(July 6, 2014) Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Come to me all who are weary and carrying heavy burdens. I will give you rest. Why do we acquire possessions that we have to worry about and protect with alarms? Why do we overwork ourselves trying to stay in control? Are we the problem? Jesus tells us today: Learn from meburden is light. It is time to lighten our burden.
317 Holy Hours were kept with our Lord in Eucharistic Adoration last week. By worshiping the Eucharist Jesus, we become what God wants us to be! In its fullest essence.Eucharistic Adoration is God and man reaching out for each other at the same time. There is an open hour on Wednesday from 6- 7am. If you are able to assist with this hour, please call Judy Soltis at 330-212-0926. Thank you for your generous support of our Holy Fathers work in the Peters Pence Collection. Our contributions will be combined with those from our brothers and sisters around the world to help the Holy Father provide essential relief to people in need. Your generosity is an act of solidarity with the universal Church, answering the call to become a witness of charity. May God bless you. (Insert Graphic 1800-0005.tif) Young at Heart Seniors will hold their annual picnic cover dish lunch on Monday July 7, 1PM , at Prince of Peace. Please bring a covered dish or dessert to share. The meat dish will be provided.
As summer quickly approaches, plans are underway for the Annual Parish Picnic. The St. Augustine Hoe Down will be Sunday, August 24 beginning with the 10:30am Mass. The next picnic meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 9 at 6:30pm in the school cafeteria. Hope to pick up a few new cowboy/cowgirl (volunteers) this year. Please come and help make this years picnic fun for everyone!
Cards Anyone? Due to the holiday, Euchre will be held Friday, July 11. Cards begin at 6:30pm in the school cafeteria. Beginners and experienced players are welcome to try a hand. Come and enjoy an evening of fellowship and fun!
(Insert Graphic 1102-0004.tif) Immaculate Conception Church in Kenmore is offering an Anointing of the Sick Mass on Wednesday, July 30 at 5:30pm. Anyone in need of physical, emotional and spiritual healing is invited to attend. If you know someone in need of this healing sacrament, please feel free to invite them to this special Mass.
(Insert Graphic 1103-0041.tif) For those preparing to have a child baptized in the near future, one requirement is that the parents attend a Pre-Baptismal Class. The next class will be held at St. Augustine Church on Wednesday, July 30 at 7:00pm. Reservations are not required, the class will be held in the rectory.
Thanks to all who are participating in the Spiritual Adoption Program. It is not too late if you wish to sign up. Pledge sheets can be found at the Culture of Life table at the back of the church. For more information, please contact Lynn Willig at 330- 472-9452. Remember St. Augustine Church in your will through Planned Giving. For more information, please call Fr. David at 330-745-0011.
Community Corner Barberton Area Community Ministries item for the Month of July is Canned Meat; tuna, beef stew, canned ravioli etc. Barberton Community Kitchen at Lakeview item for the month of July is Shaving Cream & Razors
Thank you again for all your support in helping us serve our brothers and sisters in need. 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. The St. Augustine Parish Picnic Raffle tickets were included in the bulletin last weekend. We are asking each family to try and sell at least four tickets each. This will help to defray the cost of the picnic. Tickets are $10.00 each with a chance to win $5,000. There will be two early bird drawings for $100 each, the first will be Sunday, July 27 and then Sunday, August 3. Tickets will be sold following all Masses up until the picnic. The grand prize will be drawn on the day of the picnic, winner need not be present. Please help us make this picnic as special as those in the past. Additional tickets are available at the rectory during regular business hours.
The Italian American Festival of Summit County will be held July 11, 12 & 13.. The celebration of the Mass during the festival will be held at St. Bernard/St. Mary Catholic Church on Broadway Street in downtown Akron on Sunday, July 13 at 11:30am. Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Reed, Fr. Colletti & Fr. Burba. The Peace Together Choir will be the presiding choir for the Mass with several hymns sung in Italian. The Knights of Columbus will be in attendance. Parking is available in the Polsky parking deck adjacent to the church. All are welcome!
Faith & Family Festival Register Now! This day of fun and fulfillment for families and friends is Sunday, July 13 beginning at 10:00am at Hoover Park across from Walsh University (2225 E. Maple Street, N. Canton) and its free. Featuring; Bishop George V. Murry, SJ, Catholic evangelist Tim Staples, praise and worship music leader Ben Walther, and radio personality Brooke Taylor. Plus activities for the kids! Lunch is provided. Donations accepted. Please register at www.faithfamilyfest.org. For more information, contact 330-744-8451 x 272.
Knights of Columbus Council 1617 is holding a Reverse Raffle on Saturday, July 19, 6:00pm in the SAC. Dont miss out on the opportunity to purchase a raffle ticket, with a Grand Prize of $1,000. Ticket prices are $35.00 each $10.00 for extra dinner. (Only 125 tickets to be sold). Price includes; raffle, dinner, brew, and soft drinks (No BYOB). For more information, please contact Joe Hrabusa at 330-825-7979, tickets can also be purchased at the rectory during regular business hours.
