(St.

Augustine Church, Barberton, OH January 24, 2016)

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Monday, January 25 The Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle
12:05 Paul Swaino
6:00 Confessions
Tuesday, January 26 Sts. Timothy & Titus, Bishops
8:30 School Mass Tony Nuss
5:15 Bette Furcsik Milich
Wednesday, January 27 Weekday
12:05 Special Intentions of Judy Glaros
Thursday, January 28 St. Thomas Aquinas, Priest & Doctor of the Church
12:05 Anna King
Friday, January 29 Weekday
12:05 George Kozarevic
Saturday, January 30 Weekday
8:30 Elizabeth Krizan
3:00 Confessions
4:00 Adolph & Schneck families (Fr. Majikas)
Sunday, January 31 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 Living & Deceased of the Adoration Program (Fr. Majikas)
10:30 Willard & Gretchen Cupp (Fr. Glaros)
5:15 The People of St. Augustine Church (Fr. Misbrener)
Readings for the Week of January 25
Monday
Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22, Ps 117:1,2, Mk 16:15-18
Tuesday
2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5, Ps 96:1-2,2-3,7-8,10, Mk 3:31-25
Wednesday 2 Sm 7:4-17, Ps 89:4-5,27-28,29-30, Mk 4:1-20
Thursday
2 Sm 7:18-19,24-29, Ps 132:1-2,3-5,11,12,13-14, Mk 4:21-25
Friday
2 Sm 11:1-4a,5-10a,13-17, Ps 51:3-4,5-6,6-7,10-11, Mk 4:26-34
Saturday
2 Sm 12:1-7a,10-17, Ps 51:12-13,14-15,16-17, Mk 4:35-41
Sunday
Jer 1:4-5,17-19, Ps 71:1-2,3-4,5-6,15-17, 1 Cor 12:31-13:13, Lk 4:21-30
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Time, Talent & Treasure
Sunday Offering
Faith Direct Offering
1,662
Total Offering
8,945

January 10
8,433

January 18
7,283

1,662

10,095

Weekly Budget to meet Operating Cost $

11,800
(Shortfall) Overage
$
$
(2,855)
School Support
Capital Support
St. Vincent de Paul
82
Parish Endowment
--Christmas
Catholic University
286

$
$

11,800

(1,705)
231
220

$
$
$

131
40

1,191

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65
$

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Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jesus announces in Lukes gospel that he comes to proclaim liberty to captives and
announce a year of favor for the Lord. In this Jubilee Year of Mercy let us follow Pope
Franciss call to practice corporal and spiritual works of mercy. First in our own
families, but also with others especially those who are forgotten.
Insert Graphic 2000-0047.tif) Please pray for our Sick especially: Karl Bartel, John
Baylock, Joseph Benear, Betty Bartel, Jack Weigand, Lisa Gnap, Irene Lyle, Jenny
Moslowski, Mike Macko,
Linda Plummer, Judy Kriston, Anne Trischan, Fred
Kormanic, Shanon Johnson, Tina Muren, Betty Morlan, JoAnn Mullett, Stephen
Deibel, Joanne Ramsay, Leroy Morlan, Jason Glaros, William Bedford. Karen Gondor,
Carol Garman, Chad Trischan, Pat Shemuga, Andrew Somercik, Helene Van Oss, Paula
Collins, Jodi Johnson, Paulette Holland, Alexandra Kepler, Gary Reed, Kristine
Hornacek, Vicki Martin, Camilla Pieffer, Barb Shehan, Gloria Rondy, Joe Patterson III,
Lowell Potts, Sandra Walters, Bruce Hartung, Barb Helms, Sherrie Owens, Nicole Hahn,
Carol Hendricks, Marilyn Dugan, Clay Walton, Eileen Gustafson, Tom Abbott, Florence
Vesalo, Bob & Patty Moses, Therese Weigand, Marge OBoyle & Bill Judge
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Jacob Arthur Charles Knorr
Son of Benjamin & Jacklyn (Meadows) Knorr
320 Holy Hours were kept with Our Lord in Eucharistic Adoration last week. Adoration of
the Blessed Sacrament consoles a soul far beyond what the world can offer. (St. Alphonsus
Ligouri) If your soul needs to find peace....try spending an hour in front of the Blessed
Sacrament... call Judy Soltis at 330-212-0926 for more information.
PLANS TO CELEBRATE DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
As you know, Pope Francis has declared this year a Jubilee Year celebrating Gods Mercy. As part of this
celebration, I am looking to form a committee to plan the celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday on April 3.
If you would like to help plan our celebration, please call me at 330-745-0011. The first meeting will be
held Saturday, January 30 at 10:00am in the rectory.
Christs Peace! Fr. David Majikas

