February 24, 2013 | 2nd Sunday of Lent

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CATHOLIC PARISH Diocese of Cleveland  

Saint AmbroseSaint AmbroseSaint Ambrose

Saint Ambrose Catholic Parish | 929 Pearl Road, Brunswick, OH 44212

Phone | 330.460.7300 Fax |330.220.1748 | Together.StAmbrose.us | www.StAmbrose.us

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S C Remember, and pray, the last hours of Jesus’ life. Join us each Friday during Lent at 7:00 pm. in Church Good Friday, March 29, North Park at 12:00 noon

S S Please join us for delicious soup and great discussion! Supper at 6:00 pm., Speaker at 7:00 pm. February 26, Topic: Dying to Live | Speaker: Pa y Higgins March 5, Topic: Vic ms of Violence | Speaker: Police Chief Carl DeForest and Nick Solar March 19, Topic: Remember the Poor/We are hungry! Speaker| Sandy Calvert

P M | T “I ” A contemporary musical portrayal of the trial, execu on and resurrec on of Jesus the Messiah. This is an opportunity to see the Gospel come to life! For more informa on go to: LiveThePassion.org Friday and Saturday, March 15 & 16 at 8:00 p.m. Sunday, March 17 at 2:00 p.m. FREE ADMISSION

P C Songs and music which promise to be moving for all as a reflec on on the Passion of our Lord. March 27, 7:00 p.m.

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS THIS WEEK

CALENDAR KEY: C Church CC Church Chapel S School R Rectory HHG Hilkert Hall Gym

HH Hilkert Hall LCCR Lehner Center, Conference Room LCMT Lehner Center, Ma hew LCMK Lehner Center, Mark LCLK Lehner Center, Luke LCJN Lehner Center, John LCFM Lehner Center, Fr. McGivney

PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Sun 9 am - 12:00 pm Mon-Thurs 8:30 am - 8:30 pm Fri 8:30 am - 6 pm Sat 8:30 am - 4 pm

Phone | 330.460.7300 Fax | 330.460.7342 Web | www.StAmbrose.us Net | Together.StAmbrose.us

S , F 24 9:00-10:00 am Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CC) 9:00-10:00 am Journey with Jesus Pre-School (S)

10:30-11:30 am Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CC) 10:30-11:30 pm Journey with Jesus Pre-School (S)

3:00-4:30 pm Confirma on Prac ce | 2pm Mass (C) 3:30-4:30 pm Music Ministry | FIAT Band (C) 6:00-7:30 pm Confirma on Prac ce | 5pm Mass (C) 6:00-8:00 pm Men’s Renewal Team (S) 6:00-8:00 pm FIAT (LCFM) 7:00-7:30 pm Evening Prayer (CC)

M , F 25 2:30-4:00 pm 4-8th Grade Handbells (C) 2:30-4:30 pm CYO Basketball (HHG) 5:00-6:00 pm Music Ministry | FIAT Choir (C) 6:00-7:00 pm CYO Soccer Prac ce (HHG) 6:30-8:00 pm Scripture Study (LCLK) 6:30-8:00 pm PSR 6:30-8:00 pm PSR Parent Advisory Board (S)

T , F 26 9:00-11:00 am Sarah’s Circle (R)

2:30-9:00 pm CYO Basketball (HHG) 4:00-5:30 pm Brownie Troop #938 (HH) 5:30-6:30 pm Music Ministry | Angels Choir (C) 6:00-8:00 pm Lenten Soup Supper (HH) 6:30-8:00 pm La e for Ladies (LCJN) 6:30-8:00 pm Cub Scouts (LCMK) 7:00-8:00 pm Overeaters Anonymous (LCMT) 7:00-8:30 pm Catholicism Series (HH) 7:00-9:00 pm Ministry of Consola on (LCLK) 7:00-9:30 pm Knights of Columbus (LCFM)

W , F 27 9:00-10:00 am Yoga (HH) 9:30-11:00 am Scripture Study (LCLK)

