Saint Ambrose CATHOLIC PARISH Diocese of Cleveland
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July 27, 2014 | 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saint Ambrose Catholic Parish | 929 Pearl Road, Brunswick, OH 44212 Phone | 330.460.7300 Fax |330.220.1748 | www.StAmbrose.us
THIS WEEK MARK YOUR CALENDARS S , J 27
6:00-8:00 pm Men’s Renewal Team (LCCR)
T FEST 2014 M , J 28 T H S !! 9:00-5:30 pm Eucharis c Adora on (CC) Every year, a er The FEST, we receive a ton of emails from 6:30-8:00 pm Divorce Care (S) those who were there telling us how much they enjoyed our 7:00-9:00 pm Boy Scouts (LCMT) annual Catholic Family FESTival and how it was the ‘highlight’ T , J 29 of their summer. Don’t miss out next Sunday, August 3 – be 9:00-10:00 am Building and Grounds (LCMT) at The FEST from 12 noon un l 10 pm at the CPL (28700 Euclid 9:00-10:30 am Sarah’s Circle (LCMK) Avenue in Wickliffe). Come 6:30-9:00 pm CYO Volleyball (HHG) hear great music (Third Day, Mandisa, Colton Dixon, for King 7:00-8:00 pm Overeaters Anonymous (LCMT) and Country) along with great ac vi es and displays. Check out Marc’s Mom’s Relaxa on Sta on with over 150,000 give 7:00-8:00 pm Fit Club (LCJN) away items for busy moms. It’s the perfect family day. There’s plenty of parking and affordable food (thanks to Execu ve 7:00-9:00 pm Companions on a Journey (LCCR) Caterers and Marc’s). Come and get a braut off the world’s largest grill while watching your kids learn lessons of faith and 7:00-9:00 pm Knights of Columbus (LCFM) family. It’s all FREE. Go to: www.theFEST.us for details, W , J 30 parking instruc ons, and a complete schedule of the day. 9:00-10:00 pm Yoga (HH) FEST Bus Transporta on 4:30-6:00 pm Croche ng Class for Beginners (LCMT) Saint Ambrose will again be providing our FEST Bus this year that 5:30-6:30 pm FEST | Kids Moment (C) will run to and from the FEST. Our first bus will leave at 11:00 AM, and the second will leave at 3:00 PM. Both buses will return T , J 31 a er the fireworks. Transporta on is free, but reserva ons are required. Please call the Rectory or Rachel Burkey (330-460- 10:30-12:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry (LCMT) 7338) to reserve your spot today. Space is limited! If you are under the age of 18, you must have a signed permission form, 4:00-8:00 pm Cornerstone of Hope (PO) which can be found on www.myfiat.us. 5:00-7:30 pm Catholic Works of Mercy (LC)
PARISH OFFICE HOURS: 6:00-7:00 pm Legion of Mary (CC) Sun 9 am - 12:00 pm Mon-Thurs 8:30 am - 7:00 pm Phone | 330.460.7300 6:30-9:00 pm CYO Volleyball (HHG) Fri 8:30 am - 6 pm Fax | 330.220.1748 Sat 8:30 am - 2:30 pm Web | www.StAmbrose.us 7:00-8:30 pm GriefShare Group (LCMT)
F , A 1 CALENDAR KEY: HH Hilkert Hall LCCR Lehner Center, Conference Room C Church LCMT Lehner Center, Ma hew 5:00-11:00 pm Bingo CC Church Chapel LCMK Lehner Center, Mark S School LCLK Lehner Center, Luke PO Parish Office S , A 2 LCJN Lehner Center, John HHG Hilkert Hall Gym LCFM Lehner Center, Fr. McGivney 10:00-2:00 pm Busy Bees (LCMK)
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FROM THE PASTOR PARISH NEWS
…”Again, the someone at last Sunday’s Community Meal, If you would like to learn more about the kingdom of heaven is “I come every month and have a great meal blessing and benefits of NFP, please contact like a merchant with lovely people. Everyone is so kind and Kim at [email protected]. searching for fine the food is always great. I always look …Can you believe we are days away from pearls. When he finds forward to coming to Saint Ambrose. Thank August and soon the start of the new school a pearl of great price, you.” This person was one of almost 300 and pastoral year. We are working hard to he goes and sells all who enjoyed meals served last Sunday. make sure Saint Ambrose School is ready for that he has and buys God bless you for your goodness. the opening bell on August 18, 2014. Our it.” In the Gospel this PSR Team is working equally hard to make weekend, we hear parables and images for the …Even more humbling was watching three sure we have the best possible faith formation Kingdom of God. It poses really profound of our members go out of their way to drop for all our children. If you have any questions for us to ponder. What really is off school supplies for the Christmas in July collection. Each came to my important in our lives? What is the pearl of questions about how we can best serve your office….each had a bag or two of pencils, great price that we seek with everything we child(ren), please give us a call crayons, folders, and more. Each had a have? What do we need to let go of so we can (330.460.7300). comment like, “I was a teacher once, and obtain this priceless, precious gem? The …In the middle of September, we will couldn’t let these kids go without the supplies Gospel