ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL OUR PARISH MOTTO: “The Best Is Yet To Come!” Rev. Dariusz Zarebski, S.D.S. Administrator Rev. James Long Hai Do Deacon Jerry McGuinn Deacon Randy Millikin Cantor Giuseppe Barioli Organist Feruza Dadabaeva MASS SCHEDULES Monday-Friday: 7:30 & 11:00 am Saturday: 7:30 am only Saturday Vigil: 4:00 pm & 5:30 pm November 9th—April 30th Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 am 12:00 noon, & 6:00 pm Vigil Holy Days: 4:00 pm Holy Days:7:30,11:00 am, & 7 pm Confessions: Saturday 11-12 nn & 3-4 pm. Or call the Rectory Office to make an appointment PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday: 9 am to 5 pm Saturday: 12 nn to 5 pm Sunday: 8 am to 1 pm Phone: (954) 427-2225 Fax: (954) 421-1638 Parish Manager Bob Colasanti Office Staff Kristy Guttuso & Susan Crawford DIRECTOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Paulette Rebour-Silva Email: [email protected]Sunday Classes: K through Confirmation attend 9 am Mass, Classes 10:15-11:30 am Wednesday Classes: Session I—Grades 1 & 2 - 4:00 to 5:15 pm Session II—Grades 7—8 /Confirmation 1 & 2 4:30 to 5:45 pm Saint Ambrose Catholic School Lisa Dodge, Principal Phone (954) 427-2226 www.stambrosecs.org Church Address: 380 S. Federal Highway, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 Mailing Address: PO Box 999, Deerfield Beach, FL 33443 Email: [email protected]Web Page: stambrosedeerfieldbeach.com
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ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL OUR PARISH MOTTO: “The Best Is Yet To Come!”
Rev. Dariusz Zarebski, S.D.S. Administrator
Rev. James Long Hai Do
Deacon Jerry McGuinn Deacon Randy Millikin
Cantor Giuseppe Barioli
Organist Feruza Dadabaeva
MASS SCHEDULES
Monday-Friday: 7:30 & 11:00 am Saturday: 7:30 am only Saturday Vigil: 4:00 pm
& 5:30 pm November 9th—April 30th Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 am
12:00 noon, & 6:00 pm Vigil Holy Days: 4:00 pm
Holy Days:7:30,11:00 am, & 7 pm Confessions: Saturday 11-12 nn & 3-4 pm. Or call the Rectory Office to make an appointment
PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday: 9 am to 5 pm
Saturday: 12 nn to 5 pm Sunday: 8 am to 1 pm
Phone: (954) 427-2225 Fax: (954) 421-1638
Parish Manager Bob Colasanti
Office Staff Kristy Guttuso & Susan Crawford
DIRECTOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Paulette Rebour-Silva
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Message from the Pastor Welcome to St. Ambrose ! We are so glad you are able to join us today to celebrate The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. We like to imagine, sometimes, what the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph were like. What was their daily routine? How did they eat, work and pray together? There are very few details in the Gospels about Jesus’ early years, other than the accounts of his birth and one story detailing the time he went missing in Jerusalem and was found in the Temple. But in Today’s Gospel we get an insight into some of the early challenges faced by this little family. While Jesus was still small, Joseph was urged in a dream to escape with the family to Egypt as Jesus’ life was under threat. Can you imagine what that experience was like for them—leaving their home and fleeing to another country, not knowing when, or if, it would be safe to return home? Sadly, millions of people in our world do not have to imagine this type of experience—they live it every day. Like many others, the Holy Family were, for some time, forced to leave their home country due to persecution—this is the very definition of a refugee or displaced person. This painful human experience was at the very heart of the family experience of Jesus himself. Later in Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus tells us that when we welcome strangers, we welcome Jesus himself. Compassion and welcome for strangers, particularly those who are vulnerable, was a key element of Jesus’ life and ministry. It should be central to ours, too.
Have a great week—stay well—and keep smiling!
May God bless you always.
PASTOR’S MUSING What To Say About A Christmas Gift Your Not Crazy About:
10. Hey! There's a gift! 9. Well, well, well... 8. Boy, if I hadn’t recently shot up 4 sizes that would've fit. 7. This is perfect for wearing around the basement. 6. Gosh. I hope this never catches fire! It is fire season though.
