St.

Augustine Church, Barberton, OH – November 17, 2019

May she Rest in Peace

Virginia Dellapa
Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord!

Wedding Banns
I Sam Jerome & Allison Mazey

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

399 Holy Hours were kept before the Blessed Sacrament this past week.
“In Him we live and move and have our being.” (Acts 17:28) “This
statement is the core of my relationship with the Holy One. Being enfolded
and surrounded with the Beloved inspired my faith. Taken with the beauty
of this reality I created a chant based on this Act, which sustains me in
time of need. I sing it out loud, hum it quietly or let it circle my mind and heart.
Remembering this closeness with God prompts me to turn from what lures me into
self-centeredness.” (Sr. Joyce Rupp, O.S.M.) What a thought to dwell on in an hour of
adoration. Call today 330-745-6852.
The following are our current vacant hours; please consider filling a spot and
spending time with Our Lord. Monday: midnight-1am and Wednesday: 2-3am.

Time, Talent & Treasure

November 3 November 10
Sunday Offering $ 8,753 $ 7,559
Faith Direct Offering $ 1,644 $ 1,646
Total Offering $ 10,397 $ 9,205

Weekly Budget to meet Operating Cost $ 11,800 $ 11,800

(Shortfall) Overage $ $ (1,403) $ (2,595)

School Support $ 1,011 $ 813

Capital Support $ 366 $ 567
Endowment $ 1,065 $ 56
Propagation of Faith $ 10 $ 23
All Saints $ 1,379 $ 219
St. Vincent de Paul $ 386 $ 1,293
All Souls $ 673 $ 172
Organ Campaign $ 185 $ 70
Organ Campaign – Goal $660,000 Total to date $ 629,493

A Barberton Area Community Ministry item for the month of November is Pasta, spaghetti,
rigatoni, elbow macaroni, etc. 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 brother’s and sister’s in need.

November 18-24
Monday, November 18 – Weekday
12:05 Nick Antonino – Anniversary
6:00 Confessions

Tuesday, November 19 – Weekday

8:30 Cecil Tonya
5:15 Beth Rataj

Wednesday, November 20 – Weekday

12:05 Carl Frank

Thursday, November 21 - The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

12:05 Robert J. Luxeder

Friday, November 22 – Saint Cecilia, Virgin & Martyr

12:05 Larry Smart

Saturday, November 23 – Weekday

8:30 Keith Jones
3:00 Confessions
4:00 Constantine Nonno (Fr. Browne)

Sunday, November 24 – Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

8:00 Bernadette Gibson – Anniversary (Fr. Browne)
10:30 The People of St. Augustine Church (Fr. Majikas)
5:15 Sondles & Webb families (Fr. Browne)

Please pray for our Sick especially: Betty Bartel, Lisa Gnap, Judy Kriston, Anne
Trischan, Shanon Johnson, William Bedford, Carol Garman, Chad Trischan, Pat
Shemuga, Paula Collins, Alexandra Kepler, Gary Reed, Barb Shehan, Joe Patterson III,
Lowell Potts, Sandra Walters, Bruce Hartung, Barb Helms, Nicole Hahn, Tom Abbott,
Bob & Patty Moses, Kelly Ann Eby, Kaleigh Shriver, Pauline Nonno, Allen Weidman,
Conner Beish, Charlie Carroll, Katie Marino, Cheryl Jackson, Roy Smith, Tara
Ferguson, C.J., Bob Eckert, Paul Moon, James Chalfant, Lori Meese, Sharon Lohan,
Carole Ezell-Bell, Julian Gonzalez, Honey Ann Zagar, Paulette Holland, Carol
Newhouse, Carol Grimes, Nick Shirey, Mary Zinkovitch, Ed Brogan, Angela Rollins,
John Anzaldi, Gary Morgan, Pam Schlernitzauer, Tom Rasicci, Sarah Brown, Laurie
Shantz, Susan Cutshall, Margaret Genet, Phil & Alyce Sherman, Kathy Steinwand,
Leslie Coffey, Brian Gortney, Megan Anson, Alice Rhoades, Margo Trenta, Andy
Drobnak, Therese Fay, Stephen Trenta, Michael Yurich, Tod Copaci, Di Vickers, Betty
Gombaski, Kirk Shemuga, Tom McCourt, Carol Elliot, Steve Sanford, Mike Yocky,
Vicki Cornelius & Deb Messenger

