April 28, 2013 - St. Ambrose Catholic Parish

…”Almighty ever-livingGod, constantly accomplishthe Paschal Mystery withinus, that those you werepleased to make new inHoly Baptism may, underyour protective care, bearmuch fruit and come to thejoys of life eternal. Through our Lord JesusChrist, your Son, who lives and reigns with you inthe unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever andever. Amen.” The collect (Opening Prayer) forthis Fifth Sunday of Easter speaks powerfully tous given all the experiences of these past fewweeks. We all need the protective care of God.Most desire to bear abundant fruit. All of us wantthe joy of eternal life. All these blessings comefrom the Lord through the covenant that is forgedwith us on the day of our Baptism. ProtectiveCare. Bear much Fruit. Joy of Eternal Life.These are the promises of the Lord. What isessential is that we embrace and grasp the hand ofGod in our lives. The more we come to the Lord,the more we will find the peace, protection andjoy that God alone can give. Take time toconstantly bring yourself to God this week…andalways.…This weekend I have the privilege ofpreaching at all the weekend Masses. Thiscomes after much discussion with our parishleaders back in the spring. This weekend you willhear a sort of “State of the Parish” report. Somany in our community are living in bold andabundantly generous ways the gift of theirBaptism. Our parish is growing and doing thework of the Lord. This weekend I will share someof the highlights of the things WE have donetogether over the past year(s) with someinformation about the good things that will unfoldin our parish in the weeks and months to come.Every day I pray for our parish community andeach of our members. May each of us hear andrespond to the call of our Baptism to holiness andservice to the Lord. May Saint Ambrose be aplace that nurtures and strengthens our faith so wecan each respond to God’s call. Together may wework tirelessly to create that world where God’slove and peace reign supreme for all people. Ourstate of the parish is strong because of you andyour commitment to the Lord.…This past Saturday our second graders, whoare preparing for their First Eucharist, celebratedtheir Jesus Day. It was inspiring to see ouryoung members with their parents praying,preparing food for the poor, reflecting on the needto say ‘yes’ to the Lord through lives of holinessand service. Our young people are learning thatwe find the strength to live holy and good lives atthe Table of the Lord where we share in the gift ofthe Eucharist. One of our parents came up afterthe day and was really moved to tears. “Byhelping my child today, I realized what I need todo and why I need to come with my family toMass.” Praise God. Young people and ourfamilies living our Baptism. The Jesus Day boremuch fruit. Please pray for our young ones asthey prepare to come to the Table of the Lord onMay 11 and in the weeks to follow.FROM THE PASTOR…Can you believe that we start the month of Maythis week?? This is the month dedicated to Mary.She is the perfect example of the ‘yes’ we need tomake each day. As she made her ‘yes’ to theLord, she was able to bear much fruit and be theworthy mother of Jesus. She found great joy andGod’s protective care. Please mark yourcalendars for Tuesday, May 14, at 6:30 pm.We will be having a wonderful May Crowning.Please join us.…This past Saturday our Special Ed Classconcluded their PSR year with their own MayCrowning. Every Saturday morning I witnesssuch love and faith among our special ed studentsand their teachers. Without condition, they givetheir ‘yes’ to the Lord. God bless all who areinvolved with this special and important ministryin our parish. Thanks to Chris Monaczewski andher team for the beautiful lessons and gift of lovetheir share with their students.