MINISTRY SCHEDULE St. Francis—Sept. 21st—4:30PM: Lector—Bette Brown; Ministers—Sean Kelly and Mary Shaughnessy; Servers—Loretta Guiton; Rosary—Mary Shaughnessy St. Francis—Sept. 22nd—8:00AM: Lector—Bill Dovin; Ministers—Joyce Barnum & Susanne Wolf; Servers—Curtis, Gabe & Madeline Spila; Rosary—Joyce Barnum St. Augustine—Sept. 22nd—10:30AM: Lector—Julie Perlick; Ministers—Bob Allen & Volunteer needed; Server—Abigail & Tyler Rebello & Shelby Funk; Rosary—Ann Zalepa

DECEASED

Please pray for the deceased, especially Susan Wagner of Little Meadows who passed away last week; Karl E. Brigham, brother in law of Bill & Mary Lou Martin who passed away this week; and Dorothy A. Matthews who was buried in St. Francis Cemetery. May they rest in peace. Amen. SANCTUARY LIGHTS, ADORATION VIGIL CANDLES & DEVOTIONAL CANDLE DONATIONS

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

A Devotional Candle at St. Augustine burns in Memory of Ray Swift requested by Jacqui & Breanna Swift.

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

To provide flowers for St. Francis Church, please call the Rectory at (570-553-2288). To provide flowers for St. Augustine Church, please sign up on the sheet in back of the Church or call Heidi Jaeger (570-663-2459).

CHURCH CLEANING St. Francis cleaners for the month of September—Betty Ellen Hardy & Martha Strojny.

St. Augustine cleaners Sept. 15 to 21 - Carol Saravitz & Renee Kimmel; Sept. 22 to 28 - Maureen Allen & Bernadette Kanna. 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, Linda Hollenback, Mary Riley, Jennifer Lynn, Tom Wenman, Jerry Lynch, Tyler Fletcher, Evelyn Palulis, Roma Laboda, 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, Robert Peifer, Evelyn Rounds, Candy Coney, Walter O’Rourke, William Chaney, Mary Anna Marbaker, Mary Cadden, Frank & Sandy Szabo, Nancy Lynch, Sue Anderson, Peg Taylor, Ken Roon, June Riley, John Bauer, John Osolnick, Francis Zernone, Ned Offner, Daniel Gavin, Shawn Burns, Quinn Seymour, Pauline VerValen, Adam Kelly, Roman Drab, John & Alberta Zielinski, Bob Fedroff, Virginia Raftis, Rita Flynn, Doddie Mondi, Steve, Len Allen, Fred Russell, Dorothy Catlin, Thomas VanNostrand, Marie Donahue, Nancy, Matt & Emily, Bob Murphy, Cayden Bennett, Ann Ella LaRue, and Robyn Lawson. 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.”

THANK YOU BRUNCH FOR VOLUNTEERS—SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27TH Sunday, October 27th, we will be honoring all the 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 (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. The 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 663-2769 or Bette Brown 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 the Churches, 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.

THANK YOU FROM THE ADAMS FAMILY In difficult moments seek God, in quiet moments worship God, in painful moments trust God, for every moment thank God. Catherine Adams’ family would like to thank each and every person who comforted us, encouraged us, supported us, prayed for us, prepared food for us, grieved with us or helped us in any way to deal with our loss. Words cannot express enough how grateful we are to have friends and family like you. ~ Kirk, David, Michele, Danielle and Matthew

PARISH PRAYER CHAIN If you would like to help respond to prayer requests (for anyone in need-not just Parishioners), please contact Rosa-lynd Perlick-Spenser (663-2212), Susie Reichlen (553-2618), or Mary Keenan (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.

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.

