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October 6, 2013

MINSTER CLUSTER

ST AUGUSTINE ~ ST JOSEPH Served by the Missionaries of the Precious Blood

Fr. Rick Nieberding, C.PP.S., Pastor

Increase our faith ~ Luke 17:5-10

ST. AUGUSTINE ~ ST. JOSEPH

A GREAT FAITH COMMUNITY

St. Joseph

02441 State Route 364

Minster, OH 45865

419-628-2614

St Joseph Mass Schedule

Sunday: 8:45 am

Holyday: 7:00 pm

Communion Service

Wednesday: 8:00 pm

St. Augustine

48 N. Hanover St., PO Box 93

Minster, OH 45865

419/628-2614

Fax 419/628-1078

Website: www.staugie.com

St Augustine Mass Schedule

Saturday: 5:00 pm

Sunday: 8:00, 10:00, 11:30 am

Holyday Vigil: 6:30 pm

Holyday: 8:00 am, 6:30 pm

Mission Statement… The Mission of St Augustine/St Joseph Cluster is to provide an adequate and appropriate

environment and resources where people may gather to hear the Word proclaimed to celebrate

the Eucharist and the sacraments, and to provide the members of all ages the opportunity to

grow in the practice of their faith, learning how to fully keep God’s commandments as Christ

taught us, by loving God and our neighbor.

Sacrament of Reconciliation at St Augustine Church Saturday: 4:00 –4:30 pm Wednesday; 3:30 pm before First Friday

Sacrament of Baptism A Baptismal preparation class for parents is offered the fourth Tuesday during the months of

January, March, May, July, September, and November. You must register no later than the

Monday before class. The class is held in the Parish Center at 7:30 p.m. and attendance is

required before a child can be baptized. Baptisms are celebrated every Saturday at the 5:00 pm

Mass and every Sunday at 1:00 pm outside of Mass.

Sacrament of Marriage Congratulations on your engagement! A premarital preparation program is required by the

Archdiocese. It is important to contact the rectory office at least six months in advance of a

wedding date. A tentative date can be set after the first appointment, but will become final

only after marriage preparation is completed.

Caring Ministry – (Pastoral Care of the Sick and Bereavement Ministry) A priest or another minister will be happy to bring Holy Communion to the ill or those

confined to their homes. Holy Communion is brought on the First Friday of the month.

Anointing of the Sick: Those weakened by age, afflicted by a serious illness or preparing for a

serious operation should receive this sacrament. Call the cluster office for arrangements.

A Bereavement Minister is assigned soon after a death to offer prayerful support and to

provide an opportunity for those grieving, and to do so in a supportive atmosphere.

Religious Education Kindergarten through 8th Grade: September through May, times are arranged with the school.

High School: Sunday mornings at the Parish Center. Special Education classes and tutoring

are offered as needed. Adult programs are offered throughout the year. Anyone interested in

becoming Catholic can enroll in the RCIA process. Call the Parish Center at 419-628-3434 for

more information.

Bulletin Deadline Please have all announcements to the Cluster Office by noon on Wednesday. Announcements

can be e-mailed to bulletin@staugie.com.

St Augustine Staff

Director of Music:

Amy Noykos amy@staugie.com

419-628-7531

Administrative Assistant:

Cindy Wuebker cindy@staugie.com

419-628-2614

Business Manager:

Leslie Tyler finances@staugie.com

419-628-2614

Secretary – Religious Education:

Carol McMaster carol@staugie.com

419-628-3434

Library Coordinator:

Therese Brown pclibrary@staugie.com

419-628-3434

Pastoral Associate:

Sister Marla Gipson srmarla@staugie.com

419-628-2614

Parish Council President:

Nancy Niekamp nancy_niekamp@hotmail.com

419-628-3455

Minister to the Sick:

Jim Saluke salukeb@roadrunner.com

419-628-3753

Director of Archives:

Rita Hoying loho@roadrunner.com

419-628-2756

St Joseph Staff

Administrators:

Dan & Sue Wehrman 419-628-4081

Sacristans: Rose Schmiesing 419-628-2402

Pastoral Council President: Bill Bornhorst 419-628-2969

Parish Hall Rental: Roger Hoying 419-628-3204

St Augustine Cemetery

Cemetery Superintendents:

Jim & Beth Hinker

419-628-2822

Steinemann Chapel Hours:

