ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL

OUR PARISH MOTTO: “The Best Is Yet To Come!”

Rev. Bryan Dalton, Pastor Rev. Dariusz Zarebski

Rev. James Long Hai Do Deacon Jerry McGuinn Deacon Randy Millikin

Cantor Giuseppe Barioli

 MASS SCHEDULES

Monday-Friday: 7:30 & 11:00 am Saturday: 7:30 am only

Saturday Vigil: 4:00 & 5:30 pm Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30am

12:00 noon, & 6:00 pm Vigil Holy Days: 4:00 pm

Holy Days:7:30,11:00 am, & 7 pm Confessions: Saturday 11-12 nn & 3-4 pm. Or call the Rectory Office to make an appointment

PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday: 8 am to 6 pm

Saturday: 8 am to 6 pm Sunday: 8 am to 1 pm

Phone: (954) 427-2225 Fax: (954) 421-1638

Parish Manager Bob Colasanti

Office Staff Kristy Guttuso & Susan Crawford

Director Religious Education Donna Gonzalez

stambrosere@gmail.com RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Sunday Classes: Grades 1-8 attend 9 am Mass, Classes 10:15-11:30 am Wednesday Classes: Session I—Grades 2—3 4:00 to 5:15 pm Session II—Grades 7—8 /Confirmation 1 & 2 6 :00 to 7:15 pm

Saint Ambrose School Lisa Dodge, Principal Phone (954) 427-2226 www.stambrosecs.org

Church Address: 380 S. Federal Highway, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 Mailing Address: PO Box 999, Deerfield Beach, FL 33443

Email: stambrosedeerfield@yahoo.com Web Page: stambrosedeerfieldbeach.com

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Pastor’s Musing A priest was walking along the corridor of the parochial school near the preschool wing when a group of little ones were trotting by on the way to the cafeteria. One little lad of about three or four stopped and looked at him in his

clerical clothes and asked, “Why do you dress funny?” He told him he was a priest and this is the uniform priests wear. Then the boy pointed to the priest’s collar tab and asked, “Do you have an owie?” The priest was perplexed till he realized that to him the collar tab looked like a band-aid. So the priest took it out and handed it to the boy to show him. On the back of the tab are letters giving the name of the manufacturer. The little guy felt the letters, and the priest asked, “Do you know what those words say?” “Yes, I do,” said the lad who was not old enough to read. Peering intently at the letters he said, “Kills ticks and fleas up to six months!”

Message from the Pastor Greetings as we begin another beautiful week here at St. Ambrose. We are happy to have you all with us as we celebrate the Second Sunday of Lent. Can you recall a time when you had an ‘aha moment’? One of those moments when something suddenly makes perfect sense to you. It may have been a long time coming, a combination of various pieces of a jigsaw fitting together or it may be an insight you received from prayer or spiritual practice. These are really special moments. We are never quite the same afterwards, something changes, even a small thing, but something in us changes. These ‘aha’ moments even move us outside of ourselves or beyond ourselves in some way. They are moments of transfiguration.

This is what is happening to the disciples in today’s gospel: a very deep and significant ‘aha moment’. Peter is desperate to stay on the mountain in that blissful moment with Jesus, so much so that he offers to build tents. One can understand Peter’s request, after such an occurrence of course he would want to stay there. What moments of encounter in your own life do you recall? An encounter where you simply did not want it to end? It may be something very deep and meaningful which gave you a glimpse of God or a moment of complete contentment? As with all blissful moments , the disciples must come down from the mountaintop. Jesus’ way involves walking a very different path, a path that will not be so easy. Jesus’ way is different to what Peter may have in mind. No doubt these moments of transfiguration strengthen us all for walking the more difficult paths. Enjoy this coming week. Smile often, visit friends frequently and enjoy yourself always. And please stay healthy. Remember that God’s love for us is unending.

May God bless you always.

