(St.

Augustine Church, Barberton, OH November 8, 2015)

(Insert Graphic 1000-0164.tif) November 9-15
Monday, November 9 Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
12:05 James A. Colombo Anniversary
6:00 Confessions
Tuesday, November 10 St. Leo the Great, Pope & Doctor of the Church
8:30 School Mass - Ted Myzwinski
5:15 Rita Buchanan Anniversary
Wednesday, November 11 St. Martin of Tours, Bishop
12:05 Richard McCulligan
Thursday, November 12 St. Josaphat, Bishop & Martyr
12:05 Frank Lovas
Friday, November 13 St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, Virgin
12:05 Michael Jerin Sr.
Saturday, November 14 Weekday
8:30 John Baker
3:00 Confessions
4:00 Margaret Toth (Fr. Majikas)
Sunday, November 15 Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 All Souls (Fr. Majiks)
10:30 Vada McNeal (Fr. Glaros)
5:15 The People of St. Augustine Church (Fr. Majikas)
Readings for the Week of November 9
Monday
Ez 47:1-2,8-9,12, Ps 46:2-3,5-6,8-9, 1 Cor 3:9c-11,16-17, Jn 2:13-22
Tuesday
Wis 2:23-3:9, Ps 34:2-3,16-17,18-19, Lk 17:7-10
Wednesday Wis 6:1-11, Ps 82:3-4,6-7, Lk 17:11-19
Thursday
Wis 7:22b-8:1, Ps 119:89,90,91,130,135,175, Lk 17:20-25
Friday
Wis 13:1-9, Ps 19:2-3,4-5, Lk 17:26-37
Saturday
Wis 18:14-16;19:6-9, Ps 105:2-3,36-37,42-43, Lk 18:1-8
Sunday
Dn 12:1-3, Ps 16:5,8,9-10,11, Heb 10:11-14,18, Mk 13:24-32

Sunday Offering
Faith Direct Offering
1,843
Total Offering
9,676

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Stewardship -Time, Talent & Treasure
October 25
$
6,559

November 1
7,833

1,843

8,402

Weekly Budget to meet Operating Cost $

11,800

11,800

(Shortfall)

Overage

( 3,398)

( 2,124)
School Support
Capital Support
St. Vincent de Paul
665
Parish Endowment
106
Annual School Fund
World Mission Sunday
All Saints
All Souls

$
$

565
50

665
441

175

510

$
$
$
$

$
$

20
140
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1,411
363

Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

The widow in todays gospel gave everything she had. She didnt hold back, she
trusted that God would care for her. In our homes we are called to imitate the widow
and invest totally in one another, playing with the coins of trustworthiness and
generosity.
Insert Graphic 2000-0047.tif) Please pray for our Sick especially: Karl Bartel, John
Baylock, Joseph Benear, Leonard Hamilton, Betty Bartel, Jack Weigand, Lisa Gnap,
Irene Lyle, Jenny Moslowski, Mike Macko, Eugene Van Oss, Linda Plummer, Judy
Kriston, Anne Trischan, Fred Kormanic, Shanon Johnson, Tina Muren, Betty Morlan,
JoAnn Mullett, Stephen Deibel, Diolun Fletcher, 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 & the Bristol family
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Joanne Flickinger
Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord!

320 Holy Hours were kept with Our Lord in Eucharistic Adoration last
week. "A thousand years of enjoying human glory is not worth even an
hour spent communing with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament." (Saint
Padre Pio) You can choose whatever hour you would like. For questions
please call Judy Soltis at 330-212-0926.
The Charismatic Prayer Group will meet in the rectory on Sundays at 6:30pm.
encouraged to attend, reservations are not necessary.

