MINISTRY SCHEDULE St. Francis—Sept. 1st—4:30PM: Lector—Larry O’Reilly; Ministers—Sean Kelly & Cathy O’Reilly; Server—Anna Wheaton; Rosary—Loretta Guiton St. Francis—Sept. 2nd—8:00AM: Lector—Bill Dovin; Ministers—Joyce Barnum & Jeff Williams; Servers—Katie & Thomas Williams; Rosary—Dave Curley St. Augustine—Sept. 2nd—10:30AM: Lector—Judy Adams; Ministers—Bob Allen & Volunteer needed; Servers—Emma & Hallie Milligan; Rosary—Ann Zalepa

DECEASED Please pray for the deceased, especially Bob Forba, who was known to many in our Community. May he rest in peace. Amen.

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. CHURCH CLEANING

St. Francis cleaner for the month of September—Laura Legg. St. Augustine cleaners Aug. 26 to Sept. 1—Barbara & Bud Mahoney; Sept. 2 to 8—Barbara Dovin & Norma Ergler. Volunteers are needed to clean St. Augustine Church. If you can help, call the rectory (553-2288).

FLOWERS FOR OUR CHURCHES St. Augustine Church flowers are given for a Special Intention. To provide flowers for St. Augustine sign up on the sheet in back of the Church or call Barbara Mahoney (663-3010).

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 & Theresa Lynch, Pat Dube, Joshua Welch, Richard Hutchinson, John Carr, Roma Laboda, Jean Ryan, Joshua Kaminski, Aleisya Abrams, Chuck Sidener, Maureen Rothwell, Kathy Holt, John Daly, Steve & Catherine Hundiak, Christopher Polk, Mary K. Long, Mary Lou Fahs, Butch Rosencranz, Agnes Neville, Frank Hutchinson, Patricia Flynn, Ruth King, Adaline Williams, George & Irene Kotch, Dorothy Angel, Ida Ellis, Molly Penderf, Brooke Arnold, Franny Coleman, G. D., Hallie Brooks, Rosemary Boyle, Sarah Murnigahan, Robert Peifer, Chuck McNeil, Evelyn Rounds, A. H., Chris Carlisle, Jr., Will Bennett, Carol Jones, Janice Russell, Bill Wilcox, M. M., Carl Miller, Ken Teel, Gene Fox, Chris Coleman, Marie Ray, and Walter O’Rourke. 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, Joe Jones, Christopher Reichlen, Patrick Allen, Jeffrey Evans, Shane Kalpokas, Joshua Arey, Ryan Gormley, Mike Griffith, Daniel Hogan, Matthew Kramer, Roger Raub, 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, Paul Lewandowski, Mark W. Gregg, Bradley J. Bryant, Patrick McGuigan, 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 one of the following people: 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.

ADORATION HOURS OPEN!

GOD richly blesses you & your family when you take time out of your busy schedule for HIM. Could you spend (1) hour with ME? Please call Andrea Chen (1-607-669-4875), for available hours.

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.”

MASS SCHEDULE Sat. Aug. 25 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 21ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS Sun. Aug. 26 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 21ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

DECEASED OF THE CONBOY FAMILY by Sheila Bealo

10:30AM St. Augustine Church - MARY & EMMETT HOGAN by Sheila & Tim McMahon

Tue. Aug. 28 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - HELENA MAHONEY by Bud & Barbara Mahoney Wed. Aug. 29 8:30AM St. Francis Church - ANDREW CONDON by the Estate Thur. Aug. 30 8:30AM St. Francis Church - MARY BAHAN by the Estate Fri. Aug. 31 8:30AM St. Francis Church - JACK FITZGERALD by Tom Golden Sat. Sept. 1 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 22ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS Sun. Sept. 2 8:00AM St. Francis

Church - 22ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME`

WILLIAM BARNO by Virginia Donovan & Family 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - LIVING & DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE

MAHONEY FAMILY by the Family

Mon. Aug. 27 12:00NN St. Francis Church - JEROME RYAN by the Estate

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 collections. St. Francis (4:30PM) $ 553.00; St. Francis (8:00AM) $ 1,317.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM) $ 1,1,23.63. Holy Day Collection at St. Augustine was $ 224.00 and St. Francis was $ 552.00.

