MINISTRY SCHEDULE St. Augustine—Oct. 12th—4:30PM: Lector—Betty Ellen Hardy; Ministers—Sean Kelly and Susanne Wolf; Servers—Declan Giannone; Rosary—Margaret Flaherty St. Augustine—Oct. 13th—8:00AM: Lector—Bill Dovin; Ministers—Helen Burns & Mary K. Manjerovic; Servers—Curtis, Gabe & Madeline Spila; Rosary—John or Mary Butler St. Augustine—Oct. 13th—10:30AM: Lector—Johanna Higgins; Ministers—Bob Allen & Sal Gatto; Servers—Shelby Funk & Christopher Higgins; Rosary—Ann Zalepa If at any time you see that a volunteer is needed for any ministry, please feel free to step forward and volunteer your services.

SANCTUARY LIGHTS, ADORATION VIGIL CANDLES & DEVOTIONAL CANDLE DONATIONS

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

FLOWERS FOR OUR CHURCHES St. Augustine Flowers are given by Heidi Jaeger in Memory of Peter Jaeger.

CHURCH CLEANING

St. Augustine cleaners Oct. 6 to 12.—the Homan Family; Oct. 13 to 19—Michelle Aton & Linda Monahan. 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, Mary Bakay, Donnie Butler, Tommy Williams, Stephen Ambrose, Toni Colardino, Evelyn Palulis, Mary Riley, Tom Wenman, Linda Hollenback, Jennifer Lynn, Jerry Lynch, Tyler Fletcher, Anna Mae Coleman, Joshua Welch, John Carr, Jean Ryan, Richard Hutchinson, Joshua Kaminski, Kathy Holt, Aleisya Abrams, Steve & Catherine Hundiak, Christopher Polk,

Mary K. Long, Mary Lou Fahs, Butch Rosencranz, Agnes Neville, Ruth King, Adaline Williams, George Kotch, Molly Penderf, Brooke Arnold, Hallie Brooks, Rosemary Boyle, Sarah Murnigahan, Candy Coney, Walter O’Rourke, William Chaney, Mary Cadden, Frank & Sandy Szabo, Nancy Lynch, Sue Anderson, Peg Taylor, Ken Roon, June Riley, John Bauer, Adam Kelly, John Osolnick, Francis Zernone, Ned Offner, Daniel Gavin, Shawn Burns, Quinn Seymour, Pauline VerValen, Roman Drab, John & Alberta Zielinski, Bob Fedroff, Virginia Raftis, Doddie Mondi, Steve, Len Allen, Fred Russell, Dorothy Catlin, Thomas VanNostrand, Marie Donahue, Nancy, Matt & Emily, Bob Murphy, Cayden Bennett, Ann Ella LaRue, Robyn Lawson, Vicky Nelson, Gladys Eastman, Marie Chillemi, and Robert & Judy Peifer. 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, Shane Kalpokas, Ryan Gormley, Mike Griffith, Daniel Hogan, Matthew Kramer, Dustin Ryder, Ricky Trowbridge, Bobby Brostoski, Ryan Neville, Anthony Flynn, Jason Raymond, A. Jay Tewksbury, Jennifer Buttacavoli, Andrew Muscarelle, Adam Barziloski, Reed Shave, John Matousek, David Teetsel, Lisa Phillips, Carrie Krouse, Ryan Newberry, Wayne M. Bennett, Lukas Crisman, Duane Thomas, Joseph Elliott, Michael and Sean Plitt, Mark W. Gregg, Bradley J. Bryant, Taylor Cain, and all who serve with them. May they all be protected and safe from harm and return home soon to their families and friends. Amen. Please call the rectory when the person you put on the Prayer List or Armed Forces List can be removed. If you know of anyone on the list who has passed away, please let us know so that their name can be removed from the list.

The Roman Catholic Community of ST. BRIGID PARISH,

(St. Francis Xavier Church, Friendsville, Pa.

and St. Augustine Church,

Silver Lake, Pa.)

