St.

Augustine Church, Barberton, OH – April 7, 2019

April 8-14
Monday, April 8 – Lenten Weekday
9:30 School Reconciliation
12:05 Judy Mally
7:00 Communal Reconciliation

Tuesday, April 9 – Lenten Weekday

8:30 School Mass – Gina Ciarlariello
5:15 George Weigand

Wednesday, April 10 – Lenten Weekday

12:05 Rick Bishop

Thursday, April 11 – Lenten Weekday

12:05 Camilla Pieffer
Friday, April 12 – Lenten Weekday
11:00 Confessions
12:05 Ivan Morber
1:30 Live Stations of the Cross
7:00 Live Stations of the Cross

Saturday, April 13 – Lenten Weekday

8:30 Nancy (Banovich) Dunn
2:30 Confessions
4:00 Constantine Nonno (Fr. Majikas)

Sunday, April 14 – Palm Sunday

8:00 Bette Furcsik Milich (Fr. Majikas)
10:30 Charles Hete (Fr. Browne)
5:15 The People of St. Augustine Church (Fr. Misbrener)

Readings for the Week of April 8

Monday Dn 13:1-9,15-17,19-30,33-62, Ps 23:1-3,3-4,5,6, Jn 8:12-20
Tuesday Nm 21:4-9, Ps 102:2-3,16-18,19-21, Jn 8:21-30
Wednesday Dn 3:14-20,91-92,95, 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, Is 50:4-7, Ps 22:8-9,17-18,19-20,23-24, Phil 2:6-11,Lk 22:14-23:56
 380 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 Sheen) Call today for your encounter with Christ, Gene 330-690-9661 or Joie
330-745-6852. We still have a vacancy Sunday: midnight to 1:00am.

Before Jesus faced the attacks of the scribes and Pharisees, he spent the night in the
quiet of the Mount of Olives. Technology increases the demands on us and we all need
a quiet place to refuel our spirit, otherwise all we share in our homes are fatigue and
bitterness. Where can you find a few minutes each day to refresh your spirit?

Please pray for our Sick especially: Betty Bartel, Lisa Gnap, Judy Kriston, Anne
Trischan, Shanon Johnson,Joanne Ramsay, William Bedford, Carol Garman, Chad
Trischan, Pat Shemuga, Helene Van Oss, Paula Collins, Alexandra Kepler, Gary Reed,
Barb Shehan, Joe Patterson III, Lowell Potts, Sandra Walters, Bruce Hartung, Barb
Helms, Nicole Hahn, Tom Abbott, Bob & Patty Moses, Kelly Ann Eby, Kaleigh Shriver,
Dick Buehrle, Pauline Nonno, Allen Weidman, Conner Beish, Charlie Carroll, Katie
Marino, Cheryl Jackson, Roy Smith, Tara Ferguson, C.J., Bob Eckert, Paul Moon,
James Chalfant, Lori Meese, Sharon Lohan, Carole Ezell-Bell, Lisa Von Gunten, Julian
Gonzalez, Honey Ann Zagar, Paulette Holland, Carol Newhouse, Carol Grimes, Nick
Shirey, Mary Zinkovitch, Ed Brogan, Angela Rollins, John Anzaldi, Gary Morgan,
Margaret McConnall, Pam Schlernitzauer, Frank Wrobel, Tom Rasicci, Sarah Brown,
Laurie Shantz, Susan Cutshall, Margaret Genet, Sarah Browne, Phil & Alyce Sherman,
Kathy Steinwand, & Lincoln Rickenbacker

Rest in Peace

Agnes Sennett, Mary Blackert & Ray Correll

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord!

Barberton Area Community Ministry item for the Month of April is Pasta and Spaghetti
Sauce. All donations can be placed in the bench in front of the giving tree in the vestibule
of the church. Donations are picked up on Monday mornings. Thank you again for all
your support in helping us serve our brother’s and sister’s in need.
 Time, Talent & Treasure

March 24 March 31
Sunday Offering $ 5,946 $ 7,335
Faith Direct Offering $ 1,670 $ 1,670
Total Offering $ 7,616 $ 9,005

Weekly Budget to meet Operating Cost $ 11,800 $ 11,800

(Shortfall) Overage $ $ (4,184) $ (2,795)

School Support $ 10 $ ---

Capital Support $ --- $ 200
Endowment Fund $ --- $ ---
St. Vincent de Paul $ 41 $ 200
Organ Campaign $ 34 $ ---
Easter Flowers $ 375 $ 300
Almsgiving 2019 $ 1,485 $ 1,315
Catholic Relief $ --- $ 669

Organ Campaign – Goal $660,000 Total to date $ 624,776

Thank you for your generous support of The Catholic Relief Service Collection and for
helping Jesus in disguise. Your contributions make a difference for the poor and
marginalized around the world. If you missed the collection, it’s not too late to give!
Just visit www.usccb.org/nationalcollections, and click on the “How to Give” link on
the left.

