(St.

Augustine Church, Barberton, OH February 28, 2016)

(Insert Graphic 2120-0007.tif) February 29 March 6
Monday, February 29 Lenten Weekday
12:05 M. Geraldine Witt
6:00 Confessions
Tuesday, March 1 Lenten Weekday
8:30 School Mass Ted Royce Anniversary
5:15 Paul E. Swaino Jr.
Wednesday, March 2 Lenten Weekday
12:05 Marge Pramik
Thursday, March 3 Lenten Weekday
12:05 Michael Jerin Sr.
Friday, March 4 Lenten Weekday
12:05 Richard McCulligan
2:00 Stations of the Cross
7:00 Stations of the Cross
Saturday, March 5 Lenten Weekday
8:30 Robert J. Kramer
11:00 First Reconciliation
1:00 Funeral Mass for Mary Lou Cirignano
3:00 Confessions
4:00 Annette Kozer (Fr. Ference)
5:15 Holy Hour Our Lady of Fatima
Sunday, March 6 Fourth Sunday of Lent
8:00 Sam Reynolds (Fr. Majikas/Fr. Ference)
10:30 The People of St. Augustine Church (Fr. Ference)
5:15 John Somerick (Fr. Browne/Fr. Ference)

Readings for the Week of February 29

Monday
2 Kgs 5:1-15ab, Ps 42:2,3;43:3,4, Lk 4:24-30
Tuesday
Dn 3:25,34-43, Ps 25:4-5,6,7,8-9, Mt 18:21-25
WednesdayDt 4:1,5-9, Ps 147:12-13,15-16,19-20, Mt 5:17-19
Thursday Jer 7:23-28, Ps 95:1-2,6-7,7-9, Lk 11:14-23
Friday
Hos 14:2-10, Ps 81:6-8,8-9,10-11,14,17, Mk 12:28-34
Saturday Hos 6:1-6, Ps 51:3-4,18-19,20-21, Lk 18:9-14
Sunday
Jos 5:9a,10-12, Ps 34:2-3,4-5,6-7, 2 Cor 5:17-21, Lk 15:1-3,11-32

Sunday Offering
Faith Direct Offering
1,739
Total Offering
9,607

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Time, Talent & Treasure
February 14
$
6,473
$
$
$

1,739
8,212

February 21
7,868
$
$

Weekly Budget to meet Operating Cost $

11,800
(Shortfall) Overage
$
$
(2,193)
School Support
Capital Support
St. Vincent de Paul
236
Parish Endowment
Home Missions
Church in Eastern Europe
Easter Flowers

$
$

11,800

(3,588)

769
915

$
$

551
150

790

196

$
$
$

522
394
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$
$
$

--56
--1,261

(Insert Graphic2120-0012.tif) Third Sunday of Lent

In this third week of Lent, the gospel challenges us to repent. What are you clinging
to that is actually destroying you? It could be anger that is eating you up; a
jealousy that hardens your heart; or a false pride that blinds you to the goodness of
others. These things can destroy us and the relationships that we value. In this
Jubilee Year of Mercy let us see repentance in a positive light as an opportunity to
be embraced by Jesus great mercy that will set us free.
Insert Graphic 2000-0042.tif) Please pray for our Sick especially: Karl Bartel, John
Baylock, Joseph Benear, Betty Bartel, Jack Weigand, Lisa Gnap, Irene Lyle, Jenny
Moslowski, Mike Macko, Judy Kriston, Anne Trischan, Fred Kormanic, Shanon
Johnson, Tina Muren, Betty Morlan, JoAnn Mullett, Stephen Deibel, Joanne Ramsay,
Leroy Morlan, William Bedford. Karen Gondor, Carol Garman, Chad Trischan, Pat
Shemuga, Andrew Somercik, Helene Van Oss, Paula Collins, Jodi Johnson, Alexandra
Kepler, Gary Reed, Kristine Hornacek, Vicki Martin, Camilla Pieffer, Barb Shehan,
Gloria Rondy, Joe Patterson III, Lowell Potts, Sandra Walters, Bruce Hartung, Barb
Helms, Sherrie Owens, Nicole Hahn, Carol Hendricks, Clay Walton, Eileen Gustafson,
Tom Abbott, Bob & Patty Moses, Therese Weigand, Marge OBoyle, Bill Judge, Agnes
Hurley, Nancy Fuss, Dr. Bhe, Mark Soberano, Rebecca Starr, Patti Day & Paulette
Holland
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Florence Agnes Vesalo
Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord!
320 Holy Hours were kept with Our Lord in Eucharistic Adoration last week.
The best time you spend on earth is with Jesus, your Best Friend, in the Blessed
Sacrament. "How great is the value of conversation with Christ in the Blessed
Sacrament, for there is nothing more consoling on earth, nothing more
efficacious for advancing along the road of holiness!" (Pope Paul V) Please call Judy
at 330-212-0926 for more information about the Holy Hour program.
The Charismatic Prayer Group will meet today Sunday, February 28 at 6:30pm in the rectory.
All are encouraged to attend, reservations are not necessary.

