The Roman Catholic Community of ST. BRIGID PARISH, (St. Francis Xavier Church, Friendsville, Pa. 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: [email protected]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.”
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MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEKEND St. Francis—June 27th—4:30PM: Lector—Betty Ellen Hardy; Servers—Curtis, Madeline & Gabe Spila; Rosary—Betty Ellen Hardy St. Francis—June 28th—8:00AM: Lector—Rosanne Williams; Servers—Marty Conboy; Rosary—Jeff Williams St. Augustine—June 28th—10:30AM: Lector—Tim McMahon; Servers—Emma, Hallie & Linsey Milligan; Rosary—Ann Zalepa or a volunteer
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. A Devotional Candle at St. Francis burns in Memory of John Glenn, Rudolph Noldy, John Glenn, Jr., and Joseph Drobish requested by Bill & Theresa Noldy. A Devotional Candle at St. Francis burns in Memory of Norman Strojny requested by Barbara Nye.
FLOWERS FOR OUR CHURCHES The Flowers at St. Augustine Church are given by Bill & Barb Pichette for All Father’s Living & Deceased.
To provide flowers for St. Francis Church, please call the Rectory at (570-553-2288); for St. Augustine Church, please call Heidi Jaeger (570-663-2459). Dates are available in both Churches thru November.
CHURCH CLEANING St. Francis cleaners for the month of June—Camille Doyle and a volunteer is needed to help.
St. Augustine cleaners June 21 to 27—VOLUNTEERS NEEDED; June 28 to July 4—Tanya Dearborn & Paulette Guyette.
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, Linda Hollenback, Tyler Fletcher, Joshua Welch, Anna Mae Coleman, S.C.F., Kathy Holt, Mary Lou Fahs, Richard Hutchinson, Mary K. Long, Joshua Kaminski, B.F., Aleisya Abrams, Steve Hundiak, John Bauer, Butch Rosencranz, Ruth King, Ken Roon, Brooke Arnold, Hallie Brooks, June Riley, Sarah Murnigahan, William Chaney, Mary Cadden, Nancy Lynch, Daniel Gavin, Sue Anderson, Adam Kelly, Shawn Burns, Quinn Seymour, John & Alberta Zielinski, Virginia Raftis, Fred Russell, Dorothy Catlin, Marie Donahue, Nancy, Matt & Emily, Bob Murphy, Robyn Lawson, Vicky Nelson, Rita Flynn, Elton Carr, Kaleena Dughi, Molly Getter, Sam Miner, Debbie Drewry, Bub Davis, Rusty Carmen, Ronalee Eckert, Chelsea Judson, Walt Frystak, John Paul Jones, Valerie Newhart, Amanda Branning, Deborah Gregory, J.K., Andy Mooney, Dave Hibbard, Jeff Barnard, Mary Elizabeth Healy, Gloria Craige, T. S., H. T., Delmar O’Rourke, Lori & Michelle Parsons, Steve Burrell, Tammy Fleming, Barbara Borsavage, George Kotch, Jr., Leo Guiton, Gregg Loboda, Mark Kovach, Jerry Conboy, Brendan Kelly, Ken Guiton, Greg Lasgowka, Shirley Bowser, Paul Kerber, Linda Bush, Dick Lewis, Debbie Newhart, Anna, Amy, James O’Mara, Pat Donnelly, Cassey Juser, Florian Pasteka, Matt Purtell, Eleanor Hastings, Sheila McMahon, Natalie McMahon, Bob Keenan, Gladys Keating, Joe Redmond, Ted Place, Grove Doty, Jane Flynn, Jackie Guiton, Karen Purtell, Victoria Hegedty, Richard Guido, and Terry White. 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 & Community, Christopher Reichlen, Patrick Allen, Shane Kalpokas, Ryan Gormley, Mike Griffith, Reed Shave, 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, David Teetsel, Lisa Phillips, Carrie Krouse, Ryan Newberry, Wayne M. Bennett, Duane Thomas, Joseph Elliott, Michael and Sean Plitt, Mark W. Gregg, Bradley J. Bryant, Kevin Lewandoski, Amberlynn Villanella, Steven Shelp, 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. 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.
The Roman Catholic Community of ST. BRIGID PARISH,
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.”
WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT Thank you for your kindness & generosity in our Parish Collections. St. Francis (4:30PM)— $ 1,145.00; St. Francis (8:00AM)—$ 828.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM)—$ 1,590.00.
LIFELINES
“There is nothing more powerful than prayer and fasting in the battle for true justice in our country. It is the hope of the bishops that these efforts will encourage real solidarity among all people who are standing for the precious gifts of life, marriage and religious liberty.” - Most Rev. Michael J. Sheridan, Bishop of Colorado Springs, “The Bishop’s Voice: A Battle for True Justice,” The Colorado Catholic Herald, January 18, 2013
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.
CHILDREN’S WORSHIP BULLETINS Children’s Worship Bulletin’s are available in the back of the Churches.
MASS SCHEDULE Sat. June 20 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 12TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
NICHOLAS MC KEOWN by Rita DeRiancho Sun. June 21 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 12TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS (Fathers’ Day Intentions)
10:30AM St. Augustine Church - ALL FATHERS LIVING & DECEASED by Bill & Barbara Pichette & Family (Fathers’ Day Intentions)
Mon. June 22 12:00NN St. Francis Church - WALTER & STELLA BALCHIKONIS by Greg Balchikonis & Family (Fathers’ Day Intentions)
Tue. June 23 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - DICK O’BOYLE by Mary Giblin (Fathers’ Day Intentions)
Wed. June 24 8:30AM St. Francis Church - FRANK PERLICK by Rosalynd Perlick-Spencer (Fathers’ Day Intentions)
Thur. June 25 8:30AM St. Francis Church - LEO CURLEY by Leo & Loretta Guiton (Fathers’ Day Intentions)
Fri. June 26 12:00NN St. Francis Church - CHRIS COLEMAN by Rosemary Boyle (Fathers’ Day Intentions)
Sat. June 27 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 13TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Birthday & 4 yr. 6 mo. Anniv. Paul F. Moran, Sr. by his Loving Family (Fathers’ Day Intentions)
Sun. June 28 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 13TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME INTENTIONS OF ALL OUR GRADUATES (Fathers’ Day Intentions)
10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS (Fathers’ Day Intentions)
MISSION COOPERATIVE APPEAL ~ THANK YOU Thank you all for your generosity last weekend in the Mission Cooperative Appeal. Collections totaled $ 1,520.00. Fr. Sergio Maniba and the people of the Diocese of San Jose de Antique, Philippines, greatly appreciate your generosity.
THANK YOU—GARAGE SALE Thank you to all the workers and those who donated items to the Garage Sale at Neumann Hall last week. We made a total of $ 260.00 for the Parish.
BIBLE STUDY AT NEUMANN HALL The Bible Study being held on Tuesdays at Neumann Hall is now on summer break. Study will resume after Labor Day. New members are welcome to join when Study resumes.
POT O’GOLD PARTY The Pot O’Gold Party will be held Sunday, October 25th, 2015, beginning at 1:00PM, at Neumann Hall in Choconut.
2015 GRADUATES If your child is graduating from High School or college this year, please call the rectory or put a note in the collection with his or her name. A special Mass for Graduates Intentions will be held Sunday, June 28th, at 8:00AM at St. Francis Xavier Church.
FATHER’S DAY MASS NOVENA Father’s Day Spiritual Bouquet Cards and envelopes are available in the back of the Churches. A Novena of Masses will be offered June 21st thru 29th for Father’s living & deceased. Intentions will be placed on the Altar. For Father’s deceased, please use only the Intention Envelope.
BUS TRIP TO PHILADELPHIA TO SEE POPE FRANCIS We have one bus full and have secured a second bus. We have room on the second bus for (5) more people. Please call the Rectory (570-553-2288) as soon as possible if you would like to attend. Please feel free to invite friends from outside the Parish to attend so that we can fill the bus! The date is Sunday, September 27th.
We just found out this week that the city of Philadelphia is charging $ 395.00 per bus for parking permits. We must pay a total of $ 790.00 dollars for permits for our two busses. Because of this, the cost per person has to increase by $ 10.00 to $ 50.00 per person. We are very sorry for this added expense, but it is a must. Meals are extra. (Or you can bring a brown bag lunch.) You may begin paying at any time. Please make checks payable to St. Brigid Parish and place them in the collection basket or mail to the Rectory. Please also note who each check will be paying for.
