The Roman Catholic Community of ST. BRIGID PARISH, (St. Francis Xavier Church, Friendsville, Pa. St. Augustine Church, Silver Lake, Pa.)
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 26th, 2023
(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 Deacon Ronald D. Maida—dorronto@protonmail.com
To the Lord belongs glory and power for ever and ever! MASS SCHEDULE Church - VIGIL: OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE ALTAR & ROSARY SOCIETY by the Society St. Francis Church - OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE ~ St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS St. Francis Church - SHIRLEY KELLY by Loretta Guiton St. Augustine ChurchSt. Augustine Church St. Augustine Church - BETTY LOU WANIER by Kay Caspersen St. Francis Church - FIRST FRIDAY ~ MARY ELLEN O’REILLY GRIFFIN by Gary & Helena Arbosheski St. Augustine Church - FIRST SATURDAY FR. CAS STANIS by Rosalynd Perlick St. Francis Church - VIGIL: FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS St. Francis Church - FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT KAREN LARUE RAMEY by the Family St. Augustine Church - JOE & MARY BETH ADAMS by Judy Adams
Sat. Nov. 25
4:30PM St. Francis
Sun. Nov. 26
8:00AM
10:30AM Mon. Nov. 27 12:00NN Tue. Nov. 28 8:30AM Wed. Nov. 29 8:30AM Thur. Nov. 30 8:30AM Fri. Dec. 1 12:00NN Sat. Dec.
2 10:00AM
Sat. Dec.
2
4:30PM
Sun. Dec.
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8:00AM 10:30AM
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 last weeks collection. The collection total was $ 3,446.63. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. LIFELINES “The Gospel of Life recognizes the full range of threats against human life, from poverty and malnutrition to murder and war. Particular emphasis, however, is placed on threats to life at its beginning and end—precisely when it is most in need of protection. In modern times, children in their mothers’ wombs and those approaching the end of their lives are certainly among the ‘least of these’ in our world’s estimation.” ~ USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, respectlife.org/live-the-gospel-of-life
CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Thank you for your generous support last week for the collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development! As a parish, we raised $ 621.00 to support those on the margins who live in poverty in the United States. If you missed the collection, it’s not too late to give! Visit www.usccb.org/nationalcollections and click “How to Give” under “Resources.” SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND The second collection next weekend is for the Care & Education of Priests. WELCOME PARTY FOR FR. AUGUSTINE A welcoming party will be held for Fr. Augustine at Neumann Hall NEXT Saturday, December 2nd, following the 4:30PM Mass. Pizza and “finger foods” will be available. If anyone would like to bring hors d’oeuvres or other snack foods to share, it would be appreciated. All are welcome to attend, welcome Fr. Augustine to the Parish, and get to know him better. ALTAR & ROSARY CHRISTMAS PARTY The Altar and Rosary Christmas party will be held Wednesday December 13th at 6:00PM at Neumann Hall. Dinner will be catered by the Whitetails Bar & Grill in Little Meadows. We will have turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, and a vegetable. The cost is $ 20.00 per person. Sign up sheets are in the back of the Churches. Christmas Sunshine Baskets—Please bring lots of your favorite goodies for the Christmas Sunshine Baskets. There will be 18 baskets to be packed. FOOD PANTRY—CHRISTMAS We are now preparing for Christmas Food Baskets. If you know of anyone who could use help this year, please contact Rosalynd Perlick (570-663-2212) by Monday, December 4th. All checks should be made out to “THE FOOD PANTRY” and put in a marked envelope in the collection basket. All donations are greatly appreciated and needed as soon as possible. Thank you for your continued generosity! 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! 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. BIRTHDAY CARD SHOWER Helena Flaherty is celebrating her 90th birthday THIS Tuesday, November 28th. If anyone would like to send her a card to help her celebrate, her address is 115 Flaherty Lane, Friendsville, Pa. 18818. FAITH AND FAMILY NEWS LETTER This is a new feature Amanda Reeves has for our families. You can enter the following link on your web browser. You can also find the link 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 also 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. The next new issue will be up on December 3rd. COMBINED PARISH COOK BOOKS These Cook Books are a great idea for Christmas Gifts or planning holiday meals! If you would like one, see Kay after Mass or call the Rectory (570-553-2288). Cost is $ 10.00 each. We have one book left. If there is a demand for more, we will get them.
