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St. Ambrose
10692 Freedom St., Garrettsville
Mass Times
Sunday: 11:00am
Wednesday, Friday: 8:00am
Holy Days: Check the Bulletin
Sacrament of Reconciliation
1st Saturday of the Month, 2:00pm
Mission: Through our baptism, we, the family of Saint Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, are chosen and called to be the body of Christ.
As a community of faith, we gather to give thanks and praise to God through prayer, worship, and the celebration of the sacraments.
Gifted by God and guided by the Holy Spirit, we continue the mission of Jesus by sharing our faith and reaching out to others in justice, mercy, and love.
Together, we strive to grow stronger in our love for God and one another.
Ministry of Care: Prayer Request
Ministry of Care was started by Vi McCarty and has been part of our St. Ambrose family for decades. If you have a prayer request or would like to become a St. Ambrose prayer warrior, please email your information to ministryofprayersa@gmail.com. Prayer requests will be sent to members at the beginning of each month via email in the form of an attached letter. For prayers needed in between the monthly letter you can simply send your request to the same email, and all members who are on the email chain will receive it. If you do not have access to email, you can contact the rectory to request a copy to be mailed to you. For other questions please feel free to contact co-chairs Betsy Dunn 330-719-2657 or Judy Macek 330-398- 5000.
Mass Broadcasts
Guide for Television Viewing:
- WJW-TV FOX8 airs Mass each week on Sunday at 6:00 a.m.
- WUAB-TV 43.1 My Network airs Mass on Sunday at 8:00 a.m.
- WGN America airs Mass on Sunday at 8:00 a.m. (Spectrum Cable channels 13, 218, 1218), (AT&T U-Verse channels 180,1180); Cox Communications Cable (channel 45)
Guide for Radio & Audio Listening:
- WINT-1330AM airs Mass each week on Sunday at 9:00 a.m.
- WCCR - 1260AM airs Mass each week on Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
The Food Bank
The first Sunday of the month is always the time parishioners show their generosity by “brown bagging” donations for the local food pantry. If you have never donated before, perhaps next weekend you will consider bringing a bag of non-perishable food or cleaning products. Please check the expiration date of the food items before you donate them!
2021 Chicken Dinner
Planning for the 2021 Chicken Dinner is underway! We are planning on a limited festival this year on the weekend of June 26/27. Please look for more announcements. We will have sign up sheets at Mass starting in May or you may contact Pat Johnston at 330-281-9514 to see where we need help. As usual we will need “All Hands On Deck” the week of the festival to set up some tents. We are especially looking for help in the dining area to clean-up and reset tables. If things continue to improve like they are, we will be serving chicken dinners with limited seating inside. Stay tuned! Bakery …. please fire up those ovens and bring your desserts on June 26/27 for the Chicken Dinner. We need all the delicious bakery we can get our hands on. You can also drop them off Friday evening, June 25. Thank you!
50/50 Raffle
The monthly raffle will be suspended for May and June so we can focus on selling raffle tickets for the Annual Chicken Dinner Festival. The St. Ambrose 50/50 Raffle will resume in July and will benefit the St. Ambrose Youth Ministry.
Get Your Praise On!
Beginning Friday, April 23, we will be offering a once a month Friday prayer expression at 7:00 p.m. at St. Ambrose. This is open to ANYONE & EVERYONE. The worship services will vary, and may include our parish’s beloved Sung Divine Mercy Chaplet, or Scripture reflections and song, or other spiritual and prayerful expressions of faith and worship. Please join us on this new adventure here at St. Ambrose, and watch the bulletin for specifics. May your spirit soar! Amen
Wedding Anniversary Celebration
The Diocese of Youngstown is sponsoring a Wedding Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, June 13, 2:00 p.m. at St. Columba Cathedral in Youngstown, honoring couples observing their 25th, 40th, 50th and over wedding anniversaries in 2021.The Wedding Anniversary Celebration will include Mass with Bishop David J. Bonnar, renewal of marriage vows and a personalized certificate for each couple. Couples may opt to attend the Wedding Anniversary Celebration Mass in person at St. Columba Cathedral or they may participate remotely via livestreaming on the diocesan website at www.doy.org. Limited spaces are available for couples at the cathedral. You must make reservations in advance for this event by contacting your parish office before May 13.
