(St. Augustine Church – February 21, 2016)

(Insert Graphic 2120-0036.tif) February 22-28Monday, February 22 – The Chair of St. Peter the Apostle

12:05 Rudy Jovanov6:00 Confessions

Tuesday, February 23 – Lenten Weekday8:30 School Mass – Gertrude Weaver – Anniversary5:15 Nick Cornacchione

Wednesday, February 24 – Lenten Weekday12:05 George Kozarevic5:00-8Diocesan Confessions

Thursday, February 25 – Lenten Weekday12:05 Mary Lou Cirignano

Friday, February 26 – Lenten Weekday12:05 Marge Pramik2:00 Stations of the Cross7:00 Stations of the Cross

Saturday, February 27 – Lenten Weekday8:30 John Somerick3:00 Confessions4:00 Thomas Morris – Fr. Majikas

Sunday, February 28 – Third Sunday of Lent8:00 William Jursik – Fr. Majikas10:30 Elizabeth Krizan – Fr. Browne5:15 The People of St. Augustine Church – Fr. Majikas

Readings for the Week of February 22Monday 1 Pt 5:1-4, Ps 23:1-3,4,5,6, Mt 16:13-19Tuesday Is 1:10-16-20, Ps 50:8-9,16-17,21,23, Mt 23:1-12Wednesday Jer 18:18-20, Ps 31:5-6,14,15-16, Mt 20:17-28Thursday Jer 17:5-10, Ps 1:1-2,3,4,6, Lk 16:19-31Friday Gn 37:3-4,12-13a,17b-28a, Ps 105:16-17,18-19,20-21, Mt 21:33-43,45-46Saturday Mi 7:14-15,18-20, Ps 103:1-2,3-4,9-10,11-12, Lk 15:1-3,11-32Sunday Ex 3:1-8a,13-15, Ps 103:1-2,3-4,6-7,8,11, 1 Cor 10:1-6,10-12, Lk 13:1-9

(Insert Graphic 2120-0042.tif).tif)Time, Talent & Treasure

February 7 February 14Sunday Offering $ 8,190 $ 6,473

Faith Direct Offering $ 1,662 $ 1,739 Total Offering $ 9,852 $ 8,212

Weekly Budget to meet Operating Cost $ 11,800 $ 11,800

(Shortfall) Overage $ $ (1,948) $ (3,588)

School Support $ 512 $ 769 Capital Support $ 169 $ 915St. Vincent de Paul $ 441 $ 790Parish Endowment $ 30 $ 196 Home Missions $ 80 $ 522Church in Eastern Europe $ --- $ 394(Insert Graphic 2120-0009.tif) Second Sunday of LentIn Transfiguration, Jesus changed His appearance in front of the apostles and then a mysterious cloud came over them. The apostles “were terrified as they entered the cloud.” Every one of us is a constantly-unfolding mystery. When we enter into a relationship with another, we can expect change and we should expect it to be unsettling, for it might require us also to change.Insert Graphic 2000-0047.tif) Please pray for our Sick especially: Karl Bartel, John Baylock, Joseph Benear, Betty Bartel, Jack Weigand, Lisa Gnap, Irene Lyle, Jenny Moslowski, Mike Macko, Judy Kriston, Anne Trischan, Fred Kormanic, Shanon Johnson, Tina Muren, Betty Morlan, JoAnn Mullett, Stephen Deibel, Joanne Ramsay, Leroy Morlan, William Bedford. Karen Gondor, Carol Garman, Chad Trischan, Pat Shemuga, Andrew Somercik, Helene Van Oss, Paula Collins, Jodi Johnson, Alexandra Kepler, Gary Reed, Kristine Hornacek, Vicki Martin, Camilla Pieffer, Barb Shehan, Gloria Rondy, Joe Patterson III, Lowell Potts, Sandra Walters, Bruce Hartung, Barb Helms, Sherrie Owens, Nicole Hahn, Carol Hendricks, Clay Walton, Eileen Gustafson, Tom Abbott, Florence Vesalo, Bob & Patty Moses, Therese Weigand, Marge O’Boyle, Bill Judge, Agnes Hurley, Nancy Fuss, Dr. Bhe, Mark Soberano, Rebecca Starr & Patti DayPope Francis’ Prayer for the Jubilee Year of Mercy - You are the visible face of the invisible Father, of the God who manifests his power above all by forgiveness and mercy: let the Church be your visible face in the world, its Lord risen and glorified. You willed that your ministers would also be clothed in weakness in order that they may feel compassion for those in ignorance and error: let everyone who approaches them feel sought after, loved, and forgiven by God. Send your Spirit and consecrate every one of us with its anointing, so that the Jubilee of Mercy may be a year of grace from the Lord, and your Church, with renewed enthusiasm, may bring good news to the poor, proclaim liberty to captives and the oppressed, and restore sight to the blind. We ask this through the intercession of Mary, Mother of Mercy, you who live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit for ever and ever. Amen. (Excerpted from Pope Francis’ Prayer for the Jubilee Year of Mercy).