teaches that the gem is the Kingdom begin the new RCIA year. RCIA (Rite of they need.” Clearly there is a focus on the of God and the promise of heaven. Take Christian Initiation for Adults) is the process pearl of great price – the kingdom of God - some time this week to ponder these deep to help adults grow in their understanding of here at Saint Ambrose. Daily, I am questions. How often we question the values the Lord and deepen their faith in Jesus Christ. humbled by your goodness…humbled. and priorities of others. Today’s Gospel The RCIA helps you prepare for Baptism, Thank you. causes us to reflect deeply on our own. Is Confirmation and Eucharist. Those who God the real priority of our life? Is life with …Thanks also for your support for The participate in the RCIA process will tell God the pearl of great price? What keeps us FEST which takes place next Sunday. you that it is truly ‘life changing’ in the best from seeking with our whole heart and life? Caitlin O’Neill did a great job sharing some way. If you or someone you know would like good information at all the weekend Masses to come to know Christ or become a member …I had a wonderful conversation with last weekend. There is a flier in today’s of the Catholic Church, give me a call so we Father Weber the other day. He was very bulletin, and you can always go to the website can help you learn more about the RCIA affirming of our community – the warm for a complete schedule: www.theFEST.us. welcome he has received. He was ([email protected]). It’s truly a great family day. It’s easy to wonderfully affirming that we are an active find….to get around….to relax and enjoy. If …A personal invitation to another makes parish. In our slowest time, we have a lot of all the difference. Invite someone to join you you have never been….please come….great good things going on. This is a real for Mass. Invite someone to consider joining music….wonderful crafts for the kids….an compliment to so many in our community the Church. Invite someone to come with you inspiring Mass….and so much more. seeking first the things of God….seeking to to The FEST. Personal invitation makes the Thanks also to all who supported The build God’s kingdom. We are very blessed difference. You will be an agent of God’s FEST raffle. It’s an important way we keep to have Father Weber with us (and… The FEST FREE and open to all. If you still grace in action. Fr.McNeil is home from vacation). We are need your raffle ticket, please go to: blessed that so many are choosing the pearl of …The other day I received an email from one www.theFEST.us/raffle. great price – the kingdom of God. of our members commenting how nicely the Parish Life Center is coming together….and …One more humbling story from the …I got an email tonight (Tuesday) from it is…thankfully. What I like best about the week. One of our seniors came in the other our Community Outreach Team. It’s a building is how it creates a connection day with an envelope. She knows the good small but mighty group working to help between the buildings…it all comes together The FEST does for so many. She wrote a people in our community who are in need of at the new vestibule/entryway. What I like beautiful note about how she is making a assistance. There’s an elderly couple who donation to The FEST that comes from her best…is that it is a reflection of the good are both recovering from surgery that need sacrifice. God will bless her offering and that we are doing together at Saint some yard work and basic clean up. The many will come to a deeper love for the Lord Ambrose. More than building a building, group is looking for some hands to help on on FEST day because of her goodness. How we are building God’s kingdom. Praise be Monday at 4 pm. If you can help for an hour God. or two, please contact Lisa Homady. She can can God not bless such thoughtfulness. …Spirit Sunday for Saint Ambrose School give you all the details. If you can’t help this …Did you know that this is national is Sunday, August 10. Back to School week but want to be on the email for Natural Family Planning Week (NFP). We Blessing for ALL of our students takes place upcoming projects, please send an email to: are very blessed to have Kim and Mike [email protected]. Nemet, our members, who train couples in on August 15/16. God bless. NFP. They are currently working with three …At least once a week WE receive a note, …Have a blessed week. Please try to join us new couples and doing a great job of helping card or email from someone whom WE at The FEST. Go online to watch some of them understand how to best understand their help through our care and compassion the videos to see all the good things that will bodies (and their spouse’s) to make loving ministries. This week we received one from take place next Sunday. and responsible choices.
