MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEKEND St. Augustine—Nov. 23rd—4:30PM: Lector—Thomas O’Reilly; Ministers—Kylie Keenan & Cathy O’Reilly; Servers—Declan Giannone; Rosary—Loretta Guiton St. Augustine—Nov. 24th—8:00AM: Lector—Bill Dovin; Ministers—Dave Curley & Larry Purtell; Servers—Curtis, Gabe & Madeline Spila; Rosary—Martha Strojny St. Augustine—Nov. 24th—10:30AM: Lector—Jack Kelly; Ministers—Roseanne Rouff and volunteer needed; Servers—Kiera & Riley Short; 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 Heather Sorensen, Michael J. Swaha, Jr., and Richard L. “Dick” Foley, Jr. who were known to many in our Community. May they rest in peace. Amen. SANCTUARY LIGHTS, ADORATION VIGIL CANDLES & DEVOTIONAL CANDLE DONATIONS

A Devotional Candle burns for a Special Intention requested by Joe Purr. A Devotional Candle burns for a Special Intention.

A Devotional Candle burns for a Special Intention requested by the Garges Family. FLOWERS FOR OUR CHURCHES

St. Augustine Flowers are given by Maureen and Bob Allen in Memory of Gerard Mahoney & Family. CHURCH CLEANING

St. Augustine cleaners Nov. 17 to 23—Jane (LaBonte) Wilson; Nov. 24 to 30—Debbie Wimmer & Diane Pipher. Volunteers are needed to clean St. Augustine Church. If you can help, call the rectory (553-2288).

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, Steve, 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, K. J., Rita Flynn, Shirley Davis, and Mike Rafferty. 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.

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. Augustine Church - Confessions - 4:00 to 4:20PM Sunday - 8:00AM Mass - St. Augustine 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) $ 693.00; St. Francis (8:00AM) $ 1,253.84; St. Augustine (10:30AM) $ 941.00.

LIFELINES

“There is nothing more powerful than prayer and fasting in the battle for true justice in our country. It is the hope of the bishops that these efforts will encourage real solidarity among all people who are standing for the precious gifts of life, marriage and religious liberty.” ~ Bishop Michael J. Sheridan, Bishop of Colorado Springs, “The Bishop’s Voice: A Battle for True Justice”, The Colorado Catholic Herald, January 18, 2013

MASS SCHEDULE Sat. Nov. 16 4:30PM St. Augustine Church - VIGIL: 33RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

DECEASED MEMBERS OF ST. BRIGID ALTAR & ROSARY SOCIETY by the Society

Sun. Nov. 17 8:00AM St. Augustine Church - 33RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME BARBARA N. BURNS by Frank & Helen Burns

10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS Mon. Nov. 18 12:00NN St. Brigid Rectory - ALL SOULS INTENTIONS Tue. Nov. 19 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - ALL SOULS INTENTIONS Wed. Nov. 20 8:30AM St. Brigid Rectory - ALL SOULS INTENTIONS Thur. Nov. 21 8:30AM St. Brigid Rectory - CAROL HUNSINGER JONES by Tom Golden Fri. Nov. 22 12:00NN St. Brigid Rectory - 3rd Anniv. ANDY CONDON by Bub & Dawn Davis Sat. Nov. 23 4:30PM St. Augustine Church - VIGIL: 34TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS Sun. Nov. 24 8:00AM St. Augustine Church - 34TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

MRS. GERALD (RUTH) MURPHY by the Family 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - EDWARD & HELEN LEE by Lucy McCarthy & Family

FUEL SPILL UPDATE Thank you for your patience, support, and understanding during our fuel spill clean-up. Fr. Cas understands that you may need to attend Mass elsewhere until St. Francis Church reopens, but please don’t forget our Parish Community. Your support is needed to help meet everyday expenses. All Weekend Masses will continue to be held at St. Augustine Church until further notice. Please continue to keep your friends and neighbors informed so that they will be able to get to a Mass on time. Weekday Masses usually scheduled for St. Francis Church will be held in the Rectory. Please pray for a quick, successful cleanup of the spill.

