September 27, 2015 bulletin

MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEKEND St. Francis—October 3rd—4:30PM: Lector—Thomas O’Reilly; Servers—VOLUNTEER NEEDED; Rosary—Loretta Guiton St. Francis—October 4th—8:00AM: Lector—Amanda Reeves; Servers—VOLUNTEER NEEDED; Rosary—Camille Doyle St. Augustine—October 4th—10:30AM: Lector—Barb Pichette; Servers—Abigail & Tyler Rebello; 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.

DECEASED

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 October—Kay Keenan. St. Augustine cleaners Sept. 27 to Oct. 3—Maureen Allen & Bernadette Kanna; Oct. 4 to 10—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, Alida Priestner, Ann Rounds, Linda Lee, and Hannah Grindel. 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.

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: [email protected]

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)— $ 702.00; St. Francis (8:00AM)—$ 1,339.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM)—$ 1,336.00.

LIFELINES

CHILDREN’S WORSHIP BULLETINS .

MASS SCHEDULE 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 Mon. Sept. 28 12:00NN St. Francis Church - WANDA PURR & DECEASED FAMILY &

FRIENDS by Joe Purr Tue. Sept. 29 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - MARY BETH ADAMS by Joe & Judy Adams Wed. Sept. 30 8:30AM St. Francis Church - Thur. Oct. 1 8:30AM St. Francis Church - CHIP BARNUM by Bill & Barb Pichette Fri. Oct. 2 12:00NN St. Francis Church - KEN ROON by Kay Keenan Sat. Oct. 3 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 27TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

BERNICE & JOHN PERO & JENNY & FRANK PASTEKA by Beverly & Florian Pasteka

Sun. Oct. 4 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 27TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS

10:30AM St. Augustine Church THE TARBOX FAMILY by Ann Marie Major

POT O’ GOLD PLANNING MEETING There is a Pot O’ Gold Planning Meeting being held at Neumann Hall, THIS Monday, September 28th, at 6:00PM. Anyone who would like to participate is welcome to attend.

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. Sign up sheets are in the back of the Churches.

COLLECTION FOR THE CARE & EDUCATION OF PRIESTS

Next weekend’s second collection will be for the Care & Education of Priests.

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.

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.

CHICKEN BARBECUE TO BENEFIT LITTLE MEADOWS FIRE COMPANY The Little Meadows Fire Company will have a Chicken Barbecue, THIS 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.

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. 1540-1900: Apostolic religious orders of men and women are established. These new communities emphasize serving the needs of the poor, especially through education and medical care. With Saint Vincent de Paul, Saint Louise de Marillac forms the first community of non-cloistered sisters. Many religious orders are founded in Europe to meet social needs in the wake of the French Revolution. Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton founds the first apostolic community of women in the U.S..

MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEKEND St. Francis—October 3rd—4:30PM: Lector—Thomas O’Reilly; Servers—VOLUNTEER NEEDED; Rosary—Loretta Guiton St. Francis—October 4th—8:00AM: Lector—Amanda Reeves; Servers—VOLUNTEER NEEDED; Rosary—Camille Doyle St. Augustine—October 4th—10:30AM: Lector—Barb Pichette; Servers—Abigail & Tyler Rebello; 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.

DECEASED

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 October—Kay Keenan. St. Augustine cleaners Sept. 27 to Oct. 3—Maureen Allen & Bernadette Kanna; Oct. 4 to 10—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, Alida Priestner, Ann Rounds, Linda Lee, and Hannah Grindel. 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.

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: [email protected]

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)— $ 702.00; St. Francis (8:00AM)—$ 1,339.00; St. Augustine (10:30AM)—$ 1,336.00.

LIFELINES

CHILDREN’S WORSHIP BULLETINS .

