St.

Augustine Church – February 2, 2020

Readings for the Week of February 3
Monday 2 Sm 15:13-14,30; 16:5-13, Ps 3:2-3,4-5,6-7, Mk 5:1-20
Tuesday 2 Sm 18:9-10,14b,24-25a,30-19:3, Ps 86:1-2,3-4,5-6, Mk 5:21-43
Wednesday 2 Sm 24:2,9-17,Ps 32:1-2,5,6,7, Mk 6:1-6
Thursday 1 Kgs 2:1-4,10-12, 1 Chr 29:10,11,11-12,12, Mk 6:7-13
Friday Sir 47:2-11, Ps 18:31,47,50,51, Mk 6:14-29
Saturday 1 Kgs 3:4-13, Ps 119:9,10,11,12,13,14, Mk 6:30-34
Sunday Is 58:7-10, Ps 112:4-5,6-7,8-9,1 Cor 2:1-5, Mt 5:13-16

324 Holy Hours were kept before the Blessed Sacrament this past week. “A
monstrance is designed to draw attention to Christ’s Body as its center; it
comes from a Latin word meaning “to show.” The beauty and specific design
is for the true presence of Christ to dwell within it and to display God’s
presence to a world in darkness. The design often looks as though there are
almost “rays of light” beaming forth from the Eucharistic center. This is intentional,
meant to demonstrate the fact that Christ’s glory is shining forth to the world. (Mark
Hart, Life Teen.)
The following are our current vacant hours, could you consider filling a spot
and spend time with our Lord, Wednesday 2-3am and Friday midnight-1 and 2-3am.
Please call Joie at 330-75-6852 for your hour of adoration.
Time, Talent & Treasure
January 19 January 26

Sunday Offering $ 5,679 $ 6,645

Faith Direct Offering $ 1,662 $ 1,662
Total Offering $ 7,341 $ 8,307

Weekly Budget to meet Operating Cost $ 11,800 $ 11,800

(Shortfall) Overage $ $ (4,459) $ (3,493)

Christmas $ 25 $ 85
School Support $ 185 $ ---
Capital Support $ 385 $ 55
Endowment $ 130 $ 100
St. Vincent de Paul $ 36 $ 23
Solemnity of Mary $ 185 $ ---
Organ Campaign $ 45 $ 50

Organ Campaign – Goal $660,000 Total to date $ 635,570

Barberton Area Community Ministry item for the month of February is Peanut Butter. 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 brother’s and sister’s in need.

February 3 – 9

Monday, February 3 – Weekday

12:05 Barbara Lee
6:00 Confessions

Tuesday, February 4 – Weekday

8:30 Special Intentions of Ben Zedeker
5:15 All Souls

Wednesday, February 5 – St. Agatha, Virgin & Martyr

12:05 Joseph Jakubiak family

Thursday, February 6 – St. Paul Miki & Companions, Martyrs

12:05 Deacon Harold Krause

Friday, February 7 – Weekday

12:05 William & Isabel Rehman

Saturday, February 8 – Weekday

8:30 Steve Sanford
3:00 Confessions
4:00 The People of St. Augustine Church (Fr. Majikas)

Sunday, February 9 – Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:00 Anna Lazar (Fr. Majikas)
10:30 Rita Krajenka (Fr. Majikas)
5:15 Donna Kandes (Fr. Smith)

If you are in or have entered the hospital and would like to be visited by one of our
priest’s, please call the rectory at 330-745-0011. If you have a surgery planned and
would like to be anointed, please call prior to hospitalization as to make sure you
receive the sacrament. If there is someone you know who has been returned to
health and can be removed from the sick list, please contact the rectory.

Please pray for our Sick especially: Betty Bartel, Lisa Gnap, Judy Kriston, Anne
Trischan, Shanon Johnson, William Bedford, Carol Garman, Chad Trischan, Pat
Shemuga, Paula Collins, Alexandra Kepler, Gary Reed, Barb Shehan, Joe Patterson III,
Lowell Potts, Sandra Walters, Bruce Hartung, Barb Helms, Nicole Hahn, Tom Abbott,
Bob & Patty Moses, Kelly Ann Eby, Kaleigh Shriver, Pauline Nonno, Allen Weidman,
Conner Beish, Charlie Carroll, Katie Marino, Cheryl Jackson, Roy Smith, Tara
Ferguson, C.J., Bob Eckert, Paul Moon, James Chalfant, Lori Meese, Sharon Lohan,
Carole Ezell-Bell, Julian Gonzalez, Honey Ann Zagar, Paulette Holland, Carol
Newhouse, Carol Grimes, Nick Shirey, Mary Zinkovitch, Ed Brogan, Angela Rollins,
John Anzaldi, Gary Morgan, Pam Schlernitzauer, Sarah Brown, Laurie Shantz, Susan
Cutshall, Margaret Genet, Phil & Alyce Sherman, Kathy Steinwand, Leslie Coffey,
Brian Gortney, Megan Anson, Alice Rhoades, Margo Trenta, Andy Drobnak, Therese
Fay, Stephen Trenta, Michael Yurich, Tod Copaci, Di Vickers, Betty Gombaski, Kirk
Shemuga, Tom McCourt, Mike Yocky, Vicki Cornelius, Deb Messenger, Brian Madia,
Lincoln Rickenbacker, Sharon Magyar, Linda Lansberry, Sarah Hatcher, Judy Purdy &
Chuck Zagar

Presentation of the Lord

In today’s Gospel, Mary & 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 God’s
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.

