WEEKEND MINISTRY SCHEDULE St. Francis—March 9—4:30PM: Lector—Bette Brown; Servers—volunteer needed; Rosary—Margaret Flaherty St. Francis—March 10—8:00AM: Lector—Betty Ellen Hardy; Servers—Curtis & Madeline Spila; Rosary—Dave Curley St. Augustine—March 10—10:30AM: Lector—Barbara Pichette; Servers—Frank and Jack Fruehan; Rosary—Ann Zalepa 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. Francis burns in Memory of Walt Guiton requested by Leo & Loretta Guiton.

CHURCH CLEANING St. Francis cleaners for the month of March—Mary Beth Manns.

St. Augustine cleaners March 3 to 9 - Barb & Bill Pichette; March 10 to 16 - volunteers needed. 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, Donnie Butler, Nancy Jellick, Tommy Williams, Stephen & Mary Ann Ambrose, Mary Coyle, Toni Colardino, Linda Hollenback, Mary Bakay, Mary Riley, Jennifer Lynn, Tom Wenman, Tyler Fletcher, Evelyn Palulis, Anna Mae Coleman, Jerry Lynch, Joshua Welch, Richard Hutchinson, John Carr, Roma Laboda, Jean Ryan, Joshua Kaminski, Kathy Holt, Chuck Sidener, Aleisya Abrams, Steve & Catherine Hundiak, Christopher Polk, Mary K. Long, Mary Lou Fahs, Butch Rosencranz, Agnes Neville, Frank Hutchinson, Ruth King, Adaline Williams, George Kotch, Ida Ellis, Molly Penderf, Brooke Arnold, Franny Coleman, Hallie Brooks, Rosemary Boyle, Sarah Murnigahan, Robert Peifer, Evelyn Rounds, Janice Russell, Bill Wilcox, M. M., Carl Miller, Walter O’Rourke, Candy Coney, William Chaney, Bill Cadden, Mary Anna Marbaker, Mary Cadden, Sue Rathbone, Dick Layton, Frank & Sandy Szabo, Nancy Lynch, D. K., Peg Reed, Sue Anderson, Peg Taylor, Theresa Noldy, Ken Roon, June Riley, Debbie Kurpiela, John Bauer, John Osolnick, Judy, Francis Zernone, Ned Offner, Sue Camp, Cody Seymour, Bev Curley, Judy Castner-Bloom, Daniel Gavin, Shawn Burns, Quinn Seymour, Jim Curley, Patricia Flynn, Pauline VerValen, and Joe Curley. 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, Jeffrey Evans, Shane Kalpokas, Joshua Arey, Ryan Gormley, Mike Griffith, Daniel Hogan, Roger Raub, Matthew Kramer, Dustin Ryder, Ricky Trowbridge, Bobby Brostoski, Ryan Neville, Anthony Flynn, Adam Nelson, A. Jay Tewksbury, Jennifer Buttacavoli, Jason Raymond, 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 & 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.

PARISH PRAYER CHAIN

If you would like to help respond to prayer requests (for anyone in need-not just parish members), please contact Rosalynd 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.

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) $ 1,149.25; St. Francis (8:00AM) $ 854.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM) $ 773.00.

LIFELINES

Christians are people who have been conquered by Christ’s love and, accordingly, under the influence of that love… they are profoundly open to loving their neighbor in concrete ways. This attitude arises primarily from the consciousness of being loved, forgiven, and even served by the Lord, who bends down to wash the feet of the Apostles and offers himself on the Cross to draw humanity into God’s love. ~ Pope Benedict XVI, Message for Lent 2013, October 15, 2012

HOLY COMMUNION UNDER ONE ELEMENT AND SHAKING HANDS

As the winter cold & flu season is in full swing, we are suspending shaking hands at the sign of peace. Please acknowledge those around you with a wave or nod of the head. We will also have Holy Communion under one species; the Precious Blood will not be offered until further notice.

