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Augustine Church, Barberton, OH) (February 5, 2012)

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Todays gospel shows us how Jesus modeled for us the importance of going off alone to be in prayer with God. Jesus knew that this time of retreat was necessary if He was to minister to the needs of others. How true this model of prayer is for todays families. Family members need quiet time with God in order to better relate to and serve each other. (Insert graphic 1106-0086)
362 Holy Hours were kept before the Blessed Sacrament this past week. This year St. Augustine will be celebrating 50 years of Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration! Please consider becoming an adorer, now is the perfect time. The Holy Hour program is looking for an adorer or two for Saturday morning 1-2am, Saturday evening 7-8pm and 8-9pm. If these hours do not work for you, you can choose any hour that you would like. Should you have any questions, please call Judy Soltis at 330-212-0926. (Insert Graphic 2404-0106.tif)

Barberton Area Community Ministries item for the Month of February is Soup, boxed or canned. 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.
(Insert Graphic 2404-0088.tif) Coffee and Donuts will be served today, Sunday, February 5 following the 9:00 and 11:00 Masses. Take a few momens to share a sweet treat and conversation with fellow parishioners. GENERATIONS OF FAITH Join us on the Journey, Thursday, March 1 as we discover Moses and the Israelites. Registration forms are available on the bookrack. Sessions will be held at Immaculate Conception Church, Waldeisen Hall from 6-9:00pm., all are welcome to attend. Enjoy a meal from 66:30pm followed by the session.

Springtime of Hopes - item for the month of February is Toothpaste and Toothbrushes. 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 in advance for your help in this matter. For more information, please contact Greg Meier at 330-289-3987.

THANK YOU to all those who volunteered their time and talents to help make the PARISH ETHNIC DINNER a success: Gina & Ben Bartram, who once again shared their time and talent to prepare delicious food, the kitchen helpers, all who helped serve guests, sell tickets, setup, clean up, etc. Special thanks to the parishioners who donated desserts (delicious!), eighth graders who volunteered for service hours, and to Sherri & Martin Sanchez of Casa Del Ranchero for providing the Mexican food. Over 168 meals were served and the fellowship was great. Food ran out by 1:15. Next time, please purchase tickets ahead of time if at all possible! Thank you again to all who made this day special!

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Mens Fellowship will meet Saturday, February 11 in the School Cafeteria from 7-8:25am. We will continue our Bible study on the New Testament Series with session #14, the Letters of St Paul. Any questions, please contact Gib Adolph at 330-848-1043 or adolphbiz@yahoo.com. All men of the parish are invited to join us for any session. Men, mark your calendars and plan to attend the annual Answer the Call Conference Saturday, February 25. This years conference will be held at Villa Angela St. Joseph High School on Lakeshore Blvd. in Cleveland. It will begin with registration at 8:00am and will end with Mass celebrated by Bishop Lennon at 4:00pm. All men of the parish are invited to join us. Any questions contact Gib Adolph at 330-848-1043 or e-mail adolphbiz@yahoo.com

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: CATHOLICISM 12-week adult faith formation series that will present a journey around the world and deep into the Faith. Sessions will be held in the school cafeteria and will run from 7-9 pm on twelve consecutive Tuesdays, beginning February 14 and ending May 1. There is no cost to attend, but free will offerings will be accepted. With creator and host Fr. Robert Barron you will learn what Catholics believe and why, while being immersed in the art, architecture, literature, beliefs, and practices of Catholic tradition. Filmed in 50 locations throughout 15 countries, the CATHOLICISM DVD series is on-location and in the streets illustrating the splendor of the global Church. Fr. Barron is an acclaimed author, theologian and podcasting priest from Chicago, and one of the worlds great and most innovative teachers of the Catholic faith. He is the founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries. Each participant will receive a Study Guide/Workbook to supplement your journey and aid in deeper growth, understanding and conversation. Sessions will include viewing a DVD on an aspect of Catholicism, input from a staff member and discussion/questions. Seriously consider participating in this wonderful opportunity to grow in knowing, loving, and serving our Lord through a deepened understanding of your faith. Lent Day of Recollection: Let Your Amen Be True the Link between Life and Liturgy on Saturday, March 24, beginning with 8:30 am Mass, ending at 1:00 (followed by optional lunch). Presenter: Mary Pat Frey, Director, Stewardship Office. LENT BUS TRIP: Wednesday, March 7, departing Magic City Shopping Center at 8:45 am, returning by 6:00pm. Cost: $55. The day includes visits to St. Aloysius-St. Agatha Church, St. Vitus Church, Mass at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, lunch at Frank Sterles Slovenian Country House, and a tour of the new Greater Cleveland Aquarium. Fears about crowds at the Aquarium? To avoid problems, the Aquarium limits the number of people allowed in at any given time. Until the number of visitors slows down, no strollers are permitted. Groups are limited. Because of the time of day we are going, school trips will be over. There should be no problem. We are anticipating a very enjoyable visit. For those who choose to be in our groups with tour guides, the tour will last 90 minutes. Please call or stop by the Rectory to reserve your seats (330-745-0011). Thank you.

