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929 Pearl Road, Brunswick, OH 44212 • 330.460.7300 This Week Mark Your Calendars SUNDAY // DECEMBER 27 We look forward to seeing you at Mass MONDAY // DECEMBER 28 9:00 am-9:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration (CC) 6:00-8:00 pm Divorce Care (LCMK) 7:00-8:00 pm Recovery Support Group (LCMK) 7:00-9:00 pm Catholic Works of Mercy (LCMT) TUESDAY // DECEMBER 29 9:00-10:00 am Building & Grounds Committee 9:00-11:00 am Sarah’s Circle (LCMK) 4:30-6:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry (LCMT) After serving our parish for eight-and-a-half years, Jake Bihari 7:00-8:00 pm Overeaters Anonymous (LCMT) has moved to the Dominican Republic to work at the mission 7:00-8:30 pm Prayer Group (CC) 7:00-9:00 pm Knights of Columbus (LCFM) full-time. God has truly blessed us over the years through Jake. 7:00-9:00 pm Ministry of Consolation (LCLK) Although we will miss him, our prayers will be with him during WEDNESDAY // DECEMBER 30 his journey. Thanks for everything, Jake! 9:00-10:00 am Yoga (PLCMT) 5:30-6:00 pm Prayer Service (CC) THURSDAY // DECEMBER 31 4:30 pm Mass (C) 6:00 pm Mass (C) 11:00 pm Holy Hour (CC) FRIDAY // JANUARY 1 9:00 am Mass (C) 10:30 am Mass (C) SATURDAY // JANUARY 2 2:00-4:00 pm DBSA Support Group (LCMT) 5:30-8:00 pm Faithful After Fifty (PLCMT) Our K-4 Christmas Concert was a resounding success! We are so proud of our Saint Ambrose students!
PARISH OFFICE HOURS: “Today, therefore, we should say a Sun 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Phone | 330.460.7300 special prayer to the Lord for all the Mon 8:30 am- 8:30 pm Fax | 330.460.7342 families of the world. Imitating the Tues-Thurs 8:30 am - 8:00 pm Web | www.StAmbrose.us Holy Family of Nazareth, may parents Fri 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Facebook: StAmbrose.us seriously concern themselves about the Sat 8:30 am - 2:30 pm Twitter: @StAmbroseChurch growth and education of their children, CALENDAR KEY: so that they may mature as responsible LCMT Lehner Center, Matthew C = Church and honest citizens, without ever LCMK Lehner Center, Mark CC = Church Chapel forgetting that faith is a precious gift LCLK Lehner Center, Luke S = School to be nourished in their children through LCJN Lehner Center, John PLC = Parish Life Center personal example.” LCFM Lehner Center, Fr. McGivney HH = Hilkert Hall PLCJP Parish Life Center, John Paul -Pope Benedict XVI HHG = Hilkert Hall Gym PLCMT Parish Life Center, Mother Teresa 2 December 27, 2015 Paul’s Letter to the Colossians: goodness of 8 of our members who again it reveals the depth of your took two hours, a few days before goodness and the great care and Brothers and sisters: Christmas, to be trained for our compassion you have for continuing the Put on, as God’s chosen ones, holy and ministry at the Medina County Jail. Of work of the Lord. God bless you. beloved, heartfelt compassion, kindness, all the things that they could have been humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing …New Year’s Day is a holy day of doing, they spent this time making sure we with one another and forgiving one obligation – the Solemnity of Mary. It’s were ready to celebrate Mass this coming another, if one has a grievance against the perfect way to start the New Year by Tuesday at the Jail. What a blessing to another; as the Lord has forgiven you, so gathering in prayer to give thanks to God bring the mercy and compassion of must you also do. And over all these put for all the blessings we receive. It’s also a Christ to some of our sisters and on love, that is, the bond of perfection. And perfect moment for us to come together brothers during some very difficult let the peace of Christ control your hearts, and pray for peace in our world. We times in their lives. the peace into which you were also called desperately need God’s guidance and in one body. And be thankful. Let the word …This week I also found a crew sorting grace to create a more peaceful, safe of Christ dwell in you