Christ The Servant Parish Canton, OH

Christ the Servant Parish Stewardship 08/08/15 & 08/09/15 $12,046.00

Mass Intentions Tuesday August 18

9:00 a.m. Dorothy Lees by Dee Mennett

Wednesday August 19

9:00 a.m. Anna Skubiak by John and Linda Rensko

Patricia Schaffner by Family

10:00 a.m. till 12:00 noon Exposition of the Blessed

Sacrament

Thursday August 20

9:00 a.m. James Wackerly by Family & Friends

10:00 a.m. Helen Erdos Calling Hours

11:00 a.m. Helen Erdos Memorial Mass

Friday August 21

9:00 a.m. Maria Fontes by Anita Petry and Paul Family

Saturday August 22

4:30 p.m. Rose Lemmo by John and Anna Garrini

Sunday August 23

9:00 a.m. Robert Kessler by Family

Lucille (Tini) Snyder by Family

11:00 a.m. Shirley McCartney by Chris DiCola

6:30 p.m. Evelyne Leghart by Patty Leghart

RCIA: Your Faith Journey A few years ago, an elderly gentleman and a mother of one our school children , here at Christ the Servant, came to me in the summer. Both were raised in another faith tradition, yet married to a Catholic. They had children

whose sacramental initiation occurred at the parish over the years. They attended Mass on a regular basis; attended all of the parent classes for their children’s baptisms, first penance, first Eucharist, and confirma-tion, and marriages.

I use this example, because knowing them for all these years , I really did not want them to be placed in a lengthy RCIA process. What in reality should have happened, now that I reflect on my own experience, is very different. I now believe that we should have met for a few times and celebrated the Reception of Baptized Christians into the Full Communion of the Catholic Church, at the Saturday vigil Mass surrounded by family and friends, who saw them here every week. When I look back they were probably in many ways more Catholic than many Catholics and perhaps the greatest injustice was to disregard their life – long faith journey and their readiness for full communion.

This may represent your own journey of faith – IF - you are reading this bulletin – OR if someone has shared this with you. Not everyone belongs in the same grouping and not everyone needs to be involved in the same process.

If you know of someone who is on a faith journey that is leading them toward full communion with the Catholic Church – please show them this article – and invite them to share their story with me.

Msgr. Lew Gaetano

Donut Sunday will be resuming next

week August 23 at 10:00AM.

Please join us

for coffee,

donuts and

good company.

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 16, 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 Monday evening, October 4 at 9:00 a.m. in Seton Hall. This is an op-portunity for those who are not Catho-lic to find out more about the Church. This is a time of discernment and dis-cussion and of sharing ones own faith journey and exploring together in com-munity whether ones personal faith journey can best be lived out within the Roman Catholic Church. Again, I em-

phasize 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.

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friends. You are my friends if you do what 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 children 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 Religion 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 regu-

lar K-8 School of Religion. 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

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 16, 2015

Mark your calendar! September 6,

4:30 p.m. start time. Its time again

for the Christ the Servant Road Ral-

ly.

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 brag-

ging rights of CTS Road Rally Cham-

pions. 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.

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

Saint Pope John Paul II, speaking on Catholic Education, had high praise for schools that are clearly Catholic, but also welcomes non-Catholic students , making a tangible influence in building communities of peace and justice. Furthermore, he commented that Catholic schools must help their respective communities promote dialogue in a multicultural society. When students from diverse races, faith traditions and religions study together and relate within the learning community, it enables them to get to know each other and learn to respect their differences. The Holy Father stated that a really Catholic education is one that proposes “a Christian vision of the person and the world, which offers youth the possibility of a fruitful dialogue between faith and reason." Saint Pope John Paul II stated that the purpose of a Catholic school is to offer an education "which allows the young not only to acquire human, moral and spiritual maturity, but also to see how they can work effectively for the transformation of society." Dr. Mary McDonald, the former Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Memphis, is remembered as

saying that we are Catholic not because our students are Catholic, but because we the leaders within the

Catholic Learning Community are Catholic. Sharing a vision of our world that is aligned with God’s Project –

and of Jesus’ own mission of “repairing the world” would seem to require us to transcend the limits placed

on God’s unconditional love and create a welcoming environment. LGaetano

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 16, 2015

Readings First Reading : PRV 9:1-6 Second Reading: EPH 5: 15-20 Gospel: JN 6: 51-58

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.

08/03/2015 Congratulations#157 was drawn and won $116.50. The winner donated what they won back to the church! Thank you!!

Sponsor for the Week

Rossi Funeral Home

Holy Cross Academy Our Lady of Peace

Preschool Registration: We are now accepting

registrations for children ages 3, 4 & 5 for the

2015-2016 school year. Please contact Sandy Dyer

at 330-492-4440 to inquire about our program and

schedule a tour. Please tell your family and friends!

We look forward to seeing you!

Pentecost Sunday May 24, 2015

PENNY DRIVE FUNDRAISER BENEFITING THE STUDENTS OF OUR

LADY OF PEACE SCHOOL COLLECTING SPARE CHANGE AND ANY OTHER

DONATIONS UNTIL THE FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION (Aug. 15th)

ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TOWARDS SCHOOL SUP-

PLIES FOR THE STUDENTS OF OLOP DONATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED IN THE CHANGE

BIN LOCATED AT THE REAR OF THE CHURCH

(Main Entrance)

Dear Parishioner, Our Capital Campaign is coming to an end. Those of you that have completed your pledge, we deeply thank you. For those that still owe on your pledge, please remember, you have until the end of June, 2015 to complete this obligation. Our goal is to continue to be debt free. Thanks again for helping us over these past three years. We thank all for your commit-ment to our parish. If you have questions about your balance please call the church office. 330.492.0757 Bill Strohmenger and Danny Bossart

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

OUR LADY OF PEACE SCHOOL PARTNERS

WITH MACY’S

FOR 10TH ANNUAL “SHOP FOR A CAUSE”

Macy’s helps local charity raise funds and awareness for important cause

through the national “Shop For A Cause” charity shopping event

Belden Village Macy’s will partner with

Our Lady of Peace School to invite customers to

participate in Macy’s 10th annual national “Shop For

A Cause” charity shopping event on August 29,

2015. Customers can purchase shopping passes at

the Parish office.

For more information about Macy’s “Shop For A

Cause,” visit macys.com/shopforacause. To pur-

chase a shopping pass from Our Lady of Peace

School, contact Parish office 330.492.0757.

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 19, 2015

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 26, 2015

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 16, 2015

Youth Ministry Our Youth Ministry Kick-Off Paint Splash Night of Fun is August 23rd at 6 PM at St. Paul's North Canton. Our next Confirmation meeting is Sunday, October 30th with open Gym at 5:30 PM followed by snack and meeting at 6:00 PM. For more information on these programs, call Lynn at the parish office or email mlynn.adamski@gmail.com

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

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 Martin Yurjevich Shelley Painter

*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

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend Upcoming weekends are October 16-18 at the Cambria Suites in Green. For more information or to apply for a marriage

Encounter Weekend call 330.305.9963 or email LGrieshammer@gmail.com or go the website at WWME.org

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

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 16, 2015