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Augustine Church, Barberton, OH) (February 17, 2013)

First Sunday of Lent

Living Faith in February: Luke 4:1-13 No evil shall befall you, nor shall affliction come near your tent. For to his angels he has given command about you, that they guard you in all your ways. (Ps. 91) Where do you see the signs of Gods presence in your day-to-day activities? There will be a diocesan-wide celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Wednesday, February 20, 2013. Will you take the opportunity to attend and invite someone to go with you? When youre tempted, where do you find the strength to resist? Who are the angels in your life?

(Insert Graphic 2404-0062.tif) The next Coffee and Donuts will be held on Sunday, February 17 in the school cafeteria. Hosts will be John & Helen Deibel & Barb Vargo. 318 Holy Hours were kept before the Blessed Sacrament this past week.
The Eucharist, in the Mass and outside of the Mass, is the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, and is therefore deserving of the worship that is given to the living God, and to him alone. Pope John Paul II. Please consider spending an hour with Our Lord. If not now, when? 330-212-0926 Judy Soltis There will be a meeting for day captains, Monday, February 18 at 6:30pm in the rectory. Thank you!

AN EVENING OF CONFESSION: A diocesan-wide celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation/Penance will take place in every church in the Cleveland Diocese on Wednesday, February 20, from 5:00-8:00 pm. Because St. Augustine is a one-priest parish and other confessors are not available, we ask that those who receive the sacrament in a regular way refrain from doing so on this evening. Instead, please encourage invite a family member or friend who has been away from the church or hasnt taken advantage of this great sacrament of healing and forgiveness in a long time to do so. If he or she needs your support come! Greeters will be at the door; aids for celebrating the sacrament and other reading material will be available. This is a time of new beginnings. Please extend a heartfelt invitation to anyone you know who has been away. (Insert Graphic 1604-0010.tif) RCIA NEWS: Saturday marks the Rite of Sending for catechumens and candidates. Sunday is the Rite of Election of Catechumens and the Call to Continuing Conversion for Candidates. Held at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, the Bishop will declare to the community the Churchs approval of the catechumens for election and the candidates for full communion with the Church. Coinciding with the opening of Lent, the celebration of the Rite of Election begins a period of intense preparation for the sacraments. Please pray for the catechumens from St. Augustine: Jackie Knorr, Kim Mullett and Meghan and Michael Fair and our candidate, Christy McCann. Please pray also for those from Immaculate Conception and all the parishes of our Diocese. Holy Hour family of the Week: M/M Shaun Hinssen

It is not too late to register for the February 27 Bus Trip to Parma-area churches. Cost is $16 plus lunch. Departure time is 9:00 am; return at approximately 5:30. Mass will be celebrated. Please call the Rectory to reserve your spot. There are a number of seats available, but the trip is ON! (330-745-0011) The Widows Mite..Even your two small coins can make a difference in the lives of the poor in the Barberton and Norton area. Please be generous to our St. Vincent de Paul Lenten Almsgiving, buy using the banks that were distributed last weekend, or envelopes that are provided in the pews. Banks will be collected on Palm Sunday, the project will conclude on Easter Sunday. Our goal is to raise $5,000 for St. Vincent de Paul. Please be generous! CATHOLIC CHARITIES 2013 ANNUAL APPEAL This is the final weekend of the in-pew portion of the 2013 Catholic Charities Annual Appeal. All who have not received the mailing, or have not had a chance to respond to it, are 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 to it. There is a box on the in-pew envelope to indicate that you have responded by mail. This is not a special collection. Rather , the Appeal is the one time during the year that all Catholics are asked to make a significant pledge, payable in installments, to Catholic Charities in order to serve the needy, the vulnerable and the marginalized. This years appeal theme is: We Welcome, We Serve, We Support. We ask that each parishioner consider the blessing God has given to us as well as the good that we can accomplish when we act with the unity and strength of our faith. The impact of Catholic Charities cannot be understated. Over 276,000 people from every suburb and city in Northeast Ohio benefit from their programs and services each year. Please consider a generous gift to the Catholic Charities 2013 Annual Appeal, and please pray for the success of this important Appeal. Today, each of us is asked to support the Churchs evangelization efforts among African Americans and Native Americans. Your financial contribution supports Catholic communities on reservations, in rural areas and inner cities. Your support helps to open the door of faith for our brothers and sisters in Christ in Black and American Indian Communities. Together, join our journey to support our mission to the missions! God bless you! (Insert Graphic 2303-0414.tif) St. Augustine Parish would like to welcome the following new parishioners to our faith community: Karen Currans, Larry & Kathleen Dunlap, Karson & Keller Frase, Christopher Jackson & Alexandrea Koger, Rachel & Cameron Jackson, Ted & Celeste Oprean, David, Amy, Victoria, Rebecca, Angel & Ashley Pasko, Brian Tasz & Lisa Ehrhardt, Angel Vano, Jess Woodruff, Alexis & Jess Woodruff Jr. ATTENTION EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: If you have been distributing communion to the nursing homes or the homebound and have a pyx at home, please return it to the Church as soon as possible. Thank you in advance!

Why a Holy Hour?