(St. Brigid’s Cross)

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

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

Kenneth S. Brennan, Deacon

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

CONFESSION SCHEDULE

Saturday - 4:30PM Mass - St. Augustine Church - Confessions - 4:00 to 4:20PM Sunday - 8:00AM Mass - St. Augustine Church - Confessions 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) $ 1,216.00; St. Francis (8:00AM) $ 755.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM) $ 846.00.

LIFELINES

“Even the weakest and most vulnerable, the sick, the old, the unborn and the poor, are masterpieces of God’s creation, made in his own image, destined to live for ever, and deserving of the utmost reverence and respect.” ~ Pope Francis, for the occasion of the annual Day for Life in Britain and Ireland, which was held on July, 2013

MASS SCHEDULE Sat. Oct. 5 4:30PM St. Augustine Church - VIGIL: 27TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

JOHN & MAUDE COLEMAN by Fred & Bette Brown Sun. Oct. 6 8:00AM St. Augustine Church - 27TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FR. JOE CONBOY by Larry & Debbie Purtell 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS

Mon. Oct. 7 12:00NN St. Brigid Rectory - MARY BAHAN by the Estate Tue. Oct. 8 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - ANNA & EDMUND LOUGHLIN by Claire & Rick Woidt Wed. Oct. 9 8:30AM St. Brigid Rectory - CARL SPENCER by Rosalynd Perlick-Spencer Thur. Oct. 10 8:30AM St. Brigid Rectory - 1st Anniv. CHRIS COLEMAN by the Family Fri. Oct. 11 12:00NN St. Brigid Rectory - GENEVIEVE GUITON by Gary & Helen Arbosheski Sat. Oct. 12 4:30PM St. Augustine Church - VIGIL: 28TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

JOE VRABEL by Gail Lutz Sun. Oct. 13 8:00AM St. Augustine Church - 28TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

ALICE LONG by Mary Keenan & Family 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS

FUEL SPILL AT ST. FRANCIS Because of a heating fuel spill at St. Francis Hall that has leaked underneath St. Francis Church, all Weekend Masses will be held at St. Augustine Church until further notice. Please inform your friends so that they will be able to get to Mass on time. Weekday Masses usually scheduled for St. Francis Church will be held in the Rectory. Please pray for a quick, successful cleanup of the spill.

SECOND COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND The second collection this weekend is for the Care & Education of Priests.

THANK YOU BRUNCH FOR VOLUNTEERS—SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27TH

Sunday, October 27th, we will be honoring all volunteers in our Parish that have committed to an activity on a regular basis. The 8:00AM Mass on October 27th at St. Francis Xavier will be offered for the volunteers. A brunch for volunteers and their families will be held in Neumann Center beginning at 12 Noon. If you are a member of the following: Parish Council, Finance Council, Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Choir, Officers of Altar and Rosary, Altar Servers, CCD Teachers, Food Pantry Coordinator, Adoration Coordinator, this years Fund Raiser

Co-chairmen, CYO Moderator, Softball Team Manager, RCIA leaders, Money Counters, or lawn maintenance personnel, you are invited to attend. Please call Homan’s (570-553-2860) or email jhoman@epix.net with number attending so we can prepare for the brunch.