richly, as in all all the items our young people donated world for all. Masses on New Year’s Eve wisdom you teach and admonish one and collected during Advent. They will be at 4:30 pm and 6:00 pm, and on another, singing psalms, hymns, and totaled: 14 scarves, 184 pairs of gloves New Year’s Day at 9:00 am and 10:30 spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts and mittens, 12 pairs of ear muffs, 133 am. to God. And whatever you do, in word or in hats, 103 pairs of socks, 2 headbands and …On New Year’s Eve, Deacon Gary will deed, do everything in the name of the 6 slippers. Such goodness from our be leading a Holy Hour starting at 11:00 Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the young people!! pm in the Chapel. Please come and join Father through him. …Speaking of young people….in the with your sisters and brothers in prayers. …This weekend, we celebrate the Feast days prior to Christmas, I saw a group of After the prayer, all are welcome to a of the Holy Family. The second reading teens out power shopping for 52 kids in reception in the Mother Teresa Room. from Saint Paul to the Colossians offers need….I saw six recent college graduates …Again, many thanks to all who helped the perfect recipe for strong family life – taking care of 10 kids from the inner create a beautiful and prayerful both for our personal families and for our city….and I saw 10 young adults working Christmas for our parish community. parish family. It speaks of mercy and on preparing gifts for two families in need. We are blessed by their generous service forgiveness. It reminds us to always We are very blessed to see the next at the Table of the Lord week in and out. take time to give thanks and give praise generations stepping forward in service Please pray for all our liturgical and to God. And in whatever we do, do to the Lord and with mercy and music ministers. God bless you. everything in the name of the Lord. As compassion for those in need. Praise we reflect on our celebration of Christmas be God. …If you did not get your Christmas and look to make some resolutions for the book, ReDiscover Jesus, there will be …We, as a parish, are blessed by the New Year, how can we use the wisdom some on the bookrack outside the faithful service and example of our and guidance of Saint Paul to Chapel. Matthew Kelly has written an Catholic Works of Mercy Team. They strengthen family life and grow in inspiring book to help all of us use the new did a beautiful job in taking care of holiness and faithfulness to the Lord year to strengthen our faith, hope and love about 100 families this Christmas. Each our God? of Jesus Christ. was treated with the care and compassion …Many thanks to all who helped make of Christ. It was truly inspiring to see …Be assured of my prayers for you and for a wonderful celebration of their dedication, generous service and your family on this Feast of the Holy Christmas for our parish family. The sacrifice, and the wonderful spirit they Family, and always. May the scriptures inspiring liturgies and worship, to the brought to their efforts to ‘be the mercy’ from Saint Paul, today, be the pattern of decorations that adorned our Church and that we seek in our world. your life and love for each other. campus all Advent and Christmas, to the …In the days before Christmas I wonderful events like the Living Nativity approached three members of our and Concerts – our parish is blessed by Catholic Works of Mercy Team to see your goodness and your efforts to what they still needed to take care of the create a joyous and beautiful Christmas families we adopted. “We don’t need for all. anything….everything came in…and …As I reflect on our parish family over more than what we asked….and great the past week, I was humbled by the stuff.” It all came in….1200 tags….and Remember in Your Prayers Intentions
