St.

Augustine Church, Barberton, OH – April 22, 2018

April 23-29
Monday, April 23 – Easter Weekday
12:05 Janet Wolf
6:00 Confessions

Tuesday, April 24 – Easter Weekday

5:15 Andy Somercik

Wednesday, April 25 – St. Mark, Evangelist

12:05 Rick Bishop

Thursday, April 26 – Easter Weekday

9:00 School Mass – Grandparents Day
12:05 Raymond & Margaret Weigand

Friday, April 27 – Easter Weekday

12:05 Mary Ann Jenney

Saturday, April 28 – Easter Weekday

8:30 Special Intentions of Rev. Robert McWilliams
11:00 First Holy Communion
3:00 Confessions
4:00 Mary L. Steiner (Fr. Browne)

Sunday, April 29 – Fifth Sunday of Easter

8:00 James J. Ulichney (Fr. Browne)
10:30 Joe & Irene Kerekes (Fr. Majikas)
5:15 The People of St. Augustine Church (Fr. Misbrener)

Readings for the Week of April 23

Monday Acts 11:1-18, Ps 42:2-3; 43:3,4, Jn 10:1-10
Tuesday Acts 11:19-26, Ps 87:1-3,4-5,6-7, Jn 10;22-30
Wednesday 1 Pt 5:5b-14, Ps 89:2-3,6-7,16-17, Mk 16:15-20
Thursday Acts 13:13-25, Ps 89:2-3,21-22,25,27, Jn 13:16-20
Friday Acts 13:26-33, Ps 2:6-7,8-9,10-11, Jn 14:1-6
Saturday Acts 13:44-52, Ps 98:1,2-3,3-4, Jn 14:7-14
Sunday Acts 9:26-31, Ps 22:26-27,28,30,31-32, 1 Jn 3:18-24, Jn 15:1-8

Fourth Sunday of Easter

Like Jesus the Good Shepherd, Christian families do not run away and abandon each
other when the wolves of life attack. Faith, loyalty, standing firm and sacrificing our
lives for each other builds bonds that can withstand any challenge. In fact, solidarity
in struggles makes families stronger.
 411 Holy Hours were kept before the Blessed Sacrament this past week.
“Could you not watch one hour with Me?” These words of Our Lord to the
Apostles apply to us today. Jesus is present in the tabernacle in our
churches and He wants us to visit Him to tell Him of our joys, hopes and
sufferings. A Holy Hour of prayer before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is a
recognition of His wondrous presence and a channel of graces for ourselves, for the
whole Church, for the entire world. We can adore Him really present in the tabernacle
exposed in the Monstrance, thank Him for His goodness, seek forgiveness for sins and
ask Him for all our needs. (Excerpt from the Book, I the Lord am with you Always) We
have 5 Holy Hour Vacancies; Sunday 1-2pm,1-2am,2-3am, Tuesday, 10-11am and
Wednesday 11-midnight. Please call 330-690-9661

Please pray for our Sick especially: John Baylock, Betty Bartel, Jack Weigand, Lisa
Gnap, Judy Kriston, Anne Trischan, Shanon Johnson, Stephen Deibel, Joanne
Ramsay, William Bedford, Carol Garman, Chad Trischan, Pat Shemuga, Helene Van
Oss, Paula Collins, Alexandra Kepler, Gary Reed, Camilla Pieffer, Barb Shehan, Joe
Patterson III, Lowell Potts, Sandra Walters, Bruce Hartung, Barb Helms, Nicole Hahn,
Tom Abbott, Bob & Patty Moses, Therese Weigand, Brenda Griffin, Kelly Ann Eby,
Kaleigh Shriver, Dick Buehrle, Carol Soberano, Pauline Nonno, Allen Weidman,
Conner Beish, Charlie Carroll, Katie Marino, Cheryl Jackson, Roy Smith, Angie Jursik,
Dennis Braman, Vickey Todd, Jean Stemmer, Tara Ferguson, C.J., Bob Eckert, Paul
Moon, James Chalfant, Lori Meese, Mary Jane Somerick, Sharon Lohan, Linda
Makowski, Carole Ezell-Bell, Lisa Von Gunten, Julian Gonzalez, Honey Ann Zagar,
Rose Marie Zeffer, Margaret McArdle, Paulette Holland, Carol Newhouse, Carol Grimes
and Ann Majikas

Rest in Peace

Betty Morlan

Eternal rest grant unto Her, O Lord!

St. Vincent DePaul would like to help parishioners of St. Augustine Church in need of
assistance. Every case is strictly confidential, assistance is offered in home heating, electric
and water - along with occasional mishaps (to be determined by SVDP.) If you find yourself
in a predicament, call the rectory at 330-745-0011 and your contact information will be
forwarded directly to SVDP.
 Time, Talent & Treasure

April 8 April 15
Sunday Offering $ 6,076 $ 6,540
Faith Direct Offering $ 1,840 $ 1,787
Total Offering $ 7,916 $ 8,327

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

(Shortfall) Overage $ $ (3,884) $ ( 3,474)

School Support $ 356 $ 608

Capital Support $ 471 $ 724
Endowment Fund $ 25 $ 196
Easter Sunday $ 981 $ 365
Almsgiving 2018 (BACM) $ 350 $ 90
St. Vincent de Paul $ 348 $ 1,022
Organ Campaign $ 246 $ 153

Organ Campaign Goal $660,000 Year-to-Date $ 612,009

Barberton Area Community Ministries 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.

