MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEKEND St. Francis—Jan. 24th—4:30PM: Lector—Betty Ellen Hardy; Servers—Curtis, Gabe & Madeline Spila; Rosary—Betty Ellen Hardy St. Francis—Jan. 25th—8:00AM: Lector—Amanda Reeves; Servers—Marty Conboy; Rosary—Mary Tims St. Augustine—Jan. 25th—10:30AM: Lector—Barbara Pichette; Servers—Abigail & Tyler Rebello; Rosary—Ann Zalepa or a volunteer If at any time you see that a volunteer is needed for any ministry, please feel free to step forward and volunteer your services.

DECEASED Please pray for the deceased, especially Ruth (Allis) Rogers, mother of Sandy Balchikonis. We also pray for Ruth E. Fritsch who was known to many in our Parish Community. May they rest in peace. Amen.

SANCTUARY LIGHTS, ADORATION VIGIL CANDLES & DEVOTIONAL CANDLE DONATIONS

A Devotional Candle at St. Francis b u r n s for a Special Intention requested by Joe Purr. A Devotional Candle at St. Francis b u r n s for a Special Intention.

A Devotional Candle at St. Francis b u r n s for healing for all the sick. 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. The Sanctuary Light at St. Augustine b u r n s in Honor of Families of St. Brigid Parish requested by Mike & Monica Redding. The Sanctuary Light at St. Francis b u r n s in Memory of John & Sophie (Anniv.) Glenn requested by Bill & Theresa Noldy.

CHURCH CLEANING St. Francis cleaners for the month of January—Kathy Gage.

St. Augustine cleaners Jan. 18 to 24—Rosalynd Perlick-Spencer & Veronica Perlick; Jan. 25 to 31—Ginny Schmidt.

PRAYER LIST Lord, hear our prayers for the sick of our Parish and Community listed below and for those who are not listed and in need of our prayers. Katelyn Andre, Michael Haefner, Bill Jones, Jr., David Zevan, Rita Powers, Debbie Jones, Kyle Stoddard, Mary Lou Gregg, Sophie Padula, Madigan Gow, John Flynn, Donald & Terry Baum, Mary Bakay, Donnie Butler, Tommy Williams, Stephen Ambrose, Mary Riley, Toni Colardino, Jennifer Lynn, Tom Wenman, Linda Hollenback, Tyler Fletcher, Joshua Welch, S.C.F., Anna Mae Coleman, Kathy Holt, Richard Hutchinson, Mary K. Long, Joshua Kaminski, B.F., Aleisya Abrams, Agnes Neville, Steve Hundiak, Mary Lou Fahs, Butch Rosencranz, Ruth King, Ken Roon, Brooke Arnold, Hallie Brooks, Sarah Murnigahan, William Chaney, Mary Cadden, Sandy Szabo, Nancy Lynch, Daniel Gavin, Sue Anderson, June Riley, John Bauer, Adam Kelly, Francis Zernone, Shawn Burns, Quinn Seymour, John & Alberta Zielinski, Virginia Raftis, Fred Russell, Dorothy Catlin, Marie Donahue, Nancy, Matt & Emily, Bob Murphy, Robyn Lawson, Vicky Nelson, Rita Flynn, Elton Carr, Peter Purtell, Kaleena Dughi, Molly Getter, Sam Miner, Debbie Drewry, Bill Sheredy, Bub Davis, Rusty Carmen, Ronalee Eckert, Chelsea Judson, Doug Wheaton, John Paul Jones, Valerie Newhart, Amanda Branning, Deborah Gregory, J.K., Andy Mooney, Dave Hibbard, Jeff Barnard, Mary Elizabeth Healy, Javina Davis, T. S., Gloria Craige, Delmar O’Rourke, Walt Frystak, Lori & Michelle Parsons, Steve Burrell, Barbara Borsavage, George Kotch, Jr., Leo Guiton, Whitney Neville, Gregg Loboda, Tammy Fleming, Mark Kovach, Joe Vrabel, Jerry Conboy, Brendan Kelly, Greg Lasgowka, Shirley Bowser, Mary Louise Keenan, Tiffani Allen, Theresa Noldy, Paul Kerber, Linda Bush, Megan Priestner, Kaitlin Reeves, and Dick Lewis. May they regain full health. Please pray for the needs in our Parish Intention Books. Our Lady of Good Health, pray for us. Amen.