HARVEST DINNER AT NEUMANN HALL

A Harvest Dinner will be held at Neumann Hall, on Saturday, November 2nd, from 5 to 7:30PM. Menu is: turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, squash, green beans, cranberry sauce, coffee, tea, and cider. Cost for adults - $ 8.00; Children - $4.00; children under 5 - free. All Parishioners are encouraged to attend for a wonderful meal and to help make this fund raiser a huge success!!! We are in need of the following donations: 20 Turkeys (please call Barb Pichette (570-663-2769) or Bette Brown (570-553-2108) if you are able to donate and/or roast a turkey), 25 large cans of chicken broth, 25 lbs frozen green beans, 160 lbs potatoes, 10 lbs celery, 4 lbs onions, 40 cans cranberry sauce, 36 bags/loaves stuffing (or day old bread), coffee, milk, and cider. Please drop donations off at Neumann Hall after the Sunday morning Mass on October 27th. The total amount needed is listed, however any amount of any item you can donate would be really appreciated. Also needed are pies, cakes, or another desserts. These can be dropped off by noon on the day of the Harvest Dinner. There is a sign up sheet in the back of Church, please note what you can donate. There is a second list for workers if you can donate some of your time. Workers are needed Friday, November 1st from 6 to 8PM and Saturday, November 2nd from 9AM to 7PM. If you cannot donate food or time please consider a donation to cover the cost of the turkeys and other food. You can put the money in an envelope marked HARVEST DINNER and drop it in the collection basket.

ADULT EDUCATION COURSE An Adult Education Course called "Managing the Media Wisely" is being held for (3) more weeks. This free course runs 9:10-10:10AM Sundays at Neumann Hall in the kitchen. All adults of the Parish are welcome to attend.

RCIA Classes will begin soon for anyone interested in participating in the RCIA Program. This is for anyone who would like to become a Catholic. If you are interested, please call the rectory (570-553-2288) or speak with Deacon Ken as soon as possible.

CONFESSION SCHEDULE

Saturday - 4:30PM Mass - St. Augustine Church - Confessions - 4:00 to 4:20PM Sunday - 8:00AM Mass - St. Augustine Church - Confessions 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) $ 1,216.00; St. Francis (8:00AM) $ 755.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM) $ 846.00.

LIFELINES

“Even the weakest and most vulnerable, the sick, the old, the unborn and the poor, are masterpieces of God’s creation, made in his own image, destined to live for ever, and deserving of the utmost reverence and respect.” ~ Pope Francis, for the occasion of the annual Day for Life in Britain and Ireland, which was held on July, 2013

MASS SCHEDULE Sat. Oct. 5 4:30PM St. Augustine Church - VIGIL: 27TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

JOHN & MAUDE COLEMAN by Fred & Bette Brown Sun. Oct. 6 8:00AM St. Augustine Church - 27TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FR. JOE CONBOY by Larry & Debbie Purtell 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS

Mon. Oct. 7 12:00NN St. Brigid Rectory - MARY BAHAN by the Estate Tue. Oct. 8 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - ANNA & EDMUND LOUGHLIN by Claire & Rick Woidt Wed. Oct. 9 8:30AM St. Brigid Rectory - CARL SPENCER by Rosalynd Perlick-Spencer Thur. Oct. 10 8:30AM St. Brigid Rectory - 1st Anniv. CHRIS COLEMAN by the Family Fri. Oct. 11 12:00NN St. Brigid Rectory - GENEVIEVE GUITON by Gary & Helen Arbosheski Sat. Oct. 12 4:30PM St. Augustine Church - VIGIL: 28TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

JOE VRABEL by Gail Lutz Sun. Oct. 13 8:00AM St. Augustine Church - 28TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

ALICE LONG by Mary Keenan & Family 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS

FUEL SPILL AT ST. FRANCIS Because of a heating fuel spill at St. Francis Hall that has leaked underneath St. Francis Church, all Weekend Masses will be held at St. Augustine Church until further notice. Please inform your friends so that they will be able to get to Mass on time. Weekday Masses usually scheduled for St. Francis Church will be held in the Rectory. Please pray for a quick, successful cleanup of the spill.

SECOND COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND The second collection this weekend is for the Care & Education of Priests.

THANK YOU BRUNCH FOR VOLUNTEERS—SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27TH

Sunday, October 27th, we will be honoring all volunteers in our Parish that have committed to an activity on a regular basis. The 8:00AM Mass on October 27th at St. Francis Xavier will be offered for the volunteers. A brunch for volunteers and their families will be held in Neumann Center beginning at 12 Noon. If you are a member of the following: Parish Council, Finance Council, Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Choir, Officers of Altar and Rosary, Altar Servers, CCD Teachers, Food Pantry Coordinator, Adoration Coordinator, this years Fund Raiser

Co-chairmen, CYO Moderator, Softball Team Manager, RCIA leaders, Money Counters, or lawn maintenance personnel, you are invited to attend. Please call Homan’s (570-553-2860) or email jhoman@epix.net with number attending so we can prepare for the brunch.

