(Saint Augustine Church, Barberton, OH)

(March 13, 2011)

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First Sunday of Lent
Jesus faced real temptations in the desert and he had to make some hard choices. During these
weeks of Lent, look at the choices you have made. Are they life-giving to you and your family? If not,
pray for a new direction and change! “Not by bread alone shall you live.”

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351 Holy Hours were spent before our Lord in Eucharistic adoration this past week. “Be still and know
that I am God.” (Ps 46) Even a few short moments of this silent presence to the Lord is a precious
treasure, for it is in this silence that the Lord speaks to us. If you have never spent an hour before the
Blessed Sacrament, please call Judy at 330-212-0926, sheI would be happy to tell you about the Holy
Hour Program.

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“Fill the Ark” Heifer International
An Ark for Today’s World – One little raindrop doesn’t amount to much. It can’t quench a thirst or
relieve an afternoon’s heat. But if you add them up, raindrops can make a flood. Noah built an ark
because a flood caused by human sinfulness threatened all species. Safe in the ark, Noah, his family and
the animals weathered the storm. After the flood, a rainbow symbolized God’s promise to preserve the
rhythm of planting and harvest that provides sustenance for humankind as long as the Earth endures.
Our world situation is much like Noah’s. The gap between rich and poor widens, hunger stalks the
planet. And by violating the environment, humankind has worsened the scenario. Deforestation and
poor crop management have eroded the soil and made many areas unfit for habitation, it may look like
it’s time for a second flood. But there’s another option. Heifer International is the ark for today’s world,
taking aboard those who believe that through their own giving, people across the globe can build a
better, more abundant life. Heifer animals…goats in Honduras, Llamas in Ecuador, water buffalo in
Thailand, chickens in Mississippi…offer ongoing sources of sustenance and support. In partnership with
thousands of congregations, Heifer’s ark sails into thousands of communities worldwide, bringing hope
and healing and the joy of passing on the gift to families around the world. Every family who receives
livestock agrees to pass on one or more of its animal’s offspring to a neighbor in need. The family also
passes on new skills in growing crops and caring for the environment. Your gift shines a rainbow of hope
and healing across the entire world. Take a lesson from the raindrop. When many join together, they
make a huge difference. When you board Heifer’s ark, you are creating a rainbow of relief for people in
need. Help us aid the hungry around the world in our parish effort to ” Fill the Ark” make a donation
through the use of the calendars and banks you receive today and/or use the envelope at the end of
the pews. If paying by check, please make payable to St. Augustine Church and in the memo box put
“Fill the Ark”. Be that drop of rain that makes a flood of difference.

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Barberton Area Community Ministries item for the Month of March is Cereal/Oatmeal. Please bring
your donations when you come to Mass, together we can help those less fortunate, a box has been
placed in the vestibule for donations. Items will be delivered to BACM on Monday.

Price Reduction! The Parish has used metal folding chairs that are now being sold for $1.00 each.
Anyone interested in purchasing chairs please contact the rectory at 330-745-0011.
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The next Coffee and Donuts will be served Sunday, March20, following the 9:00 and 11:00 Masses.
Hosts will be Jim & Barb Horvath and Larry & Charlotte Smart.

GENERATIONS OF FAITH – Join us on the Journey, Thursday, April 7 when Mrs. Mary Pat Frey, the
Director of Diocesan Stewardship Office will present “Got Gift?”. Registration forms are available on
the bookrack. Sessions will be held at Immaculate Conception Waldeisen Hall from 6-9pm, all are
welcome to attend. Enjoy a meal from 6-6:30pm followed by the session.

The ST. AUGUSTINE BUS TRIP will be held on Wednesday, April 27, the week after Easter. Our day
will include Mass and visits to St. Rita’s (Fr. Burchell’s parish) and Resurrection of Our
Lord in Solon. A sure-to-be delicious lunch will be served when we visit SS. Cosmas &
Damien in Twinsburg, hosted by Fr. Jim’s twin brother, Fr. John, who is pastor. Time permitting, our trip
will also include a stop at Petitti’s to pick up spring/summer flowers OR at Trader Joe’s. The cost for
the bus trip is $37.00. Please feel free to invite others and get your reservations in by April 4.
Thank You!

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Attention Youth Group members – Youth group is being cancelled for Sunday, March 13. Watch the
bulletin for future meetings.

Anyone 18 and older wishing to volunteer for Saint Augustine School/Church must attend a Virtus
Training Session. With Vacation Bible School, Volleyball and Coach recruiting just around the corner,
now would be a good time to find a training facility close to you, log onto www.virtus.org. to find
locations and to register. For questions, please contact Renee Barker at 330-745-1080.

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With Lent just around the corner, St. Augustine is looking for actors to help perform “Live Stations of the
Cross” on Friday, April 15 at 7:00pm. This is open to people of all ages, no experience needed. For
those interested, please contact Renee Barker at 330-745-1080 or e-mail at
renee.barker@staugschool.net, if unable to get approximately 20 volunteers, we will not be able to put
on this very special presentation, please RSVP by March 20, 2011.

Join us for “THE BEST REVERSE RAFFLE EVER” Saint Augustine CYO Athletic Board Reverse Raffle to fund
CYO Sports, Uniforms, Equipment and fees will be held Saturday, April 30 in the SAC, doors to open at
6:00pm. Food and drink will be provided, tickets are $35.00 per person, Grand Prize will be $1,000. For
more information, please contact Chris Christoff at 330-825-3431.

