St.

Augustine Church, Barberton, OH – February 10, 2019

February 11-17
Monday, February 11 – Weekday
12:05 John Wagner
6:00 Confessions

Tuesday, February 12 – Weekday

8:30 Prayer Service
5:15 Helen Kauffman

Wednesday, February 13 – Weekday

12:05 Margaret McArdle

Thursday, February 14 – Sts Cyril, Monk & Methodius, Bishop

12:05 Carl Frank

Friday, February 15 – Weekday

12:05 Dan Incorvati

Saturday, February 16 – Weekday

8:30 John Edward & Mary M. Witt
3:00 Confessions
4:00 Betty Morlan (Fr. Browne)

Sunday, February 17 – Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:00 The People of St. Augustine Church (Fr. Majikas)
10:30 Chuck Hete (Fr. Browne)
5:15 Camilla Pieffer (Fr. Majikas)

Readings for the Week of February 11

Monday Gn 1:1-19, Ps 104:1-2,5-6,10,12,24,35, Mk 6:53-56
Tuesday Gn 1:20-2:4a, Ps 8:4-5,6-7,8-9,Mk 7:1-13
Wednesday Gn 2:4b-9,15-17, Ps 104:1-2,27-28,29-30, Mk 7:14-23
Thursday Gn 2:18-25, Ps 128:1-2,3,4-5, Mk 7:24-30
Friday Gn 3:1-8, Ps 32:1-2,5,6,7, Mk 7:31-37
Saturday Gn 3:9-24, Ps 90:2,3-4,5-6,12-13, Mk 8-10
Sunday Jer 17:5-8, Ps 1:1-2,3,4,6, 1 Cor 15:12,16-20, Lk 6:17,20-26

544 total Holy Hours were kept before the Blessed Sacrament this past
week. Of that total, 221 hours were kept by the students and staff of St.
Augustine Day School through the “Holy Rosary for Students” founded by
Chris Christoff. What a wonderful program which teaches the children to
make the rosary part of their entire lives, our thanks to them, their teachers,
staff, and Chris. These hours will be a permanent part of our number of hours since
the program began in 1962, which are now in the millions. We are in our 57th year of
the Holy Hour Program, may it never cease! Anyone interested in choosing an hour for
their own participation, please call 330-690-9661 and let’s get started.

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Today’s Gospel places Jesus standing next to a lake when a crowd suddenly appears
and presses upon Him. So much for a quiet moment alone! Jesus did not rebuke the
people or send them away. All of us have experienced the times that we longed for a
quiet moment but family obligations pressed in upon us. Like Jesus, we must not
neglect those who depend on us.

Please pray for our Sick especially: Betty Bartel, Lisa Gnap, Judy Kriston, Anne
Trischan, Shanon Johnson,Joanne Ramsay, William Bedford, Carol Garman, Chad
Trischan, Pat Shemuga, Helene Van Oss, Paula Collins, Alexandra Kepler, Gary Reed,
Barb Shehan, Joe Patterson III, Lowell Potts, Sandra Walters, Bruce Hartung, Barb
Helms, Nicole Hahn, Tom Abbott, Bob & Patty Moses, Kelly Ann Eby, Kaleigh Shriver,
Dick Buehrle, Pauline Nonno, Allen Weidman, Conner Beish, Charlie Carroll, Katie
Marino, Cheryl Jackson, Roy Smith, Vickey Todd, Jean Stemmer, Tara Ferguson, C.J.,
Bob Eckert, Paul Moon, James Chalfant, Lori Meese, Sharon Lohan, Carole Ezell-Bell,
Lisa Von Gunten, Julian Gonzalez, Honey Ann Zagar, Paulette Holland, Carol
Newhouse, Carol Grimes, Judy Soltis, Nick Shirey, Mary Zinkovitch, Ed Brogan,
Angela Rollins, John Anzaldi, Gary Morgan, Linda Thatcher, Margaret McConnall,
Patrick Mullett, Darci, Darlene Stefansky, Pam Schlernitzauer, Eloisa Harkrider &
family, Mark Gasper,Frank Wrobel, Betty Herold, Tom Rasicci, Helen Simko, Sarah
Brown, Laurie Shantz & Susan Cutshall

Congratulations to Bob & Rosalie Danko who will celebrate their 70 th Wedding
Anniversary on February 12. May God continue to bless you and your family.

Area Community Ministry item for the Month of February is Soup. 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 brother’s and sister’s in need.

