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Augustine Church, Barberton, OH) (January 15, 2012)

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jesus says: Come and See. In todays gospel, Jesus did not preach he invited. Our children need fewer words and more example. They need to see our faith before they can follow Jesus. What are you preaching by your example? (Insert graphic 1106-0086) 358 Holy Hours were kept before the Blessed Sacrament this past week. During Eucharistic Adoration, we "watch and wait", we remain "silent" in his Presence and open ourselves to His Graces which flow from the Eucharist.... by worshiping the Eucharistic Jesus, we become what God wants us to be! Like a magnet, The Lord draws us to Himself and gently transforms us. In its fullest essence....Eucharistic Adoration is "God and Man reaching out for each other, at the same time." Please consider becoming an adorer, contact Judy Soltis at 330-212-0926.
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Barberton Area Community Ministries item for the Month of January is Potato Products, rice, noodles or box dinners. Please bring your donations when you come to Mass and place them in the bench in front of the giving tree in the vestibule, together we can help those less fortunate. Items will be delivered to BACM on Monday morning.
(Insert Graphic 2404-0088.tif) Coffee and Donuts will be serve today Sunday, January 15 following the 9:00 and 11:00am Masses. Please stop over following Mass to share time with fellow parishioners. Springtime of Hopes - item for the month of January is toilet paper. Please place your donations inside the bench in front of the giving tree in the vestibule, items will be picked up on Monday morning. Thank you in advance for your help in this matter. For more information, please contact Greg Meier at 330-289-3987. PARISH ETHNIC DINNER: Sunday, January 29 following the 11:00 Mass. Tickets: $5.00 for 12 and over; $3.00 for children. Tickets will be on sale following the 4:00, 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 Masses today and next weekend. A local restaurant is making the Mexican contribution. Other ethnic food will be included. Once again, we are asking parishioners to contribute the desserts. Pies, cakes and other goodies are desired and welcome! Donated desserts help keep the dinner affordable. To volunteer for setup on January 28, help with the dinner on the 29 or to donate a dessert, please call Karen (745-0011 x 18). Thank you. Sincere apologies to John Kriston of the Green Diamond Grille & Pub, an incorrect last name was given in last week's bulletin. Mr. Kriston was the generous donor of the turkey breast meat served at the Free Christmas Day Dinner. It was delicious! Thank you, John.

Coming soon to St. Augustine:

CATHOLICISM

DAY OF PENANCE in reparation for violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion, and prayer for full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life: Once again, members of our parish and diocese are invited to gather to pray in reparation for lives ended through abortion and to intercede that all laws pertaining to this critical issue reflect Gods purposes for humanity. Please join us for Midday Prayer at 11:30 am, before the 12:05 Mass, on Monday, January 23.
The next VIRTUS training will be held Saturday, January 21, 2012 from 9:00-12:00 (noon) in the St. Augustine School Cafeteria. Anyone wishing to volunteer for St. Augustine School that is 18 years of age and older, must attend a training session. To register, please go online at www.virtus.org and follow the registration instructions. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Renee Barker at 330-745-1080. (Insert Graphic 1900-0037.tif) Attention Youth Group Members: Please join us today Sunday, January 15 from 6-8:00pm in the cafeteria. Bring and friend and a snack to share. Hope to see everyone there.

Couples Day Out

All married and engaged couples are warmly invited to a Couples Day Out on Sunday, January 29, 2012 from 1:00-7:30pm at St. Sebastian Church in Akron. Guest speaker Art Bennett, author of The Temperament God Gave You, will give entertaining talks explaining how to appreciate your differences as a couple and how best to communicate with spouses of all temperaments. Attend Mass, renew your vows, enjoy a candlelight dinner and more. Registration deadline is January 18. Send your name, address, phone, email, and payment addressed to Couples Day Out, 3740 Alberta Drive, Norton, OH 44203. Cost is $100 per couple with checks payable to St. Sebastian Church. (Financial assistance is available). For more information, contact Kris or Ruth Klee at 330-825-7106 or ruthklee@hotmail.com. This event is sponsored by West Side Catholic Couples, a ministry of St. Sebastian and St. Vincent Churches in Akron.

(Insert Graphic 1200-0013.tif) St. Augustine Parish would like to welcome Jim OBrien and Melanie Richards to our family of lectors. Thank you for sharing your talents in proclaiming the Word of God. Love your Faith? Know your faith! The Ozanam Center is in need of volunteers with trucks to help with furniture pickups. There are only a couple volunteers at this point and we could really use some more to spread the pickups out and use our volunteers less frequently. If you are able to pick up furniture on a once a month or so basis, please call Cathie or Jim Perusek at 330-467-5762 then, more details can be explained on how the program works. Also, anyone interested in helping to load, that does not have a truck, we would love to hear from you as well. Thank you in advance for any assistance you have to offer.
MASS FOR LIFE Monday, January 23 at 7:00pm, Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. The Mass for Giving Thanks to God for the Gift of Human Life will be celebrated to remember the anniversary of Roe v. Wade. We will pray for healing and for human dignity for all. The Most Rev. Richard Lennon, Bishop of Cleveland, will be the celebrant and homilist. For more information, please call The Pro Life Office at 216-334-2965.

