JOIN US • Upcoming Events JESUS "Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son..." - LUKE 1:31 The Fourth Sunday of Advent Mary, having complete faith in the Lord, says YES to His will. In knowing this, ask yourself the question: how do you describe your trust in God?
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas... SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20 But, this is also a Christmas like we've never had before. Bambinelli Blessing at all Masses It is always our top priority to keep everyone healthy and safe, especially 7:30 am Donut Sunday (Church) this year. In order to do this we have created a number of different 9:00 am Donut Sunday(Church) 10:30 am Donut Sunday (Church) options for you and your family to join us in prayer on Christmas Eve and 5:00 pm FIAT Nights (Church) Christmas Day. If you cannot join us in-person, all of our Christmas Masses and Christmas Eve Pageant will stream live on our website and on our MONDAY, DECEMBER 21 9:00 am Eucharistic Adoration (Chapel) Facebook page. www.StAmbrose.us/Christmas. 7:00 pm Isabella Guild (LC Fr. McGivney) For those of you who are planning to attend Mass in-person on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22 6:30 pm Music Ministry Bell Choir (Church) Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, be assured that we adhere to all of the safety guidelines that are recommended by the Medina County WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23 Health Department. For this reason, we have created these additional 9:00 am SAS Yoga (Mother Teresa) opportunities for you and your loved ones to join us for in-person Mass: 6:15 pm Fr. Andrew's Sitting with Scripture (Virtual) • All Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Masses in our Church will be THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24 streamed to Hilkert Hall, the Chapel, and the Mother Teresa Room. Christmas Eve • We will hold Masses at Ambrose Crossing on Christmas Eve at 4:15 3:30 pm Children's Pageant (Virtual) 9:00 pm Holy Communion Drive-Thru pm and 6:15 pm and on Christmas Day at 11:30 am. (PLC Parking Lot) FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25 Christmas Mass RSVP Christmas Help us safely accomodate you and your family. 1:00 pm Holy Communion Drive-Thru To ensure that families will be able to sit together when attending in- (PLC Parking Lot) person Christmas Mass and to better accommodate all, we are asking that you reserve your seat(s) with us at www.StAmbrose.us/Mass-RSVP. Again, it is our priority to protect everyone who visits us. We appreciate PLEASE NOTE: your understanding and patience to help make this possible. Out of an abundance of caution, you may continue to see meetings being Christmas Holy Communion Drive-Thru postponed and events being canceled. December 24, 9:00 pm and December 25, 1:00 pm Please refer to the website for the It is our top priority to keep you and your loved ones safe and healthy. most up-to-date news on meetings We also realize that many of you would like to receive a blessing and and events at Saint Ambrose. We look communion for Christmas. We are offering this opportunity for you to forward to being back together again receive Christmas communion and blessing from the safety of your soon! www.StAmbrose.us vehicle from a masked Eucharistic Minister during the times indicated.
2 Saint Ambrose Catholic Parish Letter from our Pastor • PARISH NEWS
…”The LORD also reveals to you that he Eve and Day from the safety of your home, will establish a house for you. And when please stop by for Communion on Christ- your time comes and you rest with your mas Eve at 9 pm and on Christmas Day at ancestors, I will raise up your heir after you, 1 pm. Come to the chapel/PLC parking lot sprung from your loins, and I will make his and receive Holy Communion in the safety kingdom firm. I will be a father to him, and of your car. he shall be a son to me. Your house and …As you have been reading, we are working your kingdom shall endure forever before hard to make sure everyone has a place on will see the Church Dedication plaque list- me; your throne shall stand firm forever.” Christmas Eve and Day at Saint Ambrose. The first reading, on this Fourth Sunday of ing all the wonderful members who helped We are prepared for beautiful and inspiring build the Church in the early 1980’s in its Advent from the prophet Isaiah, speaks of Christmas celebrations in the Church, Hall, lineage…ancestry…and passing on from new home in the Chapel Hallway. It’s been and at Ambrose Crossing. Please go to reframed and will be a powerful reminder one generation to the next. How do we use www.stambrose.us/Christmas to reserve this Christmas, while different than all the of our roots and our hopeful future. Make your Mass time/place. I hate to do this but sure you check it out!!! others, to do the work of passing on the val- it’s the way we can make sure everyone is ues of faith and family from one generation safe and has a good place at Saint Ambrose …One of the great (and easy) ways you can to the next? The house – the family – set on this Christmas… and always. pass on the faith to your family and friends the foundation of the Lord is the house – the is to share some of our online resources, home – the family – that will endure forever. …God bless you for creating over 1000 concerts and Christmas Mass. Invite your Christmas cards for those in our local …This past week, we commended to God’s family and friends - from near and far - to nursing homes. It was inspiring to see the find the hope and joy of Christmas by eternal care our beloved Deacon Gary thoughtfulness and, for so many, the cre- Tomazic. He and Shari have been such joining us at Saint Ambrose. Go to our ative expression and cheer on the envelope parish website to see some of the many an important part of building a strong and as well. Over and again, I am inspired by vibrant parish family at Saint Ambrose. wonderful links and programs you can share your goodness and your thoughtfulness. (www.StAmbrose.us/Christmas). While he served as an ordained deacon for I know that these cards will bring great joy our community for the past eleven years, he to some of our senior members. …This Saturday is our Living Nativity. It had been a servant of the Lord, and a leader will be very different this year but wonder- in our community, for over forty years. His …We are blessed to have about 30 of our ful for your family. We have set up many kind demeanor, generous heart, and members willing and able to bring Com- displays and stations around our campus compassionate care and concern will have munion to our homebound members at (that will be up until the new