MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEKEND St. Francis—Dec. 21st—4:30PM: Lector—Larry O’Reilly; Servers—Declan Giannone; Rosary—Loretta Guiton St. Francis—Dec. 22nd—8:00AM: Lector—Rosanne Williams; Servers—Katie & Jeff Williams; Rosary—Helen Burns St. Augustine—Dec. 22nd—10:30AM: Lector—Judy Adams; Servers—Abigail & Tyler Rebello; Rosary—Ann Zalepa If at any time you see that a volunteer is needed for any ministry, please feel free to step forward and volunteer your services.

DECEASED Please pray for the deceased especially our Parishioner Lauretta King. May she 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.

A Devotional Candle at St. Francis burns for the return to health of Sophie Padula requested by Bill & Theresa Noldy.

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

St. Augustine cleaners Dec. 15 to 21—Theresa Nikula & Bette Brown; Dec. 22 to 28—Kay Caspersen. Volunteers are needed to clean St. Augustine Church. If you can help, call the rectory.

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, Mary Bakay, Donnie Butler, Tommy Williams, Stephen Ambrose, Toni Colardino, Evelyn Palulis, Mary Riley, Tom Wenman, Linda Hollenback, Jennifer Lynn, Jerry Lynch, Tyler Fletcher, Anna Mae Coleman, Joshua Welch, John Carr, Jean Ryan, Richard Hutchinson, Joshua Kaminski, Kathy Holt, Aleisya Abrams, Agnes Neville, Steve & Catherine Hundiak, Christopher Polk, Mary K. Long, Mary Lou Fahs, Butch Rosencranz, Ruth King, Adaline Williams, George Kotch, Brooke Arnold, Hallie Brooks, Rosemary Boyle, Sarah Murnigahan, Candy Coney, Molly Penderf, Walter O’Rourke, William Chaney, Mary Cadden, Frank & Sandy Szabo, Nancy Lynch, Sue Anderson, Peg Taylor, Ken Roon, June Riley, John Bauer, Adam Kelly, John Osolnick, Francis Zernone, Ned Offner, Daniel Gavin, Shawn Burns, Quinn Seymour, Doddie Mondi, Pauline VerValen, Roman Drab, John & Alberta Zielinski, Bob Fedroff, Virginia Raftis, Fred Russell, Dorothy Catlin, Thomas VanNostrand, Marie Donahue, Nancy, Matt & Emily, Bob Murphy, Cayden Bennett, Ann Ella LaRue, Robyn Lawson, Vicky Nelson, Marie Chillemi, Robert & Judy Peifer, S. T., Kevin Phalen, Rita Flynn, Shirley Davis, Mike Rafferty, Elton Carr, and Kaleena Dughi. 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, Christopher Reichlen, Patrick Allen, Shane Kalpokas, Ryan Gormley, Mike Griffith, Daniel Hogan, Matthew Kramer, Dustin Ryder, Ricky Trowbridge, Bobby Brostoski, Ryan Neville, Anthony Flynn, Jason Raymond, A. Jay Tewksbury, Jennifer Buttacavoli, 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, 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. 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.

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.”

CONFESSION SCHEDULE

Saturday - 4:30PM Mass - St. Francis Church - Confessions - 4:00 to 4:20PM Sunday - 8:00AM Mass - St. Francis Church - Confessions 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) $ 859.00; St. Francis (8:00AM) $ 1,524.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM) $ 1,029.00.

LIFELINES

“The right to life is the first among human rights.” ~ Pope Francis, Address to Catholic Gynecologists, September 20, 2013 “If I could accomplish one thing it would be: if you ever find yourself in this situation [unplanned pregnancy] or have a sister, or a cousin, or a best friend that’s in trouble, there are resources out there.” ~ Molly Anne Dutton, Auburn University student who was conceived in rape, placed for adoption, and shared her testimony during her Homecoming Queen acceptance speech, October 12, 2013

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.

