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Let there be Peace on Earth!
Pope Francis is calling all of us to spend Ash
Wednesday as a day of prayer and fasting for
peace in our world. Let us all dedicate this first
day of Lent in prayer for wisdom for our world
leaders that leads to peace across the land.
Weekly Parish Bulletin - February 27, 2022
FIRST LOOK • Parish Events and News
Events this Week WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2 - CONTINUED
11:00 am Drive-Thru Anointing (PLC Parking Lot)
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27 1:00 pm AFF Book Club (LC Luke)
1:00 pm Drive-Thru Holy Communion (PLC Lot) 3:30 pm Women's Guild Brd. Mtg. (LC Fr. McGivney)
5:00 pm Jr. High Mini Lent Retreat (Church) 4:00 pm Drive-Thru Anointing (PLC Parking Lot)
6:00 pm FIAT Night (Hilkert Hall) 4:00 pm PB&J Brigade (PLC Kitchen)
6:00 pm Messy Book Club (Family Room) 4:30 pm Parish Fish Fry (Hilkert Hall)
6:00 pm Women's Renewal Meeting (LC Luke) 6:00 pm Healing Hearts Ministry (LC John)
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28 7:00 pm GriefShare Group (LC Fr. McGivney)
9:00 am Eucharistic Adoration (Chapel) THURSDAY, MARCH 3
9:00 am Building & Grounds (LC Fr. McGivney) 10:30 am Prayer Shawl Ministry (LC Luke)
10:45 am Mom's Prayer Group (Family Room) 4:00 pm PB&J Brigade (Mother Teresa)
4:00 pm PB&J Brigade (Mother Teresa) 6:00 pm Legion of Mary Prayers (Chapel)
6:00 pm Women's AA Meeting (LC John) 6:15 pm Sitting with Scripture (Virtual)
6:30 pm Little Rock Scripture Study (LC Luke) 6:15 pm AA Meeting (LC Matthew)
7:30 pm Benediction (Chapel) 6:30 pm Route 66 Stations of Cross (Virtual)
TUESDAY, MARCH 1 ~ MARDI GRAS 6:30 pm Lenten Legion of Mary (Chapel)
9:00 am Walking with Purpose (Mother Teresa) 6:30 pm Girl Scout Meeting (LC Mark)
9:30 am Sarah's Circle (LC Fr. McGivney) 7:00 pm Walking with Purpose (Virtual)
10:00 am GriefShare Group (LC Luke) 7:00 pm Boy Scout Meeting (Hilkert Hall)
12:00 pm Route 66 Mardi Gras Social (Mother Teresa) 9:00 pm Men’s Rec Basketball (Hilkert Gym)
2:00 pm Catholic Charities (LC Matthew)
4:00 pm Monthly Reconciliation (Church) FRIDAY, MARCH 4
4:00 pm PB&J Brigade (Mother Teresa) 4:30 pm Parish Fish Fry (Hilkert Hall)
4:30 pm Drive-Thru Lent Kit (Church Parking Lot) 7:00 pm Stations of the Cross (Church)
6:30 pm Walking with Purpose (Hilkert Hall) SATURDAY, MARCH 5
6:30 pm Cancer Support Group (Mother Teresa) 8:30 am AA Meeting (LC Luke)
7:00 pm Living Word Prayer Meeting (Chapel) 9:00 am K of C Into the Breach (Virtual)
7:00 pm Quilting & Sewing (LC Luke) 9:00 am Boy Scout Event (Hilkert Hall)
9:00 pm Men’s Rec Basketball (Hilkert Gym) 9:30 am Lent Mini VBS (Hilkert Gym)
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2 ~ ASH WEDNESDAY 1:00 pm Cub Scout Event (Mother Teresa & JP II)
SEE THE FULL SCHEDULE FOR ASHES BELOW. 2:00 pm Depression Support Group (LC Luke)
9:00 am Route 66 Yoga (Hilkert Hall 4) 5:30 pm Stewardship Com. Mtg. (LC Fr. McGivney)
9:30 am Little Rock Scripture Study (LC Luke) 6:00 pm Saint Patrick's Celebration (Hilkert Hall)
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent.
It is a season of penance, reflection, and prepares us for Christ's
Resurrection through which we attain redemption. Receiving ashes
as an important symbol to help us develop a spirit of humility and
sacrifice.
To the left is our schedule for Prayer Service, Masses and Drive-Thru
Opportunities. Ashes on the Asphalt will take place at the Brunswick
Recreation Center Parking Lot on March 2, 6:50 am - 7:10 am.
