St.

Augustine Church, Barberton, OH – March 17, 2019

March 18-24
Monday, March 18 – Lenten Weekday
12:05 Angie Jursik
6:00 Confessions

Tuesday, March 19 – St. Joseph, Spouse of The Blessed Virgin Mary

8:30 School Mass – All Souls
5:15 John & Jennie Krasovic

Wednesday, March 20 – Lenten Weekday

12:05 Tom Zdanowicz
5:00 Diocesan Evening of Confession

Thursday, March 21 – Lenten Weekday

12:05 Betty Rollins

Friday, March 22 – Lenten Weekday

12:05 Anna Lazar
2:00 Stations of the Cross
7:00 Stations of the Cross

Saturday, March 23 – Lenten Weekday

8:30 Richard McCulligan
3:00 Confessions
4:00 Carol Soberano (Fr. Majikas)

Sunday, March 24 – Third Sunday of Lent

8:00 Angie Jursik (Fr. Browne)
10:30 Fr. Joseph Gorski – Anniversary (Fr. Majikas)
5:15 The People of St. Augustine Church (Fr. Browne)

Readings for the Week of March 18

Monday Dn 9:4b-10, Ps 79:8,9,11,13, Lk 6:36-38
Tuesday 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a,16, Ps 89:2-3,4,5,27,29, Rom 4:13,16-18,22, Mt
1:16,18-21,24a or Lk 2:41-51a
Wednesday Jer 18:18-20, Ps 31:5-6,14,15-16, Mt 20:17-28
Thursday Jer 17:5-10, Ps 1:1-2,3,4,6, Lk 16:19-31
Friday Gn 37:3-4,12-13a, 17b-28a, Ps 105:16-17,18-19,20-21,
Mt 21:33-43,45-46
Saturday Mi 7:14-15,18-20, Ps 103:1-2,3-4,9-10,11-12, Lk 15:1-3,11-32
Sunday Ex 3:1-8a,13-15, Ps 103:1-2,3-4,6-7,8,11, 1 Cor 10:1-6,10-12,
Lk 13:1-9

372 Holy Hours were kept before the Blessed Sacrament this past week.
“When you look at the crucifix, you understand how much Jesus loved you.
When you look at the Sacred Host, you understand how much Jesus loves you now.
Jesus has made Himself the Bread of Life to give us life. Night and day, He is there. If
you really want to grow in love, come back to the Eucharist, come back to Adoration.”
(Mother Teresa) We have a new adorer: Dan D’Aurelio, thank you and may God bless
you always! Call for our hour with the Bread of Life. Joie 330-745-6852 or Mary Jane
330-753-9979.

Please check out our calendar of events at the website www.staugustinebarberton.org or you may
access our calendar on Google at StAbarberton44203

Second Sunday of Lent

In the Transfiguration, Jesus changed His appearance front of the apostles and then a
mysterious cloud came over them. The apostles “were terrified as they entered the
cloud.” Every one of us is a constantly-unfolding mystery. When we enter into a
relationship with another, we can expect change and we should expect it to be
unsettling, for it might require us also to change.

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, 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, Nick
Shirey, Mary Zinkovitch, Ed Brogan, Angela Rollins, John Anzaldi, Gary Morgan,
Margaret McConnall, Darci, Darlene Stefansky, Pam Schlernitzauer, Frank Wrobel,
Tom Rasicci, Sarah Brown, Laurie Shantz, Susan Cutshall, Margaret Genet, Ray
Correll, Sarah Browne, Phil & Alyce Sherman

Maureen T. Mulvihill
Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord!