HALF DAY RETREAT TO BE HELD AT ST. AUGUSTINE CHURCH A Half Day Retreat will be held at St. Augustine Church, on Saturday, October 3rd, from 9:00AM to 1:00PM. The Retreat Leader will be Marilee Beyer. The topic will be Our Blessed Mother. The Day will open at 9:00AM with Mass celebrated by Fr. Cas, Followed by a Lesson, Stations of the Cross as seen through the eyes of Mary, the Mother of Jesus (Stations will be outside if weather permits), Meditation, small group discussions, snacks, and time for sharing. Closing will be at 12:30PM with Exposition of the Holy Eucharist done by Deacon Ken Brennan. Please bring your own chair and snacks. The Retreat is open to everyone.
PARISH PRAYER CHAIN If you would like to help respond to prayer requests (for anyone in need), please con-tact Rosalynd Perlick-Spencer (570-663-2212), Susie Reichlen (570-553-2618), or Mary Keenan (570-553-2431). If you have actual prayer requests, please call anyone on the list and many prayers will be offered for your particular intention.
MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEKEND St. Francis—June 27th—4:30PM: Lector—Betty Ellen Hardy; Servers—Curtis, Madeline & Gabe Spila; Rosary—Betty Ellen Hardy St. Francis—June 28th—8:00AM: Lector—Rosanne Williams; Servers—Marty Conboy; Rosary—Jeff Williams St. Augustine—June 28th—10:30AM: Lector—Tim McMahon; Servers—Emma, Hallie & Linsey Milligan; Rosary—Ann Zalepa or a volunteer
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. A Devotional Candle at St. Francis burns in Memory of John Glenn, Rudolph Noldy, John Glenn, Jr., and Joseph Drobish requested by Bill & Theresa Noldy. A Devotional Candle at St. Francis burns in Memory of Norman Strojny requested by Barbara Nye.
FLOWERS FOR OUR CHURCHES The Flowers at St. Augustine Church are given by Bill & Barb Pichette for All Father’s Living & Deceased.
To provide flowers for St. Francis Church, please call the Rectory at (570-553-2288); for St. Augustine Church, please call Heidi Jaeger (570-663-2459). Dates are available in both Churches thru November.
CHURCH CLEANING St. Francis cleaners for the month of June—Camille Doyle and a volunteer is needed to help.
St. Augustine cleaners June 21 to 27—VOLUNTEERS NEEDED; June 28 to July 4—Tanya Dearborn & Paulette Guyette.
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, Linda Hollenback, Tyler Fletcher, Joshua Welch, Anna Mae Coleman, S.C.F., Kathy Holt, Mary Lou Fahs, Richard Hutchinson, Mary K. Long, Joshua Kaminski, B.F., Aleisya Abrams, Steve Hundiak, John Bauer, Butch Rosencranz, Ruth King, Ken Roon, Brooke Arnold, Hallie Brooks, June Riley, Sarah Murnigahan, William Chaney, Mary Cadden, Nancy Lynch, Daniel Gavin, Sue Anderson, Adam Kelly, Shawn Burns, Quinn Seymour, John & Alberta Zielinski, Virginia Raftis, Fred Russell, Dorothy Catlin, Marie Donahue, Nancy, Matt & Emily, Bob Murphy, Robyn Lawson, Vicky Nelson, Rita Flynn, Elton Carr, Kaleena Dughi, Molly Getter, Sam Miner, Debbie Drewry, Bub Davis, Rusty Carmen, Ronalee Eckert, Chelsea Judson, Walt Frystak, John Paul Jones, Valerie Newhart, Amanda Branning, Deborah Gregory, J.K., Andy Mooney, Dave Hibbard, Jeff Barnard, Mary Elizabeth Healy, Gloria Craige, T. S., H. T., Delmar O’Rourke, Lori & Michelle Parsons, Steve Burrell, Tammy Fleming, Barbara Borsavage, George Kotch, Jr., Leo Guiton, Gregg Loboda, Mark Kovach, Jerry Conboy, Brendan Kelly, Ken Guiton, Greg Lasgowka, Shirley Bowser, Paul Kerber, Linda Bush, Dick Lewis, Debbie Newhart, Anna, Amy, James O’Mara, Pat Donnelly, Cassey Juser, Florian Pasteka, Matt Purtell, Eleanor Hastings, Sheila McMahon, Natalie McMahon, Bob Keenan, Gladys Keating, Joe Redmond, Ted Place, Grove Doty, Jane Flynn, Jackie Guiton, Karen Purtell, Victoria Hegedty, Richard Guido, and Terry White. 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 & Community, Christopher Reichlen, Patrick Allen, Shane Kalpokas, Ryan Gormley, Mike Griffith, Reed Shave, 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, David Teetsel, Lisa Phillips, Carrie Krouse, Ryan Newberry, Wayne M. Bennett, Duane Thomas, Joseph Elliott, Michael and Sean Plitt, Mark W. Gregg, Bradley J. Bryant, Kevin Lewandoski, Amberlynn Villanella, Steven Shelp, 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. 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.