MINISTRY SCHEDULE Saturday, December 2—4:30PM—St. Francis: Lector—Sandy Gardner; Ministers—Joyce Sunday, December 3—8:00AM—St. Francis: Lector—Rosanne Williams; Ministers—Chris &I Katie Volk; Servers—Jacob & Carson Oleniacz; Rosary—Bob Curley; Greeter—volunteer Sunday, December 3—10:30AM—St. Augustine: Lector—Bob Allen; Ministers—Sr. Bette Brown & volunteer; Servers—volunteer; Rosary—volunteer; Greeter—volunteer DECEASED Please pray for the deceased, especially Peggy Sprout, of Montrose, who was known to many in our Community. 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 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, Sean McMahon, Thomas McWilliams, Marty Mosher, Chad Grindel, Cathy Ballogg, Mary Ann Casterline, Janice Jacobs, Patricia Charpinsky, Diane Holleran, Ethel Reid, 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, Lori Hammerly Coleman, Brendan Kelly, Pat Walsh, Angelo Scarfalloto, Emily Graves, Cathy Albert, Robert Nemcek, Wayne Hibbard, Laura Nelson, Garrett Farr, Gloria, 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, 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, Marge Murphy, Mark, Ellen Bieleski, Kylie Keenan, Becky Jenner, Sara Kelly Price, Tucker White, Liam Little, Terri Grindel, Kris Kiesly, Jerry Wells, Fred Brown, Rosa Prieto, Theo Goodrich, Madigan, Carl Whitehead, Ed Snee, Anita James, Shirley McWilliams, Mary (Jones) Edsell, Peter Strojny, 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, Mike, 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, Marshall Thompson, Tammy Volk Jennings, and Debbie. 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.
The Roman Catholic Community of ST. BRIGID PARISH, (St. Francis Xavier Church, Friendsville, Pa. St. Augustine Church, Silver Lake, Pa.)
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 26th, 2023
(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 Deacon Ronald D. Maida—dorronto@protonmail.com
To the Lord belongs glory and power for ever and ever! MASS SCHEDULE Church - VIGIL: OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE ALTAR & ROSARY SOCIETY by the Society St. Francis Church - OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE ~ St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS St. Francis Church - SHIRLEY KELLY by Loretta Guiton St. Augustine ChurchSt. Augustine Church St. Augustine Church - BETTY LOU WANIER by Kay Caspersen St. Francis Church - FIRST FRIDAY ~ MARY ELLEN O’REILLY GRIFFIN by Gary & Helena Arbosheski St. Augustine Church - FIRST SATURDAY FR. CAS STANIS by Rosalynd Perlick St. Francis Church - VIGIL: FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS St. Francis Church - FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT KAREN LARUE RAMEY by the Family St. Augustine Church - JOE & MARY BETH ADAMS by Judy Adams
Sat. Nov. 25
4:30PM St. Francis
Sun. Nov. 26
8:00AM
10:30AM Mon. Nov. 27 12:00NN Tue. Nov. 28 8:30AM Wed. Nov. 29 8:30AM Thur. Nov. 30 8:30AM Fri. Dec. 1 12:00NN Sat. Dec.
2 10:00AM
Sat. Dec.
2
4:30PM
Sun. Dec.
