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tif) The Baptism of the Lord With His baptism in the Jordan, Jesus begins his public ministry proclaiming the kingdom of God with the knowledge that He is the beloved son of God the Father. In this Year of Faith, we proclaim the kingdom of God when we live with the hope and confidence of knowing we are loved deeply as Gods daughters and sons and tell others why we hope. Living Faith in January: Luke 3:15-16, 21-22 The Lord will bless his people with his peace. (Ps 29) How do you direct the love of God to another person? How does the Baptism of the Lord make you think about your own baptism and what it means to be a member of the people of God or the Body of Christ? How do you work in the service of others?

320 Holy Hours were kept before the Blessed Sacrament this past week. Could you not watch one hour with me? The only time our Lord asked the Apostles for anything was the night when He went into His agony. But as often in the history of the church since that time, evil was awake, but the disciples were asleep. That is why there came out of His anguished and lonely Heart a sigh: Could you not watch one hour with Me? (Mt. 26:40) Not for an hour of activity did He plead, but for an hour of friendship (Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen) The Holy Hour program needs you....please call Judy Soltis at 330-212-0926 if you are able to watch! (Insert Graphic 2404-0062.tif) The next Coffee and Donuts will be in the school cafeteria on Sunday, January 20 following the 8:00 & 10:30 Masses. Host will be Barb Vargo. ________________________________________________________

Community Corner
Barberton Area Community Ministries item for the Month of January is Potato products, rice, noodles or boxed dinners. Springtime of Hopes item for the month of January 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. Thank you very much for your donations, especially at this time of the year, when there are so many in need. Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated. LOOKING AHEAD in 2013: PARISH DINNER Sunday, January 27 from 11:30 am-1:30 pm Lent Adult Faith Formation based on FR. ROBERT BARRONS series SEVEN DEADLY SINS, SEVEN LIVELY VIRTUES beginning Tuesday, February 12 District-Wide Reconciliation at St. Augustine, 5-8:00 pm Wednesday, February 20 LENT BUS TRIP Wednesday, February 27 details will be in next weeks bulletin PARISH MISSION March 3-5, 7:00 pm LENT COMMUNAL RECONCILIATION March 11, 7:00 pm St. Augustine

JANUARY 27 PARISH DINNER: Homemade lasagna, salad, bread, dessert and beverages will be served at our Parish Dinner from 11:30-1:30 in the school cafeteria. Adult tickets are $5.00 each, children 5-10 are $3.00, children under five are free. Pre-registration is requested but not required. Tickets will be on sale next weekend after all Masses. If you would like to volunteer to help in the kitchen or with setup on the 26th or on Sunday, please call Karen (330-745-0011). Thank you and hope to share this delicious meal with you on the 27th! Take a peep at the bulletin board in the church vestibule for photos from the 11 th CHRISTMAS DAY DINNER approximately 200 guests were served and 48 take-out dinners were given. Thanks again to everyone involved. THIRD ANNUAL PRAYER FOR THE UNBORN: Please join us in the church on Tuesday, January 22 following the 5:15 Mass (approximately 6:15) for this time of prayer in reparation for sins committed against the unborn through abortion and for the restoration of the legal guarantee to the right to life. The St. Monica Gift Shop is open today. Take a few moments to stop in following Mass to see the new merchandise available. It is never too early to plan ahead; Easter, Mothers Day, First Communion, Confirmation, Fathers Day etc. are just around the corner. Catholic University of America Todays second collection is for the Catholic University of America, the national university of the Catholic Church in the United States, located in Washington, D.C. CUA provides an academically rigorous education guided by Catholic intellectual tradition to nearly 7,000 students every year. More than 4,000 students directly receive scholarship aid from this Collection, including many from our diocese. Please be generous. St. Augustine Church is proud to offer the Funeral Luncheon Program to families that have lost a loved one. During the stressful time of planning a funeral, our Parish comes together to make a wonderful meal for the family. We would like to thank all the volunteers that make this possible; those that organize, set-up, take-down and prepare covered dishes, without you this would not be possible. With that being said, we are looking for additional dependable people to prepare a covered dish on a rotating basis or possibly head a team to set-up, serve and clean up afterward. Please take time to consider becoming part of this ministry. Anyone interested in joining, please contact Bernadette at 330-7450011. Join us as we journey through Catholicism Thursday, February 7 for Amazed and Afraid Pt. 1 The Revelation of God Become Man. Registration forms are available on the bookrack. Sessions will be held at Immaculate Conception Church Waldeisen Hall from 6:00-9:00pm. Enjoy a meal from 6:006:30pm followed by the session. All are welcome to attend. Today we celebrate the feast of the Baptism of the Lord, which begins national Vocation Awareness Week, a special time in which the Church prays for the renewal and strengthening of vocations of dedicated people as married and single people, men to serve as priests, deacons, brothers, and women as religious sisters. Let your life proclaim good news! Holy Hour family of the Week: M/M Frank Megyes

