St.

Augustine Church, Barberton, OH – April 8, 2018

April 9-15

Monday, April 9 – The Annunciation of the Lord

12:05 Barbara Herold
6:00 Confessions

Tuesday, April 10 – Easter Weekday

8:30 School Mass – Don Wonderly
5:15 Anthony Nicholas

Wednesday, April 11 – St. Stanislaus, Bishop & Martyr

12:05 Caroline, Jake & George Brendel

Thursday, April 12 – Easter Weekday

12:05 Constantine Nonno

Friday, April 13 – Easter Weekday

12:05 Herman Gardner

Saturday, April 14 – Easter Weekday

8:30 Lucille Canfora
3:00 Confessions
4:00 The People of St. Augustine Church (Fr. Browne)

Sunday, April 15 – Third Sunday of Easter

8:00 Irene Lyle (Fr. Browne)
10:30 Mike Macko (Fr. Majikas)
5:15 Beverly Sisson (Fr. Majikas)

Readings for the Week of April 9

Monday Is 7:10-14;8:10, Ps 40:7-8,8-9,10,11, Heb 10:4-10, Lk 1:26-38
Tuesday Acts 4:32-37, Ps 93:1,1-2,5, Jn 3:7b-15
Wednesday Acts 5:17-26, Ps 34:2-3,4-5,6-7,8-9, Jn 3:16-21
Thursday Acts 5:27-33, Ps 34:2,9,17-18,19-20, Jn 3:31-36
Friday Acts 5:34-42, Ps 27:1,4,13-14, Jn 6:1-15
Saturday Acts 6:1-7, Ps 33:1-2,4-5,18-19, Jn 6:16-21
Sunday Acts 3:13-15,17-19, Ps 4:2,4,7-8,9, 1 Jn 2:1-5a, Lk 24:35-48

Second Sunday of Easter

Disagreements are normal in family life. That is why forgiveness also needs to be
routine in our families. The problem is that many families are good at disagreeing but
not skilled at reconciling. Like the disciples, we hide behind locked doors out of fear
that we may lose face or be seen as wrong or weak. As long as we allow our fear to
rule our actions, we will never experience the peace that Jesus promises in today’s
gospel.
 383 Holy Hours were kept before the Blessed Sacrament this past week. We have three
vacant hours that need to be filled! Wednesday 11pm-midnight, call Fred Maurer at 330-
697-2316, Sunday 1-2am and 2-3am, call Gene Ryan at 330-690-9661. You’re missing out
on all the Graces…..Our Lord said in scripture that “He would not be outdone in
Kindness.” What do you believe the greatest Kindness is for Him? One Hour with Him out of 168
He gives us each week. Call…..and get started. Remember, this program has a system, in place,
that will cover your hour any week you’re not able to keep.

This weekend is your last chance to donate to our Almsgiving Project “Barberton Area
Community Ministries (BACM).” Envelopes have been provided in the pews. As of this writing,
(April 3) we have surpassed our goal of $7,500 by $2,329, the people of St. Augustine are very
generous when it comes to helping those less fortunate. Many Blessings to each and every
one of you!

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,
Norma Geary Catlin, Kaleigh Shriver, Dick Buehrle, Carol Soberano, Pauline Nonno,
Allen Weidman, Conner Beish, Charlie Carroll, Katie Marino, Cheryl Jackson, Roy
Smith, Angie Jursik, Steve & Margo Trenta, 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

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 Christ Child Society is a charitable organization founded in 1957 to provide assistance
to families in the Akron area. Among the services the society provides is financial help in
purchasing First Communion clothing. New and gently used dresses, veils, suits and ties will
also be available to purchase at a reasonable price at the American Cancer Society
Discovery Shop located at 1690 W. Market Street in Akron from March 9 – April 14. The shop is located
across the street from the new Whole Foods. Call Patsy Biddinger at 330-703-2997 with any questions.

Time, Talent & Treasure

March 25 April 1

Sunday Offering $ 10,144 $ 9,026

Faith Direct Offering $ 1,840 $ 1,840
Total Offering $ 11,984 $ 10,866

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

(Shortfall) Overage $ $ 184 $ ( 934)

School Support $ --- $ 377

Capital Support $ 1,050 $ 111
Endowment Fund $ 50 $ ---
Easter Sunday $ 230 $ 12,288
Almsgiving 2018 (BACM) $ 1,215 $ 714
Easter Flowers $ 110 $ 20
St. Vincent de Paul $ 30 $ 106
Organ Campaign $ 70 $ 107

Organ Campaign Goal $660,000 Total-to-Date $ 611,610

Soup Kitchen Crew ~ Mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 10 for our next Soup Kitchen at the
Presbyterian Church across from the library in beautiful downtown Barberton. Plan to arrive any time
after 2:00pm. There will be lots to do from setting the tables to filling the eggs and boiling the noodles,
as well as, plating desserts. Several volunteers have stepped up to provide cakes and brownies but we
are still in need of hard boiled and peeled eggs. If you would like to donate a dozen, please contact
Carolyn King @ 330-234-7302. Dinner will begin promptly at 4:30pm. Never served or been served at
the Soup Kitchen? What are you waiting for…it will change your life. Promise!

