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Augustine Church, Barberton, OH) (August 4, 2013)

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Living the Faith in August: Luke 12:13-21 If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts. (Ps. 90) 1. Every time we turn on the TV or open a magazine we see ads for things that promise to make us happy. How does this conflict with Jesus words, Ones life does not consist of possessions? 2. If you knew your life would be demanded of you tonight, what would you do this day? 3. Jesus tells us to be rich in what matters to God. What does matter to God? Do you have to make any changes in your priorities?

326 Holy Hours were kept with Our Lord in Eucharistic Adoration last week. Perpetual Adoration extends its influence far beyond the individual adorers, touching their homes and families and reaching out to the parish community and beyond. (Pope Paul VI) We need an adorer Saturday mornings from 10-11 am. Please consider making the time, contact Judy Soltis at 330-212-0926.
The Parish Picnic St. Augustine Luau is less than one month away, Sunday, August 25 beginning with the 10:30am Mass. Raffle tickets will be available for sale following the weekend Masses, dont miss out on the opportunity to be the big winner of $5,000. Tickets are being sold for $10.00 each. Congratulations to Stan Struckel our first earlybird drawing winner. Get your tickets in, today will be the last early bird drawing, dont miss the opportunity to win $100.00. Volunteers are still needed, if you are able to assist, please fill in a space on the volunteer boards found in the church. Our next volunteer meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 7 at 6:30PM in Cafeteria, hope to see you there. Basket items are still needed. We are asking for individual items (not completed baskets, unless of course that is what you prefer). Anyone wishing to donate items for the themed baskets can drop them off at the Rectory during regular business hours. Basket themes are: Red, White & Blue - Patriotic items Kitchen - towels, pot holders, utensils, olive oil etc. Wine Cheese, Crackers, Wine etc. Sports Fans cups, hats, tickets, blankets, key rings etc. Baby Shower anything for a newborn Italian Spaghetti Sauce & Spaghetti, spices, apron, etc. Mexican Tequila, Chips, Salsa, peppers, etc. Couples Night Out Movie or Dinner Tickets, Theatre Back to school Backpack, crayons, glue, tickets, gas card, etc. Scissors, folders, etc. T-shirts are available for sale following all weekend Masses or at the rectory during regular business hours, they are being sold for $8.00 each. Please make sure to get yours, sizes range from youth medium to Adult 4XL. Please show your support, get your tickets and tees now.. Aloha!

Barberton Area Community Ministries items for the Month of August: Boxed dinners, rice, noodles, potatoes etc. Springtime of Hopes item for the month of August is toilet paper 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.

Community Corner

PSR REGISTRATION 2013-2014 PSR is offered to children starting in the first grade through eighth grade; classes are held at St. Augustine School beginning on Sunday, September 8 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 received a registration form in the mail, or are interested in registering a new child/children, or would like to volunteer, please contact Renee Barker at 330-745-1080. REGISTRATION FEES ARE AS FOLLOWS: Parishioners of St. Augustine & All Other Parishes Immaculate Conception Paid After August 1 1 Child $ 95.00 1 Child $100.00 2 or more $115.00 2 or more $120.00 If you are unable to pay the registration fee at the time of registration, please contact Renee Barker to make payment arrangements. For those wishing to volunteer, your help will be greatly appreciated. Just a reminder, PSR begins on Sunday, September 8, 2013. Attention PSR teachers, there will be a PSR teacher meeting at 7:00pm on August 19 in Room #103. Hope to see everyone there! Cards Anyone? Join us Friday, September 6 as we play Euchre. Cards begin at 6:30pm in the school cafeteria. A light meal will be provided. Beginners and experienced players are welcome to come and try a hand. Come and enjoy an evening of fellowship.

The next St. Augustine Women's Group will meet on Tuesday, August 20 from 6:30-8:30 pm in the school cafeteria. All women are welcome to attend. Do you have a question about your faith? Something youve always wanted explained? Something in the Bible you just dont understand? How Faith and culture meet? The St. Augustine Women of Faith will meet on Tuesday, August 20 from 6:30-8:30 pm in the school cafeteria. A daytime meeting will be held on the 20th from 10:00-11:30 am in the Rectory. Priests of the parish will be our guests for this unique opportunity to have your questions about faith matters answered. Light refreshments will be served at both meetings. All women are invited to attend. Please call Karen if you have any questions (330-745-0011 x 18). DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN LEARNING ABOUT CATHOLICISM? An RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) Inquiry Night will be held on Monday, August 26 at 7:00 pm in the Rectory. This will be an opportunity to ask questions, find out what the RCIA is about, and register if desired. Please consider whom you might invite. Or invite your spouse, friend, neighbor etc. to call Karen at 330-7450011 x 18 or talk to one of our priests. Sometimes all it takes is a personal invitation

It is not too early to think about how you would like to use your gifts and talents to help with the RCIA. Prayer Partners, possible sponsors, and people to help with refreshments are needed. If you would like to find out more or to volunteer, please call Karen. Thank you

(Insert Graphic 2000-0069.tif) Please pray for our Sick especially: Patrick Blasdel, Karl Bartel, Jacob Hurley, John Baylock, Jim Santilli Sr., Amy Brickels, Ellen Morlan, Frances Trenta, Patrick Doyle, B. J. Ranier, John Fahey, Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, Mary Ann Drobnak, Mary Seal, Judy Kriston, Irene Lyle & Martha Beitel, Camilla Pieffer, Marilyn Stump (Insert Graphic 2000-0002.tif) Tom Brescilli Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord!