MASS SCHEDULE Sat. March 2 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 3RD SUNDAY OF LENT

INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS Sun. March 3 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 3RD SUNDAY OF LENT

LOU PATREI by Jerry & Karen Purtell 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - AARON REICHLEN & PAUL SHAFFER by the

Reichlen Family Mon. March 4 12:00NN St. Francis Church - MARY BAHAN by the Estate

Tue. March 5 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - (Mass & Stations of the Cross) RHONDA & FRED BROWN by Fred & Bette Brown

Wed. March 6 8:30AM St. Francis Church - SR. MARY LAURENTIA by Tom & Margaret Flaherty Thur. March 7 8:30AM St. Francis Church - BILL PHALEN by Kay Caspersen Fri. March 8 12:00NN St. Francis Church - (Mass & Stations of the Cross)

CARL SPENCER by Kay & Betty 6:00PM St. Augustine Church - (Stations of the Cross)

Sat. March 9 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 4TH SUNDAY IN LENT DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE GRIFFIN FAMILY by Margaret Hardy

Sun. March 10 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 4TH SUNDAY OF LENT WALTER J. BALCHIKONIS by the Family

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

5:30-7PM St. Francis Church- (The Light is on for you ~ Confessions)

SECOND COLLECTION TODAY The second collection today is for the Care & Education of Priests.

LENTEN FISH FRY

There will be a Lenten Fish Fry to benefit St. Brigid Parish THIS Friday, March 8th, from 4:30 to 7:00PM, at Neumann Hall. Fish will be baked or fried, macaroni & cheese, coleslaw, beverage and dessert. Cost is $ 8.00. You may either dine in or take-out. Pre-sale tickets will be available after Masses this weekend. Tickets will also be available at the door.

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, 2013. Each Parish Family is asked to take at least (5) calendars to sell. There are packages of (5) calendars & loose (single) calendars available. (Please do not break up the packages.) 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. There are about 250 calendars left, with 125 left in each Church.

HAM & CABBAGE DINNER

A St. Patrick’s Day Ham & Cabbage Dinner will be held on Saturday, March 16th, from 5 to 7:30PM at Neumann Hall, Choconut. Menu: Ham & Cabbage, boiled potatoes & carrots, and applesauce. Cost for adults - $ 8.00; Children - $4.00; children under 5 - free. Monetary donations are needed to cover the cost of the ham, and may be put in the collection basket in a marked envelope. Donations of pies, cakes or other desserts are needed.

DIOCESAN APPEAL UPDATE We are happy to announce that we have met our Diocesan Appeal goal of $ 23,750.00. Thank you to everyone who made pledges and helped us to reach this goal. God Bless you one and all!

CONFESSIONS FOR CCD STUDENTS

Confessions for CCD Students have begun. Children may make their Confession at whichever Mass they attend. Confessions at St. Francis on Saturday begin at 4:00PM. Confessions at St. Francis on Sunday begin at 7:30AM. You can also go immediately following Mass. Confessions at St. Augustine are immediately following Mass. March 2/3—(this weekend)- Confessions for grade 6; March 9/10 - Confessions for grade 7; March 16/17 - Confessions for grade 8 thru 12. Parents and CCD teachers are asked to help the children prepare for a good Confession.

FIRST PENANCE First Penance Practice will be Saturday, March 9th, at 11:00AM at St. Francis Church. First Penance will be Saturday, March 16th, at 11:00AM at St. Francis Church.

ALTAR & ROSARY MEETING The ladies of St. Brigid Altar & Rosary Society will meet on Wednesday, March 13th in St. Brigid Rectory at 6:30PM. Easter Sunshine Baskets will be put together at that time. There are a total of 19 baskets, three of which will go to a diabetic household. Ladies (or any bakers) in the Parish are asked to bake their special goodies and treats for the Baskets.

DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONS Divine Mercy Devotions are held following Sunday Masses at St. Francis & St. Augustine. You are encouraged to stay for a few minutes after Mass for this wonderful devotion.

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) $ 1,149.25; St. Francis (8:00AM) $ 854.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM) $ 773.00.

