St.

Augustine Church, Barberton, OH November 27

November 28-December 4
Monday, November 28 Advent Weekday
12:05 Genevieve Benedick Bania
6:00 Confessions
Tuesday, November 29 Advent Weekday
8:30 School Mass George & Helen Jakubiak family & friends
5:15 Richard McCulligan
Wednesday, November 30 St. Andrew, Apostle
12:05 Mary Lou Cirignano Jr.
Thursday, December 1 Advent Weekday
12:05 Karl Bartel
Friday, December 2 Advent Weekday
12:05 George Kozarevic
Saturday, December 3 St. Francis Xavier, Priest
8:30 Sgt. Paul Brouse
3:00 Confessions
4:00 The People of St. Augustine Church (Fr. Majikas)
5:15 Holy Hour Our Lady of Fatima
Sunday, December 4 Second Sunday of Advent
8:00 Ruth Deibel & Ruth Over (Fr. Majikas)
10:30 Robert J. Luxeder (Fr. Browne)
5:15 John Edward & Mary M. Witt (Fr. Smith)

Readings for the Week of November 28

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Is 4:2-6, Ps 122:1-2,3-4b,4cd-5,6-7,8-9, Mt 8:5-11

Is 11-1-10, Ps 72:1-2,7-8,12-13,17, Lk 10:21-24
Rm 10:9-18, Ps 19:8,9,10,11, Mt 4:18-22
Is 26:1-6, Ps 118:1 & 8-9,19-21,25-27a, Mt 7:21,24-27
Is 29:17-24, Ps 27:1,4,13-14, Mt 9:27-31
Is 30:19-21,23-26, Ps 147:1-2,3-4,5-6, Mt 9:35-10:1,5a,6-8
Is 11:1-10, Ps 72:1-2,7-8,12-13,17, Rm 15:4-9, Mt 3:1-12

Time, Talent & Treasure

Amounts are not available, see next weeks bulletin

First Sunday of Advent

This Christmas season we would all like to have the peace of Christ, the ability to give
as Jesus gave and hearts that are not troubled. As the rush begins, reflect on your
past celebrations. What is it about Christmas and gift giving that you find life-giving?
What traditions would you especially like to continue? How can you use your time
and talents to spread the joy of the season?
334 Holy Hours were kept before the Blessed Sacrament this past week. We have not
made much progress in putting two adorers on each daytime hour. Those hours are
listed under the glass at the sign-in desk. Day hours are from 6am 9 pm.
Rememberif you cannot keep your hour occasionally, someone is always available to
cover it for you.Our Lord will not be outdone in kindness; Scripture says.and do did Fr.
Clines. The Graces are numerous. Choose the Hour and make the call.
Please pray for our Sick especially: John Baylock, Joseph Benear, Betty Bartel, Jack
Weigand, Lisa Gnap, Irene Lyle, Judy Kriston, Anne Trischan, Fred Kormanic, Shanon
Johnson, JoAnn Mullett, Stephen Deibel, Joanne Ramsay, William Bedford, Carol
Garman, Chad Trischan, Pat Shemuga, Andrew Somercik, Helene Van Oss, Paula
Collins, Alexandra Kepler, Gary Reed, Kristine Hornacek, Camilla Pieffer, Barb
Shehan, Gloria Rondy, Joe Patterson III, Lowell Potts, Sandra Walters, Bruce Hartung,
Barb Helms, Nicole Hahn, Carol Hendricks, Tom Abbott, Bob & Patty Moses, Therese
Weigand, Marge OBoyle, Bill Judge, Betty Morlan, Brittany Wunderle, Brenda Griffin,
Elizabeth Heflin, Kelly Ann Eby, Denise Benear, Michael Scott Benear, Sue
Christopher, Norma Geary Catlin, Carol Gloyd, Liam Fiocca, Kaleigh Shriver, Herman
Gardner, Janet Wolf, Margaret Ford, Ann Barni, Dick Buehrle, Mrs. Soni, Katie Prodon,
Charles Wagner, Joseph Adkins, Lynnea Postek & Carol Soberano

Attention all Saturday & Sunday adorers: 9pm 6:am, the new Holy Hour Captain is
Mike Meyers.he can be reached at 330-376-4015 or 330-697-6371. Give Mike a call
if you have any questions.
Thank you for your contributions to the collection for the Catholic Campaign for
Human Development (CCHD)! Your generous gifts will help CCHD break the cycle of
poverty in the United States through better education, improved housing, and
economic development. Through CCHD and its beneficiaries, we demonstrate Catholic
social teaching and carry out Jesus mission to bring glad tidings to the poorto
proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go
free (Lk 4:18).

WOMEN OF FAITH - please plan to attend our next meeting Tuesday, December 6, at 6:30 pm.
Don't forget our service project. We are collecting adult hats, gloves, scarfs and socks to be
given out at the Christmas dinner. We look forward to seeing you at the meeting.

The Giving Tree is present in our Church. There are many price ranges
to choose from. Please take a tag (or two) and return your unwrapped
gift(s) according to the directions on the tag the weekend of December
10 & 11. This year along with the Community Pregnancy Center,
Family Promise and the Elizabeth Ministries we have added the Peter
Maurin Center. PMC is an inner city Day Drop in Center for the
homeless and marginalized individuals. Supplies will assist most in need. Items
include hygiene items: deodorant, shampoos, toothbrushes & toothpaste, socks,
underwear, razors and shave cream, backpacks etc. Please help those in need this
Christmas Season! Gifts can also be dropped off at the rectory during regular
business hours.

Thank you to all who took time out of their busy schedules to bake cookies
and volunteer to help with the Christmas Walk, we are blessed to have so
many wonderful parishioners.

