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Augustine Church, Barberton, OH) (September 8, 2013) Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday, 8 September 2013: Luke 14:25-33 In every age, O Lord, you have been our refuge. (Psalm 90) Wisdom is a gift from God. When making decisions or plans, do you pray for wisdom and guidance in your life? How did you build a good foundation? Who helped you? What challenges do Christians face today in being faithful disciples? 320 Holy Hours were kept with Our Lord in Eucharistic Adoration last week. A Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration helps to bring everlasting peace on earth. (Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta) Please pray for peace during your Holy Hour. Call Judy Soltis at 330-212-0926 for more information. Cards Anyone? Join us Friday, October 4 as we play Euchre. Cards begin at 6:30pm in the school cafeteria. A light meal will be provided. Beginners and experienced players are welcome to come and try a hand. Come and enjoy an evening of fellowship.

ATTENTION ALL HOARDERS and those of us somewhere in between: There will be a ST. AUGUSTINE RUMMAGE SALE ON JUNE 27-28, 2014. Please start saving your goodies for a good cause. YUM YUM! It is time to plan for another Parish Dinner. We would like to hold a dinner on Sunday, October 27 and are looking for a cook as well as support volunteers. If you and some of your friends would like to be involved, please call the Rectory (330-745-0011). Thank you. LECTORS! If you would like to receive a Lectors Workbook for the upcoming year, please notify the Rectory no later than Monday, September 16. Thank you. (745-0011)
Culture of Life: The next Culture of Life meeting will be held September 17 in the rectory following Mass and Benediction. Please lend your voice and heart in prayer and action. All are welcome to join the weekly Holy Hour for Religious Freedom on Wednesdays from 1-2:00pm and/or the Holy Hour for Life held on the first Friday of each month from 11-12:00pm. For more information, please contact Lynn Willig at 330-658-2642.

Barberton Area Community Ministries items for the Month of September is vegetables; corn, beans, peas etc. Springtime of Hopes item for the month of September is shampoo and /or body lotion. 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.

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(Insert Graphic 2303-0375.tif) VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to help with RCIA: Be a Prayer Partner (agree to pray for an RCIA Inquirer) Help provide refreshments (once is great!) Consider being a parish sponsor and/or Mass mentor To share your gifts in one of these ways, please call Karen at 330-745-0011 x 18. Thank you.
Calling all St. Augustine Youth Group Members, mark your calendars for the following meeting dates for the 2013-2014 school year. All meetings will be held in Room #103 unless otherwise noted. The dates are; September 22, October 20, November 17, December 15, January 19, February 1, March 16, April 13 and May 18. Remember to bring a snack to share, a drink for yourself and friends are always welcome. Looking forward to a fun, faith filled year. Hope to see you on September 22. (Insert Graphic 1102-0004.tif)Immaculate Conception Church in Kenmore is offering an Anointing of the Sick Mass on the last Wednesday of each month at the 5:30pm. Anyone in need of physical, emotional and spiritual healing is invited to attend. If you know someone in need of this healing sacrament, please feel free to invite them to this special Mass. Mark your calendars with the following dates; September 25, October 23, November 27 and December 18. Are you looking for a special gift for someone? Well youre in luck! The St. Monicas Gift Shop will be opening on Sunday, September 22 after the 8:00am Mass and before the 10:30am Mass. Stop in to see the many new items that are offered, you just may find that special something to fill your shopping needs. (Insert Graphic 1602-0008.tif)Just a reminder: PSR (Parish School of Religion) begins today, Sunday, September 8 from 9-10:15am. If you have not registered your child for religion class, please do so by contacting Renee Barker at 330-745-1080. PSR is offered to children starting in the first grade through eighth grade and are held in St. Augustine School. If a child is going into the first grade, and not attending a Catholic School or was in a Catholic school and is no longer attending, you are able to register for PSR. Early Childhood Religion Classes will begin Sunday, September 15 during the 10:30 Mass. This class is offered to children ages three years old to completion of Kindergarten. Children must be potty trained. Religion class will be held in St. Augustine Preschool. To register, contact Renee Barker at 330-745-1080. (Insert Graphic 1700-0084.tif) Attention Cantors: There will be a special practice on Wednesday, September 11 at 7:00pm in the choir loft. Please make it a point to attend this practice; we will be learning new music. Welcome back Adult Choir. Practices will resume on Wednesday, September 25, at 7:15 PM in the choir loft. The choir is scheduled to begin singing that weekend. We could use more women, especially SOPRANOS, please contact Donna Kandes at 330825-0122 if you are interested. Thank you in advance!

