MINISTRY SCHEDULE

Saturday, April 23rd—4:30PM—St. Francis Church: Lectors—VOLUNTEER NEEDED; Cantor—Patti Dudock

Sunday, April 24th—8:00AM—St. Francis Church: Lector—Andy Potocek; Server—VOLUNTEER NEEDED; Rosary—Mary Tims; Cantor—Mary Shaughnessy Sunday, April 24th—10:30AM—St. Augustine Church: Lector—Johanna Higgins; Servers—Shelby Funk & Christopher Higgins; Rosary—Ann Zalepa or a volunteer; Cantor—Marilee Beyer

Please pray for the deceased, especially Barbara Borsavage, sister-in-law of Barbara Pichette. We also pray for David L. Baker, brother-in-law of Louise Baker. May they rest in peace. Amen.

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.

The Sanctuary Light at St. Francis burns for a Special Intention requested by Debbie Garges. A Devotional Candle at St. Francis burns for Special Intentions.

CHURCH CLEANING

St. Francis cleaners for the month of April—Eileen & Alexis Drab. St. Augustine cleaners April 17 to 23—Maureen Wilson; April 24 to 30—VOLUNTEERS NEEDED.

PARISH PRAYER CHAIN

If you would like to help respond to prayer requests (for anyone in need), please contact Rosalynd Perlick (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.

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, T.S., Tyler Fletcher, Anna Mae Coleman, Mary Lou Fahs, Steve Hundiak, Richard Hutchinson, Mary K. Long, John Bauer, Joshua Kaminski, Aleisya Abrams, 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, Alberta Zielinski, Virginia Raftis, Marie Donahue, Nancy, Matt & Emily, Bob Murphy, Robyn Lawson, Rita Flynn, Elton Carr, Kaleena Dughi, Molly Getter, Debbie Drewry, Bub Davis, Rusty Carmen, Ronalee Eckert, Chelsea Judson, Brenda, Walt Frystak, Amanda Branning, J.K., H.T., Andy Mooney, Dave

Hibbard, Jeff Barnard, Phoebe Burrell, Amy, Ken Guiton, Mary Elizabeth Healy, George Kotch, Jr., Delmar O’Rourke, Lori & Michelle Parsons, Steve Burrell, Tammy Fleming, Gregg Loboda, Mark Kovach, Jerry Conboy, Brendan Kelly, Dick Lewis, Greg Lasgowka, Shirley Bowser, Paul Kerber, Linda Bush, James O’Mara, Joe Redmond, Pat Donnelly, Florian Pasteka, Matt Purtell, Grove Doty, Eleanor Hastings, Bob Keenan, Karen Purtell, Victoria Hegedty, Terry White, Richard Guido, John & Doris Daly, Victoria Grisdale, Alida Priestner, Ann Rounds, Fr. Cas, Julie McMahon, Chris Conboy, Brittany Villanella, Clover Lynn Villanella, Annette Glasgow, Marilyn Quick, Amanda Imsenik, Lanny & Patsy Puzo, Lillian Degnan, Billy, and Dot Purdy. May they regain full health. Please pray for the needs in our Parish Intention Book. 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, 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, Daniel Daly, Lisa Phillips, Carrie Krouse, Ryan Newberry, Wayne M. Bennett, Duane Thomas, Joseph Elliott, Mark W. Gregg, Bradley J. Bryant, Amberlynn Villanella, Steven Shelp, Rip VanWinkle, and Quinn G u r n, and all who serve with them. May they all be protected & safe from harm & 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.

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

-mail: sfxc@epix.net

Father Casimir (Cas) Stanis, Pastor

Kenneth S. Brennan, Deacon

The Roman Catholic Community of ST. BRIGID PARISH,

(St. Francis Xavier Church, Friendsville, Pa.

St. Augustine Church, Silver Lake, Pa.)

(St. Brigid’s Cross)

WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT

Thank you for your kindness & generosity in our Parish Collections. St. Francis (4:30PM) - $ 1,537.00; St. Francis (8:00AM) - $ 1,224.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM) - $ 1,751.31.