LIFELINES

Christians are people who have been conquered by Christ’s love and, accordingly, under the influence of that love… they are profoundly open to loving their neighbor in concrete ways. This attitude arises primarily from the consciousness of being loved, forgiven, and even served by the Lord, who bends down to wash the feet of the Apostles and offers himself on the Cross to draw humanity into God’s love. ~ Pope Benedict XVI, Message for Lent 2013, October 15, 2012

HOLY COMMUNION UNDER ONE ELEMENT AND SHAKING HANDS

As the winter cold & flu season is in full swing, we are suspending shaking hands at the sign of peace. Please acknowledge those around you with a wave or nod of the head. We will also have Holy Communion under one species; the Precious Blood will not be offered until further notice.

MASS SCHEDULE Sat. March 2 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 3RD SUNDAY OF LENT

INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS Sun. March 3 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 3RD SUNDAY OF LENT

LOU PATREI by Jerry & Karen Purtell 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - AARON REICHLEN & PAUL SHAFFER by the

Reichlen Family Mon. March 4 12:00NN St. Francis Church - MARY BAHAN by the Estate

Tue. March 5 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - (Mass & Stations of the Cross) RHONDA & FRED BROWN by Fred & Bette Brown

Wed. March 6 8:30AM St. Francis Church - SR. MARY LAURENTIA by Tom & Margaret Flaherty Thur. March 7 8:30AM St. Francis Church - BILL PHALEN by Kay Caspersen Fri. March 8 12:00NN St. Francis Church - (Mass & Stations of the Cross)

CARL SPENCER by Kay & Betty 6:00PM St. Augustine Church - (Stations of the Cross)

Sat. March 9 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 4TH SUNDAY IN LENT DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE GRIFFIN FAMILY by Margaret Hardy

Sun. March 10 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 4TH SUNDAY OF LENT WALTER J. BALCHIKONIS by the Family

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

5:30-7PM St. Francis Church- (The Light is on for you ~ Confessions)

SECOND COLLECTION TODAY The second collection today is for the Care & Education of Priests.

LENTEN FISH FRY

There will be a Lenten Fish Fry to benefit St. Brigid Parish THIS Friday, March 8th, from 4:30 to 7:00PM, at Neumann Hall. Fish will be baked or fried, macaroni & cheese, coleslaw, beverage and dessert. Cost is $ 8.00. You may either dine in or take-out. Pre-sale tickets will be available after Masses this weekend. Tickets will also be available at the door.

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, 2013. Each Parish Family is asked to take at least (5) calendars to sell. There are packages of (5) calendars & loose (single) calendars available. (Please do not break up the packages.) 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. There are about 250 calendars left, with 125 left in each Church.

HAM & CABBAGE DINNER

A St. Patrick’s Day Ham & Cabbage Dinner will be held on Saturday, March 16th, from 5 to 7:30PM at Neumann Hall, Choconut. Menu: Ham & Cabbage, boiled potatoes & carrots, and applesauce. Cost for adults - $ 8.00; Children - $4.00; children under 5 - free. Monetary donations are needed to cover the cost of the ham, and may be put in the collection basket in a marked envelope. Donations of pies, cakes or other desserts are needed.

DIOCESAN APPEAL UPDATE We are happy to announce that we have met our Diocesan Appeal goal of $ 23,750.00. Thank you to everyone who made pledges and helped us to reach this goal. God Bless you one and all!

CONFESSIONS FOR CCD STUDENTS

Confessions for CCD Students have begun. Children may make their Confession at whichever Mass they attend. Confessions at St. Francis on Saturday begin at 4:00PM. Confessions at St. Francis on Sunday begin at 7:30AM. You can also go immediately following Mass. Confessions at St. Augustine are immediately following Mass. March 2/3—(this weekend)- Confessions for grade 6; March 9/10 - Confessions for grade 7; March 16/17 - Confessions for grade 8 thru 12. Parents and CCD teachers are asked to help the children prepare for a good Confession.

FIRST PENANCE First Penance Practice will be Saturday, March 9th, at 11:00AM at St. Francis Church. First Penance will be Saturday, March 16th, at 11:00AM at St. Francis Church.

