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MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEKEND
St. Francis—Feb. 27th—4:30PM: Lector—Jack Kelly; Servers—volunteer needed; Rosary—
Loretta Guiton; Cantor—Marilee Beyer St. Francis—Feb. 28th—8:00AM: Lector—Rosanne Williams; Servers—Thomas Williams; Rosary—Camille Doyle; Cantor—Patti Dudock
St. Augustine—Feb 28th—10:30AM: Lector—Johanna Higgins; Servers—Shelby Funk and Christopher Higgins; Rosary—Ann Zalepa or a volunteer; Cantor—Gianna Chen
If at any time you a volunteer is needed for any ministry, please feel free to step forward and offer your services.
SANCTUARY LIGHTS, ADORATION VIGIL CANDLES & DEVOTIONAL CANDLE DONATIONS
A Devotional Candle at St. Francis b u r n s for a Special Intention requested by Joe Purr. A Devotional Candle at St. Francis b u r n s for healing for all the sick and special intentions.
A Devotional Candle at St. Francis burns for the return to health of all the sick in our Parish Community requested by St. Brigid Altar & Rosary Society.
CHURCH CLEANING
St. Francis cleaners for the month of February—Laura Legg. St. Augustine cleaners Feb. 21 to 27—the Chen Family; Feb. 28 to March 5—Ann Major
PARISH PRAYER CHAIN
If you would like to help respond to prayer requests (for anyone in need), please contact Rosalynd Perlick (570-663-2212), Susie Reichlen (570-553-2618), or Mary Keenan (570-553-2431). If you have prayer requests, please call anyone on the list and many prayers will be offered for your particular intention.
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, Kyle Stoddard, Mary Lou Gregg, Sophie Padula, Madigan Gow, John Flynn, Donald & Terry Baum, Mary Bakay, Donnie Butler, Tommy Williams, Stephen Ambrose, Mary Riley, Toni Colardino, Tom Wenman, Kathy Holt, Linda Hollenback, T.S., Tyler Fletcher, Anna Mae Coleman, Mary Lou Fahs, Steve Hundiak, Richard Hutchinson, Mary K. Long, Joshua Kaminski, Aleisya Abrams, John Bauer, Butch Rosencranz, Ruth King, Brooke
Arnold, Adam Kelly, Nancy Lynch, Hallie Brooks, June Riley, Sarah Murnigahan, William Chaney, Daniel Gavin, Sue Anderson, Shawn Burns, Quinn Seymour, Sam Miner, John & Alberta Zielinski, Virginia Raftis, Marie Donahue, Nancy, Matt & Emily, Bob Murphy, Robyn Lawson, Rita Flynn, Elton Carr, Kaleena Dughi, Molly Getter, Debbie Drewry, Bub Davis, Rusty Carmen, Ronalee Eckert, Chelsea Judson, Brenda, Walt Frystak, Amanda Branning, J.K., H.T., Andy Mooney, Dave Hibbard, Jeff Barnard, Phoebe Burrell, Ken Guiton, Mary Elizabeth Healy, George Kotch, Jr., Delmar O’Rourke, Lori & Michelle Parsons, Steve Burrell, Tammy Fleming, Barbara Borsavage, Amy, Gregg Loboda, Mark Kovach, Jerry Conboy, Brendan Kelly, Greg Lasgowka, Shirley Bowser, Paul Kerber, Linda Bush, Dick Lewis, James O’Mara, Joe Redmond, Pat Donnelly, Florian Pasteka, Matt Purtell, Grove Doty, Eleanor Hastings, Bob Keenan, Karen Purtell, Victoria Hegedty, Terry White, Richard Guido, John & Doris Daly, Victoria Grisdale, Alida Priestner, Ann Rounds, Carol Popeck, Fr. Cas, Julie McMahon, Chris Conboy, Lanny Puzo, Brittany Villanella, Clover Lynn Villanella, Annette Glasgow, Marilyn Quick, Lyle Oakes, and Amanda Imsenik. 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, Christopher Reichlen, Patrick Allen, Shane Kalpokas, Ryan Gormley, Mike Griffith, Matthew Kramer, Dustin Ryder, Bobby Brostoski, Ricky Trowbridge, Ryan Neville, Anthony Flynn, A. Jay Tewksbury, Jennifer Buttacavoli, Andrew Muscarelle, Adam Barziloski, Lukas Crisman, John Matousek, Lisa Phillips, Carrie Krouse, Ryan Newberry, Wayne M. Bennett, Duane Thomas, Joseph Elliott, Mark W. Gregg, Bradley J. Bryant, Kevin Lewandoski, Amberlynn Villanella, Steven Shelp, Daniel Daly, Rip VanWinkle and all who serve with them. May they all be protected & safe from harm & return home soon to their families and friends. Amen.
