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Pastoral Staff of Anointing of the Sick Rev. Edward Stafford, 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 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.

Religious Education Classes PSR and Youth Ministry Sacrament of Reconciliation PSR and JOURNEY classes began on September 20, If you would like to receive the Sacrament of Reconcilia- 2020. PSR classes will be on-line this fall as we currently tion, please contact Fr. Ed at 330-575-9105 to arrange an do NOT have access to use the JAG Elementary School appointment. Communal Reconciliation services are due to COVID-19. Please call the rectory or information celebrated during Advent/Lent. on the website at www.stambroseonline.com.

Sacrament of Baptism Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Please call Fr. Ed Stafford at 330-575-9105 to make Adults desiring to become Catholic are invited to arrangements for the celebration of Baptism. 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 Sacrament of Marriage celebrated their first Eucharist. For more information, Engaged couples must contact Fr. Ed Stafford at least six please contact the rectory at 330-527-4105. months in advance of the intended wedding date. Parish Registration Marriage preparation includes sessions with the priest and New parishioners are asked to please call or stop by the with a sponsor couple. rectory to register. If you are changing your address or moving out of the parish, please notify us at the rectory. Sacrament of 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 Living Justly Saturday, Oct. 24, Sunday Liturgy “You give that back right now!” How many of us have heard that 5:00 p.m. (SJ) Mass at St. line, probably more than once, as we were growing up? We Sunday, Oct. 25, Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time come home with the trophy of what we thought was a really 9:00 a.m. (SJ) Mass at St. Joseph sweet deal, only to have our parents undo our profits by making 11:00 a.m. (SA) Intention of the Holy Father us return the spoils. They had a different idea of what constitut- (A & R Society) ed a “fair trade agreement.” Justice in our dealings with others Edgar & Mary Delbarre (Family) continues to be an important measure of our character, and like Monday, Oct. 26, Weekday a good parent, God cares very much about how we treat each No Mass other and about how others treat us. God hears the cry of the Tuesday, Oct. 27, Weekday poor, and answers the call of the oppressed. God’s beloved 8:00 a.m. (SJ) Mass at St. Joseph children are not to behave like bullies. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. Wednesday, Oct. 28, Ss. Simon and Jude No Mass All Day Thursday, Oct. 29, Weekday This holy day (Nov. 1) falls on Sunday this year. Our usual No Mass weekend Mass schedule will be observed, 11:00 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 30, Weekday Sunday. 8:00 a.m. (SA) Kathleen Stapleton (Pat D’Lorreto) Saturday, Oct. 31, Sunday Liturgy All Souls Day Envelopes 5:00 p.m. (SJ) Mass at St. Joseph In your November envelope packet is an envelope for All Souls Sunday, Nov. 1, All Saints Day. Those who wish to use the All Souls Day envelope are 9:00 a.m. (SJ) Mass at St. Joseph invited to write (in the spaces provided on the envelope) the 11:00 a.m. (SA) Eddie Palko (Mary Werblan) names of your deceased loved ones you wish to have remembered at Mass. These will be placed near our Book of Remembrance for the entire month of November and your Church Key: (SA) - St. Ambrose (SJ) - St. Joseph intentions will be included at all Masses throughout the month. The envelope may be placed in the regular Sunday collection Today’s Readings basket. First Reading — You shall not oppress an alien, for you yourselves were once aliens in Egypt (Exodus 22:20-26). All Souls Day Second Reading — You became imitators of the Lord, so During the month of November we remember all that you became a model for all believers (1 Thessalonians those who have embraced eternal life. Monday, 1:5c-10). Nov. 2 is the Feast of All Souls. Mass will be cele- Gospel — You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your brated at St. Ambrose at 7:00 p.m. and St. Joseph heart, and you shall love your neighbor as yourself (Matthew at 8:00 a.m. You are invited to write the names of 22:34-40). loved ones in our “Book of Remembrance” located in the vestibule. All of our loved ones who have entered eternal life will Readings for the Week be remembered throughout the entire month of November. Monday: Eph 4:32 — 5:8; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 13:10-17 Tuesday: Eph 5:21-33; Ps 128:1-5; Lk 13:18-21 PSR AND JOURNEY NEWS Wednesday: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 6:12-16 Thursday: Eph 6:10-20; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Lk 13:31-35 Parents Friday: Phil 1:1-11; Ps 111:1-6; Lk 14:1-6 If you took your child's registration forms home to complete, Saturday: Phil 1:18b-26; Ps 42:2, 3, 5cdef; Lk 14:1, 7-11 please return them to Sue Pickett. Drop them off at the Sunday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; rectory (M-F, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.), place them in the Mt 5:1-12a collection basket in an envelope marked with her name on it, or mail them to 10692 Freedom Street, Garrettsville, OH Weekly Amount Needed: $3,000.00 44231. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

Sunday’s (10/18/20) Collection: $1,455.00 Material Pickup Combined Mission Collection: $ 216.00 Please remember that our first material pick up day is sched- On-Line Giving (10/18/20): $ 508.30 uled for Saturday, Oct. 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Hall. Parents, please come in to pick up the new "What the Liturgical Ministers Schedule for Church Believes and Teaches" along with the new Gospel Sunday, Nov. 1, 11:00 a.m. Weeklies for your PSR child. Catechists, please remember to stop in for your new Teachers Guides. Lector: L. Simpson Usher/Greeter: J. Leonard, B. Voytko Confirmation The Confirmation class schedule is being planned and should Born to Love be available soon. Thank you for your patience as we work We were born to love, we live to love, and we will die to out the details. love still more. — Joseph Cafasso PSR and Youth Ministry Fees The fee for PSR and Youth Ministry students will be $20.00 Responsorial Psalm per child with a $30.00 family limit.

