St.

Augustine Church, Barberton, OH – August 5, 2018

August 6 -12
Monday, August 6 – The Transfiguration of the Lord
12:05 Anna Lazar
6:00 Confessions

Tuesday, August 7 – Weekday

5:15 Margaret Vargo

Wednesday, August 8 – St. Dominic, Priest

12:05 Mike Macko

Thursday, August 9 – Weekday

12:05 Mary Ann Jenney

Friday, August 10 – St. Lawrence, Deacon & Martyr

12:05 John Edward & Mary M. Witt

Saturday, August 11 – St. Clare, Virgin

8:30 Angie Plucinski
3:00 Confessions
4:00 Paul & Ann Johns (Fr. Majikas)

Sunday, August 12 – Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:00 Sophie Lysiak (Fr. Majikas)
10:30 The People of St. Augustine Church (Fr. Bigam)
5:15 Irene, Art & Jim Lyle (Fr. Bigam)

Readings for the week of August 6

Monday Dn 7:9-10,13-14, Ps 97:1-2,5-6,9, 2 Pt 16-19, Mk 9:2-10
Tuesday Jer 30:1-2,12-15,18-22, Ps 102:16-18,19-21,29,22-23, Mt 14:22-36 or
15:1-2,10-14
Wednesday Jer 31:1-7, Jer 31:10,11-12,13, Mt 15:21-28
Thursday Jer 31:31-34, Ps 51:12-13,14-15,18-19, Mt 16:13-23
Friday 2 Cor 9:6-10, Ps 112:1-2,5-6,7-8,9, Jn 12:24-26
Saturday Hb 1:12-2:4, Ps 9:8-9,10-11,12-13, Mt 17:14-20
Sunday 1 Kgs 19:4-8, Ps 34:2-3,4-5,6-7,8-9, Eph 4:30-5:2, Jn 6:41-51

354 Holy Hours were kept before the Blessed Sacrament this past week. We
have three vacancies: Sunday: Midnight-1:00am, Monday 1-2pm and
Monday 8-9am. “Encountering Our Lord in Adoration.” Call 330-690-9661 to
commit to an Hour!

Eighteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time

Pope Francis is reminding Christian families to guard against being swept away by a hectic,
competitive throw-away society. Jesus calls us to center our work and activity in Him-the bread
of life! Make sure to make time for family meals, Sabbath rest, prayer and conversation that
includes God.
Pass the word….Do you know anyone that is interested in answering the call to become a member of
the Roman Catholic Church through RCIA? Our first inquiry night will be Monday, August 6 in the
rectory meeting room beginning at 7:00pm. Please extend a warm welcome to anyone you believe
would be interested.

My Dear Parishioners: This is my favorite Gospel from the Rite of Baptism for Children (Mk 10,
13-16) A reading from the holy gospel according to Mark. Jesus loves the children. “People
were bringing their little children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disciples were
scolding them for this. Jesus became indignant when he noticed it and said to them: “Let the
children come to me and do not hinder them. It is to just such as these that the kingdom of God
belongs. I assure you that whoever does not accept the kingdom of God as a little child shall
not enter into it.” Then he embraced them and blessed them, placing his hands on them.” The
words of Jesus are great reminders for all of us.

Christ’s Peace,
Fr. David Majikas

Please pray for our Sick especially: 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, Vickey Todd, Jean
Stemmer, 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, Judy Soltis, Nick Shirey, Mary
Zinkovitch & Ed Brogan

Rest in Peace

Frederick (Ricky) Snyder

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord!
 Time, Talent & Treasure

July 22 July 29
Sunday Offering $ 6,466 $ 7,705
Faith Direct Offering $ 1,778 $ 1,778
Total Offering $ 8,244 $ 9,483

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

(Shortfall) Overage $ $ (3,556) $ (2,317)

School Support $ 50 $ 5
Capital Support $ 100 $ 25
Endowment Fund $ 20 $ 50
St. Vincent de Paul $ 60 $ 78
Organ Campaign $ 5 $ 55

Organ Campaign Goal $660,000 Year-to-Date $ 614,551

See you at The FEST! - Join us today on the grounds of the Center for
Pastoral Leadership (28700 Euclid Ave. in Wickliffe) from 12 noon-10pm for
The FEST. Come to hear great music (We are Messengers, Mandisa, Big
Daddy Weave, and TobyMac), enjoy activities for the entire family, join
thousands for Mass at 8pm with Bishop Perez, and experience the event of the summer. There
is plenty of close parking and something for everyone. For all the details, visit www.theFEST.us.
See you at The FEST!

Ahoy Matey…… Just 21 Days until we will celebrate the St. Augustine
Parish Picnic “Pirates of Augustine” Please mark your calendars for
Sunday, August 26 as we begin with the 10:30am Mass. Afterward
enjoy music by The JGM Band (Just Good Music) featuring 60,70 &
80’s music, good food, corn hole, children’s games and fellowship. Try your hand at
the raffle to win $3,000, win a prize for having the best “Arrr” or enter the costume
contest…..are you the best pirate? Desserts are needed for our famous dessert tent;
please consider baking a dozen or two of your favorites. Watch the bulletin for drop off
times, closer to the picnic. As always, anyone interested in volunteering, contact the
rectory as soon as possible. We will need help with setting up, serving, clean up and
tear down. Get your raffle tickets in this weekend for the first early bird chance to win
$100. Ticket will be drawn Monday morning.

