The Roman Catholic Community of ST. BRIGID PARISH, (St. Francis Xavier Church, Friendsville, Pa. St. Augustine Church, Silver Lake, Pa.)
(St. Brigid’s Cross)
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
-mail: sfxc@epix.net Facebook: St Brigid Parish Rev. Augustine Thomas—Administrator Father Augustine—1 (570) 909-7819 Deacon Paul J. Brojack
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT December 17th, 2023 Rejoice the Lord is near!
MASS SCHEDULE Church - VIGIL: THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT SUSAN ANDERSON by Mary Shaughnessy St. Francis Church - THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT BILL CONBOY by Debbie Purtell St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS St. Francis Church - HAROLD CURLEY by Bob & Maureen Allen St. Augustine Church- ALLIE PICHETTE by Bill & Barb Pichette St. Augustine Church - LUCY & BOB HUCK by Claire & Rick Woidt St. Augustine Church - HELGA WALZ by Sr. Bette Brown St. Francis Church - SPECIAL INTENTIONS St. Francis Church - VIGIL: FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT PATRICK M. DALY by Bill & Dawn Zalewski St. Francis Church - FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Sat. Dec. 16
4:30PM St. Francis
Sun. Dec. 17
8:00AM
10:30AM Mon. Dec. 18 12:00NN Tue. Dec. 19 8:30AM Wed. Dec. 20 8:30AM Thur. Dec. 21 8:30AM Fri. Dec. 22 12:00NN Sat. Dec. 23 4:30PM Sun. Dec. 24
8:00AM
10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS 4:00PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: NATIVITY OF THE LORD NANCY LYNCH by the Family 6:30PM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS Mon. Dec. 25 8:00AM St. Francis Church - NATIVITY OF THE LORD—CHRISTMAS RIP, SR., STEPHEN & VINCE VAN WINKLE 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - FR. CASIMIR STANIS by Bill & Barb Pichette
The Roman Catholic Community of ST. BRIGID PARISH, (St. Francis Xavier Church, Friendsville, Pa. St. Augustine Church, Silver Lake, Pa.)
(St. Brigid’s Cross)
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
-mail: sfxc@epix.net Facebook: St Brigid Parish Rev. Augustine Thomas—Administrator Father Augustine—1 (570) 909-7819 Deacon Paul J. Brojack
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT December 17th, 2023 Rejoice the Lord is near!
MASS SCHEDULE Church - VIGIL: THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT SUSAN ANDERSON by Mary Shaughnessy St. Francis Church - THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT BILL CONBOY by Debbie Purtell St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS St. Francis Church - HAROLD CURLEY by Bob & Maureen Allen St. Augustine Church- ALLIE PICHETTE by Bill & Barb Pichette St. Augustine Church - LUCY & BOB HUCK by Claire & Rick Woidt St. Augustine Church - HELGA WALZ by Sr. Bette Brown St. Francis Church - SPECIAL INTENTIONS St. Francis Church - VIGIL: FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT PATRICK M. DALY by Bill & Dawn Zalewski St. Francis Church - FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Sat. Dec. 16
4:30PM St. Francis
Sun. Dec. 17
8:00AM
10:30AM Mon. Dec. 18 12:00NN Tue. Dec. 19 8:30AM Wed. Dec. 20 8:30AM Thur. Dec. 21 8:30AM Fri. Dec. 22 12:00NN Sat. Dec. 23 4:30PM Sun. Dec. 24
8:00AM
10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS 4:00PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: NATIVITY OF THE LORD NANCY LYNCH by the Family 6:30PM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS Mon. Dec. 25 8:00AM St. Francis Church - NATIVITY OF THE LORD—CHRISTMAS RIP, SR., STEPHEN & VINCE VAN WINKLE 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - FR. CASIMIR STANIS by Bill & Barb Pichette
