MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEKEND St. Francis—Nov. 22nd—4:30PM: Lector—Thomas O’Reilly; Servers—Declan & Daegan Giannone; Rosary—Margaret Flaherty St. Francis—Nov. 23rd—8:00AM: Lector—Amanda Reeves; Servers—Marty Conboy; Rosary—Debbie Purtell St. Augustine—Nov. 23rd—10:30AM: Lector—Julie Perlick; Servers—Jack & Luke Fruehan; Rosary—Ann Zalepa & Caesar Siedlecki If at any time you see that a volunteer is needed for any ministry, please feel free to step forward and volunteer your services.

SANCTUARY LIGHTS, ADORATION VIGIL CANDLES & DEVOTIONAL CANDLE DONATIONS

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

A Devotional Candle at St. Francis burns for the return to health of all the sick in our Parish and Community requested by St. Brigid Altar & Rosary Society.

CHURCH CLEANING St. Francis cleaners for the month of November—Rosanne Williams.

St. Augustine cleaners Nov. 16 to 22—Jane (LaBonte) Wilson; Nov. 23 to 29—Debbie Wimmer & Diane Pipher. Volunteers are needed to clean St. Augustine Church. If you can help, call the rectory.

FLOWERS FOR OUR CHURCHES St. Augustine flowers are given by Heidi Jaeger in memory of the Korbel Family.

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).

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

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

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

The Roman Catholic Community of ST. BRIGID PARISH,

(St. Francis Xavier Church, Friendsville, Pa.

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 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 weekly Parish Collections: St. Francis (4:30PM) $ 1,283.00; St. Francis (8:00AM) $ 1,266.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM) $ 1,257.00.

LIFELINES

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I dedicated you, a prophet to the nations I appointed you.” —Jeremiah 1:5 (NABRE © 2010 CCD. Used with permission.)

HOLY COMMUNION UNDER ONE ELEMENT AND NO SHAKING HANDS

As the winter cold & flu season is soon to be upon us, and with Ebola now in the United States, we are suspending shaking hands at the sign of peace and following Mass. Please acknowledge those around you with a wave or nod of the head. We will have Holy Communion under one species. The Precious Blood will not be offered until further notice.

MASS SCHEDULE Sat. Nov. 15 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 33RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Living & Deceased Members of the VRABEL & LUTZ FAMILIES by Gail Lutz

Sun. Nov. 16 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 33RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS

10:30AM St. Augustine Church - ED STARZAC by Veronica Perlick Mon. Nov. 17 12:00NN St. Francis Church - WILLIAM TALMADGE by Kathleen Haley Talmadge Tue. Nov. 18 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - ALL SOULS’ INTENTIONS Wed. Nov. 19 8:30AM St. Francis Church - ALL SOULS’ INTENTIONS Thur. Nov. 20 8:30AM St. Francis Church - ALL SOULS’ INTENTIONS Fri. Nov. 21 12:00NN St. Francis Church - ALL SOULS’ INTENTIONS Sat. Nov. 22 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: CHRIST THE KING

FOR ALL BURIED IN ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CEMETERY by the Association

Sun. Nov. 23 8:00AM St. Francis Church - CHRIST THE KING 5th Anniv. ANDY CONDON by Bub & Dawn Davis

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

ST. BRIGID PARISH TURKEY PARTY St. Brigid Parish Annual Turkey Party will be held THIS Thursday, November 20th at 7:00PM at Neumann Hall, Choconut. All our Parishioners are asked to turn out in support of this important fund raiser. Posters are available in the vestibules of the Churches, please take some and place them in businesses that you frequent.

BAKE SALE St. Brigid Altar & Rosary Society will sponsor a BAKE SALE at the Turkey Party, THIS Thursday, November 20th, at Neumann Hall. All bakers are asked to bake their favorite “goodies” for the occasion. Please price your items. Thank you for your help and cooperation!

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS ~ A JOURNEY IN FAITH Classes for RCIA have begun. Classes are held on Thursday evenings in the Rectory. This is for anyone who would like to become a Catholic OR learn more about our faith. If you are interested, please attend class or speak with Deacon Ken. .

CONFESSIONS FOR CCD STUDENTS (Note: Confessions for students are held at the regularly scheduled Confession times; Saturday - 4:00 to 4:20PM; Sunday - following 8:00AM Mass; and following 10:30AM Mass.) Following are the Confessions still scheduled: THIS WEEKEND—November 15/16—Confessions for grades 8-12. Parents and teachers are asked to help prepare students for Confession and remind them when it is their turn for Confession.

CHILDREN’S WORSHIP BULLETINS Please remember that Children’s Worship Bulletins are available in the back of our Churches. Please take one!

