MINISTRY SCHEDULE St. Francis—April 13th—4:30PM: Lectors—Mike Dovin; Ministers—Mary Shaughnessy & Helen Burns; Servers—volunteer needed; Rosary—Margaret Flaherty St. Francis—April 14th—8:00AM: Lectors—Bill Dovin; Ministers—Dave Curley & Larry Purtell; Server—Curtis & Madeline Spila; Rosary—Alice Carr St. Augustine—April 14th—10:30AM: Lector—Barbara Pichette; Ministers—Michelle Gatto & Anne Hawley; Servers—Tyler Rebello & Luke Fruehan; Rosary—Ann Zalepa

SANCTUARY LIGHTS, ADORATION VIGIL CANDLES & DEVOTIONAL CANDLE DONATIONS

A Devotional Candle at St. Francis burns for a Special Intention requested by Joe Purr. A Devotional Candle at St. Francis burns for a Special Intention.

The Sanctuary Light at St. Augustine will burn in honor of the Redding, Cullen, Bomboy, & Prebula Families requested by Mike & Monica Redding.

FLOWERS FOR OUR CHURCHES To provide flowers for St. Francis Church, please call the Rectory at (570-553-2288). To provide flowers for St. Augustine Church, please sign up on the sheet in back of the Church or call Heidi Jaeger (663-2459). Flower donations will be needed beginning in May.

CHURCH CLEANING St. Francis cleaners for the month of April—Eileen Drab.

St. Augustine cleaners April 7 to 13 - Susan McNamara & Bette Brown; April 14 to 20 - Julie Perlick. Volunteers are needed to clean St. Augustine Church. If you can help, call the rectory (553-2288).

PRAYER LIST

Lord, hear our prayers for the sick of our Parish and Community listed below and for those who are not listed and in need of our prayers. Katelyn Andre, Michael Haefner, Bill Jones, Jr., David Zevan, Rita Powers, Debbie Jones, John Spila, Julia Zangara, Kyle Stoddard, Mary Lou Gregg, Sophie Padula, Madigan Gow, John Flynn, Christine Rothwell, Donald & Theresa Baum, Donnie Butler, Nancy Jellick, Tommy Williams, Stephen & Mary Ann Ambrose, Mary Coyle, Toni Colardino, Linda Hollenback, Mary Bakay, Mary Riley, Jennifer Lynn, Tom Wenman, Tyler Fletcher, Evelyn Palulis, Anna Mae Coleman, Jerry Lynch, Joshua Welch, Richard Hutchinson, John Carr, Roma Laboda, Jean Ryan, Joshua Kaminski, Kathy Holt, Chuck Sidener, Aleisya Abrams, Steve & Catherine Hundiak, Christopher Polk, Mary K. Long, Mary Lou Fahs, Butch Rosencranz, Agnes Neville, Frank Hutchinson, Ruth King, Adaline Williams, George Kotch, Ida Ellis, Molly Penderf, Brooke Arnold, Franny Coleman, Hallie Brooks, Rosemary Boyle, Sarah Murnigahan, Robert Peifer, Evelyn Rounds, Janice Russell, Bill Wilcox, M. M., Carl Miller, Candy Coney, Walter O’Rourke, William Chaney, Bill Cadden, Mary Anna Marbaker, Mary Cadden, Sue Rathbone, Frank & Sandy Szabo, Nancy Lynch, Sue Anderson, Peg Taylor, Theresa Noldy, Ken Roon, June Riley, John Bauer, John Osolnick, Francis Zernone, Ned Offner, Sue Camp, Cody Seymour, Judy Castner-Bloom, Daniel Gavin, Shawn Burns, Quinn Seymour, Patricia Flynn, Pauline VerValen, Joe Curley, Peg Reed, Adam Kelly, Roman Drab, George & Norma McNeal, Alberta Zielinski, Bob Fedroff, and Leo Guiton. May they regain full health. Please pray for the needs in our Parish Intention Books. 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 and Community, Cortney Allen, Christopher Reichlen, Patrick Allen, Jeffrey Evans, Shane Kalpokas, Ryan Gormley, Mike Griffith, Daniel Hogan, Roger Raub, Matthew Kramer, Dustin Ryder, Ricky Trowbridge, Bobby Brostoski, Ryan Neville, Anthony Flynn, Adam Nelson, A. Jay Tewksbury, Jennifer Buttacavoli, Jason Raymond, Andrew Muscarelle, Adam Barziloski, Reed Shave, John Matousek, David Teetsel, Lisa Phillips, Carrie Krouse, Ryan Newberry, Wayne M. Bennett, Lukas Crisman, Duane Thomas, Joseph Elliott, Michael & Sean Plitt, Mark W. Gregg, Bradley J. Bryant, Taylor Cain, and all who serve with them. May they all be protected and safe from harm and return home soon to their families and friends. Amen.