All are

NEW MEMBER LUNCHEON: If you have joined St. Augustine during the
last twelve months, you are cordially invited to come over to the school
cafeteria after the 10:30 Mass today for food and fellowship. This will be

an opportunity for staff members and representatives of some parish

organizations/ministries to welcome you and tell you about what is
happening here at St. Augustine. Hope to see you and your family!
Lector Workbooks are in the Sacristy for pickup. May God reveal
Himself and inspire you as you prepare to proclaim His Word.
(Insert Graphic 1700-0023.tif) Attention all Cantors: we will be learning a new Mass
for the upcoming Christmas Season. Please try to come to practice on Wednesday,
November 11 at 6:30pm in the choir loft.
St. Augustine Mens Fellowship will meet in the School Cafeteria from 7- 8:25 am on Saturday,
November 14. We will continue our DVD series Decision Point by Matthew Kelly. All men of the
parish and friends are invited to join us. Contact Gib Adolph at 330-848-1043 or e-mail
adolphbiz@email.com. for additional information.
Remember St. Augustine Church in your will through Planned Giving. For
more information, please call Fr. David at 330-745-0011.
SAVE THE DATE: The Women of Faith invites all St. Augustine parishioners to hear
guest speaker, Cindy Russo, on November 17 at 7:00pm held in the St. Augustine
cafeteria. Cindy will tell her story of how her faith was altered due to an experience
with Padre Pio in St. Vincent's Church in Rome on September 23, 2010, the Feast Day
of Padre Pio. She will also tell how she became the custodian of Padre Pio's chalice that
has been used during mass at St. Augustine and other local churches. All are welcome to hear
her amazing and inspiring story. Contact Therese Harper at 330-760-5780 for questions.
(Insert Graphic 2101-0060.tif) Mark your calendars for the Parish Advent Seminar, presented
by Fr. Matthew Glaros, being held on Thursday, November 19 from 7-9:00pm in the SAC. This
event is open to everyone, children and adults alike. Come and discover the importance of
celebrating the Advent and Christmas Seasons and to grow in your faith. Preregistration is
necessary in order to have enough supplies on hand. Contact the rectory at 330-745-0011 to
make your reservation.
The Women of Faith invite all parishioners to participate in our second annual Parish Gratitude
Project for Thanksgiving. In this weeks bulletin, you will find a sheet with a turkey and pumpkin
symbol on it. Directions for participation are included as well. Please take time to reflect on the
many blessings you have received as a member of our parish and then share that positive
thought with all of us. The Thanksgiving wall in the back of the church will be displayed for all to
see the weekends of November 21 & 22 and November 28 & 29. This is a great conversation to
have with your family as we begin the holiday season and focus on the count your blessings
attitudes that can last all year long
(Insert Graphic 2130-0016.tif) Please note: the Mass on Thanksgiving Day
(November 26) will be at 9:00am. Canned goods will be collected during the
offertory and placed in the Christmas Food Baskets to be delivered to those in need.
Please be generous!
(Insert Graphic 2107-0218.tif) The Christmas Season is fast approaching and the
Barberton Area Jaycees have volunteered to run the annual Barberton Christmas
Walk on Saturday, November 28 from 5-8:00pm. Festivities once again will include
performances by the Western Star Community Flute Choir and the St. Augustine

Childrens Choir. Performances will begin at 6:15pm in the Church Chili, hot
chocolate and cookies will be served on the rectory lawn throughout the evening. In
order to make this event run smoothly, we are in need of volunteers to help spread
the Christmas Cheer. This is a wonderful opportunity for eighth grade students to
earn service hours while having fun at the same time. Anyone interested in helping
out, please call Bernadette at the rectory 330-745-0011.
Attention Bakers.Start your ovens! With the Christmas Walk just
around the cornerand the many wonderful bakers we have in our
parish.we are looking for a dozen or two of your favorite Christmas
Cookies to pass out at the Christmas Walk. Last year we were blessed
with a large assortment of baked goods and are hoping for the same this
year. Please call the rectory at 330-745-0011 if you are able to bake again for us!
Thank you in advance.
It is hard to believe that Christmas is just around the corner. HOLY LAND
GIFTS will be at St. Augustine Church next weekend of November 14 & 15.
There will be a display (in the school) of hand-carved items such as Nativity
scenes, crucifixes, rosaries, the Last Supper and much more. Mark your calendars, all
items are available for purchase and make wonderful gifts for loved ones. Start your
shopping early this year!
(Insert Graphic 2404-0082.tif) The next Coffee and Donuts will be served Sunday,
November 15 following the 10:30 Mass. If you are interested in serving donuts one
Sunday, please give Barb Vargo a call at 330-745-5205.
The next round of Euchre will be Friday, December 4 beginning at 6:30pm in
the school cafeteria.
Players of all ages are welcome to attend. Come and
enjoy an evening out with fellow parishioners.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS Come and join the Knights of Columbus and Santa
Saturday, December 5 from 9:00-1:00pm. in the SAC.
Enter to win a bicycle or
jewelry, purchase a ticket for the 50/50 raffle, get a picture with Santa, enjoy donuts,
coffee and juice, but most importantly, enjoy sharing the Christmas Season with fellow
parishioners. Hope to see you there.

