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Augustine Church, Barberton, OH) (August 5, 2012) Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Christian families are sometimes swept away by a hectic, competitive materialistic pace. Jesus calls us to center our work and activity in him-the bread of life! Make sure to have time for family meals, prayer and conversation that includes God. (Insert graphic 1106-0086)

Whenever you give your time, you are making a sacrifice, and sacrifice is the essence of love. If one hour a week is too difficult to fit into your schedule, how about one hour every two weeks, or one hour a month? Be a part
363 Holy Hours were kept before the Blessed Sacrament this past week. of the Holy Hour program, the benefits are endless. Contact Judy Soltis for more information at 330-212-0926.

(Insert Graphic 2404-0106.tif) Barberton Area Community Ministries item for the Month of August is Potato products, rice, noodles or box dinners. Please bring your donations when you come to Mass and place them in the bench in front of the giving tree in the vestibule, together we can help those less fortunate. Items will be delivered to BACM on Monday morning.
Springtime of Hopes - item for the month of August is women underwear (all sizes). Please place your donations inside the bench in front of the giving tree in the vestibule, items will be picked up on Monday morning. Thank you in advance for your help in this matter. For more information, please contact Greg Meier at 330-2893987.

(Insert Graphic 1403-0062.tif) Congratulations to Denise Karam the winner of the St. Augustine Picnic Early Bird Raffle. Denise received $100 in cash. The LAST early bird drawing is this weekend, August 5, anyone that has purchased a ticket will be eligible to win $100. So, please buy your tickets and get them into the rectory as soon as possible. Tickets are still available for the Picnic Raffle; they will be sold following each Mass up until the day of the picnic (additional tickets can be found on the bookrack), dont miss out on your opportunity to win the First Prize of $5000 to be drawn at the Parish Picnic. Please sell or buy as many tickets as possible, this fundraiser will help to keep costs down at the parish picnic making it a fun Old Fashioned day.
Anyone interested in helping out at the picnic, sign-up sheets are at the alley entrance and the vestibule, please consider signing up for a position. The next picnic meeting will be Wednesday, August 8 at 6:30pm. in St. Augustine School. Please come and join us as we fine tune the days events. Should you have any questions, contact Anthony Paridon at the rectory 330-745-0011. The St. Augustine School and Preschool will hold their open house on Sunday, August 26 from 11:301:00p.m. Be sure to stop by while enjoying the parish picnic! This is a great opportunity to drop off bulky school supplies for the day school students, with the opportunity to meet the teachers and see the classrooms. Be sure to stop by the picnic and enjoy family, food & fun!

(Insert Graphic 2303-0010.tif) Mens Fellowship will meet Saturday, August 11 in the School
Cafeteria from 7-8:25 AM. We will continue our Bible study on the New Testament Series with session #26 on Pauls Second Letter to Timothy. Should you have any questions, please contact Gib Adolph at 330-848-1043 or adolphbiz@yahoo.com. All men are welcome to join us for any session.

Early Childhood Education - is in danger of being cancelled if we are unable

to find someone to lead the class. Anyone interested in teaching (on a volunteer basis) the youth of our parish through song, simple crafts and play, please contact Renee Barker at 330-745-1080. This class is scheduled to start in September. Please share your talents with the youth of our parish.

CULTURE OF LIFE: All that is necessary for evil to triumph is that good men do nothing (Edmund Burke) If you are not part of the problem, please join the Culture of Life. Add your prayers, witnessing and ideas to help put an end to the Culture of Death. Our next meeting will be held on August 28 following Mass & Benediction. For questions, contact Lynn Willig at 330-658-2642.
PSR REGISTRATION 2012-3013 PSR is offered to children starting in the first grade through eighth grade; classes are held at St. Augustine School beginning Sunday, September 9, 2012 from 9-10:15am in the SAC. If a child is going into the first grade, and not attending a Catholic School or was in a Catholic school and is no longer attending, you are able to register for PSR. If you have not registered your child for PSR, please contact Renee Barker as soon as possible at 330-745-1080. PSR begins on Sunday, September 9, 2012. Come and See On Tuesday, August 7 Father Michael B. Smith, Pastor of Immaculate Conception in Akron, will reflect on How to Update your Faith at 7:00 p.m. at Blessed Trinity Church (formerly St. Martha) in Akron. Following the presentation, there will be an opportunity for small group discussion, including time for individual conversations with Father Mike. Everyone is welcome! (Insert Graphic 1800-0005.tif) Young at Heart Seniors will meet Monday, August 6, 1PM, at Prince of Peace. A young violin player will treat us to an afternoon of delightful music. Come and enjoy friendship and refreshments. (Insert Graphics 2125-0016.tif) St. Augustine Church would like to thank Carolyn King for her many years of service to the Elizabeth Ministry. Because of her talents, and the talents of many of our parishioners, she was able to organize and put together welcome baskets for our newly baptized. Thank you for all you have done. At this time we would like to welcome Beth White as the new administrator to the Elizabeth Ministries. Everything will stay the same, donated items can still be dropped off at the rectory and Mrs. White will then prepare baskets for baptisms. Thanks again Mrs. King for your dedication and the many beautiful baskets prepared. Good Luck in your endeavors. Please join us before the Blessed Sacrament on the first Friday of each month as we pray A Holy Hour for Life. Prayer will begin promptly at 11:00am, all are encouraged to participate.

