PARISHNEWSLETTER - Saint Ambrose Parish
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Winter 2013<br />
Volume 4, Issue 1<br />
<strong>PARISHNEWSLETTER</strong><br />
Let This Be the Time!<br />
The theme for the upcoming season of Lent is really a call to action. Let this be the<br />
time…to work for peace. Let this be the time….to forgive and be forgiven. Let this be<br />
the time…to turn to the Lord, our God, and make our lives right with God. Why can’t<br />
this Lent – these forty days – be the time when we do what we need to do to make our<br />
lives, our hearts, our world right with God.<br />
Here’s the struggle. The hardest part of changing – forgiving – accepting – being<br />
different – is to have the awareness of the need and the desire to do it. Take some time<br />
to prayerfully reflect on your life. What is it that you need to do this Lent to turn your life<br />
to Christ, and to be the person that the Lord calls you to be?<br />
This newsletter is filled with Lenten opportunities and programs that can help you<br />
use this time to change – to be different – to grow closer to the Lord – to be on the<br />
path that leads to heaven. Please take some time to review the opportunities available<br />
to you this Lent at <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Ambrose</strong>. We are here to help you and your family grow closer<br />
to the Lord.<br />
There is one Lent project I am asking every member of our parish to consider:<br />
Make a commitment to attend Mass each weekend. Come to the Table of the<br />
Lord where you will find the wisdom, strength and peace of the Lord. Let this be<br />
the time to form this good spiritual habit. It will make all the difference in your life<br />
and for the good of your family.<br />
May these days of Lent be the time that really allows you to change your life and turn<br />
your heart more fully, and completely, to the Lord. If there’s anything I can do for you<br />
and your family, please contact me at: 330.460.7333 or frbob@St<strong>Ambrose</strong>.us.<br />
God bless you and our parish family with a blessed and holy Lent.<br />
Father Bob Stec<br />
P.S. At the doors of the Church, during the first weeks of Lent, you will find Rice Bowls. In<br />
these days of Lent, consider making a sacrifice (e.g. skipping one fast food meal or coffee<br />
on the go) and collecting the sacrifice. All money collected will be used, starting this<br />
June, to build homes (20’ x 22’ housing a family of 6-8) for the poorest of the poor in our<br />
mission community. Each house costs $7500. Together we can make it happen.<br />
Small change….Big Difference. Thank you.<br />
IN THIS<br />
ISSUE<br />
Upcoming Events page 2<br />
<strong>Parish</strong> Pastoral Council page 3<br />
School News page 4<br />
PTU Fundraiser page 6<br />
In Memoriam page 7<br />
Lenten Events page 8<br />
FIAT & Mission Possible page 10<br />
Lehner Center Re-Opens! page 11<br />
SAINT AMBROSE PARISH LENT 2013<br />
For latest <strong>Parish</strong> or School information, please visit<br />
www.St<strong>Ambrose</strong>.us or sign up at together.stambrose.us<br />
We are a Catholic Community of Faith, Centered on Jesus Christ who is Everything for us!<br />
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SAINT AMBROSE PARISH LENT 2013<br />
Upcoming <strong>Parish</strong> Events<br />
February 13<br />
Fish Fry Begins (Join us every Friday during Lent!)<br />
February 17, 18 & 19 Father Norm Douglas, Resilient Life Mission<br />
February 21<br />
Alpha Begins<br />
March 10<br />
Health and Wellness Fair & Healthy Breakfast<br />
March 15-17<br />
<strong>Parish</strong> Mission – Tetelestai<br />
March 16<br />
Bunny Brunch<br />
March 23<br />
PTU Auction – The Big Easy<br />
March 27<br />
Passiontide Concert<br />
March 30<br />
Easter Egg Hunt and Blessing of the Food<br />
April 14<br />
Early Childhood Fair<br />
<strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Ambrose</strong><br />
Music Ministry<br />
