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tif) Divine Mercy Sunday Living Faith in April: John 20:19-31 This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice in it and be glad. (Ps. 118:24) Would you be willing to risk your life or personal reputation to join the followers of Jesus in the crowds that day? Why or why not? Image that you were John having this vision. What would your reaction be to what you have heard and seen? Imagine that you were Thomas. If you had been absent the first week when Jesus appeared to the apostles, would you have believed based on the word of the apostles? Think about times in your life when you found belief difficult. 324 Holy Hours were kept before the Blessed Sacrament this past week. In Eucharistic Adoration, Jesus comes to meet us in a unique way, face to face. This is Holy ground, where we have the opportunity to listen and be in God's presence. It should be a joy, not a chore. Help is needed on Sundays from 4-6 pm., please call Judy Soltis at 330-212-0926. (Insert Graphic 2404-0062.tif) Coffee and Donuts will be served today Sunday, April 7 following the 8:00 and 10:30 Masses. Please stop in to share a special treat with fellow parishioners. It is time to start planning for Vacation Bible School, mark your calendars for June 17 21 from 9:00-noon for Colossal Coaster World: Facing Fear and Trusting God. This year we are looking for a Snack Coordinator as well as many volunteers. If you are able to be a volunteer, please contact Renee Barker at 330-745-1080 or renee.barker@staugschool.net. Lets get ready for the Ride of our Lives.

To say that the Lenten Almsgiving project was a success is to say the very least. By any account, the response was simply overwhelming. The $ 13,383 raised will help many families in the city of Barberton. The SVDP Society will look to put this money to the best possible use. Since SVDP has minimal administrative cost, nearly 100% of these funds will be poured back into the community. This truly was a total parish undertaking with the Grade School and Preschool having active participation. There is no way that a simple thank you is enough, but the SVDP Society, on behalf of the people this will help, is very appreciative of this grandiose achievement. A special thank you also, to Fr. David who is responsible for coming up with the idea for this campaign. Thank you very much!

Community Corner
Barberton Area Community Ministries items for the Month of April are Spaghetti & Spaghetti Sauce Springtime of Hopes item for the month of April is bar soap

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 very much for your donations, especially at this time of the year, when there are so many in need. Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated. _____________________________________

(Insert Graphic 1900-0057.tif) Attention Youth Group: Our next meeting will be Sunday, April 14 from 6-8:00pm in Room #103. Hope to see everyone there. Keep in mind, friends are always

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St. Augustine School 2013-2014 Registration Information: It is time to register new students in grades kindergarten through eighth for next school year. To enter kindergarten, children must be five years of age by September 30, 2013. Registration packets have been sent home to current school families. If you havent received your registration packet, please contact the school office to have one sent home. If you are looking for a new start for your child, we invite you to come and see what our great school is all about! Please contact the office at (330) 753-6435 to arrange a tour of the school and/or to receive further information for the upcoming school year or visit our website at www.staugschool.net to discover more about our amazing school. (Insert Graphic 1105-0020.tif) Have you made your Confirmation yet? It is feasible that some adults have not received the Sacrament of Confirmation for one reason or the other. St. Augustine would like to invite adults who have not been confirmed to consider doing so this year. Deacon Robin Adair is inviting all Catholic men and women who have already been baptized, made your First Confession and have received your First Holy Communion to work with him to get ready to be confirmed here at St. Augustine Church on Wednesday, May 8. Classes will be held in the Rectory on Wednesday, April 17 and 24 at 7:00pm. Please contact the rectory (330-745-0011) if you wish to be included in the Confirmation classes. LIFE IN THE SPIRIT 2013 Reservations are still being taken to attend the annual Life in the Spirit seminar being held at Immaculate Conception Church, Akron on Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21. Join us for an uplifting weekend filled with praise and worship, guest speakers, food and fellowship. Life in the Spirit is open to all adults interested in spiritual renewal and faith-building. The cost is $10.00 per person or $15.00 per couple. For more information and to make your reservations, please contact Grace Ortscheid at 330-753-8429 or email ickenmore@yahoo.com.

St. Augustine Culture of Life is dedicated to building a Culture of Life through prayer, the next meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 9 following Mass and Benediction. If you feel called to be a voice for the voiceless, please join us. For more information please contact Lynn Willig at 330-658-2642. The Divorced, Separated and Widowed Catholics of Akron is sponsoring a talk by Lynette Reiner on Robots Among Us, a look at robots through history, including robots in literature and movies. It will be held on Monday, April 8 at 7:30 pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary, Convent Building, 1945 Portage Trail in Cuyahoga Falls. This event is open at no cost to single people of all faiths. Refreshments will be served at 7:15pm. For information call Denny 330285-9824 or Sharon 330-612-3635.
Holy Hour person of the Week: Diana Schenkenberger