Girl Scout Daisies Troop #91114 is coming to St. Augustine. Daisies are for girls grades K-1 who are interested in exploring nature, science, the arts and the community all while earning participation patches. Girls have the opportunity to save $5.00 with the early bird registration by logging onto www.gsneo.org . For additional information, please contact Diane Kiss at 330-515-0422. (Insert Graphic 2000-0069.tif) Please pray for our Sick especially: Patrick Blasdel, Karl Bartel, Jacob Hurley, John Baylock, Jim Santilli Sr., Amy Brickels, Frances Trenta, Judy Kriston, Camilla Pieffer, the family of Joshua Weigand, Betty Biagetti, Bob Luxeder, Donald Ruegg, Joseph Benear, Trevor Homsher, Helen Deibel, Emma Young, Leonard Hamilton, Betty Bartel, Jack Weigand, Mary Jane Somerick, Lisa Gnap, Irene Lyle, Albert Roth, Bernard & Helen Pramik, Jenny Moslowski, Leroy Morlan, Mike Macko, Lili Valovcik, Dan Wargo, Victor C. Weigand Jr., Edward E. Bucksar, Eugene Van Oss, Brad Thomas & Helen Herold
(Insert Graphic 1103-0020-tif) Bryson Robert Lowe Son of Michael & Erin (Balash) Lowe
(Insert Graphic 1108-0066.tif) III Bryan Janiga & Sarah Petry I Evan Tristano & Kaylin Boehme
(Insert Graphic 2000-0098.tif) The priests of St. Augustine are on the emergency call list to Barberton Hospital, they are only called in cases of emergency. If you are in or have entered the hospital and would like to be visited by one of our priests, please call the rectory at 330-745-0011. If you have a surgery planned and would like to be anointed, please call prior to hospitalization as to make sure you receive the sacrament. If there is someone you know who has been returned to health and can be removed from the sick list, please contact the rectory.
(Insert Graphic 1300-0021.tif) Stewardship Time, Talent & Treasure
Funds not available see next weeks bulletin.
The FEST Join us for The Fest on Sunday, August 3. The day is filled with great national Christian artists (Third Day, Mandisa, Colton Dixon and for King & Country) and engaging family activities. If you ask anyone who has ever come to The FEST, they will tell you that the best part, is the Mass at the end of the day when 20,000+ come together as one at the Table of the Lord. The Feast of Corpus Christi this weekend reminds us of the blessing of the gift of the Eucharist. It is the source and summit of the life of the Church. The outdoor Mass at the FEST will be your best part of summer. Go the The FEST website to learn more about the 14th Annual Catholic Family FESTival. Its a great day of faith, family and fun. Its a day of inspiration and will be the highlight of your summer all for FREE. For a schedule, parking information and all the details go to: www.the FEST.us.
LIVING YOUR STRENGTHS Are you struggling to find Gods will for your life? Do you wonder what your gifts and talents are? Come and join us for the next Living your Strengths Discovering your God given talents. Session begin on Wednesday, July 16 at 7:00pm in the school, room #103. The cost is $42.00 which includes a book, workbook and the Cliftons strength finder created by the Gallup organization. Scholarships are available upon request. To register, please contact Renee Barker at 330-745-1080 or renee.barker@staugschool.net. Come and discover the person God wants you to be!
Only 49 days left until the St. Augustine Hoe Down Mark your Calendars! (Insert Graphic 1000-0045.tif) July 7 13 Monday, July 7 Weekday 12:05 Celia Danko Anniversary 6:00 Confessions Tuesday, July 8 Weekday 5:15 Orville Reed Wednesday, July 9 Weekday 12:05 Mary OMalley Miller Thursday, July 10 Weekday 12:05 Sachiko Benya Friday, July 11 St. Benedict, Abbot 12:05 Richard A. Seifert 4:30 WEDDING - Bryan Janiga & Sarah Petry Saturday, July 12 Weekday 8:30 George Kozarevic 3:00 Confessions 4:00 John Boos Anniversary Sunday July 13 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 Living & Deceased of the Ruegg & Zak families 10:30 The People of St. Augustine Church 5:15 Tom & Charlotte Krynicki Readings for the Week of July 7 Monday Hos 2:16,17b-18,21-22, Ps 145:2-3,4-5,6-7,8-9, Mt 9:18-26 Tuesday Hos 8:4-7,11-13, Ps 115:3-4,5-6,7-8, Mt 9:32-38 Wednesday Hos 10:1-3,7-8,12, Ps 105:2-3,4-5,6-7, Mt 10:1-7 Thursday Hos 11:1-4,8e-9, Ps 80:2-3,15-16, Mt 10:7-15 Friday Hos 14:2-10, Ps 51:3-4,8-9,12-13,14,17, Mt 10:16-23 Saturday Is 6:1-8, Ps 93:1,1-2,5, Mt 10:24-33 Sunday Is 55:10-11, Ps 65:10,11,12-13,14, Rom 8:18-23, Mt 13:1-23
St. Augustine School is pleased to be able to participate in the Ohio Department of Education EdChoice Expansion Scholarship for 2014-2015. The EdChoice Expansion Scholarship is designed for incoming kindergarten and first grade students whose family income does not exceed 200% of the federal poverty guidelines (47,100 for a family of four, for example.) Parents may apply for scholarships from July 1-31, 2014, which covers all of the tuition expenses and is renewable each year through twelfth grade. Applications are available at the rectory or school. Please call 330-753-6435 for more information. (Insert Graphic 1108-0048.tif) For couples preparing for marriage, Pre-Cana Day is available on the following Sundays in 2014: July 13, August 24 and October 26 - The day will begin with registration at 10:30 a.m., followed by Mass at 11:00 a.m. Lunch is served at 12:00 p.m. The day will conclude at 7:00 pm. These sessions are presented by Jason and Brooke Roberts. The cost is $75.00 per couple which includes lunch. Refreshments will be available during the scheduled break times. To register, visit our website at www.loyolaretreathouse.com to download a registration form or call the Retreat House at 330-896-2315.
The Vatican II Sect Promotes Idolatry by Its General Worship of Man, by Its Particular Worship of Man in The New Mass, and by Its Acceptance of Idolatrous Religions