1:00-2:15 pm Fr. McNeil Book Club (R) 2:30-9:00 pm CYO Basketball 3:00-7:30 pm Cornerstone of Hope (R) 4:30-6:00 pm PSR 5:30-7:00 pm FE Sacramental Prep Team Mtg. (S) 6:30-9:00 pm School Advisory Board (LCMT) 7:00-8:00 pm CYO Track Parents Mtg. (HH) 6:30-9:00 pm Cub Scouts #3513 (HHG) 7:00-8:00 pm Knights of Columbus (LCFM) 7:00-8:30 pm RCIA (CC) 7:00-8:30 pm Music Ministry | Adult Choir (C) 7:00-9:00 pm Bereavement Series (LCLK) 7:00-9:00 pm Parish Finance Council (LCCR)

T , F 28 10:30-12:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry (LCMT)

2:30-4:00 pm Music Ministry | 3rd Gr. Handbells (C) 2:30-9:00 pm CYO Basketball (HHG) 4:00-5:30 pm Lenten Journey for Kids (LCJN) 5:30-9:00 pm Music Ministry | Bell Choir (C) 6:00-7:00 pm Legion of Mary (CC) 6:30-8:30 pm ALPHA Course (HH) 7:00-8:30 pm Men’s Fellowship (HH) 7:30-9:00 pm Boy Scouts #513 (LCMK)

9:00-11:00 pm Men’s Rec Basketball (HHG) F , M 1

11:00-12:00 pm Mass, Novena and Adora on (CC) 1:00-2:00 pm Sta ons of the Cross (C) 4:30-7:00 pm Fish Fry (HH)

5:00-11:00 pm Bingo (HHG) 7:00-8:00 pm Sta ons of the Cross (C) 7:00-9:00 pm Marriage Enrichment Series (LCLK)

S , M 2 7:30-8:30 am Bible Study (LCFM)

8:00-10:00 am Special Educa on PSR (LCMT) 9:00-10:30 am PSR 10:00-2:00 pm CYO Basketball Prac ce (HHG)

4:00-9:00 pm Knights of Columbus (LCFM) 4:30-5:30 pm Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CC)

The revela on of Jesus as God is accompanied by a stunning invita on to a unique, new way of life, explained in the teachings of Jesus. To every genera on, the words of Jesus have proven fascina ng, some mes confounding, deeply transforma ve, and always unforge able. P 10 W W E - T L T Tuesday, February 26, 7:00 to 8:30 PM, Hilkert Hall - room 4

This lesson explores the Church's convic on that life here and now is prepara on for an extraordinary world that is yet to come - a supernatural des ny. Father Barron presents the Catholic vision of death, judgment, heaven, hell and purgatory. In this lesson, Father Barron explores Catholic spirituality, which is centered on prayer. As the Catechism of the Catholic Church states, "Prayer is the li ing up of the mind and the heart to God."

Journey Around the World and Deep into the Faith… A Ten-Part Documentary Series “Word On Fire” by Rev. Robert E. Barron

More informa on, contact Deacon Gary: gtomazic@stambrose.us

C S with Father Robert Barron

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Come join other faith filled people, centering their lives on Christ, by par cipa ng in Mass, Novena and Adora on. All are welcome every First Friday of the month in the Chapel.

FROM THE PASTOR PARISH NEWS

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…“O God, who have commanded us to listen to your beloved Son, be pleased, we pray, to nourish us inwardly by your word, that,

