MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEKEND St. Francis—September 26th—4:30PM: Lector—Larry O’Reilly; Servers—Declan & Daegan Giannone; Rosary—Margaret Flaherty St. Francis—September 27th—8:00AM: Lector—Andy Potocek; Servers—VOLUNTEER NEEDED; Rosary—Tom Curley St. Augustine—September 27th—10:30AM: Lector—Julie Perlick; Servers—Kiera & Riley Short; Rosary—Ann Zalepa or a volunteer If at any time you see that a volunteer is needed for any ministry, please feel free to step forward and offer your services.

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 in Memory of Mary Beth Adams given by Joe & Judy Adams. To provide flowers for St. Francis Church , please call the Rectory at (570-553-2288); for St. Augustine Church, please call Heidi Jaeger (570-663-2459). Dates are available in both Churches thru November.

CHURCH CLEANING

St. Francis cleaners for the month of September—Betty Ellen Hardy & Martha Strojny. St. Augustine cleaners Sept. 20 to 26—Mary Homan & Shirley Kelly; Sept. 27 to Oct. 3—Maureen Allen & Bernadette Kanna.

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, Kathy Holt, Linda Hollenback, Tyler Fletcher, Anna Mae Coleman, S.C.F., Mary Lou Fahs, Richard Hutchinson, Mary K. Long, Joshua Kaminski, Aleisya Abrams, Steve Hundiak, John Bauer, Butch Rosencranz, Ruth King, Brooke Arnold, Adam Kelly, Nancy Lynch, Hallie Brooks, June Riley, Sarah Murnigahan, William Chaney, Daniel Gavin, Sue Anderson, Shawn Burns, Quinn Seymour, Sam Miner, 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, Debbie Drewry, Bub Davis, Rusty Carmen, Ronalee Eckert, Chelsea Judson, Brenda, Walt Frystak, Valerie Newhart, Amanda Branning, J.K., T.S., H.T., Andy Mooney, Dave Hibbard, Jeff Barnard, Ken Guiton, Mary Elizabeth Healy, George Kotch, Jr., Delmar O’Rourke, Lori & Michelle Parsons, Steve Burrell, Tammy Fleming, Barbara Borsavage, Gregg Loboda, Mark Kovach, Jerry Conboy, Brendan Kelly, Greg Lasgowka, Amy, Shirley Bowser, Paul Kerber, Linda Bush, Dick Lewis, James O’Mara, Joe Redmond, Pat Donnelly, Florian Pasteka, Matt Purtell, Grove Doty, Eleanor Hastings, Sheila McMahon, Natalie McMahon, Bob Keenan, Jane Flynn, Karen Purtell, Victoria Hegedty, Terry White, Richard Guido, John & Doris Daly, Ralph Sharon, Victoria Grisdale, Ezra Barton, Shirley Brookes, Joan Bartolome, and Alida Priestner. May they regain full health.

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, 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, Lisa Phillips, Carrie Krouse, Ryan Newberry, Wayne M. Bennett, Duane Thomas, Joseph Elliott, Mark W. Gregg, Bradley J. Bryant, Kevin Lewandoski, Amberlynn Villanella, Steven Shelp, 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.

The Roman Catholic Community of ST. BRIGID PARISH,

(St. Francis Xavier Church, Friendsville, Pa.

St. Augustine Church, Silver Lake, Pa.)

(St. Brigid’s Cross)

-mail: sfxc@epix.net

Father Casimir (Cas) Stanis, Pastor

Kenneth S. Brennan, Deacon

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT

Thank you for your kindness & generosity in our Parish Collections. St. Francis (4:30PM)— $ 693.00; St. Francis (8:00AM)—$ 1,219.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM)—$ 1,877.00.

LIFELINES

CHILDREN’S WORSHIP BULLETINS

.