Today we welcome the Ancient Order of Hibernians who are celebrating a Corporate Communion at the 10:30 Mass. The Hibernians are a Catholic Society that promotes Catholic Irish culture and heritage.

320 Holy Hours were kept with Our Lord in Eucharistic Adoration last week. Day and night Jesus dwells in the Blessed Sacrament because of his infinite love for you!  "Behold I will be with you always even to the end of the world," because "I have loved you with an everlasting love, and constant is my affection for you."  (Mt 28:20, Jer 31:3)     If you would like more information, please call Judy Soltis at 330-212-0926.

(Insert Graphic 2404-0067.tif)Coffee and Donuts will be served today Sunday, February 21 following the 10:30 Mass. Come over to enjoy a treat and introduce yourself to the Hibernian’s visiting our church today.A "Caring and Sharing" session for those struggling with divorce, separation or widowhood will be held on Monday, February 22 from 7:30-9:00 pm 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 more information call Marlene 330-607-6284.

Thank you to Karen Bakita, Theresa Cope, Cathy Denissoff and Bernadette Paridonfor their gracious help with the reception for Fr. Matthew Glaros. It wouldn’t have been so nice without you!

The Spiritual Adoption Baby Shower will be held Sunday, February 28, 2016 following 10:30 Mass at the school cafeteria. All are welcome to attend the celebration of life and prayer.  Donations will benefit the Community Pregnancy Center in Barberton and the St. Augustine Elizabeth Ministry which donates beautiful baskets to the newly baptized babies of the parish. 

Donations are gratefully appreciated but not required for participation in the shower.  Please note: The First Communion Workshop that was cancelled due to snow is rescheduled for Tuesday, March 1 beginning at 6:30. For additional information, contact Jaclyn Snyder at 330-745-1080.

Daisy Troop 91114 will be selling Girl Scout Cookies following the 4:00pm Mass on Saturday, March 5. Stop by after Mass to purchase a box or two.Cookies are $4.00 per box.

There will be a PARISH LENTEN MISSION presented by Fr. Damian Ference, PH.L. March 6, 7 and 8 from 7:00-8:00 pm in the Church. You may remember Fr. Damian from the times he celebrated Mass here at St. Augustine. Father is a priest of the Diocese of Cleveland. He serves at Borromeo Seminary as Director of Human Formation and Assistant Professor of Philosophy. His talks will include: “God and Creation,”

“Sin and Redemption,” and “Sacraments and Mission.”

Are you looking for a quality kindergarten experience for your child or maybe a fresh start for grades 1-8? St. Augustine School is now accepting enrollment for 2016-2017. Need-based financial aid for students entering K-8 and need-based scholarships for students entering grades K-3 are available. Please call (330) 753-6435 or e-mail sch_staugustine@dioceseofcleveland.org for more information. The Red Cross is in great need of diapers and wipes for newborn and toddlers, please consider a donation to this great cause.

