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Augustine Church, Barberton, OH) (March 17, 2013)

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Living Faith in March: John 8:1-11 The Lord has done great things for us; we are glad indeed. (Psalm 126:3) The Scribes and the Pharisees tried to trap Jesus by bringing the woman caught in adultery to him. Perhaps they were trying to legitimize their actions to Jesus by trying to get him involved. Have you ever had someone try to ensnare you in their actions such as gossiping, attending non-appropriate entertainment, etc. to help them legitimize their actions? Do you ever think you have done something that you thought you didnt deserve to be forgiven for? Many churches offer more opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation during the Lenten season. Call your parish to find out the times and dates.

324 Holy Hours were kept before the Blessed Sacrament this past week. Why do a Holy Hour? "Eucharistic Adoration is a very strong antidote specifically to the evil of abortion. If all Catholics in the United States would make adoration of the most Blessed Sacrament a weekly occurrence, all abortions in the United States would stop." (Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta) Now is the time, please Judy Soltis at call 330-212-0926. (Insert Graphic 2404-0062.tif) The next Coffee and Donuts will be served today Sunday, March 17 following the 8:00 and 10:30 Masses. Stop over for a small snack before starting your busy week.

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. _____________________________________ Thank you for your generous support of The Catholic Relief Services Collection. Your generosity will help reunite families, teach valuable life skills to those seeking a better life, and provide vital humanitarian aid to those most vulnerable. Please visit www.usccb.org (search Catholic Relief Services Collection) to learn how your donation is making a difference. (Insert Graphic 2303-00110.tif) Mens Fellowship will meet Saturday, March 23 in the School Cafeteria from 7-8:25 am. We will continue our Bible study on the New Testament with Session 35 on early extrabiblical writings. All men of the parish are invited to join us. Should you have any questions, please contact Gib Adolph at 330-848-1043 or e-mail adolphbiz@email.com.

LITURGICAL MINISTERS: Please mark your calendars and save the date for the upcoming MINISTRY NIGHT DINNER to be held on Tuesday, April 9 at 6:30 PM. Now that spring is almost here, it is time to start planning for Vacation Bible School. Mark your calendars for June 17 21 from 9:00-noon for Colossal Coaster World: Facing Fear and Trusting God. This year we are looking for a Snack Coordinator as well as many volunteers. If you are able to be a volunteer, please contact Renee Barker at 330-745-1080 or renee.barker@staugschool.net. Lets get ready for the Ride of our Lives. 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. 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. Holy Hour family of the Week: M/M David Fletcher PASSION MIME Join the St. Augustine School students as they present The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, March 22, 1:15pm and 7:00pm in the Church. This is a very special mimed presentation for everyone to enjoy. 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. (Insert Graphic 1105-0020.tif) Have you made your Confirmation yet? It is feasible that some adults have not received the Sacrament of Confirmation for one reason or the other. St. Augustine would like to invite adults who have not been confirmed to consider doing so this year. Deacon Robin Adair is inviting all Catholic men and women who have already been baptized, made your First Confession and have received your First Holy Communion to work with him to get ready to be confirmed here at St. Augustine Church on Wednesday, May 8. Classes will be held in the Rectory on Wednesday, April 17 and 24 at 7:00pm.

Please contact the rectory (330-745-0011) if you wish to be included in the Confirmation classes. (Insert Graphic 2000-0069.tif) Please pray for our Sick especially: Patrick Blasdel, Patricia Patterson, Karl Bartel, Jacob Hurley, 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, Dave Jennings, B. J. Ranier, Irene Lyle, Andrew Gombaski, John Fahey, Adalyn Woodruff, Scott Beitel & Debra Shreiner Dont forget to take a look at the St. Vincent de Paul Society Almsgiving Thermometerwe have currently raised $3,910 toward our goal of $5,000. Please continue to be loving examples of Christ to the world through your generosity. The collection began on Ash Wednesday, February 13, and will run through Easter Sunday, March 31. There are several ways you can contribute: through the banks (that were distributed on February 10), the envelopes provided at the ends of the pews, one-time donations processed by Faith Direct can be made on the website (staugustinebarberton.org using the icon), or if you choose to use the yellow SVDP envelope in the packet of envelopes received monthly, please write Almsgiving on the envelope prior to placing it in the offertory basket. Together we are making a difference. Thank You! (Insert Graphic 1000-0005.tif) Stewardship: Time, Talent and Treasure March 10 $ 6,425 $ 1,859 $ 8,284 $ 261 $ 1,333 $ 3,910 - toward our goal of $5,000 $ 1,156 COMPARATIVE FIGURES March 10 2012-2013 2011-2012 $1,146,787 $1,184,409 $1,127,724 $1,143,308 $ 19,063 $ 41,101 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN $1,524,138 $ 108,359

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Marys Way of the Cross: St. Augustine is once again celebrating Marys 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 contact Mary King at the rectory 330-745-0011.

(Insert Graphic 1000-0113.tif) March 18-24 Monday, March 18 Lenten Weekday 12:05 Michael Jerin Sr. 11:00 Confessions 6:00 Confessions Tuesday, March 19 St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary 5:15 Gerry Yarsa 6:15 Confessions Wednesday, March 20 Lenten Weekday 8:30 School Mass Mary Stadtmiller 11:00 Confessions 12:05 Bill Hammer 6:00 Confessions Thursday, March 21 Lenten Weekday Friday, March 22 Lenten Weekday 12:05 Schlernitzauer family 1:15 Stations of the Cross Mime Presentation 7:00 Stations of the Cross Mime Presentation Saturday, March 23 Lenten Weekday 8:30 Mary Kramer Anniversary 3:00 Confessions 4:00 Gina Ciarlariello Anniversary Sunday, March 24 Palm Sunday The Passion of the Lord 8:00 Bette Vera Milich 10:30 The People of St. Augustine Church Readings for the Week of March 18 Dn 13:1-9,15-17,19-30,33-62, Ps 23:1-3,3-4,5,6, Jn 8:12-20 2 Sm 7:4-5a,12-14a,16, Ps 89:2-3,4-5,27,29, Rom 4:13,16-18,22, Mt 1:16,1821,24a or Lk 2:41-51a Wednesday Dn 3:14-20,91-92, Dn 3:52,53,54,55,56, Jn 8:31-42 Thursday Gn 17:3-9, Ps 105:4-5,6-7,8-9, Jn 8:51-59 Friday Jer 20:10-13, Ps 18:2-3,3-4,5-6,7, Jn 10:31-42 Saturday Ez 37:21-28, Jer 31:10,11-12,13, Jn 11:45-56 Sunday Lk 19:28-40 (Procession) Is 50:4-7, Ps 22:8-9,17-18,19-20,23-24, Phil 2:6-11, Lk 22:14-23:56 Monday Tuesday Anyone wishing to have their names and intentions printed on the Easter Flower and Sanctuary Fund list must have donations into the rectory by Monday, March 25 at 9:00am. For those who use Faith Direct, please contact the rectory with your intention by the 25th. Have you visited the St. Augustine Website recently? Keep up on the all the activities going on with just a click of the button; you can find Mass/Confessions times, minister schedules, Lenten activities etc., simply log onto staugustinebarberton.org for your updated information.

Why a Holy Hour? Adoring the Body of Christ, means believing that there, in the piece of Bread, Christ is really there, and gives true sense to life, to the immense universe as to the smallest creature, to the whole of human history as to the most brief existence. (Pope Benedict XVI)