Christ The Servant Parish Canton, OH

Mass Intentions Tuesday February 16 9:00a.m. Joseph Falcone by Mr. & Mrs. Richard Falcone Wednesday February 17 9:00 a.m. Viola Burkhart by Mike & Missy Knowlton Jayliel Vega Batista by Hornauer Family Thursday February 18 9:00 a.m. Helen Erdos by Adeline Mazzarella Friday February 19 9:00 a.m. Marian Fuciu by Catherine Lupe Saturday February 20 4:30p.m. Barbara & Fabian Kessler by Daughter Jean & Grandchildren Sunday February 21 9:00 a.m. Helen Kulich by Mary Sweesy 11:00 a.m. Living and deceased members of Christ the Servant Parish 6:30 p.m. Theresa Corbett by Mike & Holly Jeffries

Christ the Servant Parish Stewardship

02/06/16 & 2/07/16 $15,084.00

Monsignor’s Corner As we begin our 2016 journey though Lent, we are asking the Lord to keep us focused on the goal. The goal is the conversion of heart and mind - a conversion to a way of life that brings peace, justice and love for all. History can so easily repeat itself. Think back on the history of the Israelites. They left the slavery of Egypt, focused on the promise of a new land and a new way of life. They journeyed with enthusiasm and determination; however, something diverted their attention, and as a result they wandered the desert for 40 years. Many, including Moses, never entered the Promised Land. It is so easy to become distracted in our faith journey, as God’s Beloved. So many distractions becoming substitutes for the quality needed for a righteous way of life. I hope we hold each other in prayer that we will be able to focus our way of living by bringing a renewed clarity to our mission as the Community of Christ the Servant within a much larger community - human family.

As a faith community we are called to strengthen and develop those habits, attitudes, and behaviors that will enable us to stay single-minded, not losing sight of God’s destination for us. This way of living is so needed in a world fractured by war, hatred, and vio-lence. Our world is in need of repair; and our work as God’s Beloved is to help repair that acre of God’s world entrusted to us and helping to create families and neighborhoods where justice, peace and love provide the foundation for the future. LGaetano

Please join us for donuts and coffee today after the 9:00AM Mass. Catch up with friends while enjoying coffee and donuts.

Stations of the Cross 7:00 p.m. Every Friday during Lent beginning February 12, 2016-March 19, 2016 12:00 noon on Good Friday March 25, 2016 Lenten Penance Service Thursday March 10, 2016 7:00pm

Holy Week Mass Schedule Holy Thursday March 24, 7:00p.m. Celebration of the Lord's Supper Good Friday March 25, 1:00pm Blessing of Food 7:00pm Remembrance of the Lord's Passion Holy Saturday March 26, 7:00pm Easter Vigil Mass Easter Sunday March 27, 9:00am & 11:00am

Fish Fry every Friday during Lent 4:30-7pm February 12-March 18. Vote for Christ the Servant Parish for the 2016 Fish Fry Poll at livingbreadradio.com. Be sure to enter daily and click the submit button!

First Sunday of Lent February 14, 2016

Bishop’s Appeal Last weekend our parish joined with parishes throughout the Diocese of Youngstown in making a commitment to the 2016 Bishop’s Appeal for Catholic Charities and Church. This year’s goal is $4.2 million. The Appeal, in its 20th year, is the pr imary funding source for Catholic Charities in our six-county diocese. There has been an ever-increasing number of needy persons coming to Catholic Charities for help and they depend on our support of the Bishop’s Appeal. The Bishop’s Appeal also helps to subsidize traditional Church ministries including Religious Education, Youth and Young Adult Ministries. Bishop Murry is counting on our support of the 2016 Bishop’s Appeal. It is his fervent hope that every parish will reach their goal. Thank you to those members of our parish who

have responded to the in-mail phase or through the packet. If you are not prepared to make a commitment this weekend, please take some time to read the appeal packet and prayerfully consider how you can best respond with a commitment next weekend. Thank you for

your prayerful reflection and generous response to the Annual Appeal.

Thirty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time November 22, 2015 The Baptism of the Lord January 10, 2016

FULL-TIME POSITION DEPARTMENT OF

CANONICAL SERVICES / TRIBUNAL

A staff opening is being made available in the Department of Canonical Services of the Diocese of Youngstown. Indi-viduals with a religious education background are especial-ly encouraged to apply. The position entails training as a Tribunal Advocate / Auditor and includes office duties and computer work. Applicants must possess excellent communication skills and a willingness to work cooperatively with other Tribunal personnel. They must have the desire and ability to learn canonical procedures. Due to the nature of the work in the department, all person-nel in the Tribunal are also required to take an oath of con-fidentiality. Letters of interest with resume may be sent online to brogich@youngstowndiocese.org or to:

Mrs. Barbara Rogich Department of Canonical Services 141 West Rayen Avenue Youngstown, Ohio 44503

The deadline for application for this position is February 29, 2016. Any inquiries regarding job description may also be made to Barbara Rogich by e-mail or at 330-744-8451, ext. 251.

