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tif) Fifth Sunday of Easter Jesus, the true vine, expects us, the branches, to bear fruit. Because he loves us, he prunes us so that we will bear fruit. Parents know the challenging work of disciplining their children with love each day. Discipline, like pruning, shapes them to be better disciples. (Insert graphic 1106-0086)
360 Holy Hours were kept before the Blessed Sacrament this past week. Attention Adorers, below is the updated list of hours that we are scrambling to cover. If you could help cover any one of these hours even for one week, it would be greatly appreciated. Due to health reasons, I could use your help. Please call Judy Soltis at 330-212-0926 if you, or someone you know, can help with any of the following hours: Monday 7-8am & 9-10pm, Wednesday 7-8am, Thursday 8-9am, Friday 10-11am and noon-1pm, Saturday 10-11am, 11-noon and 1-2am, Sunday 6-7am, 7-8am and 7-8pm.

(Insert Graphic 2404-0106.tif) Barberton Area Community Ministries item for the Month of May is Cereal. 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.
Springtime of Hopes - item for the month of April will again be Shaving cream and razors. 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 330-2893987.

(Insert Graphic 1601-0023.tif) Attention High School Class of 2012 It is that time of year when we begin to make preparations for Graduation Day! Invitations have been mailed inviting you to the Graduation Mass being held on Sunday, June 10 at 11:00am. If you did not receive your invitation, please contact the rectory as soon as possible. Graduates are asked to wear their caps and gowns; we will meet in the school cafeteria prior to Mass. Dont forget to contact the rectory to let us know if you will be participating in this special day. Kids and Adults, get ready, Vacation Bible School will be here the week of June 18-22 from 9-12 (noon). This years theme is Sky Everything is possible with God. Children will enjoy incredible Bible learning experiences that they will see, hear, touch and even taste. Applications for VBS were provided in last weeks bulletin, there are additional forms on the bookrack in the vestibule of the church as well. In order to make this event great, we are in need volunteers, donations are also being accepted to help defray additional costs; anyone interested please contact Renee Barker at 330-745-1080. Attention Lectors: Due to the recent announcement of Mass changes, please contact Rev. Mr./Mrs. Robin Adair at 330-753-1753 to notify them as to the Mass you would like to lector at. The next schedule will reflect the new Mass times.

Lets Get to the Point..Cedar Point! St. Augustine Youth Group is inviting families, large and small, big and tall, young and young at heart to our annual day at Cedar Point on Wednesday, June 27, 2012. We will leave St. Augustine parking lot at 7:30am and are hoping to return around midnight (you are welcome to leave earlier if you wish). The cost is $30.00 for children through sixth grade, seventh grade and up is $35.00, adults $35.00. St. Augustine will provide Sloppy Joes, we ask that each family bring a covered dish and possibly a drink to share. Please RSVP no later than May 31, 2012 to Renee Barker at 330-745-1080 or renee.barker@staugschool.net, money must be turned in by May 31, no exceptions. Lets make this a fun, family event and get to the point: Cedar Point!

(Insert Graphic 1104-0051.tif) Are you looking for that special gift for someone receiving their Confirmation this year? St. Monicas gift shop has just received a shipment of new jewelry, rosaries, bibles and St. Francis medals. Stop in to see all of the beautiful options available. The gift shop is open on Sundays following the 9:00 and 11:00 Masses. Confirmation will be Sunday, May 13. Neighborhood Conservation Services of Barberton now offers a Lead Paint Abatement program that can reduce lead hazards in your home by sealing or removing lead based paint, painting or replacing old siding, windows and doors up to $7,500 if you qualify. Applications are available at Neighborhood Conservation Service of Barberton Inc. at 104 Third St NW, Suite 200, Barberton or by calling 330-753-8500.
(Insert Graphic 1101-0006.tif) THE 50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION LITURGY will be held Sunday, July 29 at 2:30pm at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist with the Most Rev. Richard G. Lennon as the celebrant. Jubilarians celebrating this year, who wish to attend, can pick up a registration form off the bookrack in the vestibule of the church. In order for the couples names to be included in the 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration Booklet the registration forms must be returned to the Rectory no later than June 22, 2012. Information must be sent to the Chancery from the rectory on June 25. If you enjoy working with small children and are able to help out on Sunday mornings during the 10:30am Mass, the Early Childhood Religion Program is a need of a teacher and teachers aide. Please contact Renee Barker at 330-745-1080 if you are interested.. St. Augustine would like to thank Therese and Katie Harper for their dedications to the Early Childhood Religion program over the past few years, your services will be greatly missed. (Insert Graphic 1409-0033.tif) The annual Right to Life Flowers for Life sale will be held next weekend on Mothers Day. Carnations at $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00 and bouquets at $10.00 each are being sold after all services. Please say Thank you for the gift of life! to wives, moms, grandmas, godmothers and loving friends with beautiful flowers and support Right to Life of Northeast Ohios continuing efforts to promote the dignity of human life from conception to natural death. The next St. Augustine Culture of Life meeting will be held Wednesday, May 9 at 6:00pm in Room #103 in the school. All are welcome to attend, for more information please contact Lynn Willig at 330-6582642

