The Roman Catholic Community of ST. BRIGID PARISH, (St. Francis Xavier Church, Friendsville, Pa.
St. Augustine Church, Silver Lake, Pa.)
(St. Brigid’s Cross)
-mail: sfxc@epix.net Facebook: St Brigid Parish
Rev. Augustine Thomas Administrator
Father Augustine 1 (570) 909-7819
Deacon Paul J. Brojack
Wednesday, March 5—8:30AM—St. Augustine: Lector—Johanna Higgins; Ministers— Barbara & Michael Merritt; Servers—volunteer; Rosary—volunteer; Greeter—Barb Pichette Wednesday, March 5 12:00NN St. Francis: Lector Sandy Gardner; Ministers volunteers; Servers volunteer; Rosary volunteer; Greeter volunteer Saturday, March 8—4:30PM—St. Francis: Lector Sandy Gardner; Ministers Joyce Barnum & Joanne Volt; Servers volunteer; Rosary Mary Shaughnessy; Greeter volunteer Sunday, March 9 8:00AM St. Francis: Lector Matt Oleniacz; Ministers Dave Curley & Jeff Williams; Servers Jacob & Carson Oleniacz; Rosary Dave Curley; Greeter volunteer Sunday, March 9—10:30AM—St. Augustine: Lector Dave Rebello; Ministers Sr. Bette Brown & Travis Wise; Servers—Travis Wise; Rosary—volunteer; Greeter—Cott DeMaree
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, .
Kaitlyn Andre, Michael Haefner, Ruth King, Kyle Stoddard, Tom Wenman, Toni Colardino, Madigan Gow, Emily D., Amanda Branning, Daniel Gavin, Tommy Williams, Kathy Holt, Linda Hollenback, Don Zaleski, Elton Carr, Jim Raftis, Bub Davis, Tyler Fletcher, William Chaney, Joe Grindel, Chelsea Judson, Trisha, Mary Guido, “D”, Hallie Brooks, Mark Kovach, Brooke Arnold, Robyn Lawson, Ned Offner, Ethel Reid, Rusty Carmen, Shawn Burns, Quinn Seymour, Marie Donahue, Barbara Mahoney, Adam Price, Jay Gurn, Greg Lasgowka, Terry, Cameron & Levi White, Natalie Dawn Abell, Tom Ellison, the Reed Family, Don Higgins, Raub Family, Todd Legg, Ryan Hayes, Chad Grindel, Thomas McWilliams, Marty Mosher, Cathy Ballogg, Mary Ann Casterline, Janice Jacobs, Mary Joan, Patricia Charpinsky, Diane Holleran, Kineer Worgen, James Dughi, Peg Broadwater, Adrian Stephens, Millie, John, Reilly, Sophia ILichishin, Josh Zaleski, Caleb Scepaniak, Dana Marsh, Lori Rawlins, Brendan Merritt, Mark Pasteka, Jay C., Tim Fruehan, Linda, Gloria, Lori Hammerly Coleman, Pat Walsh, Brendan Kelly, Angelo Scarfalloto, Emily Graves, Cathy Albert, Robert Nemcek, Laura Nelson, Garrett Farr, R.C.M., Everly Hausmann, Diane, George Coleman, Sally Saunders, Evelyn Ferro, Marie Cavallaro, Sully & Patty Cavallaro, Alice, Briana Grisdale, Jay S., Gregory Diorio, Mike Coleman, Nicholas, Alex, Mike & Pat Stelacio, Fr. John Victoria, Joseph Santora, Carol Garcia, Cathy Edsell, Jessica Lawrence, Sue L., Nellie Manarchuck, Monica Gibson, Diane Coffee, Bill Noldy, Jr., Patricia Hutchinson, Mark, Chris Mortensen, Clyde & Mary Tims, Louise Darrow, Aaron Fredendall, Louise Eastman, Niki Rogers, Wade Leach, Shirley Conboy, Mike, Joseph Olszewski, Matthew Gatto, Madigan, Kris Kiesly, Kylie Keenan, Sara Kelly Price, Tucker White, Terri Grindel, Jerry Wells, Fred Brown, Rosa Prieto, Carl Whitehead, Ed Snee, Pete Strojny, Mary (Jones) Edsell, Eileen Maruschok, Leonard Howell, Val Mosier, Shirley Rockefeller, A.J. Pass, Nancy, Tony McHugh, Hunter Allen Sapp, Bryce Histand, Dcn. Tom Hartley, Ken Warner, George Thrasher, Norma Volk, Gerry, Kathy Conklin, Gary Fisher, Tom Walz, Joan Middendorf, Kevin Pierson, Megan Hale, Ben Naylor, Kathleen, Gail Lutz, Tammy Volk Jennings, Rosemary Stewart, Joe, Margaret Zernone, Bucky Russell, Carolyn Doolittle, Jane Borelli, Chuck Bullock, Tom Krupinski, Eileen Drab, Susanne Wolf, Doug Packer, Ellen Bieleski, Joyce Danielewicz, Dorothy Angel, Jackie Foster, Mary Ann Severage, Jeanette Williams, Michael Stone, Grady White, John Mulrooney, Joan Golis, Margaret Connolly, Elizabeth Fancher, Sally McGlynn, Jeff, George Starzec, Nancy, Dustin, Marie Violini, Sam Arnold, Kelly Burridge, Caesar Siedlecki, Joe Leonard, Geri Mokris, Linda Henry, Gabi, Keith, Katie, Matt, Bill, Larry Wise, Ray Jones, Dan, Ty, Frank Johnson, George, Lisa, Leah Walters, Michael Sacco, Liam & Maverick Dudock, Rudy Mattes, Linda Landis, Jane Murphy, Wally, Larry & Judy Black, Doug N., Todd, Cindy, George Szparagowski, Pamela, Robin, Tiffany, Amy, Connor James, and Thom Fitzhugh. 