(Saint Augustine Church, Barberton, OH)

(April 3, 2011)
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In the gospel today, Jesus cures a man born blind, using mud and dirt as a sign of His healing. Even the
most ordinary things in our family can be sources of healing and signs of God’s presence if we open our
eyes and use them for the sake of others.

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370 Holy Hours were kept before the Blessed Sacrament this past week. There are different ways to
"watch one hour" with the Lord. One of the most powerful and fruitful ways is to spend an hour in the
presence of our Eucharistic Lord. Please be present to the one who is present. The Holy Hour Program
is in need of adorers who can commit to a specific time. Please call Judy at 330-212-0926 if you are that
person.

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“Fill the Ark” Heifer International”
Latare Jerusalem. Rejoice Jerusalem. Today is Latare Sunday and we rejoice that we have reached the
halfway point of Lent. We rejoice looking forward to Easter joy and the celebration of the resurrection
of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is a good time to assess our Lenten Journey. How are we doing with the 3
pillars: prayer, fasting and almsgiving? Do we need to rededicate ourselves to the commitments we
made at the beginning of our Lenten Journey? It is not too late. Let us leave behind the darkness, walk
in the light of Christ and become a New Creation so we can celebrate Easter. Latare Jerusalem. Rejoice
Jerusalem!

Only one more week is left on the Fill the Ark Calendar. Join in our parish wide effort of
almsgiving. Use your calendars, fill the banks, donate through the envelopes found at
the ends of the pews. Be the raindrop that, with the help of others, becomes a roaring
flood to Fill the Ark and make a difference in the lives of people around the world. Banks
will be collected at all Masses on April 9 & 10. Donations will be accepted through
Easter. The goal for Saint Augustine Parish is to raise $5,000 for “Fill the Ark.” We currently stand at
$1,102. When we reach our goal; Fr. David has agreed to ride a donkey from the Parish Steps into the
parking lot.

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Barberton Area Community Ministries item for the Month of April is Vegetables, corn, peas, beans,
etc.. Please bring your donations when you come to Mass, together we can help those less fortunate, a
box has been placed in the vestibule for donations. Items will be delivered to BACM on Monday.

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The next Coffee and Donuts will be served Sunday, April 3, following the 9:00 and 11:00 Masses. Hosts
will be Wane & Mary Jo Goss, JoAnn Hummel & Barb Stith.

GENERATIONS OF FAITH – Join us on the Journey, Thursday, April 7 when Mrs. Mary Pat Frey, the
Director of Diocesan Stewardship Office will present “Got Gift?” Registration forms are available on
the bookrack. Sessions will be held at Immaculate Conception Waldeisen Hall from 6-9pm, all are
welcome to attend. Enjoy a meal from 6-6:30pm followed by the session.
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Springtime of Hope a nonprofit organization which feeds and clothes the homeless and local poor of
Summit County, is asking for our support in supplying basic items to distribute to the needy. Items in
need are: toiletries such as; toilet paper, Kleenex, toothbrush, toothpaste, face soap, liquid hand soap,
razors, etc. Items will be collected on the first weekend of the month, a box will be provided for your
donations. Should you have any questions, please contact Grey Meier at 330-289-3987.

ST. AUGUSTINE BUS TRIP NEWS: The Bus is full! Thank you to everyone who made reservations
for this sure-to-be enjoyable trip. The bus will arrive at Magic City Shopping Plaza at 8:30
am. Departure will be at 9:00 am. We will return no later than 5:00 pm. Payment is due by
Monday, April 25.

LENTEN ACTS OF CHARITY: Are you concerned about the needs of the poor? Basic human needs
for everyone? Quality, affordable, life-giving health care? Support for Catholic families choosing
Catholic schools? Supporting increased protection for unborn? Call to abolish the death penalty?
Concerns regarding collective bargaining? Please contact the Diocesan Social Action Office and ask to
receive the “Legislative Hotline,” an excellent way to keep updated and to learn what individuals can do
in response to these and other very important issues (kpleith@clevelandcatholiccharities.org).

COMMUNAL RECONCILIATION SERVICE: This Monday, April 4, at 7:00 pm in St. Augustine Church.
“Come, Holy Spirit…Come! As you descended upon Mary that the Word might become
flesh, work in us through grace as you worked in her through nature and grace…Come!
Consume in us whatever prevents us from being consumed in you”
(St. Mary Magdalene De Pazzi).

Do you know who the RCIA Elect and Candidates are? Please take a moment to look at their
photographs, now hanging on the bulletin board in the church vestibule. Then – greet them when
you see them; let them know that you are excited and praying for them as they continue the final
steps leading to their reception of the sacraments of initiation during the Easter Vigil.

Attention Youth Group Members, join us on Sunday, April 10, as we take on “The Cleaning of the
Yard”. Students will be cleaning the property of Saint Augustine. Bring garden gloves,
work clothes and work shoes; we will begin at 6:00pm sharp. Dinner will be provided
for all your hard work. Please come and help prepare the grounds for Easter. Youth
group will end at 8:00pm. Contact Renee Barker should you have any questions or
concerns at 330-745-1080.

