MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEKEND St. Francis—Jan. 25th—4:30PM: Lector—Betty Ellen Hardy; Servers—Loretta Guiton; Rosary—Betty Ellen Hardy St. Francis—Jan. 26th—8:00AM: Lector—Bill Dovin; Servers—Patrick & Marty Conboy; Rosary—Bob Curley St. Augustine—Jan. 26th—10:30AM: Lector—Jack Kelly; Servers—Katherine & Matthew Gatto; Rosary—Ann Zalepa (new volunteers are welcome & needed) 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 Eloise Davis Bunnell and Dorothy Manzek who were know 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.

The Sanctuary Light at St. Francis Church burns in Memory of Sophie & John Glenn (on the 21st Anniversary of Sophie’s death) requested by Theresa & Bill Noldy.

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

St. Augustine cleaners Jan. 19 to 25—volunteer needed; Jan. 26 to Feb. 1—volunteer needed. 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, 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, Jean Ryan, Richard Hutchinson, Joshua Kaminski, Kathy Holt, Aleisya Abrams, Agnes Neville, Steve Hundiak, Christopher Polk, Mary K. Long, Mary Lou Fahs, Molly Penderf, Butch Rosencranz, Ruth King, George Kotch, Brooke Arnold, Peg Taylor, Hallie Brooks, Ken Roon, Rosemary Boyle, Sarah Murnigahan, Candy Coney, Walter O’Rourke, William Chaney, Mary Cadden, Frank & Sandy Szabo, Nancy Lynch, Daniel Gavin, Sue Anderson, June Riley, John Bauer, Adam Kelly, Francis Zernone, Ned Offner, Shawn Burns, Quinn Seymour, Roman Drab, Doddie Mondi, Pauline VerValen, John & Alberta Zielinski, Bob Fedroff, Virginia Raftis, Fred Russell, Dorothy Catlin, Marie Donahue, Nancy, Matt & Emily, Bob Murphy, Ann Ella LaRue, R. C., Robyn Lawson, Vicky Nelson, Marie Chillemi, Robert & Judy Peifer, Kevin Phalen, Rita Flynn, Mike Rafferty, Elton Carr, Kaleena Dughi, Peter Purtell, George Moore, Molly Getter, Sam Miner, Debbie Drewry, Helen Taylor, Bill Sheredy, and Dewey Newhart. 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) $ 1,401.00; St. Francis (8:00AM) $ 578.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM) $ 794.00.

LIFELINES “Don’t forget that He whom the whole universe cannot contain, was "hidden" in the womb of the Holy Virgin for nine months. Once you realize this, you will be awe-filled for the double mystery that God has confided to you: to conceive a human being made to God’s image and likeness, and to give birth to him…” —Alice von Hildebrand, Philosopher, “Letter to a Young Girl”

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. Jan. 18 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 2ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

17th Anniv. FRANK PERLICK by Rosalynd Perlick-Spencer

Sun. Jan. 19 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 2ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ALICE LONG by Jack & Kathy Gage & Family

10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHONERS Mon. Jan. 20 12:00NN St. Francis Church - MARY ANN AMBROSE by Liana Beuernschmitt Tue. Jan. 21 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - GENE & BILL MCNAMARA by Jim McNamara Wed. Jan. 22 8:30AM St. Francis Church - MARY BAHAN by the Estate Thur. Jan. 23 8:30AM St. Francis Church - BETH ANN LEWIS by Rosalynd Perlick-Spencer Fri. Jan. 24 12:00NN St. Francis Church - LIVING & DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE

NORTON FAMILY by Irene Norton Sat. Jan. 25 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 3RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

MARIE GESFORD by Fred & Bette Brown Sun. Jan. 26 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 3RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

BARBARA N. BURNS by Frank & Helen Burns 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS

NEW VOLUNTEERS NEEDED New volunteers for the Ministries of Lector, Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, Altar Server, and Rosary Leader are always needed and welcomed. At St. Augustine we are most in need of Rosary Leaders (one person leads the Rosary almost every Sunday) and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (it would be helpful to have one more). At St. Francis we are most in need of Lectors for the 8:00AM Sunday Masses. (There are only three people who Lector for this Mass; one of them is away for the entire winter; one of them goes away for part of the winter. This leaves one person to Lector every weekend.) At St. Francis it would be helpful to have additional Altar Servers for the 4:30PM Mass. (There are currently only (2).)