MASS SCHEDULE 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 Mon. Sept. 28 12:00NN St. Francis Church - WANDA PURR & DECEASED FAMILY &

FRIENDS by Joe Purr Tue. Sept. 29 8:30AM St. Augustine Church - MARY BETH ADAMS by Joe & Judy Adams Wed. Sept. 30 8:30AM St. Francis Church - Thur. Oct. 1 8:30AM St. Francis Church - CHIP BARNUM by Bill & Barb Pichette Fri. Oct. 2 12:00NN St. Francis Church - KEN ROON by Kay Keenan Sat. Oct. 3 4:30PM St. Francis Church - VIGIL: 27TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

BERNICE & JOHN PERO & JENNY & FRANK PASTEKA by Beverly & Florian Pasteka

Sun. Oct. 4 8:00AM St. Francis Church - 27TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME INTENTIONS OF OUR PARISHIONERS

10:30AM St. Augustine Church THE TARBOX FAMILY by Ann Marie Major

POT O’ GOLD PLANNING MEETING There is a Pot O’ Gold Planning Meeting being held at Neumann Hall, THIS Monday, September 28th, at 6:00PM. Anyone who would like to participate is welcome to attend.

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. Sign up sheets are in the back of the Churches.

COLLECTION FOR THE CARE & EDUCATION OF PRIESTS

Next weekend’s second collection will be for the Care & Education of Priests.

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.

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.

CHICKEN BARBECUE TO BENEFIT LITTLE MEADOWS FIRE COMPANY The Little Meadows Fire Company will have a Chicken Barbecue, THIS 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.

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. 1540-1900: Apostolic religious orders of men and women are established. These new communities emphasize serving the needs of the poor, especially through education and medical care. With Saint Vincent de Paul, Saint Louise de Marillac forms the first community of non-cloistered sisters. Many religious orders are founded in Europe to meet social needs in the wake of the French Revolution. Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton founds the first apostolic community of women in the U.S..

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 (5) 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 liba-tions 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!

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. A class will be held on Tuesday, September 29th 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.

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).

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 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 .

HEALING MASS SCHEDULED Father Pio Mandato, FMHJ, will be celebrating a Healing Mass on Friday, October 23rd, at 7:00PM at St. Mary’s Church, Route 6, Wyalusing, PA. The homily theme will be: “The sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us” Romans 8:18 (reading from the day). Individual healings will take place after Mass. Fr. Pio is a Franciscan priest living as a missionary hermit in the Diocese of Scranton. He was born in Italy; his parents came from Pietrelcina in Southern Italy, this was the same town that Saint Pio, the famous stigmatist priest was from, and they knew Padre Pio well. Father Pio received his First Holy Communion from Padre Pio before coming to the USA. He grew up in New Jersey and entered the Capuchin Franciscans at the age of 17, where he received his Franciscan formation and later priestly formation. He was ordained in 1985 as a Capuchin and has been involved in various apostolates throughout the years, from hospital chaplaincy to working with the homeless in NY, to giving retreats and doing healing Masses. In 1998, he was accepted into the Diocese of Scranton and began living a life of prayer as a hermit in solitude and at times going forth to preach.

LIFE CHAIN The National Life Chain is the largest peaceful, prayerful, pro-life, public witness in the world. More than 1500 cities across the US are expected to participate on Sunday, October 4th. Here in the Southern Tier, we will gather at the Oakdale Mall’s southern parking lot across from Wegman’s (the intersection of Harry L. Drive and Reynolds Road). At 2:00PM we will form a “chain” from the sidewalk in front of the lot Eastward down Harry L. Drive. It will be 90 minutes of peaceful, powerful, pro-life witness. You are invited and please feel free to bring any person of goodwill with you.

