(St.

Augustine Church, Barberton, OH) (March 18, 2012)

(Insert Graphic 2120-0029.tif) Fourth Sunday of Lent

Todays gospel speaks of light and darkness. There are times when darkness can seem comforting when it makes no demands on us. Light disturbs when it forces us to squint, refocus and take action regarding what we see. In light we see others clearly as they are. In families, the challenge is always to live in the light---not in avoidance or denial. (Insert graphic 1106-0086)
362 Holy Hours were kept before the Blessed Sacrament 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. We have several hours that need adorers. Please call Judy at 330-212-0926 if you are able to assist in this ministry.

(Insert Graphic 2404-0106.tif) Barberton Area Community Ministries item for the Month of March will be Peanut butter and Jelly. Please bring your donations when you come to Mass and place them in the bench in front of the giving tree in the vestibule, together we can help those less fortunate. Items will be delivered to BACM on Monday morning. (Insert Graphic 2404-0088.tif)

Coffee and Donuts will be served today, Sunday, March 18 following the 9:00 and 11:00 Masses. Please stop over and enjoy a cup of coffee and a donut before heading home.
GENERATIONS OF FAITH Join us on the Journey, Thursday, April 12 as we discover The Covenant with David. Registration forms are available on the bookrack. Sessions will be held at Immaculate Conception Church, Waldeisen Hall from 6-9:00pm., all are welcome to attend. Enjoy a meal from 66:30pm followed by the session. Springtime of Hopes - item for the month of March is Toilet paper. Please place your donations inside the bench in front of the giving tree in the vestibule, items will be picked up on Monday morning. Thank you in advance for your help in this matter. For more information, please contact Greg Meier at 330-289-3987.

Fill the Ark - Heifer International

Noah only filled one ark; St. Augustine would like to fill TWO this Lent with Heifer International. Last year Fr. David rode a donkey after we reached our goal. And this year he is willing to outdo himself, again. When we succeed filling two arks, Fr. David will chase a greased pig around the playground. Keep in mind that money and banks can be turned in throughout Lent. As we continue to raise money, the thermometer in the back of the church, gauging our success, will fill up. Money is being accepted now and throughout the Lenten season. Today following Mass you will have the opportunity to purchase a Rainbow/Cloud for $1.00 each. Simply make a purchase, place your name or the name of a loved one in it and place it on the wall in the back of the church to show your support. For more information regarding Heifer International, please log onto www.heifer.org. The Ark current total is: $55.00. Together we will make a difference.

Dont forget the LENT COMMUNAL RECONCILIATION SERVICE this Monday, March 19 at 7:00 pm in our church. Many confessors will be available. Let your Lenten pruning produce an abundance of fruit!
Join Deacon Robin Adair as he presents St. Augustine Church. We will begin with a slide show in the school cafeteria followed by a tour of the Church on Thursday, March 29 at 7:00pm. This is the perfect opportunity to see the hidden beauty of St. Augustine Church. Learn the history behind the architecture, notice the one of a kind stained glass window, see the statues up close and the church from different heights; the choir loft and pulpit while admiring all the intrinsic wonders of our church. (Insert Graphic 2120-0038.tif) Stations of the Cross Presented by Saint Augustine Youth March 23, 2012 at 1:30pm in the Church - Seventh grade day school students March 30, 2012 at 7:00pm in the Church Fourth through Eight grade students April 1, 2012 at 10:00am in the SAC PSR students

(Insert Graphic 1700-0086.tif) Beginning soon, the congregation will learn the Mass of St. Paul the Apostle by Christopher Walker. For those interested, the Mass parts can be found in the Music Issue beginning with #893. Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with the new music. (Insert Graphic 2303-0010.tif) Mens Fellowship will meet Saturday, March 24 in the School Cafeteria from 7- 8:25 AM. We will continue our Bible study on the New Testament Series with session #17 on Pauls Letter to the Galatians. Should you have any questions contact Gib Adolph at 330-848-1043 or aolphbiz@yahoo.com. All men of the parish are invited to join us for any session.
Do enjoy fine food and fine dining? Join us Saturday, April 21 beginning at 6:00pm in the St. Augustine Rectory for an unforgettable evening of gourmet food with professionally paired wine to accompany each of the five delectable courses. It is sure to be an elegant dining experience. The cost is $75.00 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call the school at 330-753-6435 or visit www.staugschool.net. Seating is limited to the first 20 guests. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me (Mt 25:35). Today, we are reminded of Jesus call to see him in all those we encounter. The Catholic Relief Services Collection sees Jesus in displaced families, those who seek to change unjust laws, and those who need pastoral care and humanitarian assistance across the globe. How will you help Jesus in disguise? Please be generous in todays Collection for The Catholic Relief Services.