THANK YOU BRUNCH FOR VOLUNTEERS—SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD Sunday, November 23rd, we will be honoring all volunteers in our Parish that have committed to an activity on a regular basis. 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/Committee Persons, CYO Moderator, Softball Team Manager, RCIA leaders, Money Counters, or lawn maintenance personnel, or Ad Book Committee, you are invited to attend. Please call Homan’s (570-553-2860) or email jhoman@epix.net with number attending so we can prepare for the brunch.

COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE ~ CORRECTION On Tuesday, November 25th, beginning at 7:00PM, we will hold our Annual Community Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service with Silver Lake Presbyterian Church. The Service will be held at the Silver Lake Presbyterian Church this year, because the Service was called off because of bad weather last year. St. Brigid Parish will provide the guest homilist. All St. Brigid Parishioners are welcome to attend. Please come and thank God for all He has done for us in the past year and pray for our Country. Light refreshments will follow the service.

ALTAR & ROSARY MEETING/CHRISTMAS PARTY The Altar &Rosary Society will meet on Wednesday, December 10th at 6:00PM at Neumann Hall. There will be a brief meeting as well as packing of Sunshine Baskets for Shut-Ins’ and a Covered Dish Dinner Christmas Party. Please bring your special baked goods for 22 baskets that will be packed. Also, a Dish to pass at the Covered Dish Dinner. All ladies of the Parish are invited and welcome to attend.

CHRISTMAS CANTATA A joint Christmas Cantata will be held with the Little Meadows Methodist Church on Friday, December 12th, at 6:30PM. Practice will be held on Monday evenings at 6:30PM at the Little Meadows Methodist Church. All are welcome to attend. Anyone who would like to join the Choir for this occasion would be very welcome.

SPECIAL THANK YOU!!! Thank you to everyone for your powerful healing prayers! My latest tests show NO CANCER! I will need to continue maintenance treatments, so keep the prayers going. Dawn and I thank you all so much for all your prayers and concern. ~ Bub Davis

MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEKEND St. Francis—Nov. 22nd—4:30PM: Lector—Thomas O’Reilly; Servers—Declan & Daegan Giannone; Rosary—Margaret Flaherty St. Francis—Nov. 23rd—8:00AM: Lector—Amanda Reeves; Servers—Marty Conboy; Rosary—Debbie Purtell St. Augustine—Nov. 23rd—10:30AM: Lector—Julie Perlick; Servers—Jack & Luke Fruehan; Rosary—Ann Zalepa & Caesar Siedlecki If at any time you see that a volunteer is needed for any ministry, please feel free to step forward and volunteer your services.

SANCTUARY LIGHTS, ADORATION VIGIL CANDLES & DEVOTIONAL CANDLE DONATIONS

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

A Devotional Candle at St. Francis burns for the return to health of all the sick in our Parish and Community requested by St. Brigid Altar & Rosary Society.

CHURCH CLEANING St. Francis cleaners for the month of November—Rosanne Williams.

St. Augustine cleaners Nov. 16 to 22—Jane (LaBonte) Wilson; Nov. 23 to 29—Debbie Wimmer & Diane Pipher. Volunteers are needed to clean St. Augustine Church. If you can help, call the rectory.

FLOWERS FOR OUR CHURCHES St. Augustine flowers are given by Heidi Jaeger in memory of the Korbel Family.

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).

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

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

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

The Roman Catholic Community of ST. BRIGID PARISH,

(St. Francis Xavier Church, Friendsville, Pa.

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 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 weekly Parish Collections: St. Francis (4:30PM) $ 1,283.00; St. Francis (8:00AM) $ 1,266.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM) $ 1,257.00.

LIFELINES

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I dedicated you, a prophet to the nations I appointed you.” —Jeremiah 1:5 (NABRE © 2010 CCD. Used with permission.)

HOLY COMMUNION UNDER ONE ELEMENT AND NO SHAKING HANDS

As the winter cold & flu season is soon to be upon us, and with Ebola now in the United States, we are suspending shaking hands at the sign of peace and following Mass. Please acknowledge those around you with a wave or nod of the head. We will have Holy Communion under one species. The Precious Blood will not be offered until further notice.