MASS SCHEDULE Sat. Dec. 14 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

GARY & DORIE KEASLER by Mike & Mary Ellen Griffin Sun. Dec. 15 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - FRANCIS & FRANCES DONLIN by the Family

Mon. Dec. 16 NO MASS Tue. Dec. 17 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - DAVID CARROLL by Rosalynd Perlick-Spencer Wed. Dec. 18 8:30AM St. Francis Church - PATRICIA FLYNN by Tom Golden Thur. Dec. 19 8:30AM St. Francis Church - BOBBY PURTELL by Rich & Joan Griffith Fri. Dec. 20 12:00NN St. Francis Church - CHRIS COLEMAN by Donald J. Griffin Sat. Dec. 21 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

CATHERINE ADAMS by Leo & Loretta Guiton Sun. Dec. 22 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

GERALD MURPHY by the Family 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS

CCD CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION St. Brigid Parish CCD students are having a Christmas Program THIS Sunday, December 15th, at Neumann Hall, at 11:30AM. (In the event of a snow storm, the Christmas Program will be held on Sunday, January 5th.) 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. Please plan to attend and celebrate this holy season with us.

CHRISTMAS GIFT CARDS AND FOOD PANTRY We have (13) area families ranging in size from 1 person to 5 people, on our list to receive FOOD CARDS for CHRISTMAS. If you know of anyone that needs help, please let us know by December 17th. Deadline for donations is 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 we have a total of $ 590.00 or $ 45.38 per family.

If you know of anyone who needs a CHRISTMAS FOOD BASKET, please call Rosalynd Perlick-Spencer (570-663-2212), as soon as possible. Right now there are 20 families on our list, but more may be added. Donations of food for the Food Pantry are also needed. Food donations can be left in the back of the Churches. Donations for ham or turkey would also be appreciated. Donations are needed by December 16th. (Check for the Food Baskets should be made out to “The Food Pantry”.)

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, 2014. 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.)

RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS ~ THANK YOU

Religious give thanks. “Thank you for accompanying us as we care for our elder sisters,” writes a religious superior. Your gift to last week’s collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious helps support nearly 34,000 sisters, brothers, and religious order priests past age 70. May God bless you abundantly for your goodness. Our collection total for St. Brigid Parish was $ 589.00. Thank you very much for your generosity.

THANK YOU ~ HOT CHOCOLATE COLLECTION Thank you to everyone who donated so generously to the collection of Hot Chocolate Mix for the Susquehanna County Christmas Bureau. We were able to collect over 250 boxes of mix to help low income families in Susquehanna County.

(CHRISTMAS) GIVING TREE If you have not already returned the gifts, they should be returned to Rosalynd Perlick-Spencer as soon as possible. You can leave gifts in the back of the Church or call Rosalynd Perlick-Spencer AS SOON AS POSSIBLE to arrange pick-up (570-663-2212). Thank you to all those who bought gifts to help make Christmas special for some very special children!!

CONFESSION SCHEDULE

Saturday - 4:30PM Mass - St. Francis Church - Confessions - 4:00 to 4:20PM Sunday - 8:00AM Mass - St. Francis Church - Confessions 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) $ 859.00; St. Francis (8:00AM) $ 1,524.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM) $ 1,029.00.

LIFELINES

“The right to life is the first among human rights.” ~ Pope Francis, Address to Catholic Gynecologists, September 20, 2013 “If I could accomplish one thing it would be: if you ever find yourself in this situation [unplanned pregnancy] or have a sister, or a cousin, or a best friend that’s in trouble, there are resources out there.” ~ Molly Anne Dutton, Auburn University student who was conceived in rape, placed for adoption, and shared her testimony during her Homecoming Queen acceptance speech, October 12, 2013

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.

MASS SCHEDULE Sat. Dec. 14 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

GARY & DORIE KEASLER by Mike & Mary Ellen Griffin Sun. Dec. 15 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - FRANCIS & FRANCES DONLIN by the Family

Mon. Dec. 16 NO MASS Tue. Dec. 17 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - DAVID CARROLL by Rosalynd Perlick-Spencer Wed. Dec. 18 8:30AM St. Francis Church - PATRICIA FLYNN by Tom Golden Thur. Dec. 19 8:30AM St. Francis Church - BOBBY PURTELL by Rich & Joan Griffith Fri. Dec. 20 12:00NN St. Francis Church - CHRIS COLEMAN by Donald J. Griffin Sat. Dec. 21 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

CATHERINE ADAMS by Leo & Loretta Guiton Sun. Dec. 22 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

GERALD MURPHY by the Family 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS

CCD CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION St. Brigid Parish CCD students are having a Christmas Program THIS Sunday, December 15th, at Neumann Hall, at 11:30AM. (In the event of a snow storm, the Christmas Program will be held on Sunday, January 5th.) 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. Please plan to attend and celebrate this holy season with us.