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Second Sunday of Lent; Penitential Rite for Candidates for Full Communion Wednesday: Purim (Jewish observance) begins at sunset Friday: Abstinence; First Friday; World Day of Prayer Saturday: St. Katharine Drexel; First Saturday

ARCHDIOCESE OF MIAMI NON-PAROCHIAL COLLECTIONS 2018

January & February—ABCD March 4— Church in Latin America March 18—Catholic Relief Services

Good Friday, March 30—Shrines in the Holy Land April 22—Catholic Home Missions

May 20—Catholic Communications Campaign June 3— Church Central and Eastern Europe

June 24— Holy Father's Appeal (Peter's Pence) July 15— American Black and Indian Missions August 5— Parish Burse – Seminary Appeal

September 9— Catholic University of America Oct. 21— World Mission Sunday

Nov 18— Campaign for Human Development Dec 9— Retirement Fund for Religious

Second Sunday of Lent February 25, 2018 If God is for us, who can be against us?

— Romans 8:31b

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LENT Fast—Pray—Give FAST AND ABSTINENCE

The holy season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 14, 2018.

Both Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of abstinence from meat for all who are fourteen (14) years and older. They are also days of fast one full meal and two small meals, with nothing

eaten between the meals) for adults from twenty-one (21) to fifty-nine (59) years of age. All Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence

from meat for those fourteen (14) years and older.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS The most popular devotion during Lent is

the Stations of the Cross. Join us Friday evenings at 6:30 pm in the Chapel.

OPERATION RICE BOWL

Our parish’s participation in Operation Rice Bowl gives you and your family the opportunity to learn about the most vulnerable members of our human

family. The people helped by Catholic Relief Services and your Operation Rice Bowl

contributions are our brothers and sisters. After you fill your rice bowl, please place it in the offering basket or drop it off at the Rectory Office.

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE 2018 CONFESSIONS FOR HOLY WEEK

Tuesday, March 27 11 am to 12 noon & 3 to 4 pm

Wednesday, March 28 11 am to 12 noon & 3 to 4 pm

Holy Thursday, March 29 11 am to 12 noon & 3 to 4 pm

Good Friday, March 30 11 am to 12 noon

WEDNESDAY, March 28 Mass for the Anointing of the Sick—2pm

HOLY THURSDAY, March 29 Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper—7 pm

Adoration in the chapel until 10 pm GOOD FRIDAY, March 30

Liturgical Service with Communion 12 noon and 3 pm

Stations of the Cross—7 pm HOLY SATURDAY, March 31 Blessing of the Food—11 am

EASTER VIGIL Easter Vigil Mass at 7:30 pm EASTER SUNDAY, April 1

7:30, 9, & 10:30 am, 12 noon, 6 pm (Additional Masses at 9 & 10:30 am & 12nn will be held in the Parish Center if needed)

Easter Baskets We invite everyone to participate in our annual Easter Basket Drive for the needy and underprivileged children in our community and at our mother church in Miami. We ask that you buy an Easter basket and, if possible, a stuffed animal. Please bring the Easter Baskets in before Monday, March 26th to the Sanctuary or drop off at the Rectory Office. We will distribute them during Holy Week. Thank you!

Easter Memorial Flowers Envelopes are available in the Church and Chapel for those wishing to make a donation for Easter flowers in memory of or in honor of a loved one. Please place your offering, with name clearly PRINTED, in the collection basket or drop it off at the Rectory before Sunday, March 18th for your loved ones names to appear in the Easter Bulletin. If you miss the deadline, don’t worry they will still be printed in the bulletins published after Easter.

Florida 9th District American Legion Symphonic Band POPS CONCERT @ St. Ambrose Church

