7th Sunday in Ordinary Time Weekend of February 19, 2017

“Should anyone press you into service for one mile, go for two miles. ” – Matthew 5:41

In This Bulletin LADIES FIRST FEBRUARY MEETING Page 5 FISH FRY INFORMATION Page 7 MINI-PILGRIMAGE WITH FR. ROB Page 11 Upcoming Events FEBRUARY 19 Donut Sunday/ Community Meal FEBRUARY 26 Confirmation MARCH 1 Ash Wednesday MARCH 4 Celebrating Love at Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration World Marriage Day Stay Connected StAmbrose.us @StAmbroseChurch Saint_Ambrose_Brunswick

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SUNDAY // FEBRUARY 19 THURSDAY // FEBRUARY 23 8:30 am-1:00 pm Donut Sunday (HH) 9:30 am-11:00 am 33 Days to Morning Glory (LCMK) 10:00-10:10 am Ten Minute Teaching (PLCJP) 10:30 am-12:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry (LCMT) 11:30-11:40 am Ten Minute Teaching (PLCJP) 6:00-7:00 pm Legion of Mary (CC) 1:00-1:10 pm Ten Minute Teaching (PLCJP) 6:30-7:00 pm Track Parent Meeting (LCFM) 1:00-2:00 pm Community Meal (HH) 6:30-8:00 pm RCIA for Children Dinner (LCJN) 3:45-4:30 pm FIAT Choir and Band (C) 7:00-8:30 pm Bell Choir (C) 6:00-8:00 pm FIAT Nights (PLCMT) 7:00-9:30 pm Boy Scouts #513 (HH) 6:00-8:00 pm Men’s Continuation Team (LCMK) FRIDAY // FEBRUARY 24 6:30-8:00 pm Men’s Renewal Team (LCLK) MONDAY // FEBRUARY 20 11:00 am-1:00 pm Art & Environment (C) 5:00-10:30 pm Bingo (HH 9:00 am-9:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration (CC) SATURDAY // FEBRUARY 25 6:00-8:00 pm Divorce Care (Library) 6:00-8:00 pm Divorce Care 4 Kids (School) 5:30-8:00 pm Knight of the Year (PLCMT) 6:30-8:30 pm Scripture Study (LCLK) 6:30-9:00 pm Catholic Works of Mercy (LCMT) 7:00-9:00 pm Boy Scouts Committee Meeting (LCMT) Lenten Soup Suppers 7:00-9:00 pm Bereavement Series (LCMK) Starting Thursday, March 2 Looking for a way to learn more about our Catholic faith this TUESDAY // FEBRUARY 21 Lent? Our annual Lenten Soup Supper series is a wonderful 9:00-11:00 am Sarah’s Circle (LCMK) opportunity to consider new topics that are central to 9:00 am-1:00 pm Women’s Guild (LCMT) our Christian identity. Join us as we gather together for 11:00 am-12:00 pm New Life Choir (C) three consecutive Thursdays – beginning March 2 – 5:30-6:30 pm Angels Choir (C) for a delicious soup dinner, spiritual reflections and a 6:00-7:30 pm Girl Scouts (Library) discussion on how we can live justly in an unjust world. 6:00-10:00 pm Knights of Columbus (LCFM) 6:30-8:00 pm Consoling the Heart of Jesus (LCMK) • March 2: Catholic Charities Migration and Refugee Services – 6:30-8:30 pm Alpha (PLCMT) “Immigration: Welcoming the Stranger” 6:30-9:00 pm Quilting & Sewing Ministry (LCLK) 7:00-8:00 pm Overeaters Anonymous (LCMT) • March 9: Collaborative to End Human Trafficking – 7:00-8:30 pm Parish Pastoral Council (HH) “It Happens Here Too” 7:00-8:30 pm Ministry of Praise Prayer Group (CC) 7:00-9:00 pm Cantor Rehearsal (C) • March 16: Dr. Iezzi – “ To You Lord I Return 7:30-9:00 pm FIAT CORE Meeting (LCJN) All three evenings will be from 6:00-8:00 pm in the Mother WEDNESDAY// FEBRUARY 22 Teresa Room. Contact Lisa at [email protected] for 9:00-10:30 am Yoga (HH) more information. 9:00-11:00 am Building & Grounds (LCFM) 9:30-11:00 am Scripture Study (LCMT) PARISH OFFICE HOURS: 11:30 am-1:00 pm Greater Than Heroin Meeting (PLCMT) Sun 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Phone | 330.460.7300 11:30 am-1:00 pm Alpha (LCLK) Mon 8:30 am - 8:30 pm Fax | 330.460.7342 2:00-3:00 pm Worship Commission Meeting (PLCJP) Tues-Thurs 8:30 am - 8:00 pm Web | www.StAmbrose.us 6:30-8:00 pm Small Group Bible Study (Library) Fri 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Facebook: StAmbrose.us 6:30-8:30 pm Adult Choir (C) Sat 8:30 am - 2:30 pm Twitter: @StAmbroseChurch 7:00-8:30 pm RCIA (LCJN) CALENDAR KEY: 7:00-8:30 pm Scripture Study (LCMT) LCMT Lehner Center, Matthew C = Church 7:00-9:00 pm Griefshare (LCFM) LCMK Lehner Center, Mark CC = Church Chapel LCLK Lehner Center, Luke S = School LCJN Lehner Center, John Save the Date PLC = Parish Life Center Community Meal: Next Sunday LCFM Lehner Center, Fr. McGivney Community Day is April 29, 2017. HH = Hilkert Hall PLCJP Parish Life Center, John Paul Watch for more information soon. HHG = Hilkert Hall Gym PLCMT Parish Life Center, Mother Teresa 2 February 19, 2017 From the Pastor Parish News