There are lots of unexplained fires. 5. If the dog buries it, I'll be furious! 4. I love it -- but I fear the jealousy it will inspire. 3. Sadly, tomorrow I enter the Federal Witness Protection Program. 2. To think--I got this the year I vowed to give all my gifts to charity.
And the Number One Thing to say about a Christmas gift your not crazy about:
1. "I really don't deserve this."
Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God Holy Day of Obligation
NEW YEAR’S EVE Tuesday, December 31
4 pm Vigil Mass
NEW YEAR’S DAY Wednesday, January 1 7:30 am, 11am, & 7 pm
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Monday: Sixth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord Tuesday: Seventh Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord; St. Sylvester I; New Year’s Eve Wednesday: The Octave of the Nativity of the Lord; Mary, the Holy Mother of God; World Day of Peace; New Year’s Day Thursday: Ss. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen Friday: The Most Holy Name of Jesus; First Friday Saturday: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton; First Saturday
NEW YEAR:The object of a new year is not that we should have a new year, but rather that we should have a new soul. ―G. K. Chesterton
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“Take Time To. . .” “For everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under Heaven!” -Ecclesiastes 3:1
Take time to think. . . It is the source of power. Take time to play. . . It is the secret of perpetual youth.
Take time to read. . . It is the fountain of wisdom. Take time to pray. . . It is the greatest power on earth.
Take time to love and be loved. . .It is a God-given privilege. Take time to be friendly. . . I is the path to heaven. Take time to laugh. . . It is the music of the soul.
Take time to give. . It is too short a day to be selfish. Take time to work. . .It is the price of success. Take time for charity. . .It is the key to heaven.
Take time to give thanks. . .We have received all from God.
Christmas Flower Memorials Mr. & Mrs. R. Fragale, Ralph Nacchio by Roseann Fragale / Millie, Jimmy, Jean, Jamie, Anne & Walter, Grandparents by Patti
Joseph Bove, Jr. by Alberta Bove & family / Armand & Virginia Giangrande by Wendy Giangrande / Sally & John Kerins by Margaret Andrew Muccioli & Vincent Muccioli by Wendy Giangrande / Lewis & Beatrice Iandoli by Marie Ann Iandoli
Gene Parisi by Jean Parisi / David Farrell, Fr. Dalton, Richard Corney, Henry Farrell, John & Helen Longazel by Longazel Family My Heavenly Family by Beverly O’Lini / Dianne Schumacher by Thomas & Suzanne Murphy / Peg & Ed Addis, Sr.,
Catherine & Fred King by Ed & Sue Addis / Felicisimo Aquino & Luz Gatdula Aquino / Charles E. Cassidy, Gerald C. Madigan, Mr. & Mrs. James D. Klotz by Barbara Klotz / Margaret “Peggy” Kuntz by Robert Kuntz / Joseph & Theresa Swigonski, Mark Swigonski,
Mary Donlin, Amelia & Charles LoVecchio, Charlotte & Duncan Stubbs by Donn & Milissa Stubbs / Helen & Richard Fizzouglio by Patricia Marulis / Houli & Byrl Houlihan, Bob & Marian Campbell, Loretta Anderson,
Katie Houlihan by Scott & Terri Campbell / Don Baird & Bette Golon by Baird & Golon Families / Barbara & John Becker by Brenda Becker Ericson / Victoria M. Laterza, Susan and Aristotle Halikias by Peter & Amelia Laterza / Tama & Benites Families /
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Hudiak, Judith Ann Skufca, Alex Pecho by Marilyn Pecho / Kritzman & Osentoski Families by Isabelle Kritzman / George Kurteff by Michele Kurteff / Lina & Pietro Ditorio by Pina Ronea / Charles Ward by Elizabeth Tremaglio /
Annie O’Kulecz by Jeannie Parisi / Jeremiah Wholey by Kathleen Wholey / John & Nora Russick, John Russick, Jr., Dorothy Staats, Mary Kane by Sharon Russick / Frances Jecker, Herb Jecker, Bill & Billy Iglewski, Herb (Butch) Jecker, by Ruth Iglewski / Rose Mastres /
Mom & Dad Hagan, Mom & Al Maiorano, Dad McGovern, Uncle Bill Stolinski by McGovern Family, Roseann McGovern by Mom, Dad & family / Carl Sadofski by Eleanor Sadofski / Leo Mancuso by Christine Castellucci /
Victor & Ruth Malinowski by Joseph Malinowski / Betty Angelo Tremaglio by Elizabeth Tremaglio / Barry Splinter by Alberta Splinter / Margaret Regan, Thomas Regan, Mary Moure, Vincent Moure by Kathleen Regan / Margaret & Thomas Regan, Vincent & Mary Moure,
Peter & Ann Regan, Dave Regan by Margaret Regan
SPECIAL CHORAL PERFORMACE BY THE
TURLIKI POLISH GIRLS CHOIR
Friday, Jan. 3rd, 7:00 pm, Main Church
A very special night of music and song presented by 15 young girls from a Salvatorian Parish in Poland. Come join in this joy filled night.