Wednesday, March 14th, 2018 7:30—9:30 pm

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PARISH ORGANIZATIONS ADORATION — Come join us as we sit before our Blessed Lord and pray the rosary with our Holy Mother. Every Wednesday from 6:45—8 pm. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS — Every Monday evening at 7:30 pm in the Downstairs Parish Hall. ANNIVERSARY MASS — All Wedding Anniversaries for the month will be celebrated on the Last Sunday of the month at the 10:30 am Mass. Please call the Rectory Office to provide your name and anniversary date at least one week prior to the Anniversary Mass. Next Date: April 29th. BAPTISM — By appointment only. Must be a registered member for a minimum of 6 months. Please call the Rectory office for more information. You must register for the Baptism Class, which is held the first Tuesday of each month, by calling the Rectory Office at 954-427-2225. Next Baptism Class — Tuesday, March 6th —7 pm in the Chapel. BIBLE STUDY -- Wisdom: God’s Vision for Life, will be presented from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, January 9 – March 20, in the Parish Hall Upper Room. Contact Deacon Randy Millikin, 954-560-4027 or randy-man@att.net. BINGO — Matinee Bingo will be held Wednesday, March 7th & 21st. The cost is $25, includes lunch and all the paper you can play. The doors open at 9:15 am. Lunch is served at 11:15 am. SPECIAL FRIDAY NIGHT BINGO—will be held Friday, March 23rd, so mark your calendars! The cost is $25 for all the paper you can play + specials at $1 each. Food will be available for purchase 4:30—6 pm ONLY. Bingo starts at 6 pm. MUST be 18 years old to play. BRIDGE CLUB—Thursday afternoons from 1 to 4 pm in the parish hall. For more information call Shirley Cerritelli 203-232-6109 or Darra Glavan 954-481-2834. CARNIVAL— The 24th Annual St. Ambrose Carnival & Music Festival will be held MARCH 1, 2, 3, & 4, RIDES—GAMES—FOOD! For more information call Carol at 954-562-7615 or go to STAMBROSECARNIVAL.COM. CENTERING PRAYER —Learn the practice of Silent Prayer. Monday evening at 7 pm in the Chapel. Luciana (954) 415-5819. CHOIR PRACTICE — Every Wednesday evening promptly at 6:25 pm —Upstairs Parish Hall. COFFEE & DONUTS —Served in the Parish Hall after the Sunday morning Masses. Everyone is invited. BOY SCOUTS & CUB SCOUTS - Call Sal Biviano for more information 954-675-5683. email: slbiviano@yahoo.com. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS – John A. Hill Council 4955 meets at 7:30 p.m. 2nd Monday of the month.

Contact Bill Whiting, 561-368-6531 or email kofc4955@yahoo.com. MINISTRY FOR THE SICK —Parishioners who are sick and hospitalized, in a rehabilitation facility or at home wishing to receive the Holy Eucharist may call the Rectory at (954) 427-2225 and a Eucharistic minister will respond with a scheduled visit. PROJECT RACHEL—Post Abortion Counseling & Reconciliation. 954-981-2984 or 888-456-4673. R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) - Meetings held Thursday evenings 7 to 8:15 pm. For more information call the Rectory Office at (954) 427-2225. RESPECT LIFE — St. Ambrose is a Respect Life Parish, from conception to natural death. Respect Life Hot Line (954) 977-7769. ST. AMBROSE MEN’S CLUB — General Meetings held on the first Wednesday of the month. March 7th —7 pm Parish Hall. ST. AMBROSE WOMEN’S COUNCIL— September through May— General Meetings are held on the 4th Thursday of each month, Upstairs Parish Hall at 7 pm. Board meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month, Downstairs Parish Hall. Next Board Meeting: March 8th. Next General Meeting: March 22nd. ST. AMBROSE ROSARY MAKERS- Meetings are held from 10 am to 12 noon the second and fourth Tuesday of each month in the upstairs Parish Hall. If interested in joining please contact Eileen Manalas at 954-531-1092. Next Meeting: February 27th

Next week, we will take up the Collection for the Church in Latin America. For many in Latin America and Caribbean, rural terrain and a lack of ministers are obstacles to practicing their faith. Your support to the collection provides lay leadership training, catechesis, priestly and religious formation, as well as other programs to help share our faith with those who long to hear the Good News of Christ. To

learn more, please visit www.usccb.org/latin-america.

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St. Ambrose Women’s Council

Due to the School Carnival, St. Patrick’s Day, Palm Sunday and Holy Week, our council has only one event scheduled for March:

IRISH SODA BREAD SALE Saturday, March 10th and Sunday, March 11th, outside the church doors before and after mass until we are sold out, and every year we sell out quickly! Don’t miss this opportunity to bring home a delicious taste of Ireland.

Our Help for the Homeless drive was very successful. Year after year, our Parish Family never fails to give generously to those in need. Thank you!

Board Meeting, Thursday, March 8th and General Meeting, Thursday, March 22nd.

Another thank you is extended to our parishioners and friends who supported and attended our Silver Jubilee 25th Anniversary Luncheon held yesterday at Maggiano’s Little Italy. We hope to have a few pictures in next week’s bulletin. Today’s Thought: Use the gifts you have received and pass on the love that has been given to you.