Please call the rectory when the person you put on the Prayer List or Armed Forces List can be removed. If you know of anyone on the list who has passed away, please let us know so that their name can be removed from the list.
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
-mail: [email protected]
Father Casimir (Cas) Stanis, Pastor
Kenneth S. Brennan, Deacon
The Roman Catholic Community of ST. BRIGID PARISH,
(St. Francis Xavier Church, Friendsville, Pa.
St. Augustine Church, Silver Lake, Pa.)
(St. Brigid’s Cross)
WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT
Thank you for your kindness & generosity in our Parish Collections. St. Francis (4:30PM)- $ 845.00; St. Francis (8:00AM) - $ 712.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM) - $ 627.50. Ash Wednesday—$ 437.00.
LIFELINES
“Our son Charlie was born with Down syndrome in 2007. …Labels could not describe how [his] smile lit up a room, or how the sweetness of his soul had captured our hearts so completely.” — “A Perfect Gift”
CHILDREN’S WORSHIP BULLETINS .
MASS SCHEDULE
Sat. Feb. 20 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 2 ND SUNDAY OF LENT
Sun. Feb. 21 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 2 ND SUNDAY OF LENT
JIM KEENAN by Paul & Mary Burgess
10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS Mon. Feb. 22 12:00NN St. Francis Church - BARBARA KOTCH by Chuck & Sandy Kotch
Tue. Feb. 23 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - ARTHUR L. PICHETTE, SR. by Bill & Barbara Pichette
Wed. Feb. 24 8:30AM St. Francis Church - WANDA PURR & DECEASED FAMILY & FRIENDS by Joe Purr
Thur. Feb. 25 8:30AM St. Francis Church - MARGARET BAHAN by Mary Keenan
Fri. Feb. 26 12:00NN St. Francis Church - (Mass & Stations of the Cross) MARY R. CADDEN by Robert Keenan & Family
6:00PM St. Augustine Church - (Stations of the Cross) Sat. Feb. 27 4:30PM St. Francis Church -
Sun. Feb. 28 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 3 RD SUNDAY OF LENT
INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS
10:30AM St. Augustine Church -
PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING
The Pastoral Council will meet THIS Wednesday, February 24th, at 6:00PM in the Rectory.
PARISH LOTTERY CALENDARS
Parish Lottery Calendars are available in the back of the Churches. Again this year calendars are $ 20.00 each. They run from April 1st thru December 31st, 2016. Each family in our Parish is asked to take at least (5) calendars to sell. There are both packages of (5) calendars and loose (single) calendars available. (Please do not break up the packages.) You are asked to please sign the calendars out on the sign out sheet provided. Please help to make this very important fund raiser a success again this year!
THANK YOU BRUNCH FOR VOLUNTEERS
Sunday, March 13th, we will honor volunteers in our Parish. A brunch for volunteers & their families will be held in Neumann Hall beginning at 12 Noon. If you are a member of the following: Parish Council, Finance Council, Lector, Eucharistic Minister, Cantor, Choir, Officer of Altar & Rosary, Altar Server, CCD Teacher, Food Pantry Coordinator, Adoration Coordinator, Fund Raiser chairmen/committee persons, CYO Moderator, Softball Manager, RCIA leaders, Money Counters, or lawn maintenance personnel, you are invited to attend. Call the Rectory (570-553-2288); Homan’s (570-553-2860) or email [email protected] with number attending so preparations can be made.
FOOD CARDS/FOOD PANTRY
EASTER FOOD CARDS: We have a total of (14) families on our Food Card list. If you know of any family or individual who needs help, please call the rectory or put a note in the collection basket. If you have put someone on the list in the past and they no longer need help, please let us know. You may put your donation, (check or cash), in the collection basket in an envelope marked “attention: Kay—
Food Cards” or mail it to the rectory. All donations are needed and are greatly appreciated. So far we have a total of $ 25.00 donated to the Food Cards.
FOOD PANTRY: We are now preparing for Easter Baskets. Donations for hams would be appreciated and should be put in the collection marked Food Pantry. Any checks must be made payable to “The Food Pantry”. Thank you for sharing with others. May God bless you a hundredfold.
MASS INTENTIONS AVAILABLE
Would you like to remember your loved one, relatives, or friends in a special way during the coming year??? Why not do so through a Mass said in their memory/honor. What a beautiful way to remember their memory and an incentive to attend Mass that day. It has been several years since you have had this opportunity. Don’t let this golden opportunity pass you by without taking advantage this new year.
CANTOR
A few more Cantors are still needed. If you are interested in leading the congregation in song, please contact Marilee Beyer (570-934-0976) for more information and training.