WEEKEND MINISTRY SCHEDULE
ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE An Advent Penance Service will be held THIS Monday, evening, December 18th, from 6 to 7:30PM at St. Augustine Church. RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS—THANK YOU Our women and men religious offer gratitude. A sister shares, “I thank the Lord for all who give. I don’t think we would make it without them.” Thank you for giving to the Retirement Fund for Religious last week. Your donation makes a difference in the lives of elderly women and men religious. To learn more about how your gift helps, visit retiredreligious.org . St. Brigid Parish collection total was $ 639.00. ALTAR & ROSARY—THANK YOU Thank you to everyone who attended the Christmas Party this past Wednesday. We had a great time, enjoyed visiting, and had a wonderful turkey dinner. Thanks to everyone for helping to fill the Sunshine Baskets and to all who brought goodies for the Baskets. You showed the true meaning of Christmas with your very generous donations of baked goods and other items. CHRISTMAS FLOWERS—THANK YOU Thank you all for your generous donations to the Christmas Flower collection. A total of $ 1,287.00 was donated this year to help cover the cost of our Poinsettias. CHRISTMAS GIFT CARDS We have (18) area families ranging in size from 1 person to 8 people, on our list to receive Christmas Food Cards. We are accepting monetary donations now. Please make checks out to “St. Brigid Parish”. Thank you for your generosity! FOOD PANTRY—CHRISTMAS Thank you for your continued generosity! PARISH LOTTERY CALENDARS Parish Lottery Calendars are available in the back of our Churches for Christmas Gift -Giving. Calendars are $ 20.00 each and run from April 1st thru December 31st, 2024. Each family is asked to take at least (5) calendars to sell. There are both packages of (5) calendars and loose (single) calendars. (Please do not break up the packages.) You are asked to sign the calendars out on the sign out sheet provided. PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING—RESCHEDULED The Pastoral Council meeting has been changed to Wednesday, January 17th at 5:00PM in the Rectory. All members are encouraged to attend. CONFESSION SCHEDULE—(BEFORE ALL WEEKEND MASSES) Saturday—St. Francis Xavier—before 4:30PM Mass—3:30 to 4:15PM Sunday—St. Francis Xavier—before 8:00AM Mass—7:30 to 7:50AM Sunday—St. Augustine—before 10:30AM Mass—9:45 to 10:20AM WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT Thank you for your generosity in our collections. The Holy Day collection total was $ 554.00. The weekend collection total was $ 6,406.00. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. LIFELINES “O St. Bakhita, assist all those who are trapped in a state of slavery; Intercede with God on their behalf so that they will be released from their chains of captivity. Those whom man enslaves, let God set free.” ~ USCCB, “Prayer to St. Josephine Bakhita”
Sunday, December 24—8:00AM—St. Francis: Lector—Rosanne Williams; Ministers—Joyce Barnum & Dave Curley; Servers—volunteers; Rosary—Joyce Barnum Sunday, December 24—10:30AM—St. Augustine: Lector—Johanna Higgins; Ministers—Sr. Bette Brown & volunteer; Servers—volunteer; Rosary—volunteer; Greeter—volunteer DECEASED Please pray for the deceased, especially former Parishioner, Tim McMahon. May he rest in peace. Amen. (Funeral Mass—Wednesday, December 20th, 10:00AM—St. Augustine Church.) PRAYER LIST Lord, hear our prayers for the sick of our Parish & Community listed below and for those who are not listed and in need of our