(St. Augustine Church, Barberton, OH) (June 24, 2012) The Nativity of St.

John the Baptist John the Baptist is a model for the New Evangelization. Todays Gospel prophesied exactly what he would do. In the power of the Holy Spirit, he would turn many in Israel to the Lord, turn the hearts of parents toward their children and teach the disobedient to understand righteousness. All Christian disciples are called to form and prepare a people fit for the Lord. (Insert graphic 1106-0086) 364 Holy Hours were kept before the Blessed Sacrament this past week. Behold the heart that has loved men so much that he has given Himself as a sacrifice and as food for our souls in the Holy Sacrament. Behold! A heart that desires to be near to this heart is needed. You can choose whatever hour that will fit into your schedule, or we do have a very long list of open hours that are in urgent need. You can do it! Make that call to Judy Soltis at 330-212-0926. On Tuesday, June 26 the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops call for a Fortnight of Religious Freedom. The Tuesday 5:15 Mass, Novena and Benediction will be celebrated in prayer for religious freedom. Following the Mass, Novena and Benediction, a candle light prayer vigil service will begin at 6:15pm. Please feel free to come for the 6:15pm Prayer for Religious Freedom if you cannot participate in the Mass.

(Insert Graphic 2404-0106.tif) Barberton Area Community Ministries item for the Month of June is Macaroni & Cheese or canned ravioli. 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.
Springtime of Hopes - item for the month of June is deodorant. Please place your donations inside the bench in front of the giving tree in the vestibule, items will be picked up on Monday morning. (Insert Graphic 2400-0106.tif) Are you struggling to find Gods will for your life? Do you wonder what your gift and talents are? Well now is your chance to find out. Join us for Living your Strengths Discovering your God given talents. Sessions will be held on July 16, 18 & 30, August 1, 6, 8 & 13 beginning at 7:00pm in the School, Room #103(New Location), you can gain access off of the alley. To register, contact Renee Barker at 330-745-1080. It almost seems impossible that Vacation Bible School is done for yet another summer. Thank you to all that volunteered, to those who donated funds to help offset the cost and to the almost 100 children that participated. What a joy it was learning that The Sky is the Limit Everything is possible with God! Peters Pence - Today we support the Holy Father in his charitable works. The Peters Pence Collection is taken up worldwide to support the most disadvantages: victims of war, oppression, and natural disaster and others in need of emergency assistance. Pope Benedict XVI has said, It is necessary above all that every person be motivated by the authentic spirit of peace (Homily, January 1, 2011). Cast the peace of Christ upon the world please be generous in todays Collection.

(Insert Graphic 1103-0041.tif) 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 to be held at Saint Augustine Church will be Tuesday, July 24 at 7:00pm in the Rectory. Immaculate Conception Church will hold a class on Tuesday, October 9, 2012. Please call ahead and let us know if you will be attending either session. (Insert Graphic 1108-0048.tif) For couples preparing for marriage, Pre-Cana Days are offered on the following Sunday in 2012; July 22, August 19 & October 14. The day will begin at 1:00 pm and conclude at 7:00
pm. The cost is $75.00 per couple; dinner included and is presented by Paul and Kathy Weber. Please contact the Retreat House to register at 330-896-2315 or 1-800-827-1416 or visit www.loyolaretreathouse.com

(Insert Graphic 1403-0062.tif) Anyone interested in participating in the parish picnic, the next meeting will be Wednesday, June 27 at 6:30pm. Please prayerfully consider joining the picnic staff, we are in need of your help, should you have any questions; please contact Anthony Paridon at parishpicnic@staugustinebarberton.org. Charismatic Conference The 30 Cleveland Charismatic Conference sponsored by Catholic Renewal Ministries will be held July 20 & 21 at Magnificat High School in Rocky River. Guest speakers will be Fr. John Gordon, David Mangan and Deacon Dave Pecot. The theme is Let the Fire Fall. The conference opens on Friday at 7:00pm Contact Sue and Joe Palmieri at 440-774-1191 for registration information or visit www.crmweb.org. Advance registration through July 9 is $30, at the door $35.

(Insert Graphic 2113-0029.tif) Just a note: St. Augustine Rectory will be closed Wednesday, July 4 for Independence Day, Mass will be at 9:00am. The rectory will reopen for business on Thursday, July 5. Please note: Information for the July 8 bulletin must be submitted to the Rectory by June 28.
ATTENTION TEENS! You are invited to come to the 7 Annual Pro-Life Youth Summer Leadership Retreat. The retreat will be at Camp Luz, 152 County Highway 52 in Orrville, on July 7 & 8. The suggested donation for the retreat is $50 per student which includes overnight accommodations and all meals. Our theme for the retreat this year is Matthew 19:26, With man this is impossible, but with God all things are." The keynote speaker for the retreat will be abortion survivor Claire Culwell. You can register for the retreat at www.ProLifeYouthCongress.com.