MARCH FOR LIFE The Annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., is being held on Wednesday, January 22nd. A bus will be leaving from Holy Name of Mary Church, Montrose, at 5:30AM. Cost for adults is $ 40.00. Cost for students is $ 20.00. If you would like to go, please call Rosalynd Perlick-Spencer (570-663-2212) or Angelo Scarfalatto (570-967-2787), AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

NEUMANN CENTER BOTTLE & CAN DRIVE The CYO basketball teams are sponsoring a bottle & can drive to replace the scoreboard control box. You can drop donations at Neumann Hall Tuesday nights between 6 & 9PM or anytime at the Vestal Center Redemption Center, Route 26 next to the Car Wash and VanDervort’s Mini Mart. (Just mention your donations are to benefit St. Brigid Parish/CYO.) Thank you for your support.

PARISH LOTTERY CALENDARS

Parish Lottery Calendars are available in the back of the Churches. 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!

CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT ~ COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND

Next week’s Collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) needs your help. CCHD was founded to end the cycle of poverty in the United States by funding organizations that help people help themselves. With the tradition of improving education, housing situations, and economic development, CCHD continues to make a positive impact in communities nationwide. Your contribution will defend human dignity and help those living on the margins of our society. Please give generously to the CCHD Collection.

OFFERTORY ENVELOPES

2014 Offertory Envelopes are in the back of the Churches. If you can’t find yours, please call the parish office at (570)553-2288 and we will provide them for you. If you have never received envelopes in the past and would like to have them this year, please call the parish office. Use of the offertory envelope system is a great help in our record keeping.

END OF YEAR STATEMENTS End of Year statements for 2013 have been sent out. If you haven’t yet received yours, you will get it soon. If you find any discrepancy’s, please call the Parish Office.

REMINDER ABOUT SECOND COLLECTIONS Please remember that when there is a second collection on the weekend, only the envelopes for the announced special collection should be put in the second collection. All other envelopes, offertory, building maintenance, utilities, fuel, insurance, candlemas, Easter flowers, etc., go in the first collection taken up.

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) $ 1,401.00; St. Francis (8:00AM) $ 578.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM) $ 794.00.

LIFELINES “Don’t forget that He whom the whole universe cannot contain, was "hidden" in the womb of the Holy Virgin for nine months. Once you realize this, you will be awe-filled for the double mystery that God has confided to you: to conceive a human being made to God’s image and likeness, and to give birth to him…” —Alice von Hildebrand, Philosopher, “Letter to a Young Girl”

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. Jan. 18 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 2ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

17th Anniv. FRANK PERLICK by Rosalynd Perlick-Spencer

Sun. Jan. 19 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 2ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ALICE LONG by Jack & Kathy Gage & Family

10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHONERS Mon. Jan. 20 12:00NN St. Francis Church - MARY ANN AMBROSE by Liana Beuernschmitt Tue. Jan. 21 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - GENE & BILL MCNAMARA by Jim McNamara Wed. Jan. 22 8:30AM St. Francis Church - MARY BAHAN by the Estate Thur. Jan. 23 8:30AM St. Francis Church - BETH ANN LEWIS by Rosalynd Perlick-Spencer Fri. Jan. 24 12:00NN St. Francis Church - LIVING & DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE

NORTON FAMILY by Irene Norton Sat. Jan. 25 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 3RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