The Roman Catholic Community of ST. BRIGID PARISH,
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.”
WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT Thank you for your kindness & generosity in our Parish Collections. St. Francis (4:30PM)— $ 1,145.00; St. Francis (8:00AM)—$ 828.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM)—$ 1,590.00.
LIFELINES
“There is nothing more powerful than prayer and fasting in the battle for true justice in our country. It is the hope of the bishops that these efforts will encourage real solidarity among all people who are standing for the precious gifts of life, marriage and religious liberty.” - Most Rev. Michael J. Sheridan, Bishop of Colorado Springs, “The Bishop’s Voice: A Battle for True Justice,” The Colorado Catholic Herald, January 18, 2013
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.
CHILDREN’S WORSHIP BULLETINS Children’s Worship Bulletin’s are available in the back of the Churches.
MASS SCHEDULE Sat. June 20 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 12TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
NICHOLAS MC KEOWN by Rita DeRiancho Sun. June 21 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 12TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS (Fathers’ Day Intentions)
10:30AM St. Augustine Church - ALL FATHERS LIVING & DECEASED by Bill & Barbara Pichette & Family (Fathers’ Day Intentions)
Mon. June 22 12:00NN St. Francis Church - WALTER & STELLA BALCHIKONIS by Greg Balchikonis & Family (Fathers’ Day Intentions)
Tue. June 23 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - DICK O’BOYLE by Mary Giblin (Fathers’ Day Intentions)
Wed. June 24 8:30AM St. Francis Church - FRANK PERLICK by Rosalynd Perlick-Spencer (Fathers’ Day Intentions)
Thur. June 25 8:30AM St. Francis Church - LEO CURLEY by Leo & Loretta Guiton (Fathers’ Day Intentions)
Fri. June 26 12:00NN St. Francis Church - CHRIS COLEMAN by Rosemary Boyle (Fathers’ Day Intentions)
Sat. June 27 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 13TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Birthday & 4 yr. 6 mo. Anniv. Paul F. Moran, Sr. by his Loving Family (Fathers’ Day Intentions)
Sun. June 28 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 13TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME INTENTIONS OF ALL OUR GRADUATES (Fathers’ Day Intentions)
10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS (Fathers’ Day Intentions)
MISSION COOPERATIVE APPEAL ~ THANK YOU Thank you all for your generosity last weekend in the Mission Cooperative Appeal. Collections totaled $ 1,520.00. Fr. Sergio Maniba and the people of the Diocese of San Jose de Antique, Philippines, greatly appreciate your generosity.
THANK YOU—GARAGE SALE Thank you to all the workers and those who donated items to the Garage Sale at Neumann Hall last week. We made a total of $ 260.00 for the Parish.
BIBLE STUDY AT NEUMANN HALL The Bible Study being held on Tuesdays at Neumann Hall is now on summer break. Study will resume after Labor Day. New members are welcome to join when Study resumes.
POT O’GOLD PARTY The Pot O’Gold Party will be held Sunday, October 25th, 2015, beginning at 1:00PM, at Neumann Hall in Choconut.
2015 GRADUATES If your child is graduating from High School or college this year, please call the rectory or put a note in the collection with his or her name. A special Mass for Graduates Intentions will be held Sunday, June 28th, at 8:00AM at St. Francis Xavier Church.