HARVEST DINNER AT NEUMANN HALL

A Harvest Dinner will be held at Neumann Hall, on Saturday, November 2nd, from 5 to 7:30PM. Menu is: turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, squash, green beans, cranberry sauce, coffee, tea, and cider. Cost for adults - $ 8.00; Children - $4.00; children under 5 - free. All Parishioners are encouraged to attend for a wonderful meal and to help make this fund raiser a huge success!!! We are in need of the following donations: 20 Turkeys (please call Barb Pichette (570-663-2769) or Bette Brown (570-553-2108) if you are able to donate and/or roast a turkey), 25 large cans of chicken broth, 25 lbs frozen green beans, 160 lbs potatoes, 10 lbs celery, 4 lbs onions, 40 cans cranberry sauce, 36 bags/loaves stuffing (or day old bread), coffee, milk, and cider. Please drop donations off at Neumann Hall after the Sunday morning Mass on October 27th. The total amount needed is listed, however any amount of any item you can donate would be really appreciated. Also needed are pies, cakes, or another desserts. These can be dropped off by noon on the day of the Harvest Dinner. There is a sign up sheet in the back of Church, please note what you can donate. There is a second list for workers if you can donate some of your time. Workers are needed Friday, November 1st from 6 to 8PM and Saturday, November 2nd from 9AM to 7PM. If you cannot donate food or time please consider a donation to cover the cost of the turkeys and other food. You can put the money in an envelope marked HARVEST DINNER and drop it in the collection basket.

ADULT EDUCATION COURSE An Adult Education Course called "Managing the Media Wisely" is being held for (3) more weeks. This free course runs 9:10-10:10AM Sundays at Neumann Hall in the kitchen. All adults of the Parish are welcome to attend.

RCIA Classes will begin soon for anyone interested in participating in the RCIA Program. This is for anyone who would like to become a Catholic. If you are interested, please call the rectory (570-553-2288) or speak with Deacon Ken as soon as possible.

MINISTRY SCHEDULE St. Augustine—Oct. 12th—4:30PM: Lector—Betty Ellen Hardy; Ministers—Sean Kelly and Susanne Wolf; Servers—Declan Giannone; Rosary—Margaret Flaherty St. Augustine—Oct. 13th—8:00AM: Lector—Bill Dovin; Ministers—Helen Burns & Mary K. Manjerovic; Servers—Curtis, Gabe & Madeline Spila; Rosary—John or Mary Butler St. Augustine—Oct. 13th—10:30AM: Lector—Johanna Higgins; Ministers—Bob Allen & Sal Gatto; Servers—Shelby Funk & Christopher Higgins; Rosary—Ann Zalepa If at any time you see that a volunteer is needed for any ministry, please feel free to step forward and volunteer your services.

SANCTUARY LIGHTS, ADORATION VIGIL CANDLES & DEVOTIONAL CANDLE DONATIONS

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

FLOWERS FOR OUR CHURCHES St. Augustine Flowers are given by Heidi Jaeger in Memory of Peter Jaeger.