MASS SCHEDULE Sat. Sept. 19 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 25TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

DECEASED IN ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CEMETERY by the Association

Sun. Sept. 20 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 25TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (Birthdays) DON & BOBBY PURTELL by Norene Purtell and Family

10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS Mon. Sept. 21 12:00NN St. Francis Church - RUDOLPH INTELISANO, SR. by Len & Ginger

Laky & Family Tue. Sept. 22 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - PETER JAEGER by Heidi Jaeger Wed. Sept. 23 8:30AM St. Francis Church - CARL MILLER by Peter & Martha Strojny Thur. Sept. 24 8:30AM St. Francis Church - MARY BAHAN by the Estate Fri. Sept. 25 12:00NN St. Francis Church - RITA POWERS by Leo & Loretta Guiton Sat. Sept. 26 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 26TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS Sun. Sept. 27 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 26TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Anniv. ROSE CONBOY by the Family 10:30AM St. Augustine Church JAMES KLEIN, JR. by Concetta Schirra

PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING The Parish Pastoral Council will meet THIS Wednesday, September 23rd, at 6:30PM in the Rectory. All members are encouraged to attend.

CCD CLASSES BEGIN

CCD Classes have begun for all students in Kindergarten thru 12th grade. Classes are held on Sunday mornings at 9:10AM at Neumann Hall, Choconut. Attendance at classes is especially important for those student who are in 2nd grade and eligible to receive the Sacraments of First Penance and First Holy Communion in April and May of 2016. Classes are also especially important for those students who are in grades 5, 6 & 7 this year. These students are eligible to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation when it is offered again in the Fall of 2017. The Confirmation Program requires two years of instruction beginning now.

ADULT BIBLE STUDY CONTINUES AT NEUMANN HALL

Adult Bible Study is being held on Tuesdays from 9:30 to 11:00AM at Neumann Hall, Choconut. Study is based on the readings for the upcoming Sunday. New members are always welcome.

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 all.

ATTENTION YOUNG ADULTS OF THE PARISH

We are looking for volunteers to finish pressure washing the outdoor Stations of the Cross at St. Augustine Church. There is also pruning, planting and general cleanup needed in preparation for the Half-Day Retreat being held at St. Augustine on October 3rd. This will be a fun activity with refreshments. It is also a great way to make new friends. Cleanup day is set for Saturday, September 26th at 2:00PM. If the weather is bad, cleanup will be on Sunday, September 27th at 2:00PM. Please join us to make our Church grounds beautiful! Questions? Please contact Jerry Feeney (570-663-9277) or Jerry Higgins (607-754-3557).

LOST AND FOUND AT ST. FRANCIS CHURCH

The “Lost and Found Basket” at St. Francis Church is beginning to fill up. Please check as you are leaving Mass and if these items are yours, please take them home with you! There are two pair of sunglasses; one pair of reading glasses; kids Missal Books; a bracelet; a glass dish; a blue plastic plate; and an XL blue raincoat.

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. Many other items such as Cookbooks, stoneware, no-bake cheesecakes, pound cakes, dips, seasonings, marinades, soups, sauces, and cheeseballs are available thru Rada Cutlery.

PARISH PRAYER CHAIN If you would like to help respond to prayer requests (for anyone in need), please contact Rosalynd Perlick-Spencer (570-663-2212), Susie Reichlen (570-553-2618), or Mary Keenan (570-553-2431). If you have prayer requests, please call anyone on the list and many prayers will be offered for your particular intention.

2015 YEAR OF CONSECRATED LIFE A.D. 1540: Jesuits are founded by Saint Ignatius of Loyola. Their efforts in education and mission continue to wield influence in the church and world. IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY: “Every way of preparing … to find the Divine Will as to the management of one’s life for the salvation of the soul is called a Spiritual Exercise.” A.D. 1545-1563: Council of Trent encourages renewal of religious orders and new forms of religious life.

MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEKEND St. Francis—September 26th—4:30PM: Lector—Larry O’Reilly; Servers—Declan & Daegan Giannone; Rosary—Margaret Flaherty St. Francis—September 27th—8:00AM: Lector—Andy Potocek; Servers—VOLUNTEER NEEDED; Rosary—Tom Curley St. Augustine—September 27th—10:30AM: Lector—Julie Perlick; Servers—Kiera & Riley Short; Rosary—Ann Zalepa or a volunteer If at any time you see that a volunteer is needed for any ministry, please feel free to step forward and offer your services.

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 in Memory of Mary Beth Adams given by Joe & Judy Adams. To provide flowers for St. Francis Church , please call the Rectory at (570-553-2288); for St. Augustine Church, please call Heidi Jaeger (570-663-2459). Dates are available in both Churches thru November.