Additionally, we will be offering our Wednesday PSR students in-class
Ashes; our day school will have their own Masses; and our EMs will
be taking Ashes to nursing
home residents throughout
the day.
May God bless you all as
we enter in to these 40 days
together!
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PARISH NEWS • Letter from our Pastor
…“A good tree does not bear rotten way to reflect on God’s Word, apply it health tips and also taste/learn how you
fruit, nor does a rotten tree bear good to our lives, and engage in meaningful can eat healthy food filled with amazing
fruit. For every tree is known by its conversation and discussion with other flavor. Plan to stop by next Sunday
own fruit. For people do not pick figs sisters and brothers in the Lord. morning.
from thornbushes, nor do they gather
…Next Saturday, all our young …Mark your calendar for our Lent
grapes from brambles. A good person
members are invited to Lent VBS. Our Mission with Franciscan Friar Johnpaul
out of the store of goodness in his heart
children love the energy, songs and on Sunday – Monday – Tuesday, March
produces good, but an evil person out
activities of summer Vacation Bible 13-14-15 at 7 pm. Friar Johnpaul is a
of a store of evil produces evil; for from
School. We’ve taken that same ‘recipe’ and dynamic preacher who is currently serving
the fullness of the heart the mouth
created a two hour Lent gathering so our on the faculty of Padua High School. He
speaks.”” As we wait for Spring, this
young members can pray and reflect on will help us focus on the Cross of Christ as
weekend’s Gospel offers us a great life
their lives this Lent in an age-appropriate the symbol of Christ’s Mercy for us.
lesson. “You know the tree by the fruit.”
way.
As we look at the ‘fruit’ of how we live, love …Many thanks to all who responded
and the things we do, it’s a good moment …Thanks to our friends (and members) last weekend to the Annual Catholic
for us to reflect on the work we need to from the Hooley House and The Islander, Charities Appeal. God bless you for
do during the upcoming season of Lent. our Saint Patrick’s Day celebration your goodness and all the ways we work
The more we allow our lives and hearts will be a great event for an incredible together to bring the Light of Christ and
to be filled with God – His Light, Love, cause. Come next Saturday, March 5, for the Love of God to those in need. If you
Mercy, and Compassion – the more we great food, lively music, fun people and a were not able to make your commitment
will experience the same from God and great night to raise funds to support our last weekend, you can go online to:
others. Take some time this week to look Catholic Works of Mercy Easter outreach. StAmbrose.us/Be-the-Light-2022 to
at ‘the fruit’ and reflect deeply on the work Bring your family and friends. It’s going support the work of Catholic Charities
you need to do this Lent. to be a great a night!!! across our region.
…Lent starts this Wednesday. We come …Make sure you pick up a rice bowl at the …As we march into Lent on Ash
together to be marked with ashes as a doors of the Church this weekend. Small Wednesday, invite someone in your
sincere expression of our awareness that change makes a big difference!!! All of family, or circle of friends, to join you at
we are sinners and need to turn our hearts us working together will, hopefully, allow Mass and/or any of the many programs
and lives to God. His Mercy is more… us to support a Wall Build day for Habitat and opportunities. We need this Lent
than our sin…than our weaknesses… for Humanity for our local community. to renew our focus on the Lord. So many
than our faults…than our fears…than We will also work to raise funds to build a have not been around for the last two
our worries….than our struggles and house for some of the poorest of the poor years. They are waiting for your invitation.
pain. Throughout the 40 days of Lent, in our mission community. If all of us do Especially on Ash Wednesday, so many
we will reflect on His Mercy and pray our part, we can do great good. want ‘ashes’. Invite them. It may make all
that we will open our hearts and trust the difference in their lives.
…Many thanks for the six people who
in His Mercy. The more we open our
signed up to help make PB&J sandwiches …The Church and Chapel are open every
hearts to the mercy of God, the more we
for CLE and AKR outreach ministries. We day from 6:30 am until 9:30 pm. Take a
will bear the good fruit and blessings of
continue to prep and distribute thousands few minutes along the way to stop in for a
God in our lives. Today’s bulletin contains
each week. We also need some people few quiet moments with the Lord. Given
a complete schedule for Ash Wednesday.
to write a message of hope or a prayer all the challenges of our world, all the
Make plans to come and enter into these
on the lunch bags. It’s a small and more we need God…all the more we
holy days of Lent.
meaningful way to help feed both the need to center our lives on Christ…all
…At the doors of the Church this body and the soul. Want to learn more, the more we need this season of Lent.
weekend are the Little Black Books. or sign up, contact Gabby at gmoss@ His Mercy is MORE…and if you and I take
Take one for yourself and for a friend, co- StAmbrose.us. the time with the Lord…Christ will be
worker, neighbor, and/or family members. MORE than all your problems, struggles
…Our Lent Fish Fry is back… both
Give yourself three minutes a day to
take out and in person dining. Our and needs. God bless you and your
reflect and pray throughout the Lenten
team is preparing a great menu with loved ones.
