(St.

Augustine Church, Barberton, OH)

(August 17, 2014)
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Everyone tried to dismiss her, but the woman in todays gospel would not go away. Her persistence
resulted in her daughters cure. Persistence is a virtue of parenting. We must persist in teaching our
children, advocating for them, being models for them and loving them. Parenting is a lifetime career.
320 Holy Hours were kept with Our Lord in Eucharistic Adoration last week.
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration gives tone to a parish a feeling of reverence
and awe, a feeling that here at St Augustine, the Lord is at home. Eucharistic
Adoration is the heart of the parish. Everyone is welcome! Our newest Adorer
just turned 16!! We are in desperate need of an adorer on Monday mornings
from 2-3 am anyone interested please contact Judy at 330-212-0926.

Coffee and Donuts will soon begin again for the season. We are currently looking for
additional volunteers to help set up, serve and clean up afterwards. Hosts/Hostess serve
on a rotating basis. Anyone interested please contact Barb Vargo at 330-745-5805

(Insert Graphic 2303-0010.tif)St Augustine Mens Fellowship will meet in the School Cafeteria from
7- 8:25am on Saturday, August 23. All men of the parish and friends are invited to join us. For
questions, contact Gib Adolph at 330-848-1043 or e-mail adolphbiz@email.com.

We are only seven days away from the Parishes biggest celebration the St. Augustine
Hoe Down, Sunday, August 24 beginning with the 10:30 Mass. Come and enjoy great
food, music, dancing, games for the children, a corn hole tournament, knock out and much
more. Dont miss out on the opportunity to purchase a raffle ticket or two with the grand
prize of $5000 at stake. Hoe-Down tee shirts are available for purchase for only $8.00
each, show your support by wearing your tee the day of the picnic. Pick up your shirts at the rectory this
week during regular business hours, after Masses this weekend and during the picnic. Get yours while
supplies last.

Attention Bakers of the Parish: Again this year we will have the
infamous dessert table at the parish picnic. We are asking for a batch
or two of your favorite baked goods for all to enjoy. Goodies can be
brought to the rectory during the week from 8:30-4:30, Saturday in the school following the
4:00pm Mass. Items can be brought in bulk, we will plate them for the picnic. Happy
Baking!
There will be an Inquiry Night for the RCIA Monday, August 25 at 7:00 pm in the Rectory
Meeting Room. If you know someone who may be interested in growing in their relationship
with Jesus and learning about what Catholics believe, please invite them to attend, or to call
Karen at 330-745-0011 x 18. Thank you.

RCIA NEEDS: The RCIA begins a new year of sessions on Monday, September 8. We meet almost
every week through the end of April. As part of St. Augustine hospitality, refreshments are served. The
team provides the beverages and paper products. We try not to ask those attending to bring goodies, at
least through December. Therefore, would you be willing to provide a snack one week? Items may be
left at the Rectory during the day or in the evening until 6:30. To learn more or to volunteer, please call
Karen at 745-0011 x 18. Thank you.
(Insert Graphic 1102-0004.tif) Immaculate Conception Church in Kenmore is offering an
Anointing of the Sick Mass on Wednesday, August 27 at 5:30pm. Anyone in need of
physical, emotional and spiritual healing is invited to attend. If you know someone in need of
this healing sacrament, please feel free to invite them to this special Mass

St. Augustine Preschool is well and flourishing! We are now enrolling for
the fall semester for our Toddler, Preschool, Pre K and Latchkey Programs.
Classes are offered Monday through Friday, 6:30 am to 6:00 pm.
Registration options are for 4-5 days (full-time) or 2-3 days (part-time).
Additionally, a Preschool and Pre-K half day program, which runs from 7:45
am to 11:30 am, is also available. The Latchkey Program is available for children attending
Kindergarten through 5
th
grade before and after school as well as any days the Preschool is open
and the Grade Schools are not. Financial aid is available through the Summit County Jobs and
Family Services Title XX program for those who qualify. Feel free to call and schedule a tour to
view the school, meet the teachers and observe the classrooms. Our Open House is Sunday,
August 24, from 11:30 to 1:00 in conjunction with the Parish Picnic. We are looking forward to
a wonderful school year and we hope to see you soon!
Many Blessings, Kathleen Bogdan, Director
PSR REGISTRATION 2014-2015
PSR is offered to children starting in the first grade through eighth grade; classes are held at St.
Augustine School beginning on Sunday, September 7 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. If you have not received a registration form in the mail, or are
interested in registering a new child/children, or would like to volunteer, please contact Renee Barker at
330-745-1080. PSR begins on Sunday, September 7, 2014.

Community Corner
Barberton Area Community Ministries item for the Month of August is Potato Products,
rice, noodles or boxed dinners
Barberton Community Kitchen at Lakeview item for the month of August is Toilet Paper
Thank you again for all your support in helping us serve our brothers and sisters in need. 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.

RETROUVAILLE WEEKEND September 19-21, 2014- 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 pressures that you have neglected your spouse?
Retrouvaille can help you put your troubled marriage back on track. The next
Cleveland Retrouvaille weekend will be held on September 19-21, 2014. A
registration fee of $150 is required to confirm your reservation. For more information
concerning the program, or to register, please call Diane or Al Miskinis in complete confidence at
(330) 665-3506 or (from a 216 or 440 area code) 1-800-470-2230. For more information or to
register online, go to www.helpourmarriage.org.

