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St. Ambrose Church, Garrettsville, OH St. Michael Church, Windham, OH

Church Key: (SA) - St. Ambrose (SM) - St. Michael

Readings for the Week Monday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28 Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:29 — 3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34 Thursday: 1 Jn 3:7-10; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Jn 1:35-42 Friday: 1 Jn 3:11-21; Ps 100:1b-5; Jn 1:43-51 Saturday: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Mk 1:7-11 or Lk 3:23-28 [23, 31-34, 36, 38] Sunday: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12

Liturgical Ministers Schedule for Saturday, January 6 5:00 p.m. (SA) Altar Server: A. & C. Lysiak Euch. Min.: K. Painley, L. Stapleton, K. Trzeciak Lector: L. Barcikoski Usher/Greeter: D. Minisall, K. Trzeciak Sunday, January 7 9:00 a.m. (SM) Altar Server: N. Baker Euch. Min.: J. & T. Crofford Lector: D. Kohut Sunday, January 7 11:15 a.m. (SA) Altar Server: J. & O. McCullough Euch. Min.: S. Novak, M. Szabaga, B. White Lector: C. Milko Usher/Greeter: D. & C. Crane, M. Pesecky

Bearers of the Word The Church has placed a number of notable feast days immediately after Christmas. The feasts of Stephen, John the Evangelist, and the Holy Innocents form a summary of the life lived in Christ, the Word made flesh. What do these have to do with the feast of the Holy Family, which crowns the Octave of Christmas? These feasts remind us that suffering will occur in fulfilling the mission of Christ, and that we are all called to be bearers of this Word whose birth we celebrate. We also see this manifested in the lives of Joseph and Mary, both of whom took social and religious risks in obedience to the will of God, and both of whom were open to the word of God sent to them from on high. In these ways they prefigured the life of Jesus himself. Most likely, few of us found ourselves at Mass this past Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, but the essence of these feasts and the essence of the holiness of Joseph, Mary, and Jesus remain central, a holiness we celebrate today. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

What a Beautiful Sound! Many thanks to the St. Ambrose Adult Vocal Choir and Bell Choir for the beautiful Christmas concert! What a wonderful way to celebrate the season with God’s gift of music and song! How truly blessed we are at St. Ambrose to have the

quality music program we have...one we should never take for granted. A big “God Bless You!” and “Holiday Thank You!” to all. A very special “thank you” goes out to Tess who brings the thousands and thousands of musical notes together to create the joyful sounds of the season!

Daily Mass Intentions We are in need of intentions for our weekday Masses. If you have a special intention or would like to have a deceased loved one remembered, please call us at the rectory. The Mass intentions for our weekend Masses are scheduled for the next several months. However, there are plenty of dates open for our weekday Masses. The usual stipend is $10.00.

Save These Dates! The Annual Christ Renews His Parish St Ambrose/St. Michael Women's Renewal will be held on May 19-20, 2018 at Camp Asbury in Hiram. The renewal team will be hosting an Italian dinner at St. Ambrose hall on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018 to raise funds for this event. Presale tickets will be available.

Mass for New Year’s Day Mass for New Years Day, the Solemnity of the Mary, Mother of God, is at 9:00 a.m. Monday, Jan. 1. (Because the Solemnity falls on a Monday this year, it is not a holy day of obligation for Catholics in the United States.)

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Saturday, Dec. 30, Sunday Liturgy 5:00 p.m. (SA) Donald Kobzowicz (M/M Stephen Labutta) Sunday, Dec. 31, The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph 9:00 a.m. (SM) John Royer (Anna Malone & Family) 11:15 a.m. (SA) For the parishioners Monday, Jan. 1, The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God 9:00 a.m. (SA) James Baroni (Wife, Marianne) Tuesday, Jan. 2, St. Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzen 9:00 a.m. (SM) John, Rita & Scott Hollifield (Family) Wednesday, Jan. 3, Christmas Weekday No Mass Thursday, Jan. 4. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 8:00 a.m. (SA) Jean Marvin (Carolyne King) Friday, Jan. 5, St. John Neumann 8:00 a.m. (SA) Carol Wervey (Nick Nicolanti) Saturday, Jan. 6, Sunday Liturgy 5:00 p.m. (SA) Ann Marie Getts (Larry & Kathleen Stapleton) Sunday, Jan. 7, The Epiphany of the Lord 9:00 a.m. (SM) For the parishioners 11:15 a.m. (SA) Elmer & Barbara Rinearson (Family)

Responsorial Psalm The Responsorial Psalm for this weekend is:

(Psalm 105) Blessed are those who fear the Lord and walk in his ways, and walk in his ways.

PSR AND YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS

PSR and Youth Ministry No classes today, Sunday, Dec. 31. Classes resume next Sunday, Jan. 7, at 10:00 a.m.

