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St. Church 10692 Freedom Street Garrettsville, Ohio 44231 Rectory: 330-527-4105 Hall: 330-527-4535 [email protected] www.stambroseonline.com

St. Ambrose Mission Statement

Through our , we, the Family of Ambrose Roman Church, are chosen and called to be the body of Christ. As a community of faith, we gather to give thanks and praise to God through prayer, worship and the celebration of the sacraments. Gifted by God and guided by the Holy Spirit, we continue the mission of by sharing our faith and reaching out to others in justice, mercy and love. Together, we strive to grow stronger in our love for God and one another.

Twenty-sixth Pastoral Staff In Ordinary Time Sacrament of the September 29, 2019 Mass Schedule Rev. Edward Stafford Pastor

Deacon Gerry Scopilliti Sunday……...………..11:00 a.m. Permanent Wednesday…………...8:00 a.m.

Friday………………….8:00 a.m. Susan Pickett PSR & Youth Ministry Coordinator Holy Day…...watch the bulletin Teresa Motz for location and time Director of Music

Gloria Kuhn Secretary & Bookkeeper

Sacrament of Reconciliation Sacrament of Holy Orders Confessions are heard the first Saturday of the month Men who are discerning a vocation to the priesthood at 2:00 PM at St. Ambrose or anytime by appointment. or permanent diaconate are invited to call the rectory Communal Reconciliation services are celebrated or the Diocesan Vocation Office (330-744-8451). during Advent/Lent. Women discerning a call to religious life are invited to call the rectory or the Diocesan Vocation Office. Sacrament of Baptism Please call the rectory to make arrangements for the Religious Education Classes celebration of Baptism. PSR and Youth Ministry (September through May) Sundays 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the J. A. Garfield Sacrament of Marriage Elem. School (PSR) and St. Ambrose church hall Engaged couples must contact the parish priest at least (Youth Ministry). six months in advance of the intended wedding date. Marriage preparation includes sessions with the Priest Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and with a Sponsor Couple. Adults desiring to become Catholic are invited to participate in the R.C.I.A. The “R.C.I.C. is for children Sacrament of Confirmation in the third grade or older who have not been baptized Confirmation is celebrated every two years in the fall. or celebrated their first Eucharist. For more infor- mation, please contact the rectory. Preparation sessions for candidates and sponsors are mandatory. Parish Registration New parishioners are asked to please call or stop by Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick the rectory to register. If you are changing your Anointing of the Sick is available upon request. Please address or moving out of the parish, please notify us. notify the rectory when parishioners are hospitalized. Communal Anointing is held each Spring and Fall. The Bulletin Deadline Eucharist is distributed regularly to the homebound by Please submit all articles for the bulletin no later than the Priest and Eucharistic Ministers. Monday of each week.

St. Ambrose Church Garrettsville, OH 44231

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK How God Intends Us To Live Saturday, Sept. 28, Sunday Liturgy Today’s readings are again directed to believers, communities 5:00 p.m. (SJ) Mass at St. of faith. As in last week’s reading, confronts us with a Sunday, Sept. 29, Twenty-Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time condemnation of those whose lives are focused on pleasure 9:00 a.m. (SJ) Mass at St. Joseph and self-absorption. The psalm contrasts that focus with the 11:00 a.m. (SA) Howard Smith (Son, Mike) Lord’s—justice for the oppressed; feed the hungry; freedom for Monday, Sept. 30, St. captives; sight to the blind; raising of those who are bowed No Mass down; loving the just; protecting strangers, orphans, and the Tuesday, Oct. 1, St. Terese of the Child Jesus widow; and by doing so, thwarting the way of the wicked. 8:00 a.m. (SJ) Mass at St. Joseph Timothy urges the pursuit of righteousness, devotion, faith, love, Wednesday, Oct. 2, The Holy Guardian Angels patience, and gentleness. Luke tells the familiar tale of the 8:00 a.m. (SA) Marie Jakubec (Daughter, Suzanne) wealthy man and the poor beggar at his doorstep, who experi- Thursday, Oct. 3, Weekday ence life very differently in this world and in the next. We are 8:00 a.m. (SJ) Mass at. St. Joseph once again being given clear indications about how God intends Friday, Oct. 4, St. Francis of for us to live our lives. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. 8:00 a.m. (SA) Aileen Hyden (Family) Saturday, Oct. 5, Sunday Litrugy 75th Anniversary Picnic and Celebration 5:00 p.m. (SJ) Mass at St. Joseph of Our Parish Family Sunday, Oct. 6, Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Everyone is welcome to the 75th anniversary picnic today, 9:00 a.m. (SJ) Mass at St. Joseph Sunday, Sept. 29, immediately after the 11:00 a.m. Mass of 11:00 a.m. (SA) Edgar Delbarre (Family) Celebration! Lunch will be provided in the church hall. Please Ginny Blauvelt (Sisters, Toni & come and eat, socialize and celebrate our AWESOME parish family!!!! Vernie)