(Insert Graphic 2000-0069.tif)Please pray for our Sick especially: Patrick Blasdel, Patricia Patterson, Karl Bartel, Jennifer Marco, Jacob Hurley, Sharon Lohan, Pat Gable, John Baylock, Ann Pipoly, Eugene Van Oss, Vivian Heim, Jim Santilli Sr., Kathy Trenta, Paige Mobley, Amy Brickels, Ellen Morlan, Kathleen Boyle, Gina Morlan, Dean Studenic, Jack Weigand, Catherine Herold, Lois Meilander, Judy Krajcovic, Frances Trenta, Dave Jennings & Carmen Cirignano Berger (Insert Graphic 1103-0025.tif) Welcome to our newly baptized:
Benjamin Anthony Gresser Son of Jason & Gina (Cich) Gresser And Samuel Joseph Law Son of Gregory Law & Melissa Hicks (Insert Graphic 2000-0090.tif) Joyce Hete Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord!

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 1300-0199.tif) Stewardship: Time, Talent & Treasure January 6 $ 6,988 $ 1,867 $ 8,855 $ $ 732 1,115

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

Year to date Income Year to Date Expenses Difference Spent to date Amount on Deposit

COMPARATIVE FIGURES January 6 12-13 11-12 $ 830,676 $ 868,052 $ 847,422 $ 842,301 $ (16,745) $ 25,751 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN $ 1,524,138 $ 105,610

(Insert Graphic 1409-0033.tif) For the next two weeks St. Augustine Culture of Life will be joining with Right to Life of Northeast Ohio and dozens of area churches in the annual Signature Media Campaign. Volunteers will be in the back of the church accepting signatures and donations for the unborn in a protest against legalized abortion. Your signature will be on a petition for life which will be sent to our legislators, and your donations will support pro-life multi-media education. If you prefer, envelopes are available in the pews for you to fill out and include your donation rather than signing the petition forms. Envelopes should be returned by placing them in the collections basket by January 27, 2013. Thank you for helping us Build a Culture of Life!

(Insert Graphic 2107-0015.tif) January 14-20 Monday, January 14 Weekday 12:05 Rudy Pramik Tuesday, January 15 Weekday 5:15 Special Intentions of Andrew Ligas Wednesday, January 16 Weekday 8:30 School Mass Fr. Carl Ciprian 12:05 Mathias & Anne Stock Thursday, January 17 St. Anthony, Abbot Friday, January 18 Weekday 12:05 Michael Jerin Sr. Saturday, January 19 Weekday 8:30 George & Mildred Borisuk 4:00 Mary Boos Sunday, January 20 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 Anna Lazar 10:30 The People of St. Augustine Parish Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Readings for the Week of January 14 Heb 1:1-6, Ps 97:1-2,6-7,9, Mk 1:14-20 Heb 2:5-12, Ps 8:2,5,6-7,8-9, Mk 1:21-28 Heb 2:14-18, Ps 105: 1-2,3-4,6-7,8-9, Mk 1:29-39 Heb 3:7-14, Ps 95: 6-7,7-9,10-11, Mk 1:40-45 Heb 4:1-5,11, Ps 78:3-4,6-7,8, Mk 2:1-12 Heb 4:12-16, Ps 19:8,9,10,15, Mk 2:13-17 Is 62:1-5, Ps 96: 1-2,2-3,7-8,9-10, 1 Cor 12:4-11, Jn 2:1-11

The Divorced, Separated and Widowed Catholics of Akron is sponsoring a talk on "Protect Memory Prevent Dementia and Alzheimer." Dr. Kelly Gallagher of Advanced Chiropractic and Wellness Center will be speaking. It will be held on Monday, January 14 at 7:30pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary, Convent Building, 1945 Portage Trail in Cuyahoga Falls. This event is open at no cost to single people of all faiths. Refreshments will be served at 7:15 pm. For information call Frank 330-801-0527 or Sharon 330612-3635. (Insert Graphic 1101-0006.tif) Congratulations to Andrew & Catherine Ligas as you celebrate your 73rd Wedding Anniversary on Sunday, January 13. God has truly blessed you. "Yea, Lord we Greet Thee..." What a wonderful Christmas season our Parish has had. After four weeks of preparing for the birth of our Lord, we have seen our church transformed. To everyone who helped in any of the Christmas celebrations, thank you. So much work is put into making St. Augustine a beautiful and wonderful place to worship during the Christmas season. We want to especially thank: those who clean our church weekly, helped decorate the altar and church for Christmas, and those involved in Liturgical Ministries, whether through song, lectoring, ushering, or being a Eucharistic Minister. The celebrations would never have been as beautiful as they were without you our many volunteers. Thank you and many Blessings! Why a Holy Hour? When our Lord sees pure souls coming to visit Him in the Blessed Sacrament He smiles on them. They come with the simplicity that pleases Him so much. (St. John Vianney)