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Augustine Church, Barberton, OH) (December 9, 2012)

(Insert Graphic 2101-0034.tif) Second Sunday of Advent

Sometimes it is difficult to imagine Gods presence in the normal confusion of home life. The message in todays gospel is God came to John in the wilderness. Even in our busy and hectic home life we are called to prepare the way of the Lord. Your family life can be a voice crying out in the wilderness, an example to other families of Gods presence in a broken world. Living Faith in December: The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy. (Ps 126) This Advent, how can you create desert space or Sabbath rest to hear Gods Word? Can you anticipate opportunities for reconciliation with others that bring the same joy experienced in the Sacrament of Reconciliation? Like John, how can you be a herald of Good News as you prepare for the holidays? How can you proclaim Christs presence amid your gatherings and celebrations? The Church as a whole and all her Pastors, like Christ, must set out to lead people out of the desert, towards the place of life, towards friendship with the Son of God, towards the One who give us a life in abundance. (PF 2) 320 Holy Hours were kept with Jesus last week in Eucharistic Adoration. Words from Mother Theresa of Calcutta: The coming of Jesus at Bethlehem brought joy to the world and to every human heart. The same Jesus comes again and again in our hearts during Holy Communion. He wants to give the same joy and peace. It was the great longing of Mother Teresa for all souls to come to know her Eucharistic Love. Her words impel us: See Him in the tabernacle; fix your eyes on Him who is the light; bring your hearts close to His Divine Heart; ask Him to grant you the grace of knowing Him, the love of loving Him, the courage to serve Him. Seek Him fervently. Making a Holy Hour is a joy! Please contact Judy Soltis at 330-212-0926. (Insert Graphic 2404-0062.tif) The next Coffee and Donuts will be served following the 8:00am & 10:30 am Masses on Sunday, December 16 in the school cafeteria. Hosts will be Wane & Mary Jo Goss and Larry & Charlotte Smart.

Barberton Area Community Ministries item for the Month of December is canned fruit. Springtime of Hopes item for the month of December is again 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

Some have asked OPLATKI Christmas Wafers are available at the Rectory for $2.00 per package. Please stop in during business hours if you would like to make a purchase.

Do you realize there are only 16 days until Christmas? St. Monicas Gift Shop is open and ready to assist you in your shopping needs. Take a few moments to stop in and see the Christmas merchandise offered, an additional 10% off will be given the month of December. The Gift Shop is open on Saturday before the 4:00 Mass and Sunday following the 8:00 Mass and before the 10:30 Mass. ST. AUGUSTINE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DAY DINNER: Volunteers will be needed to help setup, serve, and clean up after the dinner. Cash donations, baked goods and hams will also be needed. Your past support has been incredible. Lets keep up the good work! Please call Karen to volunteer (330-745-0011 x 18. Mens Fellowship will meet Saturday, December 15 in the St. Augustines School Cafeteria from 7-8:25 am. We will continue our Bible study on the New Testament Series with session #33 on the Book of Revelation. Should you have any questions please contact Gib Adolph at 330-848-1043 or adolphbiz@email.com. All men of the parish are invited to join us for any session. Please note: St. Augustine rectory will be closed Monday & Tuesday, December 24 & 25 to spend time with our families this Christmas and will be closed Monday, December 31 and Tuesday, January 1 to celebrate the New Year! For couples preparing for marriage, Pre-Cana Day is available on the following dates in 2013: February 24, March 17, April 28, May 19 & June 30. The day will begin with Mass at 11:00 am and conclude at 8:00 PM. The cost is $75.00 per couple, dinner included. Please contact the Retreat House to register at: 330-896-2315 or visit us on the web at: www.loyolaretreathouse.com to print a registration form and learn more about Loyola Retreat House. For those preparing to have a child baptized in the near future, the next Pre-Baptism Classes will be offered on Tuesday, January 22, 2013, 7:00pm at St. Augustine Church and April 16, 2013, 7:00 at Immaculate Conception Church. For additional information please contact St. Augustine at 330-745-0011 or Immaculate Conception at 330-753-8429. Due to early deadlines, all information for the bulletin must be submitted by 9:00am on the following dates: For the December 23 Sunday bulletin information needs to be into the rectory by Friday, December 14 for the December 30 Sunday bulletin, information must be received by Wednesday, December 19, 2012, for the January 6 Sunday bulletin, information must be received into the rectory by Wednesday, December 26, 2012. All information received after the deadlines will not make the bulletins. Please plan ahead. The Giving Tree is present in our church. Gifts will be collected next weekend December 15 & 16. Please follow directions on the back of the tag. Gifts will benefit the Community Pregnancy Center and Family Promise. Please be generous and make this holiday event one of the best. (Insert Graphic 2107-0025.tif) The St. Augustine Adult Choir will perform a selection of Christmas Music beginning at 9:15pm on Christmas Eve. Please show your support and join them as we prepare for the birth of Jesus Christ!

