(St. Augustine Church, Barberton, OH) (August 2, 2015)

(Insert Graphic 1000-0095.tif) August 3 – 9Monday, August 3 – Weekday

12:05 Patricia Ann Patterson6:00 Confessions

Tuesday, August 4 – St. John Vianney, Priest5:15 George Kozarevic

Wednesday, August 5 – Weekday12:05 James Colombo

Thursday, August 6 – The Transfiguration of the Lord12:05 Joe & Isabelle Hrabusa

Friday, August 7 – Weekday12:05 Richard McCulligan

Saturday, August 8 – St. Dominic, Priest8:30 Lili Valovcik2:00 Wedding: Andrew O’Brien & Jillian Melton3:00 Confessions4:00 John Edward & Mary M. Witt (Fr. Majikas)

Sunday, August 9 – Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time8:00 John L. Quirk, Anniversary (Fr. Glaros)10:30 Edward E. Bucksar (Fr. Majikas)5:15 The People of St. Augustine (Fr. Glaros)

Readings for the Week of August 3Monday Nm11:4b-15, Ps 81:12-13,14-15,16-17, Mt 14:13-21Tuesday Nm 12:1-13, Ps 51:3-4,5-6,6-7,12-13, Mt 14:22-36 or 15:1-2,10-14WednesdayNm 13:1-2,25-14:1,26-29a,34-35, Ps 106:6-7,13-14,21-22,23,

Mt 15: 21-28Thursday Dn 7:9-10,13-14, Ps 97:1-2,5-6,9, 2 Pt 1:16-19, Mk 9:2-10Friday Dt 4:32-40, Ps 77:12-13,14-15,16,21, Mt 16:24-28Saturday Dt 6:4-13, Ps 18:2-3,3-4,47,51, Mt 17:14-20Sunday 1 Kgs 19:4-8, Ps 34:2-3,4-5,6-6,8-9, Eph 4:30-5:2, Jn 6:41-51

(Insert Graphic 1300-0021.tif) Stewardship -Time, Talent & Treasure

Funds are not available see next week’s bulletinEighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Pope Francis is reminding Christian families to guard against being swept away by a hectic, competitive throw-away society. Jesus calls us to center our work and activity in Him – the bread of life! Make sure to make time for family meals, Sabbath rest, prayer and conversation that includes God.

Join Fr. Glaros for a Charismatic Prayer Group which will meet Sunday, August 2, 12:15 pm, at Immaculate Conception Church in Hitch Hall . Today’s session will be the Prayer and Praise. All are encouraged to

attend, reservations are not necessary.

Remember St. Augustine Church in your will through Planned Giving. For more information, please call Fr. David at 330-745-0011.

Congratulations to Ivan Morber the first early bird drawing winner from the Happy Day’s Picnic Raffle. Tickets will be sold up until the picnic following all Masses. The next early bird drawing will be today. It is our goal this year to sell 800 tickets…..we have currently sold 376 tickets. Please consider selling tickets to friends, neighbors, relatives and co-workers, winners need not be

present. The next picnic meeting will be Wednesday, August 12, this will be a working meeting. Anyone wishing to donate gifts towards the raffle baskets please do so by the 5th, as we will begin to assemble baskets then. A volunteer sign is placed in the vestibule of the church, anyone wishing to help with the picnic, please provide your name and contact information; you will be contacted closer to the picnic.

326 Holy Hours were kept with Our Lord in Eucharistic Adoration last week. When you need to talk and you are all alone, When others will not listen, Jesus is always at home. You are welcome any time to stop in and spend ten minutes or longer....Please take advantage of what the adorers do for

you. Contact Judy Soltis at 330-212-0926 if you are interested in becoming an adorer.