Thank you to all who have sold and/or purchased raffle tickets for the St. Augustine Car Raffle. To be included in the next drawing, simply sell 10 raffle tickets and return the stubs and raffle money to the school office or parish rectory. Once you sell 10 tickets, your name is entered into all of the early bird drawings through May 2012. Increase your odds, every time you sell an additional 10 tickets. At present, the car raffle has earned $15,030.00 for St. Augustine School.

(Insert Graphic 2000-0069.tif) PRAY FOR THE SICK

Patrick Blasdel, Patricia Patterson, Karl Bartel, Jennifer Marco, Jacob Hurley, Donald Williams, Irene Lyle, Christopher Sanchez, Kate Ligas, Vada McNeal, Betty Morlan, Carol Grimes, Kelly Speck, Eugene Van Oss, Debra Dolgos, Lillian Hazlett, Mike Roop, Jean Genet Cunningham, Dolores Hall, Bernard Pramik & Rey Soberano

LIFE HAS CHANGED, NOT ENDED

Mary Molnar Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord! An opportunity to grow in making the Eucharist the source and summit of your life: LET YOUR AMEN BE TRUE: THE LINK BETWEEN LIFE AND LITURGY a St. Augustine Day of Recollection on Saturday, March 24, beginning with Mass at 8:30 am, ending by 1:00 pm, followed by lunch for those who desire to stay for food and fellowship. Topics include: Opening Rite and Liturgy of the Word From Listening to Living; Liturgy of the Eucharist From Offering to Transformation; The Dismissal Rite From Celebrating to Mission. Please call the rectory to register. There is no cost. (330-745-0011.)

(Insert Graphic 1300-0021.tif) Stewardship: Time, Talent & Treasure

Sunday Offering Faith Direct Offering Total Offerings St. Vincent De Paul School Support March 11 $ 8,817 $ 1,754 $ 10,571 $ $ 633 1,189

Year to date Income Year to Date Expenses Difference

COMPARATIVE FIGURES March 11 11-12 10-11 $ 1,196,707 $ 1,102,150 $ 1,143,895 $ 1,121,144 $ 52,812 $ (18,994) CAPITAL CAMPAIGN $ 1,524,138 $ 85,452

Spent to date Amount on Deposit

Thank you to everyone who participated in the St. Augustine Bus Trip. The churches visited were beautiful, lunch was delicious, and the Aquarium was peaceful and interesting. If you havent participated in the past, consider joining the next trip!

RCIA UPDATE: Once again the parish will celebrate with our soon-to-be new Catholics by having a reception after the Easter Vigil. If you would like to volunteer to help serve in some way for the reception or to donate fruit, veggies, a cheese tray etc. to offer the guests, please call Kim Petroff (330-848-9138). Thank you.

(Insert Graphic 2120-0033.tif) March 19-25 Monday, March 19 St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary 6:30 Margaret Somerick 12:05 Living & Deceased members of the St. Annes Society 7:00 Communal Reconciliation Tuesday, March 20 Lenten Weekday 5:15 Frances Schlernitzauer Wednesday, March 21 Lenten Weekday 6:30 George Lieberth Anniversary 8:30 Keri Moore 12:05 Virginia Lysiak Thursday, March 22 Lenten Weekday 6:30 All Souls Friday, March 23 Lenten Weekday 6:30 Vivian Ligas 12:05 John Ujcic 1:30 Stations of the Cross 7:00 Stations of the Cross Saturday, March 24 Lenten Weekday 8:30 Mary Kramer 4:00 Judge John Judge Sunday, March 25 Fifth Sunday of Lent 7:30 Orrin Richards 9:00 Andrew Valovcik 11:00 The People of St. Augustine Parish 5:15 Frank Skraba Readings for the Week of March 19 2 Sm 7:4-5,12-14,16, Ps 89:2-5,27,29, Rom 4:13,16-18,22, Mt 1:16,18-24 Ez 47:1-9,12, Ps 46:2-3,5-6,8-9,Jn 5:1-16 Is 49:8-15, Ps 145:8-9,13-14,17-18,Jn 5:17-30 Ex 32:7-14, Ps 106:19-23, Jn 5:31-47 Wis 2:1,12-22, Ps 34:17-21,23, Jn 7:1-2,10,25-30 Jer 11:18-20, Ps 7:2-3,9-12,Jn 7:40-53 Jer 31:31-34, Ps 51:3-4,12-15, Heb 5:7-9,Jn 12:20-33

