St.

Augustine Church, Barberton, OH July 2, 2017

July 3 9
Monday, July 3 St. Thomas, Apostle
12:05 Anna Adlon
No Confessions

Tuesday, July 4- Independence Day

9:00 Religious Vocations

Wednesday, July 5 Weekday

12:05 Lorraine Stasiak

Thursday, July 6 Weekday

12:05 Constantine Nonno

Friday, July 7 Weekday

12:05 Robert J. Luxeder
Saturday, July 8 Weekday
8:30 Anna May Kramer
3:00 Confessions
4:00 John Edward & Mary M. Witt

Sunday, July 9 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:00 Edward E. Bucksar Anniversary
10:30 Mike Macko
5:15 The People of St. Augustine Church

Readings for the Week of July 3

Monday Eph 2:19-22, Ps 117:1,2, Jn 20:24-29
Tuesday Gn 19:15-29, Ps 26:2-3,9-10,11-12, Mt 8:23-27
Wednesday Gn 21:5,8-20a, Ps 34:7-8,10-11,12-13, Mt 8:28-34
Thursday Gn 22:1b-19, Ps 115:1-2,3-4,5-6,8-9, Mt 9:1-8
Friday Gn 23:1-4,19;24:1-8,62-67, Ps 106:1-2,3-4,4-5, Mt 9:9-13
Saturday Gn 27:1-5,15-29, Ps 135:1-2,3-4,5-6, Mt 9:14-17
Sunday Zec 9:9-10, Ps 145:1-2,8-9,10-11,13-14, Rom 8:9,11-13, Mt 11:25-30
 Time, Talent & Treasure

June 18 June 25
Sunday Offering $ 6,779 $ 6,827
Faith Direct Offering $ 1,945 $ 1,945
Total Offering $ 8,724 $ 8,772

Weekly Budget to meet Operating Cost $ 11,800 $ 11,800

(Shortfall) Overage $ $ (3,076) $ ( 3,028)

School Support $ 217 $ 125

Capital Support $ 47 $ ---
Endowment Fund $ --- $ ---
St. Vincent de Paul $ 67 $ 40
Organ Campaign $ 406 $ 1,270
Peters Pence $ --- $ 516

Organ Campaign Goal $660,000 Year-to-Date $ 540,576

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jesus tells us today: Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy
of me, and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.
What does Jesus mean? Only by putting him the vine at the center of our
family the branches will we experience abundant life.

329 Holy Hours were kept before the Blessed Sacrament this past week. Just
as in the Gospel, whenever Jesus found faith He would do anything and His
blessings and power would go out to all, so too, will He bless you, your family, the
parish and the world, and everyone in the world will receive a new effect of His
goodness, grace, love, and mercy because you put your faith into action and came to
visit your Lord and your God. This is how grateful He is for each holy hour you spend
with Him (A Message from Mother Theresa of Calcutta.) There are many hours open
to partner with someone. It is not a Take turns process. Adorers make their hour
each week. Choose a convenient hour for yourself. Call Gene at 330-690-9661 for
more information.
Please pray for our Sick especially: John Baylock, Joseph Benear, Betty Bartel, Jack
Weigand, Lisa Gnap, Judy Kriston, Anne Trischan, Fred Kormanic, Shanon Johnson,
JoAnn Mullett, Stephen Deibel, Joanne Ramsay, William Bedford, Carol Garman, Chad
Trischan, Pat Shemuga, Andrew Somercik, Helene Van Oss, Paula Collins, Alexandra
Kepler, Gary Reed, Kristine Hornacek, Camilla Pieffer, Barb Shehan, Joe Patterson III,
Lowell Potts, Sandra Walters, Bruce Hartung, Barb Helms, Nicole Hahn, Carol
Hendricks, Tom Abbott, Bob & Patty Moses, Therese Weigand, Brenda Griffin, Kelly
Ann Eby, Denise Benear, Michael Scott Benear, Norma Geary Catlin, Kaleigh Shriver,
Herman Gardner, Janet Wolf, Dick Buehrle, Katie Prodon, Charles Wagner, Carol
Soberano, Marilyn Stump, Pauline Nonno, John Bogdan, Allen Weidman, Conner
Beish, Margaret Vargo, Vivian Greene, Charlie Carroll, Katie Marino, Bob Kandes, Gino
Ciarlariello, Missy Ciarlariello, Cheryl Jackson, Roy Smith, Angie Jursik, Steve &
Margo Trenta, Mary Ann Jenney, Dennis Braman, Vickey Todd & Jean Stemmer

Eternal rest grant unto Regina Blaz, O Lord!

