The Epiphany of the Lord January 2 & 3, 2016 “They prostrated themselves and did him homage.” - MATTHEW 2:11 From the Hymn of Saint Ambrose: It is holy by the star shining in the heavens, whereby thou didst announce thy Virginal Mother’s delivery Upcoming Events! and didst, on the same day, JANUARY 8 lead the Magi to adore thee in thy crib... Couples’ Night Out JANUARY 9 Italian Dinner Glory be to thee, O Lord Jesus, JANUARY 19 that didst appear on this Day! Year of Mercy Evening Reflection And to the Father and to the Holy Spirit, JANUARY 21-23 for everlasting ages. Amen. March for Life Celebrating Family @SaintAmbroseChurch. Stay Connected We are a Catholic community of StAmbrose.us faith centered on Jesus Christ, who @StAmbroseChurch Saint_Ambrose_Brunswick is everything for us! StAmbroseBrunswick www.StAmbrose.us 929 Pearl Road, Brunswick, OH 44212 • 330.460.7300 This Week Mark Your Calendars SUNDAY // JANUARY 3 THURSDAY // JANUARY 7 12:00-1:00 pm Breaking Open the Word 10:30 am-12:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry (LCMT) 1:00-3:00 pm Baptism Class (HH) 2:30-4:00 pm Music Ministry Children’s Handbells (C) 6:00-8:00 pm FIAT (HH) 2:30-4:00 pm Heavenly Angels (C) 6:00-9:00 pm Men’s Renewal Team (LCLK) 4:30-6:00 pm Music Ministry Beginning Bell Choir (C) 6:30-8:15 pm Cub Scouts Leader Meeting (LCMT) 6:00-7:00 pm Legion of Mary (CC) 7:00-9:00 pm Women’s Fellowship (LCMK) 6:30-8:00 pm Confirmation Parent Meeting (PLCMT) MONDAY // JANUARY 4 6:30-8:30 pm Movie Night (LCFM) 7:00-9:00 pm PTU Meeting (School Library) 9:00 am-9:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration (CC) 7:00-9:30 pm Boy Scouts #513 (HH) 2:30-4:00 pm Music Ministry Children’s Handbells (C) 6:00-8:00 pm Divorce Care (LCMK) FRIDAY // JANUARY 8 6:00-8:30 pm Catechist Meeting #4 (LCJN) 5:00-10:30 pm Bingo (HH) 7:00-8:00 pm Recovery Support Group (School Library) 6:45-9:00 pm Marriage Enrichment (LCJN) 7:00-8:00 pm Evangelization Committee (LCMK) SATURDAY // JANUARY 9 7:00-8:30 pm Family Home School Meeting (LCLK) 7:00-9:00 pm Athletic Boosters (LCMT) 9:00-10:30 am 1st Grade Baptism Workshop (School) 9:00-10:30 am Family Home School Meeting (LCJN) TUESDAY // JANUARY 5 10:45 am-1:15 pm Catechist Meeting #4 (School Library) 9:30-11:00 am Sarah’s Circle (LCMK) 5:30-8:30 pm Italian Dinner (HH) 6:30-9:00 pm Knights of Columbus (LCFM) 6:30-9:00 pm Quilting & Sewing Ministry (LCMK) 7:00-8:00 pm Overeaters Anonymous (LCMT) 7:00-9:00 pm Music Ministry Cantor Rehearsal (C) 7:00-9:00 pm Knights of Columbus (LCFM) 7:30-9:00 pm FIAT Leadership Team (School #201) WEDNESDAY // JANUARY 6 9:00-10:30 am SAS+ Yoga & Social (PLCMT) 1:00-2:00 pm Book Club (PLCJP) 2:30-4:00 pm Daisy Troop #91208 (LCLK) 4:30-6:00 pm 1st Grade Baptism Workshop (LCJN) 6:30-8:00 pm Confirmation Discussion Meeting (LCJN) 6:30-8:45 pm School Advisory Board (PLCJP) Our PSR students brought the Gospel to life in their 7:00-8:30 pm Good Samaritan (LCMK) 7:00-8:30 pm RCIA (LCFM) Living Nativity. 7:00-8:30 pm Morality Series (PLCMT) PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Sun 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Phone | 330.460.7300 “[On this Feast of the Epiphany,] let us Mon 8:30 am- 8:30 pm Fax | 330.460.7342 allow ourselves to be guided by the star Tues-Thurs 8:30 am - 8:00 pm Web | www.StAmbrose.us that is the word of God, let us follow Fri 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Facebook: StAmbrose.us it in our lives, walking with the Church Sat 8:30 am - 2:30 pm Twitter: @StAmbroseChurch in which the Word has pitched his tent. Our road will always be illumined by a CALENDAR KEY: LCMT Lehner Center, Matthew light that no other sign can give us. And C = Church LCMK Lehner Center, Mark we too shall become stars for others, CC = Church Chapel LCLK Lehner Center, Luke a reflection of that light which Christ S = School LCJN Lehner Center, John caused to shine upon us.” PLC = Parish Life Center LCFM Lehner Center, Fr. McGivney HH = Hilkert Hall -Pope Benedict XVI PLCJP Parish Life Center, John Paul HHG = Hilkert Hall Gym PLCMT Parish Life Center, Mother Teresa 2 January 3, 2016 …“Go and search diligently for the child. find a wide variety of opportunities and their faith in the Lord and engage them in the When you have found him, bring me word, programs that can help you and your life of our community. On Saturday, January that I too may go and do him homage. family draw closer to the Lord in 2016. 