St.

Augustine Church, Barberton, OH – January 6, 2019

January 7 – 13
Monday, January 7 – Christmas Weekday
12:05 John Edward & Mary M. Witt
6:00 Confessions

Tuesday, January 8 – Christmas Weekday

8:30 School Mass – All Souls
5:15 Mary Frattura – Anniversary

Wednesday, January 9 – Christmas Weekday

12:05 Kristine Hornacek

Thursday, January 10 – Christmas Weekday

12:05 Rich Bishop

Friday, January 11 – Christmas Weekday

12:05 Margaret McArdle

Saturday, January 12 – Christmas Weekday

8:30 George Weigand
3:00 Confessions
4:00 Betty Morlan (Fr. Majikas)

Sunday, January 13 – The Baptism of the Lord

8:00 James J. Ulichney (Fr. Majikas)
10:30 The People of St. Augustine Church (Fr. Browne)
5:15 Marilyn Rose McDonald (Fr. Majikas)

Readings for the Week of January 7

Monday 1 Jn 3:22-4:6, Ps 2:7-8,10-12, Mt 4:12-17,23-25
Tuesday 1 Jn 4:7-10, Ps 72:1-2,3-4,7-8, Mk 6:34-44
Wednesday 1 Jn 4:11-18, Ps 72:1-2,10,12-13, Mk 6:45-52
Thursday 1 Jn 4:19-5:4, Ps 72:1-2,14-15,17, Lk 4:14-22a
Friday Jn 5:5-13, Ps 147:12-13,14-15,19-20, Lk 5:12-16
Saturday 1 Jn 5:14-21, Ps 149:1-2,3-4,5-6,9, Jn 3:22-30
Sunday Is 42:1-4,6-7, Ps 29:1-2,3-4,3,9-10, Acts 10:34-38, Lk 3:15-16,21-22

352 Holy Hours were kept before the Blessed Sacrament this past week.
We have a vacancy Sunday 1-2pm. “Under the appearances of bread and
wine, He is really present with His Body and Blood, with His soul and
divinity.” (St. Josemaria Escrivá de Balaguer). Call Gene at 330-690-9661
to commit to any hour.
Epiphany
God’s mercy is revealed in the face of Jesus. This mercy is for all people as symbolized
in the coming of the Magi. We reveal through our families the presence and mercy of
God in our lives. Our gift of love, like Christ’s, is meant to be shared with everyone.

Barberton Area Community Ministry item for the Month of January is Potato products,
rice, noodles or boxed 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 brother’s and sister’s in
need.

Please pray for our Sick especially: Betty Bartel, Lisa Gnap, Judy Kriston, Anne
Trischan, Shanon Johnson,Joanne Ramsay, William Bedford, Carol Garman, Chad
Trischan, Pat Shemuga, Helene Van Oss, Paula Collins, Alexandra Kepler, Gary Reed,
Barb Shehan, Joe Patterson III, Lowell Potts, Sandra Walters, Bruce Hartung, Barb
Helms, Nicole Hahn, Tom Abbott, Bob & Patty Moses, Kelly Ann Eby, Kaleigh Shriver,
Dick Buehrle, Pauline Nonno, Allen Weidman, Conner Beish, Charlie Carroll, Katie
Marino, Cheryl Jackson, Roy Smith, Vickey Todd, Jean Stemmer, Tara Ferguson, C.J.,
Bob Eckert, Paul Moon, James Chalfant, Lori Meese, Sharon Lohan, Carole Ezell-Bell,
Lisa Von Gunten, Julian Gonzalez, Honey Ann Zagar, Paulette Holland, Carol
Newhouse, Carol Grimes, Judy Soltis, Nick Shirey, Mary Zinkovitch, Ed Brogan,
Angela Rollins, John Anzaldi, Gary Morgan, Linda Thatcher, Amy Brickels, Margaret
McConnall, Patrick Mullett, Darci, Darlene Stefansky, Pam Schlernitzauer, Eloisa
Harkrider & family, Mark Gasper,Frank Wrobel, Betty Herold, Tom Rasicci, Helen
Simko, Sarah Brown, Lincoln Rickenbacker, Jake Mullett & Teresa.

Baptism

Frances Jane Cogar

Daughter of Adam & Diana (Lowry) Cogar

The priests of St. Augustine are on the emergency call list to Barberton Hospital, they
are only called in cases of emergency. If you are in or have entered the hospital and
would like to be visited by one of our priest’s, please call the rectory at 330-745-0011.
If you have a surgery planned and would like to be anointed, please call prior to
hospitalization as to make sure you receive the sacrament. If there is someone you
know who has been returned to health and can be removed from the sick list, please
contact the rectory.
 Time, Talent & Treasure
Totals are not available see next week’s bulletin

For those preparing to have a child baptized in the near future, one requirement is that the
parents attend a Pre-Baptism Class. The next class will be held on Tuesday, January 29,
7:00pm at St. Augustine. Registration is not necessary, Classes are held in the Rectory
Meeting Room.

Theology on Tap Akron is excited to announce that it will be at Panini's Bar &
Grille in Stow, OH, on Wednesday, January 9 at 7pm! Theology on Tap
welcomes all young adults to come listen to Sr. Agnes Therese Davis, T.O.R.,
Ministry Coordinator at Our Lady of Sorrows Monastery, talk on "The Privilege
of Being Poor: St. Francis and the Freedom of Poverty." Admission is $5 and includes
appetizers. The bar will be open for those who would like to purchase beverages. Come
experience faith, fellowship, and food with other young adults in their 20's and 30's at
Theology on Tap Akron! Panini's Bar & Grille is located right off the Route 8 Steels
Corner Rd Exit at 4200 Steels Pointe, Stow, OH, 44224. Thanks to St. Hilary Parish
for sponsoring our event!

