Liturgy “As Servants of Christ, through the various Liturgical Ministries, we offer our gifts to one another with the mutual kindness and respect, providing and enhancing opportunities for prayerful worship and

celebration.” Liturgy Pastoral Secretary: PJ Chavez pchavez@walsh.edu or Mike Reed mreed @christtheservantparish.org

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Tuesday January 28 9:00a.m. Sonja Pettini by A friend Wednesday January 29 9:00 a.m. Staff, Students and families of OLOP Thursday January 30 9:00 a.m. Tim Halle by A friend Friday January 31 9:00 a.m. Living and Deceased Members of Christ the Servant Parish

Saturday February 1 4:30p.m. Cheryl Schott by Margaret Horning Sam & Clara Purses, Jon Purses & Pam Hughes by Family Sunday February 2 9:00 a.m. Nancy Leasure by Mike Leasure Michael Mascioli by Family 11:00 a.m. Cecelia Spitale by Teresa Spitale James Harbert by Family

WASHINGTON – The national observance of Religious Freedom Day was January 16, when the nation’s long‑standing

commitment to freedom of conscience and the freedom to profess one’s own faith is celebrated. Bishop George V. Murry,

S.J. of Youngstown, and chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee for Religious Liberty, has is-

sued a statement:

“The establishment of a culture of religious freedom is always an ongoing task. A culture of religious freedom consists of

respect for the dignity of others as they seek to live in accordance with the truth about God. All people can thrive in such a

culture.

“While the free exercise of religion has long been enshrined in our country’s laws, religious minorities have often experi-

enced encroachments on their ability to practice their faith freely. Even today, many Jewish, Muslim, Christian, and other

communities, all in different ways, face challenges to their religious freedom.

“A culture of freedom means that all people of faith and all religious groups are able to freely worship and participate in

the life of our society, without fear of intimidation or coercion.

“On this Religious Freedom Day, we are grateful that the right of religious liberty is cherished in this country. I appreciate

concrete actions the Administration has undertaken, such as recent steps to protect faith-based social service

providers. May we Catholics in America resolve to build on our inheritance for the good of all.”

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Catholics nationwide are preparing to pray 9 Days for Life, the annual pro-life novena begin-ning this year on January 21. In the Catholic Church, a ‘novena’ consists of prayers or actions over nine successive days. The pro-life novena is an opportunity for recollection and reparation in observation of the anniversary of Roe v. Wade—the Supreme Court deci-sion that made abortion legal throughout the United States. The overarching intention of the novena is the end to abortion. Each daily intention highlights a related topic and is accompanied by a reflection, educational information, and suggested daily actions. The novena encompasses the annu-al Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children on January 22. All are invited to sign up at www.9daysforlife.com. Participants can choose to receive the novena via email, text mes-sage, a printable version, or through a free "9 Days for Life" mobile app (with customizable reminders) in English or Spanish. Participants can share their pro-life witness and invite their social networks to pray on social media with the hashtag #9DaysforLife. A leader’s kit is available, and features the daily prayer intentions and reflections, among other resources.

Sponsored by the Committee on Pro-Life Activities of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, 9 Days for Life began in 2013 in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision.

For additional information and updates throughout the novena, please follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Parish Life Parish Life Pastoral Area Mission Statement

As servants of Christ, through the various Parish Life ministries, we offer our gifts to one another with mutual

kindness and respect, providing and enhancing diverse opportunities for fellowship, mutual support and ministry to our Parish community, led by Christ’s example of hospitality and inclusiveness.” Parish Life Pastoral Secretary: Andrew Sarachman acsarachman@christtheservantparish.org

Social Concerns “As servants of Christ, we will strive to be the presence of Christ to our parish and the wider community, providing counsel, assistance, and hope as we live the Gospel of God through our practice of the Corporal Works of Mercy. We offer our gifts with kindness and respect, enhancing opportunities for fellowship and mutual support, led by Christ’s example of hospitality, diversity and inclusiveness.” Social Concerns Pastoral Secretary: John Cihon jchon@mpwservices.com or Teresa Golden McClelland teresa-efg@sbcglobal.net

Christ the Servant Parish Canton, OH

Despite the nasty weather, we had a good week for our food drive. We collected 338 lbs. of food, 48 lbs. of clothing and 32 lbs. of toiletries. That gave us a total of 418 lbs. So I think Catholic Charities will be very grateful when we deliver to them this week. So even through snow and ice all of you still brought food for our charities. Thank you very much for your great generosity.

As football fans focus on the Super Bowl, we will focus on a super demon-stration of love and sharing by helping feed those in need – it’s the fifth annual Souper Bowl Sunday event. On Feb. 1 and 2, the Homeless Outreach/Hunger Ministry asks that each family, if they are able, to put a can of soup in addition to their normal donation into the bag provided in the bulletin and help fill the carts. The goal remains to deliver a super donation of additional food to help stock the shelves of Hope Outreach and Catholic Charities for this long winter. Help drive the Christ the

Servant Parish family cross the goal of being a souper bowl champion for our neighbors strug-gling to feed their

families. The Homeless Outreach/Hunger Ministry Team.

