MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEKEND St. Francis—October 17th—4:30PM: Lector—Msgr. Lawrence T. O’Reilly; Servers—Declan & Daegan Giannone; Rosary—Mary Shaughnessy

St. Augustine—October 18th—10:30AM: Lector—Bob Allen; Servers—Jack & Luke Fruehan; 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.

DECEASED

Please pray for the deceased, especially Stefanina Paniccia, grandmother of Jessica, Jeremy, and Jacob Balchikonis. We also pray for Ronald R. “Don” Aton, Sr. father of Ronald R. Aton, Jr., (Michelle). 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 healing for all the sick and special intentions.

A Devotional Candle at St. Francis burns for the return to health of all the sick in our Parish Community requested by St. Brigid Altar & Rosary Society. The Sanctuary Light at St. Francis burns in Memory of Deceased Members of the Kotch Family by Chuck & Sandy Kotch.

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. .

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)— $ 1,357.00; St. Francis (8:00AM)—$ 1,246.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM)—$ 1,113.00.

LIFELINES

~ USCCB 2015-16 Respect Life Program “Maggie’s Story: Living like Dad” (www.goo.gl/JKnvWc)

CHILDREN’S WORSHIP BULLETINS .

MASS SCHEDULE 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 Mon. Oct. 12 12:00NN St. Francis Church - LIVING & DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE

CONBOY FAMILY by John & Irene Norton Tue. Oct. 13 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - PETER JAEGER by Heidi Jaeger Wed. Oct. 14 8:30AM St. Francis Church - WANDA PURR & DECEASED FAMILY &

FRIENDS by Joe Purr Thur. Oct. 15 8:30AM St. Francis Church - WILLIAM MANEY by Laura & Don Nelson

Fri. Oct. 16 12:00NN St. Francis Church - RITA POWERS by Kay Keenan Sat. Oct. 17 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 29TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

JULIA ZANGARA by the Baldyga family Sun. Oct. 18 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 29TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS 10:30AM St. Augustine Church WINIFRED & GERALD GRIFFIN, GERALDINE

GRIFFIN GOW, GLENN GOW AND EDDIE GRIFFIN by Bernie & Claire Griffin

POT O’GOLD PARTY ~ ONLY 18 TICKETS LEFT!!! “St. Brigid Parish ~ Pot O’Gold Party” will be held Sunday October 25th, 2015 at 1:00PM in Neumann Hall, Choconut. (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. The final (10) tickets can only be awarded to someone who already holds one of the original 115 tickets. To purchase a ticket contact John or Mary Butler (570-553-2199) or the Parish Office (570-553-2288). Parishioners are encouraged to get their tickets now. There are only 18 tickets left & they are going fast! Please get yours now and help us “sell out”! 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). 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 $ 175.00, one bottle of whiskey and a beautiful LARGE basket to fill! Thank you to everyone who has already donated!

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.

THANK YOU—CARE & EDUCATION OF PRIESTS Thank you to everyone for your generosity in last weekend’s second collection. The collection total was$ 608.50.

Catholic Education In Our Schools and Parishes: “Educating the future generations of the faithful.” Shaping the next generation of the faithful through a Catholic education in our schools and parishes is an essential mission of the Diocese of Scranton. Last year, more than 5,000 elementary, middle high school

More than 18,000 children received religious in parish-based programs, instilling in them an knowledge of the faith and the of God, and a desire to serve one

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 17th—4:30PM: Lector—Msgr. Lawrence T. O’Reilly; Servers—Declan & Daegan Giannone; Rosary—Mary Shaughnessy

St. Augustine—October 18th—10:30AM: Lector—Bob Allen; Servers—Jack & Luke Fruehan; 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.

DECEASED

Please pray for the deceased, especially Stefanina Paniccia, grandmother of Jessica, Jeremy, and Jacob Balchikonis. We also pray for Ronald R. “Don” Aton, Sr. father of Ronald R. Aton, Jr., (Michelle). 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 healing for all the sick and special intentions.

A Devotional Candle at St. Francis burns for the return to health of all the sick in our Parish Community requested by St. Brigid Altar & Rosary Society. The Sanctuary Light at St. Francis burns in Memory of Deceased Members of the Kotch Family by Chuck & Sandy Kotch.

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. .

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)— $ 1,357.00; St. Francis (8:00AM)—$ 1,246.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM)—$ 1,113.00.

LIFELINES

~ USCCB 2015-16 Respect Life Program “Maggie’s Story: Living like Dad” (www.goo.gl/JKnvWc)

CHILDREN’S WORSHIP BULLETINS .