If you are in or have entered the hospital and would like to be visited by one of our
priest’s, please call the rectory at 330-745-0011. If you have a surgery planned and
would like to be anointed, please call prior to hospitalization as to make sure you
receive the sacrament. If there is someone you know who has been returned to
health and can be removed from the sick list, please contact the rectory.

It’s time for the Knights of Columbus Council 1617 Reverse Raffle! Mark your calendars for
Saturday, December 7 beginning at 6:00pm in the KOC Hall, 70 N. Van Buren, Barberton.
Only 100 tickets will be sold, proceeds will benefit our local KOC. Tickets are $40.00 each,
which includes dinner, drinks and a chance to win $1,000 if all tickets are sold. To purchase a
ticket or two contact Joe Hrabusa at 330-825-7979, Richard Postek 330-825-5353 or the rectory during
regular business hours.

Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

We are a short-term, results-oriented society. “Show me the money!” “Cut your losses” is
advised if gains are not in the near future. Today’s gospel warns us that if we are not
thinking long-term or if we react to the latest crisis in the news, we will probably be led
astray. Jesus does not guarantee immediate gains in the Christian life. Stay invested in
Him, especially when others are anxious and you will be rewarded in God’s time.

Pastor’s Pick of the Week: “Cosmic Origins”

For generations, science has ignored the concept of creation because doing
otherwise would beg the question…of a Creator. Today, however, we have compelling
evidence-from science itself for a beginning and fine-tuning of the universe. The
insights are complementary, and that very fact provides evidence of a transcendent,
intelligent Creator. Cosmic Origins explores those insights. Executive producer Fr.
Robert J. Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D., is a philosopher, educator, author, and former president
to Gonzaga University. He is founder and president of the Magis Institute for Faith
and Reason, an organization dedicated to public education on the relationship among
the disciplines of physics, philosophy, reason, and faith. This fascinating film features
Fr. Spitzer and a group of physicists and
academic heavyweights exploring modern scientific theories about how the universe
came to exist. Throughout the journey, viewers learn that modern scientific paths
point toward a very Christian understanding of how we came to be.
Cosmic Origins explains what we know about the beginning and nature of the
universe as well as its transcendent implications in clear, easy-to-understand terms.
The film weaves together a compelling narrative from academics and credentialed
scientists pointing toward a very Christian understanding of how the universe came to
exist. Cosmic Origins expertly conveys a vital and important message for everyone-our
Christian faith is not disproven by modern science, but rather corroborated by it.

Christ’s Peace!

Fr. David Majikas

On behalf of His Excellency, the Most Reverend Timothey P. Broglio, Archbishop for the
Military Services, USA, thanks to those who contributed to the Triennial National Collection
for the AMS last week. Your generosity will assist Archbishop Broglio in the mission,
“Serving Those Who Serve,” and will help make it possible for Catholic men and women,
and their families, currently serving in the U.S. Military, to receive the sacraments and
pastoral care to those who are wounded, or as veterans, being cared for in one of the 153
Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers. Thank you for supporting the men and
women, and their families, from our own parish and diocese who serve and protect this
great nation, and who defend the freedoms we hold dear.

Please note: Information for the December 1 bulletin must be received into
the rectory by Thursday, November 21.

Food, Fellowship and Faith for Adults -Join us on Monday, November 18 at 7:30pm, as we
welcome our Guest speaker Sr. Lourdes of the Holy Eucharist, of the Mercedarian Sister
of the Blessed Sacrament, who will present a talk entitled “A Call To Family” at The Tangier Bistro Bar,
located at 532 West Market Street, Akron. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. $10 admission fee includes appetizers –
cash bar available. Sponsored by St. Sebastian Parish, Akron.

