(St.

Augustine Church, Barberton, OH - July 24, 2016)

July 25-31
Monday, July 25 St. James, Apostle
12:05 Joanne Beitel
6:00 Confessions
Tuesday, July 26 Sts. Joachim & Anne, Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary
5:15 Nell Talalas
Wednesday, July 27 Weekday
12:05 Margaret Seifert
Thursday, July 28 Weekday
12:05 Frank Weigand
Friday, July 29 St. Martha
12:05 M. Geraldine Witt
Saturday, July 30 Weekday
8:30 Jake Willig
3:00 Confessions
4:00 Anna Lazar
Sunday, July 31 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 Joe & Ruth Deibel and Garland & Janet Hayes
10:30 George Brendel
5:15 The People of St. Augustine Church

Readings for the Week of July 25

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

2 Cor 4:7-15, Ps 126:1-2,2-3,4-5,6, Mt 20:20-28

Jer 14:17-22, Ps 79:8,9,11,13, Mt 13:36-43
Jer 15:10,16-21, Ps 59:2-3,4,10-11,17,18, Mt 13:44-46
Jer 18:1-6, Ps 146:1-2,3-4,5-6, Mt 13:47-53
Jer 26:1-9, Ps 69:5,8-10,14, Jn 11:19-27 or Lk 10:38-42
Jer 26:11-16,24, Ps 69:15-16,30-31,33-34, Mt 14:1-12
Eccl 1:2; 2:21-23, Ps 90:3-4,5-6,12-13,14,17, Col 3:1-5,9-11, Lk 12:13-21

Sunday Offering
Faith Direct Offering
Total Offering

Time, Talent & Treasure

July 10
$
7,160
$
1,669
$
8,829

$
$
$

July 17
6,672
1,669
8,341

Weekly Budget to meet Operating Cost

(Shortfall) Overage $

$
$

11,800
(2,971)

$
$

11,800
(3,459 )

School Support
Capital Support
St. Vincent de Paul
Organ Campaign
Endowment Fund
Visiting Missionary

$
$
$
$
$
$

588
792
275
4,583
196
196

$
$
$
$
$
$

150
90
65
52,000
200
74

Organ Campaign Goal $660,000

Year to Date

424,583

Barberton Area Community Ministries item for the Month of July is canned meat tuna, beef stew, canned
ravioli. 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 brothers and sisters in need.

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jesus was Praying. What a powerful example for us! He knew this was the way to
stay connected to God the Father and handle all the demands being placed on Him.
Jesus assures us if we put God first we will receive and find whatever we need from
His infinite goodness and wisdom. But, we must make the time to stop, listen and
seek God first in prayer. Pope Francis reminds us moments of family prayer and acts
of devotion can be more powerful for evangelization than any catechism class or
sermon. Make prayer a daily part of your family routine.
Please pray for our Sick especially: John Baylock, Joseph Benear, Betty Bartel, Jack
Weigand, Lisa Gnap, Irene Lyle, Jenny Moslowski, Judy Kriston, Anne Trischan, Fred
Kormanic, Shanon Johnson, JoAnn Mullett, Stephen Deibel, Joanne Ramsay, Leroy
Morlan, William Bedford. Karen Gondor, Carol Garman, Chad Trischan, Pat Shemuga,
Andrew Somercik, Helene Van Oss, Paula Collins, Alexandra Kepler, Gary Reed,
Kristine Hornacek, Camilla Pieffer, Barb Shehan, Gloria Rondy, Joe Patterson III,
Lowell Potts, Sandra Walters, Bruce Hartung, Barb Helms, Nicole Hahn, Carol
Hendricks, Clay Walton, Tom Abbott, Bob & Patty Moses, Therese Weigand, Marge
OBoyle, Bill Judge, Paulette Holland, John Madia, Betty Morlan, Brittany Wunderle,
Brenda Griffin, Elizabeth Heflin, Kelly Ann Eby, Denise Benear, Michael Scott Benear,
Sue Christopher, Phyllis Mayer, Norma Geary Catlin, Carol Gloyd, Liam Fiocca, Kaleigh
Shriver, Graham Emmons & Margo (Weigand) Trenta
Pray for

Vincent Dusenberry & George Mikan

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord!

