(St.

Augustine Church, Barberton, OH) (February 3, 2013)

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Living Faith in February: Luke 4:21-30 Be my rock of refuge, a stronghold to give me safety, for you are my rock and my fortress. (Ps. 71) Is God your rock and fortress, or do you place your trust in things of the world? Reflect on a time when you gave or received prophetic advice. Were you or the other person open to the advice as a gift from God, or did you resist the message? How do you live the cardinal virtues in your life faith, hope, and love?

318 Holy Hours were kept before the Blessed Sacrament this past week. The purpose of the Holy Hour is to encourage a deep personal encounter with Christ. The holy and glorious God is constantly inviting us to come to Him, to converse with Him, to ask for such things as we need and to experience what a blessing there is in fellowship with Him. (Archbishop Fulton J Sheen) Now is the time to begin a deeper encounter with Jesus. Please call Judy Soltis at 330212-0926. (Insert Graphic 1401-0006.tif) My Dear Parishioners: Due to the extraordinary number of local requests to our St. Vincent de Paul Society this year, rather than a Lenten Alms giving for Heifer International, our Lenten Alms giving will go toward the support of our St. Vincent de Paul Society. One hundred percent of your donation will go toward the aid of the poor in the Barberton and Norton area. I am setting a goal of $5,000, the same amount as an Ark for Heifer International. I ask that you please be generous in helping us reach our goal for the benefit of St. Vincent de Paul and the poor of Barberton and Norton. We will begin our collection on Ash Wednesday, February 13. Christs Peace! Fr. David Majikas (Insert Graphic 2404-0062.tif) Coffee and Donuts will be served today in the cafeteria. Take this opportunity to share your week with fellow parishioners while enjoying a sweet treat.

FEBRUARY 27 LENT 2013 BUS TRIP: Our trip this year includes stops at St. Bridget
of Kildare Church (Fr. Rob Wisniewski's parish), St. Bartholomew, St. Joseph and Mary Queen of Peace. Mass will be celebrated. Lunch will be a buffet at Stancato's Italian Restaurant. The day will conclude with a stop at Strongsville's SouthPark Mall - a little more upscale than Summit Mall but with interesting shops, better stocked stores, etc. We will depart from the Magic City parking lot at 9:00 am and return around 5:00-5:30 pm. The cost of $16 (!) includes the bus, driver's tip, snack, and stipends to the churches visited. NOTE: Lunch is not included in the cost. The buffet cost is $7.99; drinks are $2-2.50; and, of course, a gratuity ($3?). Please join us as we "explore" various Catholic churches, enjoy table fellowship, and perhaps buy a new Easter bonnet! Call the Rectory (330745-0011) to make reservations by February 10. Invite a friend to share the day with you! Mens Fellowship will meet Saturday, February 9 in the School Cafeteria from 7-8:25am. We will listen to the second half of Scott Hahns talk The Lambs Supper. Should you have any questions, please contact Gib Adolph at 330-848-1043 or adolphbiz@email.com. All men are invited to join us for any session.

Guardian Angels Church invites all men and young men of high school age to participate in a Lenten Mens Day of Recollection on Saturday, March 16, 2013. The guest speaker will be Rev. Damian Ference. The conference will begin with Mass at 8:30am followed by a light breakfast. There will be three interactive presentations followed by a working lunch. The day will conclude at 1:00pm. For those interested in registering, there will be a sign-up sheet on the bookrack in the vestibule. Should you have any additional questions, please contact Deacon Adair at 330-2834983 or 330-666-1373 or email at deacrobin@sbcglobal.net. CATHOLIC CHARITIES 2013 ANNUAL APPEAL The 2013 Catholic Charities Annual Appeal actively begins in each parish this weekend. A tabloid in this weeks bulletin highlights the importance of the Appeal. This years appeal theme is: We Welcome, We Serve, We Support. We ask that each parishioner consider the blessing God has given to us as well as the good that we can accomplish when we act with the unity and strength of our faith. The impact of Catholic Charities cannot be understated. Over 276,000 people from every suburb and city in Northeast Ohio benefit from their programs and services each year. Please consider a generous gift to the Catholic Charities 2013 Annual Appeal, and please pray for the success of this important Appeal. Come and See - Tuesday, February 5 Sister Mary Ann Wiesemann-Mills, OP, will reflect on Becoming Blessings for the World at 7:00p.m. at Blessed Trinity Church (formerly St. Martha) in Akron. Following the presentation, there will be an opportunity for small group discussion, including time for individual conversations with Sister Mary Ann. Everyone is welcome! (Insert Graphic 2404-0044.tif) Pastries for Preschoolers Preschoolers entering kindergarten for 2013-2014 are invited to St. Augustine Schools Pastries for Preschoolers on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 from 9-10:30am in the school cafeteria. A light breakfast will be served, then students will have a chance to experience our kindergarten while parents tour the school. Please call 330-753-6435 by Monday, February 4 to RSVP. Men! Want a spiritual jump start? Make plans to attend the Catholic Mens Fellowship of Northeast Ohio annual Answer the Call conference at Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School in Cleveland. The Saturday, February 23 conference will be a day of dynamic speakers, music, fellowship and much more. The conference begins with a light breakfast at 8:00am and concludes with 4:00pm Mass to be celebrated by Bishop Richard Lennon. Registration includes breakfast, lunch and all conference programs. For more information and to register, please log on to www.cmfeneo.com.