…”You have heard that it was said, ‘You coming in the next few weeks. In the mean- ing that everyone who comes to us re- shall love your neighbor and hate your en- time, please check out: www.Greaterthan- ceives a beautiful celebration thanks to emy.’ But I say to you, love your enemies and Heroin.com. Together we are GREATER our New Life Choir, our funeral servers, pray for those who persecute you, that you than heroin. greeters and the great group of folk who may be children of your heavenly Father, offer hospitality to the family through lun- for He makes His sun rise on the bad and …The other day I received a very sad email cheons….and let’s not forget those who the good, and causes rain to fall on the just from a mom who was in the process of help- bring GREAT bakery. We give the best we and the unjust. For if you love those who ing her adult son get some help. To read her have to the Lord and our members….praise love you, what recompense will you have? email/story was so painful. She concludes be God. We are so blessed. If you want to Do not the tax collectors do the same? And that “heroin is killing both my son and me.” help a little (sing, serve, bake, greet)….just if you greet your brothers only, what is un- We are working hard to improve access give a call to the Parish Office. All of us to- usual about that? Do not the pagans do the to care and good information on best re- gether…caring for each other….with the same? So be perfect, just as your heavenly sources that can help each member of our love of our God. Father is perfect.” Today’s Gospel calls us community find the support they need. It to a radical love – a bold and courageous will require lots of cooperation and a radi- …God bless our Deacons….they do such commitment to live and to love in the ways cal commitment to love and care for each great work for the Lord and our commu- of the Lord. How different our world and our other. Please pray for this mom and for all nity. They also are a huge support in car- families would be if we lived this radical love who are suffering the grip of addiction. ing for our families in a time of loss. Thank each day! Jesus calls us each day to a more you Deacon Tom, Clem, Frank and Gary. perfect love. Each person and difficult situa- …As we approach the Season of Lent, it is tion stretches us to live, love, give and serve the right time and moment to invite your …Our parish is blessed with some help- more in the ways of the Lord. Pray this week family and friends to ‘return’ to the Lord. A ful bereavement support programs. If you for the grace to embrace radical living – strong life of faith….and a steady walk with or someone you know is struggling with the radical loving. It will change everything in the Lord….keep all of us on the right path pain of loss, please let us know so we can your life and in our world. with the help and support we need. Watch help. Lisa Homady can always help make your mail this week for a newsletter con- sure you get connected to the right pro- …Last weekend’s celebration of World taining all the information about the up- gram/ministry ([email protected]). Marriage Day was wonderful. From the coming Lenten Season. prayers at Mass to the anniversary celebra- …Last weekend, after a Baptism, the fam- tions to our World Marriage Day Mass and …The Little Black Books are at the doors ily went out of their way to say thank YOU Dinner/Dance, everything was a great bless- of the Church. They are an easy way to fo- for the beautiful handmade prayer blan- ing. Faithful loving, in our times, is radi- cus your attention during the Lenten Sea- ket that their child received after Baptism. cal….it is bold. It is a powerful witness that son. Take one for a family member, neighbor, This beautiful tradition is a way of wrapping our world desperately needs. or send it to one of your children. each baptized child in the tender love of God. God bless all those who help make these …Many thanks to the 496 families who …This weekend you will have the oppor- wonderful gifts for our newest members. If responded last weekend to the Catholic tunity to sign up for a Lent Faith Sharing you would like to help them out (we need Charities in pew appeal. Your responsive- Group. 40 days of Lent – four sessions about 160 blankets a year), please contact ness is one bold example of your commit- – totaling six hours. All that is needed is Helen Sheridan at 330.460.7322. ment and desire to live this radical love Jesus ONE yes…to the Lord…to this invitation. speaks of in this weekend’s Gospel. It’s easy It can make a huge impact on your Lenten …As we celebrate Presidents Day this to love those who love us. It is much more Season. You will come together with other Monday, the chapel is open all day with difficult to love unconditionally a brother or members (you pick the type of group) to Eucharistic Adoration. Stop by for a visit sister we do not know who is in need. God discuss and reflect on the Word of God and pray for world peace, God’s protection on bless you for your goodness. If you did not (Scriptures) as it applies to your lived ex- all who serve to protect us and God’s wisdom get a chance to respond, today’s bulletin con- perience. It’s helpful. It’s meaningful. It and guidance on all who govern our nation. tains a Catholic Charities Appeal reply enve- allows you to form a circle of friends that lope. talks about deeper things that matter – life, …Jesus calls us to a radical love. Who can faith, God and the challenge to live the radi- you forgive or embrace this week not be- …As you may recall, our parish is help- cal love of Christ. See today’s bulletin for cause they love or forgive you but because ing facilitate a regional conversation to more information and to sign up. of the way that God loves and embraces address the Heroin Epidemic. Our next you? Have a blessed week. meeting is this coming Wednesday, Feb- …Over the past few weeks we’ve had over ruary 22 at 11:30 am in the Mother Teresa a dozen funerals. Some young members… room. We will be finalizing a Medina County some senior members….all wonderful cel- plan to raise awareness and align resources ebrations of our loved ones. We are blessed to address the crisis. Over the past few weeks that so many of our members assist and many have asked about some educational support our families as they commend opportunities and support. These will be their loved ones to the Lord. It is a bless-

