929 Pearl Road • Brunswick, Ohio 44212 • 330.460.7300 • www.StAmbrose.us Thank You for sharing your beautiful memories of our beloved Church! We look forward to making new ones in our new Church in 2019, Glory to God! CHRISTMAS EVE December 24 4:00 pm Church and Hilkert Hall 6:00 pm, 8:00 pm, 12:00 Midnight in Church CHRISTMAS DAY December 25 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 noon We are waiting in the darkness Our souls still long for the light Your very promise is a candle at leads us through the night. O Come, O come Emmanuel Love Divine, come into our lives Be e Light Please invite your family and friends to join us at Saint Ambrose!
Thank You for sharing your beautiful memories of our beloved Church!
We look forward to making new ones in our new Church in 2019, Glory to God!
CHRISTMAS EVEDecember 24
4:00 pm Church and Hilkert Hall
6:00 pm, 8:00 pm, 12:00 Midnight in Church
CHRISTMAS DAYDecember 25
8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 noon
We are waiting in the darknessOur souls still long for the lightYour very promise is a candle
That leads us through the night.
O Come, O come EmmanuelLove Divine, come into our lives
Be The Light
Please invite your family and friends to join us at Saint Ambrose!
2 Saint Ambrose Catholic
MONDAY, DECEMBER 24CHRISTMAS EVE
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Mark Your CalendarsTHIS
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2310:30 am -11:30 am Breaking Open The Word (PLCJPII)1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Heavenly Angels (C)6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Men's Renewal (LCLK)7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Women's Renewal (LCMT
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 269:00 am - 10:00 am SAS+ Yoga (PLCMT)9:00 am - 10:30 am Building & Grounds Meeting (PLCJPII)7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Parish Finance Council Meeting (PLCJPII)
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2710:30 am - 12:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry (LCMT)6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Legion of Mary (CC)7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Men's Fellowship (LCLK)7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Boy Scouts #513 (HH1-3)
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 285:00 pm- 10:30 pm Bingo (GYM)
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29Spend time with your family!
Please consider a special gift to Saint Ambrose this Christmas in support
of our parish community.
Saint Ambrose Friday Night BingoThe Friendliest Game In Town We want to thank all of the faithful players
and dedicated volunteers for a very successful 2018 Saint Ambrose Bingo year. We had outstanding crowds all year, which is a testament to the hard work and effort of everyone involved.
We look forward to another great year in 2019. Your patronage and participation will go a long way in helping to fund our church renovation and aiding in the feeding and clothing of the less fortunate. Thank you again and a blessed New Year to you and your families. - Father Bob; Mike; Lynn; Connie; Scott; Barb; and the entire St. Ambrose Bingo Ministry
ChurchChurch ChapelSchoolParish Life CenterHilkert Hall GYMHilkert HallLehner CenterMatthewLehner Center, MarkLehner Center, LukeLehner Center, JohnLehner Center, Fr. McGivneyParish Life Center, John Paul IIParish Life Center,Mother Teresa
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Sun. 9:00 am - 12:00 pmMon. 8:30 am - 8:30 pmTues. & Wed. 8:30 am - 8:00 pmThurs. & Fri. 8:30 am - 6:00 pmSat. 8:30 am - 2:30 pmPhone: 330.460.7300Fax: 330.460.7342Web: www.StAmbrose.usFacebook: StAmbrose.usTwitter: @StAmbroseChurch
Sunday Collection
December 16, 2018
July 1, 2018 - Dec. 16, 2018
July 1, 2016 - Dec. 17 2017
Sunday Collection $43,602 $780,152 $792,920
Amount Needed $(33,500) $(837,500)
Over / (Under) $10,102 $(57,347)
Building Fund $961 $22,737
ACH Collection $3,267 (weekly); $19,542 (monthly)
Children’s Envelopes $55 with 55 collected
Week of December 16
Generations of Faith | Campaign UpdateTwo of our members have been so moved and excited with the construction and new liturgical items, they increased their pledge this past week! God bless them! If you would like to
learn more about ‘sponsoring’ a liturgical item, please reach out to us. If you would like to increase your own pledge, or if you’d like to make one, contact us today. Pledges can be paid over 5 years and via ACH, Credit Card, gifts of stock or bequests. [email protected] or 216.215.5015
Total Amount Pledged: $4,536,531.35 Total # of Pledges: 798 Total Deposits (week of 12/10/18) $21,610.20 Total Pledges Paid to Date: $1,237,197.20 (thank you!)