Marriage Preparation Engaged Couple Retreat Day
The next diocesan-sponsored one-day marriage preparation retreat days for engaged couples will be held Saturdays, May 8 at St. Columba Cathedral Hall, Youngstown OH and June 5 in the parish center at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 4490 Norquest Blvd., Austintown, OH. Reservations are required. Social distancing protocols will be followed. Registration information may be found at www.doy.org; go to the “Ministries” drop-down menu and press on “Pro-Life, Marriage and Family Life.” For more information on these, and other opportunities for marriage preparation formation, contact dschmidt@youngstowndiocese.org or 330-744-8451, ext.272.
Are You Registered?
To avoid problems or misunderstandings, especially when planning baptisms, marriages, etc., be sure that you are registered and active. To register, call the rectory at 330-527- 4105. One way to show you are active means to use your weekly contribution envelopes. That way, the computer will not deactivate you.
Face Masks Required
The Governor and the Ohio Health Department have mandated that people in all public gathering areas comply with the Ohio State order to wear facial covering and to maintain safe social distancing of six feet to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Therefore, all those who attend Mass or any function at St. Ambrose Church must wear a facial covering. For your own safety and the safety of your fellow parishioners, please wear your facial covering properly; covering your nose and your mouth. If you cannot wear a facial covering, you are not feeling well, or you are high risk, we ask that you please stay at home and watch a service in the safety of your own home.
Safe Environment Protocols
As we continue our efforts to continue to provide a safe environment for worship you are kindly reminded of the following:
Thank you for your continued cooperation and patience! Together help us maintain a safe environment for all attending.
PSR & Youth Ministry
PSR and Youth Ministry Fees
The fee for PSR and Youth Ministry students will be $20.00 per child with a $30.00 family limit.
Position Open for Coordinator/Director of Religious Education
St. Ambrose Parish is seeking to hire a part-time coordinator/ director of our religious education. Applicants will oversee faith formation for grades preschool through twelve, sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation, become familiar with the Youngstown Diocese Directory for Catechesis, and be familiar with both educational and catechetical processes. This job requires a flexible schedule & hours, ability to work weekends & occasional evenings and the availability to attend meetings at the diocese. The ideal applicant will possess excellent interpersonal skills to foster positive communication among students, parents, other staff members, the pastor, pastoral council, and the James A. Garfield school system. Proven success in administration, efficiency, and other managerial qualifications are important considerations. A detailed job description is available upon request
Knights of Columbus
K of C Meeting Times
St. Ambrose Council 11801 - Meets the second (business) and fourth (social) Monday of each month at 7:30 pm in the St. Ambrose hall.
Windham K of C - The Windham K of C meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7:30 pm in the St. Michael hall.
Please check the weekly bulletin for schedule changes.
Charity Fundraiser
The St. Ambrose Knights of Columbus is hosting a charity fundraiser through Cal's restaurant in Garrettsville that benefits the K of C/Charles Abraham Scholarship fund and Garrettsville-Nelson Food Shelf. Download and print a copy of the Cal's flyer, dine at Cal's and present the flyer on the listed dates. Flyers are also available in the church vestibule. Download and print the Cals Flyer
Labels For Education
St. Ambrose Knights of Columbus are teaming up with J. A. Garfield Schools for a "Box Tops for Education"/"Labels for Education" drive. The school receives money for every UPC label and box top submitted. There is a collection box in the back of the Church for you to deposit your labels. Please help the kids and JAG Schools. Thank you!
