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Augustine Church, Barberton, OH) (August 25, 2013)

Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time

Living the Faith in August: Luke 13:22-30 Go out to all the world and tell the Good News. (Ps 117, Mk 16:15) Is it enough to be a good person or does the Lord demand something more? We know that God is all-merciful, but do we ever take Gods mercy for granted? How? The parable suggests that it is not enough to know Jesus we must live his message. How are you living Jesus message? How might you have to change your priorities in order to live his message more fully?

318 Holy Hours were kept with Our Lord in Eucharistic Adoration last week. A Holy Hour of adoration testifies to the fact that the Jesus who died on the cross, is present in the Eucharist and reigns in Heaven, are identical. (Pope Pius XII) We tend to make plans for what is important to us. Please consider setting aside one hour for the one that loves you the most. Please contact Judy Soltis 330-212-0926 if you are interested in making a Holy Hour.
Today is the day, join us following the 10:30 Mass for the St. Augustine Luau. Enjoy homecooked meals, our famous dessert tent, games for the children, entertainment, corn hole and knock out. Come and enjoy your day with fellow parishioners. The Day School and Preschool will hold their open houses from 11:30-1:00pm. stop in to see some of the exciting things the children will be doing this school year. Dont forget to get your raffle tickets with an opportunity to be the big winner of $5,000, the winner will be drawn around 5:00pm. Winner need not be present. The picnic T-shirts will be sold for only $8.00. There will be themed baskets raffled off for $1.00 each. Thank you to all who have put in time to help make this picnic special for our St. Augustine Community.

An anyone can do way to participate in the New Evangelization is to volunteer to help spread the faith through RCIA. Volunteers are needed to: Be a Prayer Partner (agree to pray for an RCIA Inquirer) Help provide refreshments (once is great!) Consider being a parish sponsor and/or Mass mentor To share your gifts in one of these ways, please call Karen at 330-745-0011 x 18. Thank you.

Barberton Area Community Ministries items for the Month of August: Boxed dinners, rice, noodles, potatoes etc. Springtime of Hopes item for the month of August is toilet paper 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 very much for your donations, especially at this time of the year, when there are so many in need. Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated.

Community Corner

HOW DOES A PERSON BECOME CATHOLIC? Through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) or RCIC for children over the age of reason. The RCIA provides a nine-month opportunity to experience deeper conversion to the Lord, learn about Catholicism and what it means to be Catholic, and grow in relationship with other seekers and parishioners. If you have a non-Catholic spouse or fiance, neighbor, friend, co-worker or family member or even the cashier at your favorite store please prayerfully consider talking to him/her about possible participation. An Inquiry Night will be held on Monday, August 26 at 7:00 pm in the Rectory. Please talk to Karen or one of our parish priests if you have questions (330-7450011) or to refer someone for an appointment. Thank you.
Early Childhood Religion Classes will begin Sunday, September 15 during the 10:30 Mass. This class is offered to children ages three years old to completion of Kindergarten. Children must be potty trained. Religion class will be held in St. Augustine Preschool. To register, contact Renee Barker at 330-745-1080. (Insert Graphic 1602-0008.tif) Our Parish School of Religion (PSR) needs your help in the following areas; office, substitute teachers and hall monitors. Anyone interested in helping out this school year, please contact Renee Barker at 330-745-1080. PSR is offered to children starting in the first grade through eighth grade; classes are held at St. Augustine School beginning on Sunday, September 8 from 9-10:15am. in the SAC. If a child is going into the first grade, and not attending a Catholic School or was in a Catholic school and is no longer attending, you are able to register for PSR. If you have not received a registration form in the mail, or are interested in registering a new child/children, or would like to volunteer, please contact Renee Barker at 330745-1080. Cards Anyone? Join us Friday, September 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.

A "Caring and Sharing" session for those struggling with divorce, separation or widowhood will be held on Monday, August 26 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 330-285-9824 or Sharon 330-612-3635. (Insert Graphic 2303-0414.tif) St. Augustine Church would like to welcome the following New Parishioners to our Faith Community: Ryan Metzen, Philip, Karly & Doris Thomas.
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Holy Hour family of the Week:

