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Augustine Church, Barberton, OH) (November 3, 2013) Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday, 3 November 2013: Luke 19:1-10 The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and great in kindness (Psalm 145) Share an experience when you recognized Jesus sought you out. What was your response? Joy? How often do you share your experience of Jesus love with your loved ones? Especially those that you know are in most need of his love and mercy. What would be your response to Jesus visiting your home? Would you invite your friends, and co-workers?

318 Holy Hours were kept with Our Lord in Eucharistic Adoration last week. Did you know that most adorers make 3,4,5 Holy Hours a week to cover needed hours? The Holy Hour program needs new adorers to continue perpetual adoration. If you would like to try just one hour, please give Judy Soltis a call at 330-212-0926. (Insert Graphic 2404-0082.tif) The next Coffee and Donuts will be served following the 10:30am Mass today, November 3. Stop in for a brief visit with your fellow parishioners. (Insert Graphic 1800-0005.tif) Young at Heart Seniors will meet Monday, November 4, 1:00 pm, at Prince of Peace. A Haunting Experience will be presented by Alan from the Barberton Library. Come and enjoy a great program with friends, refreshments will be provided. Join us as we journey together through Catholicism, Thursday, November 7 when we discover Indispensable Men: Peter, Paul & the Missionary Adventure. Registration forms can be found on the bookrack in the back of the church, sessions will be held at Immaculate Conception Church, Kenmore in Waldesien Hall from 6:30-9:00pm. Enjoy a meal at 6:00pm followed by the session. All are welcome to attend. Cards Anyone? Join us Friday, November 8 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 and fun!
(Insert Graphic 1102-0003.tif) Join the fifth grade PSR and day school students of St. Augustine as they participate in the Anointing of the Sick Mass on Saturday, November 9 at 4:00pm. Anyone in need of physical, mental or spiritual healing is welcome to attend. You do not have to be catholic to receive this special blessing. Please spread the news!

The next ST. AUGUSTINE WOMEN OF FAITH meetings are scheduled for 10-11:30 am and 6:30-8:30 pm on Tuesday, November 19. (Meetings are held in the Rectory and school cafeteria respectively.) Deacon Robin Adair will give a presentation on Ten Commandments for Daily Living. All women of the parish are invited to attend.

Attention Youth Group Members: Just a reminder the Jr. High Youth Group meets every Wednesday from 7-8:30pm in Room #101 in the School. All students grades 6-8 are welcome and encouraged to attend. The next High School Youth Group date will be November 17 from 6-8pm in Room #103 in the School. This is open to students grades 9-12, lets make this a fun, faith filled experience, bring friends they are always welcome. At this meeting we will be making fleece blankets for the Elizabeth Ministries. Anyone wishing to donate fleece to this project please provide two pieces of fleece, 1 yard each, per blanket. Donations can be dropped off at the rectory during regular business hours. Thank you in advance for helping us with this service project. PLEASE SAVE THE DATES: December 1: First Sunday of Advent, beginning of a new liturgical year (Cycle A) December 3, 7:00 pm, school cafeteria: Advent presentation given by Fr. M. Pfeiffer December 9, 7:00 pm, church: Advent Communal Reconciliation Service December 17: Women of Faith visit the Nativity Museum and Bethlehem Cave at Nativity of the Lord Jesus Church December 23, 9:30 am-1:00: Christmas Day Dinner Set-up December 25, 1:00-3:00 pm: Christmas Day Dinner January 4 9:00am-12:00pm HELP! My Family isnt Catholic anymore! The Elizabeth Ministry would like to thank all the generous folks who donated toward the baptismal baskets. Because of your generosity, we are able to provide beautiful baskets to welcome the little ones into our faith community. The need is always there, donations can be dropped off at the rectory during regular business hours. Thanks again! (Insert Graphic 2107-0218.tif) The Christmas Season is fast approaching with the Barberton Christmas Walk right around the corner, Saturday, November 30. Festivities will once again include the chili, hot chocolate and cookie booth on the Rectory lawn. We are looking for volunteers to help spread Christmas cheer to the community by donating baked goods and serving in the booth. If you are interested in helping, please contact Bernadette at 330-745-0011. This is a great opportunity for eighth grade students to earn service hours. (Insert Graphic 2107-0027.tif) Please join St. Augustine as we kick off the Christmas Season with the annual free concert that fills the church with music. The children of St. Augustine will begin at 7:00pm as they sing an assortment of Christmas Carols.

