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tif) Third Sunday of Easter Todays gospel depicts the disciples as terrified, disbelieving and wondering. Yet Jesus stood among them and said: Peace be with you. What was he thinking? Terror and peace just dont go together, do they? Exactly. No matter how difficult or messy the situation may be the Risen Lord will be with us offering peace and quieting our fears. (Insert graphic 1106-0086)
365 Holy Hours were kept before the Blessed Sacrament this past week. Do you believe that Jesus is truly present in the consecrated Host? Pray that you may have the strength of St. Peter to proclaim, "You are the Christ, the son of the Living God." and the faith of St. Thomas to cry out, "My Lord and My God." The following are hours in need of help: Thursday 8-9 am, 3-4pm, 4-5pm, Friday 10-11am and 12 (noon) -1:00pm, and Saturday 10-11am (for approximately six weeks). If you are able to spend just one hour with our Lord please contact Judy Soltis at 330-212-0926.

(Insert Graphic 1401-0004.tif) My Dear Parishioners: I know that I ask a lot of you in regards to the sharing of your time, talent and treasure. I really appreciate all your efforts to answer that call. You give so freely, sacrifice so much. Many of you volunteer and participate in ministries. Many of you use your gifts and talents in service to God and St. Augustine Church. Many of you tithe, giving the first 10%, as a gift to God for the carrying on of the mission of Jesus Christ. All you do is truly heroic when you are asked to do so much. I would like to thank you for your participation, once again this year, in Heifer International. We have once again raised enough money to build an Ark in order to help the poor and feed the hungry; we gave a gift that will keep giving. Thank you so much for once again answering the call and sacrificing so much to raise $6,348 for Heifer International. I am truly humbled by your compassion, your care and love. Christs Peace! Fr. David Majikas (Insert Graphic 2404-0106.tif) Barberton Area Community Ministries item for the Month of April is Spaghetti and spaghetti sauce. 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. GENERATIONS OF FAITH Join us on the Journey, Thursday, May 3 as we discover Jesus: The fulfillment of the Promises. 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 6-6:30pm followed by the session. REVERSE RAFFLE Join us on Saturday, April 28 for The Bobcat Bash the St. Augustine Athletic Board Reverse Raffle. Only 125 tickets will be sold with a grand prize of $1000 if all the tickets are sold. Tickets are being sold for $35.00 each and include dinner and refreshments; tickets are available at the school or the rectory during regular business hours. The raffle will be held in the SAC, doors open at 6:00pm. Proceeds help to offset registration fees for our teams to participate in CYO Sports as well as uniforms, equipment and mandatory clinics. Please join us in the fun as we celebrate at The Bobcat Bash!

Additional Easter Flower Donations: M/M James Bellett in memory of Kathy Zellia Mark Gasper in memory of Steve & Angie Gasper Kathleen Wenner in memory of Jerry Wenner Mom in memory of Aaron White M/M Louis Schmidt in memory to Gaynell Ratliff M/M Richard Huth in memory of Hilt & Huth families M/M Gerald Nauer in memory of Grandmas & Grandpas Barbara Stith in memory of Stith, Brncik & Valencheck families M/M James Buehrle in memory of Harold & Marguerite Petit, Harry & Helen Buehrle and Andrew M. Sherman M/M William P. Bernard Jr. in memory of our son William C. Bernard & dad, William P. Bernard John Reynolds & Angeline Jursik (Insert Graphic 1601-0023.tif) Attention High School Class of 2012 It is that time of year when we begin to make preparations for Graduation Day! Mark your calendars for Sunday, June 10 at the 11:00 Mass. This Mass is to celebrate you. Graduates are asked to wear their caps and gowns; we will meet in the school cafeteria prior to Mass. Please contact the rectory to let us know if you will be participating in this special day. Have you marked your calendars yet? Kids and Adults, get ready, Vacation Bible School will soon be here the week of June 18-22 from 9-12 (noon). This years theme is Sky Everything is possible with God. Children will enjoy incredible Bible learning experiences that they will see, hear, touch and even taste. VBS is in need of volunteers, donations are also being accepted to help defray additional costs, anyone interested please contact Renee Barker at 330-745-1080. Lets Get to the Point..Cedar Point! St. Augustine Youth Group is inviting families, large and small, big and tall, young and young at heart to our annual day at Cedar Point on Wednesday, June 27, 2012. We will leave St. Augustine parking lot at 7:30am and are hoping to return around midnight (you are welcome to leave earlier if you wish). The cost is $30.00 for children through sixth grade, seventh grade and up is $35.00, adults $35.00. St. Augustine will provide Sloppy Joes, we ask that each family bring a covered dish and possibly a drink to share. Please RSVP no later than May 31, 2012 to Renee Barker at 330-745-1080 or renee.barker@st augschool.net, money must be turned in by May 31, no exceptions. Lets make this a fun, family event and get to the point: Cedar Point! Thank you to all who have sold and/or purchased raffle tickets for the St. Augustine Car Raffle. 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 Once you sell 10 tickets, your name is entered into all of the early drawings through May 2012. Increase your odds, every time you sell an additional 10 tickets. At present, the car raffle has earned $15,830.00 for St. Augustine School. PLEASE NOTE: Practice for First Communion has been changed to Monday, April 30
and Tuesday, May 1 from 6-7:30pm. All children making their First Communion are required to attend both sessions. Should you have any questions, please contact Renee Barker at 330-745-1080.

