MINISTRY SCHEDULE

Saturday, July 23—4:30PM—St. Francis Church: Lectors—Betty Ellen Hardy & volunteer; Cantor—Patti Dudock

Sunday, July 24—8:00AM—St. Francis Church: Lector—Amanda Reeves & volunteer; Ministers—two volunteers; Server—volunteer needed; Rosary—Mary Tims; Cantor—Marilee Beyer Sunday, July 24—10:30AM—St. Augustine Church: Lector—Julie Perlick & volunteer; Ministers—two volunteers; Servers—Luke Fruehan; Rosary—Ann Zalepa or volunteer; Cantor—Gianna Chen

DECEASED

Please pray for the deceased, especially Ronald Mowry, father of Jane (Mike) Murphy. We also pray for Julie McMahon, daughter-in-law of Tim & Sheila McMahon. May they rest in peace. Amen.

A Devotional Candle at St. Francis b u r n s for a Special Intention offered 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 Healing Intentions for Fr. Cas.

FLOWERS FOR OUR CHURCHES

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 July—Kay Keenan & Betty Ellen Hardy.

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, Mary Lou Fahs, Steve Hundiak, Richard Hutchinson, John Bauer, Joshua Kaminski, Aleisya Abrams, Butch Rosencranz, Ruth

King, Brooke Arnold, Adam Kelly, Hallie Brooks, June Riley, William Chaney, Daniel Gavin, Sue Anderson, Shawn Burns, Quinn Seymour, Sam Miner, Alberta Zielinski, Virginia Raftis, Marie Donahue, Nancy, Matt & Emily, Bob Murphy, Robyn Lawson, Rita Flynn, Elton Carr, Kaleena Dughi, Molly Getter, Bub Davis, H.T., Rusty Carmen, Ronalee Eckert, Chelsea Judson, Brenda, Walt Frystak, Ken Guiton, Amanda Branning, Andy Mooney, Dave Hibbard, Jeff Barnard, Phoebe Burrell, Mary Elizabeth Healy, George Kotch, Jr., Doris Daly, Delmar O’Rourke, Lori & Michelle Parsons, Steve Burrell, Tammy Fleming, Gregg Loboda, Mark Kovach, Jerry Conboy, Brendan Kelly, Dick Lewis, Greg Lasgowka, Shirley Bowser, Paul Kerber, Linda Bush, James O’Mara, Joe Redmond, Pat Donnelly, Florian Pasteka, Matt Purtell, Grove Doty, Bob Keenan, Victoria Hegedty, Terry White, Richard Guido, Victoria Grisdale, Fr. Cas, Amanda Imsenik, Lanny & Patsy Puzo, Billy, Camille Doyle, Loretta & Joe Grindel, Betty Fowler, Margo, Dan Boland, Cameron White, Bob Hastings, Kylee Markow, Margaret Santora, Bob Allen, Frank Marinelli, Don Zaleski, Joan Zayac and Charlene Tewksbury. May they regain full health. Please pray for the needs in our Parish Intention Book. 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, 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, Daniel Daly, Adam Barziloski, Lukas Crisman, John Matousek, Lisa Phillips, Carrie Krouse, Mark W. Gregg, Ryan Newberry, Wayne M. Bennett, Duane Thomas, Joseph Elliott, Bradley J. Bryant, Amberlynn Villanella, Steven Shelp, Rip VanWinkle, Quinn G u r n, Jacob Balchikonis, Jeremiah Curley, and all who serve with them. May they all be protected & safe from harm & 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.

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

-mail: sfxc@epix.net

Father Vincent Langan, Administrator

Kenneth S. Brennan, Deacon

The Roman Catholic Community of ST. BRIGID PARISH,

(St. Francis Xavier Church, Friendsville, Pa.

St. Augustine Church, Silver Lake, Pa.)

(St. Brigid’s Cross)

WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT

Thank you for your kindness & generosity in our Parish Collections. St. Francis (4:30PM) - $ 1,018.00; St. Francis (8:00AM) - $ 1,084.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM) - $ 1,300.88.

