St.

Augustine Church, Barberton, OH December 11, 2016

December 12-18
Monday, December 12 Our Lady of Guadalupe
12:05 Anna Lazar
7:00 Communal Reconciliation
Tuesday, December 13 St. Lucy, Virgin & Martyr
8:30 School Mass
5:15 Joseph F. Lieberth
Wednesday, December 14 St. John of the Cross, Priest & Doctor of the Church
12:05 M. Geraldine Witt
Thursday, December 15 Advent Weekday
12:05 Karl Bartel
Friday, December 16 Advent Weekday
9:00 School Reconciliation
12:05 Patrick Doyle
Saturday, December 17 Late Advent Weekday
8:30 Andrew Posavac Anniversary
3:00 Confessions
4:00 Margaret Seifert (Fr. Majikas)
Sunday, December 18 Fourth Sunday of Advent
8:00 Bette Furcsik Milich (Fr. Majikas)
10:30 The People of St. Augustine Church (Fr. Browne)
5:15 Zellia Family (Fr. Browne)

Readings for the Week of December 12

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a;12:1-6a, 10ab, Jdt 13:18,19, Lk 2:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47

Zep 3:1-2,9-13, Ps 34:2-3,6-7,17-18,19,23, Mt 21:28-32
Is 45:6b-8,18,21b-25, Ps 85:9,10,11-12,13-14, Lk 7:18b-23
Is 54:1-10, Ps 30:2,4,5-6,11-12,13, Lk 7:24-30
Is 56:1-3a,6-8, Ps 67:2-3,5,7-8, Jn 5:33-36
Gn 49:2,8-10, Ps 72:1-2,3-4,7-8,17, Mt 1:1-17
Is 7:10-14, Ps 24:1-2,3-4,5-6, Rom 1:1-7, Mt 1:18-24
Time, Talent & Treasure
Totals not available see next weeks bulletin

Third Sunday of Advent

The question in todays gospel demands a response: Are you the oneor shall we
look elsewhere? Put another way: Do you live your life in the way that gives clear
guidance to others? Or must children and friends look elsewhere for direction: to

sitcoms, athletes and politicians! The gospel asks, are you the one to bring Christ to
others?
Aging religious need your help. Senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order
priest have offered their lives in service to others educating the young, comforting
the sick, seeking justice for the oppressed. Today, many are frail, elderly, and in need
of assistance. Your gift to the Retirement Fund for Religious helps to furnish
medications, nursing care, and other necessities. Please give generously to todays
second collection.
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, 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, Marilyn Stump, Catherine Otto &
Frances Kosuth

Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord!~ Mary Wenner

313 Holy Hours were kept before the Blessed Sacrament this past week. The
following are committed adorers who signed in the month of November: Greg
Pramula, Chris Christoff, Ed & Sandy Meholick, Robert Nicholas, Natalie Chester
and Pat Zellia.
The Holy Hour Committee is extremely grateful.
Remember.because of the committed adorers, our church doors are not locked,
allowing all to visit, light a candle or pray. Consider being on the list next month!
Attention all Wednesday daytime adorers: We have two new Captains for Wednesday,
they are Kime Mira 330-618-9208 and Pat Shultz 330-703-9280. They are both
committed adorers on Wednesday. Lynn Willig, a previous Captain with Janet Wolf,
has decided to give full time attention to the Culture of Life Group which is her
passion. We appeal to all parishioners and others, to join her in her dedication to end
abortion and all that has evolved from that terrible act. She is very good at what she
does and could use all the help she can get. I want to ask a favorI want to ask you
to walk together, and take care of one another. (Pope Francis)

This weekend the gifts for The Giving Tree will be collected. If you are
unable to get them here this weekend, items can be dropped off at the
rectory next week. Gifts will be delivered Monday the 19. Thank you
for all your generosity this Christmas in helping those less fortunate.

