MINISTRY SCHEDULE St. Francis—Dec. 15th—4:30PM: Lector—Mike Dovin; Ministers—Sean Kelly & Mary Shaughnessy; Server—volunteer needed; Rosary—Margaret Flaherty St. Francis—Dec. 16th—8:00AM: Lector—Mary Beth Manns; Ministers—Dave Curley & Larry Purtell; Servers—Patrick & Marty Conboy; Rosary—Mary Beth Manns St. Augustine—Dec. 16th—10:30AM: Lector—Bette Brown; Ministers—Roseanne Rouff and Volunteer needed; Servers—Luke Fruehan, Tyler Rebello & Abigail Rebello; Rosary—Ann Zalepa

DECEASED Please pray for the deceased, especially Betsy Small, Barbara Sechrist, Seldon Birchard, and Evelyn Klie, who were known to many in our Community. May they rest in peace. Amen. SANCTUARY LIGHTS, ADORATION VIGIL CANDLES & DEVOTIONAL CANDLE DONATIONS

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

CHURCH CLEANING St. Francis cleaners for the month of December—Kathy Gage.

St. Augustine cleaners Dec. 9 to 15 - Mary Homan & Shirley Kelly; Dec. 16 to 22 - Theresa Nikula & Bette Brown. Volunteers are needed to clean St. Augustine Church. If you can help, call the rectory (553-2288).

PRAYER LIST

Lord, hear our prayers for the sick of our Parish and Community listed below and for those who are not listed and in need of our prayers. Katelyn Andre, Michael Haefner, Bill Jones, Jr., David Zevan, Rita Powers, Debbie Jones, John Spila, Julia Zangara, Kyle Stoddard, Mary Lou Gregg, Sophie Padula, Madigan Gow, John Flynn, Christine Rothwell, Donald & Theresa Baum, Donnie Butler, Nancy Jellick, Tommy Williams, Stephen & Mary Ann Ambrose, Mary Coyle, Toni Colardino, Linda Hollenback, Mary Bakay, Mary Riley, Jennifer Lynn, Tom Wenman, Tyler Fletcher, Evelyn Palulis, Anna Mae Coleman, Jerry Lynch, 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, Hallie Brooks, Rosemary Boyle, Sarah Murnigahan, Robert Peifer, Chuck McNeil, Evelyn Rounds, Will Bennett, 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 Mar-baker, Carol Jones, Mary Cadden, Sue Rathbone, Dick Layton, Sandy Szabo, Nancy Lynch, D. K., Peg Reed, Sue Anderson, Peg Taylor, Neil Conboy, and Theresa Noldy. 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 and Sean Plitt, Paul Lewandowski, Mark W. Gregg, Bradley J. Bryant, Taylor Cain, and all who serve with them. May they all be protected and safe from harm and return home soon to their families and friends. Amen.

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

The Roman Catholic Community of ST. BRIGID PARISH,

(St. Francis Xavier Church, Friendsville, Pa.

and St. Augustine Church,

Silver Lake, Pa.)

(St. Brigid’s Cross)

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

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

Kenneth S. Brennan, Deacon

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

MASS SCHEDULE Sat. Dec. 8 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 2ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

JOHN HERMAN by Joan Lee Sun. Dec. 9 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 2ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

RALPH WARNER by the Gleason/Leonard Family 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS

Mon. Dec. 10 12:00NN St. Francis Church - WALTER GREGG by Richard Semko Tue. Dec. 11 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - ROSE & EMERY BENNETT by Fred & Bette Brown Wed. Dec. 12 8:30AM St. Francis Church - MARY BAHAN by the Estate Thur. Dec. 13 8:30AM St. Francis Church - ANDREW CONDON by the Estate Fri. Dec. 14 12:00NN St. Francis Church - JEROME RYAN by the Estate Sat. Dec. 15 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

DORIS & GARY KEASLER by Mike & Mary Ellen Griffin Sun. Dec. 16 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - (1 Yr. Anniv.) BOB COLEMAN by Bucky & Jan Russell

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) $ 557.00; St. Francis (8:00AM) $ 1,739.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM) $ 1,181.30.