(Insert Graphic 1103-0004.tif) Avery Lillian Neill Daughter of Bradley W. & Amanda (Rogers) Neill (Insert Graphic 1108-0067.tif) II Aaron Long & Chris Pamer I Jonathon Lengyel & Haley Young Please contact the rectory if you or someone you know has been returned back to health. (Insert Graphic 1700-0019.tif) Do you have the gift of song? Would you like to be a part of the Teen Choir? Practice will resume soon and we are looking for new members. The Teen Choir sings twice a month with practice before the 10:30 Mass. Please contact Donna Kandes at 330-825-0122 if you are interested. Thank you in advance. (Insert Graphic 1000-0005.tif) Stewardship: July 28 Information not available see next weeks bulletin (Insert Graphic 2303-0010.tif) Mens Fellowship will meet Saturday, August 10 in the School Cafeteria from 7- 8:25am. We will continue our study of the Psalms. All men of the parish are invited to join us. Should you have any questions, please call Gib Adolph at 330-848-1043 or e-mail adolphbiz@email.com. (Insert Graphic 1800-0005.tif) Young at Heart Seniors will meet Monday August

5, 1:00 pm, at Prince of Peace. Our guest speaker will be the executive director of the Loyola Retreat Center, Becki Haller. Please come for an interesting afternoon of friendship and refreshments.
Please Join Us for a FREE Final Expense Workshop: Cemetery/ funeral costs can become the third largest expense most families will have to pay for in their lifetime. What do you need to know so that you are not caught in a situation of overspending or leaving your loved ones with an unexpected debt. Everyone who attends receives a valuable Catholic personal estate planning record book along with resources on cemetery and funeral information. PEACE OF MIND IS A PRECIOUS GIFT. Date: Tuesday August 13 from 7-8:00 p.m. Location: Holy Cross Cemetery office. 100 E. Waterloo Rd. Akron, Ohio. This workshop is free (registration is appreciated) and light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Please visit the Catholic Cemeteries website at

www.clevelandcatholiccemeteries.org for all dates and locations. Please call the Cemetery Office at 330-724-1297 or 216-570-5839 mvujas@clevelandcatholiccemeteries.org to register.

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Monday, August 5 Weekday 12:05 Joe & Isabelle Hrabusa 6:00 Confessions Tuesday, August 6 The Transfiguration of the Lord 5:15 Dick & Mary Wilsterman Wednesday, August 7 Weekday 12:05 James A. Colombo Thursday, August 8 St. Dominic, Priest 12:05 Rev. Carl Ciprian Friday, August 9 Weekday 12:05 John Quirk Anniversary Saturday, August 10 St. Lawrence, Deacon & Martyr 8:30 Edwin Stadtmiller 3:00 Confessions 4:00 Fr. Ray Finnerty & Al Bendall Sunday, August 11 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 Rudy Pramik 10:30 The People of St. Augustine Church

Readings for the Week of August 5

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Nm 11:4b-15, Ps 81:12-13,14-15,16-17, Mt 14:13-21 Dn 7:9-10, 13-14, Ps 97:1-2,5-6,9, 2 Pt 1:16-19, Lk 9:28b-36 Nm 13:1-2,25-14:1,26-29a,34-35, Ps 106:6-7,13-14,21-22,23, M5 15:21-28 Nm 20:1-13, Ps 95:1-2,6-7,7-9, Mt 16:13-23 Dt 4:32-40, Ps 77:12-13,14-15,16,21, Mt 16:24-28 2 Cor 9:6-10, Ps 112:1-2,5-6,7-8,9, Jn 12:24-26 Wis 18:6-9, Ps 33:1,12,18-19,20-22, Heb 11:1-2,8-19, Lk 12:32-48

AUGUSTINIAN MISSION APPEAL The Augustinian Friars, a Religious Order in the Church, were founded in the year 1256. The American Augustinians have served foreign missions for more than 100 combined years in Japan, Peru and South Africa. Anthony P. Burrascano, O.S.A. will be present at our parish on the weekend of August 10 and 11 to speak at all the Masses sharing the story of the friars serving the poor and often forgotten of the world. We ask you to share generously of the blessing which God has bestowed upon you. What is Charity? God loved us first, so charity is the power by which we can give ourselves to God so as to be united with him. Charity is also the power to accept our neighbor for Gods sake as unconditionally and sincerely as we accept ourselves. Jesus places love above all laws. From the Gospel of St. John, God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God and God abides in him (1 Jn 4:16). (From the Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church (Youcat #309)

Holy Hour family of the Week:

M/M William Beck