ST. BRIGID PARISH TURKEY PARTY

St. Brigid Parish Annual Turkey Party will be held THIS Thursday, November 21st at 7:00PM at Neumann Hall, Choconut. All our Parishioners are asked to turn out in support of this important fund raiser. Posters are available in the vestibules of the Church, please take some and place them in businesses that you frequent. Please get the word out that the Turkey Party is at Neumann Hall this year!

BAKE SALE St. Brigid Altar & Rosary Society will sponsor a BAKE SALE at the Turkey Party, THIS Thursday, November 21st, at Neumann Hall. All bakers are asked to bake their favorite “goodies” for the occasion. Please price your items. Thank you for your help and cooperation!

SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR THE CHRISTMAS SEASON

We are collecting Hot Chocolate Mix for the Susquehanna County Christmas Bureau. This group provides the ingredients for Christmas Dinner for low income families in Susquehanna County. A box is in the back of the Church for these donations. We need to collect 250 boxes. The deadline for donations is Monday, December 9th. (Hot Chocolate Mix is available at the Dollar stores at better prices than the grocery stores.) Your help would be greatly appreciated.

SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR THE PHILIPPINES & VIETNAM ~ THIS WEEKEND Over the past few days, one of the most powerful storms ever recorded destroyed entire villages and devastated cities across the Philippines and Vietnam. More than 10,000 people are feared dead in Super Typhoon Haiyan and more than 9,000,000 people have been affected. Those who are suffering from the effects of this storm, our brothers and sisters, need our help. To this end, Bishop Bambera asks the good people in the Diocese of Scranton to unite with the sufferings of the people of the Philippines and Vietnam by taking up a special collection this weekend, November 16th & 17th, to provide financial aid to them in this time of devastation. Here in Northeastern and North Central Pennsylvania, many of us recall the destruction of Tropical Storm Lee just two years ago. For that reason among many others, we need to reach out and embrace our Filipino and Vietnamese sisters and brothers with our generosity and love. The immediacy of their need under-scores our need to respond immediately and not wait. The proceeds of this collection will be used to support the efforts of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and Catholic Relief Services to respond to immediate emergency needs and to assist in the long-term recovery from the disaster. Our heartfelt prayers go out to all of our Filipino and Vietnamese sisters and brothers in the Diocese of Scranton for their families and loved ones living in their native lands. Thank you for your willingness to "witness" Christ's love by your service to those in need.

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.

CONFESSION SCHEDULE

Saturday - 4:30PM Mass - St. Augustine Church - Confessions - 4:00 to 4:20PM Sunday - 8:00AM Mass - St. Augustine 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) $ 693.00; St. Francis (8:00AM) $ 1,253.84; St. Augustine (10:30AM) $ 941.00.

LIFELINES

“There is nothing more powerful than prayer and fasting in the battle for true justice in our country. It is the hope of the bishops that these efforts will encourage real solidarity among all people who are standing for the precious gifts of life, marriage and religious liberty.” ~ Bishop Michael J. Sheridan, Bishop of Colorado Springs, “The Bishop’s Voice: A Battle for True Justice”, The Colorado Catholic Herald, January 18, 2013

MASS SCHEDULE Sat. Nov. 16 4:30PM St. Augustine Church - VIGIL: 33RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

DECEASED MEMBERS OF ST. BRIGID ALTAR & ROSARY SOCIETY by the Society

Sun. Nov. 17 8:00AM St. Augustine Church - 33RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME BARBARA N. BURNS by Frank & Helen Burns

10:30AM St. Augustine Church - INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS Mon. Nov. 18 12:00NN St. Brigid Rectory - ALL SOULS INTENTIONS Tue. Nov. 19 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - ALL SOULS INTENTIONS Wed. Nov. 20 8:30AM St. Brigid Rectory - ALL SOULS INTENTIONS Thur. Nov. 21 8:30AM St. Brigid Rectory - CAROL HUNSINGER JONES by Tom Golden Fri. Nov. 22 12:00NN St. Brigid Rectory - 3rd Anniv. ANDY CONDON by Bub & Dawn Davis Sat. Nov. 23 4:30PM St. Augustine Church - VIGIL: 34TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS Sun. Nov. 24 8:00AM St. Augustine Church - 34TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