Pastor’s Formed Pick of the Week: “Love Hurts: The Truth behind Redemptive Suffering”
In this presentation, Matthew Leonard focuses on the new idea of love proclaimed by
Christ and how it gives meaning to human suffering, penance, and ultimately death. Sounds a
bit dark doesn’t it? But, it’s not! By looking at these issues we will discover the secret to how
we can “Rejoice in the Lord always (Phil 4:4) just like St. Paul no matter what happens. Having
lived through the deaths of so many family members and friends and their sufferings, especially
enduring the death of my mother, the hope of life in Christ and the resurrection has only become
more meaningful and more intensely redemptive.
Christ’s Peace!
Fr. David Majikas
Due to the Easter Season we are asking you to send your bulletin information in early. For the
Palm Sunday bulletin (April 14) information must be received by Thursday, April 4 and for the
Easter bulletin (April 21) information must be received by Thursday, April 11. Please plan
ahead.

St. Augustine will once again have a Lenten Communal Reconciliation Service on Monday,
April 8 beginning at 7:00pm in the church. Numerous priests will be available and you may
receive the sacrament either face-to-face or with a screen in a confessional. All are
encouraged to take part in this special sacrament, please plan accordingly.

Join us for Bishop Robert Barron’s “The Mass” hosted by Deacon Robin Adair. The next session
is Wednesday, April 10 from 7-8:30 in the rectory. This will be a seven week study with each
weekly session standing alone, dealing with a separate aspect of the Mass. Walk through the
Liturgy and be transformed through insights on this most privileged and intimate encounter with
our Lord. “The Mass” will help you understand how to fully, consciously, and actively participate
in the source and summit of Christian Life. Consider making this part of your Lenten journey.
For questions, contact Deacon Adair at 330-283-4983.

Did you think about increasing your spiritual reading during Lent this year?
If so, consider joining our book group for a discussion about the New
Testament book “Acts of the Apostles” at our next session, April 11 at
1:00pm in the rectory. All adults are welcome and encouraged to attend and
share your thoughts about the early history of our church. The May book
selection: “The Nightingale” by Kristen Hannah, is easily available at the library and
award-winning.

Please note the following dates for Stations of the Cross held in St.
Augustine Church; consider making this a part of your Lenten
journey:
Friday, April 12 – 1:30pm & 7:00pm Live Stations
Friday, April 19 – no school - Mary’s Way of the Cross 7:00pm

Join fellow parishioners for a few friendly hands of Euchre, Friday, April 12,
beginning at 6:30 in the cafeteria. Bring a snack to share. Drinks are
provided.

Men’s Fellowship will meet Saturday, April 20 from 7-8:25am in the school cafeteria. We will continue
our study of Mark’s Gospel, and we will pray a rosary for Marriage, Family, and Respect for Life. Any
questions, contact Gib Adolph at 330-848-1043 or email adolphbiz@email.com.

Sign-up sheets are in the sacristy of the church requesting help this Easter Season.
We are looking for approximately 14 women to read for Mary’s Way of the Cross, April
19 at 7:00pm in the Church. Ushers and Lectors are also needed for the Easter Masses.
Please consider being part of our Triduum
Services this Easter. Take a moment to sign-up.

EASTER VIGIL RECEPTION: Volunteers are needed to help set up, serve, and clean up for the
celebration after the Easter Vigil Saturday, April 20. Food and monetary donations are also
requested: cheese & crackers, fruit, veggie trays, anything “Eastery.” To volunteer, please call
Denise at 330-745-0011. Many hands make light work.

Beginning Divine Mercy Sunday, (April 28) we will be changing our Communion Rite posture to
reflect the original policy, first established in 2003. We will remain standing after the Lamb of
God, throughout the distribution and reception of Holy Communion and the singing of the
Communion Hymn, until the end of the distribution of Holy Communion. Once the last person
has received Holy Communion, and the Communion Hymn ends, we may kneel or sit for private
prayer.

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. Fr. Bill
Browne 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 Sunday, June 2 at the 10:30 Mass.
Preparation will be held in the Rectory, Thursday, May 2 and 16 beginning at 7:00pm.
Please contact the rectory (330-745-0011) if you wish to be included in the Confirmation
preparation.

