(St.

Augustine Church, Barberton, OH) (March 10, 2013)

Fourth Sunday of Lent

Living Faith in March: Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 Look to him that you may be radiant with joy, and your faces may not blush with shame. (Ps 34:6) There are three characters in todays parable, the younger son, the older son, and the father. Who do you most closely relate to? Have you always been forgiving to those who have hurt you? When you do forgive, are you able to reconcile and join in feasting with the one who hurt you or do you hold a grudge?

318 Holy Hours were kept before the Blessed Sacrament this past week. A very special thank you goes out to everyone who donated their time and talents to help make the mission a great success! Please take a look at the desk for hours that are in urgent need, contact Judy Soltis at 330-212-0926 if you are able to assist. (Insert Graphic 2404-0062.tif) The next Coffee and Donuts will be served Sunday, March 17 following the 8:00 and 10:30 Masses. Hosts will be Wane & Mary Jo Goss and Larry & Charlotte Smart. Sincere thanks to Judy Soltis and the women from the Holy Hour Program who made and served the light suppers before the Mission and the reception on Tuesday evening. Everything was delicious and joyfully served. EUCHARIST: OUR GREATEST TREASURE: Our Lenten Mission was a powerful opportunity to grow in knowledge of our Lord and to deepen ones personal relationship with Him, the One who loves us each so much. Many thanks to Fr. Michael Woost for so excellently leading us in this prayerful time of reflection on THE WHOLE OF HIM IN THE WHOLE OF US: EUCHARIST, THE HOLY COMMUNION. The Mission was an excellent way to celebrate St. Augustines Fifty Years of Perpetual Adoration. Thank you also to all who helped make this possible: Donna Kandes, Joel Martin, the Choir, Ushers, Servers, Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, and all who helped during the services. OUR LENTEN COMMUNAL RECONCILIATION SERVICE will be held Monday, March 11, 7:00 pm in the Church. Priests from other parishes will be joining Fr. David to hear individual confessions. If youve never come to a reconciliation service, now is a great time to do so!

Community Corner
Barberton Area Community Ministries items for the Month of March are Peanut Butter & Jelly Springtime of Hopes items for the month of March are Toothpaste & Toothbrushes

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 very much for your donations, especially at this time of the year, when there are so many in need. Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated. LITURGICAL MINISTERS: Please mark your calendars and save the date for the upcoming MINISTRY NIGHT DINNER to be held on Tuesday, April 9 at 6:30 PM. The Divorced, Separated and Widowed Catholics of Akron is sponsoring a talk by Jan Becker of Becker Greenhouse Cottage Garden Herb Farm. Her topic will be Cooking with Herbs: It will be held on Monday, March 11th at 7:30 pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary School, Father McIntyre Room, 2859 Lillis Dr., in Cuyahoga Falls. This event is open at no cost to single people of all faiths. Refreshments will be severed at 7:15 pm. For information call Frank 330-801-0527 or Sharon 330-612-3635. 40 Days of Life runs February 13 through March 24, 2013. Prayer, Fasting and Witnessing are our weapons against the destruction of innocent human life by abortion. Prayerfully consider spending at least one hour praying in front of the abortuary at 692 E. Market St., and/or 2127 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls to witness to the sanctity of human life. For more information, please contact Judith at 330-762-2785. Retrouvaille is a weekend and six follow-up sessions for couples who are struggling in their marriage. The next Retrouvaille (hope for troubled marriages) weekend will be held at the Hilton Hotel in Beachwood, OH on April 5-7, 2013. Visit their website at www.helpourmarriage.org or call 330-665-3506 or email at cleveland@retrouvaille.org to register or for more information. Holy Hour family of the Week: M/M John Cook Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me (Mt. 25:40). Today, we are reminded of the gospel message to love all our brothers and sisters around the world and treat them with respect. The Catholic Relief Services Collection sees Jesus in victims of human trafficking, those who seek to change unjust laws, and those who need pastoral care and humanitarian assistance across the globe. How will you help Jesus in disguise? Please be generous in todays Collection.

St. Augustine School 2013-2014 Registration Information: It is time to register new

students in grades kindergarten through eighth for next school year. To enter kindergarten, children must be five years of age by September 30, 2013. Registration packets have been sent home to current school families. If you havent received your registration packet, please contact the school office to have one sent home. If you are looking for a new start for your child, we invite you to come and see what our great school is all about! Please contact the office at (330) 753-6435 to arrange a tour of the school and/or to receive further information for the upcoming school year or visit our website at www.staugschool.net to discover more about our amazing school.

PASSION MIME Join the St. Augustine School students as they present The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, March 22, 1:15pm and 7:00pm in the Church. This is a very special mimed presentation for everyone to enjoy. (Insert Graphic 2000-0069.tif) Please pray for our Sick especially: Patrick Blasdel, Patricia Patterson, Karl Bartel, Jacob Hurley, Pat Gable, John Baylock, Ann Pipoly, Eugene Van Oss, Vivian Heim, Jim Santilli Sr., Kathy Trenta, Amy Brickels, Ellen Morlan, Gina Morlan, Jack Weigand, Catherine Herold, Frances Trenta, Patrick Doyle, Carmen Cirignano Berger, Dave Jennings, B. J. Ranier, Irene Lyle, Andrew Gombaski & John Fahey (Insert Graphic 2000-0090.tif) Margaret Toth Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord!

