PREPARE for NEXT SUNDAY'S MASS: Readings found in the Gather Hymnal #1045

First Reading: Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 68:4-5, 6-7, 10-11 Second Reading: Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24a Gospel: Luke 14:1, 7-14

MEMORIAL CANDLES FOR THE WEEK OF September 1, 2019

MASS INTENTIONS & DEVOTION Saturday, August 24 4:30 pm: SN: Harry Hollen (Dex, Rosie & Family) Antonio Battaglini (Carmen & Angela Ramunno) Lawrence & Darrold Carroll (Children) Mary Ann Vass (Vass Children & Families) Mary Rabosky (Eleanor & Bob Bernard) Honey & Pat Gentile (Laraine & Gary Solvesky) Evelyn Democko (Democko Family) Dolores & Bill James (Children) Richard Zebrowski (Michele Jenoff) Eileen Eusanio (Family) Sunday, August 25 8:00 am: HT: Mickey Wagner (Wife, Dorothy) 10:45am SN: Living & Deceased of Christ Our Savior Parish Monday, August 26 9:00 am: SN: Thomas Ramos (Mike Bagnoli) 9:30 am & 7:00 pm: Miraculous Medal Novena Tuesday, August 27 School Mass 9:00 am: SN: Kimberly Johnson (Steve & Ginger Kubola) Wednesday, August 28 9:00 am: SN: Mary & Joseph Baron (Pat & Stan) 9:30 am - 6:00 pm: Eucharistic Adoration Thursday, August 29 9:00 am: SN: Prayer Service with Communion Friday, August 30 9:00 am: SN: Helen Rowan (Daughter, Donna) Bill Yurcich (Minnie Edwards) Helen White (Family) Saturday, August 31 1:00 pm: Wedding of Michael Adams & Katelyn Kowalczyk 4:30 pm: SN: Mary Jane McCormick (Family) Dolores Magda (Jean Demyan) Marilyn Borman (Joanne & Gary Kalbasky) Dean Burns (COSP Knights of Columbus #4471) Kimberly Johnson (Jeannie Danko) Theresa Copploe (Joanne Eiselstein) Richard Zebrowski (Mr. & Mrs. Tally Lagero) Cyril L. Sedlacko (Gene & Rose Yuhas) Sunday, September 1 8:00 am: HT: Living & Deceased of Christ Our Savior Parish 11:00am SN: Ronald Hrusovski (Wife, Pat)

Jack Witherow (Fred & Eleanor Day) SN Lillian Hollen (Dex, Rosie & Family) SN

Michael Quaranto (Sis & Joe Van Oudenhove) SN

Our return to God for Blessings onSunday, August 18, 2019

Stewardship Thought: “For behold, some are last who will be first and some are first who will be last.” Luke 13:30

Our standards in society are different from God’s standards. We often rank people by what they have, how powerful they are, or how successful they are. Jesus reminds us that God will not judge us by the same earthly standards. When God asks you, “what have you done with the gifts I have given you?” How will you respond?

August 18th Collection: 2019 2018 Budget $12,500.00 Actual $8,420.00 $9,966.00

Assumption of Mary: $1,375.00 Energy: $ 5.00 Catholic Exponent: $ 9.00

Envelopes Mailed Adults: 1146 Envelopes Returned Adults: 322 Mass Attendance: 511

ALTAR SERVERS

SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 2019 4:30 pm: SN: Ben Davis & Vincent Linden

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2019 8:00 am: HT: Dominick Commisso 11:00 am: SN: Natalie & Michael DiVencenzo

Twenty-First Sunday Ordinary Time August 25, 2019_

“People will come from the east and the west and from the north and the south and will recline at table in the kingdom of God. For behold, some are last who will be first,

and some are first who will be last.” Lk13:29-30

STARTING SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

SUNDAY MASS TIMES WILL BE: 8:00 AM HT

11:00 AM SN

Bible Sharing & Discussion

with Deacon John:

Meetings will resume in October. The group will meet on Mondays at 6:30 PM in the Parish Office conference room. All are invited, all are welcome!

Featured Sponsor this week ! This bulletin is furnished to the parish with-out charge. The advertisements that appear, completely defray the costs. Please patronize these sponsors located in the back of the bulletin. We thank them for the support of our parish!

