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: [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 St. Francis—Nov. 10th—4:30PM: Lector—Bette Brown; Ministers—Kylie Keenan & Cathy O’Reilly; Server—Anna Wheaton; Rosary—Margaret Flaherty St. Francis—Nov. 11th—8:00AM: Lector—Dick Manjerovic; Ministers—Helen Burns & Mary K. Manjerovic; Servers—Patrick & Marty Conboy; Rosary—Mary Tims St. Augustine—Nov. 11th—10:30AM: Lector—Tim McMahon; Ministers—Bob Allen & Volunteer needed; Servers—Frank & Jack Fruehan; Rosary—Ann Zalepa
DECEASED Please pray for the deceased, especially former Parishioner Theresa Lynch; Mary Sutton, sister of Rosalynd Perlick-Spencer; Lois Bomboy, aunt of Gail Baker; and Susan Darrow and Matthew Stahl who were known to many in our Community. 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 cleaners for the month of November—Kay Keenan.
St. Augustine cleaners Nov. 4 to 10 - Sue Parvin; Nov. 11 to 17 - Sue Parvin. Volunteers are needed to clean St. Augustine Church. If you can help, call the rectory (553-2288).
FLOWERS FOR ST. AUGUSTINE The flowers at St. Augustine are given by Heidi Jaeger in Memory of the Korbel Family.
To provide flowers for St. Augustine sign up on the sheet in back of the Church.
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, 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, Will Bennett, Carol Jones, Janice Russell, Bill Wilcox, M. M., Carl Miller, Ken Teel, Gene Fox, Walter O’Rourke, Candy Coney, Nathan Dallmann, William Chaney, Joe LaFrance, Dakota Lutz, Bill Cadden, Mary Anna Marbaker, Mary Cadden, Sue Rathbone, Dick Layton, Marilyn Quick, Sandy Szabo, Nancy Lynch, D. K., and Peg Reed. 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 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,
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. Nov. 3 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 31ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
EDWARD & HELEN LEE by Lucy McCarthy & Family Sun. Nov. 4 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 31ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - KARL & ELESABETHA KORBEL by Heidi Jaeger
Tue. Nov. 6 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - JOHN LOUGHLIN by Claire & Rick Woidt Wed. Nov. 7 8:30AM St. Francis Church - ALL SOULS INTENTIONS Thur. Nov. 8 8:30AM St. Francis Church - ALL SOULS INTENTIONS Fri. Nov. 9 12:00NN St. Francis Church - PATRICK DEGNAN by Tom & Margaret Flaherty Sat. Nov. 10 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 32ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Anniv. DON PURTELL by Tom & Sally Purtell Sun. Nov. 11 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 32ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
BILL CONBOY by Debbie & Larry Purtell 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS
Mon. Nov. 5 12:00NN St. Francis Church - MARY BAHAN 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) $ 581.00; St. Francis (8:00AM) $ 855.25; St. Augustine (10:30AM) $ 1,146.50.
LIFELINES
“Our human dignity is inseparable from the sacredness of life as the gift of the Creator. In God’s plan, each person is unique and irreplaceable. A person comes into this world in a family, which is the first locus of humanization, and above all the first school of peace. To build peace, we need to look to the family, supporting it and facilitating its task, and in this way promoting an overall culture of life. The effectiveness of our commitment to peace depends on our understanding of human life. If we want peace, let us defend life!” ~ Pope Benedict XVI Address at Meeting with Members of the Government in Lebanon, September 15, 2012
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.
COLLECTION FOR THE CARE & EDUCATION OF PRIESTS This weekend’s second collection is for the Care & Education of Priests.
REMEMBERING OUR BELOVED DECEASED You may bring photos of your deceased family members and friends to place before the Altars of our Churches. We will leave them thru the month of November as we remember those who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith.
SOUP & BREAD ~ THANK YOU!!! Thank you to all who helped make the soup and bread, and to those who bought soup and bread.
ST. BRIGID PARISH TURKEY PARTY
St. Brigid Parish Annual Turkey Party will be held Thursday, November 15th at 7:00PM in St. Francis Hall, Friendsville. All our Parishioners are asked to turn out in support of this important fund raiser. Posters are available in the vestibules of the Churches, please take some and place them in businesses that you frequent.
