St.

Augustine Church, Barberton, OH – March 24, 2019

March 25-31
Monday, March 25 - The Annunciation of the Lord
12:05 Julius M. Horvath – Anniversary
6:00 Confessions

Tuesday, March 26 – Lenten Weekday

8:30 School Mass – Don Snyder
5:15 Alice Harris – Anniversary

Wednesday, March 27 – Lenten Weekday

12:05 Ann Majikas

Thursday, March 28 – Lenten Weekday

12:05 Ivan Morber

Friday, March 29 – Lenten Weekday

12:05 Mike Nonno
7:00 Stations of the Cross

Saturday, March 30 – Lenten Weekday

8:30 Robert & Loretta Mackey
3:00 Confessions
4:00 Arnulfo Lopez-Cruz (Fr. Majikas)

Sunday, March 31 – Fourth Sunday of Lent

8:00 The People of St. Augustine Church (Fr. Majikas)
10:30 Angie Jursik (Fr. Browne)
5:15 All Souls (Fr. Misbrener)

Readings for the Week of March 25

Monday Is 7:10-14;8:10, Ps 40:7-8,8-9,10,11, Heb 10:4-10, Lk 1:26-38
Tuesday Dn 3:25,34-43, Ps 25:4-5,6,7,8-9, Mt 18:21-35
Wednesday Dt 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

394 Holy Hours were kept before the Blessed Sacrament this past week.
“The Holy Eucharist is the source and summit in our life as faithful
Catholics. If you want to live in a true relationship with God, you have to go
down on your knees for God. We have to go through the gesture of kneeling
and of remaining on our knees in front of the Eucharist to express our
adoration of God, our adoration of Christ who is God among us.” (Cardinal Jan Pieter
Schotte). There are two vacant hours: Thursday, 11-12midnight and Saturday
midnight-1:00am. Make your commitment today; call 330-753-9979 (Mary Jane)
Attention Holy Hour Captains – March 28 there will be a meeting in the rectory
meeting room. There we will discuss plans for the June 28 picnic for all adorers.
Please plan to attend.

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

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. Let us see
repentance in a positive light as an opportunity to be embraced by Jesus’ great mercy
that will set us free.

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

My Dear Parishioners: I want to extend my sincere apologies to all those who attended
the 8:00 Mass last weekend. I had in my head that I had the 10:30 Mass, when I was
actually scheduled for the 8:00. I extend my thanks to Fr. Browne for covering the
8:00 Mass. I apologize for any inconvenience I may have caused since Mass started
late.
Christ’s Peace!
Fr. David J. Majikas
 Time, Talent & Treasure

March 10 March 17
Sunday Offering $ 7,334 $ 7,430
Faith Direct Offering $ 1,670 $ 1,670
Total Offering $ 9,004 $ 9,100

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

(Shortfall) Overage $ $ (2,796) $ (2,700)

School Support $ 885 $ 170

Capital Support $ 801 $ 10
Endowment Fund $ 56 $ ---
St. Vincent de Paul $ 943 $ 45
Organ Campaign $ 138 $ 30
Churches in Eastern Europe $ 1,207 $ ---
Black & Indian $ 375 $ 72
Easter Flowers $ 203 $ 1,244
Almsgiving $ --- $ 1,080

Organ Campaign – Goal $660,000 Total to date $ 624,742

Pastor’s Formed Pick of the Week: “Forgiven”

Forgiven explores the grace and healing offered in Confession and shows how the
Sacrament of mercy reveals the depths and bounty of God’s love. By looking at God’s
revelation of his mercy in Scripture and making a step by step examination of the Rite
itself. Forgiven communicates God’s invitation to each one of us to come experience
his indescribable love in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. There is nothing like
experience God’s forgiveness and to have the lifting of the burden of sin from our
shoulders and our hearts.
Christ’s Peace!
Fr. David Majikas

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 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

Next week, our parish will take up The Catholic Relief Services Collection. Funds from
this collection provide food to the hungry, support displaced refugees, and bring Christ’s
love and mercy to all people here and abroad. Next week please give generously to the
collection, and help Jesus in disguise. Learn more about the collection at
www.usccb.org/catholic-relief.

