(St. Augustine Church, Barberton, OH) (October 7, 2012) Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary time Todays readings focus on marriage.

Through Marriage, God calls and equips baptized couples to actually become a Sacrament! Christs love is present in a special way through them and is crucial for the well-being of family, church and society. Did you know that U.S. Bishops have a website about marriage? Visit www.foryourmarriage.org for news, practical skills and Catholic theology on marriage and family. (Insert graphic 1106-0086)
372 Holy Hours were kept before the Blessed Sacrament this past week. "Be still and know that I am God." (Ps 46) Even a few short moments of this silent presence to the Lord is a precious treasure, for it is in this silence that the Lord speaks to us. Do you "feel" the gentle calling to learn more about the Holy Hour program? For more information, please contact Judy Soltis at 330-212-0926.

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My Dear Parishioners, As you can see from the Mass schedule, we have NO MASSES scheduled during the week. The priests of the diocese will be gathering for our semi-annual priests convocation. The convocation begins on Tuesday and runs through Friday. It is a time for the priests of the diocese to gather in priestly fraternity and discuss emerging issues in priestly life and ministry. Please pray for the priest of the diocese and for me during our time of convocation. Christs Peace! Fr. David (Insert Graphic 2404-0062.tif) Dont forget to stop over for Coffee & Donuts today, Sunday, October 7 following the 8:00 and 10:30am Masses. Hosts will be Bob Pitz & Patti Day and Jean Luxeder & Cindy Cook.

(Insert Graphic 2404-0106.tif) Barberton Area Community Ministries item for the Month of October is Cereal. 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.
Springtime of Hopes - items for the month of October are Razors and Shaving Cream. 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 330-2893987. Did you miss the Catholicism Series here at St. Augustine? Are you interested in growing deeper in your faith? GENERATIONS OF FAITH at Immaculate Conception Church has begun the Catholicism series join us on the Journey, Thursday, November 8, with A Vast Company of Witnesses, The Communion of Saints. Registration forms are available on the bookrack. Sessions will be held at Immaculate Conception Church Waldeisen Hall from 6:00-9:00pm. Enjoy a meal from 6:00-6:30pm followed by the session. All are welcome to attend.

Thank you for your generosity in last weeks Collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC). Because of your support, millions of faithful can gain a deeper understanding of their faith through resources that they use every day: the internet, television, radio, and print media. Remember, half of your donations are staying in our (arch) diocese to support our communication needs. To learn more about the important work supported by the Collection for CCC, please visit www.usccb.org/nationalcollections. BLANKET SUNDAY COVERS MANY NEEDS - Next weekend is Blanket Sunday, sponsored by the Diocesan St. Vincent de Paul Society. When you come to Mass, simply make a cash donation, we will do the rest. Your money will go further through bulk purchases of blankets and other items for families, children, the elderly, homeless, and other needy individuals in our own metropolitan area. (Insert Graphic 1900-0057.tif) Attention Youth Group: Mark your calendars for October 7, 21 & 28 the next Youth Group meeting dates. Youth group is offered to all high school aged students wanting to grow in faith, fellowship and fun! Meetings will be held from 6-8pm in the SAC. Take this opportunity to get involved in this special ministry for our youthremember, friends are always welcome. Hope to see you there (Insert Graphic 2404-0191.tif) The Soup Kitchen is looking for volunteers. Would you be willing to cook, serve and clean-up for approximately 4 hours once every two months? If this is something you would like to do, please contact Ann Pipoly at 330-753-1004 and lend a helping hand. A Prayer Service for Religious Freedom will be held on Tuesday evening October 16 at 6:15, which follows the 5:15pm Mass. Please mark your calendars for this very special service. Protecting Gods Children The Diocese of Clevelands Protecting Gods Children program is a continuing effort to instruct and inform everyone about the protection of children from sexual abuse. To report any past or present suspected inappropriate behavior toward children by priest, deacons, religious, lay ecclesial ministers or personnel associated with the Church, please contact the Diocesan Response Service office at 216-334-2999 or via e-mail at response_services@sioceseofcleveland.org.

The Divorced, Separated and Widowed Catholics of Akron will present a speaker at its monthly general meeting. Barb Vetter will speak on The Power of Thoughts and Words. Paying Attention to How Our Hearts Speak to Us It will be held on Monday, October 8 from 7:309:00 pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary's Convent Building, 1945 Portage Trail in Cuyahoga Falls. Ms. Vetter is a licensed counselor with a degree in Pastoral Clinical Counseling, assisting individuals and married couples in healing the wounded soul. This event is open at no charge to single people of all faiths. For information call Frank 330-801-0527 or Sharon 330-612-3635. Pope Benedict XVI has declared 11 October 2012 through 24 November 2013 a Year of Faith. Our diocese has designated it as YEAR OF FAITH 2012-2013: LIVING OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST. You will hear more about it during the coming weeks. The parish bookrack now has prayer cards as well as copies of the special edition of Magnificat available for the low price of $2.60 each.