Insert Graphic 2000-0047.tif) Please pray for our Sick especially: Karl Bartel, John Baylock, Joseph Benear, Leonard Hamilton, Betty Bartel, Jack Weigand, Lisa Gnap, Irene Lyle, Jenny Moslowski, Mike Macko, Eugene Van Oss, Linda Plummer, Judy Kriston, Anne Trischan, Fred Kormanic, Shanon Johnson, Tina Muren, Betty Morlan, JoAnn Mullett, Stephen Deibel, Diolun Fletcher, Joanne Ramsay, Leroy Morlan, Jason Glaros, Ruth Williams, William Bedford. Brittany Wunderle, Karen Gondor, Carol Garman, Chad Trischan, Pat Shemuga, Andrew Somercik, Helene Van Oss, Paula Collins, Jodi Johnson, Paulette Holland, Alexandra Kepler, Gary Reed, Dr. Bhe, Kristine Hornacek, Carole Bell & Vicki Martin

(Insert Graphic 1108-0029.tif)III Andrew O’Brien & Jillian Melton

II Ray Lowry & Mia Gardner

(Insert Graphic 2000-0090.tif) Willard Cupp, Betty Biagetti & Jerold VanSickle Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord!

For information regarding becoming a member of the KOC, contact parishioner Jim Bristol at 419-514-3021 or email at council1617gk@gmail.com. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Mondays of the month beginning at 7:30pm, rosary is said at 7:15pm.

(Insert Graphic 1201-0055.tif)St. Augustine Church is looking for a few good men and women to join the ministry of Adult Funeral Altar Servers. Servers assist the priest during funeral liturgies. Participants must be available during the day. For more information please contact Tom Logsdon at 330-745-1373.

(Insert Graphic 2303-0010.tif) St Augustine Men’s Fellowship will meet in the School Cafeteria from 7- 8:25am AM on Saturday, August 8. We will continue our DVD series “Decision Point” by Matthew

Kelly. All men of the parish and friends are invited to join us. For questions –call Gib Adolph at 330-848-1043 or e-mail adolphbiz@email.com.

(Insert Graphic 1800-0001) Young at Heart Seniors will meet Monday, August 3, 1pm at Prince of Peace.Please bring any kind of a salad condiment to add to our Big Lettuce Salad to be shared by all. All seniors are welcome to enjoy an afternoon of friendship and refreshments.

The next round of Euchre will be Friday, August 7 beginning at 6:30pm in the school cafeteria. Players of all ages are welcome to attend. Come and enjoy an evening out with fellow parishioners.

Please note, we are no longer collecting shoes for the Kiwanis. Thank you to all those who made donations, many people will benefit from your generosity.

The highlight of summer!! Every year after The FEST we receive a ton of emails from those who were there telling us how much they enjoyed our annual Catholic Family FESTival and how it was the ‘highlight’ of their summer. Don’t miss out on Sunday, August 9 as we come TOGETHER for The FEST from 12 noon until 10 pm at the CPL (28700 Euclid Avenue in Wickliffe). Come hear great music (MercyMe, Steven Curtis Chapman,

Building 429, and Matt Maher) along with great activities and displays. Check out Marc’s Mom’s Relaxation Station with over 150,000 give away items for busy moms. Dads can spend time in the Troy-Bilt Dad’s Den to learn about being a man of faith. It’s the perfect family day- TOGETHER. There’s plenty of parking (see the video at www.theFEST.us) and affordable food (thanks to Executive Caterers and Marc’s). Come and get a brat off the world’s largest grill while watching your kids learn lessons of faith and family. It’s all FREE. Go to: www.theFEST.us for details, parking instructions, and a complete schedule of the day.

ST. PAUL ANNUAL NURSES’ MASS -SAVE THE DATE! Thursday, August 13, 2015 at 7:00 p.m., is the date and time for this year’s Annual Nurses’ Mass at St. Paul Parish, 1580 Brown St., Akron, 44301. This is a wonderful opportunity to say “Thank You” to all those who work to help us heal. Once again the Peace Together Choir will sing and Fr. Neil Kookoothe R.N. will be here to celebrate the liturgy. A reception will follow in the Parish Activity Center.

