St.

Augustine Church, Barberton, OH – September 29, 2019

Readings for the Week of September 30

Monday Zec 8:1-8, Ps 102:16-18,19-21,22-23, Lk 9:46-50
Tuesday Zec 8:20-23, Ps 87:1-3,4-5,6-7, Lk 9:51-56
Wednesday Neh 2:1-8, Ps 137:1-2,3,4-5,6, Mt 18:1-5,10
Thursday Neh 8:1-4a,5-6,7b-12, Ps 19:8,9,10,11, Lk 10:1-12
Friday Bar 1:15-22, Ps 79:1-2,3-5,8,9, Lk 10:13-16
Saturday Bar 4:5-12,27-29, Ps 69:33-35,36-37, Lk 10:17-24
Sunday Hb 1:2-3, 2:2-4, Ps 95:1-2,6-7,8-9, 2 Tm 1:6-8,13-14, Lk 17:5-10

336 Holy Hours were kept before the Blessed Sacrament this past week. “Therefore stay
awake.” (Matthew 24:22). Jesus reminds us all to “stay awake” because we “do not know on
which day your Lord will come.” Jesus is not suggesting that we cower in fear, rather, to live
life with courage and faith. A Eucharistic Holy Hour? How better a way to live a life of
courage and faith, daily moments with God. Call Joie at 330-745-6852 for your hour of courage and
faith. God’s blessings to Greg Beatty for his commitment to the Tuesday 4-5am vacant hour.
We currently have the following vacant hours: Monday 3-4pm, Tuesday 9-10pm, Friday 10-11am
and 11am-12pm, Monday midnight-1, Wednesday 2-3am and Friday 2-3am.

A Barberton Area Community Ministry item for the month of October is Cereal. 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 brother’s and sister’s in need.

Time, Talent & Treasure

September 15 September 22
Sunday Offering $ 7,047 $ 5,992
Faith Direct Offering $ 1,559 $ 1,559
Total Offering $ 8,606 $ 7,551

Weekly Budget to meet Operating Cost $ 11,800 $ 11,800

(Shortfall) Overage $ $ (3,194) $ (4,249)

School Support $ 426 $ 310

Capital Support $ 516 $ 355
Endowment $ 56 $ 50
St. Vincent de Paul $ 967 $ 115
Organ Campaign $ 55 $ 25

Organ Campaign – Goal $660,000 Total to date $ 628,249

The Women of Faith October meeting will be held Tuesday, October 8 at 6:30pm. We will pray
the rosary at the WOF Mary's Garden near the parking lot in honor of "Our Lady of the Rosary."
Bring a lawn chair and blanket (for cooler weather). Refreshments will be served afterwards in
cafeteria. All are welcome!

September 30 –October 6
Monday, September 30 – St. Jerome, Priest & Doctor of the Church
12:05 Ivan & Rita Morber
6:00 Confessions

Tuesday, October 1 – St. Therese of the Child Jesus, Virgin &

Doctor of the Church
8:30 School Mass – Students and Staff of St. Augustine School
5:15 Dan Incorvati

Wednesday, October 2 – The Holy Guardian Angels

12:05 Andrew Somercik

Thursday, October 3 – Weekday

12:05 Clarence & Margaret Grimes

Friday, October 4 – St. Francis of Assisi

12:05 Albert Brescilli
Saturday, October 5 – Weekday
8:30 Julian Gonzales
3:00 Confessions
4:00 Martha Geitgey – Anniversary (Fr. Majikas)

Sunday, October 6 – Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:00 Anna Lazar (Fr. Majikas)
10:30 Charles Hete (Fr. Majikas)
5:15 The People of St. Augustine Church (Fr. Misbrener)