Season.
flavorful food…all your favorites. The ...Take some time to reflect on ‘the fruit.’
…Many of you have commented how Fish Fry proceeds will be used to help us It’s a good way to celebrate the blessings
grateful you are for the Lent Newsletter start savings to address a host of HVAC and good in your life. It’s an opportunity
and the many opportunities we have as a needs for our campus (HH new side to become mindful of the work we need
parish community throughout the season HVAC, Lehner boiler, school boiler all to do in these holy days of Lent. God
of Lent. You can find the newsletter need replaced). BTW…Many thanks bless you for all the good you do for our
online at: www.StAmbrose.us/Newsletter. to the Women’s Guild who are helping parish community. You can see the ‘fruit’
Please send the link to friends. Invite us purchase a new dishwasher for the of the Spirit alive in at Saint Ambrose. See
them to join you as you come to the Lord. Hilkert Hall Kitchen. God bless the you on Ash Wednesday.
There’s an opportunity for every one for Guild.
every age this Lent.
…After you eat Fish on Friday and Corned
…Many thanks to all who signed up Beed on Saturday, come to our Health
for Faith and Fellowship Groups last Fair on Sunday morning and enjoy a
weekend. It was a great response. These Healthy Breakfast thanks to our friends
small faith sharing groups are an inspiring at Marc’s. Come and get some great
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INTENTIONS • Remember In Your Prayers
Mass & Service Schedule & Intentions Week of February 20, 2022
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 8:15 am Feb. 20, Jul. 1,2021 to July 1, 2020 to
Thursday: 5:30 pm 2022 Feb. 20, 2022 Feb. 21, 2021
Saturday: 4:30 pm and 8:15 am (Mass on the 1st Saturday of the Sunday Collection $ 47,752 $ 1,301,461 $ 1,191,353
month, Prayer Service on other Saturdays) Amount Needed $ (35,500) $ (1,207,000)
Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, and 5:00 pm Over / (Under) $ 12,252 $ 94,461
Sunday, February 27 | 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time Building Fund $ 1,074 $ 52,182 $ 78,051
7:30 am † Donald S. Janik (Rutkowski Family) ofm ACH Collection $ 4,122 (weekly)
9:00 am Mary, Sarah, Daniel, and Braxton Murdock (Mary ofm $ 23, 564 (monthly)
Murdock)
Online Sunday $ 1,593
10:30 am † Filippa Passalacqua (In Loving Memory) RS Collection
12:00 pm † Pat Gundermann (Bednar Family) RS
5:00 pm † Gregory Gut (Gut Family) Children's Envelopes $ 16 from 16 collected.
RS
Monday, February 28 Generations of Faith | Campaign Update
8:15 am † Robert Sberna (Joe & Jan Casaregola)
5:30 pm Prayer Service in the Chapel Total Pledged: $4,653,451.29
Total # of Gifts: 819
Tuesday, March 1 Deposits (week of Feb. 14) $13,109.52
8:15 am Prayer Service in the Church Total Collected to Date $3,742,858.13
Wednesday, March 2 | Ash Wednesday 2022 Giving
6:30 pm Ash Wednesday Prayer Service in the Church
8:15 am † Donna Wilks (Larry & Kathryn Streng and Jack & Ways to Support Our Parish Community:
Loretta Quinlan) • Mail to 929 Pearl Road, Brunswick, OH 44212
12:00 pm Derek Vitas (Allison Ketchem) • Online (debit or credit card) at StAmbrose.us/Donate
5:00 pm † Carol Coughlin (Betty Taller) • Collection envelopes at Mass, dropped off at the Parish
7:00 pm † Carol Coughlin (Women's Guild) Office, or using the secured mailbox in the
PLC Parking Lot.
Thursday, March 3 • Consider signing up for Automatic Giving (ACH).
8:15 am Prayer Service Contact Lynn for information (LRogers@StAmbrose.us)
5:30 pm † Dr. George Pavlic (Christina & Larry Guk)
God bless you all for your goodness!!!