The <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Ambrose</strong> Music Ministry produced<br />
its second CD, Be With Us, Mary. The CD was<br />
released on December 22 with great acclaim<br />
and successful results. Additional CDs are still<br />
available by calling the rectory office.<br />
The Music Ministry is also currently in the<br />
process of planning a musical tour to Italy<br />
scheduled for the fall of 2014. The choir will<br />
have the opportunity to sing Mass or perform<br />
concerts in cathedrals, historic concert halls<br />
or at a quiet local setting. What better way to<br />
praise the Lord than with your voice and talent?<br />
Consider joining the Music Ministry in 2013.<br />
For more information contact Tom Bonezzi at<br />
330.460.7337 or tbonezzi@St<strong>Ambrose</strong>.us<br />
Welcome to our<br />
<strong>Parish</strong> Community!<br />
warm welcome goes out to the many families and individuals who have<br />
A recently joined our parish community. May you find <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Ambrose</strong> to be a<br />
place where you are always welcome!<br />
Phillip Augustyn<br />
Jonathan & Nikki Bailey<br />
John & Lisa Bohannon<br />
George & Frances Busovicki<br />
Stephen & Rebecca Clark<br />
Julie Cobb<br />
Michael & Melissa Crawford<br />
Greg & Teresa DePaulo<br />
Don & Barbara Duray<br />
Melissa Einwald<br />
James & Heather Graham<br />
Robert & Jeaneth Hale<br />
Daniel Jimenez<br />
Brian Kondik<br />
Matthew Kromer<br />
Christina Leposa<br />
Heather Lesko<br />
Wayne & Diane Louis<br />
James & Audrey Madasz<br />
Robert & Sandra Mash<br />
Bruce & Lynn Mazur<br />
Elise Minick<br />
Marcel & Annette Mol<br />
Joseph & Carol Neff, Sr.<br />
Michael & Dorothy Nemec<br />
Nicole Orzechowski<br />
Jacqueline Palmer<br />
Jarrett & Colleen Patt<br />
Dina Perta<br />
James & Carol Perusek<br />
Marianne Piazza<br />
Dean & Kimberly Placek<br />
William & Laura Quinn<br />
Andrew & Carla Rossi<br />
Brian & Rachel Schaefer<br />
Scott & Wendy Sefcik<br />
Carol Sefcik<br />
Matthew & Hayley Seitz<br />
Be With Us, Mary<br />
It’s not too late to purchase a CD!<br />
Get your collection of over 20<br />
songs dedicated to Mary.<br />
Together.St<strong>Ambrose</strong>.us is a great site where you can find and<br />
share photos, post messages and questions, join groups and just<br />
to stay in the know. Also available on your SMARTPHONE! Find<br />
events, parishioner directory, event photos and more.<br />
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<strong>Parish</strong> Pastoral Council<br />
“Come to me, all you who<br />
labor and are burdened,<br />
and I will give you rest.”<br />
Matthew 12:28<br />
St. <strong>Ambrose</strong> <strong>Parish</strong> has so much to be<br />
thankful for. Each of you, in your own<br />
special way has given of yourselves this past<br />
year to help us become a vibrant, spiritual<br />
community. Your generosity and love is<br />
seen through all the good work you do.<br />
Thousands were provided food, clothing<br />
and presents this past year through the<br />
Catholic Works of Mercy, Christmas Giving<br />
Tree, Thanksgiving Meals, Boy Scout<br />
Food Drive and many, many more. We<br />
have learned more about our faith and<br />
ourselves through Alpha, Men’s & Women’s<br />
Fellowship, Scripture Study and Marriage<br />
Enrichment. And lastly, the compassion,<br />
caring & love we have shown to those who<br />
are suffering with illness and addiction, to<br />
those who have lost loved ones, and those<br />
just needing someone to talk with. We are<br />
truly blessed.<br />
Alpha Course<br />
As we begin a new year, we often look back<br />
on all of the blessings we have received<br />
over the past year. Through the good<br />
times and the bad, we rely on our Lord and<br />
Savior, Jesus Christ to provide direction<br />
and guidance as we go through our daily<br />
tasks. We have been given so much, and<br />
He just wants us to have more. We only<br />
need to take time during our busy lives to<br />
