(Saint Augustine Church, Barberton, OH)

(December 19, 2010)

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Fourth Sunday of Advent
Without the angel’s intervention, a confused and hurt Joseph was planning to quietly divorce Mary.
Those people who come into our lives at times of confusion and help us find our way are truly angels to
us, like Joseph, we need to listen to them, frequently those angels are in our own homes.

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There were 360 Holy Hour adorers that spent time before our Lord this past week. Why is exposing the
Blessed Sacrament necessary? The difference between spending time with Jesus in the Blessed
Sacrament exposed in the monstrance, rather than in the tabernacle, is the same as the difference
between conversing with a friend face-to-face instead of having a closed door between you. The
scheduled adorers are guardians of the Blessed Sacrament so there presence is necessary. Yet, the most
compelling reason for exposition is because the Holy Spirit asks for it. Jesus made this very clear:
“Indeed this is the will of My Heavenly Father, that everyone who looks upon the Son and believes in
Him, shall have eternal life, and I shall raise him on the last day” (John 6:40)

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Barberton Area Community Ministries item for the Month of December is Potato products, rice,
noodles or boxed dinners. Please bring your donations when you come to Mass, together we can help
those less fortunate, a box has been placed in the vestibule for donations. Items will be delivered to
BACM on Monday.

SPRINGTIME OF HOPE will now only be collecting donations on the first Sunday of the month. Items
that are greatly needed are: toiletries, new adult and children underwear, adult and children jeans &
sweats, new or slightly used L-3XL adult hoodies. All donations are greatly appreciated, a box will be
provided in the vestibule of the church. Should you have any questions, please contact Greg Meier at
330-289-3987.
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The next Coffee and Donuts will be Sunday, December 19, following the 9:00 and 11:00 Masses. Hosts
will be Jim & Barb Horvath and Larry & Charlotte Smart.

GENERATIONS OF FAITH – Join us on the Journey, Thursday, January 6 as we discover

“The Pillars of Faith”. Registration forms are available on the bookrack. Sessions will be held at
Immaculate Conception Waldeisen Hall from 6-9pm, all are welcome to attend. Enjoy a meal from 6-
6:30pm followed by the session.

You are cordially invited to celebrate Christmas Day by attending the annual Christmas Day Dinner.
Meals are served between 1:00- 3:00pm in the SAC. As always, parishioner-provided
baked goods will be appreciated. Please call Karen at 330-745-0011 if you can donate
a dessert or other food item. Volunteers are needed for cleanup on Christmas Day
from 3:00 until 4-4:30. Thank you.
 Please remember to pray for our service men and women, both those who are
active as well as those who are non-active. May they experience the protection
of the Lord and rely on Him for their strength, peace, and joy.

If you are in need a financial statement from the parish for Income Tax purposes? Please put a Large
“X” on your offertory envelope next to your name and a statement will be mailed to your home. Thank
you!

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Sign-Ups for CYO Volleyball (grades 3-12) and Track (grades 3-8) will be Sunday, January 9, 2011 from 9-
11am in the school. The volleyball fee is $80 and the track fee is $40. If you did not play basketball or
another CYO sport this year, you must have a physical dated after June 1, 2010. Registration forms are
available outside the school office. If you are interested in coaching, please let us know at sign-ups. This
is the only sign-up, so please mark your calendar. Contact Saint Augustine School at 330-753-6435
should you have any additional questions.

The Saint Augustine Youth Group will be Caroling at Pleasant View Nursing Home
today, Sunday, December 19. Please arrive in the school parking lot no later than
2:45pm, adult drivers are still needed. Upon arriving back at the school cookies and hot
chocolate will be enjoyed by all. The youth group will end at 6:00pm. Permission slips
are needed for this activity. For any questions, please contact Renee Barker at
330-745-1080.
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Please note time change: Saint Augustine Adult Choir will perform a selection of Christmas music
beginning at 9:15pm on Friday, December 24. Please join us as we prepare for the birth of Jesus Christ!

Saint Margaret Chambers, the ministry that teaches people how to do crafts of all kinds and is off until
after Christmas, classes will resume Thursday January 6, 2011 in the school cafeteria. Meetings begin at
7:00pm and are held on the first and third Thursday of each month. For more information on joining this
ministry, please contact Linda Lansberry at 330-753-9574.

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The New Year’s Eve Party has been CANCELLED. Be sure to mark your calendars for the
Parish/School Night at the Races being held on February 26 with dinner at 6:00pm.

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Are additional family members coming for the holidays? The parish has metal folding chairs that are
being sold for $2.00 each. If you are interested, please contact the rectory at 330-745-0011.

There are still Pictorial Directories that have not been picked up, if you have a Free directory
coming to you, please stop by the Rectory during regular business hours or call for alternative
arrangements. Additional directories will be on sale soon, watch the bulletin for details.

