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Augustine Church, Barberton, OH) (February 2, 2014)

The Presentation of the Lord

In todays Gospel, Mary and Joseph present Jesus in the temple where he is consecrated or set apart to serve the Lord. Each of us is consecrated in our baptism to serve Gods purpose and then molded by God in our family. Take time to talk and pray together about seeking and following God in our homes and lives.

320 Holy Hours were kept with Our Lord in Eucharistic Adoration last week. Attention Adorers: is there anyone who can switch around their hours to help me out on Fridays? We need to fill the hours of 7-8am, 3-4pm, 7-9pm., any help would be greatly appreciated. Please call Judy Soltis at 330-212-0926 as soon as possible.
(Insert Graphic 2404-0082.tif) Coffee and Donuts will be served today Sunday, February 2 following the 10:30 Mass. Come and share some fellowship and a treat before heading home for the week. This Sunday we celebrate World Day for Consecrated Life. We recognize and give thanks for those who have consecrated their lives to God and the Church through the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. The consecrated life is one way that women and men live out their baptismal commitment as followers of Jesus. We pray for Fr. Majikas, Fr. Glaros and Fr. Pfeiffer and ask God to bless our Church with others who will dedicate their lives to Gods service. Due to the extreme cold last month, the Catholicism Generations of Faith was cancelled. It will pick up at A Body both Suffering & Glorious - Mystical Union of Christ & the Eucharist on Thursday February 6. Registration forms can be found on the bookrack in the back of the church, sessions will be held at Immaculate Conception Church, Kenmore in Waldesien Hall from 6:30-9:00pm. Enjoy a meal at 6:00pm followed by the session. All are welcome to attend. PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE: Cards Anyone? Join us Friday, February 14 as we play Euchre. Cards begin at 6:30pm in the school cafeteria. Beginners and experienced players are welcome to try a hand. Come and enjoy an evening of fellowship and fun!

ATTENTION LITURGICAL MINISTERS: The annual Ministry Night Dinner will be held on Tuesday, February 18 at 6:30 pm in the school cafeteria. Please save the date so you can attend! Reservations may be made by calling 330-745-0011. Thank you.
(Insert Graphic 1102-0004.tif) Immaculate Conception Church in Kenmore is offering an Anointing of the Sick Mass on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at 5:30pm. Anyone in need of physical, emotional and spiritual healing is invited to attend. If you know someone in need of this healing sacrament, please feel free to invite them to this special Mass.

LOST AND FOUND: A ladys watch was found in the St. Augustine cafeteria following the
Christmas Day Dinner. Please call the Rectory if it might be yours! (330-745-0011)

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Today in the school, February 2 from 10-12:00 (noon) is Sign-Ups for CYO Volleyball (grades 3-12) and Track (grades 3-8). The volleyball fee is $80.00 and track is $50.00. If you did not play basketball or another CYO sport this year, you must have a physical dated after June 1, 2013. Registration forms are available outside the school office. If you are interested in coaching, please let us know at sign-ups. This is the only sign-up, so please mark your calendars. For additional information call St. Augustine School at 330-753-6435. Go Bobcats! Have you purchased your tickets for the St. Augustine Athletic Board Reverse Raffle New Jersey being held on Saturday, February 22 at 6:00pm in the SAC? Tickets can be purchased through an Athletic Board Member or at the school and rectory during regular business hours. There are only 125 tickets being sold with the grand prize of $1,000 to be won (if all tickets are sold). Dont miss out on this opportunity to enjoy an evening of fun and fellowship while supporting our youth sports programs here at St. Augustine.

The Culture of Life is in need of a volunteer to lead the Holy Hour for Life at 11:00am on the First Friday of each month. Anyone interested or for more information, please contact Lynn Willig at 330-658-2642

Please dont forget to save your treasures for the ST. AUGUSTINE RUMMAGE SALE that will be held the last weekend in June. Lots of stuff and many volunteers will be needed. Please call Karen if you are interested to helping. Thank you! Thank you to all who attended the Parish Ethnic Dinner last Sunday and enjoyed the camaraderie and delicious (and plentiful) food. The St. Augustine cafeteria was the perfect place to be on a cold winter day! Sincere thanks to Gina and Ben Bartram for once again sharing their culinary gifts with the parish. Everything was very very good. Thanks to all who volunteered on Saturday and/or on Sunday. A lot of hard work went into preparation; without so many cheerful volunteers we couldnt host these dinners.
(Insert Graphic 2404-0191.tif) The Soup Kitchen is in desperate need of a Crew Chief. Someone to work with a team that buys the food, prepares and serves it. The position is on a rotating basis for approximately once every 6 weeks. If you are interested, please contact Jim or Barb at 330-753-8296. The St. Monica Gift Shop is throwing an after Christmas Sale. All Christmas items are 25% off. Stop in the gift shop between Masses on Sundays to see the many items for sale. Additional calendars have arrived..Please only take one per family. Therefore everyone can enjoy. They can be found on the bookrack in the vestibule of the Church. Go Natural with Natural Family Planning! NFP involves no drugs or devices, there are zero health worries and it is immediately reversible when you want to try to conceive a baby. No doctor visits needed, no prescriptions to fill, no unwanted side effects. To learn more visit www.live-the-love.org.