PARISH PRAYER CHAIN

If you would like to help respond to prayer requests (for anyone in need-not just parish members), please contact Rosalynd Perlick-Spenser (663-2212), Susie Reichlen (553-2618), or Mary Keenan (553-2431). If you have actual prayer requests, please call anyone on the list and many prayers will be offered for your particular intention.

The Roman Catholic Community of ST. BRIGID PARISH,

(St. Francis Xavier Church, Friendsville, Pa.

and St. Augustine Church,

Silver Lake, Pa.)

(St. Brigid’s Cross)

P.O. Box 75 • 17 Cottage Street • Friendsville, Pa. 18818 www.ourparishcommunity.com • Phone (570) 553-2288

E-mail: sfxc@epix.net Father Casimir (Cas) Stanis, Pastor

Kenneth S. Brennan, Deacon

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT “We the faithful of the Roman Catholic Community of St. Brigid Parish, (St. Francis Xavier and St. Augustine Churches), in union with our Holy Father, the Pope, and the Diocese of Scranton, are called through baptism to share in the mission which Jesus Christ has entrusted to the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. We in this Faith Community, under the leadership of our Bishop and our Pastor, cooperate to proclaim the Gospel in accordance with the teaching of the Church, to celebrate the sacraments, especially the Eucharist, for the salvation of all, and to witness by grace to the Kingdom of God so as to promote a culture of life, justice and peace. We especially endeavor to foster spiritual growth and evangelization in our present and future generations by drawing parish members back to active participation.”

CONFESSION SCHEDULE

Saturday - 4:30PM Mass - St. Francis Church - Confessions - 4:00 to 4:20PM Sunday - 8:00AM Mass - St. Francis Church - Confessions before & immediately following Mass Sunday - 10:30AM Mass - St. Augustine Church - Confessions - immediately following Mass

Or any convenient time upon request. WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT

Thank you for your kindness & generosity in our Parish Easter collections: St. Francis (8:00PM) $ 1,533.00; St. Francis (8:00AM) $ 2,268.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM) $ 1,823.00. Holy Thursday Collection: St. Francis (7:00PM) $ 301.25.

LIFELINES

The Year of Faith will be a good opportunity to intensify the witness of charity. … Indeed, it is the witness of God’s love for each one of our brothers and sisters in humanity which gives true meaning to Christian charity. ~ Pope Benedict XVI, Address to Members of the “Pro Petri Sede” Association (February 15, 2013)

MASS SCHEDULE Sat. April 6 8:00PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS Sun. April 7 8:00AM St. Francis Church - DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

20th Anniv. HELEN M. DAVIS by Bub & Dawn Davis 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - MILDRED GREITZ by Bud & Barbara Mahoney

Mon. April 8 12:00NN St. Francis Church - CHRIS COLEMAN by Carl & Pauline Miller Tue. April 9 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - MARY SUTTON by Bud & Barbara Mahoney Wed. April 10 8:30AM St. Francis Church - BILL PHALEN by Kay Caspersen Thur. April 11 8:30AM St. Francis Church - MARY BAHAN by the Estate Fri. April 12 12:00NN St. Francis Church - DON PURTELL by Jerry & Ann Walker Sat. April 13 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

RITA GRIFFIN by Mike & Mary Ellen Griffin Sun. April 14 8:00AM St. Francis Church - THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

CECILIA DEGNAN by Tom & Margaret Flaherty 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS

SECOND COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND The Second Collection THIS weekend is for the Care & Education of Priests.