The Spiritual Adoption Baby Shower will be held today Sunday, February 28, 2016 following
10:30 Mass in the school cafeteria. All are welcome to attend the celebration of life and prayer.
Donations will benefit the Community Pregnancy Center in Barberton and the St. Augustine
Elizabeth Ministry which donates beautiful baskets to the newly baptized babies of the parish.
Donations are gratefully appreciated but not required for participation in the shower. Hope to see you
there.
Next week, our parish will take up The Catholic Relief Services Collection. This
collection supports six Catholic agencies that touch more than 100 million lives
around the world. The funds from this collections help provide food to the hungry,
support to displaced refugees, and Christs love and respect to all people. Next week,
please give generously to The Catholic Relief Services Collection and help Jesus in
disguise.
Culture of Life will meet in the rectory Tuesday, March 1, 2016 following the 5:15pm Mass
and Benediction. Recent events such as the exposure of Planned Parenthood's illegal sales
of aborted babies, and the sudden death of Justice Antonin Scalia have brought the issue of
abortion and its importance to the debate on the upcoming elections. We can no longer
afford to bury our heads in the sand and pretend this evil does not exist! St. John Paul II
called on us, the Body of Christ through and with the help of His Church to have the
courage to reject the culture of death and the strength to build a new Culture of Life. "...I
have set before you life and death, blessing and curse; therefore choose life, that you and
your descendants may live." (Deut:30:19.) Please come and add your ideas and voices to
this most important struggle for the soul of our country. For more information contact Lynn
Willig at 330-472-9452.

Women of Faith
The W.O.F. Core Team will hold a meeting in the rectory on Thursday, March 3 at 7:00pm. We will discuss the results
of the card party and upcoming activities.
The W.O.F. Book Club continues with its reading and discussion of My Life with the Saints by Fr. James Martin, S.J.
All adult men and women are invited to participate, or just come by and sit in on a session. The next meeting will be
on Thursday, March 10 at 1:00pm in the rectory. We will discuss chapters 10-13 of the book. For more information
please contact Anne Sweeney at 330-825-6302.
(Insert Graphic 2303-0010.tif) St Augustine Mens Fellowship will meet in the school cafeteria
from 7-8:25am on Saturday, March 5. We will continue our series Life is Worth Living by
Bishop Fulton Sheen. All men and friends are invited to join us. For additional information
please contact Gib Adolph at 330-848-1043 or e-mail adolphbiz@email.com.
(Insert Graphic 2404-0067.tif)The next Coffee and Donuts will be Sunday, March 6
following the 10:30 Mass. Host will be Barb Vargo. Plan to stop over and visit before
heading home for your busy week.
Daisy Troop 91114 will be selling Girl Scout Cookies following the 4:00pm Mass
on Saturday, March 5. Stop by after Mass to purchase a box or two. Cookies
are $4.00 per box.