pray, listen and reflect. He is ALWAYS there.<br />
During this next year as we Come to the<br />
Table of the Lord, let us take some time give<br />
thanks for all we have, and stand ready to<br />
help those who need us – and give them<br />
rest.<br />
If you are interested in getting involved<br />
in our <strong>Parish</strong> community, please contact<br />
Ken Trepkowski at 330-220-6958 or<br />
ktrepkowski@roadrunner.com or stop by<br />
the <strong>Parish</strong> Office to get more information.<br />
We look forward to seeing you all in the<br />
coming year. Again, thanks for all you do<br />
and God bless.<br />
Beginning Thursday February 21, at 6:30-8:30 pm,<br />
the Alpha Course offers:<br />
• Warm, welcoming atmosphere<br />
• A meal each week with the opportunity for great conversations and laughter<br />
• A comfortable setting for prayer<br />
• Short learning video segment on a variety of faith topics<br />
• One day retreat with people from various faith traditions<br />
• Small group discussion centered on the topic presented each week, allowing sharing of<br />
diverse perspectives<br />
• Time to get to know other participants and hear their stories about how God has been<br />
present in their life<br />
• Resources on the topics presented<br />
“The retreat day was amazing ... for<br />
different denominations to come<br />
together … experiencing the different<br />
ways people pray. I was very excited<br />
from the first gathering. I realize now I<br />
was searching for a deeper faith, and<br />
Alpha was just what I needed.”<br />
- Sue Tevis<br />
JOIN US!<br />
...a pathway to a closer<br />
relationship with Jesus and others!<br />
Men’s Renewal<br />
March 9th & 10th<br />
Men! Let This Be The Time...<br />
Come to the Table with your fellow brothers<br />
during this Lenten Season to experience the<br />
passion of our faith.<br />
Many opportunities to become nourished,<br />
encouraged and challenged through the men<br />
in our parish community. Consider taking time<br />
from your hectic schedule; spend time relaxing,<br />
socializing and enjoying great meals in the<br />
company of men of all ages.<br />
There is NO COST to participate and<br />
experience the awesome gift of new life.<br />
For those never experiencing renewal<br />
Come- LET THIS BE THE TIME! The mission of<br />
renewal is one of many ministries provided<br />
in the community to nourish, encourage and<br />
challenge the Men of God.<br />
Contact: Deacon Tom 330.460.7322 or<br />
tsheridan@stambrose.us for additional<br />
information.<br />
Latte for Ladies<br />
Join us as we meet each month to connect over<br />
coffee and dessert. Inspirational messages, with<br />
Scripture applied to daily life, and roundtable<br />
discussions in a coffeehouse fashion.<br />
Babysitting provided.<br />
Last Tuesday of the Month:<br />
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm<br />
Hilkert Hall<br />
Marriage Enrichment<br />
Helen Sheridan 330-460-7322<br />
Couples Day of Reflection: April 21<br />
Speaker: Mary Lou Beers<br />
<strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Ambrose</strong> is pleased to offer many<br />
opportunities to grow and nourish your<br />
marriage through a variety of speakers, topics<br />
and dates – All to enhance your marriage.<br />
RSVP to 330-460-7322<br />
or hsheridan@St<strong>Ambrose</strong>.us<br />
6 Week Marriage Courses<br />
Spend quality time together in a private<br />
setting allowing you to grow spiritually while<br />
enhancing your marriage.<br />
Session I - Beginning March 5, 2013<br />
II – Beginning September 10, 2013<br />
Session<br />
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Values<br />
Language Arts<br />
Self-confidence<br />
Science<br />
Discipline<br />
Athletics<br />
Math<br />
Critical Thinking<br />
Technology<br />
Leadership<br />
Education<br />
Faith<br />
<strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Ambrose</strong> Catholic School<br />
Providing EVERYTHING your child needs from preschool and beyond!<br />
<strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Ambrose</strong> students receive a complete education focused on values, academic fundamentals<br />
and self-confidence from preschool through grade 8. Beyond teaching Math, Science, Language<br />
Arts and other core curricula, <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Ambrose</strong> deeply instills in every child a lasting sense of integrity,<br />
leadership and public service. Our teachers creatively utilize some of the most contemporary<br />
technologies available to provide everyday, hands-on experience to not only explore but to master<br />
new technologies and resources.<br />
Early Childhood Program:<br />
(age 2-pre K) exposes children to independent thinking through a variety of social and academic<br />
classroom experiences.<br />
Elementary Education Program:<br />
(Grades 1-4) students grow in self confidence while discovering their innate talents and abilities.<br />
High School Prep Program:<br />
(Grades 5-8) empowers independent thinking through personal accountability, dynamic<br />
communication and daily work ethic.<br />
Friendship<br />
Skills<br />
Values<br />
Language Arts<br />
Self-confidence<br />
Science<br />
Discipline<br />
Athletics<br />
Math<br />
Critical Thinking<br />
Technology<br />
Leadership<br />
Education<br />
Faith<br />
Friendship<br />
Skills<br />
School Office:<br />
330.460.7301<br />
Littlest Angels Preschool:<br />
330.460.7361<br />
Admissions:<br />
330.460.7318 or Admissions@<br />
<strong>Saint</strong><strong>Ambrose</strong>School.us<br />
WEBSITE:<br />
www.<strong>Saint</strong><strong>Ambrose</strong>School.us<br />
Values<br />
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Language Arts<br />
Self-confidence
<strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Ambrose</strong> School Advisory Board<br />
As you know, the Brunswick community<br />
is a great place to raise a family. Here<br />
at <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Ambrose</strong> School, in addition to<br />
academic success, we strive to help lay the<br />
foundation for strong catholic roots and<br />
connections within the community. Father<br />
Bob is committed and passionate about<br />
empowering us as a school board, to pursue<br />
goals and objectives that will continue to<br />
offer our children the best opportunities<br />
to grow in faith, knowledge and character.<br />
Our amazing teaching staff and faculty are<br />
committed to providing the best possible<br />
education and work diligently, in and out<br />
of the classroom, to engage the minds and<br />
hearts of our children in many creative and<br />
exciting ways.<br />
We are proud to help provide resources<br />
and opportunities for our children through<br />
the support of strong community leaders<br />
and active board members. We have<br />
exciting new programs this year including<br />
a reading program entitled Ambassadors<br />
for Learning and we are honored to offer a<br />
Financial Literacy Program for our junior<br />
high students mentored by community<br />
leader and entrepreneur Bob Gillingham.<br />
Special thank you to Brunswick School for<br />
helping us gather longitudinal data on our<br />
students as they transition to high school.<br />
We are pleased to have learned that our<br />
students are extremely prepared for high<br />
school with over 70% taking honors classes<br />
in high school. We are please to share<br />
that this year our school established<br />
a Chapter of the National Junior High<br />
Honor Society that recently recognized<br />
18 of our junior high students!<br />
Our commitment to establishing St.<br />
<strong>Ambrose</strong> School and <strong>Parish</strong> as a cornerstone<br />
of Community Faith Based Learning<br />
extends beyond the typical<br />
classroom. We recognize that all<br />
students are strengthened as we<br />
strengthen a collaborative effort<br />
with our DRE, Pattie Batchman.<br />
This year we will attempt to<br />
engage and offer all of our parish<br />