February 19, 2017 3 Intentions Remember in Your Prayers

Mass Schedule Our Sick Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 8:15 am and 5:30 pm Richard Abramczyk Carol Maline Tuesday and Thursday: 8:15 am; 5:30 pm Prayer Service Richard Baronak Sr. Liz Stavole Saturday: 8:15 am and 4:30 pm Vigil Joseph Borovicka Mary Jo Straslicka Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 pm and 5:00 pm Matt Exton Amanda Swan Sarah Kulp Colette Terbrack Sunday, February 19 | 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time Donna Mace 7:30 † Farrenholz Family (Family) RS 9:00 Saint Ambrose Members RS Those Called Home to the Lord 10:30 † William East (Judy East) RR Charlotte Fortuna 12:00 † Julianne M. Clarke (Music Ministry) RR Born into Life: September 4, 1956 5:00 William & Joan Thesling 60th Anniversary Called into Eternal Life: February 9, 2017 (Helen & Stephanie Belovich) RR

Monday, February 20 Eva Harris 8:15 † Connie Adornato (Family) Born into Life: December 28, 2010 5:30 † Janet Marchisio (Kevin Marchisio) Called into Eternal Life: February 9, 2017

Tuesday, February 21 8:15 † Janet Marchisio (Kevin Marchisio) Thomas Johnson 5:30 Prayer Service – No Mass Born into Life: January 8, 1972 Called into Eternal Life: February 6, 2017

Wednesday, February 22 | The Chair of St. Peter 8:15 † John Madigan (Son) Peter R. Kolomichuk 5:30 † Stanley Bovit (Joan Wabail) Born into Life: November 19, 1951 Called into Eternal Life: February 10, 2017 Thursday, February 23 | St. Polycarp 8:15 † Janet Marchisio (Kevin Marchisio) 5:30 Prayer Service – No Mass Alice Krupar Born into Life: January 1, 1925 Friday, February 24 Called into Eternal Life: February 11, 2017 8:15 Baby Colette Terbrack (Downs Family Special Intention) 5:30 † Joanne Abramczyk (Star 4 Life Team) James McKee, Father of Dawn Hill Born into Life: August 14, 1940 Called into Eternal Life: February 12, 2017 Saturday, February 25 8:15 James & Ashleigh Rhyu Wedding Anniversary (Family) Mildred Millett, Mother of Cheryl Gazso 4:30 † Jimmy Cooney Jr. (Family) RS Born into Life: April 13, 1924 Called into Eternal Life: February 2, 2017 Sunday, February 26 | 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 † Mary Ann Forbes (Tom Zigman) RS 9:00 † William East (Judy East) RS Marion Shanko 10:30 Saint Ambrose Members RR Born into Life: February 8, 1933 12:00 † Dorothy Pytel (Friends) RR Called into Eternal Life: February 9, 2017 2:00* The Unborn GH 5:00* † Stanley Butwinski (Family) GH Reagan Delaney Tokes, Niece of Jeff McCrary *Confirmation Born into Life: March 13, 1995 “Do not be afraid. Called into Eternal Life: February 9, 2017 Death is only God who is passing by.” – St. Jeanne-Marie Kerguin 4 February 19, 2017 Time - Talents - Treasures Spiritual Life