Thank you … to the PSR program and the Social Action Committee for sponsoring the “fuzzy friends” collection in memory of our granddaughter, Melana. Thank you to all families and the K of C Council for your generous donations. Children in the Warren and Portage County vicinity will have brighter days because of your caring. God Bless you! Norm & Joyce Fashing

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph December 31, 2017

A Long List of “Thank You” Notes! Preparing for the great celebration of Christmas takes a lot of time and work from many parishioners. We are truly grateful for those who volunteered so much to make Christmas 2017 at St. Ambrose & St. Michael such a beautiful and prayerful experience. - We extend a very special thank you to the members of the Worship Committee and all those who helped to decorate our churches for Christmas. - Thank you to all those involved with our music ministry: the vocal choir, the bell choir, the soloists and instrumentalists. With joyful hearts you helped us lift up our praise to God in song. Your many hours of rehearsals and the sharing of your talents are greatly appreciated. - Thank you to all those who were involved in liturgical roles during our Christmas Masses: lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, altar servers, greeters, ushers, and music ministers. - Thank you also to our families for your generous Christmas contributions. Your selfless giving enables us to pay the monthly bills as well as continue the mission of Jesus. May God bless you for your generous hearts. Christmas offering envelopes are still coming in. We will have a final total for our Christmas offering in the next few weeks. - Thank you to all who gifted us at the rectory with cards, personal gifts and holiday goodies. - But most of all, thank you to the families of St. Ambrose and St. Michael for your continued witness to the love of God, for your faith that gives strength, and for your dedication to your parish.

New Parish Calendars Once again this year Carlson Funeral Home has provided us with our parish calendars. They are available in the vestibule. Please take one per household.

Masses for Life Each year in January we recall the infamous Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade that effectively legalized abortion on demand throughout the United States. The Diocese of Youngs-town hosts two Masses for Life as a prayerful reminder that we must protect and nurture human life at every stage of its existence. Bishop Murry will preside at the Masses for Life on: Saturday, Jan. 13, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul Parish (North Canton, 241 S. Main Street) Sunday, Jan. 21, at 4:00 p.m. at St. Columba Cathedral (Youngstown, 159 W. Rayen Ave.)

Food Collection Sunday Next weekend is the first one of the month, so we remind you to brown-bag-it for the Food Shelf. Please check the expiration date of the food items before you donate them to the food shelf.

Last Sunday’s Collection: $1,525.00

May He Rest in Peace We extend our sympathy to Christina Dorrance and family and Melani Walker and family as they mourn the death of their father, Dino Pocaro.

Bingo at St. Ambrose Doors open on Tuesday, Jan. 2, at 5:45 p.m. Games (early bird) start at 6:45 p.m. in the church hall. Workers: M. Ryser, S. Pickett, P. James, J. Bilz, D. Crane, P. Shay A. Bennett.

Children’s Envelopes The 2018 church envelopes for use by the children of the parish are in the vestibule.

A Great Success Many thanks to everyone who supported our December Christmas Ca$h raffle. It was a great success! Congratulations to the following winners in our Christmas Ca$h raffle: December 20 – $ 50.00 – Norm & Joyce Fashing December 21 – $ 50.00 – Charlotte Bower December 22 – $ 50.00 – Jeff Rinearson December 23 – $ 50.00 – Mary Ann Valdman December 24 – $100.00 – Lou Stepic December 25 – $500.00 – Suzanne Jakubec Congratulations to all the winners. We hope your winnings helped out with some of your Christmas expenses.

Procession with Gifts In the vestibule is a book for parishioners to sign up to present our gifts of bread and wine at our weekend liturgies. Are you celebrating a birthday, anniversary, special occasion? Perhaps you would like to bring up the gifts on that weekend. All parishioners are encouraged to be involved in presenting the gifts. Please take some time after Mass to sign up.

Last Sunday’s Collection: $730.00

Bingo at St. Michael Doors open on Thursday, Jan. 4, at 5:30 p.m. Games start at 7:00 p.m. in the parish hall. Floor Crew: A. Olson, N. Kendrick, J. Crofford Kitchen Crew: D. Kostrub, T. Kendrick. Please come and support St. Michael Bingo!

2018 Offering Envelopes for St. Michael The 2018 church envelopes for use by the parishioners are in the back of the church at St. Michael. If you need envelopes, please call the rectory at 330-527-4105.

THIS WEEK AT ST. MICHAEL PARISH Thursday, January 4 7:00 p.m. Bingo (church) Sunday, January 7 8:15 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation (church)

THIS WEEK AT ST. AMBROSE PARISH Sunday, December 31 8:00 p.m. AA Meeting (hall) Tuesday, January 2 6:45 p.m. Bingo (hall) Saturday, January 6 4:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation (church) 4:25 p.m.. Praying the Rosary (church) Sunday, January 7 10:00 a.m. PSR (J. A. Garfield Elem. School) 10:00 a.m. Youth Ministry (hall) 8:00 p.m. AA Meeting (hall)

2017 Annual Contribution Statement St. Ambrose and St. Michael

If you would like your contribution statement for tax purposes, please fill out the form below. Statements will be prepared only for those who request them. You may place the form in the collection basket or bring it to the rectory. Thank you.

Name __________________________________ Address __________________________________ __________________________________

Envelope Number ________

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