children, opportunities to explore<br />
a Catholic Reading Club and<br />
faith based literary resources and<br />
activities. This builds upon the<br />
relationships formed in Journey<br />
with Jesus, Sunday Preschool,<br />
Vacation Bible School, CLOW,<br />
and other ministries involving all<br />
the children of the parish. We have been<br />
blessed with the active and engaged<br />
team: Matt Harley, Marlene Antonius, Katie<br />
Matuska, Jen Keller, Bob Gillingham, Trish<br />
Strazar, John Stibley, Rich Nowak, Stacy<br />
Metheney, Kim Harrington, John Ham,<br />
Frank Gati, Geza Balassy, Jen Kirkpatrick,<br />
Larry Jenko, and Sheri Ricciardi.<br />
On behalf of our team, a big thanks<br />
to the <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Ambrose</strong> Community for<br />
supporting this mission of Catholic<br />
Education in and out of the traditional<br />
classroom.<br />
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PTU Fundraiser 2013<br />
March 23, 2013<br />
In 2010 <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Ambrose</strong> began a new tradition of hosting an Annual Auction<br />
Dinner to benefit <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Ambrose</strong> students. Sponsored by the <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Ambrose</strong><br />
PTU (Parent Teacher Union), many volunteers come together each year to<br />
make the event a success. Over the past three years over $132,000 has been<br />
raised with over $10,000 directly benefiting students in need. These funds<br />
have also provided two netbook carts that are used by both PSR and Day<br />
School students and a new playground for our <strong>Parish</strong>.<br />
On March 23, <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Ambrose</strong> PTU will host its fourth annual auction and<br />
fundraiser. This year’s event will boast a live and silent auction, appetizers,<br />
sit down dinner and open premium bar. Tickets can be purchased online by<br />
visiting www.<strong>Saint</strong><strong>Ambrose</strong>School.us or calling 330.460.7315 to request an<br />
invitation.<br />
For more information about the <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Ambrose</strong> PTU Auction and free tuition<br />
raffle, contact Marion Drake at 330-460-7315 or mdrake@St<strong>Ambrose</strong>.us.<br />
Future City Competition<br />
The Grade 8 Future City team was recently recognized and received an award for Outstanding Use of Water<br />
an Energy Source at the Ohio Regional Competition in Columbus. Congratulations Angels!<br />
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Extraordinary Memory<br />
Extraordinary Gift<br />
We hope and pray that St. <strong>Ambrose</strong> <strong>Parish</strong> has, and will continue to be, a huge part of<br />
your life. It is here that we COME TO THE TABLE and join, as a community in worshiping<br />
our Lord. It is this place that we bring our babies to be baptized and to educate our<br />
children. We come here to learn more about our faith, and to draw comfort from the<br />
Sacraments. We come here to laugh and to play, to weep and to morn. It is often the<br />
last place that we bring our loved ones, once the Lord has called them home. Fifty<br />
years ago, the first members of this parish sacrificed to set the foundation of what<br />
we experience today. We, as a loving and responsible community, want to ensure the<br />
future of this parish for generations to come. The St. <strong>Ambrose</strong> Endowment Fund was<br />
established for this purpose………….to ensure the financial stability of this parish for<br />
future generations.<br />
There are many ways that you can help us in this endeavor:<br />
1. Remember this parish when a loved one passes………what a wonderful way of<br />
honoring our loved ones. You can specify where those funds are to be spent…..i.e.<br />
day school or PSR education, PSR Special education, beautification, and any of the<br />
countless ministries, here in the parish.<br />
