St.

Augustine Church Bulletin – May 17, 2020

Readings for the Week of May 18

Monday Acts 16:11-15, Ps 149:1-2,3-04,5-6,9, Jn 15:26-16:4a

Tuesday Acts 16:22-34, Ps 138:1-2,2-3,7-8, Jn 16:6-11
Wednesday Acts 17:15,22-18:1, Ps 148:1-2,11-12,13,14, Jn 16:12-15
Thursday Acts 1:1-11, Ps 47:2-3,6-7,8-9, Ep h1:17-23, Mt 28:16-20
Friday Acts 18:9-18, Ps 47:2-3,4-5,6-7, Jn 16:20-23
Saturday Acts 18:23-28, Ps 47:2-3,8-9,10, Jn 16:23b-28
Sunday Acts 1:12-14, Ps 27:1,4,7-8, 1 Pt 4:13-16, Jn 17:1-11a or Ascension (see
May 21)

Ingredients for a powerful holy hour: A close, loving relationship with God depends on a
rich prayer life. Ingredients of a strong prayer life include scripture reading and quiet
meditation. The Bible contains everything God wants us to know, so start with a verse or
chapter; then spend time in silence listening to what God wants your heart to know. When
we have faith that God personally loves us and wants what is best, we eagerly await the
plan He has for us. The conviction that God hears and answers us makes our prayer truly
powerful. Call Joie (330-745-6852) today for an hour, and listen to what Gods wants your heart to
know.

Offertory
May 3, 2020 May 10, 2020

Sunday's Offering $ 7,330 $ 4,720

Faith Direct Offering $ 1,892 $ 2,046
Total Offering $ 9,222 $ 6,766

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

(Shortfall) Overage $ (2,578) $ (5,034)

School Support $ 270 $ 596

Capital Support $ 280 $ 581
Fuel / Utilities $ 490 $ 236
Easter $ 330 $ 125
Endowment Fund $ 15 $ 56
Catholic Home Missions $ 25 $ -
St. Vincent de Paul $ 215 $ 120
Good Friday, Holy Land $ 45 $ 500
Organ Campaign $ 50 $ 20

Organ Campaign - Goal $660,000 $ 636,410 $ 636,480

My Dear Parishioners: While we are not having public celebrations of Mass, Fr. Browne and I are
celebrating Masses daily that are not public. So, for those of you who have donated toward a Mass
intention, or will be donating, the Mass intentions have and will be prayed for by Fr. Browne or myself.
One intention is prayed for the People of St. Augustine each week as well.

Christ’s Peace!

Fr. David Majikas

Mass Intentions for the Week of May 18

Monday, May 18 – Easter Weekday

All Souls & The People

Tuesday, May 19 – Easter Weekday

Barbara Barnes

Wednesday, May 20 – Easter Weekday

Brendel family

Thursday, May 21 – Easter Weekday

Joan Braskie

Friday, May 22 – Easter Weekday

All Souls

Saturday, May 23 – Easter Weekday

Dennis Kenna

Sunday, May 24 – The Ascension of the Lord

Paul Postek & E. Keith Jones

Please pray for our Sick especially: Betty Bartel, Lisa Gnap, Judy Kriston, Anne Trischan, Shanon
Johnson, Carol Garman, Chad Trischan, Pat Shemuga, Paula Collins, Alexandra Kepler, Gary Reed,
Barb Shehan, Joe Patterson III, Lowell Potts, Sandra Walters, Bruce Hartung, Barb Helms, Nicole
Hahn, Tom Abbott, Bob & Patty Moses, Kelly Ann Eby, Kaleigh Shriver, Pauline Nonno, Allen
Weidman, Conner Beish, Charlie Carroll, Katie Marino, Cheryl Jackson, Roy Smith, Tara Ferguson,
C.J.,Paul Moon, James Chalfant, Lori Meese, Sharon Lohan, Julian Gonzalez, Honey Ann Zagar,
Paulette Holland, Carol Newhouse, Carol Grimes, Nick Shirey, Mary Zinkovitch, Ed Brogan, Angela
Rollins, John Anzaldi, Gary Morgan, Sarah Brown, Laurie Shantz, Susan Cutshall, Margaret Genet,
Phil & Alyce Sherman, Kathy Steinwand, Leslie Coffey, Brian Gortney, Megan Anson, Alice Rhoades,
Margo Trenta, Andy Drobnak, Stephen Trenta, Michael Yurich, Tod Copaci, Di Vickers, Betty
Gombaski, Kirk Shemuga, Mike Yocky, Vicki Cornelius, Deb Messenger, Brian Madia, Lincoln
Rickenbacker, Sharon Magyar, Linda Lansberry, Sarah Hatcher, Judy Purdy, Chuck Zagar, Mary
(Corall) Sobleskie, Terry Steinwand, Denny Hanna, Mark Gasper, Nicole Vincent, Joy Zelovic, Jeffery
Costick, Kyle Hrabusa, Rita Cich, Sue Debevec, Joe Jursik & Micheline McCulligan
If you are in or have entered the hospital and would like to be visited by one of our priest’s, 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.