(Insert Graphic 2000-0042.tif) PRAY FOR THE SICK Patrick Blasdel, Patricia Patterson, Karl Bartel, Jennifer Marco, Jacob Hurley, Irene Lyle, Kate Ligas, Vada McNeal, Betty Morlan, Carol Grimes, Kelly Speck, Eugene Van Oss, Debra Dolgos, Michael Roop, Jean Genet Cunningham, Dolores Hall, Mary Bartel, Betty Frankovich, Helene Van Oss & Judy Soltis

If you know someone on the sick list who has been restored back to health, please contact the Rectory to have their names removed from the sick list.

Sunday Offering Faith Direct Offering Total Offerings St. Vincent De Paul School Support Catholic Home Mission

(Insert Graphic 1300-0021.tif) Stewardship: Time, Talent & Treasure April 29 $ 6,554 $ 1,688 $ 8,242 $ $ $ 195 155 844

Year to date Income Year to Date Expenses Difference

COMPARATIVE FIGURES April 29 11-12 10-11 $ 1,434,123 $ 1,310,137 $ 1,409,101 $ 1,416,794 $ 25,022 $ (106,657) CAPITAL CAMPAIGN $ 1,524,138 $ 91,083

Spent to date Amount on Deposit

Thank you for your generous support to help strengthen the Church at home. Your help will provide training for priests and lay persons in parishes that desperately need help attending to the unique needs of their faith communities. Your contribution helps ensure that parishioners in mission dioceses will continue to worship well here at home. To learn more about Home Missions funding and who the Appeal helps, please visit www.usccb.org/nationalcollections. (Insert Graphic 2404-0191.tif) The Soup Kitchen is looking for volunteers. Would you be willing to cook, serve and clean-up for approximately 4 hours once every two months? If this is something you would like to do, please contact Ann Pipoly at 330-753-1004 and lend a helping hand. Its back! The Craft Ministry is back by popular demand. Are you a crafty person looking for new ideas, or maybe someone just beginning, well we have the class for you. The craft ministry will meet on the third Thursday of every month beginning on May 17 at 7:00pm in the school cafeteria. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Linda Lansberry at 330-753-9574.

Monday, May 7 Easter Weekday 6:30 Keri Moore 12:05 Living and Deceased of the St. Augustine Adoration Society Tuesday, May 8 Easter Weekday 5:15 Stephen & Eva Krupa Wednesday, May 9 Easter Weekday 6:30 Jerry Martin, family & friends 8:30 School Mass 12:05 Mike & Katherine Kozarevic 1:00 May Crowning Thursday, May 10 Easter Weekday 6:30 Bette Vera Milich Friday, May 11 Easter Weekday 6:30 Anna Lieberth Anniversary 12:05 Kathy Zellia Anniversary Saturday, May 12 Easter Weekday 8:30 Mary Voros 4:00 Judge John Judge, Joseph & Margaret Blinn Sunday, May 13 Sixth Sunday of Easter 7:30 Orrin Richards 9:00 Andrew Valovcik 11:00 CONFIRMATION 5:15 The People of St. Augustine Parish Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Readings for the Week of May 7 Acts 14:5-18, Ps 115:1-4,15-16, Jn 14:21-26 Acts 14:19-28, Ps 145:10-13,21, Jn 14:27-31 Acts 15:1-6, Ps 122:1-5, Jn 15:1-8 Acts 15:7-21, Ps 96:1-3, 10, Jn 15:9-11 Acts 15:22-31, Ps 57:8-10,12, Jn 15:12-17 Acts 16:1-10, Ps 110:1-3,5, Jn 15:18-21 Acts 10:25-26,34-35,44-48, Ps 98:1-4, 1 Jn 4:7-10, Jn 15:9-17

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