(St.

Augustine Church, Barberton, OH November 22, 2015)

(Insert Graphic 1000-0164.tif) November 23-29
Monday, November 23 Weekday
12:05 Richard McCulligan
6:00 Confessions
Tuesday, November 24 St. Andrew Dung-Lac, Priest & Companions, Martyrs
8:30 School Mass Rose Myzwinski
5:15 Elizabeth Royston Anniversary
Wednesday, November 25 Weekday
12:05 Fr. Claude Gaebelein Anniversary
Thursday, November 26 Thanksgiving Day
9:00 Anthony Nicholas Anniversary
Friday, November 27 Weekday
12:05 Bernadette Gibson Anniversary & Catherine Ligas
Saturday, November 28 Weekday
8:30 Deceased of the George & Helen Jakubiak family
3:00 Confessions
4:00 Patricia Ann Patterson (Fr. Majikas)
Sunday, November 29 First Sunday of Advent
8:00 Dan Incorvati (Fr. Majikas)
10:30 The People of St. Augustine Church (Fr. Glaros)
5:15 Martin & Johanna Znidarsic (Fr. Misbrener)

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Readings for the Week of November 23

Dn 1:1-6,8-20, Dn 3:52,53,54,55,56, Lk 21:1-4
Dn 2:31-45, Dn 3:57,58,59,60,61, Lk 21:5-11
Dn 5:1-6,13-14,16-17,23-28, Dn 3:62,63,64,65,66,67, Lk 21:12-19
Dn 6:12-28, Dn 3:68,69,70,71,72,73,74, Lk 21:20-28
Dn 7:2-14, Dn 3:75,76,77,78,79,80,81, Lk 21:29-33
Dn 7:15-27, Dn 3:82,83,84,85,86,87, Lk 21:34-36
Jer 33:14-16, Ps 25:4-5,8-9,10,14, 1 Thes 3:12-4:2, Lk 21:25-28,34-36
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Stewardship -Time, Talent & Treasure
November 8

15
Sunday Offering
Faith Direct Offering
1,676
Total Offering
9,703

7,107

November
$

8,027

1,843

8,950

Weekly Budget to meet Operating Cost $

11,800
(Shortfall) Overage
$
$
( 2,097)
School Support
Capital Support
St. Vincent de Paul
502
Parish Endowment
196
All Saints
All Souls

$
$

$
$

11,800

( 2,850)

483
180

$
$

583
1,201

308

13

41
126

$
$

191
156

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

The gospel today is clear that the role of Jesus was to testify to the truth. Truth is
critical to human fulfillment and happiness. Without the truth we live suspiciously in
a world of lies. What is the truth about the effect of our actions on children? The
importance of a fathers presence to the development of a child? The effect of
cohabitation on a relationship? The result of long work days and less time with
families? Live the Gospel truth.
Insert Graphic 2000-0047.tif) Please pray for our Sick especially: Karl Bartel, John
Baylock, Joseph Benear, 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, Barb Helms & Sherrie Owens
If you know someone that has been restored back to health, please contact the
rectory to have their names removed from the sick list.
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Emme Lynn Ross
Daughter of Todd & Meghan (Nettling) Ross

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Christopher Roth & Nicole Flinn

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Mabel Spoonster
Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord!
320 Holy Hours were kept with Our Lord in Eucharistic Adoration last week.
The best the surest and the most effective way of establishing everlasting
peace on the face of the earth is through the great power of Perpetual Adoration
of the Blessed Sacrament. (Pope John Paul II) Let us all pray for world
peace....you are welcome to stop in, anytime. For more information contact Judy
Soltis at 330-212-0926.
The collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD)
provides funding for groups that make lasting change and uplift the poor in the
United States. CCHDs grants improve education, support economic development,
and create affordable housing in low-income neighborhoods. Help us continue to
defend human dignity and build communities of solidarity. Please give to the CCHD
Collection.
Take a moment or two to look at the Women of Faith Thanksgiving project on the
back wall of the Church. Read what you and other parishioner, including some of
our school children, are grateful for about St. Augustine Parish. The reasons for
such gratitude are many and varied and up-lifting to read. Thanks for participating.
Happy Thanksgiving from Women of Faith.
(Insert Graphic 2107-0096.tif) The Giving Tree will be present in our Church next
weekend. Please take a tag (or two) and return your unwrapped gift(s) according to the
directions on the tag the weekend of December 12 and 13. Gifts will benefit the
Community Pregnancy Center, Family Promise and the Elizabeth Ministries. Please
help those in need this Christmas Season! Gifts can also be dropped off at the rectory
during regular business hours.
The Charismatic Prayer Group will meet in the rectory on Sundays at 6:30pm.
encouraged to attend, reservations are not necessary.

All are

There are still a few Lector Workbooks available in the Sacristy for
pickup. Please take a moment to stop in and pick up your book.
(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!
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 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. Bring a covered dish to

help celebrate the Christmas Season with your fellow card players.
welcome.

