St.

Augustine Church, Barberton, OH – February 25, 2018

February 26 – March 4
Monday, February 26 – Lenten Weekday
12:05 Mike Macko – Anniversary
6:00 Confessions

Tuesday, February 27 – Lenten Weekday

8:30 School Mass
5:15 Fred Kormanik

Wednesday, February 28 – Lenten Weekday

12:05 Ann I. Horvath – Anniversary
5:00 Evening of Reconciliation – Diocesan Wide

Thursday, March 1 – Lenten Weekday

12:05 Dan Incorvati

Friday, March 2 – Lenten Weekday

12:05 Janet Underation
2:00 Stations of the Cross
7:00 Stations of the Cross

Saturday, March 3 – Lenten Weekday

8:30 Vinton & Oma Jewell
3:00 Confessions
4:00 Victor Meeker – Anniversary (Fr. Browne)
5:15 Holy Hour for Our Lady of Fatima

Sunday, March 4 – Third Sunday of Lent

8:00 The People of St. Augustine (Fr. Browne)
10:30 David Benya (Fr. Majikas)
5:15 Ted Royce – Anniversary (Fr. Smith)

Readings for the Week of February 26

Monday Dn 9:4b-10, Ps 79:8,9,11,13, Lk 6:36-38
Tuesday Is 1:10,16-20, Ps 50:8-9,16-17,21,23, Mt 23:1-12
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 20:1-17, Ps 19:8,9,10,11, 1 Cor 1:22-25, Jn 2:13-25
 Second Sunday of Lent

When Jesus was transfigured, the apostles saw Him as they had never seen Him
before and they were frightened. When we experience change in a person we love, we
frequently resist it because it often means we must change our way of relating to that
person. Take a closer look at Jesus and your relationships. What changes do you
need to make this Lent that will reflect the glory of God? Ask for grace to change.

347 Holy Hours were kept before the Blessed Sacrament this past week. We
have a new committed adorer, welcome Scott Mira, may God bless you
always. We have a vacancy: Wednesday 11-12(Midnight), we still need
partners for Saturday: 5-6pm and 8-9pm. It’s Lent! What else could you do
that is more pleasing to our Lord, who suffered so much for us? Nothing! Call Fred
Maurer at 330-697-2316 for the Wednesday hours and Beth White at 330-690-3726
for the partner’s hours or Gene Ryan at 330-690-9661 for any interested hour.
Adoration is forever: By the grace of God it will never end at St. Augustine. We are in
our 56th year. Awesome!

Please pray for our Sick especially: John Baylock, Betty Bartel, Jack Weigand, Lisa
Gnap, Judy Kriston, Anne Trischan, Shanon Johnson, Stephen Deibel, Joanne
Ramsay, William Bedford, Carol Garman, Chad Trischan, Pat Shemuga, Helene Van
Oss, Paula Collins, Alexandra Kepler, Gary Reed, Kristine Hornacek, Camilla Pieffer,
Barb Shehan, Joe Patterson III, Lowell Potts, Sandra Walters, Bruce Hartung, Barb
Helms, Nicole Hahn, Tom Abbott, Bob & Patty Moses, Therese Weigand, Brenda
Griffin, Kelly Ann Eby, Norma Geary Catlin, Kaleigh Shriver, Dick Buehrle, Charles
Wagner, Carol Soberano, Pauline Nonno, Allen Weidman, Conner Beish, Margaret
Vargo, Charlie Carroll, Katie Marino, Cheryl Jackson, Roy Smith, Angie Jursik, Steve &
Margo Trenta, Dennis Braman, Vickey Todd, Jean Stemmer, Tara Ferguson, C.J., Bob
Eckert, Paul Moon, James Chalfant, Lori Meese, Mary Jane Somerick, Sharon Lohan,
Linda Makowski, Carole Ezell-Bell, Lisa Von Gunten, Julian Gonzalez, Honey Ann
Zagar, Rose Marie Zeffer, Margaret McArdle, Paulette Holland

WELCOME ALL – An Evening of Confession at all Catholic Churches “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 relationships: 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 Confessions”, February 28 from 5-8pm. Fr. David and Fr.
Bill will be available during this time for 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.welcomecatholics.com.

Time, Talent & Treasure

February 11 February 18
Sunday Offering $ 6,166 $ 7,228
Faith Direct Offering $ 1,870 $ 1,870
Total Offering $ 8,036 $ 9,098

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

(Shortfall) Overage $ $ (3,764) $ (2,702)

School Support $ 915 $ 175

Capital Support $ 882 $ 131
Endowment Fund $ 246 $ ---
Black & Indian $ 126 $ 330
Church in Central & Eastern Europe $ --- $ 774
St. Vincent de Paul $ 228 $ 132
Organ Campaign $ 90 $ 30

Organ Campaign Goal $660,000 Year-to-Date $ 610,465

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 America, and Alaska Native communities all over the USA. Spreading the Gospel couldn’t happen
without your support.