LIFELINES

God is the Savior; we are those who are in peril. He is the physician; we are the infirm. To realize this is the first step towards salvation, towards emerging from the maze in which we have been locked by our pride. To lift our eyes to heaven, to stretch out our hands and call for help is our means of escape, provided that there is Someone who hears us and can come to our assistance. Jesus Christ is the proof that God has heard our cry. And not only this! God’s love for us is so strong that he cannot remain aloof, he comes out of himself to enter into our midst and to share fully in our human condition (cf. Ex 3:7-12). … Only the God who is love, and the love which is God, could choose to save us in this way, which is certainly the lengthiest way, yet the way which respects the truth about Him and about us: the way of reconciliation, dialogue and cooperation. ! Pope Benedict XVI, Urbi et Orbi Christmas Message, 2011

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.

RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS Give to those who have given a lifetime. Senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests worked for many years for little, if any, pay. Their sacrifices now leave their religious communi-ties without adequate savings for retirement. Your gift to today’s second collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious helps to provide prescription medications, nursing care, and more for thousands of elderly religious. Please be generous in today’s second collection.

HOLY COMMUNION UNDER ONE ELEMENT AND SHAKING HANDS As the winter cold & flu season is upon us already, we are suspending shaking hands at the sign of peace. Please acknowledge those around you with a wave or nod of the head. We will also have Holy Communion under one species; the Precious Blood will not be offered until further notice.

(CHRISTMAS) GIVING TREE

Parishioners who attend St. Francis Church this weekend are invited to participate in a “Giving Tree”. There are tags on the tree with info. about what a child would like for Christmas. Please spend no more than $ 20 to $ 25. Please get one item per tag and wrap it before returning it with the tag from the tree taped to the package. The “Giving Tree” is in the back of Church today. Gifts should be returned to Rosalynd Perlick-Spencer as soon as possible. You can leave the gifts in the back of the Church or call Rosalynd AS SOON AS POSSIBLE to arrange pick-up (663-2212). Any tags left will be available at St. Augustine Church at the 10:30AM Mass.

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION St. Brigid Parish CCD students are having a Christmas Program THIS Sunday, December 9th, at Neumann Hall, Choconut. All parishioners are invited to attend and enjoy the program Each family is asked to help with refreshments by providing either a food or drink item for brunch. If class is cancelled due to inclement weather, the celebration will be December 16th. Please plan to attend and celebrate this holy season with us.

CHRISTMAS GIFT CARDS AND FOOD PANTRY

We 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 December 17th. Deadline for donations: December 17th. All donations for FOOD CARDS should be put in an envelope in the collection and marked “Attention Kay”. All donations are greatly appreciated. To date $ 275.00 has been donated. Thank you for your generosity.

If you know of anyone who needs a CHRISTMAS FOOD BASKET, please call Rosalynd Perlick-Spencer (663-2212), by December 12th. We have (28) families on our list. Donations of food for the Food Pantry are also needed. Food donations can be left in the back of the Churches. Donations are needed by December 17th.

PARISH LOTTERY CALENDARS

Parish Lottery Calendars are available in the back of the Churches this weekend for Christmas gift giving. Again this year calendars are $ 20.00 each. They run from April 1st thru December 31st, 2013. 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! (If you asked for special numbers, they are in manila envelopes with your names on them in the back of the Church you usually attend.)

ALTAR & ROSARY NEWS

CHRISTMAS PARTY: Thank you to everyone who helped to set up for the party, baked goodies for the Sunshine Baskets, made the baskets, and brought food for the “Pot-luck” dinner. The room was beautifully set up, there were many goodies to fill all the baskets that were prepared, and the meal was wonderful. A great time was had by all!

ADVENT/CHRISTMAS CONFESSIONS & PENANCE SERVICES

Advent/Christmas Confessions at our Churches will be as usual on the weekends. A Penance Service will be held Sunday, December 16th at 6:00PM at St. Augustine Church. A Penance Service will be held Thursday, December 20th at 7:00PM at Holy Name of Mary Church, Montrose.

CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE Christmas Eve Mass—St. Francis Xavier—Monday, December 24th—4:30PM Christmas Day Mass—St. Francis Xavier—Tuesday, December 25th—8:00AM

Christmas Day Mass—St. Augustine—Tuesday, December 25th—10:30AM Fr. Gerald Buckley from Binghamton has offered to say the 10:30AM Mass at St. Augustine on Christmas Day. Fr. Cas will be saying the 4:30PM Christmas Eve Mass as well as the 8:00AM Christmas Day Mass.

CHOIR PRACTICE

Our Choir practices every Tuesday evening at 6:30PM in St. Francis Xavier Church. Practice for Christmas has begun! Please join us and help make our Christmas Masses even more beautiful!

CHRISTMAS FLOWER ENVELOPES A reminder that Christmas Flower Donation Envelopes are in your envelope boxes. Space is provided on the back for memorials. These donations will help pay the cost of the poinsettias that will adorn our Churches this Christmas Season.

OPLATKI Oplatki is the Traditional Christmas Wafer shared at Christmas Eve. Packages are available in the vestibules of our Churches for our Parishioners use.

AVAILABLE IN OUR CHURCHES

The Little Blue Books for Advent, The Word Among Us, and The Catholic Digest are available in the back of the Churches. Please take one home with you.

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS FOR THE CHRISTMAS SEASON WE ASK FOR YOUR HELP IN REACHING OUR GOAL FOR THE HOT CHOCOLATE COLLECTION. We are still (69) boxes short of our goal for 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 are the back of the Churches for these donations. The deadline for donations is THIS Monday, December 10th. (Hot Chocolate Mix is available at the Dollar stores at better prices than the grocery stores.)

THOUGHTS FROM THE SCRANTON DIOCESAN COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN The Scranton Diocesan Council of Catholic Women would like to remind the faithful that Advent is a season of prayer and sacrifice. During this time we should practice the (3) Eminent Good Works: Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving. Make every effort to move away from the materialistic, secular society that has been created in a season that should be more meaningful to experience the birth of our Savior. The Liturgical Season of Christmas begins with the Vigil Masses on Christmas Eve and concludes on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord on January 13th. During this season, we should celebrate the birth of Christ and reflect on the meaning of His gift of salvation.

Thank you to those who have already made the commitment to “Serve One Another”. Bishop Joseph C. Bambera extends his sincere gratitude to everyone who has already pledged to the 2012 Diocesan Annual Appeal. Every gift truly matters. St. Brigid Parish Appeal Goal this year is $ 23,750.00. Our Appeal donations total $ 17,145.00 to date. The balance needed to reach our goal is $ 6,605.00.

CARD PARTY

Catherine (O'Reilly) Logue will be celebrating her 90th birthday on December 24th. She would love to receive Birthday/Christmas Cards from everyone.....She enjoys getting mail and would love visitors....Her address is: Catherine Logue, 1715 Castle Garden's Road, Apt. 251, Vestal, New York, 13850.

PERSON NEEDS A RIDE TO CHURCH We have been contacted by an individual who needs a ride to St. Augustine Church for Sunday Mass each week. This woman lives in the Choconut Creek Apartments. If you would be willing to give her a ride to and from Mass, please give the Parish Office a call at (570-553-2288).

STAR OF BETHLEHEM MOVIE STAR OF BETHLEHEM MOVIE will be shown at the Kopernik Observatory & Science Center, 698 Underwood Road, Vestal, on Friday, December 14th. This fascinating documentary unlocks the mystery of the Star of Bethlehem by relating scientific knowledge about astronomy and historical clues from the bible. Doors open at 7:30 PM and the movie begins at 8 PM. Admission $5 adults, $3 seniors/students, $16 family max, includes telescope viewing after movie (if clear). Go to www.kopernik.org or call 607-748-3685 for more information.

FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTION VIA THE WEINBERG FOOD BANK This free food distribution is for RESIDENTS OF SUSQUEHANNA COUNT ONLY. Distribution will be held Tuesday, December 18th, 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.

5TH ANNUAL CAR RAFFLE—JEEP WRANGLER PLUS CASH PRIZES 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.

MASS SCHEDULE Sat. Dec. 8 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 2ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

JOHN HERMAN by Joan Lee Sun. Dec. 9 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 2ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

RALPH WARNER by the Gleason/Leonard Family 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS

Mon. Dec. 10 12:00NN St. Francis Church - WALTER GREGG by Richard Semko Tue. Dec. 11 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - ROSE & EMERY BENNETT by Fred & Bette Brown Wed. Dec. 12 8:30AM St. Francis Church - MARY BAHAN by the Estate Thur. Dec. 13 8:30AM St. Francis Church - ANDREW CONDON by the Estate Fri. Dec. 14 12:00NN St. Francis Church - JEROME RYAN by the Estate Sat. Dec. 15 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

DORIS & GARY KEASLER by Mike & Mary Ellen Griffin Sun. Dec. 16 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - (1 Yr. Anniv.) BOB COLEMAN by Bucky & Jan Russell

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) $ 557.00; St. Francis (8:00AM) $ 1,739.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM) $ 1,181.30.

LIFELINES

God is the Savior; we are those who are in peril. He is the physician; we are the infirm. To realize this is the first step towards salvation, towards emerging from the maze in which we have been locked by our pride. To lift our eyes to heaven, to stretch out our hands and call for help is our means of escape, provided that there is Someone who hears us and can come to our assistance. Jesus Christ is the proof that God has heard our cry. And not only this! God’s love for us is so strong that he cannot remain aloof, he comes out of himself to enter into our midst and to share fully in our human condition (cf. Ex 3:7-12). … Only the God who is love, and the love which is God, could choose to save us in this way, which is certainly the lengthiest way, yet the way which respects the truth about Him and about us: the way of reconciliation, dialogue and cooperation. ! Pope Benedict XVI, Urbi et Orbi Christmas Message, 2011

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.

RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS Give to those who have given a lifetime. Senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests worked for many years for little, if any, pay. Their sacrifices now leave their religious communi-ties without adequate savings for retirement. Your gift to today’s second collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious helps to provide prescription medications, nursing care, and more for thousands of elderly religious. Please be generous in today’s second collection.

HOLY COMMUNION UNDER ONE ELEMENT AND SHAKING HANDS As the winter cold & flu season is upon us already, we are suspending shaking hands at the sign of peace. Please acknowledge those around you with a wave or nod of the head. We will also have Holy Communion under one species; the Precious Blood will not be offered until further notice.

(CHRISTMAS) GIVING TREE

Parishioners who attend St. Francis Church this weekend are invited to participate in a “Giving Tree”. There are tags on the tree with info. about what a child would like for Christmas. Please spend no more than $ 20 to $ 25. Please get one item per tag and wrap it before returning it with the tag from the tree taped to the package. The “Giving Tree” is in the back of Church today. Gifts should be returned to Rosalynd Perlick-Spencer as soon as possible. You can leave the gifts in the back of the Church or call Rosalynd AS SOON AS POSSIBLE to arrange pick-up (663-2212). Any tags left will be available at St. Augustine Church at the 10:30AM Mass.

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION St. Brigid Parish CCD students are having a Christmas Program THIS Sunday, December 9th, at Neumann Hall, Choconut. All parishioners are invited to attend and enjoy the program Each family is asked to help with refreshments by providing either a food or drink item for brunch. If class is cancelled due to inclement weather, the celebration will be December 16th. Please plan to attend and celebrate this holy season with us.

CHRISTMAS GIFT CARDS AND FOOD PANTRY

We 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 December 17th. Deadline for donations: December 17th. All donations for FOOD CARDS should be put in an envelope in the collection and marked “Attention Kay”. All donations are greatly appreciated. To date $ 275.00 has been donated. Thank you for your generosity.