MRS. GERALD (RUTH) MURPHY by the Family 10:30AM St. Augustine Church - EDWARD & HELEN LEE by Lucy McCarthy & Family

FUEL SPILL UPDATE Thank you for your patience, support, and understanding during our fuel spill clean-up. Fr. Cas understands that you may need to attend Mass elsewhere until St. Francis Church reopens, but please don’t forget our Parish Community. Your support is needed to help meet everyday expenses. All Weekend Masses will continue to be held at St. Augustine Church until further notice. Please continue to keep your friends and neighbors informed so that they will be able to get to a Mass on time. Weekday Masses usually scheduled for St. Francis Church will be held in the Rectory. Please pray for a quick, successful cleanup of the spill.

ST. BRIGID PARISH TURKEY PARTY

St. Brigid Parish Annual Turkey Party will be held THIS Thursday, November 21st at 7:00PM at Neumann Hall, Choconut. All our Parishioners are asked to turn out in support of this important fund raiser. Posters are available in the vestibules of the Church, please take some and place them in businesses that you frequent. Please get the word out that the Turkey Party is at Neumann Hall this year!

BAKE SALE St. Brigid Altar & Rosary Society will sponsor a BAKE SALE at the Turkey Party, THIS Thursday, November 21st, at Neumann Hall. All bakers are asked to bake their favorite “goodies” for the occasion. Please price your items. Thank you for your help and cooperation!

SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR THE CHRISTMAS SEASON

We are collecting Hot Chocolate Mix for the Susquehanna County Christmas Bureau. This group provides the ingredients for Christmas Dinner for low income families in Susquehanna County. A box is in the back of the Church for these donations. We need to collect 250 boxes. The deadline for donations is Monday, December 9th. (Hot Chocolate Mix is available at the Dollar stores at better prices than the grocery stores.) Your help would be greatly appreciated.

SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR THE PHILIPPINES & VIETNAM ~ THIS WEEKEND Over the past few days, one of the most powerful storms ever recorded destroyed entire villages and devastated cities across the Philippines and Vietnam. More than 10,000 people are feared dead in Super Typhoon Haiyan and more than 9,000,000 people have been affected. Those who are suffering from the effects of this storm, our brothers and sisters, need our help. To this end, Bishop Bambera asks the good people in the Diocese of Scranton to unite with the sufferings of the people of the Philippines and Vietnam by taking up a special collection this weekend, November 16th & 17th, to provide financial aid to them in this time of devastation. Here in Northeastern and North Central Pennsylvania, many of us recall the destruction of Tropical Storm Lee just two years ago. For that reason among many others, we need to reach out and embrace our Filipino and Vietnamese sisters and brothers with our generosity and love. The immediacy of their need under-scores our need to respond immediately and not wait. The proceeds of this collection will be used to support the efforts of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and Catholic Relief Services to respond to immediate emergency needs and to assist in the long-term recovery from the disaster. Our heartfelt prayers go out to all of our Filipino and Vietnamese sisters and brothers in the Diocese of Scranton for their families and loved ones living in their native lands. Thank you for your willingness to "witness" Christ's love by your service to those in need.

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.

MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEKEND St. Augustine—Nov. 23rd—4:30PM: Lector—Thomas O’Reilly; Ministers—Kylie Keenan & Cathy O’Reilly; Servers—Declan Giannone; Rosary—Loretta Guiton St. Augustine—Nov. 24th—8:00AM: Lector—Bill Dovin; Ministers—Dave Curley & Larry Purtell; Servers—Curtis, Gabe & Madeline Spila; Rosary—Martha Strojny St. Augustine—Nov. 24th—10:30AM: Lector—Jack Kelly; Ministers—Roseanne Rouff and volunteer needed; Servers—Kiera & Riley Short; 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 Heather Sorensen, Michael J. Swaha, Jr., and Richard L. “Dick” Foley, Jr. who were known to many in our Community. May they rest in peace. Amen. SANCTUARY LIGHTS, ADORATION VIGIL CANDLES & DEVOTIONAL CANDLE DONATIONS

A Devotional Candle burns for a Special Intention requested by Joe Purr. A Devotional Candle burns for a Special Intention.