LIFELINES

“Assisted suicide may sound like it provides choices for individuals, but instead, it’s taking choices away from people by radically weakening the promise of care and support at the end of life for terminally ill patients like me.” “Maggie’s Story: Living like Dad,” USCCB Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities

Divine Mercy Devotions are held following Sunday Masses at St. Francis & St. Augustine.

CHILDREN’S WORSHIP BULLETINS .

MASS SCHEDULE

Sat. Apr. 16 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

PEG SHAUGHNESSY by the Family

Sun. Apr. 17 8:00AM St. Francis Church - FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

JOHN ZIELINSKI by Bill & Theresa Noldy 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS

Mon. Apr. 18 St. Francis Church - NO MASS

Tue. Apr. 19 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - COMMUNION SERVICE

Wed. Apr. 20 8:30AM St. Francis Church - COMMUNION SERVICE

Thur. Apr. 21 St. Francis Church - NO MASS

Fri. Apr. 22 12:00NN St. Francis Church - COMMUNION SERVICE

Sun. Apr. 24 8:00AM St. Francis Church - FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Health & Happiness of FRANK & CAMILLE DOYLE by Ronny

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

Sat. Apr. 23 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER BERNARD JOSEPH ZALEWSKI by Bill & Dawn Zalewski

PLEASE WELCOME FR. PAUL FONTANELLA

Please welcome Fr. Paul Fontanella who will be saying Masses in our Parish this weekend.

COMMUNION SERVICES THIS WEEK

Deacon Ken will be holding Communion Services this week on Tuesday, at 8:30AM at St. Augustine Church, Wednesday at 8:30AM at St. Francis Xavier Church, and Friday at 12Noon at St. Francis Xavier Church. Anyone and everyone is welcome to attend.

CATHOLIC HOME MISSIONS APPEAL

The Catholic Home Missions Appeal will take place next week. One way that this appeal works to support home missions in the United States is by supporting seminarian formation in poor dioceses. The blessing of seminarians costs $ 35-40K per year. Your support is needed for these young men so that they might go back and serve their parishes. Please strengthen the Church at home by making a generous gift to next week’s appeal.

PARISH LOTTERY CALENDARS ~ DRAWINGS HAVE BEGUN

About 10 Parish Lottery Calendars are available in the back of the Church. They are $ 20.00 each and run thru December 31st. Please sign them out on the sheet provided. To date 854 calendar returns have been made, leaving 146 that haven’t been returned. Please remember it is time to make your returns with stubs included! Please help to make this very important fund raiser a success again this year!

2016 CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE—SATURDAY, APRIL 23RD

The Second Annual Catholic Men’s Conference, “Be A Man: Jesus Christ, The Face of True Manhood”, will be held Saturday, April 23, at King’s College, Scandlon Physical Education Center, 149 North Main St, Wilkes-Barre. The day begins with Eucharistic Adoration & Rosary at 6:00AM. Registration & Continental Breakfast at 7:00AM; Conference from 8:00AM to 3:00PM. Register online at: www.BeAManConference.com or mail completed conference brochure application with your check to Attn: Men’s Conference, Office for Parish Life, 330 Wyoming Ave, Scranton, PA 18503. (Mark “Men’s Confer-ence” on the memo line of your check.) Fliers & registration sheet are available in the back of Church.

SPRING STYLE PARTY

Come join the fun at our Spring Style Party. Fashions provided by the Dress Barn. The Style Party will be held on Sunday, April 24th, from 12 Noon to 4:00PM at Neumann Hall in Choconut. Light refreshments will be served. Donation is $ 10.00 per person. You can get your tickets after any Mass or from any member of the Altar & Rosary Society.

PARISH SPRING BANQUET

Our Spring Banquet will be held Wednesday, May 18th, at 6:00PM, at the Blue Dolphin in Apalachin. The menu is: Marinated Chicken, Rice Pilaf & salad; Meatloaf, Virginia Baked Ham, & Crab Cakes with choice of potato & Salad. (Potato choices are French Fries, Baked Potatoes, or Mashed Potatoes—choice must be indicated on the sign up sheet in the back of the Church.) Dessert is also included. Cost is $ 20.00 per person. All money needs to be in by May 15th. Please put money in a marked envelope in the collection or give to an Altar & Rosary Society member. Please join us for a wonderful meal and night out with friends. Anyone in the Parish (men, women, or friends) is welcome to attend.