FATHER’S DAY MASS NOVENA Father’s Day Spiritual Bouquet Cards and envelopes are available in the back of the Churches. A Novena of Masses will be offered June 21st thru 29th for Father’s living & deceased. Intentions will be placed on the Altar. For Father’s deceased, please use only the Intention Envelope.
BUS TRIP TO PHILADELPHIA TO SEE POPE FRANCIS We have one bus full and have secured a second bus. We have room on the second bus for (5) more people. Please call the Rectory (570-553-2288) as soon as possible if you would like to attend. Please feel free to invite friends from outside the Parish to attend so that we can fill the bus! The date is Sunday, September 27th.
We just found out this week that the city of Philadelphia is charging $ 395.00 per bus for parking permits. We must pay a total of $ 790.00 dollars for permits for our two busses. Because of this, the cost per person has to increase by $ 10.00 to $ 50.00 per person. We are very sorry for this added expense, but it is a must. Meals are extra. (Or you can bring a brown bag lunch.) You may begin paying at any time. Please make checks payable to St. Brigid Parish and place them in the collection basket or mail to the Rectory. Please also note who each check will be paying for.
HALF DAY RETREAT TO BE HELD AT ST. AUGUSTINE CHURCH A Half Day Retreat will be held at St. Augustine Church, on Saturday, October 3rd, from 9:00AM to 1:00PM. The Retreat Leader will be Marilee Beyer. The topic will be Our Blessed Mother. The Day will open at 9:00AM with Mass celebrated by Fr. Cas, Followed by a Lesson, Stations of the Cross as seen through the eyes of Mary, the Mother of Jesus (Stations will be outside if weather permits), Meditation, small group discussions, snacks, and time for sharing. Closing will be at 12:30PM with Exposition of the Holy Eucharist done by Deacon Ken Brennan. Please bring your own chair and snacks. The Retreat is open to everyone.
PARISH PRAYER CHAIN If you would like to help respond to prayer requests (for anyone in need), please con-tact Rosalynd Perlick-Spencer (570-663-2212), Susie Reichlen (570-553-2618), or Mary Keenan (570-553-2431). If you have actual prayer requests, please call anyone on the list and many prayers will be offered for your particular intention.
SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND The Peter’s Pence Collection unites us in solidarity with Pope Francis and his works of charity toward those in need. In the Diocese of Scranton, this collection will be taken up NEXT WEEKEND, June 27th and 28th. Donations will help support the charitable works of our Holy Father and provide emergency assistance to those most in need, including victims of oppression, natural disasters, and war. Please be as generous as possible in next weekend’s second collection.
CHURCH SOFTBALL NEWS
THIS Saturday, June 20th, we play against North Rome at the Choconut Field at 6:30PM. Next Saturday, June 27th, we play Herrickville Wesleyan at the LeRaysville Field at 6:30PM. New players are welcome. If you would like to play on our team, please call Sean Kelly at 570-744-2010.
“SPORTS OF ALL SORTS” The CVYAA, Choconut Valley Youth Athletic Association, is holding a fund raiser. Tickets are $ 25.00 each. Prizes are: 1st—$ 10,000; 2nd—$ 5,000; 3rd—$ 2,500; 4th—$ 2,000; 5th—$ 1,500; 6th, 7th, 8th—$ 1,000; 9th & 10th—$500. You need not be present to win. Drawing will be Saturday, June 27th at the Choconut Valley Elementary School pavilion. Food is included. Funding will benefit all of the youth sports programs by providing resources need to supply equipment, maintain fields, and cover expenses associated in running these programs. Tickets are available at Mountainside Fruit Mar-ket. You may also get a ticket by calling the Rectory (570-553-2288). If you want a ticket—get it soon! DRAWING IS NEXT SATURDAY!!!
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION OUR LORD WAITS FOR YOU: There are only two hours left to be filled for Eucharistic Adoration. If you would like one of the hours listed below, or would like to be an occasional substitute, email Andrea at [email protected] or call 607-669-4875. Available hours are: Friday 12Noon to 1:00PM and Friday 1:00PM to 2:00PM.