MASS SCHEDULE Sat. Nov. 15 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 33RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Living & Deceased Members of the VRABEL & LUTZ FAMILIES by Gail Lutz

Sun. Nov. 16 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 33RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS

10:30AM St. Augustine Church - ED STARZAC by Veronica Perlick Mon. Nov. 17 12:00NN St. Francis Church - WILLIAM TALMADGE by Kathleen Haley Talmadge Tue. Nov. 18 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - ALL SOULS’ INTENTIONS Wed. Nov. 19 8:30AM St. Francis Church - ALL SOULS’ INTENTIONS Thur. Nov. 20 8:30AM St. Francis Church - ALL SOULS’ INTENTIONS Fri. Nov. 21 12:00NN St. Francis Church - ALL SOULS’ INTENTIONS Sat. Nov. 22 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: CHRIST THE KING

FOR ALL BURIED IN ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CEMETERY by the Association

Sun. Nov. 23 8:00AM St. Francis Church - CHRIST THE KING 5th Anniv. ANDY CONDON by Bub & Dawn Davis

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

ST. BRIGID PARISH TURKEY PARTY St. Brigid Parish Annual Turkey Party will be held THIS Thursday, November 20th at 7:00PM at Neumann Hall, Choconut. All our Parishioners are asked to turn out in support of this important fund raiser. Posters are available in the vestibules of the Churches, please take some and place them in businesses that you frequent.

BAKE SALE St. Brigid Altar & Rosary Society will sponsor a BAKE SALE at the Turkey Party, THIS Thursday, November 20th, at Neumann Hall. All bakers are asked to bake their favorite “goodies” for the occasion. Please price your items. Thank you for your help and cooperation!

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS ~ A JOURNEY IN FAITH Classes for RCIA have begun. Classes are held on Thursday evenings in the Rectory. This is for anyone who would like to become a Catholic OR learn more about our faith. If you are interested, please attend class or speak with Deacon Ken. .

CONFESSIONS FOR CCD STUDENTS (Note: Confessions for students are held at the regularly scheduled Confession times; Saturday - 4:00 to 4:20PM; Sunday - following 8:00AM Mass; and following 10:30AM Mass.) Following are the Confessions still scheduled: THIS WEEKEND—November 15/16—Confessions for grades 8-12. Parents and teachers are asked to help prepare students for Confession and remind them when it is their turn for Confession.

CHILDREN’S WORSHIP BULLETINS Please remember that Children’s Worship Bulletins are available in the back of our Churches. Please take one!

THANK YOU BRUNCH FOR VOLUNTEERS—SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD Sunday, November 23rd, we will be honoring all volunteers in our Parish that have committed to an activity on a regular basis. 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/Committee Persons, CYO Moderator, Softball Team Manager, RCIA leaders, Money Counters, or lawn maintenance personnel, or Ad Book Committee, you are invited to attend. Please call Homan’s (570-553-2860) or email jhoman@epix.net with number attending so we can prepare for the brunch.

COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE ~ CORRECTION On Tuesday, November 25th, beginning at 7:00PM, we will hold our Annual Community Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service with Silver Lake Presbyterian Church. The Service will be held at the Silver Lake Presbyterian Church this year, because the Service was called off because of bad weather last year. St. Brigid Parish will provide the guest homilist. All St. Brigid Parishioners are welcome to attend. Please come and thank God for all He has done for us in the past year and pray for our Country. Light refreshments will follow the service.

ALTAR & ROSARY MEETING/CHRISTMAS PARTY The Altar &Rosary Society will meet on Wednesday, December 10th at 6:00PM at Neumann Hall. There will be a brief meeting as well as packing of Sunshine Baskets for Shut-Ins’ and a Covered Dish Dinner Christmas Party. Please bring your special baked goods for 22 baskets that will be packed. Also, a Dish to pass at the Covered Dish Dinner. All ladies of the Parish are invited and welcome to attend.

CHRISTMAS CANTATA A joint Christmas Cantata will be held with the Little Meadows Methodist Church on Friday, December 12th, at 6:30PM. Practice will be held on Monday evenings at 6:30PM at the Little Meadows Methodist Church. All are welcome to attend. Anyone who would like to join the Choir for this occasion would be very welcome.

SPECIAL THANK YOU!!! Thank you to everyone for your powerful healing prayers! My latest tests show NO CANCER! I will need to continue maintenance treatments, so keep the prayers going. Dawn and I thank you all so much for all your prayers and concern. ~ Bub Davis

HAM & TURKEY PARTY The Rush Volunteer Fire Co. will host their Ham & Turkey Party THIS Saturday, November 15th, at 7:00PM at the Rush Social Hall, Lawton, Pa. Benefits the Rush Volunteer Fire Company. All are welcome to attend.

FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTION VIA THE WEINBERG FOOD BANK

This free food distribution for those in need is for RESIDENTS OF SUSQUEHANNA COUNT ONLY. Any resident of Susquehanna County who needs food is welcome. Distribution will be held THIS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH, from 12Noon to 2:00PM, and 5-7PM at the Little Meadows United Methodist Church.

ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST The Little Meadows Fire Company will hold an all you can eat breakfast on Sunday, November 30th, from 7AM to 11AM, at Whitetails Bar, Little Meadows. Price is $8.00 adult $4.00 children. Benefits the Little Meadows Fire Company. Breakfast includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, French toast, bacon, sausage gravy with biscuits, home fries, baked goods, and beverages. All are invited to attend and enjoy a delicious breakfast!

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

The Silver Lake Volunteer Fire Company will host a “Breakfast with Santa” on Saturday, December 6th, from 9 to 11AM. Bring the kids b to get their picture taken with Santa, have some breakfast treats and get a gift from Santa. All are wel-come—free to all. We will also be accepting donations for the Food Pantry that day. Breakfast will be at the SLVFC Sta-tion 1 on Quaker Lake Road, Brackney. Follow us at www.facebook.com/SLVFC for more information or call 570-663-2102.

THANKSGIVING GIFT CARDS AND/OR FOOD PANTRY If you know anyone who needs a THANKSGIVING FOOD BASKET, please call Rosalynd Perlick-Spencer (570-663-2212), as soon as possible. Donations of turkeys or money to purchase turkeys would be appreciated. We also have (14) area families ranging in size from 1 person to 5 people, on our list to receive FOOD CARDS. If you know of anyone that needs help, please let us know by November 17th. If you have put someone on the list in the past and they no longer need help, please let us know. Donations are needed by November 17th. All donations for FOOD CARDS or TURKEYS for the FOOD BASKETS should be put in an envelope in the collection and marked “Attention Kay”. All donations are greatly appreciated.

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS FOR THE CHRISTMAS SEASON Our Parish is participating special collections for the upcoming Christmas Season. We ask for your help in reaching our goals for these collections.

The first is collecting 250 boxes of Hot Chocolate Mix for the Susquehanna County Christmas Bureau. This group provides the ingredients for Christmas Dinner for low income families in Susquehanna County. A box is in the back of the Church for these donations. The deadline for donations is Monday, December 8th. (Hot Chocolate Mix is available at the Dollar stores at better prices than the grocery stores.)

Second is to collect men’s and women’s disposable razors to go to the St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen in Scranton. These are added to shoe boxes full of other toiletry articles given to guests at the Kitchen. These donations are needed by Monday, December 1st. (300 razors are needed.)

PASTORAL COUNCIL MEMBERS Current Pastoral Council Members are listed below. If you have questions or concerns, you may speak with any of these people or attend a Pastoral Council Meeting.

BENEFITS FOR MOM’S HOUSE A Door Décor Wreath Festival & Raffle will be held to benefit Mom’s House, CHOW, and Rescue Mission. This benefit will be held at the Oakdale Mall Center Court, THIS Saturday, November 15th, from 9:00AM to 9:00PM and Sunday, November 16th, from 11:00AM to 6:00PM. Tickets are $ 1.00 each. $ 5.00 for 6, $ 10.00 for 12, $ 20.00 for 24 and $ 50.00 for 75. Winning tickets will be drawn on Sunday at 4:00PM. A Barnes & Noble Book Fair will be held on Saturday, November 22nd from 9:00AM to 10:00PM at the Town Square Mall, Vestal. You must mention Mom’s House at the time of purchase. On-line purchases effective 11/22 thru 11/27 will also count. Go to www.bn.com/mybookfair - enter Mom’s House ID # 11289840.

ATTENTION YOUTH AND PARENTS Youth Groups and Parents are invited to "God and Your Family", on Sunday, November 16th from 1 to 6PM at St. John the Evangelist Church, 150 Terrace St., Honesdale, PA. The day includes dynamic talks for boys, girls, parents, and younger children, Sunday Mass, adoration, and confessions. Featuring Katie Prejean from Lake Charles, LA, and music by Full Armor. No Reservations Required! For more information please call our office at 570-253-4561 or visit www.honesdalecatholic.com/youth-group.

Fr. Cas Stanis Deacon Ken Brennan Joyce Barnum

Frank Burns Helen Burns Patti Dudock

Betty Ellen Hardy Mary Homan Karen Purtell

Susie Reichlen Mary Shaughnessy Rosalynd Perlick-Spencer

Thank you to those who have already made the commitment to join in “Transforming Lives Together.” On behalf of all who will benefit from your gifts, Bishop Joseph C. Bambera extends his sincere gratitude to everyone who has already made a pledge to the 2014 Diocesan Annual Appeal. Each gift truly matters. If you have not yet made your gift, and need a pledge envelope, envelopes will be distributed at Masses today. Packets are also available by calling the Diocesan Development Office at 570-207-2250, or on-line at www.DioceseofScranton.org. Our Parish Goal is $ 24,000.00. So far $ 13,976.00 has been pledged, leaving us under our goal by $ 10,024.00.