(St.

Augustine Church, Barberton, OH) (January 27, 2013)

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jesus announces in Lukes gospel that he comes to proclaim liberty to captives and announce a year of favor for the Lord. Far too many families are held captive and victimized by domestic violence. One third of all women have experienced abuse. Families need not live in fear! There is help for victims and abusers. Break the silence and call for help. Living Faith in January: Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21

Indeed, many Christians dedicate their lives with love to those who are lonely, marginalized or excluded, as to those who are the first with ta claim on our attention and the most important for us to support, because it is in them that the reflection of Christs own face is seen (PF 14)
320 Holy Hours were kept before the Blessed Sacrament this past week. Jesus chose this very special way to remain here with us. It was not just an empty promise when Jesus said, "I will be with you all days, even to the end of the world". He meant that! Jesus remains here with us today in the Mass as our Savior, in Holy Communion, as our spiritual food and in our tabernacle as our friend. Jesus died on the cross to give us this sacrament of His presence among us. This is the sacrament of Jesus' love for us. Can you give Jesus one hour a week? Please call Judy Soltis at 330-212-0926. (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 2407-0088.tif) Sign-Ups for CYO VOLLEYBALL (grades 3-12) and TRACK (grades 3-8) will be today Sunday, January 27, from 9-10:30am in the school. The volleyball fee is $80.00 and the track fee is $50.00. If you did not play a CYO sport this year, you must have a physical dated after June 1, 2012. Registration forms are available outside the school office. If you are interested in coaching, please let us know at sign-up. Please call St. Augustine School at 330-753-6435 with any questions.

How does your faith community reveal the Spirit of the Lord to those who are outsiders? How do you live the teachings of Jesus to bring glad tidings to the poor? How are you and your faith community in solidarity with the entire Body of Christ around the world?

Your words, O Lord, are Spirit and life. (Ps 19)

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 (330-745-0011) to make reservations by February 10. Invite a friend to share the day with you! (Insert Graphic 1508-0016.tif) Please join us for the First Saturday Devotion to our Blessed Mother under the title of Our Lady of Fatima on Saturday, February 2 at 5:15pm. All are welcome to attend. (Insert Graphic 2404-0062.tif) The next Coffee and Donuts will be held in the cafeteria on Sunday, February 3. Hosts will be Marge Hreha, Dorothy Kaman, Bernadette Paridon & Nancy Bucksar. 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. (Insert Graphic 2404-0207.tif) Lets take another spin on the Funeral Luncheon Program. Since putting the ad in the bulletin two weeks ago, there has not been one call regarding assistance with this very special/needed ministry at St. Augustine. Providing luncheons for grieving families is a loving work of mercy. Covered dishes can be as simple as a bag of salad and dressing, rolls, a can of green beans, macaroni and cheese or as complex as your favorite homemade recipe. When all the dishes come together, we, the parishioners of St. Augustine, have provided a beautiful, enjoyable meal for the grieving family to share. Please consider becoming a part of this special ministry. Without you, this cannot be accomplished. If you are interested, contact the rectory at 330-745-0011. Meals are provided on a rotating basis, depending on the number of funerals we have a week/month.

Community Corner
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. (Insert Graphic 2000-0069.tif) Please pray for our Sick especially: Patrick Blasdel, Patricia Patterson, Karl Bartel, Jennifer Marco, Jacob Hurley, Sharon Lohan, 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, Lois Meilander, Judy Krajcovic, Frances Trenta, Dave Jennings, Carmen Cirignano Berger, Patrick Doyle,Mary Friedrichsen & John Genet. (Insert Graphic 2000-0090.tif) Ruth Bechter & Mike Nonno Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord PARISH DINNER TODAY (the 27th) from 11:30-1:30 pm in the Cafeteria. The dinner will include "Bartram-made" lasagna, salad, bread, dessert, and beverages for the LOW costs of $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for children 10-5 and, as always, children under 5 free. COME ON OVER! (Insert Graphic 1300-0199.tif) Stewardship: Time, Talent & Treasure January 20 $ 6,121 $ 1,952 $ 8,073 $ $ 829 275