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, Joseph Elliott, Wayne M. Bennett, Bradley J. Bryant, John Baltsley, Mara Redding, Michael Redding, James Hemmerly, Amberlynn Villanella, Jacob Balchikonis, Rip VanWinkle, Cameron, Jonathan Green, Garrett Kiehle, and all who serve with them. May they be protected & safe from harm & return home safely and soon. Amen.
EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
March 2nd, 2025
MASS SCHEDULE
Sat. March 1 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 8TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 1st Anniv. MARY LOUISE KEENAN by Jerry & Jackie Guiton
Sun. March 2 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 8TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS
10:30AM St. Augustine Church - CAROLLEE ALLEN by Bob & Maureen Allen
Mon. March 3 NO MASS
Tue. March 4 12:00NN St. Francis Church - MARGARET FLAHERTY by Mary L. Keenan
ASH WEDNESDAY LENT BEGINS
Wed.March 5 8:30AM St. Augustine Church -
12:00NN St. Francis Church - MAUREEN MILLER by Theresa & Bill Noldy
Thur.March 6 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - TIM & SEAN MCMAHON by Rosalynd Perlick
Fri. March 7 12:00NN St. Francis Church - SPECIAL INTENTION
Sat. March 8 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
Sun. March 9 8:00AM St. Francis Church - FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT PEG REED by Mary Shaughnessy 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS
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 weekly collection total was $ 6,448.00. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
LIFELINES
The Gospel of Life is “meant to be a precise and vigorous reaffirmation of the value of human life and its inviolability, and at the same time a pressing appeal addressed to each and every person, in the name of God: respect, protect, love and serve life, every human life! Only in this direction will you find justice, development, true freedom, peace and happiness!”
(The Gospel of Life 5).
Dear Friends!
The Liturgy of the Word emphasizes that our words and actions must correspond to our identity as Christians. The first reading cautions us about our speech; "The fruit of a tree shows the care it has had; so too does one's speech disclose the bent of one's mind (Sir 27/6). Meanwhile, the gospel reading asks us to look at our own sins before pointing out the failing of others. Our words and actions must reflect what is in our hearts. Jesus uses three parables to make his point clear: two blind men, the beam and the splinter and of tree and its fruit. It is an invitation to pay attention to the way we look at ourselves and others and try to contemplate in the one who hurts us or has hurt us. Let us try to share words of forgiveness and comfort to those who have offended us or who are in distress. Let us offer to Jesus all resentment, hatred and bad words received or spoken in order to free us.
~ Father Augustine
200TH ANNIVERSARY AT ST. AUGUSTINE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH
We have the oldest church in the Diocese of Scranton! We are in the early stages of planning a celebration at St. Augustine Church for Sunday, September 14th. The celebration begins with Mass at 10:30AM, celebrated by Bishop Bambera, and followed by a catered dinner in a large tent behind St. Augustine Church. We are looking forward to seeing all our current and former parishioners. Please save the date! We need lots of help. The next meeting is Wednesday, March 19th at 6:00PM at Neumann Center.
