(St.

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

Third Sunday of Lent

Living Faith in March: Luke 13:1-9 Remove the sandals from your feet, for the place where you stand is holy ground. (Exodus 3:5) Do we recognize that all that God has given us is holy? Do we compartmentalize our lives and welcome God into some areas and shut the door on God in other areas? Where in your life do you need to open the door to recognize that God is welcome in every part of your life and make every part of your life holy?

(Insert Graphic 2404-0062.tif) Coffee and Donuts will be served today Sunday, March 3 in the school cafeteria. Stop on over following Mass and enjoy a treat before heading home to your busy day. 324 Holy Hours were kept with Our Lord in Eucharistic Adoration last week. "Love cannot triumph unless it becomes the one passion of our life. Without such passion we may produce isolated acts of love; but our life is not really won over or consecrated to an ideal. Until we have a passionate love for our Lord in the Most Blessed Sacrament we shall accomplish nothing." (Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta) Do you have a passionate love for Jesus? If so, please consider making a holy hour on a regular basis, start by contacting Judy Soltis at 330-212-0926. It is not too late to attend Fr. Robert Barrons SEVEN DEADLY SINS, SEVEN LIVELY VIRTUES on Tuesdays from 7-8:30 pm in the school cafeteria. Remaining sessions are March 12 and 19. Each session stands on its own.

EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE: Have I been cold to another or turned away when someone needed me? Have I remained stubborn like a rock when I should have compromised? When have I been too hard on someone who failed to meet my expectations? When have I let darkness put out the light of Christ in my life? What are some of the rough edges in my life that keep me from being the best I can be? What are some of the things I need to unload before I can be free of the heaviness in my heart? How have I built walls between myself and God? What do I need to do to change my heart of stone into a heart of flesh?

LENT COMMUNAL RECONCILIATION SERVICE: Monday, March 11, 7:00 pm in the Church.

Community Corner
Barberton Area Community Ministries items for the Month of March are Peanut Butter & Jelly Springtime of Hopes items for the month of March are Toothpaste & Toothbrushes

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.

RCIA SCRUTINIES: For those who are making their final preparations for initiation, Lent is a time of purification and enlightenment. During this rite, the celebrant and congregation pray for them. These rites are for self-searching and repentance and have a spiritual purpose. They are meant to help all of us uncover and then heal all that is weak or sinful in our hearts, to bring out and strengthen all that is upright, strong and good in us. In the Scrutinies, we ask God to deliver the elect from the power of sin, to protect them against temptation, and to give them strength in Christ who is the Way, the Truth and the Life. Please pray for our catechumens: Meghan and Michael Fair (RCIC), Jackie Knorr, and Kim Mullett.
DONT FORGET ST. AUGUSTINE LENTEN MISSION: Eucharist: Our Greatest Treasure will be held Sunday-Tuesday, March 3-5, in the Church. The mission itself begins at 7:00 pm, but will be preceded by a light supper served from 6:00-6:30 pm in the school cafeteria, courtesy of the Holy Hour Program. Fr. Mike Woosts topic is The Whole of Him in the Whole of Us: Eucharist, THE Holy Communion. Join in both the Year of Faith and the 50th Anniversary of Perpetual Adoration Celebration by attending. Invite someone you know who desires to grow in his/her love for the Eucharist or who has misunderstandings, questions, etc. Sundays presentation will take place in the context of a Liturgy of the Word; Monday includes Mass and Benediction; Tuesday also includes Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. 40 Days of Life runs February 13 through March 24, 2013. Prayer, Fasting and Witnessing are our weapons against the destruction of innocent human life by abortion. Prayerfully consider spending at least one hour praying in front of the abortuary at 692 E. Market St., and/or 2127 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls to witness to the sanctity of human life. For more information, please contact Judith at 330-762-2785. Holy Hour person of the Week: Barbara Herold (Insert Graphic 1800-0005.tif) Young at Heart seniors will meet Monday, March 4, at 1pm, at Prince of Peace. This is our first meeting of 2013, with entertainment presented by a lovely singer who will give us old familiar songs to help us remember the years past. Come and enjoy an afternoon of friendship, music, and refreshments. (Insert Graphic 1700-0023.tif) "Together with the Angels in Heaven We Acclaim" At no time is there a greater need for beautiful music then when we want to remember a loved one. The Funeral Choir is looking for new members; anyone is welcome to participate. Please consider joining this wonderful ministry, for more information, contact Donna Kandes at 330-825-0122. Come and See On Tuesday, March 5 Bill Miller, religious education consultant and retreat leader, will reflect on Living and Loving Lent at 7:00 p.m. at Blessed Trinity Parish (formerly St. Martha) in Akron. Following the presentation, there will be an opportunity for small group discussion, including time for individual conversations with Bill. Everyone is welcome!