April~Sept 7:30 am – 7:30 pm

Oct~Dec 8:30 am – 5:30 pm

Jan ~March Chapel closed

Radio Maria 88.7 FM

www.radiomaria.us

Programs: Fr. Rick - Mondays 9:30 am

Rich Stein & Sue Bernhold- second

Monday 9:30 am

Prayer Line Requests Amber Sommer 937-441-9348

Ambersommer73@gmail.com

Cindy Vondenhuevel 419-628-3528

cinronv@nktelco.net

Deb Knapke 419-628-2866

2d5ak@nktelco.net

St Augustine / St Joseph PASTOR: Rev Rick Nieberding Rick@staugie.com

Deacon John Schmiesing jjschmiesing@nktelco.net

Deacon Hal Belcher hbelcher001@woh.rr.com

Deacon Roger Klosterman rogk1@adelphia.net

Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time – Oct 5~6

Reading I : Habakkuk 1:2-3, 2:2-4

The just one lives by faithfulness.

The prophet Habakkuk, a contemporary of Jeremiah, preached during a time of great

turmoil.

Habakkuk questions why God tolerates violence against the innocent.

God told the prophet that the faithful person must be patient and wait for God’s

promises.

Reading II : 2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14

Stir into flame the gift of God.

The passage from the Second Letter of Paul to Timothy was an exhortation to

Christian ministers to be faithful.

When one accepts the call to ministry, one is gifted by the Spirit of God.

The function of the Holy Spirit is to give strength and perseverance in a difficult job,

which is a theme that points to the hardships that must be endured in the ministries of

Paul and Timothy and their successors.

Gospel : Luke 17:5-10

Increase our faith.

Today’s Gospel passage is from a collection of Jesus’ sayings on discipleship.

The disciples ask Jesus for an increase of faith. With the exaggerated image of a

mustard seed, Jesus casts doubt on their possession of any faith.

In the second saying about workers, Jesus warns his followers against thinking that

they deserve or can earn a special reward because of their service.

Question for Youth: The Gospel tells us even a little bit of faith is enough to make amazing

things happen. How are you keeping your faith alive and growing? What good things

happen in your life because of your faith?

Question for Adults: Being “in Christ” means living as Christ teaches. What signs do you see

in your life of generosity, forgiveness, hospitality, or any other of Jesus’ teachings?

PASTOR’S DESK…

Faith Comes By Living

What if someone gave you a lifetime membership in a fitness club? You would say it’s a gift,

but to really receive the meaning of the gift, you have to get active and DO SOMETHING.

What about your love relationships? People say, “God brought my sweetheart into my life.”

So you got the gift—but if you don’t give, and interact, and talk to your loved one, the gift

dies without ever being opened up. Your children are a wonderful gift; but you experience

the gift by raising and talking to and sharing life with them, don’t you?

Faith is that kind of free gift. You only get excited and energized by faith when you open

yours up, experience it, and strengthen it by LIVING the life of Jesus. Everyday acts of

discipline, charity, love and compassion—that is how our souls become wiser, our insights

become deeper. That is how the muscles of faith increase. It takes exercising faith to increase

its muscles! And you know how much easier it is to jog or work out with a friend? When

we’re in a faith community together, working out the ways of faith side by side, it’s all part of

a healthy Christian lifestyle. Even the hard parts of living our faith can feel positive.

Our Catechism says, “Faith is not an isolated act. No one can believe alone… You have not

given yourself faith as you have not given yourself life. The believer has received faith from

others and should hand it on to others...I cannot believe without being carried by the faith of

others, and by my faith I help support others in the faith." (par. 166) One of the most

important things Catholics do is to supply faith for each other.

There is no shame in admitting that we need each other; but some of us feel ashamed to talk

about our faith, even with another churchgoer. Maybe that is why St. Paul says today, “don’t

be embarrassed…”. We need to encourage each other in the working out of faith in the

decisions of everyday life. And we humans constantly need to remind each other. C. S. Lewis

said, "We have to be continually reminded of what we believe. Neither the belief in Christ nor

any other will automatically remain alive in the mind. It must be fed….”

Reach out to someone who has stopped going to church. Just asking them is an exercise in

extending your own faith. Try it and see. Go in peace to love and serve our God!

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got coffee? We Do! Join us for …

Anointing of Sick Mass

Saturday, October 19th at 9:00 am

Coffee & Donuts served following Mass

Library Open House!!

Sunday, October 20th from 8:45 am – 1:00 pm

Parish Center Library

Join us for this special opportunity to check out

all the resources available

Refreshments will be served.

