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January 8, 2023
The Feast
of the Epiphany
Bringing the season of
Christmas to a close, Epiphany
is the ‘little Christmas’ and a
time for each of us to reflect
on the blessings – the gifts – of
God this Christmas.
Weekly Parish Bulletin - January 8, 2023
FIRST LOOK • Parish Events this Week
SUNDAY, JANUARY 8 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11
10:30 am Journey to Emmaus (Mother Teresa) 9:00 am Route 66 Yoga (Mother Teresa)
5:00 pm Jr. High Mass & Night (Church) 12:00 pm If My People Pray Service (Church)
5:00 pm fiat Mass & Night (Church) 1:00 pm AFF Book Club (LC Fr. McGivney)
6:00 pm Women's Renewal Meeting (LC Luke) 4:00 pm PB&J Brigade (Hilkert, room 4)
6:00 pm Women's Book Club (LC Fr. McGivney) 7:00 pm GriefShare Group (LC Fr. McGivney)
6:30 pm Cub Scout Leader Meeting (LC Matthew) 7:00 pm Women's Guild Meeting (Hilkert Hall)
MONDAY, JANUARY 9 THURSDAY, JANUARY 12
9:00 am Eucharistic Adoration (Chapel) 3:00 pm Red Cross Blood Drive (Mother Teresa)
10:30 am Faith & Fellowship Group (LC Luke) 4:00 pm PB&J Brigade (Hilkert 4)
11:00 am Divine Mercy Cenacle (LC Fr. McGivney) 6:00 pm Legion of Mary Rosary (Chapel)
4:00 pm PB&J Brigade (Hilkert 4) 6:00 pm Infant of Prague Guild Meeting (LC Luke)
6:30 pm 1st Grade Baptismal Workshop (LC John) 6:15 pm Sitting with Scripture (Virtual)
7:00 pm Divine Mercy Cenacle (LC Luke) 6:30 pm Route 66 Tai Chi (Hilkert 4)
7:00 pm 33 Days Hearts Afire (LC Mark) 6:30 pm Walking w/Purpose (Virtual)
7:30 pm Benediction (Chapel) 7:00 pm Men's Fellowship Mtg. (LC Fr. McGivney)
7:00 pm Boy Scout Meeting (Hilkert Hall)
TUESDAY, JANUARY 10 9:00 pm Men's Rec Basketball (Hilkert Gym)
9:00 am GriefShare Group (LC Fr. McGivney)
9:30 am Walking w/Purpose (LC, Mother Teresa) FRIDAY, JANUARY 13
2:00 pm Catholic Charities (LC Matthew) 3:00 pm Route 66 Cane Can Can (Mother Teresa)
4:00 pm PB&J Brigade (Hilkert 4) 6:30 pm Divorce Care (LC Mark)
5:00 pm PB&J Family Night (Hilkert Kitchen) 6:30 pm Choice Wine Marriage Enrichment (Mother
6:30 pm Walking w/Purpose (Hilkert Hall) Teresa)
7:00 pm PPC Meeting (Hilkert Gym)
7:00 pm Koeth's Bible Study (Family Room) SATURDAY, JANUARY 14
9:00 pm Men's Rec Basketball (Hilkert Gym) 8:30 am Men's Breakfast (Hilkert Hall)
6:00 pm Couples' Night (Hilkert Hall)
Event details at StAmbrose.us/Events.
Starting this Week!
Father Bob's Bible Basics Men's Fellowship
Have you ever read through the Bible on your own? Join Upcoming Meeting
Father Bob as he leads us through some of the basics of the
Don't forget that the Men's Fellowship group will
Bible to help us become more comfortable in picking up the
get together on January 12 at 7:00 pm in the
Word of God, spending more time reading it. Come on
Lehner Center, Father McGivney room for their
Mondays in January, at 6:45 pm in the Mother Teresa room.
regular meeting. All men of the parish are welcome.
For more information and to sign up, visit StAmbrose.us/
Adult-Faith-Formation.
If My People Pray... Couples' Night
Hosted by Our Marriage Ministry
Prayer Service for Our Nation After the whirlwind of the holiday season, spend a “Cozy
Are you discouraged by the news, division, and chaos
Night” together in Hilkert Hall on January 14, at 6:00
taking place in our great country? It is not hopeless
pm. We’ll play a game, have a light dinner and dessert,
because God gives us the answer, “If My people humble
themselves and pray, I will revive their land.” Join us on and even enjoy some of Father Andrew’s craft beer! Feel
January 11 in the church at 12:00 pm to pray for the free to invite other couples to join you! Please RSVP at
United States. We will pray a Patriotic Rosary, the Litany of StAmbrose.us/Marriage.