Souper Bowl Sunday Feb. 1/2

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BEYOND THE BOOK Third Tuesday from 6:30-8:00 Jan 21, 2020 —Once a Month Christ the Servant Gathering Room If you were unable to attend the last meeting, please feel free to join us at this meeting. The book for discussion is: The Disappearing Man by Doug Patterson Mary Faigley 330-904-6421 or email: mfaigley@neo.rr.com

January 25 and 26th The men’s club will be selling Super bowl squares after Mass for $25 each.

Sunday, January 26th 6-8pm

Basement of Pre-K building

Doors open at 5:30pm

Food, Fun, Faith for Grades 8-12

This month’s topic:

Contact: Elise Schafer or Drew Sarachman

330-714-9087 330-518-4313

St. Thomas Aquinas High School and Middle School is rooted in a Tradition of Truth, Scholarship and Excellence that has carried on throughout the decades. STA has two

opportunities coming up for the commu-nity to visit STA. Alumni are invited to visit their alma mater to celebrate their

tradition of faith! On Saturday, Febru-ary 1, STA alumni will come together for an Alumni Mass. Mass will be held in the STA Chapel at 4 p.m. Alumni and their families, as well as any family inter-ested in learning more about STA are also invited to stop by for a Spring Open House! Guests will walk the halls, meet with faculty and students, learn about tuition assistance and scholarships and see the Aquinas Advantage up close and personal. Spring Open House will be held on Sunday,

March 15 from 12:00-2:00 p.m.

OUTREACH SUNDAY Last Sunday, our PSR families gathered for an Outreach Sunday of service, making cards and rosaries. The rosaries will be distributed to hospitals, nursing home, priests, and even shipped to priests and churches in Africa. The cards will be sent to the homebound members of our parish and others throughout Stark County that are terminally ill. Our goal was to make 50 rosaries and 100 cards. Outreach Sundays are used for group service projects and sometimes as a way for families to gather individually in service. These take place along with our regular PSR sessions and Mass and More days.

This weekend the Diocese of Youngstown is holding the Church Overseas Combined Collection for ministries of the Church around the globe. These ministries of Catholic Relief Services [CRS], Holy Father/Peter’s Pence, the Church in Central and Eastern Europe and the Church in Latin America assist the Church in serving people who are hungry, refugees, victims of natural disasters, and devel-opment projects. Please give generously to this collection which combines four collections in one.

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Card Club

Applications are being taken for individuals who would be able to guide and participate in a “Go Fish” or “Euchre “ afternoon with residents at Bethany Nursing Home on the First Tuesday of the Month and the Third Friday of the Month from 1:00 till 3 p.m. Applicants must be willing to make a commitment of “being

there.” This cannot be “hit and miss” as the residents depend on your presence. As we begin we would like to begin having two volunteers for each day , as well as a few “subs” if needed.

Please remember that we are present for those who make their home at Bethany. We are guests in their home and welcome visitors of the Bethany Staff .

Yes, I am interested in being considered a Card Club Volunteer . Name ______________________________________________ Contact Phone or Email __________________________________________________________ Interest : Go Fish ____ Euchre ____ Either _____

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. 1/12/2020 #301 was drawn, and would have won $897.50

Sponsor of the Week: Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. Thomas J. Addessi, AAMS

1/19/2020 totals will be published next week

due to MLK day.

For stewardship or any other donations to the parish or school, please make checks

payable to Christ the Servant Parish– Thank you

Parish Meeting Events for the Week Ahead

Sunday January 26

Coffee and donuts cancelled.

2 PM Grief group lower level rectory rm

New Beginners Alcoholic Anonymous

meeting in the Gathering Rm 7-8 PM

Monday January 27

7 PM Men's basketball-Gym

Wednesday January 29

No Bible Study– will resume March 11

Thursday January 30

8 PM Men’s basketball-Gym

Jesus came for all of us and knows our pain. There is Hope and Healing from abortion. For CONFIDENTIAL help contact Project Rachel of N.E. Ohio at 888-259-4806 or support@projrachneo.zohosupport.com.

Please join us next Sunday October 13 for coffee and donuts after the 9 AM

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Two Masses for Life Scheduled this January 2020 Each year in January we recall the infamous Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade that effectively legalized abortion on demand throughout the United States. Our diocese hosts two Masses for Life as a prayerful reminder that we “must protect and nurture human life at every stage of its existence.” Bishop Murry will preside at the Mass-es for Life on: - Sunday, January 19, at 10:30 a.m. at the Basilica of St. John the Baptist, Canton (627 McKinley Ave NW) - Sunday, January 26, at 4:00 pm at St. Columba Cathe-dral, Youngstown (154 W. Wood St.). Each Mass for Life will include a Blessing of Children in the Womb and will be followed by a reception. All are welcome – no reservations needed. For more information contact dschmidt@youngstowndiocese.org or 330-744-8451 ext.272.