ALTAR & ROSARY MEETING The ladies of St. Brigid Altar & Rosary Society will meet on Wednesday, March 13th in St. Brigid Rectory at 6:30PM. Easter Sunshine Baskets will be put together at that time. There are a total of 19 baskets, three of which will go to a diabetic household. Ladies (or any bakers) in the Parish are asked to bake their special goodies and treats for the Baskets.

DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONS Divine Mercy Devotions are held following Sunday Masses at St. Francis & St. Augustine. You are encouraged to stay for a few minutes after Mass for this wonderful devotion.

WEEKEND MINISTRY SCHEDULE St. Francis—March 9—4:30PM: Lector—Bette Brown; Servers—volunteer needed; Rosary—Margaret Flaherty St. Francis—March 10—8:00AM: Lector—Betty Ellen Hardy; Servers—Curtis & Madeline Spila; Rosary—Dave Curley St. Augustine—March 10—10:30AM: Lector—Barbara Pichette; Servers—Frank and Jack Fruehan; Rosary—Ann Zalepa 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. Francis burns in Memory of Walt Guiton requested by Leo & Loretta Guiton.

CHURCH CLEANING St. Francis cleaners for the month of March—Mary Beth Manns.

St. Augustine cleaners March 3 to 9 - Barb & Bill Pichette; March 10 to 16 - volunteers needed. 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, Donnie Butler, Nancy Jellick, Tommy Williams, Stephen & Mary Ann Ambrose, Mary Coyle, Toni Colardino, Linda Hollenback, Mary Bakay, Mary Riley, Jennifer Lynn, Tom Wenman, Tyler Fletcher, Evelyn Palulis, Anna Mae Coleman, Jerry Lynch, Joshua Welch, Richard Hutchinson, John Carr, Roma Laboda, Jean Ryan, Joshua Kaminski, Kathy Holt, Chuck Sidener, Aleisya Abrams, Steve & Catherine Hundiak, Christopher Polk, Mary K. Long, Mary Lou Fahs, Butch Rosencranz, Agnes Neville, Frank Hutchinson, Ruth King, Adaline Williams, George Kotch, Ida Ellis, Molly Penderf, Brooke Arnold, Franny Coleman, Hallie Brooks, Rosemary Boyle, Sarah Murnigahan, Robert Peifer, Evelyn Rounds, Janice Russell, Bill Wilcox, M. M., Carl Miller, Walter O’Rourke, Candy Coney, William Chaney, Bill Cadden, Mary Anna Marbaker, Mary Cadden, Sue Rathbone, Dick Layton, Frank & Sandy Szabo, Nancy Lynch, D. K., Peg Reed, Sue Anderson, Peg Taylor, Theresa Noldy, Ken Roon, June Riley, Debbie Kurpiela, John Bauer, John Osolnick, Judy, Francis Zernone, Ned Offner, Sue Camp, Cody Seymour, Bev Curley, Judy Castner-Bloom, Daniel Gavin, Shawn Burns, Quinn Seymour, Jim Curley, Patricia Flynn, Pauline VerValen, and Joe Curley. 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, Jeffrey Evans, Shane Kalpokas, Joshua Arey, Ryan Gormley, Mike Griffith, Daniel Hogan, Roger Raub, Matthew Kramer, Dustin Ryder, Ricky Trowbridge, Bobby Brostoski, Ryan Neville, Anthony Flynn, Adam Nelson, A. Jay Tewksbury, Jennifer Buttacavoli, Jason Raymond, 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 & 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.

PARISH PRAYER CHAIN

If you would like to help respond to prayer requests (for anyone in need-not just parish members), please contact Rosalynd 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.

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.”

2013 REGULATIONS FOR LENT All faithful of the Diocese of Scranton are reminded of Diocesan Statute No. 41, which addresses the penitential aspect of Lent: “The season of Lent is penitential in nature and during Lent penance should be not only internal and individual, but also external and social (Sacrosanctum Concilium, No. 5, 109). Pastors are obliged to avoid scheduling activities in the parishes which in any way could possibly detract from the external and social penance required by Lent.” During Lent the following fast and abstinence regulations are observed: Good Friday, March 29th, is a day of fast and abstinence. Fridays during Lent are days of abstinence. All Catholics who have reached their 14th birthday are to abstain from eating meat on Good Friday and on all Fridays during Lent. All Catholics over 18 years of age to the beginning of their 60th year are bound to the obligation of fasting. Those bound by this rule may take only one full meal and two smaller meals unless dispensed or excused.