year) to help a lasting – enduring – impact on the life Christmas (over the course of Christmas you and your loved ones experience the joy of our community. His openness to the week). If you, or someone you know, is and hope of Christmas. The Living Nativity Spirit and the healing ministry of the Lord homebound and would like to receive on Saturday begins at 5:45pm. Out of an brought so many to a deeper peace in the Holy Communion, please let us know as abundance of caution we have decided Lord. Now, Deacon Gary enjoys the fullness soon as possible. Please send the name, to forgo the live play reenactment. Check of that peace as Jesus the Good Shepherd address, and phone number to: out all the details in today’s bulletin. Many carried him safely home to heaven. Please [email protected]. thanks to our Community Partners who are keep Shari and her family in your prayers. …Father Rob Ramser has completed helping make this Christmas blessing pos- Deacon Gary will be sorely missed by his another series of reflections that you can sible for our community. family and our parish community. Eternal enjoy online. This series is on the O’ Anti- …God bless you - over and again - for your Rest Grant on to him O Lord. May perpetual phons that mark out the week before Christ- light shine upon him. outpouring of care and compassion through mas. Check them out at www.StAmbrose. our Advent Giving Trees. Hundreds and …This coming Tuesday, we are inviting us/Videos. It’s a few minutes a day that can hundreds of people received wonderful you to come to Saint Ambrose from 4 pm stir in us the Hope and Promise of Christmas. gifts, and things they need, because of your to 6 pm to pick up your Christmas 2020 …The Advent/Christmas concert was goodness. Generosity and Goodness is at Kit. We know this year is so different. We inspiring and beautiful. So many watched it the heart of our parish community. Your know that many families will not be coming streamed live and have replayed it since. It’s goodness and care are inspiring!!!! God together as usual. One of the highlights of a unique concert in that it reflects on Christ- bless you. the year for me is Christmas Eve and Christ- mas through the eyes of Joseph. Check it …Let’s work together to use this Christmas, mas Day to see so many families with all the out at www.StAmbrose.us/Christmas. generations coming together for Mass. This while very different, to pass on the Good year, we know that many will be sharing in …If you are joining us in person this week- News of Jesus Christ – from one genera- Mass from the safety of their homes. So, end, you will see that the Saint Joseph tion to the next. Invite your family, friends, we are working hard to create some great Relief is being installed and will be a neighbors to join you at Saint Ambrose – in online resources, along with beautiful Christ- wonderful Christmas gift for our par- person or from the safety of their home. We mas Masses. We’ve also prepared a ‘kit’ that ish community. Our prayer is that it will need the HOPE of Christmas. We need can help you, your children and grandchil- inspire generations to come to follow the Jesus Christ to come to us…set us free… dren celebrate Christmas in a prayerful, holy, example of the Holy Family. and bring us peace. Prayers for you and spiritual and uplifting way. Please swing, in …From one generation to the next…our your loved ones at Christmas and always. the comfort of your car, to say hello…..get parish has long been blessed with such a your Christmas kit….and a family blessing. strong and solid foundation of good, godly, Spread the word so we can, together, wonderful members who have set a strong spread the HOPE and JOY of Christmas. foundation for our community. I am actually …For those who are joining on Christmas excited for Christmas as it will be the day you
WEEKLY PARISH BULLETIN - December 20, 2020 3 INTENTIONS • Remember in Your Prayers
Mass Schedule & Intentions A Prayer for Pregnant Mothers Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 8:15 am O Blessed Mother, you received the good news Thursday: 5:30 pm of the incarnation of Christ, your Son, with faith and Saturday: 4:30 pm trust. Grant your protection to all pregnant mothers Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, and 5:00 pm facing difficulties. Guide us as we strive to make our parish communities Sunday, December 20 | 4th Sunday of Advent 7:30 am † Bill & Mary Jo Chesnik (Gary & Linda Chesnik) RS places of welcome and assistance for mothers in 9:00 am † Alberto Brasacchio (Family) RR need. Help us become instruments of God's love and 10:30 am † Philip Schade (Barb McGreer) RS compassion. 12:00 pm † Joseph Marinelli, Sr (Phyliss Marinelli) AH Mary, Mother of the Church, graciously help us 5:00 pm † Bob Butler (Wife) RS build a culture of life and a civilization of love, Monday, December 21 | St. Peter Canisius together with all people of good will, to the praise 8:15 am † Linda Csensich (Family) AH and glory of God, the Creator and lover of life.* † Trevor James Pacek (Frank & Sharon Pacek) Amen.
Tuesday, December 22 8:15 am Prayer Service
Wednesday, December 23 | St. John of Kanty 8:15 am † Russ McKenzie (Mary Jane McKenzie) AH † Willam Howell (Family)
Thursday, December 24 | Christmas Eve 4:00 pm † Pearl Reising (Family) RS † Frank and Josephine Godek (Koler Family) 4:15 pm † Joseph Kapranci (James & Carol Wood) AH 6:00 pm † Carmen & Florence Ravo (The Pillatt Family) RS 6:15 pm † Michael & Jeanette Ruby (Family) AH 8:00 pm † Charles R. Gazso (Family) RS
Friday, December 25 | Christmas 12:00 am † Michael and Jeanette Ruby (Family) RS 8:00 am † Dallas Winrod (Family) AH 10:00 am † Donald Gerle (Betty & Henry Wroblewski) RS 11:30 am † Fran McKean (Kristie Hughes) AH 12:00 pm † Joey & Joseph Adams (Family) RS
Saturday, December 26 | St. Stephen 8:15 am Prayer Service 4:30 pm † Gene Taller (Wife & son) AH
Sunday, December 27 | Feast of the Holy Family 7:30 am † Elmer & Olga Sipan (Julie Russo) AH 9:00 am † Deceased of Neff & Pipak Families (Carol Neff) AH 10:30 am † Albert Szastak (Family) RS 12:00 pm † Joseph & Valeria Swec (Jeff & Diane Chapman) RS 5:00 pm † Dionisia Aromas (Gil & Elisa Aromas) RS
Connect with the Lord. *Cf. Evangelium vitae 105 © Libreria Editrice Vaticana, Vatican City. Get Daily Readings at www.USCCB.org. Adapted with permission. All rights reserved. Image: "Mother of Life"© 2011, Artist Nellie Edwards (www.paintedfaith.net). Used with permission. All rights reserved. Copyright© 2019, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, D.C. All rights Confession & Home Visit reserved. Prayer card and image not for resale. All rights reserved. Call the Parish Office at 330.460.7300 to schedule.
