St.

Augustine Church, Barberton, OH – March 31, 2019

April 1 – 7
Monday, April 1 – Lenten Weekday
12:05 Kate Lieberth Lytton
6:00 Confessions

Tuesday, April 2 – Lenten Weekday

8:30 School Mass – Don Wonderly
5:15 Janet Wolf

Wednesday, April 3 – Lenten Weekday

12:05 Ann Majikas

Thursday, April 4 – Lenten Weekday

12:05 Andrew Somercik

Friday, April 5 – Lenten Weekday

12:05 Patti Ann Patterson
2:00 Stations of the Cross
7:00 Stations of the Cross

Saturday, April 6 – Lenten Weekday

8:30 Mary Jane Somerick
3:00 Confessions
4:00 John W. Baker (Fr. Browne)

Sunday, April 7 – Fifth Sunday of Lent

8:00 Anna Lazar (Fr. Browne)
10:30 Margaret McArdle (Fr. Majikas)
5:15 The People of St. Augustine Church (Fr. Smith)

Readings for the Week of April 1

Monday Is 65:17-21, Ps 30:2,4,5-6,11-12,13, Jn 4:43-54
Tuesday Ez 47:1-9,12, Ps 46:2-3,5-6,8-9, Jn 5:1-16
Wednesday Is 49:8-15, Ps 145:8-9,13-14,17-18, Jn 5:17-30
Thursday Ex 32:7-14, Ps 106:19-20,21-22,23, Jn 5:31-47
Friday Wis 2:1a,12-22, Ps 34:17-18,19-20,21,23, Jn 7:1-2,10,25-30
Saturday Jer 11:18-20, Ps 7:2-3,9-10,11-12, Jn 7:40-53
Sunday Is 43:16-21, Ps 126:1-2,2-3,4-5,6, Phil 3:8-14, Jn 8:1-11

376 Holy Hours were kept before the Blessed Sacrament this past week.
“The hourly adoration is the practice which is the fountainhead of all
devotional works. It is the most noble, because it has God as its object:
The most profitable for salvation, because it gives us the Author of grace:
the greatest sweetness, because the Lord is Sweetness itself.” (St. Pope Pius
X) Call for your personal hour, Joie at 330-745-6852 or Mary Jane at 330-753-9979.
We still have a vacancy Sunday; midnight -1:00am.
 Join us for a Holy Hour in honor of Our Lady of Fatima, First Saturday
Devotion, April 6 following the 4:00pm Mass. Don’t miss the graces from
being there.

Mark your calendars for the Holy Hour Adorers Picnic, Saturday, June 29 at 7:00pm
in St. Augustine School.

Fourth Sunday of Lent

We may feel like the Prodigal Son but the gospel wants us to be merciful like the father
who was forgiving and understanding of his son. In families we all make mistakes and
need to forgive one another. Who in your family needs your forgiveness and
acceptance?

(Insert Graphic 2000-0047.tif) Please pray for our Sick especially: Betty Bartel, Lisa
Gnap, Judy Kriston, Anne Trischan, Shanon Johnson,Joanne Ramsay, William
Bedford, Carol Garman, Chad Trischan, Pat Shemuga, Helene Van Oss, Paula Collins,
Alexandra Kepler, Gary Reed, Barb Shehan, Joe Patterson III, Lowell Potts, Sandra
Walters, Bruce Hartung, Barb Helms, Nicole Hahn, Tom Abbott, Bob & Patty Moses,
Kelly Ann Eby, Kaleigh Shriver, Dick Buehrle, Pauline Nonno, Allen Weidman, Conner
Beish, Charlie Carroll, Katie Marino, Cheryl Jackson, Roy Smith, 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, Nick Shirey, Mary Zinkovitch, Ed Brogan, Angela Rollins,
John Anzaldi, Gary Morgan, Margaret McConnall, Pam Schlernitzauer, Frank Wrobel,
Tom Rasicci, Sarah Brown, Laurie Shantz, Susan Cutshall, Margaret Genet, Ray
Correll, Sarah Browne, Phil & Alyce Sherman

Elizabeth Smith
Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord!