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Barberton Area Community Ministries item for the Month of February is Soup. Springtime of Hopes item for the month of February is 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 very much for your donations, especially at this time of the year, when there are so many in need. Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated. Congratulations to the following Archbishop Hoban High School students from St. Augustine School who received scholastic honors for the second quarter of the 2012-2013 school year: Fulton Benya, Jacob Brown, Dominic Hinton, Jacob Karson, Jacob Kepler & Nathan Yoak. Holy Hour family of the Week: M/M William Shea

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(Insert Graphic 2000-0069.tif) Please pray for our Sick especially: Patrick Blasdel, Patricia Patterson, Karl Bartel, Jacob Hurley, Pat Gable, John Baylock, Ann Pipoly, Eugene Van Oss, Vivian Heim, Jim Santilli Sr., Kathy Trenta, Paige Mobley, Amy Brickels, Ellen Morlan, Gina Morlan, Dean Studenic, Jack Weigand, Catherine Herold, Frances Trenta, Dave Jennings, Carmen Cirignano Berger, Patrick Doyle,Mary Friedrichsen, John Genet & Mary Codispoti (Weigand) (Insert Graphic 2000-0090.tif) Jennifer Marco & Lucy Wasil Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord Sincere thanks to Ben and Regina Bartram for once again using their culinary gifts to make the delicious lasagna for the recent Parish Dinner. They provide the meal and their cheerful Christian service in a manner which is appreciated by all who work with them. Thanks also to all who volunteered: Betty Bartel; Jim Bellett; Tom Brescilli; Jennifer, Angelina, Vince and Nathaniel Caporini; Joann Kline; Charlotte Meeker; Barb and Gary Vargo; Lisa Woods. Without such generous sharing of gifts we would not have been able to provide such a delicious meal at such a low price. (Insert Graphic 1300-0199.tif) Stewardship: Time, Talent & Treasure January 27 $ 5,545 $ 1,952 $ 7,497

Sunday Offering Faith Direct Offering Total Offerings

St. Vincent De Paul $ 1,160 School Support $ 10 Mission for El Salvador/Latin America $ 307 COMPARATIVE FIGURES January 27 12-13 11-12 $ 870,355 $ 915,392 $ 904,176 $ 933,769 $ (33,821) $ (18,378) CAPITAL CAMPAIGN $ 1,524,138 $ 106,413

Year to date Income Year to Date Expenses Difference

Spent to date Amount on Deposit

Get ready for the St. Augustine Athletic Board Reverse Raffle Back to the Bobcat Bash Saturday, April 27 in the St. Augustine Social Activity Center. Doors will open at 6:00pm, food and drinks provided. Donation: $35.00 per person. Dont miss out on your opportunity to win the Grand Prize of $1,000. The Reverse Raffle is the only fundraiser for the sports program. Please come show your support.

(Insert Graphic 1000-0066.tif)) February 4-10 Monday, February 4 Weekday 12:05 Michael Jerin Sr. Tuesday, February 5 St. Agatha, Virgin & Martyrs 5:15 John & Mary Herold Wednesday, February 6 St. Paul Miki & Companions, Martyr 8:30 Living & Deceased of the St. Augustine Adoration Society 12:05 Louis & Agnes Weigand Thursday, February 7 Weekday Friday, February 8 Weekday 12:05 Richard Siwik Anniversary Saturday, February 9 Weekday 8:30 Gerry Yarsa Anniversary 4:00 Martin Zwick Anniversary Sunday, February 10 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 The People of St. Augustine Parish 10:30 Beau Kepler Readings for the Week of February 4 Heb 11:32-40, Ps 31:20,21,22,23,24, Mk 5:1-20 Heb 12: 1-4, Ps 22:26-27,28,30,31-32, Mk 5:21-43 Heb 12:4-7,11-15, Ps 103:1-2,13-14,17-18, Mk 6:1-6 Heb 12:18-19,21-24, Ps 48:2-3,3-4,9,10,11, Mk 6:7-13 Heb 13:1-8, Ps 27:1,3,5,8-9, Mk 6:14-29 Heb 13:15-17, 20-21, Ps 23:1-3,3-4,5,6, Mk 6:30-34 Is 6:1-2a,3-8, Ps 138:1-2,2-3,4-5,7-8, 1 Cor 15:1-11, Lk 5:1-11

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World Day for Consecrated Life This Sunday we celebrate World Day for Consecrated Life. We recognize and give thanks for those who have consecrated their lives to God and the Church through the vows of poverty, chasity, and obedience. The consecrated life is one way that women and men live out their baptismal commitment as followers of Jesus. We pray for those who are priests or sisters and ask God to bless our church with others who will dedicate their lives to Gods service. Next week we will take up the Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. This Collection supports Catholic organizations that provide affordable shelter and train seminarians in a region still struggling in the aftermath of atheistic Soviet rule. By providing pastoral care, catechesis, and aid, your donations help restore the strength of the Church in the region. Please give generously to the Collection next week. Visit www.usccb.org (search Church in Central and Eastern Europe) to learn more. Join us as we journey through Catholicism Thursday, February 7 as we discover Amazed and Afraid Pt, 1, The Revelation of God Become Man. Registration forms are available on the bookrack. Sessions will be held at Immaculate Conception Church Waldeisen Hall from 6:00-9:00pm. Enjoy a meal from 6:00-6:30pm followed by the session. All are welcome to attend. Why a Holy Hour? Until we have a passionate love for our Lord in the Most Blessed Sacrament we shall accomplish nothing. (St. Peter Julian Eymard)