St. Augustine School is having Open House in conjunction with the Parish Picnic,
Sunday, August 26 beginning at noon until 1:30. This is an opportunity to visit your
classrooms, meet the teachers, bring supplies, complete the breakfast and lunch
orders etc. After the open house, stop over to the picnic and have lunch, enjoy music
and games.

Next Weekend is Mission Sunday - August 11 & 12 - St. Augustine Church will
welcome Fr. Brandon Bigam the new pastor of St. Martha in Prestonsburg and its
mission of St. Luke in Salyersville, small parishes in the Appalachian region which
depends upon the generosity of many outside benefactors. Fr. Brandon is a new
priest as of 2017 and is excited about his first mission appeal. Established in 1988,
the mission Diocese of Lexington covers a 50 county area. Forty of those counties lay
within the mountain region of Appalachia where Catholics are less than 1% and are
often met with mistrust. Residents sometime lack basic services for daily living,
education and healthcare. The dioceses face daily challenges to provide resources and
personnel to effectively offer outreach ministries to this hidden population. Priest in
the area must serve multiple parishes and often travel 35-40 miles over the mountains
to celebrate weekend Masses. Ultimately, the Catholic presence in Appalachia would
diminish without the generous response from outside assistance.

Join the Women of Faith Book Club for a discussion of its next selection “Introduction to the
Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales.” Participants may select any aspect of this faith-filled
reflection for sharing with the group- the sacraments, prayer, the practice of virtues, etc. Our
meeting will be on Thursday, August 9 at 1pm in the rectory. This book has stood the test of
time to say the least- the first printing was in 1608. Come discuss the lessons we can apply
today 400 years later.

St. Augustine Men’s Fellowship will meet in the school cafeteria from 7-8:25am on Saturday, August 11.
We will continue our study of the book “The Marian Option” and we will pray a rosary for Marriage, the
Family and World Peace. All men are invited to join us. For questions call Gib Adolph at 330-848-1043 or
e-mail adolphbiz@email.com.

Now is the time to be PROACTIVE, stand up for life, the window of opportunity is small but great. Take
advantage of the many sources of grace available:
 Participate in the Holy Hour for Religious Freedom and the Unborn – every Wednesday
from 1-2pm
 Join the Holy Hour for Life – First Friday of every month beginning at 11:00am
 Witness for Life in front of Planned Parenthood – First Fridays of every month
 Pray, Pray and Pray some more!
For more information contact Lynn Willig at 330-658-2642. The St. Augustine Culture of Life meets in
the rectory on the First Tuesday of every month following the 5:15pm Mass and Benediction.

Theology on Tap Akron will again be at The Harbor Front Grille & Party Center on
Wednesday, August 8 at 7:00 pm! Theology on Tap welcomes all young adults to come
listen to Rev. Fr. James Mayer O.de M., Pastor of Saint Rocco Catholic Church, speak
on "Self-Gift & Sts. Rocco and Peter Nolasco: Lessons from Medieval Saints for our
Modern Times." Admission is $5 and includes appetizers. The bar will be open for those
who would like to purchase beverages. Come experience faith, fellowship, and food with other young
adults in their 20's and 30's at Theology on Tap Akron! The Harbor Front Grille & Party Center is
located at 562 Portage Lakes Dr., Akron, OH 44319.

A six-week Bereavement Support Series will begin Tuesday, August 14, 2018 from 7:00 pm to
9:00 pm at Our Lady of Victory Parish Center, 73 North Ave., Tallmadge. The evenings will
provide insight, understanding and support to those who mourn the loss of a loved one. Many
common issues surrounding grief and healing will be discussed, grounded in faith and
surrounded by those who care and understand. For more information or to register please call
330-633-3672.

For couples preparing for marriage, the last Pre-Cana Day at Loyola Retreat House for
this year is September 9. Session runs from 11:00am to 7:15pm (Mass at 11:45am)
the cost is $75.00 per couple which includes lunch & dinner. To download a
registration form and/or register, visit our website at www.loyolaretreathouse.com or
call the Retreat House at 330-896-2315.

Will you have increased income as a result of the new tax changes? Perhaps you can
consider increasing your offertory contribution to our parish. Changes in the tax law
kept in place several popular and attractive charitable gifting options. Gifting
appreciated stock (held more than 1 year) to our parish may allow you to deduct the
stock’s full value and bypass capital gains tax. Also, if you are 70 ½ or older, you may
be able to reduce your taxable income this year with a gift made directly from your IRA
to our parish. Talk to your advisor and IRA administrator for more information and be
sure the gift is made directly from an IRA to a qualified charity such as our parish.
For questions, you are welcome to contact Mary Lou Ozimek of the Catholic
Community foundation at 216-696-6525 x4070 or via email at
mozimek@catholiccommunity.org.

Barberton Area Community Ministries items for the Month of August are Potato Products,
rice, noodles or box dinners. 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.