(Saint Augustine Church, Barberton, OH) (September 4, 2011)

Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

LISTENING! It sounds so easy, but it can be difficult. Our reaction might be to advise, correct, or direct. That isnt listening! Listening cements relationships, develops trust, and conveys love and understanding. It also allows us to discover Gods presence in the encounter, for Christ tells us, Wherever two or three are gathered in my name, there I am in their midst. (Insert graphic 1106-0086)
360 Holy Hours were kept before the Blessed Sacrament this past week. Day and night Jesus dwells in the Blessed Sacrament because of his infinite Love for you! "Behold, I will be with you always even to the end of the world," because "I have loved you with an everlasting love, and constant is My affection for you." (Mt 28:20,Jer 31:3) Please pray for two adorers who will help with the night hours. The Holy Hour program needs your prayers. (Insert Graphic 2404-0106.tif)

Barberton Area Community Ministries item for the Month of September is Cereal. 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. SEPTEMBER 12 IS FAST APPROACHING! There are several ways that you, the folks who sit in our pews, can help welcome and serve the men and women who are interested in learning about our faith or who have already made the decision that they want to become Catholic: Provide refreshments one week, the date of your choice Be a Prayer Partner Be a Mass mentor Be a Sponsor (if there are Inquirers who need someone) If God is tugging at your heart to use your gifts in one of these ways, please say YES and call Karen (330-745-0011). THANK YOU! ATTENTION ALL HAPPY PEOPLE: The St. Augustine Greeter Ministry will begin in a few weeks. Greeters are being scheduled for the 9:00 and 11:00 am Sunday Masses. Greeters are asked to arrive 20 minutes before Mass begins, are scheduled around other commitments, usually once a month. If you would like to be part of this very important ministry, please call Karen at 330-745-0011 as soon as possible. THANK YOU!

Are you looking for a gift for that certain someone?..well youre in luck! Saint Monicas Gift Shop will be opening on Sunday, September 18. Stop in to see all the new merchandise that is offered, you just may find that special something to fill your shopping needs.

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It is only one week away and everyone is excited about Parish Picnic THE GREAT PUMPKIN & APPLE FESTIVAL to be held at Saint Augustine on Sunday, September 11 beginning with Mass at 11:00am followed by food, fun & fellowship. Let's have another successful attendance. To make this event possible, we rely on our many volunteers..there are two sign-up boards in the church, please become a volunteer at The Great Pumpkin and Apple Festival and help make this picnic a huge success! Please note, there will not be a 5:15pm Mass on Sunday, September 11. (Insert Graphic 2407-0017.tif)
CATHOLIC FAMILY DAY WITH THE TRIBE: Join the Cleveland Indians for Catholic Family Day at Progressive Field on Sunday, September 25. Pre-Game Mass at 10:15am/Lower reserve tickets $15.00. Purchase on-line at www.indians.com/catholicfamily day. Enter the password Catholic or order forms can be found on the parish bookrack. For additional information call 216-420-HITS.

The Coming Home Network International in partnership with Franciscan University of Steubenville will host the Ninth Annual Deep in History Conference at the Hilton Easton in Columbus on October 21-23, 2011. Stand Firm on Tradition: The Role of Sacred Tradition in the Life of the Church. The conference will include inspiring talks from leading Catholic speakers, and daily opportunities for Mass, adoration, confession and fellowship. You will also be invited to attend a panel discussion about Sacred Tradition, which will be taped for EWTNs The Journey Home. For more information, contact the Franciscan University Christian Outreach Office by phone at 800-437-8368 or go to www.deephistory.com. Mark your calendars for October 21-23 and join us for a weekend that will strengthen your knowledge and renew your faith, as we get to the heart of Tradition in the Catholic Church.
(Insert Graphic 2125-0016.tif) The Elizabeth Ministries is looking for additional items, homemade or purchased, to be place in the Baptismal Baskets presented to the parents of newly baptized children at Saint Augustine. Items in need are: bibs, booties, hats, diapers, bottles, wipes, small toys, books etc. Donations are being accepted at the recory during regular business hours. Because of your generosity in the past, we are able to provide beautiful baskets to welcome our newest little members. (Insert Graphic 1700-0025.tif) Attention Cantors: There is going to be a very important cantor practice on Wednesday, September 7, 7:00pm in the choir loft. This will be an opportunity to begin learning the Revised Heritage Mass so it can be taught to the congregation. Keep in mind, all the new music begins with the first Sunday of Advent, November 26 & 27. Lets make it a priority to attend this practice. Culture of Life invites all to join in the next meeting Tuesday, September 13 following Mass and Benediction. For more information contact Lynn Willig at 330-658-2642. (Insert Graphic 2119-0005.tif) Saint Augustine Rectory will be closed on Monday, September 5 for Labor Day. The office will reopen Tuesday, September 6. There will not be confessions Monday evening.

