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Augustine Church, Barberton, OH) (November 17, 2013)

Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday, 17 November 2013: Luke 21:5-19 The Lord comes to rule the earth with justice. (Psalm 98) In what ways does your life witness to this truth? Are you able to totally trust God in time of adversity? What is your source of comfort? 320 Holy Hours were kept with Our Lord in Eucharistic Adoration last week. Let us be thankful that Jesus is truly present in the Blessed Sacrament. Jesus is waiting, and welcomes everyone who comes in adoration. The Holy Hour program needs you. Please consider making an hour today. We are in need of adorers on Sunday from 4-5pm. Please call Judy at 330-212-0926. (Insert Graphic 2404-0082.tif) Coffee and Donuts will be served today Sunday, November 17 in the school cafeteria following the 10:30 am Mass. Come and enjoy the company of the Hibernians while enjoying a sweet treat before heading home. 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. Today, November 17, the High School Youth Group will meet from 6-8pm in Room #103 in the School. We will be making fleece blankets to be donated to the Elizabeth Ministries for the Baptismal Baskets. This is open to students grades 9 -12, lets make this a fun, faith filled experience, bring friends they are always welcome. Holy Land Gifts will be at St. Augustine Church this 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 this weekend. All items are available for purchase and make wonderful gifts for loved ones.

All ladies of the parish and guests are invited to attend a presentation given by Deacon Robin Adair, Ten Commandments of Daily Living, this Tuesday, November 19, from 6:30-8:30 pm in the school cafeteria.
Next weeks collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Develop ment (CCHD) needs your help. CCHD was founded to end the cycle of poverty throughout America by funding organizations that help individuals help themselves. With a tradition of improving education, housing, and community economic development, CCHD continues to make a positive impact in communities nationwide. Defend human dignity. Take poverty off the map. Please give to the CCHD Collection. (Insert Graphic 1102-0004.tif )Immaculate Conception Church in Kenmore is offering an Anointing of the Sick Mass on Wednesday, November 27 at 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.

(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 Saturday, November 30 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. RCIA UPDATE: Please pray for our Inquirers as they make decisions about taking the next step in the RCIA process, the Rite of Acceptance, on December 1. Thank you.

Join us as we journey together through Catholicism, Thursday, December 5 when we discover Catholic Customs & Traditions, Church Calendar, Advent, Christmas & Novenas . 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, December 6 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 2407-0014.tif) Mark your calendars Munchkin Basketball Sign-Ups will be Sunday, December 8 from 8:30 am-10:30 am in the school hall way. Watch the bulletin for further details. COMING SOON: 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, 9:00 am-12:00: HELP! My Family Isnt Catholic Anymore a Morning of Reflection presented by Terrie Baldwin, Director of the Evangelization Office of the Diocese of Cleveland.

ADVENT Little Blue Books, Sunday Missals for 2013-2014, and lots of other Advent materials are now on the bookrack in the vestibule of the church. Envelopes for payment may be dropped in the collection basket or sent to the Rectory. Thank you. May you have a grace-filled time of preparation! Thank you to everyone who participated in the Collection for the Archdiocese for the Military Services. Your prayers and support are truly a blessing. As Catholics in a worldwide faith community, we treasure our belief that we may be continually transformed by participation in the sacraments. The Archbishop, clergy and staff of the Archdiocese thank everyone for sharing the mission through your prayerful and generous support.

(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, Trevor Homsher, Helen Deibel & Richard McCulligan Please contact the rectory if you or someone you know has been returned back to health. When you plan your Christmas shopping this year, dont forget about St. Augustines Amazon partnership. If you are planning to shop via the web, please long onto our home page at www.staugustinebarberton.org and click on the amazon link under the navigation bar. Whether you make purchases early or wait until last minute, St. Augustine and Amazon have your Christmas shopping connection. Thank you for your participation in this year round fundraiser. (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 All Saints All Souls Collection for those in Military November 3 $ 10,112 $ 1,929 $ 12,041 $ 10,400 $ $ $ $ $ $ 1,641 580 1,579 920 585 --November 10 $ 8,311 $ 2,006 $ 10,317 $ 10,400 $ $ $ $ $ $ ( 83) 1,253 475 124 98 1,109

Total number of responders Total % of responders:

Grateful Giving Campaign As of November 5 November 10, 161 198 11.13% 16%

(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 2101-0014.tif) Information for the December 1 (First Sunday of Advent) bulletin must be submitted by Wednesday, November 20.

(Insert Graphic 1000-0217.tif) November 18-24 Monday, November 18 Weekday 12:05 Special Intentions of Ted Lysiak 6:00 Confessions Tuesday, November 19 Weekday 8:30 Michael Jerin Sr. 5:15 Margaret Burg Wednesday, November 20 Weekday 12:05 James A. Colombo Thursday, November 21 Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 12:05 John, Jack & Harriet Sondles Friday, November 22 St. Cecilia, Virgin & Martyr 12:05 Frank Spetich Saturday, November 23 Weekday 8:30 James Gardner 3:00 Confessions 4:00 Edward Blackert Sunday, November 24 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 8:00 Tom & Pat Brescilli and the Bartel & Wiegand families 10:30 The People of St. Augustine Church 5:15 Nancy Neitz Readings for the Week of November 18 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 17:1,5-6,8,15, Lk 19:11-28 Thursday 1 Mc 2:15-29, Ps 50:1-2,5-6,14-15, Lk 19:41-44 Friday 1 Mc 4:36-37,52-59, 1 Chr 29:10,11,11-12,12, Lk 19:45-48 Saturday 1 Mc 6:1-13, Ps 9:2-3,4,6,16-19, Lk 20:27-40 Sunday 2 Sm 5:1-3, Ps 122:1-2,3-4,4-5, Col 1:12-20, Lk 23:35-43

Join Fr. Matthew Pfeiffer Tuesday, November 26 at 5:15pm for an EXTRAORDINARY FORM MASS. Perhaps some of you remember growing up and participating at Mass prior to the Second Vatican Council reforms of the Mass. Since the Council, for the past 40 years we have grown accustomed to those reforms in how we worship. This has become the ordinary form of the Mass. Not ordinary as in usual or dull, but as in the normal way we celebrate. In 2007 Pope Benedict XVI issued a Moto proprio (which is basically a legal letter) stating that the Roman Catholic Liturgy can be celebrated not only in the ordinary form but also in what is now referred to as the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite. Extraordinary meaning different from or out-of-the-ordinary, not as in extra special or better. This Extraordinary Form is sometimes referred to as the Latin Mass or Traditional Mass or the Old Rite. These phrases are referring to the Mass celebrated according to the form which was in use for many centuries in our Church before the reforms of the Council. But the more appropriate term is Extraordinary Form. While there are external differences between the two forms, both give glory to God and make present the one Paschal Mystery of Jesus Christ. In their essence they share in the one sacrifice of Christ being offered to His Father and we are called to participate as fully as possible. In next weeks bulletin, I will review some of the differences and similarities between the two forms.