Time, Talent & Treasure

January 27 February 3
Sunday Offering $ 8,109 $ 8,329
Faith Direct Offering $ 1,686 $ 1,686
Total Offering $ 9,795 $ 10,015

Weekly Budget to meet Operating Cost $ 11,800 $ 11,800

(Shortfall) Overage $ $ (2,005) $ (1,785)

School Support $ 80 $ 1,169

Capital Support $ 3 $ 288
Endowment Fund $ --- $ ---
St. Vincent de Paul $ 30 $ 536
Organ Campaign $ --- $ 318
Latin America $ --- $ 258

Organ Campaign – Goal $660,000 Total to date $ 624,097

Brooke Taylor is on AM 1260 The Rock! Beloved Cleveland radio personality

Brooke Taylor has joined the AM 1260 The Rock lineup on Wednesday
mornings at 8 AM with her program, Good Things Radio. This lively and
compelling show focuses on the good that life has to offer through the joys
and trials while striving to be a saint. For a full program schedule, visit am1260therock.com.
The 2019 Catholic Charities Annual Appeal is underway with an in-pew commitment
process taking place this weekend. This is not a special collection; rather, the
Catholic Charities Appeal represents the change for all Catholics to make a significant
pledge, payable in installments, to Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland in order to
support its mission of a society that stands united in its support of the “least among
us.” Many parishioners have received a letter from Bishop Perez requesting their
support. If you have not received this letter, please respond to the in-pew commitment
process today! If you have received the mailing, please respond to it. There is a box
on the in-pew envelope to indicate that you have responded by mail. Walk in faith.
Give in Joy. Your support to the appeal helps us to carry out the mission that Jesus
entrusted to us: I say to you, whatever you did for the least brothers of mine, you did
for me.” Please consider a generous gift that will change the lives of the 410,000 who
are served each year in Northeast Ohio. Please pray for the success of the Appeal,
which provides for essential programs and services in need through all eight counties
of the Diocese of Cleveland. On behalf of the poor and needy of Northeast Ohio, thank
you! We invite you to view the stories of inspiration and more information at
www.catholiccommunity.org/2019 appeal.

The Divorced, Separated, and Widowed Catholics of Akron are having a General Meeting Monday,
February 11, at 7:30pm (Refreshments at 7:15pm) at Immaculate Heart of Mary, Convent Building
1945 Portage Trail in Cuyahoga Falls. The meeting will feature a Pro-life presentation by a group of
mothers of children with Down syndrome from Gigi’s Playhouse-Canton. Gigi’s Playhouse is a
national organization to “change the way the world views Down syndrome” and offers free
therapeutic and educational programming emphasizing emotional support and fellowship to
individuals with Down syndrome and their families. “Every Life is Worth Living: Seeing the Value of
Life with Downs.” This event is open at no cost to single people of all faiths. For information, call
Marlene 330-607-6284.

Due to a Diocesan Wide Meeting in Cleveland, February 12 there will be a Prayer Service instead of
Mass at 8:30am. Come join the children of St. Augustine School as they lead a “Rosary for Kids.” All
are encouraged to participate. There will be Mass in the evening at 5:15pm presided by Fr. David
Misbrener.

Theology on Tap Akron is excited to again be at Panini's Bar & Grille in Stow, OH, on
Wednesday, February 13 at 7pm! Theology on Tap welcomes all young adults to come listen
to Jason & Julia Solomon, Pre-Cana Speakers, talk on "Marriage: Our Path to Holiness."
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! Panini's Bar & Grille is located right off the Route 8 Steels Corner Rd
Exit at 4200 Steels Pointe, Stow, OH, 44224.

WOF-sponsored Book Club will meet on the SECOND Thursday, February 14 at 1pm in
the rectory. Our selection is a short but important read by our Holy Father Pope Francis
entitled The Joy of the Gospel (Evangelii Gaudium). This letter encourages each of us "to
reject consumerism and complacency, frivolous pleasure and a blunted conscience" and
"to embark instead on a new evangelism marked by joy". Come and discuss how our Pope suggests that
we do this. If you are not able to attend our meeting, you may want to consider this as possible reading
for Lent. All adult men and women are welcome to attend. The March 14 selection will be BOYS IN THE
BOAT.

CATHOLIC CEMETERIES ASSOCIATION - MONTHLY GRIEF SUPPORT – 3rd SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH –
February 17 - Please join us for an hour of learning and healing along your grief journey. Our Grief
Support leaders are certified as Ministers of Consolation by the National Catholic Ministry to the
Bereaved, Inc. Our Catholic-based support can be supplemental to your existing support groups. We
meet the 3rd Sunday of every month at 3:00pm, except on holidays, then we meet the 4th Sunday. The
next Support Group is Sunday, February 17, at St. Joseph Cemetery, Avon (temporary trailer office);
Holy Cross Cemetery, Akron (office); and Holy Cross Cemetery, Brook Park (office). The topic for
February 2019 will be: “Smell the Roses” No registration is required; Just come and join us. For more
information, visit our website https://www.clecem.org/Information/Bereavement.aspx
or contact Rhonda at 216.930.4866 rabrams@clecem.org.

