St.

Augustine Church, Barberton, OH – August 4, 2019

August 5 – 11
Monday, August 5 – Weekday
12:05 Patti Ann Patterson
6:00 Confessions

Tuesday, August 6 – The Transfiguration of the Lord

5:15 Richard Somerick

Wednesday, August 7 – Weekday

12:05 Angie Jursik

Thursday, August 8 – St. Dominic, Priest

12:05 Frank Zuk

Friday, August 9 – Weekday

12:05 William & Bernadette Floreani

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

8:30 Larry Smart
1:00 WEDDING: Anthony Jennings & Ashley Baum
3:00 Confessions
4:00 Constantine Nonno (Fr. Browne)

Sunday, August 11 – Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:00 Angie Jursik (Fr. Majikas)
10:30 Betty Biagetti (Fr. Browne)
5:15 The People of St. Augustine Church (Fr. Smith)

Readings for the Week of August 5

Monday Nm 11:4b-15, Ps 81:12-13,14-15,16-17, Mt 14:13-21
Tuesday Dn 7:9-10,13-14, Ps 97:1-2,5-6,9, 2 Pt 1:16-19, Lk 9:28b-36
Wednesday Nm 13:1-2,25 – 14:1,26-29a,34-35, Ps 106:6-7,13-14,21-22,23,
Mt 15:21-28
Thursday Nm 20:1-13, Ps 95:1-2,6-7,7-9, Mt 16:13-23
Friday Dt 4:32-40, Ps 77:12-13,14-15,16,21, Mt 16:24-28
Saturday 2 Cor 9:6-10, Ps 112:1-2,5-6,7-8,9, Jn 12:24-26
Sunday Wis 18:6-9, Ps 33:1,12,18-19,20-22, Heb 11:1-2,8-19, Lk 12:32-48

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

“Much will be required of the person entrusted with much.” We have been blessed with
abundance. Yet, we are tempted to want even more. A Christian family reaches out to others.
Pope Francis recommends experiencing “the happiness of giving, the nobility and grandeur of
spending ourselves unstintingly, without asking to be repaid, purely for the pleasure of giving
and serving.” The Joy of Love #94. How are you and your family doing?
 381 Holy Hours were kept before the Blessed Sacrament this past week. “There is
power in the Eucharist. It is Jesus who walked the earth as our teacher….the same
Jesus who died, rose from the dead, and ascended into heaven as our Savior. It is
the glorified Jesus who transcends time and space. He is the healer of my soul…and
he yearns to be the healer of yours.” (Matthew Kelly) Our Lord gives us 168 hours a week to do
as we want with them. Use just one of these to change your life forever. Call 330-690-9661.
We have a vacancy Tuesday, 11am to noon.

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 Rhoades, Margo
Trenta, Andy Drobnak, David Lukezic, Debbie Holben, Therese Fay, Stephen Trenta,
Michael Yurich, Ed Vesa, Tod Copaci, Di Vickers & Betty Gombaski

Wedding Banns

III Anthony Jennings & Ashley Baum

I Nathan Lex & Heather Lynn
Barberton Area Community Ministry 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.

Time, Talent & Treasure

July 21 July 28
Sunday Offering $ 7,894 $ 6,134
Faith Direct Offering $ 1,625 $ 1,625
Total Offering $ 9,519 $ 7,759

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

(Shortfall) Overage $ $ (2,281) $ ( 4,041)

School Support $ 300 $ 300

Capital Support $ 120 $ 20
Endowment $ --- $ ---
St. Vincent de Paul $ 45 $ 150
Organ Campaign $ 22 $ 202

Organ Campaign – Goal $660,000 Total to date $ 627,605

See you at The FEST! Join us this Sunday (August 4) for The FEST. It takes
place on the grounds of the Center for Pastoral Leadership (28700 Euclid Ave. in
Wickliffe) from 12 noon-10pm. Come hear great music (Jordan Feliz, Tenth Avenue
North, Matt Maher, and Casting Crowns), 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 a complete schedule
of the day and parking directions go to: www.theFEST.us. See you at The FEST
Pastor’s Formed Pick of the Week: “Edith Stein”

This is a moving, artistic portrayal of the life of Jewish philosopher, Catholic convert, and
Carmelite martyr, Edith Stein. It captures the interior struggles of this extraordinary woman, as
well as the great conflicts from her decision to convert to Catholicism. Deeply influenced by the
writings of St. Teresa of Avila, she joined the Carmelites, took the name of Teresa Benedicta of
the Cross, was put to death in Auschwitz in 1942, and canonized by John Paul II in 1998. This
film shows how two worlds, the Jewish and the Christian, were united within her in absolute
coherence in her search for truth. She has become one of the most beautiful symbols in a
horrifying period of history because she sought to transform her sufferings under the Nazis into
a journey through the “interior castle” as the way to mystical union with God. One phrase, “love
conquers fear,” embodies her philosophy of life. Shot in a kind of rich expressionist realism, it’s
backed by poignant chant music that makes every frame haunting and alive. This is truly a
powerful and moving movie!

