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tif) Sixth Sunday of Easter Family life is sacred ground. This is the ground in which God has planted us and invites us to grow in love. Families who abide in love abide in God and God with them. Believe that God has chosen your family to live in love and gives you the grace daily to abide in love. Give thanks for faithful mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers and godmothers. (Insert graphic 1106-0086)
358 Holy Hours were kept before the Blessed Sacrament this past week. If you feel that you are "too tired" to make a Holy Hour, God says "I will give you rest" Matthew 11:28-30. If you feel that you cannot find the time to make a Holy Hour, God says "I will direct your steps" Proverbs 3: 5-6. If you feel that it is not worth it, God says "It will be worth it" Romans 8: 28. Find peace and blessed joy in Eucharistic Adoration. For more information, please contact Judy Soltis at 330-212-0926.

(Insert Graphic 2404-0106.tif) Barberton Area Community Ministries item for the Month of May is Cereal. Please bring your donations when you come to Mass and place them in the bench in front of the giving tree in the vestibule, together we can help those less fortunate. Items will be delivered to BACM on Monday morning.
Springtime of Hopes - item for the month of April will again be Shaving cream and razors. 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 in advance for your help in this matter. For more information, please contact Greg Meier at 330-2893987.

(Insert Graphic 1601-0023.tif) Attention High School Class of 2012 Invitations have been mailed inviting you to the Graduation Mass being held in your honor on Sunday, June 10 at 11:00am. If you did not receive your invitation, please contact the rectory as soon as possible. Graduates are asked to wear their caps and gowns; we will meet in the school cafeteria prior to Mass. Dont forget to contact the rectory to let us know if you will be participating in this special day. Vacation Bible School is coming soon and this years theme is Sky Everything is possible with God. Kids and Adults dont forget to mark your calendars for June 18-22 from 9-12 (noon). In order to make this event great, we are in need of volunteers, donations are also being accepted to help defray additional costs; anyone interested please contact Renee Barker at 330-745-1080.
Happy Mothers Day! The annual Right to Life Flowers for Life Sale is today! Carnations at $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00 and bouquets at $10.00 each are being sold at the church after all Masses. Please say Thank you for the gift of life! to wives, moms, grandmas, godmothers and loving friends with beautiful flowers and support Right to Life of Northeast Ohios continuing efforts to promote the dignity of all human life from conception to natural death. Attention Youth Group: The next meeting will be Sunday, May 27 as we welcome in all new ninth graders and say good bye to our seniors. We will share an Ice Cream Social and a good game of Parent/Student kick ball. Parents please show your support and join us in this fun activity.

Mark your calendar for a St. Augustine summer BUS TRIP TO AMISH COUNTRY! On June 13 we will head to Holmes County for a relaxing, enjoyable day. Please save the date and see next weeks bulletin for further details!
(Insert Graphic 2303-0010.tif) Mens Fellowship will meet Saturday, May 19 in the School Cafeteria from 7- 8:25am. We will continue our Bible study on the New Testament Series with session #20 on Pauls Second Letter to the Corinthians. Should you have any questions contact Gib Adolph at 330-848-1043 or adolphbiz@yahoo.com. All men of the parish are invited to join us for any session.

Many weddings take place during the summer. Each year we honor mothers and fathers on their respective days in May and June. Almost all marriages can use a boost in one way or another. The following are free resources available to those preparing for marriage as well as those in any other stage of their journey: Together for Life Online (togetherforlifeonline.com) provides interactive resources for both marriage preparation and marriage enrichment. Couples will find tools to develop a strong marriage built on a foundation of spirituality, positive communication, and self-giving love. Engaged couples can fill out an online version of the Together for Life selection form and learn more about the beauty of the sacrament they will soon celebrate. An excellent resource provided by Ave Maria Press. Website of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB): foryourmarriage.org. Has information for just about everyone: Stages of Marriage; What Makes a Marriage Work; a For Your Marriage series; Overcoming Obstacles; Enrichment; articles on virtues in marriage, and much, much more. Also Catholic beliefs about marriage; Church teaching; planning a wedding; 25 Ways to Fight Fair; a marriage resource center. EXCELLENT! Also have resources for those dating or engaged and parenting and family.
(Insert Graphic 1101-0006.tif) THE 50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION LITURGY will be held Sunday, July 29 at 2:30pm at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist with the Most Rev. Richard G. Lennon as the celebrant. Jubilarians celebrating this year, who wish to attend, can pick up a registration form off the bookrack in the vestibule of the church. In order for the couples names to be included in the 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration Booklet the registration forms must be returned to the Rectory no later than June 22, 2012. Information must be sent to the Chancery from the rectory on June 25. Lets Get to the Point..Cedar Point! St. Augustine Youth Group is inviting families, large and small, big and tall, young and young at heart to our annual day at Cedar Point on Wednesday, June 27, 2012. For more information or to register, contact Renee Barker at 330-745-1080 or renee.barker@staugschool.net, money must be turned in by May 31, no exceptions.