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Youngstown CROP Hunger Walk

For 50 years, average Americans have come together to fight hunger in exceptional ways through the CROP Hunger Walk. And again, in 2019, communities will come together to raise money and awareness for hunger relief locally and around the world. Roughly 800 CROP Hunger Walks happen every year in the United States. Walkers ask family, neighbors, colleagues and places of worship to pledge dollars for their participation in mile-long walks. Our steps symbolize the daily journey others must make for food and clean water.

The Youngstown CROP Hunger Walk will be held on Sunday, October 13. Registration and hunger awareness activities will take place 1 - 2pm on the lawn of Richard Brown UMC. The walk will begin at 2pm.

The walk will start at Richard Brown UMC, 1205 Elm St., Youngstown, OH. CROP Hunger Walk participants will have a choice of one of two routes: The 3-mile Crandall Park Out & Back or The 1-mile Wick Park Loop.

One-fourth of the funds raised stays in our community to support local hunger and poverty fighting programs. This year’s Walk will support the work of Protestant Family Service. The remaining money will be used by Church World Service to alleviate hunger in communities throughout the world.

In addition to assisting hungry families in our area, CROP Hunger Walks help families in the United States and around the world who are victims of disasters like hurricanes, earthquakes, and refugees fleeing war or famine. The Walk also supports development projects in the world’s poorest communities - agricultural training, health clinics, micro-businesses, schools, and fresh water wells.

CROP Hunger Walks are community events involving everyone who wants to fight hunger around the block and around the world. Our Walk encourages teams and individuals from public and private schools, civic and cultural groups, area businesses and all faith groups.

Being a family-friendly event, we encourage our Walkers to bring their four-legged members (leashes are required, water bowls, waste bags will be available on the lawn and on both routes).

There is NO FEE to participate. All donations are helpful, but each walker is encouraged to raise $100 or more.

For more information, contact Becky Gifford, Event Coordinator, Youngstown CROP Hunger Walk, at youngstowncrop@gmail.com

The Quo Vadis AA Meetings are held at 8 p.m. Fridays in the St. Nicholas Lower Church Hall. This meeting is open to all seeking recovery from alcohol addiction.

Our sick: Donna Leone, Blake Doss, Marcia Styranec, Robert Arnoto, Regina Graygo, Julia Skalada, Robert Skalada, Tom Kolat, Wendy Pakalnis, Jeannette Rusu, Michael Lombard, Linda

Agnew, Heather Hanlon, Carmella Bokros, Hannah Tringhese, Tom Wasko, Dominic Lippillo Jr., Kathy Tomko, Pat Costello, Ulisse Sevi, Eleanor Sandy, Guy Savastano, Anna Leenheer, Loretta Cioci, James Marco, Barb, Tony & Family, Helen Runyon, Irene Parker, Betty Campbell, Theresa Margala. Our sick and homebound: Christine Peluso Kinsley & Rose Maizel. For those in nursing homes: Dorothy Petro, Patricia Watt, Audrey Slanina, Mary Brenner, Theresa Pitlik, Mary Ann Komara, Marie Anos, John Myers, Bonitta Augustine.

HOLY TRINITY PIROHY: Pirohy sales will resume Friday, September 27th.

COMMUNITY MEAL: This month’s dinner, hosted by the Holy Trinity Infant Jesus Guild, Pirohy Workers and Holy Trinity Altar & Rosary, will be held on Tuesday, August 27 from 5 - 6 pm in the Great Hall. The menu will include: Sloppy Joes, Tater Tots, Coleslaw, Dessert, Beverage and Coffee.

We welcome our newest Saint,

baptized into Christ Jesus by water and the Holy Spirit:

Nicholas Edward McBride

The Chapel Crochet and Knitting Group will meet on Monday September 9, 2019 (second Monday due to the Labor Day Holiday). Our regular schedule will resume in October ... first Monday of the month.

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS:

Finance Council - Monday, August 26th 7 PM - Holy Trinity

Parish Council - Monday, September 9th 7 PM - Parish Office Conference Room

The CHRIST OUR SAVIOR FOOD PANTRY at HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, sponsored by our Parish St. Vincent de Paul Society, is

open from 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM on

MONDAYS for anyone in need of assistance. To maintain this ministry we need to keep the shelves at the pantry full of non-perishable food items. Please use the donation boxes, located in both Churches, as you are able to so we can continue to help those less fortunate in our community. Donations can also be dropped off at the Parish Office. Suggested Donations for August: Cereal, Jelly, Tuna, Pancake Mix, Syrup, Toilet Paper, Toothpaste, Paper Towels & Tissues.