A "Caring and Sharing" session for those who are divorced, separated or widowed will be held on Monday, June 25 from 7:30-9:00pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary's Convent Building, 1945 Portage Trail in Cuyahoga Falls. Marlene Maruna, a Licensed Independent Social Worker, will facilitate this session. This event is open at no charge to people of all faiths. For information call Frank 330-801-0527 or Sharon 330-612-3635. HOLY CROSS AKRON 100 YEAR CELEBRATION will be held on Saturday, July 7 we will be begin with: 12:00 pm- Office open house and genealogy searches (no cost today), 12:45 pm- Brief statement from Andrej Lah, Director, 1:00 pm- Mass, 2:00pm- Donuts, refreshments and snow cones served after mass, 2:00 pm- Clydesdale Horse and Wagon rides around the cemetery, events will conclude at 3:00pm. Please join us as we celebrate 100 years of Catholic burial traditions and family heritage. For questions or more information please contact Melissa Malone at (216) 570-6668 or mmalone@clevelandcatholiccemeteries.org.

(Insert Graphic 2000-0042.tif) PRAY FOR THE SICK Patrick Blasdel, Patricia Patterson, Karl Bartel, Jennifer Marco, Jacob Hurley, Irene Lyle, Kate Ligas, Vada McNeal, Carol Grimes, Kelly Speck, Eugene Van Oss, Debra Dolgos, Dolores Hall, Mary Bartel, Betty Frankovich, Helene Van Oss, Jacob Herchek, Laurie Palmer, Sam Morlan, Ellen Morlan, Shonie Wright, Richard Seifert, Andrew Ligas & Pat Saunders (Insert Graphic 1108-0066.tif) II Nicholas H. Stover & Danelle M. Lough
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 sick list. (Insert Graphic 1300-0021.tif) Stewardship: Time, Talent & Treasure June 17 $ 5,908 $ 1,740 $ 7,649 $ $ 728 384

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

Rooted in Faith/Forward in Hope as of June 15 Goal $ 786,750 Raised $ 394,416 Percent of Goal 50%

Total Gifts Given: 99 Average Gift: $3,984

Year to date Income Year to Date Expenses Difference Correction to June 10

COMPARATIVE FIGURES June 17 11-12 10-11 $ 1,574,047 $ 1,531,906 $ 1,609,374 $ 1,591,389 $ (35,327) $ (59,483) $ 1,464,241 $ 1,587,867 $ (123,626) CAPITAL CAMPAIGN $ 1,524,138 $ 93,858

Spent to date Amount on Deposit

For anyone interested in obtaining updates on the Rooted in Faith Forward in Hope Campaign, please log onto www.catholiccommunity.org and click on NEWS tab. Other parishs information is listed as well.

(Insert Graphic 2303-0010.tif) Mens Fellowship will meet Saturday, June 30 in the School Cafeteria
from 7:00-8:25 am. We will continue our Bible study on the New Testament Series with session #23 on Pauls Second Letter to the Thessalonians. All men of the parish are invited to join us for any session.

Monday, June 25 Weekday 12:05 Nicola & Josephine Cornacchione 5:30 Virginia Lysiak I.C.* 6:00 Confessions Tuesday, June 26 Weekday 5:15 Paul Kosuth Wednesday, June 27 Weekday 12:05 Sachiko Benya 5:30 Thomas Kenna I.C.*

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Thursday, June 28 St. Irenaeus, Bishop & Martyr No Mass Friday, June 29 Sts. Peter & Paul, Apostles 12:05 Thomas Kenna 5:30 Michael Jerin Sr. I.C. * Saturday, June 30 Weekday 8:30 John & Ruby Myers 3:00 Confessions 4:00 Judge John Judge Anniversary Sunday, July 1 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 The People of St. Augustine Church 10:30 Kimberly Jones Anniversary *Mass will be honored at Immaculate Conception Church, Kenmore Readings for the Week of June 25 Monday 2 Kgs 17:5-8,13-15,18 Ps 60:3-5,12-13, Mt 7:1-5 Tuesday 2 Kgs 19:9-11,14-21,31-36, Ps 48:2-4,10-11, Mt 7:6,12-14 Wednesday 2 Kgs 22:8-13,23:1-3, Ps 119:33-37,40, Mt 7:15-20 Thursday 2 Kgs 24:8-17, Ps 79:1-5,8-9, Mt 7:21-29 Friday Acts 12:1-11, Ps 34:2-9, 2 Tm 4:6-8,17-18, Mt 16:13-19 Saturday Lam 2:2,10-14,18-19, Ps 74:1-7,20-21, Mt 8:5-17 Sunday Wis 1:13-15; 2:23-24, Ps 30:2,4-6,11-13, 2 Cor 8:7,9,13-15, Mk 5:21-43 (Insert Graphic 1101-0006.tif) Congratulations to Art & Kathy Noirot as you celebrate your 50 Wedding Anniversary with us today. St. Vincent-St. Mary High School Class of 1977 is holding their 35 Reunion on Saturday, July 7, 2012. For more information, please contact Carla Bouschere Steiner at mvcb@roadrunner.com. (Insert Graphic 2302-0033.tif) The Sterling House of Barberton will be hosting a Yard Sale, with all monies being donated to the Alzheimers Association. Join us on July 14 & 15 beginning at 10:00am, 487 Austin Drive, Barberton. We will be selling hotdogs and drinks. Please help us make this a successful event.

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