Remember St. Augustine Church in your will through Planned Giving. For more
information, please call Fr. David at 330-745-0011.
(Insert Graphic 2000-0047.tif) Please pray for our Sick especially: Karl Bartel, Jacob
Hurley, John Baylock, Jim Santilli Sr., Amy Brickels, Frances Trenta, Judy Kriston,
Camilla Pieffer, the family of Joshua Weigand, Betty Biagetti, Bob Luxeder, Donald
Ruegg, Joseph Benear, Trevor Homsher, Helen Deibel, Emma Young, Leonard
Hamilton, Betty Bartel, Jack Weigand, Lisa Gnap, Irene Lyle, Bernard & Helen
Pramik, Jenny Moslowski, Leroy Morlan, Mike Macko, Dan Wargo, Victor C. Weigand
Jr., Eugene Van Oss, Brad Thomas, Mike Sbory, the Evans & Cutright families, Betty
Blasdel, Christine Soltis, Mary Ebaugh, Judy Glaros & Tilden Steiner

(Insert Graphic 1108-0066.tif) II Tracy McGuire & Amanda Gregory

(Insert Graphic 1103-0010.tif) Lincoln Steel Ross
Son of Todd & Meghan (Nettling) Ross

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Jack Gardner
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord!
(Insert Graphic 1103-0041.tif) For those preparing to have a child baptized in the near
future, one requirement is that the parents attend a Pre-Baptismal Class. The next class will
be held at Immaculate Conception Church, Hitch Hall at 7:00pm on Tuesday, October 21.
Please call 330-753-8429 to get your name on the list.
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Stewardship
Time, Talent & Treasure
August 3 August 10
Sundays Offering $ 9,377 $ 8,020
Faith Direct Offering $ 1,825 $ 1,696
Total Offering $ 11,202 $ 9,716

Weekly Budget to meet Operating Cost $ 10,400 $ 11,800
(Shortfall) Overage $ $ 802 $ (2,085)

School Support $ 1,028 $ 604
St. Vincent de Paul $ 715 $ 287
Faith & Values $ 80 $ 151
Assumption $ --- $ 307

Did you miss a weekly offering while on summer vacation? eGiving through Faith Direct is the easiest
and most convenient way for St. Augustine Church to receive your weekly offering and other Church
support. eGiving through Faith Direct will also save you time while helping St. Augustine Church reduce
our expenses. You can either go online to www.faithdirect.net and use our parish code OH278 or pick up
an enrollment form from the parish office and mail the form to Faith Direct. Thank you for your
prayerful support of St. Augustine Church. God Bless!
(Insert Graphic 1700-0022.tif) Sing a new Song! The St. Augustine Adult Choir is
looking for new members. Choir practice begins on Wednesday, September 10 at 7:15 in
the choir loft. All voices are welcome
AA Barberton Monday Nites held in St. Augustine School cafeteria Monday evenings from 8-9:00pm.
(Insert Graphic 1000-0045.tif) August 18-24
Monday, August 18 Weekday
12:05 Maria Long
6:00 Confessions
Tuesday, August 19 Weekday
5:15 Richard McCulligan
Wednesday, August 20 St. Bernard, Abbot & Doctor of the Church
12:05 Margaret Tholt
Thursday, August 21 Saint Pius X, Pope
12:05 George Kozarevic
Friday, August 22 The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary
12:05 Frances Svete Anniversary
Saturday, August 23 Weekday
8:30 Special Intentions of Bill & Pat Shea
3:00 Confessions
4:00 Tom Brescilli (Fr. Glaros)
Sunday, August 24 Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 Mary Steiner (Fr. Majikas)
10:30 The People of St. Augustine (Fr. Glaros)
5:15 Helen Emma Smith (Fr. Misbrenner)
Readings for the Week of August 18
Monday Ez 24:15-24, Dt 32:18-19,20,21, Mt 19:16-22
Tuesday Ez 28:1-10, Dt 32:26-27,27-28,30,35-36, Mt 19:23-30
Wednesday Ez 34:1-11, Ps 23:1-3,3-4,5,6, Mt 20:1-16
Thursday Ez 36:23-28, Ps 51:12-13,14-15,18-19, Mt 22:1-14
Friday Ez 37:1-14, Ps 107:2-3,4-5,6-7,8-9, Mt 22:34-40
Saturday Ez 43:1-7b, Ps 85:9-10,11-12,13-14, Mt 23:1-12
Sunday Is 22:19-23, Ps 138:1-2,2-3,6,8, Rom 11:33-36, Mt 16:13-20


(Insert Graphic 1108-0048.tif) For couples preparing for marriage, Pre-Cana Day is
available on the following dates in 2014: August 24 & October 26. The day runs from
10:30am-7:00pm with Mass at 11:00am. Presenters will be Jason and Brooke Roberts.
The cost is $75.00 per couple which includes dinner at 6:00pm. For reservations please
call the Retreat House at 330-896-2315 or visit www.loyolaretreathouse.com to print a
reservation form.

(Insert Graphic 1700-0070.tif) As we prepare to celebrate the Feast of St. Augustine. I would personally
like to invite all adult choir members to sing at the 10:30am Mass on Sunday, August 24. What a
wonderful beginning to the biggest celebration of our parish. Please contact Donna Kandes at 330-825-
0122 if you are able to attend. Christs Peace, Fr. David

The Diocese of Clevelands Protecting Gods Children program is vigilant in its efforts to
raise awareness and protect children from sexual abuse. To report any past or present
suspected inappropriate behavior toward children by priest, deacons, religious, lay ecclesial
ministers, or personnel associated in any way with the Church, please contact local civil
authorities and the Diocesan Response Services office at 216-334-2999 or email at
response_services@dioceseofcleveland.org.