CHOIR / CANTOR PRACTICE Choir/Cantor practice is held Tuesday evening at 6PM in St. Francis Church. New members are always welcome. A few more Cantors are still needed. If you are willing to leading the congregation in song, please contact Marilee Beyer (570-934-0976) for more information and training.

ST. AUGUSTINE CEMETERY MEETING

St. Augustine Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting on Saturday, April 30th at 12Noon at St. Augustine Church.

CHURCH SOFTBALL

Church Softball League will soon begin. If you would like to play on our team or have questions, please call Sean Kelly at (570-744-2010).

ANNUAL ST. BRIGID PARISH GARAGE SALE AT NEUMANN CENTER

The Annual Garage Sale at Neumann Center, Choconut will be held Friday & Saturday, May 20 & 21, from 8AM to 6:00PM. You can participate in one of the following ways: Rent a table for $ 5.00 to sell your own treasures. You may set up after 5:00PM on Thursday, May 19th OR 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, May 19th, after 5:00PM. If you have questions or to reserve a table, please call Homan’s at 553-2860. THERE ARE GYM LOCKERS FOR SALE IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED. These can be purchased prior to the Garage Sale. Please call the Homan’s if you are interested.

MINISTRY SCHEDULE

Saturday, April 23rd—4:30PM—St. Francis Church: Lectors—VOLUNTEER NEEDED; Cantor—Patti Dudock

Sunday, April 24th—8:00AM—St. Francis Church: Lector—Andy Potocek; Server—VOLUNTEER NEEDED; Rosary—Mary Tims; Cantor—Mary Shaughnessy Sunday, April 24th—10:30AM—St. Augustine Church: Lector—Johanna Higgins; Servers—Shelby Funk & Christopher Higgins; Rosary—Ann Zalepa or a volunteer; Cantor—Marilee Beyer

Please pray for the deceased, especially Barbara Borsavage, sister-in-law of Barbara Pichette. We also pray for David L. Baker, brother-in-law of Louise Baker. May they rest in peace. Amen.

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.

The Sanctuary Light at St. Francis burns for a Special Intention requested by Debbie Garges. A Devotional Candle at St. Francis burns for Special Intentions.

CHURCH CLEANING

St. Francis cleaners for the month of April—Eileen & Alexis Drab. St. Augustine cleaners April 17 to 23—Maureen Wilson; April 24 to 30—VOLUNTEERS NEEDED.

PARISH PRAYER CHAIN

If you would like to help respond to prayer requests (for anyone in need), please contact Rosalynd Perlick (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.

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, T.S., Tyler Fletcher, Anna Mae Coleman, Mary Lou Fahs, Steve Hundiak, Richard Hutchinson, Mary K. Long, John Bauer, Joshua Kaminski, Aleisya Abrams, 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, Alberta Zielinski, Virginia Raftis, Marie Donahue, Nancy, Matt & Emily, Bob Murphy, Robyn Lawson, Rita Flynn, Elton Carr, Kaleena Dughi, Molly Getter, Debbie Drewry, Bub Davis, Rusty Carmen, Ronalee Eckert, Chelsea Judson, Brenda, Walt Frystak, Amanda Branning, J.K., H.T., Andy Mooney, Dave

Hibbard, Jeff Barnard, Phoebe Burrell, Amy, Ken Guiton, Mary Elizabeth Healy, George Kotch, Jr., Delmar O’Rourke, Lori & Michelle Parsons, Steve Burrell, Tammy Fleming, Gregg Loboda, Mark Kovach, Jerry Conboy, Brendan Kelly, Dick Lewis, Greg Lasgowka, Shirley Bowser, Paul Kerber, Linda Bush, James O’Mara, Joe Redmond, Pat Donnelly, Florian Pasteka, Matt Purtell, Grove Doty, Eleanor Hastings, Bob Keenan, Karen Purtell, Victoria Hegedty, Terry White, Richard Guido, John & Doris Daly, Victoria Grisdale, Alida Priestner, Ann Rounds, Fr. Cas, Julie McMahon, Chris Conboy, Brittany Villanella, Clover Lynn Villanella, Annette Glasgow, Marilyn Quick, Amanda Imsenik, Lanny & Patsy Puzo, Lillian Degnan, Billy, and Dot Purdy. May they regain full health. Please pray for the needs in our Parish Intention Book. 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, 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, Daniel Daly, Lisa Phillips, Carrie Krouse, Ryan Newberry, Wayne M. Bennett, Duane Thomas, Joseph Elliott, Mark W. Gregg, Bradley J. Bryant, Amberlynn Villanella, Steven Shelp, Rip VanWinkle, and Quinn G u r n, and all who serve with them. May they all be protected & safe from harm & 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.