Refreshments will be served on the lawn following the concert; this is in conjunction with the Downtown Christmas Walk.
Attention Shoppers: St. Monicas Gift Shop is now open and ready to assist you in your shopping needs. Take a few moments to stop in and see the new merchandise offered. Who knows, maybe you will find the perfect gift for that special someone. The Gift Shop is open on Sunday between the 8:0010:30am Masses, closer to Christmas it will be open on Saturday before Mass. Holy Land Gifts will be at St. Augustine Church the weekend of November 16 & 17. There will be a good selection of hand carved items such as nativity scenes, crucifixes, rosaries, the last supper and much more. Please stop by following all the Masses that weekend. All items are available for purchase and make wonderful gifts for loved ones.

(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, the family of Joshua Weigand, Betty Biagetti, Arthur Gorman, Ann Pipoly, Kate Ligas, Vickie Bhe, Andrew Gombaski, Connie Liegey, Bob Luxeder, Joanne Jones, Donald Ruegg, Elizabeth Herold, Christy Foder, Joseph Benear & Joan Weigand (Insert Graphic 1103-0082.tif) Alexander Bennett Son of Charles & Tina (Cogley) Bennett

Please contact the rectory if you or someone you know has been returned back to health. (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. (Insert Graphic 1300-0100.tif) Stewardship Time, Talent & Treasure Sundays Offering Faith Direct Offering Total Offering Weekly Budget to meet Operating Cost (Shortfall) Overage School Support St. Vincent de Paul Blanket Sunday (SVDP) World Mission Sunday October 20 $ 6,811 $ 1,929 $ 8,740 $ 10,400 $ ( 1,660) $ $ $ $ 330 1,422 105 852 October 27 $ 7,859 $ 1,929 $ 9,788 $ 10,400 $ ( 612) $ $ $ $ 95 157 -----

Why not make a change this fall in the way you support St. Augustine Church? Sign up with eGiving through Faith Direct, which is the most convenient and secure way for you to make your weekly offering to St. Augustine Church. Making either one-time or automatic contributions through Faith Direct will also save valuable time for both you and our parish staff. To enroll, please visit Faith Direct's website www.faithdirect.net and use our parish code OH278. You can also fill out and mail a Faith Direct enrollment form from the parish office. Peace and Blessings to your family! With the Thanksgiving and Christmas Seasons quickly approaching, the St. Augustine website can be a useful tool in finding out special Mass times and happenings around the parish. Please sign up for the email list if you have not already done so. An email can be added by visiting www.staugustinebarberton.org and using the form at the bottom of the page. Dont miss the opportunity to be kept up to date with just a click of a button.

(Insert Graphic 1000-0217.tif) November 4 10 Monday, November 4 St. Charles Borromeo, Bishop 12:05 John Zwick Anniversary 6:00 Confessions Tuesday, November 5 Weekday 8:30 Evelyn Lieberth 5:15 Thomas Herold Wednesday, November 6 Weekday 12:05 Rudy Pramik Thursday, November 7 - Weekday 12:05 Geraldine Witt Friday, November 8 Weekday 12:05 Michael Jerin Sr. Saturday, November 9 The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica 8:30 Nicholas Ozarchuk Anniversary 3:00 Confessions 4:00 Marcella Kriston Sunday, November 10 Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 The People of St. Augustine Church 10:30 Kathy Zellia 5:15 Special Intentions of Tom & Dina Rasicci Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Readings for the Week of November 4 Rom 11:29-36, Ps 69:30-31,33-34,36-37, Lk 14:12-14 Rom 12:5-16ab, Ps 131:1,2,3, Lk 14:15-24 Rom 13:8-10, Ps 112:1-2,4-5,9, Lk 14:25-33 Rom 14:7-12, Ps 27:1,4,13-14, Lk 15:1-10 Rom 15:14-21, Ps 98:1,2-3,3-4, Lk 16:1-8 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 2 Mc 7:1-2,9-14, Ps 17:1,5-6,8,15, 2 Thes 2:16-3:5, Lk 20:27-38

The American Red Cross will be at St. Augustine School in the SAC on Sunday, December 1 from 9:00am 1:00pm. Please consider giving blood, together we can make a difference. Next week our parish will take up a collection for the Archdiocese for the Military Services (AMS). The guiding mission of the AMS is to provide the sacraments to the men and women serving in our armed forces, patients in VA Medical Centers, civilians working for the federal government beyond U.S. borders, and the families of these populations. To provide the services they need your help the AMS receives no federal funding. Please be generous! This Christmas Season, Women of Faith will be mailing Christmas Cards to parishioners in area nursing homes, and shut-ins. Anyone with additional cards that you will not be using this season can donate to this special cause. A gift bag will be placed in the vestibule of the church by the St. Monicas gift shop. The due date for the cards is November 19. Those attending the meeting on November 20 can bring your cards that day. Lector Workbooks are available for pick up in the sacristy.