Mass Schedule Our Sick Daily: 8:15 am & 5:30 pm Virginia Adams Robby Kilner Saturday: 8:15 am & 4:30 pm Vigil Kathy Barta Leo Kwiatkowski Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 pm & 5:00 pm Austin Belaska Agnes Lewandowski Doug Carey Larry Mach Sunday, December 27 | The Holy Family Bryan Carroll Joseph Madigan 7:30 Joseph Walgus (Family) GH Aubrey Charek Sheila McIntyre 9:00 Emory & Mary Ann Hovanec (Family) GH Shirley Cimera Gloria Praznik 10:30 Rita Pavlick (Friends & Family) RS Kathleen Cunningham Debbie Prante 12:00 Christopher Kaczynski Sr. (Family) RS Bill Crump Marge Sabados 5:00 Tony & Lydia Baker (Family) TW Mary Ann Dodig Diane Saunders Matthew Exton Andy (Son) Sprok Monday, December 28 | The Holy Innocents Karen Eskut Jerry Talmon, Sr. 8:15 Aiden Von Duyke (Family Friend) Carolyn Hunt Melanie Ulan 5:30 Janet Marchisio (Husband) Robert Kestranek, Sr. Danny Zifcheck
Tuesday, December 29 If you would like your loved one’s name on the prayer list, 8:15 Anna Zoul (Russell & Annette Kocka) please call Connie at 330.225.9236. 5:30 James Carallaro (Family) We publish the names of our sick in the bulletin for 3 weeks. Wednesday, December 30 If you would like the name of your loved one to remain in the 8:15 Neil Carson (Marcia Beck) bulletin after this time, please let us know by contacting the communications department at [email protected] or Thursday, December 31 | Saint Sylvester I 330.460.7334. 8:15 John Savage (Mrs. Dolly Bush) 4:30 Mary Bukovsky (Family) RR 6:00 Donald Berg (Darlene Hight) TW Do You Know Someone Who Would
Friday, January 1| Mary, Mother of God Like a Visit? 9:00 Emory & Mary Ann Hovanec (Family) TW Please Let Us Know 10:30 Robert Rady (Swansinger Family) RR We need your help to tell us about any members of our community who are shut Saturday, January 2 | Saint Basil the Great in or sick that you know about but our 8:15 Saint Ambrose Members staff does not. Please give the parish office 4:30 Joseph Sabados (Jim & Pixie) RR a call to let us know if there is someone who is sick who would like a call or visit from our parish staff. Thank you. Sunday, January 3 | The Epiphany of the Lord 7:30 James & Ashleigh Rhyu (Family) GH 9:00 Dec’d of Neff & Pipak Families(Family) GH 10:30 Frank Stec & Family (Sull Family) GH Those Called Home to the Lord 12:00 John Audi (Betty Audi) TW Michael Vrsansky 5:00 Edward Kostyack (Family) RR Born into Life: October 24, 1941 Called into Eternal Life: December 17, 2015 “The family,which is founded and given life by love,in a community of persons: of husband and Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let the perpetual light wife,of parents and children,of relatives…with love shine upon him. May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. the family is a community of persons and, in the same way,without love the family cannot love, grow and perfect itself as a community of persons.” -Saint John Paul the Great
December 27, 2015 3 Parish News Upcoming Events
New Year’s Week Schedule Year of Mercy Evening Reflections Start 2016 Off Right Beginning Tuesday, January 19 Our Savior has been born! Christ, our light, is here. On December 8, the Solemnity of the As we commemorate these holy days, join us here at Saint Immaculate Conception, Ambrose. Please remember that New Year’s Day is a holy the Church officially day of obligation, as we honor our Blessed Mother. We began its Year of Mercy. will celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God This year is what is called with Vigil Masses at 4:30 pm and 6:00 pm, on Thursday, an Extraordinary Jubilee December 31st. Our Masses on January 1st will be held Year. Traditionally our at 9:00 am and 10:30 am. Note that there is no 5:30 pm Church has a Jubilee Year every 25-50 years. Every so often, Mass on the 1st. however, the pope will designate a special year outside of the normal cycle, which is therefore called an Extraordinary Please also be aware that there will be no 5:30 pm Mass on Jubilee. Recognizing the need for God’s mercy in today’s Wednesday, December 30. Instead, join us at that time for a world, Pope Francis has designated this liturgical year as special prayer service in our chapel. a special one, focusing on God’s unending mercy.
