929 Pearl Road Brunswick, Ohio 44212 330.460.7300 www.StAmbrose.us
Blessed Christmas This is the 60th Anniversary of our parish community... Jesus Christ... the 60th time we have come together on this most THE GIFT OF holy night to celebrate the birth of our Savior – Jesus Christ. We come together in prayer and worship to celebrate the perfect gift of God’s love in Jesus Christ. SAINT AMBROSE PARISH If you do a google search of key events in 1957, you will CHRISTMAS 2017 find that many of the same issues we are facing today were happening back then. The world order was changing and people were flocking to the Church to “Let us follow the star of inspiration pray for peace and God’s protection in their families. and divine attraction, which calls us
Throughout all these years, Saint Ambrose has been a to the crib, and let us go thither to special place for people of every age to come together adore and love the child Jesus and offer in faith and prayer. Our community has always been committed to the teaching of the Gospel and strong ourselves to him.” family values. The community has always looked to our -St. Clare of Assisi church for help, hope and comfort in their times of need.
This Christmas, we give thanks to God for all of our loved ones who have set such a strong foundation for our families and for our parish family. We renew our commitment to pray for peace and hold firm to the values of faith and family.
Thank you for all you do for our parish community. Over these past few months, hundreds and thousands of people have been blessed by your goodness and generosity. We may not be ‘changing the whole world,” but we are making a real difference in their lives and in the life of our community.
Happy Anniversary. Merry Christmas. May God bless you and our parish community abundantly in the new year. As always, please let me know how we can be of help and support for you and your loved ones.
Grantpeace us, O Lord prayerpeace in our days, Father Bob Stec peace in our hearts, peace in our families. [email protected] Peace in our country, peace among nations. Make our lives a prayer of peace for the world. Welcome to Saint Ambrose Catholic Parish! Vision 20/20 Reflecting on our Blessings As we have been celebrating our 60th anniversary year and have been reflecting on the blessings of God in our community. Last week we received the wonderful news that Bishop Perez has given us permission to move forward on the repair and renovation of our worship space. For more information about what we need to do and are hoping to do, please take some time to watch the video on the parish website. www.StAmbrose.us/Vision2020
Community Outreach Serving Neighbors Do you have a home repair project is Our Way that you may need help with? If so, our Community Outreach team is here to help.
We have a very skilled Community Outreach team We are called to love our neighbors as ourselves, and this takes that offers assistance to those that may need help on a special meaning in the winter days when snow hits the completing a home project. Our team has many driveways and sidewalks. So many of our seniors are not able to tend to talented hands on board and can help with a vast their own drives. It’s incredibly essential that their drives and walks are open, array of projects—anything from caulking a bathroom especially in the case of an emergency, but this does not always happen. to painting a room…and most things in between! We Project SNOW is simply a call for each of us to be good neighbors to our also do a variety of outdoor projects in the warmer homebound and our seniors. Please help keep their drives and walks open months. Now that the colder months are here, we are and accessible. Want to lend a hand? Call the Parish Office to share how you looking to fill our calendar with indoor projects. If you can help. You know the need. You know your neighbors. When the snow are in need of help with a home project, contact Jane falls, Serve your Neighbor – after all, it’s Our Way as followers of Jesus and at [email protected] or 330.460.7381. members of Saint Ambrose Parish. Our Community Outreach team truly lives out the Speaking of those neighbors? message of Christ every single month when they Is someone in your family, or neighborhood, homebound (either are busy at work helping others! These projects during the winter or throughout the year)? truly cannot be done by the parishioners themselves Please let us know so that we can visit and bring them Holy Communion. for various reasons, and our team brings the care and We want to take care of all our members. Our Good Samaritan ministry is compassion of Christ into their homes every time happy to extend the care, compassion, and Communion of Jesus Christ to they put their tool belts on. We are blessed by their our homebound. powerful, skilled and busy hands, as well as their giving and loving hearts. We are always looking Please contact the Parish Office (330.460.7300 or [email protected]) for additional hands to help with our monthly with information, or to arrange a visit for someone in your family. projects.
Contact Lisa at [email protected] or Jane Stay Connected at [email protected] if you are interested in joining our team. We have a great website filled with helpful information about our parish: www.StAmbrose.us Also, connect with Saint Ambrose on “May God Bless you and your families throughout Facebook: facebook.com/StAmbrose.us this Christmas Season so you may have much Twitter: @StAmbroseChurch peace and joy. Blessings! “ Instagram: Saint_Ambrosse_Brunswick – Lisa Homady We believe that not only does Jesus still heal today, but that healing is one of the most powerful ministries of evangelization. Jesus never preached the Gospel of the kingdom of God without demonstrating the kingdom through signs, wonders and miracles, with healing as the most frequent demonstration of God’s love. Let us confidently gather before our Charismatic Eucharistic Lord to seek His grace of healing! Mass & Healing Friday, February 2, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. Saint Ambrose Catholic Parish 929 Pearl Road, Brunswick, OH 44212
Join us for Catholic Renewal Ministries’ Traveling Charismatic Mass. Praise and Service Worship will begin at 7:00 p.m. and the liturgy will start at 7:30 p.m. Fr. Bob Franco and Fr. Bob Stec will be concelebrants. After Mass, healing prayer teams will be available for individual prayer, and there will be a social immediately following.
