(St.

Augustine Church, Barberton, OH) (March 2, 2014)

Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

So whats it going to be? God or stuff? Do you ever wake up in the middle of the night consumed with sleep-disturbing worries about job, money, clothing, shelter and more? Jesus knows we do and insists we can defeat worry (which is useless) by turning all of our concerns over to God. This makes God master over our problems and allows his grace to empower us. We have a choice: constant, useless worry or grateful trust in God. What will you choose? 322 Holy Hours were kept with Our Lord in Eucharistic Adoration last week. Please consider covering an hour on Friday from 3 - 4pm. This is the Hour of Divine Mercy, recalling the hour of Christ's death on the cross. If this hour touches your heart, please call Judy Soltis at 330-2120926. (Insert Graphic 2404-0082.tif) Coffee and Donuts will be served today Sunday, March 2 in the school cafeteria following the 10:30 Mass. Take a moment to share a treat before heading home. (Insert Graphic 1800-0005.tif) Young at Heart Seniors will meet at 1:00pm, Monday, March 3, Prince of Peace Church. Come and hear our interesting speaker as we begin the first meeting of 2014. Friendship and refreshment are offered. Join us as we journey together through Catholicism Thursday, March 6 . It will continue with Word Made Flesh, True Bread from Heaven. Registration forms can be found on the bookrack in the back of the church, sessions will be held at Immaculate Conception Church, Kenmore in Waldesien Hall from 6:30-9:00pm. Enjoy a meal at 6:00pm followed by the session. All are welcome to attend. Cards Anyone? Join us Friday, March 7 as we play Euchre. Cards begin at 6:30pm in the school cafeteria. Beginners and experienced players are welcome to try a hand. Come and enjoy an evening of fellowship and fun! (Insert Graphic 2303-0010.tif) St Augustine Mens Fellowship will meet in the School Cafeteria from 7- 8:25am on Saturday, March 8. We will continue the series Seven Deadly Sins Seven Lively Virtues by Fr. Robert Barron. All men of the parish and friends are invited to join us. For questions, contact Gib Adolph at 330-848-1043 or e-mail adolphbiz@email.com.

Community Corner
Barberton Area Community Ministries item for the Month of March is Canned Fruit. Barberton Community Kitchen at Lakeview: item for the month of March 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.

Lector schedules are available for pick-up in the sacristy or you can view them at www.staugustinebarberton.org. Next week, our parish will take up the 128th annual National Black and Indian Mission Collection. Our support of this collection helps build the Church in African American, Native American, and Alaska Native communities from coast to coast. Schools, parish religious education programs, and diocesan ministries depend on your generosity to help them spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Please be generous. The Churchs annual retreat LENT is around the corner. ASH WEDNESDAY is March 5. Now is a good time to decide how you will approach this grace-filled time of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. How is God calling you to deeper conversion, to turn from sin in your life? To grow in your relationship with Him? To love your neighbor more? What concrete steps will you take to surrender more to our Lord and His will for your life? St. Augustines Lenten schedule will include the following: ADULT FAITH FORMATION: Tuesdays during Lent from 7:00-9:00 PM in the school cafeteria. The topic will be Fr. Robert Barrons NEW EVANGELIZATION. Sessions will be facilitated by our priests and will be on March 11, 25, April 1 and 8. The March 18 session will be a viewing of Restless Heart: The Confessions of St. Augustine. DISTRICT-WIDE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: From 5-8 PM in the Church LENT COMMUNAL RECONCILIATION SERVICE: March 31, 7 PM Please mark your calendar and plan to attend these spiritual growth opportunities! (Insert Graphic 1102-0004.tif) Immaculate Conception Church in Kenmore is offering an Anointing of the Sick Mass on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at 5:30pm. Anyone in need of physical, emotional and spiritual healing is invited to attend. If you know someone in need of this healing sacrament, please feel free to invite them to this special Mass. Please dont forget to save your treasures for the ST. AUGUSTINE RUMMAGE SALE that will be held the last weekend in June. Lots of stuff and many volunteers will be needed. Please call Karen if you are interested to helping. Thank you! (Insert Graphic 1108-0048.tif) For couples preparing for marriage, Pre-Cana Day is available on the following Sundays in 2014: April 27, May 4, June 29, July 13, August 24 and October 26 - The day will begin with registration at 10:30 a.m., followed by Mass at 11:00 a.m. Lunch is served at 12:00 p.m. The day will conclude at 7:00 pm. These sessions are presented by Jason and Brooke Roberts. The cost is $75.00 per couple which includes lunch. Refreshments will be available during the scheduled break times. To register, visit our website at www.loyolaretreathouse.com to download a registration form or call the Retreat House at 330-896-2315. The Culture of Life is in need of a volunteer to lead the Holy Hour for Life at 11:00am on the First Friday of each month. Anyone interested or for more information, please contact Lynn Willig at 330-658-2642. Attention Middle School Youth Group: The next meeting will be Wednesday, March 12, due to Ash Wednesday. Please mark your calendars..Hope to see everyone there, bring a frie nd, all are welcome!