MARIE GESFORD by Fred & Bette Brown Sun. Jan. 26 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 3RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

BARBARA N. BURNS by Frank & Helen Burns 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS

NEW VOLUNTEERS NEEDED New volunteers for the Ministries of Lector, Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, Altar Server, and Rosary Leader are always needed and welcomed. At St. Augustine we are most in need of Rosary Leaders (one person leads the Rosary almost every Sunday) and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (it would be helpful to have one more). At St. Francis we are most in need of Lectors for the 8:00AM Sunday Masses. (There are only three people who Lector for this Mass; one of them is away for the entire winter; one of them goes away for part of the winter. This leaves one person to Lector every weekend.) At St. Francis it would be helpful to have additional Altar Servers for the 4:30PM Mass. (There are currently only (2).)

MARCH FOR LIFE The Annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., is being held on Wednesday, January 22nd. A bus will be leaving from Holy Name of Mary Church, Montrose, at 5:30AM. Cost for adults is $ 40.00. Cost for students is $ 20.00. If you would like to go, please call Rosalynd Perlick-Spencer (570-663-2212) or Angelo Scarfalatto (570-967-2787), AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

NEUMANN CENTER BOTTLE & CAN DRIVE The CYO basketball teams are sponsoring a bottle & can drive to replace the scoreboard control box. You can drop donations at Neumann Hall Tuesday nights between 6 & 9PM or anytime at the Vestal Center Redemption Center, Route 26 next to the Car Wash and VanDervort’s Mini Mart. (Just mention your donations are to benefit St. Brigid Parish/CYO.) Thank you for your support.

PARISH LOTTERY CALENDARS

Parish Lottery Calendars are available in the back of the Churches. 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!

CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT ~ COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND

Next week’s Collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) needs your help. CCHD was founded to end the cycle of poverty in the United States by funding organizations that help people help themselves. With the tradition of improving education, housing situations, and economic development, CCHD continues to make a positive impact in communities nationwide. Your contribution will defend human dignity and help those living on the margins of our society. Please give generously to the CCHD Collection.

OFFERTORY ENVELOPES

2014 Offertory Envelopes are in the back of the Churches. If you can’t find yours, please call the parish office at (570)553-2288 and we will provide them for you. If you have never received envelopes in the past and would like to have them this year, please call the parish office. Use of the offertory envelope system is a great help in our record keeping.

END OF YEAR STATEMENTS End of Year statements for 2013 have been sent out. If you haven’t yet received yours, you will get it soon. If you find any discrepancy’s, please call the Parish Office.

REMINDER ABOUT SECOND COLLECTIONS Please remember that when there is a second collection on the weekend, only the envelopes for the announced special collection should be put in the second collection. All other envelopes, offertory, building maintenance, utilities, fuel, insurance, candlemas, Easter flowers, etc., go in the first collection taken up.

MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEKEND St. Francis—Jan. 25th—4:30PM: Lector—Betty Ellen Hardy; Servers—Loretta Guiton; Rosary—Betty Ellen Hardy St. Francis—Jan. 26th—8:00AM: Lector—Bill Dovin; Servers—Patrick & Marty Conboy; Rosary—Bob Curley St. Augustine—Jan. 26th—10:30AM: Lector—Jack Kelly; Servers—Katherine & Matthew Gatto; Rosary—Ann Zalepa (new volunteers are welcome & needed) 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 Eloise Davis Bunnell and Dorothy Manzek who were know 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.

The Sanctuary Light at St. Francis Church burns in Memory of Sophie & John Glenn (on the 21st Anniversary of Sophie’s death) requested by Theresa & Bill Noldy.