Saints, and spend time in quiet reflection. All are welcome. On-site babysitting will be available for this night but you
Our nation depends on us and our prayers. must RSVP. Donations are welcome.
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PARISH NEWS • Letter from our Pastor
…”Then Herod called the magi secretly support of our community. In our meeting, being a part of a special Priest/Seminarian
and ascertained from them the time she expressed her great gratitude for this Gathering with him at World Youth Day
of the star’s appearance. He sent them opportunity and ‘pledge my life to make in 2005. In his address, he used a quote
to Bethlehem and said, “Go and search sure that girls in my country can have the that I had never heard before –a quote
diligently for the child.”” Today we opportunity that I now have.’ Father that changed my life. He said, “Jesus
celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany. The Bosco also sends his regards from his Christ is Everything for us.” When I read
Magi (wise men) spent their days searching parish in India. the ‘text’ of his text I came to find out that it
and seeking the ‘star’ so they could journey …Over the past week a group of our was a quote by Saint Ambrose of Milan….
to meet the Lord. Their wisdom is that they members have been making ‘care calls’ and the rest…is history. Eternal rest grant
kept searching diligently for the Lord in to some of our senior members. One of on to him, O Lord.
their lives. You have to imagine every day the callers shared this, “at first I wasn’t …This weekend our Confirmation
they were seeking, searching and looking crazy about making the calls although I candidates are celebrating the Rite of
for ‘the star’ – for the Lord. Every Day – knew it was the right thing to help with. Enrollment during the 5 pm Sunday
God. Every day we should be so wise to After making the calls, I had no idea how Mass. Our hope and prayer for our teens
keep searching and seeking God in our much this simple gesture would mean to is that they may come to know and believe
lives. those I called…I am so glad I am doing that when they give their lives to Christ –
…The Feast of the Epiphany, this year, will this” Every Day things – like a phone call every day and every way – Christ will be
bring to a close the season of Christmas. – done in the name of the Lord – makes their everything every day – every way –
Epiphany is the ‘little Christmas’ and all the difference. If you can help make now and forever.
a time for each of us to reflect on the some ‘care calls’, please contact Mary …After Mass, the parents and sponsors for
blessings – the gifts – of God this Jo (mhalenar@StAmbrose.us). It’s one our Confirmation candidates will have a 30
Christmas. Where - and how - did you see more way we can share our God-given gifts minute presentation by Dobie Moser on
God blessing your life and your family in and talents (like talking on the phone) to the Mental Health reality and challenges
your celebrations of Christmas. What ‘gifts’ continue the mission of Jesus Christ. that are facing our teens and college
did you receive from the Lord? And today, …Speaking of phone calls…if you’ve students. We need to create awareness,
on this Feast of the Epiphany, what is the changed your phone number or switched understanding and support for the mental
gift(s) that you have given to the Lord? from a home phone to just using your cell health crisis taking place in our times.
While not gold, frankincense and myhrr, phone, please let the Parish Office know Our parish Mental Health Team will
what are the gifts we can give to God? so we can stay connected (330.460.7300 or have their monthly planning meeting
…You will notice that our building and office@StAmbrose.us). on Monday, January 9 at 7 pm. All are
grounds volunteers took advantage of the …We had a Pastoral Council Leadership always welcome.
warm weather to start packing up some Team meeting the other day. In our …Please join us on Wednesday, January
of the outdoor Christmas displays, we left conversation they suggested that I/we 11 at 12 noon for an hour of prayer for
the Nativity on Pearl Road intact to remind remind all of our members to remind those our country. “If my people pray” started
us that the Christmas Season continues. homebound and those who cannot get last month and will bring us together to
Many thanks to all who have worked out in the cold/snow, that we continue to fervently pray that God will guide our
so hard throughout the Advent and stream our weekend Masses. You/they nation’s leaders and help all of us walk
Christmas season so our campus and can go to: www.StAmbrose.us/watchmass together in peace. God hears our prayers.
Church could be beautiful decorated, Help us spread the word of this important We need to pray for our nation and for
cleaned and well-cared for. We are so ministry of our parish community. world peace.
blessed with so many ‘angels’ in our parish
community. Many hands make for light …Over the next month you will be seeing …Have you taken the 1 percent challenge??
work. We are always looking for some and hearing about “your best idea”! As Give one percent of your time to God (14
new people to join our Building and we prepare for our annual Parish Think Tank minutes and 24 seconds) each day so that
Grounds team, the Cleaning Angels and Planning meeting, the PPC is helping God can give you the wisdom, strength and
team, and the Art and Environment stir up ‘ideas’ about how we can continue to peace you need each day and always. To
decorating team. A few hours a month respond to the needs of all our members get more Every Day God ideas and practical
makes all the difference. To learn and keep our parish vibrant and alive. suggestions go to: StAmrose.us/every-
more, please send me an email (frbob@ Watch for ways you can share your ‘best’ day-God.