A Devotional Candle burns for a Special Intention requested by the Garges Family. FLOWERS FOR OUR CHURCHES

St. Augustine Flowers are given by Maureen and Bob Allen in Memory of Gerard Mahoney & Family. CHURCH CLEANING

St. Augustine cleaners Nov. 17 to 23—Jane (LaBonte) Wilson; Nov. 24 to 30—Debbie Wimmer & Diane Pipher. Volunteers are needed to clean St. Augustine Church. If you can help, call the rectory (553-2288).

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, Steve, 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, K. J., Rita Flynn, Shirley Davis, and Mike Rafferty. 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.

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.”

THANKSGIVING GIFT CARDS AND/OR FOOD PANTRY If you know anyone in need of a THANKSGIVING FOOD BASKET, please call Rosalynd Perlick-Spencer (570-663-2212), as soon as possible. Donations of turkeys or money to purchase turkeys would be appreciated. We also have (12) area families ranging in size from 1 person to 5 people, on our list to receive FOOD CARDS. If you know of anyone that needs help, please let us know by November 15th. If you have put

someone on the list in the past and they no longer need help, please let us know. Donations are needed by November 18th. Donations to date are $ 755.00 or $ 62.92 per family. All donations for FOOD CARDS or TURKEYS for the FOOD BASKETS should be put in an envelope in the collection and marked “Attention Kay”. All donations are greatly appreciated.

CONFESSIONS FOR CCD STUDENTS (Note: Confessions for students are held at the regularly scheduled Confession times; Saturday - 4:00 to 4:20PM; Sunday - following 8:00AM Mass; and following 10:30AM Mass.) Following are the Confessions still scheduled: November 16/17—Confessions for grades 8 thru 12. Parents and teachers are asked to help prepare students for Confession and remind them when it is their turn for Confession.

COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE On Tuesday, November 26th, beginning at 7:00PM, we will hold our 17th Annual Community Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service with Silver Lake Presbyterian Church. The Service will be held at the Silver Lake Presbyterian Church this year. St. Brigid Parish will provide the guest homilist. All St. Brigid Parishioners are welcome to attend. Please come and thank God for all He has done for us in the past year and pray for our Country. Light refreshments will follow the service.

HAM & TURKEY PARTY

The Rush Volunteer Fire Co. will host their Ham & Turkey Party on Saturday, November 16th, at 7:00PM at the Rush Social Hall, Lawton, Pa. Benefits the Rush Volunteer Fire Company. All are welcome to attend.

Thank you to those who have already made the commitment to “Serve with Love.”

Thank you to all who participated in the “In-Pew” pledge process last weekend. If you did not already make a pledge or if you did not attend Mass last weekend, envelopes are available in the back of the Church 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 (93) pledges for a total of $ 11,315.00. We are under our goal by $ 12,435.00.

FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTION VIA THE WEINBERG FOOD BANK Free food distribution for those in need—RESIDENTS OF SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY ONLY. Distribution date is Tuesday, November 19th, 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.

MOM’S HOUSE BENEFIT A Barnes & Noble Book Fair will be held on Saturday, November 23rd, from 9:00AM to 10:00PM. * Mention Mom’s House with purchases and a percent of sales will benefit Mom’s House. Vouchers for the Book Fair are on the table in the back of the Church.

SOCK HOP A Sock Hop will be held on Saturday, November 23rd, from 7 to 10PM at the AOH Hall, 148 Main Street, Binghamton. “Oldies But Goodies” with Bill Grace, will be the entertainment. Admission is $ 3.00, plus bring a can of food for CHOW.

ARE YOU HURTING IN YOUR MARRIAGE?

Has your marriage become troubled or stressed? Unloving or uncaring? If your relationship has grown cold and distant, if you are thinking of separation or divorce, or if you are already separated or divorced, but you want to try again—then the Retrouvaille program can help you. For more information, or to register for the January 17-19, 2014 program, call: 1-800-470-2230 or visit: www.HelpOurMarriage.com .