Friday, March 4 | St. Casimir
8:15 am † Janet Brebach Murray (Ed Boreczky & Marcia Parks) Liturgy Corner
Ways to Prepare
Saturday, March 5 Prepare your heart for Lent with the many opportunities
8:15 am † Russ McKenzie (Mary Jane McKenzie) AH that are available at Saint Ambrose...
4:30 pm † Arlene Fournier (The Downs Family) RS
• Our Lent theme this year is “His Mercy is More…,"
Sunday, March 6 | 1 Sunday of Lent
st more than darkness and doubt; more than sickness
7:30 am † Joe Schnelt (The Meade Family) RS and suffering; more than the cross and death; more
9:00 am † Jeanette Koehlke (The Yaugher Family) RS than hurt and hate; more than sin.
10:30 am † Deacon Gary Tomazic (Eileen Hedrick) AH • Our Monthly Reconciliation for the month of March
12:00 pm † Dan Boehnen (Friend) AH will be on Tuesday, March 1 at 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm.
5:00 pm † Linda Csensich (Husband) AH The Diocesan Wide Evening of Confession is on
Confession & Home Visits •
March 16, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
Masses for Ash Wednesday will be on March 2, at 8:15
Call the PLC Office at 330.460.7300 to schedule.
am, 12:00 pm, 5:00 pm, and 7:00 pm with a Prayer
Connect with the Lord Service at 6:30 am. Drive-thru ashes will also be
Get Daily Readings at www.USCCB.org. available at 11:00 am and 4:00 pm.
• Join us for Stations of the Cross at 7:00 pm every
Eucharistic Adoration Friday during Lent.
Every Monday, from 9:00 am to 7:30 pm, in our Chapel. • A Special Lent Prayer Service and Adoration on
March 20 at 7:00 pm.
Benediction • Next week, CLOW participants will get a special Lent
Every Monday, at 7:30 pm, in our Chapel. bag filled with activities, a Lent prayer card, and more.
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LIFTING ONE ANOTHER • Prayers
"A clean heart create for me, God;
renew within me a steadfast spirit."
-PSALMS 51:12
We Pray for Our Sick Gratitude to Our Members
Kristen Joe & Hannah Costello Robert Jones Bob & Karen Pencek in the Armed Forces
Cheryl Ackerman Rita Creadon Sandra Kaaikaula Judy Peskura CPT Joseph Tobin Adams, Marine Corps
Josephine Balaska Diane Davenport Paul Klabon David Rand
E3A Elora Amoline, Navy
Jill Bartek Melinda Davison Agnes Knox Lori Roy
Ted Beba Becky Frisco Virginia Koenig Colleen Sumskis SPCL Andrew Bajusz, National Guard
Helen Bednar Jerry Gerspacher Koziak Family Betty Taller SRA Kurt Becka, Air Force
Doris Breen Dan Ginley Patricia Luk Lori Uhler LCPL Cade Bonds, Marine Corps
Joyce Broadway Richie Golan Shirley Mayer Nancy Van Gieson MSG Jeffrey Brueckner, Army
James Brooks Matt Gould Mary Murdock Lilliana Van Pelt LCPL Morgan J. Butas, Marine Corps
Kathy Burns Leonard Guk Sarah Murdock Coleen Wagner
ET Simon Claypool, Marine Corps
Christianson Family Jo Jo Hunt Gail Nalesnik Larry Zahard
Maureen Conway Robert Ipavec Paisley Palmer SrA Ashley Marie Dragony, Air Force
SSG Michael Duniec, Air Force
We Lift Up Those Battling Cancer MAJ David M. Elliott, Marine Corps
Toni S. Barbara Fiala Karen Koren Paisley Palmer
Erin Alan Jackie Fielding Joy Kowalski Michelle Petrenko LT Travis Elliott, Navy
Kimberly Ball Barbara Fischer Joan Krall Eric Reeder PFC Tyler Faught, Army
Fred Beba Vince Gassi Kathy Kunkler Allyson Reynes PV2 Matthew Fischer, National Guard
Michelle Billick Edward Gaus Dolores Lauerhahs Cathy Ricciuto A1C Brandon Gazso, Air Force
Debbie Burrell Mike Ginley Jennifer Lazar Karen Ryan LT Serena Gerfy, Navy
Gail Buttitta Mark Hogan Ken Leinweber Kim Saffle
PO Rob Hartman, Navy
Nora Carangio James Hudik Terri Leitter Joyce Savich
Mercedes Caulkins Bridgitte Jones Carol Lersch Tim Schmotzer ICE Walter J. Hicho, Navy
Gary Chesnik Adraine Jungbluth Dan Lewanski Gerri Shopp CPT Keith Holcomb, Air Force