An offering will be taken up to help Support the girls. See you there!
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PARISH ORGANIZATIONS ADORATION - Come join us as we sit before our Blessed Lord and pray the rosary with our Holy Mother. Every Thursday 6:45—8 pm. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS — Every Monday evening at 7:30 pm in the Downstairs Parish Hall. ANNIVERSARY MASS — All Wedding Anniversaries for the month will be celebrated on the Last Sunday of the month at the 10:30 am Mass. Please call the Rectory Office to provide your name and anniversary date at least one week prior to the Anniversary Mass. Next Date: December 29th. BAPTISM — By appointment only. Must be a registered member for a minimum of 6 months. Please call the Rectory office for more information. You must register for the Baptism Class, which is held the first Tuesday of each month, by calling the Rectory Office at 954-427-2225. Next Baptism Class — Tuesday, January 7th at 7 pm in the Chapel. BIBLE STUDY—Bishop Robert Barron’s Catholicism: The Pivotal Players meets from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, January 7 – March 31, in the Parish Hall Upper Room. Registration and study guides are $25 by December 29 in the Parish Office; $30 later. Contact Deacon Randy Millikin, 954-560-4027 or [email protected]. BINGO — Matinee Bingo will be held Wednesday, January 8th. The cost is $25, includes lunch and all the paper you can play. The doors open at 9:15 am. Lunch is served at 11:15 am. BRIDGE—October 17th—April 30 Thursday afternoons from 1 to 4 pm in the parish hall. Shirley Cerritelli 203-232-6109 CENTERING PRAYER —Learn the practice of Silent Prayer. Monday evenings at 7 pm in the Chapel. Luciana (954) 415-5819. COFFEE & DONUTS —Served in the Parish Hall after the Sunday morning Masses. Everyone is invited. BOY SCOUTS & CUB SCOUTS - Call Sal Biviano for more information 954-675-5683. email: [email protected]. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS – John A. Hill Council 4955 meets at 7:30 p.m. 2nd Monday of the month.
Contact Bill Whiting, 561-368-6531 or email [email protected]. MINISTRY FOR THE SICK —Parishioners who are sick and hospitalized, in a rehabilitation facility or at home wishing to receive the Holy Eucharist may call the Rectory at (954) 427-2225 and a Eucharistic minister will respond with a scheduled visit. R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) - Classes are held Thursday evenings 7 to 8:15 pm. Registration forms are available in the Rectory Office. PROJECT RACHEL—Post Abortion Counseling & Reconciliation. 954-981-2984 or 888-456-4673. RESPECT LIFE — St. Ambrose is a Respect Life Parish, from conception to natural death. Respect Life Hot Line (954) 977-7769. MEN OF ST. AMBROSE — General Meetings held on the first Wednesday of the month. January 8th - 7 pm Parish Hall. ST. AMBROSE WOMEN’S COUNCIL— September through May— General Meetings are held on the 4th Thursday of each month in the Parish Hall Upstairs. Board meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month, Downstairs Parish Hall.
Next Board Meeting: January 9th. Next General Meeting: January 23rd. ST. AMBROSE B.L.E.S.S. MINISTRY FOR LIFE - Meeting every 2nd Thursday of the month at 1 pm. Please join us for our next meeting which will be held on Thursday, January 9th at 1 pm. In the Upstairs Parish Hall. For more information please contact us at the following Email address: Email: [email protected] ST. AMBROSE ROSARY MAKERS– Meetings are held from 10 am to 12 noon the second and fourth Tuesday of each month in the upstairs Parish Hall, Meeting January 14th. Please contact Eileen Manalas 954-531-1092 for information. New Members Welcome!