Rice bowls are now available in the back of the church. OLOP school will be collecting money for the rice bowls as well. Each class will receive two bowls. Since Lent is a time for prayer, fasting, almsgiving, each class will choose two saints or holy people from its religion text. These saints are known for their concern for the poor, helpless, home-less. Our saints will be ex-amples for us this Lent. We will share their stories and

pray as they did and give as they did.

1st Communion On Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at 7 PM there is a meeting for all parents of children making 1st Communion in May. Confirmation/Youth Ministry Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016 - Stark Catholic Youth Ministries Gathering at St. Michael Parish for grades 8-12. 5:30 PM Mass/6:30-8:45 PM Pizza and Movie. Free with a donation of a canned fruit or vegetable, used DVD, or book (appropriate for ages 9-18). Come enjoy our social and help our soup kitchen and prison ministries. For more information, contact Lynn Adamski at mlynn.adamski@gmail.com or the parish office. Sunday, February 28th - " W hat W ould Jesus Do?" Sunday, March 6th - Retreat

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 7, 2016

Exponent Re-Newal The Catholic Exponent, your diocesan newspaper, helps to share that comfort through our news, commentary, adult faith formation and local features that touch everyday lives. Subscribe or renew by dropping the “Catholic Exponent” envelope from your parish packet into the collection basket today or call 330.744.5251.

Lector Re- Certification We will hold a final group re-certification. Monday February 22, 2016 at 7:00 PM in the Church. Present Lector’s and NEW who were unable to attend the previous meetings. Remember, the Church requires re-certification and registration with the Diocese for all Lector’s. Lector Committee, Mary Jo Bowersox, Ed McDonnell, Sherry Bossart

First Sunday of Lent February 14, 2016

PAY IT FORWARD THANK YOU We have received several Thank You cards from families that received Christmas gifts from our community. All are very appreciative of your generosity, but one I do share with you. "Thank you for all you have done for our family. This will help brighten our Christmas. Words can't express how much we truly appreciate what you have done for us. One day we hope we will be able to help someone as you have helped us." Please keep all our families in need in your prayer. The generosity of our community in living the corporal works of mercy has always been an inspiration to me. I remember growing up here at OLOP - and from the very beginning of our parish history we were taught to care for those in need. I believe that always grounded us as a community - remem-bering our roots. Lgaetano

"Souper Sunday" Our "Souper Sunday" was an awesome success. We collected over 500 lbs. of food and over 100 lbs. of hats and gloves for Hope Outreach. Thank you to the entire Christ the Servant parish. You are remarkable, We can't thank you enough. None of this can happen without your support. And remember the need continues... On Every Given Sunday! The Homeless/ Hunger Ministry Team.

Readings First Reading: LV 19:1-2, 11-18 Second Reading: 2 COR 6:2B Gospel: MT 25: 31-46

General Parish and School Activities 50/50

Every Monday a winner will be drawn the winner will be posted in the following weeks bulle-tin. Put a dollar in the envelope to participate. The envelopes are found in your

Stewardship Packets. -1/31/16 #33780 was drawn, but did not participate and would have won $715.00

Sponsor for the Week Mercy Medical Center

Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time October 4, 2015 Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 11, 2015

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 25, 2015 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 22, 2015 First Sunday of Advent November 29, 2015 Fourth Sunday of Advent December 20, 2015 The Holy Family of Jesus Mary and Joseph December 27, 2015 The Epiphany of the Lord January 3, 2016

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time January 31, 2016

His Hands Toolbox Ministry

Your Parish Social Concerns Council has organized a ministry to provide minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical home repair services to the elderly, the disabled, and the disadvantaged members of our community who are in need.

If you need ….. …..repairs to a leaky faucet or pipe, a running toilet, or a clogged drain ….. minor electrical repairs or evaluations/recommendations on wiring or components …..carpentry work for minor repairs or weatherization …..other minor home repair/maintenance work Contact us through the parish office and your need will be forwarded to our volunteers. (Notes: 1. If you are able, we will ask you to cover the costs of any required repair materials. 2. Before the start of any repair work, we will ask you to sign a liability waiver to protect our volunteers.

Child Protection classes Sunday, March 6th from 12:30 - 2:30 PM at St. Joseph Church Thursday, April 7th from 6:30-8:30 PM at St. Anthony Parish Center Sunday, May 1st from 9-11 AM at St. Louis Parish We will be offering a class at Christ the Servant Parish in late July in preparation for Bible School in August. For further information, call Lynn Adamski at the parish office. 330.492.0757

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 7, 2016

Italian Classes Lina Falcone will be teaching an 8-week series start-ing February 16th . The Cost is $70.00 which includes lessons and course mate-rials. 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!