Thank you for your continued support and all of your generosity. We are so grateful and truly blessed!
Thank you for the GREAT collection. Please consider a generous gift to the Lord and Saint Ambrose this Christmas. Your gift will
help our parish greatly this year.
3December 23, 2018
PARISH From Our Pastor
…”And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For at the moment the sound of your
greeting reached my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy. Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled." Our Gospel, for the fourth Sunday of Advent, has three ‘moments’ that should cause each of us to pause and reflect. First, Elizabeth was asking ‘how it happens to her’ that God should choose to come and visit her. It’s a great moment for us to be aware that God wants to come into our lives – visit us. We should be humbled and in awe that God should choose us – if we are alert enough to notice. Secondly, the fruit – the result – of being in God’s presence is JOY. Think of all the things we do to try to get happiness. JOY comes when we live in the awareness – and place ourselves – in the presence of the Lord. Finally, and most importantly, blessed are those who trust that God will do what God promises to do. There’s a lot in this Gospel that should cause all of us to pause and reflect on the presence, action and blessings that come when we live in the awareness of God’s action and presence in our lives.
…I pray these Advent weeks have been blessed for you and your family. For our parish family, Father Rob said it best the other day when we were talking, “this really has been a great Advent. You can feel and see the peacefulness… and joyfulness… and presence of God in our members.” The Church has been full for weekend Masses. The Giving Tree donations have been humbling and inspiring. Participation in all the programs and activities has been strong and meaningful. Father Rob and I pray every day that these may be good, holy, peaceful days of God’s abiding presence and peace.
…Many thanks to Janet Majka and her team who made last Sunday’s Living Nativity the best ever. It was beautiful to see our young members bring to life the Birth of Jesus. The animals, the music, and the Santa present being the ‘first gift’ to Jesus was simply beautiful.
…Here’s a beautiful story…this past week we had a funeral for one of our long-time members. One of the very last things he did before getting ready to go home to the Lord
was give a gift to God. It was important to him to make an offering to his parish – his Church – his Lord. How amazingly beautiful and humbling to be so thoughtful to God and the work of the Lord. Please pray for his eternal rest and for his beautiful wife and family.
…A couple of times this past week, I had the blessing and privilege of going to see the ‘shop’ where our Catholic Works of Mercy team is preparing all the gifts for our adopted families for Christmas As I shared with you last week – your thoughtfulness was amazingly beautiful and humbling. There were thousands of gifts to take care of hundreds and hundreds of people. Truly, truly, truly the real spirit of Christmas. Blessed are you who trust that God will provide for you as you care for the needs of God’s people.
…Last year, during the Capital Campaign for our Church repair and renovation, I had the blessing of meeting with one of our couples who have a great love for our parish community, and ALL that we do for the Lord and those in need in our region. Long story short, when they were discerning their pledge commitment that said, “We’ve already made a gift to the Church but you are going to have to wait until we die.” They went on to explain that it’s always been their ‘hope’ to help create more adequate space for our community outreach programs and Catholic Works of Mercy ministry and foodbank. They were waiting because they thought ‘it could never happen now.’ With their lead gift, along with some other legacy donations that have been given to our outreach ministry over the past fifteen years, our parish will be blessed to have a Catholic Works of Mercy Community Outreach Center. These gifts, along with some support of some of our members and contractor friends, will create this amazing blessing for our parish. It’s a testament to the GREAT work of our Catholic Works of Mercy Team AND to YOUR great goodness and generosity to care for those in need.
…Our Vision 20/20 leadership team met with the Diocesan Facilities Team this past week to update them on this project, along with the Church, and the upcoming construction of a new home for Littlest Angels Preschool. They were very pleased with the progress and supportive of the efforts moving forward.
