50/50 Raffle

In the month of September the St. Ambrose Parish Social Life Committee is holding the 50/50 drawing to be held on the last day of the month. Tickets are $1 each, or 6 for $5 and will be sold after all the Masses - the prize is half of all donations received.

Bingo News

Come play bingo with us in the church hall and support our parish’s PSR and Youth Ministry programs. The doors open at 5:45 p.m. and Early Bird Bingo begins at 6:45 p.m. Regular bingo begins at 7:00 p.m. Your first packet (good for all evening with nine cards per game) is only $13.00. Each additional packet is only $3.00 more! Jackpots begin at $400.00 and 48 numbers, and add one number and $15.00 each week. Each regular bingo game pays $25.00. Delicious food is available throughout the evening. Come and see how much fun you can have playing bingo with friends! Next Bingo will be held on Tuesday, September 7.

Bloodmobile - American Red Cross

On Thursday, Sept. 16, the American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at St. Ambrose in the hall from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Please consider giving the gift-of-life...donate blood.

Altar & Rosary Tent Sale, Sept. 17 & 18

Please bring your gently used, clean and usable clothing, housewares, books, good stuff to the left side of the garage between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday OR call the rectory at 330-527-4105 to arrange for the garage to be open at another time. You may also save your donations and bring to the garage on Wednesday, Sept. 15 and Thursday, Sept 16, when we will be setting up. PLEASE: no old TVs. Further information on set-up will follow. Any questions, please call Mona 330-603-0017 or Dolores 216-990-3588.

“Blessed One” with Bishop Bonnar

On Sunday, October 10, 6:30 p.m. at St. Christine Church, Youngstown (3165 S. Schenley Ave.) Bishop Bonnar will be a speaker at the “Blessed One” event presented by Men and Women United for Life and co-sponsored by the Office of Pro-Life, Marriage and Family Life. Other speakers include Rev. Walter Moss, author of “Why I Am a Black Pro-Life Pastor” and Tia Ciferno, director of Bella Women’s Center, Warren. A reception will follow in the Parish Center, including information displays from various local pro-life organizations. All adults and teens are encouraged to attend, including youth groups and other parish or school organizations. For more information contact Judy Welsh at 330-718-7746 or Dave Schmidt at 330-744-8451 ext. 272 or dschmidt@youngstowndiocese.org.

Wedding Anniversary Celebration

The Office of Marriage and Family Life of the Diocese of Youngstown is sponsoring its second Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Celebration for the year 2021 on Sunday, Oct. 10, at 2:00 p.m. at the Basilica of St. John the Baptist Church, Canton. Diocesan couples who are observing their 25th, 40th, 50th, and over, wedding anniversaries in 2021 will be honored at this celebration. Contact the parish office for registration.

The Obligation to Attend Sunday Mass

In light of improving circumstances, a reduction in infections and more people being vaccinated, Bishop David Bonnar and the Catholic Bishops of Ohio have decided that the general obligation to attend Mass on Sunday and Holy Days is to be reinstated this weekend June 5-6, 2021. The following revised Directives and Guidance for Public Liturgies on Sunday and Weekday Mass is issued for all parishes in the Diocese of Youngstown following the latest revised directives from the CDC and the State of Ohio.
General Considerations: Those who are ill, have significant health risk factors or care for someone who is compromised or ill, are exempt from attending Mass on Sunday and Holy Days as well as those who have significant fear or anxiety of contracting the coronavirus in a large group of people. These should observe the Lord’s Day and are encouraged to spend time in prayer on Sunday, meditating on the Lord’s passion, death and resurrection. An appropriate way to do this is through viewing a broadcast of Sunday Mass. Please note that Mass that is broadcast through various media, including live stream, is not intended as an alternative nor does it fulfill the obligation for persons who are able to gather for a Sunday celebration and other Holy Days.
Continuing Restrictions: In an effort to maintain a reasonable sense of comfort and to alleviate any undue stress or anxiety among those in attendance, the following remain in effect with the hope of their gradual reintroduction to the liturgy in the coming months as people become more comfortable.
Sign of Peace: The sign of peace is not suspended just the gesture of shaking hands. The spoken invitation to offer a sign of peace continues and those present are encouraged to bow to others and offer words of peace.
Reception of the Precious Blood: At the present time the current environment suggests that reintroducing the reception of the Precious Blood from the chalice by the assembly is not prudent. When circumstances improve, the reintroduction of the reception of the Precious Blood by the faithful will be made possible. Thank you!

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.