BIBLE STUDY Bible Study is held Tuesday mornings from 9:30 to 11:00AM at Neumann Hall. New members are always welcome.
ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST
The Little Meadows Fire Company will hold an all you can eat breakfast on Sunday, February 28th, from 7AM to 11AM, at Whitetails Bar, Little Meadows. Price is $9.00 adult $ 6.00 children. Benefits the Little Meadows Fire Company. Breakfast includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, French toast, bacon, sausage gravy with biscuits, home fries, baked goods, and beverages. All are invited to attend and enjoy a delicious breakfast.
MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEKEND
St. Francis—Feb. 27th—4:30PM: Lector—Jack Kelly; Servers—volunteer needed; Rosary—
Loretta Guiton; Cantor—Marilee Beyer St. Francis—Feb. 28th—8:00AM: Lector—Rosanne Williams; Servers—Thomas Williams; Rosary—Camille Doyle; Cantor—Patti Dudock
St. Augustine—Feb 28th—10:30AM: Lector—Johanna Higgins; Servers—Shelby Funk and Christopher Higgins; Rosary—Ann Zalepa or a volunteer; Cantor—Gianna Chen
If at any time you a volunteer is needed for any ministry, please feel free to step forward and offer your services.
SANCTUARY LIGHTS, ADORATION VIGIL CANDLES & DEVOTIONAL CANDLE DONATIONS
A Devotional Candle at St. Francis b u r n s for a Special Intention requested by Joe Purr. A Devotional Candle at St. Francis b u r n s for healing for all the sick and special intentions.
A Devotional Candle at St. Francis burns for the return to health of all the sick in our Parish Community requested by St. Brigid Altar & Rosary Society.
CHURCH CLEANING
St. Francis cleaners for the month of February—Laura Legg. St. Augustine cleaners Feb. 21 to 27—the Chen Family; Feb. 28 to March 5—Ann Major
PARISH PRAYER CHAIN
If you would like to help respond to prayer requests (for anyone in need), please contact Rosalynd Perlick (570-663-2212), Susie Reichlen (570-553-2618), or Mary Keenan (570-553-2431). If you have prayer requests, please call anyone on the list and many prayers will be offered for your particular intention.
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, Kyle Stoddard, Mary Lou Gregg, Sophie Padula, Madigan Gow, John Flynn, Donald & Terry Baum, Mary Bakay, Donnie Butler, Tommy Williams, Stephen Ambrose, Mary Riley, Toni Colardino, Tom Wenman, Kathy Holt, Linda Hollenback, T.S., Tyler Fletcher, Anna Mae Coleman, Mary Lou Fahs, Steve Hundiak, Richard Hutchinson, Mary K. Long, Joshua Kaminski, Aleisya Abrams, John Bauer, Butch Rosencranz, Ruth King, Brooke
Arnold, Adam Kelly, Nancy Lynch, Hallie Brooks, June Riley, Sarah Murnigahan, William Chaney, Daniel Gavin, Sue Anderson, Shawn Burns, Quinn Seymour, Sam Miner, John & Alberta Zielinski, Virginia Raftis, Marie Donahue, Nancy, Matt & Emily, Bob Murphy, Robyn Lawson, Rita Flynn, Elton Carr, Kaleena Dughi, Molly Getter, Debbie Drewry, Bub Davis, Rusty Carmen, Ronalee Eckert, Chelsea Judson, Brenda, Walt Frystak, Amanda Branning, J.K., H.T., Andy Mooney, Dave Hibbard, Jeff Barnard, Phoebe Burrell, Ken Guiton, Mary Elizabeth Healy, George Kotch, Jr., Delmar O’Rourke, Lori & Michelle Parsons, Steve Burrell, Tammy Fleming, Barbara Borsavage, Amy, Gregg Loboda, Mark Kovach, Jerry Conboy, Brendan Kelly, Greg Lasgowka, Shirley Bowser, Paul Kerber, Linda Bush, Dick Lewis, James O’Mara, Joe Redmond, Pat Donnelly, Florian Pasteka, Matt Purtell, Grove Doty, Eleanor Hastings, Bob Keenan, Karen Purtell, Victoria Hegedty, Terry White, Richard Guido, John & Doris Daly, Victoria Grisdale, Alida Priestner, Ann Rounds, Carol Popeck, Fr. Cas, Julie McMahon, Chris Conboy, Lanny Puzo, Brittany Villanella, Clover Lynn Villanella, Annette Glasgow, Marilyn Quick, Lyle Oakes, and Amanda Imsenik. 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, Christopher Reichlen, Patrick Allen, Shane Kalpokas, Ryan Gormley, Mike Griffith, Matthew Kramer, Dustin Ryder, Bobby Brostoski, Ricky Trowbridge, Ryan Neville, Anthony Flynn, A. Jay Tewksbury, Jennifer Buttacavoli, Andrew Muscarelle, Adam Barziloski, Lukas Crisman, John Matousek, Lisa Phillips, Carrie Krouse, Ryan Newberry, Wayne M. Bennett, Duane Thomas, Joseph Elliott, Mark W. Gregg, Bradley J. Bryant, Kevin Lewandoski, Amberlynn Villanella, Steven Shelp, Daniel Daly, Rip VanWinkle and all who serve with them. May they all be protected & safe from harm & return home soon to their families and friends. Amen.