CCD NEWS FIRST DAY OF CLASSES: The first CCD class of the year is THIS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH. CCD Classes meet at Neumann Hall, Choconut, at 9:10AM on Sunday mornings. STUDENT REGISTRATION FORMS: Student Registration forms are in the back of the Churches. Please take one per student. You can return them in the collection basket or return them to the student’s teacher on the first day of class. You may also return them to our CCD Coordinator, Susie Reichlen. Her phone number is (553-2618). If you have any questions about CCD Classes, please call Susie.

A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU Our July 2013 Baseball Camp in Haiti was a great success! Sixty children learned the fundamentals of baseball, had fun playing (and praying) together and made new friends. The children and the Mission Team truly felt God’s blessings. In addition to baseball, sewing machines were taken to one of the tent cities so sewing classes could begin, providing a potential income for some families. Thank you for all you do to make our mission work possible. Thank you for your support of the Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus (MHJ) ~ God Bless You and Thank You, Susanne Wolf

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 THIS Tuesday, Sept. 17, 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. Attention 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 & Bake Sale on Saturday, October 19th, from 9AM to 2M. Lunch will be available. Bag sale begins at 1PM.

SENIOR HEALTH FAIR Congressman Tom Marino invites you to his Senior Health Fair, Tuesday, September 24th, from 10AM to 2PM at the Montrose Bible Conference, 218 Locust Street, Montrose, Pa. Features include: blood pressure check, oxygen saturation testing, diabetes testing, hearing testing, bone density check, information on respite care needs, Alzheimer’s caregivers information, senior employment resources, information on prescription drug savings and Veterans Affairs information. For more information, please contact the office of Congressman Tom Marino (570-689)6024) or visit www.marino.house.gov .

KNOW A MARRIAGE THAT NEEDS HELP?

Throw 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 is September 27—29th at Fatima Renewal Center in Dalton, Pa. Please call 1-800-470-2230 or visit http://www.retrouvaille.org/ for more information or to register.

CAPUCHIN SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH—JACKSON A retreat on the Divine Mercy with a talk on Suffering, will be held Monday, September 30th, 11AM to 3PM at the Capuchin Sisters Retreat Center, Jackson, Pa. Tea & coffee will be available. Pack a picnic lunch. There is no registration fee, only a good will offering. Time will be available for Confession & Mass will be celebrated. For more information call Annette Corrigan (570-280-2246).

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.

MOM’S HOUSE EVENTS Doug’s Fish Fry will be at the Toys-R-Us parking lot Saturday, September 28th from 11AM to 6PM—Benefits Mom’s House. 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.

CONFESSION SCHEDULE

Saturday - 4:30PM Mass - St. Francis Church - Confessions - 4:00 to 4:20PM Sunday - 8:00AM Mass - St. Francis Church - Confessions before & 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) $ 934.00; St. Francis (8:00AM) $ 720.06; St. Augustine (10:30AM) $ 1,397.00.

LIFELINES

Today … our country seems to worship false gods. We’ve created false gods of “tolerance” and “equality” and “choice.” Instead of worshipping the Lord, we’ve found ways to worship pleasure and vanity—we’ve found ways to worship ourselves. And, like the people of Israel did in Elijah’s time, we’re suffering the effects. Worship of choice leads to abortion and contraception, and the Health and Human Services contraceptive mandate, which threatens our freedom of religion. Worship of money leads to poverty. Worship of “equality” leads to a fundamental rejection of marriage and family. We’re worshipping false gods, and we’re in trouble. … But, like Elijah, the Lord calls us to pray. And to pray in a special way for our country. If we give ourselves to quiet, humble prayer, like Elijah, God’s glory and mercy will be revealed. ~ Most Rev. Samuel Aquila, Archbishop of Denver, “America needs our prayers and our sacrifice,” June 19, 2013

JULY FINANCIAL NEWS Income— $ 18,682.98 Expense— - 14,534.59

4,148.39

AUGUST FINANCIAL NEWS

Income— $ 23,934.23 Expense— - 22,238.39 1,695.84

MASS SCHEDULE Sat. Sept. 14 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 24TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FRANKLIN HUTCHINSON by Patricia Hutchinson Sun. Sept. 15 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 24TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