Pat Ciekanski Clara Kalal Richard Malone Chris Snider E2A Kileo Huntington, National Guard
Rosie Colucci Mike Kalka Helen Mancuso Andy Stamper LTCOL Brad Klusmann, Marine Corps
Steven Dearth Kim Kasicky Tina Mates Jen Stancato MAJ Jared Klusmann, Marine Corps
Roger Droll Kathy Keglovich Lisa Mayfeld Angelo Stavole
ENS Shaun Krall, Navy
Kristen Eble Bob Klaehn Mick McGinnis Jackie Symons
Jeff Fedor Daniel Klamert Sandy Metzer Joanne Walsh SPC Jacob E LeRoy, Army
Mary Ferritti David Klem Jr Tina Mounts WO1 Zachary J. Leuhsler, Marine Corps
To have your loved one’s name on a prayer list, or to change the status of your loved one, CPL Nicholas Levitsky, Marine Corps
please contact Rebecca Kaaikaula at RKaaikaula@StAmbrose.us. Please let us know if a PFC Alex Lowry, Army
name should be re-published on a list if it has been removed. MAJ Jon E. Mandabach, MD Air Force
SMSG Melanie Mangan, Air Force
Stephen Ministry MAJ James Maskovyak, Army
Sometimes it is Hard to Ask for Help. SFC Jason Molodec, National Guard
We are brought up to be strong, self-sufficient, SPC William Mortensen, Army
independent people. We tend to think that if we ask SSGT Matthew Pyzik, Air Force
for help, it is a sign of weakness. So, we try to keep our LCPL Lukas Robison, Marine Corps
struggles hidden, stuffed deep inside. However, that is BG Stephen Sklenka, Marine Corps
not God’s plan. Galatians 6:2 says, “Bear one another's PVT Alex Skoczen, National Guard
burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” God wants us to PVT Xavier Skoczen, National Guard
care for others – and allow others to care for us in our time SRA Nathaniel Taylor, Air Force
CPT Zachary Taylor, Marine Corps
of need.
CW3 John A. Tevis, Army
If you are sad or struggling inside, do not suffer alone. SrA William Wiener, Air Force
Ask for help. We have a team of Stephen Ministers A1C Paige Zoltowski, Air Force
who are ready to listen, care, encourage, pray and help you through a tough
Add your loved one to this list. Send their
time. Find out more about Stephen Ministry and talk to one of our Stephen name, rank, and branch of service to
Leaders: Lisa Homady at LHomady@StAmbrose.us or 330.460.7315, or Carol RKaaikaula@StAmbrose.us.
Maline at CMaline@StAmbrose.us or 330.460.7336.
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JOIN US
Faithful-After-Fifty BrewDog Social
Ministry News & Events March 5 | 7:30 pm | Cleveland, OH
For information about our FAF The FAF crowd also likes socializing around beer, wine,
Ministry, please contact Joyce at and food. Come hang with us as we check out the
JOsowski@StAmbrose.us new BrewDog in Cleveland. Respond to our event on
Facebook (search for Saint Ambrose Faithful After Fifty) so
Lenten Faith & Fellowship Groups we know to expect you!
Just for our FAF Members.
Because of their size, our faith & fellowship groups
Saint Patrick's
are the greatest way to get to know each other while Pickleball
sharing your faith. Many participants start as strangers March 17 | 6:30 pm |
but leave as friends. We have several different groups Hilkert Gym
on different days and times. Reach out to Jim at Save the date and be sure to
JRauschenbach@StAmbrose.us and he’ll connect you check next week's bulletin
with a group. for more details!
Sacrament of Reconciliation
PLEASE NOTE: Monthly Confession will be on Tuesday, March 1.
For this month, we will hold our monthly Reconciliation on Tuesday, March 1, from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
in our church. Please join us for this healing Sacrament. Many priests are available for our monthly
celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation to hear individual confessions.
Living Word Healing Prayer
Cancer Support Meeting Allow the Holy Spirit to Fill Your Life!