Food, Fellowship and Faith for Adults - On Monday, February 18 at 7:30pm, Guest speaker
Therese Holderbaum, from St. Francis De Sales Parish, Akron will present a
talk entitled “Angels 101” at D’Agnese’s, 566 White Pond Dr. Akron. Doors
open at 7:00 p.m. $10 admission includes appetizers – cash bar available.
Sponsored by St. Sebastian Parish, Akron.

The next Women of Faith monthly meeting will be held Tuesday, February 19 at 6:30pm in the
school cafeteria. Our guest speaker will be Janice Koster, a parishioner and retired Cardiac Care
nurse, who will speak on the important issue of women’s heart health. Prayer, refreshment and
a discussion of final plans for the card party will also be on the agenda. All women and friends
are invited. You are encouraged to wear RED in support of American Heart Association’s
campaign Go RED for Women.

The next VIRTUS training will be Thursday, February 21, from 6-9pm in the St. Augustine
School Cafeteria. This is a MANDATORY training for all employees and volunteers at St.
Augustine Church, School, and/or the Diocese of Cleveland that has graduated from
High School and older. To sign up go to www.virtus.org, click the First Time
Registrant button, and fill in the information. For additional information, contact
Jaclyn Snyder at 330-745-1080.

THE SPIRITUAL ADOPTION BABY SHOWER is quickly approaching. What a PRO-ACTIVE

celebration of LIFE. Come and enjoy the fellowship and refreshments. Be enlightened and
inspired by St. Augustine's participants in this year's March for Life, and Northeast Ohio Right to
Life executive Director DENISE LEIPOLD. Support those in difficult pregnancies who chose LIFE
by supporting EMBRACE, our crisis pregnancy center. Don't miss this opportunity to EMBRACE those in
most need of our love and compassion, Sunday February 24, 2019 following the 10:30 Mass in the
school cafeteria. Hope to see you then. St. Augustine Culture of Life meets the first Tuesday of every
month following 5:15 Mass and Benediction all are welcome and encouraged to attend. For more
information contact Lynn Willig @330-472-9452.

Are you looking for a great start for your kindergartener or a fresh start for your older
child? St. Augustine School is now enrolling for 2019-2020. Make plans to attend the new
student open house on Thursday, February 28, from 5:30-7:00 PM. St. Augustine School, an
Ohio Department of Education EdChoice provider, is located at 195 Seventh St. NW in
Barberton, 44203. Transportation through Akron and Barberton is available. Please call 330.753.6435
with questions.

“A Dialogue on Local Gun Violence: Toward Healing, Safety and Common Ground” Panel
Event -February 26 -St. Vincent-St. Sebastian Social Justice Commission and the Catholic
Commission of Summit County invite you to “A Dialogue on Local Gun Violence: Toward
Healing, Safety and Common Ground” panel event on Tuesday, February 26, 7-8:45pm at the
St. Vincent Church Parish Hall in Akron. Dialogue panel guests include: Erin Dickinson, Mom’s
Demand Action–Akron Chapter Leader, and Sgt. Jamie Donahue, Akron Police Department
(tentative), with a concluding Prayer to Reduce Violence. Join in respectful dialogue and
listening on reducing local gun violence; find common ground toward healing, safety and
common sense; and pray for local families and survivors affected by gun violence. This program
is free. All are welcome! For more information, contact: Jeff Campbell, Catholic Commission-
Summit Director, at jcampbell@ccdocle.org or 330.535.2787, x10.

The Esther Ryan Shoe Fund’s annual spaghetti dinner is on March 1st at the Prince of
Peace Hall, 1263 Shannon Ave from 4-7 PM. The cost is $7 for adults and $4 for children
under 10. This delicious meal cooked by the Barberton Firefighters comes with meat or
meatless sauce, salad, bread, beverages and dessert. There will be a basket raffle of
beautiful items. The Esther Ryan Shoe Fund serves income qualified children in the
Barberton Schools. For more information contact Elizabeth Wilson at 330-745-3358.