LIFELINES

“Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things. There is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part….” - Luke 10:41-42, www.goo.gl/rXtvrn ; NABRE © 2010 CCD. Used with permission.

Divine Mercy Devotions are held following Sunday Masses at St. Francis & St. Augustine.

CHILDREN’S WORSHIP BULLETINS .

MASS SCHEDULE

Sat. July 16 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 16TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME CELEBRANTS INTENTIONS

Sun. July 17 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 16TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS Mon. July 18 12:00NN CELEBRANTS INTENTIONS

Tue. July 19 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - STEPHEN & JOSEPHINE REICH by Claire & Rick Woidt

Wed. July 20 8:30AM St. Francis Church - CARL SPENCER by Rosalynd Perlick

Thur. July 21 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - JAMES ROEHM by Bill & Barbara Pichette Fri. July 22 12:00NN St. Francis Church - JOHN DALY by Tom Golden

Sat. July 23 8:30AM St. Francis Church - CELEBRANTS INTENTIONS

4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 17TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

JAMES E. FLAHERTY by Tom & Margaret Flaherty

Sun. July 24 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 17TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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

St. Francis Church -

THANK YOU—MISSION CO-OP APPEAL

Thank you all for your generosity in the Mission Co-Op Appeal Collection. Sr. Anisia Muthoni and the Franciscans from Kenya greatly appreciate you generosity. Our collection total was $1,870.75.

CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES

Congratulations for our graduates. The names turned in to us were Ensign Jacob Balchikonis, Marty Conboy, Jacob Curley, Allison Jones, Natalie Legg, William Purdy, and Thomas Williams. Please keep these and all graduates in your prayers.

POT O’GOLD PARTY

The Pot O’Gold Party will be Sunday, October 23rd, beginning at 12:30PM, at Neumann Hall. It is never too soon to begin thinking about door prizes, (a total of 96 are needed). A suggestion would be to shop seasonal clearances. There are often great items available at greatly reduced cost. Please contact Betty Ellen Hardy (570-553-2372) or Shirley Kelly (570-553-2362) to donate prizes.

PASTORAL COUNCIL

A Pastoral Council Meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 27th, at 6:00PM in Neumann Hall. All members are welcome to attend.

CHOIR / CANTOR PRACTICE Cantor practice is held Tuesday evening at 6:00PM in St. Francis Church. Choir practice is held at 6:30PM in St. Francis Church. New members are always welcome.

CHURCH SOFTBALL

This Saturday, July 16th is our last regular game. We play/played North Rome at the NEB Baseball Field at 6:30PM; Saturday, July 23 is a “make-up” week. The Tournament will be held on Saturday, July 30th. We won our game last week against Herrickville Wesleyan with a score of 10 to 9.

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 TUESDAY, July 19th, 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.

FREE ICE CREAM SOCIAL

A Free Ice Cream Social will be held Thursday, July 21st from 6:30 to 8:00PM at the Little Meadows United Methodist Church for the Little Meadows area community. All are welcome to attend.

THANK YOU

Boy Scout Troop 50 would like to thank you for your continued support of their Chicken Barbecue Fundraisers. Please mark your calendars for Super Bowl Sunday, 2017 for our next Barbecue.

CHICKEN BARBECUE

The Little Meadows Fire Company is having a Chicken Barbecue on Sunday, July 17th at the NEW Fire Station. Serving will begin at 11:00AM. Cost is $ 9.00 for a dinner and $ 6.00 for a half.

RABIES CLINIC

The Little Meadows Fire Company is sponsoring a rabies clinic Monday, July 18th from 6 to 7PM at the NEW Little Meadows Fire Station. Pets must be on a leash or in a carrier. Cost per pet is $ 10.00.

CAR SHOW / MOTORCYCLE RUN

The Rush Fire Company is hosting a Car Show & Motorcycle Run on Sunday, July 24th a the Ball Field in Lawton. There will be a Chicken Barbecue and a Basket Raffle. Anyone wishing to donate a Basket for the Raffle, please call Debbie Purtell at 570-744-2497.

