(St.

Augustine Church, Barberton, OH January 17, 2016)

(Insert Graphic 1000-0041.tif) January 18-24
Monday, January 18 Weekday
12:05 Bob Luxeder
6:00 Confessions
Tuesday, January 19 Weekday
8:30 School Mass Joanne Flickinger
5:15 John Somerick
Wednesday, January 20 Weekday
12:05 M. Geraldine Witt
Thursday, January 21 St. Agnes, Virgin & Martyr
12:05 Alma Zimmerman
Friday, January 22 Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children
12:05 Louis & Mary Brienza
7:00 Prayer for Life
Saturday, January 23 Weekday
8:30 Louis & Agnes Weigand
3:00 Confessions
4:00 Ted Myzwinski (Fr. Glaros)
Sunday, January 24 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 Rita Morber (Fr. Glaros)
10:30 The People of St. Augustine Church (Fr. Majikas)
5:15 Joseph, Sam & Anna Karam (Fr. Majikas)
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Readings for the Week of January 18

1 Sm 15:16-23, Ps 50:8-9,16-17,21,23, Mk 2:18-22
1 Sm 16:1-13, Ps 89:20,21-22,27-28, Mk 2:23-28
1 Sm 17:32-33,37-40-51, Ps 144:1,2,9-10, Mk 3:1-6
1 Sm 18:6-9;19:1-7, Ps 56:2-3,9-10,10-11,12-13, Mk 3:7-12
1 Sm 24:3-21, Ps 57:2,3-4,6,11, Mk 3:13-19
2 Sm 1:1-4,11-12,19,23-27, Ps 80:2-3,5-7, Mk 3:20-21
Neh 8:2-4a,5-6,8-10, Ps 19:8,9,10,15, 1 Cor 12:12-30, Lk 1:1-4;4:14-21
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Time, Talent & Treasure

Sunday Offering
Faith Direct Offering
1,662
Total Offering
10,095

January 3
13,091

January 10
8,433

1,840

14,931

Weekly Budget to meet Operating Cost $

11,800
(Shortfall) Overage
$
$
(1,705)
School Support
Capital Support
St. Vincent de Paul
1,191
Parish Endowment
--Christmas
Solemnity of Mary
20

$
$

11,800

3,131

1,138
786
1,635

50

85
$

$
$

231
220
$
$

$
2,073

65
$

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Todays gospel recounts the story of the wedding feast at Cana. Christ was merciful
and generous to the couple in need. Indeed, Christ is present in every marriage
covenant, to bring hope and to take what is good and make it better. This is a fitting
time for families to celebrate the marriages of their members, to honor their
commitment and Christs generous presence in their lives.
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,
Linda Plummer, Judy Kriston, Anne Trischan, Fred
Kormanic, Shanon Johnson, Tina Muren, Betty Morlan, JoAnn Mullett, Stephen
Deibel, Joanne Ramsay, Leroy Morlan, Jason Glaros, 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, 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, Marilyn Dugan, Clay
Walton, Eileen Gustafson, Tom Abbott, Florence Vesalo, Bob & Patty Moses,Therese
Weigand and Marge OBoyle

MOMENTS OF MERCY In Misericordiae Vultus, Pope Francis asks that we strive

for our lives to be rooted in the mercy of God. One way we can grow in this mercy is by
being receptive to the message of mercy and love that is proclaimed in the Scriptures
and in the Christian witness to faith in Jesus (MV, no. 13).
1.

Open yourself to listen to and hear the Word of God.

a. Prepare your mind and your heart by entering into a quiet space and giving
yourself time for reflection. This can
be done individually or with others, such as your family or a small group in your
parish.
2.
Ask God to open your heart to receive His words of love into your life.

3.

Read or listen to the Word of God.

a. For example, read a passage from the Bible, participate in small-group lectio
divina, or attend Mass and pay close attention to the readings during the Liturgy
of the Word.
4.
Reflect on/discuss what this passage reveals to you about God's mercy and
love.
5.
Come up with one concrete way to incorporate this revelation of mercy into
your daily actions or prayer life.
PLANS TO CELEBRATE DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
As you know, Pope Francis has declared this year a Jubilee Year celebrating Gods Mercy. As part of this
celebration, I am looking to form a committee to plan the celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday on April 3.
If you would like to help plan our celebration, please call me at 330-745-0011. The first meeting will be
held Saturday, January 23 at 10:00am in the rectory.
Christs Peace! Fr. David Majikas
326 Holy Hours were kept with Our Lord in Eucharistic Adoration last week. It is
our duty to adore the Blessed Sacrament. No one receives the Blessed Sacrament
unless he adores itand not only do we not sin by adoring, we do sin by not
adoring. (St. Augustine) Now is the time to consider being an adorerplease
contact Judy Soltis at 330-212-0926.
Prepare for your Lenten Meals with cooking classes on January 20 and February 3!
Each class will present three different dinners appropriate for serving during Lent.
The classes will be held in the Altar Society Kitchen in the school from 7-9pm. Cost
of class is $5.00 which includes instructions and tasting of all three dishes. Please RSVP to the
rectory at 330-745-0011 or Lisa Swain at 330-753-9638.
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 and
academically rigorous education guided by Catholic intellectual tradition to nearly 7,000
students every year. More that 4,000 students receive scholarship aid from this Collection,
including many for our diocese. Please be generous.
The Charismatic Prayer Group will meet today Sunday, January 17 at 6:30pm in the rectory. All
are encouraged to attend, reservations are not necessary.
(Insert Graphic 2404-0067.tif) The next Coffee and Donuts will be served Sunday,
January 17 following the 10:30 Mass, hosts will be The Women of Faith. Plan to stop
in for a sweet treat before heading home.
Women of Faith: The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 19 at 6:30pm in
the school cafeteria. Join us for soup, salad and rolls and be sure to bring your
favorite game to play after a short meeting. A representative from BACM (Barberton
Area Community Ministries) will give a short presentation followed by reports and a
discussion of the Shrove Tuesday Card Party. Card Party and Quilt Raffle Tickets will
be available at the meeting. If any members need transportation, please contact
Colleen at 330-328-2684.