LOYOLA RETREAT HOUSE GRIEF SUPPORT RETREAT - Join Deacon Adair and others who are
seeking support for their grief on the sacred grounds of prayer and peace of Loyola on Tuesday,
November 29 from 5:30-8:00pm. Dinner will be served at 6:00pm. Freewill offerings will be accepted.
Loyola is at 700 Killinger Road, Clinton, OH (330-896-2315) Registration forms can be found at
www.loyolaretreathouse.com.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS Come and join the Knights of Columbus and Santa
Saturday, December 3 from 10:00 12:00 (noon) in the SAC. Enter to win a bicycle
or purchase a ticket for the 50/50 raffle, get a picture with Santa, enjoy donuts, coffee
and juice, but most importantly, enjoy sharing the Christmas Season with fellow
parishioners. Hope to see you there.
Due to early deadlines, all information for the bulletins must be submitted by 9:00am on the following
dates: for the December 25 bulletin information must be received by Wednesday, December 14 and for
the January 1 bulletin, information must be in by Wednesday, December 21. Please plan ahead!
Its all Greek to me! Latin mass 101 - Join us for a brief introduction/refresher of the
Extraordinary Form (Latin Mass) at St. Sebastian Church (476 Mull Ave, Akron Ohio)
on: Sunday, December 4 between 12:15 and 12:45 pm. You can stay and use what
youve learned at the 1:00 pm Latin Mass, afterwards; join everyone for coffee and
donuts. Please call 330-869-0682 for more information. Dominus Vobiscum!

St. Augustine will once again have an Advent Communal Reconciliation Service on Monday,
December 12 at 7:00pm in the church. Numerous priests will be available and you may
receive the sacrament either face-to-face or with a screen in a confessional. All are
encouraged to take part in this special sacrament, please plan accordingly.

St. Augustine will once again host a CHRISTMAS DAY DINNER. Volunteers and donations of baked goods
and money are needed. More information will be in the bulletin soon. Please call Karen Bellett at 330745-4628 to volunteer or for more information.
American Red Cross is looking for volunteers to greet donors at weekday blood
drives in your community. Friendly, flexible, reliable individuals who are interested
in helping with a life-saving program may contact Ann Catanese at 330-958-1873 or
ann.catanese@redcross.org.

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2017 Help us bring in the New Year by attending
the St. Augustine New Years Eve Bash! Come enjoy live music by The
Legends, dinner, drinks and most importantly fellowship. The evening
will begin at 8:00pm with dinner, music and dancing will follow into the
New Year! Tickets are $55.00 a couple and $30 per individual which includes dinner,
coffee, tea, there will be a cash bar. Tickets can be purchased at the rectory during
regular business hours or by contacting Elmer Neitz at 330-388-1980. Get a table of
friends together and come celebrate with us, must be 21 to participate.

SAVE THE DATE: February 18, 2017 for the Big Bobcat Ethnic Bash Reverse
Raffle. Tickets will go on sale in December. This is a fundraiser for the athletes at
St. Augustine.

Barberton Area Community Ministries item for the Month of December is Canned Fruit. 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 brothers and sisters in need.
School News - St. Augustine School is in need of a new cafeteria lunch manager
beginning on December 1. If you are interested, please contact Mrs. Faessel for more
information or for an application. Please share this with interested friends.
Greece: In the Footsteps of St. Paul the Apostle Deacon Robin & Paula Adair, and Fr. Norm Douglas,
will be hosting a pilgrimage to Greece, September 27, 2017 thru October 7, 2017 with Collette Travel.
Tour: Athens, Mykonos, Patmos and the House of Mary, Crete, Santorini, Thessaloniki, Meteora, Philippi,
Delphi, Corinth, and more. An Information night will be held at St. Vincent, Scullen Room, and
Tuesday, December 6 beginning at 6:30 pm. Consider this inspiring opportunity to travel Greece in the
spirit of St. Paul with fellow parishioners and friends. For questions, contact Deacon Adair at 330-2834983.
The Salvation Army of Summit County believes strongly in carrying out its mission of
Doing the Most Good. That is why we are asking for your help this Christmas season.
Our Red Kettle Campaign raised $389,000 in 2015, and this year were setting our sights
even higher because there are so many people in Summit County who need the help of
The Salvation Army. By working together, you can help us make sure that the money

raised through our Red Kettle Campaign goes further than it ever has. How can you help? Consider
becoming a bell ringer, gather co-workers, friends, family and pick a date that works well for you. For
more information, contact (330) 434-7365 or www.salvationarmyakron.org.
In the November envelope packet, there is 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. Monies received also aid the Parish
Sacristan in keeping the sanctuary supplied with the necessary items throughout the year.
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.
Caregiver Support Group Meeting - November 30 at 10am Catholic Charities - 812 Biruta Street, Akron.
For more information, please call 330-762-2000. Free care is available for the older adult while
caregivers attend the group meeting. Adult Day Services is a community-based intervention designed to
care for the aging population experiencing cognitive or functional limitations, as well as to address the
needs of those at risk of social isolation. Caregivers receive encouragement and guidance to bolster
their own mental health and wellbeing which increases the likelihood for successful care for their loved
one at home.
Come and enjoy an Advent Concert of Peace featuring the St. Francis de Sales Music
Ministry and the Peace Together Choir today Sunday, November 27, 2016 beginning
6:30 pm in the church at 4009 Manchester Road Akron. Advent Almsgiving
Opportunity Free Donations will benefit the Peter Maurin Center.
Please pray for our servicemen and women. May they experience the protection of the
Lord and rely on Him for their strength, peace and joy!
The next round of Euchre will be Friday, December 2 in the school cafeteria
beginning at 6:30pm. Bring a covered dish to help celebrate the Christmas Season
with your fellow card players. All are welcome.