…This week also marks the conclusion of ourPSR year. It’s been nothing short of amazinghow quickly the year has gone by. We will bedoing special prayer services with our studentsand families to give thanks to God for this year oflearning in the ways of the Lord. We are blessedby the leadership of Pattie Batchman, our DRE,who continues to help make sure all our studentshave the best possible faith formation. She is veryblessed to be surrounded by an amazinglygenerous and dedicated team of teachers, aides,and volunteers who staff all three PSR sessionsalong with all the retreats and other programs thattake place through our PSR program. We areblessed with many adults and high school studentswho are teaching and witnessing the faith weprofess. God bless you one and all.…More examples of people living out theirBaptism….on Tuesday seven of our memberscame forward to learn more about serving on thePastoral Council. Praise God. We have anothercome and learn session on Sunday at 1 pm in theLehner Center, John room. All are welcome tocome and learn more about how we serve ourparish and make sure we are responding to thespiritual and pastoral needs of our community.For more information, please contact KenTrepkowski at 330.220.6958.…From our Baptism, each of us is called to shareour gifts in service to the Lord. The other day Ireceived word that our sewing ministry hasrecently completed 400 backpacks. A goodchunk of them (250) will be used for our sisterparish school (St. Rocco) in July for back toschool supplies. The other 150 will find their wayto the Dominican for our community. Everyonehas a gift to share in service to the Lord. What wePARISH NEWSdo for the least, we do for the Lord. If you want tolearn about how you can help, please call PatDeighton at 216.749.0114.…I will be down in our mission community forthree days this week getting things in motion forour upcoming Mission Trip in June. We have 46people who will help build houses, paint, care forthe sick, and do the work of the Lord. We are alsostarting work on building a Church for thecommunity. Our mission efforts to serve the poorare one clear sign of the ‘state of our parish.’ Weare doing the work of the Lord as we care forthose in need at home and around the world.…We will be shipping a container to theDominican on May 5, 2013. Thanks to theamazing goodness of our members, we havereceived donations of wood, paint supplies, PVC,cabinets for the Church, and medical supplies. Alldonated. All to care for those in need. We stillneed some helpful items (shovels, gloves, etc).There’s a list at Home Depot at Brunswick TowneCenter if you want to help. We also desperatelyneed electrical wire (Romex 12-2 w/ ground).These items can be brought to the barn betweennow and May 4, 2013. Thank you.…By now you should have received informationabout our upcoming Summer Festival andRaffle. We really need your support so we cancontinue to care for our parish and support themany programs and ministries that take place atSaint Ambrose. Unfortunately the AppreciationRaffle form got left out of the mailing. You canfind one in today’s bulletin. Please considerselling/buying $100 worth of raffle tickets. Youcan win amazing prizes and really help our parish.For every $100 worth of tickets you buy, you willbe entered into the Appreciation Raffle (with orwithout the coupon). Thanks for your help andsupport. We really need your help in spreadingthe word about the festival and supporting theraffle. It makes all the difference.…This Friday our Day School has Muffins withMom. Exciting!! Great news for the school,Marion Drake, who was moving, is nowstaying. She is working hard with Nancy Monninto enroll new students for our school. As you willsee in our State of the Parish Report, SaintAmbrose School is growing both is size andquality. For more information, please call Nancy/Marion at 330.460.7315.