Happy Birthday Cancer Ministry! Join the Living Word Healing Prayer Ministry on
In March, we will celebrate providing 13 March 1, at 7:00 pm in the Chapel, as we lift up
years of prayer and support to those our hearts and voices in praise, worship, and healing
whose lives, one way or another, have prayer. Bring your bibles as we let the Holy Spirit
been touched by cancer. We've changed touch our lives through His Word. Come, Holy Spirit,
our meeting to Tuesday, March 1, at 6:30 inflame out hearts with Your love!
pm in the Lehner Center, John room. Our
meeting is open to all; whether you are
currently diagnosed or in remission; or you
are a caretaker or supporter. Come pray,
read scriptures, share your story with us, and
Help Wanted
eat some nutritious New Orleans and Saint Maintenance Department
Patrick's Day food. Prayers in numbers work! As we walk into a full and blessed Spring and
In fact, they have been our strength and Summer, we are looking for some part-time help
our bond. For more information, give us a in our maintenance department. We have a wide
call: Terri Blasko at 216.990.0082 or Miriam range of needs from set up to clean up – days along
Hopkins at 330.225.9005. with weekends and evenings.
"Those who hope in the Lord will renew Join an amazing crew that helps keep our
their strength. They will soar on wings like parish clean and well-set for our programs
eagles, they will run and not grow weary, and activities. To learn more, send an email:
they will walk and not be afraid." mhalenar@StAmbrose.us.
-I SAI AH 4 0 : 3 1
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ALL ARE WELCOME
FOR OUR SENIORS SAINT AMBROSE
Upcoming Events
StAmbrose.us/Seniors
RSVP for events by calling
Legion of Mary
330.460.7341 or emailing
Lent Challenges
JOsowski@StAmbrose.us.
Mardi Gras
March 1 | 12:00 pm | Mother Teresa
Challenge Yourself During Lent.
Last call to RSVP for our Mardi Gras All Can Participate!
Social! Email JOsowski@StAmbrose.us or The season of Lent is a great time to give things up as a
call 330.460.7341 and leave a message sign of sacrifice or to challenge ourselves to test our self-
asap. We'll have NOLA flavors and fun discipline. Join our Legion of Mary members to pray the
abounding! Rosary in our Chapel on Tuesdays and Thursdays at
6:00 pm for their 20-minute Lent Challenge.
Stations of the Cross Reflections
Thursdays during Lent | 6:30 pm | Virtual Another challenge presented by our Legion of Mary is
If you have a hard time finding a to support their collection of religious paperback
Lenten experience that fits your material for the Medina County Jail during Lent (bins
schedule, try our virtual Stations will be at the entrances of the Church).
of the Cross Reflections. These will For more information, please reach out to Mary Vadini at
be short, sweet, comfortable, and 330.273.1113 or by emailing marylou964@aol.com.
convenient! Each week one of our
seniors will lead us in a reflection on Consoling the Heart of Jesus
two of the Stations of the Cross. This New Session Starts on March 9.
will be held via Zoom. To get the link or Learn about God’s infinite mercy and how we can give
if you need help getting set up for Zoom, contact Joyce at Him joy, consoling His heart, by accepting His love and
JOsowski@StAmbrose.us. trusting in Him completely. We’ll discover how suffering
can actually help us grow spiritually closer to the
Irish Social Sacred Heart of Jesus. Weekly sessions at 7:00 pm in
Lehner Center Mark include a video and small group
March 17 | 6:00 pm | Mother Teresa
discussion. Books will be available for purchase at the first
Join us as we celebrate Saint Patrick’s
session. Sign up at StAmbrose.us/Adult-Faith-Formation.
Day and all things Irish! We turned
those clocks ahead so the sun doesn’t Calling Good Sams & Adult Acolytes
set until 7:30 pm. RSVP for this social
by emailing Joyce at JOsowski@
A Special Opportunity for You!
Come and take a journey with Bill
StAmbrose.us.
Elwer, our Diaconate Candidate, as he
leads a mini-retreat to deepen our
understanding and reverence of the
Eucharist as we prepare our hearts in
this season of Lent. Come and be a part
of this morning of prayer, reflection, and
learning on March 12, at 9:00 am in
Mother Teresa. RSVP at StAmbrose.us/Event/Elwer-Lent-
Retreat.
Also, for our Good Sams, please plan to pick up your
2022 edition of The Catholic Handbook for Visiting the
Sick and Homebound at the PLC desk soon. You'll want
this to prepare for your hospital and homebound visits.
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EDUCATION NEWS
WE ARE HIRING!
SAINT AMBROSE CATHOLIC SCHOOL IS CURRENTLY SEEKING
A FIRST GRADE EDUCATIONAL AIDE.
This is a part-time position offering up to 29 hours per week with some flexibility in schedule.
Candidates must be VIRTUS trained and be able to pass BCI and FBI background screens.
Please contact Maryellen Newrones at MNewrones@StASchool.us for more information.
