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Augustine Church, Barberton, OH) (October 6, 2013)

Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday, 6 October 2013: Luke 17:5-10

If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts. (Ps. 95:8) Have you ever asked for an increase in faith? If so, what happened? If not, why not? What or who helps you to protect and nurture the faith you do have? How or when have you helped to increase or support the faith of another?

320 Holy Hours were kept with Our Lord in Eucharistic Adoration last week. Do you realize that Jesus is there in the Blessed Sacrament expressly for you, for you alone? He burns with the desire to come into your heart! (St. Therese of Lisieux) We have a Holy Hour just for you; please call Judy Soltis at 330-212-0926. (Insert Graphic 2404-0088.tif) Coffee and Donuts will be served in the cafeteria today following the 10:30 Mass. Hosts will be Larry & Charlotte Smart. Stop in for a treat before heading home to start your busy week. (Insert Graphic 1401-0005.tif) St. Augustine Rectory is looking for a part-time (24 hours per week) cook and housekeeper. Applicants must provide their own transportation. Anyone interested, please send your resume to St. Augustine Church or stop in to pick up an application.

The next ST. AUGUSTINE WOMEN OF FAITH meetings are scheduled for 10-11:00 am and 6:30-8:00 pm on Tuesday, October 15. We will meet in the front of the church for a Holy Hour for Priests. The evening group will then meet in the cafeteria for refreshments. All women of the parish are invited to attend.
Culture of Life Important dates: October 12 6th Annual Rosary Rally October 19 St. Augustine day of Participation for 40 Days for Life from 8:00am until 5:00pm. For more information, please contact Lynn Willig at 330-658-2642. o o (Insert Graphic 1102-0004.tif )Immaculate Conception Church in Kenmore is offering an Anointing of the Sick Mass on Wednesday, October 23 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.

Community Corner
Barberton Area Community Ministries items for the Month of October is canned fruit; peaches, pears, mixed, apricots etc. Springtime of Hopes item for the month of October is Toothpaste & 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 very much for your donations, especially at this time of the year, when there are so many in need. Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your generosity in last weeks Collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC). Because of your support, millions of faithful can gain a deeper understanding of their faith through Catholic resources on the Internet, television, radio, and print media. Remember, half of your donations are staying in our (arch) diocese to support local communication projects. To learn more about the important work supported by the Collection for CCC, please visit www.usccb.org (search Catholic Communication Campaign). (Insert Graphic 2407-0014.tif) Just a reminder: CYO Basketball and Cheerleading sign-ups for boys and girls grades 3-8 will be held today Sunday, October 6 from 8:30-10:30 am in the school. Please bring your registration forms, if you do not have one, copies will be available. This is the only sign-up. GO BOBCATS! Mark your calendars..Munchkin Basketball will begin in January 4 at 8:00am. Watch the bulletin for details regarding sign-ups. Munchkin Basketball is offered to children grades K-2. Blanket Sunday Covers Many Needs Next weekend is Blanket Sunday, sponsored by the Diocesan St. Vincent de Paul Society. When you come to Mass, simply make a cash donation. Your money will go further through bulk purchases of blankets and other items for families, children, the elderly, homeless, and other needy individuals in our own metropolitan area. Envelopes have been provided in the pews, checks can be made payable to St. Vincent de Paul with Blanket Sunday placed on the memo line.

Cards Anyone? Join us Friday, November 8 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. Join us as we journey together through Catholicism, Thurday, November 7 when we discover Indispensable Men: Peter, Paul & the Missionary Adventure. 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. The Divorced, Separated and Widowed Catholics of Akron is sponsoring a talk by Michelle Studer from the Akron Zoo. She will discuss the zoos history, current happenings and future plans. It will be held on Monday, October 14 at 7:30 pm 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 Denny 330-285-9824 or Sharon 330-612-3635. UPDATE: Please pray for the inquirers as they seek to know Jesus and grow in knowledge and love for Him as experienced through Catholicism. Parishioners are needed who are able to provide refreshments to serve at break time. Simple desserts, fruit, cheese and crackers any goody is fine (for 10 people). Beverages and paper products are provided. Please call Karen to volunteer for a Monday-night snack (745-0011 x 18). Thank you.