prayers, especially all suffering from cancer, Lyme disease, or Covid-19. Kaitlyn Andre, Michael Haefner, Bill Jones, Jr., Ruth King, Kyle Stoddard, Sam Miner, Sophie Padula, Tom Wenman, Toni Colardino, Madigan Gow, Amanda Branning, Daniel Gavin, Tommy Williams, Kathy Holt, Linda Hollenback, Don Zaleski, MaryLou Fahs, Elton Carr, Jim Raftis, Bub Davis, Tyler Fletcher, William Chaney, Joe Grindel, Chelsea Judson, Trisha, Mary Guido, Hallie Brooks, Mark Kovach, Brooke Arnold, Robyn Lawson, Ned Offner, Butch Rosencranz, Shawn Burns, Quinn Seymour, Emily D., Marie Donahue, Barbara Mahoney, Rusty Carmen, Adam Price, Greg Lasgowka, Terry, Cameron & Levi White, Natalie Dawn Abell, Tom Ellison, the Reed Family, Don Higgins, Raub Family, Todd Legg, Ryan Hayes, Ethel Reid, Sean McMahon, Thomas McWilliams, Marty Mosher, Chad Grindel, Cathy Ballogg, Mary Ann Casterline, Janice Jacobs, Patricia Charpinsky, Diane Holleran, Kineer Worgen, James Dughi, Peg Broadwater, Christopher Dauber, Jay Gurn, “D”, Frances Murphy, Adrian Stephens, Millie, John, Sophia ILichishin, Alice Walsh, Josh Zaleski, Caleb Scepaniak, Dana Marsh, Reilly, Mary Joan, Lori Rawlins, Brendan Merritt, R.M., Mark Pasteka, Tim Fruehan, Gloria, Lori Hammerly Coleman, Brendan Kelly, Pat Walsh, Angelo Scarfalloto, Emily Graves, Cathy Albert, Robert Nemcek, Wayne Hibbard, Laura Nelson, Garrett Farr, Dr. Silversti, Mary Keenan, Linda, Everly Hausmann, George Coleman, Sally Saunders, Dennis Byerly, Marie Cavalarro, Sully & Patty Cavallaro, Evelyn Ferro, Briana Grisdale, Gregory Diorio, Mike Coleman, Nicholas, Alex, Alice, Mike & Pat Stelacio, Fr. John Victoria, Joseph Santora, Carol Garcia, Wink, Liam Little, Jessica Lawrence, Sophie Holgash, Nellie Manarchuck, Monica Gibson, Diane Coffee, Millie Chamberlain, Bill Noldy, Jr., Cathy Edsell, Patricia Hutchinson, Chris Mortensen, Clyde & Mary Tims, Louise Darrow, Aaron Fredendall, Louise Eastman, Diane, Michelle Weiss, Niki Rogers, Wade Leach, Shirley Conboy, Joseph Olszewski, Curtis Edwards, Matthew Gatto, Madigan, Marge Murphy, Mark, Ellen Bieleski, Kylie Keenan, Becky Jenner, Sara Kelly Price, Tucker White, Terri Grindel, Kris Kiesly, Jerry Wells, Fred Brown, Rosa Prieto, Theo Goodrich, Carl Whitehead, Ed Snee, Anita James, Shirley McWilliams, Mary (Jones) Edsell, Pete Strojny, Mike, Eileen Maruschok, Shirley Rockefeller, Tony McHugh, Val Mosier, Hunter Allen Sapp, A.J. Pass, Leonard Howell, Sue L., Bryce Histand, Ken Warner, Jay S., George Thrasher, Jay C., Norma Volk, Kathy Conklin, Gary Fisher, Joan Middendorf, Marie Mirabelli, Clint Wise, Carol Jarnigan, Brian, Carl, Kevin Pierson, Gary Davis, Deacon Tom Hartley, Anne, R.C.M., Madeline Barno, Evan Small, Megan Hale, Ben Naylor, Tammy Volk Jennings, Debbie, Brian, Rosemary Stewart, Margaret Zernone, John Herman, Owen, Bucky Russell, and Dorothy Sorensen. Please pray for all the needs in our Parish & Community. Our Lady of Good Health, pray for us. Amen. ARMED FORCES LIST Please pray for those in our Armed Forces, especially those from our , Ryan Gor m ley, Christopher Reichlen, Mike Griffith, Matthew Kramer, Ryan Neville, Shane Kalpokas, Dustin Ryder, Steven Shelp, Ricky Trowbridge, A. Jay Tewksbury, Lukas Crisman, Ryan Newberry, Mark W. Gregg, Andrew Muscarelle, Lisa Phillips, Adam Barziloski, Quinn Gurn, Marty Conboy, Wayne M. Bennett, Joseph Elliott, Bradley J. Bryant, John Baltsley, Mara Redding, Michael Redding, James Hemmerly, Amberlynn Villanella, Jacob Balchikonis, Rip VanWinkle, Jonathan Green, Cameron, Garrett Kiehle, and all who serve with them. May they be protected & safe from harm & return home safely and soon. Amen.