Parish Life & Ministry Formation: “Serving one another by supporting our parish communities.” Our Catholic life begins and ends in the Parish because a Parish is the gathering of God’s faithful people. Today, more than ever, we must connect with our fellow parishioners, reinforcing our faith and keeping it vital for the next generation of Catholics. It is crucial that we foster a rich parish life, where neighbors, families and friends come together in the spirit of Catholic fellowship. The Office for Parish Life assists in all aspects of Liturgy & Worship, Service & Social Concerns, Community and Family Development. Your gifts fund such programs as networking and training for Youth Ministry Leaders, Directors of Religious Education, Music and Liturgical Ministry, Bereavement Support, Social Concerns and Parish Councils.

ATTENTION! YOU ARE INVITED TO A FREE CONFERENCE

“Helping Families Fight Our Secular Culture And Live Their Catholic Faith” will be held on Sunday, October 11th from1PM to 3:30PM at the Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary, 1880 Highway 315, Laflin, Pa., with J.M.J. Catholic Radio in association with the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property (TFP). Discover how today’s cultural influences are destroying our Catholic Faith and values and what can be done about it. Learn how to counter these influences in your daily life. Be a part of the Catholic transformation society a “Return to Order”.

COME AND SEE WEEKEND Have you ever felt that you might be called to be a priest or a brother? If you are a high school senior, and would like to learn more about the Holy Cross undergraduate seminary, we would like to invite you to join us at Old College. The dates are October 1st thru 3rd. Come stay with us for the weekend, and join the current Old Collegians for Mass, prayer, meals, and conversations about what life is like for Holy Cross Seminarians. Meet one on one with a Vocations Director, and take a tour of the Holy Cross & Notre Dame Campuses in Indiana. Contact the Office of Vocations at 574-631-6385 or email us at [email protected] for more information and to register.

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.

CALENDAR WINNER LIST - AUGUST 2015

DATE NUMBER NAME ADDRESS SELLER AMOUNT

8/1/2015 495 JACKIE & JOE GALLUZE ALLISON PARK PA DAVID GRINDEL $25.00

8/2/2015 995 MARY RUSSELL MONTROSE PA KAY KEENAN $75.00

8/3/2015 588 GEORGE SHAFFER FRIENDSVILLE PA KAY KEENAN $25.00

8/4/2015 117 M/M JOSEPH J. GRINDEL PITTSBURGH PA TERRI GRINDEL $25.00

8/5/2015 651 BRUCE BEAMER BINGHAMTON NY JERRY HARDY $25.00

8/6/2015 303 JERRY GUINANE HALLSTEAD PA JERRY GUINANE $25.00

8/7/2015 312 JOE LARUE FRIENDSVILLE PA FAYE WHITNEY $25.00

8/8/2015 487 FR. CAS STANIS MONTROSE PA KAY KEENAN $25.00

8/9/2015 365 DAVID NICE MONTROSE PA GROVE DOTY $50.00

8/10/2015 451 PAULA MACK MONTROSE PA MARY BUTLER $25.00

8/11/2015 957 JULIA BULLOCK TURIN NY KAY KEENAN $25.00

8/12/2015 292 KATHERINE KEENAN FRIENDSVILLE PA KAY KEENAN $25.00

8/13/2015 139 MARY BUTLER LITTLE MEADOWS PA JOHN BUTLER $25.00

8/14/2015 811 AMY O'DELL MONTROSE PA CAROL SHILLING $25.00

8/15/2015 189 PATRICIA HUTCHINSON ROME PA PATRICIA HUTCHINSON $50.00

8/16/2015 371 MARGE CONBOY BINGHAMTON NY FRANK CONBOY $50.00

8/17/2015 726 DIANE DYER NEWARK VALLEY NY BETTY HARDY $50.00

8/18/2015 739 TOM PASCOE MONTROSE PA ANDRE'S $25.00

8/19/2015 120 GARY LUPOLE FRIENDSVILLE PA KAY KEENAN $25.00

8/20/2015 993 DELANEY CURLEY MOUNTAIN TOP PA KAY KEENAN $25.00

8/21/2015 348 ROGER COLLINS ROME PA ROGER COLLINS $25.00

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