The Roman Catholic Community of ST. BRIGID PARISH, (St. Francis Xavier Church, Friendsville, Pa.
St. Augustine Church, Silver Lake, Pa.)
(St. Brigid’s Cross)
Rev. Augustine Thomas Administrator Father Augustine 1 (570) 909-7819 Deacon Paul J. Brojack
MINISTRY SCHEDULE
Saturday, Oct. 12 4:30PM St. Francis: Lector—Sandy Gardner; Ministers—Joyce Barnum & Joanne Nolt; Servers volunteer needed; Rosary Joyce Barnum; Greeter volunteer Sunday, Oct. 13—8:00AM—St. Francis: Lector—Matt Oleniacz; Ministers—Chris & Katie Volk; Servers Jacob & Carson Oleniacz; Rosary Mary Shaughnessy; Greeter volunteer Sunday, Oct. 13—10:30AM—St. Augustine: Lector Dave Rebello; Ministers Travis Wise & volunteer; Servers Travis Wise; Rosary volunteer; Greeter Barb Pichette
DECEASED
Please pray for the deceased, especially our Parishioner, Helena Flaherty. We also pray for former Parishioners Steve Czarnecki of Apalachin and Stevie Kleiner, formerly from Warren Center. May they 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, 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, Rusty Carmen, Butch Rosencranz, Shawn Burns, Quinn Seymour, Marie Donahue, Barbara Mahoney, 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, Chad Grindel, Thomas McWilliams, Marty Mosher, 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, Carl, 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, 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., Cathy Edsell, Diane, Jessica Lawrence, Nellie Manarchuck, Monica Gibson, Diane Coffee, Bill Noldy, Jr., Patricia Hutchinson, Sue L., Mark, Chris Mortensen, Clyde & Mary Tims, Louise Darrow, Aaron Fredendall, Louise Eastman, Niki Rogers, Wade Leach, Shirley Conboy, Joseph Olszewski, Matthew Gatto, Mike, Madigan, Kris Kiesly, Kylie Keenan, Sara Kelly Price, Tucker White, 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, Nancy, Tony McHugh, Val Mosier, 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, Anne, Megan Hale, Ben Naylor, Kathleen, Tammy Volk Jennings, Rosemary Stewart, Margaret Zernone, Bucky Russell, Delores Sinchak, Carolyn Doolittle, Leah Walters, Jane Borelli, Jake Warner, Chuck Bullock, Tom Krupinski, Eileen Drab, Susanne Wolf, Doug Packer, Gail Lutz, Ellen Bieleski, Larry Black, Joyce Danielewicz, Dorothy Angel, Jackie Foster, Ed Bartkus, Mary Ann Severage, Jeanette Williams, Michael Stone, Theresa Jones, Grady White, Jan Harmon, John Mulrooney, Joan Golis, Margaret Connolly, Miriam Van Winkle, Elizabeth Fancher, Sally McGlynn, Mary Curley, George Starzec, Roseanne Rouff, Nancy, Edward Silver, Dustin, Marie Violini, Sam Arnold, Joe, Kelly Burridge, Caesar Siedlecki, and Joe Leonard. 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, 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.
27TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
October 6, 2024
Blessed are they who fear the Lord!
MASS SCHEDULE
Sat. Oct. 5 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 27TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Sun. Oct. 6 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 27TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
10:30AM St. Augustine Church - ALBERT R. PICHETTE by Bill & Barb Pichette
Mon. Oct. 7 NO MASS
Tue. Oct. 8 NO MASS
Wed.Oct. 9 NO MASS
Thur.Oct. 10 NO MASS
Fri. Oct. 11 NO MASS
Sat. Oct. 12 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 28TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME MARY ELLEN O’REILLY GRIFFIN by Mike Griffin
Sun. Oct. 13 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 28TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 14 Day HELENA FLAHERTY by David & Josie Coddington 10:30AM St. Augustine Church -
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 $ 3,376.00. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
LIFELINE
“When we meet Jesus in the Eucharist, this encounter has the power to change us. The Eucharist has the power to transform the depths of our hearts and the heart of our culture. United to the power of his Eucharistic Presence, may we work to ensure that each person has life and has it in abundance.”
~ USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, Respect Life Reflection: “I Came So That They Might Have Life”
Dear Friends!