If you know of anyone who needs a CHRISTMAS FOOD BASKET, please call Rosalynd Perlick-Spencer (663-2212), by December 12th. We have (28) families on our list. Donations of food for the Food Pantry are also needed. Food donations can be left in the back of the Churches. Donations are needed by December 17th.

PARISH LOTTERY CALENDARS

Parish Lottery Calendars are available in the back of the Churches this weekend for Christmas gift giving. Again this year calendars are $ 20.00 each. They run from April 1st thru December 31st, 2013. 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! (If you asked for special numbers, they are in manila envelopes with your names on them in the back of the Church you usually attend.)

ALTAR & ROSARY NEWS

CHRISTMAS PARTY: Thank you to everyone who helped to set up for the party, baked goodies for the Sunshine Baskets, made the baskets, and brought food for the “Pot-luck” dinner. The room was beautifully set up, there were many goodies to fill all the baskets that were prepared, and the meal was wonderful. A great time was had by all!

MINISTRY SCHEDULE St. Francis—Dec. 15th—4:30PM: Lector—Mike Dovin; Ministers—Sean Kelly & Mary Shaughnessy; Server—volunteer needed; Rosary—Margaret Flaherty St. Francis—Dec. 16th—8:00AM: Lector—Mary Beth Manns; Ministers—Dave Curley & Larry Purtell; Servers—Patrick & Marty Conboy; Rosary—Mary Beth Manns St. Augustine—Dec. 16th—10:30AM: Lector—Bette Brown; Ministers—Roseanne Rouff and Volunteer needed; Servers—Luke Fruehan, Tyler Rebello & Abigail Rebello; Rosary—Ann Zalepa

DECEASED Please pray for the deceased, especially Betsy Small, Barbara Sechrist, Seldon Birchard, and Evelyn Klie, who were known to many in our Community. May they rest in peace. Amen. SANCTUARY LIGHTS, ADORATION VIGIL CANDLES & DEVOTIONAL CANDLE DONATIONS

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

CHURCH CLEANING St. Francis cleaners for the month of December—Kathy Gage.

St. Augustine cleaners Dec. 9 to 15 - Mary Homan & Shirley Kelly; Dec. 16 to 22 - Theresa Nikula & Bette Brown. Volunteers are needed to clean St. Augustine Church. If you can help, call the rectory (553-2288).

PRAYER LIST

Lord, hear our prayers for the sick of our Parish and Community listed below and for those who are not listed and in need of our prayers. Katelyn Andre, Michael Haefner, Bill Jones, Jr., David Zevan, Rita Powers, Debbie Jones, John Spila, Julia Zangara, Kyle Stoddard, Mary Lou Gregg, Sophie Padula, Madigan Gow, John Flynn, Christine Rothwell, Donald & Theresa Baum, Donnie Butler, Nancy Jellick, Tommy Williams, Stephen & Mary Ann Ambrose, Mary Coyle, Toni Colardino, Linda Hollenback, Mary Bakay, Mary Riley, Jennifer Lynn, Tom Wenman, Tyler Fletcher, Evelyn Palulis, Anna Mae Coleman, Jerry Lynch, 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, Hallie Brooks, Rosemary Boyle, Sarah Murnigahan, Robert Peifer, Chuck McNeil, Evelyn Rounds, Will Bennett, 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 Mar-baker, Carol Jones, Mary Cadden, Sue Rathbone, Dick Layton, Sandy Szabo, Nancy Lynch, D. K., Peg Reed, Sue Anderson, Peg Taylor, Neil Conboy, and Theresa Noldy. 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 and Sean Plitt, Paul Lewandowski, Mark W. Gregg, Bradley J. Bryant, Taylor Cain, and all who serve with them. May they all be protected and safe from harm and return home soon to their families and friends. Amen.

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

The Roman Catholic Community of ST. BRIGID PARISH,

(St. Francis Xavier Church, Friendsville, Pa.

and St. Augustine Church,

Silver Lake, Pa.)

(St. Brigid’s Cross)

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

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

Kenneth S. Brennan, Deacon

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