Sacred Heart of Jesus parish in Wadsworth will be offering a 5:00 pm Mass on Sundays beginning September 9, 2012. This will be on a trial basis until June 2, 2013 at which time we will assess the need and usefulness of a Sunday evening Mass.

(Insert Graphic 2000-0042.tif) PRAY FOR THE SICK Patrick Blasdel, Patricia Patterson, Karl Bartel, Jennifer Marco, Jacob Hurley, Irene Lyle, Carol Grimes, Eugene Van Oss, Debra Dolgos, & Catherine Herold
LIFE HAS CHANGED, NOT ENDED James R. Walker Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord! If you know someone on the sick list who has been restored back to health, please contact the Rectory to have their names removed from the sick list.

Sunday Offering Faith Direct Offering Total Offerings

(Insert Graphic 1300-0021.tif) Stewardship: Time, Talent & Treasure July 29 $ 6,033 $ 1,659 $ 7,692

St. Vincent De Paul $ 47 School Support $ 104 Assumption $ 70 Rooted in Faith/Forward in Hope as of July 31 Goal $ 786,750 Total Gifts Given: 204 Raised $ 567,001 Average Gift: $2,779 Percent of Goal 72% COMPARATIVE FIGURES July 29 11-12 10-11 Year to date Income $ 52,859 $ 55,102 Year to Date Expenses $ 179,831 $ 131,764 Difference $ (126,972) $ (76,662) CAPITAL CAMPAIGN Spent to date $ 1,524,138 Amount on Deposit $ 96,352 As we prepare for the busy Fall schedule, now is a great time to enroll in our automatic electronic offertory program with Faith Direct. eGiving is simply the easiest and most convenient way for you to make, and St. Augustine Church to receive, your weekly offering. With Faith Direct, you can save time while also helping St. Augustine Church reduce our expenses. Please visit www.faithdirect.net to sign up today: our parish code is OH278. I sincerely hope you will join the other parishioners who are making use of this convenient program. Please Note: Wednesday, August 15 is The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, it is a Holy Day
of Obligation. Masses at St. Augustine will be Tuesday, August 14 at 7:00pm (there will not be a 5:15 Mass), Wednesday 8:30am & 12:05pm. Immaculate Conception Church will have Mass Wednesday, August 15 at 7:00pm.

(Insert Graphic 1000-0053.tif) August 6 12 Monday, August 6 The Transfiguration of the Lord 12:05 Living and Deceased of the Ligas Family Tuesday, August 7 Weekday 5:15 Russo Family Wednesday, August 8 St. Dominic, Priest 12:05 Mr. & Mrs. James Krizay 5:30 Virginia Lysiak - *I.C. Thursday, August 9 Weekday No Mass Friday, August 10 St. Lawrence, Deacon & Martyr 12:05 Edwin Stadtmiller Anniversary 5:30 Fr. Ray Finnerty & Albert Bendall - *I.C. Saturday, August 11 St. Clare, Virgin 8:30 Bob Buchanan 4:00 Nicholas Ozarchuk Sunday, August 12 Weekday 8:00 The People of St. Augustine Parish 10:30 Members & Benefactors of the St. Vincent de Paul Society *IC Mass will be honored at Immaculate Conception, Kenmore Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Readings for the Week of August 6 Dn 7:9-10,13-14, Ps 97:1-2,5-6,9, 2 Pt 1:16-19, Mk 9:2-10 Jer 30:1-2,12-15,18-22, Ps 102:16-23,29, Mt 14:22-36 or 15:1-2,10-14 Jer 31:1-7, (Ps) Jer 31:10-13, Mt 15:21-28 Jer 31:31-34, Ps 51:12-15,18-19, Mt 16:13-23 2 Cor 9:6-10, Ps 112:1-2,5-9, Jn 12:24-26 Hb 1:12-2:4, Ps 9:8-13, Mt 17:14-20 1 Kgs 19:4-8, Ps 34:2-9, Eph 4:30-5:2, Jn 6:41-51

ATTENTION BAKERS: Again this year we are asking for baked goods (cookies, brownies etc.) for the dessert tent at the parish picnic. Please consider donating your favorite sweet treats again this year. Donations can be dropped off at the rectory during regular business hours Thursday & Friday, August 23 & 24. Or they can be dropped off Saturday during set up following the 4:00pm Mass on August 25. We will also be having a Cake Walk. Anyone interested in participating, please bring your favorite prized cake or two dozen cookies. Lets show off our talents and make this a fun event for people of all ages. Please mark your calendars and plan on attending an Old Fashioned Picnic, bring your family and friends and lets have a wonderful day! Mark your calendars for Sunday, August 5 from noon10pm at the Center of Pastoral Leadership, Wickliffe, for a Free Family FESTival! The FEST will have National Bands be performing along with many other exciting entertainers. Join over 35,000 for great food, plenty of activities and outdoor Mass. The Fest is free and open to all. Come and join us for The Fest!