Please call the rectory when the person you put on the Prayer List or Armed Forces List can be removed. If you know of anyone on the list who has passed away, please let us know so that their name can be removed from the list.
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
-mail: [email protected]
Father Casimir (Cas) Stanis, Pastor
Kenneth S. Brennan, Deacon
The Roman Catholic Community of ST. BRIGID PARISH,
(St. Francis Xavier Church, Friendsville, Pa.
St. Augustine Church, Silver Lake, Pa.)
(St. Brigid’s Cross)
WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT
Thank you for your kindness & generosity in our Parish Collections. St. Francis (4:30PM)- $ 845.00; St. Francis (8:00AM) - $ 712.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM) - $ 627.50. Ash Wednesday—$ 437.00.
LIFELINES
“Our son Charlie was born with Down syndrome in 2007. …Labels could not describe how [his] smile lit up a room, or how the sweetness of his soul had captured our hearts so completely.” — “A Perfect Gift”
CHILDREN’S WORSHIP BULLETINS .
MASS SCHEDULE
Sat. Feb. 20 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 2 ND SUNDAY OF LENT
Sun. Feb. 21 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 2 ND SUNDAY OF LENT
JIM KEENAN by Paul & Mary Burgess
10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS Mon. Feb. 22 12:00NN St. Francis Church - BARBARA KOTCH by Chuck & Sandy Kotch
Tue. Feb. 23 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - ARTHUR L. PICHETTE, SR. by Bill & Barbara Pichette
Wed. Feb. 24 8:30AM St. Francis Church - WANDA PURR & DECEASED FAMILY & FRIENDS by Joe Purr
Thur. Feb. 25 8:30AM St. Francis Church - MARGARET BAHAN by Mary Keenan
Fri. Feb. 26 12:00NN St. Francis Church - (Mass & Stations of the Cross) MARY R. CADDEN by Robert Keenan & Family
6:00PM St. Augustine Church - (Stations of the Cross) Sat. Feb. 27 4:30PM St. Francis Church -
Sun. Feb. 28 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 3 RD SUNDAY OF LENT
INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS
10:30AM St. Augustine Church -
PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING
The Pastoral Council will meet THIS Wednesday, February 24th, at 6:00PM in the Rectory.
PARISH LOTTERY CALENDARS
Parish Lottery Calendars are available in the back of the Churches. Again this year calendars are $ 20.00 each. They run from April 1st thru December 31st, 2016. Each family in our Parish is asked to take at least (5) calendars to sell. There are both packages of (5) calendars and loose (single) calendars available. (Please do not break up the packages.) You are asked to please sign the calendars out on the sign out sheet provided. Please help to make this very important fund raiser a success again this year!
THANK YOU BRUNCH FOR VOLUNTEERS
Sunday, March 13th, we will honor volunteers in our Parish. A brunch for volunteers & their families will be held in Neumann Hall beginning at 12 Noon. If you are a member of the following: Parish Council, Finance Council, Lector, Eucharistic Minister, Cantor, Choir, Officer of Altar & Rosary, Altar Server, CCD Teacher, Food Pantry Coordinator, Adoration Coordinator, Fund Raiser chairmen/committee persons, CYO Moderator, Softball Manager, RCIA leaders, Money Counters, or lawn maintenance personnel, you are invited to attend. Call the Rectory (570-553-2288); Homan’s (570-553-2860) or email [email protected] with number attending so preparations can be made.
FOOD CARDS/FOOD PANTRY
EASTER FOOD CARDS: We have a total of (14) families on our Food Card list. If you know of any family or individual who needs help, please call the rectory or put a note in the collection basket. If you have put someone on the list in the past and they no longer need help, please let us know. You may put your donation, (check or cash), in the collection basket in an envelope marked “attention: Kay—
Food Cards” or mail it to the rectory. All donations are needed and are greatly appreciated. So far we have a total of $ 25.00 donated to the Food Cards.
FOOD PANTRY: We are now preparing for Easter Baskets. Donations for hams would be appreciated and should be put in the collection marked Food Pantry. Any checks must be made payable to “The Food Pantry”. Thank you for sharing with others. May God bless you a hundredfold.