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.

Time, Talent & Treasure

Totals are not available see next week’s bulletin
Pastor’s Formed Pick of the Week: “Restless Heart”
Filmed in Europe, this first full-length feature movie on Augustine uses a
historic backdrop to tell the true story of one of the Church’s most beloved and well-
known saints. Its message of sin, conversion, and redemption is as timely today as it
was in the fifth Century. It is the story of a gifted man who pursues fame and fortune
without a moral compass and the dramatic changes that occur in his soul when
challenging events lead him to see the light of truth…
Christ’s Peace!
Fr. David Majikas

Please note the following dates for Stations of the Cross held in St.
Augustine Church; consider making this a part of your Lenten
journey,
Friday, April 5 – 2:00pm & 7:00pm
Friday, April 12 – 1:30pm & 7:00pm Live Stations
Friday, April 19 – no school - Mary’s Way of the Cross 7:00pm

This week, we take up The Catholic Relief Services Collection to help Jesus in
disguise. This collection helps six Catholic agencies provide relief and support to
struggling communities and work for peace and reconciliation among our marginalized
brothers and sisters here and around the world. Please prayerfully consider how you
can support the collection. Learn more about the collection at
www.usccb.org/catholic-relief.

Did you think about increasing your spiritual reading during Lent this year?
If so, consider joining our book group for a discussion about the New
Testament book “Acts of the Apostles” at our next session, April 11 at
1:00pm in the rectory. All adults are welcome and encouraged to attend and
share your thoughts about the early history of our church. The May book selection:
“The Nightingale” by Kristen Hannah, is easily available at the library and award-
winning.

Join us for Bishop Robert Barron’s “The Mass” hosted by Deacon Robin Adair.. The next
session is Wednesday, April 3 from 7-8:30 in the rectory. This will be a seven week study with
each weekly session standing alone, dealing with a separate aspect of the Mass. Walk through
the Liturgy and be transformed through insights on this most privileged and intimate encounter
with our Lord. “The Mass” will help you understand how to fully, consciously, and actively
participate in the source and summit of Christian Life. Consider making this part of your Lenten
journey. For questions, contact Deacon Adair at 330-283-4983.

SAVE THE DATE ~ Joyful Hearts Ministry has confirmed our next in-house
prayer service and almsgiving opportunity: MENDING A MOTHER’S HEART BY
CLOTHING HER CHILDREN will be on Friday, April 5 beginning with Mary’s
Way of the Cross at 7:00pm facilitated by our very own Deacon Adair at St.
Augustine Church. Stations of the Cross will be followed by a recitation of the blessed Rosary,
and a candlelight Prayer Petition Procession followed by a fellowship reception in the school.
The benefactors of the event will be the Mission Dress Ministry of St. Augustine. This is going to
be an event to remember. More details will follow. Invite your friends and mark your calendars.
You won’t want to miss this!

Life in the Spirit Seminar – Immaculate Conception Parish invites you to join us in
Waldeisen Hall, 2124 16th Street SW Akron, on Saturday, April 6 & Sunday April. 7
for inspiring talks (speakers include Fr. Pete Colletti, Fr. Jacob Bearer, Fr. Mike, &
Melissa Keegan), praise & worship, dinner, Mass, Healing Service & more. Cost is
$10/person or $15/2 people. Call Ray at the IC rectory (330-753-8429) for more information or
to register.

St. Augustine will once again have a Lenten Communal Reconciliation Service on Monday,
April 8 beginning at 7:00pm in the church. Numerous priests will be available and you may
receive the sacrament either face-to-face or with a screen in a confessional. All are
encouraged to take part in this special sacrament, please plan accordingly.

