MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEKEND St. Francis—May 6th—4:30PM: Lector—Betty Ellen Hardy; Servers—Curtis, Madeline & Gabe Spila; Ministers—Sean Kelly & Cathy O’Reilly; Rosary—Betty Ellen Hardy St. Francis—May 7th—8:00AM: Lector—Dick Manjerovic; Servers—Thomas Williams; Ministers—Helen Burns & Mary K. Manjerovic; Rosary—Martha Strojny St. Augustine—May 7th—10:30AM: Lector—Judy Adams; Servers—Victoria & Elizabeth Villanella; Ministers—Bob Allen & a volunteer; Rosary—Ann Zalepa or a volunteer

DECEASED Please pray for the deceased, especially Doug Wheaton, husband of Marylea Wheaton. May he rest in peace. Amen.

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. FLOWERS FOR OUR CHURCHES

The Flowers at St. Augustine Church are from the Homan/ Silviera Wedding. To provide flowers for St. Francis Church, please call the Rectory at (570-553-2288). To provide flowers for St. Augustine Church, please call Heidi Jaeger (570-663-2459).

Dates are available in both Churches from May thru November. CHURCH CLEANING

St. Francis cleaners for the month of June—Camille Doyle and a volunteer is needed to help. St. Augustine cleaners May 31 to June 6—VOLUNTEER NEEDED; June 7 to 13—Johanna & Christopher Higgins.

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, Tiffani Allen, 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, and Jackie Guiton. 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, 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. OIL SPILL: Please continue to pray for a successful cleanup of the remainder of the spill. So far we have spent $ 107,266.07 to resolve this issue.

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: 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.”

WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT Thank you for your kindness & generosity in our Parish Collections. St. Francis (4:30PM)— $ 995.00; St. Francis (8:00AM)—$ 1,039.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM)—$ 1,082.00.

LIFELINES

“For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you received a spirit of adoption, through which we cry, ‘Abba, Father!’” ~ Romans, 8:15 (NABRE copyright CCD. Used with permission.)

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. May 30 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: THE MOST HOLY TRINITY

INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS Sun. May 31 8:00AM St. Francis Church - THE MOST HOLY TRINITY

GERALD & RUTH MURPHY by the Family 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - MARY ANN (COOKIE) NAGY by Skip & Mary

Ann Jorgensen & Kathy Ballog Mon. June 1 12:00NN St. Francis Church - JANICE HALEY by Tom Golden Tue. June 2 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - JERRY LYNCH by Bill & Barb Pichette Wed. June 3 8:30AM St. Francis Church - FRANK GOLDEN by Tom & Margaret Flaherty Thur. June 4 8:30AM St. Francis Church - LEO CURLEY by Leo & Loretta Guiton Fri. June 5 12:00NN St. Francis Church- MARIE NACE by Kay Keenan Sat. June 6 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: THE MOST HOLY BODY & BLOOD OF CHRIST

DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE O’REILLY FAMILY by the Family

Sun. June 7 8:00AM St. Francis Church -

THE MOST HOLY BODY & BLOOD OF CHRIST DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE CONBOY FAMILY by Larry & Debbie Purtell

10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS

SAVE THE DATES 191st St. Augustine’s Annual Picnic will be held Sunday, August 2nd, at Neumann Hall in Choconut.

Pot O’Gold (elimination) Party will be held Sunday, October 25th, 2015, at Neumann Hall in Choconut.

ANNUAL ST. BRIGID PARISH GARAGE SALE AT NEUMANN CENTER

The Annual Garage Sale at Neumann Center, Choconut will be held Friday and Saturday, June 12/13, from 8AM to 6PM. You can participate in one of the following ways: 1. Rent a table for $ 5.00 to sell your own treasures. You may set up after 5:00PM on

Thursday, June 11th. 2. Donate items to the Parish to be sold. Items must be clean, usable, and working. We will

accept clean children’s clothing this year. We will accept items on Thursday, June 11th, after 5:00PM.

If you have questions or to reserve a table, please call Homan’s at 570-553-2860.

COLLECTION FOR THE CARE & EDUCATION OF PRIESTS The Second Collection next weekend, June 6th and 7th, is for the Care & Education of Priests.

PARISH LOTTERY CALENDARS We are still looking for number 795, which was not signed out and hasn’t been returned. If this number is not turned in by Tuesday, June 2nd, it will not pay out if it wins.

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. The location will be decided by where most of our graduates attend Mass.