CHURCH CLEANING

St. Augustine cleaners Oct. 6 to 12.—the Homan Family; Oct. 13 to 19—Michelle Aton & Linda Monahan. 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, Mary Bakay, Donnie Butler, Tommy Williams, Stephen Ambrose, Toni Colardino, Evelyn Palulis, Mary Riley, Tom Wenman, Linda Hollenback, Jennifer Lynn, Jerry Lynch, Tyler Fletcher, Anna Mae Coleman, Joshua Welch, John Carr, Jean Ryan, Richard Hutchinson, Joshua Kaminski, Kathy Holt, Aleisya Abrams, Steve & Catherine Hundiak, Christopher Polk,

Mary K. Long, Mary Lou Fahs, Butch Rosencranz, Agnes Neville, Ruth King, Adaline Williams, George Kotch, Molly Penderf, Brooke Arnold, Hallie Brooks, Rosemary Boyle, Sarah Murnigahan, Candy Coney, Walter O’Rourke, William Chaney, Mary Cadden, Frank & Sandy Szabo, Nancy Lynch, Sue Anderson, Peg Taylor, Ken Roon, June Riley, John Bauer, Adam Kelly, John Osolnick, Francis Zernone, Ned Offner, Daniel Gavin, Shawn Burns, Quinn Seymour, Pauline VerValen, Roman Drab, John & Alberta Zielinski, Bob Fedroff, Virginia Raftis, Doddie Mondi, Steve, Len Allen, Fred Russell, Dorothy Catlin, Thomas VanNostrand, Marie Donahue, Nancy, Matt & Emily, Bob Murphy, Cayden Bennett, Ann Ella LaRue, Robyn Lawson, Vicky Nelson, Gladys Eastman, Marie Chillemi, and Robert & Judy Peifer. 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, Shane Kalpokas, Ryan Gormley, Mike Griffith, Daniel Hogan, Matthew Kramer, Dustin Ryder, Ricky Trowbridge, Bobby Brostoski, Ryan Neville, Anthony Flynn, Jason Raymond, A. Jay Tewksbury, Jennifer Buttacavoli, Andrew Muscarelle, Adam Barziloski, Reed Shave, John Matousek, David Teetsel, Lisa Phillips, Carrie Krouse, Ryan Newberry, Wayne M. Bennett, Lukas Crisman, Duane Thomas, Joseph Elliott, Michael and Sean Plitt, Mark W. Gregg, Bradley J. Bryant, Taylor Cain, and all who serve with them. May they all be protected and safe from harm and return home soon to their families and friends. Amen. Please call the rectory when the person you put on the Prayer List or Armed Forces List can be removed. If you know of anyone on the list who has passed away, please let us know so that their name can be removed from the list.

The Roman Catholic Community of ST. BRIGID PARISH,

(St. Francis Xavier Church, Friendsville, Pa.

and St. Augustine Church,

Silver Lake, Pa.)

(St. Brigid’s Cross)

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

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

Kenneth S. Brennan, Deacon

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

Catholic Social Services: “Strengthening our commitment to social justice and to those in need.” The Diocesan Annual Appeal enables us to “Serve with Love” and embrace all of humanity, especially by serving the poorest, the weakest and the most vulnerable. Catholic Social Services provides valuable programs that help ensure the most defenseless among us are cared for and protected. Your generosity helps keep our soup kitchens and shelters open. Thousands of meals are served daily at St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen, Scranton, St. Anthony’s Kitchen, Williamsport and St. Vincent de Paul Kitchen, Wilkes-Barre. St. Anthony’s Haven, Scranton, provides a temporary refuge for those who have no place to call home. At Nativity Place, families in crisis find emergency housing. Your contributions help us to operate housing and supportive programs for families and for individuals, including veterans and the homeless, while expanding our outreach throughout the 11 counties of our diocese. St. Brigid Parish Appeal goal is $ 23,750.00, the same amount as last year.

PARISH PRAYER CHAIN

If you would like to help respond to prayer requests (for anyone in need-not just Parishioners), please contact Rosalynd Perlick-Spenser (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 We cannot comprehend on earth the blessings that come from a regular holy hour.

Our parish has been blessed with daily Eucharistic Adoration for 18 years now. We are in need of someone who would be willing to be a regular adorer from 2-3PM weekly on Friday. If you feel that God is calling you to make this commitment, please call Andrea at 607-669-4875.