StAmbrose.us). idea to help our parish continue the …Every Day God is our theme and our goal
mission and work of the Lord. for each of us this year. Take a yard sign
…The Feast of the Epiphany is a big
celebration in our mission community. …Our CYO Boosters are excited to start home to help you and all our members
The Little Christmas is when they share Boys Volleyball this spring!!! Watch for sign remember to choose God every day – every
gifts with each other following the up details!!! way – now and always.
example of the Magi. Many thanks to …Join me on Monday night at 7 pm for …On this Feast of the Epiphany, as we
all who have been so supportive of Bible Basics in the Mother Teresa room. close the Christmas season, thank you so
our Mission Possible team and efforts. We will work together to come to some much for all your support for our parish
We are working hard to repair the 50 deeper understanding of God’s Word. community. Sharing your time, talent and
houses that were damaged a few months …We got a call the other day from a treasure with the Lord at Saint Ambrose is
back in Hurricane Ian. To learn more couple out of state. They registered with helping our parish continue the mission of
about our mission efforts, go to: www. the parish from another state. Why? Jesus Christ who promises to be everything
MissionPossible.us. Because they have been joining us online for you – for us. Your support allows our
…Over Christmas break, we had the for the past few years and just love the spirit parish to keep centered on Jesus Christ!!
opportunity to reconnect with Meghana, of our parish, the hopeful and joyful prayer, God bless you abundantly.
our friend from India studying now at and the great good we do together for
Kent State. She successfully completed those in need. Praise be to God.
her first semester with a 3.45 average!!! ...This past week we commended Pope
She is so grateful for your prayers and the Benedict to the Lord. I had the blessing of
Weekly Parish Bulletin - January 8, 2023 3
INTENTIONS • Remembrance & Gratitude
Masses & Services Week of January 1, 2023
Schedule & Intentions Jan. 1 Jul. 1, to Jul. 1, to
2023 Jan. 1, 2022 Jan. 2, 2022
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 8:15 am
Sunday Collection $ 61,347 $ 1,116,453 $ 1,054,287
Thursday: 5:30 pm
Saturday: 4:30 pm and 8:15 am (Mass on the 1st Saturday Amount Needed $ (39,000) $ (1,053,000)
of the month, Prayer Service in the Chapel on the other Over / (Under) $ 22,347 $ 63,453
Saturdays) Building Fund $ 1,115 $ 41,161 $ 48,303
Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, and 5:00 pm
ACH Collection $ 3,954 (weekly)
Sunday, January 8 | The Epiphany of the Lord $ 18,467 (monthly)
7:30 am † Tom & Judy Leonti (Family) AH Online Sunday $ 8,315
9:00 am † Helen Sheridan (Jim and Pixie Blake) AH Collection
10:30 am † Helen Sheridan (The Pillatt Family) RS Children's Envelopes $ 140 from 38 envelopes collected.
12:00 pm † Kelly Noe (Family) RS
5:00 pm † Mae Trebonika (Mary Ann Kretovics) RS
Monday, January 9 | The Baptism of the Lord
8:15 am † Judy Leonti (Family)
5:30 pm Prayer Service in the Chapel
Tuesday, January 10
8:15 am Prayer Service in the Church
Generations of Faith | Campaign Update
Wednesday, January 11 Total Pledged: $ 4,653,451.29
8:15 am † John Domasky (Debbie Nied) Total # of Gifts: 819
Deposits (End of 2022): $ 28,414.71
Thursday, January 12 Total Collected to Date: $ 4,080,571.35
8:15 am Prayer Service in the Church
5:30 pm † Bruce Douglas Burke (Charles E. and Patricia
Anne Dupont)
Qualified Charitable Distributions
If you are 70 ½ years or older, you may be able to make
a gift of a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from
Friday, January 13 | St. Hilary Bishop & Doctor of the Church
your IRA that will help our parish and reduce your
8:15 am † Esther Petee (The Varnish Family)
taxable income. Talk to your advisors and IRA
administrator for more details and be sure that your IRA
Saturday, January 14 | Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Qualified Charitable Distribution gift is made directly
8:15 am Prayer Service in the Chapel
from an IRA to our parish. Contact Jake Bihari at
4:30 pm † Don Discenza (Luci Stack) RS 216.215.5015 or JBihari@StAmbrose.us with questions
or for more information.
