(Saint Augustine Church, Barberton, OH) (August 14, 2011)

TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Everyone tried to dismiss her, but the woman in todays gospel would not go away. Her persistence resulted in her daughters cure. Persistence is a virtue of parenting. We must persist in teaching our children, advocating for them, being models for them and loving them. Parenting is a lifetime career. (Insert graphic 1106-0086) 364 Holy Hours were kept before the Blessed Sacrament this past week. You can pray anywhere, it is true, but the personal relationship with Jesus Christ that grows with time in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament is a unique source of encouragement and peace. It is only by drawing closer to Jesus Christ that we can truly draw closer to each other, in our families and in our worlds. For any relationship to grow in love there must be time spent in the presence of the one we love. Do you know that 85% of the adorers make more than one holy hour a week? If you have any questions, just ask an adorer, and they will tell you how easy it really is. Please call Judy at 330212-0926. Attention Holy Hour captains: there will be a meeting on Saturday, August 20 at 10:15am in the rectory, please plan on attending.
My Dear Parishioners: As you know, Pope John Paul II called for a new English translation of the Roman Missal. We are now preparing in earnest to welcome the new translation of the Roman Missal when we begin the upcoming season of Advent. It is an exciting time in the life of our church as we look to grow in our understanding of the great mystery that is the source and summit of our faith. Today, every family will receive a booklet at Mass explaining these changes. Over the next several weeks, until the Season of Advent, there will be a catechetical moment at the beginning of the Celebration of the Mass explaining the changes and inserts in the bulletin. I know change is not easy, but this is an opportunity to immerse ourselves in the greatest treasure given to us by God through Jesus Christ, the Celebration of the Eucharist. Christs Peace Fr. David (Insert Graphic 2404-0106.tif)

Barberton Area Community Ministries item for the Month of August is Canned meat, tuna, beef stew or others. 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. (Insert Graphic 2303-0010.tif)
Mens Fellowship will meet Saturday, August 20 in the School Cafeteria from 7:00- 8:25 am. We will continue our Bible study on the New Testament Series with session #4. Any questions please contact Gib Adolph 330-848-1043 or adolphbiz@yahoo.com. All men the parish are invited to join us for any session.

PSR REGISTRATION 2011-2012 PSR is offered to children starting in the first grade through eighth grade; classes are held at Saint Augustine School beginning Sunday, September 18 at 9:30am in the SAC. If a child is going into the first grade, and not attending a Catholic School or was in a Catholic school and is no longer attending, you are able to register for PSR. If you have not received a registration form, or are interested in registering a new child/children, or would like to volunteer please contact Renee Barker at 330-745-1080. The PSR program is looking for a second grade teachers aide, if you like to work with children, are Virtus trained (18 & older) and would be interested in assisting in the classroom, please contact Renee Barker. REGISTRATION FEES ARE AS FOLLOWS 1 Child $100.00 1 Child $105.00 2 or more $120.00 2 or more $125.00 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. Insert Graphic 2114-0012.tif)

Have you marked your calendars for Sunday, September 11, 2011? It is just four weeks away, the Better than the best picnic ever!!! TheGreat Pumpkin and Apple Festival. The Saint Augustine annual parish picnic will begin with a Mass at 11:00am on the steps of our beautiful Church and will continue throughout the afternoon with food, entertainment, the rocket car ride (www.therocketcar.com) and special visitors of CHARLIE BROWN, SNOOPY, AND THE GREAT PUMPKIN for memorable pictures. There will be plenty of games for all ages. We gather each year to socialize at this picnic for we care for each other and want to grow as a catholic family. Let's have another successful attendance. To make this event possible, we rely on our many volunteers..please watch for details regarding how you can become a volunteer at the Great Pumpkin and Apple Festival!
Are you looking for a hidden way to serve others? Do you love your Faith? Is the Mass something you would like others to appreciate on a deeper level? The RCIA team would like to begin providing mentors who attend Mass with inquirers. A mentor: attends the Mass of his/her choice is willing to befriend an inquirer and invite him/her to sit with you during Mass discreetly helps the inquirer navigate through the missalette and become comfortable prays for the person If helping someone feel welcomed and that there is a place for him/her at St. Augustine liturgies is important, please call Karen at 330-745-0011. Thank you.