MASS INTENTIONS AVAILABLE
Would you like to remember your loved one, relatives, or friends in a special way during the coming year??? Why not do so through a Mass said in their memory/honor. What a beautiful way to remember their memory and an incentive to attend Mass that day. It has been several years since you have had this opportunity. Don’t let this golden opportunity pass you by without taking advantage this new year.
CANTOR
A few more Cantors are still needed. If you are interested in leading the congregation in song, please contact Marilee Beyer (570-934-0976) for more information and training.
BIBLE STUDY Bible Study is held Tuesday mornings from 9:30 to 11:00AM at Neumann Hall. New members are always welcome.
ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST
The Little Meadows Fire Company will hold an all you can eat breakfast on Sunday, February 28th, from 7AM to 11AM, at Whitetails Bar, Little Meadows. Price is $9.00 adult $ 6.00 children. Benefits the Little Meadows Fire Company. Breakfast includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, French toast, bacon, sausage gravy with biscuits, home fries, baked goods, and beverages. All are invited to attend and enjoy a delicious breakfast.
2016 REGULATIONS FOR LENT All faithful of the Diocese of Scranton are reminded of Diocesan Statute No. 41, which addresses the penitential aspect of Lent: “The season of Lent is penitential in nature and during Lent penance should be not only internal and individual, but also external and social (Sacrosanctum Concilium, No. 5, 109). Pastors are obliged to avoid scheduling activities in the parishes which in any way could possibly detract from the external and social penance required by Lent.” During Lent the following fast and abstinence regulations are observed: Good Friday, March 25th, is a day of fast and abstinence. Fridays during Lent are days of abstinence. All Catholics who have reached their 14th birthday are to abstain from eating meat on
Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and on all Fridays during Lent. All Catholics over 18 years of age to the beginning of their 60th year are bound to the
obligation of fasting. Those bound by this rule may take only one full meal and two smaller meals unless dispensed or excused.
LENTEN REMINDERS
Lent is a time for sacrifice and for spiritual renewal as we reflect upon our baptism and the call given to each of us to walk as disciples of the Lord. We are provided with three personal challenges associated with our individual observance of Lent: Almsgiving – generously giving to those in need Fasting – practicing self-discipline and self-denial Prayer – reading, hearing and reflecting on the Word of God Lent is also a penitential season. It is a time to seek forgiveness, to look inward, and to admit our shortcomings and failures. It is a time to regroup and to prepare. How can you spend your time during Lent? By “giving up” things you hunger after, such as sweets or alcohol; or activities you desire, such
as vacations, concerts or movies. By “doing” things to help others, such as offering an extra donation to the poor or helping those
in need by providing food or clothing. By “adding” to our normal routine, such as going to daily Mass, praying the Stations of the
Cross and going to confession.
“THE LIGHT IS ON FOR YOU” In this Year of Faith, the Church invites us to renew our faith and rekindle our relationship with our Savior Jesus Christ. One of the greatest ways to accept this invitation is through the Sacrament of Reconciliation, given to us by Jesus to receive His healing love.
The Church encourages us to make confession a regular part of our spiritual life, especially during the holy season of Lent, as we reflect on our baptism and repentance. Bishop Joseph C. Bambera is helping to make this experience possible by arranging for a Lenten initiative called “The Light Is On For You”. IN ST. BRIGID PARISH, because in past years no one has attended “The Light Is On For You”, in the first weeks of Lent, Fr. Cas will not be hearing Confessions until the later weeks of Lent. The schedule for “The Light Is On For You”, Confessions in St. Brigid Parish is as follows: March 7th, 14th, and 21st from 6:00 to 7:00PM at St. Francis Xavier Church, Friendsville. The website, www.dioceseofscranton.org/light has materials to assist you in preparing to make a good confession, prayers you may find helpful, and answers to frequently asked questions. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
KNOW A MARRIAGE THAT NEEDS HELP?~RETROUVAILLE—A LIFELINE FOR MARRIAGES
Throw them a lifeline and tell them about Retrouvaille, a program that helps couples who are having marital difficulties. This program is for all couples, at any stage of marriage that need help to communicate with each other in a more attentive and loving manner. The next program is Feb. 26-Feb. 28, 2016, at The Ramada Inn, Clarks Summit, PA. Please call 800-470-2230 for more information or to register or visit the website at www.helpourmarriage.org.
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Bishop Bambera and the Office for Parish Life wish to invite couples celebrating their 25th or 50th wedding anniversary in 2016 to a Wedding Anniversary Mass, Sunday, June 5th, at 2:30PM at St. Peter’s Cathedral followed by a reception. Requests for an invitation, with a mailing address, should be made through your parish office before March 7th.