Christ’s Peace!

Fr. David Majikas

The August book selection is the Pulitzer Prize award-winning novel Gilead by
Marilynn Robinson; it was also chosen as one of the 100 Great American Reads
by PBS this past spring. It tells the story-in journal-memoir form- of the life of dying
Congregationalist minister Rev. John Ames. He wrote it for his seven-year-old son
who he hopes will remember the lessons Ames tries to relate to him. Join us at
1pm on Thursday, August 7 to discuss the book. The September selection is Rocket Boys
(Hickham). Call Anne Sweeney (330-825-6302) for additional information.

MASS HONORING ALL NURSES - Nurses of all beliefs, and all areas and status of
service, their families and the entire community are invited to join in a Mass of
Thanksgiving honoring Nurses on THURSDAY, August 8, 2019, at 7:00 p.m., at Queen
of Heaven Church, 1800 Steese Road in Green. Celebrant will be Pastor Reverend
David R. Durkee. Peace Together Choir, an interdenominational group of vocalists and
musicians, will sing hymns for the Mass. Social will follow. This celebration is sponsored by
Saint Thomas Hospital Nursing Alumni Association. For more information, call Louise Hellwig at
330-603-0385 or Jo Ernst at 330-896-1039.

Men’s Fellowship will meet next Saturday, August 10 from 7-8:25am in the school cafeteria. We will
continue our study of Mark’s Gospel, and we will pray a rosary for Marriage, Family, and Respect for
Life, and world peace. Any questions, contact Gib Adolph at 330-634-3738 or email
adolphbiz@email.com.

Feeling hurt, angry, or demoralized about the sexual abuse crisis plaguing the Catholic Church?
Our parish wants to help, and that’s why we’ve ordered copies of a new book for every
(family/person) in the parish. It’s titled Letter to a Suffering Church: A Bishop Speaks on the
Sexual Abuse Crisis by Bishop Robert Barron. We invite you to pick up your free copy after any
of the Masses on August 10 & 11 and 17 & 18.
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 inquiry night will be Monday, August 19 in the
rectory meeting room beginning at 7:00pm. Please extend a warm welcome to anyone you believe
would be interested.

St. A Soup Kitchen Crew ~ Get ready to “PARTY AROUND THE BARBECUE” We have a fantastic picnic
planned for our next dinner on Tuesday, August 13, at the First Presbyterian Church across from the
library. The guys on the grill will be browning up hamburgers and hot dogs, while the rest of the crew
will be in the kitchen prepping sides, setting tables, mixing beverages and displaying our FREE STORE.*
Never been to a Soup Kitchen? Just show up any time between the hours of 2-5:00pm. There is always
something to do and always more than enough food to share. Blessed to be a blessing! Genesis 11:27 –
12:9. For questions contact Carolyn at 330-234-7302. *(BTW…our Free Store is in dire need of new
men’s and ladies’ larger sized underwear and all children’s underwear. Just place in the back of our
church for pick up near the plastic bag container or give to any soup kitchen volunteer.)

Grief & Loss Share Group - The August monthly share meeting will be held at St Francis de Sales in
the Upper Room on August 15th from 7:30-9:00pm. Please note the later start time due to the
evening Mass of the Feast of the Assumption. The meeting is a free event open to all who are
grieving a loss of any kind, and will include a brief presentation, time for discussion/sharing and
light refreshments. Our topic will be 'Grief after the Death of a Pet.' The monthly share meetings are
being offered by the St. Francis de Sales Consolation Ministry, Queen of Heaven’s Bereavement
Ministry and Ellen Barber, Grief Specialist from Aseracare Hospice. For more information or
questions call/text Ellen at 330-801-0463 or Ann at 330-612-5234.