20TH ANNUAL ST. CYRIL’S PARISH FESTIVAL

St. Cyril’s Parish, 148 Clinton St., Binghamton will hold their Festival on Sunday, July 24th, from 11AM to 6PM. There will be a $ 3,000 raffle; music; games; ethnic foods; chicken barbecue; bake sale; raffle; and theme baskets. For more information call 607-724-1372 or www.sscyrilandmethod.org .

PARISH PRAYER CHAIN

If you would like to help respond to prayer requests, 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

MINISTRY SCHEDULE

Saturday, July 23—4:30PM—St. Francis Church: Lectors—Betty Ellen Hardy & volunteer; Cantor—Patti Dudock

Sunday, July 24—8:00AM—St. Francis Church: Lector—Amanda Reeves & volunteer; Ministers—two volunteers; Server—volunteer needed; Rosary—Mary Tims; Cantor—Marilee Beyer Sunday, July 24—10:30AM—St. Augustine Church: Lector—Julie Perlick & volunteer; Ministers—two volunteers; Servers—Luke Fruehan; Rosary—Ann Zalepa or volunteer; Cantor—Gianna Chen

DECEASED

Please pray for the deceased, especially Ronald Mowry, father of Jane (Mike) Murphy. We also pray for Julie McMahon, daughter-in-law of Tim & Sheila McMahon. May they rest in peace. Amen.

A Devotional Candle at St. Francis b u r n s for a Special Intention offered 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 Healing Intentions for Fr. Cas.

FLOWERS FOR OUR CHURCHES

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 July—Kay Keenan & Betty Ellen Hardy.

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, Mary Lou Fahs, Steve Hundiak, Richard Hutchinson, John Bauer, Joshua Kaminski, Aleisya Abrams, Butch Rosencranz, Ruth

King, Brooke Arnold, Adam Kelly, Hallie Brooks, June Riley, William Chaney, Daniel Gavin, Sue Anderson, Shawn Burns, Quinn Seymour, Sam Miner, Alberta Zielinski, Virginia Raftis, Marie Donahue, Nancy, Matt & Emily, Bob Murphy, Robyn Lawson, Rita Flynn, Elton Carr, Kaleena Dughi, Molly Getter, Bub Davis, H.T., Rusty Carmen, Ronalee Eckert, Chelsea Judson, Brenda, Walt Frystak, Ken Guiton, Amanda Branning, Andy Mooney, Dave Hibbard, Jeff Barnard, Phoebe Burrell, Mary Elizabeth Healy, George Kotch, Jr., Doris Daly, Delmar O’Rourke, Lori & Michelle Parsons, Steve Burrell, Tammy Fleming, Gregg Loboda, Mark Kovach, Jerry Conboy, Brendan Kelly, Dick Lewis, Greg Lasgowka, Shirley Bowser, Paul Kerber, Linda Bush, James O’Mara, Joe Redmond, Pat Donnelly, Florian Pasteka, Matt Purtell, Grove Doty, Bob Keenan, Victoria Hegedty, Terry White, Richard Guido, Victoria Grisdale, Fr. Cas, Amanda Imsenik, Lanny & Patsy Puzo, Billy, Camille Doyle, Loretta & Joe Grindel, Betty Fowler, Margo, Dan Boland, Cameron White, Bob Hastings, Kylee Markow, Margaret Santora, Bob Allen, Frank Marinelli, Don Zaleski, Joan Zayac and Charlene Tewksbury. May they regain full health. Please pray for the needs in our Parish Intention Book. 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, 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, Daniel Daly, Adam Barziloski, Lukas Crisman, John Matousek, Lisa Phillips, Carrie Krouse, Mark W. Gregg, Ryan Newberry, Wayne M. Bennett, Duane Thomas, Joseph Elliott, Bradley J. Bryant, Amberlynn Villanella, Steven Shelp, Rip VanWinkle, Quinn G u r n, Jacob Balchikonis, Jeremiah Curley, and all who serve with them. May they all be protected & safe from harm & 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.

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

-mail: sfxc@epix.net

Father Vincent Langan, Administrator

Kenneth S. Brennan, Deacon

The Roman Catholic Community of ST. BRIGID PARISH,

(St. Francis Xavier Church, Friendsville, Pa.

