(Saint Augustine Church, Barberton, OH) (November 13, 2011)

Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

The servant in the gospel was afraid to invest the money given to him. In our families if we fail to invest ourselves in each other we will end up just like the servant ---a loser! Without personal investment in a relationship, there are no dividends and no growth. (Insert graphic 1106-0086)
366 Holy Hours were kept before the Blessed Sacrament this past week. Each moment that you spend in His Eucharistic Presence will increase His Divine life within you and deepen your personal relationship and friendship with Him. "I have come that you may have life, and have it more abundantly." (John 10:10) Anyone interested in spending an hour before our Lord? There is an opening Friday: 3-4am and Saturday evening 7-8pm and 8-9pm, please call Judy Soltis at 330-212-0926 if you are able to assist. (Insert Graphic 2404-0106.tif)

Barberton Area Community Ministries item for the Month of November is Canned fruit, applesauce, pears, peaches, mixed fruit, etc. 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.
Springtime of Hopes - items for November are toothpaste and toothbrushes. 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 in advance for your help in this matter. For more information, please contact Greg Meier at 330-289-3987.

Holy Land Gifts will be at Saint Augustine Church this weekend November 12 & 13. There will be a display of hand carved items such as nativity scenes, crucifixes, rosaries, the last supper and much more. Please take a moment to stop by, all items are available for purchase, donuts will be served in the cafeteria following the 9:00 and 11:00 Masses.

Join other parishioners for an evening of holiday entertainment: A holiday musical comedy, Away in the Basement: A Church Basement Ladies Christmas will be presented at the Civic Theatre on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 7:00 pm. It is a feel-good holiday show for the whole family. Tickets are $20. Reservations and ticket money are due by December 5. Some carpooling will be available. To reserve your seat with other parishioners, please call the Rectory (330-745-0011).
(Insert Graphic 2404-0091.tif) GREETINGS! If you can believe it, The Christmas Walk is just 13 days away (Saturday, November 26) and Saint Augustine Parish is once again sponsoring the Annual Cookie Booth. We are still looking for parish bakers that would care to donate a batch or two of your favorite Christmas Cookies for this festive occasion! Cookies can be dropped off at the Rectory Wednesday, November 23 during business hours or Saturday any time after 11:00am. Please contact Mary at the Rectory (330-745-0011) if you are able to assist, volunteers are needed, please help!!! Thank you in advance for making this event a little sweeter this year!

PRE-PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE Are you curious about what goes into funeral arrangements? Would you like the process to be simpler when a loved one dies? Do you want to give your input regarding the readings and music at the Mass? Chris Silva of Silva-Hostetler Funeral Home will speak about pre-planning funerals this coming Wednesday, November 16, at 6:30 pm in the school cafeteria. There will also be an opportunity to learn about the liturgical aspects. Pre-planning ones funeral is especially important if you want to assure a funeral Mass, especially today when many children no longer practice the faith that you love. Pre-planning also relieves worry and perhaps family tension at a time when grief may be almost overwhelming.
(Insert Graphic 2130-0012.tif) THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY BULLETIN SCHEDULE: Information for the Sunday, November 27 bulletin must be received into the Rectory by Wednesday, November 16 at 4:00pm. (Insert Graphic 1106-0023.tif) Please join the Students of Saint Augustine School as they celebrate Eucharistic Day, Monday, November 21 beginning with Mass at 8:30 followed by students making Holy Hours throughout the day. All are welcome and encouraged to participate. (Insert Graphic 2130-0007.tif) Please note: The Mass on Thanksgiving Day (November 24) will be celebrated at 9:00am. Canned goods will be collected during the offertory and then placed in the Thanksgiving Baskets to be distributed to the needy, please be generous. The parish rectory will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 24 and 25 in observance of the Holiday. (Insert Graphic 1900-0057) Attention Youth Group Members, the meeting for today Sunday, November 13 has been cancelled. The next meeting will be November 20; we will meet in the school cafeteria. For any questions, please contact Renee Barker at 330-745-1080.

The Divorced, Separated and Widowed Catholics of Akron is sponsoring a talk by Michael Misiak, author of the book God Loves You and Im Trying. His book is a collection of stories of how God is present daily in our lives in simple ways. It will be held on Monday, November 14 at 7:3pm 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 Frank 330-801-0527 or Sharon 330-612-3635.
(Insert Graphic 2407-0014.tif) Attention all students grades K-4. The 15 Annual Munchkin Basketball Clinic is about to begin. Munchkin Basketball is to teach the fundamentals of basketball to young children. The dates of the program will be January 7,14,21 and 28. Hours will be 8-9:25am for K, First and Second grade and 9:30-11:00am for students in the Third and Fourth grades. The cost is $5.00 each. Please make checks payable to St. Augustine Athletic Club. Sign-ups are mandatory and will be held Sunday, November 20 after the 9:00am Mass in the school hallway. If you have any questions please contact Chris Christoff at 330-825-3431 after 5:00pm.
SAINT AUGUSTINE CAR RAFFLE -Would you like to be the next cash prize winner? To be

included in the next drawing, simply sell your 10 raffle tickets and return the stubs and raffle money to the school office or parish rectory. Once you sell 10 tickets, your name is entered into all of the early bird drawings through May 2012. Increase your odds, every time you sell an additional 10 tickets. At present, the car raffle has earned $7420.00 for our school.