All are

(Insert Graphic 2303-0010.tif) St. Augustine Mens Fellowship will meet in the
School Cafeteria from 7-8:25am on Saturday, November 28. We will continue our
DVD series Decision Point by Matthew Kelly. All men of the parish and friends
are invited to join us. For additional questions call Gib Adolph at 330-848-1043 or
e-mail adolphbiz@email.com.
(Insert Graphic 2107-0218.tif) The Barberton Christmas Walk is 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.Thank you to all who have offered to bake for the
Christmas Walk. Cookies can be dropped off at the rectory Wednesday,
November 26 from 8:30-4:30 or Saturday beginning at 10:00am. Last
year we were blessed with a large assortment of baked goods and are
hoping for the same this year. Thank you in advance for your help.
Please pray for our servicemen and women.
May they experience the
protection of the Lord and rely on Him for their strength, peace and joy!
OPLATKE wafers are available at the rectory during regular business hours. Supplies
are limited.
Culture of Life will meet in the rectory on Tuesday December 1, following the 5:15
Mass and benediction. For more information contact Lynn Willig @330-4729452. We will be sponsoring a prayer service on December 12, 2015 at 11:30 am. It
will feature the Patriotic Rosary, as it is the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe,
Patroness of both the Americas and the unborn. We pray today for Mary's help in
ending the human sacrifice of God's children through abortion and to once again
convert non-believers.

Save the dates:

*Every Wednesday at 1:00pm- Holy Hour for Religious Freedom
*First Friday of every month- Holy Hour for Life 11:00 am followed by Mass
and witnessing at
abortion clinic.
*Saturday, December 12, 11:30am - Prayer service for the Feast of Our Lady
of Guadalupe.
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.
The American Red Cross will be at St. Augustine School in
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.
(Insert Graphic 1800-0005.tif) Young at Heart seniors will meet at 1PM, December
7, at FaRay's Restaurant for a Christmas luncheon. Order off the menu and enjoy
your food with the friendship of the season.
SAVE THE DATE for another Women of Faith event in December, Mark Davidziak,
Plain Dealer entertainment writer and local actor, will present a one-man re-telling
of Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol , Saturday, December 12 at 5:30pm in the
SAC. This performance is suitable for children age 10 and up and adults of course.
Join us for this free performance (a good will offering will be taken up) light
refreshments will be served.
the

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-toface or with a screen in a confessional. All are encouraged to take part in this
special sacrament, please plan accordingly.
St. Augustine will once again host a CHRISTMAS DAY DINNER.
Volunteers and donations of baked goods and money are needed. More
information will be in the bulletin soon. Please call Karen to volunteer or
for more information
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.

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.
Year-End Giving and Future Planning

In this season of giving, consider making a year-end gift to our parish in gratitude
for all the blessings you have received in life. As you plan to make the most of your
charitable donations in 2015, know that we gratefully accept gifts of cash and
appreciated assets such as stocks or bonds. If you are 70 1/2 or older, contact your
IRA administrator to find out if 2015 legislation has been enacted that will allow you
to make an income-tax free gift from your IRA to our parish. Lastly, should this yearend find you creating or updating your estate plan, please consider helping us grow
our parish ministry for future generation by including our parish as a beneficiary of
your will, trust, retirement plan or life insurance policy. Questions, contact Denise in
our parish office at 330-745-0011 or via email at businessmanager2@rrbiznet.com.
(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.
(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!

Community Activities
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 (330-4313430). Thank You!
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.
A "Caring and Sharing" session for those struggling with divorce, separation or
widowhood will be held on Monday, November 23 rd from 7:30-9:00 pm at
Immaculate Heart of Mary's Convent Building, 1945 Portage Trail in Cuyahoga Falls.
Marlene Maruna, a Licensed Independent Social Worker, will facilitate this session.
This event is open at no charge to people of all faiths. For information call Marlene
330-607-6284.
(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.
A Christmas Concert with the Daughters of St. Paul Choir will take place on Friday, December 4 at
7:00pm in the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 1007 Superior Avenue, Cleveland. The concert is free
and open to all. No tickets or reservations are required. Free secure parking at the Cathedral Plaza
Garage Rockwell Avenue & East 9 th Street.
For more information contact:
gheislman@dioceseofcleveland.org.
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.
Young adults 20-40, begin your Advent season with a mini retreat, 10:00 a.m. to
2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 5, 2015. We will focus on Advent as a season of
mercy. Our speaker will be Fr. Joe Fortuna, pastor of Our Lady of the Lake Parish in
Euclid. Lunch is included. Receive Advent reflection materials and purchase an
Advent wreath if you wish. Cost for the retreat is $15. Advent wreaths are $5.00.
Location: Cuvilly House 18021 Marcella Rd. Cleveland, OH 44119. Register by
December 1 to Sr. Kate Hine: khine@ndec.org or 440-476-6094.
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.
Heart to Heart Communications invites you to attend Celebrating the Gift of One Another:
Encouraging the Holiday Spirit All Year Long a festive luncheon on December 15th,
11:30am-1:00pm at the First Congregational Church, 292 East Market St. Enjoy an inspirational,

hope-filled holiday message; a delicious meal, holiday music sung by Carla and
Jason Davis; and practical tips for promoting greater appreciation and spirit all year
long. Cost is $40. For more information, or to preregister by December 10 th, visit www.h2hc.org or call
330-434-3278 ext. 0.

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. The Retrouvaille program can help you put
your troubled marriage back on track. 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) 1-800-470-2230. For additional information or to register
online, please go to www.helpourmarriage.org.