First Sunday of Lent February 14, 2016

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time January 31, 2016

From Water into Wine A Young Adult Ministry

By Miguel Chavez Are you looking for an opportunity to meet other young adults and en-rich your faith? Do you enjoy good fellowship, meaningful discussion, and fine food and drink? Consider joining us for the From Water into Wine gatherings this Lent! What is it? From Water into Wine is a young adult faith sharing group that uses the medium of wine tasting and food pairing for fellowship and great discussion. Each week of the program the group gathers in prayer to discuss relevant themes and faith, taste and describe wine with food pairings, and support each other in fellowship. In the second chapter of John’s gospel we learn of Jesus transforming water into wine at the wedding feast at Cana. He took what was ordinary and made it extraor-dinary. In a similar way, young adults are challenged by God’s transformative grace to become like fine wine to serve in the world and imitate Christ in an extraordi-nary way. If you like wine, want to learn more about various wines and share in wonderful fellowship consider joining us!

From Water Into Wine Lent 2016 Sunday, February 21st, 2016 in Seton Hall THEME: Transfiguration – “Be Imitators of Me” Sunday, February 28th, 2016 in Seton Hall THEME: I AM the God of Love Sunday, March 6th, 2016 in Room 7 of the school THEME: We are Ambassadors of Christ – Prodigal Son Sunday, March 13th, 2016 in Seton Hall THEME: Mercy Sunday, March 20th, 2016 in Seton Hall THEME: “Motivation” Time schedule each week: 4:30p.m. – From Water into Wine Program (Potluck dinner with wine) 6:00p.m. – Closing Prayer 6:30p.m. – Mass

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 7, 2016

North Canton Playhouse presents: Performances Dates: February 18th – March 6th Thursday – Saturday at 8pm Sundays at 2:30pm Where: North Canton Playhouse main stage: 525 7th st N.E. (inside Hoover HS) Tickets: $15.00 adults and $13.00 St/Sr call 330-494-

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First Sunday of Lent February 14, 2016

A Gathering for Singles

Saturday, March 19, 7 p.m. The Gathering Room of Christ the Servant Parish

Several parishioners have expressed interest in starting a fun, welcoming gathering for single people in their 40s-50s-60s (although these are not exclusion-ary age boundaries for attending!). This includes never-marrieds, widowed and divorced people. Interested? Christ the Servant Parish Life Council is offering the opportunity for you to gather for fellowship, enjoy hors d’oeuvres and music, and discuss ideas for future gatherings. All are welcome to bring friends. There is no charge. To help us plan, RSVPs will be greatly appreciated to: KKraft@christtheservantparish.org or 330-492-0757. Interested but not able to attend this time? Please email ideas to Maryanne Chevraux at maryanne.bluegrass@gmail.com or call ....330-437-6400

Homebound Eucharistic Ministry The parish is in need of Eucharistic Ministers who are willing to take the Eucharist to the homebound. If you would like to become a volunteer to visit our parish nursing homes Bethany, Stone Crossing and Canton Christian Home) or the hospitals, please call the parish office at 330.492.0757 or Rosemarie 330.492.0716. If you are or know of someone who is homebound , hospitalized or in a nursing home and would like someone to bring the Eucharist or visit with once in a while, please call 330-492-0757.

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 office at 330-492-0757.

Hospital and Prolonged Illness Prayer List

Our Hospital and Prolonged Illness List is extremely important, however , as it grows we must at times renew and update the list. We have removed most names in order to update our list at this time. If there is someone who has been removed or someone you would like added, we ask that you would call the parish office or email us: ChristtheServantParish@gmail.com. Thank you.

Shawn Wenzel Josephine Cobett Emil Soehnlen Ann Sibilia Jim Vertolli Cheryl Schott Molly Samsa Daniel Phillips Christina Beckett Baby Nora Arick Baby Nathan Impagliozza Linda Abbott Arthur Conn Sr. Andrew Eberhardt

Ray Gooding Shelly & Nicole Blankenship Barb Fausnight Brenda Meyers Linda Drescher Mary Nicodemo Rosie Frustacci Joseph White Rachel Kelley Catherine Leopold Chuck & Pat Muzi Lucille Wilson

Please call the parish office to let us know if there is someone hospitalized or sick from the parish. We would like to make sure we are aware of everyone in need of prayer and spiritual support.

Parish Events for the Week Ahead

Sunday February 14

New Beginners Alcoholic Anonymous meeting in the Gathering Room 7:00-8:00pm

Monday February 15

Parish Men’s Basketball 7:00-9:00pm in the gym

Tuesday February 16

Parish Adult Volleyball 8:00-10:00pm

Wednesday February 17

Homeless Outreach/Hunger Ministry Meeting 7:00 pm Seton Hall

Fourth Sunday of Advent December 20, 2015 The Holy Family of Jesus Mary and Joseph December 27, 2015

The Epiphany of the Lord January 3, 2016 The Baptism of the Lord January 10, 2016 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time January 31, 2016 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 7, 2016 First Sunday of Lent February 14, 2016

Don't be left out of an inspiring night, join us for the 2016 HCA Benefit Concert featuring Ronan Tynan, The Salvatones and Mistress of Ceremonies, Dana Scallon. Purchase your tickets for our March 7th event

at www.cantonsymphony.com or visithttp://www.starkholycrossacademy.com/281 for more details.