Attention parishioners: The Archdiocese of Miami has been hearing reports of people receiving emails from scammers impersonating clergy, asking to verify personal information on a document titled Archdiocese of Miami Proposal. If you, your friends or family have received emails like this, please do not open the attachment, do not respond, and delete the email. Clergy would never ask you to verify personal information online. You can report the scam to Florida’s Consumer Protection Division, by visiting www.myfloridalegal.com and filling out a complaint form, or calling the Fraud Hotline, 1-866-966-7226.
Parishioners: Relevant Radio, a Catholic network of radio stations across the US, has recently acquired stations in South Florida. You are invited to tune in to this English language Catholic station broadcasting 24/7. You can find the station at 880 AM / 1080 AM you can also get it online at www.relevantradio.com & the FREE App and Smartspeaker.
Thanks to all the parishioners who brought in toys for the St. Ambrose Angel Tree.
Your gifts were appreciated more than words can express. The joy and happiness that
the Angel Tree gifts bring to the children that receive them can’t be measured.
May God bless you always. Fr. Dariusz
2020 CALENDARS The 2020 church calendars are
available for distribution this weekend. We ask that you take only ONE calendar per family. At a later time, you may check with the Rectory Office to see if there are
additional calendars available. Thank you in advance for your considerate cooperation.
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Saint Ambrose Women’s Council Women of Faith—Making a Difference
Coming up in January:
We have a BOOK SALE set for next Sunday, 8 am till noon. Stop by the parish hall and check out our fresh inventory and great prices: hardcovers $1 and paperbacks for 50 cents.
BOARD MEETING, Thursday, January 9th.
JEWELRY SALE, Saturday January 18th, 4 pm till 5:30 and Sunday, January 19th, 8am till noon in the parish hall. We are offering a nice selection necklaces, earrings, bracelets and pins. Hope to see you there.
GENERAL MEETING, Thursday, January 23rd, 7 pm upstairs in the parish hall. New members are welcome to join us for a special presentation by Father Richard Moran entitled Women and Spirituality. Stay tuned for information about the upcoming programs scheduled for our February and March General Meetings.
BOOK SALE Sunday, January 26th.
Don’t miss the chance to win our Special Grand Prize Raffle of $500! Tickets are $1 each or for the best deal, buy 6 for $5. Check the weekly bulletin for chance books or stop by the parish hall after mass on Sunday morning. The drawing will be held February 9th and you need not be present to win.
Today’s Thought: Welcome this new year with a smile, a spirit of giving, a sense of humanity and a pledge to spread peace and happiness.
We wish a Happy, Healthy, Safe and Blessed New Year to our Parish Family and Friends.
CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players showcases a handful of saints, artists, mystics, and scholars who not only shaped the life of the Church but changed the course of western civilization. St. Francis of Assisi, the Reformer, radically and literally lived as Jesus commanded to transform the Church. St. Thomas Aquinas, the Theologian, demonstrated that faith and reason at not at odds, as they come from the same source.
St. Catherine of Siena, the Mystic, gave testimony to the reality of the spiritual dimension here and beyond. St. John Henry Newman, the Convert, left a prestigious career to seek and preach the apostolic faith. G.K. Chesterton, the Evangelist, publicly, humbly, and humorously announced the paradoxes and truth of Christianity. Michelangelo, the Artist, dramatically demonstrated that beauty and creativity are a primary route of access to God.
Journey with Bishop Barron to explore the lasting influence of these Pivotal Players. Our parish journey begins on Tuesday, January 7, and you can register at the parish office.
For more information, Contact Deacon Randy Millikin, 954-560-4027 or [email protected].
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”I feel the greatest destroyer of peace today is “Abortion“, because it is a war against the child… A direct killing of the innocent child, “Murder” by the mother herself… And if we can accept that a mother can kill even her own child, how can we tell other people not to kill one another? How do we persuade a woman not to have an abortion? As always, we must
persuade her with love… And we remind ourselves that love means to be willing to give until it hurts…” – St. Mother Teresa
IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE
“Meet and Greet Sunday” with BAKE SALE
WHEN: January 12, 2020 WHERE: 1st Floor Parish Center TIME: After all Morning Masses
(DURING THE MENS’ CLUB BREAKFAST) WHY: Learn About B.L.E.S.S. Ministry for Life
UPCOMING PRO-LIFE EVENTS For those Parishioners who are interested in Participating in Pro-Life Events three events are upcoming in January 2020. Please visit their website for more information.