1st Anniv. BILL PHALEN by Bub & Dawn Davis 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS

Mon. Sept. 16 8:30AM St. Francis Church - BARBARA PLACE by Leo & Loretta Guiton Tue. Sept. 17 NO MASS Wed. Sept. 18 NO MASS Thur. Sept. 19 NO MASS Fri. Sept. 20 12:00NN St. Francis Church - WALTER GREGG by Stanley Gregg Sat. Sept. 21 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 25TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

DON PURTELL by Steve & Alison Martin Sun. Sept. 22 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 25TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

EDWARD CONBOY by Sheila Bealo 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS

IRISH FESTIVAL ~ THANK YOU Thank you to everyone who helped with the Festival in any way. Thank you especially to those who helped with set-up on Thursday and Friday nights and in the kitchen on Saturday morning. Without your help, there would be no Festival! Thank you also to those who attended the Irish Festival last Sunday. A good time was had by all!

IRISH FESTIVAL WINNERS

1st Early Bird Prize—$ 100.00—Hugh Sweeney, Syracuse, NY 2nd Early Bird Prize—$ 75.00—Mary Lou Conklin, Johnson City, NY

3rd Early Bird Prize—$ 50.00—John & Mary Butler, Little Meadows, Pa. 4th Early Bird Prize—$ 25.00—Ken Brennan, Montrose, Pa.

Main Drawing—1st Prize—“Claddagh” Galway Crystal Flutes—Mary Furch, Binghamton, NY

Main Drawing—2nd Prize—Tapestry Throw—Shirley McCormick, Binghamton, NY Main Drawing 3rd Prize—Belleek Daisy Pitcher—Frank Burns, Friendsville, Pa.

Basket of Cheer—Sharon Marrer, Brackney, Pa. Afghan—Eleanor Hastings, Little Meadows, Pa.

Satico’s Gift Card/Crystal Bowl—Joseph Iannitto, Friendsville, Pa. Mosaic Shamrock—Tanya Dearborn, Brackney, Pa.

SHIRTS LEFT FROM THE IRISH FESTIVAL

Leftover sweatshirts & t-shirts from the Festival are being sold at pre-sale prices. Sweatshirts - (3) Medium; (4) Large; (4) Extra Large—$ 22.00 each; (3) 2 XL—$ 26.00 each T-shirts - (2) Medium; (7) Large; (6) Extra Large—$ 15.00 each; (3) 2 XL—$ 18.00 each If you are interested in purchasing any, please call the Parish Office (553-2288). They will also be sold in the back of St. Francis Church after Masses each weekend. Please help us to get them all sold.

CONVOCATION OF PRIESTS Fr. Cas will be away from 9AM on Monday until the 12 Noon Mass on Friday. He will be attending the Convocation of Priests. Bishop Bambera requires every priest in the Diocese of attend the Convocation once year. Please call the Rectory (570-553-2288) with any emergencies. Through the efforts made possible by Annual Appeal funds, we in our Diocese “Serve with Love,” as did Jesus, His Apostles and their successor, Pope Francis. Your generosity in funding the Appeal allows us to care for and encourage those who answer the call to religious life; educate the next generation of servant leaders in a spiritually sound and academically challenging environment; freely share the message of the Gospel; support the vibrant holiness of our parish communities; and strengthen our commitment to social justice issues while feeding the hungry, caring for the sick and comforting the dying. Shortly, you will be receiving a personal letter from Bishop Bambera asking for your support for the Diocesan Annual Appeal. Please prayerfully consider your response. St. Brigid Parish Appeal goal is $ 23,750.00, the same amount as last year.