CCD NEWS

CCD class have begun for the 2013/14 school year. Classes meet at Neumann Hall, Choconut, at 9:10AM on Sunday mornings. All students Kindergarten thru 12th grade are eligible to attend. STUDENT REGISTRATION FORMS: Student Registration forms are in the back of the Church. Please take one per student. You can return them in the collection basket or return them to the student’s teacher. Forms may also be re-turned to our CCD Coordinator, Susie Reichlen. If you have any questions about CCD Classes, please call Susie at (570-553-2618).

FOOD PANTRY NEWS Our local Food Pantry is accepting fresh produce. If you have produce and would like to donate, please call Rosalynd Perlick-Spencer at 570-663-2212.

FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTION VIA THE WEINBERG FOOD BANK Free food distribution for those in need—RESIDENTS OF SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY ONLY. Distribution date is Tuesday, October 15th, from 11AM to 1PM and 5PM to 7PM, at the Little Meadows United Methodist Church, Penn. Ave., Little Meadows. Any resident of Susquehanna County who needs food is welcome. Gardeners: Little Meadows United Methodist Church Mobile Food Pantry accepts fresh produce for monthly distribution. For more info., leave a message at 570-623-2746.

RUMMAGE & BAKE SALE The Little Meadows United Methodist Church will have a Rummage and Bake Sale on Saturday, October 19th, from 9AM to 2M. Lunch will be available. Bag sale begins at 1PM.

CYO BASKETBALL The Catholic youth (7th to 12th grades) are welcome and encouraged to participate in 2013-2014 basketball programs. If you are interested, please send an email to StBrigidSports@gmail.com with the name, grade, age, and the parent’s contact email or phone number and we will get back to you with more information. Questions are welcome.

PUBLIC SQUARE ROSARY CRUSADE You are invited to join the 2013 Public Square Rosary Crusade being held at Recreation Park, Binghamton, NY, on Saturday, October 12th, at 12 Noon. For more information contact the Fatima Prayer Group (607)785-2718. Bring your umbrella.

MOM’S HOUSE EVENTS This year marks Mom’s House 25th Anniversary! We are excited to celebrate the mission of Mom’s House and our 25 years of service to low-income, single parent families in our community. These parents chose to make a better life for their families by pursuing their educational goals. Solution of Hope Banquet – 25th Anniversary will be held Thursday, October 24th, at Traditions at the Glen. Cost is $ 65.00 per person. Cocktail hour begins at 5:30PM and dinner at 6:30PM. Dinner response forms are in the back of the Church. Please pick one up & fill it out if you wish to attend. Please return Dinner Reservation by October 16th to Mom’s House, 770 Harry L. Drive, Johnson City, NY 13790. A raffle is being held as a fundraiser to help continue Mom’s House Mission. Winnings: 1st - $1,000; 2nd - $500; 3rd - $250. Raffle Sheets are available in the back of the Churches. Please take a copy. You can print off as many copies as you would like, fill them out, and send the tickets/payment to: Mom’s House, 770 Harry L. Drive, Johnson City, NY 13790. The raffle will be drawn at our 25th Anniversary Solution of Hope Banquet – October 24 at The Tradition at the Glen. Winners do not need to be present at the drawing, and will be notified of their winnings.

RETREATS AT ST. GABRIEL’S RETREAT CENTER On October 18-20 a “Preached Retreat” will be held for Men and Women at St. Gabriel’s Retreat Center, 631 Griffin Pond Road, Clarks Summit. The Retreat begins on Friday evening at 7:00PM and ends after the noon meal on Sunday. (No meals are served on Friday.) This Retreat is called “The Passion of Jesus and My Passion”, directed by Brother Andre Mathieu, of Saint Ann’s Basilica. Retreat fees are $ 90.00. A $ 15.00 deposit is required. For more information, please call the Retreat Center Office: 570 586- 4957 or email to kporter@epix.net. A Professional Catholic Men’s Retreat will be held October 25 to 27, beginning Friday at 6:00PM and ending Sunday at 1:30PM. This Retreat is open to all Catholic men...M.D.’s, male Nurses, E.M.T’s, Policemen, Knights of Columbus Members, Communications Media, Hospital Workers...have you been away? Come back! Bring your sons or grandsons. You must be 18 or older to attend. The Retreat is directed by Passionist Fr. Lee Havey, CP, of Saint Ann’s Basilica, Scranton. Meet with other Catholic Men. Step Back – Take a Rest!! Enjoy a weekend with Jesus. To Register Call: Roy Westburgh at 570-685-1791. For more information call the Retreat Office: 570-586-4957.

