Christ The Servant Parish Canton, OH

Christ the Servant Parish Stewardship

08/22/15 & 08/23/15 $10,105.00

Mass Intentions Tuesday September1 9:00 a.m. Karen D’Aurelio by D’Aurelio Children Wednesday September 2 9:00 a.m. James Wackerly by Kermit & Rose Savage 10:00 a.m. till 12:00 noon Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Thursday September 3 9:00 a.m. Robert Riegler by Family Friday September 4 9:00 a.m. Joan Serri by Joann Linhart Saturday September 5 4:30 p.m. Anne & Michael Panella by Family Norma Stefan by Nick & Roseanna Fierro Sunday September 6 9:00 a.m. Jim DeLillo by John & Joanne Friedman 11:00 a.m. Marie Niemeyer by Tom and Denise Darnley and Margaret Conde 6:30 p.m. Frank Auman by Wyatt Family

Monsignor’s Corner Giordani: The Yardstick The following was received from Focolare, sent on August 23, 2015, quoting from the 1954 writing of Igino Giordani. I believe the third paragraph is especially powerful and summarizes well the reason for our care for the least, the lost, and the last. Giordani provides a yardstick for us here at Christ the Servant in living out Christ ‘s call of discipleship. I would suggest using this writing for meditation – leading to action. And as I mentioned last week in the homily – we will never get bored giving our lives in service to the other. Fr. Lew

“Outside the centrifugal action of love, human beings

seem to hold on to whatever causes division. They find

millions of reasons, through religion itself, to set

themselves apart, nullifying that freedom of movement that

had been restored by Jesus when he brought down the walls

of division and established that there would no longer be

neither Greek nor Jew, neither slave nor master, neither

male nor female – but God would be in all, and all would

be in God.

(…) That is love’s goal: that is the goal of existence, to

make all one. To make all the Oneness that is God. by the

impulse of Divine Love, existence, all of history became a

return march towards unity. Everything comes from God;

everything returns to God. Making yourself one with a

neighbor means disappearing in him, such that between

God, my neighbor and me a direct passageway is

established, through my elimination, an unobstructed

descent – from Oneness to the other: and so I find God in

that neighbor. The neighbor is like the temple that ignites

God’s light. So, I find God in the Sacrament of the Altar

and in the person of my neighbor, through the effect of

love. The neighbor breaks down the barriers and, in the

breach, allows life to flow: the life that is God. The

neighbor is ianua caeli, “gate of Paradise”.

There are Christians who go to serve the least, in the

lowest social classes, not so much to convert them, but to

convert themselves:

giving love in the

form of service (to

the ailing, the

unemployed, the

elderly – all the

social refuse as they

are labeled), and they

find Christ. Much more than they can ever give, therefore,

they offer a loaf of bread and find the Father. They convert

both the helpers and also the assisted. They become holy as

they bless their neighbors.

Therefore, you rise to God by descending beneath every

human level, to serve all people from down there, on

whatever plane they may be; whereas, the Jewish priest

who did not look upon the unfortunate of this earth because

his gaze was fixed on the God of Heaven, never found

neither God nor neighbor. He never found God because he

was never turned towards his neighbor.

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Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time August 30, 2015

RCIA Inquiry Sessions: For those wanting

to find out more about the Church and

for those High School and Adult

Catholics who have not received the

Sacrament of Confirmation.

The Inquiry Sessions for the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) will begin on Sunday morning, October 4 at 9:00 a.m. in Seton Hall. This is an opportunity for those who are not Catholic to find out more about the Church. This is a time of discernment and discussion and of sharing ones own faith journey and exploring together in community whether ones personal faith journey can best be lived out within the Roman Catholic Church.

Again, I emphasize it is a time of searching, questioning and learning, and decision making. Those individuals who have been baptized as Roman Catholics, but have not been confirmed (High School and Adult) should attend these sessions. Confirmation will be administered at the Easter Vigil with the Candidates and Catechumens. The RCIA team will be coordinated by Rosemarie Houser and team members incorporating a variety of instructors. Also sharing in the RCIA journey will be individuals who are continu-ing in their own faith journey and who will be companions with you in your own journey. The RCIA Inquiry Sessions are not intended as adult education classes for those who are full members of the Church. Adult Education will be provided for those individuals and announced at a later time.

“This is my commandment, that you love one

another as I have loved you. No one has great-

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friends. You are my friends if you do what I

