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tif) Fourth Sunday of Easter Living Faith in April: John 10:27-30 I have made you light to the Gentiles, that you may be an instrument of salvation to the ends of the earth. (Acts 13:47) After Paul and Baranabas were rejected by the Jews, they shook the dust from their feet and rejoiced in the Holy Spirit. Would you continue to have such confidence following persecution? How has God given you strength to perservere through difficult times? How has he protected and sheltered you? In light of the Gospel reading, what voices do you follow in your daily life? Is Jesus one of them? 320 Holy Hours were kept before the Blessed Sacrament this past week. What does the poor man do at the rich mans door, the sick man in the presence of his physician, the thirsty man at a limpid stream? What they do, I do before the Eucharistic God. I pray. I adore. I love. (St. Francis of Assisi) Have you ever made a Holy Hour before? If not, let me explain, contact Judy at 330212-0926. This Sunday is the Fourth Sunday of the Easter Season, also commonly called Good Shepherd Sunday, is a time within our annual liturgical year when we take a moment of special prayer dedicated to those in the Church discerning their vocation. Our vocational commitment is the way an initiated Catholic models Jesus own self-giving. As a man or woman in the Body of Christ, how we gift ourselves how we give ourselves away in loving commitment as a married person, as a religious sister or brother, as an ordained priest or deacon, or as a consecrated single person will be a defining characteristic of our discipleship. We therefore pray today for one another in our parish and diocese so that Jesus will shepherd us through the Holy Spirit to encourage, strengthen, and build up the local Church community as we live out Jesus own mission through our lives.

Community Corner
Barberton Area Community Ministries items for the Month of April are Spaghetti & Spaghetti Sauce Springtime of Hopes item for the month of April is bar soap

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. _____________________________________ (Insert Graphic 2404-0062.tif) The last Coffee and Donuts of the season will be served today Sunday, April 21 following the 8:00 and 10:30 Masses. Stop over to the school cafeteria before heading home to your busy day. The St. Augustine Athletic Board Reverse Raffle Back to the Bobcat Bash is Saturday, April 27 in the St. Augustine Social Activity Center. Doors will open at 6:00pm, food and drinks provided. Please contact the school at 330-753-6435 if you have not gotten your tickets yet. Dont miss out on the 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. Go Bobcats!

Holy Hour person of the Week:

Mary Christoff

(Insert Graphic 1508-0016.tif) First Saturday Devotion to our Blessed Mother under the title of Our Lady of Fatima will be held on Saturday, May 4 at 5:15pm. in the church. All are welcome to participate. (Insert Graphic 1508-0008.tif) As we celebrate May and the month of Mary, St. Augustine Parish is pleased to announce the first annual Parish May Crowning on Sunday, May 5 at 10:00am. Everyone from the parish is encouraged to take part in the May Crowning. Volunteers are needed to be; readers, presenters, crowners and to assist in singing the hymns. Please contact Renee Barker at 330-745-1080 if you are interested in being a part of this service. The congregation will meet on the lawn in front of the Statue of Mary at 10:00am on the fifth of May. Please find the time to participate in this special day for Mary. MUFFINS FOR MOMS: In honor of all women who have had, will soon have, or have cared for children, Muffins for Moms will be held in the school cafeteria following the 8:00 and 10:30 AM Masses on Sunday, May 5. Please plan to take a few moments to stop in and enjoy! If you would like to donate muffins and/or volunteer in any way, please call Karen (330-745-0011 x 18). Thank you. (Insert Graphic 1104-0059.tif) St. Augustine Parish will celebrate the Sacrament of First Holy Communion on Saturday, May 4 at 11:00am. Children are to meet in the SAC no later than 10:00am. (Insert Graphic 1105-0009.tif to the far right) The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 8 at 7:00pm. All Confirmandi are to meet in the school cafeteria no later than 6:30pm. There will be a celebration in the SAC following Confirmation, please come over to show support to our youth and to welcome Bishop Quinn to our Parish.

(Insert Graphic 1900-0057.tif) Attention Youth Group: Join us May 19, 2013 from 6-8:00p.m as we welcome all current eighth graders. We will be having Surprise Sundaes. All 8th grader students and high school youth are welcome to attend. We will meet in Room #103

It is time to start planning for Vacation Bible School. Did you mark your calendars for June 17 21 from 9:00-noon for Colossal Coaster World: Facing Fear and Trusting God? If you are able to be a volunteer, please contact Renee Barker at 330-745-1080 or renee.barker@staugschool.net. Lets get ready for the Ride of our Lives.
Would you like to be part of a group of St. Augustine women who gather, perhaps once a month, to socialize, to pray, to have guest presenters who talk about things of interest to Catholic women, to plan occasional parish-wide meals/get-togethers? If you are interested in such a group even simply to brainstorm please call Karen (330-745-0011 x 18). Wouldnt it be nice to have a ladies group in the parish? A "Caring and Sharing" session for those struggling with divorce, separation or widowhood will be held on Monday, April 22 from 7:30-9:00 pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary's Convent Building, 1945 Portage

Trail in Cuyahoga Falls. Marlene Maruna, a Licensed Independent Social Worker, will facilitate this session. This event is open at no charge to people of all faiths. For information call Denny at 330-2859824 or Sharon 330-612-3635. (Insert Graphic 2000-0069.tif) Please pray for our Sick especially: Patrick Blasdel, Karl Bartel, Jacob Hurley, John Baylock, Ann Pipoly, Eugene Van Oss, Vivian Heim, Jim Santilli Sr., Amy Brickels, Ellen Morlan, Gina Morlan, Jack Weigand, Catherine Herold, Frances Trenta, Patrick Doyle, Dave Jennings, B. J. Ranier, Irene Lyle, Andrew Gombaski, John Fahey, Betty Morlan, Doug Marco, Jack Lemmon, Kathy Mizen, Family of Joshua Weigand & Don. (Insert Graphic 2000-0001.tif) Edward R. Hanzel Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord!