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. Please pray for Fr. David, Fr. Bill, Fr. Mike & Sister Nan and all
those who have made commitments in the consecrated life, and be sure to thank them on their
special day.

The 2020 Catholic Charities Appeal will take place

next weekend in our parish. Please refer to the insert
in this week’s bulletin which includes our parish’s
goal and an overview of the importance of Catholic Charities in our communities. This year’s
appeal theme is Faces of Hope. Your generous support will transform the lives of others, to
offer dignity, possibilities and companionship to those who are most vulnerable.
As in the past, an in-pew process will take place next weekend, February 8-9. All who
have not received the mailing from Bishop Perez, or have not had a chance to respond to it, will
be asked to consider making a generous pledge to support the ministries and services provided
by Catholic Charities. If you have received the mailing, please respond generously to it and we
ask you to also complete the in-pew envelope and indicate by checking the box that you have
responded by mail.
We invite you to view stories of inspiration and more information at
CatholicCommunity.org/2020Appeal. To make a donation today, text CCHOPE to 41444 or
visit CatholicCommunity.org/Donate.
Pastors Pick of the Week: “The Jeweller’s Shop: A Modern Mystery by Pope John Paul II
Based on Pope John Paul II’s best-selling book, this film tells of the struggles and triumphs
in the marriages of three couples. A mysterious Jeweller (Burt Lancaster) acts as a mystical advisor
to the couples, encouraging them to keep love at the center of their lives. Beautifully filmed with an
outstanding cast that includes: Olivia Hussey and Ben Cross. John Paul II called it “the best possible
film based on my play.”
Christ’s Peace!
Fr. David Majikas

Thank you for your support last week of the Collection for the Church in Latin America. As
a parish, we collected $268, which will be used to share the faith with our brothers and
sisters in Latin America and the Caribbean so they in turn can share the Good News with
others. If you missed the collection, it’s not too late to give! Visit
www.usccb.org/nationalcollections. Your gift makes a difference!

Today is the Presentation of the Lord - Candlemas Day represents the entry
of Christ, the light of the world, into the temple of Jerusalem. Bringing the
candle into the home is a sign that Christ is with you in your everyday life.
Candles will be blessed and you are welcome to take one home this weekend.

February 3, Feast of St. Blaise –On the Feast of St. Blaise, it is customary to bless the
throats of the faithful with candles to preserve them from illnesses of the throat.
Throats will be blessed at all Masses this weekend as well as February 3.

Please consider attending a bible study on the Gospel of John. It will be held on Monday nights at 7:00
pm in the rectory beginning on February 3 and finishing on April 6. Please read chapters 1 & 2 for the
first study. We will be using the New American Bibles that are available in the rectory. Please contact
the parish office if you are interested in attending.

Join fellow parishioners for a few hands of Euchre on Friday, February 7 beginning
at 6:30 with dinner. Cards will be held in the school cafeteria. Please bring a
covered dish to share…..the more the merrier!

Men’s Fellowship will meet next Saturday, February 8 from 7-8:25am in the school cafeteria. We will
continue our study of Mark’s Gospel, and we will pray a rosary for Marriage, Family, and Respect for
Life, and world peace. For questions, please contact Gib Adolph at 330-634-3738 or email
adolphbiz@email.com.

Please note: Information for the February 9 bulletin must be into the rectory by Monday,
February 3.

The Divorced, Separated and Widowed Catholics of Akron will be sponsoring a talk on Monday,
February 10, at 7:30pm. Our speaker is Ebenezer Appiagyei, an Immigration Staff Attorney at
the International Institute of Akron. He will give an overview of the services they offer as well as
a more in-depth discussion about the types of services the legal team provides and what clients
they serve. This event will be held at the 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 at 7:15. Our speaker will start at 7:30. For information call Marlene at
330-607-6284.

The BOOK CLUB, initiated by the WOF about four and a-half years ago, has
created its list of reading titles through June of 2020. We would like to invite YOU
(any adult member of the parish) to join us to read all, or one, of the titles listed
below. We meet on the second Thursday at 1:00pm to discuss what we read and
what lessons we’ve learned.

Book choices are: February 13 - Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary (Pitre), March 12 -
O Pioneers (Cather), April 9 - St. Francis of Assisi (Chesterton), May 14 - Educated (Westover)
and June 11-The Alchemist (Coehlo).

Books are easily available locally – at area libraries, bookstores or on-line. The
conversation is friendly and we always leave each session learning something about the book,
our Faith, and one another. Call Anne Sweeney (330-825-6302) for more information and the
location of the next meetings. If your New Year’s resolution included more books and less TV,
now is a good time to begin. Hope to see you on February 13.