1. March for Life - St. Augustine - January 17 - 18, 2020 marchforlifestaugustine
2. National March for Life - Washington DC January 22 - 24, 2020 2020 National March for Life
3. Catholic Days at the Capitol - January 28 - 30, 2020 Catholic Days at the Capitol
St. Ambrose Catholic School News Lisa Dodge, Principal
Saint Ambrose School promotes excellence through spiritual, academic, and social growth of our students in a Christ centered environment.
St. Ambrose 8th graders loaded a truck full of toys thanks to the generous generosity of our parishioners.
In only 2 weeks we collected more toys than ever before!
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Saturday, December 28, 2019 7:30 Muriel P. Foley by Her Children 4:00 Fr. Bryan Dalton by St. Ambrose Parish Family Jim Purcell by Loving Family Vincent Romano by Snediker Family Cor De Groot Kanters by Cis De Groot Vignari 5:30 Fr. Charles O. Peterman by St. Ambrose Parish Family Sunday, December 29, 2019 7:30 Louis Yodice byWife, Elsa & Family Roseann McGovern by Mom, Dad & Family Annunziata & Joseph Calleri by Dotro Family Eugene Ciotoli by Jeanne Sanders & Dale Easton 40th Wedding Anniversary Orlando & Gloria by Patino Family 9:00 Susan Lawless Starks by Albert & Eileen Casagrande William J. Collins by Barchuk Family Tin Do by Rocio Guzman-Do 10:30 For all the People of St. Ambrose Parish by the Pastor Fr. Bryan Dalton by St. Ambrose Parish Family Rose Heindl by Husband, Dennis Richard V. Wiesenecker by Loving Family Gail Kammerer by Loving Family Lola Jagolta by Husband Frank Zingale, Raffaele & Iolanda Barioli by Giuseppe Barioli Jean Di Pasquale by Aunt Connie & Family 12:00 Blessings - Gemma, Germaine & Germaline Feraren by Arlene & Grace Sally & John Kerins by Daughter, Margaret 6:00 Malcolm & Bibi Rodrigues by Children & Grandchildren Monday, December, 30, 2019 7:30 Special Intentions - Margaret Kerins 11:00 Arthur Rossi by Karen & Deborah Rossi Angela Quintana Navarro by Danikza Tomas Bridget & Richie Fritzsch by George Mahoney Holy Souls in Purgatory by Beverly Cunningham Eddie Cunningham, Jr. by Beverly Cunningham Ed Cunningham, Sr. by Beverly Cunningham
Tuesday, December 31, 2019—New Year’s Eve 7:30 Fr. Brendan Dalton by St. Ambrose Parish Family Dennis Davey by Sarah Anne 11:00 Geraldine Feraren & Sr. Natividad de Jesus by Arlene & Grace Harriet Hoffman & Barry Dubin by George Mahoney 4:00 For all the People of St. Ambrose Parish by the Pastor Fr. Bryan Dalton by St. Ambrose Parish Family Josie Armstrong by Margaret Kerins Wednesday, January 1, 2020—New Years’ Day 7:30 Christmas Blessings - Sarah Anne Kivlehan by Maura 11:00 For all the People of St. Ambrose Parish by the Pastor Fr. Bryan Dalton by St. Ambrose Parish Family Rose Heindl by Husband, Dennis Get Well - Mark Lyon by Kokal Family Susan Lyon by Kokal Family Hugo Vaudrin by Nicole & Henry Vaudrin Sally & John Kerins by Daughter, Margaret Thanksgiving for Blessings by Arlene Mauskopf & Grace Feraren 7:00 Birthday Blessings - Eileen Jones by Elaine Hurd & Family Tiffany Dax by Mike & Debbie Limandri Thursday, January 2, 2020 7:30 Dennis Davey by Maura Healing - Maureen Barbey by Maura 11:00 Mr. & Mrs Carmela Lombardo by George Mahoney Friday, January 3, 2020 7:30 Sr. Noella Osentoski by Loving Family Joseph Conley by Shirley Hayes & Family 11:00 Special Intentions - Margaret Kerins Saturday, January 4, 2020 7:30 Ivan Ramirez by Loving Family 4:00 Fr. Bryan Dalton by St. Ambrose Parish Family Jim Purcell by Loving Family Sylvia Morrison by Loving Family Bob DeCrotie & Don Koenig by Alfred Costello Arserio & Crocco Families by Mr. & Mrs. Pat Arserio Lena, Eleanor & James Lambert by Lena & Nick Onofrio Lydia Martie by Bernie Freeman Genevieve Rerecich by Loving Family Patrick McManus by Gloria & John Kelly 5:30 Kelly Gullo by Kritzman Family
Scheduling Mass Intentions Mass Intentions can be scheduled in the Rectory Office or by mail. We DO NOT schedule Mass Intentions over the phone. We do not accept credit cards. Offering can be made with cash or check. If you are requesting your Mass Intention by mail, please include the following:
1. Name of the person that the Mass Intention is requested for. 2. Date and time the Mass Intention is requested for. 3. Name of the person requesting the Mass Intention. 4. Your phone number in case there is a question about your request. 5. Your offering for the Mass Intention.