with spiritual sight made pure, we may rejoice to behold your glory. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.” The Collect (opening prayer) for this Second Sunday of Lent really focuses our attention to listening to the Lord. We pray that God will strengthen us and purify us so that focused on listening, we may walk the path that leads to eternal glory. How can we use this time, this Lent, to listen more attentively to the Lord in our lives. …We pray this second week of Lent that this will be the time for a change of heart. The opening prayer gives us a great way to create and stir that change of heart….as we listen to God…then let us listen attentively to each other. Listening is more than just hearing. Listening is attuning ourselves to what is going on in the mind, and heart, of the other person. Listening is not presuming we know what they are going to say. Listening calls us to be attentive. The more we listen, the more our hearts will be open to changing our hearts and turning our lives to the Lord. It will also bring about more loving and peaceful homes and workplaces. …This past week WE received this letter: “I wish to express my great appreciation and gratitude for the help and understanding extended to me by Saint Ambrose, its staff and the Catholic Works of Mercy team. You are truly doing God’s work and those, like myself, who are (temporarily) “down on our luck” thank you. I personally thank you from the bottom of my heart. Special thanks to the telephone staff and those compassionate individuals working

the food bank. I will be in touch personally soon and hope to extend my thanks and gratefulness in person.” The good you do…the good we do together as a parish community! God bless you for your goodness and your support for our parish which allows us to do this good work. …BTW….if you want to see something impressive….stop by the Lehner Center lower level where the NEW foodbank has been shelved and organized and is up and running. Once a month the CWM Team will be asking for a particular food item (e.g. peanut butter, beans, etc). Now that we have the space, we can resume a monthly collection for the Food Bank. Thanks to all who work our Catholic Works of Mercy Program. ...Many thanks to all who have responded to the Catholic Charities Appeal. We’ve had about 600 Appeal envelopes returned over the past two weeks. On behalf of the 300,000 people we help through Catholic Charities….thank you. …We are working to create a monthly community service project (e.g. fixing up an elderly person’s home, etc.) for our parish. Many have asked for more service opportunities, especially projects that can be done ‘as a family.’ Anyone interested in helping create/shape this program is invited on Tuesday, March 5th, at 7:30 pm in the Lehner Center. Join us as we come together to discuss what ideas and ways we can use our gifts to serve the Lord and create a better world for all. …This Sunday our Scouts celebrate their annual Blue and Gold Dinner. We are very blessed to have a strong scouting program in our parish. Many, many thanks to all of our scout leaders who work so hard to help our young people and young adults develop strong and solid character supported by our faith. Thank you.

…Please continue to pray for our Confirmation candidates who will celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation next Sunday with Bishop Lennon at 2 pm and 5 pm. We pray that they may learn to listen to God and be strengthened by the Spirit of God to do the work of the Lord. May they be open to receiving the gifts of the Spirit. …I was amazed the other day when I walked into the Saint Ambrose School Spring Musical practice to hear 112 of our students singing and dancing together. Almost 25 percent of our students are choosing to be involved this year!! Wonderful!!! Many thanks to Chris Monczewski, Tina Nuti and Tom Bonezzi who are leading the charge (and/or directing the musical!!). …Speaking of Tom Bonezzi, this weekend marks his second anniversary as our Music Director. He is doing great things to help us lift our hearts and voices to the Lord. Our music ministry is growing and thriving under his direction. Thank you, Tom. May God bless and keep you (at Saint Ambrose for many, many years)!!! …All of us are called to Listen to the Word of God. ALPHA is a great way to help you LISTEN to God’s Word in this season of Lent. It meets every Thursday for about 90 minutes. It’s a chance to listen and be inspired by the Word of God. For your own good, please open your heart and give it a try. Thursday at 6:30pm in Hilkert Hall. …Next Friday is the First Friday of the month. Father Cassidy will lead the monthly First Friday Devotion starting at 11 am with Mass and Adoration. …In these holy days of Lent – remember the Little Black/Purple books. Remember the Rice Bowls. Remember 10-40. Let this be the time that we turn our hearts and our lives to the Lord.

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS INTENTIONS

To add a name to our prayer list , contact the Parish Office at

330.460.7300 or Connie at 330.225.9236.

P K I Y P ...