CHURCH CLEANING

St. Francis cleaners for the month of September—Betty Ellen Hardy & Martha Strojny. St. Augustine cleaners Sept. 20 to 26—Mary Homan & Shirley Kelly; Sept. 27 to Oct. 3—Maureen Allen & Bernadette Kanna.

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, Kathy Holt, Linda Hollenback, Tyler Fletcher, Anna Mae Coleman, S.C.F., Mary Lou Fahs, Richard Hutchinson, Mary K. Long, Joshua Kaminski, Aleisya Abrams, Steve Hundiak, John Bauer, Butch Rosencranz, Ruth King, Brooke Arnold, Adam Kelly, Nancy Lynch, Hallie Brooks, June Riley, Sarah Murnigahan, William Chaney, Daniel Gavin, Sue Anderson, Shawn Burns, Quinn Seymour, Sam Miner, 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, Debbie Drewry, Bub Davis, Rusty Carmen, Ronalee Eckert, Chelsea Judson, Brenda, Walt Frystak, Valerie Newhart, Amanda Branning, J.K., T.S., H.T., Andy Mooney, Dave Hibbard, Jeff Barnard, Ken Guiton, Mary Elizabeth Healy, George Kotch, Jr., Delmar O’Rourke, Lori & Michelle Parsons, Steve Burrell, Tammy Fleming, Barbara Borsavage, Gregg Loboda, Mark Kovach, Jerry Conboy, Brendan Kelly, Greg Lasgowka, Amy, Shirley Bowser, Paul Kerber, Linda Bush, Dick Lewis, James O’Mara, Joe Redmond, Pat Donnelly, Florian Pasteka, Matt Purtell, Grove Doty, Eleanor Hastings, Sheila McMahon, Natalie McMahon, Bob Keenan, Jane Flynn, Karen Purtell, Victoria Hegedty, Terry White, Richard Guido, John & Doris Daly, Ralph Sharon, Victoria Grisdale, Ezra Barton, Shirley Brookes, Joan Bartolome, and Alida Priestner. May they regain full health.

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, 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, Lisa Phillips, Carrie Krouse, Ryan Newberry, Wayne M. Bennett, Duane Thomas, Joseph Elliott, Mark W. Gregg, Bradley J. Bryant, Kevin Lewandoski, Amberlynn Villanella, Steven Shelp, 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.

The Roman Catholic Community of ST. BRIGID PARISH,

(St. Francis Xavier Church, Friendsville, Pa.

St. Augustine Church, Silver Lake, Pa.)

(St. Brigid’s Cross)

-mail: sfxc@epix.net

Father Casimir (Cas) Stanis, Pastor

Kenneth S. Brennan, Deacon

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT

Thank you for your kindness & generosity in our Parish Collections. St. Francis (4:30PM)— $ 693.00; St. Francis (8:00AM)—$ 1,219.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM)—$ 1,877.00.

LIFELINES

CHILDREN’S WORSHIP BULLETINS

.

MASS SCHEDULE Sat. Sept. 19 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 25TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

DECEASED IN ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CEMETERY by the Association

Sun. Sept. 20 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 25TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (Birthdays) DON & BOBBY PURTELL by Norene Purtell and Family

10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS Mon. Sept. 21 12:00NN St. Francis Church - RUDOLPH INTELISANO, SR. by Len & Ginger

Laky & Family Tue. Sept. 22 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - PETER JAEGER by Heidi Jaeger Wed. Sept. 23 8:30AM St. Francis Church - CARL MILLER by Peter & Martha Strojny Thur. Sept. 24 8:30AM St. Francis Church - MARY BAHAN by the Estate Fri. Sept. 25 12:00NN St. Francis Church - RITA POWERS by Leo & Loretta Guiton Sat. Sept. 26 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 26TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS Sun. Sept. 27 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 26TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Anniv. ROSE CONBOY by the Family 10:30AM St. Augustine Church JAMES KLEIN, JR. by Concetta Schirra

PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING The Parish Pastoral Council will meet THIS Wednesday, September 23rd, at 6:30PM in the Rectory. All members are encouraged to attend.