St. Augustine Church, Silver Lake, Pa.)

(St. Brigid’s Cross)

WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT

Thank you for your kindness & generosity in our Parish Collections. St. Francis (4:30PM) - $ 1,018.00; St. Francis (8:00AM) - $ 1,084.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM) - $ 1,300.88.

LIFELINES

“Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things. There is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part….” - Luke 10:41-42, www.goo.gl/rXtvrn ; NABRE © 2010 CCD. Used with permission.

Divine Mercy Devotions are held following Sunday Masses at St. Francis & St. Augustine.

CHILDREN’S WORSHIP BULLETINS .

MASS SCHEDULE

Sat. July 16 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 16TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME CELEBRANTS INTENTIONS

Sun. July 17 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 16TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS Mon. July 18 12:00NN CELEBRANTS INTENTIONS

Tue. July 19 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - STEPHEN & JOSEPHINE REICH by Claire & Rick Woidt

Wed. July 20 8:30AM St. Francis Church - CARL SPENCER by Rosalynd Perlick

Thur. July 21 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - JAMES ROEHM by Bill & Barbara Pichette Fri. July 22 12:00NN St. Francis Church - JOHN DALY by Tom Golden

Sat. July 23 8:30AM St. Francis Church - CELEBRANTS INTENTIONS

4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 17TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

JAMES E. FLAHERTY by Tom & Margaret Flaherty

Sun. July 24 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 17TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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

St. Francis Church -

THANK YOU—MISSION CO-OP APPEAL

Thank you all for your generosity in the Mission Co-Op Appeal Collection. Sr. Anisia Muthoni and the Franciscans from Kenya greatly appreciate you generosity. Our collection total was $1,870.75.

CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES

Congratulations for our graduates. The names turned in to us were Ensign Jacob Balchikonis, Marty Conboy, Jacob Curley, Allison Jones, Natalie Legg, William Purdy, and Thomas Williams. Please keep these and all graduates in your prayers.

POT O’GOLD PARTY

The Pot O’Gold Party will be Sunday, October 23rd, beginning at 12:30PM, at Neumann Hall. It is never too soon to begin thinking about door prizes, (a total of 96 are needed). A suggestion would be to shop seasonal clearances. There are often great items available at greatly reduced cost. Please contact Betty Ellen Hardy (570-553-2372) or Shirley Kelly (570-553-2362) to donate prizes.

PASTORAL COUNCIL

A Pastoral Council Meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 27th, at 6:00PM in Neumann Hall. All members are welcome to attend.

CHOIR / CANTOR PRACTICE Cantor practice is held Tuesday evening at 6:00PM in St. Francis Church. Choir practice is held at 6:30PM in St. Francis Church. New members are always welcome.

CHURCH SOFTBALL

This Saturday, July 16th is our last regular game. We play/played North Rome at the NEB Baseball Field at 6:30PM; Saturday, July 23 is a “make-up” week. The Tournament will be held on Saturday, July 30th. We won our game last week against Herrickville Wesleyan with a score of 10 to 9.

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 TUESDAY, July 19th, 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.

FREE ICE CREAM SOCIAL

A Free Ice Cream Social will be held Thursday, July 21st from 6:30 to 8:00PM at the Little Meadows United Methodist Church for the Little Meadows area community. All are welcome to attend.

THANK YOU

Boy Scout Troop 50 would like to thank you for your continued support of their Chicken Barbecue Fundraisers. Please mark your calendars for Super Bowl Sunday, 2017 for our next Barbecue.

CHICKEN BARBECUE

The Little Meadows Fire Company is having a Chicken Barbecue on Sunday, July 17th at the NEW Fire Station. Serving will begin at 11:00AM. Cost is $ 9.00 for a dinner and $ 6.00 for a half.

RABIES CLINIC

The Little Meadows Fire Company is sponsoring a rabies clinic Monday, July 18th from 6 to 7PM at the NEW Little Meadows Fire Station. Pets must be on a leash or in a carrier. Cost per pet is $ 10.00.