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PSR & YOUTH
Parish School of Religion
March Schedule Reminders
Please mark your calendars for the following:
Lenten Prayer Service & Reconciliation on Monday, March 14,
at 6:30 pm and on Wednesday, March 16, at 4:30 pm.
Family Home School Lent Parent Meetings in Lehner Center
on Thursday, March 10, at 7:00 pm and on Saturday, March 12,
at 9:30 am.
RCIC Retreat Day on Saturday, March 12, from 11:00 am to 2:00
pm in the Lehner Center.
PSR Moms' Lent Small Faith Sharing Group
We will begin the journey of Lent together on Wednesday,
March 9 at 6:30 pm in the Lehner Center.
Catechist Small Faith Sharing Group (Virtual)
Our virtual journey will begin the journey of Lent together on
Thursday, March 3 at 6:30 pm.
Angel Choir Spotlight
Introducing Our Member...
Samantha is 8 years old and in the 2nd
grade at Hickory Ridge Elementary
School. She is the oldest of three siblings
and is very sweet to her brother, Johnny,
who is age 7, and her sister, Juliana,
who is 5-years old. In addition to the
Saint Ambrose Angel Choir, Samantha
is involved in gymnastics, cheerleading,
swimming, and our PSR. She will be
receiving her First Eucharist here at
our parish in May 2022 and will attend
our Vacation Bible School again this summer. Samantha is very
active. Her mom shares that she is always doing cartwheels all
over the house and enjoys singing on her karaoke machine,
playing outside, and walking her dog named Snickers. Her
favorite snack is popcorn. When asked what she likes about Saint
Ambrose the most, Samantha says, "I love our church because
everyone is so nice.”
Upcoming Sports Opportunities at Saint Ambrose
Registration is Happening Now!
Please visit StAmbrose.us/AthleticBoosters for more details and to register for the following:
CYO Spring Sports Athletic Boosters' Spring Skills
Track & field for grades 3-8 Tee-ball
Boys and girls lacrosse for grades 3-8 Kindergarten sports
Girls softball for grades 3-8 Golf
Boys baseball for grades 3-8 Baseball skills, soccer skills, or football
Coach pitch coed baseball for grades 1-2 skills (separate sessions)
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CARES & COMPASSION
CARES & Compassion
Community Outreach News
Recently, our amazing Outreach Group painted two
bedrooms and a kitchen for one of our members. The
energetic group consisted of Diane Graham, Patty Scalfano,
Sharon Moody, Mike Brovchak, Ed Sobek, Jim Mandabach,
and Bob and Donna Howski. You can tell by the smiles on
their faces that they were having a blast serving with the
compassion of Christ. Our Outreach Team is aways willing to
help make someone's day a little brighter, spreading God's
love. May God bless them for all they do.
Our Outreach Team loves to offer their skilled hands and
caring, compassionate hearts to help those who need it!
We are looking for indoor tasks to fill our monthly projects.
If you or someone you know are in need of help with a
home project, or are interested in joining the team please
contact Gabby at GYatson@StAmbrose.us.
PB&J Brigade Recap
This past month, our wonderful members from our PB&J
Brigade and our Embark students answered the urgent
call of the Lord. On our largest packing night, we started
with only 68 sandwiches. But, within one hour, together
we made over 900 sandwiches. We are thankful to have
such compassionate members who care deeply for those in
need. Our Ministry is always in need of helpful hands! If
you would like more information, please contact Gabby at
GYatson@StAmbrose.us.
Spring 2022 GriefShare Starts Soon
If your heart is heavy with the memory of someone you've
loved and lost, we warmly welcome you to attend
GriefShare, a Christ-centered program, with a friendly,
caring group of people, who will walk alongside you
through one of life's most difficult times. Find a time that
best fits your schedule by emailing Denise Golan at 440.
465.7813 or email Denise.GriefShare@gmail.com.
DC4K - New Session Starting Soon
Is your child struggling from your divorce or separation? Are
you looking to help your child heal? Divorce Care for Kids
(DC4K) is a scripture-based program, designed to help 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
children (aged 6-13) of families experiencing divorce Mother Teresa
and separation. Our new series will be starting on March 8, "His mercy is more than the
at 6:00 pm in the Lehner Center, Mark room. To register
cross is death," with Dr. Iezzi.
your child, contact Jennie Porco at 330.460.7317 or
JPorco@StAmbrose.us.
10 Saint Ambrose Catholic ParishWE INSPIRE WITH PRAYER & WORSHIP.
Young Adult Ministry
Lent Opportunities
Looking to do something different this Lent? Join other
young adults for our Lent Small Faith Sharing Group!