SCHEDULE FOR STATIONS OF THE CROSS Stations will be held Friday, February 26th, following Noon Mass at St. Francis Church.
Stations will be held Friday, February 26th, at 6:00PM at St. Augustine Church. Stations of the Cross will continue with the above schedule all Friday’s during Lent. There will be no Stations of the Cross on Tuesday morning at St. Augustine.
ROSARY DURING LENT
The Rosary will be held before all weekday Masses. Volunteers are encouraged to lead the Rosary. You don’t need to wait for Fr. Cas, as he may be hearing Confessions. If someone would like to lead the Rosary, please do so.
EASTER FLOWER ENVELOPES
You are reminded that Easter Flower Donation Envelopes are in your envelope boxes. There is space on the back for memorials.
LENTEN READING MATERIALS
In the back of Church are copies of the Lenten Edition of “The Word Among Us”. Please feel free to take a copy home with you and use as part of your daily Lenten meditations.
COMBINED CHOIR PRACTICE FOR HOLY WEEK & EASTER
Combined Choir practice for Holy Week & Easter is Tuesday evening, 6:00PM in St. Francis Church. Please consider joining the choir to help make our services even more beautiful.
OPERATION RICE BOWL—HUNGERING TO GIVE BACK This week, CRS Rice Bowl takes us to Laos, where Hongkham is using her love for cooking to provide for her family—and feed an entire school. How do we use our passions and gifts for the betterment of those we meet? Visit crsricebowl.org for more information.
GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION FOR THE HOLY LAND—HUMANITARIAN & CHARITABLE Many Christians are fleeing persecutions of ISIS and other Islamic extremists. The Franciscans have organized four reception centers to provide food, shelter, clothing, blankets and medicines. This humanitarian aid has been carried out despite the destruction of churches during bombardment and the kidnapping of two Franciscan priests from their parishes in the past year. The funds from the yearly Pontifical Good Friday Collection support these critical needs and continue to facilitate the Franciscans as a sign of hope, of dialogue and of reconciliation.
Lent runs continues until the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, March 24th.
2016 CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE The 2016 Second Annual Catholic Men’s Conference, “Be A Man: Jesus Christ, The Face of True Manhood”, will be held Saturday, April 23, at King’s College, Scandlon Physical Education Center, 149 North Main St, Wilkes-Barre, PA. The day begins with Eucharistic Adoration & Rosary at 6:00AM. Registration & Continental Breakfast is at 7:00AM; Conference is from 8:00AM to 3:00PM. Register online at: www.BeAManConference.com or mail completed conference brochure application with your check to Attn: Men’s Conference, Office for Parish Life, 330 Wyoming Ave, Scranton, PA 18503. (Mark “Men’s Conference” on the memo line of your check.) Fliers with registration sheet are available in the back of our Churches.
VOCATIONAL DISCERNMENT ~ WHAT ABOUT YOU??
A Day of Vocational Discernment will be held on Saturday, March 5th from 11AM to 5PM at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Dushore, Pa. This day features Fr. Don Williams, Vocations Director for the Diocese of Scranton; the Capuchin Sisters, a Franciscan Religious Order; and Fr. Richard Rojas, IHM Pastor. There will be music, Eucharistic Adoration, lunch, Reconciliation, workshops and Mass. Fliers are in the back of our Churches. For more information, please call IHM Parish (570-928-8865).
ADORATION HOURS OPEN Have you been wanting an hour of adoration alone with our Lord? The following hours are open: Wednesday—5-6PM; Thursday—10-11AM; Thursday—6-7PM. We do close when the weather is bad, so don’t let that keep you from trying an hour. “The best time you spend on earth is time spent with Jesus.” Call or email Andrea Chen ([email protected] or 607-669-4875) if you would like an hour.
SHEETS/BLANKETS/NECK TIES NEEDED Old/used sheets & blankets are needed to make sleeping bags for the homeless. If you are cleaning out your closet, please consider donating them for this worthy cause. Donations can be left in the back of the Churches or dropped off at the Rectory, (if no one is there, please leave donations on the porch by the driveway). All donations are most welcome. Also needed are old, used neckties (not clip-on).
2ND ANNUAL BRACKNEY FOOD COLLECTION
This special food collection in honor of Julie Bush Capwell’s birthday was held last Saturday. Because we did not have the information in time for last weeks bulletin, we are offering an opportunity for you to participate by leaving your donations in the back of the Church during the next couple of weeks. Donations go to “Rise” a program in the Binghamton area. Please be sure to mark your donation for “Rise” or our own “Food Pantry”.