CAR SHOW / MOTORCYCLE RUN

The Rush Fire Company is hosting a Car Show & Motorcycle Run on Sunday, July 24th a the Ball Field in Lawton. There will be a Chicken Barbecue and a Basket Raffle. Anyone wishing to donate a Basket for the Raffle, please call Debbie Purtell at 570-744-2497.

20TH ANNUAL ST. CYRIL’S PARISH FESTIVAL

St. Cyril’s Parish, 148 Clinton St., Binghamton will hold their Festival on Sunday, July 24th, from 11AM to 6PM. There will be a $ 3,000 raffle; music; games; ethnic foods; chicken barbecue; bake sale; raffle; and theme baskets. For more information call 607-724-1372 or www.sscyrilandmethod.org .

PARISH PRAYER CHAIN

If you would like to help respond to prayer requests, 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

PICNIC NEWS 192nd St. Augustine’s Annual Picnic—Sunday, August 7th

Calendar of Events: July 16/17—Raffle Tickets & Food Donation request returns may be made by dropping in the collection basket no later than July 31st or by mailing to the Rectory no later than August 4th. July 16 thru 31—Advance tickets may be purchased at the weekend Masses. Adult advance tickets are $ 9.00; tickets at the door are $ 10.00. (Children’s tickets are $ 4.00 both for advance sales and at the door.) July 31—(Sunday) Coleslaw will be made from 11:30AM to 1:00PM at Neumann Hall. Advance tickets will also be available. August 5—(Friday) Preparations for Picnic will begin at 8:00AM. August 6—(Saturday)—Preparations for Picnic will begin at 8:00AM. August 7—PICNIC DAY—We will also begin at 8:00AM and continue until the close of the Picnic. We need and appreciate all YOUR help. YOU MAKE OUR PICNIC A SUCCESS! Please fill in volunteer sheet on the bottom of this page and place it in the collection basket. If you have any questions, please call one of the Chairpersons. Jim Shelp (570)663-2737 Andy Potocek (570)744-2795 Joe or Mary Homan (570)553-2860 The Rectory (570)553-2288 Barb Pichette (570)663-2769 (for tickets) REQUEST FOR THEME BASKETS & BASKET OF CHEER Theme Baskets are needed for the Theme Basket Booth at the Picnic. Donations are also needed for the Basket of Cheer. If you are able to donate a Basket or a bottle, please call Cathy O’Reilly at (570)553-2252 or (570)553-2277. REQUEST FOR PIES, CAKES & DESSERTS Each family is asked to provide either (3) pies; or (3) cakes; or (3) desserts for the Picnic. WORK SHEETS WORK SHEETS ARE AVAILABLE THIS WEEKEND. If you are not listed to work, please call one of the Chairpersons.

WE would like to THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR ALL YOUR HELP. Remember many hands make light work.

STATEMENT OF BISHOP JOSEPH C. BAMBERA, D.D., J.C.L. REGARDING DALLAS SHOOTINGS

8 July 2016

Once again, our nation has been confronted by the sad consequences of a senseless and violent shooting that took place in Dallas, Texas last evening. In the context of a peaceful demonstration against the police shootings of two black men in Louisiana and Minnesota earlier this week, five police officers were shot and killed in what appears to have been a coordinated attack.

Our faith and history remind us that violence is never the way to confront violence. Yet, tragically, the innocent lives of these police officers were taken as they sought to protect the very rights of those who were protesting other acts of violence.

Please join me in praying for all victims of violence and for the resolve to live in peace with one another. All lives matter and all lives deserve the respect and dignity afforded to them as children of God.

As we pray for the victims of the Dallas shooting, may we also remember the countless numbers of men and women in law enforcement who stand in harm’s way on a daily basis to protect our communities and keep us safe.

KNOW A MARRIAGE THAT NEEDS HELP?

Do you know of a marriage that needs help?? Throw them a lifeline and tell them about Retrouvaille, an international program that helps couples who are experiencing marital difficulties. This program is for all couples, at any stage of marriage that need help to communicate with each other in a more attentive and loving manner. The next program in the Scranton Diocese begins August 26-28, at The Ramada Inn, Clarks Summit. Please call 800-470-2230 for more information or to register or visit the website at www.helpourmarriage.org.