For more information Please contact Jane Baldwin at 330.460.7381 or [email protected], www.StAmbrose.us Deacon Gary Tomazic at [email protected] at Saint Ambrose or Fr. Franco at 440-327-2201 or CRM at 440-944-9445. Come and bring a friend! This will be a time to truly encounter the Lord. Free event www.RenewalMinistries.us Sponsored by Saint Ambrose Parish & Catholic Renewal Ministries
Complete 40-Day Prayer Program
Pray40Days Pray 40 Days Pilgrimage in the Holy Land Pray40Days Small Faith SharingIn these next 40Groups days your prayer life will be set on fire! You will actually November 5th – November 14th of 2018 meet Jesus and have a conversation with him. you will experience God the Father as a tender, caring, deeply personal presence in your life. you We are blessed with an incrediblywill discover the Holy Spirit as not justlarge some ambiguous, parish,fleeting, and Join Fr. Rob Ramser and fellow St. Ambrose parishioners on abstract idea, but a real personal force of inspiration, presence, and Complete 40-Day Prayer Program with over 15,000 membersoverwhelming and joy in your life. 5,000 families. Pray pilgrimage in the Holy Land. We will “Journey through the “Fr Michael Denk’s challenge: ‘What if I told you that in the next 40 days, God could become “real” In communities this large,to you?’ hasit resulted may in an approachable, be practical difficult guide to deepening to Land of Israel” on a 10 day tour following the footsteps of Jesus. your relationship with God. Think of it as a call to reignite the loving joy not feel lost in the shuffle.Jesus wants so muchAt for us!”Saint Ambrose, we We will pray at the Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth, - Dr. Eugene Gan, Professor at Franciscan University of Steubenville, pride ourselves on makingand author ofsure Infinite Bandwidth: YOU Encountering areChrist in the givenMedia have our own Silent Night in Bethlehem, walk the Way of the the care and attention you need. One of the Cross in Jerusalem, pray in the Garden of Gethsemane and many ways we accomplishFr. Michael thisJ. Denk was ordainedis asthrough a priest in the SmallFr. Michael J. Denk much more. The pilgrimage will cost $3,149 per person. Diocese of Cleveland on May 12, 2007. He earned 40 both a Master of Divinity and a Master of arts from Days saint Mary seminary. His master’s thesis was entitled “Christology in the Mystics: Coming to Know, Love, Pray Days Faith Sharing Groups in andhomes. serve Christ through John the Evangelist, Teresa of 40 avila, and Ignatius of Loyola.” In addition, he earned a Bachelor of arts in communication with a specialization The Personal relationship with God in video and audio productions from Cleveland state University. He is currently serving as a Parochial Vicar you Have always Wanted at st. Gabriel in Concord, Ohio. Call Fr. Rob (330.460.7311) or Jerusalem Tours Through his education, background and experiences in Diocesan priesthood, Fr. Michael has been blessed in his opportunity to grow in prayer, and his Fr. MicHael J. Denk Last Lent we had 200 parishionersdesire is to share that with you. in 30 Small (888.373.8687) for more information. Faith Sharing Groups. This year our groups will focus on Fr. Michael Denk’s Lent Mission, Pray 40 Days. The Mission will be on February, 11 – 13, with groups starting after that on numerous dates and times. Our group leaders Lenten Mission are already preparing for the groups as they February 11-13, 2018 go through Pray 40 Days as an Advent study. Are you ready to grow in your prayer life? To experience God Like never before? Pray 40 Days & change your life If you would like to lead a group this forever. We are excited to welcome Fr. Michael Denk to Lent, please contact Jane Baldwin at Saint Ambrose for our Lenten Parish Mission. 330.460.7381 or [email protected]. Stay tuned for more details!
“May God bless you this Christmas season May the birth of Jesus bring you and your family the gift of renewed hope, abundant with peace, joy, faith, hope and love.” love and peace during this wonderful Christmas season. And may your New Year –Jane Baldwin be one of great happiness with blessing upon blessing flowing down from above! - Carol Maline Marriage Enrichment Series 2018 Men’s Renewal January 3 - February 7 March 3rd and 4th 6 Weeks, 1 Night each week Christ Renews His Parish is free and open to all Catholic (7PM – 8:30PM) men age 18 and over. Men’s Renewal will allow you • What are you looking for in your Marriage? to make new friends while growing your relationship • How much time do you set aside to spend with Christ. Join us for this weekend of the 3rd and together on a daily, weekly, monthly basis? 4th. Great opportunity to be provided with the spiritual • How does it feel when you are listened to by tools needed to bring clarity on how to effectively blend your spouse? Church, Family and Community. • How does it feel when you are not listened to? • How good is your communication handling the For information or to register contact Deacon Tom at children, money, jobs around the home, relatives [email protected] or 330.460.7322. and in-laws. Save the date for Woman’s Renewal! March 17th – 18th, 2018. For questions or to This is your private time together as a couple register call Helen Sheridan at 330.460.7322 to enjoy six date nights. Couples sit at their own private table – this is for you! Come rekindle and nourish your marriage. Beverage and food 2018 Men’s Fellowship Group provided. Child care provided for children over 2 at Are you looking for good friendship and no cost. spiritual companionship? Men’s Fellowship meets on the second and fourth Contact Deacon Tom or Helen Sheridan at Thursday of each month from 7:00-8:30 pm in Lehner 330.460.7322 or [email protected] Center-Luke. Open to all men 18 and over interested no later than December 30th. in being a Catholic man living daily in a world of mixed messages and pressures at home and in the workplace. World Marriage Day Come see what it’s all about! February 10 Know this is not a prayer group or Bible Study, but a What a gift for Valentine’s Day! Mark your group of and for men in supporting their journey in their calendar for this special celebration starting off faith. Contact Deacon Tom at TSheridan@StAmbrose. with 6:00 pm Mass, followed by dinner, live music us or 330.460.7322. and dancing. Tickets (only $35 per couple) will go on sale soon in the PLC. FREE Babysitting will be Men’s Fellowship Breakfast provided for children age 2 and up. January 6th Great opportunity to start the year off with a home Contact Deacon Tom or Helen Sheridan at cooked breakfast on January 6th at 9am, Mother Teresa 330.460.7322 or [email protected] Room for the men and their sons. A time to visit and with any questions. listen to our guest speaker Fr. Adam Zajac.
Couples Day of Reflection RSVP no later than January 3rd to Deacon Tom at Save the Date for March 11th [email protected] or 330.460.7322. With speaker Jon Leonetti! Sponsored by the Fellowship and The Knights.
Senior Activities & Events Our Senior Group has a great year scheduled covering off-site trips, monthly lunch and breakfast within our Brunswick community.
• Yoga is provided weekly on Wednesday’s from 9am-10am-$5.00 per session -no contract to sign. • Coffee and Donuts the 1st Wednesday of the month at 9am. • Various social activities held on the second Thursday of the month 2:00-3:30pm Mother Teresa Room. • Special Saint Valentine’s Day Social February 14th from 2:30-4:00pm in Mother Teresa Room sponsored by our Day School Student Ambassadors.
Many more activities offered such as Music Bingo, Senior Pot Luck gatherings, picnics etc.
Watch information posted in Church Bulletin or contact Helen Sheridan 330-460-7322/[email protected]. Become Catholic...in 3 sessions! Over the past six months, 25 people expressed an interest to become Catholic and join the Church. Unfortunately, because of scheduling, only 11 are able to attend the weekly sessions. So, we are working to schedule 3 sessions (about 4 hours each) to help make it more accessible for everyone who wants to join the Church and/or become Catholic.