MASS TIME CHANGE: Effective September 1, 2019 the Sunday Mass at St. Nicholas will be celebrated at 11 AM.

The CENTERING PRAYER GROUP meets in the St. Nicholas Lower Church on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 6 - 7pm. All are welcome! If you have questions about the Centering Prayer Group please call the Parish Office @ 330-755-9819 to leave your name and phone number. A member of the group will get back to you.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Christ Our Savior Council #4471, 3rd Degree meets on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month in the Holy Name Room in the Great Hall at 7PM. All members are encouraged to attend.

We begin the First Friday of Greater Youngstown Speaker Series season with an Evening Dinner! Join us as we welcome Massimo Faggioli, PhD. on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. to Avion on the Water Banquet Center 2177 W. Western Reserve Road in Canfield. Dr. Faggioli, Professor of Historical Theology at Villanova University in Philadelphia will speak on “From Vatican II to the Sexual Abuse Crisis: The Challenges for the Catholic Church – Political, Institutional and Theological”. There will be an opportunity for participants’ questions to follow. Dinner is served at 5:30 p.m.* with the presentation beginning at 6:00 p.m. Reservations are limited! Please contact Pat Floryjanski @ 330-755-1108 if you would like to attend. Reservations must be made by Friday, August 30.

Please mark your calendar for SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th for Fr. Simon’s first Mass at Christ Our Savior Parish.

25th, 40th, 50th and over Wedding Anniversary Celebration

The Diocese of Youngstown will sponsor a Wedding Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, October 20, 2:00pm at the Basilica of St. John the Baptist in Canton, honor ing couples observing their 25th, 40th, 50th and over wedding anniversaries in 2019.

The Wedding Anniversary Celebration will include Mass with Monsignor Robert J. Siffrin, renewal of marriage vows and a personalized certificate for each couple. Following the Mass there will be a reception for the couples and their families in the Cathedral Hall. You must make reservations in advance for this event by contacting the Christ Our Savior Parish Office on or before September 16th.

ST. NICHOLAS SCHOOL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FACEBOOK: ccd_cos PHONE: 330-755-6245 ext. 114 & 104

EMAIL: jamie.miller@youngstowndiocese.org

CCD: We are in need of a few volunteers for Aides and Teachers for CCD. Please contact Jamie Miller if interested: 330-755-6245

REGISTRATIONS: We are accepting registrations for the 2019-2020 CCD school year. All families - returning or new- need to turn in a registration to the parish office.

ALTAR SERVERS: If a Catholic student has made their First Communion, they are eligible to be an altar server after they have received the proper training. Be sure to get an application from your teacher at St. Nicholas School or CCD, or stop in at the parish office for an application. High School and college students are also welcome to be servers.

YOUTH MINISTRY: Volunteers are needed for Youth Ministry. Please call or email Jamie Miller at the Religious Education office if you are interested in helping.

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR PARISH LIBRARY: Our Parish Library is located in the Chapel in the St. Nicholas Lower Church. Stop by and help yourself to some great reading!

Registration for the School Year 2019-2020 is open. Anyone interested in attending Saint Nicholas School can call the school office at 330-755-2128 for registration information.

Saint Nicholas School is looking for “gently used” band instruments. Contact the school office at 330-755-2128. The 2019-2020 School Year is off to a great start! We have 27 new families and 42 new students. Our total enrollment for this school year is 183. Students arrived Wednesday and had a great first day! We had a great attendance for our opening Meet & Greet~families are engaged and we are looking for a great school year! Our School halls are so much nicer this year! The following projects have been done over the summer: Special Thanks to our Maintenance men, the men of the Holy Name Society and the gentlemen of Christ our Savior parish who helped install LED lighting in the classrooms and hallways.

Thanks to the Mom’s & Dad’s Club who purchased new bulletin boards outside all the classrooms.

Old cable wiring along ceiling in hallways has been removed and existing wiring encased.

Teachers are most appreciative for newly purchased microphones and speakers in all the classrooms.

First School Mass will be on Tuesday, August 27th, 2019 at 9:00am. Please join us. The Mom’s and Dad’s mum orders & payment are due this Friday, August 30th. Cash For Cans – This is for aluminum beverage cans. No plastic, glass, newspapers, etc. (Cans can not be crushed). Please save your cans over the summer. Thank you to all who support the Cash for Cans program. Saint Nicholas School Mission Statement: Saint Nicholas School is a Catholic elementary school, founded in 1928 and serving families with students in grades kindergarten through eight. The school exists to provide an academically excellent Catholic education and promote high standards in behavior and respect. Saint Nicholas School serves the church and Struthers communities as well as the Mahoning Valley bonded together as a family in faith. We are deeply committed to nurturing our students through the teaching of the scriptures and promoting and modeling of service in accordance to the Gospel values.