Please join the Women of Faith for the next meeting, November 19 at 6:30 in the school cafeteria. We
will be hosting Dorothy Somerville, the director of BACM. It will be a good opportunity to get informed
and get involved in this wonderful Barberton/ Norton outreach. Refreshments will be served. All are
welcome, so won't you please join us!

God bless you/Gesundheit! Cold & flu season is just around the corner, so please consider donating a
box or two of Kleenex to BACM. The Women of Faith will be collecting Kleenex to present to our speaker
from BACM at our November 19 meeting. There is container in the back of the church for your
donations. Let's spread the love, not the germs. With your help we hope to donate 100 boxes. THANK
YOU!
St. A’s Soup Kitchen Crew ~ Our next service date is Tuesday, November 19 at the First
Presbyterian Church across from the library, in Barberton. Get ready to lick your lips because
our menu is going to make your mouth water! We will be preparing roasted turkeys and
stuffing and volunteers will be busy peeling potatoes to pair with a huge vat of “drippins’” reserved for
scrumptious gravy. Veggies and homemade desserts will round out the meal. Our friends from Grace
church will be gifting our guests with a Thanksgiving themed surprise.
Never been to a Soup Kitchen? Just show up between the hours of 2-4:00pm. There is always a
need for another pair of hands and beautiful smile. Prayers begin at 4:30 p.m. and doors close at six. (As
a side, this month we are in dire need of MEN’S WHITE SOCKS to distribute via our Soup Kitchen
FREE STORE. If you would like to donate, please leave in the vestibule with soup kitchen on the
outside of the bag or give to a soup kitchen volunteer. Thank you, in advance, for your unending
generosity!) For questions call or text Carolyn @ 330-234-7302.

Men’s Fellowship will meet next Saturday, November 23 from 7-8:25am in the school cafeteria. We will
continue our study of Mark’s Gospel, and we will pray a rosary for Marriage, Family, and Respect for
Life, and world peace. For questions, contact Gib Adolph at 330-634-3738 or email
adolphbiz@email.com.

Come and join ANNUNCIATION/VISITATION OF MARY for their 11th ANNUAL CRAFT SHOW
Candy Cane Junction on Saturday, November 23 in the school building, 88 Kent Street from
9am-3:00pm. All homemade crafts…no commercially made products. Lunch is available plus
Baked Sale, Grab Bags, Raffles, Prizes….and a lot of fun. Don't miss this homey craft
show. You will have a great time and see many quality crafts. For more information, call 330-
592-4155 or 330-535-4141.

Please note: St. Augustine Rectory will be closed November 28 & 29 for Thanksgiving. 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 food baskets to be distributed to those in need.

With the upcoming Holy Days and Holidays it is time to start looking for Minsters for the
Masses. There are a few spot left; sign-up sheets have been placed in the sacristy for Lectors
and a sheet in the vestibule for Ushers. Please prayerfully consider being a part of our
Masses this Christmas Season.

Gennesaret's 28th annual Home Run for the Homeless benefit race will be Thanksgiving Day,
Thursday, November 28, 2019, in west Akron. Beginning at 8:30am is the one-mile fun run/walk,
and at 9am is the four-mile race near and through historic Glendale Cemetery. Register via
www.gennesaret.net. The race registration fee until November 27 is $20 per person; two or more
family members are $10 each. The race registration fee on race day is $25 per person from 7:15-
8:45am at Gennesaret's Family Nutritional Center, 419 West Exchange St., Akron. The fun run/walk
registration is $2. For more info, call 330.858.6777. Proceeds benefit all-volunteer Gennesaret,
which serves poor families and individuals approx. 500 hot meals weekly and provides bags of
groceries in the area of Akron where there is the greatest need.

Christmas Walk 2019 ~ It’s that time of year again when LOTS of cookies are needed for the annual
downtown Barberton community event on Saturday, November 30. This year, we will once again prepare
three huge roasters of homemade chili; large beverage containers with piping hot chocolate and oodles of
cookie platters to distribute.