MINISTRY SCHEDULE St. Francis—Sept. 21st—4:30PM: Lector—Bette Brown; Ministers—Sean Kelly and Mary Shaughnessy; Servers—Loretta Guiton; Rosary—Mary Shaughnessy St. Francis—Sept. 22nd—8:00AM: Lector—Bill Dovin; Ministers—Joyce Barnum & Susanne Wolf; Servers—Curtis, Gabe & Madeline Spila; Rosary—Joyce Barnum St. Augustine—Sept. 22nd—10:30AM: Lector—Julie Perlick; Ministers—Bob Allen & Volunteer needed; Server—Abigail & Tyler Rebello & Shelby Funk; Rosary—Ann Zalepa

DECEASED

Please pray for the deceased, especially Susan Wagner of Little Meadows who passed away last week; Karl E. Brigham, brother in law of Bill & Mary Lou Martin who passed away this week; and Dorothy A. Matthews who was buried in St. Francis Cemetery. May they rest in peace. Amen. SANCTUARY LIGHTS, ADORATION VIGIL CANDLES & DEVOTIONAL CANDLE DONATIONS

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

A Devotional Candle at St. Augustine burns in Memory of Ray Swift requested by Jacqui & Breanna Swift.

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

To provide flowers for St. Francis Church, please call the Rectory at (570-553-2288). To provide flowers for St. Augustine Church, please sign up on the sheet in back of the Church or call Heidi Jaeger (570-663-2459).

CHURCH CLEANING St. Francis cleaners for the month of September—Betty Ellen Hardy & Martha Strojny.

St. Augustine cleaners Sept. 15 to 21 - Carol Saravitz & Renee Kimmel; Sept. 22 to 28 - Maureen Allen & Bernadette Kanna. 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, Linda Hollenback, Mary Riley, Jennifer Lynn, Tom Wenman, Jerry Lynch, Tyler Fletcher, Evelyn Palulis, Roma Laboda, 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, Robert Peifer, Evelyn Rounds, Candy Coney, Walter O’Rourke, William Chaney, Mary Anna Marbaker, Mary Cadden, Frank & Sandy Szabo, Nancy Lynch, Sue Anderson, Peg Taylor, Ken Roon, June Riley, John Bauer, John Osolnick, Francis Zernone, Ned Offner, Daniel Gavin, Shawn Burns, Quinn Seymour, Pauline VerValen, Adam Kelly, Roman Drab, John & Alberta Zielinski, Bob Fedroff, Virginia Raftis, Rita Flynn, Doddie Mondi, Steve, Len Allen, Fred Russell, Dorothy Catlin, Thomas VanNostrand, Marie Donahue, Nancy, Matt & Emily, Bob Murphy, Cayden Bennett, Ann Ella LaRue, and Robyn Lawson. 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. Francis Church - Confessions - 4:00 to 4:20PM Sunday - 8:00AM Mass - St. Francis Church - Confessions before & 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) $ 934.00; St. Francis (8:00AM) $ 720.06; St. Augustine (10:30AM) $ 1,397.00.

LIFELINES

Today … our country seems to worship false gods. We’ve created false gods of “tolerance” and “equality” and “choice.” Instead of worshipping the Lord, we’ve found ways to worship pleasure and vanity—we’ve found ways to worship ourselves. And, like the people of Israel did in Elijah’s time, we’re suffering the effects. Worship of choice leads to abortion and contraception, and the Health and Human Services contraceptive mandate, which threatens our freedom of religion. Worship of money leads to poverty. Worship of “equality” leads to a fundamental rejection of marriage and family. We’re worshipping false gods, and we’re in trouble. … But, like Elijah, the Lord calls us to pray. And to pray in a special way for our country. If we give ourselves to quiet, humble prayer, like Elijah, God’s glory and mercy will be revealed. ~ Most Rev. Samuel Aquila, Archbishop of Denver, “America needs our prayers and our sacrifice,” June 19, 2013