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INTENTIONS REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS M S O S ... Daily: 8:15 am & 5:30 pm Bob Andrassy Diane Davenport Stephanie - Saturday: 8:15 am & 4:30 pm Vigil Rita Andrich Michael - Pastorelle Sunday: 7:30 am, 9 am, 10:30 am, 12 Noon & 5 pm Lucille Baker DeAngelis Michelene Powell Kimberly Banko Vicki Frederick Lorrie Sirocky Aus n Belaska John Gungl MJ Sirocky S , J 27 | 17 S O T Dennis Berry Gail Halsall Luca Tomei Nancy Bensinger James Keaton Bryson Valichnac 7:30 Bryan Gannon (Mother) RS A. Louise Biernot Shelley Marzola Francis Verchick 9:00 Don Placek (Grace Barnes-Filo) TW Ryan Brubeck Barb Otriz Karen Wenmoth 10:30 Deceased of Neff & Pipak Families RS Aleta Chadwick 12:00 Anthony Svehla (Linda Becker) GH 5:00 Bernardo Guido (Wife) TW To add a name to our prayer list , contact the Parish Office at M , J 28 330.460.7300 or Connie at 330.225.9236. 8:15 Fr. Ted Itliong (Salva) 5:30 Arthur Foth (Mom & Dad) “I …” T , J 29 | S M James 5: 13-16 A , 8:15 Robert Keister (Wife-Chris) , . We need your help to tell us about any members of our community who are 5:30 Mr. Lolita Viernes (Salva) shut in or sick that you know about but our staff does not. W , J 30 Please give the parish office a call to let us know if there is someone who is sick who would like a call or visit from our 8:15 Ann Pacewic (Cheryl Gazso) parish staff. Thank you! 5:30 Aun e Maring (Salva) T , J 31 | S I L 8:15 Bernard McNeil (Dan & Kathy Wiglusz) O M P , 5:30 Barbara Richards (The Kaminskis) especially those from our parish community. May God keep them safe and free from harm. F , A 1 | S A L 8:15 John Chakan (Family) The complete list of parishioners serving in the military can be found on our Parish Website, under Community. 11:00 Holy Hour | Robert Shaw (Mary Shaw) Let us hold your family member up in prayer; names of those serving in the military can be e-mailed to 5:30 Anne Laszlo (Family) bulle [email protected]. S , A 2
8:15 Corrine Lyham (Trish Shaw) T C H L ... 4:30 Sco Rees (Family & Friends) Rosemary Borski S , A 3 | 18 S O T Born into Life: December 26, 1934 7:30 Jon Praznik (Mlady Family) Called to Eternal Life: July 19, 2014 Anthony & Maryanna Archihofsky 9:00 (Gary Farren) Lillian Kijek ~Mother of Dino Kijek 10:30 Carlene Whelan (Family) Called to Eternal Life: July 19, 2014 12:00 Margie Sowa (Jeanne Bystricky) Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, 5:00 Jus n Maleski (Family) and let perpetual light shine upon them.