Sunday, January 15 | Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30 am † Connie Smalley (Saint Ambrose Women's RS
Guild)
Quote of the Week
9:00 am Duane Swickard (Larry and Christina Guk- RS From Living Joy
Healing) "Joy isn't a luxury. It's a necessity. Every
10:30 am † Giuseppe Passalacqua (In Loving Memory) AH human heart is born looking for it. And
12:00 pm † Helen Sheridan (Saint Ambrose Women's AH every heart is powered by it."
Guild)
5:00 pm † Connie Smalley (Elaine Terhart) RS Confession & Home Visits
Call the PLC Office at 330.460.7300 to schedule.
Eucharistic Adoration
Every Monday, from 9:00 am to 7:30 pm,
Chapel. Drop by or sign up at StAmbrose.us/
Adoration.
Benediction
Every Monday, at 7:30 pm, Chapel.
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Gratitude to Our Members
LIFTING ONE ANOTHER • Prayers & Support in the Armed Forces
We Pray for Our Sick CPT Joseph Tobin Adams, Marine Corps
Josh Maria DeLuca-McKee Sherri Kerr Clement Ras SPCL Andrew Bajusz, National Guard
Russ Dorothy DePiero Barbara Kilarsky Thomas Riddle SSGT Kurt J. Becka, Air Force
Rita Andrich George Dobransky Agnes Knox Mary Ann Riess LCPL Cade Bonds, Marine Corps
Josephine Balaska Kathleen Duncan Matt Koko Lucy Rom A1C Tigan Braskie, Air Force
Jill Bartek Mel Edgel Koziak Family Wayne Rome MSG Jeffrey Brueckner, Army
Liz Bartos Timothy Esser Dolores Kozlowski Lori Roy
Ted Beba Barb Ferris Connor Krol Gertrude Schmidt PFC Brian S. Buck, Army
Joseph Bednar Eric Fischer Trenton Krol Joseph Schmidt LCPL Morgan J. Butas, Marine Corps
Leo Bender Becky Frisco Jess Lahl Kathrine Schmidt ET Simon Claypool, Marine Corps
Pixie Blake Micah Galuzny Knox Lette Veronica Scott SSG Michael Duniec, Air Force
Doris Breen Jerry Gerspacher Beatrice Longo Bradley Sieber MAJ David M. Elliott, Marine Corps
Joyce Broadway Dan Ginley Ron Longo Debby Sommons
Kathy Burns Richie Golan Patricia Luk Mikenna Stephenson LT Travis Elliott, Navy
Christianson Family Matt Gould Rose Machor Colleen Sumskis LT Dr. Ryan Fashempour, Navy
Nancy Claugh Donna H. Shirley Mayer Betty Taller PFC Tyler Faught, Army
Maureen Conway Al Heinle Sheryl Michaud Ken Tassin PFC Matthew Fischer, National Guard
Jeffrey Conrad Jessica Hutchings William Mickas Gloria and Dave Tews LT Kevin Frattin, Navy
Rita Creadon Dale Hudak Mary Murdock Lori Uhler
Ken Daubert Helen Hvizd Sarah Murdock Nancy Van Gieson A1C Brandon Gazso, Air Force
Diane Davenport Robert Ipavec Gail Nalesnik Colleen Wagner LT Serena Gerfy, Navy
Sheila Davidson Robert Jones Fred Neumeister Russell Wolanin MIDN John Ham, Navy
Alex Deka Mary Keaton Bob & Karen Pencek Patricia Zdolshek PO Rob Hartman, Navy
Francis DeLorm Rosemary Kemper Judy Peskura ICE2 Walter J. Hicho, Navy
We Lift Up Those Battling Cancer CPT Keith Holcomb, Air Force
Noah Barbara Fischer Daniel Klamert Eric Reeder E2A Kileo Huntington, National Guard
Todd Noah Forlini-Kotlarek David Klem Jr Allyson Reynes IT3 Jeffrey M. Jones, Navy
Erin Alan Joseph Fuizzotti Joy Kowalski Cathy Ricciuto SSGT Charles J. Kalemba, Air Force
Kimberly Ball Robert Gallik Joan Krall Corinne Rickabaugh LTCOL Brad Klusmann, Marine Corps
Fred Beba Vince Gassi Kathy Kunkler Karen Ryan
Debbie Burrell Edward Gaus Joyce Lancaster Gene S. MAJ Jared Klusmann, Marine Corps
Gail Buttitta Beth Gerding Dolores Lauerhahs Toni S. LTJG Shaun Krall, Navy
Nora Carangio Mike Ginley Jennifer Lazar Kim Saffle SPC Jacob E. LeRoy, Army
Charlotte Casselbary Robert Hirus Terri Leitter Gerri Shopp WO1 Zachary J. Leuhsler, Marine Corps
Gary Chesnik Mark Hogan Carol Lersch Andy Stamper CPL Nicholas Levitsky, Marine Corps
Rosie Colucci Melanie J Dan Lewanski Jen Stancato
Megan Dauer Bridgitte Jones Richard Malone Angelo Stavole LTCOL Leonard Livingston, Air Force
