St.

Augustine Church, Barberton, OH – March 1, 2020

Rest in Peace
Brad Thomas
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord!

Readings for the Week of March 2

Monday Lv 19:1-2,11-18, Ps 19:8,9,10,15, Mt 25:31-46
Tuesday Is 55:10-11, Ps 34:4-5,6-7,16-17,18-19, Mt 6:7-15
Wednesday Jon 3:1-10, Ps 51:3-4,12-13,18-19, Lk 11:29-32
Thursday Est C:12,14-16,23-25, Ps 138:1-2,2-3,7-8, Mt 7:7-12
Friday Ez 18:21-28, Ps 130:1-2,3-4,5-7,7-8, Mt 5:20-26
Saturday Dt 26:16-19, Ps 119:1-2,4-5,7-8, Mt 5:43-48
Sunday 12:1-4a, Ps 33:4-5,18-19,20,22, 2 Tm 1:8b-10, Mt 17:1-9

352 Holy Hours were kept before the Blessed Sacrament this past week. “Our
parish has several security lights. When there is a power outage they go out
like all the others. However, when the power returns, the mercury lights only
gradually reach full brightness. These lights have come to symbolize one way
the light of Christ shines in the world. I have seen Christ’s brilliant light in
others and myself. Then, like a finger snap, there is darkness or personal illness,
tragic loss, crushing evil. But, like a mercury light, faith sparks again and grows
gradually, the light of Christ leading us, out of the darkness.” (Fr. James Krings) As
lent begins, let us spend an hour with Jesus and watch our faith through Him, spark
and grow. Call Joie today 330-745-6852 and help to keep the light on for Christ –
vacant hours are Wednesday 2-3am and Friday 2-3am

Time, Talent & Treasure

February 16 February 23
Sunday Offering $ 6,389 $ 6,437
Faith Direct Offering $ 1,645 $ 1,645
Total Offering $ 8,034 $ 8,082

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

(Shortfall) Overage $ $ (3,766) $ (3,718)

School Support $ 2,127 $ 20

Capital Support $ 190 $ 75
Endowment $ 76 $ ---
St. Vincent de Paul $ 1,791 $ 8
Organ Campaign $ 90 $ ---

Organ Campaign – Goal $660,000 Total to date $ 635,830

Barberton Area Community Ministry item for the month of March is Canned Meat (Chicken or
Tuna). 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.

(Insert Graphic 1000-0009.tif) March 2 – 8

Monday, March 2 – Lenten Weekday
12:05 Tom Rasicci
6:00 Confessions
Tuesday, March 3 – Lenten Weekday
8:30 School Mass – Students and Staff of St. Augustine School
5:15 All Souls
Wednesday, March 4 – Lenten Weekday
12:05 Victor Meeker – Anniversary
Thursday, March 5 – Lenten Weekday
12:05 Kristine Hornacek – Anniversary
Friday, March 6 – Lenten Weekday
12:05 Louie & Mary Brienza
7:00 Stations of the Cross
Saturday, March 7 – Lenten Weekday
8:30 Ivan Morber
3:00 Confessions
4:00 Ted Royce – Anniversary (Fr. Browne)
Sunday, March 8 – Second Sunday of Lent
8:00 Kristine Hornacek – Anniverary (Fr. Browne)
10:30 The People of St. Augustine Church (Fr. Majikas)
5:15 Living and Deceased of the Schneck family (Fr. Browne)

If you are in or have entered the hospital and would like to be visited by one of our
priest’s, please call the rectory at 330-745-0011. If you have a surgery planned and
would like to be anointed, please call prior to hospitalization as to make sure you
receive the sacrament. If there is someone you know who has been returned to
health and can be removed from the sick list, please contact the rectory.

Please pray for our Sick especially: Betty Bartel, Lisa Gnap, Judy Kriston, Anne
Trischan, Shanon Johnson, William Bedford, Carol Garman, Chad Trischan, Pat
Shemuga, 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, 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, Julian Gonzalez, Honey Ann Zagar, Paulette Holland, Carol
Newhouse, Carol Grimes, Nick Shirey, Mary Zinkovitch, Ed Brogan, Angela Rollins,
John Anzaldi, Gary Morgan, Pam Schlernitzauer, Sarah Brown, Laurie Shantz, Susan
Cutshall, Margaret Genet, Phil & Alyce Sherman, Kathy Steinwand, Leslie Coffey,
Brian Gortney, Megan Anson, Alice Rhoades, Margo Trenta, Andy Drobnak, Stephen
Trenta, Michael Yurich, Tod Copaci, Di Vickers, Betty Gombaski, Kirk Shemuga, Tom
McCourt, Mike Yocky, Vicki Cornelius, Deb Messenger, Brian Madia, Lincoln
Rickenbacker, Sharon Magyar, Linda Lansberry, Sarah Hatcher, Judy Purdy, Chuck
Zagar, Mary (Corall) Sobleskie, John Kelly, Terry Steinwand & Denny Hanna

It is almost that time of year…..Next Sunday, March 8 is Daylight Savings and we

spring ahead……Don’t forget to change your clocks!