…Across the street from the south parking lot you can see that some houses have been
demolished. Hopefully, in February, a private developer from our region will move forward with construction of a new home for our Littlest Angels Preschool, along with a Sport Court and some commercial/retail space. Saint Ambrose is NOT building this building or paying for this project. We will be paying a very reasonable rent for the use of the space. It will create a much more suitable home for our FIVE STAR rated PreSchool, along with some additional space for a STEM/STEAM lab in Saint Ambrose School. This means that we will have a better home for our preschool and can accommodate more students/programs. It means that after sixty years, our CYO basketball and volleyball teams will be able to have ‘home’games. It’s a great blessing to our parish.
…This week we received an updated ‘video’ rendering with the final selections for the Church. We also have posted renderings of the new preschool. Go to: www.StAmbrose.us/vision2020 to see both. Senior Housing is also not far behind….perhaps starting in March or April. Again, this will not involve any parish funds or land.
…What’s most exciting about all of this – added parking lots we can ‘borrow’ for Christmas Eve and Easter!!! We will have off duty police assisting on Christmas Eve, along with a shuttle bus running from the football field parking lots. There’s room for everyone and we will work hard to make sure everyone has a warm welcome and a comfortable place for Christmas.
…Christmas Eve/Day will be the last time we will be in the Church for Mass until Easter. It’s a special time of remembering the wonderful moments of God’s grace and blessing. Think about the special family moments, community celebrations, prayers petitioned – and prayers answered – while in this very special place – God’s house.
…There’s lots of Good News and Great joy in the blessings of our parish community. I pray every day for you and your loved ones. May you know the abundant blessings of God in your life. May these Christmas days be blessed – filled with God’s grace and peace. See you for Christmas.
My daughter’s wedding July 2011. The ushers all rang the bells at the entry of the church before coming down the aisle. I think that was frowned upon at that time but the guys loved it. - Donna Szalay
The year the big sparkling star showed up at Christmas. It was peaceful. - Char Starchurski
25th wedding Anniversary!! - Kim Magalski
This memory always makes me smile. My daughter was 4 and participated in the Christmas Children’s Mass as one of the Wisemen. Fr. Gary (in his humor) announced that this year we have a female Wiseman so I guess we will have to call them the Wise people. - Lyla Wooten
Welcome Bishop Perez! - Debbie Szelenyi
I came to St. Ambrose when my oldest was a year old and the church was in the basement of the school. Here is where my children were baptized, made their Holy Communion & Confirmation. My two girls were married at St. Ambrose. I have seen the church in all its glory and look forward to the completion of the renovation. - Jan Avery
Rebecca’s First Communion - Barbara Vokes Kulbaga
My favorite memory is singing with the choir for my first Easter Vigil after I joined the choir. The Mass was so touching watching the RCIA candidates being baptized, confirmed and receiving their first communion. - Clarice Palcisko
Adam’s baptism in 2011 - Rob Ostrom
Our daughter Adley’s baptism - Holly Neff
Walking down the aisle with my dad at my wedding this year. - Sarah Gati Alfano
Throwback to Easter Mass a while ago... Saint Ambrose is the most amazing place to be. Very proud to represent the St. Ambrose Community at the Seminary! - Andrew Lucci
My daughter’s baptism 6-12-94 - Patricia Walker
Favorite Memories of our Church
One of my favorite memories is on Holy Saturday when families bring their food to be blest. It is important to have our ethnic traditions. - Donna Moran
One of my favorite memories from the current church is having my newly adopted son baptized in the then “New” church. We had waited 13 years for children and were so blessed to finally adopt a baby and have him baptized in the new church instead of the church in the school basement. - Nancy Niemesch
My favorite memory is when my granddaughter was baptized. - Barb Wachs
One of my favorite memories is both my children were Baptized, made their First Communion, Confirmation, and also were married at St. Ambrose. Now my grandchildren are following in our daughter’s same footsteps. - Norma Sutter
I remember the beautiful funeral service for my Dad. Father Bob’s homily touched my family’s heart and the music the choir sang brought comfort to us. - Bob Cebula
Our wedding day 6-13-15. - Nicole Marie
Joe and Deb’s 40th Wedding Anniversary. Renewed Vows. - Debbie Szelenyi
I’ve gone to Saint Ambrose my whole life and have so many memories but 10.20.18 is probably my favorite! - Lisa Durbin
Theresa’s First Communion - Barbara Vokes Kulbaga
From the Advent Night Of Worship last year. I have video of you talking last year as well, Father Bob Stec. Not sure that there is a way to send that over. Thank You for welcoming me with open arms & making me feel at home. I also appreciate your prayers through the hard times I have gone through, especially last year when I almost lost my father not once, but twice. It really makes you realize just how precious life is. - Casey Bellis
My husband and brother-in-law going through RCIA together and becoming Catholic on Easter Vigil. Happy day! - Christie Cereshko
What joyous times! Here’s to many more wonderful
memories in our new church.