Steven Dearth Adraine Jungbluth Helen Mancuso Jackie Symons LTCOL Theresa Livingston, Air Force
Barb Dick Clara Kalal Lisa Mayfeld Barbara Tescar PFC Alex Lowry, Army
Roger Droll Mike Kalka Mick McGinnis Dominic Trizio MAJ Jon E. Mandabach, MD Air Force
Kristen Eble Desh Kapur Sandy Metzer Jenny Vasel SMSG Melanie Mangan, Air Force
Mary Ferritti Kim Kasicky Edward Morey Joanne Walsh
Barbara Fiala Kathy Keglovich Tina Mounts Mary Jo Weihrouch MAJ James Maskovyak, Army
Jackie Fielding Bob Klaehn Barb Nofel SPC William Mortensen, Army
To have your loved one’s name on a prayer list, or to change the status of your loved one, LCPL Christian Nowak, Marine Corps
contact Rebecca Kaaikaula at Bulletin@StAmbrose.us. SSGT Matthew Pyzik, Air Force
LCPL Lukas Robison, Marine Corps
PO Elora Romero, Navy
Military Messages SPC Carsten Safran, Army
We would like to invite you to join this ministry of gratefulness as we pray, honor, AVCM Christopher J. Schornik, Navy
and support the members of our parish who are serving in the military and LTG Stephen Sklenka, Marine Corps
sacrificing for our freedoms. Email Military@StAmbrose.us for details. PVT Alex Skoczen, National Guard
PVT Xavier Skoczen, National Guard
Thank you and God bless America! CDR Philip J. Starcovic, Navy
MIDN Mollie Stracensky, Navy
SrA Nathaniel Taylor, Air Force
CPT Zachary Taylor, Marine Corps
CW3 John A. Tevis, Army
SrA William Wiener, Air Force
MIDN 2/C Specialist Carsten Safran MIDN 4/C SrA Paige Zoltowski, Air Force
John Ham 1-148th Infantry Regiment Mollie Stracensky Send your loved one's name, rank, and
branch of service to Bulletin@StAmbrose.us.
Weekly Parish Bulletin - January 8, 2023 5
A HOME FOR ALL • We Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart
Epiphany of the Lord
Liturgy Corner by Helen Lanzarotta
The visit of the Magi occurs directly before the story of
the Holy Family’s flight into Egypt. Matthew’s Gospel
tells a version of Jesus’ birth that is different than the
one in Luke. Of the actual birth of Jesus, Matthew tells
us little more than, “When Jesus was born in Bethlehem
of Judea, in the days of King Herod . . . ” The story of
the census is found only in Luke’s Gospel, but we hear
about the visit of the Magi only in Matthew’s Gospel.
We know little about the Magi. They come from the East
and journey to Bethlehem, following an astrological Lectio: Mary with Dr. Brant Pitre
sign, so we believe them to be astrologers. We assume An 8-Week Series on Mary, Mother of God
that there were three Magi based upon the naming of Why is Mary so important to Catholics, and why have so
their three gifts. The Gospel does not say how many many people been devoted to her over the centuries?
Magi paid homage to Jesus. In Matthew’s Gospel, they In this 8-part series, Dr. Brant Pitre examines what the
represent the Gentiles’ search for a savior. Because the Old and New Testaments, the life of Christ, and the early
Magi represent the entire world, they also represent our Church fathers reveal about the life and identity of Mary.
search for Jesus. Discover what the Old Testament says about Mary!
We have come to consider the gifts they bring as a This series will begin on January 10, at 7:00 pm and
foreshadowing of Jesus’ role in salvation. We believe meet for the next eight Tuesdays at 7:00 pm. There is
the meaning of the gifts to be Christological. Gold
a $10 cost for materials. For more information, including
is presented as representative of Jesus’ kingship.
the meeting location, please contact Gayle Oboy at
Frankincense is a symbol of his divinity because priests
330.460.7300 or at Goboy@StAmbrose.us.
burned the substance in the Temple. Myrrh, which
was used to prepare the dead for burial, is offered in
anticipation of Jesus’ death.
