St.

Augustine Church, Barberton, OH January 8, 2017

January 9-15
Monday, January 9 The Baptism of the Lord
12:05 Mike Macko
6:00 Confessions
Tuesday, January 10 Weekday
8:30 School Mass
5:15 Jean Ognachovich
Wednesday, January 11 Weekday
12:05 John Somerick & Luke Zak
Thursday, January 12 Weekday
12:05 Rey Soberano
Friday, January 13 Weekday
12:05 Andrew & Catherine Ligas
Saturday, January 14 Weekday
8:30 Special Intentions of Betty Bartel
3:00 Confessions
4:00 The People of St. Augustine Church (Fr. Majikas)
Sunday, January 15 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 Dorothy Ulichney (Fr. Majikas)
10:30 Margaret Seifert (Fr. Browne)
5:15 Keri Moore (Fr. Majikas)

Readings for the Week of January 9

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Is 42:1-4,6-7, or Acts 10:34-38, Ps 29:1-2,3-4,3,9-10, Mt 3:13-17

Heb 2:5-12, Ps 8:2,5,6-7,8-9, Mk 1:21-28
Heb 2:14-18, Ps 105:1-2,3-4,6-7,8-9, Mk 1:29-39
Heb 3:7-14, Ps 95:6-7,8-9,10-11, Mk 1:40-45
Heb 4:1-5,11, Ps 78:3,4,6-7,8, Mk 2:1-12
Heb 4:12-16, Ps 19:8,9,10,15, Mk 2:13-17
Is 49:3,5-6,Ps 40:2,4,7-8,8-9,10, 1 Cor 1:1-3, Jn 1:29-34

Time, Talent & Treasure

Sunday Offering
Faith Direct Offering
Total Offering

$
$
$

December 18
8,039
1,812
9,851

$
$
$

December 25
7,577
1,812
9,389

Weekly Budget to meet Operating Cost

(Shortfall) Overage $

$
$

11,800
(1,949)

$
$

11,800
(2,411)

Holy Christmas
School Support
Capital Support
St. Vincent de Paul
Organ Campaign
Immaculate Conception
Endowment Fund
Retirement for Religious
Christmas Flowers

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

--260
220
50
6,470
95
--175
70

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

17,115
35
152
2,515
1,709
12
50
23
5

Organ Campaign Goal $660,000

Year-to-date

508,739

Epiphany of the Lord

Herod was frightened of Jesus. He feared Jesus would replace him and he would lose
control. In families fear appears when we are threatened by what is out of our control.
We fret but it does no good. Give these situations to the Lord and let Him lead us like
He led the Magi.

Please pray for our Sick especially: John Baylock, Joseph Benear, Betty Bartel, Jack
Weigand, Lisa Gnap, Irene Lyle, Judy Kriston, Anne Trischan, Fred Kormanic, Shanon
Johnson, JoAnn Mullett, Stephen Deibel, Joanne Ramsay, William Bedford, Carol
Garman, Chad Trischan, Pat Shemuga, Andrew Somercik, Helene Van Oss, Paula
Collins, Alexandra Kepler, Gary Reed, Kristine Hornacek, Camilla Pieffer, Barb
Shehan, Joe Patterson III, Lowell Potts, Sandra Walters, Bruce Hartung, Barb Helms,
Nicole Hahn, Carol Hendricks, Tom Abbott, Bob & Patty Moses, Therese Weigand,
Marge OBoyle, Bill Judge, Betty Morlan, Brittany Wunderle, Brenda Griffin, Elizabeth
Heflin, Kelly Ann Eby, Denise Benear, Michael Scott Benear, Sue Christopher, Norma
Geary Catlin, Carol Gloyd, Liam Fiocca, Kaleigh Shriver, Herman Gardner, Janet Wolf,
Margaret Ford, Ann Barni, Dick Buehrle, Mrs. Soni, Katie Prodon, Charles Wagner,

Joseph Adkins, Lynnea Postek, Carol Soberano, Marilyn Stump, Catherine Otto,
Constantine & Pauline Nonno & Bob Kandes

Wedding Banns

Daniel Houston & Heather Mazey

Sacrament of Baptism ~

Savannah Nicole Haas

Daughter of Ryan & Justine (Zelovic) Haas

Frances Kosuth ~

Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord!