Pastors Pick of the Week: “Coming Home”

John is a hardworking man that has focused more on his career than his family. A devastating
event leads him back to his hometown; he will come face to face with his choices and their impact on
his family. This heartfelt story demonstrates the incredible power of prayer and how God’s love can
overcome all.
Christ’s Peace!
Fr. David Majikas

Dear Parishioners:

Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, VBS has been cancelled and there will be no Parish Picnic
this year to celebrate the Feast of St. Augustine. We hope to celebrate our Feast Day with the
picnic next year as well as VBS!

Christ’s Peace!

Fr. David Majikas

As we come together in prayer beginning Memorial Day – Monday, May 25 at 9:00am, please with
God’s grace in your hearts, observe the following protocol as we keep one another in prayer.

o Masks are strongly recommended

o Sanitize your hands before entering through the main doors
o Maintain 6 feet distance from others unless you reside together – all pews/seats are
marked off with tape showing 6 feet of distance.
o Observe social distancing as you come forward to receive communion ONE pew at a
time, wait for those parishioners in the pew before yours to return to their seats before
coming forward yourself.

At this time, following the Mass on May 25, we will resume daily Monday – Friday Masses at their
regular times. Weekend Masses are yet to be determined.

Please note: The dispensation from obligation to attend Sunday Mass remains in effect until further
notice. You are not obliged to return to Mass at this time.

Join the Live Stream at 7:00 p.m.

Be Someone's Angel Monday, May 18 for - Be Someone’s Angel Mr. Tony Agnesi,
Hosts, The Storyteller’s Radio Program heard locally on WILB, Living Bread Radio

This event is sponsored by: St. Sebastian Parish

CATHOLIC CEMETERIES ASSOCIATION
The Catholic Cemeteries Association is constantly monitoring guidance set by the CDC, the State of Ohio, and
the Diocese of Cleveland in regard to stopping the spread of COVID-19. With that in mind, many of our
scheduled events have been postponed or moved to a different format. To view our most updated calendar of
events, please visit clecem.org.

Catholic Charities - Because of you, thousands of people across our diocese have found help and hope at
Catholic Charities during these challenging times. Requests for assistance have increased drastically since the
pandemic began. Hot meal programs that transitioned to a takeout model saw an increase of up to 50%, St.
Augustine Hunger Center is delivering more than 500 meals per day to those in need, pre-packaged pantry
distribution has increased up to 3x more than before the pandemic began, and the St. Elizabeth Center shelter is
practicing social distancing by moving all clients to motels. Thanks to your generosity, we are able to respond
to these requests, serving more people and changing more lives than we ever thought possible.
As of April 30th, a total of 36,249 faithful donors from across the Diocese have pledged $10.5 million towards
the Annual Appeal goal of $13.5 million. Here at St. Augustine, Barberton, 185 parishioners have pledged
$34,650 toward our parish goal of $54,608. That is 63% of our overall goal! Your financial support makes a
difference and transforms lives. Thank you on behalf of those served by Catholic Charities. If you have not yet
made your gift, please visit www.CatholicCommunity.org/donate or contact Sarah Yantek by email –
syantek@catholiccommunity.org or phone – 216-696-6525 x1049. Alternatively, you can text CCHOPE to 41444.
Thank you!

During this time of social distancing, St. Augustine Church depends on your mailing, dropping off, setting up
direct pay from your banking institution and online donations to continue our ministry. We prayerfully
invite you to give what you can in any way that that you can sign up for eGiving from your computer,
smartphone or tablet and set up a recurring donation or make a one-time gift. Sign up today by visiting
www.faithdirect.net or download the mobile app. Thank you for your continued support of our parish
family.

God Bless You!

Dear Parishioners….In order to make Masses happen, we are required to sanitize the pews after every Mass.
If you are looking for an opportunity for Grace, and are able to help with this project, please call the
rectory 330-745-0011 and get on the schedule, we will need four participants for weekend Masses and two
for daily Masses. Buckets, gloves, rags and sanitizers will be provided. In addition, when coming to Mass,
remember to observe the six foot distancing, please fill the pews from the front of the church back,
therefore we will only have to sanitize the pews that have been sat in. When we are all over the church,
then all pews will have to be sanitized. Thank you for your help in this matter…together we will get through
this.

Our Preschool heroes (not shown – S. Beck)

Our St. Augustine Preschool teachers have been providing care for children of
health care workers, first responders and others as a Pandemic Child Care
center for weeks now and will continue until May 28th.

The Pandemic Center will close on May 28th and our traditional center will re-
open on June 1st.
There are health and safety protocols to take place and your safety is our number one concern. The
number of children that we will be able to serve has been reduced as we follow Covid19 guidelines.

Please know that our dedicated staff will continue to put your best interest first as you place your
children in our care.

If you will be returning, we need to hear from you by Friday, May 22nd.

Please continue to pray for our child care providers and teachers as they continue to serve others in
this uncertain time.

St. Augustine Preschool

330-745-5735