…This weekend you will hear the State of theParish and this week you will receive a specialState of the Parish Report outlining where wehave been and where we are going in the monthsto come. If you scan through the bulletin you willsee our parish is alive and full of life. So manyliving their Baptism and making their ‘yes’ to theLord. Our parish is strong as we do the work ofthe Lord. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.And mostly, thank God. Have a great week.www.StAmbrose.us - PAGE 3

INTENTIONSREMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERSM SDaily: 8:15 am & 5:30 pmSaturday: 8:15 am & 4:30 pm VigilSunday: 7:30 am, 9 am, 10:30 am, 12 Noon & 5 pmHoly Day Mass Schedule: 7 pm Vigil, 8:15 am,12 Noon & 7pmP K I Y P...JoAnne AbramczykRose AnielskiDebbie ArmstrongKimberly BankoJosephine BelaskaPaige ClarkShirley CraJohn GillRichard GinterJonathan HalsallDave HausermanBonnie LeeJohn A. MissalChrisne PopovichJack RussellLorrie SirockyMJ SirockyBey Ann SperoRose SladewskiJoe SzelenyiRuth TesarFrancis VerchickRosemary WilliamsS, A 28 | 5 S E7:30 Louis & Irene Hollo (Family) DM9:00 Antonio Luna (Family) RS10:30 Paul & Shirley Rehman (60 th Anniversary) BW12:00 Kevin Fox (SA Front Office Staff) GH5:00 Rita Jonila (Nancy Franz) RSM, A 29 | S. C S8:15 Jim Van Gieson (Family)5:30 Andrew Vecchione (Chesna Family)T, A 30 | S. P V, P8:15 Georgee Marzicola (Mary D’Andrea)5:30 Linda Cherry (Dad)W, M 1 | S. J W8:15 Terry Kilbane (Mary D’Andrea)5:30 Charles Gazso (Rehman Family)T, M 2 | S. A, B8:15 Cy Reffert (The Sheridans)5:30 Marcella Kilfoyle (Rose McNoldy)F, M 3 | S. P J, A8:15 Marlyn Roth (Bob & Donna Howski)11:00 Novena Mass and Adoraon5:30 Parishioners of Saint AmbroseS, M 48:15 Rita Jonila (Debra Weber)4:30 Arline Apathy (Nolan Family)S, M 5 | 6 S E7:30 Jon Praznik (Women’s Guild)9:00 Theresa Vinci (Rosalie Gibson)10:30 Al Delgandio (1st of the 40th C Baery)12:00 Arthur Bystricky (Tom & Laurie Miller)5:00 John Kleinhans (Family)www.StAmbrose.us - PAGE 4To add a name to our prayer list ,contact the Parish Office at330.460.7300 orConnie at 330.225.9236.“I Y…”James 5: 13-16A , , . Weneed your help to tell us about any members of ourcommunity who are shut in or sick that you know about butour staff does not. Please give the parish office a call to let usknow if there is someone who is sick who would like a call orvisit from our parish staff. Thank you!F F | 11 M F. J CCome join other faith filled people, centering their liveson Christ, by parcipang in Mass, Novena andAdoraon. All are welcome every First Friday of themonth in the Chapel.I L M...Vicki Lynne LearSister of Linda De StevenBorn to Eternal Life: April 16, 2013Bernie Cieslak, Sr.Father of Bernie Cieslak, JrEternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,and let perpetual light shine upon them.

TIME - TALENTS - TREASURESSTEWARDSHIPE G B S. AD S.A P .Arrange for the Electronic Funds Transfer securely from your account tothe parish. Simply complete the electronic funds Transfer form providedon this page and return it along with a voided check to the parish office.For further informaon, contact Lynn Rogers at 330.460.7335. ElectronicGiving really helps our parish!F T D C...E D C CM O C F E. Funding from this collecon supports NewmanCampus Ministry, Adult Faith Formaon, Media Literacy, ParishCatechecal Leadership training and Catechist Cerficaon. Thisyear the collecon will be held on the weekend of May 11 and12. A contribuon to the Catechecal Ministries is an investmentin the faith formaon and religious educaon of every person ofevery age in the