FORMED – Have you had a chance to log into FORMED yet? All you have to do to get started
is type; staugustinebarberton.formed.org on your web browser. If you have any questions,
please feel free to contact Denise Moore at 330-745-0011 x 113. God bless you on your spiritual
journey.

Please check out our calendar of events at the website www.staugustinebarberton.org or you may
access our calendar on Google.

In the February/March envelope packet, you will find an envelope for Easter Flowers. A
donation to the Flower Fund helps to defray costs of flowers and decorations in our church
during the Easter season. For those using Faith Direct, if you have made/make a contribution,
please drop the names of the intended into the offertory basket or contact the rectory at
330-745-0011. Donations must be received by April 15 to make the flower list. Please plan ahead.

Catholic Cemeteries -Sunday Support – Grief Support Meeting - You are graciously
invited to join us for an hour of sharing, listening, learning and healing along your
grief journey. No registration is needed, just come and join in. The next session at
Holy Cross Cemetery, Akron is April 28 beginning at 3:00pm. The topic for April will
be “No Eye Has Seen…Wonderful Things God has prepared for you.” For more
information, visit clecem.org/information/bereavement.aspx.
The Lenten season offers many opportunities for St. Augustine Culture of Life to bear witness, offer
prayers and reparation to Our Blessed Lord for the sin of abortion. "Unplanned" the movie based on
the conversion of Abby Johnson from Planned Parenthood Director to Pro-Life activist has just been
released. Corresponding with the release, we have been invited to participate in the National #Protest
PP/40 Days candlelight vigil to be held outside Planned Parenthood Saturday, April 13 beginning just
before sundown and lasting approximately an hour. We also will meet at Planned Parenthood at NOON
on Good Friday to pray A WAY of the CROSS for Victims of Abortion. Every Wednesday, from 1:00-2:00
pm we offer a Holy Hour for Religious Freedom and the Life Issues featuring a Patriotic Rosary. First
Friday of every month at 11:00am is the Holy Hour for Life. Please join us and discover how GOD wishes
to use YOU as an Apostle for Life! For more information contact Lynn Willig @ (330)472-9452.
Grief & Loss Share Group - The April monthly share meeting will be held at St Francis de Sales Church in
the Upper Room on Thursday, April 25 from 7:00-8:30pm. This is a free event open to all who are
grieving a loss of any kind, and will include a brief presentation, time for discussion/sharing and light
refreshments. Our topic will be “Grief after the loss of a child,” presented by Marie Stein, Board Certified
Chaplain. The monthly share meetings are being offered by the St. Francis de Sales Consolation Ministry,
Queen of Heaven’s Bereavement Ministry and Ellen Barber, Grief Specialist from Aseracare Hospice. For
more information, or questions call/text Ellen at 330-801-0463 or Ann at 330-612-5234.

Do You Have a Question for Bishop Perez? Join host Dick Russ and Bishop
Nelson Perez around the table as they discuss what’s on the mind of the
Catholic community and answer your questions. Tune in to AM 1260 The
Rock for Table Talk on April 18 at 5pm. Rebroadcast April 20 at noon and
April 21 at 1pm. Submit your questions to tabletalk@am1260therock.com by April 8.

The Divorced, Separated, and Widowed Catholics of Akron is having a General

Meeting Monday, April 8, at 7:30pm (Refreshments at 7:15pm) at Immaculate Heart of Mary,
Convent Building 1945 Portage Trail in Cuyahoga Falls. Our speaker will focus on “Healthy
Heart, Healthy You”. Susan Straus, RN BSN from the American Heart Association will discuss
heart disease, signs and symptoms, and early heart attack care. She will discuss sustainable
lifestyle changes you can make for a healthier you! This event is open at no cost to single
people of all faiths. For information, call Frank at 330-801-0527.

The next Barberton Police Drug Take Back Day will be Saturday, April 27 from 10 AM-2 PM at
the old First Merit parking lot at 480 W. Tuscarawas. Medications that are no longer needed
or expired may be dropped off and free Deterra bags for home disposal of pills may be picked
up. Drive into the parking lot at the Wooster Rd. entrance and an officer will meet your
vehicle to receive the drugs. No need to park. Then exit onto W. Tuscarawas Ave. There is no
residency requirement; anyone may participate in this service. There are safe drop-off boxes for pills in
front of the Barberton Main Fire Station, 580 Wooster Rd, W or the Barberton PD in the basement of the
City Building, 576 W. Park Ave.