The Catholic Cemeteries Association is having a PRAYER SERVICE at Holy Cross Cemetery in Akron on May 17 at 10:30am for families who have lost a loved one. Deacon Tony DeGracia will facilitate the service. If you would like, please bring a picture of your loved one. Special tribute to MOMS because it is the week after Mothers Day, hope to see you there!

(Insert Graphic 2000-0042.tif) PRAY FOR THE SICK Patrick Blasdel, Patricia Patterson, Karl Bartel, Jennifer Marco, Jacob Hurley, Irene Lyle, Kate Ligas, Vada McNeal, Betty Morlan, Carol Grimes, Kelly Speck, Eugene Van Oss, Debra Dolgos, Michael Roop, Jean Genet Cunningham, Dolores Hall, Mary Bartel, Betty Frankovich, Helene Van Oss, Judy Soltis & Jacob Herchek
If you know someone on the sick list who has been restored back to health, please contact the Rectory to have their names removed from the sick list. St. Augustine Early Childhood Education is still looking for a teacher and teachers aide. If you enjoy working with small children and are able to help out on Sunday mornings during the 10:30am Mass, we need you. Please prayerfully consider being a part of this important ministry, if you are interested and would like more information, contact Renee Barker at 330745-1080.

Sunday Offering Faith Direct Offering Total Offerings

(Insert Graphic 1300-0021.tif) Stewardship: Time, Talent & Treasure May 6 $ 8,582 $ 1,688 $ 10,270 $ $ $ 789 852 304

St. Vincent De Paul School Support Newman Campus Ministry

Rooted in Faith/Forward in Hope Goal $ 788,000 Raised $ 279,709 Percent of Goal 35%

Total Gifts Given: 57 Average Gift: $4,907

Year to date Income Year to Date Expenses Difference

COMPARATIVE FIGURES May 6 11-12 10-11 $ 1,443,880 $ 1,322,693 $ 1,423,541 $ 1,419,960 $ 20,339 $ (97,267) CAPITAL CAMPAIGN $ 1,524,138 $ 91,826

Spent to date Amount on Deposit

The Divorced, Separated and Widowed Catholics of Akron is sponsoring a talk by Akron General Hospital on exercise, fitness and getting in shape for the spring and summer. It will be held on Monday, May 14 at 7:30pm at 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 served at 7:15pm. For more information call Frank at 330-801-0527 or Sharon at 330-612-3635.

(Insert Graphic 1000-0053.tif) May 14-20 Monday, May 14 St. Matthias, Apostle 6:30 Alfred Kramer Anniversary 12:05 Giuseppe Pinzone Tuesday, May 15 Easter Weekday 5:15 Helen Bidinger Anniversary Wednesday, May 16 Easter Weekday 6:30 Margaret Somerick 8:30 School Mass 12:05 Vincent M. Rasicci Thursday, May 17 Easter Weekday 6:30 Margaret Burg Friday, May 18 Easter Weekday 6:30 John & Mary Herold 12:05 Ginevra Presutto Saturday, May 19 Easter Weekday 8:30 Sachiko Benya 4:00 Robert E. Fisher Jr. Anniversary Sunday, May 20 The Ascension of the Lord 7:30 Orrin Richards 9:00 The People of St. Augustine Parish 11:00 Kathy Jones 5:15 John & Betty Lustig Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Readings for the Week of May 14 Acts 1:15-17,20-26, Ps 113:1-8, Jn 15:9-17 Acts 16:22-34, Ps 138:1-3,7-8, Jn 16:5-11 Acts 17:15,22-18:1, Ps 148:1-2,11-14, Jn 16:12-15 Acts 18:1-8, Ps 98:1-4, Jn 16:16-20 Acts 18:9-18, Ps 47:2-7, Jn 16:20-23 Acts 18:23-28, Ps47:2-3,8-10, Jn 16:23-28 Acts 1:1-11, Ps 47:2-3,6-9, Eph 1:17-23, Mk 16:15-20

(Insert Graphic 2404-0191.tif) The Soup Kitchen is looking for volunteers. Would you be willing to cook, serve and clean-up for approximately 4 hours once every two months? If this is something you would like to do, please contact Ann Pipoly at 330-753-1004 and lend a helping hand. Its back! The Craft Ministry is back by popular demand. Are you a crafty person looking for new ideas, or maybe someone just beginning, well we have the class for you. The craft ministry will meet on the third Thursday of every month beginning on May 17 at 7:00pm in the school cafeteria. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Linda Lansberry at 330-753-9574.
SAINT CLEMENT and SAINT LUKE PARISHES ARE HOSTING AN 11 DAY ITALY PILGRIMAGE, NOVEMBER 6-16, 2012 FOR ONLY $3190 PER PERSON FROM CLEVELAND. Visit Sorrento, Amalfi Coast, San Giovanni Rotondo, Assisi and Rome with Vatican City and the Papal Audience. For a brochure and more information contact: Fr. Joseph Workman at: (216) 226-5116 or email: stclementlakewood@cox.net SPACE IS LIMITED! CALL TODAY!!