Diocese. Please consider giving a gi to this veryspecial collecon.Vision 20/20Electronic Donaon FormM G B Y YG T O P C!April 212013Week of4/14/13July 1, 2012Apr 21, 2013Week of4/21/13Total Pledged $3,920,768 $3,920,768Pledge Payments $13,625.00 $19,742.14Total Payments Received $1,244,624.57 $1,264,366.71Total # of Pledges 845 845# Increased Offertory 16 16July1, 2011Apr 22, 2012S C $34,051 $1,375,787 $1,378,969A N ($29,200) ($1,255,600)O/(U) $4,851 $120,187B F $317 $21,014ACH Collecon (Weekly) $2,045 (Monthly) $14,534Children's Envelopes Amount $80 Used 84Monday Counng Crew: 1 Friday Bingo Team: 1Full Name: (please print) ______________________________________________ Email Address:_______________________________________Street Address: ____________________________________________________ City: ___________________________ Zip Code: ______________Terms: Choose ONE of the following:Weekly: Every Friday Amount: $_________________________Monthly: on the 1st of the month Amount: $_________________________Monthly: On the 15th of the month Amount: $_________________________I hereby authorize Saint Ambrose Parish, Brunswick, Ohio to withdraw funds from my account indicated below. (Aach a voided Check)Depository: (please print) Name:___________________________________________ Address:_________________________________________Banking/Transit/Roung #: ________________________________________ Bank Account Number:_____________________________________Church Envelope #: ________________ Date: ________________ Signature: _______________________________________________________www.StAmbrose.us - PAGE 5

PARISH NEWSFAMILY LIFE | UPCOMING EVENTSSAS + (S A S)Yoga - All Wednesdays 9-10amAll are welcome | No contracts to sign | $5.00 per sessionW’ F | M 3We gather at 6pm Lehner Center in Mahew. Just think! As God’s owndaughter in Christ Jesus, you bloom in God’s garden. He has…plantedwithin you the seed of his Word…nurtured you in the grace andforgiveness of his love…pruned you in mercy, and…watered you with theliving water of the Holy Spirit. Are you Living as a Confident Daughter ofGod?F LP| Cricism-Somemes it’s necessary to correct a fault in yourchild, but there is another way. Try encouragement. This doesn’t meanpraise and rewards for things they should do any way. Encouragementinvolves nocing effort and poinng out strengths a child can use toovercome a difficulty rather than giving up. www.susanvogt1@gmail.com.M E S | M 10 7 | L CPart 5 of 6 part series Your Marriage is Your Home“Blessed are the merciful.” Great opportunity forcouples to gather on a Friday as a date night andenjoy conversaon, laughs and good snacks. Terryand Barb Ferrier will present the session along witha short video. Walk-Ins are more than welcome!For addional informaon, Contact Helen 330-460-7322. No cost involved.R F LThe Relay for Life team represents our faith community in the Brunswickcommunity. Anyone that is interested is welcome to join us. We do this tobring awareness of cancer prevenon, raise funds for research and supportthose with cancer and remember those who have fought the bale butwon by going to heaven. The 5K event is our fundraiser to join caringpeople together to put up a fight.SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 2013Registraon / check in starts at 7:45am.5K starts at 8:30am.1 Mile Fun Run starts at 9:00am.St. Ambrose campusPrizes | Free refreshments | Fresh fruit | DJ |Fun!All ages | All abilies | Run | Jog –|Walk - whatever gets you to the finishline so those in the “race with cancer” find hope to win! For moreinformaon, contact Shari at swhisler@roadrunner.com or call 330-225-6962.W’ GM/D BM 15 |6:30Aenon ALL WOMEN of the parish.The Women's Guild is hosng theirannual Mother/Daughter Banquet onMay 15th at 6:30 P.M. in