(Saint Augustine Church, Barberton, OH) (November 20, 2011)

(Insert Graphic 2116-002.tif) Our Lord Jesus Christ the King

To whom much is given, much is expected. In todays gospel Jesus tells us that we must share our abundance with the least..the stranger, the prisoner, the hungry and the homeless. As we gather to give thanks this week, we must also ask ourselves how well we share with the least. Happiness is secured not by having but through sharing. Eternal happiness through sharing with the least. (Insert graphic 1106-0086)
364 Holy Hours were kept before the Blessed Sacrament this past week. Because your hour with Jesus will repair for the evils of the world, and bring about peace on earth, the Church says, "Let us be generous with our time in going to meet Him....May our adoration never cease. The Holy Hour program needs you! Please call Judy Soltis if you are able to assist this Christmas Season, 330-212-0926, what better gift to be given. (Insert Graphic 1401-0006.tif) My Dear Parishioners: We are fast approaching the celebration of Thanksgiving this week. Many of us will be once again gathering with family and friends to give thanks. The seconds, minutes, hours and years go by so quickly. Each moment we gather with our family and our friends to celebrate is a moment to cherish, a moment to treasure, a moment to build bonds, relationships and stories that truly become our greatest and most priceless pearls. Once created, these bonds cannot be broken even by death. The moments we have, though, can be fleeting, and each one we let slip away can never be regained and there are no do-overs. As my parents have grown older and their health is slowly fading, I cherish these moments more and more, and I do not want to let even a single second slip away when I can tell them I love them and I can build a stronger bond, create another memory and add to our shared story. It is for this that I give thanks this Thanksgiving and I pray that you too will give thanks for all the blessings God has poured out upon you, especially for your family and friends and the creation of everlasting bonds. Never let a second slip away. Thank you for the privilege of serving as your pastor and creating our bonds as a Saint Augustine family. Christs Peace and Happy Thanksgiving! Fr. David Majikas (Insert Graphic 2404-0106.tif)

Barberton Area Community Ministries item for the Month of November is Canned fruit, applesauce, pears, peaches, mixed fruit, etc. Please bring your donations when you come to Mass and place them in the bench in front of the giving tree in the vestibule, together we can help those less fortunate. Items will be delivered to BACM on Monday morning.
(Insert Graphic 2404-0066.tif) Coffee and Donuts will be served in the cafeteria today, Sunday, November 20 following the 9:00 and 11:00am Masses. Hosts will be John and Helen Deibel and JoAnn Hummel & Barb Stith.

St. Augustine will once again host our annual FREE CHRISTMAS DAY DINNER. Setup will be on Friday, December 23 from 9:30 am-1:00 pm. Dinner will be served from 1:003:00 pm on Christmas Day. Cleanup will begin at 3:00. Please keep these times in mind as you consider volunteering. More details later about food donations. Praise God we are able to provide this time of food and fellowship as we celebrate the birth of our Savior!
Springtime of Hopes - items for November are toothpaste and toothbrushes. 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 in advance for your help in this matter. For more information, please contact Greg Meier at 330-289-3987.

St. Vincent DePaul Society Wins Award Congratulations to the St. Vincent DePaul Society for winning the Outstanding Organization Award for 2011 from the Barberton Community Foundation. The SVDP Society at Saint Augustine has been helping people of Barberton since 1951. The SVDP Society can only offer their help because of the generosity of the people of Saint Augustine. So, in effect, this award is for the whole Saint Augustine Community. (Insert Graphic 1106-0023.tif) Please join the Students of Saint Augustine School as they celebrate Eucharistic Day, Monday, November 21 beginning with Mass at 8:30 followed by students making Holy Hours throughout the day. All are welcome and encouraged to participate. (Insert Graphic 2130-0007.tif) Please note: The Mass on Thanksgiving Day (November 24) will be celebrated at 9:00am. Canned goods will be collected during the offertory and then placed in the Christmas Baskets to be distributed to the needy of Barberton, please be generous. The parish rectory will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 24 and 25 in observance of the Holiday. (Insert Graphic 2130-0050.tif) As we come to this table in thanksgiving, we are grateful for everything we have been granted. Our church has been given many things this year through the wonderful gifts of stewardship. We are eternally grateful for all the gifts we have been given! In particular, today, we are thankful for the beautiful fall decorations that fill our sanctuary. A special thank you is extended to Marge Falkenstein and all the helping hands who donated their time and talents to make the altar a beautiful focal point for our Mass celebrations and for reminding us that when we share the gifts God has given us we can see how extraordinary this time of praise and thanksgiving is. (Insert Graphic 1900-0057) Attention Youth Group Members, we will meet today, Sunday, November 20 in the school cafeteria at 6:00pm. Youth group will let out at 8:00pm. Hope to see everyone there (Insert Graphic 2407-0014.tif) Attention all students grades K-4. The 15 Annual Munchkin Basketball Clinic is about to begin. Dont miss your opportunity to sign up for Munchkin Basketball where children learn the fundamentals of basketball. The dates of the program will be January 7,14,21 and 28. Hours will be 8-9:25am for K, First and Second grade and 9:30-11:00am for students in the Third and Fourth grades. The cost is $5.00 each. Please make checks payable to St. Augustine Athletic Club. Sign-ups are mandatory and will be held today, Sunday, November 20 after the 9:00am Mass in the school hallway. If you have any questions please contact Chris Christoff at 330-825-3431 after 5:00pm.