BAKE SALE St. Brigid Altar & Rosary Society will sponsor a BAKE SALE at the Turkey Party, Thursday, November 15th, in St. Francis Xavier Hall. All bakers are asked to bake their favorite “goodies” for the occasion. Please price your items. Thank you for your help and cooperation!
HAM & TURKEY PARTY The Rush Volunteer Fire Co. will host their Ham & Turkey Party on Saturday, November 10th, at 7:00PM at the Rush Social Hall, Lawton, Pa. Benefits the Rush Volunteer Fire Company.
THANKSGIVING GIFT CARDS AND/OR FOOD PANTRY
If you know anyone who needs a THANKSGIVING FOOD BASKET, please call Rosalynd Perlick (663-2212), as soon as possible. Donations of turkeys or money to purchase turkeys would be appreciated. We have (25) families on our basket list. We also have (12) area families ranging in size from 1 person to 5 people, on our list to receive FOOD CARDS. If you know of anyone that needs help, please let us know by November 16th. If you have put someone on the list in the past and they no longer need help, please let us know. Donations are needed by November 19th.
All donations for FOOD CARDS or TURKEYS for the FOOD BASKETS should be put in an envelope in the collection and marked “Attention Kay”. All donations are greatly appreciated.
COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE On Tuesday, November 20th, beginning at 7:00PM, we will hold our 16th Annual Community Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service with Silver Lake Presbyterian Church. Service will be held at St. Augustine Church this year. Silver Lake Presbyterian Church will provide the guest homilist this year. All St. Brigid Parishioners are welcome to attend. Please come and thank God for all He has done for us in the past year and pray for our Country. Light refreshments will follow the service.
SPECIAL THANK YOU We would like to thank our parish family for your outpouring of love, support, and prayers during Chris' illness and passing. He really enjoyed all of the visits, cards, and calls, and talking about the old times. God Bless you all for your kindness, The Coleman Family
NEW ADDRESS Anna Mae Coleman has a new mailing address & would love to receive cards and letters from her friends. Vestal Nursing Center, Room 103—D Wing, 860 Old Vestal Lane, Vestal, NY 13850.
St. Brigid Parish Appeal Goal this year is $ 23,750.00 a decrease of $ 1,250.00 from last year. Appeal donations total $ 7,525.00 to date. Next Weekend is Commitment Weekend for the Diocesan Annual Appeal. Diocesan Appeal materials and pledge cards will be distributed to all parishioners. If you have not already done so, please make your pledge to help the thousands of people who will directly benefit from your caring support.
RELEASE DATE: “THE VOICE OF JOHN” Executive Producers of River-Song-Productions. Inc. announced the release of The Voice of John, November 4th of this year. This compelling documentary will take you deep into the heart of issues facing our country for over forty years. A multitude of national figures such as National Right to Life president Carol Tobias, former Governor Mike Huckabee, Dr. Alveda King, evangelist Perry Stone, Father Frank Pavone, Creation Museum CEO Ken Ham, Bill Baird, founder of the Pro-Choice League, as well as some of the most brilliant medical, political and philosophical minds of our time, weigh in on the most controversial issues of our time. Whether you are Pro-Life or Pro-Choice, Christian, Jew or Atheist, Liberal or Conservative, this film will illuminate the questions many were afraid to ask and compel you to ask yourself, what do I truly believe? Some may not have an opinion, but they will after they view this film. Does God exist, or is this all there is to this life? When does life begin? Who decides? What roll does or should the government play if any? Is society and our gov-ernment trying to control who lives and who dies regardless of age? Come view the facts and decide for yourself. We guarantee one thing; you may never think of these topics the same, ever again! www.river-song-productions.org or www.voiceofjohn.org.
KING’S COLLEGE FALL OPEN HOUSE King’s College (Wilkes-Barre, Pa.) invites students and their families to attend our Fall Open House Programs scheduled November 11. Registration will begin at 8:30AM in the Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center. The formal program will begin at 10:00AM with a welcome and overview of the day’s events. Presentations on admissions, academic programs, financial aid, career planning and placement, internships, student life, and athletics will highlight the program. For more information or to register for the fall Open House Programs, please call the Admissions Office at 570-208-5858 or 1-888-KINGS PA. You may also e-mail [email protected] or register online at www.kings.edu.