JoAnne Abramczyk Kimberly Banko Frank Becker Aus n Belaska Francis Berchick Elaine Clayton Isabella DeMain Maggie Gerlach

Dave Hann Josh Herron Jennifer Lunney Jeannie Mey Mary Ann Plzak Ray Rodano Lorrie Sirocky MJ Sirocky

Delores Skalak Be y Ann Spero Lenny Szymczak Virginia Thomas John Trush Rosemary Williams Paul Willman

James McGill Born into Life: 1/5/1931 Called to Eternal Life: 2/14/2013 William Mills Born into Life: 7/20/1925 Called to Eternal Life: 2/14/2013 Ann Strazar Mother of Tony, Jim and Judy Called to Eternal Life: 2/19/2013

Sunday, February 24 | 2nd Sunday of Lent

7:30 Florence Bucci (Fred & Barb Leyba) BW

9:00 Froilan Dizon (Vecchione Family) BW

10:30 Rachel Simeone (Amalsitanos & McGannons) DM

12:00 Rose Golan (Lanzaro a Family) GH

5:00 Edward Kostyack (Family) GH

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8:15 Izidora Guk (The Guk Family)

5:30 Clorinda Taddeo & Olga Mulles (Family)

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8:15 Marvin Buhrman (Family)

5:30 Lore a Schuessler (Renewal Sisters)

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8:15 Mike Certo (The Sheridans)

5:30 Jim McGill (Shiban Family)

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8:15 Protec on of Babies & Children (C. Guk)

5:30 Mary Luks (The Guk Family)

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8:15 Kay & Will Hazle (The Sheridans)

5:30 Clemen na D’Amico (Chesna Family)

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8:15 Carol Carloss (Tracy Carloss-Begley)

4:30 Jack Pylick (Wife)

Sunday, March 3 | 3rd Sunday of Lent Confirma on Sunday - Mass at 5pm

7:30 Michael Mullins (Grandmother)

9:00 Antonio Luna (Libby Chodkiewicz)

10:30 Annaliss “Tootsie” Andrews (Kubis Family)

12:00 Chris ne LaMarca (Gloria, Marlene & Cheryl)

5:00 Froilan Dizon (Chesna Family)

11:00 Novena Mass & Adora on

1:15 Day School Mass

M S Daily: 8:15 am & 5:30 pm Saturday: 8:15 am & 4:30 pm Vigil Sunday: 7:30 am, 9 am, 10:30 am, 12 Noon & 5 pm Holy Day Mass Schedule: 7 pm Vigil, 8:15 am, 12 Noon & 7pm

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,

and let perpetual light shine upon them.

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Televised Sunday Mass A televised Sunday Mass is now airing on ABC Family from 6:30 am to 7:00 am each Sunday morning. THE SUNDAY MASS is produced by the Passionist Fathers and Brothers out of New York City and is available na onally on local affiliates. Too early for you? Tape it, Tivo it, or watch it online. For more informa on, consult the website at www.TheSundayMass.org or call us at 1-800-THE-MASS.

Banns of Marriage I Anthony DiFranco & Mary Sco II Ma Cris no & Kim Lazorik

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TIME - TALENTS - TREASURES STEWARDSHIP

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D o you o en come to the end of the day red and

exhausted? Are you already thinking about the next day’s task list and challenges? In these Lenten days, we have a wonderful opportunity to come together and pray Evening Prayer, also known as Vespers. As a part of the Liturgy of the Hours, Evening Prayer allows us the chance to ask God for forgiveness for our shortcomings

and thank Him for all the day’s blessings. Beginning this Sunday, February 24, consider joining us at 7:00 p.m. for a half hour to sing psalms, read scripture and reflect on the message of the Gospel during this season of repentance, conversion and prayer. Here is our Lenten Evening Prayer Schedule:

Sunday, February 24 @ 7:00 p.m. in Chapel

Sunday, March 3 @ 7:00 p.m. in Church

Sunday, March 10 @ 7:00 p.m. in Church

Let this be the me…please join us!

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fill out a contribu on card indica ng your offering amount and your contribu on will be made directly from your bank account to ours. If you are interested, stop by the Parish Office or call Lynn Rogers at 330.460.7335.