This year’s Lenten almsgiving project is Barberton Area Community Ministries Food Pantry
(BACM). In 2017 BACM served 1,306 households which included 4,723 people. Services
included were, food from the food pantry, weekend food package distribution to students at
Barberton Head Start during the school year, vouchers distributed to clients to use Barberton
Farmers’ Market…just to mention a few. Please consider making a donation to BACM and watch our
grocery bag on the back wall fill up (100% of your donation goes directly to BACM). With your help we
will be able to reach our goal of $7,500. Envelopes have been provided at the ends of the pews, please
make check payable to St. Augustine with BACM on the memo line. Together we will make a difference
to those in our area less fortunate. For more information visit www.bacm.org.

Join us today for the Spiritual Adoption Baby Shower, Sunday, February 25 following the
10:30 Mass in the school. REFRESHMENTS will be served. Donations are not required
for attendance, but will benefit The Community Pregnancy Center. Hope to see you there.
A "Caring and Sharing" session for those struggling with divorce, separation or widowhood will be held
on Monday, February 26 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.

Barberton Area Community Ministries 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.

Join us for the next round of Euchre, Friday, March 2, 2018. Drinks will be provided, bring a light
snack if you wish. Cards begin at 6:30pm in the cafeteria.

Mark your calendar – Experiencing God: Splendor in the ordinary – Transformation to

extraordinary. Join parishioners for a Lenten Parish Mission, March 6 and 7 at 7:00-8:30pm,
directed by Deacon Robin Adair with sacred music, scripture, prayer, reflection, and Benediction of
the Blessed Sacrament. All are encouraged to attend. Mission will be held in the church.

For couples preparing for marriage, the Pre-Cana Days at Loyola Retreat House for
this year are March 11, April 22, May 20, June 10 and September 9. Sessions are
from 11:00am to 7:15pm (Mass at 11:45am) The cost is $75.00 per couple which
includes lunch & dinner. To download a registration form and/or register, visit our
website at www.loyolaretreathouse.com or call the Retreat House at 330-896-2315.

Please consider joining us for a 6 week study on the Letter of St. Paul to the Romans. Bibles and study
materials (written by Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch) are available at the rectory. The sessions will take
place on Monday nights in the rectory at 7:00 pm starting March 12th. All who are interested should
contact the church office.

St. Augustine Church is in dire need of Funeral Altar Servers. Men of the parish, if
you can serve even just one day of the week, please volunteer. Call the rectory at 330-
745-0011 if you are interested.

In the February/March envelope packets there is an envelope for Easter Flowers.

Donations to the Flower Fund help to defray costs of flowers and decorations in our church
during the Easter Season. For those using Faith Direct, if you choose to make a donation, please
drop an envelope in the offertory basket with the name of your intention. Donations must be
received by Monday, March 19 in order to make the flower list.
 LENT is a time of preparation in order to celebrate a better Easter. A key way Jesus gives us
to prepare is through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Join us Monday, March 12, at 7:00
pm, for a LENT COMMUNAL RECONCILIATION SERVICE being held in the Church.
Numerous priests will be available for confessions. Please take advantage of this powerful
opportunity to experience new life. Plan ahead…..

Dear Readers/Watchers: There are several titles missing from the Brescilli Media Center,
please check to see if you have any books or DVD’s that you have had for some time, if you
are done reading/watching, please return the videos to the rectory and the books to the
bookracks so others can enjoy them. Thank you in advance……

Funeral Luncheon containers are stacking up at St. Augustine. There is a glass bowl with
leaves on the brim, two rectangular baking dishes and a square pyrex dish that has been
here for quite a while. Please stop into the rectory during regular business hours to pick
up your items.

Theology on Tap Akron is back again on Wednesday, March 14 at 7:00 pm at Ray's Place of
Fairlawn! Theology on Tap welcomes all young adults to come listen to Beth Davis,
Directory of Campus Ministry at Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin High School, speak on
"Unbound, Redeemed: He’s not done with you yet." 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! Ray's Place of Fairlawn is located at 25 Ghent Road, Fairlawn, OH 44333.

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 April 17
beginning at 7:00pm, Immaculate Conception Church in Kenmore. Please contact the
rectory at 330-753-8429 to make reservations if you plan to attend this session.

Join St. Augustine Preschool for their annual Spring Open House and Family Night, Wednesday,
March 21 from 6-7:00pm. Currently enrolling for Toddler, Preschool, School Age and Summer
Programs. Meet the amazing teachers and experience the wonderful opportunities they have to
offer. Come and grow with us! Fabulous activities and delicious refreshments provided. St.
Augustine Preschool is located at 633 W. Paige Avenue, Barberton. For more information please
contact Kathy Bogdan at 330-745-5735.