A Personal Invitation
The word Epiphany means “manifestation” or “showing From Deacon Tom Sheridan
forth.” Historically several moments in Christ’s early Deacon Scott Cerrito was
life and ministry have been celebrated as “epiphanies,”
ordained last May. He will be our
including his birth in Bethlehem, the visit of the Magi,
special guest at this month's
his baptism by John, and his first miracle at Cana.
Men’s Breakfast on January 14,
at 8:30 am in Hilkert Hall. All
Walking with Purpose men are invited to come to meet
him and for food, faith, and
Coffee Connect fellowship! RSVP for the breakfast
January 10, at 9:30 am or 6:30 pm at StAmbrose.us/Mens-Breakfasts.
Ladies, are you looking to grow closer to God in 2023?
Would you like to have authentic connections with other
women in the parish? Then, Walking with Purpose is for you.
Join us for our Coffee Connect on January 10 in the Mother
Proofing Ministry
Teresa room, at 9:30 am or at 6:30 pm in Hilkert Hall. During We Need You!
our Coffee Connect, we will enjoy some social time with Our parish writes about a lot of wonderful things
each other and delicious food. Then, we will watch an because we have so many great people who do so
inspiring video and discuss that what tends to drive you, many amazing thing! Whether it’s the weekly bulletins
tends to define you. or quarterly newsletters, there is a ton of work that
goes into producing everything. That's why we've
Register at StAmbrose.us/Womens-Ministry. got a ministry dedicated to reading and proofing our
publications. If you are looking for an easy way to help
our parish, consider joining our Proofing Ministry.
Email RKaaikaula@StAmbrose.us to sign up!
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SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE • We Engage and Empower Others
A House Blessing
FOR OUR SENIORS A Catholic Tradition Available to You
Upcoming Events During the early part of a new year, our Catholic tradition
StAmbrose.us/Seniors calls us to have our homes blessed. If you would like to
Weekly Yoga is held in Mother have your house blessed, please register at StAmbrose.
Teresa (unless otherwise specified) us/HouseBlessing. The PLC Office will be in touch with
on Wednesdays at 9:00 am. you shortly after submitting your registration.
Cane Can Can
January 13 | 3:00 pm | Mother Teresa
Think you can’t dance?
Well yes you can! Turn
your physical prop
into a dance prop as
we put coordinated
moves together into a
“dance” routine. Moves
and music to make you
smile while stimulating
your mind. Chairs will
be set up to assist and keep you steady.
Healing Prayer Session
Allow the Spirt of God to Touch Your Life
with Healing Love in this New Year!
Invite the Lord into your heart in a special way this new
year through healing prayer! The Living Word Healing
Prayer Ministry at Saint Ambrose will be offering
healing prayer after the 4:30 pm Mass on January 21.
Healing prayer ministers will be available in the church
at this time to offer prayer for anyone who is in need of
physical, emotional, or spiritual healing.
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SAINT AMBROSE SCHOOL • On the Move!
Priority Enrollment Opens Online
on January 10 at Midnight!
Parish members are invited and encouraged to apply for preschool
through grade 8 classes during our Priority Enrollment which takes
place January 10-31. Please reach out to our Admissions team with
any questions you may have or to schedule a personal tour by visiting Thank you so much to our
us online at SaintAmbroseSchool.us/Admissions or calling us at
330.460.7318. We are again expecting a full kindergarten class for the
parish for your support of
2023-2024 school year. Parish families enjoy early enrollment with the Angel Scholarship Fund!
priority consideration for our preschool through grade 8 classes. Your tax credit donation will
Blessings, enable students to succeed at
Lisa Cinadr, Principal Saint Ambrose School!
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PSR & MORE • We Inspire with Prayer and Worship
Parish School of Religion
Welcome Back!
We welcome back our students this week to a faith-filled
second semester filled with many different opportunities to
All high school teens are invited to join us for
grow in the faith.
our annual Metanoia Retreat January 20-22 at
Schedule Reminders
St. Leonard Retreat Center. This is one weekend
RCIC session # 5 will be held on Thursday, January 19 at
6:30 pm in the Lehner Center.
you do not want to miss!
Our Family Home School Parent Meeting will be held on Scan the QR code to
Thursday, January 19 at 6:30 pm in the Lehner Center. learn more/sign up!
Attention, Girls Ages 11-17...
Join the New Scouts BSA Girl Troop!