PARISH LOTTERY CALENDARS

Parish Lottery Calendars are available in the back of the Churches. If we sell all of the Lottery Calendars we will realize a profit of $ 10,000.00. Calendars are $ 20.00 each and you get 275 chances to win. Prizes are $25.00; $ 50.00; $75.00 on most days and $ 500.00 on Christmas Day. Drawings run from April 1st thru December 31st, 2013. The Winning Number is the first (3) digit Pennsylvania Daily Lottery

number drawn each evening. Each Parish Family is asked to take at least (5) calendars to sell. Calendars are available in the back of the Church, please sign them out on the sheet provided. There are about 120 calendars left, with 60 left at St. Augustine and 60 at St. Francis. So far only 617 returns have been made. Please make your returns and help us sell all the calendars again this year!!! Sales will continue until all Calendars are gone.

NEW LECTORS & ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED

New Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and Altar Servers are needed to assist Fr. Cas at both of our Churches. We are in particular need of new Lectors to assist at the 8:00AM Masses at St. Francis Church and new Altar Servers at the 4:30PM Masses at St. Francis Church. If you have ever thought about assisting with any Ministry, especially by becoming a Lector or Altar Server, please speak with Fr. Cas or Deacon Ken. Altar Servers can be anyone who has received the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Adult Altar Servers would also be most welcome.

ANNUAL ST. BRIGID PARISH GARAGE SALE AT NEUMANN CENTER The Annual Garage Sale at Neumann Center, Choconut will be held on Friday and Saturday, April 26th and 27th, from 8AM to 6:00PM. You can participate in one of the following ways: 1. Rent a table for $ 5.00 to sell your own treasures. You may set up after 5:00PM on Thursday,

April 25th. 2. Donate items to the Parish to be sold. Items must be clean, usable, and working. We will accept clean children’s clothing this year. We will accept items on Thursday, April 25th, after 5:00PM. If you have questions or to reserve a table, please call Homan’s at 553-2860.

ALTAR & ROSARY MEETING

St. Brigid Altar & Rosary Society will meet THIS Wednesday, April 10th, at 6:30PM in St. Francis Hall. All the ladies of the Parish are invited to attend.

AD BOOK MEETING The first Picnic/Festival Ad Book Meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 17th, at 6:00PM in St. Francis Hall.

PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING The Parish Pastoral Council will meet on Wednesday, April 24th, at 6:00PM in St. Francis Hall.

HAM & CABBAGE DINNER Thank you once again to everyone who helped in any way with the Ham & Cabbage Dinner. The total profit for our Parish was $ 844.57. This was a great fundraiser and chance for everyone to get together and enjoy the delicious meal.

FISH FRY Thank you once again to all who helped with the Lenten Fish Fry. The Fish Fry was organized by the CYO Basketball teams as a fund raiser for our Parish. The total profit was $ 900.00. This was also a nice get together and delicious meal!

DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONS Divine Mercy Devotions are held following Sunday Masses at St. Francis & St. Augustine. You are encouraged to stay for a few minutes after Mass for this wonderful devotion. Devotions will be sung at St. Francis at the 8:00AM Mass, THIS SUNDAY, DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY.