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 (8) 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. Cost per person for the bus is $ 40.00. 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—May 6th—4:30PM: Lector—Betty Ellen Hardy; Servers—Curtis, Madeline & Gabe Spila; Ministers—Sean Kelly & Cathy O’Reilly; Rosary—Betty Ellen Hardy St. Francis—May 7th—8:00AM: Lector—Dick Manjerovic; Servers—Thomas Williams; Ministers—Helen Burns & Mary K. Manjerovic; Rosary—Martha Strojny St. Augustine—May 7th—10:30AM: Lector—Judy Adams; Servers—Victoria & Elizabeth Villanella; Ministers—Bob Allen & a volunteer; Rosary—Ann Zalepa or a volunteer

DECEASED Please pray for the deceased, especially Doug Wheaton, husband of Marylea Wheaton. May he rest in peace. Amen.

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. FLOWERS FOR OUR CHURCHES

The Flowers at St. Augustine Church are from the Homan/ Silviera Wedding. To provide flowers for St. Francis Church, please call the Rectory at (570-553-2288). To provide flowers for St. Augustine Church, please call Heidi Jaeger (570-663-2459).

Dates are available in both Churches from May thru November. CHURCH CLEANING

St. Francis cleaners for the month of June—Camille Doyle and a volunteer is needed to help. St. Augustine cleaners May 31 to June 6—VOLUNTEER NEEDED; June 7 to 13—Johanna & Christopher Higgins.

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, Tiffani Allen, 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, and Jackie Guiton. 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, 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. OIL SPILL: Please continue to pray for a successful cleanup of the remainder of the spill. So far we have spent $ 107,266.07 to resolve this issue.

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: 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.”

WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT Thank you for your kindness & generosity in our Parish Collections. St. Francis (4:30PM)— $ 995.00; St. Francis (8:00AM)—$ 1,039.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM)—$ 1,082.00.

LIFELINES

“For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you received a spirit of adoption, through which we cry, ‘Abba, Father!’” ~ Romans, 8:15 (NABRE copyright CCD. Used with permission.)

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. May 30 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: THE MOST HOLY TRINITY

INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS Sun. May 31 8:00AM St. Francis Church - THE MOST HOLY TRINITY

GERALD & RUTH MURPHY by the Family 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - MARY ANN (COOKIE) NAGY by Skip & Mary

Ann Jorgensen & Kathy Ballog Mon. June 1 12:00NN St. Francis Church - JANICE HALEY by Tom Golden Tue. June 2 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - JERRY LYNCH by Bill & Barb Pichette Wed. June 3 8:30AM St. Francis Church - FRANK GOLDEN by Tom & Margaret Flaherty Thur. June 4 8:30AM St. Francis Church - LEO CURLEY by Leo & Loretta Guiton Fri. June 5 12:00NN St. Francis Church- MARIE NACE by Kay Keenan Sat. June 6 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: THE MOST HOLY BODY & BLOOD OF CHRIST

DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE O’REILLY FAMILY by the Family

Sun. June 7 8:00AM St. Francis Church -

THE MOST HOLY BODY & BLOOD OF CHRIST DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE CONBOY FAMILY by Larry & Debbie Purtell

10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS

SAVE THE DATES 191st St. Augustine’s Annual Picnic will be held Sunday, August 2nd, at Neumann Hall in Choconut.

Pot O’Gold (elimination) Party will be held Sunday, October 25th, 2015, at Neumann Hall in Choconut.

ANNUAL ST. BRIGID PARISH GARAGE SALE AT NEUMANN CENTER

The Annual Garage Sale at Neumann Center, Choconut will be held Friday and Saturday, June 12/13, from 8AM to 6PM. You can participate in one of the following ways: 1. Rent a table for $ 5.00 to sell your own treasures. You may set up after 5:00PM on

Thursday, June 11th. 2. Donate items to the Parish to be sold. Items must be clean, usable, and working. We will

accept clean children’s clothing this year. We will accept items on Thursday, June 11th, after 5:00PM.

If you have questions or to reserve a table, please call Homan’s at 570-553-2860.

COLLECTION FOR THE CARE & EDUCATION OF PRIESTS The Second Collection next weekend, June 6th and 7th, is for the Care & Education of Priests.

PARISH LOTTERY CALENDARS We are still looking for number 795, which was not signed out and hasn’t been returned. If this number is not turned in by Tuesday, June 2nd, it will not pay out if it wins.

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. The location will be decided by where most of our graduates attend Mass.

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 (8) 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. Cost per person for the bus is $ 40.00. 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.

DIOCESE OF SCRANTON ~2015 ORDINATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD On Saturday, June 6th, at 10:00AM in Saint Peter’s Cathedral, Scranton, the Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L., Bishop of Scranton, will ordain Reverend Mr. Seth Wasnock to the Order of the Priesthood. All of the faithful in the Diocese of Scranton are invited and encouraged to participate in this solemn Mass. Please pray for Deacon Seth Wasnock as he prepares for his Priestly Ordination.