-Saint Therese of Lisieux

SAINT AMBROSE CATHOLIC SCHOOL 4th Annual Lenten Fish Fry

Friday, March 9th

5—8 pm

Everyone is welcome! Tickets available at the door: $10 per person $5 per child

MENU Beer-battered Cod, Syracuse Salt Potatoes

& Homemade Coleslaw Beverages will be available for sale

and take out is available.

For sponsorship information, please contact Alex Socia at 954-366-5256

or via email at alex@alexsocia.com 100% of proceeds go directly to St. Ambrose Catholic School.

St. Ambrose School promotes excellence through spiritual, academic and social growth in a Christ centered environment.

Saint Ambrose Men’s Club Presents A St Patrick’s Day Celebration

Saturday, March 17, 2018 6:30—10:30 PM Dinner & Dance

Dancing to music provided by DJ Ray

Dinner options include a traditional Irish menu

$35 includes food and beverages Tickets available in the Parish Office

Individual Tickets are Open Seating Reservations can be made for tables of 10 or more

Get your Tickets NOW …this will be a sell-out!

For more information call Rob Kelly 954-895-6817 or 954-895-7613

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Saint Ambrose School promotes excellence through spiritual, academic, and social growth of our students in a Christ centered environment.

Saint Ambrose Catholic School News Lisa Dodge, Principal

Thank You ! ! ! Saint Ambrose Catholic School wishes to thank

everyone who attended the Fish Fry. There is another Fish Fry scheduled for March 9th.

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VOLUNTEERS – We “CAN” do it ! We need more than 850 and have something for everyone. We are about half way there. Sign up in the Parish Hall after Masses.

SPONSORSHIP/ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS –Available: 4–day sign displayed during Carnival seen by more than 16,000 guests or Annual sign displayed on church/ school property seen by more than 2000 weekly (Pick up forms after Masses in Parish Hall or in the Rectory Office).

POSTERS/FLYERS/YARD SIGN – Help advertise our Carnival, display a poster and or flyers in your place of business (available after Masses in Parish Hall or in the Rectory Office)

PRE-RIDE WRISTBANDS – Available after Masses in Parish Hall or Rectory office until NOON Thursday, March 1st, 2018. Mega Wristband $60.00 (4 day unlimited rides) during Carnival Megaband $65. Daily Wristbands available—Per session SAVE $10 pay $20 (During Carnival they will be $30 each) Saturday Sessions —1-6 pm & 4-11 pm. PRE–FOOD TICKETS – Purchase 50 tickets for $50.00 or Family Pack 30 tickets for $40. Available after the masses in Parish Hall or in the Rectory Office until NOON Thursday, March 1, 2018. RAFFLE TICKETS - $1.00 each or 6 tickets for $5.00

PRIZES are as follows: THURSDAY, March 1st—$500.00 winner

FRIDAY, March 2nd - $500.00 winner SATURDAY, March 3rd & SUNDAY, March 4th

$500.00 progressive pot, minimum win $3,000.00 You do NOT have to be present to win.

B—I—N—G—O . . . BINGO - All weekend long. (punch out cards) NEEDED: Liquor un-opened bottles of top shelf brands.

Please deliver to Rectory Office attention Fr. Dalton.

BAKERS – Baked goods for FR. DALTON’S BAKE SALE will be accepted at the Rectory office beginning on Wednesday, February 28th.

THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS

All proceeds to benefit St. Ambrose School.

ST. AMBROSE CARNIVAL & MUSIC FEST HOURS:ST. AMBROSE CARNIVAL & MUSIC FEST HOURS:ST. AMBROSE CARNIVAL & MUSIC FEST HOURS:

THURSDAY, MARCH 1stTHURSDAY, MARCH 1stTHURSDAY, MARCH 1st———5 pm5 pm5 pm———10 pm10 pm10 pm FRIDAY, MARCH 2ndFRIDAY, MARCH 2ndFRIDAY, MARCH 2nd———5 pm5 pm5 pm———11 pm11 pm11 pm