M/M Rey Soberano

(Insert Graphic 2000-0069.tif) Please pray for our Sick especially: Patrick Blasdel, Karl Bartel, Jacob Hurley, John Baylock, Jim Santilli Sr., Amy Brickels, Ellen Morlan, Frances Trenta, Patrick Doyle, B. J. Ranier, Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, Judy Kriston, Irene Lyle, Martha Beitel, Camilla Pieffer, Marilyn Stump, Joanne Sarver, Richard McCulligan, the family of Joshua Weigand, Alex Ruegg, Betty Biagetti & Margaret Seifert (Insert Graphic 1108-0067.tif) III Matthew Lewis & Kathy White I Justin J. Lance & Marissa A. Willig (Insert Graphic 1103-0070.tif) Levi Benjamin Knorr Son of Benjamin & Jacklyn (Meadows) Knorr Carson Michael Sveda Son of Anthony & Elizabeth (Macko) Sveda (Insert Graphic 2000-0090.tif)

Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord!

Margaret Gardner

Please contact the rectory if you or someone you know has been returned back to health. You are invited to a HOLY HOUR FOR PRIESTS, each Thursday from 3-4pm. Please join us as we pray the General Prayers for Priests, Chaplet of Mercy, Rosary Meditations, Litany of Precious Blood and Litany of Mary. All are invited and encouraged to attend. (Insert Graphic 1300-0100.tif) Stewardship Time, Talent & Treasure Sundays Offering Faith Direct Offering Total Offering Weekly Budget to meet Operating Cost Shortfall School Support St. Vincent de Paul Visiting Missionary Assumption August 11 $ 7,094 $ 1,931 $ 9,025 $10,400 $ (1,375) $ 635 $ 536 $ 3,185 $ ---August 18 $ 6,724 $ 1,931 $ 8,655 $ 10,400 $ (1,745) $ 262 $ 372 $ 357 $ 1,338

eGiving through Faith Direct is the easiest and most convenient way for St. Augustine Church to receive your weekly offering and other Church support. eGiving through Faith Direct will also save you time while helping St. Augustine Church reduce expenses. You can either go online to www.faithdirect.net and use our parish code OH278 or pick up an enrollment form from the parish office and mail the form to Faith Direct. Thank you for your support and God Bless!

(Insert Graphic 1000-0035.tif) August 26-September 1 Monday, August 26 Weekday 12:05 Joseph Grum 6:00 Confessions Tuesday, August 27 St. Monica 8:30 School Mass 5:15 John Jundzilo Anniversary Wednesday, August 28 St. Augustine, Bishop & Doctor of the Church 12:05 Rev. Carl Ciprian Thursday, August 29 The Passion of St. John the Baptist 12:05 John & Toni Brncik & Jim Stith Friday, August 30 Weekday 12:05 Sophie Lysiak Anniversary Saturday, August 31 Weekday 8:30 Karen Speck 2:00 Wedding: Matthew Lewis & Kathy White 3:00 Confessions 4:00 Sachiko Benya Sunday, September 1 Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 Elizabeth King 10:30 The People of St. Augustine Church Readings for the Week of August 26 1 Thes 1:1-5,8b-10, Ps 149:1-2,3-4,5-6,9, Mt 23:13-22 1 Thes 2:1-8, Ps 139:1-3,4-6, Mt 23:23-26 1 Thes 2:9-13, Ps 139:7-8,9-10,11-12, Mt 23:27-32 1 Thes 3:7-13, Ps 90:3-5,12-13,14,17, Mt 6:17-29* 1 Thes 4:1-8, Ps 97:1,2,5-6,10,11-12, Mt 25:1-13 1 Thes 4:9-11, Ps 98:1,7-8,9, Mt 25:14-30 Sir 3:17-18,20,28-29, Ps 68:4-5,6-7,10-11, Heb 12:18-19,22-24a, Lk 14:1,7-14

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Culture of Life: The next Culture of Life meeting will be held September 17 in the rectory following Mass and Benediction. Please lend your voice and heart in prayer and action. All are welcome to join the weekly Holy Hour for Religious Freedom on Wednesdays from 1-2:00pm and/or the Holy Hour for Life held on the first Friday of each month from 11-12:00pm. For more information, please contact Lynn Willig at 330-658-2642. Did you know that there are 3 Supernatural Virtues? The supernatural virtues are faith, hope and charity. They are called supernatural because they have their foundation in God, are directly related to God, and are for all of us the way we can reach God directly. So faith, hope, love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love. (1 Cor 13:13) From the Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church) (Youcat #305)

Why a H ol yH ou ? A Holy Hour of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament is so important to Jesus that a multitude r of souls go to Heaven who otherwise would have gone to hell. (Jesus revelation to Blessed Dina Belanger)