Catholic Diocese of Youngstown and Walsh University present. . .

Faith and Family Festival SUNDAY

SEPTEMBER 22 11AM - 5PM

A day of fun and fulfillment for families, students and friends will be held on Sunday, September 22, 2019, on the West Quad of the campus of Walsh University at 2020 E. Maple St., North Canton. The day will begin at 11:00 a.m. with Mass, with Bishop Murry, and will feature Christian Comedian John Branyan plus talented musical acts. In addition, there will be activities for kids and young people, vendors and affordable food by Café Augustine. More details to come. For more information contact dschmidt@youngstowndiocese.org or 330-744-8451 ext. 272.

Last year’s Faith & Family Festival was the largest we have had thus far. Would you like to help make this year’s event an even bigger success? Contact Dave Schmidt at 330-744-8451 ext.272 or dschmidt@youngstowndiocese.org to find out how you can help.

www.FaithFamilyFest.org

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FAMILY PICNIC

There is an open invitation to all our

parishioners to join the Knights of Columbus on Sunday, September 8th at Mauthe Park for their annual Family Picnic. There will be free food, drinks, games,

fellowship and an open playground for the kids and grandkids. Please call Deputy Grand Knight, Bob Granchie, with your

reservations at 330-755-7205. All that is needed is the number of people attending. The party starts at 1:00pm and winds up at

about 4:00pm. Come and join us for an afternoon of great food and great company. God’s blessings.

Dinner Reception In Honor of Father Simon Mino’s

First Mass at Christ Our Savior Parish

Please join us at the 4:30PM Mass at St. Nicholas Church on Saturday, September 7

with celebrant Fr. Simon Mino. A dinner reception will follow in the Great Hall.

There is no charge for the dinner but you MUST RSVP by August 28. 1. Fill out the RSVP card below and mail to Christ Our Savior Parish, 764 Fifth St., Struthers, OH 44471 2. Drop in the collection basket at Mass 3. Call the Parish Office @ 330-755-9819

ATTENTION BAKERS We are asking all our parish bakers to please bake your favorite cookie or dessert

and drop off at the Great Hall by Noon on Saturday, September 7.

FR. SIMON MINO DINNER RECEPTION SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

NAME:_______________________________________________________________________ NUMBER ATTENDING:_________________ ADULTS:____________________________ CHILDREN:__________________________

PLEASE RETURN BY AUGUST 28

Bus Trip to: RIVERS CASINO MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Sponsored By: COSP St. Nicholas Church Altar & Rosary

Cost: $30 ($25 Free Play & $5 Food Voucher) NO REFUNDS

Coffee & Donut at 8:00 a.m. St. Nicholas Great Hall

Please park on the side of the hall in the lot on Garfield St.

Bus leaves hall at 8:30 a.m. Leaves Casino at 4:30 p.m.

Seats assigned as checks are received. First paid, first seated

Checks payable to: St. Nicholas Altar & Rosary Society Mail: c/o Priscilla Carlucci 169 Harvey St., Struthers, OH 44471

NOTE: We need your Name, Address, Phone #, Date of Birth & Rivers Card #

*MUST BRING LEGAL PHOTO I.D. ON TRIP* Remember! NO ID - NO FREE PLAY!

For more information please contact: Priscilla 330-755-9966 or Bev Pack 330-727-2244 (c) or 330-755-7274 (H)

The Holy Name Society

of Christ Our Savior Parish Presents

Chicken Parmesan Sandwich w/ Side of Spaghetti & Cookie

$5.00

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2019 4PM - 6PM

(Or until sold out)

COS GREAT HALL ENTRANCE DRIVE THRU ONLY

Dear Parishioners,

Last September, the Lowry-Miller families of Saint Edward’s Parish, suffered a tremendous loss when their son Michael lost his battle to drug addiction after a long period of sobriety. In his sobriety, Michael’s thoughts were never far from those who were still suffering the imprisonment of addiction. He worked to bring them clothing and essentials and provide a beacon of hope that they might one day find sobriety as well.