MOM’S HOUSE—ROCKER THON 2016 Rocker-Thon 2016 will be held on Saturday, March 12th, from 11:00AM to 3:00PM, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 731 Hooper Road, (next to Highland Park), Endwell, NY. Emcee will be Steve Willett—”That DJ Guy”. Sponsors are Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Birthright of Binghamton, Castle Gardens Groundscapes, LLC, and Chemung Canal Trust Company. Please join us for a fun filled day in which registrants raise money for Mom’s House by obtaining sponsors and then rocking and participating. The event includes free food and drink all day, exciting entertainment, trivia contests, and prizes. Register as a group or individual—people of all ages are welcome! Sponsor/registration forms are available in the back of our Churches today.
2016 REGULATIONS FOR LENT All faithful of the Diocese of Scranton are reminded of Diocesan Statute No. 41, which addresses the penitential aspect of Lent: “The season of Lent is penitential in nature and during Lent penance should be not only internal and individual, but also external and social (Sacrosanctum Concilium, No. 5, 109). Pastors are obliged to avoid scheduling activities in the parishes which in any way could possibly detract from the external and social penance required by Lent.” During Lent the following fast and abstinence regulations are observed: Good Friday, March 25th, is a day of fast and abstinence. Fridays during Lent are days of abstinence. All Catholics who have reached their 14th birthday are to abstain from eating meat on
Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and on all Fridays during Lent. All Catholics over 18 years of age to the beginning of their 60th year are bound to the
obligation of fasting. Those bound by this rule may take only one full meal and two smaller meals unless dispensed or excused.
LENTEN REMINDERS
Lent is a time for sacrifice and for spiritual renewal as we reflect upon our baptism and the call given to each of us to walk as disciples of the Lord. We are provided with three personal challenges associated with our individual observance of Lent: Almsgiving – generously giving to those in need Fasting – practicing self-discipline and self-denial Prayer – reading, hearing and reflecting on the Word of God Lent is also a penitential season. It is a time to seek forgiveness, to look inward, and to admit our shortcomings and failures. It is a time to regroup and to prepare. How can you spend your time during Lent? By “giving up” things you hunger after, such as sweets or alcohol; or activities you desire, such
as vacations, concerts or movies. By “doing” things to help others, such as offering an extra donation to the poor or helping those
in need by providing food or clothing. By “adding” to our normal routine, such as going to daily Mass, praying the Stations of the
Cross and going to confession.
“THE LIGHT IS ON FOR YOU” In this Year of Faith, the Church invites us to renew our faith and rekindle our relationship with our Savior Jesus Christ. One of the greatest ways to accept this invitation is through the Sacrament of Reconciliation, given to us by Jesus to receive His healing love.
The Church encourages us to make confession a regular part of our spiritual life, especially during the holy season of Lent, as we reflect on our baptism and repentance. Bishop Joseph C. Bambera is helping to make this experience possible by arranging for a Lenten initiative called “The Light Is On For You”. IN ST. BRIGID PARISH, because in past years no one has attended “The Light Is On For You”, in the first weeks of Lent, Fr. Cas will not be hearing Confessions until the later weeks of Lent. The schedule for “The Light Is On For You”, Confessions in St. Brigid Parish is as follows: March 7th, 14th, and 21st from 6:00 to 7:00PM at St. Francis Xavier Church, Friendsville. The website, www.dioceseofscranton.org/light has materials to assist you in preparing to make a good confession, prayers you may find helpful, and answers to frequently asked questions. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
KNOW A MARRIAGE THAT NEEDS HELP?~RETROUVAILLE—A LIFELINE FOR MARRIAGES
Throw them a lifeline and tell them about Retrouvaille, a program that helps couples who are having marital difficulties. This program is for all couples, at any stage of marriage that need help to communicate with each other in a more attentive and loving manner. The next program is Feb. 26-Feb. 28, 2016, at The Ramada Inn, Clarks Summit, PA. Please call 800-470-2230 for more information or to register or visit the website at www.helpourmarriage.org.
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Bishop Bambera and the Office for Parish Life wish to invite couples celebrating their 25th or 50th wedding anniversary in 2016 to a Wedding Anniversary Mass, Sunday, June 5th, at 2:30PM at St. Peter’s Cathedral followed by a reception. Requests for an invitation, with a mailing address, should be made through your parish office before March 7th.
SCHEDULE FOR STATIONS OF THE CROSS Stations will be held Friday, February 26th, following Noon Mass at St. Francis Church.
Stations will be held Friday, February 26th, at 6:00PM at St. Augustine Church. Stations of the Cross will continue with the above schedule all Friday’s during Lent. There will be no Stations of the Cross on Tuesday morning at St. Augustine.
ROSARY DURING LENT
The Rosary will be held before all weekday Masses. Volunteers are encouraged to lead the Rosary. You don’t need to wait for Fr. Cas, as he may be hearing Confessions. If someone would like to lead the Rosary, please do so.