Barberton Area Community Ministry 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 brother’s and sister’s in need.
 Time, Talent & Treasure

March 3 March 10

Sunday Offering $ 8,161 $ 7,334

Faith Direct Offering $ 1,850 $ 1,670
Total Offering $ 10,011 $ 9,004

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

(Shortfall) Overage $ $ (1,789) $ (2,796)

School Support $ 790 $ 885

Capital Support $ 117 $ 801
Endowment Fund $ 11 $ 56
St. Vincent de Paul $ 461 $ 943
Organ Campaign $ 326 $ 138
Churches in Eastern Europe $ 93 $ 1,207
Black & Indian $ --- $ 375
Easter Flowers $ --- $ 203

Organ Campaign – Goal $660,000 Total to date $ 624,712

Please note the following dates for Stations of the Cross held in St. Augustine Church;
consider making this a part of your Lenten journey,

Friday, March 22 – 2:00pm & 7:00pm

Friday, March 29 – no school – 7:00pm
Friday, April 5 – 2:00pm & 7:00pm
Friday, April 12 – 1:30pm & 7:00pm Live Stations
Friday, April 19 – no school - Mary’s Way of the Cross 7:00pm

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 134th annual Black and Indian Mission Collection
last weekend. Your prayerful support enables people to come to know Jesus Christ in African
American, Native American, and Alaska Native communities all over the U.S.A. Spreading the
Gospel couldn’t happen without your support.

“With infinite mercy, He forgives all of our sins as soon as we show the smallest
sign of repentance.” (Pope Francis) The Sacrament of Reconciliation offers to us
the healing grace of God in restored relationship: not only our individual
relationships with friends and family, but our relationship with God and with the
Catholic Church. All are asked to join us for “An Evening of Confession,” March
20, from 5-8pm. Fr. David and Fr. Bill will be available during this time of
individual confessions. We particularly invite anyone who may have wandered
from the Catholic Church to come home this Lent, through Sacramental Reconciliation. For
more information, go to: www.welcomecatholic.com.
The Women of Faith thanks everyone in our parish and local community for their
support of our successful Shrove Tuesday Card Party. It was a fun evening made
possible by the hard work and involvement of a variety of people. Soooooo, if you
bought a ticket, donated a basket, gift card or money, cooked or served the food,
created the centerpieces and table prizes, gave door prizes, set up or cleaned up,
baked or bought a cake, pie or strudel, sold raffle tickets or solicited prizes, attended
yourself and invited others, helped decorate, made dozens of trips to your car to load and unload
and prayed for our success, THANK YOU SO MUCH! As you can see, many hands are required – you
may want to get involved yourself next year! FYI – Shrove Tuesday is on February 25, 2020! We
would love to have you join us.

Bishop Robert Barron’s “The Mass” hosted by Deacon Robin Adair will be on Wednesday,
March 20 in the rectory meeting room from 7-8:30pm. This will be a seven week study with
each weekly session standing alone, dealing with a separate aspect of the Mass. Walk through
the Liturgy and be transformed through insights on this most privileged and intimate encounter
with our Lord. “The Mass” will help you understand how to fully, consciously, and actively
participate in the source and summit of Christian Life. Consider making this part of your Lenten
journey. For questions, contact Deacon Adair at 330-283-4983.

Please join us on Saturday, March 23, 2019, for the annual St. Augustine Athletic
Board Reverse Raffle. Grand prize is $1,000. Only 150 tickets sold. Dinner, beer,
and soft drinks provided. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased in the rectory during
business hours. All money raised will benefit the student-athletes of St. Augustine
Parish. Please contact Brian Motil or Cara Ramsey at (330) 753-6435 for more
information.

Men…LAST CALL! Advance and on-line phone registrations need to be in by Tuesday, March
19, for the 19 annual Catholic Men’s Conference “Answer the Call” to be held on Saturday,
March 23, at the Holiday Inn Rockside Independence. Registration at the door will be $40.
Come and see why so many men throughout northeast Ohio attend these annual conferences,
The conference begins with a light breakfast at 8:00am and concludes with 4:00pm Mass.
Registration includes breakfast, lunch and all conference programs.

Men Fellowship will meet next Saturday, March 23 from 7 – 8:25am in the school cafeteria. We will
begin our study of Mark’s Gospel, and we will pray a rosary for Marriage, Family, and Respect for Life.
For questions, contact Gib Adolph at 330-848-1043 or email adolphbiz@email.com.

There will be a workshop on the Latin Mass on Sunday, March 24, 2019 from 12:15-12:45pm in the
basement of St. Sebastian Parish Church, 476 Mull Ave., Akron Ohio. Please stay for the Latin Mass at
1 pm following the workshop. For questions call 330-869-0682.