BENEFIT OF ST. JOSEPH’S CENTER, SCRANTON “‘Tis the Season to give Sweet Charity” is a CD of 13 songs, costing $ 15.00 each. All proceeds benefit St. Joseph’s Center in Scranton. Purchasing this CD is like giving two gifts in one! Fr. Jim Paisley will be signing this CD at The Guild, 400 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton, on Saturday, November 17th, from 11AM to 2PM. (The Guild’s phone: 570-342-8246 or you can shop online at www.shoptheguild.org. )
DIOCESAN COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN On November 15th The National Council of Catholic Women will observe a “Day of Fast and Prayer to End World Hunger.” Since 2007, NCCW members have joined together in fasting and prayer one week before Thanksgiving, asking God to give his children the grace to end hunger in our world. The Scranton Diocesan Council of Catholic Women are requesting all faithful of the diocese to participate in this request by attending a daily Mass and spend one hour in Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament for this intention. A fast may be donated to your local food pantry or soup kitchen. “I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me. (Matthew 25:35)
BARNES & NOBLE BOOK FAIR Book Fair to be held Saturday, November 17th from 9AM to 11PM at Barnes & Noble. You must mention Mom’s House with any store or coffee shop purchases and proceeds will go to Mom’ House. If making On line orders: www.bn.com/mybookfair 11/17-22/12 Use Mom’s House ID #10838977
KNOW THE POSITIONS OF PENNSYLVANIA’S STATEWIDE CANDIDATES
As part of a statewide effort to educate voters about candidates & their positions on issues important to Catholic voters, the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference (PCC) has provided us with several papers that contain voter information. These papers can be found in the back of our Churches. Parishioners are encouraged to take them as they leave Mass.
DO YOU NEED A RIDE TO GO VOTE?
If you need a ride to go vote and you live in Middletown Township, please call Dick and Mary K. Manjerovic. They would be happy to pick you up at home and give you a ride so that you can vote. Please call 744-1382.
CONFESSIONS FOR CCD STUDENTS (Note: Confessions for students will be held at the regularly scheduled Confession times in each Church; Saturday - 4:00 to 4:20PM - St. Francis; Sunday - 7:30 to 7:50AM—St. Francis; and following Mass on Sunday at St. Augustine.) Confessions for CCD Students have already begun. Following are the Confessions still scheduled: November 3/4—Confessions for grade 6; November 10/11—Confessions for grade 7; November 17/18—Confessions for grades 8 thru 12. Parents and teachers are asked to help prepare students for Confession and remind them when it is their turn for Confession.
5TH ANNUAL CAR RAFFLE
Again this year the Catholic Schools of Broome County are having a Car Raffle Fund Raiser. There are three chances to win—1st prize—2013 Jeep Wrangler; 2nd prize—$ 1,000.00; and 3rd prize—$ 500.00. Tickets are $ 5.00 each or 5 for $ 20.00. The drawing will be held December 29th, 2012 at 3:00PM at Seton Catholic Central High School. Purchaser must be 18 years or older. Fliers containing the ticket application forms can be found in the back of the Church. Please help support our St. Brigid Parish students who are enrolled in the Catholic Schools of Broome County.
CYO BASKETBALL
Catholic youth (7th to 12th grade) are welcome and encouraged to participate in the 2012-2013 basketball program. If interested, please send an email to [email protected] with the name, grade, age, and the parent’s contact email or phone number and we will get back to you with more information. Questions are welcome.
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS FOR THE CHRISTMAS SEASON Our Parish is participating in a number special collections for the upcoming Christmas Season. We ask for your help in
reaching our goals for these collections. The first is collecting 250 boxes of Hot Chocolate Mix for the Susquehanna County Christmas Bureau. This group provides the ingredients for Christmas Dinner for low income families in Susquehanna County. Boxes will be in the back of the Churches for these donations. The deadline for donations is Monday, December 10th. (Hot Chocolate Mix is available at the Dollar stores at better prices than the grocery stores.)