LENTEN REMINDERS

Lent is a time for sacrifice and for spiritual renewal as we reflect upon our baptism and the call given to each of us to walk as disciples of the Lord. We are provided with three personal challenges associated with our individual observance of Lent: Almsgiving – generously giving to those in need Fasting – practicing self-discipline and self-denial Prayer – reading, hearing and reflecting on the Word of God Lent is also a penitential season. It is a time to seek forgiveness, to look inward, and to admit our shortcomings and failures. It is a time to regroup and to prepare. How can you spend your time during Lent? By “giving up” things you hunger after, such as sweets or alcohol; or activities you desire, such as vacations, concerts or movies. By “doing” things to help others, such as offering an extra donation to the poor or helping those in need by providing food or clothing. By “adding” to our normal routine, such as going to daily Mass, praying the Stations of the Cross and going to confession.

NEWS FROM THE SCRANTON DIOCESAN COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN

The call to fasting and abstinence during Lent is not simply a form of pen-ance but a call for us to take seriously our spiritual lives. Set some spiritual goals that may be carried out not only in Lent but throughout the year such as going to daily Mass when you can and receiving the Sacrament of Confession more often.

SCHEDULE FOR STATIONS OF THE CROSS Tuesday, March 5th—following 8:30AM Mass at St. Augustine Church

Friday, March 8th—following 12:00NN Mass at St. Francis Church Friday, March 8th—6:00PM at St. Augustine Church

Stations at St. Augustine continue on Tuesdays following the 8:30AM Mass; Fridays at St. Francis following 12 Noon Mass; and Friday evenings at 6:00PM at St. Augustine Church.

ROSARY DURING LENT

The Rosary will be held before all weekday Masses. Volunteers are encouraged to lead the Rosary. You don’t need to wait for Fr. Cas, as he may be hearing Confessions. If someone would like to lead the Rosary, please do so.

EASTER FLOWER ENVELOPES

You are reminded that Easter Flower Donation Envelopes are in your envelope boxes. There is space on the back for memorials. To date Flower donations total: $ 664.00.

LENTEN READING MATERIALS

In the back of our Churches are copies of the Lenten Edition of “The Word Among Us”, and “The Catholic Digest” as well as the “Little Black Books” for Lent. Please feel free to take a copy home with you and use them as part of your daily Lenten meditations.

COMBINED CHOIR PRACTICE FOR HOLY WEEK & EASTER

The Combined Choir is practicing for Holy Week and Easter on Tuesday evenings at 6:30PM in St. Francis Church. Please consider joining the choir to help make our services even more beautiful.

OPERATION RICE BOWL—Getting Healthy in East Timor This week we focus our prayers, fasting and almsgiving on Lesotho, where many children lack ac-cess to quality education. Only 73% of primary school-age children in Lesotho are enrolled in school. Give to your Rice Bowl this week to support communities working with CRS to provide edu-cational opportunities for children. Rice Bowl Envelopes are in your envelope boxes and can be put in the collection at any time during Lent. The Rice Bowl Collection will be taken up on Holy Thursday. So far the collection total is: $ 471.00.

Lent runs from Ash Wednesday until the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday.

ADORATION HOURS OPEN AT ST. AUGUSTINE CHURCH! Adoration runs from 5:00AM to Midnight, Monday through Friday. The chapel is closed during inclement weather. If the adorer is sick, going away on a trip or otherwise unable to keep their hour, a substitute will be available to keep it for them. God will bless you, your family and the world a thousand times as

much for this sacrifice of making a holy hour because God cannot be outdone in generosity. Perpetual Adoration extends its influence far beyond the individual adorers, touching their homes and families and reaching out to the parish community and beyond. (Pope Paul VI) Sign up sheets are in the pews in both St. Augustine and St. Francis Churches. If you desire to sign up for an hour of Adoration, please place your completed sheet in the collection basket or call Andrea Chen (1-607-669-4875).