Hilkert Hall.Admission to the banquet is a covereddish or dessert to share. Bring yourmother, daughter, sister or friend.... orcome alone to enjoy entertainment,prizes and more. All women of theparish are welcome to come and enjoythis wonderful event!L C“C L O D T”Wednesday, May 1 st , the LWCPGmeeng will be at Our Lady of GraceShrine in Hinckley (weatherperming). We will meet in front ofthe Lehner Center at 6:30. All arewelcome to come, Our group is anupliing group where we all share ourpersonal experience or that of a lovedone.For more info, contact Miriam or Terriat Livingwithcancer2009@yahoo.com.SA D CS A D C “F”, M 10 11, 7:00 .P F H SAn original play about friendship,inspired by some of the most popularDisney songs. Over 100 k-8 SaintAmbrose students are parcipang inthis year’s producon.Admission: $5 adults, $3 students.Children 3 and under are free. (Ticketsat the door)F. MN M NThursday, May 2, at 7pm in Hilkert HallJoin us for St. Bernadee of Lourdes!Due to the Parish Fesval, there will notbe a movie night in June.www.StAmbrose.us - PAGE 6

S JB F G“The debate on the budget has economic, polical and moralconsequences…We need to look at every budget proposal fromthe boom up… how does it treat “the least” ? (Mahew 25).The Chrisan community has an obligaon to help them beheard, to join with others to insist that programs that serve themost vulnerable be protected. God is calling us to speak out forjusce. To form a Circle of Protecon (based on the followingprinciples): The naon needs to substanally reduce future deficits, butnot at the expense of the hungry and poor. Funding focused on reducing poverty should not be cut. Protect and improve poverty-focused development andhumanitarian assistance to promote a safer world. Review tax revenues, military spending and entlements inthe search for ways to share sacrifice and cut deficits. Create decent jobs at decent wages to spur economicgrowth and help reduce the deficit.Budgets are moral documents, and how we reduce futuredeficits are historic and defining moral choices. As Chrisanleaders, we urge Congress and the administraon to give moralpriority to programs that protect the life and dignity of poor andvulnerable people in these difficult mes.”“Circle of Protecon” and USCCBSOCIAL CONCERNS | FROM THE DIOCESEPARISH NEWSC C WAMT C C W, A M C 26 AB J P II, P J,G A S, M 4,2013, S. A!Join us for Social Hour beginning at 6pm, anddinner at 7pm. Excellent cuisine, silent aucon andmore. Tickets are $30. Deadline to reserve cketsis April 29. To reserve a table or for reservaons,call Pat at 330.263.6176 orpjobryan@clevelandcatholiccharies.org.J T C W M S.A/S. C 2013 FS A.Contact your federal representaves at: U.S. House of Representaves James Renacciwww.renacci.house.gov or 202-224-3121 U.S. Senate Sherrod Brown www.brown.senate.gov or 216-522-7272 U.S. Senate Robert Portman www.portman.senate.gov or202-224-3353C W MThis past Sunday the Community Meal was aended by 95guests and 159 deliveries were made to our homebound friendsand The Brunswick Food Bank, for a Grand Total of 254Meals! Your financial support, donated bakery and Pie’s,donated white goods; and volunteer me helping with cooking,serving, set-up, deliveries, clean up, and baking provided anexcellent meal and social me for our brothers and sisters. Thismonth we would like to give a special thank you to all who havehelped prepare and cook the meals over the last four months. Awarm thank you, and God Bless!!F S M : Toilet paper in 4 packs Pasta in 1 lb packs Tuna HelperB LC C M ! Looking for a way to volunteer inthe parish? Help out at Bingo one Friday night amonth! Quesons/comments, please contactMichele at msumner@stambrose.us or direct at330.460.7324.K G D CJ 10-14 | 9-3:30The Robertson Bereavement Center at Hospice ofMedina County is now registering children, ages 6-13, who are grieving the death of a close loved onefor this unique camp. Through art, music, pettherapy, and fun nature acvies, campers willhave a chance to learnabout, express, and copewith their grief. Space islimited. No fees. Call byMay 15: (330)725-1900.www.StAmbrose.us - PAGE 7