(Insert Graphic 2000-0069.tif) Please pray for our Sick especially: Patrick Blasdel, Patricia Patterson, Karl Bartel, Jacob Hurley, John Baylock, Ann Pipoly, Eugene Van Oss, Vivian Heim, Jim Santilli Sr., Kathy Trenta, Amy Brickels, Ellen Morlan, Gina Morlan, Jack Weigand, Catherine Herold, Frances Trenta, Patrick Doyle, Dave Jennings, B. J. Ranier, Irene Lyle, Andrew Gombaski, John Fahey, Betty Morlan, Doug Marco, Jack Lemmon & Kathy Mizen. (Insert Graphic 2000-0001.tif) Elizabeth Rollins & Alice Harris Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord! Ian Phillip John, Malley Ellen Ann & Cassidy Jessica Jane Hostetler, children of Phillip and Christina (Bucksar) Hostetler III Ryan Syroid & Julia Bell

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(Insert Graphic 1101-0005.tif) The 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration Liturgy will be held
Sunday, July 28 at 2:30pm at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist with the Most Rev. Richard G. Lennon as the celebrant. Jubilarians celebrating this year who wish to attend should contact the Rectory as soon as possible for a registration form, which must be sent to the Chancery by the parish before Monday, June 17 in order to have your names included in the 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration Booklet. (Insert Graphic 1000-0005.tif) Stewardship: Time, Talent and Treasure March 31 $ 6,869 $ 1,859 $ 8,728 $ 135 $ 190 $ 13,383 Amazing. $ 11,554 COMPARATIVE FIGURES March 31 2012-2013 2011-2012 $1,224,639 $1,260,621 $1,260,584 $1,273,722 $ (35,945) $ (13,101) CAPITAL CAMPAIGN $1,524,138 $ 108,880

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Are you looking for that special gift for someone receiving their First Communion or Confirmation this year? St. Monicas gift shop has many Sacrament -themed items for sale. New to the gift shop is a picture of St. Augustine Church taken by Tom Brescilli. Stop in to see this and all of the items available for sale. The gift shop is open on Sunday between the Masses.

(Insert Graphic 1000-0113.tif) April 8-14 Monday, April 8 The Annunciation of the Lord 12:05 Margaret Posavac Anniversary Tuesday, April 9 - Easter Weekday 5:15 Rev. Carl Ciprian Wednesday, April 10 Easter Weekday 8:30 School Mass Margaret Burg 12:05 Anna Lazar Thursday, April 11 St Stanislaus, Bishop & Martyr Friday, April 12 Easter Weekday 12:05 Elizabeth King 5:00 Wedding Ryan Syroid & Julia Bell Saturday, April 13 Easter Weekday 8:30 Herold & OBrien families 4:00 Bernice Bunny Stansky Sunday, April 14 Third Sunday of Easter 8:00 Edward Zak 10:30 The People of St. Augustine Church Readings for the Week of April 8 Monday Is 7:10-14,8:10, Ps 40:7-8,8-9.10-11, Heb 10:4-10, Lk 1:26-38 Tuesday Acts 4:32-37, Ps 93:1,1-2,5, Jn 3:7 b-15 Wednesday Acts 5:17-26, Ps 34:2-3,4-5,6-7,8-9, Jn 3:16-21 Thursday Acts 5:27-33, Ps 34:2,9,17-18,19-20, Jn 3:31-36 Friday Acts 5:34-42, Ps 27:1,4,13-14, Jn 6:1-15 Saturday Acts 6:1-7, Ps 33:1-2,4-5,18-19, Jn 6:16-21 Sunday Acts 5:27-32,40b-41, Ps 30:2,4,5-6,11-13, Rv 5:11-14, Jn 21:1-19 Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish of Wadsworth will sponsor two showings of Ignatius Press critically acclaimed, major motion picture, Restless Heart, The Confessions of Augustine. The movie will show Thursday, April 11 at Great Oaks Cinema in Wadsworth at 2:00 and 7:00pm. Tickets are only $5.00 and will be available at the door on April 11. Proceeds will benefit the Barberton Community Pregnancy Center. Bring a pack of diapers for the Pregnancy Center and be entered into a drawing to win a $100.00 gift card to the Galaxy Restaurant. For more information, please contact Debbie at 330-336-3049. Mark your calendars for the St. Augustine Athletic Board Reverse Raffle Back to the Bobcat Bash Saturday, April 27 in the St. Augustine Social Activity Center. Doors will open at 6:00pm, food and drinks provided. Tickets are $35.00 per person. Dont miss out on your opportunity to win the Grand Prize of $1,000. The Reverse Raffle is the only fundraiser for the sports program. Please come show your support. Why Natural Family Planning? Natural Family Planning is a safe, healthy, effective means of family planning which strengthens marriages. Join us Monday, April 22 at Holy Family in Stow beginning at 7:00pm. (Class will be held in the lower Church Hall). For more information, please contact Leo and Tony, akdoty@kent.edu or 330-689-0632. The class is open to everyone. Why a Holy Hour? A Holy Hour will give you more strength during life and more consolation at the hour of your death and eternity. (St. Alphonsus Ligouri)