Please note: The parish calendar has been updated on the website with
all the happenings around St. Augustine campus. Take a moment to log
onto the website staugustinebarberton.org to get up-to-date information.

The American Red Cross will be at St. Augustine School in the SAC
on Sunday, December 6 from 9:00am 1:00pm. Please consider
giving blood, together we can make a difference. A fun fact:
People with type O blood are often called universal donors since
their blood can be transfused to patients with other blood types such as A, B and
AB. Patients with type O blood must receive type O.

St. Augustine will once again have an Advent Communal Reconciliation Service on Monday,
December 14 at 7:00pm in the church. Numerous priests will be available and you may receive
the sacrament either face-to-face or with a screen in a confessional. All are encouraged to take
part in this special sacrament, please plan accordingly.

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2016 Help us bring in the New Year by

attending the St. Augustine New Years Eve Bash! Come enjoy
live music by Marshall Law, dinner, drinks and most importantly
fellowship. The evening will begin at 8:00pm with dinner, music
and dancing will follow into the New Year. Space is limited, only
200 tickets will be sold at $65.00 a couple or $40.00 per individual. Make sure to get
your tickets early by calling Elmer Neitz at 330-388-1980 or Bernadette Paridon at
330-745-0011. Participants must be 21, there will be a cash bar.
(Insert Graphic 2107-0262.tif) In the November envelope packet, there is an
envelope for Christmas Flowers. Donations to the Flower Fund help to defray
costs of flowers and decorations in our church during the upcoming holiday season.
Monies received also aid the Parish Sacristan in keeping the sanctuary supplied with
all the necessary items throughout the year. For those using Faith Direct, if you
have made a contribution, please drop an envelope in the offertory basket with the
name of your intention. If you donate through Faith Direct, please drop the name of
the intended into the offertory basket or contact the rectory at 330-745-0011.
St. Augustine Life Teen youth group meets every Sunday from
6:15-8:00pm. in St. Augustine School room #101. All teens in
high school are invited to join us. This semester we will be focusing on the Person
of Christ.
The Edge youth group for middle school students (grades 6-8) meets
every Wednesday from 7:00-8:30pm. in St. Augustine School room
#101. Come join us for an awesome time! This semester our theme is prayer, so
come and learn more while having fun doing it! Friends are always welcome.

(Insert Graphic 2302-0039.tif) Due to early deadlines, all information for the
bulletin must be submitted by 9:00am on the following dates: For the November 29
bulletin, please have information in by November 19, for the December 27 bulletin,
information is needed by Thursday, December 17, and for the January 3 bulletins
information is needed by Wednesday, December 23. Please plan ahead!
For information regarding becoming a member of the KOC, contact parishioner Jim
Bristol at 419-514-3021 or email at council1617gk@gmail.com. Meetings are held on
the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month beginning at 7:30pm, rosary is said at
7:15pm.

Barberton Area Community Ministries item for the Month of November is Vegetables; corn, peas,
carrots or green bean 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.