(Insert Graphic 2000-0069.tif) Please pray for our Sick especially: Patrick Blasdel, Karl Bartel, Jacob Hurley, John Baylock, Jim Santilli Sr., Amy Brickels, Frances Trenta, Patrick Doyle, Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, Judy Kriston, Irene Lyle, Camilla Pieffer, Marilyn Stump, Joanne Sarver, Richard McCulligan, the family of Joshua Weigand, Alex Ruegg, Betty Biagetti, Margaret Seifert, Mary Schmitt-Dyer, Nancy Fuss & Arthur Gorman (Insert Graphic 1108-0067.tif) III Justin J. Lance & Marissa A. Willig (Insert Graphic 2000-0090.tif) Ellen Morlan Alex Stavarz Lauretta France

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord!

Please contact the rectory if you or someone you know has been returned back to health. (Insert Graphic 1108-0040.tif) We are called to be like Jesus who is humble of heart and to put others first, to treat them with kindness, respect and love. Allow Jesus to show how to truly love your husband/wife and transform your marriage. Sign up today to attend the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend, October 11-13 in Hudson, Ohio. Call 440-533-5943 - or - WWME.org (Insert Graphic 1300-0100.tif) Stewardship Time, Talent & Treasure Sundays Offering Faith Direct Offering Total Offering Weekly Budget to meet Operating Cost Shortfall School Support St. Vincent de Paul Faith & Values Assumption August 25 $ 6,292 $ 1,931 $ 8,223 $10,400 $ (2,177) $ $ $ $ 543 62 167 296 September 1 $ 6,933 $ 1,931 $ 8,864 $ 10,400 $ (1,536) $ 1,189 $ 1,212 $ --$ ---

eGiving through Faith Direct is the easiest and most convenient way for St. Augustine Church to receive your weekly offering and other Church support. eGiving through Faith Direct will also save you time while helping St. Augustine Church reduce expenses. You can either go online to www.faithdirect.net and use our parish code OH278 or pick up an enrollment form from the parish office and mail the form to Faith Direct. Thank you for your support and God Bless!

Holy Hour family of the Week:

Rick and Betsy Moore

(Insert Graphic 1000-0035.tif) September 9-15 Monday, September 9 St. Peter Claver, Priest 12:05 Nicholas Ozarchuk 6:00 Confessions Tuesday, September 10 Weekday 8:30 The Herold Family 5:15 Anna Lazar Wednesday, September 11 Weekday 12:05 Sam & Catherine Ferraro Thursday, September 12 Weekday 12:05 Bill Williams Friday, September 13 St. John Chrysostom, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 12:05 Nancy Kramer Baker Anniversary Saturday, September 14 The Exaltation of the Holy Cross 8:30 Margaret Burg 2:00 WEDDING: Justin J. Lance & Marissa A. Willig 3:00 Confessions 4:00 Tamako Zwick Anniversary Sunday, September 15 Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 The People of St. Augustine Church 10:30 Kimberly & Karen Jones Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Readings for the Week of September 9 Col 1:24-2:3, Ps 62:6-7,9, Lk 6:6-11 Col 2:6-15, Ps 145:1-2,8-9,10-11, Lk 6:12-19 Col 3:1-11, Ps 145:2-3,10-11,12-13, Lk 6:20-26 Col 3:12-17, Ps 150:1-2,3-4,5-6, Lk 6:27-38 1 Tm 1:1-2,12-14, Ps 16:1-2,5,7-8,11, Lk 6:39-42 Nm 21:4b-9, Ps 78:1-2,34-35,36-37,38, Phil 2:6-11, Jn 3:13-17 Ex 32:-7-11,13-14, Ps 51:3-4,12-13,17,19, 1 Tm 1:12-17, Lk 15:1-32

Whats the big deal about the Pope? The Pope is the source and guarantor of the Churchs unity. He has the supreme pastoral authority and final authority in doctrinal and disciplinary decisions. All of this stems from Jesus giving Peter the unique position of preeminence among the apostles. This made Peter the supreme authority in the early Church. Every Christian community had to agree with the Bishop of Rome on the standards for the true, complete and unadulterated apostolic faith. The Bishop of Rome, like Peter, is the supreme shepherd of the Church whose real Head is Christ. (From the Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church) (Youcat #141)

The Divorced, Separated and Widowed Catholics of Akron is sponsoring a talk by Tess Flannery of Catholic Charities - Akron on their programs offered to our community. If you wish, feel free to bring a new, unwrapped toy for their Christmas toy collection. Her talk will be held on Monday, September 9 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 7:15 pm. For information call Denny at 330-285-9824 or Sharon 330-6123635.