CHURCH SOFTBALL NEWS

This Saturday, May 30th, we play at the Wyalusing Field against Moxie/Orwell Church at 6:30PM. Next Saturday, June 6th, we play at the Choconut Field against Towanda Independent Baptist Church at 6:30PM. More/new players are needed. If you would like to play on our team, please call Sean Kelly at 570-744-2010. All are welcome to join.

PARISH AD BOOK Memorial section sheets are available in the back of the Churches. If you would like to place a new memorial in the book, please fill out a form and return it to the rectory no later than June 1st.

FOUND

A “FORD” key has been found on the ground near St. Francis Church and parking lot. If you are missing a key, please call the Rectory to claim it. It is a single key with a dealer type ring on it, however these is no distinguishing name on it.

PAMPHLET AND BOOK REMINDER

This note is a reminder that any pamphlets or books that are placed in our Churches need the approval of Father Cas before they are placed on the table. The reason for this is that this reading material is not always in conformance with Church teaching or doctrine. Any material which does not have the prior approval of Father will be removed.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION If you would like a private hour of adoration at St. Augustine’s, the following hours have opened up: Tuesday 12-1PM; Wednesday 10-11AM; and Thursday 7-8AM. If you would like an hour, or are interested in substituting, please call Andrea at 607-669-4875 or email her at momplaidpower@gmail.com .

CHICKEN BARBECUE The Little Meadows Fire Company is having a Chicken Barbecue on Sunday, June 7th. We will serve chicken beginning at 11:00AM. Cost is $ 9.00 for a dinner and $ 6.00 for a chicken half.

2015 YEAR OF CONSECRATED LIFE Vocation Prayer: LORD OF THE HARVEST, BLESS young people with the gift of courage to respond to your call. Open their hearts to great ideals, to great things. INSPIRE all of your disciples to mutual love and giving—for vocations blossom in the good soil of faithful people. INSTILL those in religious life, parish ministries, and families with the confidence and grace to invite others to embrace the bold and noble path of a life consecrated to you. UNITE us to Jesus through prayer and sacrament, so that we may cooperate with you in building your reign of mercy and truth, of justice and peace. AMEN. ~ POPE FRANCIS

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.

“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 the Mountainside Fruit Market. You may also purchase a ticket by calling the Rectory (570-553-2288).

ONE DAY RETREAT A one day Retreat with Matthew Arnold will be held Saturday June 6th at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish at the St. Mary of the Assumption worship site, 245 State St. (US Rt. 6) in Wyalusing. The retreat will be led by nationally known Catholic speaker, Matthew Arnold and will be open to all at no charge. A free will offering will be taken for Matthew’s expenses. The proposed schedule is as follows: 9:00AM Mass; 9:30AM Registration and coffee; 10:00-11:30AM -first talk by Matthew; Break-Lunch; 12:30PM Rosary; 1:00-2:30PM-Second talk by Matthew. Advance registration is requested by calling the Parish Office at 570-746-0106 or email at olophpa@frontier.com Matthew Arnold is a lay Roman Catholic speaker, author, and host of Shield of Faith on the Radio Maria Network. A husband and father of six homeschooled children, Matthew has appeared often as a host and a guest on EWTN. His informative CDs, DVDs and brochures on the Catholic Faith are currently available in over six thousand parishes around the country through Lighthouse Catholic Media. Matthew holds a certificate in Christian Counseling, and was a founding member of the Society for Christian Psychology. He and his family currently reside in Southern California.

RUBY TUESDAY TO BENEFIT MOM’S HOUSE From June 11 to 13, Ruby Tuesday at the Oakdale Mall will donate a percentage of your bill to Mom’s House. This is good on dine in or take out. Coupons may not be used for this offer! A flyer must be presented at time of purchase. A limited number of fliers are in the back of the Church or you may obtain a flyer on-line at: momshouseny.org or Facebook: momshouseny Thank you for your support!

LIGHT THE FIRE SUMMER YOUTH RALLY The Light the Fire Summer Youth Rally for teens in grades 9 thru 12 will be held on July 1st at Misericordia University, Dallas, Pa. Registration begins at 9:00AM and closing Mass is at 7:00PM. June 24th is the EARLY registration deadline. Fee for EARLY registration is $30.00. After June 24th the fee is $ 35.00. There is an additional $10.00 t-shirt fee per person. If you are interested in attending, there are copies of the Quick Reference Guide available in the back of our Churches. Please take a copy and check out all the available information. Adult chaperones are also needed. All students in grades 9 thru 12 are welcome and encouraged to attend.