MASS SCHEDULE 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 Mon. Oct. 12 12:00NN St. Francis Church - LIVING & DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE

CONBOY FAMILY by John & Irene Norton Tue. Oct. 13 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - PETER JAEGER by Heidi Jaeger Wed. Oct. 14 8:30AM St. Francis Church - WANDA PURR & DECEASED FAMILY &

FRIENDS by Joe Purr Thur. Oct. 15 8:30AM St. Francis Church - WILLIAM MANEY by Laura & Don Nelson

Fri. Oct. 16 12:00NN St. Francis Church - RITA POWERS by Kay Keenan Sat. Oct. 17 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 29TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

JULIA ZANGARA by the Baldyga family Sun. Oct. 18 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 29TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS 10:30AM St. Augustine Church WINIFRED & GERALD GRIFFIN, GERALDINE

GRIFFIN GOW, GLENN GOW AND EDDIE GRIFFIN by Bernie & Claire Griffin

POT O’GOLD PARTY ~ ONLY 18 TICKETS LEFT!!! “St. Brigid Parish ~ Pot O’Gold Party” will be held Sunday October 25th, 2015 at 1:00PM in Neumann Hall, Choconut. (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. The final (10) tickets can only be awarded to someone who already holds one of the original 115 tickets. To purchase a ticket contact John or Mary Butler (570-553-2199) or the Parish Office (570-553-2288). Parishioners are encouraged to get their tickets now. There are only 18 tickets left & they are going fast! Please get yours now and help us “sell out”! 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). 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 $ 175.00, one bottle of whiskey and a beautiful LARGE basket to fill! Thank you to everyone who has already donated!

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.

THANK YOU—CARE & EDUCATION OF PRIESTS Thank you to everyone for your generosity in last weekend’s second collection. The collection total was$ 608.50.

Catholic Education In Our Schools and Parishes: “Educating the future generations of the faithful.” Shaping the next generation of the faithful through a Catholic education in our schools and parishes is an essential mission of the Diocese of Scranton. Last year, more than 5,000 elementary, middle high school

More than 18,000 children received religious in parish-based programs, instilling in them an knowledge of the faith and the of God, and a desire to serve one

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.

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY Next weekend we will celebrate World Mission Sunday. This year we are invited to support the 1,150 of the youngest dioceses in Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and parts of Latin America and Europe. Please keep the Missions in your prayers and please be generous in next weekend’s collection for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith.

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: Second Vatican Council. Among many other reforms meant to modernize the church, this worldwide council (or gathering of bishops) calls for renewal of religious communities. Communities are urged to return to their roots and original charism—or guiding spirit—as well as to respond to the needs of the times. Religious communities experience change and upheaval.

IS ANYONE INTERESTED IN TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS ??? CLASSES HAVE BEGUN

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 13th 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 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 THIS 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.

SILVER LAKE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY—CHILI COOK OFF

The SLVFC will hold their Chili Cook Off on Saturday, October 17th, from 4 to 6PM, at Silver Lake Fire Company Station 1, Quaker Lake Road across from Field Days, Brackney, PA. All proceeds from this event will go to the Brackney Food Pantry, (The Food Pantry). Entries pay $ 25.00 to enter their chili into the competition and will be judged by five judges. First prize is $100.00. If you don’t want to enter your chili, everyone is welcome to come by and taste all of the entries. Admission is $5.00 per person OR two non-perishable food items. Each person also gets a ticket to vote for People’s Choice Chili. There will be a fixings bar with cornbread and refreshments as well. All are invited. Fliers are available in the back of the Churches.

YOUTH EVENT— “PURE LOVE” This event for the Youth of all our Parishes will be held Sunday, November 15th beginning at 2:00PM a the Church of St. John the Apostle, 5171 Milford Road, East Stroudsburg, Pa. There will be a talk on chastity by Fr. Brian J. Clarke, pas-tor of Ascension Parish in Forest City, followed by Confession, adoration, Sunday Mass (at about 4:30PM), and dinner. The event is FREE unless you would like to make a donation, and there is no need to register unless you’re bringing a big group. The day will end by 6:00PM. Music will be provided by Full Armor (www.fullarmorband.com) - including a welcoming concert at 2:00PM. Fliers are posted in the back of the Church. If you have any questions, please call the Church St. John the Apostle Parish Office at (570-223-9144) Fliers are available in the back of the Churches.

UNDERGRADUATE DISCERNMENT RETREAT Have you ever felt that you might be called to be a priest or a brother? If you are a college student, and would like to learn more about how to discern whether God might be calling you, we would like to invite you to join us at Moreau Seminary, Notre Dame, Indiana on the weekend of October 30th-November 1st. Come stay with us for the weekend, and set aside some time for Mass, prayer and presentations from Holy Cross Priests focused specifically on discern-ment. Contact the Office of Vocations at 574-631-6385 or email us at vocation@holycrossusa.org for more information or to register. Fliers are available in the back of the Churches.

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.

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.