ST. AUGUSTINE CHURCH – MINSTER, OHIO

Twenty-Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time ~ Sunday, Oct 6, 2013

Daily Masses and Intentions

Monday – Oct 7 Friday – Oct 11

8:00 am Communion Service 8:00 am Del Stucke

1:30 pm Special Intention Tuesday – Oct 8

8:00 am Liv & Dec members of Saturday – Oct 12

Fr. Kunkler Council 2158 5:00 pm For the Parish

Wednesday – Oct 9 Sunday – Oct 13

8:00 am Budde & Kunemund Families 8:00 am Rosalie & Lawrence Luebke

10:00 am Jonas Liening Thursday – Oct 10 11:30 am All Souls

8:00 am In Thanksgiving

Liturgy of the Word

for Children

During the Liturgy of the Word for Children,

the Gospel will be read followed by a discussion of the Gospel.

It is our hope that the children may make the biblical readings their own

and may come more and more to appreciate the value of God's word.

The Liturgy of the Word for Children is celebrated

during 11:30 mass in the rectory basement.

Children are dismissed from church immediately after the opening prayer,

then return to mass during the offertory procession

(the beginning of the Liturgy of the Eucharist).

Liturgy of the Word for Children

is open to all children 3 years old thru 1st

grade.

If you have any questions

or would like to assist with the Liturgy of the Word for Children,

please contact Bonnie Trzaska 419-628-2062 or

Therese Brown in the Parish Center 419-628-3434.

Liturgy of the Word for Children schedule:

MINISTRIES ~ Weekend of Oct 12-13 Servers:

Wed 10/9 8:00 am Jarod Schulze, Emily Schwieterman

Sat 10/12 5:00 pm Mark Hackemoeller, Connor Tumbusch, Katie Wuebker

Sun 10/13 8:00 am Sam Dues, Jacob Dues, Jenny Trzaska

10:00 am Taylor Kogge, Rebecca Lehmkuhl, Max Prenger

11:30 am Amanda Lehmkuhl, Paige Purdy, Alex Blanco

Eucharistic Ministers:

Sat 10/12 5:00 pm Kellie Gehret, Cassandra Jutte, Lauren Roetgerman, Jill Oldiges

Peggy Bensman, Kara Kitzmiller, Kathy Osterfeld

Sun 10/13 8:00 am Diana Hausfeld, Doug Prenger, Karen Dwenger,

Carly Wagner, Jay & Therese Brown, Jenny Perryman

10:00 am *Leanne Keller, *Julie Bice, Amy Luthman, Marissa Luthman,

Carol Huecker, Tricia Pohl

11:30 am Tina & Alexis Sharp, Peter & Barb Blanco, Leah Niekamp,

Bridget McGowan, Sharon Belcher

Lectors:

Sat 10/12 5:00 pm Eric Belcher

Sun 10/13 8:00 am Kevin Steinemann

10:00 am David Knapke

11:30 am Nancy Harting

Greeters:

Sat 10/12 5:00 pm Change For Change

Sun 10/13 8:00 am Change For Change

10:00 am Change For Change

11:30 am Change For Change

Babysitters:

Sun 10/13 10:00 am Myra Boehnlein & Stephanie Beckman

Morgan Tumbusch, Aaron& Ethan Huwer, Mason Pohl

PARISH CENTER NEWS High School Bible Study – Sunday October 13th from 7:00 to 8:30 pm in the Parish Center.

This year we will discuss Paul the Apostle, his journey through the bible and how it relates

today. There are registration forms available in the Parish Center.

Confirmation Saint Reports- The Confirmation saint reports are due Sunday, October 20th.

Confirmation Meeting -Wednesday, October 23rd at 7:00 pm in the Minster Middle School

Commons Area for parents, students and sponsors.

Parents of Confirmation Students- Just a reminder that there is something we need from

you by Oct. 25th!

CLUSTER ANNOUNCEMENTS

A Time to Celebrate … Please welcome Vera Anna Marie Marchal, daughter of Scott & Katie

(Laux) Marchal and Brigid Rose Brame, daughter of Marchal & Margaret (Travis) Brame who

were baptized recently.

A Time of Joy …wedding bans for the third time, Grayson Moyer & Paula Schemmel.

A Time to Heal…Please pray for our parish members who are sick especially, Doris Prenger,

Keeley Link.

Eucharist Adoration – held every Monday at St. Augustine Church, opening begins at 9:00

am – closing at 9:00 pm. Schoenstatt will lead the rosary at 8:00 pm followed by benediction

concluding by 9:00 pm.