Please pray for our Sick especially: Betty Bartel, Lisa Gnap, Judy Kriston, Anne
Trischan, Shanon Johnson, William Bedford, Carol Garman, Chad Trischan, Pat
Shemuga, Helene Van Oss, Paula Collins, Alexandra Kepler, Gary Reed, Barb Shehan,
Joe Patterson III, Lowell Potts, Sandra Walters, Bruce Hartung, Barb Helms, Nicole
Hahn, Tom Abbott, Bob & Patty Moses, Kelly Ann Eby, Kaleigh Shriver, Pauline
Nonno, Allen Weidman, Conner Beish, Charlie Carroll, Katie Marino, Cheryl Jackson,
Roy Smith, Tara Ferguson, C.J., Bob Eckert, Paul Moon, James Chalfant, Lori Meese,
Sharon Lohan, Carole Ezell-Bell, Julian Gonzalez, Honey Ann Zagar, Paulette Holland,
Carol Newhouse, Carol Grimes, Nick Shirey, Mary Zinkovitch, Ed Brogan, Angela
Rollins, John Anzaldi, Gary Morgan, Pam Schlernitzauer, Tom Rasicci, Sarah Brown,
Laurie Shantz, Susan Cutshall, Margaret Genet, Phil & Alyce Sherman, Kathy
Steinwand, Virginia Dellapa, Leslie Coffey, Brian Gortney, Megan Anson, Alice
Rhoades, Margo Trenta, Andy Drobnak, David Lukezic, Therese Fay, Stephen Trenta,
Michael Yurich, Ed Vesa, Tod Copaci, Di Vickers, Betty Gombaski, Kirk Shemuga,
Tom McCourt, Keith Jones & Carol Elliot
The priests of St. Augustine are on the emergency call list to Barberton Hospital, they
are only called in cases of emergency. If you are in or have entered the hospital and
would like to be visited by one of our priest’s, please call the rectory at 330-745-0011.
If you have a surgery planned and would like to be anointed, please call prior to
hospitalization as to make sure you receive the sacrament. If there is someone you
know who has been returned to health and can be removed from the sick list, please
contact the rectory.

Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

In today’s gospel parable the rich man wanted to warn his brothers so they could
avoid his fate. Evidently, his whole family ignored the poor! If you were the rich man
and could warn your family, what would you tell them? Better yet – invite them to
practice the works of mercy to those in need.

Today, we are taking up the collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC). Your
support helps the CCC connect people to Christ, in the United States and around the world, through
the internet, television, radio, and print media. Half the funds we collect remain here in the
Cleveland Diocese to support local efforts. Be a part of this campaign to spread the Gospel message.
Support the collection today! To learn more, visit www.usccb.org/ccc.

Pastor’s Formed Pick of the Week: “Saint Pedro Poveda: Priest, Educator & Martyr”

“This biographical drama tells the true story of Pedro Poveda (1874-1936), a
tenacious and innovative priest who opened new paths in education and pioneered the
rights of women in the early twentieth century. A victim of intolerance, he was
murdered at the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War. In 1974, he was awarded the title
of “Educator & Humanist” by UNESCO and was canonized a saint by Pope John Paul
II in 2003.
Poveda’s success in educating and promoting poor illiterate children living in
the Caves of Guadix in Southern Spain received staunch opposition. He had to move
to Covadonga, in the Northern Mountains. There, with the help of young women, he
started a new Christian movement focused on education opportunities for women,
which became the Teresian Association that continues his work today. For its
development and growth, he relied on young Pepita Segovia, one of the first women of
her time to receive a university degree in education.
Poveda continued his work in spite of the social and political turmoil that
intensified in the beginning of the thirties and escalated into a civil war. Caught in the
middle of conflict, Poveda, a man of peace and dialogue, gave his life for his faith,
leaving behind a legacy of light and hope.”

Christ’s Peace!

Fr. David Majikas

St. Augustine Soup Kitchen Crew ~ Halt deine Lederhosen fest! It’s time for
OKTOBERFEST! Our next dinner is on October 1 at the First Presbyterian Church
across from the library. And, oh…do we have a menu for YOU! Chef Gary is dreaming
up a couple of sausage dishes that are going to “knock your socks off”! In addition, we are going to be
making cabbage and dumplings along with perogies and lots of sauerkraut. Some of our volunteers will
be bringing festive fall pies with cider being the beverage “on tap”. The festivities begin at 2:00 p.m. with
the setting of the tables, preparation of the dishes and setting up of our FREE STORE. Many hands
needed to make this a successful event. Why not plan to attend? Never been to a Soup Kitchen? What are
you waiting for…it will change your life! Prayers will be said promptly at 4:30 p.m. with dinner
following. We will be cleaned up and out the door by six. Join us, won’t you? Questions call Carolyn @
330-234-7302.

Join us Thursday, October 3 beginning at 6:00pm in the St. Augustine Parking Lot for our
annual Blessing of the Pets. This event is sponsored by the 4th graders in both the school and
PSR. So, bring your dogs, cats, puppies, kittens, turtles, fish, hamsters, birds, cows, horses,
and chickens, whatever your pet may be. If it should rain, we will meet in the school gymnasium.

Join us for the next Euchre, Friday, October 4 beginning with dinner at 6:30pm in the
cafeteria. BBQ Sandwiches will be provided, bring a covered dish to share; we will
begin the evening with dinner. For questions, contact Bernadette at 330-745-0011.
Hope to see you there!

Men’s Fellowship will meet next Saturday, October 5 from 7-8:25am in the school cafeteria. We will
continue our study of Mark’s Gospel, and will pray a rosary for Marriage, Family, and Respect for Life,
and world peace. Any questions, contact Gib Adolph at 330-634-3738 or email adolphbiz@email.com.