The new year is the best time to join a troop for lots of
reasons, such as:
• You can help decide what troop activities and events
to plan and participate in for the year!
• You can be a part of troop leadership.
• You can spend time in an all-girl environment which
provides a safe space to try new activities, stumble
with them, and get back up determined to accomplish
them.
• You can decide which of the 137 merit badges you
want to earn first - there are a lot of choices in sports,
STEAM, history, trades, outdoor skills, and more!
• You can aspire to be an Eagle Scout, an honor only 4%
of Scouts BSA members achieve - although Troop 513
here at Saint Ambrose has over 50% of boys achieve
the rank of Eagle!
Scouts BSA has had a home at Saint Ambrose for over
50 years and the parish is excited to welcome and
support a new Girl Troop. Scouting provides youth with
programs and activities that allow them to try new things,
provide service to others, build self-confidence, take
personal responsibility, and reinforce ethical standards.
With an emphasis on these 5 key areas, youth learn
more about themselves as individuals while developing
high self-esteem as well as academic, citizenship, and
leadership skills that will last a lifetime.
Scouts BSA offers all youth the opportunity to explore
the world outside of their family, their school, and
their neighborhood and challenges them to grow into
exceptional women and men. With a wide variety of
indoor and outdoor activities, events, and programming,
Scouts BSA has a place for every girl. Get started on
your next adventure by emailing 7513cmty@bsatroop513.
org or visit our table at Donut Sunday on January 15.
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HERE FOR YOU • We Serve with the Compassion of Christ
There is Hope
And, Healing Here at Saint Ambrose
Are you facing the struggles of divorce or separation?
Find Support & Compassion Here Loneliness? Anger? Betrayal? Depression? Financial
Americans are rating their own mental health worse cutbacks necessitating huge life changes? Helping
than they have in the past 20 years. While mental kids adjust? You are not alone! There is help, hope,
health has always been an important topic, the and healing in Christ, and Saint Ambrose offers a
COVID-19 lockdowns and ensuing life disruption powerful Christ-centered support group through the
brought the issue to an unprecedented degree Diocesan approved, non-denominational Divorce
of importance. Americans' ratings of their mental Care. We offer adults peer support, free materials, and
health as "excellent" continue to sink (source: Gallup the Divorce Care 13-week video series on topics of
Organization, December 27, 2022). interest, with an expert counselor and pastor input on
Our parish community has many support systems how to heal most effectively in Christ. You may find
and opportunities for people of every age. If you or yourself in wonderful and surprising places on your
someone you know needs some support and journey with Him as you recover.
assistance, please contact Jennie Porco by emailing Contact Mary Beth Garrity at 937.645.9436 for more
JPorco@StAmbrose.us or Dobie Moser by emailing information on this adult group that will meet on
dobiemoser@gmail.com. Our Community CARES. Fridays at 6:30 pm in Lehner Center Mark.
A New GriefShare Session is Starting
GriefShare is a non-denominational, “Christ-centered” Gabriel Project
group setting with a video/workbook based program Angels Here to Help!
for adults who are dealing with the death of someone Are you or do you know someone who is pregnant
they love. We open with a DVD that lasts under 40 and worried? You are not alone!
minutes and then break in to smaller groups to discuss
The Gabriel Project is
what we’ve heard. The program runs for 13 weeks
here to help and
with a different subject each week. You may start
support women
any session at any time. Our next session starts on
who are facing an
Tuesday, January 10 and meets weekly until April 4,
unplanned
at 9:00 am - 11:00 am in the Lehner Center, Father
pregnancy. Visit
McGivney room. We also have an evening session
StAmbrose.us/
in case that time of the day is more convenient for
Gabriel-Project to
you that will meet on Wednesdays, starting January
find out more
11 in the Lehner Center, Father McGivney room,
information and
at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. This is a SAFE environment
to fill out our
where you can laugh, cry, and share your stories and/
confidential
or memories in confidence. There is NO charge, plus a
needs assessment
complimentary snack and beverage are provided.
form. You can also
email us at TheGabrielProject@StAmbrose.us or call
us at 330.460.7345. We will stand by you and listen
to your concerns and then assist you in finding help
from parish ministries, pregnancy resource centers,
and other community resources.
10 Saint Ambrose Catholic ParishALL ARE WELCOME • We Welcome with Joyful Hospitality
Your BEST idea!!!
Annual Think Tank & Vision Session
January 28, 2023
As we prepare for our Annual Think Tank & Vision
Session, are asking all of our members to share an idea,
suggestion, or recommendation of a program that we
should consider for our parish community?