Today is your last chance to purchase that very special gift for your loved one from the Saint Monica gift
shop. The gift shop will be closed Sunday, December 26. Enjoy an additional 10% off purchases today
only.
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PRAY FOR THE SICK
Michael Jerin Sr., Patrick Blasdel, Patricia Patterson, Jon Lombardi, Karl Bartel,
Frank Skraba, Jennifer Marco, Normagaye Hummel,
Pat Mangan, Kenny Carpenter, Patrick Doyle, Janet Blasdel,
Carol Hendricks, Ruth Barker, Joshua Basarab,
Nancy Dunn, Greg Barker & the Bonin family

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II Dustin E. Alspach & Lauren M. Ondecker

BAPTISM
John Austin Willig
Son of John L. & Christine (Canfora) Willig
Reporting Year End Contributions
 Checks written in December 2010 and received in the Parish Offertory in January 2011
will report as a 2011 contribution.
 Checks written and received in the Parish Offertory in January 2011 but backdated to
December of 2010 will report as a 2011 contribution.
 Checks written and received in the Parish Offertory in December 2010 but “postdated” to
January of 2011 will report as a 2011 contribution.
 Check written in December of 2010 and postmarked in December of 2010, but not
received until January 2011, will report as a 2010 contribution.
 Checks written in December of 2010, not postmarked until January 2011, and not
received by the parish until January 2011, will report as a 2011 contribution
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SUNDAY OFFERTORY
December 5, 2010
Envelopes Mailed 1650
Envelopes Used 423
Collection Amount (Envelopes) $ 10,677
Collection Amount (Loose) $ 772
Total Sunday Collection $ 11,449

Saint Vincent De Paul $ 1,213

Christmas $ 755
Immaculate Conception $ 143
Religious Retirement $ 1,272
School Support $ 1,147
COMPARATIVE FIGURES
’10-’11 ’09-‘10
FY-to-date Income $ 620,286 $708,817
FY-to-date Expenses $ 670,175 $678,397
FY-to-date Difference $ -49,889 $+30,420
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Spent to date $1,524,138
Amount on Deposit $ 42,085
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December 20-26
Monday, December 20 – Late Advent Weekday
6:30 Frank Svete
11:00 Reconciliation
12:05 Sachiko Benya
Tuesday, December 21 – Late Advent Weekday
5:15 Gertrude Stadtmiller
Wednesday, December 22 – Late Advent Weekday
6:30 Poor Souls
12:05 Elio Ciccolini
6:00 Reconciliation
Thursday, December 23 – Late Advent Weekday
6:30 George & Jean Maurer
Friday, December 24 – Late Advent Weekday
6:30 Walter & Nell Talalas
4:00 Children’s Choir
6:00 Teen Choir
10:00 Adult Choir
Saturday, December 25 – Nativity of the Lord – Christmas
7:30 Cantor & Organ
9:00 Adult Choir
11:00 Cantor & Organ
No Evening Mass/No Confessions
Sunday, December 26 – The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph
7:30 Mary (Anniversary) & John Herold
9:00 Deceased of the Kozarevic family
11:00 Judge John Judge
5:15 The People of Saint Augustine
Reading for the week of December 20
Monday Is 7:10-14, Ps 24:1-2,3-4ab,5-6, Lk 1:26-38
Tuesday Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a, Ps 33:2-3,11-12,20-21, Lk 1:39-45
Wednesday 1 Sm 1:24-28, 1 Sm 2:1,4-5,6-7,8abcd, Lk 1:46-56
Thursday Mal 3:1-4,23-24, Ps 25:4-5ab,8-9,10 & 14, Lk 1:57-66
Friday 2 Sm 7:1-5,8b-12,14a,16, Ps 89:2-3,4-5,27 & 29, Lk 1:67-69
Saturday Is 52:7-10, Ps 98:1,2-3,3-4,5-6 (3c), Heb 1:1-6, Jn 1:1-18 or 1:1-5,9-14
Sunday Sir 3:2-7,12-14, Ps 128:1-2,3,4-5 (see 1), Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-17, Mt 2:13-15, 19-23

Anyone wishing to have a child baptized in the coming year, that has not attended the Pre-Baptism Class
can do so on the following dates: classes will be held at Saint Augustine on January 25, & July 26, 2011
and classes at Immaculate Conception on April 19 & October 18.

Sharing Grief – The Catholic Cemeteries Bereavement Ministry invites you to spend some special time
sharing your grief with others this Christmas Season. A bereavement support group session will be held
this Sunday, December 19 from 3- 4pm at Holy Cross Cemetery in Akron.

Information for the January 2 bulletin must be submitted to the rectory by Tuesday, December 21.
Information received after that date will not make it into the bulletin.
 Stewardship Thought: Each year you shall tithe all the produce that grows in the
field you have sown.