2. Consider remembering St. <strong>Ambrose</strong> Endowment Fund in your will. What a beautiful<br />
final gift to a place, which hopefully has been a beacon in your life.<br />
3. Consider the Endowment Fund, when planning your annual charitable contributions.<br />
4. Please PRAY for the future of our church, and in particular, the future of this parish.<br />
Resilient Life Mission:<br />
Father Norm Douglas<br />
February 17, 18 and 19 at 6:45<br />
IN MEMORIUM<br />
Eternal rest, grant unto them,<br />
O Lord, and let perpetual light<br />
shine upon them, May the souls<br />
of the faithful departed through<br />
the mercy of God, rest in peace.<br />
Amen.<br />
Brian Batchman<br />
Helen Becka<br />
Frank Bysak<br />
Nicholas Demetriu<br />
Lottie Drziak<br />
Dana Durichko<br />
Thomas Gigliotti<br />
Judith Graham<br />
Robert Jason<br />
Rita Jonila<br />
Rosemary Kreidler<br />
Nancy Michaud<br />
James Novak<br />
Carrie Ortiz<br />
Christopher Patrick<br />
Kelly Ricciardi<br />
Virginia Ryan<br />
Stella Serafin<br />
Patricia Steffen<br />
Anthony Svehla<br />
Mary Toman<br />
Ronald Twaro<br />
Wilbur Wolfe<br />
Are you looking for a spiritual booster shot in the<br />
midst of what is a fast-paced, pulled-in-manydirections<br />
existence? Do you want to deepen the connection<br />
between your Catholic Christian faith and your daily life and work?<br />
Each evening will include presentations, reflection, music and worship.<br />
Day 1: “Awareness of Love as Gift & Responsibility”<br />
Day 2: “Commitment to Following His Way”<br />
Day 3: “Living a More Vital and Virtuous Life… Keep Practicing”<br />
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Lenten Events: Let This Be the Time<br />
Let this be the time… What better way to prepare for Easter than<br />
to gather with family and friends at <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Ambrose</strong>.<br />
Sacrament of Reconciliation<br />
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is an opportunity…. . Through<br />
it we find God’s unconditional forgiveness and love. We are also<br />
called to forgive others. The celebration of Reconciliation calls for<br />
personal reflection, confession and penance. During Lent, <strong>Saint</strong><br />
<strong>Ambrose</strong> offers many opportunities to be forgiven and to forgive.<br />
<strong>Parish</strong> Communal Prayer Services:<br />
February 20 at 5:00 p.m. and March 8 at 1:00 p.m.<br />
Individual Reconciliation:<br />
Thursdays at 8:45 a.m. throughout the month of March<br />
Saturday, March 16, 10 a.m., 3:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.<br />
Sunday, March 17, 1:00 p.m.<br />
Saturday, March 23, 10:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.<br />
Sunday, March 24, 1:00 p.m.<br />
Ash Wednesday, February 13<br />
Mass Times: 7:00 a.m., 8:15 a.m., 12 noon, 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.<br />
Holy Week Schedule<br />
Holy Thursday, March 28:<br />
Morning prayer: 8:15 a.m.<br />
Mass of the Lord’s Supper: 7:30 p.m.<br />
Night Prayer: 10:30 p.m.<br />
Good Friday, March 29:<br />
Stations of the Cross: 8:15 a.m.<br />
Stations of the Cross at North Park: 12:00 noon<br />
Celebration of the Lord’s Passion: 3:00 p.m.<br />
Living Stations Presented by FIAT: 8:00 p.m.<br />
Easter Vigil, March 30<br />
Morning prayer: 8:15 a.m.<br />
Easter Vigil: 9:00 p.m.<br />
“Your sins are forgiven.”<br />
(Luke 5:20)<br />
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!<br />
Easter Sunday, March 31<br />
Mass times: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. (church and Hilkert Hall)<br />
10:30 a.m. (church and Hilkert Hall)<br />
12 noon<br />
Bring Up Gifts at Mass<br />
St. <strong>Ambrose</strong> is pleased to be able to offer families the opportunity to<br />
sign up as Gift-Bearers for a mass during Lent and Easter. Please “Come<br />
to the Table” by volunteering to bring up gifts during this special time<br />
of the year. A sign-up sheet showing the Lenten & Easter mass times<br />