Want to learn more? Join us on Saturday, January 6th at 10:00am OR Sunday, January 7th at 12:00 noon for a one-hour information sessions to explain the process and get feedback on when the best time(s) are schedule wise, etc. PSR Upcoming
Questions? Please contact Father Bob at [email protected] or call Dates 330.460.7300. We want to help you and your loved ones join us at the Table of Catechist Gathering # 2 the Lord. Choose from one of the following dates Wednesday, January 3 from 6pm-7:30pm Saturday, January 6 from 10:45am-12:15pm Divorce Care Both meetings will be held in LC John Monday’s from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Are you facing the struggles of divorce or separation? Loneliness? Anger? 1st Grade Baptismal Workshop Betrayal? Depression? Financial cutbacks necessitating huge life changes? Wednesday, January 3 - 4:30p-6:00pm Helping kids adjust? Saturday, January 6 -9:00am-10:30am Monday, January 8 – 6:30pm-8:00pn You are not alone! There is help, hope and healing in Christ, and Saint Ambrose offers a powerful Christ-centered support group through the Diocesan Family Home School Parent Meetings approved, non-denominational Divorce Care. We offer adults peer support, free Thursday, January 4 -7pm materials and the Divorce Care 13 week video series on topics of interest, with Saturday, January 6 -9:00am expert counselor and pastor input on how to heal most effectively in Christ. Wednesday, February 7-7pm You may find yourself up in wonderful and surprising places on your journey Thursday, February 15 -7Pm with Him as you recover. Meetings run continuously on Monday nights, which All meetings will be held in LC John coincide with Divorce Care for Kids. Grade Level Retreats Contact Diane Capretta 330.351.5471 or [email protected] for more 3 & 4 Grade Retreat-Saturday, January 20 information on the adult group. “He is all about Resurrection and new life!” 2:00pm-4:30pm
5th Grade Discipleship of Ablaze Service Retreat Saturday, January 20 1pm-4:30pm Wishing all Junior High PSR students, families and volunteers the merriest of Christmases! Being new to Saint Ambrose this year, I have been At both retreats students will attend 4:30pm amazed by the outpouring of support for our Junior High PSR programs by Mass followed by a potluck dinner for volunteers, parents and students alike. Each week, I have the opportunity to students and their families in Hilkert Hall see students grow in their faith and joyfully engage in materials that offer a deeper understanding of how Christ works in their lives. First Eucharist Parent Meetings After launching the new EDGE program in conjunction with our regular PSR Thursday, January 25 at 1pm programming, ALL Junior High students of the Parish have been invited to Thursday, January 25 at 7pm take a closer look at the fruits of the Holy Spirit while fellowshipping with Saturday, January 27 at 9am friends both old and new. These special EDGE Nights will continue into the Tuesday, January 30 at 7pm new year with the next one schedule for January 29th, 2018! Rite of Enrollment for During the Advent season, Junior High students and their families helped First Eucharist Students serve those less fortunate by providing hats and gloves to the Junior High Sunday, January 28 at 9am, 10:30am and urban scholars of Boys Hope/Girls Hope of North East Ohio and the service Noon Masses opportunities will only continue into the new year! Join us after Mass for hospitality in the Mother Teresa room. On January 15th ALL Junior High students and their parents are invited to the Martin Luther King Day of Service here at Saint Ambrose from 11 am - 2 pm.
I pray that we remain focused this season on the MIRACLE OF JESUS CHRIST coming to the world and that with him in mind we are grateful for the many blessings he has bestowed upon us. Everything Saint Ambrose for every student. School Open House Every day. See all of the great opportunities that Saint Ambrose Catholic School offers its SAINT AMBROSE SCHOOL students. Saint Ambrose students receive a complete education focused on values, Let Your Light Shine! academic fundamentals and self-confidence Advent at Saint Ambrose Catholic School is traditionally full of opportunities from preschool through grade 8. for us to prepare for the coming of Jesus who is Everything for us. Beautifully, there was a deeper sense of the Holy Spirit at work this year. JANUARY 28, 2018 Along with our annual Giving Tree that allows us to minister with Catholic Works Tours available 10:00 am to 1:30 pm of Mercy to provide much-needed items for those in need, a new tradition began at our parish school during Advent this year: the Giving Manger. As part of our Advent preparations, the “Giving Manger” helped our students and www.SaintAmbroseSchool.us staff focus their efforts on watchful waiting for Christmas. Mr. Chris Mullen, our HSP Math Teacher, made a beautiful wooden manger as the focal point. The manger is located in the lower level hallway next to our school’s Giving Tree. During Advent, everyone was reminded to offer up little sacrifices and perform peaceful acts for Jesus. Students were given pieces of “straw” (yarn) for each time they let their lights shine in these ways. The students then placed the “straw” in the wooden manger. It was truly a beautiful experience to watch our students work hard to make a cozy resting place for the newborn King!
To the joy of our school family, St. Nicholas and St. Ambrose made their annual visits on December 6 and December 7, respectively. The gentlemen stopped in each classroom to visit and share their great love for the Lord and others. Students and staff put one of their shoes in the hallway and received a candy cane and a piece of chocolate on St. Nicholas Day. We are so thankful for the small group of ladies who annually make chocolate beehives to celebrate our patron saint, the “honey-tongued preacher.” The delicious candy was distributed to our school family on St. Ambrose’s feast day, December 7.
We were invited to participate again this year in “The Fish Christmas Wish” during 95.5 The Fish radio station’s broadcast from Chick-fil-A in Strongsville on December 8. Some members of our school choir shared ways we helped others during Thanksgiving and the Advent season, then sang, “Shine, Jesus, Shine”. It was heartwarming to listen to our students share their own light that early morning! Sharing with you the Glory, the Wonder, the Miracle of this Holy Season. From our Saint Ambrose Catholic School Family to yours, may you have a peace-filled and blessed Christmas and 2018!
In Christ,
Lisa Cinadr 330.460.7350 | [email protected]
Littlest Angels Preschool A Gift to You is one of my favorite songs of the Advent season. This song reminds us all of God’s great gifts to us...Jesus, life, everything we have, everything we will be!
We are called to give the gifts we have been given back to God through service Our “Angels in Training” two year olds were a joy to teach! Our next session starts in and praise and singing! It has been a blessing to share the Advent season with our February. Our Tuesday session is full, but we littlest angels! What a joy to see Christmas through the eyes of our preschool children. would love to have you join us on Saturday’s They are full of wonder, awe and excitement! from 9:30-10:30am. Call 330-460-7361 or email at [email protected] I wish you every gift at Christmas and that your gifts to God are even greater! Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday Jesus!
Catherine Mitchell 330.460.7361 | [email protected]
“As we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, may His living example guide you and your family in all that you do and say. Have a blessed Christmas and a New Year filled with hope and peace. God bless you.” –Mike Mascio Souper Bowl of Caring: Let the Countdown Begin! Help us “Tackle Hunger” again this year on February 3-4 after all Masses Join FIAT, Ablaze and Saint Ambrose School as we team up again to raise money for our monthly community meal program.