WEEKEND MINISTRY SCHEDULE
ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE An Advent Penance Service will be held THIS Monday, evening, December 18th, from 6 to 7:30PM at St. Augustine Church. RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS—THANK YOU Our women and men religious offer gratitude. A sister shares, “I thank the Lord for all who give. I don’t think we would make it without them.” Thank you for giving to the Retirement Fund for Religious last week. Your donation makes a difference in the lives of elderly women and men religious. To learn more about how your gift helps, visit retiredreligious.org . St. Brigid Parish collection total was $ 639.00. ALTAR & ROSARY—THANK YOU Thank you to everyone who attended the Christmas Party this past Wednesday. We had a great time, enjoyed visiting, and had a wonderful turkey dinner. Thanks to everyone for helping to fill the Sunshine Baskets and to all who brought goodies for the Baskets. You showed the true meaning of Christmas with your very generous donations of baked goods and other items. CHRISTMAS FLOWERS—THANK YOU Thank you all for your generous donations to the Christmas Flower collection. A total of $ 1,287.00 was donated this year to help cover the cost of our Poinsettias. CHRISTMAS GIFT CARDS We have (18) area families ranging in size from 1 person to 8 people, on our list to receive Christmas Food Cards. We are accepting monetary donations now. Please make checks out to “St. Brigid Parish”. Thank you for your generosity! FOOD PANTRY—CHRISTMAS Thank you for your continued generosity! PARISH LOTTERY CALENDARS Parish Lottery Calendars are available in the back of our Churches for Christmas Gift -Giving. Calendars are $ 20.00 each and run from April 1st thru December 31st, 2024. Each family is asked to take at least (5) calendars to sell. There are both packages of (5) calendars and loose (single) calendars. (Please do not break up the packages.) You are asked to sign the calendars out on the sign out sheet provided. PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING—RESCHEDULED The Pastoral Council meeting has been changed to Wednesday, January 17th at 5:00PM in the Rectory. All members are encouraged to attend. CONFESSION SCHEDULE—(BEFORE ALL WEEKEND MASSES) Saturday—St. Francis Xavier—before 4:30PM Mass—3:30 to 4:15PM Sunday—St. Francis Xavier—before 8:00AM Mass—7:30 to 7:50AM Sunday—St. Augustine—before 10:30AM Mass—9:45 to 10:20AM WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT Thank you for your generosity in our collections. The Holy Day collection total was $ 554.00. The weekend collection total was $ 6,406.00. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. LIFELINES “O St. Bakhita, assist all those who are trapped in a state of slavery; Intercede with God on their behalf so that they will be released from their chains of captivity. Those whom man enslaves, let God set free.” ~ USCCB, “Prayer to St. Josephine Bakhita”
Sunday, December 24—8:00AM—St. Francis: Lector—Rosanne Williams; Ministers—Joyce Barnum & Dave Curley; Servers—volunteers; Rosary—Joyce Barnum Sunday, December 24—10:30AM—St. Augustine: Lector—Johanna Higgins; Ministers—Sr. Bette Brown & volunteer; Servers—volunteer; Rosary—volunteer; Greeter—volunteer DECEASED Please pray for the deceased, especially former Parishioner, Tim McMahon. May he rest in peace. Amen. (Funeral Mass—Wednesday, December 20th, 10:00AM—St. Augustine Church.) PRAYER LIST Lord, hear our prayers for