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TIME - TALENTS - TREASURES STEWARDSHIP
B L F G Mike Lavrenchik has been volunteering at our T B F bingo program Despite all the struggles, sacrifice, and for about a year challenges that come with raising a and a half now. family, St. Ambrose has witnessed so He is recently much joy, goodness, and generosity re red from the from the Borsellino-Hacke family. U.S. Coast Guard Reserves a er 29 years of service with our military!! Thank you, Mike! He Gina and Mark are the proud con nues to volunteer with various military parents of Gabriella (Age 18), groups in addi on to helping out at St. Isabella (Age 17), and their twin Ambrose. Mike has very fond memories of siblings Sophia and Nick (Age 5). going to school and being raised in the When thinking of this family, the community of St. Benedict’s school in Cleveland first word that comes to mind is and now enjoys helping out in any way to generosity. It’s not unusual for one perpetuate the sense of community here at St. of them to come down to the Ambrose. youth ministry office bearing simple gi s of gra tude. Isabella We are always looking for friendly, energe c and Gabriella would o en bring Jurell a coffee or even a volunteers just like Mike for our bingo program! milkshake simply to brighten his day. And don’t be Ques ons/comments, please contact Michele at fooled, their generosity comes from their parents who [email protected] or direct at have fought to keep Christ at the center of their family 330.460.7324. life. Isabella and Gabriella have spent countless hours in prayer and service with our Youth Ministry program (FIAT). Moreover, the family recently coordinated a Quarter Auc on Fundraiser raising over $3200 to send our teens to the Steubenville Youth Conference at July 20, 2014 July 1, 2014 July 1, 2013 July 20, 2014 July 21, 2013 Franciscan University. Their joy and generosity is something the parish can never repay them for. They S C $35,547 $113,399 $116,682 are beloved friends, and we thank God for a family the A N ($29,200) ($116,800) parish can look up to in our never ending journey to O /(U ) $6,347 ($3,401) become a family of God. B F $497 $1,923 ACH Collec on (Weekly) $2,378 (Monthly) $15,915 R Children's Envelopes Amount $57 Used 60 S A ! Monday Coun ng Crew: 4 Friday Bingo Team: 1 Recycling your paper at Saint Ambrose goes a long way and helps Week of Week of Vision 20/20 support the good work done within July 7 July 14 our Parish! There are several green Total Pledged $3,920,768 $3,920,768 and yellow bins conveniently Pledge Payments $5,988.33 $1,838.45 located at the back of the parish grounds, near the construc on of the Parish Life Center. We invite you to Total Payments $1,890,739.86 $1,892,578.31 Received recycle your: • Total # Pledges 845 845 Newspapers • Magazines # Increased Offertory 16 16 • Office & School Papers • M G Shopping Catalogs • Mail ! Thank you for recycling your paper at Saint Ambrose!
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PARISH NEWS FAMILY LIFE | UPCOMING EVENTS
SAS + H W Y | A W , 9-10 Q T | C 101
All are welcome | No contracts to sign | $5.00 per M , A 4 | 7:00-8:00 session Concussions can occur in any sport or physical ac vity. As children and athletes of all ages are playing longer and harder than ever before, the poten al for concussion (classified as a M F L mild trauma c brain injury -TBI), con nues to increase. M | "The kingdom of Fortunately, with proper management and careful return to heaven is like a merchant...finding a par cipa on, the ability to protect the long-term health of pearl of great price, he goes and athletes is more effec ve than ever. sells all that he has and buys it." (Mt 13:45-46) Your spouse is like that Come join us for an informa ve discussion which will cover the pearl. Don't let work, or projects, or following items: • hobbies, or even your children, What is a concussion? • bump him or her from first place. It's priceless. What does a concussion mean for the youth athlete? • What does a concussion mean for the youth athlete as a P | The last Sunday in July has been student? designated as "Parents Day." Why not make it more • If my child is concussed what do I do? than a Hallmark kind of day. Reflect on how your • What is Ohio concussion law? children need the talents of both parents to thrive. If you're a solo parent, use this opportunity to seek out Join us in Hilkert Hall Gym on the 4th for the Concussion 101 a trusted friend to provide some of the skills you lack Educa onal Presenta on presented by Sports Medicine to round out your child's development. Doctors from SourceONE Brain and Sports.