ARMED FORCES LIST Please pray for those in our Armed Forces, especially those from our Parish & Community, Christopher Reichlen, Patrick Allen, Shane Kalpokas, Ryan Gormley, Mike Griffith, Reed Shave, Matthew Kramer, Dustin Ryder, Bobby Brostoski, Ricky Trowbridge, Ryan Neville, Anthony Flynn, A. Jay Tewksbury, Jennifer Buttacavoli, Andrew Muscarelle, Adam Barziloski, Lukas Crisman, John Matousek, David Teetsel, Lisa Phillips, Carrie Krouse, Ryan Newberry, Wayne M. Bennett, Duane Thomas, Joseph Elliott, Michael and Sean Plitt, Mark W. Gregg, Bradley J. Bryant, Kevin Lewandoski, and all who serve with them. May they all be protected and safe from harm and return home soon to their families and friends. Amen. Please call the rectory when the person you put on the Prayer List or Armed Forces List can be removed. If you know of anyone on the list who has passed away, please let us know so that their name can be removed from the list. OIL SPILL: Please continue to pray for a successful cleanup of the remainder of the spill.

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

The Roman Catholic Community of ST. BRIGID PARISH,

(St. Francis Xavier Church, Friendsville, Pa.

St. Augustine Church, Silver Lake, Pa.)

(St. Brigid’s Cross)

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

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

Kenneth S. Brennan, Deacon

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

WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT

Thank you for your kindness & generosity in our weekly Parish Collections. St. Francis (4:30PM) - $ 1,276.00; St. Francis (8:00AM) - $ 975.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM) - $ 1,039.55.

LIFELINES

“Even if the forces of darkness appear to prevail, those who believe in God know that evil and death do not have the final say.” —Pope Saint John Paul II, General Audience, September 12, 2001 © 2001 Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission.

HOLY COMMUNION UNDER ONE ELEMENT AND NO SHAKING HANDS

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

MASS SCHEDULE Sat. Jan. 17 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 2ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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

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

10:30AM St. Augustine Church - FRANK PERLICK by Rosalynd Perlick-Spencer Mon. Jan. 19 12:00NN St. Francis Church - DONALD HARRINGTON by John & Debra Daum Tue. Jan. 20 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - MARY LANE by Rosalynd Perlick-Spencer Wed. Jan. 21 8:30AM St. Francis Church - DON FAIRCHILD by Tom Golden Thur. Jan. 22 8:30AM St. Francis Church - Birthday—JULIA ZANGARA by Len & Ginger

Laky & Family Fri. Jan. 23 12:00NN St. Francis Church - FRANK SZABO by Mary Keenan Sat. Jan. 24 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 3RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS Sun. Jan. 25 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 3RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

1st Anniv. CHIP BARNUM by the Family 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - CANDY CONEY by Rosalynd Perlick-Spencer

CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Next week’s collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) needs your help. CCHD was founded to end the cycle of poverty in the United States by funding organizations that help individuals help themselves. With the tradition of improving education, housing situations, and community economic development, CCHD continues to make a positive impact in communities nationwide. Your contribution will defend human dignity and reach out to those living on the margins. Please give generously to the CCHD Collection.

PRO-LIFE MARCH

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

PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING

The Parish Pastoral Council will meet on Wednesday, January 28th, at 6:30PM in the Rectory. All members are invited and encouraged to attend.

AVAILABLE IN OUR CHURCHES

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

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

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

PARISH LOTTERY CALENDARS

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

ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST THIS SUNDAY

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

FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTION VIA THE WEINBERG FOOD BANK

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

MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEKEND St. Francis—Jan. 24th—4:30PM: Lector—Betty Ellen Hardy; Servers—Curtis, Gabe & Madeline Spila; Rosary—Betty Ellen Hardy St. Francis—Jan. 25th—8:00AM: Lector—Amanda Reeves; Servers—Marty Conboy; Rosary—Mary Tims St. Augustine—Jan. 25th—10:30AM: Lector—Barbara Pichette; Servers—Abigail & Tyler Rebello; Rosary—Ann Zalepa or a volunteer If at any time you see that a volunteer is needed for any ministry, please feel free to step forward and volunteer your services.

DECEASED Please pray for the deceased, especially Ruth (Allis) Rogers, mother of Sandy Balchikonis. We also pray for Ruth E. Fritsch who was known to many in our Parish Community. May they rest in peace. Amen.

SANCTUARY LIGHTS, ADORATION VIGIL CANDLES & DEVOTIONAL CANDLE DONATIONS

A Devotional Candle at St. Francis b u r n s for a Special Intention requested by Joe Purr. A Devotional Candle at St. Francis b u r n s for a Special Intention.

A Devotional Candle at St. Francis b u r n s for healing for all the sick. 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. The Sanctuary Light at St. Augustine b u r n s in Honor of Families of St. Brigid Parish requested by Mike & Monica Redding. The Sanctuary Light at St. Francis b u r n s in Memory of John & Sophie (Anniv.) Glenn requested by Bill & Theresa Noldy.