The Responsorial Psalm for this weekend is: Volunteers Needed (Psalm 18). Youth Ministry program is asking for volunteers to help with I love you, Lord. I love you, Lord, various activities and projects. If you would be willing to assist my strength, my strength, my strength. our young people, please call Sue at 330-204-5568. Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 25, 2020

Prayer For The Appointment THIS WEEK AT ST. AMBROSE PARISH Of A New of Youngstown Sunday, Oct. 25 Lord God, you are our eternal shepherd and guide. In your 8:00 p.m. AA Meeting (hall) mercy, grant your Church of Youngstown a shepherd who will Monday, Oct. 26 walk in your ways and whose watchful care will bring us your 7:30 p.m. K of C Social Meeting (hall) abundant blessing. Give him a spirit of courage and right Sunday, Nov. 1 judgment, a spirit of knowledge and love. May he govern with 10:25 a.m. Rosary (church) 8:00 p.m. AA Meeting (hall) fidelity we who will be entrusted to his care, and may he build your church as a sign of salvation for the world. We ask this through our Lord, Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit - you are one God, for ever and Knights of Columbus Social Meeting ever. Amen. (Let us also remember in our prayers our The men of the K of C will have their monthly social meeting this Monday, Oct. 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the church hall. Diocesan Administrator, Monsignor Robert J. Siffrin, who continues to lead our diocese during this interim period. May May They Rest in Peace God continue to strengthen and bless him.) Our prayerful sympathy is extended to the Painley Family as they mourn the death of Keith Painley and to the King Family Vocations as they mourn the death of Carolyne King. May God fill them This is National Vocation Awareness Week. Let us unite in pray- with His healing presence and peace. er for those who are discerning a call to imitate the humility of Christ as religious brothers, sisters, or deacons. Do you Rosary feel God is offering you the grace of a vocation to the priesthood The Rosary is prayed on Sunday at 10:25 a.m. in the Church. or consecrated life? Call Father Scott Kopp at 330-744-8451 or email: [email protected]. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults RCIA is the process by which adults join the Catholic faith. Food Shelf Those not baptized are invited into full communion in the Thank you for your faithful support of the food shelf. As summer Roman through the of Baptism, winds down, the pantry gets more use. Any food donation will Confirmation and Eucharist. Those who have been previously gladly be accepted! However, we cannot accept expired food. baptized in the Christian tradition are invited into full communion Donations can be dropped off in the vestibule or at the rectory. in the Roman Catholic Church through the Sacraments of The Windham Salvation Army Food Shelf is in need of Confirmation and Eucharist. If you are interested in becoming pudding and Jello for their holiday food baskets. Thank you! Catholic please contact the rectory at 330-527-4105.

Food and Gift Assistance This Holiday Season Knights of Columbus Seniors’ Dinner Cancelled Please notify the rectory by November 1 if you need food or gift The 2020 Mantua K of C Senior Citizen Thanksgiving Dinner is assistance this holiday season. The Social Action Committee is cancelled this year due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Your combining our Thanksgiving and Christmas Giving Trees to safety and well-being is very important to us. We will keep meet the needs of our parishioners as well as ten children from everyone's health and safety in our prayers. We look forward to the community through the Chamber of Commerce People serving our senior citizens a delicious Thanksgiving meal next year. Thank you. — Ed, Donny & Cathy Tree. Watch the bulletin and your email for details. For more information, email, call or text Marie Elium at 330-322-8561 or Labels For Education [email protected]. St. Ambrose Knights of Columbus are team-

ing up with J. A. Garfield Schools for a "Box Dispensation to Attend Mass Continues Tops for Education"/"Labels for Education" In light of the current health circumstance, the temporary drive. The school receives money for every dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass for all UPC label and box top submitted. There is a collection box in Catholic faithful within the Diocese of Youngstown especially for the vestibule for you to deposit your labels. those who are sick, or at high risk of becoming sick remains. Anyone who is symptomatic or who has been exposed to Project Rachel another with the virus within 14 days should not attend Mass in Do you know someone who is suffering because of an abortion accordance with national, state and local health directives. in their past? Encourage them to seek confidential care after abortion at Project Rachel of Northeast Ohio by calling the Some Reminders! Office of Pro-Life, Marriage and Family Life at 330-744-8451, Face-coverings are to be worn for Mass by all in attendance. ext. 272 or at [email protected]. Please remember to maintain a safe distance (at least two empty seats) between you and others. Bloodmobile - American Red Cross When finding your seat, please move to the center of the On Thursday, Nov. 19, the American Red Cross Bloodmobile row so others can fill in the same row without having to pass by. will be at St. Ambrose in the church hall from 1:00 p.m. to Please maintain a safe distance (at least one row in front and 7:00 p.m. Please consider giving the gift-of-life … donate behind you) when coming forward to receive Holy Communion. blood.

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