H W R C M C Here is a recipe to help cool you down during the hot days of S 9 - O 14 summer. Come and experience how to achieve harmony in your marriage…Discover how to…Nourish each Frozen Mango, Kiwi, Raspberry Pops other’s dreams and establish goals…Turn irrita ons Ingredients: and conflict into posi ve responses…Experience 9 tbsp water greater closeness in your day-to-day lives…Keep the 2 tbsp sugar sizzle in the marriage going. (Babysi ng provided 5 oz kiwi, peeled age 2 and up). $25.00 covers all materials, food, 6 oz mango, peeled drink and the best me ever! Contact Helen 6 oz fresh raspberries Sheridan 330-460-7322/[email protected] to Direc ons: Make a simple syrup by combining water and sugar register. in a small pot and bring to a boil; boil for about 4-5 minutes on medium heat. Set aside. Puree fruit separately in the blender (I used my magic bullet). Set aside in 3 small bowls. Divide the simple syrup between the fruit purees and mix in. Equally fill four small 5 oz cups with the kiwi puree and place in the freezer; freeze one hour. Add mango puree and freeze 20 minutes. Insert s cks and freeze at least 2 hours. Add raspberry puree and freeze overnight. You can subs tute other fruits, leave out the sugar or subs tute Stevia for the sugar if the fruit is tart. Recipe is from Skinnytaste.com
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SOCIAL CONCERNS | FROM THE DIOCESE PARISH NEWS
P -L G F B F , B F ! S , O 11 | 6 “Like” Saint Ambrose Parish on The Knights of Columbus and The Pro-Life Groups of Facebook and help a family in our th St. Ambrose, St. Colle e’s and St. Francis Xavier are parish. Between now and August 20 , hos ng a fundraiser here at St. Ambrose Church to for every new Facebook follower raise money for an ultrasound machine for the Oaks Saint Ambrose receives, $3 will be Family Care Center. donated towards Catholic Works of Mercy (Limited $1,000). Table Hosts are needed to make this event successful. If you are interested, please contact Beth $3 is enough to purchase something as simple as a gallon of at 585-727-9844 or bkni [email protected]. milk or a loaf of bread for a family. Be sure to become our friend, so you can be a friend to C A ! someone in need!
S , F . M N , C C M DBSA, P H . F NE O - The first is the Book Club, which meets at 1:00 PM on the second, third and fourth Wednesdays of each month in the rectory si ng room. We’ll concentrate , , . on two books this year, both by Brant Pitre; first, Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist: DBSA Pathways is an independent affiliate of the Depression Unlocking the Secrets of the Last Supper and, and Bipolar Support Alliance headquartered in Chicago. The second, Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Brunswick/Strongsville support group for individuals with a Story Ever Told. In spite of the in mida ng tles, mood disorder, as well as families and friends, meets on the rd they are very readable and don’t require a master’s 3 Saturday of the month from 2-4pm at St. Ambrose Parish degree in theology. Both books should be readily in the Lehner Center, Ma hew Room. available and both are available as e-books. I hope For more informa on, contact Sue Kirchner at 440.539.9358, you’ll join us on September 10. or via e-mail [email protected] or www.DBSAlliance.org. The second is a monthly series on the Saints, one of my favorite subjects. However, this presenta on will emphasize lay men and women whom the Church has bea fied or canonized, especially concentra ng on married men and women, rather than on bishops, priests or religious. We will discuss Blessed Peter To P P |J 30 | 4-7 Rot, a married catechist and martyr, and Blessed F B P A S Louis and Zelie Mar n, the parents of St. Therese of Pearlview Wellness Center is hos ng a Pasta the Child Jesus. We’re s ll struggling with the Palooza, a fundraiser for the preschool that was schedule but will fill in the dates as soon as they are affected by the tornado in Brunswick on June 23. finalized. Join us for a dinner buffet, Chinese and 50/50 O 7:00 PM A 7 Raffles. For more informa on, contact Susan in the Fr. McGiveny Room in Lehner Center. The film is What If. It’s a kind of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ story Harper at Pearlview Rehab at 330.225.9121. about the choices one makes.