Blanket Sunday “Covers” Many Needs – Next weekend is Blanket Sunday, sponsored by the Diocesan
St. Vincent de Paul Society. When you make a donation, your money will go even further through bulk
purchases of blankets and other items for the homeless and poor individuals in our own area. Envelopes
will be provided in the pews next weekend or you may also donate on line at www.svdpcle.org.

Loyola Retreat House Reverse Raffle and Auction will be held on Wednesday, October 9 at 6:30 p.m. at
Guy’s Party Center. This is a great opportunity to win $3,000 and support Loyola Retreat House. For
more information, or to register to attend, go to www.loyolaretreathouse.com or call 330.896.2315.

JOYFUL HEARTS MINISTRY UPDATE ~ The ladies of JHM are starting a *new* tradition at our beloved
parish. Every second Saturday of the month beginning on October 12, before the 8:30am Mass, we will
pray for, and with, the ladies of our parish and community. The rosary will begin promptly at 8:05am
and will conclude with mass at 8:30am. It is our intent to build community ~ one sweet prayer warrior at
a time. Have a heavy heart, things on your mind; just want to see a familiar face…join us. Afterwards, we
will get together for fellowship. No strings…just pure love for one another. For questions contact
Carolyn 330-234-7302, Chris 330-472-1557 or Linda 330-618-0575.

As we continue to grow in our faith, it is important that we do our best to participate in the life
of the Church, most especially in her worship. For our young people one opportunity is to
become an Altar Server. Altar Serving is open to all students that are currently in the 4th grade
through 8th grade. Responsibilities of our servers involve Sunday Mass, School Mass and an
occasional Wedding. We have a great group of servers that add so much to our liturgy. Please
consider becoming an Altar Server. There will be two practices; you only need to attend one:
Saturday, October 12, 2019 beginning at 10am in the Church and Tuesday, October 15 beginning
at 3:00pm in the Church. Registration forms can be found on the website.
For those preparing to have a child baptized, one requirement is that the parents attend a Pre-Baptism
Class (one class per family). The next class will be held on Tuesday, October 15 at Immaculate
Conception in Hitch Hall, Kenmore beginning at 7:00pm. Please make reservations by calling 330-753-
8429.

Save the date for Merciful Love of the Father, St. Augustine's Adult Retreat on Saturday, October 19
from 11:00-5:00. Our special guest speakers will be the Franciscan Sisters T.O.R. of Penance of the
Sorrowful Mother from Steubenville, OH. All adults are welcome and free babysitting is provided if
registered before October 11. Registration forms can be found on the table in the back of the church or
on our website.

Food, Fellowship and Faith for Adults - Join us on Monday, October 21 at 7:30pm, as we
welcome our Guest speaker Keith Johnson- Parish Catechetical Leader, St. Sebastian
Parish, who will present a talk entitled “From Pentecostal Preacher to Catholic PCL: My
Journey to the Catholic Faith” at The Tangier Bistro Bar, located at 532 West Market Street,
Akron. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. $10 admission fee includes appetizers – cash bar available. This event is
sponsored by St. Sebastian Parish, Akron.

Be an Angel and Save the Date! - Circle Saturday morning, November 2 for the Mom & Me
Snow Angel Tea from 8:30-11:30am in the St. Augustine SAC. Enjoy breakfast, a fashion
show, and a special talk by St. Francis de Sales parish member, Therese Holderbaum,
speaking on “Angels 101.” Bring your Bestie for Hot Beverages and Warm Pastries with
Cool Company—all to benefit Akron’s Snow Angels, who minister to our community’s less fortunate with
clothing, blankets, toiletries—and foster friendship through conversations. All are welcome to attend
and the event is free, but reservations are essential. RSVP at the Rectory by Tuesday, October 29 th by
calling 330-745-0011.

St. Augustine Preschool and Child Care Center is now enrolling for the 2019-2020 School Year Latchkey
Program. St. Augustine Preschool provides a quality Latchkey program for St. Augustine Grade School
which provided before and after care, full days during select holidays and snow days, hours of 6:30am –
6:00pm, afternoon snack, many activities, along with quiet time for homework. Latchkey is also offered
during the summer months. For more information, please contact Kathy Bogdan at 330-745-5735.

Does anyone happen to have any like new costume jewelry (for adults) that you are looking
to get rid of? We are collecting jewelry for the elderly. There is a box in the vestibule
where you can drop it off. We will collect up to the Weekend of October 5 & 6. On behalf
of all of our friends, thank you!

There are still LECTOR WORKBOOKS in the sacristy for pick up. Please stop in following mass today.