command you. . You did not choose me but I

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RCIA Time Schedule In order to better align the RCIA with the often time hectic daily experience of our candidates and catechumens; we believe that Sunday Mornings present the better time for the RCIA Formation Program. Families continually run into juggling work schedules, driving chil-dren to multiple after-school programs, preparing meals after work, and hopefully having some time to spend together as a family. This coming October 4, we will begin the formal process of the RCIA. Teaching, Reflection and Discussion Sessions will be held on Sunday Mornings, from 9:00 until 10:30. This will provide families the opportunity for their children to attend our Parish School of Re-ligion if not attending our Parish School, while sharing in the RCIA Process. Attention Parents: We also will be providing a Pre-School 3 – 4 – 5 year old religious education program, in addition to a regular K-8 School of Reli-gion. Our intention is that this will assist our families - who attend either our Parish School here at Our Lady of Peace and our Parish School of Religion – for either attending Mass at 9:00 a.m., and or participating in the RCIA Process for this year. RCIA Class Schedule and Topics Oct 4 Faith –Transcending the Limits Oct 11 God – Mystery Oct 18 Revelation of God - Dei Verbum Oct 26 Salvation / Whole - Making ( Schillebeeckx) Nov 1 Jesus – Visible Image of the Invisible God Nov 8 Scripture – Former Relationship (OT) with God / New Relationship (NT) with God Nov 1 Beatitude Way of Life - Going Beyond the Law Nov 22 Discipleship Nov 29 Sacramental World - View Dec 6 Rite of Acceptance Dec13 Prophetic Church / Vatican Council II Pastoral Vision Dec20 Church as Sacrament – Christ Seeking a Body Jan 3 Social Teaching of the Church Jan 10 Laudato Si Jan 17 The Moral life / Reconciliation / Sin Jan 24 Baptism and Confirmation – Consecrated in Christ Jan 31 Mission of the Church and Christ the Servant Feb 7 Eucharist – Sacrament of Love Feb 14 Rite of Election Feb 21 Marriage – Ministry of Love and Service Feb 28. Holy Order – Ministry of Service / Anointing of Sick – Ministry of Healing Mar 6 Make up day / or retreat Mar 13 Make up day / or retreat

March 20 Palm Sunday March 24 Holy Thursday March 25 Good Friday March 26 Holy Saturday March 27 Easter Sunday April 3 Reflection after Easter / Ministry Choosing April 10 -16 Service Project April 17 Pot Luck and Reflection on Service Project

Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time August 30, 2015

And this is a way of proceeding from the Father who proclaims his glory in highest heaven by allowing his Son to be

born in the most humble of shelters: a stable, thus establishing a connection between stars and stables through the divinizing

action of love. Thus, the last shall be the first in an overturning of logic, or rather, God’s way of calculating; his counting

starts from the least while we start counting from the most. What is first for us becomes last for him, and what is last for us

becomes first for him. And so wealth, power, glory which we consider to be first and foremost, God considers them to be

last; they count for nothing and have to wait in line. This is the actual yardstick for measuring people and things.” (From

Igino Giordani. Il fratello, (Rome: Città Nuova, 2011), pp.78-80.

2015 Oktoberfest

Save the Date, Saturday

October 17, 2015. More

information coming soon!

If you are interested in donating

for this event please call Colette

at the school office

330.492.0757.

Christ the Servant Parish 5th Annual Golf Outing

Where: Skyland Pines Golf

Course 3550 Columbus Rd NE

Canton, OH 44705

Make checks payable to: Christ the Servant

Parish Golf Benefit and mail to Golf Benefit, at

Canton, OH 44709

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 9, 2015 Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time August 30, 2015

Never Forget September 11, 2001 September 11, 2001 is a day that changed America forever! On September 21, 2015 at 1:00pm in the Gathering Room, Sharon Dietrick, President and Founder of The Halo Foundation (Hope Always Lives On) will honor the memory of the 40 Heroes aboard United Flight 93 who willingly gave their lives for others. Sharon has been privileged to get to know the families and hear their stories. She will share these unknown treasures with us. It is an honor to remember each of these 40 heroes, who lost their lives on Flight 93, along with all those who lost their lives on the fateful day in September. This is sponsored by the Ladies Guild but is open to all parishioners, young and old, male and female. Please come, no charge. If you choose, a donation of “ 93 cents for Flight 93” for the memorial in Shansville, PA would be welcome to show our support.

Italian Classes Lina Falcone will be teaching an 8-week beginner series starting Tuesday September 15th. The Cost is $70.00 which includes lessons and course materials. Classes are from 6:00PM-8:00PM in Room 7 at the School. Please call the parish office at 330.492.0757 or email christtheservantparish@gmail.com to sign up

Retreat day with Stark Deanery Council of Catholic Women Wednesday September 16, 2015, House of Loreto Please contact Nancy Nicholas 330.477.5705 or Mary Jane Malich 330.8333756 to register

Readings First Reading : DT 4:1-2, 6-8 Second Reading: JAS 1: 17-18, 21B-22, 27 Gospel: MK 7: 1-8, 14-15, 21-23

General Parish and School Activities 50/50

Every Monday a winner will be drawn the winner will be posted in the following weeks bulletin.

Put a dollar in the envelope to participate. The envelopes are found in your Stewardship Packets.

08/ 24/2015 #61070 was drawn, but did not play and would have won $109.00

Sponsor for the Week Stone Crossing Care Center by Lamplight Communities

Pentecost Sunday May 24, 2015 The Most Holy Trinity May 31, 2015 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ June 7, 2015 Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time June 21, 2015

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time June 28, 2015 Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 19, 2015

Mark your calendar! September 6, 4:30 p.m. start time. Its time again for the Christ the Servant Road Rally. To register for the road rally call or text Doug 330.205.0359 or Hilda at 330.451.9585 Bring a carload of friends or family and your smartphone– to compete against other families for the bragging rights of CTS Road Rally Champions. Take the title from the Hull family who won in 2014. It is a fun evening of competition and community

- including a wiener roast at the end of the event. Childcare provided.