My daughter’s wedding July 2011. The ushers all rang the bells at the entry of the church before coming down the aisle. I think that was frowned upon at that time but the guys loved it. - Donna Szalay
The year the big sparkling star showed up at Christmas. It was peaceful. - Char Starchurski
25th wedding Anniversary!! - Kim Magalski
This memory always makes me smile. My daughter was 4 and participated in the Christmas Children’s Mass as one of the Wisemen. Fr. Gary (in his humor) announced that this year we have a female Wiseman so I guess we will have to call them the Wise people. - Lyla Wooten
Welcome Bishop Perez! - Debbie Szelenyi
I came to St. Ambrose when my oldest was a year old and the church was in the basement of the school. Here is where my children were baptized, made their Holy Communion & Confirmation. My two girls were married at St. Ambrose. I have seen the church in all its glory and look forward to the completion of the renovation. - Jan Avery
Rebecca’s First Communion - Barbara Vokes Kulbaga
My favorite memory is singing with the choir for my first Easter Vigil after I joined the choir. The Mass was so touching watching the RCIA candidates being baptized, confirmed and receiving their first communion. - Clarice Palcisko
Adam’s baptism in 2011 - Rob Ostrom
Our daughter Adley’s baptism - Holly Neff
Walking down the aisle with my dad at my wedding this year. - Sarah Gati Alfano
Throwback to Easter Mass a while ago... Saint Ambrose is the most amazing place to be. Very proud to represent the St. Ambrose Community at the Seminary! - Andrew Lucci
My daughter’s baptism 6-12-94 - Patricia Walker
Favorite Memories of our Church
One of my favorite memories is on Holy Saturday when families bring their food to be blest. It is important to have our ethnic traditions. - Donna Moran
One of my favorite memories from the current church is having my newly adopted son baptized in the then “New” church. We had waited 13 years for children and were so blessed to finally adopt a baby and have him baptized in the new church instead of the church in the school basement. - Nancy Niemesch
My favorite memory is when my granddaughter was baptized. - Barb Wachs
One of my favorite memories is both my children were Baptized, made their First Communion, Confirmation, and also were married at St. Ambrose. Now my grandchildren are following in our daughter’s same footsteps. - Norma Sutter
I remember the beautiful funeral service for my Dad. Father Bob’s homily touched my family’s heart and the music the choir sang brought comfort to us. - Bob Cebula
Our wedding day 6-13-15. - Nicole Marie
Joe and Deb’s 40th Wedding Anniversary. Renewed Vows. - Debbie Szelenyi
I’ve gone to Saint Ambrose my whole life and have so many memories but 10.20.18 is probably my favorite! - Lisa Durbin
Theresa’s First Communion - Barbara Vokes Kulbaga
From the Advent Night Of Worship last year. I have video of you talking last year as well, Father Bob Stec. Not sure that there is a way to send that over. Thank You for welcoming me with open arms & making me feel at home. I also appreciate your prayers through the hard times I have gone through, especially last year when I almost lost my father not once, but twice. It really makes you realize just how precious life is. - Casey Bellis
My husband and brother-in-law going through RCIA together and becoming Catholic on Easter Vigil. Happy day! - Christie Cereshko
What joyous times! Here’s to many more wonderful
memories in our new church.