Barberton Area Community Ministries item for the Month of February is Soup. 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. Thank you again for all your support in helping us serve our brother’s and sister’s in need.

Mark the Date - Wednesday, February 24, 2016 “He brings us the mercy of the Father who forgives.” (Pope Francis) The sacrament of reconciliation offers to us the healing grace of God in restored relationships: not only our individual relationships with friends and family, but our relationship with God and with the Catholic Church. All are asked to join us for “An Evening of Confession”, February 24, 2016 from 5-8pm. We particularly invite anyone who may have wandered from the Catholic Church to come home this Lent, through the sacramental reconciliation. For more information see www.welcomecatholics.com.

The next round of Euchre will be Friday, March 4 beginning at 6:30pm in the school cafeteria. Players of all ages are welcome to attend. (Insert Graphic 2403-0001.tif) 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 choose to make a donation, please drop an envelope in the offertory basket with the name of your intention. Donations must be received by Wednesday, March 16 in order to make the flower list.(Insert Graphic 1108-0048.tif) For couples preparing for marriage, Pre-Cana Day is available on the following Sundays in 2016: March 6, April 24, May 22 or June 12 - 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.

(Insert Graphic 1103-0041.tif) For those preparing to have a child baptized in the near future, one requirement is the parents attend a Pre-Baptism Class. The next class will be held at Immaculate Conception Church in Kenmore on Tuesday, April 19 at 7:00pm. Please contact the rectory at 330-753-8429 for additional information.SAVE THE DATE FOR HOPE – (Healing Our Pain Every day) – a faith-based, safe and fun weekend retreat for teens ages 13-17 years old, coping with the death of a parent, grandparent or sibling. It will be Saturday, April 23 at 9:30am until Sunday, April 24 at 4:30pm at Our Lady of Victory in Tallmadge. For more information or to register, contact Linda Herold at 330-633-3637.

Camp Christopher is currently accepting applications for various positions for the summer camping programs. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older by May 1, have a strong desire to work with children in an outdoor environment, with a mission to ensure the campers have a safe, positive and enjoyable experience. Interested persons can apply at www.campchris.org.

“Ireland and Scotland Trip” Deacon Robin & Paula Adair, and Fr. Norm Douglas, will be hosting at trip to Ireland and Scotland, August 19-31, 2016 with Proximo Travel. (See www.proximotravel.com. Scroll down on Custom trips). An Information night will be held at Guardian Angels Church on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at 6:30. Consider this opportunity to travel Ireland and Scotland

with fellow parishioners and friends. For additional questions please contact Deacon Adair at 330-283-4983.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 131st annual Black and Indian Mission Collection last weekend. Your prayerful support enables people to come to know Jesus Christ in African American, Native American, and Alaska Native communities all over the USA. Spreading the Gospel couldn’t happen without your support.

THANK YOU from the Women of Faith to everyone who made this year's Shrove Tuesday Card Party the memorable, fun and successful night it was. A special thank you to Connie Baker for making the beautiful quilt that parishioner Dee Kenna won. Proceeds from the Card Party support the many ways WOF serves St. Augustine Parish and the community. Meetings are the third Tuesday of the month from 6:30-8:30 pm in the cafeteria. New smiles are always welcome!CULTURE OF LIFE - If you are looking for ways to fulfill Pope Francis call for works of Spiritual and Corporal Mercy the Culture of Life provides many opportunities for both and would welcome your ideas also.

Mark your calendars for the following dates: Holy Hour for Life the First Friday of every month at 11:00am preceding the noon Mass.

Whenever two or more are available there is an opportunity to "gather in His name" and witness in front of the abortion clinic or Planned Parenthood following Mass.

Holy Hour for Religious Freedom is held every Wednesday from 1:00-2:00pm featuring a Patriotic Rosary.

Culture of Life meets the first Tuesday of every month following the 5:15 Mass and benediction. For more information contact Lynn Willig @ 330-658-2642.