CHRISTMAS GIFT CARDS AND FOOD PANTRY We have (13) area families ranging in size from 1 person to 5 people, on our list to receive FOOD CARDS for CHRISTMAS. If you know of anyone that needs help, please let us know by December 17th. Deadline for donations is 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 we have a total of $ 590.00 or $ 45.38 per family.

If you know of anyone who needs a CHRISTMAS FOOD BASKET, please call Rosalynd Perlick-Spencer (570-663-2212), as soon as possible. Right now there are 20 families on our list, but more may be added. Donations of food for the Food Pantry are also needed. Food donations can be left in the back of the Churches. Donations for ham or turkey would also be appreciated. Donations are needed by December 16th. (Check for the Food Baskets should be made out to “The Food Pantry”.)

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, 2014. 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.)

RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS ~ THANK YOU

Religious give thanks. “Thank you for accompanying us as we care for our elder sisters,” writes a religious superior. Your gift to last week’s collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious helps support nearly 34,000 sisters, brothers, and religious order priests past age 70. May God bless you abundantly for your goodness. Our collection total for St. Brigid Parish was $ 589.00. Thank you very much for your generosity.

THANK YOU ~ HOT CHOCOLATE COLLECTION Thank you to everyone who donated so generously to the collection of Hot Chocolate Mix for the Susquehanna County Christmas Bureau. We were able to collect over 250 boxes of mix to help low income families in Susquehanna County.

(CHRISTMAS) GIVING TREE If you have not already returned the gifts, they should be returned to Rosalynd Perlick-Spencer as soon as possible. You can leave gifts in the back of the Church or call Rosalynd Perlick-Spencer AS SOON AS POSSIBLE to arrange pick-up (570-663-2212). Thank you to all those who bought gifts to help make Christmas special for some very special children!!

MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEKEND St. Francis—Dec. 21st—4:30PM: Lector—Larry O’Reilly; Servers—Declan Giannone; Rosary—Loretta Guiton St. Francis—Dec. 22nd—8:00AM: Lector—Rosanne Williams; Servers—Katie & Jeff Williams; Rosary—Helen Burns St. Augustine—Dec. 22nd—10:30AM: Lector—Judy Adams; Servers—Abigail & Tyler Rebello; Rosary—Ann Zalepa If at any time you see that a volunteer is needed for any ministry, please feel free to step forward and volunteer your services.

DECEASED Please pray for the deceased especially our Parishioner Lauretta King. May she 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.

A Devotional Candle at St. Francis burns for the return to health of Sophie Padula requested by Bill & Theresa Noldy.

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

St. Augustine cleaners Dec. 15 to 21—Theresa Nikula & Bette Brown; Dec. 22 to 28—Kay Caspersen. Volunteers are needed to clean St. Augustine Church. If you can help, call the rectory.

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, Mary Bakay, Donnie Butler, Tommy Williams, Stephen Ambrose, Toni Colardino, Evelyn Palulis, Mary Riley, Tom Wenman, Linda Hollenback, Jennifer Lynn, Jerry Lynch, Tyler Fletcher, Anna Mae Coleman, Joshua Welch, John Carr, Jean Ryan, Richard Hutchinson, Joshua Kaminski, Kathy Holt, Aleisya Abrams, Agnes Neville, Steve & Catherine Hundiak, Christopher Polk, Mary K. Long, Mary Lou Fahs, Butch Rosencranz, Ruth King, Adaline Williams, George Kotch, Brooke Arnold, Hallie Brooks, Rosemary Boyle, Sarah Murnigahan, Candy Coney, Molly Penderf, Walter O’Rourke, William Chaney, Mary Cadden, Frank & Sandy Szabo, Nancy Lynch, Sue Anderson, Peg Taylor, Ken Roon, June Riley, John Bauer, Adam Kelly, John Osolnick, Francis Zernone, Ned Offner, Daniel Gavin, Shawn Burns, Quinn Seymour, Doddie Mondi, Pauline VerValen, Roman Drab, John & Alberta Zielinski, Bob Fedroff, Virginia Raftis, Fred Russell, Dorothy Catlin, Thomas VanNostrand, Marie Donahue, Nancy, Matt & Emily, Bob Murphy, Cayden Bennett, Ann Ella LaRue, Robyn Lawson, Vicky Nelson, Marie Chillemi, Robert & Judy Peifer, S. T., Kevin Phalen, Rita Flynn, Shirley Davis, Mike Rafferty, Elton Carr, and Kaleena Dughi. 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, Christopher Reichlen, Patrick Allen, Shane Kalpokas, Ryan Gormley, Mike Griffith, Daniel Hogan, Matthew Kramer, Dustin Ryder, Ricky Trowbridge, Bobby Brostoski, Ryan Neville, Anthony Flynn, Jason Raymond, A. Jay Tewksbury, Jennifer Buttacavoli, 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, 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. 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.