To be alone with Jesus in adoration an intimate union with Him is the Greatest Gift of Love the tender love of Our Father in Heaven. (Blessed Mother Teresa)

(Insert Graphic 2000-0069.tif) Please pray for our Sick especially: Patrick Blasdel, Patricia Patterson, Karl Bartel, Jacob Hurley, Pat Gable, John Baylock, Ann Pipoly, Eugene Van Oss, Vivian Heim, Jim Santilli Sr., Kathy Trenta, Amy Brickels, Ellen Morlan, Gina Morlan, Jack Weigand, Catherine Herold, Frances Trenta, Patrick Doyle, John Genet, Mary Codispoti (Weigand), Gert Weaver, David Zak & Carmen Cirignano Berger (Insert Graphic 1103-0066.tif) Keller Aaron Lamberg Son of Cody Lamberg & Karson Frase Avery Renee Tomcik Daughter of Thomas & Claudia (Loffelmann) Tomcik (Insert Graphic 2303-0010.tif) Mens Fellowship will meet Saturday, February 23 in the School Cafeteria from 7-8:25 am. We will continue our study of the book of Revelation. For questions, contact Gib Adolph at 330-848-1043 or adolphbiz@email.com. All men of the parish are invited to join us for any session. (Insert Graphic 1000-0005.tif) Stewardship: Time, Talent and Treasure February 10 Sundays Offering Faith Direct Offering Total Offering St. Vincent de Paul School Support $ 6,099 $ 1,929 $ 8,028 $ $ 985 584

Year-to-date Income Year-to-date Expenses Difference

COMPARATIVE FIGURES 2012-2013 2011-2012 $1,057,908 $1,050,303 $_ 994,612 $1,000,098 $ 63,296 $ 50,205

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN Spent to Date $1,524,138 Amount on Deposit $ 107,096 As Lent quickly approaches, we are reminded of our call to be stewards with gifts of time, talent, and treasure. At St. Augustine Church we appreciate your gifts, regardless of how they come. Many of our parishioners have been using Faith Direct to give their gifts of treasure. Faith Direct is an excellent way to support the parish while reducing the administrative costs of envelopes and saving our wonderful staff and volunteers precious time. To enroll in the Faith Direct program you may pick up an enrollment form on the bookrack or enroll online at www.faithdirect.net using our church code: OH278. As we enter Lent, I hope you will consider participating in this great program as it has been a wonderful means of support for our parish family. Again, thank you for your generosity.

(Insert Graphic 1000-0066.tif)) February 18-24 Monday, February 18 Lenten Weekday 12:05 Margaret Burg Tuesday, February 19 Lenten Weekday 5:15 George Kozarevic Wednesday, February 20 Lenten Weekday 8:30 Bob & Betty Bartel - Anniversary 12:05 Catherine Ferraro Anniversary 5:00 Sacrament of Penance Thursday, February 21 Lenten Weekday Friday, February 22 The Chair of St. Peter the Apostle 12:05 Joseph Deibel, C.R. Reiter & Patty Meredith 2:00 Stations of the Cross 7:00 Stations of the Cross Saturday, February 23 Lenten Weekday 8:30 Aletha Gardner 4:00 George & Millie Borisuk Sunday, February 24 Second Sunday of Lent 8:00 Anna Lazar 10:30 The People of St. Augustine Church Readings for the Week of February 18 Lv 19:1-2,11-18, Ps 19:8,9,10,15, Mt 25:31-46 Is 55:10-11, Ps 34:4-5,6-716-17,18-19, Mt 6:7-15 Jon 3:1-10, Ps 51:3-4,12-13,18-19, Lk 11:29-32 Est C:12,14-16,23-25, Ps 138:1-2,2-3,7-8, Mt 7:7-12 1 Pt 5:1-4, Ps 23:1-3,4,5,6, Mt 16:13-19 Dt 26:16-19, Ps 119:1-2,4-5,7-8, Mt 5:43-48 Gn 15:5-12,17-18, Ps 27:1,7-8,8-9,13-14, Phil 3:17-4:1, Lk 9:28b-36

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Enrich Your Lent with Fr. Robert Barrons SEVEN DEADLY SINS, SEVEN LIVELY VIRTUES on Tuesdays from 7-8:30 pm in the school cafeteria. Sessions will be on February 19, 26, March 12 and 19. Bring a Catechism of the Catholic Church and, if possible, a Bible. Some copies to use and/or purchase will be available. Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Perpetual Adoration and in the spirit of the Year of Faith, the St. Augustine Lenten Mission will host Fr. Michael Woost of St. Mary Seminary on March 3-5 at 7 pm in the Church. It will be a time to be refreshed and renewed in our understanding and love for the Eucharist. Please save the dates. MenLAST CALL! Advance on-line and discounted group registrations end on Wednesday, February 20 for the Catholic Mens Fellowship Conference Answer the Call: to be held on Saturday, February 23 at Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School in Cleveland. All registrations after this date will be at the full rate. Come see why as many as 1,000 men throughout northeast Ohio attend these conferences. Load up the cars or buses and make it a special day with friends, sons, and grandsons (15 and older). The conference begins with a light breakfast at 8:00am and concludes with 4:00pm Mass to be celebrated by Bishop Richard Lennon. Registration includes breakfast, lunch, and all conference programs. For more information or to register, go to www.cmfneo.com.