(Insert Graphic 2000-0069.tif) Please pray for our Sick especially: Patrick Blasdel, Karl Bartel, Jacob Hurley, John Baylock, Jim Santilli Sr., Amy Brickels, Frances Trenta, Patrick Doyle, Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, Judy Kriston, Camilla Pieffer, Marilyn Stump, the family of Joshua Weigand, Betty Biagetti, Arthur Gorman, Vickie Bhe, Andrew Gombaski, Connie Liegey (Weigand), Bob Luxeder, Donald Ruegg, Christy Foder, Joseph Benear, Joan Salman (Weigand), Trevor Homsher, Helen Deibel, Ed Leiberth, Keith Morlan, Emma Young, Leonard Hamilton, Betty Bartel, Charles (Jack) Weigand, Mary Jane Somerick, Lisa Gnap, Denny Braman, Irene Lyle & Debbie Taylor Please contact the rectory if you or someone you know has been returned back to health! Share your faith, today is a second collection for the Church in Latin America. This collection supports three priests and one religious Sister who works in the three parishes served by our Missionaries. It also benefits projects and the formation of seminarians, religious and lay leaders in 23 countries across Latin America. Please be generous. (Insert Graphic 1300-0021.tif) Stewardship Time, Talent & Treasure January 19 $ 6,830 $ 2,115 $ 8,945 $ 10,400 $ $ $ (1,455) 71 922 January 26 $ 5,997 $ 2,115 $ 8,112 $ 10,400 $ (2,289) $ $ 35 78

Sundays Offering Faith Direct Offering Total Offering Weekly Budget to meet Operating Cost (Shortfall) Overage School Support St. Vincent de Paul

Attention Youth Group Members: The next meeting for the Jr. High Youth Group will be Wednesday, February 5 from 7-8:30pm in Room #101 in the School. All students grades 6-8 are welcome and encouraged to attend. The next High School Youth Group date will be Sunday, February 16 from 6-8pm in Room #103 in the School. This is open to students grades 9 -12, lets make this a fun, faith filled experience, bring friends they are always welcome. Want to win $2000 and help save babies? Join us at the Right to Life of North East Ohios Reverse Raffle, Saturday, February 22 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 2015 Glenmount Avenue in Akron. All proceeds help educate women considering abortion and their options. Tickets are $60 and include dinner and drinks. Additional dinners are $15.00. Go to www.rtlofneo.com and click events or call 330-762-2785 for additional information.

(Insert Graphic 1000-0030.tif) February 3 9 Monday, February 3 Weekday 12:05 George Kozarevic 6:00 Confessions Tuesday, February 4 Weekday 8:30 All Souls 5:15 Charlene Gardner Wednesday, February 5 St. Agatha, Virgin & Martyr 12:05 Edward Tyrlik Thursday, February 6 St. Paul Miki & Companions, Martyrs 12:05 Tom & Pat Brescilli Friday, February 7 Weekday 12:05 Martin Zwick Anniversary Saturday, February 8 Weekday 8:30 Gilbert Adolph Sr. & Angeline Adolph 3:00 Confessions 4:00 Anna Lazar Sunday, February 9 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 Richard & Margaret Seifert 10:30 Sam Reynolds 5:15 The People of St. Augustine Church Readings for the Week of February 3 2 Sm15:13-14,30; 16:5-13, Ps 3:2-3,4-5,6-7, Mk 5:1-20 2 Sm 18:9-10,14b,24-25a,3019:3, Ps 86:1-2,3-4,5-6, Mk 5:21-43 2 Sm 24:2,9-17, Ps 32:1-2,5,6,7, Mk 6:1-6 1 Kgs 2:1-4,10-12, 1 Chr 29:10,11,11-12,12, Mk 6:7-13 Sir 47:2-11, Ps 18:31,47,50,51, Mk 6:14-29 1 Kgs 3:4-13, Ps 119:9,10,11,12,13,14,Mk 6:30-34 Is 58:7-10, Ps 112,4-5,6-7,8-9, 1 Cor 2:1-5,Mt 5:13-16

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Community Corner
Barberton Area Community Ministries item for the Month of February is Soup. Barberton Community Kitchen at Lakeview: item for the month of February 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 very much for your donations, especially at this time of the year, when there are so many in need. Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated. (Insert Graphic 2303-0414.tif) St. Augustine Church would like to welcome the following new members to our faith community: Paul, Jennifer, Anthony & Ryan Armbruster, Mark & Stephanie Gabel, Kerstin Peters & Vincent & Kelly Rister & Hope Reese. As new members of St. Augustine, there are many opportunities to become involved, we look forward to your participation in parish activities.