(Saint Augustine Church, Barberton, OH)

(January 16, 2011)

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Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Even though they were cousins and grew up together, in today’s Gospel, John the Baptist admits, “I
don’t know him.” – until the Spirit opened his eyes. Pray that the Spirit will open your eyes so that you
can see and appreciate each other beyond the surface of daily routines.

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387 HOLY HOUR adorers spent time before our Lord in Eucharistic Devotion this past week. “Love
cannot triumph unless it becomes the one passion of our life. Without such passion we may produce
isolated acts of love, but our life is not really over or consecrated to an ideal until we have a passionate
love for our Lord in the Most Blessed Sacrament we shall accomplish nothing.” (St. Peter Julian Eymard).
Adorers are needed for the following hours: Tuesday 2-3am, Friday 8-9pm, Saturday 12-1:00pm, 8-9pm
and Sunday 4-5pm. Please call Judy if you are able to help 330-212-0926.

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Dear Parishioners, We are looking to come out of the dark ages. In addition to Faith Direct, electronic
giving, and our newly reconstructed Parish Website, in order to make better use of technology, we are
putting together an e-mail address database as to establish e-mail communication. During next
weekend’s Masses, January 22 & 23, following the homily you will be asked to take a couple minutes to
complete a tag with your name and e-mail address, if you do not have an e-mail address, please just
include your name. The tags will be collected with the second collection. It is important for the
accuracy and function of the database that everyone fills out an e-mail address tag. Thank you in
advance for your participation.
Christ’s Peace!
Fr. David Majikas

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Barberton Area Community Ministries items for the Month of January are Spaghetti and Spaghetti
Sauce. Please bring your donations when you come to Mass, together we can help those less fortunate,
a box has been placed in the vestibule for donations. Items will be delivered to BACM on Monday.

Thank you to all who donated to SPRINGTIME OF HOPE this Christmas Season. Your donations helped
many less fortunate and for this we are truly thankful. Should you have any questions regarding
opportunities at Springtime of Hope, please contact Greg Meier at 330-289-3987.

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Coffee and Donuts will be served today Sunday, January 16, following the 9:00 and 11:00 Masses. Hosts
will be Barb Vargo, Patti Day, Bob Pitz & Lucina Roth.

GENERATIONS OF FAITH – Join us on the Journey, Thursday, February 3 as we discover

“Solidarity: The Life You Change Could be Your Own”. Registration forms are available on the
bookrack. Sessions will be held at Immaculate Conception Waldeisen Hall from 6-9pm, all are
welcome to attend. Enjoy a meal from 6-6:30pm followed by the session.
LITURGICAL MINISTERS: Please mark your calendars and save February 16 for the annual parish
MINISTRY NIGHT.

HAVE YOU SEEN OUR MOST RECENT PARISH CHRISTMAS GIFT? Go to

www.staugustinebarberton.org to visit our recently revamped parish web site. Former St. Augustine
student and active parishioner Anthony Paridon has taken on the commitment of parish webmaster.
Thank you, Anthony, for a job well done!

A gathering of religious leaders and congregation members interested in learning more about RELIGION
AND THE DEATH PENALTY will be held Tuesday, February 15 from 7pm-8:30pm at Fairlawn West United
Church of Christ, 2095 West Market Street, Akron. Karen Leith of the Catholic Commission of Summit
County will be included in the discussion. Please see the bulletin board for more information.

Scripture tells us that each person is created in the image and likeness of God, beautifully and
wonderfully made… A day of penance and prayer is being observed in all dioceses of the United States
on January 22 for violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion, and
of prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life. St. Augustine will have
MIDDAY PRAYER at 12:00 noon on the 22nd in the church. Scripture also tells us that there is power
when two or three join in prayer in Jesus’ name: Please take half an hour to join with Fr. David and other
parishioners to pray specifically for this sin against humanity.

RCIA UPDATE: In the spirit of clustering, our sessions will be held at Immaculate Conception Church
beginning this Monday through Easter. Please continue to pray for the candidates and catechumens.
Once again, it would be nice if parishioners could provide refreshments on occasion. If you are interested
in doing so, please call Karen (745-0011). (They could be dropped off on Sunday before/after Mass or
during the day on Monday.)

Please check the Lost and Found for items that may have been left in the Church this Christmas Season.
Items are located back by the bookrack.

The next VIRTUS training session will be Saturday, January 22 from 9-12:00 noon. Anyone wishing
to work with children in the parish must attend a facilitated training session. Register online at
www.virtus.org. For questions, please contact Renee Barker at 330-745-1080.

Attention Youth Group: Come and join us for “Cosmic Bowling” Sunday, January 23 from 6-
8:00pm at Charger Lanes, Norton. All bowlers will meet at Charger Lanes, the cost is $10.00 per
person which includes shoe rental. Permission slips are needed and will be available at the door, please
call Renee Barker and reserve your spot. Friends are always welcome.