(Insert Graphic 2000-0069.tif) PRAY FOR THE SICK Patrick Blasdel, Patricia Patterson, Karl Bartel, Jennifer Marco, Jacob Hurley, Sharon Lohan, Pat Gable, John Baylock, Ann Pipoly, Eugene Van Oss, Vivian Heim, Jim Santilli Sr., Kathy Trenta, Paige Mobley, Ann Majikas, James Gardner, Amy Brickels, Ellen Morlan, Kathleen Boyle & Gina Morlan (Insert Graphic 1108-0072.tif) II Michael J. Troyer & Monique M. Joy LIFE HAS CHANGED, NOT ENDED Lucina Roth, Alice Weber, Edith Fiocca, Mildred McKenzie & George Jundzilo Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord!

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(Insert Graphic 2101-0054.tif) Stewardship: Time, Talent & Treasure December 2 $ 8,340 $ 1,895 $ 10,235 $ 906 $ 1,012 $ 1,673 COMPARATIVE FIGURES - December 2 12-13 11-12 $ 689,376 $ 691,815 $ 715,571 $ 705,076 $ (26,195) $ (13,261) CAPITAL CAMPAIGN $ 1,524,138 $ 104,475

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Holy Hour person of the Week: Patricia Lazar

(Insert Graphic 2107-0007.tif) December 10-16 Monday, December 10 - Advent Weekday 8:00 John & Mary (Anniversary) Herold - ** Nativity 12:05 Michael Jerin Sr. 7:00 Communal Reconciliation Tuesday, December 11 Advent Weekday 1:00 School Reconciliation 5:15 Margaret Somerick Wednesday, December 12 Our Lady of Guadalupe 8:00 Margaret Somerick - **Nativity 8:30 Eugene Martin 12:05 Andrew M. Sherman Thursday, December 13 St. Lucy, Virgin & Martyr 8:00 Jane Ligas - **Nativity Friday, December 14 St. John of the Cross, Priest & Doctor of the Church 8:00 Virginia Lysiak - **Nativity 12:05 Frank Lovas Saturday, December 15 Advent Weekday 7:30 Joseph Lieberth - *St. Anthony 8:00 Ruth Deibel - ***Sacred Heart 8:30 Fr. Paul Clines 3:00 Confessions 4:00 Bette Vera Milich 4:30 All Souls - ** Nativity Sunday, December 16 Third Sunday of Advent 7:30 Orrin & Gladys Richards - *St. Anthony 8:00 Members & Benefactors of the St. Vincent de Paul Society 10:30 The People of St. Augustine Parish *Mass will be honored at St. Anthony, Akron ** Mass will be honored at Nativity of the Lord Jesus, Akron ***Mass will be honored at Sacred Heart, Wadsworth Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Readings for the Week of December 10 Is 35:1-10, Ps 85:9-14, Lk 5:17-26 Is 40:1-11, Ps 96:1-3,10-13, Mt 18:12-14 Zec 2:14-17, (Ps) Jdt 13:18-19, Lk 1:26-38 Is 41:13-20, Ps 145:1,9-13, Mt 11:11-15 Is 48:17-19, Ps 1:1-4,6, Mt 11:16-19 Sir 48:1-4,9-11, Ps 80:2-3,15-16,18-19, Mt 17:9-13 Zep 3:14-18, (Ps) Is 12:2-6, Phil 4:4-7, Lk 3:10-18

A very special Holy Hour for all those experiencing physical, emotional, social and economic needs will be held Sunday, December 16 at 7:00pm in St. Augustine Church. All are encouraged to attend.
Why a Holy Hour? This personal encounter with the Lordstrengthens the social mission contained in the Eucharist, which seeks to break down not only

the walls that separate the Lord and ourselves, but also, and especially, the walls that separate us from one another. (Pope Benedict SXI)