OFFICIAL PILGRIMAGE SITE
Our Parish received the exciting news that Bishop Bambera has selected St. Augustine Church as an official pilgrimage site in the Diocese of Scranton for the Jubilee Year 2025!!!
To obtain a plenary indulgence you must visit one of the 8 designated pilgrimage sites in our Diocese, make a sacramental confession within 20 days before or after seeking the indulgence (which includes the intention of sincere detachment from all sin), receive Holy Communion during full, conscious, active participation at Mass, and pray for the intentions of the Pope (this is satisfied by reciting one Our Father and one Hail Mary, but you have the option of reciting any other prayer according to individual piety and devotion, if recited for his intention.)
• Cathedral of Saint Peter, 315 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton, PA
• Saint Ann Basilica, 1250 St. Ann Street, Scranton, PA
• Saint Augustine Church, 295 Church Road, Brackney, PA
• Saint Matthew Church, 78 Ridgeway Street, East Stroudsburg, PA
• Saint John the Evangelist Church, 150 Terrace Street, Honesdale, PA
• Saint Boniface Church, 326 Washington Boulevard, Williamsport, PA
• Saint Gabriel Church, 122 South Wyoming Street, Hazleton, PA
• Saint Nicholas Church, 226 South Washington Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA
We are asked to begin making preparations to ensure our church is ready to receive visitors throughout the year. Below are a few key things to consider.
Extended Hours: If needed, it is recommended that the hours our church is open to the faithful be extended to allow more people the opportunity to visit and participate in a pilgrimage.
Prayer Card Availability: The Diocesan Office for Parish Life is printing prayer cards that will be available for pilgrims to pick up during their visits. We will also be provided a retractable banner for the inside of the church to denote the building as a pilgrimage destination.
Consider Additional Prayer Opportunities As Appropriate: At the pastor’s discretion, additional opportunities for prayer throughout the year can be added to our schedule. These will be publicized widely across the Diocese in The Catholic Light and social media. These can include Eucharistic Adoration, recitation of the Rosary, or special Masses.
Welcoming Pilgrims: Please warmly welcome visitors throughout the Jubilee Year, guiding them as they seek to obtain the plenary indulgence and deepen their spiritual journey.
THIS
WEDNESDAY
IS ASH
WEDNESDAY
Lent begins THIS week on Ash Wednesday, March 5th.
Ash Wednesday is a day of fast and abstinence. All Catholics who have reached their 14th birthday are to abstain from eating meat on Ash Wednesday. All Catholics over the age of 18 to the beginning of their 60thh 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. Services are as follows:
♦ St. Augustine 8:30AM Mass & Distribution of Ashes
♦ St. Francis Xavier—12 Noon Mass & Distribution of Ashes
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SCHEDULE FOR STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Stations will be held Friday, March 7th, after 12 Noon Mass at St. Francis. Stations will be held Friday, March 7th, at 6:00PM at St. Augustine. Stations of the Cross will continue with this schedule most Friday’s during Lent.
LENTEN READING MATERIALS
There are copies of the “Little Black Books” for Lent and the Lenten Edition of “The Word Among Us” available in the back of the Churches. Please feel free to take a copy home with you and use as part of your daily Lenten meditations
OPERATION RICE BOWL
CRS Rice Bowl is celebrating 50 years of helping Catholic faith communities bring Lent to life and encounter God through our global family. During the 40 days of Lent, let us journey together to meet people in Nigeria, Guatemala & Bangladesh who are rising above the challenges of hunger and malnutrition. Visit crsricebowl.org/join to share your Lenten prayer intentions.
The Rice Bowl Collection is the second collection on Holy Thursday. You can place your envelopes in the collection any time during Lent.
GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION
Pope Francis has asked our parish to support the Pontifical Good Friday Collection, which helps Christians in the Holy Land. Your support helps the Church to minister in parishes, provide Catholic schools, offer religious education, and undertake social and charitable works. The Pontifical Good Friday Collection also helps to preserve the sacred shrines. It is vital that we support Christians living in the Holy Land, in order to maintain a Christian presence in the very land made holy by the life, death and Resurrection of Jesus. When you contribute to the Pontifical Good Friday Collection, you become an instrument of peace and join with Catholics around the world in solidarity with the Church in the Holy Land. Our collection on Good Friday will be the Pontifical Good Friday Collection for the Holy Land. You can also place your envelopes in the collection at any time during Lent.