Catholic Cemeteries Association – Free Monthly Grief Support Groups: God has seen your tears and
heard your prayers. You are not meant to walk this journey of grief alone. Please join us at Holy Cross
Cemetery, Akron in our friendly, safe, and comforting groups that meet at 3:00pm on the 3rd Sunday of
each month. Find comfort, enlightenment, fellowship. The next meeting is February 16, our Topic is:
“Grief and Lent: Traveling Hand in Hand”. For more details, visit www.clecem.org or contact Rhonda at
rabrams@clecem.org or 216-930-4866.

Food, Fellowship and Faith for Adults -Join us on Monday, February 17 at 7:30 pm, as
we welcome our Guest speaker Fr. Anthony Simone, Parochial Vicar at St. Sebastian
Parish, Akron. The topic will be: Righteous Anger: Is it Possible….For US?
Session will be held at The Tangier Bistro Bar, located at 532 West Market Street, Akron. Doors open at 7:00
p.m. $10 admission fee includes appetizers – cash bar available. This event is sponsored by St. Sebastian
Parish, Akron.

A six-week Bereavement Support Series will begin Tuesday, Feb 18, 2020 at 7:00 pm in the
Our Lady of Victory Parish Center at 73 North Ave. in Tallmadge. The evenings will provide
insight, understanding and support to those who mourn the loss of a loved one. Many common
issues surrounding grief and healing will be discussed, grounded in faith and surrounded by
those who care and understand. For more information or to register please call 330-633-3672.

St. Augustine Soup Kitchen Crew ~ Mark your calendars now for our next
Soup Kitchen on Tuesday, February 18 at the First Presbyterian Church,
across from the Barberton library, when we are going to celebrate Mardi
Gras ~ St. Augustine style, with a delightful ham dinner and fresh fruit
salad. Beginning at 2:00, there will be tables to dress, fruit to cut and homemade
bread to slice. So, wear your party beads and get ready to have a little fun! Never been
to a Soup Kitchen? Join us. We always appreciate another smiling face 😊. For
questions call or text Carolyn at 330-234-7302.

The 2020 MCK Esther Ryan Shoe Fund Spaghetti Dinner, cooked by the Barberton Firefighters, will be
held on Friday, February 21, from 4-7pm, at the Prince of Peace Hall, 1263 Shannon Ave. The cost is $7
for adults or $4 for children ages 10 and under. You may pay at the door or buy tickets at the Snowball
Bookshop, 564 W. Tuscarawas Ave. or at the Main Fire Station, 580 Wooster Rd., West. There will be a
basket raffle of beautiful items and gift certificates donated by local businesses and Shoe Fund
supporters. Meat or meatless sauce is available as well as carry-out dinners. This school year, over 400
pairs of shoes have been furnished to children in the Barberton schools. For questions call Elizabeth at
330-745-3358.

It is hard to believe, The Spiritual Adoption Baby Shower, is only three weeks away, it will be
held Sunday February 23, following 10:30 Mass! All are welcome to celebrate with
us. Donations, which will benefit Embrace Clinic and Care Center are greatly appreciated but
NOT required. Items currently in greatest demand would be baby food, Gerber formula, new
born and preemie clothing, diapers sizes 1 and 4-6. Donations of your time in the preparation and
planning for the baby shower would be greatly appreciated also. Join us February 2 for our baby shower
planning meeting in the rectory following the 5:15pm Mass. For more information contact Lynn Willig
@(330)472-9452.

Join Deacon Robin Adair this season of Lent as he presents Bishop Robert
Barron’s next two “Pivotal Players” — those saints, artists, mystics, and
scholars who not only shaped the life of the Church but changed the course of
western civilization. This new program will begin in the Rectory meeting
room, on Thursday February27, 7:00-8:30pm and conclude on April 2, and will
feature Fulton J. Sheen, the Communicator, and Flannery O’Connor, the
Storyteller. Please register for this study program and walk with Bishop
Barron as he traces the lives and contributions of these two pivotal figures. To register, call the
parish office.

Save the date for the Shrove Tuesday Queen of Hearts Card Party February 25 at St.
Augustine School from 5:00pm to 8:30pm, presented by the Women of Faith. Keep an eye on
the bulletin for further details.

AM 1260 The Rock presents Dr. David Anders, host of EWTN’s

“Called to Communion” AM 1260 The Rock invites you to hear Dr.
David Anders, host of EWTN’s Called to Communion, for his thoughts on
“Love, Sex and Death: Why the iGeneration Needs the Catholic Faith” on
Saturday, February 29th at 10 AM at the DoubleTree Hotel in Independence. Space is limited,
for more information or to reserve your seat, call AM 1260 The Rock at 216-227-1260 .
 Vocation Cross Program – St. Augustine has begun the Vocation Cross
Program, sponsored by Women of Faith. Persons/Families will sign up to take
the cross home for a week. Scheduled pick up will be from Friday/Saturday to
the following Friday/Saturday before the 4:00 Mass, so it is available for the
next week. Shut-ins that are unable to attend Mass can also sign up to take the
cross. WOF Core members will deliver/pick up the cross if needed. For more
information, please contact Therese Harper 330-760-5780, Mary Smith 330-882-9417
or Linda Simko 330-814-3898.