Thank you for your generous support in last weeks Peters Pence Collection! Your
contributions will be combined with those from our brothers and sisters around the
world to help Pope Francis provide essential relief to people in need. If you missed the
collection, it is not too late to give, visit www.usccb.org/nationalcollections, and click
on the How to Give link on the left.

(Insert Graphic 2404-0048.tif) Barberton Area Community Ministries item for the Month of July is canned
meat tuna, beef stew, canned ravioli. 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.

Due to Independence Day on July 4, Culture of Life will not have a meeting in July,
the next meeting will be in August. If you should have any question, please feel free to
contact Lynn Willig at 330-472-9452.
 Many blessings to all those who helped make the 2017 Vacation Bible School Parachute
with the Angels so much fun for all. The children participated in dance, faith learning,
bible stories, games, fun snacks, Eucharistic adoration and Friday Mass. Without the
financial support, volunteers and most importantly the children it would not have been
such a success. Thank you again!

St. Augustine Rectory will be closed July 3 & 4 for the holiday. The office will reopen for business on
Wednesday, July 5. There will not be confessions on Monday, July 3, Mass will be celebrated on
Tuesday July 4 at 9:00am. Happy Independence Day!

St. Augustine Mens Fellowship will meet in the school cafeteria from 7-8:25 am on Saturday, July 8.
We will continue our series Life is Worth Living by Bishop Fulton Sheen. All men are invited to join us.
For questions call Gib Adolph at 330-848-1043 or e-mail adolphbiz@email.com.

Congratulations to Audrey Holcomb a St. Augustine student who achieved Honor Roll status at Our
Lady of the Elms.

For those preparing to have a child baptized. One requirement is that the parents attend a
Pre-Baptism Class (it is only necessary to attend one class). The next class will be held July
18 at 7:00pm in St. Augustine Rectory.

The St. Augustine Book Club has selected The Rent Collector (Wright) as its next
read. We will meet on the second Thursday of July (July 13) at 1:00pm in the
rectory. Join us to discuss how the love of reading and the need for human
connection impacts the lives of the rich and the poor. New members are always
welcome. Call Anne Sweeney (330-825-6302) for additional information. Check
out local libraries for the book.

Hello everyone, the picnic planning is well underway, mark your calendars for Sunday, August
27 when we will celebrate the Feast of St. Augustine, we will dedicate our new
pipe organ with a short concert and then will celebrate with a Medieval Fair in
the City of God. Come enjoy faith, fellowship, food, music, games, a costume
contest and much moreand this year the food is free, yep, you read that
right.absolutely free, no charge for food beverages. There will be the Parish
Raffle with a grand prize of $3,000, tickets are only $10.00 each (they will be
found in the bulletins, we can no longer mail them), you will have the
opportunity to purchase a St. Augustine tee shirt and there will be a small fee for adult
beverages. Other than that, everything else is free! Like with any other family reunion; it is
going to take a lot of hands to make light work. But, thats the JOY right? You know your
talents and giftsso get ready to PAY IT FORWARD. Tables will be set up Sunday, July 9 &
16 so you can sign up to assist in your area of preference; set up, prepare food, work on
decorations, teardown etc. We are also requesting food donations, such as buns, condiments
and the like. As in years past, there will be a dessert donation booth, this year we are
requesting only non-refrigerated pies. So put this on your calendars, it is sure to be a wonderful
time.

The Knights of Columbus Council 1617 - 70 North Van Buren Avenue, Barberton will
host a Benefit Reverse Raffle for The Cause of Rhoda Wise and the Miracle House in
Canton. July 14, 2017. Doors will open at 6:30 pm., dinner catered by Leachs Catering
and a $1000.00 grand prize. Rhoda is a local Canton women who was given the
Stigmata as a way to bring people to Christ and His Holy Church, many miracles have
been attributed to her. A DVD will be given that tells her story to all those who
purchase a ticket. For ticket information call Tim or Shelly Petit @ 330-658-3515 or
Pat or Bill Shea @ 330-825-4659.