(Insert Graphic 2000-0069.tif) PRAY FOR THE SICK Patrick Blasdel, Patricia Patterson, Karl Bartel, Jennifer Marco, Ruth Barker, Betty Morlan, Jacob Hurley, Debbie Bernard, Paul Kosuth ~ Thomas Kenna, Emma Lansberry, Rose Marie Emmerick, Fr. Jim Singler, Irene Lyle, Jack Lohan, Tom Lightner & James Voyk (Insert Graphic 1108-0029.tif) II Lyal Witchey & Melanie Cook I Jonathan Houk & Megan Stutler LIFE HAS CHANGED, NOT ENDED
Ginevra Gina Presutto Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord! Come and See Have you ever wondered what young people are looking for from the church? On Tuesday, September 6, at 7:00 p.m. at Blessed Trinity Church (formerly St. Martha) in Akron, Newman Catholic Campus Ministry students from the University of Akron and Baldwin Wallace College will form a panel to discuss "What Young People Want from the Church." Following the panel, there will be an opportunity for small group discussion, including time for individual conversations with them. Everyone is welcome, from high school students to senior adults.
(Insert Graphic 1300-0123.tif) Stewardship: Time, Talent & Treasure August 21 August 28 $ 7,158 $ 8,715 $ 1,787 $ 1,787 $ 8,945 $10,502 $ 170 $ 271 $ 120 $ 135 $ 361 $ --$ --$ 312 $ --$ 2,177 COMPARATIVE FIGURES August 28 11-12 10-11 $ 188,182 $205,098 $ 218,024 $196,846 $ (29,842) $ 8,252 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN $ 1,524,138 $1,524,138 $ 69,691 $ 69,803

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As we welcome the season of autumn, Id like to invite you to join Faith Direct, our parishs electronic giving program. With everything else on your to do list this back-to-school season, Faith Direct's eGiving program will give you one less thing to remember each week no more envelopes to find and checks to write before you go to mass. Enroll today by visiting www.faithdirect.net and use our church code, OH278, or pick up an enrollment form from the parish office to get started!

(Insert Graphic 1000-0030.tif) September 5 -11 Monday, September 5 Weekday Labor Day 9:00 Normagaye Hummel NO CONFESSIONS Tuesday, September 6 Weekday 5:15 Ray Zwisler Wednesday, September 7 Weekday 6:30 Anthony Maurer Anniversary 12:05 Sachiko Benya Anniversary Thursday, September 8 The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary 6:30 Amanda Stadtmiller Friday, September 9 Saint Peter Claver, Priest 6:30 Louise Ujcic 12:05 Bernard Costanzo Anniversary Saturday, September 10 Weekday 8:30 Special Intention 4:00 Stephen Kenna Sunday, September 11 Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 Anna Lazar 9:00 Nick & Virginia Russo 11:00 Kimberly & Karen Jones 5:15 The People of Saint Augustine Parish Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Readings for the Week of September 5 Col 1:24-2:3, Ps 62:6-7, 9, Lk 6:6-11 Col 2:6-15, Ps 145:1b-2, 8-9,10-11, Lk 6:12-19 Col 3:1-11, Ps 145:2-3,10-11,12-13ab, Lk 6:20-26 Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30, Ps 13:6ab,6c, Mt 1:1-16,18-23 or 1:18-23

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1 Tm 1:1-2,12-14, Ps 16:1b-2a and 5,7-8,11, Lk 6:39-42 1 Tm 1:15-17, Ps 113:1b-2,3-4,5a & 6-7, Lk 6:43-49 Sir 27:30-28:9, Ps 103:1-2,3-4,9-10,11-12 (8) Rm 14:7-9, Mt 18:21-35

R.C.I.C. Rite of Christian Initiation for Children is offered to families whose children have never attended religion classes and would like to receive the Sacraments. Classes begin September 18. Please contact Renee Barker at 330-745-1080 for more information regarding R.C.I.C Registration for this year's Generations of Faith program will begin the weekend of September 10-11 and the theme for the year will center on Sacred Scripture, schedules can be found on the bookrack in the vestibule. Using the Journey through Scripture Program, "Genesis to Jesus," from the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, the focus will be on the covenants God has made with His people. Generations of Faith will be held at Immaculate Conception Church and all sessions will be held from 6-9 pm on the first Thursday of the month. The registration fee covers all 8 sessions and includes materials and a meal at the beginning of each session. Let's grow together in our Catholic faith! Stewardship Corner: There was no needy person among them, for those who owned property or houses would sell them, bring the proceeds of the sale, and put them at the feet of the apostles. And they were distributed to each according to need. Acts 4:34-35