The second is to collect men’s and women’s disposable razors to go to the St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen in Scranton. These are added to shoe boxes full of other toiletry articles given to guests at the Kitchen. About 200 men’s and 50 women’s razors are needed. Boxes will be in the back of the Churches for donations. Deadline is December 2nd.
The third is collecting for “Christmas Stocking” a project to help us remember our troops at Christmas. We will send a stocking to our Parishioners and other Service persons serving in the Armed Forces. This is a great idea to show our support for our troops, especially while they are away from home at Christmas. These items need to be sent by no later than December 1st to assure Christmas delivery, so donations are needed by Sunday, November 25th. Boxes will be in the back of the Churches for your donations. WE DO NOT NEED THE STOCKINGS ONLY THE STOCKING STUFFERS. If you have a friend or family member in the Armed Forces and would like them to receive a Christmas Stocking, please either put their names & addresses on a note in the collection basket or call the rectory with the information. Suggested items are: food: chocolate kisses, M & M’s, small candy bars, packaged snacks, nuts, crackers, beef jerky, slim jims, gum, hot chocolate; games: travel size games, cards, puzzle books, yo-yo’s, nerf balls, pencils/pens, paper, envelopes; travel toiletries: hand sanitizers, tooth brush, tooth
paste, deodorant, trial size shampoo, etc.; clothing: white crew socks L & XL, black watch caps, warm black gloves, (no logo’s); other: mini mag lights, batteries (AA & AAA), sports magazines, women’s magazines, phone cards (AT & T 120 minute minimum), disposable cameras, any other small items you think they might enjoy! You may also want to enclose a note of Christmas greeting.
FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTION VIA THE WEINBERG FOOD BANK This free food distribution is for RESIDENTS OF SUSQUEHANNA COUNT ONLY. Distribution will be held on Tuesday, November 13th, from 11AM to 1PM and 5PM to 7PM, at the Little Meadows United Methodist Church. Any resident of Susquehanna County who needs food is welcome to come.
MASS SCHEDULE Sat. Nov. 3 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 31ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
EDWARD & HELEN LEE by Lucy McCarthy & Family Sun. Nov. 4 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 31ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - KARL & ELESABETHA KORBEL by Heidi Jaeger
Tue. Nov. 6 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - JOHN LOUGHLIN by Claire & Rick Woidt Wed. Nov. 7 8:30AM St. Francis Church - ALL SOULS INTENTIONS Thur. Nov. 8 8:30AM St. Francis Church - ALL SOULS INTENTIONS Fri. Nov. 9 12:00NN St. Francis Church - PATRICK DEGNAN by Tom & Margaret Flaherty Sat. Nov. 10 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 32ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Anniv. DON PURTELL by Tom & Sally Purtell Sun. Nov. 11 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 32ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
BILL CONBOY by Debbie & Larry Purtell 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS
Mon. Nov. 5 12:00NN St. Francis Church - MARY BAHAN 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) $ 581.00; St. Francis (8:00AM) $ 855.25; St. Augustine (10:30AM) $ 1,146.50.
LIFELINES
“Our human dignity is inseparable from the sacredness of life as the gift of the Creator. In God’s plan, each person is unique and irreplaceable. A person comes into this world in a family, which is the first locus of humanization, and above all the first school of peace. To build peace, we need to look to the family, supporting it and facilitating its task, and in this way promoting an overall culture of life. The effectiveness of our commitment to peace depends on our understanding of human life. If we want peace, let us defend life!” ~ Pope Benedict XVI Address at Meeting with Members of the Government in Lebanon, September 15, 2012
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.
COLLECTION FOR THE CARE & EDUCATION OF PRIESTS This weekend’s second collection is for the Care & Education of Priests.
REMEMBERING OUR BELOVED DECEASED You may bring photos of your deceased family members and friends to place before the Altars of our Churches. We will leave them thru the month of November as we remember those who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith.
SOUP & BREAD ~ THANK YOU!!! Thank you to all who helped make the soup and bread, and to those who bought soup and bread.
ST. BRIGID PARISH TURKEY PARTY
St. Brigid Parish Annual Turkey Party will be held Thursday, November 15th at 7:00PM in St. Francis Hall, Friendsville. All our Parishioners are asked to turn out in support of this important fund raiser. Posters are available in the vestibules of the Churches, please take some and place them in businesses that you frequent.
