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Pastoral Staff Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick Rev. Edward Stafford, Pastor Anointing of the Sick is available upon request. Please Deacon Gerry Scopilliti, Permanent Deacon notify the rectory when parishioners are hospitalized. Susan Pickett, PSR & Youth Ministry Coordinator Communal Anointing is held each Spring and Fall. The Teresa Motz, Director of Music Eucharist is distributed regularly to the homebound by the Gloria Kuhn, Secretary & Bookkeeper Priest and Eucharistic Ministers.

Sacrament of the Eucharist Sacrament of Holy Orders Mass Schedule Men who are discerning a vocation to the priesthood or Sunday ...... 11:00 a.m. permanent diaconate are invited to call the Diocesan Wednesday ...... No Mass Vocation Office at 330-744-8451. Women discerning a call Friday ...... 8:00 a.m. to religious life are also invited to call the Diocesan Holy Day - watch the bulletin for location and time Vocation Office at 330-744-8451.

Sacrament of Reconciliation Religious Education Classes If you would like to receive the Sacrament of Reconcilia- PSR and Journey (September through April) on Sundays tion, please contact Fr. Ed at 330-575-9105 to arrange an 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the J. A. Garfield Elem. School appointment. Communal Reconciliation services are (PSR) and St. Ambrose church hall (Journey). celebrated during Advent/Lent. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Sacrament of Adults desiring to become Catholic are invited to Please call Fr. Ed Stafford at 330-575-9105 to make participate in the R.C.I.A. The “R.C.I.C. is for children in the third grade or older who have not been baptized or arrangements for the celebration of Baptism. celebrated their first Eucharist. For more information, please contact the rectory at 330-527-4105. Sacrament of Marriage Engaged couples must contact Fr. Ed Stafford at least six Parish Registration months in advance of the intended wedding date. New parishioners are asked to please call or stop by the Marriage preparation includes sessions with the priest and rectory to register. If you are changing your address or with a sponsor couple. moving out of the parish, please notify us at the rectory at 330-527-4105. Sacrament of Confirmation Confirmation is celebrated every two years in the fall. Bulletin Deadline Preparation sessions for candidates and sponsors are Please submit all articles for the bulletin no later than mandatory. Monday of each week. St. Ambrose Church Garrettsville, OH

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Mission Statement Saturday, July 10, Sunday Liturgy Through our baptism, we, the family of Saint Ambrose Roman 5:00 p.m. (SJ) Mass at St. , are chosen and called to be the body of Christ. Sunday, July 11, Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time As a community of faith, we gather to give thanks and praise to 9:00 a.m. (SJ) Mass at St. Joseph God through prayer, worship, and the celebration of the 11:00 a.m. (SA) Bill & Judy Ruffing sacraments. Gifted by God and guided by the Holy Spirit, we (Dan & Sandra Huzl) continue the mission of Jesus by sharing our faith and reaching William & Ann Marie Stapleton out to others in justice, mercy, and love. Together, we strive to (Larry Stapleton) grow stronger in our love for God and one another. Monday, July 12, Weekday No Mass God Chose Us Tuesday, July 13, Weekday Who chose first, God or you? That is the question explored in 8:00 a.m. (SJ) Mass at St. Joseph today’s three readings. The second reading, from Paul’s Letter Wednesday, July 14, St. Kateri Tekakwitha to the Ephesians, reads almost like a hymn. It praises God for No Mass choosing us, for calling us to serve, and for blessing us in our Thursday, July 15, St. service. Paul makes it clear how honored we are and how No Mass special is the call to live as children of God. This is through no Friday, July 16, Weekday doing of our own. The first reading and the Gospel use prose 8:00 a.m. (SA) Weekday rather than poetry to describe the same truth: God did the Saturday, July 17, Sunday Liturgy choosing, not us. When the prophet was berated for 5:00 p.m. (SJ) Mass at St. Joseph being a prophet, he retorted that the whole thing wasn’t his idea Sunday, July 18, Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time in the first place. Neither did the twelve apostles in today’s 9:00 a.m. (SJ) Mass at St. Joseph Gospel ask for their calling. Jesus sent them forth, two by two, 11:00 a.m. (SA) Virginia Sheller to do the work of his kingdom. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