Mass Intentions MUST be made at least two weeks ahead of the date requested. We can’t schedule a Mass Intention on short notice so if a date is important to you, please schedule it accordingly. THANK YOU.
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“To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven” “...a time to be born of water and spirit…” Elizabeth Margaret Burns & Greyson Roe
“...a time to be healed…”
“ ...a time to die…” Dr. John Bodden, Susan “Mandy” Rogers, Matthew McGown & Larry Turcutt
“...and a time for peace.” Ecclesiastes 3:11 To have someone from your family enrolled on our prayer list, please call the Rectory Office. Names will be listed for one month. Thank you.
Judy Acevedo Lyse Albert Mary Allard Roger Allard Warren Allen Arthur Alcide Annabelle Anderson Jennifer Andrews Mike Anthony Edward Arndt, Sr. Dennis Arserio Lillian Arserio Kim Arserio Dr. B Mary Jane Baggott Jim Baker Aly Bancroft Diane Bartholomew John Bartholomew Jerome Beresch Alexander Boswell Marne Black Mary Ann Blair Henry Blanco Marcia Bogdan Chelsea Bogler
Mary Jane Boyle Emmy Bringley Gregory Brosek Steven Burd Kevin Burger Mary Buttermark Juliana Cadavid Estelle Campeau Edward Canalori Valerie Canalori Maite Casanova Kathlyn Chassey Terri Cheston John Chikerotis Donna Chuley Bill Contento Margaret Costello Alice Crandall Kay D’Ambrosio Wendy Davis Dora Day Ryan DeFeo Linda DeFronzo Martha Destefano Larry DeVille Fr. James Devita
Donna DiMario Hoa Do Kate Doughty Sarah Doughty Caroline Enes Dan Esta Beatrice Farrell Michael Farrell David J. Felton Bob Foster Darlene Lan Franco Donald Flynn Patricia Flynn Bob Fuca Karl Gedon Jonathan Gilfillan Matthew Gilmartin Ann Giozaniello Jeff Goldsmith Mario E. Gonzalez Pat Gorney Norma Hurley Fr. Ed Irwin Lorraine Kamm Dr. Patrick Kamm Eileen Karlik
Sam Kazazian Charles R. Kinney Jenine Kinsella Eric Kohtz Margaret Kois Jack Kuhn Mary Ann Kuhn Malec Kuntz Vinnet Kuruvilla Hanne Lore-Schleu Pierre Ladouceur Mike Magi C. J. Clem Maldonato Carmin Manetti Jerry Mann Peter Marchione Beverly Masich Delores Masich Donald Masich Kathi Matthews Mary Matus Nancy Matus John McGown Tyler McGuinn Chuck McLoughlin John Mercurio
Vinny Messina Bill Miller Jennifer Mitchell Keegan Mohan Shayla Morales John Morrison John Mullueville Brenda Murray Cecelia Murray Margaret Murray Barbara Naclerio Kristen Nordstrum Mark Nordstrum Leo O’Brien Jean O’Byrne Lisa O’Connor Lorraine O’Keefe Alison O’Rourke Jimmy Pasvantis Donald Payton Nicholas Perez Del Philips Donna Phillips Willie Pickens Paul Piazzolla Ethel Pilgrim
Angela Pinto Jeanette Pinto Mary Pond Mary Presti Katie Radigan Thomas Radigan John Rafter Fr. Stanislaw Rakiej Dom Ralph Danielle Reiser Amy Richardson Mark Richt Joel Rivera Barbara Robbins Roger Robbins Lisette Rochon Alex Rodger Della Rojas Mireille Royer Arlene Rubin Jerry Rubin Walter Sazima Joanna Scafaria Linda Settles Rosa Settino Grace Silveira
Heather Snow Lucy Spada Eric Staley Tom Sullivan Diane Sweeney Robert Sweeney Stacey Tompkins Susie Townsend Anthony Torti Delores Torti John Tracey Suzanne Treacy Frank Vukovich Baby Victoria Isabella Anita Waldrop Robert Williamson Kim Williams Miles Vedrani Fr. Paul Weirichs Victor Patrick Windle Gilda Youngblood Vincent Zappi Mike Zeff Lou Zembell Kenneth Zwick
