Christ The Servant Parish Canton, OH

Mass Intentions Tuesday April 5 9:00 a.m. Judy Berrry by Family Wednesday April 6 9:00 a.m. Helen Kulich by Josephine Alessandro Thursday April 7 9:00 a.m. Viola Burkhart by Theresa Burkhart Friday April 8 9:00 a.m. Rinaldo Aquino by Gene & Jane Wheeler Saturday April 9 4:30 p.m. Margaret & Ted Haidet by Tom & Virginia Nehlen Sunday April 10 9:00 a.m Vincent & Francis Pellegrini by Luisa Ruth 11:00 a.m. Lodogeiro Tavares by Maria Tavares 6:30 p.m. Jean Meyer by Friends

Christ the Servant Parish Stewardship will be

published next week .

Jesus is true to God’s project in the world - and in the resurrection of Jesus - the promise of the future lives, forgiveness lives, mercy lives, and self-giving love lives. And so the Resurrection is a rather dramatic statement as to the reliability of God’s promise and the ultimate meaning and destiny of human life. When we gather to celebrate the Eucharist – the Mass - the community remembers and proclaims the Word of God concerning the possibilities for the future. As Servants of Christ we give our lives as symbols of human love and dignity, in contrast to what should not be in our world. In the Celebration of the Eucharist we affirm our solidarity with all of God’s Beloved, and we also are reminded that we need to recognize and do something concrete about the contrast that exists in our community and the world - people and creation touched by violence, injustice, tragedy – a wounded humanity and a wounded creation. At Mass we continue to tell the story of human love

and we are sent at the end of Mass extending the

mercy of God to our “neighbor.” This week is Mercy

Sunday – a reminder that we need to keep telling the

story of God’s future - with and for us. As theologian

Edward Schillebeeckx reminds us – “we are the

guardians of creation and humanity, but we can so

easily become the betrayers.” LGaetano

Mercy Sunday: Telling the Story of God’s Mercy and Love

It has been said that human beings are the story of God – the story of God among us. The story becomes real in the life of Jesus – as the “sacrament” of God’s Love. As we experience the unconditional love of God, we also experience the power and possibilities for the future that God intends for us. St. Ignatius of Antioch said, “The Glory of God is the human person fully alive.” In God’s vision, mutual respect and love, justice and compassion, and reconciliation become tangible signs that humanity is fully alive.

Please join us for donut Sunday next week April 10, 2016, after the 9:00 a.m. Mass.

Third Sunday of Lent February 28, 2016 Fifth Sunday of Lent March 13, 2016 Sunday of Divine Mercy April 3, 2016

2016 Additional Easter Memorial Flowers Grace & Paul Burns Margaret & Lawrence Wollenberg Domenick Pasqualucci

Jos & Rhea Jeffries Carmen Mascioli Joyce Valentine

Melissa, Danielle, Leah & Justine Sister Catherine Leopold Josephine Novak

Charles and Angela Lenzer Archie & Virginia Mastreano John Novak

Stephen L Artzner Charles & Anna Aeling Robert & Margaret McCann

Evelyn M. Miller Henry & Clara Schaffner Sharon Adams

Delores Labriola Richard & Pearl Schaffner Erin McCann

Ed Finney Joseph & Rose Wolkan Audrey Wills

Marie Finney Van Pelt Family Albert & Sarah Rose

Ralph V. Norton Nelson Family Russell & Dorthy Phillips

Rita Norton George & Margaret Krisko Thomas & Helen Carroll

Rose Orlando Mike & Mae Harvan Thomas Carroll Jr.

Anna Gorman Rev. Joseph Krisko Mr. Michael Taczak

Tony Orlando Agnes Tondra Hollick Family

Art Gorman John & Anna Fonte John Molla Family

Bessie & Elwood Ferguson Kenneth Lee Adelfo Alessandrini

John & Rose Duffy Esperanza Sirgo Gemma & Don Duplain

Kathy O'Neal Anne & Earl Pireu Anthony Yacono

Jim Duffy Victoria Gracea Adeline Ottavio

Schneider Family Ben & Vern DiCola Dominic Dottavio

Blocher Family Shirley McCartney Paul Van Horn

Stella Crider The Dauper Family Mary & Nick Patron

Edward Crider William LePar Natale, Maria & Ventura Yacono

Joe Hawkins Gregory & Frances Romirez Margaret & Jack Chesterfield

Reed Family Sal & Gregory Romirez, Jr. Ed Coyne

Mike & Ann Panella Carl Marci Jr. Family Fr. Jack & Stephanie Andrecic

Elizabth & James Petrarca Jack,Rose & Kim Otte Msgr. P. Breen Malone

MEMORAL DONATIONS

Mr. & Mrs. James Kendall Mr. & Mrs. Donald Bell

Mr. & Mrs. James Mertes Elizabeth McGhee

Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Defazio Laura Ianni

Janey J. Neisel Daniel Hussar

Diane Wissuchek Juliana Schafer

Mrs. Joyce Hoover Donald Storsin

Mrs. Doris Blum Mr. & Mrs. John Cihon

Gasparino & Nicoletta Settimio Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Degenhard

Margaret Dougherty Jerald Henderson

Bella Gomes

Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion March 20, 2016 Easter Sunday of the Ressurection of the Lord March 27, 2016 Sunday of Divine Mercy April 3, 2016

Readings First Reading: ACTS 5: 12-16 Second Reading: REV 1: 9-11A, 12-13, 17-19 Gospel: JN 20: 19-31

Sponsor for the Week Shear Comfort Landscape, Inc.