Be sure to come out to Saint Ambrose the weekend of February 3-4 and help the cause. We will have teams at all the doors before Metanoia V Retreat and after Masses to collect donations, and of course great Super January 12-14 Bowl food items will be on sale in Hilkert Hall. You don’t want to It’s time for our annual Metanoia Retreat! miss this great event! This annual favorite is a great chance to de- “Wishing you and your families a stress, grow closer to your friends & make Merry Christmas and a joy-filled some new ones, grow in faith & so much New Year! May the peace of more! Be sure to join us for this unforgettable Christ fill your homes!” weekend! Spots are first-come, first-serve, get your forms in today! – Caitlin O’Neill Questions? Call Caitlin at 330.460.7387. March for Life January 18-20 Each year we join tens of thousands of people from across the nation in the annual March for Life in Washington DC. This year we’re blessed with the opportunity to go with our own parish community for this wonderful experience. Head to www.myFIAT.us or call 330.460.7387 for Merry Christmas from more details, or to sign up. Spots are filling quickly, so sign up today for this one-of-a- the Youth Ministry Office! kind opportunity. I hope you & your families have been enjoying the Christmas season and everything that goes along with it! We are keeping you all in our Food Fast prayers for a happy, healthy & holy New Year as we begin 2018! February 23-24 Back by popular demand – our Food Fast Our theme this year has been “Anchored in Hope” and we’ve retreat! Are you looking to start your year been spending quite a bit of time diving into what it means to with a unique retreat experience? Do you anchor ourselves in Christ, as well as how to identify (and often let want to learn more about issues of hunger go of) other things that anchor us or hold us back. We are excited to and homelessness in our region, and how continue unpacking our theme in 2018 and hope you join us! you can make a difference? Join us for 24 If you have any questions or would like to find out more about how hours of fasting, friends, service and more. you can be involved, don’t hesitate to reach out to Caitlin (COneill@ Details can be found at www.myFIAT.us StAmbrose.us, 330.460.7387). or by calling 330.460.7387. May all who are not with us this Christmas enjoy the Eternal Light of God’s presence in Heaven.
“In Memory of” Full Name Richard Tomasz Fogaras Family Frank Ivcic Wm Lucas Wanda Paliwoda Rose Ann Dutkofski Bujnarowski Char Fortuna Rose Ivcic Agnes Lucas Fred Palmer John Dutkofski Jozef Bujnarowski Gordon Fournier Aleksander Ivcic Mary Luks Marge Palmer Ann Dutkofski Zofia Bujnarowski Frank Fournier John Ivory Joseph Lutch Great Gram Eugene Abramowski Bukovsky Family Cordelia Fournier Rose Ivory Virginia Lutch Mark Palya Elizabeth Abshire John Bukovsky Jeffrey Fox Nevena Jablonski James Robert Lynch Martha Panek Jack A. Accardi Mary Bukovsky Raymond Fox Ben Jablonski Deceased Lynch Family Layla Pankuch Joey Adams John E. Bukovsky Eileen Fox Jeanette Jaracz James Lynch Carmen Pappalardo Adams Family John Bukowski John Fredmonsky Jardy Family Lynch Family Nathan Pappalardo Robert Albright Viola Bukowski Angie Fredmonsky Glenna Jeffers William Majoros Salvatore Passalacqua James Alpine Sheri Anne Burfield Dolores Freiberger Willard Jeffers Richard Makoski Giuseppe Passalacqua Donna Alpine Arthur Bystricky Jim Freitag Rick Johnson Manning Family Filippa Passalacqua Helen Abramowski Phillip Cameron George Friedel Johnston Family Salvatore Mannino Chris Patrick Dave Anderson Ruth Cameron Mary Friedel Kathryn Jones Lena Mannino Anne Payne Al Anderson Vittorio Canavese Nancy Frohlich Rita Jonila Christa Marchetti Thomas Perdok Pat Anderson Frank Caro Anita Fronig Frank Jonila Mariano Marchetti Charles J. H. Perich Mary Anderson Joe Caro Frank Frys William Jurkowski Vincent Marchetti The Perl Family Karl Anderson Anna Caro Stella Frys Dorothy Kaletta Dominic Marchetti Alan Petee Edward Andrek William Casselberry Stanley Frys Ronald Kaminski Marcos Family Esther Petee Joann Andrek Adele Casselberry Rose Marie Fundzak Karl Family Adam Markowski Andrew Petrigac Chris Andrek John W. Chalfa Jim Garcia Patricia Kaszas Mildred Markowski Michael Pleszko Tim Andrek Lee Chesler Dorothy Gasez Timothy Kaszas The Martinka Family Anna Pleszko Albert Apathy Joyce Chesler Patricia Gates Al Kaufmann Delores Marzola Michael Pleszko Arline Apathy Clarence Chirdon Marvin Gates Mae Kaufmann Ionus Matei Joseph Pleszko Paul Apathy Marie Chirdon Olivia Catherine Gaydos The Kelly Family Allen Maurer Emery Pleszko Bernard Arendash Chirdon Family Charles R. Gazso Donna Rae Kemer Catherine Maurer Ernest Pleszko Rodney Armstrong Carl Chmielewski Art & Mary Gedeon Joseph Kerka Sr. Jamie McCann Plitt Family Aust Family Claire Churchill Paul Genda Mr. Kerzic Kevin McCarthy Kathy Plitt David Avery Jerry Ciekanski Hedwigl Genda Mrs. Kerzic R.J. Meade Pojman Family Fr. David R. Baeten Alex Cika Getz Family John Kierer Ann Meade Stephen Polivka Agnes Balak John Cirino Gloria Gezymalla Rita Kierer Anna Mello David Smith Polivka Rudy Balak Mihay Ciuraru Thomas Gibbons Mr. & Mrs. Kijanski Louis Menendez Mary Poorman The Bulluch Family Mary Claire Conway Tom Gibson Kilroy Family Violet Menendez Richard Prestis John Balogh Ruth Cook Gierlach Family Ray Kitsteiner Sr. Mary Jane Merrick The Prezeszlo Family Viola Balogh Michael Cooley Patricia Gill Ray Kitsteiner Jr. Merrill Family Larry Pringle Gus Balogh Mary Cooper Anthony Gill Nancy Kitsteiner Eugene Merrill, Sr. Bob Rabatin Millie Balogh John Coreman Gilligan Family Jacob Klaehn Dee Merrill Joe Radziuk Mike Baron Helen Coreman Ed Glodack Klaehn Family Michael Mich Ursula Ramey Anna Baron Norma Costanzo Dorothy Glodack John Klee Anatazia Mich Janet Ramm Blake Bartchak Anthony Costanzo The Godec Family Virginia Klee Mickler Family Roseann Marie Ratka Charles Bastian William Craft John A. Goebel Walter Kline Edward Mikas Noella Ravas Alice Batenchuk William Crump Ann M. Goebel Christine Kluemper Jeanne Miller Carmen Ravo Mike Batenchuk William Cunningham Sydney Golding Knight Family Bobby Miller Florence Ravo Bator Family Caroline Cunningham Anne Gontero Edward Knirnschild Robert Miller Grace Reed The Bator Family Stanley Cyborowski Alice Gosser Karen Knirnschild- Georgia Miller Clarence Reed Fr. Benjamin Bayus Ed Dachtyl Gus Gosser Battocletti Ida Miller Earl Reed Ronnie Becherucci Agnes David Gladys Gottschalk Bill Koeth Robert T. Miller Scott Rees Francis L. Becker Davidson Family Deceased members of Lucy Koeth Robert M. Miller Elsie Regan Joseph A. Bednar Marie Deegan the Grad Families Richard Koeth Tom Miller Jack Renke Al Behrend Nicholas Demetriu Vikki Grens Pat Koeth Mildred M. Millett Mary Renke