Thank you for your contributions to last weeks second collection for The Catholic
University of America! Your gift will make great things possible by providing direct
financial aid to more than 4,000 students from diocese across the country.
Barberton Area Community Ministries item for the Month of January is Potato products, rice, noodles
or box dinners. 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. Thank you again for all your support in
helping us serve our brothers and sisters in need.
The Charismatic Prayer Group will meet today Sunday, January 24 at 6:30pm in the rectory. All
are encouraged to attend, reservations are not necessary.
There will be a PARISH DINNER today Sunday, January 24, following the
10:30 Mass, tickets will be sold at the door; $6.00 for adults and $3.50 for
children 12 and under. As always, the food will be delicious and the
fellowship will bring a smile to your face.
(Insert Graphic 2404-0067.tif) The next Coffee and Donuts will be served Sunday,
February 7 following the 10:30 Mass, hosts will be Larry & Charlotte Smart. Plan to
stop in for a sweet treat before heading home.
A "Caring and Sharing" session for those struggling with divorce, separation or
widowhood will be held on Monday, January 25 th 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 Marlene 330-6076284.
A Catholic Cemetery, like a Catholic Funeral is for the living, and the dead.
Please join us for a Cemetery/Funeral Pre-Planning Workshop and
Presentation Saturday, January 30, 1:00pm at Holy Cross Cemetery 100 E.
Waterloo Road, Akron. Cemetery/ funeral costs have become the third
largest expense most families will pay for in their lifetime. Important
information you will need to know! Receive a Catholic Personal Planning
Guide along with Cemetery, Funeral, and Cremation information. KNOW
YOUR RITES! The Vigil (Wake), Funeral Mass, Rite of Committal. PrePlanning is a PRECIOUS GIFT. Choosing Cremation? What the church
teaches! This workshop is free, registration is appreciated. Light snacks
and refreshments will be provided.
For more information visit
www.clecem.org.
As the Year of Consecrated Life moves towards its completion, please join Bishop Richard
Lennon on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at 5:30pm Mass at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist
to recognize and give thanks for those who have consecrated their lives to God and the Church.
The consecrated life is one way that women and men live out their baptismal commitment as
followers of Jesus. On February 7, World Day for Consecrated Life, let us remember in prayer
those women and men discerning their call to religious life may they be given great courage to
seek ther vocation.
(Insert Graphic 1409-0001.tif) The Declaration of Independence declares our Godgiven right to life, the Constitution secures this right for us and our posterity, and