Boy Scouts Fundraiser Dine to Donate THIS Tuesday, February 21 On February 24, join us at Support Boy Scouts Troop #513 and have a delicious meal with your family and friends Saint Ambrose while doing so. On Tuesday, February 21, if you dine at the Brunswick Applebee’s (1421 Town Center Road) Bingo from 11:00 am-9:00 pm, 15% of your check will go to the Scouts. However, you MUST present a flyer (located in the vestibule on your way out of Mass or online at www. FREE Upgrade StAmbrose.us/Applebees) for the troop to receive the donation. The flyer is valid for dine-in or carry out. on our Early Bird Games with this coupon Children and Teen Envelopes Our Young People’s Incredible Gifts Increase Your Chances to Win Every week, our young people contribute to Saint Ambrose– Purchase one Early Bird face (for $1) and get upgraded not only through monetary gifts, but through their actions. to a three Early Bird face for free with this coupon only. Increase your chances to win threefold. Here are some of the ways our kids have been Christ in our community: Make sure to visit us at • “I made a special Valentine for my aunt.” www.StAmbrose.us/Bingo • “I made get well cards for a nursing home.” • “I gave a hug to my friend who was sad.” In Support of Our Parish K of C Ladies Appreciation Dinner Week of February 12 Saturday, March 11 Wives and widows of those men in the February 12, July 1 - July 1 - Knights of Columbus are invited to a special 2017 February 12, February 14, Ladies Appreciation Dinner on Saturday, 2017 2016 March 11, beginning at 5:30 pm in the Sunday $23,269 $1,101,407 $1,119,249 Mother Teresa Room. Questions? Reach out Collection to Dave at [email protected]. Amount ($32,000) ($1,056,000) Needed Over / (Under) ($8,731) $45,407 Ladies First Tuesday, February 28 Building Fund $657 $12,792 Fatten your friendships at Ladies First. God gave us ACH Collection $3,139 (weekly) $0 (monthly) friends because He wanted us to be His friend. Come to Children’s $141 – 110 envelopes used. Ladies First on Tuesday, February 28 to enrich your Envelopes friendship with God and your sisters in faith. Fat Tuesday Vision 20/20 Week of Week of foods will be served since it will be Mardi Gras Night. See February 7 February 13 you on the 28th at 6:45 pm in Lehner Center John. Pledge $2,664.66 $5,430.00 Payments Total Payments $2,952,176.41 $2,957,606.41 Mission possible grand slam gala The 4th Annual Grand Slam Gala in the Thank you for your support for our parish Corner Bar at Progressive Field will be community. May God bless you for your held on Saturday, May 6, 2017. Tickets will goodness, now and always. be on sale soon, so watch this space. February 19, 2017 5 Parish News Family Life