We look forward to a wonderful 2016 with you and your Here at Saint Ambrose, we’ll have plenty of opportunities family. to commemorate this special year. One such way that we are honoring the Year of Mercy is through our Evening Community Day Reflection series.Our first such event is Tuesday, January 19th, from 7:00-8:00 pm. This will be an evening of April 23, 2016 reflection for all who feel separated or are disappointed On April 23, 2016, Saint in the Church. Come as you are, and experience the love Ambrose will hold our of Christ Jesus! second annual Community Day of Service. Together, Other evenings will be offered throughout the year, over 500+ members of including reflections for our LGBTQ Catholics, those who our Parish Community struggle with addiction, those who have suffered because of will join in for a great the pain of abortion, and more. Please visit our website, day of service, helping keep our parish grounds safe, www.StAmbrose.us, for more information as 2016 goes on. helping our senior parishioners with yard work and working with over 15 other nonprofits throughout the community. To receive additional information about Wedding Fair Luncheon Community Day, and to reserve your family’s spot, contact Sunday, January 24 Jane Baldwin at [email protected] or 330.460.7381 or Are you getting married in 2016? Congratulations! Lisa Homady at [email protected] or 330.460.7315. If you would like more information ALPHA about having your wedding ceremony at Saint Ambrose, we Starts Tuesday, January 19 would like to invite you to our ALPHA is for everyone, welcoming people Wedding Fair luncheon on Sunday, from all backgrounds, religions, and January 24, 2016. This will give you viewpoints. The ALPHA course meets once an opportunity to meet our Wedding a week for 10 weeks, and includes dinner. Team, and get answers to questions like There are informational postcards at the end certifications, music, church decorations and scheduling. of the pews at all Masses this week. Our new ALPHA session You will also get a chance to meet some of our Couple-to- begins January 19, from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm in the Parish Life Couple ministry members that will help you prepare for Center, Mother Teresa Room. Feel free to bring a friend. Are the Sacrament of Marriage. Contact Helen Lanzarotta at you interested in a daytime ALPHA? Let us know! To register, [email protected] for more information. We call Marsha Pappalardo at 216.410.4844 or Mark Oldfield at look forward to celebrating this exciting time with you! 440.666.5217.
4 December 27, 2015 Time - Talents - Treasures Spiritual Life
Year-End Giving and Family of God A Reflection from Mary Beth Merklin Future Planning “In 2008, something came over me to learn how to pray Please Remember Our Parish the rosary. I went to the Protestant bookstore in my town In this season of giving, consider making a year-end and asked if they had rosaries. I didn’t even know what one gift to our parish in gratitude for all the blessings you looked like. I bought one and got 2 books from the library, have received in life. As you plan to make the most of which I read twice, and then consulted the internet and your charitable donations in 2015, know that we gratefully taught myself to pray the rosary. It wasn’t before long that I accept gifts of cash and appreciated started watching EWTN and somehow heard about St. Louis assets such as stocks and bonds. If de Montfort and his book, True Devotion to the Blessed Virgin you are 70 1/2 or older, contact your Mary. I am fairly certain that I read this book before I went to IRA administrator to find out if 2015 RCIA, and was received into the Church on April 3, 2010. legislation has been enacted that will allow you to make an income-tax free Then, when my life circumstances took a dramatic turn and gift from your IRA to our parish. Lastly, I found myself in Brunswick with no home, family, job, or should this year-end find you creating money, I attended a Tri-C program in 2014 called Women or updating your estate plan, please in Transition. I was very excited to participate in the 33 consider helping us grow our parish ministry for future Days to Morning Glory group. Mary has gone above and generations by including our parish as a beneficiary of your beyond what good mothers do....she has read my mind and will, trust, retirement plan or life insurance policy. heart even when I didn’t know it myself. She has opened my heart more and more to Jesus. She knows my deepest Questions? Please contact Lynn Rogers at our Parish Office desires and has brought me to where they are fulfilled in at [email protected] or 330.460.7335. her son, Jesus. To sum it up, I am amazed; I am awed; and I am so very, very thankful. I feel loved and part of a family. I am so honored to have Mary as my mother.” Children and Teen Envelopes Our Young People’s Incredible Gifts Mary Beth has a deep relationship with Mary. Thank you for Every week, our young people contribute to Saint being a shining example of the Family of God. Ambrose–not only through monetary gifts, but through their actions. The following are some of the ways our kids have been Christ in our community. As Jesus asked in