The Roman Catholic Community of ST. BRIGID PARISH, (St. Francis Xavier Church, Friendsville, Pa.
St. Augustine Church, Silver Lake, Pa.) (St. Brigid’s Cross)
MINISTRY SCHEDULE
Saturday, July 6—4:30PM—St. Francis: Lector Sandy Gardner; Ministers Joyce Barnum & Joanne Nolt; Servers volunteer; Rosary Mary Shaughnessy; Greeter volunteer Sunday, July 7 8:00AM St. Francis: Lector Dick Manjerovic; Ministers Karen Glowa & Chris Volk; Servers volunteer; Rosary Debbie Purtell; Greeter volunteer Sunday, July 7—10:30AM—St. Augustine: Lector—Johanna Higgins; Ministers—Eileen McDonald & Concetta Schirra; Servers volunteer; Rosary volunteer; Greeter volunteer
DECEASED
Please pray for the deceased, especially Madeline (Purtell) Barno, formerly of Little Meadows. May she rest in peace. Amen.
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 drug dependency. Kaitlyn Andre, Michael Haefner, Bill Jones, Jr., Ruth King, Kyle Stoddard, “D”, Sophie Padula, Tom Wenman, Toni Colardino, Madigan Gow, Emily D., 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, Ethel Reid, Butch Rosencranz, Shawn Burns, Quinn Seymour, Marie Donahue, Barbara Mahoney, Rusty Carmen, Adam Price, Greg Lasgowka, Jay Gurn, Terry, Cameron & Levi White, Natalie Dawn Abell, Tom Ellison, the Reed Family, Don Higgins, Raub Family, Todd Legg, Ryan Hayes, Thomas McWilliams, Marty Mosher, Chad Grindel, Cathy Ballogg, Mary Ann Casterline, Janice Jacobs, Patricia Charpinsky, Diane Holleran, Kineer Worgen, James Dughi, Peg Broadwater, Adrian Stephens, Millie, John, Reilly, Sophia ILichishin, Josh Zaleski, Caleb Scepaniak, Dana Marsh, Mary Joan, Lori Rawlins, Brendan Merritt, Mark Pasteka, Tim Fruehan, Linda, Gloria, Lori Hammerly Coleman, Brendan Kelly, Jay C., Pat Walsh, Angelo Scarfalloto, Emily Graves, Cathy Albert, Robert Nemcek, Wayne Hibbard, Laura Nelson, Garrett Farr, R.C.M., Everly Hausmann, George Coleman, Sally Saunders, Dennis Byerly, Marie Cavallaro, Sully & Patty Cavallaro, Evelyn Ferro, Alice, Briana Grisdale, Gregory Diorio, Mike Coleman, Nicholas, Alex, Mike & Pat Stelacio, Fr. John Victoria, Joseph Santora, Carol Garcia, Jay S., Carl, Cathy Edsell, Jessica Lawrence, Nellie Manarchuck, Monica Gibson, Diane Coffee, Bill Noldy, Jr., Patricia Hutchinson, Sue L., Mark, Chris Mortensen, Clyde & Mary Tims, Louise Darrow, Diane, Aaron Fredendall, Louise Eastman, Niki Rogers, Wade Leach, Shirley Conboy, Joseph Olszewski, Matthew Gatto, Madigan, Marge Murphy, Kris Kiesly, Kylie Keenan, Sara Kelly Price, Tucker White, Mike, Terri Grindel, Jerry Wells, Fred Brown, Rosa Prieto, Carl Whitehead, Ed Snee, Cliff & Anita James, Pete Strojny, Mary (Jones) Edsell, Eileen Maruschok, Leonard Howell, Shirley Rockefeller, A.J. Pass, Tony McHugh, Val Mosier, Hunter Allen Sapp, Bryce Histand, Deacon Tom Hartley, Ken Warner, George Thrasher, Norma Volk, Nancy, Gerry, Kathy Conklin, Gary Fisher, Joan Middendorf, Carol Jarnigan, Kevin Pierson, Anne, Megan Hale, Ben Naylor, Tammy Volk Jennings, Rosemary Stewart, Margaret Zernone, Bucky Russell, Kathleen, Delores Sinchak, Carolyn Doolittle, Leah Walters, Jane Borelli, Jake Warner, Chuck Bullock, Jim Griffin, Tom Krupinski, Susie Reichlen, Eileen Drab, Tom Walz, Susanne Wolf, Doug Packer, Ellen Bieleski, Larry Black, Joyce Danielewicz, Dorothy Angel, Jackie Foster, Ed Bartkus, Mary Ann Severage, Jeanette Williams, Michael Stone, Theresa Jones, Grady White, Gail Lutz, Jan Harmon, John Mulrooney, Joan Golis, and Margaret Connolly. Please pray for all the needs in our Parish and 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 Parish & Community, Ryan Gormley, Christopher Reichlen, Mike Griffith, Matthew Kramer, Ryan Neville, Shane Kalpokas, Dustin Ryder, Steven Shelp, Ricky Trowbridge, Jay Tewksbury, Lukas Crisman, Ryan Newberry, Mark W. Gregg, Lisa Phillips, Andrew Muscarelle, Adam Barziloski, Marty Conboy, Wayne M. Bennett, Joseph Elliott, Bradley J. Bryant, John Baltsley, Mara Redding, Michael Redding, James Hemmerly, Cameron, Amberlynn Villanella, Jacob Balchikonis, Rip VanWinkle, Jonathan Green, Garrett Kiehle, and all who serve with them. May they be protected & safe from harm & return home safely and soon. Amen.
13TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
June 30th, 2024
Behold, our God; our protector.
MASS SCHEDULE
Sat. June 29 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 13TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME KELLY BUSH by Mike Griffin & Cathy O’Reilly
Sun. June 30 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 13TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS
10:30AM St. Augustine Church - NOEMI LAMBERTY by Nancy Lamberty
Mon.July 1 NO MASS
Tue. July 2 12:00NN St. Francis Church -
Wed.July 3 8:30AM St. Augustine Church -
Thur.July 4 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - THOMAS HUGHES by Ralph Walz
Fri. July 5 12:00NN St. Francis Church - GENEVIEVE COLEMAN by Rosalynd Perlick
Sat. July 6 10:00AM St. Augustine Church - FIRST SATURDAY JOE & MARY BAHAN by Mary L. Keenan
Sun. July 7 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 14TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS
10:30AM St. Augustine Church - MARLA WILCOX by Rosalynd Perlick 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 14TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NANCY LYNCH by the Family
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 10:00 to 10:20AM
STEWARDSHIP REPORT
Our weekend collection total was $ 3,315.25. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
LIFELINES
If you or someone you know has had an abortion, be assured that it is never too late to seek God’s forgiveness in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Additionally, other confidential, compassionate help is available. Select “Find Help” from the menu on www.hopeafterabortion.org to find the diocesan Project Rachel Ministry near you.
of Pro-Life Activities, “Bridges of Mercy for Healing after Abortion”
My dear faithful,
The more we believe, the more shall we receive. Today Jesus proves that He is the Lord of life. He not only brings health and healing to the woman suffering from hemorrhage but restores the daughter of Jairus to life. The Gospel today narrates a miracle within a miracle. But the teaching point in both miracles is that faith unleashes God’s saving power. The woman had deep faith. She was eager just to touch the fringe of Jesus garment. That would be enough for her to be healed. There was a large crowd milling around Jesus but she alone touched Him! Jesus felt that touch of faith because he sensed that power had gone out of Him. We see the power of faith again in Jairus. As a synagogue official he was a man of some social status. But he falls on his knees and pleads with Jesus to come and save his daughter who was desperately sick. On reaching Jairus’ house, Jesus notices the commotion of the mourners wailing unrestrainedly. When he tells them that the little girl is not dead but asleep, they laugh at him. That is the laughter of unbelief! Those who believe do not laugh, they long for a miracle. Jesus, the God of surprises, surprises them as he raises the little girls back to life.
~ Father Augustine
ADORATION HELP IS NEEDED THERE (3) OPEN HOURS TO FILL!!!
We are looking for substitutes. Can you help out once a month? Can you help every once in a while? Please let Rosalynd know. This way you aren’t scheduled every week—you are only scheduled when you are available.
Tuesday—3-4PM; and 4-5PM; Wednesday—12-1PM
PETER’S PENCE COLLECTION—BE A SIGN OF MERCY
Today is the Peter’s Pence Collection, a worldwide collection that supports the work of the Universal Church, including the work of the Holy See and the charitable works of Pope Francis. Take this opportunity to join with Pope Francis and be a sign of mercy to our suffering brothers and sisters. Please be generous. For more information, visit www.obolodisanpietro.va/en.html .
COLLECTION FOR THE CARE & EDUCATION OF PRIESTS
Our second collection next weekend, July 6th and 7th, is for the Care & Education of Priests.