(Insert Graphic 2000-0069.tif) PRAY FOR THE SICK Patrick Blasdel, Patricia Patterson, Karl Bartel, Jennifer Marco, Jacob Hurley, Donald Williams, Irene Lyle, Christopher Sanchez, Kate Ligas, Vada McNeal, Betty Morlan, Carol Grimes, Kelly Speck, Eugene Van Oss, Debra Dolgos, Lillian Hazlett, Michael Roop, Jean Genet Cunningham, Dolores Hall, Mary Bartel, James Gardner, Betty Frankovich & Helene Van Oss

(Insert Graphic 1104-0051.tif) Are you looking for that special gift for someone receiving their First Communion or Confirmation this year? St. Monicas gift shop has just received a shipment of beautiful First Communion jewelry, rosaries, bibles and St. Francis medals. Stop in to see all of the beautiful options available. The gift shop is open on Sundays following the 9:00 and 11:00 Masses. (Insert Graphic 1300-0021.tif) Stewardship: Time, Talent & Treasure April 15 $ 7,495 $ 1,688 $ 9,183 $ $ $ $ 699 629 245 6,348 (total to date)

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

Year to date Income Year to Date Expenses Difference CAPITAL CAMPAIGN Spent to date Amount on Deposit

COMPARATIVE FIGURES April 15 11-12 10-11 $ 1,324,607 $ 1,228,042 $ 1,334,253 $ 1,339,815 $ ( 9,645) $ (111,773)

$ 1,524,138 $ 90,753

(Insert Graphic 1900-0037.tif) Attention all High School Students the next Youth Group meeting will be held on Sunday, April 22, we will begin in the SAC at 6:00pm. Please bring a snack to share, and keep in mind that friends are always welcome.

Life in the Spirit Seminar 2012 -Sponsored by Immaculate Conception Church

Saturday, April 21 1:00pm-10:00pm and Sunday, April 22 6:30pm-10:00pm This is an opportunity to invite the Holy Spirit into our lives. There will be music, praise, prayer, worship and good fellowship. Come and experience the joy and peace of a fuller relationship with God who waits to embrace you to his heart! For more information, please contact Grace Ortscheid at 330-753-8429.

(Insert Graphic 1000-0063.tif) April 23-29 Monday, April 23 Easter Weekday 6:30 Fr. Carl Ciprian 12:05 Living members of the Kozarevic family Tuesday, April 24 Easter Weekday 5:15 Paul Kosuth Wednesday, April 25 St. Mark, Evangelist 6:30 Vivian Ligas 12:05 Frances Schlernitzauer Thursday, April 26 Easter Weekday 6:30 Louis Brankel Anniversary Friday, April 27 Easter Weekday 6:30 Special Intentions of John Wagner 12:05 Virginia Lysiak Saturday, April 28 Easter Weekday 8:30 Bob Buchanan 4:00 Kenneth Vargo & William Vargo Sunday, April 29 Fourth Sunday of Easter 7:30 The People of St. Augustine Parish 9:00 Joe & Irene Kerekes 11:00 Margaret Somerick 5:15 Anna Karam Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Readings for the Week of April 23 Acts 6:8-15, Ps 119:23-24,26-27,29-30, Jn 6:22-29 Acts 7:51-8:1, Ps 31:3-4,6-8,17,21, Jn 6:30-35 1 Pt 5:5-14, Ps 89:2-3,6-7,16-17, Mk 16:15-20 Acts 8:26-40, Ps 66:8-9,16-17,20, Jn 6:44-51 Acts 9:1-20, Ps 117:1-2, Jn 6:52-59 Acts 9:31-42, Ps 116:12-17, Jn 6:60-69 Acts 4:8-12, Ps 118:1,8-9,21-23,26,28-29, 1 Jn 3:1-2, Jn 10:11-18

The Catholic Home Missions Appeal works to support home mission dioceses in the United States by supporting seminarian formation in poor dioceses. Often home mission priests and lay ministers require special training to attend to the unique needs of their faith communities. Your support is necessary for the success of these and other projects. Please help strengthen the Church at home through your generosity to this Appeal; there will be a second collection next weekend. Please note: The next Pre-Baptism Class has being changed to Tuesday, May 1 at Immaculate Conception Church, Kenmore. The class begins at 7:00pm. and will be held in Hitch Hall (under the church). Please call 330-753-8429 to register. Natural Family Planning Is Not the Rhythm Method Fast Facts #1: Contraceptives may cause an abortion. Come find out more at our Natural Family Planning Information Session on Thursday, May 3, at Holy Family in Stow (www.holyfamilystow.org) 7:00 p.m. in the Lower Church Hall Rm#1. All are encouraged to educate themselves about the fundamental truths of the human body & Church teaching. For more information, please contact Leo and Toni Doty at [email protected] or (330) 689-0632.