CONFESSION SCHEDULE

Saturday - 4:30PM Mass - St. Francis Church - Confessions - 4:00 to 4:20PM Sunday - 8:00AM Mass - St. Francis Church - Confessions before & immediately following Mass Sunday - 10:30AM Mass - St. Augustine Church - Confessions - immediately following Mass

Or any convenient time upon request. WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT

Thank you for your kindness & generosity in our Parish Easter collections: St. Francis (8:00PM) $ 1,533.00; St. Francis (8:00AM) $ 2,268.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM) $ 1,823.00. Holy Thursday Collection: St. Francis (7:00PM) $ 301.25.

LIFELINES

The Year of Faith will be a good opportunity to intensify the witness of charity. … Indeed, it is the witness of God’s love for each one of our brothers and sisters in humanity which gives true meaning to Christian charity. ~ Pope Benedict XVI, Address to Members of the “Pro Petri Sede” Association (February 15, 2013)

MASS SCHEDULE Sat. April 6 8:00PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS Sun. April 7 8:00AM St. Francis Church - DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

20th Anniv. HELEN M. DAVIS by Bub & Dawn Davis 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - MILDRED GREITZ by Bud & Barbara Mahoney

Mon. April 8 12:00NN St. Francis Church - CHRIS COLEMAN by Carl & Pauline Miller Tue. April 9 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - MARY SUTTON by Bud & Barbara Mahoney Wed. April 10 8:30AM St. Francis Church - BILL PHALEN by Kay Caspersen Thur. April 11 8:30AM St. Francis Church - MARY BAHAN by the Estate Fri. April 12 12:00NN St. Francis Church - DON PURTELL by Jerry & Ann Walker Sat. April 13 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

RITA GRIFFIN by Mike & Mary Ellen Griffin Sun. April 14 8:00AM St. Francis Church - THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

CECILIA DEGNAN by Tom & Margaret Flaherty 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS

SECOND COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND The Second Collection THIS weekend is for the Care & Education of Priests.

PARISH LOTTERY CALENDARS

Parish Lottery Calendars are available in the back of the Churches. If we sell all of the Lottery Calendars we will realize a profit of $ 10,000.00. Calendars are $ 20.00 each and you get 275 chances to win. Prizes are $25.00; $ 50.00; $75.00 on most days and $ 500.00 on Christmas Day. Drawings run from April 1st thru December 31st, 2013. The Winning Number is the first (3) digit Pennsylvania Daily Lottery

number drawn each evening. Each Parish Family is asked to take at least (5) calendars to sell. Calendars are available in the back of the Church, please sign them out on the sheet provided. There are about 120 calendars left, with 60 left at St. Augustine and 60 at St. Francis. So far only 617 returns have been made. Please make your returns and help us sell all the calendars again this year!!! Sales will continue until all Calendars are gone.

NEW LECTORS & ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED

New Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and Altar Servers are needed to assist Fr. Cas at both of our Churches. We are in particular need of new Lectors to assist at the 8:00AM Masses at St. Francis Church and new Altar Servers at the 4:30PM Masses at St. Francis Church. If you have ever thought about assisting with any Ministry, especially by becoming a Lector or Altar Server, please speak with Fr. Cas or Deacon Ken. Altar Servers can be anyone who has received the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Adult Altar Servers would also be most welcome.

ANNUAL ST. BRIGID PARISH GARAGE SALE AT NEUMANN CENTER The Annual Garage Sale at Neumann Center, Choconut will be held on Friday and Saturday, April 26th and 27th, from 8AM to 6:00PM. You can participate in one of the following ways: 1. Rent a table for $ 5.00 to sell your own treasures. You may set up after 5:00PM on Thursday,

April 25th. 2. Donate items to the Parish to be sold. Items must be clean, usable, and working. We will accept clean children’s clothing this year. We will accept items on Thursday, April 25th, after 5:00PM. If you have questions or to reserve a table, please call Homan’s at 553-2860.

ALTAR & ROSARY MEETING

St. Brigid Altar & Rosary Society will meet THIS Wednesday, April 10th, at 6:30PM in St. Francis Hall. All the ladies of the Parish are invited to attend.