4 Saint Ambrose Catholic Parish In Loving Memory • DEACON GARY TOMAZIC
Deacon Gary Tomazic
June 18, 1950 - December 10, 2020
WELL DONE, GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT This week we celebrated the life and ministry of Deacon Gary Tomazic. We heard wonderful stories, shared beautiful memories and reflected on the life of this good and faithful servant. Deacon Gary reminds us that we can do all things with great love – and that we are all called to live a life of service.
WEEKLY PARISH BULLETIN - December 20, 2020 5 Week of December 13, 2020
December 13, July 1, 2020 - July 1,2018- SOTE.life, a personalized worship 2020 Dec 13, 2020 Dec 15, 2019 experience in the palm of your hand. Designed to bring you closer in your daily walk with Sunday Collection $32,530 $754,235 $779,506 Christ, SOTE.life allows you to join virtual churches, Amount Needed $(33,500) $ (804,000) follow your favorite faith-based Over / (Under) $ (970) $ (49,765) influencers and connect with Building Fund $ 1,842 $ 44,318 $ 23,982 the community. ACH Collection $ 3,165 (weekly) Visit www.SOTE.life or get the Online Sunday $ 646 app on your smart phone to Collections create an account. Children's Envelopes $20 with 8 collected
Generations of Faith Campaign Update Total Pledged: $4,653,451.29 Total # of Gifts: 819 Deposits (Week of Dec. 13, 2020): $20,940.85 Total Payments Received to date: $3,043,608.74 We crossed a milestone... Year-End Giving collecting over $3,000,000 in our In this season of giving, consider making a year-end capital campaign! gift to our parish in gratitude for all the blessings you have received in life. God bless all of our members who are so faithfully fulfilling your pledge commitment so we can pay off As you plan to make the most of your charitable our Construction Loan from the Church renovation. donations in 2020, know that we gratefully accept gifts of cash and appreciated assets such as stocks Thanks also to those who use the Building Fund or bonds. Even if you don’t itemize your taxes, because of envelopes in your monthly packet. They are a great the new stimulus package passed by Congress, qualified help and blessing as we care for our parish campus and charitable donations up to $300 for individuals may be tax- facilities. Together…for the glory of God!!! deductible. The CARES Act legislation also temporarily suspended the limitation on qualified charitable contributions of cash, allowing for a current year deduction (for those who itemize) up to 100% of AGI. This provision is in effect only for the 2020 tax year. And, if you are 70 ½ or older, you may be able to make a gift of a Qualified Charitable Distribution from your IRA that will help us in our ministry and reduce your taxable income.
Talk to your advisors and IRA administrator for more information and to be sure that your IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution gift is made directly from an IRA to a qualified charity such as our parish. Questions? Please contact Jake Bihari at [email protected] or 330.460.7300.
6 Saint Ambrose Catholic Parish JOIN US • Let's come together!
Special Thanks You made Rose's day! Senior Corner Rose Nemeth would like to thank everyone for the calls and cards that December Events she received for her 90th birthday! All the well-wishes really made her day Yoga - Every Wednesday extra special. 9:00 am in the Mother Teresa Room December 23 and 30 “Healthy Ideas” Questions? Contact Helen Sheridan A free program for adults ages 60+ to screen for at 330.460.7322 or symptoms of depression and to generate ideas about [email protected] how to cope with these symptoms. Catholic Charities staff will provide these services at Saint Ambrose, via phone or zoom video. The Find the latest info online at: program is designed to be brief and most participants www.StAmbrose.us/Seniors/ see progress within a few weeks. If you are interested in scheduling a time for a screening, please contact Jen Sunday at Catholic Charities at 330-723-9615, ext. 22. We hope to hear from you soon! Seniors Connect with us on Facebook! We realize most of our seniors are not on Facebook, or even online at all. But for those Senior Advisory Board who are, the Saint Ambrose Senior Facebook Members of the parish came to us as a gift, Group is just one more way we can connect beautifully wrapped with great ideas, leadership skills, with you. It’s a great way to match names and talent, wisdom and experience! Faithful followers of Christ, faces and it offers more interaction between they prayed, discerned and gave a one-year commitment members. Go to Facebook and to serve on this newly-formed board representing simply search "Saint Ambrose Seniors 65+. After meeting with them individually at events Parish Seniors". www.facebook. and board meetings, I can only say BRAVO! CONGRATULATIONS! com/groups/saintambroseseniors JOB WELL DONE! THANK YOU...Del Ruiz, Donna Szalay, Bernie Zavada, Lisa Berardinelli, Elaine Terhart, Lucy Nester, Maureen Charnigo, Nanette "ChiChi" Adams, Jane Bast, Peggy Hibler, Lori Betz and Tom & Laurie Miller. Prayer May the Spirit of the Season bring Happiness, good health and the best of everything! Come O Lord! - Helen Sheridan, Senior Coordinator “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” – 1 Corinthians 13:13
Father, this final week of Advent, fill our hearts and minds with the meaning of that truth. Thank You, Lord, for loving us to send Jesus. He was the greatest gift of all that came the first Christmas. Amen.