SATURDAY, MARCH 3rdSATURDAY, MARCH 3rdSATURDAY, MARCH 3rd———1 pm1 pm1 pm———11 pm11 pm11 pm SUNDAY, MARCH 4thSUNDAY, MARCH 4thSUNDAY, MARCH 4th———1 pm1 pm1 pm———8 pm8 pm8 pm

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Sunday, February 25, 2018 7:30 Daniel Esposito by Wife, Alison Philip Hannon by Kathy Fitzgerald Fr. Brendan Dalton by Mr. & Mrs. Peter Shippole Carol Hefferon by Mr. & Mrs. Peter Shippole Trish Mahoney by David & Kathleen Thompson Robert La Porta by Friends & Family Michael Savage by Bob Gallagher Dee Kriegel by Family 9:00 Susan Lawless Starks by Albert & Eileen Casagrande Aline Boucher by Lorraine Rest & Family Pilla & MacIlwraith Families by Daughter, Wife & Mother Arthur Strobel by Deacon Jerry & Jody McGuinn Healing Marg & Joe Scoles by Claire Bruyere Dr. J. C. Bruyere by Claire Bruyere 10:30 Pro Populo by the Pastor Special Intentions Fr. Bryan Dalton by Judy Gomez & Children Jack & Helen Quinlan by Loving Family Rose Heindl by Loving Family Gail Kammerer by Her Loving Husband & Family John Kammerer, Jr. by Loving Family Richard V. Wiesenecker by Loving Family Harper Grace Saunders by The Golding Family Frances Ferrara by Dominic & Linda Monaco Philip Travis by St. Ambrose Bridge Group Samir Dodi by Donna & Gary Keller Alfonso & Albe Sauro by Mr. & Mrs. Rocco Iapicca Healing & Good Health - Fr. Bryan Dalton by Catherine Rudinsky Fr. Brendan Dalton by Kate Handley Brandon Yselonia by Jill Putney & Joseph Yselonia Juozas Tauskela by Wife & Family Arturas Survila by Jana Family Annette McLaughan by Aunt Mary & Dick Muriel Veltman by Rosalie & Everett Pandolfi All those serving in the Armed Services by A Grateful Veteran Betty Zervoudakis by Siravo Family Continued Good Health Joe Palumbo by His Children 12:00 Yolanda Olivera Lopez by Husband & Daughters Andrew Canessa by Mom & Dad Timothy Gower by Mrs. G & Religious Education Lodato Family by Ignzia Tobia Margherita Cannone by Ignazia Tobia Nina Tobia by Ignazia Tobia Richard Giuttari by His Loving Family 6:00 Fr. Brendan Dalton by Campion Family Bonnie Coghill by George & Marta Kelly Freddie Ebanks by Emily, Cindy & Richard Ebanks Brent Cooper by Annie Campion Margherita Cannone by A. Piraino Family

Monday, February 26, 2018 7:30 Mr. & Mrs. Andrew F. Reich by Sheila Favro Frank & Flory Locki by Umberto Lenti & Family Frank & Adeline Lenti by Umberto Lenti & Family Arthur Strobel by Deacon Jerry & Jody McGuinn Richard Giuttari by His Loving Family John Brusco by Missita Family 11:00 Bernie Gorman by Dalia Martinez William Becker by Nephew, Pedro Tuesday, February 27, 2018 7:30 Fr. Brendan Dalton by Roger & Mary Allard Arthur Strobel by Deacon Jerry & Jody McGuinn Richard Giuttari by His Loving Family 11:00 Paul Surrette by Wife Mary Gertrude Huffman by The Family Christe Cristo by Wife Patrick Horgan by Bill & Barbara Hodge William Becker by Nephew, Pedro Wednesday, February 28, 2018 7:30 Arthur Strobel by Deacon Jerry & Jody McGuinn Philomena Guariglia by Lisa Biviano Richard Giuttari by His Loving Family 11:00 Edward F. Geary by Family Maureen Nace by Sharon, Raymond & Megan Dallin Michael Agro by Loving Mother Thursday, March 1, 2018 7:30 Arthur Strobel by Deacon Jerry & Jody McGuinn Pasquale Guariglia by Lisa Biviano Richard Giuttari by His Loving Family 11:00 Anne O'Brien by Douglas & Rosemary O'Brien Friday, March 2, 2018 7:30 Arthur Strobel by Deacon Jerry & Jody McGuinn Barry Leslie by Tonja Widiger Richard Giuttari by His Loving Family 11:00 James V. Siciliano by His Parents Saturday, March 3, 2018 7:30 Birthday Blessings Lisa Gallagher by Sheila Favro Richard Giuttari by His Loving Family Jeanne Carney by Her Husband & Sons Sally Kerins by Daughter, Margaret 4:00 Healing & Good Health - Fr. Bryan Dalton by Carol Sarisky Rev. Brendan Dalton by Carol Sarisky Christopher Hollman by Maeve Hollman Tim Gower by William Dyson Robert Ffrench by His Children Trisa Raimondi-Becker by Julia & Katharina Meier Tim Gower by the Happy Hour Group AA Cynthia Collins by Snyder Family Richard Robinson by Guy & Aurora Helen Miller by Carol Bobonick 5:30 Sally Kerins by Daughter, Margaret