A "Caring and Sharing" session for those struggling with divorce, separation or widowhood will be held
on Monday, March 25th from 7:30-9:00 pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary's Convent Building, 1945
Portage Trail in Cuyahoga Falls. Marlene Maruna, a retired Social Worker, will facilitate this session. This
event is open at no charge to people of all faiths. For information call Marlene 330-607-6284.
 Life in the Spirit Seminar – Immaculate Conception Parish invites you to join us in
Waldeisen Hall, 2124 16th Street SW Akron, on Saturday, April 6 & Sunday April. 7
for inspiring talks (speakers include Fr. Pete Colletti, Fr. Jacob Bearer, Fr. Mike, &
Melissa Keegan), praise & worship, dinner, Mass, Healing Service & more. Cost is
$10/person or $15/2 people. Call Ray at the IC rectory (330-753-8429) for more information or
to register.

St. Augustine will once again have a Lenten Communal Reconciliation Service on Monday,
April 8 beginning at 7:00pm in the church. Numerous priests will be available and you may
receive the sacrament either face-to-face or with a screen in a confessional. All are
encouraged to take part in this special sacrament, please plan accordingly.

Join fellow parishioners for a few friendly hands of Euchre, Friday, April 12,
beginning at 6:30 in the cafeteria. Bring a snack to share. Drinks are
provided.

Due to vacation and Easter we are asking you to send your bulletin information in early. For the
March 31 bulletin, information must be received by Thursday, March 21, for the Palm Sunday
bulletin (April 14) information must be received by April 4 and for the Easter bulletin (April 21)
information must be received by April 11. Please plan ahead.

St. Augustine Preschool is selling Malley’s Chocolates to raise funds for

the preschool. Please help them meet their goal of $3,000. Order forms
are available on the table in the back of the church. Orders must be
turned in by March 25 and chocolates will be delivered by April 10. For additional
information contact Kathy Bogdan at 330-745-5735. You may place your order on-line
at https://malleys.com/fundraising/campaign/st-augustine-1/

Attention Ushers & Lectors: Sign-up sheets are in the sacristy and on the usher’s
cabinet for the Easter Season. Please consider being a part of our Easter Services.
Attention ladies, a sign-up sheet is also in the sacristy for and women that would like
to be part of Mary’s Way of the Cross. Thank you in advance for your assistance.

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!
Have you made your Confirmation yet? It is feasible that some adults have not
received the Sacrament of Confirmation for one reason or the other. St. Augustine would
like to invite adults who have not been confirmed to consider doing so this year. Fr. Bill
Browne is inviting all Catholic men and women who have already been baptized, made your
First Confession and have received your First Holy Communion to work with him to get
ready to be confirmed here at St. Augustine Church on Sunday, June 2 at the 10:30 Mass.
Preparation will be held in the Rectory, Thursday, May 2 and 16 beginning at 7:00pm.
Please contact the rectory (330-745-0011) if you wish to be included in the Confirmation
preparation.

As we ponder the vehement advances of the proponents of the CULTURE OF DEATH, we MUST respond
with even greater passion, as we reflect on OUR LORD'S PASSION, when He admonished the Women of
Jerusalem, saying, "Weep not for me, but for yourselves, and for your children. For, behold, the days
are coming, in which they will they will say, Blessed are the barren..."Let us resolve to PAVE the way to
life...Pray/Act/Vote/Educate. Join in building a new Culture of Life, our next meeting will be
held Tuesday April 2, following the 5:15 Mass and benediction. contact Lynn Willig @(330) 472-9452 for
more information.

St. Augustine Church is in need of additional ADULT ALTAR SERVERS: If you would like to join the
Adult Altar Servers Ministry to serve at the 8:00am Sunday Mass, please call Tom Logsdon (330-745-
1373). Tom will meet with you for a brief training before your scheduled first week to serve. If you
would like to join the Adult Funeral Altar Servers Ministry even for just one certain day of the week,
please call Tom and he will call you to serve only for funerals on your designated day.