the 14th amendment say that no state may deny life to any person without due
process of law. As Christians, we need to pursue legislative and initiative efforts
until all human beings are protected without exception as our governing documents
intended, and to elect legislators who pursue the same goals. Next week we will be
joining with Right to Life of Northeast Ohio and dozens of area churches in the
annual Signature & Media Campaign. Volunteers will be in the back of the church
accepting signatures that will be sent to our legislators to emphasize our beliefs and
to collect donations to support pro-life multi-media education. If you prefer,
envelopes are available in the pews for you to fill out and include your donation
rather than signing the petitions forms. Envelopes can be placed in offertory basket
on January 31. Thank you for helping us Build a Culture of Life!
Its time for the only fund raiser for the Magic City Kiwanis Esther Ryan Childrens
Shoe Fund. As in the past few years, we hold the Spaghetti Dinner at Prince of
Peace on Shannon Avenue, February 5 from 4-7:00pm. Prices are $6.00 for adults
and $3.00 for children. Hope to see you there.
Have you purchased your tickets to The Ultimate Bobcat Ethnic Bash Annual Reverse Raffle being
held in the SAC on Saturday, February 6? Only 150 tickets will be sold, fun begins at 6:00pm. Dont
miss out on the opportunity to support the athletes of St. Augustine while enjoying wonderful food and
fellowship. Ticket prices are $35.00 each, additional dinner tickets are $10.00. You can purchase your
ticket through the rectory, school or any of the board members. Check out the list of Silent Auction items
on Facebook: St.Augustine Athletics.
THE SHROVE TUESDAY CARD PARTY will be held in the SAC Tuesday, February 9,
doors open at 5:30 pm. Card party will run from 6:30 - 9 pm. Dinner served at 6:30
pm. Ticket price: Presale $8; $10 after 2/7/16. Tickets will be sold following Mass
today.
The next Book Club meeting will be held in the rectory on Thursday, February 11 at
1:00pm. Join us as we continue discussing My Life with the Saints, chapters 6-9.
Participation is OPEN to all men and women in the parish. If you would like to sit in
for a session or two, please know you are welcome to do so.
To assist people in their understanding of the Churchs teachings on marriage, divorce, remarriage and
annulments as a path to healing and closure, the Tribunal of the Diocese of Cleveland will offer First Step
on Wednesday, February 17 beginning at 7:00pm at Holy Family Church, 3179 Kent Road in Stow, Room
1 below the church. There is no cost and reservations are not necessary.
Mark the Date - Wednesday, February 24, 2016 our parish and all of the parishes in
the Diocese will again offer An Evening of Confession from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
Parishioners are asked to evangelize by inviting family or friends who are away from
the Church to join in this special Lenten practice. Priests at all parishes will be
present for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. As Pope Francis says, The joy of God is
the joy of forgiveness More information is available at www.welcomecaholics.com.
St. Augustine Culture of Life sponsors a Holy Hour for Life on the First Friday of
every month at 10:00AM followed by Holy Mass and witnessing at the abortion
clinic. We have also maintained since the summer of 2012 a Holy Hour for Religious
Freedom featuring a Patriotic Rosary every Wednesday from 1:00-2:00PM. This
years Spiritual Adoption is about to conclude with a baby shower to be held on
February 28 following the 10:30 Mass. The baby shower will benefit both the

Community Pregnancy Center and our own St. Elizabeth Ministry. The Culture of Life
meets in the rectory following the 5:15 PM Mass and Benediction on the first
Tuesday of every month. All are cordially invited to participate and contribute their
ideas, prayers and deeds to answer the call of St. John Paul II to build a new Culture
of Life. For more information
Contact Lynn Willig at 330-472-9452.
Want to learn the secret to living your marriage freely, totally, faithfully,
and fruitfully? Come learn Natural Family Planning; its highly effective and
can do wonders for your relationship. Upcoming classes will be held at the
end of January in Akron and in Parma Heights in February. To register and
learn
more
visit
www.live-the-love.org,
or
contact
Jessica
at
traheyjessica@gmail.com
SAVE THE DATE FOR HOPE (Healing Our Pain Every day) a faith-based, safe
and fun weekend retreat for teens ages 13-17 years old, coping with the death of a
parent, grandparent or sibling.

It will be Saturday, April 23 at 9:30am until

Sunday, April 24 at 4:30pm at Our Lady of Victory in Tallmadge.

For more

information or to register, contact Linda Herold at 330-633-3637.

St. Augustine Preschool is celebrating 20 years of service to our families and
the community this year. The Preschool has touched many lives through the
years and we would love to hear from you with stories, photos, or just great
memories. You may contact Kathy Bogdan at the Preschool at 330-745-5735 or at
staugpreschool@gmail.com. You may also contact Bernadette at the rectory at
augustine1898@rrbiznet.com. Thanks so much. I look forward to hearing from you
soon with wonderful memories!
Many Blessings,
Kathleen Bogdan, Preschool Director