First Sunday of Lent

Jesus faced real temptations in the desert and he had to make some hard choices.
During these weeks of Lent, look at the choices that are facing you. Pray, weigh the
actions and ask, “What will be life-giving to me and my family?” Be open to a new
direction from the Lord for “not by bread alone shall you live but on every word that
comes forth from the mouth of God.

Thank you for your contributions last week to the Collection for the Church in Central
and Eastern Europe! As a parish, we collected $142 to help restore the Church and
build the future in more than 20 countries. If you missed the collection, it’s not too
late to give. Visit www.usccb.org/nationalcollections.

Pastors Pick of the Week: “The Elements of the Catholic Mass”

Elements of the Catholic Mass is designed to help the faithful better appreciate the
beauty of the Mass. Featuring Fr. Douglas Martis, former director of the Liturgical Institute, the
program consists of thirty-one beautifully produced short videos. Because each episode comes
with a discussion guide with reference, Elements of the Catholic Mass is ideal for personal faith
formation or group discussion.

Christ’s Peace!

Fr. David Majikas

Today, our parish will take up the 136th annual National Black and Indian Mission
Collection. Our support of this collection helps build the Church in African American,
Native American, and Alaska Native communities from coast to coast. Schools, parish
religious education programs, and diocesan ministries depend on your generosity to
help them spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ! You can help meet unmet needs with a
generous contribution today. Thank you for your support.

Friday’s during Lent are days of abstinence from meat and also days of fast, that is, limited to a
single full meal. The law of abstinence binds all Catholics 14 years and older. The law of fasting
binds all Catholics from their 18th birthday until their 59th birthday.

It is not too late to join Deacon Robin Adair as he presents Bishop Robert
Barron’s next two “Pivotal Players” — those saints, artists, mystics, and
scholars who not only shaped the life of the Church but changed the course of
western civilization. This new program will be held in the Rectory meeting
room, on Thursday’s during Lent from 7:00-8:30pm and conclude on April 2.
It features Fulton J. Sheen, the Communicator, and Flannery O’Connor, the
Storyteller. Come walk with Bishop Barron as he traces the lives and
contributions of these two pivotal figures.

Men’s Fellowship will meet next Saturday, March 2 from 7-8:25am in the school cafeteria. We will
continue our study of Mark’s Gospel, and we will pray a rosary for Marriage, Family, and Respect for
Life, and world peace. For any questions, contact Gib Adolph at 330-634-3738 or email
adolphbiz@email.com.

Please note the poster in the vestibule of the Church promoting area Fish Fries.

Knights of Columbus Council #1617 will be taking orders for Buehler’s frozen pies and cookies to
arrive just in time for Easter. Pies are $12 each and a box of 50 cookies will be $10. Orders will be
taken after Masses on the weekends of March 8 and 15. Cash or check is required at the time of
order. Pick up will be at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 70 Van Buren, Barberton on April 4. Please
consider buying a pie or two or cookies for your Easter Celebration!

CHOW DOWN FOR CAMP CHRISTOPHER! Grab your friends and join Friends of Camp
Christopher on Sunday, March 8, 2020 from 11:00am to 9:00pm at the Beachwood (24325 Chagrin
Blvd) or Fairlawn (2870 W Market St) locations of CITY BARBEQUE. Friends of Camp Christopher
(FOCC) will earn 25% of all food and beverage purchases at these locations on that date. All
proceeds will be used for camperships. You can download the flyer
at https://friendsofcampchristopher.org/dining-for-dollars. City Barbeque will accept flyers
downloaded to your smartphone as well as paper copies. Hope to see you there!
The Divorced, Separated and Widowed Catholics of Akron will be sponsoring a talk on Monday,
March 9, at 7:30pm. Our speaker is a representative from the Summa Health Speakers Bureau who
will be talking about Diabetes Awareness and Prevention. This event will be held at the
Immaculate Heart of Mary Convent Building, 1945 Portage Trail in Cuyahoga Falls. This event is
open at no cost to single people of all faiths. Refreshments will be at 7:15. Our speaker will start at
7:30. For information call Marlene at 330-607-6284.

Mark your calendar…..Please join us for “An Evening of Confession”, March 11 from 5-
8pm. Individual confessions will be heard throughout the evening. If you have family
members or friends who are away from the Catholic Church, please invite them to
come home this Lent, and to experience God’s gift of healing through the sacrament of
reconciliation. For more information, go to welcomecatholics.com.

Join fellow parishioners for a few hands of Euchre on Friday, March 13 beginning at
6:30pm with dinner. Cards will be held in the school cafeteria. Please bring a
covered dish (no meat) to share…..the more the merrier!

Catholic Cemeteries Association – Free Monthly Grief Support Groups : God has seen your tears and
heard your prayers. You are not meant to walk this journey of grief alone. Please join us in our friendly,
safe, and comforting groups that meet at 3:00pm on the 3rd Sunday of each month in six of our
cemetery office locations throughout the diocese. Find comfort, enlightenment, fellowship. Next
meeting is March 15th Topic: “Springing Forward: How is Your Grief Maturing?”. For more details, visit
www.clecem.org or contact Rhonda at rabrams@clecem.org or 216-930-4866. Local sessions held at
Holy Cross Cemetery, Akron.