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O M P M , especially those from our parish community. May God keep them safe and free from harm. The complete list of parishioners serving in the Military will be printed in the bulle n on the first Sunday of every month. Let us hold your family member up in prayer; names of those serving in the military can be e-mailed to bulle n@stambrose.us.

M G B Y Y G T O P C !

Vision 20/20 Week of 2/10/13

Week of 2/17/13

Total Pledged $3,920,768 $3,920,768

Pledge Payments $17,615.09 $5,042.86

Total Payments Received $1,146,002.21 $1,151,045.07

Total # of Pledges 845 845

# Increased Offertory 16 16

Feb 17 2013

July 1, 2012 Feb 17, 2013

July1, 2011 Feb 19, 2012

S C $37,639 $1,070,669 $1,066,604

A N ($29,200) ($992,800)

O /(U ) $8,439 $77,869

B F $544 $17,343

ACH Collec on (Weekly) $2,075 (Monthly) $14,189

Children's Envelopes Amount $54 Used 67

Monday Coun ng Crew: 4 Friday Bingo Team: 1

B L C B M T W I ! We are always looking for volunteers to help with our bingo program. Come to meet new friends and get a li le exercise! Ques ons/comments, please contact Michele at msumner@stambrose.us or direct at 330.460.7324.

F F ! F L | 4:30-7:00 pm.

W L F F . Cakes, Pies, Cupcakes,

etc. would be appreciated. Please plan on joining us with friends and family or just come alone for a great meal at an affordable price. Any ques ons, please contact Linda 330-225-2240.

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FAMILY LIFE | UPCOMING EVENTS PARISH NEWS

H B H F | Sunday, March 10 | 8am to 1pm in Hilkert Hall

Join us a er Mass on Sunday, March 10th, for a healthy breakfast sponsored by Marc's Grocery. Visit with area vendors providing free health screenings and available to answer your ques ons. Gather with friends as we grow healthier, happier and holier in the New Year together.

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. A group of eight to ten women meet weekly from 10:30am to Noon on Thursdays; others in the group choose to work from their home. This past year they have produced over 200 shawls and blankets. They begin with opening and closing prayer invi ng God to bless their hands and yarn being used. If you are interested or have ques ons regarding this ministry, call Helen 330-460-7322/hsheridan@stambrose.us. They are open to any dona on of yarn - preferably Pound of Love –White or Colored. Yarn can be dropped off at the Rectory Office to the A en on of Helen.

SAS + (S A S ) Yoga all Wednesdays 9am-10am. All are welcome |No contracts to sign. $5.00 per session. M 6 | C S 9 . M 10 | H W F |8 -1 B C F 65

78. This is a special ministry provided by members of SAS. If you would like to volunteer in making five to six calls from your home at your convenience call Helen 330-460-7322 – What a great way to let our seniors know we care by sending an abundance of Cheer, Prayers and Best Wishes on their Special Day!

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community to ask God’s blessing and protec on upon all of our members from the moment of concep on. Many members came forth to be prayer partners during the pregnancy. If you would like a prayer partner, contact Helen 330-460-7322 / hsheridan@stambrose.us. B -W ’ I A A ? Please know when you call to arrange your child’s Bap sm, you will be asked if you are registered in the parish. For those expec ng their 1st child, the Diocesan policy requires a endance at one Bap sm class for the parents who are planning to present their first child for the Sacrament of Bap sm; Sponsors are encouraged to a end class also, if at all possible. If you are new to the parish, WELCOME! To register online go to www.StAmbrose.us or contact the Rectory Office 330-460-7300. Once registered, you will be contacted to meet with our Pastor, Rev. Robert Stec, at your convenience. This will give you the opportunity to learn about our parish community and all the wonderful programs available. Please contact Helen 330-460-7322 if this is your first child so arrangements can be made to a end a Bap sm class prior to the birth of your child; classes are offered every other month.