Soup Kitchen Volunteers - Mark your calendars for Tuesday, July 25th
for the soup kitchen located at the First Presbyterian Church across from
the library. We are serving up a made-from-scratch meal of Heavenly eggs,
chicken paprikash, haluski (cabbage and dumplings), coleslaw and a sweet
custard trifle. Dinner preparation begins at 2:00 p.m. while dinners are
served after prayer at 4:30 p.m. Never helped with a soup kitchen? What are you
waiting for? Stop in, serve and break bread with your Brothers and Sisters in Christ. It
will change your life. For questions call Kevin McCann 330-431-3430 or Carolyn King
@ 330-234-7302.

Congratulation to the following St. Augustine students who achieved Principal list, Honor Roll and
Merit roll this semester at St. Vincent St. Mary High School: Lindsey Walker, Alexis Swearingen &
Ryan Arndt.

For couples preparing for marriage, the last Pre-Cana Day for this year is September
10. The cost is $75.00 per couple which includes dinner. To register, visit our website
at www.loyolaretreathouse.com to download a registration form or call the Retreat
House at 330-896-2315.

The Reason to Celebrate - As we celebrate our country this Independence Day,

remember that we have another reason to celebrate: A Full Life that God promises
us. A beautiful summers day, delicious hotdogs, memories with family and friends,
incredible fireworksthese arent just for the 4th of July they will be at The
FEST on August 6, too! Come hear for King & Country, Crowder, Matt Maher and
Laura Story and experience A Full Life as we celebrate Mass outdoors. For more
information, including how YOU can make a difference in as little as two hours, visit
www.TheFEST.us.
Attention Youth Group Come and join us for an evening of bowling Monday, July 10! Meet at
Charger Lane, 1213 Norton Avenue, at 7:00pm. We will bowl from 7-8:30pm; make sure your
ride is there by 8:30pm. The cost is $3.50 per game and shoes are $3.00. Teens are asked to
bring money with them for bowling, shoes and snack if you choose to have one. You must have
a permission slip signed by your parent/guardian returned to Jaclyn Snyder by Thursday, July 6.
If you are in need of a permission slip, they can be found on the website under the youth
ministry or stop by the rectory during regular business hours. Come and lets have fun, bring a
friend if you would like, the more the merrier.

Theology on Tap Akron is excited to announce that it will be at On Tap at the Harbor
on Wednesday, July 12th at 7:00 pm! Theology on Tap welcomes all young adults to
come listen to Gerard Neugebauer, Mayor of Green speak on "The Public Life."
Admission is $5 and includes appetizers. The bar will be open for those who would
like to purchase beverages. Come experience faith, fellowship, and food with other young adults
in their 20's and 30's at Theology on Tap Akron! On Tap at the Harbor is located at 562 Portage
Lakes Drive, Akron, OH 44319.

*BRAND NEW MINISTRY ~ Joyful Hearts Hospitality Ministry* ~ Worker Bees Needed Ready to
center on a little food, fellowship and fun to keep your faith grounded? Well, bee a honey and fly on
over to the cafeteria on Sunday, July 30th immediately after the 10:30 a.m. Mass to catch the buzz
on this new ministry. A ten minute meeting will clue you in on this new way of serving others, as
well as, Sweet Spirit Sundays and how YOU can make a difference. Cant make the meeting but
find this invitation irresistible? Call Carolyn King for details ~ 330-234-7302.

Food, Fellowship and Faith for Adults Join us Monday, July 17 at

DAgneses at White Pond, 566 White Pond in Akron. Our speaker for the
evening will be Terri Heckman, CEO Battered Womens Shelter and Rape
Crisis Center. The topic for the evening is Stop the family, I want to Get
Off we will be begin at 7:00 pm with Appetizers, 7:30 pm Speaker. Admission is
$10.00 which includes appetizers Cash bar is sponsored by St. Sebastian Parish,
Akron.

THERE IS STILL TIME.Visitation of Mary Parish is planning a bus trip to the Fest on Sunday, August 6,
2017. The cost is only $12.00 for roundtrip BUS RIDE and a T-SHIRT. Please call Visitation of Mary
rectory at 330.535.4141 if you wish to join us in the fun!