Saint Ambrose Endowment Matthew 21:16, “Do you hear what they are saying?” Supporting Our Good Work As we celebrate the holidays, we are • “I gave my cousin and sisters blankets when they reminded of all the great work our Saint were cold.” Ambrose family does for the community. • “I helped my mom make breakfast.” Consider making a contribution to the Saint • “I bought a PJ top and bottom for the giving tree.” Ambrose Endowment fund, so that we can • “I stayed in at recess to help my teacher.” continue our work. Please visit www.StAmbrose.us/Endowment for more information. In Support of Our Parish Coming Next Week Formed Because of the Christmas holiday, this week’s bulletin had to be in to the printer before the collection totals from Catholic Content Online December 20 were available. We will publish these totals in Saint Ambrose has next week’s bulletin. teamed up with Formed.org to give you As always, we are grateful for your support of Saint Ambrose FREE access to Catholic Parish. Now and always, God bless you for your kindness Ebooks, MP3s, movies and more, all from the comfort of your and generosity. computer, tablet, or smartphone. Visit www.formed.org and enter the parish code 8H62DG to start streaming content. December 27, 2015 5 Parish News Upcoming Events
SAS+ (Seniors) | Upcoming Events Couples’ Night Out Friday, January 8 YOGA / All Wednesdays: 9:00-10:00am Looking to spend more time with your significant other in 2016? There will be plenty of opportunities to start the January 6, 9:00 am: Another installment in our speaker New Year off in the company of other couples! Starting series! “Are you Aging Too Quickly?” off, make sure you have Friday, January 8th, from 7:00- 9:00 pm, set aside as Date Night! We will be showing a January 17, 1:00 pm: Community Meal great movie while enjoying cheese and crackers, along with other refreshments. Is marriage still relevant? How January 18, 10:00 am: Swing by the Senior Health Expo important are dads to a family? Find out by joining us! at the Brunswick Recreation Center! Learn how we RSVP to Deacon Tom or Helen [email protected] or can remain in good health. 330.460.7322 by Tuesday, January 5. Free babysitting will be provided—when you RSVP, make sure to let us know if January 19, 9:00 am: We’ll be having a delicious off-site you’d like to take advantage! breakfast at Bob Evans. Yum! RSVP to Helen (330.460.7322 or [email protected]). Project S.N.O.W. Serving Neighbors is Our Way Family Life Ministry We are called to love our neighbors as Marriage Tips ourselves, and this takes on a special The feast is over but the visiting and company may meaning in the winter days when snow continue through the Christmas holidays. Although hits the driveways and sidewalks. So generally a happy time of family many of our seniors are not able to tend to their own drives. togetherness, Christmas can also be a It’s incredibly essential that their drives and walks are open, time when stress causes short tempers. Be especially in the case of an emergency, but this does not mindful and merciful with your beloved always happen. Project SNOW is simply a call for each these days when you might be together in of us to be good neighbors to our home bound and our extremely close quarters. seniors. Please help keep their drives and walks open and accessible. Want to lend a hand? Call the Parish Office Parenting Tips (333.460.7300) to share how you can help. You know the After the hubbub of Christmas dies down, pause as a family need. You know your neighbors. When the snow falls, Serve not only to thank each other, but to be thankful that you your Neighbor – after all, it’s Our Way as followers of Jesus have the resources to give gifts and that you have a family and members of Saint Ambrose Parish. to share this time with. Don’t let the day slip slide away without this pause www.SusanVogt.net Living Your Strengths Be Your Best Self in 2016 The Gallup Organization has researched human potential, Bingo Lingo and concluded that you will be most successful in whatever you do by building your life around your greatest natural Every Friday Night! abilities, rather than your weaknesses. Just a friendly reminder there will be no Bingo on The Clifton StrengthsFinder helps you understand and Friday, January 1. Happy explore your specific God-given strengths. Here at Saint New Year! We will see you Ambrose, we want to help you become the best version of on January 8, 2016, when you will have a chance to win yourself—at home, at work, and in our community! cash to payoff those Christmas bills. We are always in Please join us at one of the following Living Your need of volunteers at bingo! Get a little exercise and make Strengths Sessions: January 19, January 26, February new friends! Bingo supports the day school and all the 2 and February 9 (Tuesdays) from 7:00 – 8:30 pm; or little extras here at Saint Ambrose. If interested, please April 6, 13 and 20 (Wednesdays) from 7:00 – 8:30 pm. contact Lynn Rogers at [email protected] or For more information, or to register, please contact Carol 330.460.7335. Maline at [email protected] or 330.460.7336. 6 December 27, 2015 Upcoming Events Parish News