Christmas Eve, December 244:00pm - Hilkert HallCelebrant: Fr. Ramser Deacon: Dc. Tomazic Lectors: J. Maslach, K. Kuczma, A. Junod Eucharistic Ministers: C. Andrysek, J. Boylan, M. Pappalardo,
L. Anderson, M. Kortan, D. Heilman, D. Heilman, J. Mussey, N. Cerny (need EM)
Cantor: Dottie Nemec, Helen Hartman, Dave IvoryUshers: J. Maslach, B. Marzola, J. Dutkofski, J. O’Malley Altar Servers: John Paroda, Danny Covert, Ryan/Elena Osowski,
Stephen Osowski
4:00pm - ChurchCelebrant: Fr. Stec Lectors: M. Ursem, H. Lanzarotta, S. Till Eucharistic Ministers: J. Avery, J. Neff, H. Neff, E. Cinadr, L.
Cinadr, M. Beck, J. Muller, K. Becker, M. Dietrich, K. Krieger, C. Ruggiero
Cantor: Dyan Beder and Angels ChoirUshers: W. Knowles, J. Nowak, D. Aufmuth, D. Klem Altar Servers: Andrew Camarati, Aiden Fitzerald,
Hannah Winar
6:00pmCelebrant: Fr. RamserDeacon: Dc. Sheridan Lectors: H. Lanzarotta, A. Mikulec, T. McCombs Eucharistic Ministers: J. Borovicka, T. Brady, T. Tyburski,
B. Thomas, D. Thomas, D. Koeth, D. Koeth, B. Takacs, J. Koch, K. Salway, S. Socha
Cantor: Denise DaughertyUshers: C. Heinle, A. Heinle, G. Zdolshek, S. Petrigac, C. Petrigac Altar Servers: Emma Takcas, Brayden Osborn, Wil Antonius,
Josh Kell
8:00pmCelebrant: Fr. StecLectors: D. Mascio, M. Mascio, P. Briggs Eucharistic Ministers: B. Zarefoss, C. St. Pierre, L. Kaminski,
D. Frattare, A. Frattare, T. Tyjewski, L. Schiffrik, C. Costanzo, P. Briggs, R. Richardson
Cantor: Angela FalconiUshers: J. Monaco, J. Maslach, A. Stratman, R. Bator Altar Servers: Stibley, Stibley, Spencer Fratare, Bri Kaczmarski
12:00 MidnightCelebrant: Fr. Stec Lectors: A. Balassy, J. Brown, L. Rienerth Eucharistic Ministers: K. Kukarola, M. Hovanec, G. Alfano,
K. Butas, C. Wolanin, J. Lepi, C. Lepi, E. Balassy, J. Ham, M. Gati, F. Gati
Cantor: Adult Choir and InstrumentalistsUshers: M. Kukarola, Knights of Columbus Altar Servers: Bridget Stratman, Daniel Stracensky,
Evan Stracensky, John Ham, Andrew Lucci
Christmas Day, December 258:00am Celebrant: Fr. RamserDeacon: Dc. Belter Lectors: L. Chesnik, P. Russo, R. Russo Eucharistic Ministers: T. Daly, D. Styka, S. Whisler, G. Aromas,
E. Aromas, C. Egan, J. Egan, J. Russo, J. Piorkowski, J. Boyd, C. Styka
Cantor: Beth StecUshers: J. Fifer, L. Fifer, L. Fifer, S. Madonna, T. Miller Altar Servers:
10:00am Celebrant: Fr. Ramser Lectors: B. Downs, B. Blaha, A. Comella Eucharistic Ministers: P. Bator, K. Wenmoth, K. Salway, J. Gut,
K. Plavecski, D. Tews, A. Comella, T. Kraft, A. Kraft, M. Sumner, S. Sumner
Cantor: Dyan BederUshers: D. Pastorelle, R. Bator Altar Servers: Becca Cigany, Luke Cigany, Matthew Harley,
Ruth Harley
12:00pm Celebrant: Fr. Stec Deacons: Dc. Sheridan & Dc. Weglicki Lectors: F. Ragazzo, C. Skonieczny, N. VanGieson Eucharistic Ministers: M. Badaczewski, S. Chorzelewski,
L. Chorzelewski, M, Kovacs, K. Rosenstock, L. Beradinelli, V. Beradinelli, M. Badaczewski, F. Pacek, B. Pacek, J. Deluca
Cantor: Dave SaffronUshers: D. Heilman, A. Stratman, B. Matheis Altar Servers: Madelyn Deighton, Meghan Deighton,
Ellie Gillespie, Gabby Soliva
ALL ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Christmas Liturgical Ministers
7December 23, 2018
Remember in Your Prayers
