(Saint Augustine Church, Barberton, OH) (September 25, 2011)

Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

What do you think? was Jesus question in todays gospel, again trying to get the rule makers and scorekeepers to see the bigger picture of Gods generous mercy. In families we would do well to invite one another to think and reason together rather than making accusations of thats unfair! Developing the virtues of understanding and empathy develop conscience more than just making and following rules. (Insert graphic 1106-0086) 362 adorers spent one hour with our Lord last week in Eucharistic Adoration. One day St. Teresa of Avila heard someone say: "If only I had lived at the time of Jesus... If only I had seen Jesus... If only I had talked with Jesus..." To this she responded: "But do we not have in the Eucharist the living, true and real Jesus present before us? Why look for more?" The following are hours in need of an adorer: Thursday 3-4am, Saturday 2-3am, noon-1:00pm, 7-8pm and 8-9pm. If you are only able do just one hour, without making a weekly commitment, please let Judy Soltis know by calling 330-212-0926. (Insert Graphic 1508-0016) First Saturday Devotion to our Blessed Mother under the title of Our Lady of Fatima will be held on October 1 at 6:00pm in the church. Our Lady of Fatimas message was one of prayer and sacrifice. She urged praying the Rosary daily. She urged making sacrifices for sinners. She said God wished to establish in the world devotion to her Immaculate Heart. Come and join us!
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Barberton Area Community Ministries item for the Month of October is Vegetables; corn, peas, carrots or green beans. 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 Graphic2404-0066.tif) The next Coffee and Donuts will be served in the cafeteria on Sunday, October 2 following the 9:00 and 11:00am Masses. Hosts will be Marge Hreha, Dorothy Kaman, Jean Luxeder and Cindy Cook. A nonprofit organization which feeds and clothes the homeless and local poor of Summit County is again asking for our help. They are in desperate need of toiletries. The item for September is deodorant. Please place your donations inside the bench in front of the giving tree in the vestibule, they 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. (Insert Graphic 2303-0010.tif) Mens Fellowship will meet Saturday, October 1 in the School Cafeteria from 7- 8:25 am. We will continue our Bible study on the New Testament Series with session #6. Should you have any questions, please contact Gib Adolph at 330-848-1043 or [email protected]. All men of the parish are invited to join us for any session.

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Young at Heart seniors will meet Monday, October 3, 1pm, at Prince of Peace. Guests will feature visually impaired, Mr. Ed Arnold, and his guide dog. Please join us for friendship, knowledge, and refreshments.

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Dear Friends, I want to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt and overwhelming gratitude for the outpouring of cards and notes in the past month assuring me of your prayerful support. Prayer of petition are always answered. You are all so good to God and to me. Thank you. I endured a major surgery and am on the road to a very good recovery. I feel great! This surgery was step one. It removed a fast growing benign tumor successfully. Step two will be to try and repair the sudden hearing loss in my right ear. This attempt can be made only after six months from now. All things-in Gods time. You all have a high place in my respect for you and your faith. Many thanks and blessings Father Jim Singler
Blanket Sunday is coming soon The Weekend of October 8-9 marks the Twenty-Fifth Annual Blanket Sunday Collection to aid the needy. The Collection is sponsored by the Diocesan St. Vincent de Paul Society. This year, due to lack of storage space, we will sponsor a cash only collection. Well greatfully accept your cash donation and do the shopping for you, making money go even further with bulk purchased of blankets and other items needed by low income families. Please give someone a blanket for the winter --- and give yourself a warm feeling. The Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC) focuses on finding new ways to bring the gospel message to you by working to be wherever the faithful and those seeking the faith are. CCC provides content the way you need it on the Internet to strengthen marriage, in podcasts for daily readings, on television for Christmas Mass, and on Facebook for news, discussions, and sharing the faith. Please be generous in the Collection and support this important work. CCC is how the Good News gets around to you. (Insert Graphic 2407-0088.tif) CYO Basketball and Cheerleading sign-ups for boys and girls grades 3-8 will be held on Sunday, October 2 from 9-11am in the school. Players must complete the CYO registration form and bring the form to registration. Additional forms will be available at registration. A physical dated after June 1, 2011 is also required for each participant. A free physical will be offered for CYO athletes prior to the start of the season. There is a $90 fee for basketball and a $35 fee for cheerleading due at the time of registration. First time CYO athletes must also provide a copy of their birth certificate. Anyone interested in coaching or assisting a coach must be VIRTUS trained. If you are not VIRTUS trained and are interested in coaching, please contact Renee Barker at 330-745-1080 for further details. This is the ONLY registration to be held! GO BOBCATS! BARBERTON AREA COMMUNITY MINISTRIES is holding its 13th Annual Swiss Steak Dinner & Silent Auction on Saturday, October 15, from 4-6:30pm at Johnson United Methodist Church. Adults (12 & up) $12, Children 11 & under $4, Children under 3 are free. Tickets can be purchased at BACM or at the door (Carry-out is available). This is the biggest fundraiser of the year. Services this year have been greater than in the past. BACM has helped 1577 more people in the past seven months than the same months in the past. The pantry is open 2 days a week and is averaging over 1385 people per month. Please help support this great cause.