CHURCH CLEANING St. Francis cleaners for the month of January—Kathy Gage.

St. Augustine cleaners Jan. 18 to 24—Rosalynd Perlick-Spencer & Veronica Perlick; Jan. 25 to 31—Ginny Schmidt.

PRAYER LIST Lord, hear our prayers for the sick of our Parish and Community listed below and for those who are not listed and in need of our prayers. Katelyn Andre, Michael Haefner, Bill Jones, Jr., David Zevan, Rita Powers, Debbie Jones, Kyle Stoddard, Mary Lou Gregg, Sophie Padula, Madigan Gow, John Flynn, Donald & Terry Baum, Mary Bakay, Donnie Butler, Tommy Williams, Stephen Ambrose, Mary Riley, Toni Colardino, Jennifer Lynn, Tom Wenman, Linda Hollenback, Tyler Fletcher, Joshua Welch, S.C.F., Anna Mae Coleman, Kathy Holt, Richard Hutchinson, Mary K. Long, Joshua Kaminski, B.F., Aleisya Abrams, Agnes Neville, Steve Hundiak, Mary Lou Fahs, Butch Rosencranz, Ruth King, Ken Roon, Brooke Arnold, Hallie Brooks, Sarah Murnigahan, William Chaney, Mary Cadden, Sandy Szabo, Nancy Lynch, Daniel Gavin, Sue Anderson, June Riley, John Bauer, Adam Kelly, Francis Zernone, Shawn Burns, Quinn Seymour, John & Alberta Zielinski, Virginia Raftis, Fred Russell, Dorothy Catlin, Marie Donahue, Nancy, Matt & Emily, Bob Murphy, Robyn Lawson, Vicky Nelson, Rita Flynn, Elton Carr, Peter Purtell, Kaleena Dughi, Molly Getter, Sam Miner, Debbie Drewry, Bill Sheredy, Bub Davis, Rusty Carmen, Ronalee Eckert, Chelsea Judson, Doug Wheaton, John Paul Jones, Valerie Newhart, Amanda Branning, Deborah Gregory, J.K., Andy Mooney, Dave Hibbard, Jeff Barnard, Mary Elizabeth Healy, Javina Davis, T. S., Gloria Craige, Delmar O’Rourke, Walt Frystak, Lori & Michelle Parsons, Steve Burrell, Barbara Borsavage, George Kotch, Jr., Leo Guiton, Whitney Neville, Gregg Loboda, Tammy Fleming, Mark Kovach, Joe Vrabel, Jerry Conboy, Brendan Kelly, Greg Lasgowka, Shirley Bowser, Mary Louise Keenan, Tiffani Allen, Theresa Noldy, Paul Kerber, Linda Bush, Megan Priestner, Kaitlin Reeves, and Dick Lewis. May they regain full health. Please pray for the needs in our Parish Intention Books. Our Lady of Good Health, pray for us. Amen.

ARMED FORCES LIST Please pray for those in our Armed Forces, especially those from our Parish & Community, Christopher Reichlen, Patrick Allen, Shane Kalpokas, Ryan Gormley, Mike Griffith, Reed Shave, Matthew Kramer, Dustin Ryder, Bobby Brostoski, Ricky Trowbridge, Ryan Neville, Anthony Flynn, A. Jay Tewksbury, Jennifer Buttacavoli, Andrew Muscarelle, Adam Barziloski, Lukas Crisman, John Matousek, David Teetsel, Lisa Phillips, Carrie Krouse, Ryan Newberry, Wayne M. Bennett, Duane Thomas, Joseph Elliott, Michael and Sean Plitt, Mark W. Gregg, Bradley J. Bryant, Kevin Lewandoski, and all who serve with them. May they all be protected and safe from harm and return home soon to their families and friends. Amen. Please call the rectory when the person you put on the Prayer List or Armed Forces List can be removed. If you know of anyone on the list who has passed away, please let us know so that their name can be removed from the list. OIL SPILL: Please continue to pray for a successful cleanup of the remainder of the spill.

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

The Roman Catholic Community of ST. BRIGID PARISH,

(St. Francis Xavier Church, Friendsville, Pa.

St. Augustine Church, Silver Lake, Pa.)

(St. Brigid’s Cross)

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

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

Kenneth S. Brennan, Deacon

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

WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT

Thank you for your kindness & generosity in our weekly Parish Collections. St. Francis (4:30PM) - $ 1,276.00; St. Francis (8:00AM) - $ 975.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM) - $ 1,039.55.

LIFELINES

“Even if the forces of darkness appear to prevail, those who believe in God know that evil and death do not have the final say.” —Pope Saint John Paul II, General Audience, September 12, 2001 © 2001 Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission.