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!
The Fest - As you set up your 2017 calendars, make sure to hold Sunday, August 6
for the FEST our 17th Annual Catholic Family FESTival. Its a day of faith, family
and fun all for FREE. For so many in our region, its the highlight of the summer.
Over the next few weeks, we will be announcing the headline bands that will join us on the
mainstage at The FEST.
For more information and band announcements, go to:
www.theFEST.us.
Monday, December 12 is the St. Augustine Advent Communal Reconciliation Service 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. Please call Karen Bellett at 330-745-4628 to volunteer
or for more information.

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.

Mark your calendars, the next Euchre night will be in 2017..January 6 beginning at
6:30pm in the cafeteria. Come and play a few rounds with us.

The Ozanam Center will again be giving out winter coats to our clients. We are in
desperate need of good used or new mens and childrens coats. If you can help in
this effort, we would appreciate it. We also really need gloves for everyone. If your
SVDP conference can collect the coats and bring them to the Center we would be
most grateful. The Center is open on Saturdays from 9:30-12 and someone would
be happy to help unload them.
RETROUVAILLE WEEKEND January 20-22, 2017 - Someone once said marriages may be made in
heaven, but they sure take a lot of work on earth. Have you become so distracted by outside pressure
that you neglect your spouse? The Retrouvaille program can help you put your troubled marriage back on
track. This program is supported by the Catholic diocese of Cleveland, but, it is open to couples of all
faiths. The next Cleveland Retrouvaille weekend will be held on January 20-22, 2017. A registration fee
of $150 is required to confirm your reservation. For more information concerning the program, or to
register, please call Marce or Liz Gliha in complete confidence at 440-357-6580, or 1-800-470-2230. For
additional information or to register online, please go to www.helpourmarriage.org.

Please note: Munchkin Basketball will begin Saturday, January 7 in the SAC. The hours of
the clinic will be 8-9:30am. If you have any questions, please contact Chris Christoff at 330825-3431 or email cchristoff07@yahoo.com.

CULTURE OF LIFE - During this Advent While reflecting on the Sacred mystery of

the Incarnation and its significance to the preborn child, I recalled the following prayer
composed by Father Frank Pavone, founder of Priests for Life that I would like to
share.
Redeemer in the Womb
Lord Jesus Christ, You took our human nature upon yourself.
You shared our life and death, our childhood and adulthood.
You also shared our time in the womb. While still God, while
worshipped and adored by the angels, while Almighty and filling
every part of the universe, You dwelt for nine months in the
womb of Mary. You were our Redeemer in the womb, our God
who was a preborn child.
Lord Jesus, we ask you to bless and protect the children who
today are in their mother's womb. Save them from the danger
of abortion. Give their mothers the grace to sacrifice
themselves, in body and soul, for their children. Help all
people to recognize in the preborn child a brother, a sister,
saved by You, our Redeemer in the womb.
The Culture of Life meets on the first Tuesday of every month in the rectory following
5:15 Mass and Benediction. For more information contact Lynn Willig @ 330-

472-9452

The Divorced, Separated and Widowed Catholics of Akron will be holding their annual
Christmas Party which will include musical entertainment provided by singer Bonnie
Baughman. This event will be held on Monday, December 12 starting at 6:00 pm at the
Blair House Community Room located at 255 N. Portage Path in Akron. The group will
provide the main courses of turkey and ham. We ask everyone to bring a side dish or
dessert. Contact Sharon 330-612-3635 if you are planning on attending. This event is
open at no cost to single people of all faiths.
Please do not place items in the Brescilli Center without first getting permission, items left without
approval will be taken out. Stop by the rectory if you are interested in placing something in the center.
Thank you in advance for your assistance in this matter.
Join some of the women from our parish for a Rosary for our children. The Rosary will be
said every Tuesday, beginning December 13 at 8:05am, right before the school mass.
Everyone is encouraged to participate in this special Rosary.

In order to aid our parishioners with year-end tax planning, we will be mailing an
annual summary to those who contributed $250.00 or more. A donation will count
for 2016 if it is postmarked by December 31, 2016. If you have not received a
summary by January 29, please contact the rectory at 330-745-0011.
Christmas Wafers are available for sale (.50 cents each) at the rectory during regular business hours.
Supplies are limited.