FOOD CARDS/FOOD PANTRY EASTER FOOD CARDS: We have a total of (12) families on our Food Card list. If you know of any family or individual who needs help, please call the rectory or put a note in the collection basket. If you have put someone on the list in the past and they no longer need help, please let us know. You may put your donation, (check or cash), in the collection basket in an envelope marked “attention: Kay—Food Cards” or mail it to the rectory. All donations are needed and are greatly appreciated. To date donations total $ 185.00. (That is $ 15.42 per family.)

FOOD PANTRY: We are now preparing for Easter Baskets. Donations for hams would be appreciated & should be put in the collection marked Food Pantry. Any checks must be made payable to “The Food Pantry”. Thank you for sharing with others. May God bless you a hundredfold.

THANK YOU! - ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST

Thank you to everyone for their support of the Little Meadows Fire Company Breakfast’s. Your support is greatly appreciated.

AMERICAN CULTURAL SOCIETY ~ IRISH FAIR ~ THANK YOU Thank you to everyone who came out to support the “Irish Fair”. We really appreciate your help and support.

SHEETS & BLANKETS NEEDED If you are cleaning out your closet, please consider donating old/used sheets, blankets and “tie” neckties to make sleeping bags for the homeless. Donations can be left in the back of the Churches or dropped off at the Rectory, (leave donations on the porch by the driveway). All donations are most welcome. Thank you to everyone who has made donations!

MOM’S HOUSE ROCKER-THON Mom’s House, 770 Harry L. Drive, Johnson City, NY announces their 2013 Rocker-Thon which will be held on Saturday, March 16th, from 11AM to 3PM at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 731 Hooper Road, Endwell, NY (next to Highland Park). Mom’s House is a non-profit organization that provides free childcare to low-income single parents while they attend school full-time. A Rocker-thon is a fun-filled day in which registrants raise money for Mom’s House by obtaining sponsors and then rocking. The event includes free food and drink all day, entertainment, trivia contests, and prizes. Register as a group or individual. People of all ages are welcome to participate. Brochures and registration forms are available in the back of the Churches. For more information visit: www.momshouseny.org ; call Diane at (607) 644-9972 or email momshouseny1@verizon.net .

Dear Members of St. Brigid Parish, On October 11, 2012, at the invitation of our Holy Father, Benedict XVI, the Church began a celebration of a Year of Faith. Recall the words of the Holy Father that were shared with us when he announced this time of grace: “The Year of Faith is a summons to conversion to the Lord Jesus.” All of the efforts of the Year of Faith are meant to deepen our relationship with Jesus, enabling us to come to know him in a more intimate way and, in so doing, to embrace a life of meaning and purpose that leads to a true and lasting fulfillment and peace in this world and in the next. One of the means to this important end in our lives as Christians is found in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. To make it as easy as possible for every Catholic to experience the grace of this sacrament this year, I have arranged with our priests an initiative to be embraced by every parish of the Diocese of Scranton during the upcoming season of Lent, 2013. Entitled The Light is on for You, this initiative, which has served well in many dioceses throughout the country, will provide the opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation in all parishes of the Diocese of Scranton at the same time during the weeks of Lent. Continuing through Monday, March 25, 2013 of Holy Week, confessions will be heard on each Monday of Lent from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (In St. Brigid Parish confessions will be held at St. Francis Xavier Church.) This initiative is not meant to conflict with regional penance services which have become an important component of Lenten practices for many of our most faithful parishioners. Such services will be planned as usual. Please consider participating as fully as possible in this special opportunity, including members of your family and also inviting any others you know who may be hungering for a closer relationship with Christ and a welcome back to His church. Asking God’s blessing on you and on all whose lives intersect with yours. Faithfully yours in Christ,

†Joseph C. Bambera Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L. Bishop of Scranton

2013 REGULATIONS FOR LENT All faithful of the Diocese of Scranton are reminded of Diocesan Statute No. 41, which addresses the penitential aspect of Lent: “The season of Lent is penitential in nature and during Lent penance should be not only internal and individual, but also external and social (Sacrosanctum Concilium, No. 5, 109). Pastors are obliged to avoid scheduling activities in the parishes which in any way could possibly detract from the external and social penance required by Lent.” During Lent the following fast and abstinence regulations are observed: Good Friday, March 29th, is a day of fast and abstinence. Fridays during Lent are days of abstinence. All Catholics who have reached their 14th birthday are to abstain from eating meat on Good Friday and on all Fridays during Lent. All Catholics over 18 years of age to the beginning of their 60th year are bound to the obligation of fasting. Those bound by this rule may take only one full meal and two smaller meals unless dispensed or excused.