AD BOOK MEETING The first Picnic/Festival Ad Book Meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 17th, at 6:00PM in St. Francis Hall.

PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING The Parish Pastoral Council will meet on Wednesday, April 24th, at 6:00PM in St. Francis Hall.

HAM & CABBAGE DINNER Thank you once again to everyone who helped in any way with the Ham & Cabbage Dinner. The total profit for our Parish was $ 844.57. This was a great fundraiser and chance for everyone to get together and enjoy the delicious meal.

FISH FRY Thank you once again to all who helped with the Lenten Fish Fry. The Fish Fry was organized by the CYO Basketball teams as a fund raiser for our Parish. The total profit was $ 900.00. This was also a nice get together and delicious meal!

DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONS Divine Mercy Devotions are held following Sunday Masses at St. Francis & St. Augustine. You are encouraged to stay for a few minutes after Mass for this wonderful devotion. Devotions will be sung at St. Francis at the 8:00AM Mass, THIS SUNDAY, DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY.

MINISTRY SCHEDULE St. Francis—April 13th—4:30PM: Lectors—Mike Dovin; Ministers—Mary Shaughnessy & Helen Burns; Servers—volunteer needed; Rosary—Margaret Flaherty St. Francis—April 14th—8:00AM: Lectors—Bill Dovin; Ministers—Dave Curley & Larry Purtell; Server—Curtis & Madeline Spila; Rosary—Alice Carr St. Augustine—April 14th—10:30AM: Lector—Barbara Pichette; Ministers—Michelle Gatto & Anne Hawley; Servers—Tyler Rebello & Luke Fruehan; Rosary—Ann Zalepa

SANCTUARY LIGHTS, ADORATION VIGIL CANDLES & DEVOTIONAL CANDLE DONATIONS

A Devotional Candle at St. Francis burns for a Special Intention requested by Joe Purr. A Devotional Candle at St. Francis burns for a Special Intention.

The Sanctuary Light at St. Augustine will burn in honor of the Redding, Cullen, Bomboy, & Prebula Families requested by Mike & Monica Redding.

FLOWERS FOR OUR CHURCHES To provide flowers for St. Francis Church, please call the Rectory at (570-553-2288). To provide flowers for St. Augustine Church, please sign up on the sheet in back of the Church or call Heidi Jaeger (663-2459). Flower donations will be needed beginning in May.

CHURCH CLEANING St. Francis cleaners for the month of April—Eileen Drab.

St. Augustine cleaners April 7 to 13 - Susan McNamara & Bette Brown; April 14 to 20 - Julie Perlick. Volunteers are needed to clean St. Augustine Church. If you can help, call the rectory (553-2288).