WEEKLY PARISH BULLETIN - December 20, 2020 7 LIFTING ONE ANOTHER • Praying For Health Song Reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Advent Active Military Reflect on the Words of our Advent Song Pray for Those R: Come, now, Emmanuel! Come and bring us your peace. Come, now, Serving Our Country Emmanuel! Come to us; set us free. Come now and bring us your peace. LCPL Cade Bonds, Marine Corps Come to us, O Emmanuel! Come ransom Israel that mourns in lonely exile SPCL Andrew Bajusz, National Guard here. The Son of God soon will appear! R: SRA Kurt Becka, Air Force Come now, O Wisdom, from on high; show us our failures and flaws. Come to MSG Jeffrey Brueckner, Army us now, O Lord of might! Come to us; bring us your law! R: PFC Morgan J. Butas, Marine Corps SSG Michael Duniec, Air Force Come now, O Rod of Jesse's stem; power is yours alone. Come now, O Key of A1C Ashley Marie Dragony, David, come. Open your heavenly home! R: Air Force Come now, O Dayspring from on high. Make all the dark clouds decrease. MAJ David M. Elliott, Marine Corps Come to us, O Desire of nations. Be now our Prince of Peace. R: LT Travis Elliott, Navy LT Serena Gerfy, Navy PO Rob Hartman, Navy We Pray for Our Sick ICE Walter J. Hicho, Navy Leia Matthew Hauberg Ronald Longo Elly Simcic E2A Kileo Huntington, National Guard Dan Balluch Skip Hauberg Goldie Mack Debbie Simmons LTCOL Brad Klusmann, Marine Corps Bob Barchak Rob Henderson Donna Magale Eleanor Sklenka MAJ Jared Klusmann, Marine Corps Dale Benson Betty Ann Hodan Raymond G Maskow Dennis Stickney Toni Benson Robert Kalsas Ellen McIntosh Jackie Symons AIT Mitchell Knirnschild, Navy Bertha Brooks David Kilmer Dan Meade Paul Symons SPC Jacob E LeRoy, Army Jim Brooks Barbara Klenotic Karen Meade Catherine Ulan CPL Nicholas Levitsky, Marine Corps Leslie Christianson John Koe Rita Miczek Melissa Ulan Berger MAJSLCT Jon E. Mandabach, MD Air Force Jake Cirner John Kokochak Baby Clay Niemesch Tim VanGieson Tony Collura Jess Lahl Denice Schultz Rose Weiland SMSG Melanie Mangan, Air Force Joy Ricky Lynn Hall Ralph Leader Linda Sikora Donna Wilks CPT James Maskovyak, Army SPC William Mortensen, Army LCPL Christian Nowak, Marine Corps We Lift up those Battling Cancer SSGT Matthew Pyzik, Air Force Julia Jackie Fielding Joy Kowalski Allyson Reynes LCPL Lukas Robison, Marine Corps Tammy Barbara Fischer Kathy Kunkler Cindy Rock David Abel Bonnie Fodor Dolores Lauerhahs Karen Ryan BG Stephen Sklenka, Marine Corps Erin Alan Vince Gassi Jennifer Lazar Mark Sabados A1C Nathaniel Taylor, Air Force Kimberly Ball Mike Ginley Terri Leitter Kim Saffle 1stLT Zachary Taylor, Marine Corps Fred Beba Amy Gullifer Carol Lersch Charles Snider CW3 John A. Tevis, Army Dan Bobrovski Alyce Hanlon Richard Malone Andy Stamper Nora Carangio Mark Hogan Helen Mancuso Jen Stancato A1C Paige Zoltowski, Air Force Pat Ciekanski Al Holop Ken Mayer Angelo Stavole Teri Curnutte Clara Kalal Lisa Mayfeld Jackie Symons Roger Droll Kathy Keglovich Chrisy Neforos Joanne Walsh If you have a loved one who is currently Mary Ferritti Kim Kasicky Collin Nemet Linda Walters serving in the military and would like them Barbara Fiala Bob Klaehn Eric Reeder Gary Zayas, Sr. added to this list, please email [email protected]. If you would like your loved one’s name on a prayer list, or change the status of your loved one on our prayer list, please contact Connie at 330-225-9236 or [email protected].
Stephen Ministry When "Pull Yourself Together" Does Not Work You have heard it time and time again: “Pull yourself together... cheer up…tough it out...it’s not that bad.” Perhaps people have said it to you. Or, perhaps you keep saying it to yourself. But, it has not helped. You are still hurting. Things are coming apart. Here is the good news. You do not have to go through it alone. Help is available. Our Stephen Ministers are trained caregivers who will walk with you, listen to you, and provide confidential, one-on-one care as you search through the pieces and find what is truly in your heart. To learn more about what Stephen Ministry can do for you, talk with one of our Stephen Ministry Leaders: Lisa Homady at [email protected] or 330.460.7315 or Carol Maline at [email protected] or 330.460.7336. Our Stephen Ministers are ready to care for you.