For example….last month Vita shared her best idea that
we should make Valentine Cards for those in Senior Care
Facilities. You will notice that at the January Coffee and
Doughnuts there will be tables set up for you to make a
Valentine Card for our senior members.
You can share your best idea by going to:
www.StAmbrose.us/ideas
Ways to Serve A Life Changing Retreat
"See the need, fill the need!" Coming to Saint Ambrose!
We encourage you to use your God-given gifts
Let internationally
to serve your parish community! Here is a great way
renowned speaker and
for you to "fill the need:"
author, Chris Stefanick
TAKE FAITH TO THE INCARCERATED by joining our Jail (also the author of our
Ministry! Our Jail Ministry acts as an arm of Saint Ambrose Christmas book, "Living
Parish and we provide support for the incarcerated and Joy"), help you
their families by bringing God's hope and encouragement REDISCOVER God, and
to them. We touch their lives with Christian love in REDISCOVER the life that
conversation and example, and we assist ex-offenders in God created for you. Plan
their re-entry into society. Our Jail Ministry is looking for to join us for this fun, inspiring, and practical
new members to join them by being the compassion of experience of applying the beauty and genius of the
Christ to those incarcerated. For more information, email heart of the Gospel to every aspect of your life. Mark
GYatson@StAmbrose.us. your calendar for March 1, 2023, from 7:00 pm to
OUR CHILDCARE MINISTRY is looking for members age 9:00 pm to come to Saint Ambrose for REBOOT!
18+ who love children; are willing to be VIRTUS trained For more information and to purchase tickets, visit
and complete a background check; and have availability StAmbrose.us/Event/Reboot-Series.
on Tuesdays from 9:30 am - 11:00 am and/or at 6:30 pm Have you met or seen Chris Stefanick before!? If so,
- 8:00 pm. Your service with this ministry will always be we want you to share your amazing experience
at our parish. For details, email Geneva Chrysanthus at
with our parish family! Email your story to Gayle
GChrysanthus@StAmbrose.us.
Oboy at GOboy@StAmbrose.us or give her a ring at
God bless you and 330.460.7322.
thank you for your goodness!
Weekly Parish Bulletin - January 8, 2023 11MOMENTS OF FAITH • Sacraments and Support
Baptisms
For more information on
baptismal prep classes,
visit StAmbrose.us/Baptism.
Weddings
Celeste Marie Horvath Mr. & Mrs. Timothy and Amanda Dick
Mother of Jason Horvath
September 17, 1950 - December 28, 2022
Gregory Crane
Husband of Linda Crane
September 27, 1946 - December 29, 2022
Dennis Haessly
Husband of Sylvia Haessly
May 27, 1947 – December 31, 2022
Marriage Banns
Recently Engaged?
Sheryl Michaud Plan your wedding with us! Find many great
Sister of Larry Michaud resources at StAmbrose.us/Wedding.
October 15, 1968 - January 1, 2023
If you would like your loved one to appear in this In Loving
Memory section, please call the PLC Office at 330.460.7300.
Milestones Moments
Contact Us Let's Celebrate Them!
Milestones may include a wedding anniversary
We're Always Here for You! or a birthday, completing college, graduating
Parish Office: 330.460.7300 from high school, enlisting in the military or
Email: Office@StAmbrose.us coming home from a deployment, or any
Website: www.StAmbrose.us number of accomplishments.
Facebook: www. StAmbrose.us Please submit your milestone at
StAmbrose.us/Milestones.
Instagram: @saint_ambrose_brunswick
School Website: SaintAmbroseSchool.us
12 Saint Ambrose Catholic ParishAccounting Services
Business Accounting JOHN N. PORTER
& Advisory Services
Business Consulting
QuickBooks Services
ATTORNEY
Payroll Services
Outsourced Accounting
Parishioner
& Bookkeeping
Tax Services
1212 Pearl Rd.
Tax Planning
Tax Preparation
Brunswick
Parishioner
IRS Problem Resolution
330-225-7646
Service & Repair
The Ivory Team 330-273-7300 330-483-3600
Jason, Tonya, Dave & Janis Cosmetic General Dentistry 330-225-0996
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Don't forget to pickup your O loving Father, I give You this day.
Every Day God yard sign after All that I think, and do, and say.
I give You my love with Jesus, Your Son.
Mass this weekend! Today I will try to love everyone.
Amen.
www.StAmbrose.us
Every Day God is our theme and our goal
for each of us this year. Take a yard sign
home to help you and all our members
remember to choose God every day –
Buy packages online:
every way – now and always. StAmbrose.us/Bingo.
StAmbrose.us/EveryDayGod.
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