First Step For Change Church Key: (SA) - St. Ambrose (SJ) - St. Joseph Thanks to all of you who participated in the First Step For Change campaign at our parish last weekend. $298.00 was Readings for the Week collected. May God bless you for your contribution! Monday: Zec 8:1-8; Ps 102:16-21, 29, 22-23; Lk 9:46-50 Annual Family Barbecue and Boutique Tuesday: Zec 8:20-23; Ps 87:1b-7; Lk 9:51-56 The Sisters of Notre Dame invite you to the Annual Barbecue/ Wednesday: Neh 2:1-8; Ps 137:1-6, 10-11; Mt 18:1-5, 10 Boutique today, Sunday, Sept. 29, from noon until 5:00 p.m. Thursday: Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12; Ps 19:8-11; Enjoy a barbecued chicken or ribs dinner! Select sisters’ hand- Lk 10:1-12 made items in the Boutique. Tickets are available at the door for Friday: Bar 1:15-22; Ps 79:1b-5, 8-9; Lk 10:13-16 $13.00/chicken and $16.00/ribs. Held at Notre Dame Education- Saturday: Bar 4:5-12, 27-29; Ps 69:33-37; Lk 10:17-24 al Center, 13000 Auburn Road, Chardon, Ohio. Sunday: Hb 1:2-3; 2:2-4; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; 2 Tm 1:6-8, 13-14; Lk 17:5-10 In honor of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron Today’s Readings saint of animals, we will have a Blessing of First Reading — Woe to the complacent, stretched Animals this Saturday, Oct. 5, on the parish comfortably on their couches! (Amos 6:1a, 4-7). grounds at St. Joseph at 10:00 a.m. and St. Ambrose at Second Reading — Pursue righteousness, devotion, faith, 1:00 p.m. You are invited to bring your pets and/or farm animals love, patience, and gentleness (1 Timothy 6:11-16). for this special blessing as we give thanks to God for the gift of — There was a rich man who dined sumptuously these wonderful creatures. each day. Lying at his door was a poor man named Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31). PSR AND JOURNEY NEWS

Last Sunday’s Collection: $2,017.00 Thank You! Thank You! On-Line Giving Last Week: $ 556.00 Many thanks to all those parishioners that supported our car wash and picnic lunch. And also, thank you to those students Bingo at St. Ambrose and adults who worked so hard washing the cars. It is Doors open on Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 5:45 p.m. Games (early bird) through the efforts of many that the fundraiser was a huge start at 6:45 p.m. in the church hall. Workers: D. Vincent, success! Thank you! G. Kuhn, P. James, L. Barcikoski, K. Motz, N. Harris. Help The Animals Please Liturgical Ministers Schedule for Oct. 6 Next Sunday begins our annual collection for our four legged Sunday, Oct. 6, 11:00 a.m. friends at the Animal Protective League. We will be collecting Altar Server: I. & C. Johnston food, toys, paper products etc., during PSR, from Oct. 6 thru Euch. Min.: Deacon Gerry, S. Novak, Oct. 20. We are asking you, the parish, to help us in this S. Orlowski endeavor. Please bring your donations to the church Lector: M. Schmidt vestibule during . Thank you! Usher/Greeter: D. & C. Crane, M. Pesecky PSR and Youth Ministry Fees The fee for PSR and Youth Ministry students is $20.00 per Responsorial Psalm child with a $30.00 family limit. The Responsorial Psalm for this weekend is: (Psalm 146) Volunteers Needed Youth Ministry program is asking for volunteers to help with Praise the Lord, my soul! various activities and projects. If you would be willing to assist Praise the Lord, my soul! our young people, please call Sue at 330-204-5568. Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 29, 2019