PRAYER LIST

Lord, hear our prayers for the sick of our Parish and Community listed below and for those who are not listed and in need of our prayers. Katelyn Andre, Michael Haefner, Bill Jones, Jr., David Zevan, Rita Powers, Debbie Jones, John Spila, Julia Zangara, Kyle Stoddard, Mary Lou Gregg, Sophie Padula, Madigan Gow, John Flynn, Christine Rothwell, Donald & Theresa Baum, Donnie Butler, Nancy Jellick, Tommy Williams, Stephen & Mary Ann Ambrose, Mary Coyle, Toni Colardino, Linda Hollenback, Mary Bakay, Mary Riley, Jennifer Lynn, Tom Wenman, Tyler Fletcher, Evelyn Palulis, Anna Mae Coleman, Jerry Lynch, Joshua Welch, Richard Hutchinson, John Carr, Roma Laboda, Jean Ryan, Joshua Kaminski, Kathy Holt, Chuck Sidener, Aleisya Abrams, Steve & Catherine Hundiak, Christopher Polk, Mary K. Long, Mary Lou Fahs, Butch Rosencranz, Agnes Neville, Frank Hutchinson, Ruth King, Adaline Williams, George Kotch, Ida Ellis, Molly Penderf, Brooke Arnold, Franny Coleman, Hallie Brooks, Rosemary Boyle, Sarah Murnigahan, Robert Peifer, Evelyn Rounds, Janice Russell, Bill Wilcox, M. M., Carl Miller, Candy Coney, Walter O’Rourke, William Chaney, Bill Cadden, Mary Anna Marbaker, Mary Cadden, Sue Rathbone, Frank & Sandy Szabo, Nancy Lynch, Sue Anderson, Peg Taylor, Theresa Noldy, Ken Roon, June Riley, John Bauer, John Osolnick, Francis Zernone, Ned Offner, Sue Camp, Cody Seymour, Judy Castner-Bloom, Daniel Gavin, Shawn Burns, Quinn Seymour, Patricia Flynn, Pauline VerValen, Joe Curley, Peg Reed, Adam Kelly, Roman Drab, George & Norma McNeal, Alberta Zielinski, Bob Fedroff, and Leo Guiton. May they regain full health. Please pray for the needs in our Parish Intention Books. 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 and Community, Cortney Allen, Christopher Reichlen, Patrick Allen, Jeffrey Evans, Shane Kalpokas, Ryan Gormley, Mike Griffith, Daniel Hogan, Roger Raub, Matthew Kramer, Dustin Ryder, Ricky Trowbridge, Bobby Brostoski, Ryan Neville, Anthony Flynn, Adam Nelson, A. Jay Tewksbury, Jennifer Buttacavoli, Jason Raymond, Andrew Muscarelle, Adam Barziloski, Reed Shave, John Matousek, David Teetsel, Lisa Phillips, Carrie Krouse, Ryan Newberry, Wayne M. Bennett, Lukas Crisman, Duane Thomas, Joseph Elliott, Michael & Sean Plitt, Mark W. Gregg, Bradley J. Bryant, Taylor Cain, and all who serve with them. May they all be protected and safe from harm and return home soon to their families and friends. Amen.

PARISH PRAYER CHAIN

If you would like to help respond to prayer requests (for anyone in need-not just parish members), please contact Rosalynd Perlick-Spenser (663-2212), Susie Reichlen (553-2618), or Mary Keenan (553-2431). If you have actual prayer requests, please call anyone on the list and many prayers will be offered for your particular intention.

The Roman Catholic Community of ST. BRIGID PARISH,

(St. Francis Xavier Church, Friendsville, Pa.

and St. Augustine Church,

Silver Lake, Pa.)

(St. Brigid’s Cross)

P.O. Box 75 • 17 Cottage Street • Friendsville, Pa. 18818 www.ourparishcommunity.com • Phone (570) 553-2288

E-mail: sfxc@epix.net Father Casimir (Cas) Stanis, Pastor

Kenneth S. Brennan, Deacon

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT “We the faithful of the Roman Catholic Community of St. Brigid Parish, (St. Francis Xavier and St. Augustine Churches), in union with our Holy Father, the Pope, and the Diocese of Scranton, are called through baptism to share in the mission which Jesus Christ has entrusted to the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. We in this Faith Community, under the leadership of our Bishop and our Pastor, cooperate to proclaim the Gospel in accordance with the teaching of the Church, to celebrate the sacraments, especially the Eucharist, for the salvation of all, and to witness by grace to the Kingdom of God so as to promote a culture of life, justice and peace. We especially endeavor to foster spiritual growth and evangelization in our present and future generations by drawing parish members back to active participation.”

CHICKEN BARBECUE The Rush Volunteer Fire Company will hold a Chicken Barbecue THIS Sunday, April 7th, at the Rush Social Hall in Lawton. Dinners are $ 8.00; halves are $ 5.00. Chicken will be ready by about 10:30AM. All are welcome to come out and support our local fire company and enjoy a wonderful meal!