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PRAY FOR THE SICK Patrick Blasdel, Patricia Patterson, Karl Bartel, Jennifer Marco, Jacob Hurley, Donald Williams, Irene Lyle, Margaret Gardner, Margaret Ford, Christopher Melody, Sue Gardner, Christopher Sanchez, Sharon Lohan, Kate Ligas, Albert Roth, Vada McNeal, Betty Morlan,

Steve and Ray Trenta, Carol Grimes & Donna Deane If you know someone on the sick list who has been restored back to health, please contact the Rectory to have their names removed from the list. (Insert Graphic 1108-0040.tif) WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND Husbands and Wives. Valentines Day is right around the
corner, February 14. Give your loved one the most meaningful gift of allthe gift of your presenceyour time. Start by attending a Marriage Encounter Weekend with your spouse. Remember, your loving model of CHRISTian marriage is also your legacy to your children. Attend the upcoming Marriage Encounter Weekend on February 10-12 at the Cambria Suites in Green. Learn the techniques that have helped 1000s of marriages for over 43 years. To register for the Marriage Encounter Weekend, or for more information, please call 330-305-9963 or e-mail WorldwideME@sbcglobal.net. Dont wait, weekends fill fast.
(Insert Graphic 1300-0021.tif) Stewardship: Time, Talent & Treasure January 8 $ 8,423 $ 1,673 $ 10,096 $ $ $ 782 1,003 775

Sunday Offering Faith Direct Offering Total Offerings St. Vincent De Paul School Support Solemnity of Mary

Year to date Income Year to Date Expenses Difference

COMPARATIVE FIGURES January 10 11-12 10-11 $ 887,533 $849,660 $ 843,156 $816,796 $ 44,376 $ 32,864 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN $ 1,524,138 $ 80,713

Spent to date Amount on Deposit

Join the many parishioners who have already enrolled in Faith Direct for automated giving to St. Augustine Church. Faith Direct is secure and convenient, and will provide you with an offertory card to place in the basket during the collections. There is no cost to you, and the program provides a great benefit to our parish. Sign up today by visiting www.faithdirect.net. Our parish code is OH278.As we begin a new year, I hope you will consider taking advantage of this new way of giving. Your generosity means a great deal to our parish family. Please consider using Faith Direct today! Congratulations to Christina Hostetler, Rick & Janet Jacobs, Stephanie Mitchan, Marlene Otto, Patty Reynolds and Judy Soltis our newly commissioned Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. (Insert Graphic 2303-0414.tif) St. Augustine Church would like to welcome the following New Parishioners to our Faith Community: Gregory & Samuel Law, Lisa Anderson, Liz Capizzi, Mary Anne Parsons, Courtney Gall, Christina, Larie & Cheyanna Thomas, Russell & Sherri Poling, Coleen & Gabrielle Humphrey, Brigitte & Brock Buchanan, Nicholas, Audra, Jackson & Henry McGregor and Edward & Linda Makowski.

(Insert Graphic 2107-0009.tif) January 16-22 Monday, January 16 Weekday 6:30 Mary Voros 12:05 Michael Joey Jerin Tuesday, January 17 St. Anthony, Abbot 5:15 Stephen Kenna Wednesday, January 18 Weekday 6:30 James Voyk 12:05 Virginia Lysiak Thursday, January 19 Weekday 6:30 Deceased of the Knights of Malta Friday, January 20 Weekday 6:30 Johann John Glas 12:05 Nicola Corancchione Saturday, January 21 St. Agnes, Virgin 8:30 Bill Yakubik & family 4:00 Bette Vera Milich Sunday, January 22 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 Living & Deceased members of the St. Augustine Adoration Soceity 9:00 Margaret Somerick 11:00 Helen Halenar 5:15 The People of St. Augustine Parish Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Readings for the Week of January 16 1 Sm 15:16-23, Ps 50:8-9,16-17,21,23, Mk 2:18-22 1 Sm 16:1-13, Ps 89:20-22,27-28, Mk 2:23-28 1 Sm 17:32-33,37,40-51, Ps 144:1-2,9-10, Mk 3:1-6 1 Sm 18:6-9,19:1-7, Ps 56:2-3,9-13, Mk 3:7-12 1 Sm 24:3-21, Ps 57:2-4,6,11, Mk 3:13-19 2 Sm 1:1-4,11-12,19,23-27, Ps 80:2-3,5-7, Mk 3:20-21 Jon 3:1-5,10, Ps 25: 4-9, 1 Cor 7:29-31, Mk 1:14-20

Are you in your twenties or thirties? Looking to deepen your faith & create lasting connections? Join us for a Charis Seekers Retreat from Friday, February 17 at 7 P.M. thru Saturday, February 18 at 7 P.M. Bethany Retreat House in Chardon, OH. Listen to young adults from the Suburban Southeast parishes of our diocese share how they find God in their lives. Enjoy conversations in small groups and take some quiet time to pray and reflect. The cost of the retreat is $25 and includes meals and supplies. Scholarships are available. For more information or to register, visit www.CharisMinistries.org or contact Sr. Kate Hine, SND at sndcuvilly@ndec.org or Sr. Susan Javorek, SND at susan@holyangelschurch.com. Culture of Life meets the second Tuesday of each month following Mass and Benediction. Meetings are held in St. Augustine School Room #103, gain entrance from the alley. Should you have any questions, please contact Lynn Willig at 330-658-2642. Stewardship Corner: Two men were in a small aircraft that crash landed in a remote area and remarkable they were not injured. After they climbed out one of the men became hysterical and kept saying that they would die. The second man said, I am a prominent member in the Church, to which the other man said, What difference does that matter when we are lost? The second man said, I give over $10,000 every week to my church. The first man said again, What difference does that matter, we are lost? The second man said, We wont be lost for long, my pastor will be organizing search parties right now.