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OUR PARISH CONTACTS & SCRIPTURES P S Father Bob Stec, Pastor 330.460.7333 R W Father Dennis McNeil, Parochial Vicar 330.460.7311 www.usccb.org Father Tom Weber, Parochial Vicar 330.460.7312 Deacon Clem Belter Mon Jer 13:1-11; Mt 13:31-35 Deacon Gary Tomazic Tues Jer 14:17-22; Jn 11:19-27 Deacon Thomas Sheridan Wed Jer 15:10,16-21; Mt 13:44-46 Deacon Frank Weglicki Thurs Jer 18:1-6; Mt 13:47-53 Rev. Gary Hoover, OSB, Weekend Assistant Fri Jer 26:1-9; Mt 13:54-58 Pattie Batchman, Director of Religious Education 330.460.7323 Sat Jer 26:11-16,24; Mt 14:1-12 Jake Bihari, Parish Events | Mission 330.460.7331 Tom Bonezzi, Music Ministry 330.460.7337 Rachel Burkey, FIAT Youth Ministry 330.460.7338 Megan Lowes, Stewardship Coordinator 330.460.7334 Helen Sheridan, Family Life Ministry 330.460.7322 Jurell Sison, FIAT Youth Ministry 330.460.7338 W W I S S T W O B ... Virginia Armaro, Bulletin and Communications 330.460.7314 James Ergh, Building & Grounds Supervisor 330.460.7309 Joshua Michael Divis Kathy Sarazin, Front Office Coordinator 330.460.7341 Cierra Celise Tolbert
PSR S Ann Marie Frattare, Junior High Youth Ministry 330.460.7325 Deb Houdek, PSR Secretary 330.460.7326 Lynn Metzger, PSR Coordinator 330.460.7321 B M S S Nathan Baxendale, Day School Principal 330.460.7350 I James Graham and Heather Livingston Catherine Mitchell, Pre School Director 330.460.7361 II Mar n Augai s and Allison Vasel Nancy Monnin, Institutional Advancement 330.460.7318
P L Bob Downs, Parish Finance Council 330.273.3108 Bryce Rausch, Parish Finance Council 215.896.9248 Jim Lepi, Athletic Director 330.273.1801 Sheri Ricciardi and Kim Harrington, C School Advisory Board [email protected] Y M ! Ken Trepkowski, Parish Pastoral Council 330.220.6958 Mr. & Mrs. Christopher and Erica Jereski
Mr. & Mrs. Tom and Samantha Allen B : Sundays at 1:15 pm. Mr. & Mrs. MaƩ and Diana Kromer Parents need to a end a Pre-Bap sm Class for their first child. Mr. & Mrs. Dave and Jennifer Casteel Please call Helen Sheridan to register.
M : Congratula ons! Please call a priest or deacon at the Parish Office at least six months prior to proposed date to begin your wedding R | S 9-21 prepara ons. Retrouvaille is a three-month program to help couples R C I A : Come and struggling in their marriages. It has three phases, star ng learn more about the Catholic faith- call the Parish Office. with a weekend experience in which couples learn to re- establish communica on and to gain new insights into P M : New parishioners are invited to call themselves as individuals and as a couple. the Parish Office and make an appointment to register. Current members are asked to no fy the Parish Office when they move. Loca on: Doubletree Inn, Beachwood Registra on: Call Diane and Al Miskinis at 800. S : Confessions are celebrated 470.2230 or email [email protected]. Saturdays from 3:30 – 4 pm and by appointment as well.
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EDUCATION NEWS OUR CHILDREN D S PSR
D S O E Cã«®ÝãÝ Ä ¥ÊÙ PSR ½ÝÝÝ Visit www.SaintAmbroseSchool for … ÝÖ®½½ù ¥ÊÙ ÊçÙ 6ã« ¦Ù more informa on. Schedule a personal tour by contac ng Nancy ½ÝÝÝ Ä WÄÝù ÝÝÝ®ÊÄ! Monnin at (330)460-7318 or [email protected]. Now that Vacation Bible School is over, the PSR Office is
shifting all time and energy to work to get ready for fall S O S H PSR classes—which begin on Wednesday, September 3rd, During the month of July, the office is closed and will Saturday, September 6th, and Monday September 8th for reopen on August 4. If you have ques ons or concerns grades 1-8 PSR and Sunday, September 14, for Journey during the summer, please e-mail Mr. Baxendale at With Jesus Preschool. Offering PSR four days of the week, [email protected] to provide options for families, calls for many catechists
and assistants to care for our youth. T 2014/2015
If you have ques ons regarding your tui on balance Do you want to help our young people know and serve a er July 1, please contact Lynn Rogers in the business God? Do you value your gift of faith and want to share it office at 330-460-7335. with others? Do you enjoy talking about God, good
choices and the wisdom and beauty of our Catholic I S I traditions? Are you willing to give 2-3 hours of your time Please check the school website under the Campus Life for our youth to form them in the ways of our Lord? If you link at www.Saint AmbroseSchool.us for the following answered “yes” to any of these questions, God may be informa on: School Supply List, Summer Reading List, calling you to help in our Parish School of Religion! And we Summer Prac ce Grade Level Packets, and Schoolbelle’s have many ways that you can help! Uniform Informa on.