314 Holy Hours were kept before the Blessed Sacrament this past week. Jesus
dwells with us in the Blessed Sacrament to lighten our burden by comforting us
in all our afflictions, strengthening us in all our weaknesses and temptations,
encouraging us in all our disappointments. (St. Mother Theresa) Dont we all
need this at some point in our lives? Call Mary Jane at 330-753-9979 or Barb 330848-2024 if you are ready to say yes.

St. Vincent De Paul of St. Augustine is collecting new or lightly used coats (adults and
children) for The Ozanam Center. A box is located in the back of church labeled St.
Vincent De Paul Winter Coat Collection. Thanks for your generosity.

The Divorced, Separated and Widowed Catholics of Akron is sponsoring a talk by Diane Parker
from the Stow Munroe Falls Library. Diane will be speaking about Getting Familiar with
Technology. This will be a great opportunity to ask questions about your mobile devices and
tablets. This will be held on Monday, January 9th at 7:30 pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary
Convent Building, 1945 Portage Trail in Cuyahoga Falls. Refreshments will begin at 7:15. Our
speaker will start at 7:30 pm. This event is open at no cost to single people of all faiths. For
information call Sue 330-554-5626.
Bishop Robert Barron is on a new journey to unlock the truth behind the Catholic
Church's most influential people. CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players is a multipart series that illumines a handful of saints, artists, mystics, and scholars who not
only shaped the life of the Church but changed the course of civilization. You are
invited to join us each Thursday at 7pm to 8:15pm for Fr. Barrons Catholicism: The
Pivotal Players beginning January 12, 2017 with a look at ST. FRANCIS - The Reformer Rebuild my
Church! Thats the mission Christ gave to St. Francis and its the perennial task of the Church in
every age of its life. But how is the reform and renewal of the Church to be accomplished? The life of
St. Francis demonstrates that Christ intends the foundations of true and lasting reform to be built on
the solid rock that is the radical witness of the saints.

RETROUVAILLE WEEKEND January 20-22, 2017 - Someone once said marriages may be made in
heaven, but they sure take a lot of work on earth. Have you become so distracted by outside pressure
that you neglect your spouse? The Retrouvaille program can help you put your troubled marriage back on
track. This program is supported by the Catholic diocese of Cleveland, but, it is open to couples of all
faiths. The next Cleveland Retrouvaille weekend will be held on January 20-22, 2017. A registration fee
of $150 is required to confirm your reservation. For more information concerning the program, or to
register, please call Marce or Liz Gliha in complete confidence at 440-357-6580, or 1-800-470-2230. For
additional information or to register online, please go to www.helpourmarriage.org.

In order to aid our parishioners with year-end tax planning, we will be mailing an
annual summary to those who contributed $250.00 or more. A donation will count
for 2016 if it is postmarked by December 31, 2016. If you have not received a
summary by January 29, please contact the rectory at 330-745-0011.

Theology on Tap Akron will be on Wednesday, January 11 at 7pm! Theology on

Tap welcomes all young adults to come listen to Father Louis Thomas from St.
Francis De Sales in Akron, to speak about Galileo and the Church: A Lovers'
Spat? Admission is $5 and includes appetizers. The bar will be open for those
who would like to purchase beverages. Come experience faith, fellowship, and
food with other young adults in their 20's and 30's at Theology on Tap Akron! Stay tuned for
more information on the location!And in the meantime, don't forget to like us on Facebook
at https://www.facebook.com/ToTAkron/ to keep updated.

For those preparing to have a child baptized in the near future, one requirement is that the
parents attend a Pre-Baptism Class. The next class will be held on January 17, 7:00pm at St.
Augustine. Registration is not necessary, Classes are held in the Rectory Meeting Room.