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

-mail: sfxc@epix.net

Father Casimir (Cas) Stanis, Pastor

Kenneth S. Brennan, Deacon

The Roman Catholic Community of ST. BRIGID PARISH,

(St. Francis Xavier Church, Friendsville, Pa.

St. Augustine Church, Silver Lake, Pa.)

(St. Brigid’s Cross)

WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT

Thank you for your kindness & generosity in our Parish Collections. St. Francis (4:30PM) - $ 1,537.00; St. Francis (8:00AM) - $ 1,224.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM) - $ 1,751.31.

LIFELINES

“Assisted suicide may sound like it provides choices for individuals, but instead, it’s taking choices away from people by radically weakening the promise of care and support at the end of life for terminally ill patients like me.” “Maggie’s Story: Living like Dad,” USCCB Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities

Divine Mercy Devotions are held following Sunday Masses at St. Francis & St. Augustine.

CHILDREN’S WORSHIP BULLETINS .

MASS SCHEDULE

Sat. Apr. 16 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

PEG SHAUGHNESSY by the Family

Sun. Apr. 17 8:00AM St. Francis Church - FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

JOHN ZIELINSKI by Bill & Theresa Noldy 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS

Mon. Apr. 18 St. Francis Church - NO MASS

Tue. Apr. 19 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - COMMUNION SERVICE

Wed. Apr. 20 8:30AM St. Francis Church - COMMUNION SERVICE

Thur. Apr. 21 St. Francis Church - NO MASS

Fri. Apr. 22 12:00NN St. Francis Church - COMMUNION SERVICE

Sun. Apr. 24 8:00AM St. Francis Church - FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Health & Happiness of FRANK & CAMILLE DOYLE by Ronny

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

Sat. Apr. 23 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER BERNARD JOSEPH ZALEWSKI by Bill & Dawn Zalewski

PLEASE WELCOME FR. PAUL FONTANELLA

Please welcome Fr. Paul Fontanella who will be saying Masses in our Parish this weekend.

COMMUNION SERVICES THIS WEEK

Deacon Ken will be holding Communion Services this week on Tuesday, at 8:30AM at St. Augustine Church, Wednesday at 8:30AM at St. Francis Xavier Church, and Friday at 12Noon at St. Francis Xavier Church. Anyone and everyone is welcome to attend.

CATHOLIC HOME MISSIONS APPEAL

The Catholic Home Missions Appeal will take place next week. One way that this appeal works to support home missions in the United States is by supporting seminarian formation in poor dioceses. The blessing of seminarians costs $ 35-40K per year. Your support is needed for these young men so that they might go back and serve their parishes. Please strengthen the Church at home by making a generous gift to next week’s appeal.

PARISH LOTTERY CALENDARS ~ DRAWINGS HAVE BEGUN

About 10 Parish Lottery Calendars are available in the back of the Church. They are $ 20.00 each and run thru December 31st. Please sign them out on the sheet provided. To date 854 calendar returns have been made, leaving 146 that haven’t been returned. Please remember it is time to make your returns with stubs included! Please help to make this very important fund raiser a success again this year!

2016 CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE—SATURDAY, APRIL 23RD

The Second Annual Catholic Men’s Conference, “Be A Man: Jesus Christ, The Face of True Manhood”, will be held Saturday, April 23, at King’s College, Scandlon Physical Education Center, 149 North Main St, Wilkes-Barre. The day begins with Eucharistic Adoration & Rosary at 6:00AM. Registration & Continental Breakfast at 7:00AM; Conference from 8:00AM to 3:00PM. Register online at: www.BeAManConference.com or mail completed conference brochure application with your check to Attn: Men’s Conference, Office for Parish Life, 330 Wyoming Ave, Scranton, PA 18503. (Mark “Men’s Confer-ence” on the memo line of your check.) Fliers & registration sheet are available in the back of Church.