Join fellow parishioners for a few friendly hands of Euchre, Friday, March 1,
beginning at 6:30 in the cafeteria. Bring a snack to share. Drinks are
provided.
 The WOF annual Shrove Tuesday Card Party is set for Tuesday, March
5, with doors of the SAC opening at 5pm. The cost of the ticket is
$9.00. Tickets are PRE-SALE only. Tickets are on sale in the rectory
(during regular business hours) or following Masses this weekend and
will also be sold after the 4pm Mass (Saturday), 10:30am and 5:15pm
(Sunday) Masses in the vestibule of the church on February 16/17 and
23/24. Join us for our baked potato bar, sliders, salad and dessert as well as a
variety of raffles... and cards, of course!

To help make the card party a success, we need YOUR help. In addition
to purchasing a ticket and attending, we are accepting completed themed baskets
and gift cards or certificates for our raffle as well as financial donations. Please
drop off at the rectory or contact Mary Smith (330-882-9417) or Kathy Kelly (330-
753-2850) for further information. We are also requesting pies or cakes for our
desserts which can be dropped off after 2pm in the school on the day of the event.
If you plan to donate a pie or cake, please contact Barb Weigand (330-848-2024)
no later than February 28 to let her know so we can prepare. Thank you in advance
for your generosity.

FORMED - You are invited to use the following link to register at Formed to access hundreds of
videos, podcasts, books, and discussion groups. All you have to do to get started is type;
staugustinebarberton.formed.org on your web browser. If you have any questions, please feel
free to contact Denise Moore at 330-745-0011 x 113. God bless you on your spiritual journey.

Join Immaculate Conception - Adult Faith Enrichment! The focus for the 2018-19 year
will be on holiness and we will be using both Bishop Robert Barron's video series,
Untold Blessings - 3 Paths to Holiness and Pope Francis' Apostolic Exhortation, On
the Call to Holiness in Today's World. Schedules and registration forms may be found
on the table in the back of the church. We invite you to come, learn and grow in your
Catholic faith. The next session will be held March 7 with “Pope Francis’ Exhortation
Chapters 1 & 2. Sessions will be held in Waldeisen Hall from 7-9pm. Bring a dessert
or snack to share…doors open at 6:30pm for fellowship.

Bishop Robert Barron’s “The Mass” hosted by Deacon Robin Adair will begin on Wednesday,
March 13 in the rectory meeting room from 7-8:30pm. This will be a seven week study with
each weekly session standing alone, dealing with a separate aspect of the Mass. Walk through
the Liturgy and be transformed through insights on this most privileged and intimate encounter
with our Lord. “The Mass” will help you understand how to fully, consciously, and actively
participate in the source and summit of Christian Life. Consider making this part of your Lenten
journey. For questions, contact Deacon Adair at 330-283-4983.

Loyola Retreat House is hosting a Lenten Soup Series: Scripture & the Sacred Triduum.
This 3-week series will meet on Wednesday nights March 13 – 27. We will reflect on the Scripture
readings of Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday. For more information or to register for this
event, call 330.896.2315 or visit our website at Loyolaretreathouse.com. Join us this Lent for dinner,
prayer and reflection.
Save the date: Saturday, March 23 is the annual St. Augustine Athletic Board Reverse
Raffle. This fun event benefits the athletes of St. Augustine. Check the bulletin for
updates and ticket information.

SAVE THE DATE ~ Joyful Hearts Ministry has confirmed our next in-house
prayer service and almsgiving opportunity: MENDING A MOTHER’S HEART BY
CLOTHING HER CHILDREN will be on Friday, April 5 beginning with Mary’s
Way of the Cross at 7:00pm facilitated by our very own Deacon Adair at St.
Augustine Church. Stations of the Cross will be followed by a recitation of the blessed Rosary,
and a candlelight Prayer Petition Procession followed by a fellowship reception in the school.
The benefactors of the event will be the Mission Dress Ministry of St. Augustine. This is going to
be an event to remember. More details will follow. Invite your friends and mark your calendars.
You won’t want to miss this!

Important February dates:

February 15 – No School
February 21 – Virtus Training in St. Augustine School Cafeteria beginning at 6pm
February 23 – First Reconciliation in St. Augustine Church beginning at 11:00am
February 28 – New Student Open House at St. Augustine School

Looking to plan a vacation soon….Join Fr. Bill Browne, Cindy Russo and the Padre Pio Prayer
Group as they travel to Poland and Italy on an 11 day adventure June 5-15, 2019. Visit the
Shrine of Divine Mercy, St. Faustina’s convent chapel and her tomb, Wawel Royal Castle,
Auschwitz, Our Lady of Czestochowa, Poland’s greatest pilgrimage shrine, and Assisi just to
name a few. Anyone interested contact Proximo Travel at 855-842-8001 a.s.a.p.