(John & Debbie Kostrub) Larry Coz (Family) Sunday Offering All parishioners are reminded to please honor the commitment made through the Increased Offertory Program through the Church Key: (SA) - St. Ambrose (SJ) - St. Joseph Diocese of Youngstown. Our weekly collection totals seem to be falling again making it more difficult to meet our monthly bills. Today’s Readings First Reading — Amos said, “The LORD took me from Online Giving following the flock, and said to me, Go, prophesy to my …is available for St. Ambrose parishioners. people” (Amos 7:12-15). Simply visit www.stambroseonline.com. Just click Second Reading — The God and Father of our Lord Jesus on the Online Giving symbol on our website and Christ has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing support St. Ambrose through your weekly (Ephesians 1:3-14 [3-10]). offerings. Special collections, holiday flowers and Gospel — Jesus summoned the Twelve and began to send one-time gifts are simple to do through our secure parish them out two by two (Mark 6:7-13). software.

Readings for the Week Summer Office Hours Monday: Ex 1:8-14, 22; Ps 124:1b-8; Mt 10:34 — 11:1 Parish Office hours for the summer are: Monday through Friday Tuesday: Ex 2:1-15a; Ps 69:3, 14, 30-31, 33-34; – 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Mt 11:20-24 Wednesday: Ex 3:1-6, 9-12; Ps 103:1b-4, 6-7; Mt 11:25-27 Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Thursday: Ex 3:13-20; Ps 105:1, 5, 8-9, 24-27; The R.C.I.A. is a formation process for adults (18 years of age Mt 11:28-30 and older) who wish to become Catholic. Classes are held for Friday: Ex 11:10 — 12:14; Ps 116:12-13, 15, 16bc, 17-18; learning, faith sharing and fellowship. The culmination of the Mt 12:1-8 R.C.I.A. is at the Vigil at which time we will celebrate the Saturday: Ex 12:37-42; Ps 136:1, 23-24, 10-15; Mt 12:14-21 sacraments of initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. If Sunday: Jer 23:1-6; Ps 23:1-6; Eph 2:13-18; Mk 6:30-34 you or someone you know may be interested in becoming Catholic and being involved in the R.C.I.A. classes, please call Weekly Amount Needed: $3,000.00 the rectory at 330-527-4105. Sunday’s (07/04/21) Collection: $1,564.00 Unfinished Mission On-Line Giving (07/04/21): $ 570.00 Here’s a simple test to find out whether your mission on earth is Maintenance Fund: $ 224.00 finished: If you’re alive, it isn’t. — Anonymous

Liturgical Ministers Schedule for July 18 Sunday, July 18, 11:00 a.m. PSR AND JOURNEY NEWS Lector: A. Ryser Usher/Greeter: D. & C. Crane PSR and Journey Registration Any student wishing to attend PSR (preschool to grade 8) or Journey (grades 9 to12) in the fall and is not currently attend- Responsorial Psalm ing must fill out a pink registration form. Forms are in the The Responsorial Psalm for this weekend is: vestibule or call the rectory to request a registration form and (Psalm 85) it will be mailed to you. Place the registration form in the Lord, let us see your kindness, collection basket, drop it off at the rectory, or mail it to the church. Please include a copy of the student’s baptismal and grant us your salvation. certificate. (Preschoolers must be age 4 by Sept. 30.) Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 11, 2021

Knights of Columbus THIS WEEK AT ST. AMBROSE PARISH The men of the K of C will have their monthly business meeting Sunday, July 11 this Monday, July 12, at 7:30 p.m. in the church hall. All Day Cal’s Restaurant - K of C Fundraiser