(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 ~ Emma Lansberry, Fr. Jim Singler, Irene Lyle, Jack Lohan, Luke Willig, Kelly Speck, Dorothy Neitz & Donald Williams (Insert Graphic 1108-0029.tif) II Brian Vasaris & Amanda Smart I Nathan Funk & Regina Smith BAPTISM
Owen Michael Metcalf Son of James & Lisa (Lordi) Metcalf

LIFE HAS CHANGED, NOT ENDED Elaine Lockert

Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord!

A "Caring and Sharing" session for those who are divorced, separated or widowed will be held on Monday, September 26 from 7:30-9:00 pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary's Convent Building, 1945 Portage Trail in Cuyahoga Falls. Marlene Maruna, a Licensed Independent Social Worker, will facilitate this session. This event is open at no charge to people of all faiths. For information call Frank 330-801-0527 or Sharon 330-612-3635.
(Insert Graphic 1300-0123.tif) Stewardship: Time, Talent & Treasure September 18 $ 7,922 $ 1,792 $ 9,714 $ 992 $ 698 $ 141 COMPARATIVE FIGURES 11-12 10-11 $ 288,514 $ 338,295 $ 330,547 334,030 $ (42,033) $ 4,265 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN $ 1,524,138 $ 70,255

Sunday Offering Faith Direct Offering Total Offerings Saint Vincent De Paul School Support Diocesan Assessment

Year to date Income Year to Date Expenses Difference

Spent to date Amount on Deposit

As we welcome the season of autumn, Id like to invite you to join Faith Direct, our parishs electronic giving program. With everything else on your to do list this back-to-school season, Faith Direct's eGiving program will give you one less thing to remember each week no more envelopes to find and checks to write before you go to mass. Enroll today by visiting www.faithdirect.net and use our church code, OH278, or pick up an enrollment form from the bookrack in the back of the church or the parish office to get started!

(Insert Graphic 1000-0030.tif) September 26 October 2 Monday, September 26 Weekday 6:30 Bill Williams 12:05 Mary Kamenar Anniversary Tuesday, September 27 St. Vincent de Paul, Priest 5:15 Paul Royston Wednesday, September 28 Weekday 6:30 Stephen & Eva Krupa 12:05 Victor Alexander Thursday, September 29 St. Michael, St. Gabriel & St. Raphael, Archangels 6:30 Mary Dubovec Friday, September 30 St. Jerome, Priest & Doctor of the Church 6:30 Bernard Costanzo 12:05 Dan Incorvati Anniversary Saturday, October 1 St. Therese of the Child Jesus, Virgin & Doctor of the Church 8:30 Ethel Spencer 4:00 Rosa & Donato Cornacchione Sunday, October 2 Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 Margaret Somerick 9:00 Joseph Morrison 11:00 Kathy Jones Anniversary 5:15 Rosemarie Banic Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Readings for the Week of September 26 Zec 8:1-8, Ps 102:16-18,19-21,29 & 22-23, Lk 9:46-50 Zec 8:20-23, Ps 87:1b-3,4-5,6-7,Lk 9:51-56 Neh 2:1-8, Ps 137:1-2,3,4-5,6, Lk 9:57-62 Dn 7:9-10,13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a, Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3,4-5,Jn 1:47-51 Bar 1:15-22, Ps 79:1b-2,3-5,8,9, Lk 10:13-16 Bar 4:5-12,27-29, Ps 69:33-35,36-37,Lk 10:17-24 Is 5:1-7, Ps 80:9,12,13-14,15-16,19-20, (Is 5:7a), Phil 4:6-9, Mt 21:33-43

Come and See Do you want to deepen your understanding of marriage and divorce in the Catholic Church and determine where you stand? Do you want to hear the true facts regarding the annulment process and how to submit a case? Lynette Tait, Judge, Diocesan Tribunal, will present the First Step Program and the Annulment Process on Tuesday, October 4, at 7:00 p.m. at Blessed Trinity Church (formerly St. Martha) in Akron." Everyone is welcome, from high school students to senior adults! There is no cost and reservations are not required. For more information or to obtain an August 11-June 12 brochure, please contact Linda Herold at 330.376.5144 or [email protected], or visit www.dioceseofcleveland.org/summit.

Stewardship Corner: Consider this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Cor.9:6