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Augustine Church, Barberton, OH (August 26, 2012) Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time In todays gospel some followers complained that what Jesus taught was too difficult to follow but Jesus did not back off. As adults, it is our obligation to clearly teach Christian value to our children. We can expect resistance; often the Christian lifestyle is contrary to our culture. Like Jesus, dont back away! (Insert graphic 1106-0086)
362 Holy Hours were kept before the Blessed Sacrament this past week. There are 168 hours in one week. Can you find one to give praise and thanksgiving to Jesus? What if you could only get God's attention for one hour a week? Maybe one hour? Jesus is waiting for you in the Blessed Sacrament, please call Judy at 330-212-0926 if you are able to do just one hour!

(Insert Graphic 1401-0020.tif) My Dear Parishioners: On November 1, 2012 we will mark a monumental occasion in the life of St. Augustine Parish. On Ash Wednesday 1960, Fr. Charles Byrider initiated our Holy Hour Program which operated in our Church from 6:00am to 9:00pm daily. November 1, 1962, we began adoration around the clock. Thus on November 1, 2012 we will reach the 50 Anniversary of the Perpetual Adoration Program here at St. Augustine Church. The Perpetual Adoration Program has brought immense blessings to our parish and to the lives of the parishioners of St. Augustine and many neighboring parishes. On Saturday, November 3 at the 4:00pm Mass, we will open a Year of Celebration and Love for the Eucharist to commemorate this occasion. Following the 4:00 Mass on November 3, we will have a dinner at the Prime at Anthe's in Akron for all those who participate in the Perpetual Adoration Program. There will be many events forthcoming in the year that follows ending with a potluck dinner following the 4:00 Mass on November 2, 2013 for all participants. I want to ask all of you to consider spending an hour in the presence of our Lord. If you cannot commit to a regular hour, stop in at any point and spend an hour with the Lord. If you want to commit to an hour or want to stop in after 6:00pm, please contact Judy Soltis at 330-212-0926. In addition, starting the week of September 2, 2012, I will draw a name of a registered family each week. I will call the family whose name was chosen to ask what intentions the family would like for me to pray. I will make a Holy Hour that week praying for those intentions. Christs Peace! Fr. David Majikas

(Insert Graphic 2404-0106.tif) Barberton Area Community Ministries item for the Month of August is Potato products, rice, noodles or box dinners. 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 August is women underwear (all sizes). 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 1508-0016.tif) Please note: The time for the First Saturday Devotion to our Blessed Mother under the title of Our Lady of Fatima has changed. The next devotion will be Saturday, September 1, beginning at 5:15pm. All are welcome to attend.

(Insert Graphic 1403-0062.tif) Today is the Day..The St. Augustine Old Fashioned Parish Picnic. Please join us following Mass as we celebrate St. Augustine Parish. Dont forget, this year you have the opportunity to purchase a St. Augustine Tee Shirt for only $7.00 each. Show your support and pride for St. Augustine by making your purchase today. Dont forget to purchase your lucky raffle tickets for the chance to win $5,000 at the parish picnic. Tickets are being sold for $10.00 each; the winner will be drawn at the end of the picnic. The more entries you have, the better the chance is to win.
St. Augustine School and Preschool will hold their open house today from 11:30-1:00p.m. Be sure to stop by while enjoying the parish picnic! This is a great opportunity to drop off bulky school supplies for the day school students, with the opportunity to meet the teachers and see the classrooms. Be sure to stop by the picnic and enjoy family, food & fun! Early Childhood Education - is in danger of being cancelled if we are unable to find someone to lead the class. Any adult interested in teaching (on a volunteer basis) the youth of our parish through song, simple crafts and play, please contact Renee Barker at 330-745-1080. This class is scheduled to start in September. Please share your talents with the youth of our parish. (Insert Graphic 1600-0010.tif) Welcome back students! Please drive carefully as school begins tomorrow Monday, August 27. (Insert Graphic 2303-0412.tif)NEW MEMBER WELCOME PICNIC: Fr. David cordially invites everyone who joined St. Augustine in the last year or so to participate in a picnic dinner at the Rectory on Sunday, September 16. Please watch your mail and the bulletin for further details. CULTURE OF LIFE: Behold children are a heritage from the Lord, The fruit of the womb is a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are the children of ones youth. Happy is the man whose quiver is full of them. They shall not be ashamed. (Ps 127:3-5) The next Culture of Life meeting will be this Tuesday, August 28 in the rectory following the 5:15 Mass and Benediction. For more information or to submit suggestions, please contact Lynn Willig at 330-658-2642. (Insert Graphic 2407-0017.tif) Join the Cleveland Indians for Mass and a Ball game for Catholic Family Day at Progressive Field on September 30, 2012. Pre-Game Mass begins at 10:15 in the Ball Park, tickets start at $14.00. Forms to purchase tickets are available on the bookrack. For any additional questions, please contact 216-420-4162 or email jplys@indians.com GO TRIBE! (Insert Graphic 2404-0107.tif) Immaculate Conception Church, Kenmore is looking for adults to help with the Food Pantry. Volunteers would work one day a week, one time a month, Monday and/or Thursday. Anyone interested in volunteering, please contact Grace Ortscheid at 330-753-8429. Help for Troubled Marriages Are you looking for new life and resurrection in your marriage? Has your relationship grown cold or distant? Do you wish you knew how to grow closer? If so, then Retrouvaille may be for you. Retrouvaille is a program which helps couples to re-discover each other in a new and positive way. A Retrouvaille weekend will be held on September 14 through the 16 at the Hilton Hotel in Beachwood. A registration fee of $100 is required to confirm a reservation. For more information, call Al and Diane Miskinis at 330-665-3506 or 1-800-470-2230. You may also learn about Retrouvaille on the web at www.helpourmarriage.com.