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Have you made your confirmation yet? It is feasible that some adults have not received the Sacrament
of Confirmation for one reason or another. Saint Augustine would like to invite adults who have not
been confirmed to consider doing so this year. Fr. Jim is inviting all catholic men and women who have
already been baptized, made your First Confession and have receive your First Holy Communion to work
with him so you can be ready to be confirmed here at Saint Augustine Church. Confirmation will be held
here on Sunday, May 8, at the 11:00 Mass. If you are interested in being confirmed this year, please
contact Fr. Jim at 330-745-0011 or at augustinejes@aol.com.
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PRAY FOR THE SICK
Michael Jerin Sr., Patrick Blasdel, Patricia Patterson, Jon Lombardi, Karl Bartel,
Frank Skraba, Jennifer Marco, Kenny Carpenter, Ruth Barker, Betty Herold,
Betty Morlan, Abigail Schultz, Sylvia Berdes, Margaret Somerick, Frances Schlernitzauer, Phoebe
Bernard, Jacob Herchek, Christine Nichny & John Ciarlariello

LIFE HAS CHANGED, NOT ENDED

Gina Ciarlariello
Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord!

WELCOME TO THE NEW ROMAN MISSAL COMING IN NOVEMBER OF 2011

“I did find it interesting”, “The new words have a flow to them”, “I found the words
beautiful and meaningful” were some of the comments from parishioners. Over thirty
people attended the first talk on the New Roman Missal. The talk was held during this
Lenten season to begin to explain the new words the people will use for Mass beginning
November 27, 2011. It was explained there are seven significant acclamations or prayers that our
assembly must change: “and also with you”, the words of the Confiteor, Gloria, Creed, the dialogue to
introduce the Eucharistic Prayers, the Memorial Acclamations and the Communion Rite Acclamation.
Join Fr. Jim Singler on Thursday, April 7 for Let’s Talk: The Words we use at Mass, Part II. The talk
will be held in the school cafeteria and will begin at 7:00pm, hope to see you there!

Have you purchased your tickets to “THE BEST REVERSE RAFFLE EVER.” Saint Augustine CYO Athletic
Board Reverse Raffle to fund CYO Sports, Uniforms, Equipment and fees will be held Saturday, April 30 in
the SAC, doors to open at 6:00pm. Food and drink will be provided, tickets are $35.00 per person,
Grand Prize will be $1,000. For more information, please contact Chris Christoff at 330-825-3431.

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Young at Heart seniors will meet at 1:00pm, April 4 at Prince of Peace. Joleen Columbo will present her
doll collection, which should stir up a lot of fond memories of yesteryear for the ladies.

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SUNDAY OFFERTORY
March 20, 2011
Envelopes Mailed 1647
Envelopes Used 360
Collection Amount (Envelopes) $ 9,668
Collection Amount (Loose) $ 691
Total Sunday Collection $ 10,359

Saint Vincent De Paul $ 146

School Support $ 402
Japan Relief $ 2,830
Home Missions $ 38
“Fill the Ark” $ 141
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April 4 – 10
Monday, April 4 – Lenten Weekday
6:30 Normagaye Hummel
12:05 Bill & Janann Young
7:00 Communal Reconciliation
Tuesday, April 5 – Lenten Weekday
5:15 Anna Tindell
Wednesday, April 6 – Lenten Weekday
6:30 Esther Turk
12:05 Marion Russo
Thursday, April 7 – Lenten Weekday
6:30 Betty Bartel
Friday, April 8 – Lenten Weekday
6:30
12:05 Marion Russo
2:00 No School Stations of the Cross
7:00 Stations of the Cross
Saturday, April 9 – Lenten Weekday
8:30 Margaret Posavac – Anniversary
4:00 Special Intentions of George Kozarevic family
Sunday, April 10 – Fifth Sunday of Lent
7:30 Herold & O’Brien families
9:00 Louise Pramik
11:00 The People of Saint Augustine Parish
5:15 Harry Hummel
Readings for the Week of April 4
Monday Is 65:17-21, Ps 30:2&4,5-6,11-12a & 13b, Jn 4:43-54
Tuesday Ez 47:1-9,12,Ps 46:2-3,5-6,8-9,Jn 5:1-16
Wednesday Is 49:8-15, Ps 145:8-9,13cd-14,17-18, Jn 5:17-30
Thursday Ex 32:7-14,Ps 106:19-20,21-22,23, Jn 5:31-47
Friday Wis 2:1a,12-22, Ps 34:17-18,19-20,21 & 23,Jn 7:1-2,10,25-30
Saturday Jer 11:18-20,Ps 7:2-3,9bc-10,11-12, Jn 7:40-53
Sunday Ez 37:12-14, Ps 130:1-2,3-4,5-6,7-8(7), Rm 8:8-11, Jn 11:1-45 or 11:3-7,17,20-27,33b-45

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Please join us Friday evening before Stations of the Cross for Soup Supper in the school cafeteria at
6:00pm. This week’s selections will be homemade vegetarian chili and broccoli cheese ~ all from
scratch. All are encouraged to participate in this wonderful meal.

Mary’s Way of the Cross: Saint Augustine is once again celebrating “Mary’s Way of the Cross”
at 7:00pm on Good Friday. We are looking for women to emulate Mary by reading a Station or
two. If you are interested, a sign-up sheet is available in the sacristy, or call Mary King at the
rectory 330-745-0011 ext. 15.

Lent is most of all a time to prepare to rejoice in God’s love…