Angel Tree -The Mission Commission is organizing the Christmas Angel Program again this

year. If you know of anyone who could benefit from this program, please call the rectory at

419/628-2614. Your call will be kept strictly confidential. Thank you.

Prayer and Spirituality with the Sisters of the Precious Blood - Monday of October you are

invited to pray at the Shrine of the Holy Relics at 4pm or 7pm, and explore “Traditional

Prayers – Beyond Rote! with Sr. Barbara Ann Hoying, C.PP.S., along with shared reflection

and refreshments. For more info: 419-925-4532

Minster/New Bremen Right to Life Meeting - Tuesday, October 8th, 7:00 pm in Hoying

Building 4th and Main Street. New members are always welcome.

Men's Prayer Group- Saturday, October 12th at 7:30 am in the rectory basement. Prayer and

discussion associated with the readings for Sunday's Mass. Anyone is welcome to join. If you

have questions please contact Jeff Stammen at 419-628-3889.

Catholic Adult Singles – Saturday, October 12th , Toledo Zoo. For more information please

contact Eileen Lamm at 419-678-8691.

Feast of St. Gerard Majella Mass - Sunday, October 13th, at 12:00 pm at the Shrine of Our

Lady of Consolation, Carey, OH sponsored by The Franciscan Friars. St. Gerard Majella is

the patron saint of motherhood, this special Mass is for those who are expecting a child or

trying to conceive. All are invited to come and pray!

PARISH CENTER NEWS GRADE SCHOOL

LITURGIES

Wednesday, October 9 6A Mrs. Sandy Fortman

Wednesday, October 16 6B Mrs. Karen Bertke

Wednesday, October 23 6C Mrs. Carla Walter

Fifth Grade Field Trip – Wednesday, October 9th. The fifth grade PRS classes are invited to

participate in a field trip to the Maria Stein Relic Chapel and Museum. Permission forms

were mailed out and need to be returned to the Parish Center. The church buses will pick the

participating students up from the Minster Middle School immediately after school and will

return the students to the Parish Center following the field trip. Parents are asked to pick

their children up from the Parish Center at 5:00 pm.

Junior High Bible Study – Sunday, October 13th from 7:00 to 8:30 pm in the Parish Center. Please share our new Junior High Bible Study Facebook page: St. Augie Jr. High Bible Study.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Augie-Jr-High-Bible-Study/441773869267806?ref=hl

Little Flowers Girls Club - Wednesday, October 16th in the Parish Center. Parents are asked

to pick their child up at 5:00 pm.

First Reconciliation Meeting – Wednesday, October 16 at 6:30 pm in St. Augustine Church,

for all First Reconciliation students and their parents.

Attendance at regular classes and at the above special event is expected, required and obviously

very important on the part of both the student and the parents. If for some unavoidable reason (such

as illness) you cannot attend, we ask that you call the Parish Center. If parents work second shift,

please call the Parish Center and set up an appointment to cover the necessary information at a

time that is convenient for you. Non-attendance without communication with the Parish Center,

except for very serious reasons, will be seen as a decision on the part of the parents that they feel

their child is not yet ready to receive the Sacrament.

HIGH SCHOOL

PSR SCHEDULE

Sunday, October 6 – Classes canceled due to Oktoberfest

Sunday, October 13 – Classes canceled due to Homecoming.

Sunday, October 20 – Classes as scheduled

Sunday, October 27 – Classes as scheduled

TASTE & TOAST WINE TASTING FUNDRAISER

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2013

4:00 - 7:00 P.M.

K. OF C. HALL, MINSTER, OH.

Tickets $18.00 Per Person Pre-Sale Tickets Only. Contact:

ANN MEYER @ 419-628-2504,

Email: meyerk_@hotmail.com

SHERRY SOMMER @ 419-628-2889,

Email: ssommer60@gmail com

MARGE MEIRING @ 419-628-2537,

Email:mmeiring@nktelco.net

CONNIE SCHAFER @ 937-726-2916,

Email: connie@nktelco.net

Limited Amount Of Tickets Available

Wine Samples, Appetizers & Desserts

Coffee, Soft Drinks & Water Bar

Sponsored By The St. Augustine, St. Joseph Mission

Commission

CLUSTER ANNOUNCEMENTS

“Not only CAN you evangelize…you were created for it” - Monday, October 14th at 7pm in

the St. Joe Parish Life Center, Wapak. Presenter Deacon Palph Poyo, a husband and father of

five known for his humor, zeal for Christ, for “telling it like it is” and personal testimonies.