LIFELINES

It should also be noted that in a society that respects natural law’s right of religious liberty, a conscience clause should be redundant. That is: with or without a stated “conscience clause,” the government cannot force religious institutions and churches to act against their beliefs. It should be understood, and has been understood that it is the natural right of man to follow his faith… until now. ~ Most Rev. W. Francis Malooly, Bishop of Wilmington, Homily, Fortnight for Freedom Mass, June 21, 2012 Copyright © 2012, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved.

IRISH FESTIVAL NEWS THIS YEAR’S IRISH FESTIVAL WILL BE HELD

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH, 2012

WORK LISTS Work lists are available in the back of the Churches this weekend. Please take one home and see where and what time you are scheduled to work. If you have been scheduled at a time or place that you cannot work, please call the Parish Office (553-2288) or Jim & Jane Conboy (934-2296) and let us know so workers can be adjusted.

FLIERS Fliers advertising the Irish Festival are available in the back of the Churches. Please distribute them to help with advertising.

DONATIONS FOR BASKET OF CHEER Monetary donations are still needed for the Basket of Cheer. With these donations a basket will be put together with many Irish libations and other Irish Items. Please put your donation in the collection basket in a marked envelope. So far donations total $ 240.00.

WINE The wine for the Irish Festival has been donated. Thank you to these generous parishioners.

BEER FOR IRISH FESTIVAL Thank you to everyone who donated or pledged to donate halves of beer. All of the halves have now been donated. THANK YOU EVERYONE!

FESTIVAL CHOIR PRACTICE Choir practice for the Irish Festival will be this Tuesday, August 28th, 6:30PM in St. Francis Church.

CHANCE BOOKS Chance Books can be returned through the mail or in the collection. If you haven’t made your returns by September 9th, please make your returns to the Chance Book table at the Festival.

PIES AND COOKIES Pie tins are now available in the back of our Churches. Each family is asked to donate (3) pies or (3) dozen cookies to the Irish Festival. Pies and cookies can be dropped off at St. Francis Hall on Friday evening between 6 & 7 PM; Saturday morning between 9 & 11AM or you can bring them to the Festival on Sunday.

CHANGE IN MASS SCHEDULE FOR IRISH FESTIVAL SUNDAY PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS ~ SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH, THE 8:00AM MASS WILL BE AT ST. AUGUSTINE CHURCH AND MASS AT ST. FRANCIS WILL BE HELD AT 11:00AM. THIS IS TO ALLOW FR. CAS TO SAY THE IRISH FESTIVAL MASS. THIS CHANGE IS FOR ONE WEEKEND ONLY. PLEASE LET ALL YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS KNOW THIS SO THAT THEY DON’T MISS MASS.

COLLECTION FOR THE CHURCH IN CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE

“Christ is the light which illumines the way” (Blessed John Paul II). The Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe illuminates the way for the people of the region by helping Catholic Organizations provide food, shelter, medical care, and compassion for the depressed and lonely, in addition to pastoral care and catechesis. Your donation today helps to reinforce the Christian ideals of charity, family values, and kindness in a place struggling in the aftermath of 70 years of atheistic Soviet rule. Please be generous to the Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. Visit www.usccb.org/nationalcollections to learn more about the important projects funded by the Collection.

COLLECTION FOR THE CARE & EDUCATION OF PRIESTS Next weekend’s second collection will be for the Care & Education of Priests.

CCD NEWS

FIRST DAY OF CLASSES: The first CCD class of the year will be held on Sunday, September 16th. CCD Classes meet at Neumann Hall, Choconut, at 9:10AM on Sunday mornings. STUDENT REGISTRATION FORMS: Student Registration forms are in the back of the Churches. Please take one per student. You can return them in the collection basket or return them to the student’s teacher on the first day of class. You may also return them to our CCD Coordinator, Susie Reichlen. Her phone number is (553-2618). If you have any questions about CCD Classes, please call Susie. CONFIRMATION CLASSES begin this Fall. Confirmation will be held in the fall of 2014. Students are required to have two full years of preparation to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, so if your son or daughter wishes to receive Con-firmation in 2014 they should begin attending classes this September.

RCIA Classes will begin soon for anyone interested in participating in the RCIA Program. This is for anyone who would like to become a Catholic. If you are interested, please call the rectory (570-553-2288) or speak with Deacon Ken as soon as possible.

THANK YOU—DAY WITH MARY Thank you to everyone involved with “A Day with Mary”, held this past Saturday at St. Augustine Church. We especially thank the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate, from Mount St. Francis Hermitage, Maine, NY, for helping put the day on for us.