16, our Youth Ministry Team is bringing After their audience with the king they set together all the adults who are involved for out. And behold, the star that they had …Along with the many spiritual programs, for a time of prayer, discussion and training seen at its rising preceded them, until it your enrichment and growth, we also have so they can best help all of our teens came and stopped over the place where some fun things planned for the New Year. connect more completely to Christ. If you the child was. They were overjoyed at For example, next Saturday evening, all are would like to learn more, please contact Amy seeing the star, and on entering the house invited to come for a homemade… and Caitlin at 330.460.7387. they saw the child with Mary his mother. delicious… tasty… Italian Dinner They prostrated themselves and did him (homemade meatballs, authentic sauce). …On that same afternoon, Dobie Moser, homage. Then they opened their treasures We will also have a wide variety of from the Diocese of Cleveland, is also and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, entertainment thanks to our music ministry. leading an important conversation for and myrrh. And having been warned in a Great food – Amazing Folk – Good Fun. anyone who wants to help bring their adult dream not to return to Herod, they Join us next Saturday at 5:30 pm. Tickets children closer to the Lord and help them departed for their country by another way.” are available at the Parish Office (helps for engage more in the life of the Church and the planning) and are $8 for adults and $5 worship. It’s a huge struggle for so many of This weekend we celebrate the Feast of the for children. All proceeds support our our members. I hear it over and again….”I did Epiphany. A key to understanding the Community Outreach Efforts in the St. Rocco everything I know to raise them close to the wisdom of the Magi can be found in our neighborhood. Lord and the Church…what happened?” Gospel from Matthew. They searched Come and get some good insights and diligently for the Lord. Not just after the …Next weekend we celebrate the Feast of wisdom. All are welcome for the instruction of the King, long before. They the Baptism of the Lord. During this presentation that begins at 1:00 pm in the spent their days searching, seeking and coming week, all of our First Grade PSR Mother Teresa room. following the Lord. In the presence of the students will be participating in a special Lord, they are then moved to give, share, and Baptism Retreat with their parents and …Our parish cares greatly for our teens. We offer their best selves to the Lord. How can classmates to reflect on the gift and blessing are working hard to create a thriving Youth we use our days and our time to search of being claimed as a Child of God in Baptism. Ministry program. I would like to invite any diligently for the Lord? The more we look Our PSR team does a great job in creating parent(s) of high school students to join and search, the more we will notice the wonderful moments and experiences to help me on Monday, January 18 at 7:30 pm in presence and blessings of God over and our children discover the depth of Jesus’ love the rectory, simply to come together to over again in our lives. Search Diligently. and truth in their lives. discuss how best we can serve our teens and Don’t stop until you find the merciful help them grow as faithful disciples of the presence and peace of the Lord. …Want to do something crazy and fun?? Lord. Please mark it on your calendar and Invite your godparents (or your child’s plan to join in the conversation. …ReDiscover Jesus! That’s another way godparents) to join you for Mass next of saying, “Go and Search Diligently.” At weekend on the Feast of the Baptism of the …Looking for something good and Christmas we distributed 2860 copies of Lord. A special encouragement for all of meaningful to do in the New Year? We are Matthew Kelly’s new book, ReDiscover our second graders to invite godparents as still in need of some members who can Jesus. Many have already emailed and next weekend is also the Rite of Enrollment visit our homebound. It’s a blessing to be shared how much they are enjoying and for First Eucharist.