Therefore, we are in need of tons of cookies, specifically brightly colored and sugared cut
out and kid friendly cookies, as well as, those treasured ethnic specialties that only get made
for a “special occasion”. Drop off for cookies will be on Saturday afternoon at 1:00 p.m.
Elves will be making cookie trays in the school cafeteria. Carols will be playing and you are
sure to get a chuckle at their attire! (BTW…Elves desperately needed ~ no application
necessary. Just show up at one o’clock. We’ll train you!)

We are also requesting as many St. Augustine Ambassadors as the front lawn can hold to
serve our neighbors and friends from the Barberton area. There is no age requirement, just the ability to
shake hands, give hugs and pass out treats. For additional information contact Carolyn a text or
call: 330-234-7302.

Please note date change. Due to all the activities going on around the St. Augustine
campus and in our own lives, we are canceling Euchre for December. Join us for our
belated Euchre Christmas Party, Friday, January 3 beginning with dinner at 6:30pm
in the cafeteria. Bring a covered dish to share. For questions, contact Bernadette at
330-745-0011. Hope to see you there!
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With the upcoming Holy Days and Holidays it is time to start looking for Minsters for the
Masses. A sign-up sheet has been placed in the sacristy for Lectors and a sheet in the
vestibule for Ushers. Please prayerfully consider being a part of our Masses this season.

Belles of Ireland Christmas Faire is Sunday, November 24, 2000 Brown Street,
Akron from 11am-4pm., presented by the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians,
Margaret Judge Division. This is a great opportunity to start your Christmas
shopping early with Irish and Christmas handcrafted and imported items from a
variety of vendors. Enjoy delicious food, baked goods, and beverages at Café Ireland. Please
contact Meg Griffin at 330-688-4009 with any questions.

Warrior Cards are available….Would you like to pray for our School and PSR students. All
you need to do is choose a set of cards with a child’s name on it, place your name (last
names only) on the cards. For those interested, please call/see any member of Joyful
Hearts, or contact Chris Christoff at 330-472-1557 or email mchristoff2007@yahoo.com
you can also stop in the rectory to pick up your prayer cards. Please consider joining this
ministry of prayer for our students, we would like each student to have their own warrior.
In the envelope packets, you will find an envelope for Christmas Flowers. A donation to
the Flower Fund helps to defray costs of flowers and decorations in our church during the
upcoming Christmas season. For those using Faith Direct, if you have made a
contribution, please drop the names of the intended into the offertory basket or contact
the rectory at 330-745-0011.

"LOVE IS PATIENT, LOVE IS KIND...IT DOES NOT REJOICE OVER WRONG DOING BUT REJOICES WITH
THE TRUTH." 1Corinthians 13:4-6 As the children of God we are all destined for heaven. However, as
the sons and daughters of Adam and Eve, our FALLEN NATURE sometimes gets in the way. As the
disciples of Jesus, we are encouraged by His infinite love, mercy and compassion, to treat our brothers
and sisters in Christ with kindness and forgiveness. But we must also boldly proclaim the truth, and the
message of the SAVING power of FAITH and REPENTANCE. TRUE LOVE demands that we not condone
or encourage sinful behavior but that we do our best to assist each other in avoiding and resisting the
temptations of sin. This is at the heart of the mission of St. Augustine's Culture of Life, please join us in
proclaiming the Gospel of Love and Truth. For more information contact Lynn Willig @(330)472-9452 .
The FEST Internship - Looking to do something extraordinary this summer? The FEST (www.theFEST.us)
is looking for marketing & communications, event planning, and logistics management interns to join
the team that puts together our annual Diocesan Family Festival. Interns will be a part of a fast-paced
team and will play a critical role in the marketing, planning and coordination of annual event for 40,000+
people. Interns will provide support and have responsibilities including public speaking, marketing,
mailings, digital and social media, press releases, logistics, event planning, and more. Interns must have
strong people skills, work ethic, critical thinking, organizational skills, and reliable transportation. For
more information or to apply, please send your resume to Caitlin@theFEST.us by January 10th.