Col. Scott Fitzgerald Col. Michael C. Arndt
CPO Thomas Kennedy Capt. Dale Gregory
C.P.O. Michael Zisler Mstr SGT Daniel McCracken
Cpl. Eric Waizenegger SSG Robert Moore
Lance Cpl. Marty L. Waite, Jr. P.O. Brian Jones
Capt. Nicholas Toth Capt Lowell Wallace Major Andrew Curtis
Lance Cpl. Kirk Patrick Syros Lt. Cmdr. David Wuestewald
Lance Cpl Shaun Wuestewald Sgt. Vince Johnson
Lance Cpl. Michael J. Paul Cpl. David Schuler
Lt. Dillen Andrew Stuhlsatz P.O. 3Class Gregory H. Ayers
PFC Maulana M. Reid Capt. Barry Elliott
Sgt. Michael Catron AM3 Christopher Deimel
Lt. Jr. Grade Brian Gleason PFC Adam Elia-Lucarelli Cpl. Gabriel Castaneda
A1C E3 Christopher Korleski Lance Cpl. Michael Joseph Hern
Lt. Cmdr Charles Johnson SP4 Brian Herzig
S Sgt. Jeffrey Orban Tech Sgt John Werth
Specialist Gerald Squirlock, Jr. 2 CPO James Vanzella
Lt. Zachary West Sgt. Eddie Alegria USN Capt. Dennis Farrell
SPC Michael Smith HMC David Hartzell
Sgt. James H. MacDonald Adm. Andrew L. Lewis
Lt. J.G. Andrew L. Lewis, Jr. Ens. Thomas Nieporte, III
Seaman Kevin Duffy 1st Lt. John Schettino
Cpl. Frank Spano BM3 Jessica Moran
2nd Lt. John Paul Vaders A1C Nicholas Vaders
Capt Matthew Gibbons Lt. Patrick Gibbons
Lt. John Paul Gibbons Ens. Matthew Gibbons
Sgt. Stosh K. Fernandez
Col. Amy Ninneman Lance Cpl. Emilio Luis Otero
Ens. William Parker Lance Cpl. Edward Parker
Lt. Steven Hollender 1st Lt. Mark Schumacher
Cpl. William J. Ward PVT 2 Carl Kahlich
SPC Dominick Tomanelli, II Cpl. Michael Smith
Tech Sgt Octavio Blanco, Jr. PFC Curtis J. Parker
PFC Luk Tortu ADAN Alana Reynolds STG 3 Glenn DeBolt
Lance Cpl. Collin Murray PFC Timothy Foley
Capt. Natalie Aguilar Cpl. Marc A. Leon BU1 William Miller
Capt Jeffrey Huddle SSgt Stephen Wille, Jr. 1st Lt. Paolo Bonventre Lance Cpl. Matthew A. Curtis
Cpl. Georgina Lewis Lance Cpl. Jonathan J. Brown, Jr.
St. Ambrose Family Members in the Service of Our Country
Please pray for our family members in the service of our country. To have a family member listed please call the rectory at 954-427-2225.
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News and Announcements Archdiocese of Miami News
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Would You Like To Become A Lector or Eucharistic Minister?
It takes a special calling and maybe God is calling you. There are certain requirements that are required of you. You need to be a registered member of Saint Ambrose Church for at least one year. You must have made your Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation and present us with an updated Baptismal Certificate. You need to have a strong and abiding Faith that causes you to attend mass on a weekly basis. If you have the above qualities and would like to know more about being a part of these ministries please call: Lectors: Jody McGuinn at 954-821-5782 or Eucharistic Ministers: Scott Scovin at 561-306-8860 leave your name, phone number and the time of the St. Ambrose mass that you regularly attend and they will contact you. Thank you for your consideration.