A conference for men featuring author John Wood and musical guest Cassandra Acree
will be held on Saturday, January 28 at Saint Matthew Parish, 2580 Berne Street,
Akron. The conference will begin at 8:30 AM with breakfast and concluding at 5:00
PM with dinner for all men and their families. The day will include inspiring talks,
powerful music, fellowship, Eucharistic Adoration, and an opportunity for confession.
This conference is open to men 18 and older. Registration price is $10 and
reservations can be made by calling the Parish Office at 733-9944.
SAVE THE DATE: February 18, 2017 for the Big Bobcat Ethnic Bash Reverse
Raffle. Tickets will go on sale in December. This is a fundraiser for the athletes at
St. Augustine.
Please pray for our servicemen and women. May they experience the protection of the
Lord and rely on Him for their strength, peace and joy!

Join the women from our parish for a Rosary for our children. The Rosary will be said every
Tuesday, at 8:05am, right before the school mass. Everyone is encouraged to participate in
this special Rosary.

Camp Christopher Winter Family Camp, January 13-16. January can be a difficult month.
The cold weather and the short days coupled with the post-holiday blues make for a long
winter. But there is relief in sight: Winter Family Camp, scheduled for January 13-16, is right
around the corner and we are now taking reservations. For those of you who have never
attended, Winter Family Camps is a fantastic family bonding time. We offer the same type of
high quality programming throughout each day for every age group, with great all camp
programs in the evenings. Visit www.campchris.org to register now!
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP MEETING January 25 beginning at 10:00am, Catholic
Charities, 812 Biruta Street, Akron. For more information, please call 330-762-2000. Free Care
is available for the older adult while caregivers attend the group meeting. Adult Day Services is
a community-based intervention designed to care for the aging population experiencing
cognitive or functional limitations, as well as to address the needs of those at risk of social
isolation. Caregivers receive encouragement and guidance to bolster their own mental health
and well-being which increases the likelihood for successful care for their loved one at home.
Join fellow parishioners for a few friendly hands of Euchre, Friday, February
3, beginning at 6:30 in the cafeteria. Bring a snack to share. Drinks are
provided.
For couples preparing for marriage, Pre-Cana Day is available on the following Sundays in
2017; March 26, April 23, May 21, June 11 and September 10- The day will begin at 11:15 a.m.,
followed by Mass at 12:00 a.m. The day will conclude at 6:45 pm. The cost is $75.00 per
couple which includes dinner. To register, visit our website at www.loyolaretreathouse.com to
download a registration form or call the Retreat House at 330-896-2315.
Year-End Giving and Future Planning
In this season of giving, consider making a year-end gift to our parish in gratitude for all the blessings
you have received in life. As you plan to make the most of your charitable donations in 2016, know that
we gratefully accept gifts of cash and appreciated assets such as stocks or bonds. If you are 70 1/2 or
older, contact your IRA administrator to find out if 2016 legislation has been enacted that will allow you
to make an income-tax free gift from your IRA to our parish. Lastly, should this year-end find you
creating or updating your estate plan, please consider helping us grow our parish ministry for future
generation by including our parish as a beneficiary of your will, trust, retirement plan or life insurance
policy.
Questions, contact Denise in our parish office at 330-745-0011 or via email at
businessmanager2@rrbiznet.com.

St. Augustine Holy Hour cards are available at the rectory for $1.00 each. Cards make
wonderful gifts for those who are celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, retirements etc.
Stop by the rectory to pick up a few to have on hand for that special occasion.

Barberton Area Community Ministries item for the Month of January is Potato products, rice, noodles or box
dinners. All donations can be placed in the bench in front of the giving tree in the vestibule of the church.
Donations are picked up on Monday mornings. Thank you again for all your support in helping us serve
our brothers and sisters in need.
CULTURE OF LIFE - Please make note of the following activities:
Committed witness every Saturday morning from 7-9:00 am when many abortions take place.
First Friday of every month there is an 11:00am Holy Hour for Life
Wednesday from 1:00-2:00pm there is a Holy Hour for Religious Freedom.
The Culture of Life meets in the rectory the first Tuesday of every month following the 5:15
Mass and Benediction
For more information contact Lynn Willig @330-472-9452