The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults begins on Monday, September 12. Sessions are held in the Rectory Meeting Room from 7-9:00 pm. RCIA is open to anyone who would like to learn about and understand the Catholic Faith. It is an opportunity to come and see with no obligation involved. RCIA is also for people who were baptized Catholic but never received the Eucharist and Confirmation. Do you know someone who may be interested? Please invite him/her to call Karen to make an appointment (330-745-0011) or to attend an Inquiry Night on Monday, August 29 at 7:00 pm in the Rectory.

(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 ~ Bernard Pramik, Thomas Kenna, John Quirk, Emma Lansberry, Rose Marie Emmerick, Fr. Jim Singler, Irene Lyle & Paul Swaino BAPTISM
Alison Grace Lemire Daughter of Christopher & Krista (Maurer) Lemire

LIFE HAS CHANGED, NOT ENDED

Barbara Arvay Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord!

The new school year is approaching fast and preschool spots are filling up! St. Augustine Preschool has limited spots available and would love to enroll your child for the new school year starting on August 24,2011. Call 330-745-5735 now for information or to schedule a tour. Don't delay - spots are filling up quickly!
(Insert Graphic 1300-0123.tif) Stewardship: Time, Talent & Treasure for August 7, 2011 $ 11,659 $ 1,693 $ 13,352 $ 860 $ 1,348 $ 2,593 $ 240 COMPARATIVE FIGURES 11-12 10-11 $ 80,790 91,839 $ 146,233 140,818 $ (65,443) (48,979) CAPITAL CAMPAIGN $ 1,524,138 $ 67,457

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As we prepare for the busy Fall schedule, now is a great time to enroll in our automatic electronic offertory program with Faith Direct. eGiving is simply the easiest and most convenient way for you to make, and St. Augustine Church to receive, your weekly offering. With Faith Direct, you can save time while also helping St. Augustine Church reduce our expenses. Please visit www.faithdirect.net to sign up today: our parish code is OH278. I sincerely hope you will join the other parishioners who are making use of this convenient program 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.

(Insert Graphic 1000-0030.tif) August 15 21 Monday, August 15 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 6:30 John Kelly 12:05 Living and Deceased members of the Saint Anne Society Tuesday, August 16 Weekday 5:15 John & Mary Herold Wednesday, August 17 Weekday 6:30 Robert E. Fisher Jr. 12:05 Evelyn Lieberth Anniversary Thursday, August 18 Weekday 6:30 Dorothy K. Reynolds Friday, August 19 Weekday 6:30 Anna Reiter Anniversary 12:05 Anna Lazar Saturday, August 20 Saint Bernard, Abbot and Doctor of the Church 8:30 Michael Kallai 4:00 Stephen Kenna Sunday, August 21 Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 Glen Friedrichsen Anniversary 9:00 The People of Saint Augustine Parish 11:00 Dorothy Lindner 5:15 John Kelly Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Readings for the Week of August 15 Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab, Ps 45:10,11,12,16, 1 Cor 15:20-27, Lk 1:39-56 Jgs 6:11-24a, Ps 85:9,11-12,13-14, Mt 19:23-30 Jgs 9:6-15, Ps 21:2-3,4-5,6-7, Mt 20:1-16 Jgs 11:29-39a, Ps 40:5,7-8a, 8b-9,10, Mt 22:1-14 Ru 1:1,3-6,14b-16,22, Ps 146:5-6ab, 6c-7,8-9a,9bc-10, Mt 22:34-40 Ru 2:1-3, 8-11,4:13-17, Ps 128: 1b-2,3,4,5, Mt 23:1-12 Is 22:19-23, Ps 138:1-2,2-3,6,8,(8bc), Rm 11:33-36, Mt 16:13-20

Mass of Thanksgiving for New Bishop The Most Reverend Neal J. Buckon, a priest of the Diocese of Cleveland, was ordained a Bishop for the Archdiocese for Military Services, U.S.A. this past February. A special Eucharistic Liturgy celebrating his ordination will be held on Tuesday, 23 of August, 7:00pm at St. John Cathedral in downtown Cleveland. All are invited to participate, a reception will follow. Join us Thursday, August 18 at 7:00 pm as Father Deacon Robert Cripps gives the first of two presentations on "Marriage: Love and Life in the Divine Plan" in the Cultural Center (St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church,1051 E. Robinson Ave. Barberton, St. George Cultural Center - behind the church). This presentation is an excellent opportunity to learn and grow in our understanding of Christian, Christ Centered living. There will be a discussion period after the one hour presentation

Stewardship Corner:
As the Father has sent me, so I send you. Jn 20:21