S A PTU A G A | S , M 23 Great food, great fun and great prizes!!!! RSVP today at www.SaintAmbroseSchool.us or request an invita on at mdrake@stambrose.us or 330-460-7315 A n: Jr. High and High School Students! Looking for volunteer hours? Servers needed at the Saint Ambrose PTU Auc on. Contact Marion Drake at 330-460-7315

SOCIAL CONCERNS | FROM THE DIOCESE PARISH NEWS

J F I “I was hungry and you gave me food. I was thirsty and you gave me drink. I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” Jesus (Mt. 25:35) I --- D Y K ? T U S

ALL . Their proposal is: a path to ci zenship for the 11 million undocumented people in our country; a temporary worker program to allow migrant workers to enter safely and humanely; and family based immigra on reform which allows families to be reunited more quickly.

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T B F B , 281 M ! A big thank you to all those who donate

me, talents, money, baked goods and much more to once again make the St Ambrose Community Meal a huge success. This month we would like to give a special thank you to the St Ambrose Li lest Angels Preschool, families and children. Each month they make placemats and donate white goods (paper towels, toilet paper, Kleenex, napkins) that are much appreciated by our guests. A warm thank you to everyone, and God Bless!!

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C W M S . A /S . C C W M S

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will go to an inner city school in Cleveland along with some needed students in our area. The backpacks will be filled with supplies from our “Christmas in July” campaign. The goal of 250 backpacks by the end of June can be easily accomplished with your help. Direc ons, lessons and materials will be supplied. With that…do you have any sturdy co on blend fabric that you would like to donate to this project? Any color or pa ern that you think would be pleasing to a young person is needed. Macramé cording dona ons are also needed to complete the drawstring backpack. We appreciate any dona on; please call Pat D. at 216-749-0114 for more informa on. Thank you. S . A /S . C C W M

. We would like to ini ate the First Sunday of the Month as “Food Bank Firsty.” This will help us to keep the pantry stocked with much needed items. Our first Sunday “Food Bank Firsty” will be MARCH 3 and we will be reques ng the following items: spaghe -1 lb., spaghe sauce, tuna helper or pancake mix. Bring whatever items you wish from this list. We appreciate your considera on with these needed items. We will have collec on bins at all entrances of the church for ease of collec ng these items. Thank you!

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P R . Lunch will be served to start the day at 11:30 am with reflec on and prayer un l 2:30 pm. This opportunity to prepare for Holy Week is open to all Parishioners who want to reflect on the healing and compassion of Jesus. Sister Donna Marie Bradesca OSU, will lead this day of reflec on. Please join us! Contact the Parish Office - 330.460.7300 or office@StAmbrose.us to register.

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P A ! Thursday evenings during Lent from 6:00-7:00pm. Please help the Legion of Mary collect religious material for the Medina County Jail. Collec on bins are at the entrances of the Church.

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CONTACTS & SACRAMENTS OUR PARISH

B : Sundays at 1:15 pm. Parents need to a end a Pre-Bap sm Class for their first child. Please call Helen Sheridan to register.

M : Congratula ons! Please call a priest or deacon at the Parish Office at least six months prior to proposed date to begin your wedding prepara ons. R C I A : Come and

learn more about the Catholic faith- call the Parish Office. P M : New parishioners are invited to call

the Parish Office and make an appointment to register. Current members are asked to no fy the Parish Office when they move.

S : Confessions are celebrated

Saturdays from 3:30 – 4 pm and by appointment as well.

E A : In the Church Chapel Mondays from

9:00am to 5:30pm. The Chapel is open daily from 7:30am-6:00pm.