In honor of Michael, and all those who have lost their battle to addiction, the Lowry-Miller family has commissioned Canadian Master Sculptor, Timothy Schmalz, creator of “Homeless Jesus”, to make, “When I Was Naked”, for installation on the first anniversary of Michael’s death. We invite all who want to honor their loved ones to come and be a part of this special dedication on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Avenue, Youngstown, Ohio. We look forward to joining our families with yours in thanks and appreciation to God for this sculpture, that we hope will serve to bring us all to a kinder and more compassionate world.

Donations of non-perishable food items will be accepted to give to those in need.

SPIRITUALITY CONFERENCE SEPTEMBER 7-8, 2019

KEARNS SPIRITUALITY CENTER, PITTSBURGH, PA

OPAL (Ohio Pennsylvania Associate Leadership) is sponsoring a Spirituality Conference featuring Sr. Jayne Helmlinger, president-elect of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) and general superior of the Sisters of St. Joseph, Orange CA. “New Ways of Being, New Ways of Ministering” will examine what unites us as people of faith and will explore the role lay-people will fill in the future of the church. For further information please contact Erin Middleton at emiddleton@cdpsisters.org

Married Couples Weekend: Do you wish you could talk to your spouse with a deeper level of listening and understanding? In this busy day and age, there is a tendency for couples to lose touch with each other . Husbands and/or wives can get to the point where they don't think that they understand their spouse very well, or that their spouse understands them. This shortage of understanding leaves spouses feeling isolated and alone, vulnerable and anxious. On Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends, couples hear presentations, do exercises and reflections that help them to understand both themselves and their spouses better. A Fall Weekend is scheduled for: Oct 11-13 in Solon at the Homewood Suites Hotel and space is limited. Call 330-305-9963 or visit GreatMarriagesOhio.org to learn more.

ONE DAY RETREAT OPPORTUNITY AT VMESC

Join us at Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center in Villa Maria, Pa. on Saturday, September 21, 2019 for a one day prayer experience entitled More on Mandalas as Prayer. The retreat will be held from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and will be presented by Sister Paulette Kirschensteiner, HM. For more information or to register go to vmesc.org or call 724-964-8886.

MUM SALE The Moms’ and Dads’ Club at St. Nicholas School is selling hardy, 8 inch mums! Mums are $6.50 each or 6 for $30. They are available in five beautiful colors. Mums will be available for pick-up after school on Monday, September 9th. Orders and money are due by Friday, August 30th. Thank you for supporting St. Nicholas School. _____________________________________________________________________ Name:_______________________________________________ Phone Number:________________________________________ Burgundy:__________ Orange:____________ Purple:_____________ White:_____________ Yellow:____________ Total # of Mums:____________ Total Amount Paid:_____________

Christ Our Savior @

ST. NICHOLAS CHURCH CRAFT SHOW

SATURDAY OCTOBER 26 10AM - 4PM

The Great Hall 764 Fifth Street

Struthers, Ohio 44471 330-755-9819

Rental Fee: $25 for 1 8ft Table

w/ 2 chairs $40 for 2 8ft Tables

Limited electricity available: $5.00 additional fee

Non-refundable fee with completed application received NO later than October 11 at St. Nicholas church

at above address

No DUPLICATIONS of TRADEMARK Vendors.

First come - First served.

For more information contact: Parish Office: 330-755-9819

Set-up is Saturday October 26th from 8am

till 10am. You must be set up and ready to

go by 10am. No Friday set-up.

All tables are to be covered

No lit candles on tables

There will be coffee, donuts and light lunch

available for purchase

Please include a daytime phone number so

we may confirm your application

You must leave your table and crafts up

until 4pm. NO early departures

We will have a silent auction and ask all

vendors to provide a basket to raffle off

The earlier your application is received at

the church office the better the chance of

acceptance. We will do our best to avoid

duplication of vendors.

No flea market items and no couponing

items

APPLICATION: Please make checks payable to:

Saint Nicholas Mom’s & Dad’s Club Mail or drop off at Parish Office

764 Fifth Street Struthers, Ohio 44471

Name______________________________ Address____________________________ City_______________________________ State_____________ Zip______________ Phone Day__________________________ Phone Night_________________________ Spaces Needed______ Electricity_______ $$$ Enclosed________________________ Your craft (please give detail): Applicant does hereby release and forever discharge St. Nicholas Church from any responsibility, personal liability, loss or damage to property or to person in connection with this show. All exhibits are placed and displaced at the sole risk of the applicant. Once accepted, registration fees are not refundable. X / /_______ Signature Date