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“To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven” “...a time to be born of water and spirit…”

Lola May Pino, Luis Robert Pino, Jr., & Emilia Mae Raimondi “...a time to be healed…”

“ ...a time to die…” Donald Parmenter, Grace Ann Hichborn, Pat Horgan & Kyra Hanson

“...and a time for peace.” Ecclesiastes 3:11

To have someone from your family enrolled on our prayer list, please call the Rectory Office. Names will be listed for one month. Thank you.

Ann Alcide Joyce Aldrich Roger Allard Warren Allen Monya Amato Jennifer Andrews Dan Andreana Edward Arndt, Sr. Dennis Arserio Lillian Arserio Kim Arserio Jim Baker Aly Bancroft Diane Bartholomew John Bartholomew Marne Black Henry Blanco Chelsea Bogler Gerald Boudreau Carol Brown Richard Brumm Lucy Bucciantini Lia Buchanan Justine Buontempo

Kevin Burger Mary Buttermark Juliana Cadavid Estelle Campeau Edward Canalori Valerie Canalori Kathlyn Chassey Terri Cheston Donna Chuley Marguerite Clemens Ed Clooney Eddie Cruz Ed Cunningham Fr. Bryan Dalton Vera Debolt Ryan DeFeo Fr. James DeVita Donna DiMario Kate Doughty Sarah Doughty Gwen Duckett Jeannie Dwyer Janet Ellis Caroline Enes

Beatrice Farrell William Feeney Bob Foster Donald Flynn Patricia Flynn Dineen Franchina Dennis Fuller Judy Fuller Joan Gage Andrew Gallo Ann Giozaniello Berthe Gomez Maria E. Gonzalez Stephen Harrington John Hartnett Donald Horan Baby Josie Lola Jagolta Eileen Karlik John Keegan Jeanine Kinsella Margaret Kois Malec Kuntz Bernard Lachance

Ron LaFontaine Daniel Loburak Tammie Luttrell Carmi Manetti Jerry Mann Kaisa Maples Delores Masich Donald Masich David Mathews Nancy Matus John McClung Gregory McGeary John McGown Matthew McGown Tyler McGuinn Baby Molly McHugh Betty Metzger John Mercurio John Morrison Vincent Monaco Sheila Moustakis Bridgette Mure Brenda Murray Margaret Murray

Carolyn O’Brien Lisa O’Connor Noreen O’Driscoll Jeanne O’Keefe Doey Nasuti Harvey Nasuti Melvin Neadow Nikki Kristen Nordstrum Jean O’Byrne Lisa O’Connor Noreen O’Driscoll Jeanne O’Keefe Lorraine O’Keefe Bill O’Neill Donald Ross Alison O’Rourke John O’Shea Jimmy Pasvantis Nicholas Perez Del Philips Donna Phillips Paul Piazzolla Ethel Pilgrim

Angela Pinto Jeanette Pinto Hope Pisco Mary Pond Mary Presti Fr. Stanislaw Rakiej Dom Ralph Kenneth Reisweber Amy Richardson Debbie Rittenhouse Joel Rivera Salvatore Rizzo Barbara Robbins Roger Robbins Alex Rodger Lisette Royer Kyra S. Joanna Scafaria Stephen Schaedtler Kathleen Schriefer Rachel Seidman Franceen Shelby Brian Sladek Mary Smith