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 26, 2015 Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time August 30, 2015

YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS CONFIRMATION class scheduled for August 30th has been rescheduled for September 13th at 6:15 PM in Seton Hall with open gym at 5:30PM. PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION Orientation is Sunday, August 30th after the 9:00 AM Mass in Seton Hall. Come meet the teachers and visit the classrooms. Regular classes begin Sunday, September, 13th at 9:15 AM. Call the parish office to register or go to our website for registration forms.

“First step for Change” Baby bottles are here! Take one home and fill it with your spare change. Please return the baby bottle by Sunday September 20th. Thank you once again for supporting “First Step for Change.”

Clubs and Organizations Men’s Club The Men’s Club will meet the Second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM in the Gathering Room. Come join a great group of guys who give it their all to support OLOP School Athletics. Ladies’ Guild The Ladies’ Guild meets the third Monday of each month at 1:00 PM in the Gathering Room. All are welcome! No meeting in August. Garden Club The Christ the Servant Parish Garden Club meets the second Tuesday of every month at 7PM in the Gathering room or at another location. Call Carol at 330.499.0515. Please join us! All are welcome! Seniors Group The Christ the Servant Parish Seniors’ Group meets the second Tuesday of every month in the Gathering Room from 2 to 4PM. Come join us for a relaxing time of fun and fellowship. All are welcome! Knitting Guild The Gazinda Knitting Guild will meet the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm in Rm. 7 in the school. Call Rosemarie at 330.492.0716. All levels of knitters are welcome. Respect Life Committee Meetings are in the school on the first Thursday of the month. Please contact Tom and Kathy Baker at 330.493.9255

Please call or email the parish office by Monday at Noon with the names of anyone who has a prolonged illness or is in the hospital. Their names will appear in the bulletin that week so that all parishioners will be able to pray for them. This week please pray for:

NOTICE

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN Please remember your pledge

commitment so we can continue with our projects. THANK YOU

Homebound Eucharistic Ministry The parish is in need of Eucharistic Ministers who are willing to take the Eucharist to the homebound. Please consider this ministry with great thought. It doesn’t take a large amount of time and is so appreciated. If you are interested, please call the parish office at 330.492.0757 or Rosemarie 330.492.0716. Also, if you are homebound and would like someone to bring you the Eucharist or would just like someone to visit with you once in a while, please call 330-492-0757. All hospitals and nursing homes in our boundaries (Bethany, Stone Crossing and Canton Christian Home) already have volunteers who do this. If you know of someone in the hospital or a nursing home that has not been visited, please call 330-492-0757 Thank you!

Viola Burkhart Sister Julie Demchak Molly Samsa Josie Slish Cheryl Schott John Popovich Pam Popovich Mary De Mario Harriette Schaffer Raymond Johnson Sr. Rinaldo Aquino Maria Rossetti Ann Sibilia Virginia Freday Emil Soehnlen Linda Drescher Patti Hamilton Philip Gracia Chuck Schott Susanna Mueller Jack & Dorothy Shanower Joseph Falcone Barb Sausnight Arthur E.Conn

Christina Beckett Rose Reda Jim Vertolli Mary Alice Zink Chris Anderson Mary Margaret Gill Joan Hoover Kevin Ryes Marty Harris Eric Hain Tracy Roadarmel Aubrey Mathie Rick Porter Barbara Fernandez Cathy Horansky Rebecca Nicola Shawn Wenzel Dorothe Schmader Sandra Boles Dee Mennett Mary and Karl Curtison Shelley Painter Nicole Blankenship Daniel Phillips

*Please let us know when someone on this list should be removed*

Email Prayer Chain

Our parish has an email prayer chain. The emails will be sent to those who sign up, periodically. If interested in receiving these emails, sign up at christtheservanpar-ish@gmail.com or call the parish of-fice at 330-492-0757.

Pentecost Sunday May 24, 2015 The Most Holy Trinity May 31, 2015 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ June 7, 2015 Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time June 21, 2015

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time June 28, 2015 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 26, 2015 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 16, 2015 Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time August 30, 2015

BIBLE STUDY The Wednesday morning Bible Study group will resume starting Wed. morning Sept 2 at 10:00 Am. We will begin by discussing the books of the Prophets of the Old Testament. We will meet in the Gathering Room. Everyone is welcome, please contact Jim Naegeli at 330-452-2202 or email jnaegli@neo.rr.com to let him know if you plan on attending. We are also looking to offer an evening Bible Study if there is sufficient interest; this would be on Tuesday evenings from 7- 8:30. We would start with an Introduction to Scripture Study on Tuesday night Sept. 1st. This would also be good for anyone planning to attend the Wed. morning group and who did not at-tend sessions last year. Please contact Jim Naegeli at 330-452-2202 or email jnaegeli@neo.rr.com if you would like to attend

the Tue. evening sessions.