Theology on Tap Akron is excited to announce that it will be at Barley House Akron on
Wednesday, April 11 at 7:00 pm! Theology on Tap welcomes all young adults to come
listen to Fr. Bob McWilliams, Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph Parish - Strongsville, speak on
"Baconmas: A Delicious Taste of Heaven." 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! Barley House Akron is
located at 222 S Main St., Akron, OH 44308.
 A Life in the Spirit Seminar will be held in Waldeisen Hall at Immaculate Conception Parish in
Akron on April 14, (1-10 pm) and Sunday, April 15 (6:30 -10 pm). Our speakers include: Fr.
Michael B. Smith, Fr. Pete Colletti, Fr. Jacob Bearer & Larry Vuillemin. Program includes
praise & worship, inspiring talks, Mass, Healing Service, great fellowship, and dinner on
Saturday. Cost is $10 per person; bring a friend - $15 for 2 people. For reservations and additional
information, contact Grace at Immaculate Conception Rectory 330-753-8429 or ickenmore@yahoo.org.

The next featured selection for the parish book club is “The Ninth Hour” by
Alice McDermott. It tells the story of a religious order of nuns and their
impact on a mother and child following the death of a husband and father.
Join us on Thursday, April 12 at 1:00pm in the rectory. All are welcome.
Books are available at local libraries, bookstores or on-line.

Food, Fellowship and Faith for Adults – Join us Monday, April 16 at

D’Agnese’s at White Pond Akron. Our speakers will be Dr. Matthew &
Elisabeth Akers discussing “Our Journey to Catholicism”. We will be
begin at 7:00 pm with Appetizers, 7:30 pm Speaker. Admission is $10.00 which
includes appetizers – Cash bar. Evening is sponsored by St. Sebastian Parish, Akron.

For those preparing to have a child baptized in the near future, one requirement is
that the parents attend a Pre-Baptism Class. The next class will be held on April 17
beginning at 7:00pm, Immaculate Conception Church in Kenmore. Please contact the
rectory at 330-753-8429 to make reservations if you plan to attend this session.

Joyful Hearts Ministry ~ Mark your calendars for Friday, April 20th beginning with mass at 12:05p.m.
followed by a business meeting at Kave in downtown Barberton at 1:00 p.m. We will be
making final preparations for the Ministry Dinner to be held in May. Can’t attend but
interested? No worries. Keep up-to-date via our Facebook page or call Carolyn King @ 330-
234-7302 for details.

For couples preparing for marriage, the Pre-Cana Days at Loyola Retreat House for
this year are April 22, May 20, June 10 and September 9. Sessions are 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.

Join the people of St. Bernard’s for “The Shroud of Turin:” Wednesday, April 11, 6:30 –
8:30pm at St. Bernard Social Hall, 44 University Ave. Akron. Contemporary insights of an
ancient mystery: Combining history, science and theology. Presented by David M. Onysko.
(manintheshroud.org) View a Life sized replica of the Shroud along with other exhibits. Presents
scientific evidence and its correlation with the scriptural account of Jesus' suffering and
death. Recommended for all audiences, as it is insightful, informative and captivating.

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.

PARISH MEMBERSHIP & ACTIVE PARISHIONER STATUS – New parishioners are asked to
call the Parish Office at 330-745-0011 to register. If you are moving out of the parish, changing
your address or phone number, please notify us asap. Young adults 21 and over should
register as well. Frequently, we are asked to be godparents for Baptisms and sponsors for
Confirmation. Part of that request is to be able to verify that a person is an “active member”.
Being active includes, being registered, faithfully attends Mass, participates in parish activities
when possible and uses the parish envelope system for donations. While an inquirer’s status is
made individually, the above are main factors in making a decision.

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.

The Divorced, Separated and Widowed Catholics of Akron will be sponsoring an Ice Cream
Social and Game Night. This event will be held at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Convent
Building, 1945 Portage Trail in Cuyahoga Falls, on Monday, April 9th at 7:30. This event is open
at no cost to single people of all faiths. For information call Sue at 330-554-5626.