Eucharistic Minister Schedules are available for pick up in the sacristy

(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, Amy Brickels, Ellen Morlan, Gina Morlan, Jack Weigand, Catherine Herold, Frances Trenta, Patrick Doyle, John Genet, Mary Codispoti (Weigand), David Zak, Carmen Cirignano Berger, Dave Jennings & B. J. Ranier (Insert Graphic 2000-0090.tif) Claudia Crego & David Zak Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord!

Retrouvaille is a weekend and six follow-up sessions for couples who are struggling in their marriage. The next Retrouvaille (hope for troubled marriages) weekend will be held at the Hilton Hotel in Beachwood, OH on April 5-7, 2013. Visit their website at www.helpourmarriage.org or call 330-665-3506 or email at cleveland@retrouvaille.org to register or for more information. Join us as we journey through Catholicism Thursday, March 7 and discover Amazed and Afraid Part 2 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 6:006:30pm followed by the session. All are welcome to attend. (Insert Graphic 1000-0005.tif) Stewardship: Time, Talent and Treasure February 24 $ 6,772 $ 1,952 $ 8,724 $ 85 $ 150 $ 1,132 $ 334 $ 627 - toward our goal of $5,000 $ 1,023

Sundays Offering Faith Direct Offering Total Offering

St. Vincent de Paul School Support Black & Indian Missions Church in Central & Eastern Europe 2013 Almsgiving Project Easter Flowers

Year-to-date Income Year-to-date Expenses Difference

COMPARATIVE FIGURES February 24 2012-2013 2011-2012 $1,096,304 $1,102,064 $1,056,497 $1,060,338 $ 39,807 $ 41,726 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN $1,524,138 $ 107,306

Spent to Date Amount on Deposit

Next week, our parish will take up The Catholic Relief Services Collection. This Collection supports six Catholic agencies that touch more that 100 million lives around the world. The funds from this Collection help provide food to the hungry, welcome and support to displaced refugees, and advocacy for the voiceless. Will you help? Next week, please give generously to the Catholic Relief Services Collection and Jesus in disguise.

(Insert Graphic 1000-0113.tif) March 4-10 Monday, March 4 Lenten Weekday 12:05 Living & Deceased members of the Adolph & Schneck families 7:00 Mass for the Mission No Confessions this evening Tuesday, March 5 Lenten Weekday 5:15 Living & Deceased of the St. Augustine Holy Hour Program Wednesday, March 6 Lenten Weekday 8:30 School Mass Deceased of the Kozarevic family 12:05 Louie & Mary Brienza Thursday, March 7 Lenten Weekday Friday, March 8 Lenten Weekday 12:06 Michael Jerin Sr. 2:00 School Stations of the Cross 7:00 Parish Stations of the Cross Saturday, March 9 Lenten Weekday 8:30 Thomas Herold 3:00 Confessions 4:00 Rudolph Pramik Sunday, March 10 Fourth Sunday of Lent 8:00 Mary Molnar Anniversary 10:30 The People of St. Augustine Church Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Readings for the Week of March 4 2 Kgs 5:1-15b, Ps 42:2,3;43:3,4, Lk 4:24-30 Dn 3:25,34-43, Ps 25:4-5,6-7,8-9, Mt 18:21-35 Dt 4:1,5-9, Ps 147:12-13,15-16,19-20, Mt 5:17-19 Jer 7:23-28, Psw 95:1-2,6-7,7-9, Lk 11:14-23 Hos 14:2-10, Ps 81:6-8,8-9,10-11,14,17, Mk 12:28-34 Hos 6:1-6, Ps 51:3-4,18-19,20-21, Lk 18:9-14 Jos 5:9a,10-12, Ps 34: 2-3,4-5,6-7, 2 Cor 5:17-21, Lk 15:1-3, 11-32

(Insert Graphic 1101-0004.tif) Congratulations to Con & Pauline Nonno as you celebrate your 70th Wedding Anniversary on March 8, 2013. (Insert Graphic2303-0010.tif) Mens Fellowship will meet Saturday, March 9TH in the St. Augustine School Cafeteria from 7-8:25am. We will continue our Bible study on the New Testament Series with session #34 on Symbolism in the Book of Revelation. Should you have any questions, please contact Gib Adolph at 330-634-3738 or adolphbiz@email.com. All men of the parish are invited to join us for any session.

St. Augustine School 2013-2014 Registration Information: It is time to register new students in
grades kindergarten through eighth for next school year. To enter kindergarten, children must be five years of age by September 30, 2013. Registration packets have been sent home to current school families. If you havent received your registration packet, please contact the school office to have one sent home. If you are looking for a new start for your child, we invite you to come and see what our great school is all about! Please contact the office at (330) 753-6435 to arrange a tour of the school and/or to receive further information for the upcoming school year or visit our website at www.staugschool.net to discover more about our amazing school.