SPRING STYLE PARTY

Come join the fun at our Spring Style Party. Fashions provided by the Dress Barn. The Style Party will be held on Sunday, April 24th, from 12 Noon to 4:00PM at Neumann Hall in Choconut. Light refreshments will be served. Donation is $ 10.00 per person. You can get your tickets after any Mass or from any member of the Altar & Rosary Society.

PARISH SPRING BANQUET

Our Spring Banquet will be held Wednesday, May 18th, at 6:00PM, at the Blue Dolphin in Apalachin. The menu is: Marinated Chicken, Rice Pilaf & salad; Meatloaf, Virginia Baked Ham, & Crab Cakes with choice of potato & Salad. (Potato choices are French Fries, Baked Potatoes, or Mashed Potatoes—choice must be indicated on the sign up sheet in the back of the Church.) Dessert is also included. Cost is $ 20.00 per person. All money needs to be in by May 15th. Please put money in a marked envelope in the collection or give to an Altar & Rosary Society member. Please join us for a wonderful meal and night out with friends. Anyone in the Parish (men, women, or friends) is welcome to attend.

CHOIR / CANTOR PRACTICE Choir/Cantor practice is held Tuesday evening at 6PM in St. Francis Church. New members are always welcome. A few more Cantors are still needed. If you are willing to leading the congregation in song, please contact Marilee Beyer (570-934-0976) for more information and training.

ST. AUGUSTINE CEMETERY MEETING

St. Augustine Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting on Saturday, April 30th at 12Noon at St. Augustine Church.

CHURCH SOFTBALL

Church Softball League will soon begin. If you would like to play on our team or have questions, please call Sean Kelly at (570-744-2010).

ANNUAL ST. BRIGID PARISH GARAGE SALE AT NEUMANN CENTER

The Annual Garage Sale at Neumann Center, Choconut will be held Friday & Saturday, May 20 & 21, from 8AM to 6:00PM. You can participate in one of the following ways: Rent a table for $ 5.00 to sell your own treasures. You may set up after 5:00PM on Thursday, May 19th OR 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, May 19th, after 5:00PM. If you have questions or to reserve a table, please call Homan’s at 553-2860. THERE ARE GYM LOCKERS FOR SALE IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED. These can be purchased prior to the Garage Sale. Please call the Homan’s if you are interested.

IRISH BREAKFAST

An Irish Breakfast will be held at the AOH Hall, 148 Main Street, Binghamton, THIS Sunday, April 17th, from 8AM to 12Noon. The Menu is: pancakes, sausage, eggs, French toast, home fries, porridge, scones, coffee, tea, and juice. Cost for adults is $ 8.00; children under 6 are free.

CHICKEN BARBECUE

The Rush Volunteer Fire Dept. is having a Chicken BBQ, THIS SUNDAY, APRIL 17TH. Dinner are $ 10.00; halves are $ 7.00. Serving begins about 10:00AM.

WILDLIFE RESCUE & ADOPT AN ANGEL COMPANION ANIMAL RESCUE BENEFIT

A benefit will be held at Neumann Hall, Choconut, this Sunday, April 17th, from 2 to 5PM. Proceeds go to Wildlife Rescue & Adopt An Angel Companion Animal Rescue to support their work to help all animals in need. The (all you can eat) menu is: Chicken Parmesan, Vegetarian Baked Ziti, Meatballs, Roast Potatoes, Gourmet Vegetable Medley, Salad, Rolls and Dessert. Cost is $12.00 for adults; $ 6.00 for children 10 & under. (Soda, beer, coffee, tea, are extra.) Take-outs available. Host DJ is Mo “Reese” Taylor. There will be giveaways, raffles, 50/50’s & great auction items throughout dinner.

ART & SPIRITS DAY

“Art & Spirit Day” will be held on Saturday, April 23rd, from 11AM to 4PM, at St. Joseph Church. Featured will be local artists, wine & beer tastings, food, and raffles. Proceeds benefit Preserve St. Joseph Church fund. All are invited and welcome to attend.