CCD CLASSES BEGIN

CCD Classes have begun for all students in Kindergarten thru 12th grade. Classes are held on Sunday mornings at 9:10AM at Neumann Hall, Choconut. Attendance at classes is especially important for those student who are in 2nd grade and eligible to receive the Sacraments of First Penance and First Holy Communion in April and May of 2016. Classes are also especially important for those students who are in grades 5, 6 & 7 this year. These students are eligible to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation when it is offered again in the Fall of 2017. The Confirmation Program requires two years of instruction beginning now.

ADULT BIBLE STUDY CONTINUES AT NEUMANN HALL

Adult Bible Study is being held on Tuesdays from 9:30 to 11:00AM at Neumann Hall, Choconut. Study is based on the readings for the upcoming Sunday. New members are always welcome.

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 all.

ATTENTION YOUNG ADULTS OF THE PARISH

We are looking for volunteers to finish pressure washing the outdoor Stations of the Cross at St. Augustine Church. There is also pruning, planting and general cleanup needed in preparation for the Half-Day Retreat being held at St. Augustine on October 3rd. This will be a fun activity with refreshments. It is also a great way to make new friends. Cleanup day is set for Saturday, September 26th at 2:00PM. If the weather is bad, cleanup will be on Sunday, September 27th at 2:00PM. Please join us to make our Church grounds beautiful! Questions? Please contact Jerry Feeney (570-663-9277) or Jerry Higgins (607-754-3557).

LOST AND FOUND AT ST. FRANCIS CHURCH

The “Lost and Found Basket” at St. Francis Church is beginning to fill up. Please check as you are leaving Mass and if these items are yours, please take them home with you! There are two pair of sunglasses; one pair of reading glasses; kids Missal Books; a bracelet; a glass dish; a blue plastic plate; and an XL blue raincoat.

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. Many other items such as Cookbooks, stoneware, no-bake cheesecakes, pound cakes, dips, seasonings, marinades, soups, sauces, and cheeseballs are available thru Rada Cutlery.

PARISH PRAYER CHAIN If you would like to help respond to prayer requests (for anyone in need), please contact Rosalynd Perlick-Spencer (570-663-2212), Susie Reichlen (570-553-2618), or Mary Keenan (570-553-2431). If you have prayer requests, please call anyone on the list and many prayers will be offered for your particular intention.

2015 YEAR OF CONSECRATED LIFE A.D. 1540: Jesuits are founded by Saint Ignatius of Loyola. Their efforts in education and mission continue to wield influence in the church and world. IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY: “Every way of preparing … to find the Divine Will as to the management of one’s life for the salvation of the soul is called a Spiritual Exercise.” A.D. 1545-1563: Council of Trent encourages renewal of religious orders and new forms of religious life.

POT O’GOLD PARTY “St. Brigid Parish ~ Pot O’Gold (Elimination) Party” will be held Sunday October 25th, 2015 at 1:00PM in Neumann Hall, Choconut. A limited number (115) tickets are available at $ 100.00 each. Each ticket admits one person plus a guest to the party. Included in the ticket price will be beer/wine/and buffet style food. Over $ 8000.00 in prizes will be awarded including a grand prize of $ 3000.00. Everyone who buys a ticket will go home with at least a door prize. On the day of the party at intermission as many raffle tickets as possible will be sold for $ 5.00 each for (8) separate raffles for (8) more $ 100.00 tickets. There will also be as many raffle tickets as possible sold for $ 10.00 each for (2) separate raffles for (2) more $ 100.00 tickets. These final (10) tickets can only be awarded to someone who already holds one of the original 115 tickets. If you would like to purchase a “Pot O’Gold” Party ticket, please contact John or Mary Butler (570-553-2199) or the Parish Office (570-553-2288). Parishioners are encouraged to get their tickets now. Tickets are going fast. We need help from individual Parishioners/individual people or families/businesses in the following ways. We need (6) sponsors of $ 100.00 each; (1) sponsors of $ 500.00 each; sponsors to share sponsorship of $ 1,500.00; and sponsors to share the sponsorship of $ 3,000.00. Thank you to the families and businesses who have sponsored the $ 100.00; $ 250.00; and $ 500.00 sponsorships as well as those helping with the $ 1,500.00 and $ 3,000.00 sponsorships ! If you would like to be a sponsor, please call the Parish Office (570-553-2288) OR call John or Mary Butler (570-553-2199). We need donations of 30 door prizes. Only your imagination is the limit on what one of these prizes

could be. Thank you to everyone who has donated door prizes so far! If you can donate a door prize, please call Betty Ellen Hardy (570-553-2372) or Shirley Kelly (570-553-2362). If you would be able to work at the Party, please contact the Parish Office (570-553-2288) or

John and Mary Butler (570-553-2199).