available will be in the vestibule of the church beginning the weekend<br />
of February 3rd. This is a great way for your family to help at mass and<br />
share the experience together. If you have any questions, contact<br />
Dennis Pastorelle at 216-778-0015 or dennis.pastorelle<br />
SAINT AMBROSE PARISH LENT 2013
Stations of the Cross<br />
Remember, and pray, the last hours of Jesus’ life.<br />
Join us each Friday during Lent at 7:00 p.m. in Church<br />
Good Friday, March 29:<br />
Stations of the Cross: 8:15 a.m.<br />
Stations of the Cross at North Park: 12:00 noon<br />
Fish Fry<br />
JOIN US for the best fish in town!<br />
<strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Ambrose</strong> hosts our 6th annual <strong>Parish</strong> Fish Fry on Ash Wednesday<br />
and each Friday in Lent.<br />
4:30-7:00 - Value meals starting at $4.50<br />
Come for great food and even better company.<br />
Soup Suppers<br />
Supper at 6:00 p.m., Speaker at 7:00 p.m.<br />
Please join us for delicious soup and great discussion!<br />
February 26, Topic: Dying to Live – Speaker: Patty Higgins<br />
March 5, Topic: Victims of Violence – Speaker: Police Chief Carl DeForest and Nick Solar<br />
March 19, Topic: Remember the Poor/We are hungry! Speaker: Sandy Calvert<br />
Passiontide Concert<br />
March 27, 7:00 p.m.<br />
Songs and music which promise to be moving for all as a reflection on the Passion of our Lord.<br />
Bunny Brunch<br />
You are cordially invited to a brunch to celebrate<br />
the Resurrection of our Lord! Saturday, March 16<br />
9am-1:30pm, Hilkert Hall<br />
Delicious brunch will be served including scrambled eggs, pancakes, bacon, and sausage.<br />
A beautiful goodie bar awaits you with a wide variety of cupcakes and other tasty treats.<br />
Dress in your Easter finest and get your picture taken with the Easter Bunny.<br />
Create lovely Easter gifts and crafts to share with your family.<br />
Solemn Blessing of the Easter Food<br />
& Easter Egg Hunt!<br />
Come join our parish family for the Solemn Blessing of Easter Food on<br />
Saturday, March 30, at 1:00 pm. Bring a basket containing some of your favorite Easter<br />
Foods to be blessed. This wonderful family tradition celebrates the new life in Christ fostering<br />
health of body and soul. Foods are then taken home and shared on Easter. Come for the<br />
basket blessing…. Stay for the Egg Hunt! Bring your basket; an Easter egg hunt for children<br />
will be held immediately after the Blessing of Food at 1:30pm. Rain or shine!<br />
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Mission Possible<br />
December 2012/January 2013<br />
This past winter mission trip was phenomenal.<br />
As so many read Fr. Bob’s letters recapping<br />
the progress in the Dominican Republic, we<br />
received wonderful feedback and support of<br />
our efforts. This trip was small but mighty. With<br />
a group of just seven people, we, TOGETHER,<br />
accomplished great good: physically and<br />
developmentally handicapped children<br />
received new mattresses; four homes were<br />
finished (electricity, painting and plumbing)<br />
with families moving in January. On the new<br />
site, roads were put in; the walls were built for<br />
five new homes; and a community center was<br />
finished.<br />
We are poised well for the “new” community,<br />
just a few minutes down the road from our<br />
original community. Over the next few months<br />
we’ll be installing basic infrastructure which<br />
most of us don’t typically have to worry about-<br />
-things like water lines, septic systems and<br />
electricity. The dates are set for our summer<br />
trip: June 17-24. We’ll be taking a group down<br />
to finish five homes, start the foundation for<br />
five new homes and, continue performing<br />
many educational and medical outreach<br />
programs. If you’re interested in joining us for<br />
a trip, or looking to get involved while staying<br />
home in the States, don’t hesitate to contact<br />
us! (330-460-7331)<br />
Join Mission Possible for<br />
the next trip! JUNE 17-24<br />