LENTEN REMINDERS

Lent is a time for sacrifice and for spiritual renewal as we reflect upon our baptism and the call given to each of us to walk as disciples of the Lord. We are provided with three personal challenges associated with our individual observance of Lent: Almsgiving – generously giving to those in need Fasting – practicing self-discipline and self-denial Prayer – reading, hearing and reflecting on the Word of God Lent is also a penitential season. It is a time to seek forgiveness, to look inward, and to admit our shortcomings and failures. It is a time to regroup and to prepare. How can you spend your time during Lent? By “giving up” things you hunger after, such as sweets or alcohol; or activities you desire, such as vacations, concerts or movies. By “doing” things to help others, such as offering an extra donation to the poor or helping those in need by providing food or clothing. By “adding” to our normal routine, such as going to daily Mass, praying the Stations of the Cross and going to confession.

NEWS FROM THE SCRANTON DIOCESAN COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN

The call to fasting and abstinence during Lent is not simply a form of pen-ance but a call for us to take seriously our spiritual lives. Set some spiritual goals that may be carried out not only in Lent but throughout the year such as going to daily Mass when you can and receiving the Sacrament of Confession more often.

SCHEDULE FOR STATIONS OF THE CROSS Tuesday, March 5th—following 8:30AM Mass at St. Augustine Church

Friday, March 8th—following 12:00NN Mass at St. Francis Church Friday, March 8th—6:00PM at St. Augustine Church

Stations at St. Augustine continue on Tuesdays following the 8:30AM Mass; Fridays at St. Francis following 12 Noon Mass; and Friday evenings at 6:00PM at St. Augustine Church.

ROSARY DURING LENT

The Rosary will be held before all weekday Masses. Volunteers are encouraged to lead the Rosary. You don’t need to wait for Fr. Cas, as he may be hearing Confessions. If someone would like to lead the Rosary, please do so.

EASTER FLOWER ENVELOPES

You are reminded that Easter Flower Donation Envelopes are in your envelope boxes. There is space on the back for memorials. To date Flower donations total: $ 664.00.

LENTEN READING MATERIALS

In the back of our Churches are copies of the Lenten Edition of “The Word Among Us”, and “The Catholic Digest” as well as the “Little Black Books” for Lent. Please feel free to take a copy home with you and use them as part of your daily Lenten meditations.

COMBINED CHOIR PRACTICE FOR HOLY WEEK & EASTER

The Combined Choir is practicing for Holy Week and Easter on Tuesday evenings at 6:30PM in St. Francis Church. Please consider joining the choir to help make our services even more beautiful.

OPERATION RICE BOWL—Getting Healthy in East Timor This week we focus our prayers, fasting and almsgiving on Lesotho, where many children lack ac-cess to quality education. Only 73% of primary school-age children in Lesotho are enrolled in school. Give to your Rice Bowl this week to support communities working with CRS to provide edu-cational opportunities for children. Rice Bowl Envelopes are in your envelope boxes and can be put in the collection at any time during Lent. The Rice Bowl Collection will be taken up on Holy Thursday. So far the collection total is: $ 471.00.

Lent runs from Ash Wednesday until the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday.

ADORATION HOURS OPEN AT ST. AUGUSTINE CHURCH! Adoration runs from 5:00AM to Midnight, Monday through Friday. The chapel is closed during inclement weather. If the adorer is sick, going away on a trip or otherwise unable to keep their hour, a substitute will be available to keep it for them. God will bless you, your family and the world a thousand times as

much for this sacrifice of making a holy hour because God cannot be outdone in generosity. Perpetual Adoration extends its influence far beyond the individual adorers, touching their homes and families and reaching out to the parish community and beyond. (Pope Paul VI) Sign up sheets are in the pews in both St. Augustine and St. Francis Churches. If you desire to sign up for an hour of Adoration, please place your completed sheet in the collection basket or call Andrea Chen (1-607-669-4875).