(Insert Graphic 1101-0005.tif) The 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration Liturgy will be held
Sunday, July 28 at 2:30pm at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist with the Most Rev. Richard G. Lennon as the celebrant. Jubilarians celebrating this year who wish to attend should contact the Rectory as soon as possible for a registration form, which must be sent to the Chancery by the parish before Monday, June 17 in order to have your names included in the 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration Booklet. (Insert Graphic 1000-0005.tif) Stewardship: April 14 $ 6,668 $ 1,945 $ 8,613 $ $ 976 525

Sundays Offering Faith Direct Offering Total Offering St. Vincent de Paul School Support

Year-to-date Income Year-to-date Expenses Difference

COMPARATIVE FIGURES April 14 2012-2013 2011-2012 $1,244,900 $1,317,769 $1,270,360 $1,332,667 $ (25,460) $ (14,898) CAPITAL CAMPAIGN $1,524,138 $ 112,617

Spent to Date Amount on Deposit

Cards Anyone? Join us on the First and Third Fridays of each month as we play a few friendly games of Euchre. Tournament begins at 6:30pm in the school cafeteria. A Lite meal will be provided. Beginners and experienced players are welcome to come and try a hand.The next card night will be Friday, May 3, 2013. Hope to see you there. Is photography a passion of yours? St. Augustine Church is looking for a volunteer interested in taking photos at parish events, documenting memories for years to come. Experience is preferred; anyone interested please contact Fr. David at 330-745-0011. Are you looking for that special gift for someone receiving their First Communion or Confirmation this year? St. Monicas gift shop has many Sacrament -themed items for

sale. New to the gift shop is a picture of St. Augustine Church taken by Tom Brescilli. Stop in to see this and all of the items available for sale. The gift shop is open on Sunday between the Masses. (Insert Graphic 1000-0035.tif) April 22-28 Monday, April 22 Easter Weekday 12:05 Rev. Carl Ciprian 6:00 Confessions Tuesday, April 23 Easter Weekday 5:15 Sr. Mary Conrad Wednesday, April 24 Easter Weekday 8:30 School Mass Ann J. Horvath 12:05 Richard Seifert Thursday, April 25 St. Mark Evangelist Friday, April 26 Easter Weekday 12:05 Living & Deceased of the Adolph & Schneck families Saturday, April 27 Easter Weekday 8:30 Lou & Mary Molnar 3:00 Confessions 4:00 Special Intentions of Helen Boehme Sunday, April 28 Fifth Sunday of Easter 8:00 The People of St. Augustine Church 10:30 Mary Steiner & June Renaud Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Readings for the Week of April 22 Acts 11:1-18, Ps 42:2-3; 43:3,4, Jn 10:1-10 Acts 11:19-26, Ps 87:1-3,4-5,6-7, Jn 10:22-30 Acts 12:24-13:5a, Ps 67:2-3,5,6,8, Jn 12:44-50 1 Pt 5:5b-14, Ps 89:2-3,6-7,16-17, Mk 16:15-20 Acts 13:26-33, Ps 2:6-7,8-9,10-11, Jn 14:1-6 Acts 13:44-52, Ps 98:1,2-3,3-4, Jn 14:7-14 Acts 14:21-27, Ps 145:8-9,10-11,12-13, Rv 21:1-5a, Jn 13:31-33a,34-35

(Insert Graphic 1103-0020.tif) 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 Baptism Class will be held at St. Augustine Church on July 24, at 7:00pm. Please contact 330-745-0011 for additional information. (Insert Graphic 1108-0048.tif) For couples preparing for marriage, Pre-Cana Day is available on the following Sundays in 2013: April 28, May 19, June 30, July 14, August 25 & October 13 . The day will begin with Mass at 10:30 am and will conclude at 6:30 pm. Pre-Cana is presented by Jason & Brooke Roberts. The cost is $75.00 per couple with lunch included. Please contact the Retreat House to register at 330-896-2315 or 800-827-1416, or visit the web at www.loyolaretreathouse.com to print a registration form and learn more about Loyola Retreat House. One way the Catholic Home Missions Appeal works to support home mission dioceses in the United States is by supporting seminarian formation in poor dioceses. Often home mission priests and lay ministers require special training to attend to the unique needs of their faith communities. Your support is needed. Please help strengthen the Church at home by making a generous gift to next weeks appeal.

Why a Holy Hour: Not only does our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament give us the courage to cope with our natural fears, He also give us the ability to undertake great things for the sake of His name and the power to undergo great trials in our loyalty to His cause. (Servant of God Fr. John Hardon, S.J.)