Will discuss how to get better at sharing your faith. “The church exists in order to

evangelize.” ~Pope Paul VI

Advocacy Award for Rural Ministry - Sunday, Oct. 13th, at 2 pm in the St. Charles

Assumption Chapel. This award is for a priest, religious or layperson who has excelled in

service and advocacy to rural communities. All parishioners are invited to be a part of a

national award presentation to Brother Nick Renner, C.PP.S, of the Missionaries of the

Precious Blood. A reception will follow the 30-minute program.

Living Rosary for Peace – Sunday, October 13th, at 2:00 pm; Relic Chapel, Maria Stein. An

outdoor Living Rosary for Peace will be said by the combined members of the Knights of

Saint John and the Knights of Columbus. The public is welcomed!

BBQ Chicken Dinner - Friday, October 18th from 3:00- 6:00 pm. The dinners can be picked

up drive thru style at The Mission of the Body and Blood (MBB) building, 291 W Fourth St,

Minster (across from the Trupoint Elevator).Tickets are $7.00 and include ½ chicken dinner,

chips, applesauce & dinner roll. Please call Joe Eilerman at 419-629-2330 and leave message

with your address and tickets will be delivered directly to you. Anyone over the age 72 or

experiencing health issues, we will also deliver the chicken dinners to your home. All

proceeds help the underprivileged throughout the world.

ST AUGUSTINE NEWS

Collection- The Sunday, September 29th offerings were $7829. $6749 in 292 envelopes, $1032

loose and $48 in children’s envelopes. The monthly EFT was $14,939 from 128 parishioners.

Thank you for your generosity!

Anointing of the Sick Mass – Saturday, October 19th at 9:00 am. Please join us for whatever

your circumstance that merits this sacrament. Refreshments will be served following Mass.

Snow Removal Bids – Bids are now being accepted for church parking lot snow removal.

Clearing of the lot must be performed and be in good standing before 8:00 am daily. All

interested parties must have Certificate of Insurance. Bids should be received by 10/15,

business will be awarded by 11/1.

ST. JOSEPH NEWS

MASS INTENTIONS:

Wednesday, October 9 8:00 pm - Communion Service

Sunday, October 13 8:45 am - Meyer and Harting families

MINISTRIES for October 9-13

GIFT BEARERS:

Sunday: Mike Bruns

C.Y.O.: Nicole Will and Andy Albers

READERS:

Wednesday: Steve Dircksen Leader: Don Prenger

Sunday: Joann Heuker

SERVERS:

Wed & Sun: Jeremy Kauffman, Alana Poeppelman and Jack Poeppelman

MINISTERS OF COMMUNION:

Sunday: Deacon Hal Belcher, Rose Ann Wendeln and Deb Albers

ROSARY:

Wednesday: Willard and Eunice Dahlinghaus

Sunday: Anna Marie Dircksen

COLLECTION: Sunday, September 29, 2013 - $604.00

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR ST. JOSEPH CHURCH

Church Cleaning For October - Sue Wehrman, Tammy Wehrman, Rose Ann Wendeln and

Carol Will

Banns Of Marriage II: Ryan Joseph Hoying, son of Roger and Mary Kay Hoying of St.

Joseph, Egypt to Stacy Renee Hobbs, daughter of Duane and the Late Connie Hobbs of

Greenville, Ohio.

Rosary will be prayed 20 minutes before Mass and Communion Services during the month of

October. Please come and pray with us.

Egypt Shooting Match - Sunday, October 20th beginning at noon at the Egypt School house.

Please remember your 3 baked items.

CHANGE FOR CHANGE

Oct 12 -13

Greeters will be collecting for

Auglaize County Crisis Center

“If you wish to see a change in the world, you must be that change”

~ Mahatma Gandhi

In the Catholic Church, we have a process for assisting those who might be interested; its called RCIA

which stands for- The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. If you think you would like to find out

more about the process, we are always open to talk with you about your questions.

A time of inquiry for anyone who would like to check out the Catholic faith has been set to

begin

Monday, October 21st at 7:30 pm

in St. Augustine/St. Joseph Parish Center

This is a time of questioning. It is also a relaxed time when the basics of the church are

presented, materials made available, the process explained, and questions answered. If this is

the right time for you to take the next step on your faith journey, please come or wish to

discuss with someone, please call Sister Marla Gipson, C.PP.S. at Parish Office 419-628-2614

or 937-638-9200.