(Insert Graphic 2000-0069.tif) PRAY FOR THE SICK Patrick Blasdel, Patricia Patterson, Karl Bartel, Jennifer Marco, Jacob Hurley, Donald Williams, Irene Lyle, Margaret Gardner, Margaret Ford, Christopher Melody, Sue Gardner, Christopher Sanchez, Sharon Lohan, Kate Ligas, Albert Roth, Vada McNeal, Betty Morlan,Steve and Ray Trenta, Carol Grimes, Kelly Speck,Eugene Van Oss & Debra Dolgos (Insert Graphic 1108-0066.tif) II Dustin M. Gillenwater & Alyssa M. Smart (Insert Graphic 1409-0033.tif) Today we are 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 have been proved in the pews, please return them the weekend of February 11 12. Thank you for helping us build a Culture of Life! The Saint Augustine Culture of Life will meet next Tuesday, February 14 following Mass & Benediction. The meeting will be held in Room 103 in the school, enter off the alley. For any questions, please contact Lynn Willig at 330-658-2642. (Insert Graphic 1300-0021.tif) Stewardship: Time, Talent & Treasure January 29 $ 7,547 $ 1,673 $ 9,220 $ $ 153 157

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

Year to date Income Year to Date Expenses Difference

COMPARATIVE FIGURES January 30 11-12 10-11 $ 1,013,018 $880,229 $ 939,249 $874,177 $ 73,770 $ 6,052 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN $ 1,524,138 $ 81,543

Spent to date Amount on Deposit

Thank you to all who have sold and/or purchased raffle tickets for the St. Augustine Car Raffle. Would you like to be the next cash prize winner? To be included in the next drawing, simply sell 10 raffle tickets and return the stubs and raffle money to the school office or parish rectory. Once you sell 10 tickets, your name is entered into all of the early bird drawings through May 2012. Increase your odds, every time you sell an additional 10 tickets. At present, the car raffle has earned $13,480.00 for St. Augustine School.

(Insert Graphic 1000-0007.tif) February 6-12 Monday, February 6 St. Paul Miki & Companions, Martyrs 6:30 Martin Zwick Anniversary 12:05 Nick & Josephine Cornacchione Tuesday, February 7 Weekday 5:15 Margaret Somerick Wednesday, February 8 Weekday 6:30 Living & Deceased of the St. Augustine Adoration Society 8:30 Gerry Yarsa Anniversary 12:05 Constance Brankel Anniversary Thursday, February 9 Weekday 6:30 John & Mary Herold Friday, February 10 St. Scholastica, Virgin 6:30 All Souls 12:05 Joseph Shabeck Saturday, February 11 Weekday 8:30 Richard Wilsterman 4:00 Special Intention of Rudy & Lorene Pramik Sunday, February 12 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 The People of St. Augustine Parish 9:00 Lucille Linkowski 11:00 David Pudis 5:15 William & Isabel Rehman Anniversary Readings for the Week of February 6 1Kgs 8:1-7,9-13, Ps 132:6-10, Mk 6:53-56 1 Kgs 8:22-23,27-30, Ps 84:3-5,10-11, Mk 7:1-13 1 Kgs 10:1-10, Ps 37:5-6,30-31,39-40, Mk 7:14-23 1 Kgs 11:4-13, Ps 106:3-4,35-37,40, Mk 7:24-30 1 Kgs 11:29-32;12:19, Ps 81:10-15, Mk 7:31-37 1 Kgs 12:26-32,13:33-34, Ps 106:6-7,19-22, Mk 8:1-10 Lv 13:1-+2, 44-46, Ps 32:1-2,5,11, 1 Cor 10:31-11:1, Mk 1:40-45

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"SAVE THE DATE!!! Mark Saturday, March 3, on your calendar to come to Queen of Heaven Parish in Green for the best St. Patrick's party around! Start off the Green Season with the Hoban Bagpipe Corp, MacConmara Irish Step Dancers and Green Blossom Special with Pat Flynn. And that's just the beginning! Ripper Owens Tap House on Waterloo Road will provide plenty of wonderful appetizers. Tickets are only $15 each for all of this - BUT "Get a Break with 8" - fill a table of 8 for only $100 - that's a $20 savings! Tickets to be available within the next week, tell your family and friends - best party and best deal for Green Season! For questions please call Caryn at 330-815-6940 or Queen of Heaven Office." I do not say we should go out indiscriminately and take on everything, but rather those things God lets us know he wants of us. We belong to God, and not to ourselves. If God increases our work, he adds to our strength. St. Vincent de Paul

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