The Silver Rose

The Silver Rose was crafted of pure Sterling Silver in 1960 as a tribute to the Blessed Virgin Mary, who appeared to St. Juan Diego in Guadalupe, Mexico on Dec. 9, 1531. It travels around North America annually (beginning in Canada in March) and always ends up in Mexico for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Dec. 12. Your Knights of Columbus Council has arranged for the Silver Rose to be on display at St. Ambrose on Friday, July 31 with a special 6:00 p.m. Mass celebrated by Fr. Ed. Please join us!

Chicken Dinner Festival Cancelled

Sorry this has taken so long to get this decided but we were holding onto any hope possible that we could have some form of a chicken dinner in 2020. Fr. Ed feels the best option at this point is to outright cancel any plans on having an event. He is, however, open to us possibly having some sort of fundraiser in the fall. As we all start the comeback to attending Mass, I feel we may get together as a group to discuss options or at the very least start game planning for 2021.

Marriage Preparation Engaged Couple Retreat, One-Day Retreat for Engaged Couples

On the following Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., for $65.00 per couple:

August 1, 2020 at St. Columba Cathedral Hall, 144 West Wood Street, Youngstown, OH 44503

September 19, 2020 at St. Columba Cathedral Hall, 144 West Wood Street, Youngstown, OH 44503

October 24, 2020 at St. Columba Cathedral Hall, 144 West Wood Street, Youngstown, OH 44503

Brochures or on-line registration may be found on the diocesan website at www.doy.org (click the “Ministries” tab and click on “Pro-Life, Marriage & Family Life”), or call 330-744-8451 ext. 272 or contact dschmidt@youngstowndiocese.org.

Dispensation To Attend Mass Continues

The Catholic faithful who reside in the Diocese of Youngstown and all other Catholics in the diocese and especially those who are sick, or at high risk of becoming sick continue to be dispensed from their Sunday obligation until further notice.

Summer Office Hours

Parish Office hours for the summer are: Monday through Friday – 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. You are still encouraged to conduct any business by phone or mail and are asked to use the mailbox ONLY AFTER HOURS to drop off your contribution.

Face Masks

Although the Diocesan Directives and Guidelines do not mandate the wearing of masks while attending Mass, it is strongly encouraged that everyone please try to do so (unless you have a condition that prevents you from wearing a mask).

Safe Environment Protocols

As we continue our efforts to continue to provide a safe environment for worship you are kindly reminded of the following:

When finding your seat for Mass, please move into the center of the row so that others can fill in the same row without having to pass by.

Remember to keep a safe-distance between you and the person in front of you when coming forward for Holy Communion.

Please remove your face covering before receiving Holy Communion to ensure proper reverence and avoid the possibility of dropping the host.

Thank you for your continued cooperation and patience! Together help us maintain a safe environment for all attending.

Local Sunday Mass on the Web and TV

The weekend Vigil Mass from Immaculate Conception, Ravenna, can be viewed live online Saturdays at 4:00 p.m., or "on demand" Sunday and during the week, at https://www.nwntv.com, courtesy of Nightwine Productions, Rootstown. If the video says "Stream Unavailable" or remains blank, please try again later. Also: Sunday Mass from Cleveland Diocese is broadcast on Fox TV 8 each Sunday at 6:00 a.m. Cox Communications Cable subscribers can view Sunday Mass on channel 45 each week at 11:30 a.m.

Spiritual Communion via Televised or On-Line Mass

The Act of Spiritual Communion is made when circumstances prevent one from receiving Holy Communion at Mass. The way to make an Act of Spiritual Communion is listed below and can be adapted based upon personal and family needs:

1. Gather with others in your household and begin a time of prayer with the sign of the cross.
2. Watch Mass on television or on-line, or if unable, take time to read and reflect upon the readings from Sunday Mass. Scripture readings can be found at www.usccb.org. A schedule of televised Mass is available at www.doy.org under Media tab.
3. Share prayer intentions quietly or aloud.
4. Pray the Lord’s Prayer.
5. Offer a prayer for healing, strength, or forgiveness or any prayer available during the coronavirus pandemic. If viewing Mass, offer a prayer during the normal time of Communion.
6. Close with the sign of the cross.

Prayer For Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the
Most Holy Sacrament.
I love you above all things and I desire
to receive you in my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive
you sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace you as if you were already there
and unite myself wholly to you.
Never permit me to be separated from you.
Amen.

Letter from Father Ed
Current Guidelines for the Parish