FIAT is Going Strong!<br />
Faith in Action Teens<br />
(FIAT) continues to<br />
meet each week<br />
during the spring<br />
semester from 6pm-<br />
8pm (dinner included)<br />
after the 5pm Sunday<br />
Mass. Students in grades 9-12 are<br />
welcome to bring a friend. Annually<br />
each spring we have two events that<br />
focus on helping others. Our first is the<br />
SouperBowl of Caring on Super Bowl<br />
Weekend. This event raises funds for<br />
the Community Meal for the entire year.<br />
The other event is our annual Food Fast.<br />
This year it will be a 24 hour Food Fast<br />
that will focus on different aspects of<br />
Poverty. On March 9-10, say a prayer for<br />
<strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Ambrose</strong> <strong>Parish</strong><br />
Health + Wellness Fair<br />
the teens that will be working, praying,<br />
and fasting for those who are affected by<br />
hunger both physically and spiritually.<br />
We thank you for your continued prayers<br />
and support of this ministry! If you ever<br />
have any questions about FIAT – email<br />
or call Alexa Schuele 330 460 7338 or<br />
aschuele@stambrose.us<br />
Sunday, March 10, 2013<br />
8 am to 1pm in Hilkert Hall.<br />
Join us after Mass on Sunday, March 10 for a healthy breakfast<br />
sponsored by Marc’s. Visit with area vendors providing free<br />
health screenings and available to answer your questions.<br />
Gather with friends as we grow healthier, happier in the New<br />
Year together.<br />
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Lehner Center Re-Opens!<br />
<strong>Parish</strong>ioners had the opportunity to view the new addition to the Lehner<br />
Center the weekend of December 8 and 9. Three new meeting rooms<br />
have been named Matthew, Mark and Luke. A fourth, larger, room, the Fr.<br />
McGivney Room, has been designated for use by the Knights of Columbus.<br />
The new and improved food bank was also on display.<br />
On Saturday evening, a group of 300 parishioners gathered in Hilkert Hall<br />
for a family-style dinner. Fr. Bob Stec led prayers in re-dedication of the new<br />
Lehner Center; and St. <strong>Ambrose</strong>’s talented music ministry group helped<br />
celebrate the occasion. <strong>Parish</strong>ioners cooked a delicious meal of appetizers,<br />
pasta, soup and bread sticks, served by the Knights of Columbus. Tours of<br />
the building took place following the meal.<br />
GROUNDBREAKING:<br />
May 14, 2012<br />
On Sunday morning, the traditional donuts and coffee were served to more<br />
than 400 parishioners, with tours taking place after each morning Mass.<br />
“The weekend’s events went wonderfully, thanks to the committee who<br />
organized it,” said Jake Bihari “but especially thanks to the overwhelming<br />
support and generosity of those who made the building possible.”<br />
CONSTRUCTION:<br />
August 15, 2012<br />
August 23, 2012<br />
GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION:<br />
December 8, 2012<br />
August 28, 2012<br />
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<strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Ambrose</strong> <strong>Parish</strong><br />
929 Pearl Rd<br />
Brunswick, Ohio 44212<br />
www.St<strong>Ambrose</strong>.us<br />
WINTER 2013<br />
Volume 4, Issue 1<br />
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“It is finished.”<br />
A musical portrayal of the trial, execution<br />
and resurrection of Jesus the Messiah.<br />
<strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Ambrose</strong><br />
Catholic <strong>Parish</strong><br />
929 Pearl Road<br />
Brunswick, OH<br />
(330)460‐7300<br />
Friday & Saturday, March 15 & 16—8:00 pm<br />
Sunday, March 17—2:00 pm<br />
Free Admission—Donations Accepted<br />
Go to LiveThePassion.org<br />
for more information and the<br />
complete 2013 schedule!<br />
Cleveland Performing Arts Ministries<br />
P O Box 670605<br />
Northfield, OH 44067<br />
(440)944‐0635<br />
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