St.

Augustine Church, Barberton, OH – June 30, 2019

July 1 – 7
Monday, July 1 – Weekday
12:05 Frank Weigand
6:00 Confessions

Tuesday, July 2 – Weekday

5:15 Joseph & Evelyn Lieberth

Wednesday, July 3 – St. Thomas, Apostle

12:05 Larry Smart

Thursday, July 4 – Weekday

9:00 Richard Holderbaum

Friday, July 5 – Weekday

12:05 Special Intentions of the Adolph family

Saturday, July 6 – Weekday

8:30 Maria DiCiocco
3:00 Confessions
4:00 Angie Jursik (Fr. Browne)

Sunday, July 7 – Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:00 Edward E. Bucksar - Anniversary (Fr. Browne)
10:30 Robert J. Luxeder (Fr. Browne)
5:15 The People of St. Augustine (Fr. Smith)

Readings for the Week of July 1

Monday Gn 18:16-33, Ps 103:1-2,3-4,8-9,10-11, Mt 8:18-22
Tuesday Gn 19:15-29, Ps 26:2-3,9-10, 11-12, Mt 8:23-27
Wednesday Eph 2:19-22, Ps 117:1,2, Jn 20:24-29
Thursday Gn 22:1b-19, Ps 115:1-2,3-4, 5-6,8-9, Mt 9:1-8
Friday Gn 23:1-4,19;24:1-8,62-67, Ps 106:1-2,3-4,4-5, Mt 9:9-13
Saturday Gn 27:1-5,15-29, Ps 135:1-2,3-4,5-6, Mt 9:14-17
Sunday Is 66:10-14c, Ps 66:1-3,4-5,6-7,16,20, Gal 6:14-18, Lk 10:1-12,17-20

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

In today’s Gospel, Jesus admonishes, “No one who sets a hand to the plow and looks to what was left
behind is fit for the kingdom of God.” Clearly Jesus does not want families to be mired in mourning,
resentment, worry or loyalties that cause them to lose hope and direction. The key is to seek God first
and let all other cares be secondary. Then, we will find direction and energy to fulfill our responsibilities
and journey through life with joy no matter what difficulties face us.
 354 Holy Hours were kept before the Blessed Sacrament this past week.
Our vacant hours are: Sunday midnight to 1am and Sunday 1-2pm.
Scripture tells us to “Store up treasures in Heaven.” Fathers Byrider and
Clines both commented on how much Our Lord appreciates Holy Hours and
Heaven is our destination if we are involved. Call and commit to an hour!
330-620-4977

St. Augustine Rectory will be closed Thursday & Friday, July 4 & 5 to celebrate
Independence Day. Mass will be held at 9:00am on the fourth. The office will reopen
for business on Monday, July 8!

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, Julian Gonzalez, Honey
Ann Zagar, Paulette Holland, Carol Newhouse, Carol Grimes, Nick Shirey, Mary
Zinkovitch, Ed Brogan, Angela Rollins, John Anzaldi, Gary Morgan, Pam
Schlernitzauer, Frank Wrobel, Tom Rasicci, Sarah Brown, Laurie Shantz, Susan
Cutshall, Margaret Genet, Sarah Browne, Phil & Alyce Sherman, Kathy Steinwand,
Virginia Dellapa, Leslie Coffey, Brian Gortney, Megan Anson, Alice Rose, Margo Trenta,
Andy Drobnak, David Lukezic & Debbie Holben

The priests of St. Augustine are on the emergency call list to Barberton Hospital, they
are only called in cases of emergency. If you are in or have entered the hospital and
would like to be visited by one of our priest’s, please call the rectory at 330-745-0011.
If you have a surgery planned and would like to be anointed, please call prior to
hospitalization as to make sure you receive the sacrament. If there is someone you
know who has been returned to health and can be removed from the sick list,
please contact the rectory.

Wedding Banns
I Todd Sabol & Emily Towell
Barberton Area Community Ministry item for the Month of July is Canned meat; tuna,
beef stew, canned ravioli, etc. 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

June 16 June 23
Sunday Offering $ 8,443 $ 5,538
Faith Direct Offering $ 1,625 $ 1,625
Total Offering $ 10,068 $ 7,163

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

(Shortfall) Overage $ $ (1,732) $ ( 4,637)

School Support $ 565 $ 80

Capital Support $ 4,081 $ 85
Endowment $ 156 $ ---
St. Vincent de Paul $ 599 $ 65
Organ Campaign $ 120 $ 50
Ascension $ 92 $ 20
Visiting Missionary $ --- $ 2,125