10:25 a.m. (church) Knights of Columbus Fundraiser 8:00 p.m. AA Meeting (hall) The St. Ambrose K of C is hosting a charity fundraiser through Monday, July 12 Cal’s Restaurant in G’ville on July 10, 11, 14 and 15. Flyers 7:30 p.m. K of C Business Meeting (hall) are available in the vestibule. Wednesday, July 14 All Day Cal’s Restaurant - K of C Fundraiser What are you doing on Tuesday nights? Thursday, July 15 Come play bingo with us in the church hall and support our All Day Cal’s Restaurant - K of C Fundraiser parish’s PSR and Youth Ministry programs. The doors open at 1:00 p.m. American Red Cross Bloodmobile (hall) 5:45 p.m. and Early Bird Bingo begins at 6:45 p.m. Regular Friday, July 16 7:00 p.m. Faith Alive (church) bingo begins at 7:00 p.m. Your first packet (good for all evening Sunday, July 18 with nine cards per game) is only $13.00. Each additional 10:25 a.m. Rosary (church) packet is only $3.00 more! Jackpots begin at $400.00 and 48 8:00 p.m. AA Meeting (hall) numbers, and add one number and $15.00 each week. Each regular bingo game pays $25.00. Delicious food is available throughout the evening. Come and see how much fun you can The Bottom Line have playing bingo with friends! Next Bingo will be held on We still have a few more bills to pay before we can give an Tuesday, August 3. accurate accounting of the festival expenses and profit. As soon as we know, we’ll pass the word on to you. Bingo Needs Help The bingo program at St. Ambrose is in DESPERATE need of Bloodmobile workers. We need kitchen help, we need cashiers, and we need The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at St. Ambrose people to work the floor. None of these jobs are hard but we this Thurs., July 15, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the church need someone who is committed to helping out once a month hall. Seriously consider giving the gift of life...donate blood. on a regular basis. If you can commit to one night a month (or more if you can), please contact the rectory at 330-527-4105. “Faith Alive” The Lord promises us His protection, guidance and assistance. 50/50 Raffle Did you know that He often uses Heavenly Messengers to In the month of July the Youth Ministry (Journey) is holding the provide these for us? Come join the Worship Committee this 50/50 drawing to be held on the last day of the month. Tickets Friday, July 16, at 7:00 p.m. in the church and be blessed by are $1 each, or 6 for $5 and will be sold after all the Masses - learning more about our Guardian Angel, and how these mighty the prize is half of all donations received. armies of warriors are always at our side. “For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways” Mass Intentions Not Only For the Deceased Psalm 91:11. Have you ever thought of memorializing a special event – birthday, anniversary, or any other special happening? Mass Rummage Sale, Sept. 17 & 18 intentions are not limited to only remembering loved ones who Please save your gently used, clean and have passed away; they can also be offered to commemorate a usable clothes, housewares, books and special event such as a birthday, anniversary or other special good stuff for a rummage sale under the moments. In addition, Mass can also be offered for other tent (like we did last year)! Donations will causes as well – the sick, lonely, unemployed, less fortunate, be accepted in the garage after July 11. etc. We are currently in need of Mass Intentions for upcoming weekday Masses during the summer. Please contact the rectory Newly Ordained Priest or drop your requests in the collection basket. If you are remem- Please pray for the newly ordained priests of the diocese. Rev. bering a special event please be sure to include that with your Chad Johnson is assigned as associate pastor of St. Patrick request. The offering is $10.00 for each intention. Parish, Kent and the Newman Center serving Kent State University. Rev. Brian Smith has been assigned to St. Paul Are You Registered? Parish, North Canton and diocesan coordinator of Hispanic To avoid problems or misunderstandings, Ministry. Both Fr. Johnson and Fr. Smith were ordained on June especially when planning , marriages, 19 by Bishop Bonnar. etc., be sure that you are registered and active. In the parish. To register, call the rectory at 330- St. Joseph Ox Roast Fair 527-4105. One way to show you are active St. Joseph Church in Mantua is hitting the ground running with means to use your weekly contribution envelopes. That way, the the Ox Roast Fair, being held on July 16th, 17th, and 18th.This computer will not deactivate you. is the 57th Ox Roast Fair and it has plenty of fun to keep the whole family entertained including: a wide variety of Fair food Ministry of Care, Prayer Request favorites; live entertainment in three locations; Friday night If you have a prayer request or would like to become a St. fireworks; Saturday morning 5K Run/Walk and 1M Fun Walk; Ambrose prayer warrior, please email your information to Sunday Blessing of the Bikes; an assortment of rides, games, [email protected]. Prayer requests will be sent contests and giveaways; over $20,000 in main raffle prizes and to members at the beginning of each month via email in the hourly progressive drawings each day plus several specialty form of an attached letter. For prayers needed in between the raffles, souvenir T-shirts and mugs; tractor, truck and semi pulls; monthly letter you can simply send your request to the same trade booths; casino games with instant bingo; security; handi- email, and all members who are on the email chain will receive cap accessibility; clean grounds and much, much more. The it. If you do not have access to email, you can contact the Parish Community of St. Joseph is located at 11045 St. Joseph rectory to request a copy to be mailed to you. For other Blvd., Mantua Twp. For more information contact the parish questions please feel free to contact co-chairs Betsy Dunn office at 330-274-2253 or [email protected]. or 330-719-2657 or Judy Macek 330-398-5000. check out the website www.stjosephmantua.com/ox-roast-fair. 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