JANUARY 22 PRAYER FOR LIFE. Can't go to Washington D.C. to join thousands

of others in prayer on the anniversary of Roe vs Wade? St. Augustine will
commemorate and flood the gates of heaven with prayer on Friday, January 22, at
7:00 pm in the Church. If you would like to participate as a lector/reader or
greeter, please call Karen at 330-745-0011 x18. Thank you.
CULTURE OF LIFE - In addition to collecting signatures and donations on behalf of Right to Life
of Northeast Ohio, St. Augustine Parish and St. Augustine Culture of Life will commemorate the
infamous Roe vs Wade decision of January 22, 1973 with a prayer service held at the Church
on January 22, beginning at 7:00PM. Bishop Lennon will celebrate the Annual Mass for Life, at
10:00AM on January 22, in the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. This would also be an
excellent opportunity to walk through the Jubilee Doors of Mercy. If you are interested in
attending as a group and possibly carpooling, please contact Lynn Willig @330-472-9452.
St Augustine Mens Fellowship will meet in the School Cafeteria from 7- 8:25am
on Saturday, January 23. We will continue our series Life is Worth Living by
Bishop Fulton Sheen. 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.
There will be a PARISH DINNER on Sunday, January 24, following the
10:30 Mass. As always, the food will be delicious and the fellowship will
bring a smile to your face.
A six-week Bereavement Support Series will begin Tuesday, February 2, 2016 from 7:00 pm
to 9:00 pm at Our Lady of Victory Parish Center, 73 North Ave., Tallmadge. The evenings
will provide insight, understanding and support to those who mourn the loss of a loved one.
Many common issues surrounding grief and healing will be discussed, grounded in faith
and surrounded by those who care and understand. For more information or to register
please call 330-633-3672.
Its time for the only fund raiser for the Magic City Kiwanis Esther Ryan Childrens
Shoe Fund. As in the past few years, we hold the Spaghetti Dinner at Prince of
Peace on Shannon Avenue, February 5 from 4-7:00pm. Prices are $6.00 for adults
and $3.00 for children. Hope to see you there.
Barberton Area Community Ministries item for the Month of January is Potato products, rice, noodles
or box dinners. 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 brothers and sisters in need.
Ireland and Scotland Trip - Deacon Robin & Paula Adair, and Fr. Norm Douglas, will be
hosting at trip to Ireland, August 19-31, 2016 with Proximo Travel. An Information night will be
held at Guardian Angels Church on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at 7:00. Consider this
opportunity to travel Ireland and Scotland with fellow parishioners and friends. For additional
information contact Deacon Adair at 330-283-4983.

St. Augustine will be taking youth to the Steubenville Youth

Conference July 8-10. This is an amazing opportunity for our
young people that can be a life changing weekend. All teens
in grades 8-12 are welcome to come. Cost is $200, but we may have fundraisers to
help with costs. A down payment of $40 is due January 22.
There will be no Life Teen Sunday, January 24. Please pray for the young
people attending the March for Life!
To assist people in their understanding of the Churchs teachings on marriage, divorce, remarriage and
annulments as a path to healing and closure, the Tribunal of the Diocese of Cleveland will offer First Step
on Wednesday, February 17 beginning at 7:00pm at Holy Family Church, 3179 Kent Road in Stow, Room
1 below the church. There is no cost and reservations are not necessary.
Want to learn the secret to living your marriage freely, totally, faithfully,
and fruitfully? Come learn Natural Family Planning; its highly effective and
can do wonders for your relationship. Upcoming classes will be held at the
end of January in Akron and in Parma Heights in February. To register and
learn
more
visit
www.live-the-love.org,
or
contact
Jessica
at
traheyjessica@gmail.com
The Culture of Life sponsors a Holy Hour for Life on the First Friday of every month
at 10:00AM followed by Holy Mass and witnessing at the abortion clinic. We have
also maintained, since the summer of 2012, a Holy Hour for Religious Freedom
featuring a Patriotic Rosary every Wednesday from 1:00 -2:00PM. This years
Spiritual Adoption is about to conclude with a baby shower to be held in February.
The baby shower will benefit both the Community Pregnancy Center and the St.
Elizabeth Ministry here at St. Augustine. The Culture of Life meets in the rectory
following the 5:15 PM Mass and Benediction on the first Tuesday of every month. All
are cordially invited to participate and contribute their ideas, prayers and deeds to
answer the call of St. John Paul II to put an end to the Culture of Death, by
Proclaiming, Accepting, Celebrating and Bearing Witness to the Gospel of Life, "in
order to build together with all the people of good will, the civilization of truth and
love to the praise and glory of God the Creator and lover of life."