8 Saint Ambrose Catholic Parish EDUCATION NEWS • School Updates
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. During the month of Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do December, our school not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.” family focuses on the - John 14:27 Fruit of the Spirit of Dear Parish Family, KINDNESS! As we prepare for the birth of our Savior during this special Season of Advent, we are reminded that God is faithful, there is SEE THE good everywhere and so many blessings abound! This year’s school Christmas concert is another way GOOD we have reimagined a tradition that is near and dear BE THE to our school family’s heart. I am very proud of our students and teachers in Grades 1, 3, 5, Littlest Angels Preschool and our Gaudete! and Jubilate! choirs! GOOD Their care, creativity and efforts in these unfamiliar circumstances challenged all involved to R.E.A.C.H., SAINT AMBROSE SCHOOL 2020-2021 a mindset we value and practice each day. While this Advent may look AND LITTLEST ANGELS PRESCHOOL n r r r e e , somewhat different, the Lord reminds us each and every day of His re c e cc r n ur e faithfulness and goodness! 8 28
As we strive to “See the Good and Be the Good,” we are inspired by the goodness and unique gifts of our incredible faculty and staff. Their ability to recognize the giftedness of each student, develop those gifts and share CONTACT US TODAY to find them in glory to God is a great blessing out more about our incredible for all of us. We are so happy to continue teaching and learning in-person 5-STAR Preschool and K-8 every day, safely, comfortably and together as we continue in joyful STEAM School where Jesus excellence this 2020-2021 school year. Christ is EVERYTHING for us and students are challenged to reach We are so grateful for your continued support, encouragement and their potential! prayers! We hope you will stop by and enjoy our school’s art installation, “A Joyous Noel.” Look to the front of the school windows to see our students’ creative artwork! In the absence of an in-person Art Exhibit, we have created this JOYOUS installation to share with everyone!
May God continue to bless you and your families, especially during this special Season of Advent!
Joyfully in Jesus Who is Everything for us, Lisa Cinadr, Principal
Priority Enrollment for the 2021-2022 School Year for Preschool-8th grade opens January 10, 2021 ONLINE! www.SaintAmbroseSchool.us/Admissions
WEEKLY PARISH BULLETIN - December 20, 2020 9 Brooke Taylor Fr. Rob Ramser O’Antiphons Video Series Video Reflections Since about the eighth century, Brooke Taylor invites you to find a Catholics have sung new beginning during Advent. the "O" Antiphons How are we assured that His grace is that accompany sufficient and that what He has in store the Magnificat this Advent Season has the capacity canticle of Evening to change, heal, restore and, renew us Prayer during the beyond anything else this world can Christmas. Watch provide? Watch Taylor’s weekly Advent Fr. Rob Ramser as he fulfills this tradition and reflection videos at reflects on the longing that we all feel, the www.StAmbrose.us/Christmas. coming of our Messiah. Videos are at www. StAmbrose.us/Videos.
Mental Health Tips From Principal David Stec More than ever, during the covid-19 pandemic, many have faced challenges that have brought us to a place of struggle and suffering. Maintaing your mental health has never been more important than now. Your St. Ambrose family are here for you though and we offer the opportunity to check out some of Principal Stec's simple reflections on how to unpack the impact Find Us on Instagram! stress has on our lives and how turning toward our faith can bring about the positive changes we seek to make us better individuals. For more wellness tips and to see Principal Stec's videos, visit www/StAmbrose.us/ Cares.
Winter Solstice - Prayer for the Coming of the Light December 21, 2020 In a world so often filled with darkness and sin, Jesus, You are the rising Son! When the night of our lives feels longer than we can bear, Jesus, You are the hope of a new dawn! When we are anxious for what the future holds, Jesus, You are the morning star that never sets! In all our confusion and division, Jesus, You are the light of the world! Support our Advertisers Heavenly Father, in this Advent season, we Local businesses and sponsors that await Your Son’s coming with anticipation. advertise in our bulletin need you Send Your Spirit to sustain and carry now more than ever before. Please us through these final days of Advent encourage others to show their support preparation, as we await the dawning of the Light of the World! during this time. Amen.
10 Saint Ambrose Catholic Parish Student Shout Out Meet Spencer! Megan Stibley, you rock! Young Adults Ministry Shout out to Megan Stibley for Hey there! I am a organizing a service project Family Self Sufficiency here at Saint Ambrose. The Administrator for the project centered around the Parma Public Housing collection of toiletries, clothing Agency. I have been a and much needed items for the proud member of St. West Side Catholic Center to help Ambrose Parish since our brothers and sisters in need 2019. Away from work, and provide not only warmth I enjoy all sports but and needed items but also especially anything LSU compassion and joy. related. In the summer Thanks, Megan! you can catch me on the golf course at least twice a week! My family plays a large role in my faith. The opportunity Teach Us to Pray (Virtual) to be apart of the Young Adults Ministry is Series on Personal Prayer something I greatly appreciate! As the disciples asked of Jesus, so our hearts have the same desire. Join Fr. Andrew for a The FEST Internship three-week series on personal Calling all college students! prayer, January 6th, 13th, and 20th The FEST (www.theFEST.us) is looking for at 7:00PM. Grow in confidence in summer interns to make this year’s event the your identity as beloved sons and best FEST yet! We are looking for students with daughters, in your trust in relating interests in theology, business marketing & to and receiving from God in communications, event planning, or logistics prayer, in your knowledge of scripture as a foundation for this management to join the team that puts together relationship and dealing with obstacles to further growth in our annual Diocesan Family Festival. Interns will be relationship with God. For beginners and the proficient, alike. a part of a fast-paced team and will play a critical Please register for these sessions at www.StAmbrose.us/ role in the marketing, planning and coordination of Teach-Us-to-Pray this annual event for thousands of people.