Bishop Robert Barron’s “The Mass” hosted by Deacon Robin Adair will be on Wednesday,
March 27 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 Note: St. Augustine Rectory will be closed Friday, March 29.

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 the Easter Season we are asking you to send your bulletin information in early. For the
Palm Sunday bulletin (April 14) information must be received by Thursday, April 4 and for the
Easter bulletin (April 21) information must be received by Thursday, 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.

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.

There was a rosary found in the church. Please call the rectory if you believe it is yours. (330-745-
0011)

The Saints Peter & Paul Holy Name Society Stag Fish Fry is Friday, April 5 at the parish school; 169
W Clinton St., Doylestown. Admission is $25 per person and is from 7-12:30am. This event
features Delicious Lake Perch and beer, friendly game of chance and quality door prizes, 50/50 and
grand prize raffles. Pre-sale tickets (Included in an "Early Bird" $100 drawing) can be obtained by
calling Ted at 330 658-3057 or tickets can be purchased at the door.

AM 1260 The Rock Spring Spirit Drive - Catholic radio in Cleveland

needs you! Join AM 1260 The Rock Wednesday April 3rd through
Friday April 5th for their semi-annual Spirit Drive. As a listener-
supported lay apostolate, the station relies on contributions from
listeners to continue offering solid, Catholic programming. Tune in to AM 1260 The Rock or
visit www.am1260therock.com to make your gift to Catholic radio in Cleveland.

The Third Annual Diocesan-wide Retreat Day for Women is Saturday April 6 at St. Francis de Sales Parish
in Akron from 9:30 - 3:00. Speakers include Fr. Jacob Bearer, Margarita Selig and Therese Holderbaum.
This year’s theme is Intimacy with God through Prayer. For more details and to register,
visit stfparish.com and click on the Women’s Retreat link.
Join Immaculate Conception - Adult Faith Enrichment! The focus will be on holiness
and we will be using both Bishop Robert Barron's video series. Schedules and
registration forms may be found on the table in the back of the church. We invite you
to come, learn and grow in your Catholic faith. The next session will be held April 4
with “Pope Francis’ Exhortation Chapter 3. Sessions will be held in Waldeisen Hall
from 7-9pm. Bring a dessert or snack to share…doors open at 6:30pm for fellowship.

The Lenten Season offers many opportunities for St. Augustine Culture of Life to bear witness, offer
prayers and reparation to Our Blessed Lord for the sin of abortion. We have been invited to participate
in the National #Protest PP/40 Days candlelight vigil to be held outside Planned Parenthood Saturday,
April13 beginning just before sundown and lasting approximately an hour. We also will meet at Planned
Parenthood at NOON on Good Friday to pray A WAY of the CROSS for Victims of Abortion. Every
Wednesday from 1:00-2:00pm we offer a Holy Hour for Religious Freedom and the Life Issues featuring
a Patriotic Rosary. First Friday of every month at 11:00am is the Holy Hour for Life. Please join us for
our next meeting April 6 following 5:15 Mass and Benediction to discover how GOD wishes to use YOU
as an Apostle for Life! For more information contact Lynn Willig @ (330)472-9452.

SUGGESTED MOVIE: “UNPLANNED” – As one of the youngest Planned Parenthood clinic directors in the
nation, Abby Johnson was involved in upwards to 22,000 abortions and counseled countless women on
their reproductive choices. Her passion surrounding a woman’s right to choose led her to become a
spokesperson for Planned Parenthood, fighting to enact legislation for the cause she so deeply believed
in. Until the day she saw something that changed everything. Unplanned is playing at Regal Cinemas
Massillon 12 on Friday, March 29 at 7:00-pm. Consider making this part of your Lenten Journey.