St.

Augustine Church, Barberton, OH – January 27, 2019

January 28 – February 3, 2019)
Monday, January 28 – St. Thomas Aquinas, Priest & Doctor of the Church
12:05 Bette Furcsik Milich
6:00 Confessions

Tuesday, January 29 – Weekday

8:30 School Mass – All Souls
5:15 John W. Baker

Wednesday, January 30 – Weekday

12:05 Rick Snyder

Thursday, January 31 – St. John Basco, Priest

12:05 Jack Weigand

Friday, February 1 – Weekday

12:05 Carol Soberano

Saturday, February 2 – The Presentation of the Lord

8:30 Ivan Morber
3:00 Confessions
4:00 Albert Brescilli (Fr. Browne)

Sunday, February 3 – Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:00 Ulichney family (Fr. Majikas)
10:30 The People of St. Augustine Church (Fr. Browne)
5:15 Andrew Somercik (Fr. Smith)

Readings for the week of January 28

Monday Heb 9:15,24-28, Ps 98:1,2-3,3-4,5-6, Mk 3:22-30
Tuesday Heb 10:1-10, Ps 40:2,4,7-8,10-11, Mk 3:31-35
Wednesday Heb 10:11-18, Ps 110:1,2,3,4, Mk 4:1-20
Thursday Heb 10:19-25, Ps 24:1-2,3-4,5-6,Mk 4:21-25
Friday Heb 10:32-39, Ps 37:3-4,5-6,23-24,39-40, Mk 4:26-34
Saturday Mal 3:1-4, Ps 24:7,8,9,10, Heb 2:14-18, Lk 2:22-40
Sunday Jer 1:4-5,17-19, Ps 71:1-2,3-4,5-6,15-17, 1 Cor 12:31-13:13,
Lk 4:21-30

359 Holy Hours were kept before the Blessed Sacrament this past week. “I
fall in adoration at your feet, Lord! I thank you, God of goodness; God of
holiness, I invoke You, on my knees in Your sight…For me, an unworthy
sinner, You have willed to undergo the death of the cross, setting me free
from the bonds of evil. What shall I offer You in return for Your
generosity?” WOW! (St. Ephrem of Syria). We have a new adorer: Gregory
Fillingham, may God bless you. Thank you for your commitment. Should you have
any questions, please contact Gene at 330-690-9661. We are in the 57th year….by the
grace of God and all adorers who are there, week after week! What a wonderful
showing throughout a huge snow storm. May God always bless you! Much gratitude
to you from the captains, priests, and director.

Join us for a Holy Hour in honor of Our Lady of Fatima, First Saturday
Devotion, February 2 following the 4:00pm Mass. Don’t miss the graces from
being there.

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jesus announces in Luke’s gospel that he comes to proclaim liberty to captives and
announce a year of favor for the Lord. Let us follow Pope Francis’s call to practice the
corporal and spiritual works of mercy. First in our own families, but also with others
– especially those who are forgotten.

Please pray for our Sick especially: Betty Bartel, Lisa Gnap, Judy Kriston, Anne
Trischan, Shanon Johnson,Joanne Ramsay, William Bedford, Carol Garman, Chad
Trischan, Pat Shemuga, Helene Van Oss, 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,
Dick Buehrle, Pauline Nonno, Allen Weidman, Conner Beish, Charlie Carroll, Katie
Marino, Cheryl Jackson, Roy Smith, Vickey Todd, Jean Stemmer, Tara Ferguson, C.J.,
Bob Eckert, Paul Moon, James Chalfant, Lori Meese, Sharon Lohan, Carole Ezell-Bell,
Lisa Von Gunten, Julian Gonzalez, Honey Ann Zagar, Paulette Holland, Carol
Newhouse, Carol Grimes, Judy Soltis, Nick Shirey, Mary Zinkovitch, Ed Brogan,
Angela Rollins, John Anzaldi, Gary Morgan, Linda Thatcher, Margaret McConnall,
Patrick Mullett, Darci, Darlene Stefansky, Pam Schlernitzauer, Eloisa Harkrider &
family, Mark Gasper,Frank Wrobel, Betty Herold, Tom Rasicci, Helen Simko, Sarah
Brown, Laurie Shantz & Susan Cutshall

Shirley Dodrill
Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord!
Barberton Area Community Ministry item for the Month of February is Soup. 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.

Time, Talent & Treasure

January 13 January 20

Sunday Offering $ 5,227 $ 3,424

Faith Direct Offering $ 1,692 $ 1,686
Total Offering $ 6,919 $ 5,110

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

(Shortfall) Overage $ $ (4,881) $ (6,690)

School Support $ 410 $ 663

Capital Support $ 45 $ 648
Endowment Fund $ --- $ 236
St. Vincent de Paul $ 65 $ 1,046
Organ Campaign $ 50 $ 267

Organ Campaign – Goal $660,000 Total to date $ 623,779

Saturday, February 2 we celebrate The Presentation of the Lord, also known as

Candlemas Day. According to St. Luke’s account of the Gospel, Simeon recognized
Jesus as the Messiah in the temple and declared him “a light for revelation to the
Gentiles and glory for your people Israel. (Luke 2:32). This sparked the tradition of
blessing enough candles to last an entire year, which led to candle processions in
churches and in the streets which became known as Candlemas. Candles will be
blessed and each parishioner can take a candle home with them.