DONATIONS FOR BASKET O’CHEER Monetary donations are needed for a “Basket O’ Cheer”. A basket with Irish libations and other Irish Items will be put together to raffle at the “Pot O’Gold Party”. If you would like to make a donation, please put it in the collection basket in a marked envelope or mail to the Rectory. So far we have $ 90.00, one bottle of whiskey and a beautiful LARGE basket to fill!

CHICKEN BARBECUE TO BENEFIT LITTLE MEADOWS FIRE COMPANY The Little Meadows Fire Company will have a Chicken Barbecue, Sunday, September 27th, starting at 11:00AM—until sold out. Cost is $ 9.00 per dinner and $ 6.00 for a half. The Barbecue will be at the Fire Station. Please support our local Fire Company.

SHEETS & BLANKETS NEEDED

Old/used sheets and blankets are needed to make sleeping bags for the homeless. If you are cleaning out your closet, please consider donating them for this worthy cause. Donations can be left in the back of the Churches or dropped off at the Rectory, (if no one is there, please leave donations on the porch by the driveway). All donations are most welcome. Also needed are old, used neckties (not clip-on).

IS ANYONE INTERESTED IN TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS ??? CLASSES BEGINNING SOON Tai Chi for Arthritis is an ancient Chinese exercise that offers arthritis relief through slow, gentle movement. Classes are only (1) hour per session. Classes will begin on Tuesday, September 22nd at 6:00PM in Neumann Hall. There will be a small fee for each session. If you have questions, please call Barbara Dougherty 570-663-9212 or 607-768-9685. Anyone is welcome to attend.

ANNUAL MEDICARE OPEN ENROLMENT PERIOD—ENROLLMENT EVENTS SCHEDULED Each year from October 15th through December 7th, Medicare beneficiaries have an opportunity to look at the insurance plans and drug plans to make sure they are meeting their needs. This open enrollment allows beneficiaries to make these changes, which will become effective on January 1, 2016. The APPRISE program has counselors available to assist Medicare beneficiaries with plan comparisons & enrollments into drug plans. This program will be holding free open enrollment events in our area. An appointment must be made to attend. If you are unable to attend any of the following events, please call your local AAA office to make an appointment. Bradford County: Bradford County Area Agency on Aging, (220 Main St Unit 2 Towanda, Pa 18848) October 28th, November 20th, and December 3rd, from 9AM to 3PM. Please call 1-800-982-4346 to schedule an appointment. Susquehanna County: Susquehanna County AAA office (157 Spruce St Suite 1 Montrose, Pa 18801) November 2nd and November 16th, from 9AM to 3PM. Please call 1-800-634-3746 to schedule an appointment. These events are free and open to all Medicare beneficiaries, but an appointment must be made. The APPRISE program and B/S/S/T Area Agency on Aging, Inc. are funded in part by the Department of Aging; the United Way of Bradford County; the United Way of Susquehanna County; the Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna, and Tioga County Commissioners.

Catholic Social Services & Parish Outreach “Strengthening our commitment to social justice and to those in need.”

Your gifts to the Diocesan Annual Appeal enables us to serve the poorest, the weakest and the most vulnerable among us through Catholic Social Services staff who feed the hungry, clothe the naked and provide shelter, counseling and assistance for those most in need. Many more individuals in parish communities receive assistance through parish-based Social Justice programs funded by the Appeal. Grants were awarded 33 parish programs including food and clothing pantries, monthly dinners for families in need and outreach to prison inmates. St. Brigid Parish Annual Appeal Parish Goal is $ 24,000.00, the same as last year.

BUS TRIP TO PHILADELPHIA TO SEE POPE FRANCIS We have room for a few more people. Please call the Rectory (570-553-2288) as soon as possible if you would like to attend. THE DATE IS NEXT SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH. Meals are extra and buses will only be able to stop far outside of Philadelphia for food before and/or after the Mass. Please bring a brown bag lunch, lots of water and drinks.