Baby Sam Smith Rosemarie Sociales John Steinmetz Damian Suarez Frank Sullivan Nora Sullivan Tracie Tarr Stacey Tompkins Delores Torti Thomas Treacy Joan Trotter Pete Urban Carmen Vanasse Dr. Frank Vukovich Monique Wilkinson Kim Williams Michael Williams Mike Zeff Lou Zembell Betty Zervoudakis Kenneth Zwick

Col. Scott Fitzgerald Col. Michael C. Arndt

CPO Thomas Kennedy Cmdr. Dale Gregory C.P.O. Michael Zisler

Cmdr. Benjamin Phelps Mstr SGT Daniel McCracken

Cpl. Eric Waizenegger SSG Robert Moore

Lance Cpl. Marty L. Waite, Jr. P.O. Brian Jones

Capt. Nicholas Toth Capt Lowell Wallace Major Andrew Curtis Lance Cpl. Kirk Patrick Syros Lt. Cmdr. David Wuestewald

Lance Cpl Shaun Wuestewald Sgt. Vince Johnson

Lance Cpl. Michael J. Paul Cpl. David Schuler

Lt. Dillen Andrew Stuhlsatz P.O. 3Class Gregory H. Ayers

PFC Maulana M. Reid Capt. Barry Elliott

Sgt. Michael Catron AM3 Christopher Deimel

Lt. Jr. Grade Brian Gleason PFC Adam Elia-Lucarelli Cpl. Gabriel Castaneda

A1C E3 Christopher Korleski Lance Cpl. Michael Joseph Hern

LT. CMDR Charles Johnson SP4 Brian Herzig SrA Jeffrey Orban

Tech Sgt John Werth Specialist Gerald Squirlock, Jr.

2 CPO James Vanzella Lt. Zachary West Sgt. Eddie Alegria

USN Capt. Dennis Farrell SPC Michael Smith HMC David Hartzell

Sgt. James H. MacDonald Adm. Andrew L. Lewis

Lieut. J.G. Andrew L. Lewis, Jr. Ens. Thomas Nieporte, III

Seaman Kevin Duffy 1st Lt. John Schettino

Cpl. Frank Spano 1st Lt. Michael Rappe BM3 Jessica Moran

2nd Lt. John Paul Vaders

A1C Nicholas Vaders Capt Matthew Gibbons

Lt. Patrick Gibbons Lt. John Paul Gibbons Ens. Matthew Gibbons

Sgt. Stosh K. Fernandez Col. Amy Ninneman

L Cpl Emilio Luis Otero Ens. William Parker

Lance Cpl. Edward Parker Lt. Steven Hollender

1st Lt. Mark Schumacher Cpl. William J. Ward PVT 2 Carl Kahlich

SPC Dominick Tomanelli, II Cpl. Michael Smith

Tech Sgt Octavio Blanco, Jr. PFC Curtis J. Parker

PFC Luk Tortu ADAN Alana Reynolds

SN Glenn DeBolt Pvt. Collin Murray Pvt. Timothy Foley

Capt. Natalie Aguilar

St. Ambrose Family Members in the Service of Our Country

Please pray for our family members in the service of our country. To have a family member listed please call the rectory at 954-427-2225.

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News and Announcements

Archdiocese of Miami News The latest news on the Archdiocese of Miami at your fingertips!

Website: www.miamiarch.org Facebook: /ArchdioceseofMiami

Twitter @CatholicMiami Instagram: @CatholicMiami

YouTube: /CatholicMiami

Catholic Hospice Broward Office: 2900 W Cypress Creek Rd, Suite #7

Fort Lauderdale FL 33309 Phone: 954.676.5465

Fax: 954.676.5466 SpecialCare@CatholicHospice.org

Would You Like To Become A Lector or Eucharistic Minister?

It takes a special calling and maybe God is calling you. There are certain requirements that are required of you. You need to be a registered member of Saint Ambrose Church for at least one year. You must have made your Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation and present us with an updated Baptismal Certificate. You need to have a strong and abiding Faith that causes you to attend mass on a weekly basis. If you have the above qualities and would like to know more about being a part of these ministries please call: Lectors: Jody McGuinn at 954-821-5782 or Eucharistic Ministers: Scott Scovin at 561-306-8860 leave your name, phone number and the time of the St. Ambrose mass that you regularly attend and they will contact you. Thank you for your consideration.