ANNUAL PARISH PICNIC & BASKET RAFFLE—SUNDAY, AUGUST 11TH
Picnic Committee Meeting The next Picnic Committee meeting is Wednesday, July 17th at 6:00PM at Neumann Hall Pavilion. Anyone interested in helping with the Picnic is welcome to attend. Further details are in the bulletin insert.
“SPRING” BANQUET
The Banquet will be held Wednesday, July 10th at 6:00PM at the Blue Dolphin Restaurant in Apalachin. Meal choices are Marinated Chicken with Rice; Chicken Parmesan with Spaghetti; Meatloaf; Virginia Baked Ham; Roast Turkey with Dressing and Fried or Broiled Haddock. Cost is $ 23.00 per person which includes your meal, non-alcoholic drinks, tax and tip. Sign up sheets are in the back of the Churches. Please sign up by July 7th. Anyone in the Parish, men, women, or friends are welcome to attend. Please join us for a great meal and night out with friends. Fr. Augustine will be our guest speaker. Please place your payment in the collection basket or return to an Altar & Rosary Officer.
ST. BRIGID PARISH TEAM TRIVIA NIGHT
Come join us for a fun general knowledge team trivia night, Saturday, July 13th at 6PM Neumann Hall. Maximum 8 players per table. To reserve your table call or text Amanda Reeves 607-727-9438. Some snacks and refreshments will be provided, but feel free to bring snacks to share with your table or everyone!
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
There will be an Ice Cream Social on Saturday, July 27th, at 5:30PM at Neumann Hall.
ANNUAL PARISH PICNIC—SUNDAY, AUGUST 11TH
Picnic Committee Meeting The Picnic Committee will meet on Wednesday, July 17th at 6:00PM at the Neumann Hall Pavilion to continue preparation for the Picnic. Anyone who would like to help is welcome to attend.
DINNERS ARE 100% PRE-ORDER AND PRE-PAY and will be ready for pick-up from 11:30AM to 2:00PM and will be TAKE-OUT ONLY. Orders are being taken now until August 4th. All orders need to be pre-paid and will not be placed until your payment has been received. Do not wait to order and do not plan to come on Picnic Day and get any “extra” chicken. There will be NO extra chicken. Dinners include 1/2 BBQ chicken, potato salad, baked beans, cabbage salad, rolls, and a brownie or cookie for dessert. Tickets are $ 14.00 for adults; $ 5.00 children under 12; pre-school children are free. To order dinners, please call Joyce Barnum (570-623-4377); Meg Egitto (607-727-1065); Matt Oleniacz (570-930-0118); Sr. Bette Brown (570-553-2108); Helena Arbosheski (570-553-2315); Mary Butler (Lake Timberline customers site # 149 (570-767-1199). We will begin selling dinners after weekend Masses on July 13/14.
Basket Raffle We need Baskets for the Basket Raffle. To donate, please call Cathy O’Reilly (570-396-2840). Baskets will be numbered and photos will be posted on Facebook as soon as possible. Tickets are $ 1.00 per chance. You may purchase chances by calling or mailing Cathy O’Reilly (570-396-2840), 25 O’Reilly Road, Friendsville, Pa. 18818. Money must be received by August 5th. You can also view the Baskets and buy your chances in the pavilion on Picnic Day. Raffle tickets We ask you to sell extra tickets to offset our deficit. (Tickets will be mailed out the first week of July.) Our great prizes this year are: $ 500.00; Gas Grill; Fire Pit; Tall Pines Gift Certificate for 4 Greens Fees for 18 Holes. We also have chances on “An Evening at the Lake” (for 4 people) and “Winners Choice of ONE Adirondack Bar Chair OR Folding Adirondack Chair” from Mountainside Fruit Market For more information, please call Barb Pichette (570-663-2769) or the office (570-553-2288).
50/50 Raffle tickets In addition to the regular raffle, $ 20.00 tickets are being sold. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Mary Homan (570-553-2860) or Kay at the office (570-553-2288).
Workers we need lots of help. Workers are needed for the BBQ pit, kitchen to assemble food, outside to distribute dinners, or help with baskets, please volunteer. (Helpers are also needed for set up and take down.) Help is needed Saturday, August 10th from 9:00AM to 12Noon and Sunday, Picnic Day, from 10:00AM to the end. To volunteer for inside work, please call Mary Homan (570553-2860). To volunteer for outside work, please call Dan Egitto (607-727-1065). Help is also needed on Sunday, August 4th after the 10:30AM Mass to make the cabbage salad.
Desserts each family is asked to make (2) desserts, (brownies or cookies). Please do not make anything with nuts or peanut butter. DO NOT CUT YOUR BROWNIES THIS YEAR!