Cost per person is $ 50.00. We anticipate that the buses will be leaving Friendsville at 6:00AM. PLEASE CALL THE RECTORY THIS WEEK FOR THE EXACT TIME. The reason we are unable to confirm the time is that our arrival time in Philadelphia needs to be “approved” by GO GROUND, the organizational group in Philadelphia. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL THE RECTORY. The information below has been provided by the Diocese of Scranton and is important information for our group to be aware of. General Information

The Papal Mass is a public event and all are welcome to attend – no ticket is needed.

Mass is scheduled for 4:00PM on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

We assume that pilgrims will pack a lunch for the bus trip. Food vendors will be available throughout the city, so travelers are on their own for an evening meal.

This event is being described as a “walking event” – all pilgrims need to be prepared to walk several miles, to stand for long periods, and to adjust to unpredictable circumstances in such a large crowd.

Health and Safety

The managed highway access, along with the extreme volume of bus traffic, will make it impossible to consider a meal stop along the way. Please plan for your needs.

Since this is an all day event, plan accordingly for medicines that will be needed during the day. Each traveler should have on their person emergency medical information including doctor contacts, insurance card, emergency contact person, and critical medical history.

The Secret Service has asked guests to allow for additional time for security screening at check points, as it is expected that lines may be long. Everything on your person is subject to search. Items Allowed during the Papal Visit (as of printing of the bulletin)

Small bags and backpacks will be allowed (smaller than 18”x13”x7”); they need not be clear.

Signs made of cardboard, poster board or cloth if they are no longer than 5’ x 3’x ¼”

Soft-sided thermal coolers Prohibited Items (as determined by the Secret Service)

Aerosols

Ammunition

Animals other than service/guide animals

Large back pack (see note above for size)

Balloons

Bicycles

Hard coolers

Drones and other unmanned aircraft systems

Explosives

Firearms

Glass, thermal or metal containers

Laser pointers

Mace/pepper spray

Packages

Selfie sticks

Toy guns

Weapons of any kind

Any other items determined to be a potential safety hazard

FALL TURKEY SHOOTS VFW Post 6824, (Potterville), 1468 Haights Pond Road, Rome, Pa. will hold a series of Fall Turkey Shoots on Sundays from 12Noon to 4:00PM. Dates are September 20, 27, October 4, 11 & 18. There will be Lucky X, Shotgun Shoot, Food, 50 Cent Bingo, Pull Tabs, & Raffles. For more information go to www.vfwpost6824.org .

HOLY NAME OF MARY TO HOLD HARVEST MOON FESTIVAL Holy Name of Mary Parish, Montrose, will hold their 7th Annual Harvest Moon Festival THIS Saturday & Sunday. Hours Saturday until 10PM; Sunday, 11AM to 5PM. There will be a White Elephant Sale starting at 8AM on Saturday. There will be a Wheelbarrow of Cash, Basket Raffles, Games, Live Entertainment, Fire Truck Rides, Crafters, Ethnic Foods, JC’s Café and much more! Everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy the day.

CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC RENEWAL Pope Francis has been challenging the Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR) to promote more active engagement in ecumenical outreach. In response, the CCR of the Diocese of Scranton is sponsoring a day of formation in ecumenism. It will be held on Saturday, October 3, from 8:30AM to 6:00PM at the Holy Family Spiritual Renewal Center near Nanticoke, PA. Registration for the day is $25 and includes three meals (breakfast will be served from 7:30 to 8:15). Overnight accommodations are available. This day will be an opportunity to pray, learn, discuss and fellowship, and will feature presentations by Dan Almeter, who is knowledgeable and experienced in many aspects of ecumenism. Please contact the CCR Office at 570-344-2214 if you’d like a flyer with registration form (registrations are being taken by mail only, and must be accompanied by payment). The CCR invites you to join them as they embrace our Holy Father’s desire to see progress made toward a greater visible unity in the Body of Christ. For more information see ccrscranton.org

COUNSELING SERVICES AVAILABLE Catholic Social Services of the Diocese of Scranton offers compassionate counseling in a safe, comfortable environment where your privacy is always respected. Counseling is about self-discovery and can be used for personal grown or when distressing conditions exist and you need a bit of extra support...help is available. Anyone who struggles with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions or a variety of emotional or psychological conditions is welcome. For more in-formation or to make an appointment, call 570-207-2283.