CONTACTS & SACRAMENTS“I will praise your name forever,my king and my God.~ Psalm 145OUR PARISHP SFather Bob Stec, Pastor 330.460.7333Father Dennis McNeil, Parochial Vicar 330.460.7311Father Bob Wenz, Parochial Vicar 330.460.7312Deacon Clem BelterDeacon Thomas Sheridan 330.460.7322Deacon Gary TomazicDeacon Frank Weglicki, Pastoral Care for the SickRev. Gary Hoover, OSB, Weekend AssistantRose Anielski, PSR Coordinator 330.460.7321Pae Batchman, Director of Religious Educaon 330.460.7323Jake Bihari, Parish Events | Mission 330.460.7331Tom Bonezzi, Music Ministry 330.460.7337Chrisne Bopp, Day School Principal 330.460.7350Marion Drake, Ministry Coordinator 330.460.7315Catherine Mitchell, Pre School Director 330.460.7361Kathy Sarazin, Front Office Coordinator 330.460.7341Alexa Schuele, High School Youth Ministry 330.460.7338Helen Sheridan, Family Life Ministry 330.460.7322E-M S : F I L N SA.S SBob Downs, Parish Finance Council 330.273.3108Bryce Rausch, Parish Finance Council 215.896.9248Jim Lepi, Athlec Director 330.273.1801Sheri Ricciardi, School Advisory Board 330.225.2116Larry Jenko, School Advisory Board 330.225.2116James Ergh, Building & Grounds Supervisor 330.460.7309Ken Trepkowski, Parish Pastoral Council 330.220.6958“B: Sundays at 1:15 pm.Parents need to aend a Pre-Bapsm Class for their first child.Please call Helen Sheridan to register.M: Congratulaons!Please call a priest or deacon at the Parish Office at least six monthsprior to proposed date to begin your wedding preparaons.R C I A: Come andlearn more about the Catholic faith- call the Parish Office.P M: New parishioners are invited to callthe Parish Office and make an appointment to register. Currentmembers are asked to nofy the Parish Office when they move.S : Confessions are celebratedSaturdays from 3:30 – 4 pm and by appointment as well.E A: In the Church Chapel Mondays from9:00am to 5:30pm. The Chapel is open daily from 7:30am-6:00pm.R W| www.usccb.orgMon Acts 14:5-18; Jn 14:21-26Tues Acts 14:19-28; Jn 14:27-31aWed Acts 15:1-6; Jn 15:1-8Thur Acts 15:-21; Jn 15:9-11Fri 1 Cor 15:1-8; Jn 14:6-14Sat Acts 16:1-10; Jn 15:18-21This week we Welcomeinto the Waters of BaptismGavin William KrestyA B50 Years | Mr. & Mrs. Frank & June Ivcic25 Years | Mr. & Mrs. Joseph & Virginia Armaro15 Years | Mr. & Mrs. Chris & Dominique KellL F A |Sunday, 28 April, 2013: John 13:31-33a, 34-35“Behold, I make all things new.” (Rev 21-5) The new signs of spring are allaround us. What can you do toconnue the process of renewalin your life?How will you give thanks to Godthis week for the many blessingsof His graciousness and mercy?Jesus calls us to love oneanother. How are you called tolove those who challenge you or those you finddifficult to love? What’s holding you back fromloving them? The trials of life, while helping us tounderstand the mystery of the Cross and toparcipate in the sufferings of Christ (cf. Col 1:24),are a prelude to the joy and hope to which faithleads: “when I am weak, then I am strong” (2 Cor12:10). (PF15)www.StAmbrose.us - PAGE 8