Sunday Offering Faith Direct Offering Total Offerings St. Vincent De Paul School Support

Year to date Income Year to Date Expenses Difference

COMPARATIVE FIGURES January 20 12-13 11-12 $ 859,128 $ 906,766 $ 900,106 $ 933,769 $ (40,978) $ (27,004) CAPITAL CAMPAIGN $ 1,524,138 $ 106,393

Spent to date Amount on Deposit

(Insert Graphic 2304-0042.tif) My heartfelt thanks goes out to all those who shop in the St. Monica Gift shop. Because of your patronage, a generous donation was given to the parish from the gift shop. May God bless you. Christs Peace! Fr. David CATHOLIC CHARITIES: The 2013 Catholic Charities Annual Appeal begins with a mailing many parishioners will receive this month from Bishop Lennon. This years theme is We Welcome, We Serve, We Support. We invite you to support the needy, the marginalized and the vulnerable by prayerfully considering an increase in your support to Catholic Charities. Please pray for the success of this important Appeal. We invite you to

view the Catholic Charities Prayer, stories of inspiration and more information at www.catholiccommunity.org/2013Appeal. Holy Hour person of the Week: Mary Strouse (Insert Graphic 1000-0066.tif)) January 28-February 3 Monday, January 28 St. Thomas Aquinas, Pries & Doctor of the Church 12:05 Margaret Burg Tuesday, January 29 Weekday 5:15 8:30 Fr. Carl Ciprian School Mass Wednesday, January 30 Weekday 12:05 George Kozarevic Thursday, January 31 St. John Bosco, Priest Friday, February 1 Weekday 12:05 William & Isabel Rehman Saturday, February 2 The Presentation of the Lord 8:30 4:00 8:00 Donald Williams Erminio, Nicholas & Angela Frattaroli The People of St. Augustine Church Readings for the Week of January 28 Heb 9:15,24-28, Ps 98:1,2-3,3-4,5-6, Mk 3:22-30 Heb 10:1-10, Ps 40:2,4,7-8,10-11, Mk 3:31-35 Heb 10:11-18, Ps 110:1,2,3,4, Mk 4:1-20 Heb 10:19-25, Ps 24:1-2,3-4,5-6, Mk 4:21-25 Heb 10:32-39, Ps 37:3-4,5-6,23-24,39-40, Mk 4:26-34 Mal 3:1-4, Ps 24:7,8,9,10, Heb 2:14-18, Lk 2:22-40 Jer 1:4-5,17-19, Ps 71:1-2,3-4, 5-6,15,17, 1 Cor 12:31 13:13, Lk 4:21-30

Sunday, February 3 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:30 Dan Davister & June Renaud Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

Today, St. Augustine Church is joining with Right to Life of Northeast Ohio and dozens of area churches in the annual Signature Media Campaign. Volunteers will be in the back of the church accepting signatures and donations for the unborn in a protest against legalized abortion. Your signature will be on a petition for life which will be sent to our legislators, and your donations will support pro-life multimedia education. Thank you for helping us Build a Culture of Life! Men! On Saturday, February 23 Catholic Mens Fellowship of Northeast Ohio is holding their annual Answer the Call conference at Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School in Cleveland. We urge grandfathers and fathers to attend with their grandsons and sons. 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 or to register log onto www.cmfneo.com.

LENT YEAR OF FAITH OFFERINGS at St. Augustine - Save Tuesday evenings from 7-9 pm for opportunities to grow in your relationship with Jesus Christ through conversion and a deeper understanding of our Faith. Topics will include Fr. Robert Barron's "SEVEN DEADLY SINS; SEVEN LIVELY VIRTUES" and a study of "Lumen Gentium" - the Vatican II document on "The Constitution of the Church" - led by Diaconate candidate Paul Hoffer. Also save March 3, 4 and 5 for our continued celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Perpetual Adoration at St. Augustine - our PARISH MISSION presented by Fr. Michael Woost from St. Mary's Seminary. Why a Holy Hour? It brings us personal peace and strength (Blessed Mother Teresa)