First, and most importantly, we need lead catechists who are willing and able to take time to plan for the 24 sessions. Many weeks, we have prayer services, priests J J visits, special presentations and speakers, or grade level P ! R J activities that the catechists assist with. Emphasis on W J ! talking about and understanding the Sunday Gospel each week is at the center of each PSR class. We have Want to help a young child know experienced catechists that will help you and share their Jesus, learn how to make good lesson plans. We have books and on-line resources that loving choices, and act with care guide your planning efforts and educate you about the and compassion? Then enroll topics to be discussed and shared with the students. You them in our Sunday morning don’t have to do it alone. We have adult and high school preschool during the 9:00 am volunteers who assist in the classes. and 10:30 am Masses. They will make friends while adults worship at Mass. Is God calling you to share your gift of faith this year? If so, Registra on for Journey With Jesus Sunday Preschool please contact me at 330-460-7323 or for children age 3 through kindergarten is taking place [email protected] . now. Register now to reserve a spot for your child, grandchild or godchild! Registra on is easy with May you answer God’s call to serve as a catechist with a required forms available on our website at “YES”! h p://www.stambrose.us/church-forms/ or printed copies available in the front Ves bule of Church or at the Rectory or PSR Office. Ques ons? Call the PSR Office at 330-460-7302. 330.460.7323 [email protected]
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MESSAGE From Rachel...
whatever we need to make the Well, the FEST is a journey. We just need to ask like week away, and as Solomon. Sometimes our paths are I eagerly await the longer and rockier than we want, but big day, I am what does God do? He takes the constantly weak and makes them strong. He reflecting on our takes the small and makes them theme of CHOSEN. great! Have faith, and remember that you are a chosen child of God, Today, we hear about King Solomon. and you are called to greatness! He was only a small boy when God chose him, and he had a large job to Please know of all of my prayers for do. He was nervous, inexperienced, you, and we’ll see you at the FEST on UPCOMING EVENTS and unknowledgeable. But with August 3! God’s help, he became one of the T FEST—YOUTH RALLY strongest kings. In prayer, Teens that are interested in the FEST Rachel Burkey Youth Rally at 3PM, please contact Each of us is ‘chosen’ for something Youth Ministry Coordinator Rachel (615-484-9406). extraordinary. We may look at the road ahead and doubt our own A 3 | C FEST B ! ability and strength, but God gives us This year, we will be providing transportation again for anyone interested in attending the FEST. Buses JUNIOR HIGH NEWS will depart at 11AM and 3PM, and will return following the fireworks. Contact the Rectory for more information and to reserve your spot.
JULY 29 | F /A V Three little girls playing on a swing set shouting, Every Tuesday at 6-8PM.
JULY 31 | W F Bonfire. Scripture. Community. S’mores. Every Thursday from 8:30-10:30pm
I heard this as I gazed across the street at my neighbor’s yard. This is AUGUST 6 | S W the difference VBS makes in the lives of our youngest members! Over Please join us for our last Service 50 Junior High teens gave over 15 hours of their time to help these little Wednesday for summer 2014 from girls and others realize one thing…Jesus loves us! 12:45PM-3:30pm. I had one teen ask me to help on family night because she was having so much fun. Another younger teen, who was volunteering for the first time, told me how she wished she could stay longer to help during the afternoon session. Many teens told me this is their favorite week of the whole summer! This is the difference VBS (and other serving opportunities) makes in the lives of our Junior High teens. It helps them to share Jesus’ love with others and be a positive role model to the younger children. “Start by doing what is necessary, then Jesus’ love is so powerful when we give it back to others through our actions. Challenge your Junior High teen to find one way this week to what is possible, and suddenly you are show Jesus’ love to others!!! doing the impossible.” – St. Francis of Assisi 330-460-7325 afraƩ[email protected]
Calendar of Events August 2014
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 Heavenly Angels Church Cleaning S A B 12:30pm E F D 5 3 The FEST 4 5 6 7 8 9 Health & Fr. McNeil Wellness Movie Night Quarterly Talk 7pm
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Spirit Sunday PSR Catechists PTU Back-to- Red Cross Blood Assump on of DBSA Pathways Mee ng 6pm School Cook Out Drive 3-8pm the Blessed 2-4pm 4-7pm Virgin Mary Back to School (Holy Day of Blessing at all ObligaƟon) Masses
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Donut Sunday 1st Day of Digital Literacy Music Ministry Heavenly Angels Virtus Training Community School Workshop Kick-off 6-8pm Church Cleaning 1-4pm Meal 12:30pm 3-5pm Back to School Blessing
24 25 26 27 28 29 30 School Bus Blessing 2pm
31 Save the Dates for The Marriage Course September 9 thru October 14 For informa on, contact Helen Sheridan 330.460.7322