the sick of our Parish & Community listed below and for those who are not listed and in need of our prayers, especially all suffering from cancer, Lyme disease, or Covid-19. Kaitlyn Andre, Michael Haefner, Bill Jones, Jr., Ruth King, Kyle Stoddard, Sam Miner, Sophie Padula, Tom Wenman, Toni Colardino, Madigan Gow, Amanda Branning, Daniel Gavin, Tommy Williams, Kathy Holt, Linda Hollenback, Don Zaleski, MaryLou Fahs, Elton Carr, Jim Raftis, Bub Davis, Tyler Fletcher, William Chaney, Joe Grindel, Chelsea Judson, Trisha, Mary Guido, Hallie Brooks, Mark Kovach, Brooke Arnold, Robyn Lawson, Ned Offner, Butch Rosencranz, Shawn Burns, Quinn Seymour, Emily D., Marie Donahue, Barbara Mahoney, Rusty Carmen, Adam Price, Greg Lasgowka, Terry, Cameron & Levi White, Natalie Dawn Abell, Tom Ellison, the Reed Family, Don Higgins, Raub Family, Todd Legg, Ryan Hayes, Ethel Reid, Sean McMahon, Thomas McWilliams, Marty Mosher, Chad Grindel, Cathy Ballogg, Mary Ann Casterline, Janice Jacobs, Patricia Charpinsky, Diane Holleran, Kineer Worgen, James Dughi, Peg Broadwater, Christopher Dauber, Jay Gurn, “D”, Frances Murphy, Adrian Stephens, Millie, John, Sophia ILichishin, Alice Walsh, Josh Zaleski, Caleb Scepaniak, Dana Marsh, Reilly, Mary Joan, Lori Rawlins, Brendan Merritt, R.M., Mark Pasteka, Tim Fruehan, Gloria, Lori Hammerly Coleman, Brendan Kelly, Pat Walsh, Angelo Scarfalloto, Emily Graves, Cathy Albert, Robert Nemcek, Wayne Hibbard, Laura Nelson, Garrett Farr, Dr. Silversti, Mary Keenan, Linda, Everly Hausmann, George Coleman, Sally Saunders, Dennis Byerly, Marie Cavalarro, Sully & Patty Cavallaro, Evelyn Ferro, Briana Grisdale, Gregory Diorio, Mike Coleman, Nicholas, Alex, Alice, Mike & Pat Stelacio, Fr. John Victoria, Joseph Santora, Carol Garcia, Wink, Liam Little, Jessica Lawrence, Sophie Holgash, Nellie Manarchuck, Monica Gibson, Diane Coffee, Millie Chamberlain, Bill Noldy, Jr., Cathy Edsell, Patricia Hutchinson, Chris Mortensen, Clyde & Mary Tims, Louise Darrow, Aaron Fredendall, Louise Eastman, Diane, Michelle Weiss, Niki Rogers, Wade Leach, Shirley Conboy, Joseph Olszewski, Curtis Edwards, Matthew Gatto, Madigan, Marge Murphy, Mark, Ellen Bieleski, Kylie Keenan, Becky Jenner, Sara Kelly Price, Tucker White, Terri Grindel, Kris Kiesly, Jerry Wells, Fred Brown, Rosa Prieto, Theo Goodrich, Carl Whitehead, Ed Snee, Anita James, Shirley McWilliams, Mary (Jones) Edsell, Pete Strojny, Mike, Eileen Maruschok, Shirley Rockefeller, Tony McHugh, Val Mosier, Hunter Allen Sapp, A.J. Pass, Leonard Howell, Sue L., Bryce Histand, Ken Warner, Jay S., George Thrasher, Jay C., Norma Volk, Kathy Conklin, Gary Fisher, Joan Middendorf, Marie Mirabelli, Clint Wise, Carol Jarnigan, Brian, Carl, Kevin Pierson, Gary Davis, Deacon Tom Hartley, Anne, R.C.M., Madeline Barno, Evan Small, Megan Hale, Ben Naylor, Tammy Volk Jennings, Debbie, Brian, Rosemary Stewart, Margaret Zernone, John Herman, Owen, Bucky Russell, and Dorothy Sorensen. Please pray for all the needs in our Parish & Community. Our Lady of Good Health, pray for us. Amen. ARMED FORCES LIST Please pray for those in our Armed Forces, especially those from our , Ryan Gor m ley, Christopher Reichlen, Mike Griffith, Matthew Kramer, Ryan Neville, Shane Kalpokas, Dustin Ryder, Steven Shelp, Ricky Trowbridge, A. Jay Tewksbury, Lukas Crisman, Ryan Newberry, Mark W. Gregg, Andrew Muscarelle, Lisa Phillips, Adam Barziloski, Quinn Gurn, Marty Conboy, Wayne M. Bennett, Joseph Elliott, Bradley J. Bryant, John Baltsley, Mara Redding, Michael Redding, James Hemmerly, Amberlynn Villanella, Jacob Balchikonis, Rip VanWinkle, Jonathan Green, Cameron, Garrett Kiehle, and all who serve with them. May they be protected & safe from harm & return home safely and soon. Amen.