320 Holy Hours were kept before the Blessed Sacrament this past week.
(Continuing Testimony from a night adorer): I was self-righteous and even
indifferent and critical of others. My circumstances forced me to consider my
condition. Because I was always so sure of myself, I never stopped to consider
my actions, but then I was forced to deal with them. Each of us would detour around
trouble, strife and difficulty if we knew they were coming. So many times we do not
recognize our present condition until it envelops us. Too many times we do not
consider our condition until it is too late. These troubles brought on by our own
neglect and selfish interests allow others to misdirect us. This was my plight. Even
with self-made difficulties, or any difficulties, Christ can make us grow stronger in our
relationship with Him if we accept them with love and patience. Be a Holy Hour
Adorer, what else is there? For more information contact Mary Jane Gardner at 330753-9979.
Are you sensing restlessness in life? Does it seem like God may be calling you to a
deeper relationship that is totally new or different from the one you are living in your
current faith tradition? Is God calling you to be a Roman Catholic? Join us in the St.
Augustine Rectory Meeting Room for the first of two inquiry nights; Monday August 1
or Monday, August 22 beginning at 7:00pm. There you will find out more about
answering the call to become a member of the Roman Catholic Church through the

R.C.I.A. Process (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults), contact Fr. Bill Browne or Fr.
David Majikas at 330-745-0011 if you are interested in attending either session.
The highlight of summer! - Every year after The FEST, we receive a ton of emails from
those who were there telling us how much they enjoyed our Annual Catholic Family
FESTival and how it was the highlight of their summer. Dont miss out on Sunday, August
7th as we come together for The FEST from 12 noon until 10 pm at the CPL (28700 Euclid
Avenue in Wickliffe). Come hear great music (Newsboys, Michael W Smith, Matthew
West, and Lauren Daigle) along with great activities and displays. Check out Marcs
Moms Relaxation Station with over 200,000 give away items for busy moms. Junior high students can
visit the Catholic Youth Summer Camp area filled with fun, engaging and faith-filled activities. Its the
perfect family day. Theres plenty of parking (see the video at www.theFEST.us) and affordable food
(thanks to Executive Caterers and Marcs). Come and get a braut off the worlds largest grill while
watching your kids learn lessons of faith and family. Its all FREE. Go to: www.theFEST.us for details,
parking instructions, and a complete schedule of the day.

Mark your calendars for Sunday, August 28 the St. Augustine Parish Picnic Nations of
Gold celebrating our parishes ethnicities along with the 2016 Olympic Games. There
will be games for our future Olympians as well as our retired ones. Enjoy wonderful
food from USA, Italy, Mexico, Hungary, Slovenia & Slovakia. One of our major picnic
fundraisers is the Parish Raffle, tickets are $10 each, with the chance to win $3,000. We
ask each family to try and sell at least one sheet of raffle tickets (4 tickets) this helps to keep the cost of
the picnic affordable for all. The first early bird drawing will be Sunday, July 31, get your tickets in as
soon as possible. Sign-up sheets will soon be in the vestibule of the church, we are always looking for
volunteers. This is a wonderful way for students to earn service hours. Please consider volunteering
and join our team to make this picnic GOLD for everyone.
The St. Augustine Elizabeth Ministry is looking for baby items to be placed in the
Baptismal Baskets given to families of children baptized at our church. The item for July
is diapers and wipes. Donations can be dropped off at the rectory during regular business
hours or can be placed in the bench under the bulletin board in the vestibule. Thank you in
advance for contributing to the youth of our parish.
PSR REGISTRATION 2016-2017
PSR is offered to children starting in the first grade through eighth grade; classes are held at St.
Augustine School beginning on Sunday, September 11 from 9-10:15am. in the SAC. If a child is going
into the first grade, and not attending a Catholic School or was in a Catholic school and is no longer
attending, you are able to register for PSR. Registration forms have been mailed, if you have not received
yours in the mail, or are interested in registering a new child/children, or would like to volunteer, please
contact Jaclyn Snyder at 330-745-1080.
REGISTRATION FEES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Parishioners of St. Augustine &
All Other Parishes
Immaculate Conception
If paid by August 14
1 Child
$ 90.00
1 Child
$ 95.00
2 or more
$110.00
2 or more
$115.00
Paid After August 14
1 Child
$ 95.00
2 or more
$115.00

1 Child
2 or more

$100.00
$120.00

If you are unable to pay the registration fee at the time of registration, please contact Jaclyn to make
payment arrangements. For those wishing to volunteer, the following are needed: subs, aides,

security and preschool aides. Anyone over 18 years old must be Virtus trained in order to volunteer.
Registration forms can be found at www.staugustinebarberton.org. or by contacting Jaclyn.