2016 First Step Program 6 Week Bereavement Series Facilitated by the Diocese of Cleveland Beginning Wednesday, January 20 During this Holy Year, the Jubilee Please join us on the road toward healing as we journey of Mercy, we are called to renew through the many feelings and emotions associated with our relationship with God and the the death of a loved one. The bereavement program helps to Church. Attempting to pick up the provide comfort and support to those grieving through the pieces of one’s life after the tragedy use of prayer, music, coping measures, and understanding of divorce is an area that can impact a person’s relationship the pain associated with the loss of a loved one. with God and the Church. One of the significant issues that a person faces is their place in the Church. Does the Registration is required. Please contact Monica Kortan Church still care about me even though I am divorced? Am I 330-460-7304 or E-mail [email protected] for allowed to go to Mass? Can I receive communion? How can more information, or to sign-up. the Church help me heal? If I decide to marry again, what do I have to do? March for Life 2016 The Tribunal of the Diocese of Cleveland, especially January 21-23 during this Jubilee of Mercy, offers its First Step Program Join the Knights of Columbus on a road trip in order to help individuals deal with these questions to the March for Life 2016. We’ll depart in order to renew and/or strengthen their relationship on Thursday, January 21 at 9:30 pm, with God and the Church. This program is offered to arriving in time for morning Mass at help everyone, especially those who have experienced Basilica of the Immaculate Conception divorce, learn more about Catholic teaching regarding and the Rally & March at the National marriage, divorce, and remarriage. Representatives from Mall on the 22nd. We’ll be returning to Brunswick on the Ministry to the Divorced Office of the Department for Saturday, January 23 at 3:00 am. The cost is $55.00 per Marriage and Family Ministry will also be present to explain person. the resources they offer to the divorced. Seating is limited and on a first come, first served basis. In any endeavor, taking the “first step” is always the most Meals are NOT included. Bus service provided by Baron difficult. The First Step Program helps individuals to Bus. For more information, please contact Jim Maslach at navigate the path of healing and closure. Please refer to the 440.785.9838 or via Email at [email protected]. Tribunal website (www.dioceseofcleveland.org/tribunal) for testimonials about the program from past participants.
The schedule for the general meetings in 2016 is: Exciting Pilgrimage October 2-18, 2016 • Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at Saint Peter Parish, Come and join Hearts of the World Lorain, at 7:00 pm Pilgrimages as we journey to Poland, • Thursday, May 19, 2016, at Saint Noel Parish, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Croatia on Willoughby Hills, at 7:00 pm an excursion from October 2nd – 18th, •Tuesday, September 13, 2016, at Immaculate Heart 2016 to celebrate the Jubilee of Mercy. of Mary Parish, Cuyahoga Falls, at 7:00 pm Stops include Czestochowa (Jasna Gora •Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at Saint Ambrose monastery which holds the miraculous Parish, Brunswick, at 7:00 pm icon), Krakow (including the Divine Mercy Shrine, Wawel Cathedral and more), Auschwitz, Wadowice Note that the Diocese of Cleveland no longer requires (hometown of St. John Paul II), Medjugorje and Trogir. any fees for this process. The price is $4980 per person. There are only 30 seats available at this price. Medjugorje only is also available. For more information, call the Tribunal (216.696.6525 or 800.869.6525, ext. 4000) or check out the website: Interested parties should contact Sandee McAleer (Director) www.dioceseofcleveland.org/tribunal. at 330.801.0838 or Fr. Rob Ramser (Spiritual Director) at 330.460.7300 with any questions or for reservation forms.
December 27, 2015 7 Message From The Team Happy New Year, from our family to yours!
Upcoming Events
Confirmation #5 January 10 Join us on January 10 for our Confirmation #5 celebration. We will begin with 5:00 pm Mass and continue until 7:45 pm. We will talk about our Mission from God! Your parent/ sponsor does need to attend. For questions, contact Amy at [email protected] or 330.460.7388.
Mama Scheier Show January 17 On January 17 , join us from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm for our annual Mama Scheier Show! Mark your calendar for this talk show-style evening with special guests and a lot of laughing. This is one FIAT Night you don’t want to miss! Junior High News March for Life January 22 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 Junior High students kicked off winter break and their last day of PSR own parish community for this wonderful with a Christmas party! An evening of fun Christmas games and ice experience. Head to www.myFIAT.us or call breakers gave our young teens a better chance to get to know one another and 330.460.7387 for more details, or to sign up. build relationships through various team building activities! Spots are filling quickly, so sign up today for this one-of-a-kind opportunity!