(Insert Graphic 2000-0069.tif) Please pray for our Sick especially: Patrick Blasdel, Karl Bartel, Jacob Hurley, John Baylock, Jim Santilli Sr., Amy Brickels, Frances Trenta, Patrick Doyle, Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, Judy Kriston, Camilla Pieffer, Marilyn Stump, the family of Joshua Weigand, Betty Biagetti, Arthur Gorman, Andrew Gombaski, Connie Liegey, Bob Luxeder, Donald Ruegg, Joseph Benear, Joan Salman, Trevor Homsher, Helen Deibel, Ed Leiberth, Keith Morlan, Emma Young, Leonard Hamilton, Betty Bartel, Jack Weigand, Mary Jane Somerick, Lisa Gnap, Denny Braman, Irene Lyle, Debbie Taylor, Albert Roth, Tracie Sirlouis, Bill Lohan, Ben Sauer & Sherrie Owens (Insert Graphic 2000-0040.tif) Gertrude Weaver Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord! Please contact the rectory if you or someone you know has been returned back to health! In the February/March envelope packets, there is an envelope for Easter Flowers. Donations to the Flower Fund help to defray costs of flowers and decorations in our church during the Easter Season. Monies received also aid the Parish Sacristan in keeping the sanctuary supplied with all necessary items throughout the year. For those using Faith direct, if you make a contribution, please drop an envelope in the offertory basket with the name of your intention. (Insert Graphic 1300-0021.tif) Stewardship Time, Talent & Treasure Sundays Offering Faith Direct Offering Total Offering Weekly Budget to meet Operating Cost (Shortfall) Overage School Support St. Vincent de Paul Missions El Salvador/Latin America Easter Flowers February 16 $ 8,047 $ 2,120 $ 10,167 $ 10,400 $ $ $ $ $ (233) 558 239 45 55 $ $ $ $ February 23 $ 8,874 $ 2,120 $ 10,994 $ 10,400 594 120 1,037 20 25

During this solemn and holy season of Lent, let us make a conscious effort to recommit ourselves to the three pillars of Lent: Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving. Supporting St. Augustine Church through Faith Direct is a great way for us as a parish to observe consistent almsgiving. Please enroll today! Visit www.faithdirect.net and use our Church Code OH278 to sign up.
Dear St. Augustine Parishioners, Thank you all so very much for the generous outpouring of gifts through your Spiritual Adoption Baby Shower ~ CPC is blessed and humbled to pass along these wonderful baby items in your name to those client families God brings through our doors. We are so inspired to see that so many participated in this wonderful program of education and prayer ~ we know that God has used your prayers to spare many mothers and babies from the tragedy of abortion. May God continue to use you to shine light on the truth and beauty of His gift of life! In His love, Community Pregnancy Center

(Insert Graphic 1000-0030.tif) March 3-9 Monday, March 3 Weekday 12:05 Tom & Patricia Brescilli 6:00 Confessions Tuesday, March 4 Weekday 5:15 Alex N. Stavarz Wednesday, March 5 Ash Wednesday 8:30 Celebrants Intention 12:05 Ann Pipoly 7:00 Gertrude Weaver Thursday, March 6 Thursday after Ash Wednesday 12:05 Tom Krynicki Friday, March 7 Friday after Ash Wednesday 12:05 Richard A. Seifert & Margaret 7:00 Stations of the Cross Saturday, March 8 Saturday after Ash Wednesday 8:30 Andrew Ligas 11:00 First Reconciliation 3:00 Confessions 4:00 Special Intentions of Bob Luxdeder Sunday, March 9 First Sunday of Lent 8:00 Mary Steiner 10:30 Sam Reynolds 5:15 The People of St. Augustine Church Readings for the Week of March 3 Monday 1 Pt 3-9, Ps 111:1-2,5-6,9-10, Mk 10:17-27 Tuesday 1 Pt 1:10-16, Ps 98:1,2-3,3-4, Mk 10:28-31 Wednesday Jl 2:12-18, Ps 51:3-4,5-6,12-13,14,17, 2 Cor 5:20-6:2, Mt 6:16,16-18 Thursday Dt 30:15-20, Ps 1:1-2,3,4,6, Lk 9:22-25 Friday Is 58:1-9a, Ps 51:3-4,5-6,18-19, Mt 9:14-15 Saturday Is 58:9b-14, Ps 86:1-2,3-4,5-6, Lk 5:27-32 Sunday Gn 2:7-9; 3:1-7, Ps 51:3-4,5-6,12-13,14,17, Rom 5:12-19, Mt 4:1-11 Wednesday, March 5 we will take up the Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. This Collection supports Catholic organizations that provide affordable shelter and training for seminarians in a region that still struggles with the effects of Soviet rule. By providing pastoral care, catechesis, and funding for building renovations, your donations help to restore the Church and build the future in the region. Please give generously to the Collection. Visit www.usccb.org (search Church in Central and Eastern Europe) to learn more. Confession Made Easy - Wednesday, March 12, 2014 all of the Churches in the Diocese will again offer An Evening of Confession from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Priests at all 186 parishes will be present for the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession). As Pope Francis says, God never tires of forgiving us; but we sometimes tire of asking Him to forgive us. Bring your family and invite friends who may have been away from the Church. For more information, go to: www.welcomecatholics.com.