BAKE SALE St. Brigid Altar & Rosary Society will sponsor a BAKE SALE at the Turkey Party, Thursday, November 15th, in St. Francis Xavier Hall. All bakers are asked to bake their favorite “goodies” for the occasion. Please price your items. Thank you for your help and cooperation!
HAM & TURKEY PARTY The Rush Volunteer Fire Co. will host their Ham & Turkey Party on Saturday, November 10th, at 7:00PM at the Rush Social Hall, Lawton, Pa. Benefits the Rush Volunteer Fire Company.
THANKSGIVING GIFT CARDS AND/OR FOOD PANTRY
If you know anyone who needs a THANKSGIVING FOOD BASKET, please call Rosalynd Perlick (663-2212), as soon as possible. Donations of turkeys or money to purchase turkeys would be appreciated. We have (25) families on our basket list. We also have (12) area families ranging in size from 1 person to 5 people, on our list to receive FOOD CARDS. If you know of anyone that needs help, please let us know by November 16th. If you have put someone on the list in the past and they no longer need help, please let us know. Donations are needed by November 19th.
All donations for FOOD CARDS or TURKEYS for the FOOD BASKETS should be put in an envelope in the collection and marked “Attention Kay”. All donations are greatly appreciated.
COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE On Tuesday, November 20th, beginning at 7:00PM, we will hold our 16th Annual Community Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service with Silver Lake Presbyterian Church. Service will be held at St. Augustine Church this year. Silver Lake Presbyterian Church will provide the guest homilist this year. All St. Brigid Parishioners are welcome to attend. Please come and thank God for all He has done for us in the past year and pray for our Country. Light refreshments will follow the service.
SPECIAL THANK YOU We would like to thank our parish family for your outpouring of love, support, and prayers during Chris' illness and passing. He really enjoyed all of the visits, cards, and calls, and talking about the old times. God Bless you all for your kindness, The Coleman Family
NEW ADDRESS Anna Mae Coleman has a new mailing address & would love to receive cards and letters from her friends. Vestal Nursing Center, Room 103—D Wing, 860 Old Vestal Lane, Vestal, NY 13850.
MINISTRY SCHEDULE St. Francis—Nov. 10th—4:30PM: Lector—Bette Brown; Ministers—Kylie Keenan & Cathy O’Reilly; Server—Anna Wheaton; Rosary—Margaret Flaherty St. Francis—Nov. 11th—8:00AM: Lector—Dick Manjerovic; Ministers—Helen Burns & Mary K. Manjerovic; Servers—Patrick & Marty Conboy; Rosary—Mary Tims St. Augustine—Nov. 11th—10:30AM: Lector—Tim McMahon; Ministers—Bob Allen & Volunteer needed; Servers—Frank & Jack Fruehan; Rosary—Ann Zalepa
DECEASED Please pray for the deceased, especially former Parishioner Theresa Lynch; Mary Sutton, sister of Rosalynd Perlick-Spencer; Lois Bomboy, aunt of Gail Baker; and Susan Darrow and Matthew Stahl who were known to many in our Community. 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 cleaners for the month of November—Kay Keenan.
St. Augustine cleaners Nov. 4 to 10 - Sue Parvin; Nov. 11 to 17 - Sue Parvin. Volunteers are needed to clean St. Augustine Church. If you can help, call the rectory (553-2288).
FLOWERS FOR ST. AUGUSTINE The flowers at St. Augustine are given by Heidi Jaeger in Memory of the Korbel Family.
To provide flowers for St. Augustine sign up on the sheet in back of the Church.
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, 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, Will Bennett, Carol Jones, Janice Russell, Bill Wilcox, M. M., Carl Miller, Ken Teel, Gene Fox, Walter O’Rourke, Candy Coney, Nathan Dallmann, William Chaney, Joe LaFrance, Dakota Lutz, Bill Cadden, Mary Anna Marbaker, Mary Cadden, Sue Rathbone, Dick Layton, Marilyn Quick, Sandy Szabo, Nancy Lynch, D. K., and Peg Reed. 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 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,
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.”