Lu Behrend Mr. & Mrs. Tom Demetriu Debbie Grumbling Roger Kolakowski William Mills Bill Riddell Leo Bender Frank DiNallo Hope Gwirtz Konarske Family Michele Mirande Betty Rief Rose Bender John Donbek Hackave Family Don Kopp Mr. & Mrs. James Henry Rieger Lawrence Benninger Helen Donbek Jack Haight Mary Kopp Moenich Anna Rieger Lawrence Benninger Sr. Lillian Kirchen Dorfer Mary Haight Ray Korp Joseph Molodec Gerald (Bud) Riess Catherine Benninger Fr. Robert R. Draeger Hale Family Edward Kostyack Eleanor Molodec Murry Robertson Laurene Benninger Maximus Drago Harenda Family Ann Kostyack Mr. & Mrs. Dominick Irene Robertson Emilio Bertuzzi Dralle Family Roger Hedrick Mike Kostyack Monaco Glenn Robertson Rose Bertuzzi Jackie Dross Henry Family Joseph Kovacic Doris Montonaro Rockidge Family Albert Bihari Mary Dryfise Emma Hercik Anthony Kovacs Nick Montonaro Ramon Rodano Alex Bihari Mr. Duerr John Hercik Koval Family Morgan Family Mark Rodano Mr. Joseph Billetz Mrs. Duerr Mr. & Mrs. John Hercik Gerald Kremer Jason Morrison Rosemarie Rogers Mrs. Billetz Dumann Family Allen G. Higgins Evie Kriak Morrow Family Ronald Rogers Mary Lou Billetz Joe Egan Hazel Higgins Kenny Patrick Kunkarola Moskalski Family Walter Rooks The Blaha Family Susan Egan Robert Hodous Stanley Kwiatek Mullen Family Cecelia Rooks Alfred Blake Ehrman Family Joseph Hogge Margie Kwiatek Don Murphy Don Royer Bobal Family Eichman Family Blanche Hogge Gene Kwiatek Margaret Murphy Jean Royer Elsie Boehem Ed Elshaw James Hogge Virginia Kwiatek Francis Murray Michael Ruby Helen Boris Ruth Elshaw Louis Hollo George Lance Colletta Murray Chester Rudziewski Kathy Boss Elson Family Irene Hollo Margaret Langa Murray Family Arthur Russell James Botson James M. Ely Thomas Hollo Larry Lasker Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Nickle Rutherford Family Robert Bouman Grace Enovitch Fred Holmok Michael Lasker Niebauer Family Sabados Family Genevieve Bouman Ensminger Family Mary Jane Holmok Mr. & Mrs. John Latevola Lottie Noch Sagan Family Ed Boyer Erxleben Family Andrew Homolak Sr. Kelly Noe Alice Sasway Dorothy Boyer Eurcho Family Edna Homolak Betty Lawler Edward Nolan Debbie Sauer John Bradley Mr. Joseph Euse Fr. Ray Horley Eleanor Lawrence Regina Nolan The Scarpitti Family Evelyn Bradley Mrs. Euse Emory Hovanec Donald J. LeHotan Bob Noonan Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Jim Bradley Ruth Exton Mary Ann Hovanec Mike Lehet Charles Novak Schaffner Dave Bradley Georgeann Falkinburg Howard O. Hovatter Mary Lehet Frank O’Connor Joseph Schall Janet Bradley Joe Farren Norma Lee Hovatter Ruben (Jerry) Lemons Margret O’Connor Mary Schall Anna Brainard Lottie Farren Patricia Hovatter Mr. & Mrs. Alfonso Leon Helen O’Halloran Gary Schirripa Braschwitz Family Julie Farrenholz Miller Jim Hovatter George Lepi Andrew Olexa Loy Schmidt Dorothy Brientenbach The Faycheck Family Shirley Hovatter Mary Lepi Anntoinette Olexa Dorothy Schmidt Helen Brousil Harold Ferguson Deceased members of Ronald Leposa Michelle Olish Howard Schneider Lad Brousil Marian Ferguson the Hoy Families Woody Lesse Olish Family Helen Schneider Paul Brousil Paul Ferguson Thelma Huff Rachel Lesse Donna Osborne Russell Schneider Brune Family Ferrante Families Zelma Hunt Marion Lewandowski Alvine Overberger Al Schorpp Howard Bryant Darl Fifer Hurajt Family Alfred Lewandowski Kathleen Overberger Carol Schramek Linda Bryant Bernice Fifer Betty Hurley Ronald T. Litchney Jeffrey Owen Connie Schramek Joseph Bryk Norbert Fischer Emma Iacobucci Vera Lovtco Palange Family Louis Schreiner Katherine Bryk Eleanor Fischer Nasser Ina Mary Lubecke Casimor Paliwoda Elmer Schuler Thomas Buit Germaine Flock Constantin ion Clarence Lubecke Kazimier Paliwoda Evelyn Schuler May all who are not with us this Christmas enjoy the Eternal Light of God’s presence in Heaven. Dale Schuler Don Shymske Anna Sprok George J. Taylor Kay Valente Phil Witt Jean Schuler Sikon Families Lucian St Pierre Iva Taylor Emmajane Valko Lola Witt Thomas Scislo Igino Silvestro Stella St Pierre Andy Telenko Jack Valko Wilbur Frank Wolfe George Scullin Silvia Silvestro Matt Staeb Hermine Telenko Betty Vance Michael Woyton Janet Scullin Geoff Sindelar Mary Jane Stark Jim Tennant Martin Vance Josephine Woyton Ray Seese Edward Skarupski Ed Stauffer Tesar Family Jim Vangieson Juanita M. Wrobel Rita Seese Joan Skarupski Frank Stec Frank Tesar Ruth Vangieson Paul Yanok William Seese Skiba Family Rita Stec Sylvia Tesar Bill Vangieson Irene Yanok Natalie Seese Skrzynski Family Julie Steyer Mr. Stanley Thayer CJ Vanselow Don Yaugher Sr. Mary Ann Senia Michael Slepecky Joseph Stolarski Mrs. Thayer Clarence Vanselow Gordon Yeck Tom Sensel Elsie Slepecky Mildren Stolarski Richard Theus Steve Varnish Bob Yeck Lois Sensel Smego Family Janessa Stover Mary Theus Ann Varnish Yingling Family Albert Sensel Smith Family Ernest Strancar Thompson Family Evelyn Vartorella Frances Yungvirt Linda Sensel-Wokaty Mr. & Mrs. Corbett Smith Ann Strazar Eleanor Thompson Did Vartorella Joseph Zamicka Richard Senyitko Smith Family Tony Strazar Norman Tincher Veronica Family Anne Zamicka Joan Senyitko Pete Socha Stucky Family Virginia Tincher Jacob Vetrick Zarefoss Family Elinor Serbu Sophie Socha William Sturm Regan Delaney Tokes Terrorism & Natural Donna Zbikowski Pauline Sfero Olga Solar Clara Sturm Gene Towers Disaster Victims Barbara Zbikowski Dom Sfero Nick Solar The Styka Family Juanita Towers Samuel G. Wagner Jr. Zelei Family James Sfero James Soldat Judi Summers Donna Trevisanutto Samuel Wagner Rose Zett Dee Sfero Bernice Soldat Bill Swift Stella Trush Elizabeth Wagner Rick Zevchik George Shaheen Thomas Solli Pam Swift John Trush Bob Waugh James Ziats Elaine Shaheen Palmina Solli Frank Szalay Jan Twarogoski Mary Waugh Irene Ziats Sherry Family Kenneth J. Sova Julie Szalay Twarowski Family Henry Weiland Donald Ziats Robert F. Shields Spooner Family Margaret Szekelyi Uehlein Family Leona Weiland Stanley Zimmer The Shields Family Ernie Sposato Gene Taller Leo Uehlein Judy Whilms Jean Zimmer Walter Shoff Neva Sposato Debbie Taller Mary Golla Father Francis White CSV Wladyslaw Zubel Olive Shoff Andy Sprok Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Michael Debbie Uehlein Elsie Wilkse Maria Zubel Paul Shymske Andy Sprok Tamber Victor P. Urzycki Earl Wilks Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Zurilla Laverne Shymske Cathy Sprok George C. Taylor Rose Urzycki Tom Wilson