Sunday, December 23 | 4th Sunday of Advent7:30 † Darl & Bernice Fifer (The Fifer Family) RS9:00 Saint Ambrose Members RR10:30 † Richard & Paul Hibler (Wife & Mother) RS12:00 † Joseph & Valeria Swec (Jeff & Diane Chapman) RR5:00 † Pearl Reising (The Sexton Family) RR *Sunday 5:00 pm Mass will be in the Church
Monday, December 248:15 † Dallas Winrod (Family)4:00 † Deceased of Neff & Pipak Families (Family) CHURCH4:00 † Apathy & Nolan Families (Nolan Family) HALL6:00 † Gordon Fournier (Wife & Family)8:00 † Carmen & Florence Ravo (The Pillatt Family)
Tuesday, December 25 | The Nativity of the Lord12:00 † Jerry Lemons (Family)8:00 † Patricia Dembowski (The Knapp Family)10:00 † Michael A. Ruby (Family)12:00 † Charles R. Gazso (Family)
Wednesday, December 26 | St. StephenNo Mass
Thursday, December 27 | St. John8:15 † Marilyn Evasovic (Husband)
Friday, December 28 | The Holy Innocents8:15 † Robert Keister (Christine Keister)5:30 † Paul Schiffrik (Tim Lucek)
Saturday, December 298:15 † Frank & Betty Kmiecik (Joan Kmiecik)4:30 † Madge Strick (Rodger & Toni Seese)
Sunday, December 30 | Feast of the Holy Family7:30 † Frank Skrzynski (Aunt & Uncle) RR9:00 † Pearl Reising (The Shannon Children) RS10:30 Saint Ambrose Members GH12:00 † Rita & Joe Pavlick (Family & Friends) RR/RS/GH5:00 † Tony Rumler (Sherry and Mark Morisky) RS
We RememberThose called home to the Lord
Christmas Mass Schedule
Edward Clayo Husband of Delores ClayoBorn into Life: September 20, 1928 Called into Eternal Life: December 14, 2018
Mass ScheduleMonday, Wednesday and Friday: 8:15 am and 5:30 pmTuesday and Thursday: 8:15 amSaturday: 8:15 am and 4:30 pm VigilSunday: 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 pm and 5:00 pm
Collin ApicellaJordon BelaskaNancy Craig Brian DalyBarbara DrollShannon FitzLaverne FrohlichVictoria Gabriel
Lisa GannonBob Huntley Lillian Johnson Joy Keller Colette KeenanVeronica KossuthBaby Ariana KrakoraEarl Lauerhahs
If you would like your loved one’s name on the prayer list, call Connie at 330.225.9236. We publish the names of our sick in the bulletin for 3 weeks. Visit www.StAmbrose.us/PrayerList for the complete list.
Those Battling CancerPlease Pray for Them and Their Families
Bob CloseAlyce Hanlon Marie HeinShannon HilponMark HoganJohn Paul KellyBob KlaehnDolores LauerhahsTerri LeitterHelen MancusoCindy Montonaro
Collin NemetNancy NiemeschPaul Rehman Carol SaboJerry Sipan Andy StamperAngelo StavoleJoanne WalshBob WilliamsChester YankeRick Zevchik
Stephen Ministry“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff comfort me.”
– Psalm 23:4If you would like more information contact Jane Baldwin at 330.460.7381,
Come with your family for a dance party, swimming, basketball and snacks.
February 2: Preschool / Journey with Jesus PRESCHOOL CARNIVAL
Come with your family for fun activities such as face painting and games.
February 23: Day School 6-8 / PSR 6-8BEAT THE WINTER BLAHS
Come for a dance party, swimming, basketball and snacks. If parents are dropping students off, cell phones must be checked at the door.
March 9: FIAT / Confirmation OPEN POOL AND GYM NIGHTHigh School teens are welcome to join us with friends
to enjoy food, games and more.