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

(Insert Graphic 1105-0020.tif) Have you made your Confirmation yet? It is feasible that some adults have not received the Sacrament of Confirmation for one reason or another. St. Augustine would like to invite adults who have not been confirmed to consider doing so this year. Fr. Bill is inviting all Catholic men and women who have already been baptized, made your First confessions and have received your First Holy Communion to work with him so you can be ready to be confirmed here at St. Augustine Church. Confirmation will be held on Sunday, May 13 at the 11:00am Mass. If you are interested in being confirmed this year, please contact Fr. Bill at 330-745-0011 as soon as possible. Stewardship Corner: Civilization, in the real sense of the term, consists not in multiplication, but in the deliberate and voluntary reduction of wants. This alone promotes real happiness and contentment. Mahatma Gandhi

Have you visited the Parish website recently? If you visit www.staugustinebarberton.org you can find all kinds of information. Lent is in full swing and by visiting the Calendar of Events you can see all of the upcoming Lenten happenings; progress with Heifer International, minister schedules, bulletins, and other news articles are also posted. Easter is also fast approaching and in the coming weeks you will be able to find the Easter Mass Schedules and much more. Last month, our website logged 1106 visits and our bulletins were viewed 100 times a week. Overall, the website usage has continued to grow for the fourteenth straight month. Next time you're searching the internet, make sure to stop for a visit. ------------------------------------------------St. Augustine Church will soon be into the 2013 Mass Intention Book. Due to the high volume of Mass Intention requests in 2012, we are asking you to consider grouping your intentions together; example The Smith family instead of listing each family member individually. We will do our best to schedule you as close to the requested date as possible. A specific date is not guaranteed. All masses are scheduled as they come in. Mass offerings are still $10.00 each. Culture of Life would like to thank all those who braved the cold to witness on behalf of the unborn on March 10, at least one mother had a change of heart and left the clinic. More than 65 people participated. In case you havent heard, on March 23 there will be a Mass and rally to stop the HHS Mandate. Bishop Lennon will be praying the Mass at the Cathedral at 10:00am. Stand up for Religious Freedom before it is too late! For more information contact Lynn Willig at 330-658-2642. Information for the Easter Bulletin must be submitted to the parish office by Thursday, March 29 at 9:00am. Anything received after that will not make it into the bulletin until the following week. Thank you for your cooperation.

Holy Week

All Votive candles will be extinguished on Wednesday, April 4 in anticipation of the Resurrection of the Lord. The three most Sacred Days: Please make the time to read the bulletin insert regarding the Easter Mass Schedule. These are the three most important days of the entire Christian Faith: Jesus death and resurrection. Make plans to begin the Triduum by participating in the evening Mass of the Lords Supper continuing through Good Friday and the Celebration of the Lords Passion, culminating in the great Easter Vigil (which is to the Church year what Sunday is to each week.)

Holy Thursday

Again this year, we ask the Holy Hour Adorers and Eucharistic Ministers to participate in the Solemn Procession of Holy Thursday at the Mass of the Lords Supper. Pews will be reserved for you (and your spouse) in the front of the Church on St. Josephs side. It has been gratifying to see so many participate in the procession each year. We certainly hope you will be in attendance once again on Holy Thursday for this very special and meaningful liturgy.

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Our parish will take up the annual collection for the Holy Land; we ask you to

be generous. Your financial contribution will support the works of the Catholic community in the Middle East and to protect the holy places and Christian shrines. Please be generous. Reminder: Good Friday is a day of fast and abstinence, no meat and no eating between meals St. Augustine rectory will be closed for Easter on Friday, April 6 and will reopen for business on Tuesday, April 10 at 8:30am. A "Caring and Sharing" session for those who are divorced, separated or widowed will be held on Monday, March 26 from 7:30-9:00pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary's Convent Building, 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 please call Frank 330-801-0527 or Sharon 330-612-3635.