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

St. Augustine cleaners Jan. 19 to 25—volunteer needed; Jan. 26 to Feb. 1—volunteer needed. 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, 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, Jean Ryan, Richard Hutchinson, Joshua Kaminski, Kathy Holt, Aleisya Abrams, Agnes Neville, Steve Hundiak, Christopher Polk, Mary K. Long, Mary Lou Fahs, Molly Penderf, Butch Rosencranz, Ruth King, George Kotch, Brooke Arnold, Peg Taylor, Hallie Brooks, Ken Roon, Rosemary Boyle, Sarah Murnigahan, Candy Coney, Walter O’Rourke, William Chaney, Mary Cadden, Frank & Sandy Szabo, Nancy Lynch, Daniel Gavin, Sue Anderson, June Riley, John Bauer, Adam Kelly, Francis Zernone, Ned Offner, Shawn Burns, Quinn Seymour, Roman Drab, Doddie Mondi, Pauline VerValen, John & Alberta Zielinski, Bob Fedroff, Virginia Raftis, Fred Russell, Dorothy Catlin, Marie Donahue, Nancy, Matt & Emily, Bob Murphy, Ann Ella LaRue, R. C., Robyn Lawson, Vicky Nelson, Marie Chillemi, Robert & Judy Peifer, Kevin Phalen, Rita Flynn, Mike Rafferty, Elton Carr, Kaleena Dughi, Peter Purtell, George Moore, Molly Getter, Sam Miner, Debbie Drewry, Helen Taylor, Bill Sheredy, and Dewey Newhart. 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.”

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION His Excellency, the Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L., Bishop of Scranton, and the Office for Parish Life wish to invite couples celebrating their 25th or 50th wedding anniversary in 2014 to a Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass on Sunday, June 22nd. The event includes a 2:30PM Mass at St. Peter’s Cathedral followed by a reception. Requests for an invitation, with a mailing address, should be made through St. Brigid Parish Office by February 10th.

IS YOUR MARRIAGE IN TROUBLE? Are you considering divorce? Retrouvaille is a program designed to provide help and support to married couples who are undergoing difficulties in their relationship. It is also for couples who are separated or divorced and want to try again. If you are experiencing loneliness, hurt and brokenness in your relationship, let Retrouvaille help you. To register for the February 14-16 at Fatima Renewal Center in Dalton, Pa. call: 1-800-470-2230 or visit: www.HelpOurMarriage.com .

PENNSYLVANIAN'S FOR HUMAN LIFE " ANNUAL RESPECT LIFE PRAYER BREAKFAST" On Saturday, January 25th, Pennsylvanians for Human Life will hold their Annual Respect Life Prayer Breakfast, 9:00AM, at St. Mary's Center, 320 Mifflin Avenue, Scranton. Dr. Anthony Levatino will be the Principal Speaker. Dr. Levatino shares his unique perspective about why a physician who has been trained to give life would take it away. The story of his c onversion from an abortionist to right-to-life activist has educated and motivated audiences worldwide. Dr. Levatino, who testified before congress supporting the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, relates the toll abortion took on his family until a personal tragedy occurred that changed his life. TO REGISTER CONTACT PENNSYLVANIANS FOR HUMAN LIFE, SCRANTON CHAPTER (570-343-5099 or 570-347-8299). EARLY REGISTRATION IS SUGGESTED. CAPACITY CROWD IS EXPECTED FOR THIS EXTRAORDINARY EVENT!

WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY The faithful of the Diocese of Scranton are invited to St. Peter’s Cathedral, Scranton, on Friday, January 24th at 12:10PM for An Ecumenical Celebration of God’s Word. The Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L., Bishop of Scranton, will preside, and Canon Maria Tjeltveit, Canon for Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations for the Episcopal Diocese of Bethlehem, will deliver the homily. Clergy and representatives from various Christian traditions and ecumenical agencies will be present. Liturgical music will be provided by students from All Saints Academy, Scranton. The public is cordially invited to attend. The service will be aired on Catholic Television (C-TV). For more information and resources for the 2014 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, visit the Graymoor Ecumenical and Interreligious Institute at: www.geii.org. The annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity began this Saturday, January 18th, and continues through Saturday, January 25th. This Sunday, January 19, is Ecumenical Sunday and is an occasion to recall that, while our churches are united in baptism and while we recognize each other’s ecclesial community as a source of vitality and vision, we also painfully acknowledge that we do not yet celebrate the fullness of Christian unity. We seek to understand the obstacles that still lie in the path toward unity and we firmly believe that, through the power of the Holy Spirit, these obstacles can be overcome. We pray that as God, in Christ, has gifted us with life and light by the power of the Holy Spirit, so too will God continue to inspire us by the same Spirit to work for the unity of the Church! Today we pray for the time when our full, visible unity may emerge through the power of the Holy Spirit as a foretaste of the Kingdom where God’s love reigns eternal! For more information and resources for the 2014 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, visit the Graymoor Ecumenical & Interreligious Institute at: www.geii.org.

CATCH OUR SPIRIT...CELEBRATE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK January 26 - February 2, 2014 ~ Celebrate Catholic Schools Week by attending a Catholic School Open House! You are invited to experience our communities of faith and academic excellence. From Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade, our students live their faith, challenge their minds, serve their communities, and build lifelong friendships. For specifics about the Open Houses or for more information about our Diocesan Catholic Schools, including tuition assistance, please visit www.DioceseofScranton.org/CatholicSchools .

2014 SUMMER MISSION EXPERIENCE FOR HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS The Summer Mission Experience provides students with an opportunity to know Christ amongst the poor, to gain a better perspective on their own lives, a greater understanding of their Catholic/Christian faith, and what it means to be missionary in today’s world. This year the Mission sites will be in Northeastern Pennsylvania and the dates will be July 13th to 19th. There will be (2) groups going to (2) different areas, one urban and one rural. These are faith-based mission journeys that involve experiential and Christian presence, learning, service and interaction among children, youth and adults. Each group will connect with other missionaries – priests, religious, and lay persons – serving disadvantaged children and adults in various ministries and programs. One group will include service with Mother Teresa’s Missionaries of Charity Sisters programs in the Norristown area, Project Hope at Camp St. Andrew for underprivileged children, soup kitchens and homes for the elderly in Wilkes-Barre and Scranton. The rural sites may include a Vacation Bible School program for the region as well as other ministries in a rural setting. The cost is approximately $500 or $600 depending on the area being served. If you feel called to a mission experience for this summer, don’t let cost keep you from applying. If you are selected to be a part of either group, there are ways to raise the money. Students in their Junior year of high school – from Catholic schools, public schools, and home schools can apply, as well as teachers or mission moderators interested in being a chaperone. Fliers are available in the back of the Church with more important information, including CRITERIA FOR APPLICANTS, HOW TO APPLY (DEADLINE TO APPLY IS JANUARY 31ST), INTERVIEW INFORMATION, WEEKEND RETREAT INFORMATION, AND INFORMATION ON HOW TO SEND YOUR APPLICATION. If you are interested in attending, please pick a copy up today.

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 as last year. Currently we have (138)

pledges for a total of $ 20,235.00. We are ONLY under our goal by $ 3,515.00. Thank you to everyone for your generosity.

ADORATION OF OUR LORD He dwells in our Church day and night until the end of time. O come let us adore Him, Christ our Lord. Visit our Newborn King in Eucharistic Adoration at St. Augustine’s Chapel. For a permanent hour or to substitute call Andrea Chen at 607-669-4875.

ALTAR & ROSARY KNIFE RADA SALE

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.

ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST The Little Meadows Fire Company will hold an all you can eat breakfast at White Tails bar in Little Meadows NEXT Sunday, January 26th from 7 to 11AM. Price is $8.00 adult $4.00 children. Benefits the Little Meadows Fire Company. The Menu is: pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, home fries, sausage gravy with biscuits, baked goods, and beverages. All are invited to attend and enjoy a delicious breakfast!

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, January 21st, 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.