There will be an ADVENT COMMUNAL RECONCILIATION SERVICE on Monday, December 12 at 7:00 pm in St. Augustine Church. Eight confessors will be available. This presents a wonderful opportunity to prepare your heart to celebrate Jesus coming past, present and future. (Insert Graphic 2000-0069.tif)
PRAY FOR THE SICK Patrick Blasdel, Patricia Patterson, Karl Bartel, Jennifer Marco, Ruth Barker, Jacob Hurley, Donald Williams, Irene Lyle, Margaret Gardner,

Mary White, Margaret Ford, Christopher Melody, Sue Gardner, Kathy Selnik, Veronica Hegarty & Christopher Sanchez BAPTISMS Tessa Angeline Sivy Daughter of Derek & Amy (Rains) Sivy Isabella Lynn Young Daughter of Jeffrey & Erica (Hammer) Young LIFE HAS CHANGED, NOT ENDED Mary Jane Baginski, Margit Geier, Gladys Suboticki, Edward Pogue & Robert Buchanan Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord! Come and See We all struggle during the rocky times in our lives. On Tuesday, December 6, Fr. Michael B. Smith, pastor, Immaculate Conception, Akron, will reflect on The Lives of the Saints: Comfort in Difficult Times at 7:00 p.m. at Blessed Trinity Church (formerly St. Martha) in Akron. Following the presentation, there will be an opportunity for small group discussion, including time for individual conversations with Father Smith. Everyone is welcome!
(Insert Graphic 1300-0021.tif) Stewardship: Time, Talent & Treasure November 13 $ 9,142 $ 1,792 $ 10,933 $ $ $ $ $ $ 818 995 176 121 426 116

Sunday Offering Faith Direct Offering Total Offerings Saint Vincent De Paul School Support All Saints All Souls Diocesan Assessment Human Development Campaign

Year to date Income Year to Date Expenses Difference CAPITAL CAMPAIGN Spent to date Amount on Deposit

COMPARATIVE FIGURES 11-12 10-11 $ 624,323 $ 559,004 $ 577,101 $ 551,035 $ 47,223 $ 7,969 $ 1,524,138 $ 76,411

LECTOR WORKBOOKS ARE NOW AVAILABLE IN THE SACRISTY. PLEASE PICK UP YOUR COPY BEFORE OR AFTER MASS.
(Insert Graphic 1000-0217.tif) November 21-27 Monday, November 21 The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 6:30 Joseph Shabeck

8:30 Eucharistic Day 12:05 St. Anne Society Tuesday, November 22 St. Cecilia, Virgin & Martyr 5:15 Elizabeth Royston Wednesday, November 23 Weekday 6:30 Virginia Lysiak 12:05 Marion Russo Thursday, November 24 Thanksgiving Day 9:00 In Thanksgiving Friday, November 25 Weekday 6:30 Michael Jerin Sr. 12:05 Katherine Kozarevic Saturday, November 26 Weekday 8:30 Dorothy K. Reynolds 12:05 Joseph Ligas Sunday, November 27 First Sunday of Advent 7:30 Margaret Somerick 9:00 Richard A. Kaman 11:00 The People of Saint Augustine Parish 5:15 Jo Ann Gionti Reading for the week of November 21 Dn 1:1-6,8-20, Dn 3:52,53,54,55,56, Lk 21:1-4 Dn 2:31-45, Dn 3:57,58,59,60,61, Lk 21:5-11 Dn 5:1-6,13-14,16-17,23-28, Dn 3:62,63,64,65.66.67, Lk: 21:12-19 Dn 6:12-28, Dn 3:68,69,70,71,72,73,74, Lk 21:20-28 Dn 7:2-14, Dn 3:75,76,77,78,79,80,81, Lk 21:29-33 Dn 7:15-27, Dn 3:82,83,84,85,86,87, Lk 21:34-36 Is 63:16b-17,19b, 64:2-7, Ps 80:2-3,15-16,18-19 (4), 1 Cor 1:3-9, Mk 13:33-37 Begin Year B of the Sunday Lectionary

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(Insert Graphic 2303-0010.tif) Mens Fellowship will meet Saturday, November 26 in the School Cafeteria from 7-8:25 AM. We will continue our Bible study on the New Testament Series with The Acts of The Apostles, session #10. For any questions please contact Gib Adolph 330-848-1043 or adolphbiz@yahoo.com. All men are invited to join us for any session. The Saint Monica Gift Shop is open and ready to assist you in purchasing your religious items for the Christmas Season. Starting November 26 the Gift Shop will be open on Saturday 3:30-4:00pm. Currently the Gift shop is open on Sunday 8:45-12:00. Stop by and take a moment to view the many gifts available. In case you were not counting, there are only 35 Days until Christmas!

Stewardship Corner: You ask but do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions. (James 4:3)