(Insert Graphic 2000-0042.tif) PRAY FOR THE SICK Patrick Blasdel, Patricia Patterson, Karl Bartel, Jennifer Marco, Jacob Hurley, Eugene Van Oss, Debra Dolgos, Cartie Antonelli, Irene Lyle, Kathy Trenta, Ellen Morlan & Betty Morlan (Insert Graphic 1108-0072.tif) III Randle Dobbins & Nicole Nichy
If you know someone on the sick list who has been restored back to health, please contact the Rectory to have their names removed from the sick list. (Insert Graphic 1300-0021.tif) Stewardship: Time, Talent & Treasure September 30 $ 7,470 $ 1,664 $ 9,134 $ $ $ 45 95 217

Sunday Offering Faith Direct Offering Total Offerings St. Vincent De Paul School Support Catholic Communication

Year to date Income Year to Date Expenses Difference

COMPARATIVE FIGURES September 30 12-13 11-12 $ 342,647 $ 341,494 $ 423,777 $ 406,874 $ (81,130) $ (65,380) CAPITAL CAMPAIGN $ 1,524,138 $ 100,354

Spent to date Amount on Deposit

FERTILITY AWARENESS: Its NOT the old rhythm method! Are you interested in hearing about the science behind the current method of Natural Family Planning and the long term impact of monthly hormone use on womens fertility and health? Are you interested in strengthening your marriage? If you answered yes to either of these questions, come to a Fertility Awareness Program on Monday, October 22, 2012 at Holy Family in Stow, Room #1 from 7-8:30pm. This session is for single, engaged, and married couples. For more information please contact Leo and Toni Doty at 330-689-0632 or akdoty@kent.edu.

(Insert Graphic 1409-0017.tif) October is Respect Life month and the election is on our heels, our Lord will not hold us accountable for our success, but our efforts. We must work as everything depends on us and pray as if all depends on God. The following are important dates; please mark your calendars; October 7 Mini Life Chain in front of St. Augustine following 10:30 Mass October 13 95th Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima Rosary Rally at 12:00 (noon) at Lake Anna Gazebo October 20 St. Augustine day of witness for 40 days of Life For more information, please contact Lynn Willig at 330-658-2642.

(Insert Graphic 1000-0041.tif) October 8-14 Monday, October 8 Weekday 8:00 Ed Blackert - ***Nativity 12:05 Vincent M. Rasicci Tuesday, October 9 Weekday Convocation NO MASS Wednesday, October 10 Weekday Convocation NO MASS Thursday, October 11 Weekday Convocation NO MASS Friday, October 12 Weekday Convocation NO MASS 5:30 Fr. Carl Ciprian - *I.C. Saturday, October 13 Weekday 7:30 Grace Kohus Anniversary **St. Anthony 8:30 All Souls 2:00 WEDDING - Randle Dobbins & Nicole Nichy 4:00 William (Bill) Flickinger Anniversary Sunday, October 14 Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 Paul Kosuth 10:30 The People of St. Augustine Parish *Mass will be honored at Immaculate Conception Church, Kenmore ** Mass will be honored at St. Anthony Church, Akron ***Mass will be honored at Nativity of the Lord, Akron Readings for the Week of October 8 Gal 1:6-12, Ps 111: 1b-2,7-8,9 & 10c, Lk 10:25-37 Gal 1:13-24, Ps 139-:1b-3,13-14ab,14c-15, Lk 10:38-42 Gal 2:1-2,7-14, Ps 117:1bc,2, Lk 11:1-4 Gal 3:1-5, Lk 1:69-70,71-72,73-75, Lk 11:5-13 Gal 3:7-14, Ps 111:1b-2,3-4,5-6, Lk 11:15-26 Gal 3:22-29, Ps 105:2-3,4-5,6-7,Lk 11:27-28 Wis 7:7-11 (143B), Ps 90:12-13,14-15,16-17, Heb 4:12-13, Mk 10:17-30 or 10:17-27

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Holy Hour Family of the Week: Mr. & Mrs. Steve Sanford Immaculate Conception Church, Kenmore will offer Mass on Wednesday and Friday, October 10and 12 at 5:30pm. The Anointing of the Sick Mass will be held on Wednesday, October 24 at 5:30pm for those in of physical, mental or spiritual healing. (Insert Graphic 1108-0040.tif) Remember the long talks, fun, laughter, and closeness when you were dating? You can experience that intimacy again! Attend a Marriage Encounter Weekend to find out what thousands of couples have already experienced; endorsed by the Catholic Church for over 40 years. The next weekend is October 19 21 at the Cambria Suites in Green. For more information or to register, please call 330-305-9963.