Deacon Adair will continue through the Wednesday’s of January at 7:00 in the Rectory
Meeting Room to present further topics on Benedictine spirituality. We’ll preview and
discuss DVDs on Monastery life at Gethsemani, Silence, and the life of Thomas
Merton. All are invited! No reservation necessary. The next session will be January 30.
Tuesday, January 29 the students from St. Augustine School will attend a “Rosary for Children”
beginning at 8:00am in the church, followed by the school Mass. This is in conjunction with
Catholic Schools Week. Please feel free to take part in this special rosary.

Financial statements have been mailed to all parshioner, if you have not received
yours, please contact the rectory at 330-745-0011.

Attention All Bakers….To help celebrate Catholic Schools Weeks, St. Augustine
School is having their annual Mardi Gras Festival for the students and we are hoping you
can help add to the fun! One of the most popular games at Mardi Gras is the Cake Walk,
and we need lots and lots of goodies to keep this fun, traditional game going. Would you consider
helping us out by sending in some baked goods (cakes, cupcakes, cookies, pies) for our students? If so,
items can be dropped off at the school on Thursday, January 31 between 8am-2:30pm. Please send them
in disposable containers and let us know if they contain nuts. Should you have any questions, contact
Aimee Williams at 330-203-9100. On behalf of all of us St. Augustine School, thank you in advance for
your part in helping to make this a fun and memorable day for our children.

For those preparing to have a child baptized in the near future, one requirement is that the
parents attend a Pre-Baptism Class. The next class will be held on Tuesday, January 29,
7:00pm at St. Augustine. Registration is not necessary, Classes are held in the Rectory
Meeting Room.

St. Augustine Soup Kitchen Crew ~ Our next service is on Tuesday, January 29 at the First
Presbyterian Church across from the Barberton library, beginning at 2:00 p.m. Our own,
Mike Moore will be flipping pancakes (Thank you Barberton Kiwanis for your donation!),
while resident “chefs” will be bringing their favorite Breakfast Casseroles to share. Rounding
out the meal, will be sautéed sausages and a giant fruit salad. Nothing more satisfying than comfort
food in January. We need help with set up and cooking beginning at 2:00pm; serving will be after
prayers at 4:30pm. Drop in for a while or stay for the duration. Never been to a Soup Kitchen? For
questions call or text Carolyn King @ 330-234-7302.

Join fellow parishioners for a few friendly hands of Euchre, Friday, February 1,
beginning at 6:30 in the cafeteria. Bring a snack to share. Drinks are
provided.

Feast of St. Blaise is February 3; His feast day is commemorated with a blessing of
throats because legend says that he cured a young boy choking on a fish bone.
Anyone wishing to have their throats blessed can do so at the 4:00pm, 8:00am,
10:30am, and 5:15pm Masses next weekend.

Men's Conference -A Men's Conference will be held at Saint Matthew Parish on Saturday, February 9
from 8:30am to 3:30pm in the Father Silva Center (2580 Berne Street). The day will include inspiring
talks by guest speakers Peter Herbeck and Pete Burak, fellowship, Eucharistic Adoration and an
opportunity for confession. A light breakfast and lunch will be served. This event is open to men 18
years of age and older. Cost of the conference is $10 and reservations can be made by calling the
Parish Office at 733-9944. We hope that you will want to take advantage of this opportunity for
spiritual and personal growth!

Parenting Classes for Fathers - Be a man…be a family! Embrace Clinic and Care Center in
Barberton is offering free fatherhood classes beginning February 6, for fathers, grandfathers, or
legal guardians. This series of six classes, held Wednesdays from 6:30-8pm through March 13,
will help strengthen the relationship between a man and his children by advocating the
importance of authentic manhood and fatherhood through educational, emotional and spiritual
growth. Do you know someone who can benefit? For more information, or to enroll, please
call 330-825-1900.
 Theology on Tap Akron is excited to again be at Panini's Bar & Grille in Stow, OH, on
Wednesday, February 13 at 7pm! Theology on Tap welcomes all young adults to come listen
to Jason & Julia Solomon, Pre-Cana Speakers, talk on "Marriage: Our Path to Holiness."
Admission is $5 and includes appetizers. The bar will be open for those who would like to
purchase beverages. Come experience faith, fellowship, and food with other young adults in their 20's
and 30's at Theology on Tap Akron! Panini's Bar & Grille is located right off the Route 8 Steels Corner Rd
Exit at 4200 Steels Pointe, Stow, OH, 44224.