Family Life Ministry Seniors Corner Marriage Tips SAS+ Upcoming Events A good marriage is not recognized by the Every Wednesday: Yoga (9:00-10:00 am) absence of conflict, but the presence of peacemaking. One sign of a healthy marital February 19: Donut Sunday/Community Meal relationship is the desire of a husband and wife February 26: Confirmation Mass (2:00 and 5:00 pm) to seek unity when there are disagreements and differences. March 1: Ash Wednesday Mass and Fish Fry March 9: Cards and Games for Seniors* Parenting Tips Love your neighbor as yourself” (Leviticus 19:18). Generally, *RSVP to Helen: 330.460.7322 people generalize neighbor to mean beyond the person next door. But today, why not take it literally? With your Senior Fun Activity – Thursday, March 9 child, choose a neighbor. Make them a treat or do a favor On March 9, from 2:00 – 3:30 pm, join us in the for them together. Mother Teresa Room for simple and fun games, along with snacks and beverages. If you have the www.SusanVogt.net following games for all to enjoy, let us know: Mahjong, Puzzles, Scrabble, Playing Cards, etc. (We’ll give it back, Men’s Renewal I promise.) Also, bring a picture of yourself in your younger years (age 2 – 7); we’ll try to guess who each March 18-19 Christ Renews His Parish person is. RSVP to Helen Sheridan (330.460.7322) or 2017 Men’s Renewal is free Elaine (330.225.3493) and let us know what games you and open to all Catholic can bring. men ages 18 and over. Men’s Renewal will allow you to make new friends while growing your Small Faith Groups relationship with Christ. Find Out More on Donut Sunday Join us for our next Men’s Renewal weekend on March 18 This Lent, allow and 19. For more information, or to register, contact Vic yourself to grapple Preisel at 440.915.2330 or [email protected], or Alex with deeper Molchan at 216.926.0440 or [email protected]. questions, find greater meaning and purpose in your life and actually come to a fuller Fish Fry understanding of who Jesus is and who Jesus can be in your We Need YOUR Help life. Instead of giving something up for Lent, do something As hard as it is to believe, we different…. something that will help you truly grow closer are only a few weeks from Ash to the Lord. This Lent, join a Lent Faith Sharing Group. It’s Wednesday. There are many easy….meaningful….and will be a great blessing in your life. traditions that come during this time, including our yearly Fish • Four gatherings of one hour Fry dinners. We’ll be starting • Will help you connect the Word of God to your daily life up again on Ash Wednesday • Reflection and Discussion on Lenten Scriptures (March 1), and then continuing • Takes place in homes of our members every Friday during Lent, from • No pressure…it’s designed for your comfort and ease 4:30-7:30 pm in Hilkert Hall. To find out more or to sign up for a group, come to This great event will be a success only because of you. We Donut Sunday on February 19 or contact Jane Baldwin are in desperate need of extra help on Thursday nights at [email protected]. Open your heart to do (to cook the specials) and the regular Fish Fry on Fridays. something different this Lent...something that will connect Looking to let your light shine and lend a hand? Email you to a deeper faith in Jesus Christ. Linda at [email protected]. 6 February 19, 2017