In the February/March envelope packet there is an envelope for Easter Flowers. The
envelope may be turned in at any time to help defray costs of flowers and decorations
in our church during the upcoming Easter season. Monies also aid the parish sacristan
in keeping the sanctuary supplied with all necessary items throughout the year. If you
have given to the Easter flower fund through Faith Direct, please notify the office as to
whom the intention is for.
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PRAY FOR THE SICK
Michael Jerin Sr., Patrick Blasdel, Patricia Patterson, Jon Lombardi, Karl Bartel,
Frank Skraba, Jennifer Marco, Kenny Carpenter, Ruth Barker, Betty Herold,
Betty Morlan, Mary Niehaus, Tracie Sirlouis,
Francis Maurer, Agnes Hurley, Abigail Schultz, Sylvia Berdes & Margaret Somerick

BAPTISM
Gabriella Rose Markiewicz
Daughter of Daniel S. & Kaylinne J (Senz) Markiewicz

LIFE HAS CHANGED, NOT ENDED

Rosario M. Kaisk
Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord!
The Divorced, Separated and Widowed Catholics of Akron is sponsoring a talk on "Living Wills,
Durable Power of Attorney, and Advanced Directives”. Ms. Emily Durway, Attorney-at-Law
will be speaking. It will be held on Monday, March 14 at 7:30 pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary,
Convent Building, 1945 Portage Trail in Cuyahoga Falls. This event is open at no cost to single
people of all faiths. Refreshments will be served at 7:15 pm. For information call Frank 330-
801-0527 or Sharon 330-612-3635.

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Men’s Fellowship will meet Saturday, March 19 in the School Cafeteria from 7:00-8:25am. We will
continue the Great Adventure Series Bible Study “The Bible Timeline”, with session 5. All men are
invited to join us. Also, mark your calendars for this year’s “Answer the Call” Conference to be held at
the James A Rhodes Center Saturday, April 2. For questions, please call Gib Adolph at 330-848-1043 or
e-mail adolphbiz@yahoo.com.
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SUNDAY OFFERTORY
March 6, 2011
Totals not available see next week’s bulletin
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GOOD NEWS! The St. Augustine School Science Olympiad Team was successful in the Akron Regional
Tournament on March 5. The team finished eighth overall and was only nine points shy of advancing to
the state tournament. There were eighteen contests. Placing sixth were Connor Bohley, Tyler Sweitzer
and Luke Holcomb, earning fifth place was Angelina Caporini, Ashley Kozer, Connor Bohley, Jacob Getz,
Margaret Morber and Nathan Yoak. Placing third were Hunter Contos and Michael Hornacek, earning
second place were Angelina Caporini, Connor Bohley and Margaret Morber and finally first place went
to Luke Holcomb and Alyssa Owens. Congratulations to the Science team and their coach, Dr. Edward
Savitski.

MARRIAGE IN THE CHURCH and the Annulment Process: Learn about the Catholic teaching regarding
marriage and annulments - for yourself, to encourage others, and/or to prepare for the First Step
Program to be held at Prince of Peace Church in May. Tuesday, March 15, 7:00 pm in the school
cafeteria. Presented by Ms. Lynette Tait, JCL, Judge, Cleveland Diocesan Tribunal (and former DRE here
at St. Augustine)
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March 14-20
Monday, March 14 – Lenten Weekday
6:30 Special Intention of Mildred Starkey Schmidt
12:05 Donato Cornacchione
Tuesday, March 15 – Lenten Weekday
5:15 Margaret Burg
Wednesday, March 16 – Lenten Weekday
6:30 Mary Wilsterman
12:05 Judge John Judge
Thursday, March 17 – Lenten Weekday
6:30 Sandra Ruckman
Friday, March 18 – Lenten Weekday
6:30 Mary Stadtmiller
12:05 Louis Stumpo
2:00 Stations of the Cross
7:00 Stations of the Cross
Saturday, March 19 – St. Joseph, Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary
8:30 Anna Cusher
4:00 Mr. & Mrs. James Krazay
Sunday, March 20 – Second Sunday of lent
7:30 All Souls
9:00 Ray, Madeline & Robert Hilt
11:00 Gerry Yarsa
5:15 The People of Saint Augustine Parish
Readings for the Week of March 14
Monday Lv 19:1-2,11-18, Ps 19:8,9,10,15, Mt 25:31-46
Tuesday Is 55:10-11, Ps 34:4-5,6-7,16-17,18-19, Mt 6:7-15
Wednesday Jon 3:1-10, Ps 51:3-4,12-13,18-19, Lk 11:29-32
Thursday Est C:12, 14-16,23-25, Ps 138:1-2ab,2cde-3,7c-8, Mt 7:7-12
Friday Ez 18:21-28, Ps 130:1-2,3-4,5-7a,7bc-8, Mt 5:20-26
Saturday 2 Sm 7:4-5a,12-14a,16, Ps 89:2-3,4-5,27 & 29, Rm 4:13,16-18,22, Mt 1:16,18-21,24a or
Lk 2:41-51a
Sunday Gn 12:1-4a, Ps 33:4-5,18-19,20,22 (22); 2 Tm1:8b-10, Mt 17:1-9

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Congratulations to the Norton Lady Panthers, especially parishioners Cara Cook, Breanna Hlas, Alyssa
Kraus, Erica Paridon and Sarah Witner on the 2011 District Championship.

You can help transform our community this Lent. God has used the period of 40 days throughout
history to bring about major transformation. Join thousands as we pray, fast and stand vigil for 40 day,
March 9 – April 17. For more information, stop by the Holy Hour table in the back of the church or
contact Lynn Willig at 330-658-2642. Please consider volunteering.

Stewardship Corner: Give to the one who asks of you, and do not turn your back on one who wants to
borrow. Mt 5:42