FOOD CARDS/FOOD PANTRY EASTER FOOD CARDS: We have a total of (12) families on our Food Card list. If you know of any family or individual who needs help, please call the rectory or put a note in the collection basket. If you have put someone on the list in the past and they no longer need help, please let us know. You may put your donation, (check or cash), in the collection basket in an envelope marked “attention: Kay—Food Cards” or mail it to the rectory. All donations are needed and are greatly appreciated. To date donations total $ 185.00. (That is $ 15.42 per family.)

FOOD PANTRY: We are now preparing for Easter Baskets. Donations for hams would be appreciated & should be put in the collection marked Food Pantry. Any checks must be made payable to “The Food Pantry”. Thank you for sharing with others. May God bless you a hundredfold.

THANK YOU! - ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST

Thank you to everyone for their support of the Little Meadows Fire Company Breakfast’s. Your support is greatly appreciated.

AMERICAN CULTURAL SOCIETY ~ IRISH FAIR ~ THANK YOU Thank you to everyone who came out to support the “Irish Fair”. We really appreciate your help and support.

SHEETS & BLANKETS NEEDED If you are cleaning out your closet, please consider donating old/used sheets, blankets and “tie” neckties to make sleeping bags for the homeless. Donations can be left in the back of the Churches or dropped off at the Rectory, (leave donations on the porch by the driveway). All donations are most welcome. Thank you to everyone who has made donations!

MOM’S HOUSE ROCKER-THON Mom’s House, 770 Harry L. Drive, Johnson City, NY announces their 2013 Rocker-Thon which will be held on Saturday, March 16th, from 11AM to 3PM at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 731 Hooper Road, Endwell, NY (next to Highland Park). Mom’s House is a non-profit organization that provides free childcare to low-income single parents while they attend school full-time. A Rocker-thon is a fun-filled day in which registrants raise money for Mom’s House by obtaining sponsors and then rocking. The event includes free food and drink all day, entertainment, trivia contests, and prizes. Register as a group or individual. People of all ages are welcome to participate. Brochures and registration forms are available in the back of the Churches. For more information visit: www.momshouseny.org ; call Diane at (607) 644-9972 or email momshouseny1@verizon.net .

Dear Members of St. Brigid Parish, On October 11, 2012, at the invitation of our Holy Father, Benedict XVI, the Church began a celebration of a Year of Faith. Recall the words of the Holy Father that were shared with us when he announced this time of grace: “The Year of Faith is a summons to conversion to the Lord Jesus.” All of the efforts of the Year of Faith are meant to deepen our relationship with Jesus, enabling us to come to know him in a more intimate way and, in so doing, to embrace a life of meaning and purpose that leads to a true and lasting fulfillment and peace in this world and in the next. One of the means to this important end in our lives as Christians is found in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. To make it as easy as possible for every Catholic to experience the grace of this sacrament this year, I have arranged with our priests an initiative to be embraced by every parish of the Diocese of Scranton during the upcoming season of Lent, 2013. Entitled The Light is on for You, this initiative, which has served well in many dioceses throughout the country, will provide the opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation in all parishes of the Diocese of Scranton at the same time during the weeks of Lent. Continuing through Monday, March 25, 2013 of Holy Week, confessions will be heard on each Monday of Lent from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (In St. Brigid Parish confessions will be held at St. Francis Xavier Church.) This initiative is not meant to conflict with regional penance services which have become an important component of Lenten practices for many of our most faithful parishioners. Such services will be planned as usual. Please consider participating as fully as possible in this special opportunity, including members of your family and also inviting any others you know who may be hungering for a closer relationship with Christ and a welcome back to His church. Asking God’s blessing on you and on all whose lives intersect with yours. Faithfully yours in Christ,

†Joseph C. Bambera Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L. Bishop of Scranton