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Bible Study Catholic Men’s Conference A Special 5 Part Series Begins February 28 Saturday, March 25 Explore the sweeping saga of God’s people and their Men’s Fellowship invites all journey with God in a special Bible Study discussion group. men to attend the Diocese We will meet every Tuesday – February 28 through of Cleveland’s Catholic March 28 – from 10:00 to 11:30 am to explore God’s plan Men’s Conference from of salvation shared in these sacred texts. Contact Tim 9:00 am-4:00 pm at the Krolikowski at 330.273.1120 or [email protected] Holiday Inn Rockside on for more information. Saturday, March 25. Tim Staples, a nationally known Catholic evangelist, will be Cancer Support Group the featured speaker, along with Father Michael Denk No March Meeting and Elvis Grbac, a former NFL quarterback. More than The Cancer Prayer Group 600 men attended last year’s conference, which provides a will not be meeting in March unique opportunity for men to bond, praise and share with due to the first Wednesday other Christian men. Registration begins this month through of the month being Ash our Men’s Group. Individual registration is $38, or $34 if we Wednesday. This will give our get enough members to qualify for the group rate; the cost members time to go to Mass includes continental breakfast and lunch. Arrangements and help at the Fish Fry. Our for car pooling (leaving our parish at 7:30 am and returning next meeting will be April 5, when we will be celebrating following the 4:00 pm Mass) are in the works. Contact Ty the 8th Anniversary of the Ministry. As always, Miriam Tyjewski at 440.867.4503 [email protected] or and Terri are available any time to talk, meet, or provide any Deacon Tom at 330.460. 7322 or TSheridan@StAmbrose. additional information. Contact Terri at 216.990.0082 or us for information regarding the conference. Men, don’t [email protected] or Miriam at 330.225.9005. miss out on a great experience.

TICKETS: Featuring live Celtic & Traditional Music! $20 With each ticket purchased, Saint Patrick’s Day you will also receive a $10 gift certificate to the Celebration! Islander Restaurant. Saturday, March 4th Food, fun, friendship until 11:00pm Held in Hilkert Hall 6:00pm Doors Open • 6:30pm Dinner Traditional Corned Beef Dinner or Irish Stew All proceeds support Catholic Works of Mercy and our provided by the Hooley House Knights of Columbus. It’s our way to strength family and Includes 2 Drinks - Draft Beer & Wine serve those in need. (Additional beverages will be available for purchase)

February 19, 2017 7 Education News Our Children

PSR Saint Ambrose Catholic School A Wonderful Announcement A Note from Mrs. Lisa Cinadr I am happy to announce that our PSR Parish School of Religion has Dear Parents and Friends, PARISH SCHOOL received a grant from the “Rooted OF RELIGION in Faith–Forward in Hope 2016” Our annual State of the program. The grant will assist our Schools was held on Tuesday, efforts in engaging and sustaining family involvement by February 7. Parents and friends introducing the new “Strength Based Parenting” program reviewed current programs from the Gallup Organization. This project will assist parents and a sampling of our students’ in identifying their innate God given strengths as they accomplishments, then enjoyed continue their role as primary educators of their children’s learning about future goals faith. designed to best support each student and keep SAS moving onward and upward. Journey With Jesus See some of the great work happening below. Journey with Jesus students celebrated Valentine’s Day in class with a special lesson on Saint Valentine, the patron MEETING EACH STUDENT’S NEEDS: saint of love and devotion. • School Culture/Peace Be With You (2016) • Curriculum Review (2016) • Milan Monthly (2016) • NWEA MAP assessments (2016) • STREAM (2016) • FIRST LEGO League - Robotics (2016) • Theology of the Body (2017) • Jon Peterson Scholarship (2017) • Criterion Writing Software (2017) • Option C (2017-2018) • College Credit Plus (2017-2018)

BUILDING OUR FUTURE: 3rd Grade Palm Burning Workshop • Excellence in Culture We are still looking for a few parent volunteers to help – Peace Be With You/Habits of Mind with the Ice Cream Social after the 3rd Grade Palm Burning • Excellence in Support Workshops on: – Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship – STREAM • Wednesday, February 22 at 4:30 pm and – Electives model for HSP • Monday, February 27 at 6:30 pm –Fine Arts - Band, Orchestra, Choir • Excellence in Rigor Let me know if you can help. Thank you in advance. – Lessons/STREAM – Testing The PSR program is in need of old Palms for our Lenten – Local and National Contests workshops. You can bring them to your PSR session or – College Credit Plus drop off in the Parish Life Center. • STEM Accreditation • National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence PSR Schedule Reminder Classes resume for PSR on February 22, 25 and 27. Our future is indeed bright. Lisa Cinadr 330.460.7350 330.460.7321 [email protected] [email protected]