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.”

ADVENT/CHRISTMAS CONFESSIONS & PENANCE SERVICES Advent/Christmas Confessions at our Churches will be as usual on the weekends.

A Penance Service will be held THIS Sunday, December 15th at 2:00PM at St. Augustine Church. A Penance Service will be held Thursday, December 19th at 5:00PM at Holy Name of Mary Church, Montrose.

There will be two priests available for Confessions. These are wonderful opportunities to fulfill your Christmas obligation.

CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE Christmas Eve Mass—St. Francis Xavier—Tuesday, December 24th—4:30PM

Christmas Day Mass—St. Francis Xavier—Wednesday, December 25th—8:00AM Christmas Day Mass—St. Augustine—Wednesday, December 25th—10:30AM

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

CHOIR PRACTICE

Choir practice for Christmas will be held Tuesday evening, December 17th at 6:30PM in St. Francis Church. Please come 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.

ALTAR & ROSARY NEWS St. Brigid Altar & Rosary Society is selling Rada knives as an on-going fund raiser. Orders can be placed with a member of the Altar & Rosary or can be placed on-line by going online to www.helpourfundraiser.com and use customer number 504671. The password is mrsa01pw. Do not use capital letters in the password. Orders are shipped usually with 2 days so there is still time to order for Christmas. It is suggested that Christmas orders be placed no later than December 18th.

STAR OF BETHLEHEM MOVIE STAR OF BETHLEHEM MOVIE will be shown at the Kopernik Observatory & Science Center, 698 Underwood Road, Vestal, on Friday, December 20th. 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 7:30PM and the movie begins at 8PM. Admission: $5.00 adults, $3.00 seniors/students, $16.00 family max, includes telescope viewing after movie (if clear). Go to www.kopernik.org or call 607-748-3685 for more information.

CARD SHOWER

Catherine (O'Reilly) Logue will be celebrating her 91th 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.

PARISH PRAYER CHAIN If you would like to help respond to prayer requests (for anyone in need-not just Parishioners), please contact Rosalynd Perlick-Spenser (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.

Thank you to those who have already made the commitment to “Serve with Love.” If you did not already make a pledge, envelopes are available in the back of the Churches for your pledge. Completed pledges may be placed in the collection basket or mailed to the Rectory.

St. Brigid Parish Appeal goal is $ 23,750.00, the same amount as last year. Currently we have (130) pledges for a total of $ 18,925.00. We are ONLY under our goal by $ 4,825.00. Thank you to everyone for your generosity.

FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTION VIA THE WEINBERG FOOD BANK

Free food distribution for those in need—RESIDENTS OF SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY ONLY. Distribution date is THIS Tuesday, December 17th, from 11AM to 1PM and 5PM to 7PM, at the Little Meadows United Methodist Church, Penn. Ave., Little Meadows. Any resident of Susquehanna County who needs food is welcome. For more information, leave a message at 570-623-2746.

6TH 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—2014 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 28th, 2013 at 3:00PM at Seton Catholic Central High School. Purchaser must be 18 years or older. Please help support our St. Brigid Parish students who are enrolled in the Catholic Schools of Broome County. If you would like to purchase tickets, please see Rosanne & Jeff Williams (570-553-2859) or call St. Brigid Parish Office at (570-553-2288).

HELP FOR HURTING MARRIAGES

Retrouvaille, pronounced, “re-tro-vi”, is a French word meaning, “to find one’s way again” or “rediscovery.” The program consists of a weekend and follow-up presentations which help couples put the pieces back together and rebuild loving relationships. For more information, or to register for the January 17-19, 2014 program, call: 1-800-470-2230 or visit: www.HelpOurMarriage.com .

KNOW A MARRIAGE THAT NEEDS HELP? Throw them a lifeline and tell them about Retrouvaille, an international program that helps couples who are experiencing marital difficulties. This program is for all couples, at any stage of marriage, that need help to communicate with each other in a more attentive and loving manner. The next program in the Diocese of Scranton is February 14-16 at Fatima Renewal Center in Dalton. Please call 1-800-470-2230 or visit http://www.retrouvaille.org/ for more information or to register.