Interns will provide support and have Day of the Holy Innocents Mass responsibilities including public speaking, Monday, December 28 at 7:00 pm marketing, mailings, digital and social media, Join the Culture of Life press releases, logistics, event planning, and more. Committee and the Medina Interns must have strong people skills, work ethic, County Right to Life for critical thinking, organizational skills, and reliable the Mass of the Feast of transportation. For more information or to apply, the Holy Innocence at St. please send your resume to [email protected] Ambrose. All are welcome by January 10, 2021. to participate in this annual feast day. Contact Saint Ambrose To learn more about this Parish Office: 330.460.7300 Mass, visit www.cutt.ly/ FhTKiyZ. or contact Trish [email protected] Shaw at ohshaws@gmail. School Office: 330.460.7301 com or at 440.590.0083. Staff Directory: StAmbrose.us/Staff
WEEKLY PARISH BULLETIN - December 20, 2020 11 MOMENTS OF FAITH • Sacraments and Support Baptisms In Loving Memory God Bless... Beau Daniel Truchan Cindy Dickinson Wife of George Dickinson III Saint Ambrose offers Baptism classes every other December 3, 1961 – December 9, 2020 month. Parents are required to attend the class before their first child is baptized. Get more information on the Sacrament of Baptism and baptismal preparation Deacon Gary R. Tomazic classes by contacting Kim Nemet at 330.460.7316. Husband of Shari Tomazic www.StAmbrose.us/Baptism June 18, 1950 – December 10, 2020
Weddings Judith Bender Wedding Banns Sister-in-law of Anne Behrend Katherine Withrow and Jacob LeRoy - III August 6, 1938 – December 11, 2020 Recently engaged? We are overjoyed for you as you take this beautiful next step in your relationship. Find Allen Werner all the resources to help you start planning on our Uncle of Dawn Whaley website, www.StAmbrose.us/Wedding. September 7, 1960 – December 11, 2020
Marriage Moment: Dorothy Kumhall December 21 is the Winter Solstice. In the northern Wife of Donald Kumhall hemisphere, this is the longest night of the year. April 1, 1939 – December 12, 2020 Dark nights can be cozy when warmed by love and candlelight, but they can also refer to times our love was challenged or a time of personal depression. If this Virginia Vistucis week finds you blessed with pleasant experiences of Mother of Andrea Kacinari darkness, pray for those who aren’t. If you are currently January 13, 1941 – December 12, 2020 struggling in your marriage, reach out to Helen Sheridan at 330.460.7322. Diane Cratty Parenting Pointer: Sister of Donna Kral Christmas is less than a week away. It’s hard to keep July 24, 1959 – December 13, 2020 waiting. How do you teach a child to wait for something good, to delay gratification? Model it yourself. Find a subtle way to show your child you are waiting for something – a food, a purchase, an experience.
RCIA During this season of Advent and time of joyful anticipation, please keep our RCIA candidates and catechumens in your prayers! A dozen individuals from our community have been coming together to learn more about the Catholic faith, and many of them are waiting in joyful anticipation as they prepare to enter the Church this Easter. Please keep them in your prayers! Margaret Andorf Shane Bianchi Would you or someone you know like to learn more Hannah Forrester Macon Hoover about the faith or becoming Catholic? Rachael Lemons Rosemary Lovatt Matthew Rairdon Ken Ribich Contact Fr. Andrew Hoover at [email protected] James Ryder Chaz Sanfilippo Cody Sawyer Brandon Shipley or Caitlin Arbogast at [email protected].
12 Saint Ambrose Catholic Parish Chip Ladan, D.D.S. JOHN N. PORTER Family Dentistry ATTORNEY 7233 Pearl Road (Near Bagley) Parishioner Middleburg Heights, OH 1212 Pearl Rd. Telephone: (440) 843-7540 Parishioner Brunswick 330-225-7646 The Ivory Team Experience the Jason, Tonya, Dave & Janis Danbury Difference! PARISHIONERS www.DanburySeniorLiving.com [email protected] Office: 330-460-4244 216-402-0386 3430 Brunswick Lake Parkway, Brunswick, OH 44212 CELEBRATING 30 YEARS AS YOUR HOMETOWN REALTORS! [email protected] Compliments of BILL RIENERTH A family decision Owner - Parishioner BUTLER Valley City, Ohio Baker’s Dozen - Tuesdays you can feel good about. (330) 483-3300 1321 Pearl Rd., Brunswick FAMILY www.bauerfuneralhome1943.com 330-225-7912 DENTISTRY Leah M. Butler, DDS Brunswick, 1642 Pearl Rd. Leading the Way in Assisted Living 16000 Pearl Rd., Suite 217 (440) 238-3777 Across from Giant Eagle Market District 18090 Pearl Rd. • Strongsville, OH 44136 330-225-2400 www.LifeServicesAssistedLiving.com (440) 238-4456 • LeahButlerDDS.com “Catholics Serving Catholics” Funeral Homes & Cremation Services 330-273-7300 Cosmetic General Dentistry 13500 Prospect Rd., Strongsville 443 PEARL ROAD • BRUNSWICK www.carlsonfuneralhomes.com www.DrLisaElias.com Ben Vavro, General Mgr. and Parishioner SNOW REMOVAL FOR THE WINTER Our services include: Weekly Lawn Care, Fertilization, Shrub/Hedge Trimming, Mulch, Stone & TopSoil Hunter James, Owner 10% OFF Installation, Snow & Ice Management, Tree Trimming, Aeration - Over-seeding - De-thatching FOR ALL VETERANS 10% OFF OF A SPRING CLEANUP & MULCH INSTALLATION 440-212-2364 We are a part of Project Evergreen must be mentioned during the quote process supporting active duty military Over 30 - 5 star reviews on Google on customer satisfaction & customer service