2015 YEAR OF CONSECRATED LIFE From ancient desert monks to contemporary religious sisters, brothers, and priests, a small band of men and women in every generation choose to consecrate their lives to God with unique vows that give radical witness to the gospel. A.D. 251-356: Saint Anthony the Great heeds the gospel call to sell all he has, serve the poor, and live a life of asceti-cism. He eventually takes up residence in the desert to live in solitude and prayer. His story is recorded by Saint Athana-sius, bishop of Alexandria, and becomes a fourth-century “bestseller” that inspires other men and women to live as hermits. “I saw the snares that the enemy spreads out over the world and I said groaning, ‘What can get through such snares?’ Then I heard a voice saying to me, ‘Humility.’” - SAINT ANTHONY
LIGHT THE FIRE SUMMER YOUTH RALLY Light the Fire Summer Youth Rally for teens in grades 9 thru 12 will be held on July 1st at Misericordia University, Dallas, Pa. Fee for EARLY registration is $30.00—BY JUNE 24TH. After June 24th the fee is $ 35.00. Registration begins at 9:00AM and closing Mass is at 7:00PM. If you are interested in attending, there are copies of the Quick Reference Guide available in the back of our Churches. Adult chaperones are also needed. All students in grades 9 thru 12 are welcome and encouraged to attend.
MASS IN REMEMBRANCE OF VICTIMS OF VIOLENT OR TRAGIC DEATH The Diocese of Scranton is offering the annual Mass in remembrance of victims of violent or tragic death. This Mass is offered for the families and friends of those who have died in tragedy, especially through murder, suicide, and accident. Mass is scheduled for Thursday, July 16th at 7:00PM in Saint Peter's Cathedral, 315 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton. All persons who have lost a loved one through tragic and traumatic death are invited to this liturgy. We ask that the names of deceased loved ones are registered on registration forms which are available in the parish office or accessed on the Service and Social Concerns webpage on the Diocese of Scranton’s website, www.dioceseofscranton.org. Questions may be directed to the Office for Parish Life at 570-207-2213.
6TH ANNUAL VOCATIONS GOLF CLASSIC Fostering vocation to the priesthood and assisting our seminarians are among the most urgent responsibilities in the Church today. You don’t have to be a golfer to support the 6th Annual Vocations Golf Classic to be held Monday, July 13th, at Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club, Mountain Top, PA. Advertising sponsors, golfers and donors at all levels are welcome. For a com-plete brochure, visit www.DioceseofScranton.org or call the Diocese Development office at 570-207-2250.
PICNIC NEWS 191st St. Augustine’s Annual Picnic—Sunday, August 2nd
Calendar of Events: July 1st—Letters, Raffle Tickets, Food Donation requests will be mailed to Parishioners. Returns may be made by dropping in the collection basket at weekend Masses or by mail. July 4 thru 26—Advance tickets may be purchased at the weekend Masses. Advance tickets are $ 8.50. Tickets at the door are $ 9.00. July 26—(Sunday) Coleslaw will be made from 11:30AM to 1:00PM at Neumann Hall. Advance tickets will also be available. July 31—(Friday) Preparations for Picnic will begin at 8:00AM. August 1—(Saturday)—Preparations for Picnic will begin at 8:00AM. August 2—PICNIC DAY—We will also begin at 8:00AM and continue until the close of the Picnic. We need and appreciate all YOUR help. YOU MAKE OUR PICNIC A SUCCESS! Please fill in volunteer sheet on the bottom of this page and place it in the collection basket. If you have any questions, please call one of the Chairpersons. Jim or Maureen Shelp (570)663-2737 Joe or Mary Homan (570)553-2860 The Rectory (570)553-2288 Barb Pichette (570)663-2769 (for tickets)
REQUEST FOR THEME BASKETS & BASKET OF CHEER Theme Baskets are needed for the Theme Basket Booth at the Picnic. Donations are also needed for the Basket of Cheer. If you are able to donate a Basket or a bottle, please call Cathy O’Reilly at (570)553-2252 or (570)553-2277.
PICNIC MEETING
The next Picnic Meeting will be Monday, June 29th, at 6:30PM in Neumann Hall. Anyone who would like to help is welcome to attend.
WORK SHEETS WORK SHEETS WILL BE AVAILABLE THE WEEKEND OF JULY 18TH AND 19TH. If you are not listed to work, please call one of the Chairpersons. WE would like to THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR ALL YOUR HELP. Remember many hands make light work. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VOLUNTEER SHEET Name Phone Number Time Available to work