Organ Campaign – Goal $660,000 Total to date $ 626,183

Pastor’s Formed Pick of the Week: “Benedict XVI”

This excellent new documentary produced in Europe on the life and papacy of Pope Benedict
XVI (Joseph Ratzinger) shows us the great milestones of his life: renowned theology professor,
prolific author, expert at the Second Vatican Council, longtime collaborator of John Paul II, and
his pontificate that ended with a surprise: his resignation at the age of 86 years old. His battles
for defending the faith and for transparency within the Church provoked both support and
criticism. It was a long Way of the Cross for this great churchman that ended with a master
lesson of humility, giving way to his successor.
Christ’s Peace!
Fr. David Majikas

Today is the Peter’s Pence Collection, a worldwide collection that supports the
charitable works of Pope Francis. Funds from this collection help victims of war,
oppression, and natural disasters. Take this opportunity to join with Pope Francis
and be a witness of charity to our suffering brothers and sisters. Please be generous
today. For more information, visit www.usccb.org/peters-pence.

Next weekend July 6 & 7 there will be a special second collection for
Barberton flood relief. The monies collected will be distributed through our
St. Vincent de Paul Society. Please be generous.
The next Book Club session will take place on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 1pm. The
book selection has been CHANGED for this meeting due to the availability of the
presenter. We will read The Cloister Walk by Kathleen Norris which tells the story
of a woman impacted by Benedictine monks during two separate visits to their retreat
monastery and how she incorporated what she learned into her own life circumstances. All
adults are welcome to attend for one session or for all. In August the book club will read Gilead
by Marilynne Robinson. Save the date: August 8.

All are invited to attend Catholic Renewal Ministries’ 37th Annual Conference to be held on
July 12 &13, 2019 at Magnificat High School in Rocky River. This year’s theme is “Arise and
Be Healed”. The conference opens on Friday at 7:00 p.m. Guest speakers will be Dr. Mary
Healy, Fr. Richard McAlear, Bishop Martin Amos, Fr. Jacob Bearer, and Fr. Bob
Franco. Contact Shirley or Tom Fumich at 440-610-6604 for registration information or visit
www.crmweb.org. Advance registration postmarked by Friday, July 5, is $30, and at the door
$35. Come experience the healing power and gifts of the Holy Spirit!

Food, Fellowship and Faith for Adults - On Monday, July 15 at 7:00pm, Guest
speaker Fr. Chris Zerucha, Pastor of St. Bernard & St. Mary Parishes in Akron will
discuss “Clerics in Outer Space: 5 Epic Non-fiction Tales from the Vatican
Observatory. Join us at The Tangier – Bistro Bar, 532 W. Market Street, Akron.
Doors open at 7:00pm with appetizers, 7:30 for the Speaker. $10 admission includes
appetizers – cash bar available. Sponsored by St. Sebastian Parish, Akron.

For those preparing to have a child baptized, one requirement is that the parents attend a Pre-Baptism
Class (one class per family). The next class will be held on Tuesday, July 16 at St. Augustine Rectory
beginning at 7:00pm.

THE Reason to Celebrate - The FEST 2019 is only about a month away! This
coming week we gather with family and friends to celebrate our freedom as a
country. It’s a highlight of the summer. Even more, bring your family and friends to
the best event of the summer – The FEST – on Sunday, August 4, 2019. It’s a day
of faith, family and fun – all for FREE. Come hear Jordan Feliz, Tenth Avenue
North, Matt Maher, and Casting Crowns, eat Johnsonville brats, and after Mass with Bishop
Perez, join us for an amazing American Fireworks display! For more information, visit
www.theFEST.us. There’s something for every generation at The FEST.

For couples preparing for marriage, the Pre-Cana Day at Loyola Retreat House will be
September 22. Session is held from 11:00am to 7:00pm. The cost is $75.00 per couple
which includes mass, 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.

St. Augustine Preschool is now enrolling for our Toddler, Preschool and Latchkey Programs as
well as for our fabulous Summer Program. Feel free to call and schedule a tour time to view
the school, meet the teachers and observe the classrooms. We are looking forward to
hearing from you soon! For additional information contact Kathleen Bogdan at 330-745-
5735.
Charitable Giving Ideas for 2019 - Did you know that gifting appreciated stock (held more than
one year) to a charitable organization such as Catholic Charities or your parish may allow you to
deduct the stock’s full value and bypass capital gains tax? In addition, 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 a qualified charity such as Catholic Charities or your parish. Your accountant or IRA
administrator can help you understand how the IRA Charitable Rollover works and the particular
steps you can take to lower your taxes and help Catholic Charities, your parish or a diocesan
ministry. Learn more by contacting Sandy Lucas of the Catholic Community Foundation at (216)
696-6525 x1640.

