(St.

Augustine Church, Barberton, OH) (August 18, 2013)

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Living the Faith in August: Luke 12:49-53 Lord, come to my aid! (Ps. 40) 1. If we really choose to be disciples, Jesus warns us that it will not be easy. When in your life has it been the most difficult to follow Jesus? 2. Our society is divided on many issues today, including religious freedom. How would you explain the importance of this right to someone who is not Catholic? 3. Have you ever had to make a decision to follow Jesus despite opposition from someone you love? How did God help you resolve this conflict? 320 Holy Hours were kept with Our Lord in Eucharistic Adoration last week. If Jesus were actually visible in church, everyone would run to welcome him, but he remains hidden in the Sacred Host under the appearance of bread, because he is calling us to faith, that we may come to him in humility. "The Blessed Sacrament is the Living Heart of each of our churches and it is our very sweet duty to honor and adore the Blessed Host, which our eyes see, the Incarnate Word, whom they cannot see." (Pope Paul VI, Credo of the People of God) Remember to sign your name at the desk when you make a Holy Hour. Contact Judy Soltis if you are interested in making a Holy Hour. 330-212-0926. The Parish Picnic St. Augustine Luau is next weekend, Sunday, August 25 beginning with the 10:30am Mass. Dont forget to get your raffle tickets with the opportunity to be the big winner of $5,000. There are still T-shirts available for only $8.00. They will be sold at the picnic as well. The last picnic meeting is Wednesday, August 21, there we will finish the raffle baskets and tie up all loose ends. Volunteers are still needed, if you are able to assist, please fill in a space on the volunteer boards found in the church.

An anyone can do way to participate in the New Evangelization is to volunteer to help spread the faith through RCIA. Volunteers are needed to: Be a Prayer Partner (agree to pray for an RCIA Inquirer) Help provide refreshments (once is great!) Consider being a parish sponsor and/or Mass mentor To share your gifts in one of these ways, please call Karen at 330-745-0011 x 18. Thank you.

Barberton Area Community Ministries items for the Month of August: Boxed dinners, rice, noodles, potatoes etc. Springtime of Hopes item for the month of August is toilet paper Please place your donations inside the bench in front of the giving tree in the vestibule, items will be picked up on Monday morning. Thank you very much for your donations, especially at this time of the year, when there are so many in need. Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated.

Community Corner

ou Y e iv ar n i ed: ASK A PRIEST will be held in the school cafeteria on Tuesday, August 20 t
from 6:30-8:30 pm. Priests of the parish will be on hand for this unique opportunity to have your questions about faith matters/scripture answered. A daytime session will meet in the Rectory from 10-11:30 am. Please RSVP if you are coming during the day (330745-0011 x18). The St. Augustine Women of Faith group is sponsoring these meetings. All are invited to participate. If possible, please submit questions to the Rectory by Monday, August 19.
(Insert Graphic 2303-0414.tif) St. Augustine Church would like to welcome the following New Parishioners to our Faith Community: Tom Gadel, Bianca Krohn, Michael, Erin & Christopher Menhart, Andrew & Elizabeth Somercik and Denise Williams

HOW DOES A PERSON BECOME CATHOLIC? Through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) or RCIC for children over the age of reason. The RCIA provides a nine-month opportunity to experience deeper conversion to the Lord, learn about Catholicism and what it means to be Catholic, and grow in relationship with other seekers and parishioners. If you have a non-Catholic spouse or fiance, neighbor, friend, co-worker or family member or even the cashier at your favorite store please prayerfully consider talking to him/her about possible participation. An Inquiry Night will be held on Monday, August 26 at 7:00 pm in the Rectory. Please talk to Karen or one of our parish priests if you have questions (330-7450011) or to refer someone for an appointment. Thank you. (Insert Graphic 2303-0010.tif) Mens Fellowship will meet Saturday, August 24 in the school
cafeteria from 7-8:25am. We will continue our study on the Psalms. All men are invited to join us for any session. Should you have any questions please contact Gib Adolph at 330-848-1043, or e-mail adolphbiz@email.com. PSR REGISTRATION 2013-2014 PSR is offered to children starting in the first grade through eighth grade; classes are held at St. Augustine School beginning on Sunday, September 8 from 9-10:15am. in the SAC. If a child is going into the first grade, and not attending a Catholic School or was in a Catholic school and is no longer attending, you are able to register for PSR. If you have not received a registration form in the mail, or are interested in registering a new child/children, or would like to volunteer, please contact Renee Barker at 330-745-1080. REGISTRATION FEES ARE AS FOLLOWS: Parishioners of St. Augustine & All Other Parishes Immaculate Conception 1 Child $ 95.00 1 Child $100.00 2 or more $115.00 2 or more $120.00 If you are unable to pay the registration fee at the time of registration, please contact Renee Barker to make payment arrangements. For those wishing to volunteer, your help will be greatly appreciated. Just a reminder, PSR begins on Sunday, September 8, 2013. Attention PSR teachers, there will be a PSR teacher meeting at 7:00pm on August 19 in Room #103. Hope to see everyone there!