3
8:00AM 10:30AM
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 last weeks collection. The collection total was $ 3,446.63. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. LIFELINES “The Gospel of Life recognizes the full range of threats against human life, from poverty and malnutrition to murder and war. Particular emphasis, however, is placed on threats to life at its beginning and end—precisely when it is most in need of protection. In modern times, children in their mothers’ wombs and those approaching the end of their lives are certainly among the ‘least of these’ in our world’s estimation.” ~ USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, respectlife.org/live-the-gospel-of-life
CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Thank you for your generous support last week for the collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development! As a parish, we raised $ 621.00 to support those on the margins who live in poverty in the United States. If you missed the collection, it’s not too late to give! Visit www.usccb.org/nationalcollections and click “How to Give” under “Resources.” SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND The second collection next weekend is for the Care & Education of Priests. WELCOME PARTY FOR FR. AUGUSTINE A welcoming party will be held for Fr. Augustine at Neumann Hall NEXT Saturday, December 2nd, following the 4:30PM Mass. Pizza and “finger foods” will be available. If anyone would like to bring hors d’oeuvres or other snack foods to share, it would be appreciated. All are welcome to attend, welcome Fr. Augustine to the Parish, and get to know him better. ALTAR & ROSARY CHRISTMAS PARTY The Altar and Rosary Christmas party will be held Wednesday December 13th at 6:00PM at Neumann Hall. Dinner will be catered by the Whitetails Bar & Grill in Little Meadows. We will have turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, and a vegetable. The cost is $ 20.00 per person. Sign up sheets are in the back of the Churches. Christmas Sunshine Baskets—Please bring lots of your favorite goodies for the Christmas Sunshine Baskets. There will be 18 baskets to be packed. FOOD PANTRY—CHRISTMAS We are now preparing for Christmas Food Baskets. If you know of anyone who could use help this year, please contact Rosalynd Perlick (570-663-2212) by Monday, December 4th. All checks should be made out to “THE FOOD PANTRY” and put in a marked envelope in the collection basket. All donations are greatly appreciated and needed as soon as possible. Thank you for your continued generosity! 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! 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. BIRTHDAY CARD SHOWER Helena Flaherty is celebrating her 90th birthday THIS Tuesday, November 28th. If anyone would like to send her a card to help her celebrate, her address is 115 Flaherty Lane, Friendsville, Pa. 18818. FAITH AND FAMILY NEWS LETTER This is a new feature Amanda Reeves has for our families. You can enter the following link on your web browser. You can also find the link 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 also 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. The next new issue will be up on December 3rd. COMBINED PARISH COOK BOOKS These Cook Books are a great idea for Christmas Gifts or planning holiday meals! If you would like one, see Kay after Mass or call the Rectory (570-553-2288). Cost is $ 10.00 each. We have one book left. If there is a demand for more, we will get them.
MINISTRY SCHEDULE Saturday, December 2—4:30PM—St. Francis: Lector—Sandy Gardner; Ministers—Joyce Sunday, December 3—8:00AM—St. Francis: Lector—Rosanne Williams; Ministers—Chris &I Katie Volk; Servers—Jacob & Carson Oleniacz; Rosary—Bob Curley; Greeter—volunteer Sunday, December 3—10:30AM—St. Augustine: Lector—Bob Allen; Ministers—Sr. Bette Brown & volunteer; Servers—volunteer; Rosary—volunteer; Greeter—volunteer DECEASED Please pray for the deceased, especially Peggy Sprout, of Montrose, who was known to many in our Community. 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 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, Sean McMahon, Thomas McWilliams, Marty Mosher, Chad Grindel, Cathy Ballogg, Mary Ann Casterline, Janice Jacobs, Patricia Charpinsky, Diane Holleran, Ethel Reid, 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, Lori Hammerly Coleman, Brendan Kelly, Pat Walsh, Angelo Scarfalloto, Emily Graves, Cathy Albert, Robert Nemcek, Wayne Hibbard, Laura Nelson, Garrett Farr, Gloria, 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, 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, Marge Murphy, Mark, Ellen Bieleski, Kylie Keenan, Becky Jenner, Sara Kelly Price, Tucker White, Liam Little, Terri Grindel, Kris Kiesly, Jerry Wells, Fred Brown, Rosa Prieto, Theo Goodrich, Madigan, Carl Whitehead, Ed Snee, Anita James, Shirley McWilliams, Mary (Jones) Edsell, Peter Strojny, 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, Mike, 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, Marshall Thompson, Tammy Volk Jennings, and Debbie. 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 Every year on the final Sunday in Ordinary Time the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Christ the King. The feast of Christ the King was added to the calendar of feasts by Pope Pius XI on December 11, 1925. The image of the Messiah King is everywhere in the Old Testament and Chris)ans today hail Christ as King of the universe. The end of the Church year is a )me to focus on the end of )me. None of us knows whether the end of the world or the end of our life will come first, but from the perspec)ve of our faith our prepara)on would be the same. Ma,hew’s chapter 25 reaches its climax and conclusion with the scene of the last judgment. This judgment includes all humanity, and “the least” includes all the people who suffer distress of some kind. Therefore, at the end all humanity will be judged by the good done to poor and suffering people…… God Bless. Deacon Ron Maida FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS—DECEMBER 2ND—NEXT SATURDAY
NEXT Saturday, December 2nd, 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: (Please note that the times have been adjusted slightly.) 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. Adoration is now being held in the Adoration Chapel. 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 the entire Middle Eastern area. ~ The Sanctuary Candle at St. Francis burns for a Special Intention. FLOWERS FOR THE ALTARS ~ St. Francis Flowers are for in honor of Gary & Helena Arbosheski’s 50th Wedding Anniversary offered by Loretta Guiton and Sr. Bette Brown. CHURCH CLEANING St. Augustine: November 26 to December 3—Karen & Mike Barrie; December 4 to 10—Eileen McDonald; December 11 to 17—Eileen McDonald; December 18 to 24—Sr. Bette Brown & Phyllis McNamara; December 25 to 31—Sr. Bette Brown & Barb Pichette St. Francis cleaners for the month of November are Travis & Christine Long and Family. St. Francis cleaner for the month of December is Kathy Gage.
DIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL Our goal for 2023 remains $ 22,000.00. We have raised $ 25,980.00 (118 % of our goal). We are over our goal by $ 3,980.00!!! Thank you to all Parishioners for your efforts in helping the Parish to make our goal before the end of the month and to close out the Appeal before the Advent/Christmas Season begins. All donations are still very welcome. 75% of all money raised over our goal is returned to St. Brigid Parish. This makes a very nice fund raiser for the Parish.
THANK YOU FROM THE FAMILY OF GENEVIEVE COLEMAN We would like to thank each and every one who played a part in Mom’s funeral. As a family we were very much overwhelmed by your support and prayers. Fr. Augustine, Kay, Patti, and Fred for your help in creating a beautiful funeral mass, all who prepared and served the delicious dinner, and everyone who has reached out and supported us throughout Mom’s declining health and passing. We also thank everyone who sent cards, called, or visited during these last few years while mom was homebound. She loved her church family dearly and hearing from you meant the world to her and really lifted her spirits. ~ Denny Coleman & MaryAnn and Bob Haefner ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST An All You Can Eat Breakfast will be held Sunday, December 3rd at the Little Meadows Fire Station. Serving is from 7 am to 11 am. Breakfast consists of scrambled eggs, bacon, french toast, pancakes, home fries, sausage gravy with biscuits, beverages and baked goods. Cost is $12.00 adults and $6.00 children. Benefits the Little Meadows Fire Company. PITTSTON PARISHES TO HOST EUCHARISTIC MIRACLES EXHIBITION All are invited on Saturday, November 25th / Sunday, November 26th as we experience Carlo's Exhibition, a collection of over 150 miracles from over 20 countries that have also been verified by the Catholic Church. This Eucharistic Miracle exhibition will take place along with the opening of the brand-new St. John the Evangelist & St. Joseph Marello Parishes Adoration Chapel located in the Msgr. Bendik Pastoral Center, 37 William Street, Pittston. This will be available after all Weekend Masses. Please plan on making time to spend with us and these miracles." THE BODY OF CHRIST: DEVELOPING A EUCHARISTIC SPIRITUALITY FOR OUR TIMES Discover how developing a Eucharistic spirituality can help us discern our vocation and listen to the voice of Jesus! During the retreat, we will develop a better understanding of the Mass, adoration and prayer, and the Church as the Body of Christ. If we want to become like Christ, then we must take St. Augustine’s words to heart – “You are what you eat!” Retreat Master is Rev. Michael Boris. The Retreat will be held at Holy Family Retreat Center, 151 Old Newport St., Nanticoke, PA 18634, on December 8 & 9. Check-in is at 7:00PM on Friday and check-out is at 4:00PM on Saturday. Cost is $ 20.00. To register call (570-735-2599) or email: mjmhudak@verizon.net EUCHARISTIC ADORATION An evening of Eucharistic Revival will be held on Thursday, December 7th, at 7:00PM at St. Maria Goretti Church, 42 Redwood Drive, Laflin. Guest speaker will be Dr. Chris Haw from the University of Scranton. Reconciliation will be available. Live music by Joel Kankiewicz. A Social will be held at the end. Sponsored by the Diocesan Offices for Parish Life and Vocations. NATIONAL VOCATION AWARENESS “Do not be afraid. Give him, if he asks it of you, your heart and your entire life.” St. John Paul II As Catholics, we firmly believe that God has a plan for our lives! He calls some to marriage, some to the priesthood, and other to religious life or to live as generous single people. Fully living our own vocations—and teaching young people how to discern God’s call—is a serious duty, but also a joyful one. Please encourage the young people in your life—children, grandchildren, students, and friends—to be open if God calls them to priesthood or religious life.