SAINT JOHN NEUMANN SHRINE AT SUGAR RIDGE

Mass will be held at St. John Neumann Shrine, Sugar Ridge, near Overton, Pa., at 2:30PM, Sunday, September 2nd. All are welcome & invited to attend.

HOOLEY The 9th Annual 1/2-way to St. Patrick’s Day Hooley will be held Friday, September 14th, from 7 to 11PM at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 136 Park Ave, Binghamton. A 50/50 Raffle will be held, proceeds to benefit G & E Therapies Summer Camp for Children with Autism or PDD. For 50/50 tickets, contact 607-621-7798 or 607-648-8131. Music is by “OLD FRIENDS”. Also featured will be Irish Dancers and Pipers. Advance Admission is $ 12 / $15 at the Door. Ages 6-16 / $ 5; 5 and under are free. No alcohol under 21. Limited tickets. Price includes beer, soda, coffee & snacks. Food will be available for pur-chase. There will be a Chinese Auction and various raffles. For raffle basket donations, contact 607-729-5244. For admission tickets call 607-724-5794 or pick up tickets at; AOH Hall—148 Main Street, Binghamton/607-724-5588; The Beef—62 Leroy Street, Binghamton/607-779-2333/Giblin’s— 256 Main Street, Johnson City/607-798-1965. For more information contact us at BinghamtonHooley@aol.com Sponsored by the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians Div. 1 & 2.

MASS SCHEDULE Sat. Aug. 25 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 21ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS Sun. Aug. 26 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 21ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

DECEASED OF THE CONBOY FAMILY by Sheila Bealo

10:30AM St. Augustine Church - MARY & EMMETT HOGAN by Sheila & Tim McMahon

Tue. Aug. 28 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - HELENA MAHONEY by Bud & Barbara Mahoney Wed. Aug. 29 8:30AM St. Francis Church - ANDREW CONDON by the Estate Thur. Aug. 30 8:30AM St. Francis Church - MARY BAHAN by the Estate Fri. Aug. 31 8:30AM St. Francis Church - JACK FITZGERALD by Tom Golden Sat. Sept. 1 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 22ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS Sun. Sept. 2 8:00AM St. Francis

Church - 22ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME`

WILLIAM BARNO by Virginia Donovan & Family 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - LIVING & DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE

MAHONEY FAMILY by the Family

Mon. Aug. 27 12:00NN St. Francis Church - JEROME RYAN by the Estate

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 collections. St. Francis (4:30PM) $ 553.00; St. Francis (8:00AM) $ 1,317.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM) $ 1,1,23.63. Holy Day Collection at St. Augustine was $ 224.00 and St. Francis was $ 552.00.

LIFELINES

It should also be noted that in a society that respects natural law’s right of religious liberty, a conscience clause should be redundant. That is: with or without a stated “conscience clause,” the government cannot force religious institutions and churches to act against their beliefs. It should be understood, and has been understood that it is the natural right of man to follow his faith… until now. ~ Most Rev. W. Francis Malooly, Bishop of Wilmington, Homily, Fortnight for Freedom Mass, June 21, 2012 Copyright © 2012, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved.

IRISH FESTIVAL NEWS THIS YEAR’S IRISH FESTIVAL WILL BE HELD

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH, 2012

WORK LISTS Work lists are available in the back of the Churches this weekend. Please take one home and see where and what time you are scheduled to work. If you have been scheduled at a time or place that you cannot work, please call the Parish Office (553-2288) or Jim & Jane Conboy (934-2296) and let us know so workers can be adjusted.

FLIERS Fliers advertising the Irish Festival are available in the back of the Churches. Please distribute them to help with advertising.

DONATIONS FOR BASKET OF CHEER Monetary donations are still needed for the Basket of Cheer. With these donations a basket will be put together with many Irish libations and other Irish Items. Please put your donation in the collection basket in a marked envelope. So far donations total $ 240.00.

WINE The wine for the Irish Festival has been donated. Thank you to these generous parishioners.

BEER FOR IRISH FESTIVAL Thank you to everyone who donated or pledged to donate halves of beer. All of the halves have now been donated. THANK YOU EVERYONE!

FESTIVAL CHOIR PRACTICE Choir practice for the Irish Festival will be this Tuesday, August 28th, 6:30PM in St. Francis Church.

CHANCE BOOKS Chance Books can be returned through the mail or in the collection. If you haven’t made your returns by September 9th, please make your returns to the Chance Book table at the Festival.