P S Father Bob Stec, Pastor 330.460.7333 Father Dennis McNeil, Parochial Vicar 330.460.7311 Father Bob Wenz, Parochial Vicar 330.460.7312 Deacon Clem Belter Deacon Thomas Sheridan 330.460.7322 Deacon Gary Tomazic Deacon Frank Weglicki, Pastoral Care for the Sick Rev. Gary Hoover, OSB, Weekend Assistant Rose Anielski, PSR Coordinator 330.460.7321 Pa e Batchman, Director of Religious Educa on 330.460.7323 Jake Bihari, Parish Events | Mission 330.460.7331 Tom Bonezzi, Music Ministry 330.460.7337 Chris ne Bopp, Day School Principal 330.460.7350 Marion Drake, Ministry Coordinator 330.460.7315 Catherine Mitchell, Pre School Director 330.460.7361 Kathy Sarazin, Front Office Coordinator 330.460.7341 Alexa Schuele, High School Youth Ministry 330.460.7338 Helen Sheridan, Family Life Ministry 330.460.7322 E-M S : F I L N S A .

S S Bob Downs, Parish Finance Council 330.273.3108 Bryce Rausch, Parish Finance Council 215.896.9248 Jim Lepi, Athle c Director 330.273.1801 Sheri Ricciardi, School Advisory Board 330.225.2116 Larry Jenko, School Advisory Board 330.225.2116 James Ergh, Building & Grounds Supervisor 330.460.7309 Ken Trepkowski, Parish Pastoral Council 330.220.6958

R W | www.usccb.org Mon Dn 9:4b-10; Lk 6:36-38 Tues Is 1:10,16-20; Mt 23:1-12 Wed Jer 18:18-20; Mt 20:17-28 Thur Jer 17:5-10; Lk 16:19-31 Fri Gn 37:3-4,12-13a,17b-28a; Mt 21:33-43,45-46 Sat Mi 7:14-15,18-20; Lk 15:1-3,11-32

“ “ Repent, says the Lord; the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

~ Ma hew 4:17

LIVING FAITH IN FEBRUARY | S , 24 F 2013: L 9:28B-36 The Lord is my light and my salva on; whom should I fear? (Ps. 27)

What fears or apprehensions do you struggle with? How does your faith help you through the dark mes?

The Lord made a covenant with Abram. Have you ever made a covenant with someone, and what did it mean to you? How does worship lead us deeper into covenant with God?

Peter and his companions fell asleep on the mountain. What are some things we can do to stay awake to the glory of God?

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, , , ? Then come and spend an evening with us in prayer, friendship, and support. We share our sad and our happy stories, discuss nutri on informa on and sample healthy food. All are welcome, whether you are a survivor, cancer pa ent, caregiver, family member, or a friend. Please join us at St. Ambrose in the Lehner Center St. Ma hew Room on Wednesday, March 6, at 7:00pm. The Living with Cancer Group meets on the first Wednesday of every month. Please contact Miriam at 330 225 9005 or livingwithcancer2009@yahoo.com

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EDUCATION NEWS OUR CHILDREN

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L G , Our Lenten theme this past week was "Let this be the me to turn from sin." Throughout the week, our students will be iden fying and prac cing ways to do just that .We thank all of our

'undercover Angels' for helping promote the spirit of the season by strategically placing reminders of Lent throughout our building. This week we also celebrate the middle of our third quarter of learning. Wednesday is Progress Day. Our teachers recently finished their mid-year courtesy calls and conferences are being held throughout the month. If you did not receive a call, or you would s ll like to schedule a conference, please contact your child's teacher or me and we'll be happy to accommodate. Lenten Blessings, Z -B N H C Congratula ons to the following students who have been chosen to represent Saint Ambrose School in the Zaner-Bloser Na onal Handwri ng Contest.

Pictured from le to right: Back Row: Nikola Tojagic, Allyson S bley, Joey DeLuca, Emily Ina, Middle Row: Alexa Mackey, Adriana Ricciardi, Ka e Byram, Celia Koch, Front Row: Elyse Morrow and Alissa Emery (who won as state handwri ng champion last school year).