As it is today, in Moses’ day as well as in Jesus’ day, the practice of marriage fell far short of God’s intention. Moses gave the law allowing divorce only because people’s hearts were hard and were completely insensitive to God’s will for marriage. Thus, in the OT, divorce was not approved, but it was preferred to open adultery. But according to Jesus, marriage in its true sense is a covenant and not a contract which we make every day in every sphere of life. Relationship between a husband and wife is like the covenantal relationship between God and the Israelites and between Jesus and the Church, which is permanent, unbreakable, and unchangeable. The reason for this is that it is based on the covenantal love and faithfulness of God. The Pharisees focused on separation, but Jesus focused on togetherness in marriage. No one is perfect. Therefore, let us not separate what God has joined together.
~ Father Augustine
RETURN TO VISIT FAMILY
Father Augustine returns October 18th. Please continue to pray for Father to have a great visit.
COLLECTION FOR THE CARE & EDUCATION OF PRIESTS
Our second collection today is for the Care & Education of Priests.
ROSARY RALLY
There will be a Rosary Rally at St. Augustine Church, Brackney, NEXT Saturday, October 12th at Noon, in union with 20,000 other Rosary Rallies across America. Please join us in asking Our Lady of Fatima to intercede for peace for America & the world. The Rosary will be outside weather permitting. Questions call Rosalynd Perlick (570)663-2212.
ROSARY RALLY AT THE CATHEDRAL OF SAINT PETER IN SCRANTON
On November 16th, we will hold a Rosary Rally at the Cathedral of Saint Peter in Scranton at 1:30 p.m. to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the first Rosary Rally held in the United States by Father Patrick Peyton. That event occurred in Scranton in 1949, which is why this milestone is so significant for our community. More information will follow in future bulletins. All are welcome to attend.
“FALL FUND RAISER” RAFFLES
We are putting together our “Fall Fundraiser Raffle”. Some very nice prizes have already been donated. If you have a new or handmade item you would like to donate, or if you would like to donate money towards a prize, please contact Kay at the Rectory (570-553-2288) ASAP. (You will receive a mailing with the raffle tickets in late October.)
DONATIONS FOR BASKET O’CHEER
Donations of IRISH libations or monetary donations are being sought in order to put together an IRISH “Basket O’ Cheer” If you would like to make a monetary donation, please put it in the collection basket in a marked envelope or mail it to the Rectory. If you have a bottle of Irish Cream or Irish Whiskey that you would like to donate, you can leave them in the back of the Churches. Thank you for your kindness & generosity in helping with this important fund raiser.
ADORATION HELP IS NEEDED
As more and more “Snow Birds” are leaving for warmer climates, we are looking for more 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.
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DIOCESE
St. Brigid Parish 2024 Appeal Goal is $ 23,474.00. To date we have $ 4,570.00 pledged which is 19.47% of our Goal. The balance to Achieve our Goal is $ 18,904.00.
OF SCRANTON VOCATIONS EZRA 10:4 A RETREAT FOR MEN DISCERNING THE PRIESTHOOD
This retreat is open to men over 18 and will be held at Holy Family Spiritual Renewal Center, Nanticoke, on October 11th and 12th, and is hosted by the Diocese of Scranton Vocations Office. Register at Diocese of Scranton.org/vocations .
NAZARETH
GROUP WITH THE CAPUCHIN SISTERS OF NAZARETH
The Nazareth Group invites all high school girls to attend one of their next meetings. Upcoming meetings are held from 11AM to 4:30PM on Saturdays October 12, December 7, February 1, April 5, and June 7. Reservations are required. Two locations are available. Mother of God Convent, 215 Wellwood Drive, Tunkhannock call Sr. Angela (570)8362737 or Mother of the Eucharist Convent, 6100 Jacks Hollow Road, Williamsport call Sr. Clare (570)745-3334. Nazareth Group is for young women, grades 9-12, who desire to learn more about the faith, to make wholesome friendships, and to grow in love for Jesus Christ through prayer and hearing inspirational talks. capuchinsisters.com
UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON OPEN HOUSE
The University of Scranton will host two Open Houses for prospective students & families October 27 and November 10. Inspired by its Catholic and Jesuit mission, Scranton provides a rigorous, in-depth education designed for personal and professional success. For 30 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Scranton among the 10 top Master’s Universities in the North. The Princeton Review included Scranton in its list “Best Colleges” for 22 consecutive years and in its ranking of the nation’s “Best Science Labs” (No. 18) for seven years, among other rankings. Participants can learn about Scranton’s 69 undergraduate majors, meet with faculty, students, admissions counselors and financial aid representatives. You can also learn about Scranton’s five honors programs, pre-law, pre-medial and pre-health professions programs. Student-led tours of the campus, located in Northeast Pennsylvania, will be conducted throughout the day and will include residence halls, dining halls, computer labs, science labs and academic facilities. In addition, representatives of student organizations, athletic teams and Scranton’s Honors Programs, will be available. For more information, call Scranton’s Admissions Office at 1-888-SCRANTON or visit Scranton’s Open House webpage
Notice Regarding Reporting Sexual Abuse of a Minor
It is the policy of the Diocese of Scranton to report any allegation of sexual abuse of a minor to law enforcement. If you are a victim of sexual abuse committed by a priest, deacon, religious or lay employee or volunteer of the Diocese of Scranton, you are encouraged to immediately report the matter to law enforcement. If any priest, deacon, religious, lay employee or volunteer of the Diocese of Scranton has cause or reason to suspect that a minor has been subjected to any form of abuse, including child sexual abuse, the matter will be reported to law enforcement.