(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, Richard McCulligan, the family of Joshua Weigand, Betty Biagetti, Margaret Seifert, Nancy Fuss, Arthur Gorman, Ann Pipoly, Andy & Kate Ligas & Vickie Bhe (Insert Graphic 1108-0013.tif) III Jeff Gardner & Bianca Krohn II Brian Patrick Tasz & Lisa M. Ehrhardt I Joe Aceto & Andrea Nagel Madigan Susanne Nary Daughter of Patrick & Ruthanne (Gooslin) Nary Donald Schimmoeller Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord!

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Please contact the rectory if you or someone you know has been returned back to health.

(Insert Graphic 1800-0005.tif) Young at Heart Seniors will meet Monday, October 7, 1 p.m., at Prince of Peace. Join us for friendship and refreshments.
(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 Catholic Communication Campaign September 22 $ 5,052 $ 1,995 $ 7,047 $ 10,400 $ (3,353) $ 330 $ 1,064 $ --September 29 $ 6,585 $ 1,995 $ 8,580 $ 10,400 $ (1,820) $ $ $ 65 128 607

Why not make a change this fall in the way you support St. Augustine Church? Sign up with eGiving through Faith Direct, which is the most convenient and secure way for you to make your weekly offering to St. Augustine Church. Making either one-time or automatic contributions through Faith Direct will also save valuable time for both you and our parish staff. To enroll, please visit Faith Direct's website www.faithdirect.net and use our parish code OH278. You can also fill out and mail a Faith Direct enrollment form from the parish office. Peace and Blessings to your family (Insert Graphic 2114-0034.tif)

Insert Graphic 1000-0035.tif) October 7 -13 Monday, October 7 Our Lady of the Rosary 12:05 Anthony & Mary Luxeder 6:00 Confessions Tuesday, October 8 Weekday 8:30 John Jundzilo 5:15 Richard Seifert Wednesday, October 9 Weekday 12:05 Mrs. Josephine Krizay Anniversary Thursday, October 10 Weekday 12:05 Sam Karam Friday, October 11 Weekday 12:05 Elizabeth King 3:00 WEDDING Jeff Gardner & Bianca Krohn Saturday, October 12 Weekday 8:30 Andy Valovcik 3:00 Confessions 4:00 Special Intentions of Pat & Terri Canfora Sunday, October 13 Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 Anna Lazar 10:30 The People of St. Augustine Church 5:15 Sarah Tonya Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Readings for the Week of October 7 Jon 1:1-2:2,11, Jon 2:3,4,5,8, Lk 10:25-37 Jon 3:1-10, Ps 130: 1-2,3-4,7-8, Lk 10:38-42 Jon 4:1-11, Ps 86:3-4,5-6,9-10, Lk 11:1-4 Mal 3:13-20b, Ps 1:1-2,3,4,6, Lk 11:5-13 Jl 1:13-15; 2:1-2, Ps 9:2-3,6,16,8-9, Lk 11:15-26 Jl 4:12-21, Ps 97:1-2,5-6,11-12, Lk 11:27-28 2 Kgs 5:14-17, Ps 98:1,2-3,3-4, 2 Tm 2:8-13, Lk 17:11-19

Attention High School Youth Group: The next meeting will be held on Sunday, October 20. Mark your calendars, hope to see everyone there.
(Insert Graphic 1103-0020.tif) PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE: For those preparing to have a child baptized in the near future, one requirement is that the parents attend a Pre-baptism Class. The next Pre-Baptism Class will be held at Immaculate Conception Church on Tuesday, October 15 at 7:00pm. Please contact 330-753-8429 for additional information. The Elizabeth Ministry is in desperate need of donations. Items needed can be homemade or store bought. A few suggestions are; baskets, cards, bibs, books, pacifiers, rubber ducks, wash clothes, rosaries, blankets, afghans etc., anything that has to do with babies. Your donations will be placed in the welcome baskets provided to our newly baptized. Please help fill the basketsitems can be dropped off at the rectory during regular business hours.