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At this me, registra on is now open for grades PS, K, 1, 3, 5, 6, 7 & 8. We will update availability in grades 2 & 4 as informa on is received. Visit www.SaintAmbroseSchool for more informa on. Schedule a personal tour: admissions@SaintAmbroseSchool.us or 330-460-7318.

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Dear Church Family, Thank you for the constant prayers, sen ments of sympathy, hugs and words filled with care and consola on to comfort my family and me since the loss of our son, Brian. The loss of a loved one brings profound mourning and grief. As a parent, losing a child, no ma er what age, is a loss you never want to endure. Knowing Brian is now in Jesus’ loving arms, brings peace. Our St. Ambrose faith community, along with my family’s previous parish, Holy Martyrs, have revealed God’s love through words and ac ons these last three weeks. The meals, cards, flowers, and Mission Impossible dona ons have honored Brian’s life and brought abundant consola on to Sco and me along with our daughters, Aaron and her husband Loren and Amy and her husband Aaron. As I and my family care for Brian’s Therapy Dog, Ely, you may see her here on campus. Brian worked with Ely to care for Au s c children and Ely accompanied Brian to work each day. Now, Ely brings comfort to my family, and has been welcomed as part of the Noah’s Ark ministry and will be a frequent visitor to the PSR and Rectory Offices. With hear elt thanks and deep apprecia on,

FROM ALEXA MESSAGE

- Alexa

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M . You are more than welcome to join us! This week at FIAT we are taking some me to talk with each other about our encounters

with God here at St. Ambrose when we gather around the table. Lent is a me for us to encounter God and allow him to work in our hearts. That is what happened in the Gospel today. This is one of my favorite scenes in the Gospels, mostly because Peter’s gut reac on is exactly what I would say. “It is good that we are here.” I would want to stay on that mountain. But Peter “did not know what he was

saying.” We cannot bo le up our encounters with God. We cannot keep his glory in a tent, like Peter wanted to. This Lent we have the opportunity to be on our own mountain and, through our prayer, fast, and almsgiving, we can encounter God in his Glory. And while we cannot prolong those encounters, let’s allow them to strengthen us in our Lenten journey. I’m praying for you.

JOIN US TONIGHT!

JUNIOR HIGH NEWS

FIAT | T ! Take a walk over to the Lehner Center Knights of Columbus room! We will be talking about St. Ambrose and how WE encounter God when we are here.

C P | F 24 TODAY at 3pm is 2pm Confirma on Mass prac ce and at 6pm is 5pm Confirma on Mass Prac ce. Prac ce should last about 1 hour 45 minutes.

C D | M 3 5pm Mass on March 3rd will be Confirma on. All are welcome to celebrate the Sacrament with our Confirma on class.

N FIAT | M 3 But help out at Confirma on recep on cleaning up.

L S P Each Sunday from 8-9pm in the main Church. If you want to be a part of it, please email Alexa: Aschuele@stambrose.us

February has nearly come and gone already! It sounds pre y crazy, but we’re already nearly two months into our busy year with the Junior High Program. As we look toward March, please keep in mind that we’ll be having a ton of service opportuni es and special events for you in the near future; so, make sure to keep your calendars open for some epic fun. -Eddie Dodge Ball: Are you ready to show off your awesomeness? How about using your awesome skills to master one of the world’s greatest games? Join us for our annual and epic dodge ball tournament Saturday, March 2nd, from 6-8pm in Hilkert Hall. Permission slips and EMF will be distributed this week at your PSR classes, so make sure you get your teams quickly! Come and play in this extreme tournament, with free food and fun for all our athletes. Parents, we do need volunteers to chaperone this event! Any ques ons, please call Alexa Schuele at 330-460-7338, or email her at aschuele@stambrose.us. Bunny Brunch: With Easter fast approaching, so does our next service opportunity! On March 16th, St. Ambrose will be hos ng their annual Bunny Brunch. We need as many junior high teens as we can get to help make this a success! For more informa on on the Bunny Brunch, please contact Alexa Schuele at 330-460-7338, or email her at aschuele@stambrose.us.