Lent continues until the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, April 17th.
THE LIGHT IS ON FOR YOU”
To make it very easy for every Catholic to experience the grace of the Sacrament of Reconciliation during the season of Lent, a noble practice has been set forth in every parish of the Diocese of Scranton. Entitled The Light Is On for You, this initiative, which has served well in our diocese for several years now, 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. The schedule for “THE LIGHT IS ON FOR YOU” in St. Brigid Parish will follow in next weeks bulletin.
FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS—SATURDAY, APRIL 5TH
On Saturday, April 5th, we observe Fatima First Saturday Devotions in reparation for offenses against the Immaculate Heart of Mary as our Lord and Lady asked 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 the return to health of all the sick in our Parish & Community offered by St. Brigid Altar and Rosary Society.
SPECIAL PRAYERS
Please continue to pray for vocations to the Priesthood in our Diocese.
PARISH PRAYER CHAIN
If you have a prayer request, please call Rosalynd Perlick (570-663-2212), Maureen Allen (570-663-2256) or the Rectory (570-553-2288) sfxc@epix.net. 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.
DECEASED
Please pray for the deceased, especially Nicholas R. Manjerovic, brother of Parishioner Dick (Mary K.) Manjerovic. May he rest in peace. Amen.
CHURCH CLEANING
St. Augustine: March 3 to 9 Barbara Gow & Jen Henry; March 10 to 16 Barb & Bill Pichette; March 17 to 23 Barb & Bill Pichette; March 24 to 30 volunteer needed; March 31 to April 6 volunteer needed; April 7 to 13 Julie Perlick & Nancy Lamberty; April 14 to 20 Julie Perlick & Nancy Lamberty; April 21 to 27 Barbara & Mike Merritt; April 28 to May 4 Helen Gardella; May 5 to 11 Helen Gardella; May 12 to 18 Mary Homan; May 19 to 25 Mary Homan; May 26 to June 1 Kristen Olsen
St. Francis cleaner for the month of March Donna Fizzano
NEW VOLUNTEERS are always welcome and needed 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
COMMUNION AND ANOINTING FOR THE SICK OR HOMEBOUND
If you or someone you know is homebound, in the hospital or a nursing home/rehab facility, and would like to receive communion or be anointed, please call (570-553-2288) or email the parish office sfxc@epix.net to set up an appointment.
ADORATION HELP IS NEEDED
Temporary help is needed for Adoration—the snow birds have flown! We need help filling a few hours. All are temporary!
Wednesday—2 to 3PM (2-3 months) Friday—5-6PM & 6-7PM
Even substituting once would help. Jesus will be happy to visit with you.
Can you help out once a month? Can you help every once in a while? Please let Rosalynd know—(570-663-2212). This way you aren’t scheduled every week—you are only scheduled when you are available.
RETREAT FOR MEN DISCERNING THE PRIESTHOOD
This Spring’s retreat will be held March 21-22 at Holy Family Spiritual Renewal Center in Nanticoke. This preached retreat, named after the Book of Ezra verse that says, “Rise, then, for this is your duty! We are with you, so have courage and act!” is led by Fr. Alex Roche, Diocesan Secretary for Clergy Formation, Vocation Director, and Director of Seminarians. Men 18+ who are interested in discerning a vocation to priesthood are invited to attend. For those who have come to the Ezra 10:4 Retreat before, brand new talks and discussion will be offered, so you are encouraged to come again! This retreat will include Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, Confession, the opportunity for Spiritual Direction, talks, group discussion, fellowship, rooming accommodations, and breakfast and lunch on Saturday. This retreat is FREE to attend. For more information, please email vocations@dioceseof scranton.org. To register, please visit https:// www.dioceseofscranton.org/vocat.../ezra-104-retreat/ . Registration is now open!
CHICKEN BARBECUE—PRE-ORDER & TAKE OUT ONLY!
The Rush Volunteer Fire Department will be holding a Chicken Barbecue on Sunday, March 23rd. Pick-up is from 11AM to 1PM at the Lawton Fire Station. Dinners are $ 12.00; halves are $ 8.00. Call 570-250-6420 by March 10th to preorder your dinners and halves.