The Drug-Take-Back-Day drive-up will be Saturday, April 28th, from 10 AM to 2 PM at the

old First Merit Parking lot, 480 W. Tuscarawas in Downtown Barberton. The Barberton
Police will have a drop off service to allow the drivers to turn in no longer wanted or expired
prescription medicines. There is no need to park and get out of the vehicles. Deterra bags for
home, safe, destruction of medications will be distributed to the drivers for future use. At the
conclusion of the event, the medications will be boxed up for collection by the U. S. D. E. A.
and will be destroyed in a safe, environmentally friendly procedure. Those drivers participating are asked
to enter the parking lot from Wooster Road, West, near 2nd St. NW, and exit onto W. Tuscarawas.

Ohio State Council Knights of Columbus are selling Super Cash Bonanza raffle tickets. Tickets are $5.00
each with over $108,000 in cash prizes; the drawing date is Saturday, May 19 2018 at 9:30am. Winners
need not be present. For tickets see any Knights of Columbus member or stop in at the rectory during
regular business hours.
 The FEST Mark your summer calendar...and plan to join us on Sunday, August 5,
2018 for The FEST – our 18th Annual Catholic Family FESTival held in Wickliffe.
The FEST is the perfect family day. It includes great national Christian artists:
TobyMac, Big Daddy Weave, Mandisa, and We are Messengers. The FEST also
has great activities and displays for the entire family. The FEST is a day of faith, family and fun all for
FREE. The FEST concludes with an inspiring outdoor Mass with Bishop Nelson Perez. It’s the highlight
of summer for thousands from across our region. Mark it on your calendars and make plans to bring your
family and friends. For more information, go online to: www.theFEST.us.

Please pick up a name of one of our First Holy Communion children to pray for them as
they prepare to receive Jesus in the Eucharist for the first time on April 28. They are
located in the baskets in the front and back of the Church.

St. Augustine School is accepting enrollment for the 2018-19 school year. St. Augustine offers
a small-school environment with a rigorous academic curriculum rooted in Catholic teaching
that will prepare your child for success in high school and beyond. For parishioners who feel
we are not an affordable option, we accept the EdChoice Expansion Scholarship. This is an income-based
scholarship from the state that covers tuition for students in kindergarten through fifth grade if your
income is within 200% of the federal poverty line. For example, if your family of four makes $50,200 or
less you would qualify for this scholarship, which would follow your son or daughter through high
school. For more information, or to schedule a tour, call the school at (330)753-6435.

Come and join fellow parishioners for a few hands of Euchre, Friday, May
11 beginning at 6:30pm. (Bring a side dish or snack to share, drinks will be
provided). We will be taking a break over the summer and will start back
up on Friday, September 7.

St. Augustine Preschool is now enrolling for our Toddler, Preschool and Latchkey Programs as
well as for our fabulous Summer Program. Feel free to call and schedule a tour time to view
the school, meet the teachers and observe the classrooms. We are looking forward to
hearing from you soon! For additional information contact Kathleen Bogdan at 330-745-
5735.

Thank you to all who donated items and helped to sew dresses for
donation. Because of your talents and treasures we were able to send 140
dresses to Africa, the homeland of Fr. Dismas Byarugaba from
Annunciation Church/Visitation of Mary Parish. If you would like to sew
dresses or little boy’s shorts, please call Judy at 330-753-1609.

The Department for Marriage & Family Ministry, the office of Worship, and the
Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist are pleased to announce the 50th Wedding
Anniversary Celebration. Mass will be held Sunday, July 30 beginning at 2:30pm at
the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. Registration this year is online. Couples
are encouraged to register at www.ccdocle.org/mfm at your convenience. The deadline is
Monday, June 25 in order for couples’ names to be included in the Booklet. This date is firm.
Early or Mid-July, confirmation letters will be mailed along with instructions, maps and
driving/parking directions. Many Blessings!
 In keeping with Diocesan requests, all parishes in the Diocese of Cleveland are to use the
same sung Mass setting. The St. Frances Cabrini Mass setting was incorporated into our
Masses in January. The weekend of April 14 & 15 we inserted the new Gloria, which is #908
in your Music Issue. Please be patient during the transition period.

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 3 at 10:30. Preparation will be held in the Rectory, date to be
determined. Please contact the rectory (330-745-0011) if you wish to be included in the
Confirmation preparation.

2018 First Step Programs: Continuing Education Regarding Marriage and Divorce in
the Catholic Church. Attempting to pick up the pieces of one’s life after the tragedy of
divorce is an area that can impact a person’s relationship with God and the Church.
One of the significant issues that a person faces is their place in the Church. The
Tribunal of the Diocese of Cleveland offers its First Step Program to help individuals
deal with these questions in order to renew and/or strengthen their relationship with
God and the Church. Mark your calendars for a general First Step Meeting Tuesday,
September 18 at 7:00pm – St. Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Road, Brunswick. For more
information check the website: www.dioceseofcleveland.org/tribunal or call the
Tribunal at 216-696-6525/800-869-6525 x4000.

Free Community Grief Event sponsored by AseraCare Hospice and Silva-Hostetler Funeral Home -
Your loved one passes away, hospice services end, the funeral is over and you may still need support.
Remember that recovery is discovery and in reality, we are all grievers. AseraCare Hospice presents the
Grief Recovery Method www.thegriefrecoverymethod.com. Our 6 sessions begin at Silva – Hostetler
Funeral Home on Thursday, May 10 at 7:00 pm through June 21. A donation to the AseraCare Hospice
Foundation is welcome, to register contact AseraCare Hospice and your Certified Grief Specialist, Ellen
Barber/Spiritual Care Coordinator/Bereavement Coordinator at 216-661-1285 or Rebecca Kail at 330-
472-8891, Bereavement Hostess.