A six-week Bereavement Support Series will begin Tuesday, January 15, 2019 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.

CATHOLIC CEMETERIES ASSOCIATION - MONTHLY GRIEF SUPPORT – 3rd SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH -
Please join us for an hour of learning and healing along your grief journey. Our Grief Support leaders are
certified as Ministers of Consolation by the National Catholic Ministry to the Bereaved, Inc. Our
Catholic-based support can be supplemental to your existing support groups. We meet the 3rd Sunday
of every month at 3:00pm, except on holidays, then we meet the 4th Sunday. The next Support Group is
Sunday, January 20 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Akron (office). The topic for January 2019 will be: “Grief's
Gentle Journey: One Foot in Front of the Other” No registration is required; Just come and join us. For
more information, visit our website https://www.clecem.org/Information/Bereavement.aspx
or contact Rhonda at 216.930.4866 rabrams@clecem.org.

Eucharistic Minister Schedules are available for pick up in the sacristy.

Free….Food, Fellowship and Faith for Adults – Join us Monday, January 21, 2019.
Our speaker will be Dominic Colucy, M.T.S., Directory of Religious
Education at the Basilica of St. John the Baptist & St. Peter Catholic
Church, Canton. The topic will be “God Wills it! An introduction to
the Crusades.” We will begin at 7:00pm with Appetizers, 7:30pm the speaker will
begin. Admission of $10.00 includes appetizers – Cash Bar. Evening is sponsored by
St. Sebastian Parish, Akron.
 In order to aid our parishioners with year-end tax planning, we will be mailing an
annual summary to those who contributed $250.00 or more. A donation will count
for 2018 if it is postmarked by December 31, 2018. If you have not received a
summary by January 28, please contact the rectory at 330-745-0011.

A Case for the Hungry- We are a proud participant in the Mayor Judge’s Community Wide
Non-Perishable & Toiletries Collection Drive benefiting BACM and Lakeview Methodius
outreach. The donation item for January 13 is a ‘Case’ of chicken or beef noodle soup. We
can be a leader - My parish will make generous gifts to many causes, if I am a generous giver.
Thank you for your generous support. Donations can be left in the front vestibule of the church.

Wishing you all a Blessed safe New Year from all of us at St. Augustine
Preschool. Many Blessings, Kathy Bogdan

Save the Date: February 23, 2019 for the St. Augustine Athletic Board Reverse
Raffle. Tickets will be available later this month. This is a fundraiser for the
athletes at St. Augustine.

An Invitation to….
No matter how long one has been away or for whatever reason, we invite
you to consider renewing your relationship with the Catholic Church. Our
faith community misses you and is incomplete without you. Please join us
for informal sessions and an update of the Catholic faith. The six-session
series will be conducted in a group format:
January 3 - Sharing our Stories, January 10 - All About the Mass, January 17 -Sharing Stories of
Faith, January 24 - Pope Francis and the Catholic Church Today, January 31 - Reconciliation, Why
Bother? February 7 -The Creed: What Catholics Really Believe

Come for all or part of the Thursday evening series. Explore the way home! You will find an open door
and a warm welcome! Catholics Returning Home - Thursdays 7:15 – 8:45 pm - January 3 – February
7, 2019 - St. Francis de Sales Parish, Upper Room - 4009 Manchester Road, Akron 44319

Join fellow parishioners for a few friendly hands of Euchre, Friday, February 1,
beginning at 6:30 in the cafeteria. Bring a snack to share. Drinks are
provided.

The next Cleveland Retrouvaille Weekend is scheduled for January 25-27, 2019 - This
is a Lifeline for Troubled Marriages - Has your marriage become unloving or uncaring
– your relationship cold, distant – thinking about a separation or divorce? Are you
already separated/divorced but both of you want to try again? Then the Retrouvaille
program may help. RETROUVAILLE, which means “rediscovery,” is supported by
the Catholic diocese of Cleveland, but it is open to couples of all faiths. This program consists of a
weekend experience for couples and six follow up sessions. A registration fee of $150 is required to
confirm your reservation. For more information concerning the program, or to register, please call Marce
or Liz Gliha at 440.357.6580 or 1.800.470.2230, or go online to www.helpourmarriage.org.

There is a basket in the vestibule of the church by the stairs with items that have been
left in the church. Please take a moment to go through them and see if something is
yours. It would be gratefully appreciated.

St. Augustine Culture of Life wishes all of you a Blessed New Year. May we build on the
progress of last year as we strive to become One Nation under God with Liberty and Justice for
ALL, born and not yet born. We will Not meet this Tuesday due to the Holy Day. We WILL
meet the First Tuesday in February, PLEASE, plan on attending to plan for the Spiritual
adoption baby shower held the last Sunday in February to benefit Embrace Community
Pregnancy Center. For more information contact Lynn Willig @ 330-472-9452.

The parish book club will meet next on Thursday, January 10 at 1pm in the rectory. Our
selection will be Before We Were Yours, a 2017 best-seller selection written by Lisa
Wingate. This novel tells the story of a poor Tennessee family torn apart by the unlawful
kidnapping of five children who became victims of a Memphis-based adoption organization. The
children were eventually sold to wealthy families across America, losing contact with their parents and
one another. The investigation which followed brings hope and some re-connection for those involved.
Come begin the New Year with our group as we also decide on selections for 2019. Call Anne Sweeney
for information at 330-825-6302.

SAVE THE DATE for the January Women of Faith meeting. It will be a DAYTIME meeting, beginning with
12:05 Mass and followed by a soup and salad lunch at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Van Buren
Avenue. Plan to attend on January 16, 2019. More details to follow.