D SA F P R PSt. Ambrose School students in Grade 5 parcipated in theAmerican Flag Pride & Respect Program on April 12, 2013.Members of the American Legion Post 234, represenng servicein the Army, Navy and Air Force, led by Jack Freehling, visited anddiscussed with the students the history of the flag, properdisposal of flags and how a flag is folded. Many thanks to thefollowing veterans who helped with this program: Dave Hayes,Tom Bizzi, Ralph Johnson, Keith Steinman, Pat Finn, Bob Prevostand Jack Freehling.ST. AMBROSE SCHOOL HONORS 2012/2013The following St. Ambrose School students receivedhonors for the 2012/2013 Third Quarter:FIRST HONORS ~ Leah Danish, Samuel Ehrbar, Hannah Gerber, Mallory Goodwin,Nicholas Grassia, Kaylee Hankey, James Homady, Ethan Jeanclerc, Zackary Kacinari,Jason Karl, Jacob Keller, Dominic Kestranek, Kylie Kirkpatrick, Alexa Mackey, IsabellaMaihofer, Aidan Meidenbauer, KaraBeth Nemet, Olivia Raso, Gianna Ricciardi,Brandon Robey, Kaitlyn Scheutzow, Briana Sonego, Katelyn Sbley, DanielStracensky, Liam Tokarsky, Michaela Wick, Carter Zimmerman, Gabriel Abood,Sebestyen Balassy, Chrisne Besenfelder, Angela Falconi, Benjamin Gorecki, JohnHam, Angelina Koch, James Kozlowski, Alexa Krauth, Trevor Mackey, AdrianaRicciardi, Chrisne Schafer, Megan Sbley, Mahew Stracensky, Hunter Velasquez,Maria Antonius, Alexandra Bajusz, Jacob Barth, Kathryn Byram, Clare Harley, SydneyJenko, Jessica Koeth, Anna Krizsa, Gabriella Maihofer, Gianna Maihofer, ZacharyMonczewski, Haley Morgan, Jennifer Muir, Kaitlyn Muir, Lauren Osborne, RachelRusso, Benjamin Yanke, Grace Harley, Andy Klemm, Michael Koehn, Brian Scalfano,Eric Scalfano, Stephen Schafer, Ashley Scheutzow, Allyson Sbley, Krisan Abood,Samantha Edgerton, Bianca Frech, Mia Giannantonio, Megan Halloran, Emily Ina,Nicholas Koch and Cara Renfro SECOND HONORS ~ Collin Apicella, MercedesCandow, Callie Coer, Timothy Hanlon, III, Benjamin Herman, Tyler Morgan,Cameron Quesea, Jenna Barth, Grant Bell, Olivia DiTeodoro, Jacob Kijanski, ZacharyLevindofske, Alexander Mikulec, Mahew Mog, Hannah Rogers, Jason Sagun,Megan Taylor, Nicolas Thomas, Colin Cobb, Anna Cupach, Joseph Falconi, MarcHankey, Lia Holley, Samuel LoFaso, III, Molly Main, John Monnin, Taylor Nu, SeanPetrigac, Mahew Reber, Brooke Saba, Logan Seifert, Julia Ham, Sara McComas,Joseph Monnin, Alaina Ricciardi, Kyle Schneider, Brianna Steffen, Connor Steffen,Joseph Yarwood, Cole Zamiska, Brionna Costanzo, Aaron Goliat, Jordan Herrmann,Kaleigh Holomuzki, Kayla Jancewicz, Nicholas Mastrandrea, Ashley Thomas &Cassidy Wilmoth THIRD HONORS ~ Brooke Clark, Alexander Dietrich, BradyGullaa, Griffin Mitchell, Zachary Nu, Brandon Pozsonyi, Ryan Strmac, AbigailThomas, Zachary Yanke, Alexandria Davis, Joseph Drake, Taylor O’Malley, AlexandraBalassy, Delaney Hanlon, Bryan Herrmann, David Kennedy, Kevin Kennedy, JakeKulbaga, Morgan O’Malley, Natalie Pryatel, Kayli Smith, Ryan Crabbs & Hill,Michael Konopka, Nicholas Luedeke, Emma McGiveran, Kennedy Mick, JonathanMinnich, Turner Mitchell, Alicia Sikora, Juliann Yurik, Grant Colleen Meidenbauer ~GREAT JOB, STUDENTS!D S O EVisit www.SaintAmbroseSchool for more informaon.Schedule a personal tour:admissions@SaintAmbroseSchool.us or 330-460-7318.EDUCATION NEWSPSR G 1 6OUR CHILDRENA S C S P - J D!What helps children know that they are loved and caredfor? Where do you place “special” photos to remember anespecially meaningful event? How can you meet other faithfilled families and enjoy casual conversaon? The answerto all these quesons is JESUS DAY!!On Saturday, April 20, over 170 families, with childrenpreparing to receive First Eucharist this spring, gathered forJesus Day, a four hour mini-retreat. The children had me“alone” with their parent and received “love leers fromfamily, friends and Jesus. The students created a specialframe for their picture when they celebrate First Eucharist.Students and parents enjoyed lunch together and madesandwiches for the homeless as a retreat service project.All these acvies serve to prepare the students tocelebrate coming to the Lord’s table. Please li thesechildren, and their families, in your prayers as they “Cometo