Special thanks to all who have made donations to the Christmas Flower collection. Your support makes it possible for us to create a holy place pleasing to the Lord and inspiring to all. The names listed below are those who have made donations for Christmas flowers in loving memory of a loved one (as of December 17). Mrs. Charlyne Abel Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Exton Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Kennedy Mr. & Mrs. James Nowak Mr. & Mrs. Paul Shymske Mrs. Doris Accardi Mr. & Mrs. Michael Fallon Mrs. Celeste Kerka Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Olexa Mr. & Mrs. Warren Simmons Mr. & Mrs. William Adams Mr. & Mrs. Gary Farren Mr. & Mrs. Frank Kijanski Mr. & Mrs. Olish Ms. Annette Simone Mr. & Mrs. Gerard Alfano Mr. & Mrs. Francis Farrenholz Mr. & Mrs. Edward Kilroy Sr Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Oprisu Mr. Alan Skotko Mrs. Janice Avery Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Ferrante Mrs. Patricia Klaehn Mrs. Catherine Owen Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Slepecky Mr. & Mrs. John Baron Mr. Louis Fifer Mrs. Rita Kline Mrs. Patricia Palange Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Solar Mr. & Mrs. James Bator Mr. & Mrs. John Fifer Ms. Karen Knirnschild Mrs. Marjorie Paliwoda Mr. & Mrs. Geoffrey Spooner Mr. & Mrs. Roland Bator Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Fischer Mr. & Mrs. James Kodysz Mr. & Mrs. Joe Palmer Mrs. Mary Lou Sprok Ms. Mary Becker Mr. & Mrs. Richard Fortuna Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Koeth Ms. Constance Pankuch Mr. & Mrs. Richard St Pierre Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Bednar Mr. Timothy Fortuna Mrs. Camille Kostyack Ms. Marsha Pappalardo Father Robert Stec Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Behrend Mrs. Arlene Fournier Mrs. Marion Kovacs Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Parete Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Steinke Mr. & Mrs. Clement Belter Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Fox Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Krysiak Ms. Mary Ann Passalacqua Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Stepp Mrs. Ann Benninger Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Fritz Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Kuchna Mrs. Maryann Perich Mr. & Mrs. Robert Steyer Mrs. Rebecca Bihari Mr. & Mrs. John Frohlich Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Kukarola Mr. & Mrs. James Perl Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Stickney Mr. Joseph Billetz Mr. & Mrs. John Frys Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Kulik Mr. & Mrs. Gary Petrigac Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Strazar Mr. & Mrs. Blake Mr. & Mrs. Michael Gates Mr. Charles Kuntz Mr. & Mrs. Frank Pillatt Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Sturm Mr. & Mrs. Peter Borbely Ms. Kathleen Gattozzi Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Laflamme Mr. & Mrs. David Placko Mr. & Mrs. Donald Styka Mrs. Grace Bouman Mrs. Cheryl Gazso Mrs. Johanna Lance Mr. & Mrs. Edward Plitt Mr. & Mrs. James Szalay Mr. & Mrs. James Boylan Mr. Richard Genda Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Lapp Mr. & Mrs. Robert Polivka Mrs. Betty Taller Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Briggs Mr. & Mrs. Mark Gerken Mrs. Shirley Lasker Mr. & Mrs. Steven Poorman Mr. & Mrs. Robert Telenko Mrs. Shirley Buit Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Gezymalla Mrs. Shirley Lemons Mr. & Mrs. Norman Porterfield Mr. & Mrs. Jon Thomas Ms. Regina Bujnarowski Mr. & Mrs. Rick Giannantonio Mr. & Mrs. James Lepi Mr. & Mrs. Ron Porvasnik Mr. & Mrs. Paul Tincher Mr. & Mrs. Ryszard Bujnarowski Ms. Janis Gibbons Mrs. Catherine Leposa Ms. Marjorie Potocsnak Mr. & Mrs. Michael Truchan Mrs. June Bukovsky Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Gibson Mr. Michael Levasseur Mr. & Mrs. Robert Rabatin Mr. & Mrs. Andrzej Twarowski Mr. & Mrs. Frank Busovicki Mr. & Mrs. Edward Gierlach Ms. Patty Lewis Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Rabbitts Mr. & Mrs. Victor Urzycki Ms. Kathleen Butas Mr. John Gill Mrs. Joanne Lynch Father Robert Ramser Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Valko Mrs. Jeanne Bystricky Mr. & Mrs. James Gliebe Mrs. Bernadine Lynch Mrs. Ruth Ratka Mrs. Nancy Vangieson Mr. & Mrs. Michael Cameron Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Gottschalk Ms. Rose Machor Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Reed Mr. & Mrs. Richard Varnish Mr. & Mrs. Charles Castrigano Mr. & Mrs. Brian Grabowski Joan Majoros Ms. Chelsea Rego Mr. & Mrs. Steven Vartorella Mr. & Mrs. Robert Cebula Mr. & Mrs. Dean Graves Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Manning Mr. & Mrs. John Reichbaum Mr. & Mrs. Pietro Verroca Mrs. Bonita Chalfa Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Guk Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Markowski Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Reidy Mrs. Gail Wagner Mr. & Mrs. Carl Chmielewski Mr. & Mrs. Brendan Gwirtz Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Mason Mr. Michael Rieger Mr. & Mrs. Larry Ward Ms. Patricia Ciekanski Mr. & Mrs. William Halsall Mrs. Laverne McCracken Mrs. Mary Ann Riess Mr. & Mrs. Robert Waugh Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Cieslak Mr. & Mrs. John Harenda Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey McCrary Mrs. Arlene Robertson Mr. & Mrs. Robert Weakland Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Cirino Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Hawkins Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Mrs. Joan Rodano Mr. & Mrs. Jason Weber Mr. & Mrs. Steve Clouse Mrs. Eileen Hedrick McManamon Ms. Mary Rooks Mr. Anthony Weiland Mr. Keith Conway Mrs. Diane Heidt Mr. & Mrs. Robert Meade Mrs. Mary Jane Rose Mr. & Mrs. James Wilks Mr. & Mrs. Mario Cortes Mr. & Mrs. Allen Higgins Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Merrill Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Charles Rowan Mrs. Rosemary Wolfe Mrs. Shirley Craft Mrs. Joanne Hodous Mr. & Mrs. Robert Mickler Mrs. Jeanette Ruby Mr. Frank Wrobel Mr. & Mrs. Craig Crissinger Mr. & Mrs. Mark Hovanec Mr. & Mrs. William Mikas Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Ryan Mr. & Mrs. Franklin Yancey Mrs. Christine Crump Mr. & Mrs. Robert Howell Ms. Gertrude Miller Mr. & Mrs. John Sabados Ms. Barb Yaugher Mr. & Mrs. Daniel David Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Hoy Sr Mrs. William Mills Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Sable Ms. Elsie Yeck Mr. & Mrs. Lowell Davidson Mr. & Mrs. Fredrick Hunt Mr. & Mrs. Russell Moenich Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Schaffner Mr. & Mrs. Larry York Mr. & Mrs. Jack Dean Mr. John Hurajt Mr. & Mrs. Richard Molodec Mr. & Mrs. Paul Schiffrik Mr.Charles Yungvirt Mrs. Dorothy Demetriu Mr. & Mrs. Richard Hurley Mr. & Mrs. Frank Monaco Dr. Dennis Schirripa Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Yurik Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Delvin