JULY FINANCIAL NEWS Income— $ 18,682.98 Expense— - 14,534.59

4,148.39

AUGUST FINANCIAL NEWS

Income— $ 23,934.23 Expense— - 22,238.39 1,695.84

MASS SCHEDULE Sat. Sept. 14 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 24TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FRANKLIN HUTCHINSON by Patricia Hutchinson Sun. Sept. 15 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 24TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

1st Anniv. BILL PHALEN by Bub & Dawn Davis 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS

Mon. Sept. 16 8:30AM St. Francis Church - BARBARA PLACE by Leo & Loretta Guiton Tue. Sept. 17 NO MASS Wed. Sept. 18 NO MASS Thur. Sept. 19 NO MASS Fri. Sept. 20 12:00NN St. Francis Church - WALTER GREGG by Stanley Gregg Sat. Sept. 21 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 25TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

DON PURTELL by Steve & Alison Martin Sun. Sept. 22 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 25TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

EDWARD CONBOY by Sheila Bealo 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS

IRISH FESTIVAL ~ THANK YOU Thank you to everyone who helped with the Festival in any way. Thank you especially to those who helped with set-up on Thursday and Friday nights and in the kitchen on Saturday morning. Without your help, there would be no Festival! Thank you also to those who attended the Irish Festival last Sunday. A good time was had by all!

IRISH FESTIVAL WINNERS

1st Early Bird Prize—$ 100.00—Hugh Sweeney, Syracuse, NY 2nd Early Bird Prize—$ 75.00—Mary Lou Conklin, Johnson City, NY

3rd Early Bird Prize—$ 50.00—John & Mary Butler, Little Meadows, Pa. 4th Early Bird Prize—$ 25.00—Ken Brennan, Montrose, Pa.

Main Drawing—1st Prize—“Claddagh” Galway Crystal Flutes—Mary Furch, Binghamton, NY

Main Drawing—2nd Prize—Tapestry Throw—Shirley McCormick, Binghamton, NY Main Drawing 3rd Prize—Belleek Daisy Pitcher—Frank Burns, Friendsville, Pa.

Basket of Cheer—Sharon Marrer, Brackney, Pa. Afghan—Eleanor Hastings, Little Meadows, Pa.

Satico’s Gift Card/Crystal Bowl—Joseph Iannitto, Friendsville, Pa. Mosaic Shamrock—Tanya Dearborn, Brackney, Pa.

SHIRTS LEFT FROM THE IRISH FESTIVAL

Leftover sweatshirts & t-shirts from the Festival are being sold at pre-sale prices. Sweatshirts - (3) Medium; (4) Large; (4) Extra Large—$ 22.00 each; (3) 2 XL—$ 26.00 each T-shirts - (2) Medium; (7) Large; (6) Extra Large—$ 15.00 each; (3) 2 XL—$ 18.00 each If you are interested in purchasing any, please call the Parish Office (553-2288). They will also be sold in the back of St. Francis Church after Masses each weekend. Please help us to get them all sold.

CONVOCATION OF PRIESTS Fr. Cas will be away from 9AM on Monday until the 12 Noon Mass on Friday. He will be attending the Convocation of Priests. Bishop Bambera requires every priest in the Diocese of attend the Convocation once year. Please call the Rectory (570-553-2288) with any emergencies. Through the efforts made possible by Annual Appeal funds, we in our Diocese “Serve with Love,” as did Jesus, His Apostles and their successor, Pope Francis. Your generosity in funding the Appeal allows us to care for and encourage those who answer the call to religious life; educate the next generation of servant leaders in a spiritually sound and academically challenging environment; freely share the message of the Gospel; support the vibrant holiness of our parish communities; and strengthen our commitment to social justice issues while feeding the hungry, caring for the sick and comforting the dying. Shortly, you will be receiving a personal letter from Bishop Bambera asking for your support for the Diocesan Annual Appeal. Please prayerfully consider your response. St. Brigid Parish Appeal goal is $ 23,750.00, the same amount as last year.