St. Augustine will be offering pre-school PSR classes for the 2016-2017 school
year. Children will meet in St. Augustine School and will follow the same schedule
as PSR for the older kids (9:00-10:15 Sundays during the school year). We are
accepting 4-5 year olds. Please contact Jaclyn Snyder at 330-745-1080 with any
questions.
RETROUVAILLE WEEKEND September 9-11, 2016 - Someone once said marriages may
be made in heaven, but they sure take a lot of work on earth. Have you become so
distracted by outside pressure that you neglect your spouse? The Retrouvaille
program can help you put your troubled marriage back on track. This program is
supported by the Catholic diocese of Cleveland, but, it is open to couples of all faiths.
The next Cleveland Retrouvaille weekend will be held on September 9-11, 2016. A registration fee of
$150 is required to confirm your reservation. For more information concerning the program, or to register,
please call Marce or Liz Gliha in complete confidence at, from a 216 or 440 area code, 800-470-2230.
For additional information or to register online, please go to www.helpourmarriage.org.
Catholic Charities Summit Adult Day Services Caregiver Support Group This group offer
opportunities for education and support to caregivers in managing their own health and wellness
while meeting the needs of their loved ones. Summit Adult Day Services is a community-based
intervention designed to care for the aging population experiencing cognitive or functional
limitations, as well as to address the needs of those at risk of social isolation. This group is just
one way the program serves both the participant and the caregiver by providing support to help
manage the tasks of daily life and the associated stress of meeting these needs. Meetings are
at 10:00am on the last Wednesday of each month at 812 Biruta Street, Akron, 44307. For more
information, please call 330-762-2000. Additionally, free care provided for the older adult while
caregivers attend the group meeting.
Happy New Year 2017 St. Augustine Church is once again planning The New Years Eve
party. Consider joining fellow parishioners for the end of the year bash; fill a table or two
with your closest family and friends while enjoying dinner and dancing into the New
Year. Mark your calendars and keep an eye on the bulletin for further details.
CULTURE OF LIFE - Beginning with the Supreme Court decision banning prayer from public school
classrooms in 1964, and continuing with Roe-V-Wade legalizing abortion at all gestational stages in 1973
to the multitude of moral issues currently being settled in the highest court of the land we have been
steadily slipping from One Nation Under God" to becoming a nation under secular atheism. As we try
to understand the violence that is gripping our country it would do us all well to recall the Biblical
standard "by their fruits you shall know them" and ask ourselves what fruits have these changes
brought? However imperfect we may be as Christians it is the struggle towards the" Imitation of Christ"
that civilizes mankind. The more we have renounced God and the standards set forth in the Ten
Commandments the more barbaric we have become. As I ponder these facts and try to make sense of it
all I am reminded of the great French philosopher Alexis De Tocqueville who visited our country in 1931
to observe and learn what magical qualities America possessed to enable such a small group of people
to defeat the mighty British Empire twice in 35 years. "He looked for the greatness of America in her
harbors and rivers, her fertile fields and boundless forests, mines and other natural resources. He
studied America's schools, her Congress, and her matchless Constitution without comprehending
America's power. Not, until he went into the churches of America and heard pulpits 'aflame with
righteousness' did he understand the secret of her genius and strength. De Tocqueville returned to

France and wrote: 'America is great because America is good, and if America ever ceases to be good,
America will cease to be great.' John Stormer, Death of a Nation, 1968. St. Augustine Culture of Life
meets the First Tuesday of every month in the rectory following the 5:15 Mass, all are invited to accept
the challenge of St. Pope John Paul II to build a new Culture of Life. For more information contact Lynn
Willig @330-472-9452