Mark your calendars for the Annual Parish Picnic “St. A’s Safari”,
Sunday, August 25, following the 10:30 Mass. Events will include an
Organ Concert, Day school Open House, Games, Corn Hole, food,
beverages and much more. Anyone interested in volunteering, please
call the rectory at 330-745-0011. In the bulletin today, you will find
five raffle tickets. We ask that you try and sell, (or buy yourself) all five tickets. There
will be two early bird drawings; one each on August 4 and 11 the winner will receive
$100. Sell to family, friends, coworkers etc. We are looking for toilet paper and paper
towel rolls to make binoculars with, if you are able to help us out, there is a box in the
vestibule. Keep an eye on the bulletin for further information.

New items have been added to the Brescilli Media Center! Please keep in
mind that the library is a “Lending Library” books/DVD’s are not for
sale. They are too be borrowed and when read/watched, they are to be
returned to the library. If you have had a book or movie for an extended
period of time, please return it to the library so others have the opportunity to use
them. Anyone wishing to make a donation towards new materials, envelopes are
provided on the bookrack, and can be dropped in the offertory. Thank you!

May God Bless all who have pledged to daily prayer for a spiritually adopted baby and bear
witness to that commitment through the Tree of Life, "I tell you everyone who confesses Me
before men, the Son of Man will also confess before the angels of God." (Luke 2:18) Only God
knows for sure how many lives are positively affected by the record number of 126 initial
pledges. It is NOT too late for YOU to be a part of this beautiful program! For more
information contact Lynn Willig @ (330)472-9452 attend the monthly meeting being held Tuesday, July
2, at the rectory following 5:15 Mass and Benediction, or simply sign up at the Table of Life at the back
of the church.

We had a great time Setting Sail with the Holy Trinity at our Vacation Bible
School this year! We learned about the three persons of the Trinity, the
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and that even though they are 3 persons they
are one God. We heard stories about St. Patrick and St. Augustine. We had
fun at games, especially the water games! We learned so many good songs,
like Let the Fire Fall and Trinity Roll Up. We heard some fantastic Bible
stories, like how Jesus was baptized in the Jordan and the Holy Spirit came upon him
and the Father spoke. We never went hungry with our yummy snacks either,
especially the chocolate dipped pretzels! We also made some cool crafts, like shamrock
sun catchers and hanging snakes. A BIG THANK YOU to all of our marvelous
volunteers and donors! VBS would not be possible without you!

CATHOLIC CEMETERIES ASSOCIATION -Please join us for an hour of learning and healing along your
grief journey. Our Catholic-based support group meetings are informal and do not build upon each
other so you can drop in any month and fit right in. This group can also be a great companion to your
local parish grief support group. We meet the third Sunday of every month at 3:00 pm, except on
holidays, and then we meet the fourth Sunday. The next Support Group is Sunday, July 21 at Holy Cross
Cemetery, Akron (office). The topic for July will be: “Journaling and Grief” No registration is required;
just come and join us. For more information, visit our website
https://www.clecem.org/Information/Bereavement.aspx
or contact Rhonda at 216.930.4866 rabrams@clecem.org.

St. Augustine School News - Congratulations to the following Archbishop Hoban High School students
from St. Augustine School who earned scholastic honors for the fourth quarter of the 2018-2019 school
year: Brandon Antal, Christian Bernard, Abigail Brewer, Daniel Brewer, Thomas DeSantis, Kylie Dolezal,
Marquette Fikes, Allison Jansen, Davion Jennings, Caleb Kepler, Joseph McCallum, Liliana Molder, Olivia
Muren, Gabrielle Williams and Zuri Wright.

The New Lector schedules are available for pick up in the sacristy.

Mark the Date: For the Mom & Me Snow Angel Tea, Saturday, November 2 from 8am
to noon. Tea will be held in the SAC, 204 6th Street, Barberton. Enjoy hot beverages
& warm pastries with Cool Company. Bring your Bestie!

NEW Program on AM 1260 The Rock On July 13th, Faith & Family with
host Steve Wood premieres on AM 1260 The Rock on Saturdays at 4
PM. Steve Wood seeks to transform society through inspiring fathers
and families. His practical wisdom is perfect for deepening your faith
and strengthening your family life. For a full program schedule, visit am1260therock.com.