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Augustine Church, Barberton, OH) (November 24, 2013) Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Sunday, November 24, 2013: Luke 23:35-43 Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord. (Psalm 122) How often have you prayed for someone who caused you severe pain? Which of the two criminals do you identify with? Why? Are you able to search our behavior and confess when you become aware of your offences? As we close the year of faith, how will you go forth rejoicing to the house of the Lord? 325 Holy Hours were kept with Our Lord in Eucharistic Adoration last week. "Where will you get the joy of loving, In the Eucharist, Holy Communion? Jesus has made himself the Bread of Life to give us life. Night and day he is there. If you really want to grow in Love, come back to the Eucharist, come back to Adoration." (Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta) If you are interested in adoration, please call Judy Soltis at 330-212-0926. (Insert Graphic 2404-0082.tif) The next Coffee and Donuts will be served Sunday, December 1 in the school cafeteria following the 10:30 am Mass. Hosts will be Paul Swaino & the Knights of Columbus. Today is 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. In the last five years, over 35% of CCHDs grants have gone to improving education, supporting economic development, and improving housing in low-income neighborhoods. Help us continue to defend human dignity and take poverty off the map. Give generously to the CCHD Collection. (Insert Graphic 2107-2107-0096.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 14 & 15. Gifts will benefit the Community Pregnancy Center, Family Promise and the Elizabeth Ministries. A "Caring and Sharing" session for those struggling with divorce, separation or widowhood will be held on Monday, November 25 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 Denny at 330285-9824 or Sharon 330-612-3635.

(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.
Please note: the Mass on Thanksgiving Day (November 28) will be at 9:00am. Canned goods will be collected during the offertory and placed in the Christmas Baskets to be delivered to those in need. Please be generous! HOME RUN FOR THE HOMELESS 4-mile run and 1 mile run/walk, Thanksgiving morning at 9:00am for the run and 8:30am for the Run/Walk. To register, log onto www.Gennesaret.net or register on race day beginning at 7:15am and ending at 8:45 am 419 W. Exchange Street, Akron. Proceeds will benefit all volunteer nonprofit Gennesaret, Inc., which serves about 600 area poor weekly and distributes take-home nonperishable food to impoverished families and the poor.

(Insert Graphic 2107-0218.tif) Dont forget this coming weekend i s the Barberton Christmas Walk Saturday, November 30. Festivities will once again include the chili, hot chocolate and cookie booth on the Rectory lawn. Volunteers are still needed to help spread Christmas cheer to the community by donating baked goods and serving in the booth. If you are able to donate cookies, they can be dropped off at the rectory Wednesday between 8:30-4:00pm and Saturday after 12:00 (noon). 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; this is in conjunction with the Downtown Christmas Walk. (Insert Graphic 2303-0010.tif) St Augustine Mens Fellowship will continue the highly acclaimed series Catholicism by Fr. Robert Barron Saturday, November 30 in the School Cafeteria from 7-8:25 am. All men of the parish and friends are invited to join in. Should you have any questions, please contact Gib Adolph at 330-848-1043 or e-mail adolphbiz@email.com. 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. (Insert Graphic 1800-0005.tif) Young At Heart Seniors will meet on Monday, December 2, 1PM, at Hopocan Gardens for the annual Christmas luncheon. Come order off the menu, and enjoy the afternoon. 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. Beginners and experienced players are welcome to try a hand. Come and enjoy an evening of fellowship and fun! Bring your favorite dessert or appetizer along to share! (Insert Graphic1508-0016.tif) First Saturday Devotion to our Blessed Mother under the title of Our Lady of Fatima will be held Saturday, December 7 at 5:15pm following the 4pm Mass. All are welcome. (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. 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 gracefilled time of preparation!

(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, Vickie Bhe, Andrew Gombaski, Connie Liegey (Weigand), Bob Luxeder, Joanne Jones, Donald Ruegg, Elizabeth Herold, Christy Foder, Joseph Benear, Joan Salman (Weigand), Trevor Homsher, Helen Deibel, Richard McCulligan & Ed Leiberth (Insert Graphic 1103-0013.tif) (Insert Graphic 2000-0040.tif) Brody Alexander Mckee Son of Robert W. & Amanda R. (Arvay) McKee Irene E. Gratz Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord!

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 All Saints All Souls Collection for those in Military November 10 $ 8,311 $ 2,006 $ 10,317 $ 10,400 $ $ $ $ $ $ ( 83) 1,253 475 124 98 1,109 November 17 $ 8,815 $ 2,006 $ 10,821 $ 10,400 $ $ $ $ $ $ 421 157 978 ----95

Barberton Area Community Ministries items for the Month of November is vegetables; corn, beans, peas, carrots etc. Springtime of Hopes item for the month of November is Toilet Paper. Please place your donations inside the bench in front of the giving tree in the vestibule. Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated. (Insert Graphic 2107-0061.tif)

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(Insert Graphic 1000-0217.tif) November 25-December 1 Monday, November 25 Weekday 12:05 William Jursik 6:00 Confessions Tuesday, November 26 Weekday 8:30 Mary Steiner 5:15 Elizabeth Royston Anniversary Wednesday, November 27 Weekday 12:05 George Jundzilo Thursday, November 28 Thanksgiving Day 9:00 Patricia Kramer Rist Anniversary Friday, November 29 Weekday 12:05 James Gardner Saturday, November 30 St. Andrew, Apostle 8:30 Gina Ciarlariello 3:00 Confessions 4:00 Phyllis Ann Hankins Anniversary Sunday, December 1 First Sunday of Advent 8:00 Rudy Pramik 10:30 The People of St. Augustine Church 5:15 Alex N. Stavarz Readings for the Week of November 25 Monday Dn 1:1-6,8-20, Dn 3:52,53,54,55,56, Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday Dn 2:31-45, Dn 3:57,58,59,60,61, Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday Dn 5:1-6,13-14,16-17,23-28, Dn 3:62,63,64,65,66,67, Lk 21:12-19 Thursday Dn 6:12-28, Dn 3:68,69,70,71,72,73,74, Lk 21:20-28 Friday Dn 7:2-14, Dn 3:75,76,77,78,79,80,81, Lk 21:29-33 Saturday Rom 10:9-18, Ps 19:8,9,10,11, Mt 4:18-22 Sunday Is 2:1-5(1A), Ps 122:1-2,3-4,4-5,6-7,8-9, Rom 13:11-14, Mt 24:37-44 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. 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.