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PASTORAL STAFF Readings for the Week Father Bob Stec, Pastor 330.460.7333 www.usccb.org Father Rob Ramser, Parochial Vicar 330.460.7311 Mon SIR 1:1-10; MK 9:14-29 Father Tom Weber, Parochial Vicar 330.460.7312 Deacon Clem Belter Tues SIR 2:1-11; MK 9:30-37 Deacon Gary Tomazic Wed 1 PT 5:1-4; MT 16:13-19 Deacon Thomas Sheridan Thurs SIR 5:1-8; MK 9:41-50 Deacon Frank Weglicki Fri SIR 6:5-17; MK 10:1-12 Abbot Gary Hoover, OSB, Weekend Assistant Sat SIR 17:1-15 ;MK 10:13-16 Jane Baldwin, Spiritual Life Coordinator 330.460.7381 Sun IS 49:14-15; 1 COR 4:1-5; MT 6:24-34 Tom Bonezzi, Music Ministry 330.460.7337 Lisa Homady, Care and Compassion Coordinator 330.460.7315 Helen Lanzarotta, Music Ministry & Parish Life Coord. 330.460.7343 Mike Mascio, Business Operations Manager 330.460.7344 Caitlin O’Neill, FIAT Youth Ministry 330.460.7387 Helen Sheridan, Family Life Ministry 330.460.7322

SUPPORT STAFF James Ergh, Building & Grounds Supervisor 330.460.7309 David Hoover, Communications 330.460.7334 Baptisms Kathy Sarazin, Front Office Coordinator 330.460.7300 We Welcome into the Waters... Gabriella Leeann Anzalone PSR STAFF Andrew Charles Griffith Deb Houdek, PSR Secretary 330.460.7326 Janet Majka, PSR Coordinator 330.460.7321 Jaxon Robert Moulden

SCHOOL STAFF Lisa Cinadr, Day School Principal 330.460.7350 John Krupinski, School Programs Consultant 330.460.7346 Breanne Logue, Institutional Advancement 330.460.7318 Catherine Mitchell, Preschool Director 330.460.7361

PARISH LEADERS Bob Downs, Parish Finance Council 330.273.3108 Bryce Rausch, Parish Finance Council 215.896.9248 Jim Lepi, Athletic Director 330.273.1801 Mini-Pilgrimage with Fr. Rob Frank Gati and Alan Yarcusko, Monday, March 6 School Advisory Board [email protected] Join Fr. Rob for a mini-pilgrimage as we travel to Our Parish Leadership Team, 330.460.7381 Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral and Historic Saint Patrick Church in the Diocese of Toledo. BAPTISM The bus leaves at 8:00 am on Monday, March 6 and will Parents need to attend a Pre-Baptism Class for their first child. return to Saint Ambrose at 6:00 pm. The price is $ 27.00 Please call Kim Nemet at 330.460.7316 to register. (payable to Saint Ambrose) and includes the cost of the bus and lunch. Contact Helen Sheridan at 330.460.7322 or MARRIAGE [email protected] to sign up for what plans to be a Please call a priest or deacon at the Parish Office at least six months great day of prayer and friendship. prior to proposed date to begin your wedding preparations.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (RCIA) Come and learn more about the Catholic faith. Call the PLC.

PARISH MEMBERSHIP Call the Parish Office to register. Current members are asked to notify the Parish Office when they move.

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Junior High News

Family Teaching Mass

Father Rob was the presider at the Wednesday PSR Family Teaching Mass for grades 3-8. The readings centered on “making your light shine for Our FIAT kids have a lot of gifts, others.” as was evident in our FIAT's Got Talent show a few weeks Our Junior High students lead the different parts of the liturgy and were good examples to the ago. Teens, want to let your light younger students about sharing their gifts. continue to shine? Help us during Living Stations of the Cross! E-mail Caitlin for more info.

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