March 23: Adult Gathering GENERATIONS OF FAITH
Bring your whole family for movies, swimming and games in the gym.
Saint Ambrose Parish is excited to bring you family fun days to shake the winter blues!
Winter Fun DaysSAINT AMBROSE PARISH
at The Brunswick Rec Center
Each night from 5:00-9:00PM
9 Saint Ambrose Catholic
PASTORAL STAFF Father Bob Stec, Pastor 330.460.7333Father Rob Ramser, Parochial Vicar 330.460.7311Deacon Clem BelterDeacon Gary TomazicDeacon Thomas SheridanDeacon Frank WeglickiAbbot Gary Hoover, OSB, Weekend AssistantJane Baldwin, Spiritual Life Coordinator 330.460.7381Matthew Fodor, Music Ministry 330.460.7337Lisa Homady, Care and Compassion Coordinator 330.460.7315Helen Lanzarotta, Music Parish Coordinator 330.460.7343Mike Mascio, Business Operations Manager 330.460.7344Max Menkhaus, Music Ministry 330.460.7300Caitlin O’Neill, FIAT Youth Ministry 330.460.7387Helen Sheridan, Family Life Ministry 330.460.7322
PSR STAFFDeb Houdek, PSR Secretary 330.460.7326Janet Majka, PSR Coordinator 330.460.7321
SCHOOL STAFFLisa Cinadr, Day School Principal 330.460.7350Chris Dziedzicki, Day School Assistant Principal 330.460.7362Catherine Mitchell, Preschool Director 330.460.7361Breanne Logue, Institutional Advancement 330.460.7318Maryellen Newrones, Administrative Assistant 330.460.7353
PARISH LEADERSBob Downs, Parish Finance Council 330.273.3108Bryce Rausch, Parish Finance Council 215.896.9248Ryan Harrington, Athletic Director 330.273.1801Frank Gati, School Advisory Board [email protected] Jane Baldwin, 330.460.7381
BAPTISM: Parents need to attend a Pre-Baptism Class for their first child. Call Kim Nemet at 330.460.7316 to register.
MARRIAGE: Congratulations! Please call a priest or deacon at the Parish Office at least six months prior to proposed date to begin your wedding preparations.
JOURNEY TO EMMAUS: Come and learn more about the Catholic faith. Call the PLC.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Confessions are celebrated Saturdays from 9:00 am – 9:30 am and by appointment.
PARISH MEMBERSHIP: Call 330.460.7300 to register.
Staff and Contact Information
Sacraments
We Welcome to The Waters Fianna Rose Felizola Graham Douglas Maag Michael Edward Rieth Reagan Elizabeth Sklenicka
Pray for Those Serving and Their FamiliesSSG Michael Duniec Air Force MAJ David M. Elliott Marine Corps LT Travis Elliott NavyLT Serena Gerfy NavyPO Rob Hartman NavyMAJ Brad Klusmann Marine Corps MAJ Jared Klusmann Marine Corps AIT Mitchell Knirnschild NavyCPL Nicholas Levitsky Marine Corps SPC William Mortensen ArmyLCPL Christian Nowak Marine Corps SSGT Matthew Pyzik Air Force LCPL Lukas Robison Marine CorpsBG Stephen Sklenka Marine Corps2ndLT Zachary Taylor Marine CorpsCW2 John A. Tevis Army
Active Military
WeddingsEngagements: Congratulations! Please call a priest or deacon at the Parish Office at least six months prior to proposed date to begin your wedding preparations.
Baptisms
Baptism Classes: Parents need to attend a Pre-Baptism Class for their first child. Call Kim Nemet at 330.460.7316 to register.
Sacraments
www.usccb.orgMon 2 SM 7:1-5, 8B-12, 14A, 16; LK 1:67-79Tues IS 52:7-10; JN 1:1-18 Wed ACTS 6:8-10; 7:54-59; MT 10:17-22Thurs 1 JN 1:1-4; JN 20:1A AND 2-8Fri 1 JN 1:5—2:2; MT 2:13-18Sat 1 JN 2:3-11;LK 2:22-35Sun SIR 3:2-6, 12-14 or 1SM 1:20-22, 24-28; LK 2:41-52