Holy Hour family of the Week:

M/M Gib Adolph

(Insert Graphic 2000-0069.tif) Please pray for our Sick especially: Patrick Blasdel, Karl Bartel, Jacob Hurley, John Baylock, Jim Santilli Sr., Amy Brickels, Ellen Morlan, Frances Trenta, Patrick Doyle, B. J. Ranier, Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, Mary Ann Drobnak, Judy Kriston, Irene Lyle, Martha Beitel, Camilla Pieffer, Marilyn Stump, Joanne Sarver, Richard McCulligan, the family of Joshua Weigand, Alex Ruegg & Betty Biagetti (Insert Graphic 1108-0067.tif) III Jonathon Lengyel & Haley Young II Matthew Lewis & Kathy White Please contact the rectory if you or someone you know has been returned back to health. You are invited to a HOLY HOUR FOR PRIESTS, each Thursday from 3-4pm. Please join us as we pray the General Prayers for Priests, Chaplet of Mercy, Rosary Meditations, Litany of Precious Blood and Litany of Mary. All are invited and encouraged to attend. Cards Anyone? Join us Friday, September 6 as we play Euchre. Cards begin at 6:30pm in the school cafeteria. A light meal will be provided. Beginners and experienced players are welcome to come and try a hand. Come and enjoy an evening of fellowship. (Insert Graphic 1300-0100.tif) Stewardship Time, Talent & Treasure Sundays Offering Faith Direct Offering Total Offering Weekly Budget to meet Operating Cost Shortfall School Support St. Vincent de Paul Visiting Missionary August 4 $ 8,255 $ 1,941 $ 10,196 $10,400 $ (204) $ 1,015 $ 802 $ ----August 11 $ 7,094 $ 1,931 $ 9,025 $ 10,400 $ (1,375) $ 635 $ 536 $ 3,185

What is the difference between Mortal Sin and Venial Sin? Mortal sin destroys the divine power of love in a persons heart, subsequently; it breaks with God, whereas venial sin only strains the relationship with him. Mortal sin opposes an important value, for instance, directed against life or God---murder, blasphemy, adultery; committed with full knowledge and full consent. Venial sins are opposed to secondary values such as honor, truth, and poverty and are committed without full knowledge of their seriousness or without full consent of the will. They disrupt the relationship with God but do not sever it.

(From the Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church) (Youcat #315) (Insert Graphic 1000-0035.tif) August 19-25 Monday, August 19 Weekday 12:05 Anna Lazar 6:00 Confessions Tuesday, August 20 St. Bernard, Abbot and Doctor of the Church 5:15 Margaret Burg Wednesday, August 21 St. Pius X, Pope 12:05 Mary Steiner Thursday, August 22 The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary 12:05 William Jursik Friday, August 23 Weekday 12:05 Michael Jerin Sr. Saturday, August 24 St. Bartholomew, Apostle 8:30 Richard Seifert 2:00 WEDDING Jonathon Lengyel & Haley Young 3:00 Confessions 4:00 William Bernard Sr. & William Charles Sunday, August 25 Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 Edward Zak 10:30 The People of St. Augustine Church Readings for the Week of August 19 Jgs 2:11-19, Ps 106:34-35,36-37,39-40,43-44, Mt 19:16-22 Jgs 6:11-24a, Ps 85:9,11-12,13-14, Mt 19:23-30 Jgs 9:6-15, Ps 21:2-3,4-5,6-7, Mt 20:1-16 Jgs 11:29-39a, Ps 40:5,7-8,8-9,10, Mt 22:1-14 Ru 1:1,3-6,14b-16,22, Ps 146:5-6,6-7,8-9,9-10, Mt 22:34-40 Rv 21:9b-14, Ps 145:10-11,12-13,17-18, Jn 1:45-51 Is 66:18-21, Ps 117:1,2, Heb 12:5-7,11-13, Lk 13:22-30

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(Insert Graphic 2404-0191.tif) The Soup Kitchen is looking for volunteers. Would you be willing to cook, serve and clean-up for approximately four hours once every two months? If this is something you would like to do, please contact Ann Pipoly at 330-753-1004 to lend a helping hand. (Insert Graphic 2302-0036.tif) Saturday, September 28 will be the Swiss Steak Dinner benefiting the Barberton Soup Kitchen. Keep an eye out for more information. (Insert Graphic 1108-0048.tif) For couples preparing for marriage, Pre-Cana Day is available on the following dates in 2013: August 25 & October 27. The day will begin with registration then Mass at 10:30 am and conclude at 6:30 pm. Pre-Cana is presented by Jason & Brooke Roberts. The cost is $75.00 per couple which includes lunch. For reservation please call the Retreat House at 330-896-2315 or visit us on the web at: www.loyolaretreathouse.com to print a reservation form.

Why a Holy Hour?

The spiritual lives of our families are strengthened through our Holy Hour. (Blessed John Paul II)