It is also the policy of the Diocese to adhere to all civil and state regulations. In accordance with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Child Protective Services Laws, reports of suspected child abuse should also be made immediately by phone to the 24-HourChild Abuse hotline (ChildLine) at 1-800-932-0313 or electronically at www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis To this end, the Diocese is equally committed to adhering to the norms of the Code of Canon Law and to upholding the tenets of the USCCB Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, which includes supporting victims of sexual abuse in their pursuit of emotional and spiritual well-being. As such, information regarding an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor should also be reported to the Victim Assistance Coordinator Mary Beth Pacuska at 570-862-7551.
FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS—
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND
Saturday, November 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, 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
WEEKDAY MASSES DURING FATHER’S ABSENCE
There will be no weekday Masses. When possible, all weekday Masses have been rescheduled to a weekend near the original date requested. We will be following the normal weekend Mass schedule.
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.
~ A Devotional Candle at St. Francis burns 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 burns in Memory of Sophie Glenn on her birthday offered by Theresa & Bill Noldy.
SPECIAL PRAYERS
Please continue to pray for vocations to the Priesthood in our Diocese.
REORGANIZATION—PARISH PRAYER CHAIN—REORGANIZATION
We are updating our list of “Pray-ers”. If you would like to respond to prayer requests, even if you have been on our list previously, please send your name, email address, and phone number to the Rectory @ sfxc@epix.net or call 570-553-2288. We are putting together a new and updated list. If you are willing to be a contact person for the Parish Prayer Chain, please email or call with that information as well. If you have a prayer request, please call Rosalynd Perlick (570-663-2212) or Maureen Allen (570-663-2256). 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 or email (sfxc@epix.net) the Rectory with the “Intention” so it can be put in the bulletin. Dates are available at both Churches thru November.
~ St. Francis Flowers are in Memory of Rose Conboy offered by Debbie Purtell.
CHURCH CLEANING
St. Augustine: October 7 to 13 Maureen Allen & Bernadette Kanna; October 14 to 20 Heidi Jaeger & Barbara Gurney; October 21 to 27 Heidi Jaeger & Barbara Gurney; October 28 to November 3 Michelle Aton & Linda Monahan; November 4 to 10 Sue Parvin; November 11 to 17 Sue Parvin; November 18 to 24 Karen & Mike Barrie; November 25 to December 1 Karen & Mike Barrie; December 2 to 8 volunteers needed; December 9 to 15 volunteers needed; December 16 to 22 Sr. Bette Brown & Phyllis McNamara; December 23 to 29 Sr. Bette Brown & Barb Pichette; December 30 to January 5 volunteer needed
St. Francis cleaners for the month of October are Joyce Barnum & Rosanne Williams. 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
FALL CRAFT FAIR & BAKE SALE
The 3rd Annual Fall Craft Fair & Bake Sale will be held on Saturday, October 26th, from 9AM to 1PM at the Little Meadows Fire Hall and hosted by Little Meadows United Methodist Women in Faith. Little Meadows United Women in Faith will be having a bake sale. The Little Meadows Fire Company will be selling lunch. Spots are still available for craft vendors. Please email Sallie Lynch slynch4stny@twc.com or lmumcc175@gmail.com. Please no food vendors other than canned preserves (jams, jellies, fruit, veggies). All are welcome to attend. Thank you for your continued support of our mission.
ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST
An all you can eat breakfast will be held Sunday October 20th from 7 to 11AM at the Little Meadows Fire Station. Menu is scrambled eggs, sausage grave with biscuits, French toast, bacon, pancakes, beverages and baked goods. Price is $ 12.00 for adults; $ 6.00 for children. Benefits the Little Meadows Fire Company. All are welcome to come and enjoy!