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PRAY FOR THE SICK Patrick Blasdel, Patricia Patterson, Karl Bartel, Jennifer Marco, Ruth Barker, Jacob Hurley, Donald Williams, Irene Lyle, Bob Buchanan, Margaret Gardner, Mary White, Margaret Ford, Christopher Melody, Sue Gardner & Kathy Selnik BAPTISMS Camden Alexander Porter Son of Steven & Katherine (Willig) Porter Leah Grace Rine Daughter of Andrew & Allison (Willig) Rine LIFE HAS CHANGED, NOT ENDED Betty Trippe Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord!

Thank you to everyone who attended the ST. AUGUSTINE PARISH DINNER last Sunday. Thank you to our chef, her husband, and all the volunteers who very generously gave of their time on Saturday and/or Sunday. The meal was DELICIOUS, the hospitality inviting, and the fellowship a treat.
(Insert Graphic 1300-0021.tif) Stewardship: Time, Talent & Treasure November 7 $ 9,402 $ 1,713 $ 11,115 $ $ $ $ 794 1,247 991 559

Sunday Offering Faith Direct Offering Total Offerings Saint Vincent De Paul School Support All Saints All Souls

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

COMPARATIVE FIGURES 11-12 10-11 $ 601,108 $ 520,071 $ 568,527 $ 545,684 $ 32,581 $ (25,612) $ 1,524,138 $ 74,732

CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Next week, we will take up the Collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD). CCHD was founded by the U.S. bishops, who recognized that the lives of those in need will not improve until the systems and policies that keep people in poverty change. For over 40 years, CCHD has funded community groups that create lasting change. Fight poverty in America. Defend human dignity. Give to the CCHD Collection.

LECTOR WORKBOOKS ARE NOW AVAILABLE IN THE SACRISTY. PLEASE PICK UP YOUR COPY BEFORE OR AFTER MASS.

(Insert Graphic 1000-0030.tif) November 14-20 Monday, November 14 Weekday 6:30 Margaret Somerick 12:05 Fr. Claude Gaebelein Anniversary Tuesday, November 15 Weekday 5:15 Robert Gottwalt Wednesday, November 16 Weekday 6:30 Lucille Linkowski 12:05 Jacob Brendel Thursday, November 17 St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious 6:30 Joseph & Bertha Gardner Friday, November 18 Weekday 6:30 Richard Wilsterman 12:05 Virginia Lysiak Saturday, November 19 - Weekday 8:30 Aubrey Pedigo & Family 4:00 Edward C. Janiga Sunday, November 20 Our Lord Jesus Christ the King 7:30 Margaret Burg 9:00 Richard Timura 11:00 Edward P. Miller Anniversary 5:15 The People of Saint Augustine Parish Readings for the Week of November 14 Monday 1 Mc 1:10-15,41-43,54-57,62-63, Ps 119:53,61,134,150,155,158, Lk 18:35-43 Tuesday 2 Mc 6:18-31, Ps 3:2-3,4-5,6-7, Lk 19:1-10 Wednesday 2 Mc 7:1,20-31, Ps 17:1bcd,5-6,8b & 15, Lk 19:11-28 Thursday 1 Mc 2:15-29, Ps 50:1b-2,5-6,14-15, Lk 19:41-44 Friday 1 Mc 4:36-37,52-59, 1 Chr 29:10bcd, 11abc, 11d-12a, 12bcd, Lk 19:45-48 Saturday 1 Mc 6:1-13, Ps 9:2-3, 4 & 6,16 & 19, Lk 20:27-40 Sunday Ez 34:11-12,15-17, Ps 23:1-2,2-3,5-6 (1), 1 Cor 15:20-26,28, Mt 25:31-46

The Saint Monica Gift Shop is open and ready to assist you in purchasing your religious items for the Christmas Season. Starting November 26 the Gift Shop will be open on Saturday 3:304:00pm. Currently the Gift shop is open on Sunday 8:45-12:00. Stop by and take a moment to view the many gifts available. (Insert Graphic 2407-0030.tif) Football tickets are still available for purchase. The game is between the Cleveland Browns and the Jacksonville Jaguars; Sunday, November 20, game time begins at 1:00pm. Ticket prices are $30.00 a piece, with seats in the first fourteen rows of the Family Zone. To reserve your tickets, please contact the Rectory at 330-745-0011. All proceeds go to the Saint Augustine Youth Group. Go Browns!

Stewardship Corner: You asked but do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it
on your passions. (Jm 4:3)