. It will be 90 minutes of peaceful, powerful, pro-life witness. You are invited and please feel free to bring any person of goodwill with you.

HEALING MASS SCHEDULED

Father Pio Mandato, FMHJ, will be celebrating a Healing Mass on Friday, October 23rd, at 7:00PM at St. Mary’s Church, Route 6, Wyalusing, PA. The homily theme will be: “The sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us” Romans 8:18 (reading from the day). Individual healings will take place after Mass. Fr. Pio is a Franciscan priest living as a missionary hermit in the Diocese of Scranton. He was born in Italy; his parents came from Pietrelcina in Southern Italy, this was the same town that Saint Pio, the famous stigmatist priest was from, and they knew Padre Pio well. Father Pio received his First Holy Communion from Padre Pio before coming to the USA. He grew up in New Jersey and entered the Capuchin Franciscans at the age of 17, where he received his Franciscan formation and later priestly formation. He was ordained in 1985 as a Capuchin and has been involved in various apostolates throughout the years, from hospital chaplaincy to working with the homeless in NY, to giving retreats and doing healing Masses. In 1998, he was accepted into the Diocese of Scranton and began living a life of prayer as a hermit in solitude and at times going forth to preach.