WILDLIFE RESCUE & ADOPT AN ANGEL COMPANION ANIMAL RESCUE BENEFIT

Wildlife Rescue & Adopt an Angel Companion Animal Rescue will hold a Benefit at St. Francis Hall, Friendsville on Sunday, April 14th, from 2 to 5PM. Menu is Chicken Parmesan, Vegetarian Baked Ziti, Meatballs, Roast Potatoes, Gourmet Vegetable Medley, Salad, Rolls and Dessert ~ All you can eat! Take outs will be available. Cost: $ 10.00 for adults; $ 5.00 for children 10 and under. (Soda, beer, coffee, tea, are extra.) Host DJ will be Kurt Motsko. There will be raffles, 50/50, giveaways and great auction items throughout dinner. For more information or to donate auction items, call 570-553-2499. All proceeds will support our continuing work to help all animals in need.

SPRING TURKEY SHOOTS The VFW Post 6824, will hold their Spring Turkey Shoots from Noon to 4:00PM on Sunday’s, April 21st, 28th, and May 5th. There will be Lucky X, Shotgun Shoot, Food, Show Down, 50 cent Bingo, Pull Tabs, and Raffles. This will take place at the VFW Post 6824 (Potterville), 1468 Haighs Pond Road, Rome, Pa. For more information, please call (570-744-2215) or go to www.vfwpost6824.org . All are welcome to attend.

4—H NEWS We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the achievements of Zach Van Winkle for his excellence in 4-H Shotgun Shooting Sports. Zach has earned the opportunity to go to Nebraska in June of this year to compete at the national level at the annual 4-H competition. Zach’s dedication to his sport has earned him this once in a lifetime opportunity. Please encourage & congratulate Zach by showing your support for his outstanding achievement. Zach Van Winkle, 13251 St. Rt. 267, Montrose, Pa. 18801.

WASHING MACHINE NEEDED

If anyone has a good used washing machine that they are no longer using, we are in need of one for Neumann Hall. If you have one you would like to donate, please contact the Parish office at 553-2288 or Joe or Mary Homan at 553-2860.

OPERATION RICE BOWL—Thank you for participating in CRS Rice Bowl! Our Parish helped make a difference in the lives of millions of people around the world suffering from poverty and hunger. To ensure that our donations will be put to use as soon as possible, please return your Rice Bowl envelopes by April 14th. Envelopes can be put in the collection basket. Collection total to date is: $ 862.75.

GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION

If you have not already done so, please put your Good Friday Envelopes in the collection basket by April 14th. Donations to date total: $ 395.04.

EASTER FLOWER ENVELOPES

Thank you to everyone who donated to the Easter Flower collection. Donations totaled $ 970.00. Your generosity has helped once again, to make our Churches beautiful for this Eater celebration.

ADORATION HOURS OPEN AT ST. AUGUSTINE CHURCH! Adoration runs from 5:00AM to Midnight, Monday through Friday. The chapel is closed during inclement weather. If the adorer is sick, going away on a trip or otherwise unable to keep their hour, a substitute will be available to keep it for them. God will bless you, your family and the world a thousand times as much for this sacrifice of making a holy hour because God cannot be outdone in generosity.

“The future belongs to those who worship God in silence.” (Blessed John Paul II) Sign up sheets are in the pews in both St. Augustine and St. Francis Churches. If you desire to sign up for an hour of Adoration, please place your completed sheet in the collection basket or call Andrea Chen (1-607-669-4875).

ST. AUGUSTINE CEMETERY NEWS St. Augustine Cemetery Association is accepting bids for mowing St. Augustine Cemetery and Church grounds. If

you have any questions, please contact Joe Monahan (607-669-4598). Bids need to be in by April 20th.

MARY LAURA DONOVAN SCHOLARSHIP Any student who resides in northern Pennsylvania and is interested in attending a Catholic school in Broome County can apply for this scholarship. The scholarship was established in 1987 in memory of Mary Laura’s commitment to Catholic education. For applications or information contact Rich Bucci, Principal at Seton Catholic Central (607-723-5307).