Marriage Preparation All registered couples who wish to be married in a Catholic ceremony in Saint Ambrose church must first meet with Father Dalton, Father Dariusz, or Father James in preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage. It is advisable that couples not set a firm date for the

wedding until they have attended this meeting. Individual appointments and confirmed dates for marriage will not be set until after you attend this session. For information on the Archdiocesan guideline steps to receive the Sacrament of Marriage and for the Marriage Preparation course schedule please go to:

www.miamifamilylife.org SACRISTANS NEEDED

Join the people who set up for Mass and prepare for special liturgical celebrations. They take care of the Altar linens and priest’s vestments and have a special closeness to the Lord. Sacristans are needed for weekend and daily masses held at 7:30 & 11 am. If you are interested in be-coming a Sacristan please call the Rectory Office at 954-427-2225. Thank you.

SAINT AMBROSE FOOD PANTRY Thank you to our Food Pantry Volunteers. Every Thursday morning from 8 am to 10 am, distributing food to the needy and homeless of our area. Thanks to all who respond so generously to our

requests. Although many answer our call, the need is still great. Please remember the food baskets and poor boxes as you leave Church. The poor and needy are always among us. Thank you for caring.

PARKING – HELP! We know parking becomes more difficult during the season and even worse during the Carnival but we need your help. Please park only in designated parking spaces. Do not block entrances or exits. Please do not block the entrances to the basketball court, and leave the designated handicapped parking spaces for those who are truly handicapped!

PROJECT RACHEL 954-981-2984/1-888-456-4673

Post Abortion Counseling & Reconciliation RESPECT LIFE

5115 Coconut Creek Parkway, Margate, FL 33063 Respect Life Hot Line (954) 977-7769. Web site—www. respectlifemiami.org

“Thus says the Lord: Cease your cries of mourning. There is hope for your future.” Jeremiah 31:16-17

St. Ambrose Religious Gift Shop Located in the Parish Center, open Saturday after the 4 pm mass, and on Sunday from 8 am to 1 pm. Visit us for all your Catholic gifts.

St. Joseph Retirement Residence A caring Assisted Living facility, sponsored by the Archdiocese of Miami, offering beautifully furnished apartments or suites with a 24 hour emergency pull cord system. We provide three delicious meals daily, weekly housekeeping and linens, plus a full-time Activities Director. We also offer assistance in bathing, dressing, and monitoring medications. The Residence has a beautiful chapel offering scheduled and private worship for all faiths.

All this for a reasonable monthly rate. Call for more information: 954-739-1483.

FEBRUARY MEMORIALS

ALTAR BREADS Healing & Good Health—Fr. Bryan Dalton

St. Ambrose Parish Family

OILS FOR CANDLES &SANCTUARY CANDLES In Loving Memory of Hon. Jean Robb

The Robb Family

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Contribution Statements for Tax Purposes St. Ambrose will issue a substantiation of charitable contributions in excess of $250, collectively, between January 1st and December 31st of 2017. They will be automatically mailed out from the Parish Office directly to you. Thank you.

Small Memorials Sanctuary Candles $40.00/month

Oils for Candles $50.00/month Altar Breads $100.00/month Altar Flowers $100.00/week

Memorials can be dedicated in memory of a loved one, to celebrate a special occasion—birthdays, anniversaries, etc… or for your own special intention. Please come to the rectory

office to schedule your small memorial. Thank you.

WELCOME - Newcomers, Visitors and Parishioners The priests, deacons and ministries of St. Ambrose Parish Welcome you. If, perhaps, you would like more information about entering more fully into our parish life and ministry, we ask that you complete the form below and then give the form to an usher, a greeter or send it in to the Rectory. Thank you.

St. Ambrose Parish Community I would like . . .

_____ To become a Parishioner _____ To change my address _____ To receive Budget Envelopes _____ To let the Parish know of someone who is ill, or home bound who would like to receive Communion

Name: _______________________________________ Address: _____________________________________ Phone: ______________________________________ Email: _______________________________________