The Women of Faith Book Club is open to all adult men and women from the
parish. Meetings are held in the rectory on the SECOND Thursday of each
month. The group decided on selections for the next several months; please
consider joining us for any or all of them as your time and interest allow. Titles
are available at the library or at local book stores. Please keep this list for future reference.
Selections are as follows: February 14-The Joy of the Gospel (Pope Francis), March 14-Boys in
the Boat (Brown), April 11-Acts of the Apostles, May 9-The Nightingale (Hannah), June 13-
Conclave (Harris), July 11-First Phone Call from Heaven (Albom), August 8-The Cloister Walk
(Norris), September 12-Rocket Boys (Hickham), October 10-Gilead (Robinson) and November
14-The Red Address Book (Lundberg). Should you have any questions, feel free to contact
Anne Sweeney at (330) 825-6302.

CATHOLIC CEMETERIES ASSOCIATION - MONTHLY GRIEF SUPPORT – 3rd SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH –
February 17 - Please join us for an hour of learning and healing along your grief journey. Our Grief
Support leaders are certified as Ministers of Consolation by the National Catholic Ministry to the
Bereaved, Inc. Our Catholic-based support can be supplemental to your existing support groups. We
meet the 3rd Sunday of every month at 3:00pm, except on holidays, then we meet the 4th Sunday. The
next Support Group is Sunday, February 17, at St. Joseph Cemetery, Avon (temporary trailer office);
Holy Cross Cemetery, Akron (office); and Holy Cross Cemetery, Brook Park (office). The topic for
February 2019 will be: “Smell the Roses” No registration is required; Just come and join us. For more
information, visit our website https://www.clecem.org/Information/Bereavement.aspx
or contact Rhonda at 216.930.4866 rabrams@clecem.org.
SAVE THE DATE: Spiritual Adoption Baby Shower, Sunday, February 24, following 10:30
Mass. Don't miss out on this opportunity to celebrate the JOY of RECEIVING by the GIVING of
the gifts of our prayers, for the unborn and donations to EMBRACE. For additional
information, contact Lynn Willig @330-472-9452.

Are you looking for a great start for your kindergartener or a fresh start for your older
child? St. Augustine School is now enrolling for 2019-2020. Make plans to attend the new
student open house on Thursday, February 28, from 5:30-7:00 PM. St. Augustine School, an
Ohio Department of Education EdChoice provider, is located at 195 Seventh St. NW in
Barberton, 44203. Transportation through Akron and Barberton is available. Please call 330.753.6435
with questions.

The Esther Ryan Shoe Fund’s annual spaghetti dinner is on March 1st at the Prince of
Peace Hall, 1263 Shannon Ave from 4-7 PM. The cost is $7 for adults and $4 for children
under 10. This delicious meal cooked by the Barberton Firefighters comes with meat or
meatless sauce, salad, bread, beverages and dessert. There will be a basket raffle of beautiful items. The
Esther Ryan Shoe Fund serves income qualified children in the Barberton Schools. For more information
contact Elizabeth Wilson at 330-745-3358.

Join us Tuesday, March 5 for the Women of Faith “Pot of Gold” Shrove
Tuesday Card Party. Tickets will go on sale February 1 through the
rectory (during regular business hours) or following Masses on February 9
& 10. Tickets are $9.00 each. Doors will open at 5:00 on March 5. Keep
an eye on the bulletin for additional information, hope to see you there!

Save the date: Saturday, March 23 is the annual St. Augustine Athletic Board
Reverse Raffle. This fun event benefits the athletes of St. Augustine. Check the
bulletin for updates and ticket information.

SAVE THE DATE ~ Joyful Hearts Ministry has confirmed our next in-house
prayer service and almsgiving opportunity: MENDING A MOTHER’S HEART BY
CLOTHING HER CHILDREN will be on Friday, April 5 beginning with Mary’s
Way of the Cross at 7:00pm facilitated by our very own Deacon Adair at St.
Augustine Church. Stations of the Cross will be followed by a recitation of the blessed Rosary,
and a candlelight Prayer Petition Procession followed by a fellowship reception in the school.
The benefactors of the event will be the Mission Dress Ministry of St. Augustine. This is going to
be an event to remember. More details will follow. Invite your friends and mark your calendars.
You won’t want to miss this!

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For the past forty-six years, the news media has IGNORED the hundreds of thousands of PEACEFUL
marchers who have been witnesses on behalf of the millions of innocent babies, who have lost their
lives before they began. They have drowned out the voices of post abortive WOMEN, who are SILENT
NO MORE! They will not even discuss the ravage it has visited on our country! Not only in the lost lives
of those precious little ones, but in the lives of their mothers who have been deceived into believing
abortion was an "EASY" solution to a much more complex problem. Those who promote this barbaric
practice are depicted as "COMPASSIONATE". Angry fist clinched women wearing vulgar hats; we are
told are empowered and courageous. Young Catholic students who brave the elements on behalf of the
unborn, who rightly recognize that America cannot be great on the blood of its innocent children,
donning their MAGA hats are targeted as "racist, haters"! ....WOE TO THOSE WHO CALL EVIL GOOD AND
GOOD EVIL...Isaiah 5:20. PRAY for our country and join us at St. Augustine parish as we endeavor to
accept the challenge of St. John -John Paul ll to build a new CULTURE OF LIFE. Meetings are held in the
rectory following the 5:15pm Mass and benediction the first Tuesday of every month. Contact Lynn
Willig @330-472-9452 for additional information.