the Table” in May and June!PattieV B SJoin us July 15-19 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm or 1:00pm – 4:00 pm. Family night will be on July 16 at 6:00pm unl 8:30 pm. Registraon forms are nowavailable!Calling all Vacaon Bible School Volunteers! Weneed your help to make our Kingdom Rock…WhereKids Stand Strong for God VBS the best ever. Theamount of volunteers last year was amazing! Pleaseconsider joining us this year for a week of fun withthe children of our parish. If you would like tovolunteer or have quesons, please contact ShellyYanke at syanke@stambrose.uswww.StAmbrose.us - PAGE 9

MESSAGEFROM ALEXAW ! We wereable to reflect on theHoly Spirit in our lives,as well as think aboutwhat it could have beenlike to be a Chrisan inthe 1st century.The gospel todayconnues the quesonwe asked last week:Would the Romansoldiers have enoughevidence to convict youas being a Chrisan?We hear Jesus givinghis Apostles the newcommandment: “Loveone another; this is howall will know that youare my disciples, if youhave love for oneanother.”Do people know weare Chrisans? Dopeople know that wehave given our lives toChrist based upon howwe act? Teens, parents,kids, grandparents, doesthe cross around ourJUNIOR HIGHneck change how wespeak, act, or think?Somemes we fail.You fail; I fail. We sin;we forget; we take theeasy way as opposed tothe right way.But in the momentswe fail, we have to lookto the gospel onceagain. Jesus calls us tolove because He loves.We are able to love Himbecause He loves us.When we fail, let’s allrun back to His love andforgiveness.- AlexaNEWSAs our year is almost at an end, I would like to remind you of the manyopportunies we have for your teens to stay connected. All forms can befound at the rectory, on the parish website, on the Together site and at themain entrance of the church. There are “mail slots,” so to speak, whereaddional copies have been placed for your convenience. The rectory cananswer or direct you to staff who will be glad to answer any quesons youmay have… 330-460-7300, we are happy to help!Monday, May 13th, is the last Parent Meeng - 7pm Lehner CenterJr. High Registraon Forms for all incoming 7th and 8th gradersare due before June 15thSummer Fesval volunteer sign ups will be handled online this year.Watch the bullen for details or call the rectoryFIAT Volleyball is open to all 7th through 12th graders - Tuesday nightsfrom 6-9pm beginning June 18th through August 6thCedar Point trip (again open to all incoming 7th-12th graders) is onThursday, June 20th, leaving at 9am, returning at approx. 10pmWednesdays this summer are designated for service. Call Ann Marie at330-460-7325 for more informaonVacaon Bible School—help is needed! July 15th-19thCHECK US OUT!!T! C G!Tonight is Captains Game Field Trip! Ihope you are ready for an AWESOMEnight of Baseball, Mass, and fun! Bringmoney for concessions/dinner!G MM 5 12Are you a senior? Make sure youemail Alexa and let her know you arecoming to the Graduaon Mass andLuncheon! Let me know how manypeople plan to aend, and what YOURplans are aer graduaon!ASchuele@stambrose.usConfirmaon Parent MeengMay 13 @ 7pmAenon parents of current 8thgraders. Next year is your teen’sConfirmaon year. Join us for a parentmeeng for dates and informaon onMay 13 at 7pm—8:30 in the LEHNERCENTERQUARTER MADNESSFUNDRAISER | M 18 Support the FIAT teens going on retreatwith a night where raffles meet aucons.$5 admission includes 1 bidder paddle;bring your quarters to enter the raffles!Home based vendors and craers will beraffling off their items. Snack bar available,Chinese aucon, free babysing and somuch more! Doors open at 4:00; themadness starts at 5:00pm. Any quesons,call Gina Hacke 216 272 9298 for moreinformaon or to reserve ckets! Thanksfor your help!