Mr. & Mrs. Mounir Ina Mr. & Mrs. Roy Montonaro Mr. & Mrs. Donald Schmidt Mr. & Mrs. William Zarefoss Mr. & Mrs. Anthony DiFranco Mr. & Mrs. Gabriel Mr. & Mrs. Wallace Morgan Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Schneider Mr. & Mrs. Alan Zatik II Mr. & Mrs. James Dovalosky Mr. & Mrs. Frank Ivcic Mr. & Mrs. Richard Mullen Mr. & Mrs. Louis Schreiner Ms. Bernadette Zavada Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Dralle Mr. & Mrs. David Ivory Mr. & Mrs. John Muller Mrs. Sharon Scislo Ms. Patricia Zdolshek Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Dumann Miss Valerie Jablonski Mr. & Mrs. Don Murphy Mr. & Mrs. Seese Ms. Nancy Zelei Mr. John Dutkofski Mr. Ernest Jablonski Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Murray Mr. & Mrs. Seese Mr. & Mrs. Michael Zenczak Mr. & Mrs. David Eichman Mr. & Mrs. James Kaletta Mr. & Mrs. Atallah Nadar Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Semproch Ms. Gayle Zevchik Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Eifel Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Kaminski Mr. Edward Napolitano Mr. & Mrs. Allan Sensel Mr. & Mrs. Erik Zima Mr. & Mrs. William Elam Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Karl Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Nickle Mr. & Mrs. Richard Senyitko Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Zimmer Mr. & Mrs. James Elshaw Mr. & Mrs. Gary Kaufmann Ms. Gloria Noel Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Serafin Mr. & Mrs. Edward Zurilla Mr. & Mrs. David Ely Mr. & Mrs. John Kelly Mr. & Mrs. Gary Nolan Ms. Dolores Sfero Mr. & Mrs. Eric Engelke Mr. & Mrs. David Kemer Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Noonan Mr. & Mrs. William Sherry Priest: A reading from the Holy Gospel Come and behold him, Christmas 2017 according to Luke. born the King of angels; People: Glory to you, O Lord. O come, let us adore him, Worship Aid O come, let us adore him, Introductory Rites NICENE CREED (bow during italics) O come, let us adore him, I believe in one God, Christ, the Lord! GATHERING SONG: the Father almighty, Hark! the Herald Angels Sing maker of heaven and earth, 2. Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation, of all things visible and invisible. Sing, all ye citizens of heav’n above! 1. Hark! the herald angels sing: I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, Glory to God, all glory in the highest; “Glory to the newborn King; the Only Begotten Son of God, O come, let us adore him, Peace on earth, and mercy mild, born of the Father before all ages. O come, let us adore him, God and sinners reconciled!” God from God, Light from Light, O come, let us adore him, Joyful, all ye nations, rise, true God from true God, Christ, the Lord! Join the triumph of the skies; begotten, not made, With angelic hosts proclaim: consubstantial with the Father; 3. Yea, Lord, we greet thee, “Christ is born in Bethlehem!” through him all things were made. born this happy morning, Hark! the herald angels sing, For us men and for our salvation Jesus, to thee be all glory giv’n; “Glory to the newborn King!” he came down from heaven, Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing; O come, let us adore him, 2. Christ, by highest heav’n adored, and by the Holy Spirit O come, let us adore him, Christ, the everlasting Lord; was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, O come, let us adore him, Late in time, behold him come, and became man. Christ, the Lord! Text: Irregular with refrain; John F. Wade, ca. 1711–1786; tr. by Frederick Offspring of a virgin’s womb. Oakeley, 1802–1880, alt. Music: John F. Wade. Veiled in flesh the Godhead see! For our sake he was crucified Hail the incarnate Deity! under Pontius Pilate, Pleased as man with man to dwell; he suffered death and was buried, Liturgy of the Eucharist Jesus, our Emmanuel! and rose again on the third day Hark! the herald angels sing, in accordance with the Scriptures. INVITATION TO PRAYER: “Glory to the newborn King!” He ascended into heaven Priest: Pray, brothers and sisters that my and is seated at the right hand of the sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to 3. Hail the heav’n-born Prince of Peace! Father. God, the almighty Father. Hail the Son of Righteousness! He will come again in glory Light and life to all He brings, to judge the living and the dead People: May the Lord accept the sacrifice Ris’n with healing in His wings. and his kingdom will have no end. at your hands for the praise and glory of Mild He lays His glory by, his name, for our good and the good of Born that we no more may die, I believe in the Holy Spirit, all his holy Church. Born to raise the sons of earth, the Lord, the giver of life, Born to give them second birth. who proceeds from the Father and the Son, PREFACE DIALOGUE: Hark! the herald angels sing, who with the Father and the Son Priest: The Lord be with you. “Glory to the newborn King!” is adored and glorified, People: And with your spirit. Text: 77 77 D with refrain; Charles Wesley, 1707-1788, alt. who has spoken through the prophets. Priest: Lift up your hearts. Music: Felix Mendelssohn, 1809-1847; Adapt. by William H. Cummings, 1831-1915. People: We lift them up to the Lord. I believe in one, holy, Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our GREETING: catholic and apostolic Church. God. Priest: The Lord be with you. I confess one baptism People: It is right and just. People: And with your spirit. for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the HOLY, HOLY, HOLY: resurrection of the dead Liturgy of the Word Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. and the life of the world to come. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Amen. Hosanna in the highest. PSALM 96: Blessed is he who comes in the name, Today is born our Savior, PETITIONS: the name of the Lord. Today is born our Savior, Gift of Peace, hear our prayer. Hosanna in the highest. Today is born our Savior, Christ the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Copyright © 1996, Mellis. Published by World Library Publications, SONG DURING THE PREPARTION Franklin Park, IL. www.wlpmusic.com. All rights reserved. Used by permission. OF THE GIFTS: MYSTERY OF FAITH: O Come, All Ye Faithful We proclaim your Death, O Lord, DIALOGUE AT THE GOSPEL: 1. O come, all ye faithful, and profess your Resurrection Priest: The Lord be with you. joyful and triumphant, until you come again. People: And with your spirit. O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem; SIGN OF PEACE: 2. Silent night! Holy night! SENDING FORTH SONG: Priest: The peace of the Lord be with you Shepherds quake at the sight; Joy to the World! always. Glories