“Go and Make Disciples Mt. 28:19” - CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC CONFERENCE The 34th Annual Conference will be held at the University of Scranton, July 31—August 1, and will focus on Jesus as the face of Mercy. The Conference features a variety of inspiring speakers and uplifting music; Mass is celebrated each afternoon; book/gift store; and tracks for Children and Youth. Early registration is $50.00; after July 18 - $65.00. Single-day registration is also available. Commuting and brown-bagging is encouraged. Dormitory housing & cafeteria meals are available at a moderate cost. To register call the CCR Office at 570-344-2214, or email ccrenewal@comcast.net

DIOCESAN COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN

The Scranton Diocesan Council of Catholic Women will conduct a Day of Reflection on Wednesday, August 3, at The Villa of Our Lady Retreat House, 245 Meadowside Road, Mount Pocono, PA. Monsignor Vincent Grimalia, Chaplain of St. Luke’s Villa will conduct the retreat. The topic is “Jubilee Year of Mercy.” The retreat begins at 8:30AM and ends by 2:00PM. A continental breakfast & luncheon will be served. Cost is $ 35.00. All Catholic women are invited to attend. Please send your reservation with payment to Helen Oravec, 814 Theresa Street, Peckville, PA 18452. Reservation deadline is July 25th. For more information contact Mary Lloyd at 570-578-6720 or Nancy Addley at 570-536-4436.

CATECHIST CAMP 2016

Registration is open for Catechist Camp 2016. The one-day camp, sponsored by the Office for Parish Life, is designed for anyone and everyone involved in catechetical ministry or family-oriented faith formation, this includes Pastors, Parish Life Coordinators, Directors of Religious Education, Youth Ministers, and all Catechetical Leaders. Catechist Camp will be presented in five parishes of our Diocese between August 6-12, 2016.

Please plan to join us on one of these dates. A full day is planned at each of the locations. Cost is $20.00. For more information, please call at 570-207-2213, ext. 1100. Registration forms are available thru the Diocesan Website—

dioceseofscranton.org .

DOMINICAN SISTERS OF HAWTHORNE—VOCATION DISCERNMENT

The Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne invite young women who are discerning a religious vocation to join us for a weekend of sharing in our life of prayer and apostolate. Reservations are required. For information or reservations, please contact Sister Alma Marie (845)745-1319 or vocationdirector@hawthorne-dominicans.org . Two weekends will be held in Hawthorne, NY, the first on July 29-31 and the second on November 4-6. There will also be a weekend in Philadelphia, Pa on October 15th. Weekend schedule overview: Day 1—afternoon arrivals and introductions. Day 2—

talk on the discernment of a religious vocation; open discussion with questions and answers about religious life; and participation in our prayers and apostolate. Day 3—wrap-up and conclusion. DARE TO LOVE. DARE TO SERVE.

DIOCESAN COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN

The Scranton Diocesan Council of Catholic Women will conduct a Day of Reflection on Wednesday, August 3rd at The Villa of Our Lady Retreat House, 245 Meadowside Road, Mount Pocono, PA. Monsignor Vincent Grimalia, Chaplain of St. Luke’s Villa will conduct the retreat. The topic is “Jubilee Year of Mercy.” The retreat will begin at 8:30AM and will end by 2:00PM. A continental breakfast and luncheon will be served. Cost is $ 35.00. All Catholic women are invited to attend. Please send your reservation with payment to Helen Oravec, 814 Theresa Street, Peckville, PA 18452. The reservation deadline is July 25th. Contact Mary Lloyd at 570-578-6720 or Nancy Addley at 570-536-4436 if additional information is required.

Saturday, August 6, 2016 (9:00am-3:00pm) St. Elizabeth Parish, Bear Creek

Monday, August 8, 2016 (1:00-8:30pm) Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Tunkhannock

Tuesday, August 9, 2016 (1:00-8:30pm) St. John Parish, East Stroudsburg

Thursday, August 11, 2016 (1:00-8:30pm) SS. Peter and Paul Parish, Towanda

Friday, August 12, 2016 (1:00-8:30pm) St. Ann Parish, Williamsport