Community Activities
Sts. Peter & Paul Holy Name Society of Doylestown annual 66th Fall Stag Fish
Fry is November 13th. All you can eat! We will be serving delicious lake
perch, savory sausage and beer, plenty of friendly games of chance and
quality door prizes. Cost is $25.00 per person, you must be 21 or older. For
ticket information contact Ted 330-658-3057.
Sacred Heart of Jesus Mens Prayer Group presents the 4th Annual Men & Boys Conference
Manning-up: Become a Disciple of Jesus and Engage in the Spiritual Battle, presented by
Peter Herbeck: Saturday, November 14 beginning at 8:00am. Space is limited, registration
forms can be found on the bulletin board in the vestibule of the church.
Belles of Ireland Christmas Faire, Sunday, November 22, 2015, 2000 Brown
Street, Akron from 11am-4:00pm, sponsored by the Ladies Ancient Order of
Hibernians, Margaret Judge Division. This is a great opportunity to start
your Christmas shopping with Irish and Christmas handcrafted and imported gifts
from a variety of vendors. Enjoy delicious food, baked goods and beverages at Caf
Ireland. Please contact Meg Griffin at 330-688-4009 with any questions regarding
this event.
(Insert Graphic 1700-0126.tif) Christ Child Society Evening of Reflection - We will be
having an Evening of Reflection on Monday, November 30, 2015 at 7:00 pm at St.
Sebastian Parish, 476 Mull Ave, Akron, Ohio 44313. Music will be provided by Peace
Together Choir. Please take the time for some reflection for the Christmas season.
All are welcome.
ST. ANDREW WINTER WONDERLAND CRAFT SHOW: Join St. Andrew the Apostle Altar Guild
for their 16th Annual Winter Wonderland Craft Show The show is Saturday December 5, 10:00 to 3:00 in
the handicapped accessible Parish Center. There will be a variety of vendors, crafters and baked goods
available for purchase. The Altar Guild will also be selling items donated by individuals.
Loyola Retreat House (700 Killinger Road, Clinton) will sponsor a Grief Support Retreat,
December 9 & 10. The two evening retreat will be directed by Deacon Robin Adair and will
include dinner each day. Please arrive at 5:30 pm, dinner will be served at 6:00pm. To register
for this retreat, log onto www.loyolaretreathouse.com, or contact 330-896-2315 for additional
information.
RETROUVAILLE WEEKEND January 15-17, 2016 - Someone once said marriages may
be made in heaven, but they sure take a lot of work on earth. Have you become so distracted by outside
pressure that you neglect your spouse? The Retrouvaille program can help you put your troubled

marriage back on track. This program is supported by the Catholic diocese of Cleveland. The next
Cleveland Retrouvaille weekend will be held on January 15-17, 2016. A registration fee of $150 is
required to confirm your reservation. For more information concerning the program, or to register, please
call Diane or Al Miskinis in complete confidence at (330) 665-3506 or (from a 216 or 440 area code) 1800-470-2230. For additional information or to register online, please go to www.helpourmarriage.org.
The Ozanam Center, run by the St. Vincent DePaul Society, is in need of coats to
distribute to the needy. If you, or someone you know, has a coat or two that they
would like to donate, please bring them to the Center at 93 Kent St., Akron any
Saturday (except Thanksgiving weekend) between 10-2. We are in desperate need
of mens and childrens coats. If you have more than one, we would be happy to
help you bring them in. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
Help the Needy: Donate Used Vehicles to the Society of St. Vincent de
Paul -Did you know that your used car can become food medicine and rent
for someone in need? Instead of undergoing the expense of car repairs
and insurance, as well as the hassle of selling it or negotiating trade-ins
with automotive dealerships, let us take it off our hands for a worthy cause.
Whether or not your vehicle is still running, we will provide free towing within 24
hours. And your donation is tax deductible. Call toll free at 800-322-8284, we are
available 24/7, or fill out an on-line donation form at www.svdpusa.com.
The Soup Kitchen is in need of volunteers! Sponsored by the Barberton Coalition of Concerned Christians, of
which St. Augustine is a participant, meals are provided twice weekly to the needy of our community. Willing hearts
and hands are needed on Tuesdays from 2:00-6:00 pm approximately once every eight weeks. The meals are
served at the First Presbyterian Church. Please call Kevin McCann to find out more and/or to volunteer (330-9370015). Thank You!
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