CATHOLIC CEMETERIES ASSOCIATION - MONTHLY GRIEF SUPPORT – AUGUST 18 beginning at 3:00pm

Please join us for an hour of learning and healing along your grief journey. Our Grief Support leaders are
certified as Ministers of Consolation by the National Catholic Ministry to the Bereaved, Inc. 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. Our group can also be a great companion to your local parish grief support
group. We meet the third Sunday of every month at 3:00pm, except on holidays, then we meet the 4th
Sunday. The next Support Group is Sunday, August 18 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Akron. The topic for
August will be: “Secondary and Cumulative Loss”

Food, Fellowship and Faith for Adults – Join us at The Tangier – Bistro Bar,
532 W. Market Street, Akron - Monday, August 19 at 7:30pm, where Guest
speaker Fr. Matt Jordan, Parochial Vicar of St. Hilary parish will
discuss “An Apology for Millennials: How to Evangelize Teens and
Young Adults.” Doors open at 7:00 p.m. $10 admission includes appetizers –
cash bar available. Sponsored by St. Sebastian Parish, Akron.

HERE WE GO AGAIN! Please join us on Thursday, August 29 as we journey on pilgrimage to

the Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation in Carey, Ohio. This Beautiful Basilica and Shrine and
Shrine Park with Stations of the Cross is the Place where Christ’s presence in the Eucharist
became real to me on a visit there when I was just 14 years old. I attribute my Vocation to the
Diaconate to my experience there that day. We will leave St Paul’s at 7:45 a.m. and arrive in
time for confessions and Mass at 11:00 with lunch to follow, participate in the Devotions to Our
Lady at 1:30 and visit the lower shrine chapel, and visit the Shrine Park with Station of the
Cross. For more information or to make a reservation please call Deacon John at: 330-310-
1628 or the St. Paul Rectory office at 330-724-1263. The all-inclusive price for the trip is $72.50.
Please make all checks payable to Deacon John Amedeo, 433 Mission Drive, Akron, OH
44301.

It is hard to believe that the Annual Parish Picnic “St. A’s Safari”, is
only 21 days away on Sunday, August 25, following the 10:30 Mass.
Events will include an Organ Concert, Day school Open House,
Music by J.G.M Band (Just Good Music), Games, Corn Hole, food,
beverages and much more.

We are still in need of volunteers to serve food and help

with children’s games; please call the rectory at 330-745-0011 if you are able to help
out.
This weekend will be the first early bird drawing to win $100, your ticket then
goes back in for a chance to win the big raffle. The second early bird drawing will be
next weekend August 11. Please consider buying or selling another sheet of raffle
tickets found in today’s bulletin. Sell to family, friends, and coworkers, winners need
not be present.
Ladies & Gentlemen….start your ovens. Once again we will have the famous
“St. Augustine Dessert Tent”. Please consider making a dozen or two of your favorite
cookies or dessert to share with fellow parishioners. We know the weather has been
hot, if you do not want to turn on the oven, items can be purchased as well. Goodies
can be dropped off at the rectory Friday, August 23 from 9-4 or Sunday morning
August 25 between 8 & 10am.

We are in need of pop-up tents and corn hole games, anyone willing to let us
borrow theirs, please drop off at the rectory before August 23. (Make sure your names
are on the items)

Come and join a bible study of the Gospel of Luke. We’ll be using a study
guide with commentary and notes by Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch.
Study guides will be provided to all participants. There will be seven
weekly sessions meeting in the rectory each Monday evening starting on
September 9 at 7:00pm and running through October 21. Please contact
the church office to make a reservation.

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. Padre Pio National Shrine “Fun” Raiser – Come and join us for Dinner,
Music, Side boards, and Silent Auction, there will be a Grand prize of a 50”
Flat Screen TV. The event is held Saturday, September 28 from 6-11pm at
Birchwood Banquet Party Center, Walton Hills, OH. For information or
tickets contact Pat Shea at 330-825-4659 or Tina a 330-468-1107. No
tickets will be sold at the door. Last sale date is September 4. Help us build a
National Shrine to St. Pio in Ohio

Culture of Life…St. Augustine Culture of Life has held a Holy Hour for Religious Freedom and the
Sanctity of Life every Wednesday since 2012 at 1:00 PM, part of which is the reciting of the Patriotic
Rosary with the mysteries according to the Liturgical Calendar. To honor St. Joseph's request we will
recite the Joyful Mysteries on the First Wednesdays of the month. You are all cordially invited to
participate whenever possible. for more information contact Lynn Willig @ 330-472-9452

St. Augustine Funeral Ministry is here to serve you and your family in your time of
need. Funeral Luncheons are very helpful as families prepare to bury their loved ones.
Please know we are here to serve, just ask! If you would like information or would like
to become involved as a volunteer, contact Barb Vargo at 330-745-5205 or Pat Shea at
330-825-4659.