St.

Augustine Church

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Celebrate our Parish Picnic! See our school and preschool back in session. Learn about the upcoming events in our Parish. Read about our Faithful Citizenship responsibility. Think about Stewardship.

September/ October Newsletter

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Parish Picnic, a Wonderful Success!

Inside this issue: School & Preschool RCIA VBS Sacraments Night at the Races

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Many Thanks!
As we begin another a autumn season, we cannot thank our Parishioners enough for everything they have given us over the summer ! From VBS to our Parish Picnic, our Parish has been busy and successful because of you. This fall brings with it many opportunities but we are excited because of the wonderful things that have happened already. Make sure to keep an eye on our weekly bulletins and our website, www.staugustinebarberton.org for all the latest info. And last, but never least, thank you!

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St. Augustine School Resumes

St. Augustine School is off to another great year! Fifteen teachers and one hundred ninetyone students started school on August 27. St. Augustine School welcomed two new teachers this year, Miss Elizabeth Bell and Miss Hilary Neumann. Miss Bell is a member of St. Augustine Parish and a graduate of St. Augustine School, St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, and The University of Akron. She teaches sixth through eighth grade language arts, religion, and math. Miss Neumann is a graduate of St. Vincent School, St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, and Loyola University (Chicago). She teaches fourth through eighth grade science, religion, and math. One new and exciting program that St. Augustine School is implementing this year is the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, a nationally-known, researchbased program to reduce bullying. A program kickoff is scheduled for this fall. Watch for more details!

St. Augustine Preschool

St. Augustine Preschool is off to a wonderful start for the school year. Our classes are flourishing and the children are enjoying seeing their teachers and old friends and getting to know new friends as well. Our annual MDA Hop A Thon will be held Friday, September 21. This is not only a wonderful opportunity to raise money for a worthy cause, but also to teach the children about the importance of kindness and acceptance toward others with disabilities. We had a wonderful turnout for the Open House which generated several of our enrollments. We do however have some availability for anyone needing care in our Toddler, Preschool or Latchkey programs.

RCIA
The RCIA Program began on September 10. Our group is smaller this year but, as always, the team is expectant for the mighty ways God will work in everyones lives. Prayer Partners are needed. This involves a simple commitment to pray daily for your inquirer in whatever manner you choose. A Prayer Partner is also invited to send a card, note etc. periodically throughout the year to support the person for whom you are praying. Simple snacks are also requested. Beverages and paper products are provided by the team. Please consider meeting one of these needs; most importantly, pray for the inquirers and team. Thank you.
Just so you know: There will be a Parish Dinner on Sunday, October 14 following the 10:30 am Mass. Please mark your calendar. The food is always delicious. More details will be in the

September/October Newsletter

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Summer has been busy!

There are not enough ways to say thank you to all of those who volunteered their time, talent and treasure to Sky: Everything is possible with God Vacation Bible School. A special thank you to those individuals that were in charge of the various activities. Crafts- Karen Lohan Snacks- Laura Dority Outside play- Heidi Butz Story timeMonica Cingle Skits- Jessica Kraus All of the adult, young adult, high school students and middle school students. Without these individuals and all those who volunteered, this would not have been possible. A special thank you to the parents and to the children that participated in this years VBS. It truly was one of the best ever. Remember to reach for the sky, because nothing is impossible with God.

PSR & Sacraments

PSR is in full swing Sundays from 9:00a.m. until 10:15. If your child is still not registered. RUN, dont walk to the phone and call Renee Barker at 330745-1080 to register your child. There is nothing more important than the faith of our children. Early Childhood Religion began on September 16, 2012 during the 10:30 Mass in the preschool. The children must be potty trained and from 3 years of age to kindergarten. Part of the religion program here at Saint Augustine includes grade level family activities. One of the most favorite for everyone is the St. Francis pet blessing. This year the blessing will on Wednesday October 3 at 6:00 p.m. in the parking lot. If it rains the blessing will be in the SAC. Come and join the fun, animals of all types are welcome.
A Sacrament is an outward sign of Gods grace in our life. Families with children making their First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion are required to attend two formation meetings. The first of those meeting is Monday September 24, 2012 at 6:30p.m. in the SAC.

For those families with children receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation you are required to attend a formation meeting on Monday October 22, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. in the SAC. For more information contact Renee Barker @ 330-745-1080 or renee.barker@staugschool.net

Night at the Races

Mark your calendars for St. Augustine Schools Annual Night at the Races! For just $20 you can enjoy a wonderful BBQ dinner and then try your hand at the horse races or other side boards. All proceeds raised will go directly to our school. Tickets are still available. If you have any questions or are interested in purchasing tickets, please contact the school office. See the flyer on Page 6 for more information. St. Augustine School Website: staugschool.net Phone Number: 330-7536435. Thanks for your support, hope see you there!

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The St. Augustine Holy Hour Perpetual Adoration Program will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary this fall.

St. Augustine Church

Keep an eye on the bulletin and the website for information on the upcoming events. Have you considered spending an hour with the Lord in the quiet of our beautiful church? For more information, please contact the Judy Soltis (330-2120926).

Church: Sixth St NW & Lake Ave. Rectory: 204 6th St. NW Barberton, OH 44203 Phone: 330-745-0011 Fax: 330-745-0012 E-mail: augustine1898@rrbiznet.com
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Stewardship Moment
Without cost you have received; without cost you are to give. Matthew 10:8. Take a moment this day and look back on all the love that has been poured into your life. From your earliest days, when your parents gave you a name, fed, and clothed you and held you with all the love and hope they had. And as time passed, love was given again and again, through sisters and brothers, friends and perhaps a spouse. The giving stretches as far back as you can remember and even way beyond that. It was all given as a gift without expecting anything back, save for the one wish that you would be good and loving and happy. In short, that you would continue giving freely what was so generously given to you. I have been overwhelmed thinking about all that was given me without cost. And I pray that I may give it to those in my life, even though I know I can only give a small fraction of what came my way from so many people. Fr. James Stephen Behrens, O.C.S.O.

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