Marriage Preparation All registered couples who wish to be married in a Catholic ceremony in Saint Ambrose church must first meet with Father Dariusz or Father James in preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage. It is advisable that couples not set a firm date for the wedding until they have attended this meeting. Individual appointments and confirmed dates
for marriage will not be set until after you attend this session. For information on the Archdiocesan guideline steps to receive the Sacrament of Marriage and for the Marriage Preparation course schedule please go to:
www.miamifamilylife.org
SACRISTANS NEEDED Join the people who set up for Mass and prepare for special liturgical celebrations. They take care of the Altar linens and priest’s vestments and have a special closeness to the Lord. Sacristans are needed for weekend and daily masses held at 7:30 & 11 am. If you are interested in becoming a Sacristan please call the Rectory Office at 954-427-2225. Thank you.
SAINT AMBROSE FOOD PANTRY Thank you to our Food Pantry Volunteers. Every Thursday morning from 8 am to 10 am, distributing food to the needy and homeless of our area. Thanks to all who respond so generously to our
requests. Although many answer our call, the need is still great. Please remember the food baskets and poor boxes as you leave Church. The poor and needy are always among us. Thank you for caring.
PARKING – HELP! We know parking becomes more difficult during the season and even worse during the Carnival but we need your help. Please park only in designated parking spaces. Do not block entrances or exits. Please do not block the entrances to the basketball court, and leave the designated handicapped parking spaces for those who are truly handicapped!
PROJECT RACHEL 954-981-2984/1-888-456-4673
Post Abortion Counseling & Reconciliation RESPECT LIFE
5115 Coconut Creek Parkway, Margate, FL 33063 Respect Life Hot Line (954) 977-7769. Web site—www. respectlifemiami.org
“Thus says the Lord: Cease your cries of mourning. There is hope for your future.” Jeremiah 31:16-17
St. Ambrose Religious Gift Shop Located in the Parish Center, open Saturday after the 4 pm mass, and on Sunday from 8 am to 1 pm. Visit us for all your Catholic gifts.
St. Joseph Retirement Residence A caring Assisted Living facility, sponsored by the Archdiocese of Miami, offering beautifully furnished apartments or suites with a 24 hour emergency pull cord system. We provide three delicious meals daily, weekly housekeeping and linens, plus a full-time Activities Director. We also offer assistance in bathing, dressing, and monitoring medications. The Residence has a beautiful chap-el offering scheduled and private worship for all faiths.
All this for a reasonable monthly rate. Call for more information: 954-739-1483.
DECEMBER SMALL MEMORIALS
ALTAR BREADS In Loving Memory of Herman & Louise Weiland
by Faye & Mike Weiland
SANCTUARY CANDLES In Loving Memory Nancee Grimes by Lisa Lopez
ALTAR FLOWERS DECEMBER 7th –13th
In Memory of William J. Donvan “Boston Bill” by Donovan Family
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Got Problems? Life can seem overwhelming.
Get help from a Catholic counselor. Don’t suffer any longer.
Catholic Charities offers affordable, confidential counseling with a Catholic perspective to help you cope
with life’s challenges. • Child/Adolescent Counseling or Teen Issues • Marriage Counseling, Trust, or Empty Nest • Grief, Sickness, or Major Life Changes • Financial Difficulties • Depression, Trauma, or Abuse • Caregiving for disabled child or aging parents Sessions are available for a flat fee of $20.00 per session. Call (954) 332-7070 for a telephone consultation or to make an appointment with a Licensed Therapist.
Contribution Statements for Tax Purposes St. Ambrose will issue a substantiation of charitable contributions in excess of $250, collectively, between January 1st and December 31st of 2018. They will be automatically mailed out from the Parish Office directly to you. Thank you.
Small Memorials Sanctuary Candles $40.00/month
Oils for Candles $50.00/month Altar Breads $100.00/month Altar Flowers $100.00/week
Memorials can be dedicated in memory of a loved one, to celebrate a special occasion—birthdays, anniversaries, etc… or for your own special intention. Please come to the rectory
office to schedule your small memorial. Thank you.
WELCOME - Newcomers, Visitors and Parishioners The priests, deacons and ministries of St. Ambrose Parish Welcome you. If, perhaps, you would like more information about entering more fully into our parish life and ministry, we ask that you complete the form below and then give the form to an usher, a greeter or send it in to the Rectory. Thank you.
St. Ambrose Parish Community I would like . . .
_____ To become a Parishioner _____ To change my address _____ To receive Budget Envelopes _____ To let the Parish know of someone who is ill, or home bound who would like to receive Communion