LITTLE MEADOWS FIRE COMPANY—OPEN HOUSE

The Little Meadows Volunteer Fire Company is having an Open House for their new station on Sunday, May 1st. There will be a parade at 2:00PM followed by dedication of the new station. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome to attend.

BIBLE STUDY Bible Study is held Tuesday from 9:30 to 11:00AM at Neumann Hall. New members are welcome.

MOM’S HOUSE FLOWER SALE

Order forms are available in the back of the Church for the Mom’s House Flower Sale. You can order flowers in time for Mother’s Day! Order deadline is April 22nd. Flowers must be picked up at Mom’s House, 770 Harry L. Drive, Johnson City, on Wednesday, May 4th from Noon to 6:00PM or Thursday, May 5th from 9:00AM to 4:00PM. Order forms are also available at Mom’s House or online at momshouseny.org .

MOM’S HOUSE PIZZA—TAKE OUT SALE

Sale will be held Wednesday, May 4th, at Cortese Restaurant, 117 Robinson St., Binghamton, from 11:30AM to 10:00PM. Call (607-723-6477). The sale will also be held at Bud’s Place, 4740 State Route 434, Apalachin, from 4 to 10PM. Call (607-625-9918 or 607-625-5817).

MOM’S HOUSE HART & HILLS MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

This Mom’s House fund raiser will be held Saturday, July 23rd at The Links at Hiawatha Landing, in Apalachin. Cost is $ 100.00 which includes golf, cart, lunch, dinner, and prizes. Early Bird registra-tion—Player paid in full by June 1st receives a free mulligan. Registration forms are available in the back of our Churches.

FOSTER GRANDPARENTS NEEDED

Foster Grandparents are needed in Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna, and Tioga Counties. The Foster Grandparent program helps both low-income seniors and special needs children. The program provides seniors with a modest tax free stipend of $ 2.65 per hour for working with children that may have academic, physical, or home challenges. Foster Grandparents are in school grandmas and grandpas, who help children, succeed. They will be assigned to a school or Head Start near their home and will mentor children under the direction of a teacher. If you have questions, feel free to call Mary Beth at 1-800-982-4346. Fliers are available in the back of the Churches.

SS. PETER & PAUL TOWANDA CELEBRATES 175TH ANNIVERSARY

As Ss. Peter & Paul celebrate their 175th Anniversary Year, numerous interesting, inspiring and fun activities are being planned! You are invited to: a Family-Friendly Concert featuring the Christian band “FULL ARMOR”, to be held in the J.F.K. Hall in St. Agnes School, 102 Third Street, Towanda—

on Saturday, May 14th, at 7:00PM. Admission is a non-perishable food item for the T.A.C.O. Food Pantry—seating will be limited, so tickets may be reserved by calling 570-561-5687. Posters are available in the back of the Churches.

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS

Today the Church throughout the world prays for vocations. Will you make a special effort to ask the Lord for more vocations to the priesthood and reli-gious life?

♦ Pray for the priests who have ministered to you throughout your life, both living and dead. ♦ Keep our parish priests in your prayers through-out the week. ♦ Encourage your children, grandchildren, or oth-er young people to consider a vocation as a priest or religious brother or sister. ♦ Pray a rosary for more young men and women in our diocese to respond to God’s call.

IRISH BREAKFAST

An Irish Breakfast will be held at the AOH Hall, 148 Main Street, Binghamton, THIS Sunday, April 17th, from 8AM to 12Noon. The Menu is: pancakes, sausage, eggs, French toast, home fries, porridge, scones, coffee, tea, and juice. Cost for adults is $ 8.00; children under 6 are free.

CHICKEN BARBECUE

The Rush Volunteer Fire Dept. is having a Chicken BBQ, THIS SUNDAY, APRIL 17TH. Dinner are $ 10.00; halves are $ 7.00. Serving begins about 10:00AM.