PANULO 330.225.6050 CEMENT & WATERPROOFING “Valley City’s Own” Window Tinting www.spanulocement.com Professionals 440-237-7925 Auto-Residential-Commercial BOB MAKARA Parishioner & Realtor A. RIPEPI & SONS FUNERAL HOMES INC. (440) 846-4626 Exclusive Home of “The Celebration of Life Center” [email protected] • Family Owned & Operated • Full Service and Cremation Service • Pre- Arrangements and Irrevocable Trusts • Complete Luncheon Facilities Available www.bobmakara.com
(440) 260-8800 Stephen, Anthony & Daniel Ripepi 891 Marks Road, Brunswick Ohio 44212 Middleburg Heights 18149 Bagley Road (West of I-71) www.ARipepiandSons.com 330-220-4900 Conveniently Located Just Minutes From St. Ambrose Church www.plumcreekseniorliving.com Weddings • Corporate Meetings Service & Repair Fundraisers • Catering • Private Parties 330-483-3600 330-225-0996 Call for reservations - 330-722-6766 “Particular Plumbing Pays” [email protected] www.williamsonthelake.com Dr. Jamison Hendricks, DDS BRUNSWICK 1418 Town Center Blvd | 330-741-3581 Come join us on the patio Dr. Clayton Rogers, DDS M-F: 6:30am-10pm • Sat/Sun: 9am-9pm Restaurant now open 11am - 7pm 330-225-1433 4181 Center Rd • Brunswick Wednesday - Saturday www.hendricksdentistry.com
RITO’S ITALIAN BAKERY, DELI & CATERING HOURS: $5.00 off any order of $25 or larger • Monday - Senior Day - 20% off (with coupon) Mon. 9-5 1930 Pearl Rd., Brunswick • 330-220-3103 Tues. - Fri 8-7 www.ritosbakery.com Sat. 8-6, Sun. 8-4
CULKAR, STACHOWICZ & CO. Certified Public Accountants INCOME TAX PREPARATION • ACCOUNTING Buy any smoothie, Surgical & Medical Eye Care PAYROLL SERVICES get one FREE Anthony J. Cirino, D.O, Parishioner “Service is our business…All Year Long!” Free smoothie must be of equal or lesser value. Board Certified - American Board of Ophthalmology 17601 W 130th St Ste3 3898 Center Road • Brunswick, Ohio 44212 North Royalton, OH 44133 Smoothies, Blended Bowls, Fresh Squeezed Juice, Phone 330.273.5588 • www.CirinoEyeCenter.com 440-230-5260 Wheatgrass & Ginger Shots, Wraps, Salads & more! 4-E-5-3 For ad info. call 1-800-477-4574 • www.4lpi.com 14-1485 Millennium Rehabilitation Physical Therapy The 2546 Center Road • Hinckley Smarter Way 330-558-0100 • www.m-rehab.com No Referral Necessary to Shop... Dr. Trish Strazar, PT, DPT, SCS, AT Physical Therapist, Parishioner • Health • Medicare • Life Insurance • Supplemental Small Group • Long-Term Care • Retirement You don’t have to look for senior living options on your own. Licensed Insurance Agent Let us help you find quality Senior Care options
• We Only Recommend Licensed Care Facilities • We Preview State Care and Violation Records • We “Match” your loved one’s needs to care options • We are a FREE Local Based Service Roni A. Bell, Parishioner • We Provide More Than a Random List
Anthony and Angela Coleman, Certified Senior Advisors 330-225-2550 (216) 308-4003 • Visit us at NCOhio.CarePatrol.com 1039 Pearl Rd • Brunswick, OH ©2020 CarePatrol Franchise Systems, LLC. Each office is independently owned and operated. CarePatrol is an equal opportunity employer. We’re having a Party, You’re in for a scare, Dee'z 21st Century Barbershop Brunswick It’s a Halloween Bash, So dress up if you dare! Tues.-Fri.: 8:30-5:45 • Sat.: 8:00-2:00 ANIMAL HOSPITAL Carecore at Willowood would like to invite you to our Home of the “Hot Lather Shave” 2909 Center Rd. Route 303 & Marks Rd. | 330-273-3939 Halloween Car Parade, Oct 24th from 1-3pm Brunswick, OH 44212 Dress up your cars and yourselves to have a 330-225-5661 Frightfully Fun Day with our Residents. 330-483-1150 www.ohiopetvet.com 1186 Hadcock Rd., Brunswick Ohio 44212 dringfamilytree.com Locally owned and operated RSVP to 330.225.3156 Where we treat your pet like family