SCRANTON CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC RENEWAL CONFERENCE
The Charismatic Renewal in the Diocese of Scranton is holding our annual Conference the weekend of August 2,3,4, on the campus of the University of Scranton. We will have a special Conference for Youth - designed and separated according to age - for the full day on Saturday, August 3rd. St. Brigid youth are invited to join us for this encounter with the love of God! Individuals or groups are most welcome! Please call Conference Coordinator - Karen McLain at 570-983-6251 with any questions and information on registration.
General Youth Track Information: 9 am - 10 pm registration; ($15 Registration Fee per youth). No fee for Sponsors/ Chaperones. Cash Purchase of Lunch and Dinner available on campus either in the Cafeteria or the Food Court
We have a dedicated team coming to minister to our Youth ages 12 - 17. Jeffrey Shields is the Director of the Youth program for the conference. Jeff is a talented singer-songwriter and a dynamic ministry leader from South Jersey. He is both the lead singer and founder of Forgotten Truth; a band and ministry whose mission seeks to build Catholic culture and he is a dynamic speaker. He shares his musical gifts, playing both keyboard and guitar for his original songs. With the team, he will lead worship, inviting praise, reminding our youth of the promises of God – as well as overseeing powerful prayer services and Adoration for healing, empowerment, for more of the graces of Pentecost!
FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS
AUGUST 3RD
Saturday, August 3rd, 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, shepherd visionary of Fatima.
Please consider participating as we seek to fulfill our Savior's and Blessed Mother's request for prayer and penance in reparation to her most Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart. All are welcome.
The schedule for these Devotions at Saint Augustine Church is:
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament followed by confessions: 8:30AM-9:00AM
Recitation of Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary: 9:00AM-9:30AM
Adoration and Meditation on Mysteries of the Rosary: 9:30AM-9:45AM
Benediction and Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament: 9:45AM-9:55AM
Mass: 10:00AM-10:45AM
SANCTUARY & DEVOTIONAL CANDLES
~ A Devotional Candle at St. Francis burns for a Special Intention offered by Joe Purr.
~ A Devotional Candle at St. Francis burns for peace in Ukraine, Israel, and the Middle East.
SPECIAL PRAYERS
Please continue to pray for vocations to the Priesthood in our Diocese.
PARISH PRAYER CHAIN
If you would like to respond to prayer requests, or if you have a prayer request, please call Rosalynd Perlick (570-663-2212); Maureen Allen (570-663-2256) 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.
FLOWERS FOR THE ALTARS
To provide flowers for St. Francis Church, call the Rectory (570-553-2288); for St. Augustine Church, please sign up on the calendar in the back of the Church or call Heidi Jaeger (570-663-2459). For both Churches, please call the Rectory with the “Intention” so it can be put in the bulletin. Dates are available at both Churches thru November.
~ St. Augustine Flowers are in Memory of the McNerney Family offered by the Family.
~ St. Francis Flowers are in Honor of Independence Day.
CHURCH CLEANING
St. Augustine: July 1 to 7 Johanna Higgins; July 8 to 14 Johanna Higgins; July 15 to 21 Cott DeMaree; July 22 to 28 Cott DeMaree; July 29 to August 4 Cott DeMaree; August 5 to 11 volunteer needed; August 12 to 18 volunteer needed; August 19 to 25 volunteer needed; August 26 to September 1 volunteer needed
(Please remember Adoration is now being held in the Church for the summer so you will need to clean on Saturday. If you are not able to clean on Saturday, please call Rosalynd Perlick 570-6632212 and she will make arrangements so that you can clean at a more convenient time.)
St. Francis cleaner for the month of July Donna Fizzano.
NEW VOLUNTEERS are always welcome to help clean our Churches. There are several openings at St. Augustine. To volunteer, please call or email Kay (570)553-2288 or sfxc@epix.net
ATTENTION: LECTORS, EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION, AND ALTAR SERVERS
Father Augustine will be holding special training sessions as a refresher course for everyone serving as a Lector, Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion or Altar Server. If you are not currently serving in one of these ministries but would like to, this would be a great time for you to attend a training session and get started. Father is looking forward to seeing everyone and getting to know you all better.
Below are the scheduled dates and times. (You only need to attend one session, not both.)
Lectors & Extraordinary Ministers Thursday, July 11th 6:00PM St. Augustine Church
Lectors & Extraordinary Ministers Thursday, July 18th 6:00PM St. Francis Church Altar Servers Thursday, July 25th 6:00PM St. Augustine Church Altar Servers Thursday, August 1st 6:00PM St. Francis Church