Deacon’s NOTE Happy Third Sunday of Advent! John knew that his role was to bring people to Christ. So is ours. We try to live our lives right so that people will be able to know through us that faith in Christ makes all the difference. John knew that his bap"sm was preparatory; it was only ‘with water’. Jesus bap"zes each of us with the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit dwells in us; he leads and guides us; we try to be open to his powerful work in our hearts. How does John help me to introduce Jesus in the wilderness of this "me? He reminds me that I am called to be a witness to the true Light – Jesus. I ask the Lord to strengthen that sense of mission in my life and give me the grace to live it. God Bless. Deacon Ron Maida—dorronto@protonmail.com FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS—JANUARY 6TH
Saturday, January 6th, we observe the Fatima First Saturday Devotions in reparation for offenses against the Immaculate Heart of Mary as our Lord and Lady requested of Sister Lucia dos Santos, one of the three shepherd visionaries of Fatima. Please consider participating as we seek to fulfill our Savior's & Blessed Mother's request for prayer and penance in reparation to her most Sorrowful & Immaculate Heart. All are invited. Devotions are held at Saint Augustine Church with the following schedule: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament followed by confessions: Recitation of Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary: Adoration and Meditation on Mysteries of the Rosary: Benediction and Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Holy Mass:
8:30AM-9:00AM 9:00AM-9:30AM 9:30AM-9:45AM 9:45AM-9:55AM 10:00AM-10:45AM
ADORATION
Please consider spending an hour with Our Lord. New volunteers (fill-ins & permanent) are needed. Many hours are available. Call Rosalynd Perlick (570-663-2212) to volunteer. SPECIAL PRAYERS Please continue to pray for many vocations to the Priesthood in the Diocese of Scranton. PARISH PRAYER CHAIN If you would like to respond to prayer requests, or if you have a prayer request, please contact Rosalynd Perlick (570-663-2212) or Susie Reichlen (570-553-2618). Many prayers will be offered for your intentions. Please call when the person you put on this Prayer List can be removed, either because of their return to health or because they have passed away. SANCTUARY & DEVOTIONAL CANDLES ~ A Devotional Candle at St. Francis b u r n s for a Special Intention offered by Joe Purr. ~ A Devotional Candle at St. Francis b u r n s for peace in Ukraine, Israel, and Middle Eastern area. ~ A Devotional Candle at St. Francis b u r n s for the return to health of all the sick in our Parish and Community offered by St. Brigid Altar and Rosary Society. ~ A Devotional Candle at St. Francis b u r n s for a Special Intention. ~ CHURCH CLEANING St. Augustine: December 18 to 24—Sr. Bette Brown & Phyllis McNamara; December 25 to 31—Sr. Bette Brown & Barb Pichette; January 1 to 7—Susie Reichlen; January 8 to 14—Rosalynd & Veronica Perlick; January 15 to 21—Rosalynd & Veronica Perlick; January 22 to 28—Kay Caspersen; January 29 to February 4—Anne & Sally Hawley St. Francis cleaner for the month of December is Kathy Gage.