Serving Medina County Since 1997 330-952-1046 Specializing in: “We Keep You Smiling” • Epoxy Flooring Juliann R. Demand-Balski, D.D.S. • Concrete Polishing 1625 Pearl Rd • Brunswick – General Dentist – 330-225-6151 • Wood & Vinyl Laminate We are Trained certified specialists to Service & Sell 63 Pearl Road, Copiers Large & Small, We repair units when the • Carpet, Tile, Stone dealers are stumped. Our showroom is at Royal Brunswick, OH 44212 Business in Elyria. They give us a full line inventory 330.460.6357 of discount computers and networking support. Parishioner 10% OFF with this ad FREE Estimates Technical Specialist 330.220.2211 9ersdiner.com Happy hour everyday until 7PM – DAILY FOOD SPECIALS – Find your loved ones using the CCA App! 19616 W 130th • Strongsville 440-268-6767 www.bennettsbarandpizzeria.com ONLINE ORDERING NOW AVAILABLE! Brunswick’s Premier 55+ Apartment Community 330-888-0393 $2.00 OFF 4255 Center Road, Brunswick, OH 44212 Our Signature Pizza Only good at Brunswick location. Dine in only. Sunday only. TUESDAY Kids Eat FREE! Complete Auto Service 3520 Center Rd, Brunswick OH 44212 | 330-460-6120 Tune-Up & Diagnostic Repair Care Center of Brunswick 694 W. Liberty St. 12563 Pearl Road • Strongsville, OH 44136 330-722-5432 1186 Hadcock Road 440-283-6674 Paul M. Gnall, Agent Brunswick, Ohio 44212 Brenda States Insurance Agency www.paulgnall.com • [email protected] 330-220-0503 330-273-2550 330-225-3156 4098 Center Rd. • Brunswick Providing Insurance and Financial Services [email protected] God Bless America THIS SPACE IS LET US PLACE and You Wiant Jewelers YOUR AD HERE. David & Diane Wiant (Parishioner) CLEANERS 273-1338 • 3511 Center Road 4-E-5-3 For ad info. call 1-800-477-4574 • www.4lpi.com 14-1485 Maryann C. Chandler Attorney & Pizza’s • Cauliflower Crust• Subs Parishioner Salads • Calzones • Baked wings Family Law, Real Estate, Probate & Estate Planning – VETERAN OWNED AND OPERATED – ® Brown, Amodio & Chandler, A Legal Professional Association 440-878-1700 Michael A. Koler, CFP Brunswick and Medina 19772 West 130th St. (Bennett’s Corner) 330-225-9030 • 330-725-8816 All parishioners will receive a 10% discount on the entire order.
HOME CARE SERVICES BY ANGELS ON EARTH • Personal Care • VA Benefit Application Assistance • Transportation Services • Creative Art Sessions • Homemaker Services • Continuity of Care Call us at 833-ARCHCARE (272-4227) Securities and investment advisory services offered through SagePoint Financial, Inc. (SPF), member FINRA/SIPC. [email protected] SPF is separately owned and other entities and/or marketing names, products or services referenced here are independent of SPF. Valley City www.archangelshomecare.com ROCK’S LANDSCAPING & 57 Pearl Road • (330) 460-3929 HOME IMPROVEMENT, LLC Corner of Boston and Pearl Rd. Dustin McRoberts - (440) 665-6306 [email protected] Serving Breakfast ALL DAY Long! • Open Everyday at 9am
JOHN ANDERSON - Parishioner of St. Martin of Tours “Where Final Farewells Cost Less” Any Regular 6 Inch Sub - $4.00 2 Foot Longs - $12.00 Direct Cremation $1095 3325 Center Road • Brunswick, OH 44212 | 330-273-6001 with this ad with this ad [email protected] | www.bollingerfuneral.com
The Waite & Son Promise Association Management • Website Design Database Management • Event Planning Creating peace of mind during your time of need Graphic Design • Social Media Business www.jmbsohio.com Medina Brunswick Solutions, LLC 765 N Court St. 3300 Center Rd. 330-723-3229 330-225-1770 THIS SPACE IS www.waitefuneralhome.com
• Outstanding Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy 7 Days a Week • Short-Term Rehab • 24-Hour Skilled Nursing • Onsite Physicians & Specialists For All Your Legal Needs • Private, Spacious Suites • Comprehensive Post Acute Family Law • Civil Litigation Recovery Program Estate Planning • Free Wi-Fi, Phone and Cable TV • Newly Renovated Living and Dining Rooms HESSCO PLUMBING • Respite Stays, Hospice & Full Plumbing Services Long-Term Care Incl: Sewer & Drain Let Our Family • Wound Care & Pain Management • Brand new Therapy Department Cleaning, Hot Water CARE for Your Family 805 Pearl Road Heaters & Repairs 4426 Homestead Drive Brunswick, OH 44212 Mike Hess: (216) 470-0077 330.225.9121 Brunswick, OH 44212 St. Lic. Plumber & Parishioner www.pearlviewcarecenter.com 330-220-6166 OH License #45752
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I-71 & RT. 303 Brunswick (330) 275-3540 toll free 1-800-GO TO BAM Clev 330.273.3300 Strongsville www.brunswickautomart.com FIRST MONTH HALF OFF BRICK BLOCK STONE • 330-225-0813 use code: ambrose11.20 Bob Kestranek Parishioner
ELDER LAW • ESTATE PLANNING* • TRUST* PROBATE* • SPECIAL NEEDS PLANNING *Certified specialist by the Ohio State Bar Association in estate planning, probate, and trust law Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) by the NELF and the OSBA Route 18 in Medina • 330-723-6404 Ann E. Salek [email protected] • www.ccj.com 4-E-5-3 For ad info. call 1-800-477-4574 • www.4lpi.com 14-1485 WatchChristmas Online or Attend Mass In-person
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE CHRISTMAS EVE Thursday, December 24 3:30pm Children’s Christmas Pageant (Virtual) 4:00pm, 6:00pm, 8:00pm 12:00 Midnight Mass in Church and streamed in Hilkert Hall, Chapel, Mother Teresa Room 4:15pm, 6:15pm Mass at Ambrose Crossing
CHRISTMAS DAY Friday, December 25 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00 noon Mass in Church and streamed in Hilkert Hall, Chapel, Mother Teresa Room 11:30am Mass at Ambrose Crossing
Join us for Mass online... invite everyone you know! StAmbrose.us/watchmass
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