stream from heaven afar; 1. Joy to the world! the Lord is come; People: And with your spirit. Heav’nly hosts sing “Alleluia! Let earth receive her King; Priest: Let us offer each other the sign of Christ the Savior is born, Let every heart prepare him room, peace. Christ the Savior is born.” And heaven and nature sing, And heaven and nature sing, INVITATION TO COMMUNION: 3. Silent night! Holy night! And heaven, and heaven and nature sing. Priest: Behold the Lamb of God, Son of God, love’s pure light behold him who takes away the sins of Radiant beams from thy holy face, 2. Joy to the world! the Savior reigns; the world. Blessed are those called to the With the dawn of redeeming grace, Let us our songs employ; supper of the Lamb. Jesus, Lord, at thy birth, While fields and floods, Jesus, Lord, at thy birth. rocks, hills and plains All: Lord, I am not worthy that you Repeat the sounding joy, should enter under my roof, but only Take and eat; take and eat: Repeat the sounding joy, say the word and my soul shall be this is my Body given up for you. Repeat, repeat the sounding joy. healed. Take and drink; take and drink: this is my Blood given up for you. 3. He rules the world with truth and grace, COMMNUNION HYMN: And makes the nations prove Silent Night Text: Irregular; Joseph Mohr, 1792–1849; tr. by John F. The glories of his righteousness, Silent Night Young, 1820–1885. Music: STILLE NACTH; Franz X. Gruber, 1787-1863. Take and Eat Text: Verse text, James Quinn, SJ, b.1919, © 1989. Used And wonders of his love, 1. Silent night! Holy night! by permission of Selah Publishing Co., Inc., Kingston, NY 12401, North All is calm, all is bright American agent; refrain text, Michael Joncas, b.1951, © 1989, GIA And wonders of his love, Round yon Virgin Mother and child! Publications, Inc. And wonders, wonders of his love. Holy Infant so tender and mild, Concluding Rites Text: CM with repeats; based on Psalm 98; Isaac Watts, 1674–1748, alt. Sleep in heavenly peace, Music: T. Hawkes’ Collection of Tunes, 1833; George Frideric Handel, DISMISSAL: 1685–1759. Sleep in heavenly peace. Priest: The Lord be with you. All songs on this worship aid are printed with permission under People: And with your spirit. LicenSing 620976 and OneLicense.net #A-721675. Excerpts from the English translation of The Roman Missal © 2010, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
Letter from Music Ministry One of my favorite times of the year is Christmastime! I look Our children in Angel’s Choir continue to work so hard each forward to seeing family and friends, as we enjoy each other’s week for the many exciting singing opportunities we have! company, singing those familiar songs of the season. Amidst Some of those include the National Anthem at Progressive Field, it all, it sometimes is very easy to forget the real reason why Weekend Masses, prelude music for our Fall Mission, Fall Harvest we celebrate: The Birth of Our Lord, Jesus Christ-The Gift of Festival, Living Nativity, Christmas Pageant and Christmas Eve Peace! Mass. New members are always welcome to join anytime, and we continue to rock on for the New Year with many, many exciting As we gather together at the Table of the Lord, kneeling before opportunities ahead! the Christ Child as He lays in the manger, let us wonder in awe of the newborn babe. Jesus Christ, the Gift of Peace is born today, in Our amazing, harmonious and ALIVE Adult Choir keeps on our hearts. singing, singing, singing! This dedicated group not only My Christmas Wish: Wishing for you…and yours…and your serves the weekend and holiday masses, but for special services friends...to join! as well. For instance they came together to make a difference in the hearts and minds of those who have suffered addiction to Our Music Ministry is in full-swing and gearing up for the New heroin, and loss back in November for the “Greater Than Heroin” Year! We will begin preparing for Passiontide, Lent, Holy Week Regional Prayer Services. Their voices, harmonies, and presence and Easter quite soon. meant more to those in attendance, than words can express. Rehearsals always intertwines great work, with really meaningful Our teens are doing an amazing job playing and singing at the laughter and we always close with time for prayer, reflection, Sunday 5:00pm Mass for FIAT and Confirmation nights. We and remembrance. As we continue to prepare for the next are growing, and always welcoming new members to join this liturgical seasons, please reach out to me or any other member band! to join in this important and energy-filled ministry!
Bell Choir is ringing away! They rang for Fr. Wenz’s Mass in So there it is. My Christmas Wish...May Jesus Christ the Gift October, Mass of Remembrance, Thanksgiving Day, a funeral of Peace be in your days, hearts, families, country, nations, and for a founding members of the bells, and Christmas Eve. As we world. continue forward, we would like to grow to have two groups of ringers. Consider joining us today, no music reading is required! -Matthew SPECIAL THANKS TO: Knights of Columbus Summer Festival Team FIAT & Ablaze
Saint Ambrose Winter Carnival Shake off the Winter blues! Saturday, January 27, 2018 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Hilkert Hall 25¢ games and kids prizes Activities and Games for all ages Food and your favorite carnival snacks! Fun for the whole family bring your kids and grandkids for another GREAT family night at Saint Ambrose!
“I pray that this Christmas season will be one where you are reminded New to Saint Ambrose Parish? of God’s love through your own family, friends or the community of St. Ambrose. Welcome Jesus, WELCOME! the Prince of Peace, into your heart To learn more about our parish community, please cut out this form, place it in this Christmas so that your life can the collection basket, leave it with an usher or email us at www.StAmbrose.us. continue to be a prayer for peace. Have a Blessed Christmas.’ - Josh Cochrac Name: “As you rejoice in the birth of our Address: Savior, may you find in your hearts City, State, Zip: the depths of this mystery of love.” - Fr. Adam Phone #: “May this Christmas be filled with (PLEASE CHECK) peace and love for you and your family as you celebrate the birth of ___ I am new to the area and would like to join the parish our King, Jesus.” ___ Change of Address - Natalie English ___ I would like more information about the Catholic Faith ___ I am interested in volunteering with the ______Program ___ Please have someone call me: I need ______I would like to receive Eucharist at Jesus Christ... ⎕ Home ⎕ Hospital: ______Room# ______THE GIFT OF
If you have any questions, please call our Parish Office at 330.460.7300 or email [email protected] SAINT AMBROSE PARISH CHRISTMAS 2017