Portage County Life Chain THIS WEEK AT ST. AMBROSE PARISH Life Chain is a national, silent, prayerful witness involving Sunday, September 29 citizens standing on the curb holding pro-life signs. Portage 9:30 a.m. PSR (J. A. Garfield Elem. School) County’s Life Chain will take place next Sunday, Oct. 6 from 9:30 a.m. Journey (hall) 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. along Rt. 59 (Main Street) in Ravenna. 12:00 p.m. 75th Anniversary Picnic/Celebration Signs will be distributed in front of the Ravenna Courthouse (hall/grounds) starting at 2:15 p.m., rain or shine. Join us in defense of the 8:00 p.m. AA Meeting (hall) unborn. Tuesday, October 1 6:45 p.m. Bingo (hall) Dinner and Doctrine Wednesday, October 2 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal (church) We are preparing for a new season of Dinner and Doctrine. Our Saturday, October 5 first gathering will be on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. Blessings of Animals (parish grounds) and lecture at 7:00 p.m. at the Overlook, 1519 Overlook Road, 2:00 p.m. Confessions (church) Kent, OH. Our first session is titled “Racism & Immigration: The Sunday, October 6 Myth of Scarcity.” The theme for this year is “Am I My ’s 9:30 a.m. PSR (J. A. Garfield Elem. School) Keeper?” Catholics Respond to a World in Need. The tickets 9:30 a.m. Journey (hall) remain the same, $25.00 for the meal and presentation. Call the 8:00 p.m. AA Meeting (hall) rectory if you would like to purchase a ticket.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Sacrament of Reconciliation … is taking applications for October 11-13, 2019 or Confessions will be heard this Saturday, Oct. 5, in the church at 2:00 p.m. or anytime by appointment. February 14-16, 2020 hotel-based weekends. A marriage may be made in Heaven, but the mainte- Anointing of the Sick nance must be done on earth. Talk with Jack or The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be offered after Fran today and find out how the weekend can give Masses the weekend of Oct. 12/13: St. Joseph after 5:00 p.m. you the tools to maintain your marriage at 330-305 and St. Ambrose after 11:00 a.m. This sacrament (like all -9963 or GreatMarriagesOhio.org to apply. sacraments) is a community celebration. It is for those with Autumn Bonfire sickness whether it be physically, mentally or spiritual- Come on out for a fun, family event on Saturday, Oct. 12, ly. Anointing is not a sacrament for only those who are at the beginning at 6:00 p.m. The Men of St. Joseph cordially invite point of death, but is intended for those asking for the healing parishioners to this evening of relaxation and to enjoy some touch of Christ. Today we are all aware that tensions, fear and Christian rock & secular music around a fire. Hot dogs & chips anxiety not only affect our mind but our body as well. Anyone will be provided. Please bring your lawn chairs. The Remem- wishing to receive the Sacrament of Anointing is welcome to remain after Mass for this special blessing. brance Band will be entertaining from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. For more information, contact Abe Szoka at 440-223-3676. Rummage Sale/Bake Sale Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser It’s that time of year again for the Altar & Rosary Society BSA Troop 7575 is hosting a Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser on Rummage\Bake Sale. The big sale will be Oct. 18/19. You may Saturday, Oct. 12, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at St. Joseph drop off your CLEAN and USABLE clothing and working items Church in Hughes Hall. Hot prizes for the best chili! $5.00 to to the right side of the garage at St. Ambrose. We will be enter your best crockpot of chili, $1.00 per sample, $5.00 per moving the items from the garage to the hall on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 3:00 p.m. bowl, $20.00 unlimited chili access pass. Contact Scoutmaster Jessica at 440-223-4404 with any questions. Halloween Party for Adults & Children VIRTUS Training Once again this year the Parish Social Life All volunteers working with parish children are required to Committee will be hosting a Halloween party complete VIRTUS training and a background check. At St. for the adults & children of our parishes. The Joseph, they are offering the VIRTUS training from 7:00 p.m. to frightening good time is on Saturday, Oct. 26, 8:30 p.m. in the all-purpose room on Thursday, Oct. 24. You at 6:00 p.m. in the hall at St. Ambrose. Please can sign up for this session online at https:// bring a bag of candy for each child you bring so we can fill up www.virtusonline.org/. Any questions, contact Peg Haney at those treat bags. 330-274-2268. Food Shelf Bible Study at St. Joseph Next weekend is the first one of the month of October, so we St. Joseph Church, Mantua, will be offering a Bible Study on remind you to brown-bag-it for the Food Shelf. Please check the Tuesdays in the parish hall at 10:00 a.m. during October thru expiration date of the food items before you donate them to the November. Cost is $15.00 for the textbook. We use Stephen food shelf. Thank you! Binz’s incredible guidance in the best program available for ordinary people to encounter scripture in light of contemporary Mark Your Calendar! biblical scholarship. We start at Chapter One and study the All Mass (11/1): 5:00 p.m. (SA) and 7:00 p.m. (SJ) entire text of 1 Corinthians passage by passage to the end. All Souls Mass (11/2): 10:00 a.m. (SJ) Questions, please contact Sr. Joyce at 330-271-2253. Mass of Remembrance (11/8): 7:00 p.m. (SA) Thanksgiving Day Liturgy (11/28): 10:00 a.m. Communion Polka Mass & Dinner Service (SJ) On Sunday, Oct. 20, St. Edward Church, Parkman, is hosting a : The obligation to attend Mass is Polka Mass at noon and a pork chop dinner at 1:30 p.m. Price dispensed this year. for the adult dinner/dance is $16.00. Kids are $10.00 and take Eve (12/24): 5:00 p.m. (SJ) and Midnight (SA) out is $14.00. Dinner reservations are helpful. A polka band will Christmas Day (12/25): 9:00 a.m. (SA) and 11:00 a.m. (SJ) be on hand for dancing. Questions and reservations, please call New Year’s Eve (12/31): 5:00 p.m. (SJ) Marlene at 440-834-4506. 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