8 December 27, 2015 Saint Ambrose Parish invites you to join us for an
ItalianAuAuTHTHenen TICTICDinner! HoHoMMeeMAMAdede CuCuISIISInene Saturday, January 9 5:30 p.m. Hilkert Hall Tickets: $5 for children / $8 for adults Purchase at the Parish Office
The evening will also include a Get your tickets today! Limited tickets available Talent Show, featuring some of very at the door because all food is homemade. talent Music Ministry Members! All proceeds to benefit Alpha Village
Come join us for a great evening of Homemade Italian Food and Music! Education News Our Children Saint Ambrose Catholic School PSR Christmas Concert I I would like to thank all of the PSR December 12 was a and Journey with Jesus students who wonderful evening for participated in the presentation of the families and friends to gather Living Nativity on December 19th. A big thank you to Robyn at Saint Ambrose Church and Vavrek and Rachel Metz for working with the students and listen to the beautiful voices coordinating the rehearsals. of the students in grades K-4, who sang Christmas songs. The concert was conducted by Amanda Friedman PSR Schedule Reminders and accompanied by Tom Bonezzi. Afterwards, everyone Please note that there will be no PSR classes through gathered in Hilkert Hall as one family of God to celebrate January 4, 2016. Classes will resume on January 6, 9, and 11. the Christmas season. Winter Catechist Gathering We will be hosting our Winter Catechist Gathering on January 4th at 6:00 pm, or Saturday, January 9th at 10:45 am. (Choose one to attend.) This is an opportunity for us to show our gratitude for all you do for the Saint Ambrose PSR program.
RSVP to [email protected] or 330.460.7321 by Monday, December 28th. Our Angels Celebrate Jesus’ Birthday The children from the Littlest Angels Preschool 1st Grade Baptismal Workshop gathered on Tuesday, December 15 for our annual 1st grade PSR students and their families are invited to our Christmas program. The children performed Christmas Baptismal Workshop held during the regular scheduled songs and had a visit from Santa! Santa reminded them session. It is an opportunity to reflect and learn with your of the true meaning of Christmas: Jesus’ birthday. Over child about one of the Sacraments of Initiation, and to join 500 family and friends gathered to enjoy the program and together with other families in our community. share trays of Christmas cookies. Thank you to the parents who baked and helped set up before the program. Merry • Wednesday, January 6th from 4:30-6:00 pm Christmas & Happy New Year from the Littlest Angels • Saturday, January 9th from 9:00-10:30 am Preschool teachers! • Monday, January 11th from 6:30-8:00 pm
Littlest Angels Preschool Continues Christmas Journey with Jesus Tree Decorating Tradition Mark your calendars to join us for Grandparents Day on Sunday, January 10th in Hilkert Halln following the The Littlest Angels Preschool families and teachers Masses. gathered to decorate Christmas trees in the Parish Life Center. The children heard the story “Jesus, Me and My Christmas Tree,” which explains how the ornaments on CLOW the tree tell the story of Jesus’ birth. Families attended We are currently looking for more Leaders to facilitate CLOW Mass together and the children sang the communion at 4:30 pm, 9:00 am, and 10:30 am Masses. We will have a reflection song. It was a beautiful evening and a new training session for those who are interested to provide tradition for our Littlest Angels Preschool. you with the resources and guide you in the process of helping our children learn from the Gospel reading. If you are interested to hear more about this faith-filled ministry, contact Janet Majka at [email protected] or 330.460.7321.