Food, Fellowship and Faith for Adults - Join us on Monday, March 16 at 7:30pm., as we
welcome our Guest speaker Mr. Tom Arth, Head Football Coach, University of Akron
who will present a talk entitled “Faith in Coaching” at The Tangier Bistro Bar, located at 532
West Market Street, Akron. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. $10 admission fee includes appetizers –
cash bar available. Sponsored by; St. Sebastian Parish, Akron.

St. Augustine will once again have a Lenten Communal Reconciliation Service on Monday,
March 23 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.

DIOCESAN-WIDE RETREAT DAY FOR WOMEN – Join us Saturday, March 28 at

St. Francis de Sales Parish in Akron from 9:30-3:00pm. Speakers include Mother
Jeanette of the Mercedarian Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament and Mother
Theodora of Christ the Bridegroom Monastery. This year’s theme is Friendship
and the Saints. For more details, and to register, visit stfparish.com and click on
the Women’s Retreat link.

Play Ball! Please join us for Embrace Clinic and Care Center’s Fifth Annual
Home Opener Fundraiser Saturday, March 21. Our “opening day” is a
baseball-themed evening of casino gaming, prizes, great food and open bar,
silent auction, basket raffles, live entertainment by American Steal Band and much more! Gates open at
Todaro’s Party Center, 1820 Akron Peninsula Road (down in the valley) at 6pm and the fun will last until
11pm. Tickets are limited, so don’t delay. $75 ticket price includes $300 funny money for gaming,
awesome food and open bar. Wear your favorite team jersey or ball cap and help us hit this one OUT OF
THE PARK! Tickets must be pre-purchased by following the link: http://bidpal.net/homeopener. For
more information, call us at Embrace Clinic & Care Center 330-825-1900. Hope to see you there!

Early Bulletin Submission: Please submit your bulletin information to the rectory for the Palm Sunday
bulletin (April 5), by Thursday, March 26. For the Easter Sunday bulletin (April 12), please submit your
bulletin information to the rectory by Thursday, April 2.

The next Cleveland Retrouvaille Weekend is scheduled for March 27 – 29, 2020. This
is a Lifeline for Troubled Marriages - Has your marriage become unloving or uncaring
– your relationship cold, distant – thinking about a separation or divorce? Are you
already separated/divorced but both of you want to try again? Then the Retrouvaille
program may help. RETROUVAILLE, which means rediscovery, is supported by the
Catholic diocese of Cleveland, but it is open to couples of all faiths. This program consists of a weekend
experience for couples and six follow up sessions. A registration fee of $150 is required to confirm your
reservation. For more information concerning the program, or to register, please call Marce or Liz Gliha
at 440.357.6580 or 1.800.470.2230, or go online to www.helpourmarriage.org.

St. Augustine Preschool is growing and currently seeking staff for part time and full time teaching
positions. Prospective applicants for this position must have at least a High School Diploma, higher
education is preferable and at least one year of classroom experience in a childcare center. Ideal
candidates must possess a positive attitude, is dedicated to creating a nurturing and learning
atmosphere and is passionate about caring for and educating young children. If you possess these
qualities and qualifications, please inquire into joining our team! Send a cover letter and resume to
staugpreschool@gmail.com or St. Augustine Preschool, 633 W. Paige Avenue, Barberton, OH 44203.
330-745-5735.

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

for the preschool. Please help them meet their goal of $3,500. Order
forms are available on the table in the back of the church. Orders must
be turned in by March 16 and chocolates will be delivered the week of March 23.

The University of Akron Newman Alumni Association is hosting a fundraising dinner dance at Our Lady of
the Cedars in Fairlawn on April 25 at 6pm. All funds raised will benefit current University of Akron
students involved in Catholic campus ministry (RooCatholic). The cost per ticket is $40 and includes a
festive evening of dinner and "Dancing through the Decades!" Ticketed bar and various raffles will also
be available. Contact us at alumni@roocatholic.com to purchase tickets or for business and patron ad
details."

Vocation Cross Program – Have you signed out the Vocation Cross yet?,
Persons/Families can sign up to take the cross home for a week. Scheduled
pick up will be from Friday/Saturday to the following Friday/Saturday before
the 4:00 Mass, so it is available for the next week. Shut-ins that are unable to
attend Mass can also sign up to take the cross. WOF Core members will
deliver/pick up the cross if needed. For more information, please contact Therese
Harper 330-760-5780, Mary Smith 330-882-9417 or Linda Simko 330-814-3898.

Mark your calendars: Join St. Augustine Preschool for their annual Spring Open House! Saturday,
April 4, 2020 from 10:00-11:30am. More information to follow.
St. Augustine Bobcats 7/8 grade players head to semifinals!
Way to go Bobcats 🐾 and good luck!