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4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT MASS SCHEDULE Saturday, December 23rd—4th Sunday of Advent Vigil—4:30PM—St. Francis Sunday, December 24th—4th Sunday of Advent—8:00AM—St. Francis Sunday, December 24th—4th Sunday of Advent—10:30AM—St. Augustine CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE Sunday, December 24th—Christmas Vigil—4:00PM Mass—St. Francis Sunday, December 24th—Christmas Vigil—6:30PM Mass—St. Augustine Monday, December 25th—Christmas Day—8:00AM Mass—St. Francis Monday, December 25th—Christmas Day—10:30AM Mass—St. Augustine
CHRISTMAS MINISTRY SCHEDULE Sunday, December 24—4:00PM—St. Francis: Lector—Matt Oleniacz; Ministers—Mike Griffin & Joanne Nolt; Server—Jacob & Carson Oleniacz; Rosary—Mary Shaughnessy; Greeter—volunteer needed Sunday, December 24—6:30PM—St. Augustine: Lector—Cott DeMaree; Ministers—Eileen McDonald & volunteer; Servers—volunteer needed; Rosary—volunteer needed; Greeter—volunteer needed Monday, December 25—8:00AM—St. Francis: Lector—Christina Long; Minister—Larry Purtell & Karen Glowa; Servers—volunteers needed; Rosary—Tom Curley; Greeter—volunteer needed Monday, December 25—10:30AM—St. Augustine: Lector—Bob Allen; Ministers—Sr. Bette Brown & volunteer; Servers—volunteer needed; Rosary—volunteer needed; Greeter—volunteer needed OPLATKI The Oplatki Christmas wafer is a Catholic Christmas tradition celebrated in Poland, Moravia, Lithuania, and Slovakia. The unleavened wafers are baked from pure wheat flour and water, are usually rectangular in shape and very thin, and are identical in composition to the altar bread that becomes the Eucharist at the consecration during Mass in the Roman Catholic Church. The Oplatki wafers are embossed with Christmas-related religious images, varying from the nativity scene, especially Virgin Mary with baby Jesus, to the Star of Bethlehem. A limited number of these Christmas wafers are available in the back of our Churches today. LITTLE BOOKS & THE WORD AMONG US FOR ADVENT/CHRISTMAS Little Books and the Word Among Us for Advent/Christmas are available in the back of our Churches. Please feel free to take them home with you. COMPLIMENTARY 2024 WALL CALENDARS 2024 Religious Wall Calendars are available in the back of the Church. Please feel free to take one home with you. These are generously provided to us by the Daniel K. Regan Funeral Home. COOKIES WITH SANTA Santa will be at the Little Meadows Fire Station THIS Sunday, December 17th from Noon to 2:30PM. Cookies will be provided. Everyone is invited and welcome to attend. DIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL Our goal for 2023 is $ 22,000.00. We have raised $ 30,900.00 (140.45 % of our goal). We are over goal by $ 8,900.00 All donations are still very welcome. 75% of all money raised over our goal is returned to St. Brigid Parish. Thank you again to all of our very generous supporters!! FAITH AND FAMILY NEWS LETTER This is a new feature for our families. You can enter the following link on your web browser or you can find it on St Brigid Parish Facebook Page. Thank you, Amanda, for another great job on this!! https://www.smore.com/1nm3p-faith-family FORMED “FORMED” is available to our Parishioners. Go to www.formed.org/signup and type in our zip code (18818) or parish name (Roman Catholic Community of St Brigid).