EASTER FLOWER ENVELOPES
You are reminded that Easter Flower Donation Envelopes are in your envelope boxes. There is space on the back for memorials.
LENTEN READING MATERIALS
In the back of Church are copies of the Lenten Edition of “The Word Among Us”. Please feel free to take a copy home with you and use as part of your daily Lenten meditations.
COMBINED CHOIR PRACTICE FOR HOLY WEEK & EASTER
Combined Choir practice for Holy Week & Easter is Tuesday evening, 6:00PM in St. Francis Church. Please consider joining the choir to help make our services even more beautiful.
OPERATION RICE BOWL—HUNGERING TO GIVE BACK This week, CRS Rice Bowl takes us to Laos, where Hongkham is using her love for cooking to provide for her family—and feed an entire school. How do we use our passions and gifts for the betterment of those we meet? Visit crsricebowl.org for more information.
GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION FOR THE HOLY LAND—HUMANITARIAN & CHARITABLE Many Christians are fleeing persecutions of ISIS and other Islamic extremists. The Franciscans have organized four reception centers to provide food, shelter, clothing, blankets and medicines. This humanitarian aid has been carried out despite the destruction of churches during bombardment and the kidnapping of two Franciscan priests from their parishes in the past year. The funds from the yearly Pontifical Good Friday Collection support these critical needs and continue to facilitate the Franciscans as a sign of hope, of dialogue and of reconciliation.
Lent runs continues until the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, March 24th.
2016 CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE The 2016 Second Annual Catholic Men’s Conference, “Be A Man: Jesus Christ, The Face of True Manhood”, will be held Saturday, April 23, at King’s College, Scandlon Physical Education Center, 149 North Main St, Wilkes-Barre, PA. The day begins with Eucharistic Adoration & Rosary at 6:00AM. Registration & Continental Breakfast is at 7:00AM; Conference is from 8:00AM to 3:00PM. Register online at: www.BeAManConference.com or mail completed conference brochure application with your check to Attn: Men’s Conference, Office for Parish Life, 330 Wyoming Ave, Scranton, PA 18503. (Mark “Men’s Conference” on the memo line of your check.) Fliers with registration sheet are available in the back of our Churches.
VOCATIONAL DISCERNMENT ~ WHAT ABOUT YOU??
A Day of Vocational Discernment will be held on Saturday, March 5th from 11AM to 5PM at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Dushore, Pa. This day features Fr. Don Williams, Vocations Director for the Diocese of Scranton; the Capuchin Sisters, a Franciscan Religious Order; and Fr. Richard Rojas, IHM Pastor. There will be music, Eucharistic Adoration, lunch, Reconciliation, workshops and Mass. Fliers are in the back of our Churches. For more information, please call IHM Parish (570-928-8865).
ADORATION HOURS OPEN Have you been wanting an hour of adoration alone with our Lord? The following hours are open: Wednesday—5-6PM; Thursday—10-11AM; Thursday—6-7PM. We do close when the weather is bad, so don’t let that keep you from trying an hour. “The best time you spend on earth is time spent with Jesus.” Call or email Andrea Chen ([email protected] or 607-669-4875) if you would like an hour.
SHEETS/BLANKETS/NECK TIES NEEDED Old/used sheets & blankets are needed to make sleeping bags for the homeless. If you are cleaning out your closet, please consider donating them for this worthy cause. Donations can be left in the back of the Churches or dropped off at the Rectory, (if no one is there, please leave donations on the porch by the driveway). All donations are most welcome. Also needed are old, used neckties (not clip-on).
2ND ANNUAL BRACKNEY FOOD COLLECTION
This special food collection in honor of Julie Bush Capwell’s birthday was held last Saturday. Because we did not have the information in time for last weeks bulletin, we are offering an opportunity for you to participate by leaving your donations in the back of the Church during the next couple of weeks. Donations go to “Rise” a program in the Binghamton area. Please be sure to mark your donation for “Rise” or our own “Food Pantry”.
MOM’S HOUSE—ROCKER THON 2016 Rocker-Thon 2016 will be held on Saturday, March 12th, from 11:00AM to 3:00PM, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 731 Hooper Road, (next to Highland Park), Endwell, NY. Emcee will be Steve Willett—”That DJ Guy”. Sponsors are Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Birthright of Binghamton, Castle Gardens Groundscapes, LLC, and Chemung Canal Trust Company. Please join us for a fun filled day in which registrants raise money for Mom’s House by obtaining sponsors and then rocking and participating. The event includes free food and drink all day, exciting entertainment, trivia contests, and prizes. Register as a group or individual—people of all ages are welcome! Sponsor/registration forms are available in the back of our Churches today.