There will be a PARISH LENTEN MISSION presented by Fr. Damian Ference, PH.L.
March 6, 7 and 8 from 7:00-8:00 pm in the Church. You may remember
Fr. Damian from the times he celebrated Mass here at St. Augustine.
Father is a priest of the Diocese of Cleveland. He serves at Borromeo
Seminary as Director of Human Formation and Assistant Professor of
Philosophy. His talks will include: God and Creation, Sin and
Redemption, and Sacraments and Mission.
Please note: Information for the Easter Sunday Bulletin (March 27) must be received
into the rectory by Wednesday, March 16. Information received after that date will not
make the bulletin.
Are you looking for a quality kindergarten experience for your child or
maybe a fresh start for grades 1-8? St. Augustine School is now accepting
enrollment for 2016-2017. Need-based financial aid for students entering
K-8 and need-based scholarships for students entering grades K-3 are
available.
Please
call
(330)
753-6435
or
e-mail
sch_staugustine@dioceseofcleveland.org for more information.
The Red Cross is in great need of diapers and wipes for newborn and
toddlers, please consider a donation to this great cause.
Barberton Area Community Ministries item for the Month of March is Canned Fruit. All donations
can be placed in the bench in front of the giving tree in the vestibule of the church. Donations are picked
up on Monday mornings. Thank you again for all your support in helping us serve our brothers and
sisters in need.
The next round of Euchre will be Friday, March 4 beginning at 6:30pm in the
school cafeteria. Players of all ages are welcome to attend.
(Insert Graphic 2403-0001.tif) In the February/March envelope packets there is an
envelope for Easter Flowers. Donations to the Flower Fund help to defray costs of flowers and
decorations in our church during the Easter Season. Monies received also aid the Parish
Sacristan in keeping the sanctuary supplied with all necessary items throughout the year. For
those using Faith Direct, if you choose to make a donation, please drop an envelope in the
offertory basket with the name of your intention. Donations must be received by Wednesday,
March 16 in order to make the flower list.
(Insert Graphic 1108-0048.tif) For couples preparing for marriage, Pre-Cana Day is
available on the following Sundays in 2016: March 6, April 24, May 22 or June 12 The day will begin with registration at 10:30 a.m., followed by Mass at 11:00 a.m.
Lunch is served at 12:00 p.m. The day will conclude at 6:00 pm. The cost is $75.00
per couple which includes lunch.
To register, visit our website at
www.loyolaretreathouse.com to download a registration form or call the Retreat House
at 330-896-2315.
(Insert Graphic 1103-0041.tif) For those preparing to have a child baptized in the near
future, one requirement is the parents attend a Pre-Baptism Class. The next class will
be held at Immaculate Conception Church in Kenmore on Tuesday, April 19 at
7:00pm. Please contact the rectory at 330-753-8429 for additional information.

SAVE THE DATE FOR HOPE (Healing Our Pain Every day) a faith-based, safe
and fun weekend retreat for teens ages 13-17 years old, coping with the death of a
parent, grandparent or sibling.

It will be Saturday, April 23 at 9:30am until

Sunday, April 24 at 4:30pm at Our Lady of Victory in Tallmadge.

For more

information or to register, contact Linda Herold at 330-633-3637.

Camp Christopher is currently accepting applications for various positions for the
summer camping programs. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older by May 1,
have a strong desire to work with children in an outdoor environment, with a
mission to ensure the campers have a safe, positive and enjoyable experience.
Interested persons can apply at www.campchris.org.
Ireland and Scotland Trip Deacon Robin & Paula Adair, and Fr. Norm
Douglas, will be hosting at trip to Ireland and Scotland, August 19-31, 2016
with Proximo Travel. (See www.proximotravel.com. Scroll down on Custom
trips). An Information night will be held at Guardian Angels Church on
Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at 6:30. Consider this opportunity to travel
Ireland and Scotland with fellow parishioners and friends. For additional questions
please contact Deacon Adair at 330-283-4983.
This year St. Augustines School will be participating in a Malleys
Chocolates fundraiser in the hopes that we will be able to raise the money
necessary to make our annual Field Day a memorable one. To order,
please fill out a form which is available at the school, rectory, on the
bookrack in the vestibule or on-line at www.malleys.com/st-augustineschool. Orders will be available for pick up the week of March 14. Thank you for
helping us make our schools Field Day a fantastic learning experience!