ALL YOU CAN EAT
BREAKFAST/DEWY MEADOWS MAPLE OPEN HOUSE
SATURDAY, MARCH 15TH—7 AM TO 11 AM
Please join the Little Meadows Volunteer Fire Company for our All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast (before or after) you visit Dewy Meadows Farm, 3249 Montrose Turnpike, Warren Center, Pa., for their Maple Open House. Fill your belly, learn about and tour the maple house and find your maple syrup yummies, while enjoying community, family and/or friends. Breakfast menu is: sausage gravy & biscuits, bacon, French toast, pancakes (may be St. Patty’s Day green), eggs, potatoes and baked goods….wash that down with some coffee, OJ or Apple juice. All proceeds from breakfast benefits the Little Meadows Volunteer Fire Company.
ST. JOHN’S CEMETERY NEWS
St. John Cemetery Association meeting will be rescheduled soon. If you own plots in St. John Cemetery or know of anyone who does, please send your name, address, and phone number to Diane Mooney, 26 Jackson Street, Montrose, Pa. 18801. St. John’s Cemetery is looking to hire someone to mow and weed eat the Cemetery. If you or anyone you know is interested in doing this, please contact any of the officers listed above or call the Rectory (570-553-2288 or sfxc@epix.net) for more information and contact numbers.
SPECIAL THANK YOU
Special thanks to Mike and Cindy Flynn for their many, many years of service doing the mowing and weed eating at both St. Patrick’s and St. John’s Cemeteries. Their hard work has kept both cemeteries looking great for many seasons!
CARE & EDUCATION OF PRIESTS
The second collection today is for the Care and Education of Priests.
SPECIAL SECOND COLLECTION—CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES
Thank you all for your generous donations to the collection for the California Wildfire Victims. We collected $ 1,353.50 last weekend plus $ 393.00 the weekend before for a total of $ 1,746.50. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!
COLLECTION FOR THE CHURCH IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE
Next weekend we will take up the Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. This collection supports the Church in more than 25 countries that are still struggling to recover from former communist rule. It also aids communities throughout the region that are affected by the war in Ukraine. Funds support pastoral care, catechesis, renovations, and seminary formation. Your contribution restores the Church and builds the future in this region. Please prayerfully consider how you can support this collection. For more information go to www.usccb.org/ccee.
ALTAR & ROSARY MEETING
The next Altar and Rosary Society meeting will be held Wednesday, March 12th, at 6:00PM at Neumann Hall. (The date is due to Ash Wednesday being on our regularly scheduled day.) All ladies of the Parish are invited and welcome to attend.
PARISH LOTTERY CALENDARS
Parish Lottery Calendars are available in the back of our Churches. Calendars are $ 20.00 each and run from April 1st thru December 31st, 2025. 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 sheet provided. To date only 303 Calendars have been returned. April is ONLY a month away, it is never too early to sell calendars and make your returns. Let’s make this important fund raiser a success again this year!!
LENTEN FISH FRY SAVE THE DATE
St. Brigid Parish is hosting a Fish dinner on Friday, April 4th at Neumann Hall starting at 4:30PM. We invite Parishioners to volunteer to help with this important fundraiser. Please contact Jerry Feeney (570-663-9277) or Leona Kucharski (570-663-2010) to volunteer. Thank you and come enjoy friendship and fun.
ST. BRIGID PARISH CAPITAL RENOVATION FUND
There are many areas of our churches, rectory and hall that need renovations and repairs. Many of these repairs will require a substantial outlay of funds which the parish does not have. In order to fund these repairs we have established a Capital Renovation Fund. This fund will be used for needed repairs and renovations and also be available for emergency repairs. It is our intention to develop and maintain a fund balance of $ 50,000.00 funded initially by this parish appeal. Once that goal is reached we hope to maintain a baseline $ 50,000.00 with ongoing collections under the title of Capital Renovation Fund Collection. We are open to suggestions as to how we can meet our goal and how we can keep up the bottom-line balance of the Capital Renovation Fund. In these times, we know that expenses for everyone are going up. We can put it all in God’s hands but God doesn’t sign the checks. We ask therefore for your prayers as well as your ideas regarding this endeavor. Thank you for your help making this Fund a reality.
A big thank you to those who already donated! We are well over half way to our goal with $ 32,114.00 collected!!
RECTORY SET COOK IS BACK!!
Rectory, Set, Cook! 2025 launches – Fat Tuesday, March 4th. The competition will run throughout Lent. Father Augustine is participating again for St. Brigid Parish. Father made delicious chicken fry and tomato rice. More details will follow in next weeks bulletin. Let’s all support the overall mission of fighting hunger and homelessness as well as supporting Father Augustine and Saint Brigid Parish!