PIES AND COOKIES Pie tins are now available in the back of our Churches. Each family is asked to donate (3) pies or (3) dozen cookies to the Irish Festival. Pies and cookies can be dropped off at St. Francis Hall on Friday evening between 6 & 7 PM; Saturday morning between 9 & 11AM or you can bring them to the Festival on Sunday.

CHANGE IN MASS SCHEDULE FOR IRISH FESTIVAL SUNDAY PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS ~ SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH, THE 8:00AM MASS WILL BE AT ST. AUGUSTINE CHURCH AND MASS AT ST. FRANCIS WILL BE HELD AT 11:00AM. THIS IS TO ALLOW FR. CAS TO SAY THE IRISH FESTIVAL MASS. THIS CHANGE IS FOR ONE WEEKEND ONLY. PLEASE LET ALL YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS KNOW THIS SO THAT THEY DON’T MISS MASS.

COLLECTION FOR THE CHURCH IN CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE

“Christ is the light which illumines the way” (Blessed John Paul II). The Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe illuminates the way for the people of the region by helping Catholic Organizations provide food, shelter, medical care, and compassion for the depressed and lonely, in addition to pastoral care and catechesis. Your donation today helps to reinforce the Christian ideals of charity, family values, and kindness in a place struggling in the aftermath of 70 years of atheistic Soviet rule. Please be generous to the Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. Visit www.usccb.org/nationalcollections to learn more about the important projects funded by the Collection.

COLLECTION FOR THE CARE & EDUCATION OF PRIESTS Next weekend’s second collection will be for the Care & Education of Priests.

MINISTRY SCHEDULE St. Francis—Sept. 1st—4:30PM: Lector—Larry O’Reilly; Ministers—Sean Kelly & Cathy O’Reilly; Server—Anna Wheaton; Rosary—Loretta Guiton St. Francis—Sept. 2nd—8:00AM: Lector—Bill Dovin; Ministers—Joyce Barnum & Jeff Williams; Servers—Katie & Thomas Williams; Rosary—Dave Curley St. Augustine—Sept. 2nd—10:30AM: Lector—Judy Adams; Ministers—Bob Allen & Volunteer needed; Servers—Emma & Hallie Milligan; Rosary—Ann Zalepa

DECEASED Please pray for the deceased, especially Bob Forba, who was known to many in our Community. May he rest in peace. Amen.

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. CHURCH CLEANING

St. Francis cleaner for the month of September—Laura Legg. St. Augustine cleaners Aug. 26 to Sept. 1—Barbara & Bud Mahoney; Sept. 2 to 8—Barbara Dovin & Norma Ergler. Volunteers are needed to clean St. Augustine Church. If you can help, call the rectory (553-2288).

FLOWERS FOR OUR CHURCHES St. Augustine Church flowers are given for a Special Intention. To provide flowers for St. Augustine sign up on the sheet in back of the Church or call Barbara Mahoney (663-3010).

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 & Theresa Lynch, Pat Dube, Joshua Welch, Richard Hutchinson, John Carr, Roma Laboda, Jean Ryan, Joshua Kaminski, Aleisya Abrams, Chuck Sidener, Maureen Rothwell, Kathy Holt, John Daly, Steve & Catherine Hundiak, Christopher Polk, Mary K. Long, Mary Lou Fahs, Butch Rosencranz, Agnes Neville, Frank Hutchinson, Patricia Flynn, Ruth King, Adaline Williams, George & Irene Kotch, Dorothy Angel, Ida Ellis, Molly Penderf, Brooke Arnold, Franny Coleman, G. D., Hallie Brooks, Rosemary Boyle, Sarah Murnigahan, Robert Peifer, Chuck McNeil, Evelyn Rounds, A. H., Chris Carlisle, Jr., Will Bennett, Carol Jones, Janice Russell, Bill Wilcox, M. M., Carl Miller, Ken Teel, Gene Fox, Chris Coleman, Marie Ray, and Walter O’Rourke. 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, Joe Jones, Christopher Reichlen, Patrick Allen, Jeffrey Evans, Shane Kalpokas, Joshua Arey, Ryan Gormley, Mike Griffith, Daniel Hogan, Matthew Kramer, Roger Raub, 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, Paul Lewandowski, Mark W. Gregg, Bradley J. Bryant, Patrick McGuigan, 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 one of the following people: 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.

ADORATION HOURS OPEN!

GOD richly blesses you & your family when you take time out of your busy schedule for HIM. Could you spend (1) hour with ME? Please call Andrea Chen (1-607-669-4875), for available hours.

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.”