Just a few hours of your time can make all the difference
– dive deeper into your faith, build strong relationships
with like-minded people, and make this Lent the best yet!
Register online today at StAmbrose.us/Young-Adults. Walking with Purpose
Diving Into Relationships.
If we were created for relationship, why is it so incredibly
hard? Could it be that what we are looking for in others
and what we expect of others can only be found in God?
Married or not, join the women of Walking with Purpose as
we dive into all things relationship! As usual, the coffee will
be on, the conversation fulfilling, the hope abounding, and
the video, Marriage – Transformed By Grace, utterly inspiring!
Never been to Walking with Purpose? Perfect, we look
forward to seeing you on Tuesday, March 1 st 9:00 am
in Mother Teresa or at 6:30 pm in Hilkert Hall. For more
information, contact Gayle Oboy at GOboy@StAmbrose.us.
Email Chrissy Balentine (CBalentine@StAmbrose.us) or Mary
Jo Halenar (MHalenar@StAmbrose.us) for more details.
Engage and Empower Others
Volunteer Opportunities
We encourage you to use your God-given gifts to serve your parish community! Here are some of our current
opportunities that exist for you to "fill the need."
Parish Fish Fry season is upon us and it is thanks to many volunteers that we are able to have them every Friday
during Lent. If you are interested in helping out a Fish Fry, please visit StAmbrose.us/Fish-Fry to sign up! There's
something to do for everyone.
And, thank you for your goodness!
Weekly Parish Bulletin - February 27, 2022 11MOMENTS OF FAITH • Sacraments and Support
In Loving Memory Baptisms
Regis Wolanin Congratulations...
Father of Russell Wolanin Margaret Ann Harmon
September 11, 1932 - January 17, 2022 Michael Celestino Mancini
For more information on baptismal
Karen Marie Pirosko preparation classes, contact Kim Nemet at
Mother of Tracy Sanek & Friend of Rebecca 330.460.7316 or visit StAmbrose.us/Baptism.
Kaaikaula
December 18, 1944 - February 17, 2022
Marriage Milestones
Carolyn Yamnitsky Congratulations to...
Mother of Doreen Cooper Mr. & Mrs. Richard and Mary Ann
January 21, 1943 - February 20, 2022 Goonan who celebrated their 65th wedding
anniversary on February 23.
If you would like your loved one’s name to appear in this In Loving
Memory section, please call the PLC Office at 330.460.7300.
Celebrating Your Anniversary?
Submit your milestone and optional photo at
StAmbrose.us/Marriage.
Moms In Prayer
All Moms are Welcome.
Do you have a burden in your heart to pray for our
children and schools? Consider joining Moms
in Prayer International. Our vision is that every
school in the world would be covered with prayer.
The Saint Ambrose Moms In Prayer group gets
together on the last Monday of the month at
10:45 am in the church's Family Room.
Spotlighting Your Young One's
Major Achievements
It Would Be Our Honor and Pleasure!
So many of our young members are doing amazing
things with their lives. We'd like to help parents share
their children's achievements. It can be anything from
an announcement of their eighth grader signing to a
high school, their graduating senior choosing a college,
their soon-to-be an adult deciding to join the military...
Contact Us this is your chance to boast about your kiddo and to
ask our parish community to join you in praying for
Parish Office: 330.460.7300
Email: Office@StAmbrose.us your child as they ready for the next chapter in their
Website: StAmbrose.us lives. Please send a small paragraph (6-7 sentences),
Facebook: Facebook.com/StAmbrose.us telling us about their achievement(s) and a picture
School Website: SaintAmbroseSchool.us of your child to Rebecca at RKaaikaula@StAmbrose.us
School Email: Admissions@STASchool.us and we will include them in our weekly bulletin.
12 Saint Ambrose Catholic ParishChip Ladan, D.D.S. JOHN N. PORTER
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Surgical & Medical Eye Care PAYROLL SERVICES Holistic Pet Food & Supplies
Anthony J. Cirino, D.O, Parishioner “Service is our business…All Year Long!” 3711 Pearl Rd • Medina
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Small Group • Long-Term Care • Retirement
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DENTISTRY Roni A. Bell, Parishioner
Leah M. Butler, DDS JEREMY WEBB
16000 Pearl Rd., Suite 217 License #:1033187
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Chandler
Attorney &
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Corner of Boston and Pearl Rd.
JOHN ANDERSON - Parishioner of St. Martin of Tours
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