Parish #515

Announcing the 100 year celebration of our Ben V Marconi Lodge #1628 here in Canton, Ohio. April 15, 2016, Dinner, Program and Dance at Skyland Pines. Social hour 5:00 pm Dinner @ 6:00pm followed by program reviewing the recognition of local Italian people who have contributed to this community in many ways, and events which were sponsored by our Lodge then dance

to the music of Gli Italiani-Andrew Pileggi Band. Come and help us celebrate our heritage, and our history. For more information---Call Anna Marie Wilson 330.284.9158

Sunday of Divine Mercy April 3, 2016

Calling all Preschoolers! You and your families are invited to join in some food, fun, and faith. The Schafer family is

hosting a gathering called Stories and Scripture on Saturday, April 16th from 4:30-6:30pm at their home. We'll provide pasta and meatballs, salad, and garlic bread, read a chil-dren's' story, and do a craft. Call or email Elise

at 330-714-9087 or e.marie.francise@gmail.com to RSVP and get the address. Don't miss out on this opportunity to get to know other families with young children. Do you have a knack for organization? Are you interested in helping plan a retreat for moms of all ages at our par-ish? Contact Elise Schafer at 330-714-9087 or e.marie.francise@gmail.com by Sunday, April 24th.

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 partic-ipate. The enve-lopes are found in your Stewardship Packets. -03/20/16 #37480 was drawn, did not participate and would have won $223.50

CRS Rice bowls

donations are now due. Please drop the Rice Bowl donation into the box in the vestibule – they will be picked up after every Mass. THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE RICE BOWL LENTEN ALMS. If you have questions please call the Our Lady of Peace school office 330.492.0622

Men’s Golf League The Christ the Servant Men’s Golf League is organizing for 2016. Play is Wednesday night at Sable Creek Golf Course in Hartville. Practice nights start March 16 with league play starting April 27. If you are interested, please contact Bill Charles at 330-354-3707.

Homeless Outreach/Hunger Ministry We had a great weekend for our food drive this weekend. The food collection totaled 403 lbs. along with 25 lbs. in clothing do-nations. We owe a very special thank you to the Shawn Wenzel family. All the canned goods from Shawn's benefit concert were donated to us. That donation totaled 129 lbs. The thoughtfulness and generosity was remarkable. Please keep Shawn and his family in your prayers. Thank you

Hope Outreach is in need of mens sweat pants, undershirts and blue jeans. If you can help with that, it would be great. Thanks so much.

Baptism Class There will be a meeting for anyone inter-ested in having their child baptized in April May or June. Please meet in the front of the church after 9:00a.m. Mass on Sunday April 3.

1st Communion - Sunday, April 3rd - Make up preparation meeting for Parents at 9:40 AM. Saturday, April 16th - Children's retreat: 11:30 AM Luncheon with parents followed by activities until 4:10 PM.

Thank you to the Ladies Guild for baking cookies for the Easter Vigil reception.

Sunday of Divine Mercy April 3, 2016

Please join us every Sunday at 8:00 a.m. to pray the rosary.

Test your knowledge of the Catholic faith and win money for your favorite Catholic non-profit organization. Enter the competition of the Catholic Challenge Quiz Show. E-mail quiz@livingbreadradio.com or call T.O. Bennett at 888 966 2903 to get in on the action!

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, peri-odically. If interested in receiving these emails, sign up at christtheservanparish@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.

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 Frustaci Joseph White Rachel Kelley Catherine Leopold Chuck & Pat Muzi

Lucille Wilson Mary Jane Campbell Sharon Harris Marlene Ceroli Charles & Mary Marchino Mary Castellaneta Terry Gladish Marty Harris Maryna Steiner Joanne Chivaroli Charlene Watson Peg Sigler John Metzger John Mazzarella

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 April 3

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

Monday April 4

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

Tuesday April 5

Knitting guild 6:30-7:30 p.m. Room 7

Parish Adult Volleyball 8:00-10:00pm

Wednesday April 6

Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Gathering Room– All are Welcome!

Child Protection classes 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 July 20th at Christ the Servant Parish from 6:30-8:30 PM for Bible School in August. For further information, call Lynn Adamski at the parish office. 330.492.0757

Confirmation/Youth Ministry CONFIRMATION CLASSES

Classes are resuming today, April 3rd. April 3rd - Lesson 24 - 5:30 PM open gym, 6:15 PM Les-son, "Where do we go from here?" with sponsors April 10th - Repeat of Lesson 24 at 9:30-11:45 AM with sponsors April 17th - Lesson 21 - 5:30 PM open gym, 6:15 PM Les-son, "Do I Have What It Takes?" PSR Classes are in regular sessions April 3rd, 10th, 17th. April 24th, our last session - We will begin with Mass at 9 AM, followed by family breakfast and a presentation/activities. .

Sunday of Divine Mercy April 3, 2016