DATE NUMBER NAME ADDRESS SELLER AMOUNT 9/1/2013 261 SISTER JOAN CADDEN ALBANY NY HELENA FLAHERTY $50.00 9/2/2013 887 MARY L. KEENAN FRIENDSVILLE PA KAY KEENAN $50.00 9/3/2013 041 MARK ANDRE MONTROSE PA MARLENE HOMAN $25.00 9/4/2013 161 JOE PURR WARREN CENTER PA JOE PURR $25.00 9/5/2013 943 RANDY HOLLY ENDICOTT NY GROVE DOTY $25.00 9/6/2013 977 DONNY & KIERAN CURLEY MONTROSE PA KAY KEENAN $25.00 9/7/2013 766 TOM NORVILLE MONTROSE PA MARK ANDRE $25.00 9/8/2013 937 ANITA TINO BINGHAMTON NY JANICE RUSSELL $75.00 9/9/2013 903 RUTH MURPHY MONTROSE PA RUTH MURPHY $25.00 9/10/2013 411 DRAB FAMILY FRIENDSVILLE PA EILEEN DRAB $25.00 9/11/2013 086 BRANDI COOK MONTROSE PA CAROL SHILLING $25.00 9/12/2013 404 JAN GOTTFREDSEN HERNDON VA KAY D. CASPERSEN $25.00 9/13/2013 160 LEO GOLDEN FRIENDSVILLE PA BETTY ELLEN HARDY $50.00 9/14/2013 819 JOE PURR WARREN CENTER PA JOE PURR $25.00 9/15/2013 111 MARY & DAVE WEBSTER VESTAL NY BOB ALLEN $50.00 9/16/2013 511 JOHN BUTLER LITTLE MEADOWS PA MARY BUTLER $25.00 9/17/2013 008 GEORGE HAYES FRIENDSVILLE PA KAY KEENAN $50.00 9/18/2013 532 COLLEEN MORAN BINGHAMTON NY MARY BUTLER $25.00 9/19/2013 270 MICHELLE HAWLEY MONTROSE PA KEN BRENNAN $25.00 9/20/2013 062 BETTY BAZEWICK FRIENDSVILLE PA KAY KEENAN $25.00 9/21/2013 932 CADET JACOB BALCHIKONIS NEW LONDON CT GREG BALCHIKONIS $25.00 9/22/2013 445 GARY DAVIS POTTSTOWN PA BUB DAVIS $50.00 9/23/2013 467 KATIE WILLIAMS FRIENDSVILLE PA DON GRIFFIN $25.00 9/24/2013 900 JOE PURR WARREN CENTER PA JOE PURR $25.00 9/25/2013 353 BRIAN MURPHY VESTAL NY MARGE MURPHY $25.00 9/26/2013 114 MAUREEN ALLEN BRACKNEY PA BOB ALLEN $50.00 9/27/2013 880 JOAN HICKEY BINGHAMTON NY JOAN HICKEY $25.00 9/28/2013 718 KATHERINE KEENAN FRIENDSVILLE PA KAY KEENAN $25.00 9/29/2013 500 MAKENZIE DEARBORN BRACKNEY PA TANYA DEARBORN $50.00 9/30/2013 711 KATHERINE KEENAN FRIENDSVILLE PA KAY KEENAN $25.00

CALENDAR WINNER LIST - SEPTEMBER 2013