(Insert Graphic 1108-0048.tif) For couples preparing for marriage, Pre-Cana Day is available on the following Sundays in 2015: August 23 and September 13 - 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 6:00 pm. The cost is $75.00 per couple which includes lunch. To register, visit our website at www.loyolaretreathouse.com to download a registration form or call the Retreat House at 330-896-2315.

The next issue of Magnifikid is available on the table as you enter the church. This is a wonderful way for your children and you to have a greater understanding of the Mass and grow as disciples of Jesus…and it is all free through generous donors. Get your copy while supplies last.

(Insert Graphic 2303-0414.tif) St. Augustine Church would like to welcome the following to our faith community: James, Sarah, Lauren & James P. Conner, Paul, Karen & Elyse Elick and Dennis & Deborah Heflin. As new members of St. Augustine, there are many opportunities to become involved. We look forward to getting to know you.

You are cordially invited to a HOLY HOUR FOR PRIESTS, each Thursday from3-4:00pm. Please join us as we pray the General Prayers for Priests, Chaplet of Mercy, Rosary Meditations, Litany of Precious Blood and Litany of Mary. All are invited and encouraged to attend as we pray for all priests, deacons and religious especially Fr. David, Fr. Glaros, Fr. Mike, Deacon Adair and

Deacon Krause.

Community Corner Barberton Area Community Ministries item for the Month of August is

Potato products, rice, noodles, or boxed dinners.

Thank you again for all your support in helping us serve our brother’s and sister’s in need. 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.

CAMP PROMISE - Akron General Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service will be serving children in our community through Camp Promise, a four day bereavement camp for children ages six-eleven who have experienced the death of a loved one. Camp Promise dates are August 3-6, 2015. In addition, July 31 they will offer the second annual one-day grief camp for teens ages twelve-sixteen.

As we know, the death of someone dear, can be devastating to a young person. Camp Promise is a day-camp that responds to a young person’s bereavement needs. In a safe, non-threatening environment, trained bereavement professionals and volunteers provide a process that enables young people to express his/her own grief experience through play, drama, music, journaling & art.

For those interested, please contact Rochelle Sheppard, Camp Promise Director at 330-668-4662, camp fills up quickly and space is limited.

Camp Christopher's September Song is an excellent choice for anyone who enjoys meeting new people, spending time outside and making new memories.  Throughout the day, campers are offered a variety of activities from which to choose:  daily Mass or prayer

services, swimming, crafts, canoeing, hiking, riding the zipline, or simply relaxing on the beach. September Song campers can be as active or as relaxed as they choose. September Song 2015 begins Sunday, August 16th and ends Friday, August 21st.  The cost is $300 per person, which includes lodging, meals,and all entertainment and activities.  For more information, see www.ccdocle.org/program/camp-christopher-september-song or call Catholic Charities at 330-762-2961. 

Thank You! Over $500,000 was raised through our Special In-Pew Parish Appeal. We are overwhelmed by the generosity of you, our faithful donors who met the challenge and answered our call to help the most vulnerable in need. An additional

$100,000 will be donated as a match to our Challenge Grant. Real people with real needs are finding hope, concern, dignity, justice and generosity. For more information visit www.CatholicCommunity.org/2015Appeal.

St. Augustine Culture of Life meets in the rectory on the First Tuesday of every month following 5:15 Mass and Benediction. Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 4. In response to 2 Chron. 7:14 "if My people , which are called by My name, shall humble themselves and pray, and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from Heaven and will forgive their sin, and will heal

their land." Culture of Life holds a Holy Hour for Life on the first Friday of every month at 11:00 am, and following 12:05 Mass, whenever two or more are available, we witness and pray at the abortion clinic on Market St. Every Wednesday at 1:00pm we have a Holy Hour for religious freedom. All are encouraged to participate. For more information contact Lynn Willig at 330-472-9452.