WILDLIFE RESCUE & ADOPT AN ANGEL COMPANION ANIMAL RESCUE BENEFIT

A benefit will be held at Neumann Hall, Choconut, this Sunday, April 17th, from 2 to 5PM. Proceeds go to Wildlife Rescue & Adopt An Angel Companion Animal Rescue to support their work to help all animals in need. The (all you can eat) menu is: Chicken Parmesan, Vegetarian Baked Ziti, Meatballs, Roast Potatoes, Gourmet Vegetable Medley, Salad, Rolls and Dessert. Cost is $12.00 for adults; $ 6.00 for children 10 & under. (Soda, beer, coffee, tea, are extra.) Take-outs available. Host DJ is Mo “Reese” Taylor. There will be giveaways, raffles, 50/50’s & great auction items throughout dinner.

ART & SPIRITS DAY

“Art & Spirit Day” will be held on Saturday, April 23rd, from 11AM to 4PM, at St. Joseph Church. Featured will be local artists, wine & beer tastings, food, and raffles. Proceeds benefit Preserve St. Joseph Church fund. All are invited and welcome to attend.

LITTLE MEADOWS FIRE COMPANY—OPEN HOUSE

The Little Meadows Volunteer Fire Company is having an Open House for their new station on Sunday, May 1st. There will be a parade at 2:00PM followed by dedication of the new station. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome to attend.

BIBLE STUDY Bible Study is held Tuesday from 9:30 to 11:00AM at Neumann Hall. New members are welcome.

MOM’S HOUSE FLOWER SALE

Order forms are available in the back of the Church for the Mom’s House Flower Sale. You can order flowers in time for Mother’s Day! Order deadline is April 22nd. Flowers must be picked up at Mom’s House, 770 Harry L. Drive, Johnson City, on Wednesday, May 4th from Noon to 6:00PM or Thursday, May 5th from 9:00AM to 4:00PM. Order forms are also available at Mom’s House or online at momshouseny.org .

MOM’S HOUSE PIZZA—TAKE OUT SALE

Sale will be held Wednesday, May 4th, at Cortese Restaurant, 117 Robinson St., Binghamton, from 11:30AM to 10:00PM. Call (607-723-6477). The sale will also be held at Bud’s Place, 4740 State Route 434, Apalachin, from 4 to 10PM. Call (607-625-9918 or 607-625-5817).

MOM’S HOUSE HART & HILLS MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

This Mom’s House fund raiser will be held Saturday, July 23rd at The Links at Hiawatha Landing, in Apalachin. Cost is $ 100.00 which includes golf, cart, lunch, dinner, and prizes. Early Bird registra-tion—Player paid in full by June 1st receives a free mulligan. Registration forms are available in the back of our Churches.

FOSTER GRANDPARENTS NEEDED

Foster Grandparents are needed in Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna, and Tioga Counties. The Foster Grandparent program helps both low-income seniors and special needs children. The program provides seniors with a modest tax free stipend of $ 2.65 per hour for working with children that may have academic, physical, or home challenges. Foster Grandparents are in school grandmas and grandpas, who help children, succeed. They will be assigned to a school or Head Start near their home and will mentor children under the direction of a teacher. If you have questions, feel free to call Mary Beth at 1-800-982-4346. Fliers are available in the back of the Churches.

SS. PETER & PAUL TOWANDA CELEBRATES 175TH ANNIVERSARY

As Ss. Peter & Paul celebrate their 175th Anniversary Year, numerous interesting, inspiring and fun activities are being planned! You are invited to: a Family-Friendly Concert featuring the Christian band “FULL ARMOR”, to be held in the J.F.K. Hall in St. Agnes School, 102 Third Street, Towanda—

on Saturday, May 14th, at 7:00PM. Admission is a non-perishable food item for the T.A.C.O. Food Pantry—seating will be limited, so tickets may be reserved by calling 570-561-5687. Posters are available in the back of the Churches.

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS

Today the Church throughout the world prays for vocations. Will you make a special effort to ask the Lord for more vocations to the priesthood and reli-gious life?

♦ Pray for the priests who have ministered to you throughout your life, both living and dead. ♦ Keep our parish priests in your prayers through-out the week. ♦ Encourage your children, grandchildren, or oth-er young people to consider a vocation as a priest or religious brother or sister. ♦ Pray a rosary for more young men and women in our diocese to respond to God’s call.