HOLY COMMUNION UNDER ONE ELEMENT AND NO SHAKING HANDS

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

MASS SCHEDULE Sat. Jan. 17 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 2ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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

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

10:30AM St. Augustine Church - FRANK PERLICK by Rosalynd Perlick-Spencer Mon. Jan. 19 12:00NN St. Francis Church - DONALD HARRINGTON by John & Debra Daum Tue. Jan. 20 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - MARY LANE by Rosalynd Perlick-Spencer Wed. Jan. 21 8:30AM St. Francis Church - DON FAIRCHILD by Tom Golden Thur. Jan. 22 8:30AM St. Francis Church - Birthday—JULIA ZANGARA by Len & Ginger

Laky & Family Fri. Jan. 23 12:00NN St. Francis Church - FRANK SZABO by Mary Keenan Sat. Jan. 24 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 3RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS Sun. Jan. 25 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 3RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

1st Anniv. CHIP BARNUM by the Family 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - CANDY CONEY by Rosalynd Perlick-Spencer

CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Next week’s collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) needs your help. CCHD was founded to end the cycle of poverty in the United States by funding organizations that help individuals help themselves. With the tradition of improving education, housing situations, and community economic development, CCHD continues to make a positive impact in communities nationwide. Your contribution will defend human dignity and reach out to those living on the margins. Please give generously to the CCHD Collection.

PRO-LIFE MARCH

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

PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING

The Parish Pastoral Council will meet on Wednesday, January 28th, at 6:30PM in the Rectory. All members are invited and encouraged to attend.

AVAILABLE IN OUR CHURCHES

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

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

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

PARISH LOTTERY CALENDARS

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

ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST THIS SUNDAY

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

FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTION VIA THE WEINBERG FOOD BANK

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

DIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL UPDATE Thank you to those who have made the commitment to join in “Transforming Lives Together.” If you did not already make a pledge, envelopes are available in the back of the Churches for your pledge. Each gift truly matters. Packets are also available by calling the Diocesan Development Office at 570-207-2250, or on-line at www.DioceseofScranton.org. Thank you to everyone for your generosity. Completed pledges may be placed in the collection basket or mailed to the Rectory. St. Brigid Parish goal is $ 24,000.00. Currently we have (122) pledges for a total of $ 19,824.00. We are only under our goal by $ 4,176.00. Please help us to reach our goal.

WEEK OF PRAY FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY “Ecumenical Celebration of God's Word on Friday, January 23, 2015, at 12:10PM in the Cathedral of Saint Peter, Scranton.” The theme for the 2015 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is "Jesus said to her, 'Give me a drink.' (John:4:1-42).” The encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman invites us to try water from a different well and also to offer a little of our own. In diversity, we enrich each other. When Jesus says to her, "please give me a drink" it implies an ethical action that recognizes the need for one another in living out the Church's mission. It compels us to change our attitude, to commit ourselves to seek unity in the midst of our diversity, through our openness to a variety of forms of prayer and Christian spirituality. The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is a privileged moment for prayer, encounter and dialogue. It is an opportunity to recognize the richness and value that are present in the other, the different, and to ask God for the gift of unity. For more information and resources for the 2015 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, visit the Graymoor Ecumenical and Interreligious Institute at: www.geii.org The Diocese of Scranton will host an Ecumenical Celebration of God's Word on Friday, January 23, 2015, at 12:10PM in the Cathedral of Saint Peter, Scranton. There will be no 12:10PM Mass that day in the Cathedral. All are welcome to attend. In addition, CTV: Catholic Television will broadcast the service live.” This observance, first organized by Father Paul Watson, S.A., in 1908 at Graymoor in Garrison, N.Y., seeks to gather together diverse communities of the Christian faith to express the degree of communion which the churches have already received, and to pray together for the full visible unity of the one Church of Jesus Christ. All of the people of the Diocese of Scranton are encouraged to attend a local Ecumenical prayer service in your area and all are invited to participate in the prayer service at Saint Peter’s Cathedral.

RETROUVAILLE—KNOW A MARRIAGE THAT NEEDS HELP?

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

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS AND CELEBRATION His Excellency, the Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L., Bishop of Scranton, and the Office for Parish Life wish to invite couples celebrating their 25th or 50th wedding

anniversary in 2015 to a diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass on Sunday, June 7. (Please note: This is a change from the original date of June 21.) The event includes a 2:30PM Mass at St. Peter’s Cathedral followed by a reception. Requests for an invitation, with a mailing address, should be made through your pastor before March 16th. Please call the Parish Office if you would like to attend this very special Mass.

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