Join fellow parishioners for a few friendly hands of Euchre, Friday, April 12,
beginning at 6:30 in the cafeteria. Bring a snack to share. Drinks are
provided.

Due to the Easter Season we are asking you to send your bulletin information in early. For the
Palm Sunday bulletin (April 14) information must be received by Thursday, April 4 and for the
Easter bulletin (April 21) information must be received by Thursday, April 11. Please plan
ahead.

EASTER VIGIL RECEPTION: Volunteers are needed to help set up, serve, and clean up for the
celebration after the Easter Vigil Saturday, April 20. Food and monetary donations are also
requested: cheese & crackers, fruit, veggie trays, anything “Eastery.” To volunteer, please call
Denise at 330-745-0011. Many hands make light work.

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 2 at the 10:30 Mass.
Preparation will be held in the Rectory, Thursday, May 2 and 16 beginning at 7:00pm.
Please contact the rectory (330-745-0011) if you wish to be included in the Confirmation
preparation.

There was a rosary found in the church. Please call the rectory if you believe it is yours. (330-745-
0011)

The Saints Peter & Paul Holy Name Society Stag Fish Fry is Friday, April 5 at the parish school; 169
W Clinton St., Doylestown. Admission is $25 per person and is from 7-12:30am. This event
features Delicious Lake Perch and beer, friendly game of chance and quality door prizes, 50/50 and
grand prize raffles. Pre-sale tickets (Included in an "Early Bird" $100 drawing) can be obtained by
calling Ted at 330 658-3057 or tickets can be purchased at the door.

AM 1260 The Rock Spring Spirit Drive - Catholic radio in Cleveland needs
you! Join AM 1260 The Rock Wednesday April 3rd through Friday April
5th for their semi-annual Spirit Drive. As a listener-supported lay
apostolate, the station relies on contributions from listeners to continue offering solid, Catholic
programming. Tune in to AM 1260 The Rock or visit www.am1260therock.com to make your
gift to Catholic radio in Cleveland.

The Third Annual Diocesan-wide Retreat Day for Women is Saturday April 6 at St. Francis de Sales Parish
in Akron from 9:30 - 3:00. Speakers include Fr. Jacob Bearer, Margarita Selig and Therese Holderbaum.
This year’s theme is Intimacy with God through Prayer. For more details and to register,
visit stfparish.com and click on the Women’s Retreat link.

FORMED – Have you had a chance to log into FORMED yet? All you have to do to get started
is type; staugustinebarberton.formed.org on your web browser. If you have any questions,
please feel free to contact Denise Moore at 330-745-0011 x 113. God bless you on your spiritual
journey.

Join Immaculate Conception - Adult Faith Enrichment! The focus will be on holiness
and we will be using both Bishop Robert Barron's video series. Schedules and
registration forms may be found on the table in the back of the church. We invite you
to come, learn and grow in your Catholic faith. The next session will be held April 4
with “Pope Francis’ Exhortation Chapter 3.” Sessions will be held in Waldeisen Hall
from 7-9pm. Bring a dessert or snack to share…doors open at 6:30pm for fellowship.

Please check out our calendar of events at the website www.staugustinebarberton.org or you may
access our calendar on Google.

Sign-up sheets are in the sacristy of the church requesting help this Easter Season.
We are looking for approximately 14 women to read for Mary’s Way of the Cross, April
19 at 7:00pm in the Church. Ushers and Lectors are also needed for the Easter
Masses. Please consider being part of our Tridumm Services this Easter. Take a
moment to sign-up.

In the February/March envelope packet, you will find an envelope for Easter Flowers. A
donation to the Flower Fund helps to defray costs of flowers and decorations in our church
during the Easter season. For those using Faith Direct, if you have made/make a contribution,
please drop the names of the intended into the offertory basket or contact the rectory at
330-745-0011. Donations must be received by April 15 to make the flower list. Please plan ahead.