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Speak Lord, I’m Listening, I Think! – Are you struggling to find your place in the world, wondering what
God’s will is in your life? Do you feel like you want to find the right fit, but do not know what it is or
how to find it? Now is your chance -the next Living Your Strengths session will be Monday, January 24
at 7:00pm in Room 103. This is a seven week journey to discovering your God-given talents. Cost is
$42.00 which includes the Strength Finder Survey, book and workbook. Scholarships are available upon
request, to register contact Renee Barker at 330-745-1080.
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PRAY FOR THE SICK
Michael Jerin Sr., Patrick Blasdel, Patricia Patterson, Jon Lombardi, Karl Bartel,
Frank Skraba, Jennifer Marco, Normagaye Hummel,
Pat Mangan, Kenny Carpenter, Ruth Barker,
Betty Herold & Mary Ellen Bonin

LIFE HAS CHANGED, NOT ENDED

Jack Odra & Frances Getz
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord!

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Save Sunday, January 30 for “Sunday Dinner at Grandma's” to be held from noon till two in
the school cafeteria. The entree will consist of ham and chicken with several different types of
side dishes, as well as, homemade pies. The cost will be $7 adult/$5 children. Twelve bakers
are needed to bake two pies a piece for this dinner. Volunteers would need to drop pies off on
Saturday morning, the day before the dinner. Anyone interested in helping with the baking,
please contact Carolyn King at 330-658-5805.

Congratulations to St. Augustine students, Alyssa Owens and Tyler Sweitzer, who have
been selected to receive an Irish Opportunity Scholarship from St. Vincent – St. Mary
High School. This scholarship is awarded on the basis of academics, character,
leadership, and personal recommendation of the eighth grade principal.

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SUNDAY OFFERTORY
January 9, 2011
Envelopes Mailed 1650
Envelopes Used 383
Collection Amount (Envelopes) $ 9,858
Collection Amount (Loose) $ 767
Total Sunday Collection $10,625

Saint Vincent De Paul $ 979

School Support $ 873
Christmas $ 240
Initial Offering $ 354
New Year’s Day $ 932
Religious Retirement $ 31

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Spent to date $1,524,138
Amount on Deposit $ 47,860
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Men’s Fellowship will meet Saturday, January 22 in the School Cafeteria from 7- 8:25am. We will
continue the Great Adventure Series Bible Study “The Bible Timeline”. All men are invited to join us.
For questions, please call Gib Adolph at 330-848-1043 or e-mail adolphbiz@yahoo.com.
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 January 17-23
Monday, January 17 – St. Anthony, Abbot
6:30 Special Intention of Mildred Starkey Schmidt
12:05 St. Anne Society
Tuesday, January 18 – Weekday
5:15 Margaret Burg
Wednesday, January 19 – Weekday
6:30 Jean Hanley
12:05 Nicola Cornacchione
Thursday, January 20 – Weekday
6:30 Lou Stumpo
Friday, January 21 – St. Agnes, Virgin & Martyr
6:30 Clara Bonnain
12:05 Frank & Joseph Ligas
Saturday, January 22 – Weekday
8:30 Herbert Artino
4:00 Bette Vera Milich
Sunday, January 23 – Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30 The People of St. Augustine Parish
9:00 Bob Schonover
11:00 John Shemuga
5:15 Mike Kallai Sr.
Readings for the Week of January 17
Monday Heb 5:1-10, Ps 110:1,2,3,4, Mk 2:18-22
Tuesday Heb 6:10-20, Ps 111:1-2,4-5,9 & 10c, Mk 2:23-28
Wednesday Heb 7:1-3,15-17, Ps 110:1,2,3,4, Mk 3:1-6
Thursday Heb 7:25-8:6, Ps 40:7-8a,8b-9,10,17, Mk 3:7-12
Friday Heb 8:6-13, Ps 85:8 & 10,11-12-,13-14, Mk 3:13-19
Saturday Heb 9:2-3,11-14, Ps 47:2-3,6-7,8-9, Mk 3:20-21
Sunday Is 8:23-9:3, Ps 27:1,4,13-14 (1a), 1 Cor 1:10-13,17, Mt 4:12-23, or 4:12-17

The following families have Pictorial Directories to pick up at the rectory, if you see any of the
following, please have them contact the rectory to pick up their spot in history: Earl Bell,
Sheri Devenport, Ryan Gable, Thomas Guarnear, Carol Hollenbaugh, Tim Krendick, Carolyn
Lozier, Colleen Mazey, Camilla Pfeiffer, John Pfeiffer, Gregory Pramuka, John Quirk, Janet
Rowland, Christine Walker, Kathleen Wiley and Joseph Williams, if you have already picked up your
directory, please contact the rectory to have your name removed from the list.
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Early Childhood Religion Class has immediate openings for toddler’s potty trained to
kindergarten. If you have a child and would be interested in this program, please contact Renee
Barker at 330-745-1080.

Stewardship Corner: Three times a year, then, every male among you shall appear before the Lord,
your God, in the place which he chooses: at the feast of Unleavened Bread, at the feast of Weeks,
and at the feast of Booths. No one shall appear before the Lord empty handed, but each of you
with as much as he can give, in proportion to the blessing which the Lord, your God, has bestowed
on you. Deuteronomy 16:16-17