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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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