10 December 27, 2015 PASTORAL STAFF Readings for the Week Father Bob Stec, Pastor 330.460.7333 www.usccb.org Father Rob Ramser, Parochial Vicar 330.460.7311 Father Tom Weber, Parochial Vicar 330.460.7312 Deacon Clem Belter Mon 1 JN 1:5—2:2; MT 2:13-18 Deacon Gary Tomazic Tues 1 JN 2:3-11; LK 2:22-35 Deacon Thomas Sheridan Wed 1 JN 2:12-17; LK 2:36-40 Deacon Frank Weglicki Thur 1 JN 2:18-21; JN 1:1-18 Abbot Gary Hoover, OSB,Weekend Assistant Fri NM 6:22-27; GAL 4:4-7; LK 2:16-21 Jane Baldwin, Spiritual Life Coordinator 330.460.7381 Sat 1 JN 2:22-28; JN 1:19-28 Tom Bonezzi, Music Ministry 330.460.7337 Sun IS 60:1-6; EPH 3:2-3A, 5-6; MT 2:1-12 Amy Fraleigh, FIAT Youth Ministry 330.460.7388 Lisa Homady, Care and Compassion Coordinator 330.460.7315 Helen Lanzarotta, Music Ministry & Events 330.460.7343 Mike Mascio, 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 Kathy Sarazin, Front Office Coordinator 330.460.7300 Baptisms PSR STAFF We Welcome into the Waters... Ann Marie Frattare, Junior High Youth Ministry 330.460.7325 Deb Houdek, PSR Secretary 330.460.7326 Caleb Jude Bihari Janet Majka, PSR Coordinator 330.460.7321 Audrina Marie Frey Jenni Wasowski, Journey with Jesus Coordinator 330.460.7381 Addison Lee Paes Abigail Vojtus SCHOOL STAFF Nathan Baxendale, Day School Principal 330.460.7350 Catherine Mitchell, Preschool Director 330.460.7361 Nancy Monnin, Institutional Advancement 330.460.7318
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 Frank Gati and Alan Yarcusko, School Advisory Board [email protected] Ken Trepkowski, Parish Pastoral Council 330.220.6958 Eucharistic Adoration BAPTISM Spend Some Time with the Lord Parents need to attend a Pre-Baptism Class for their first child. Make your New Year’s resolution to spend more time with Please call Kim Nemet at 330.460.7316 to register. the Lord! We have Eucharistic Adoration every Monday, from 9:00 am-9:00 pm in our chapel. You are always most MARRIAGE welcome. Please call a priest or deacon at the Parish Office at least six months 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 Parish Office. “The life of a family is filled with beautiful moments: rest, meals together, walks in the park PARISH MEMBERSHIP Call the Parish Office to register. Current or the countryside, visits to grandparents or to a members are asked to notify the Parish Office when they move. sick person… But if love is missing, joy is missing, nothing is fun. Jesus gives always gives us that SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Confessions are love: he is its endless source. In the Sacrament celebrated Saturdays from 3:30 – 4:00 pm and by appointment. he gives us his word and he gives us the bread of life, so that our joy may be complete.” EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Every Monday from 9:00 am-9:00 pm in the Church Chapel -Pope Francis
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In This Year of Mercy January 2016
Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat.
1 2 New Year’s Day Faithful After 50
Mary, Mother of God (Holy Day of Obligation)
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Adoration Feast of the Epiphany Saint Ambrose Movie Couples’ Night Out Italian Dinner Night Evangelization Morality Series Committee Parent Confirmation God expresses His goodness through all of His creatures. Please make Meeting sure to bring your pets to the Pet Blessing on October 4.
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Living With Cancer Adoration Scripture Teaching Griefshare Begins Knights of Columbus Breakfast Parish Pastoral Council The FEST Diocesan Stewardship VIRTUS Training Committee
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Donut Sunday Martin Luther King Jr. Year of Mercy Evening Social Concerns All Parish Leaders Day Reflection Commission Meeting Community Meal The FEST rd th th Please keep all of the souls of the faithful departed Living Your Strengths PSR 3 , 4 , & 5 Adoration Morality Series in your prayers as we prepare for All Saints Day Grade Retreat and All Souls Day. Recovery Support 6 Week Bereavement Group Series Begins
24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Wedding Fair Adoration FIAT Coffee House Morality Series Winter Carnival
Recovery Support Parish Finance Council 31 Group School Open House
Throat Blessing
Visit www.StAmbrose.us for more information about January events at Saint Ambrose. Eucharistic Adoration is every Monday from 9:00 am-9:00 pm.
notes Bingo is every Friday. Doors open at 5:00 pm.