Don't Miss This! There will be a Special showing of the film" RESTLESS HEART: The Confessions of St. Augustine". It is about the life of St. Augustine, based on his autobiography, "The Confessions"- his inner struggles, his living with a woman who was not his wife, having a child out of wedlock, and his conversion to Christ. The Movie will be shown in St. Joseph's School Theater, 1909 3rd St. Cuyahoga Falls. Friday and Saturday, March 15 and 16 at 7pm and Sunday, March 17 at 4pm. Tickets are $10.00 and must be purchased in advance. Please contact Lisa at 330-352-7043 or Mary at 330-472-8777 to reserve your spot. (Insert Graphic 1000-0005.tif) Stewardship: Time, Talent and Treasure Totals are not available; see next weeks bulletin for details Dont forget to take a look at the St. Vincent de Paul Society Almsgiving Thermometerwe have currently raised $3,137 toward our goal of $5,000. Please continue to be loving examples of Christ to the world through your generosity. The collection began on Ash Wednesday, February 13, and will run through Easter Sunday, March 31. There are several ways you can contribute: through the banks (that were distributed on February 10), the envelopes provided at the ends of the pews, one-time donations processed by Faith Direct can be made on the website (staugustinebarberton.org using the icon), or if you choose to use the yellow SVDP envelope in the packet of envelopes received monthly, please write Almsgiving on the envelope prior to placing it in the offertory basket. Together we are making a difference. Thank You! (Insert Graphic 1105-0020.tif) Have you made your Confirmation yet? It is feasible that some adults have not received the Sacrament of Confirmation for one reason or the other. St. Augustine would like to invite adults who have not been confirmed to consider doing so this year. Deacon Robin Adair is inviting all Catholic men and women who have already been baptized, made your First Confession and have received your First Holy Communion to work with him to get ready to be confirmed here at St. Augustine Church on Wednesday, May 8. Classes will be held in the Rectory on Wednesday, April 17 and 24 at 7:00pm. Please contact the rectory (330-745-0011) if you wish to be included in the Confirmation classes.

Mark your calendars for the St. Augustine Athletic Board Reverse Raffle Back to the Bobcat Bash Saturday, April 27 in the St. Augustine Social Activity Center. Doors will open at 6:00pm, food and drinks provided. Tickets are $35.00 per person. Dont miss out on your opportunity to win the Grand Prize of $1,000. The Reverse Raffle is the only fundraiser for the sports program. Please come show your support. (Insert Graphic 1000-0113.tif) March 11-17 Monday, March 11 Lenten Weekday 12:05 Elizabeth King 7:00 Communal Reconciliation Tuesday, March 12 Lenten Weekday 11:00 School Reconciliation 5:15 Anthony & Mary Luxeder Wednesday, March 13 Lenten Weekday 8:30 School Mass George & Katherine (Anniversary) Pamer & Family 12:05 Ted Royce Thursday, March 14 Lenten Weekday Friday, March 15 Lenten Weekday 12:05 Margaret Burg 2:00 Stations of the Cross 7:00 Stations of the Cross Saturday, March 16 Lenten Weekday 8:30 Dick & Mary Wilsterman 3:00 Confessions 4:00 George Lieberth Sunday, March 17 Fifth Sunday of Lent 8:00 Richard Siwik 10:30 Gerry Yarsa Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Readings for the Week of March 11 Is 65:17-21, Ps 30:2,4,5-6,11-12,13, Jn 4:43-54 Ez 47:1-9,12, Ps 46:2-3,5-6,8-9, Jn 5:1-16 Is 49:8-15, Ps 145:8-9,13-14,17-18, Jn 5:17-30 Ex 32:7-14, Ps 106:19-20,21-22,23, Jn 5:31-47 Wis 2:1a,12-22, Ps 34:17-18,19-20,21,23, Jn 7:1-2,10,25-30 Jer 11:18-20, Ps 7:2-3,9-10,11-12, Jn 7:40-53 Is 43:16-21, Ps 126:1-2,2-3,4-5,6, Phil 3:8-14, Jn 8:1-11 All votive candles in the Church will be extinguished on Wednesday, March 27 Sunday, March 31, in anticipation of the Resurrection of the Lord: HOLY THURSDAY SOLEMN PROCESSION Again this year, we ask the Holy Hour adorers and Eucharistic Ministers to participate in the Solemn Procession of Holy Thursday at the Mass of the Lords Supper. Pews will be reserved for you (and your spouse) in front, on St. Josephs side of the church. It has been gratifying to see so many participate in the procession each year. We certainly hope you will be in attendance again on Holy Thursday for the very special and meaningful liturgy. On Good Friday our parish will take up the annual collection for the Holy Land. We ask you to be generous. Your financial contribution will support the works of the Catholic community in the Middle East and to protect the Holy Places and Christian Shrines.

In observance of Good Friday, March 29 St. Augustine rectory will be closed. The office will reopen Tuesday, April 2. There will not be confessions on Monday, April 1.