(Insert Graphic 2000-0042.tif) PRAY FOR THE SICK Patrick Blasdel, Patricia Patterson, Karl Bartel, Jennifer Marco, Jacob Hurley, Eugene Van Oss & Debra Dolgos (Insert Graphic 1103-0071.tif) Carter Michael Sebe Son of Michael & Stephanie (Wharton) Sebe (Insert Graphic 1108-0072.tif) Jesse B. Willig & Megan L. Schreiner

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.

(Insert Graphic 1300-0021.tif) Stewardship: Time, Talent & Treasure August 19 See next weeks bulletin for details. A "Caring and Sharing" session for those who are divorced, separated or widowed will be held on Monday, August 27 from 7:30-9:00 pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary's Convent Building, 1945 Portage Trail in Cuyahoga Falls. Marlene Maruna, a Licensed Independent Social Worker, will facilitate this session. This event is open at no charge to people of all faiths. For information call Frank 330-801-0527 or Sharon 330-612-3635.
(Insert Graphic 2304-0042.tif) Thank you to the anonymous donor of hats, gloves and scarves for the Christmas Day dinner. Your generosity will help to keep those in need warm this winter. Come and See On Tuesday, September 4 as Sister Maureen McCarthy, OSU, presenter of spiritual programs, reflects on Deepening our Relationship with God at 7:00 p.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 Maureen. Everyone is welcome! . For more information or to obtain an August 12-June 13 brochure, please contact Linda Herold at 330.376.5144 or LindaAHart@aol.com, or visit www.dioceseofcleveland.org/summit. Visitation of Mary Parish (formerly Annunciation) invites you to their Fourth Annual September Sensation Reverse Raffle and Silent Auction on Saturday, September 15 beginning at 6:00pm in the St. George Fellowship Centre, 3204 Ridgewood Road in Akron. The Grand Prize is $2,000. See the bulletin board for ticket details. To all Expectant Mothers that could use a little additional support.were having a Baby Shower and you are invited to join in on the fun, Sunday, September 9 at 1:00pm. St. Paul Parish Activity Center, 1580 Brown Street, Akron. Lunch will be served plus, there will be a gift for your baby and prizes as well. Please RSVP by September 3 so we can prepare enough gifts for everyone. Call Donna at 330773-7431 or Leah at 330-644-0304. Hope to see you there.

(Insert Graphic 1000-0053.tif) August 27 September 2 Monday, August 27 St. Monica 12:05 Deceased of the Kozarevic family 5:30 Anthony Maurer - *I.C. Tuesday, August 28 St. Augustine, Bishop & Doctor of the Church 5:15 Margaret Somerick Wednesday, August 29 The Passion of St. John the Baptist 8:30 School Mass Herbert Artino 12:05 Vincent M. Rasicci 5:30 Cyril (Shorty) Wargo Thursday, August 30 No Mass Friday, August 31 Weekday 12:05 Constance Brankel Saturday, September 1 Weekday 8:00 Ginevra Presutto - **St. Seb. 8:30 Minnie Forgacs 4:00 Gary A. Gray Anniversary Sunday, September 2 Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 John Stadtmiller 10:30 The People of St. Augustine Parish *I.C. Mass will be honored at Immaculate Conception Church, Kenmore ** - St. Seb. Mass will be honored at St. Sebastian, Akron Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Readings for the Week of August 27 2 Thes 1:1-5,11-12, Ps 96:1-5, Mt 23:13-22 2 Thes 2:1-3,14-17, Ps 96:10-13, Mt 23:23-26 2 Thes 3:6-10,16-18, Ps 128:1-2,4-5, Mk 6:17-29 1 Cor 1:1-9, Ps 145:2-7, Mt 24:42-51 1 Cor 1:17-25, Ps 33:1-2,4-5,10-11, Mt 25:1-13 1 Cor 1:26-31,Ps 33:12-13,18-21, Mt. 25:14-30 Dt 4:1-2,6-8,Ps15:2-5, Jas 1:17-18,21-22,27, Mk 7:1-8,14-15,21-23

(Insert graphic 1602-0008.tif) JUST A REMINDER: PSR will begin on Sunday, September 9 from 910:15am in the SAC. If you have not yet registered your child/ren, there is still time to do so by contacting Renee Barker at 330-745-1080. PSR is offered to children starting in the first grade through eighth. Classes are held at St. Augustine School. Please join us before the Blessed Sacrament on Friday, September 7 as we pray A Holy Hour for Life. Prayer will begin promptly at 11:00am. A Holy Hour for Life will take place the first Friday of each month, all are encouraged to participate.