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St. Ambrose Church
5130 Wilson Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110
November 9, 2014
St. Ambrose Catholic Church
Rectory ( 314 ) 771-1228, Emergency Pager 1-877-246-0298, FAX ( 314) 7 71-0454
www.stambroseonthehill.com
Parish Staff:
Msgr. Vincent Bommarito………………..….Pastor
Rev. Mr. John Stoverink ……………….….Deacon
Rev. Mr. Daniel Tracy ……………………..Deacon
Laura Law………………….Pastoral Associate(PT)
Donna Bosch……………………...Bookkeeper(FT)
Dolly LaMarca………………Church Secretary(PT)
Parish Office Directory: 771-1228, mailbox #:
Msgr. Vincent Bommarito…..…………….. 1
………………….………[email protected]
Donna Bosch ……………………………… 3
Dolly LaMarca ……………………………… 2
St. Vincent DePaul…………………………. 7
Laura Law……………………………………. 5
………………………[email protected]
Daily Masses
Mon., Wed., and Thurs.…………....................6:30am
Tues. and Fri…………………….…..6:30 and 8:00am
Saturday…………………………......................7:30am
Sunday Masses
Saturday…………………...…………………….….5pm
Sunday…………………………….…….7, 9 and 11am
Children’s Liturgy…………………………………...9am
Holy Day Mass Schedule
6:30 and 9am, 12:00 noon & 5:30pm
Confession: Saturday 4:00 - 4:30pm
St. Ambrose School
5110 Wilson Ave.
(314) 772-1437 Fax (314) 771-4560
http://www.stambroseonthehill.com
Sr. Barbara Zipoli…………………..Principal 114
Hilma Moses………………………..Secretary 115
Linda Gambaro ……………………Secretary 116
Marriage
Call the pastor to discuss your wedding
arrangements. You may have a wedding at St.
Ambrose if you have been an active member
of the parish for at least six months.
RCIA—Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
If you are interested in learning more about the
Catholic faith, please speak with Msgr. Bommarito.
Classes are held once a month on Wednesday
evening or Thursday morning Oct—Easter.
Eucharistic Ministers/Lectors
If you would like to volunteer to help with this
ministry, please call the rectory.
St. Vincent DePaul Society
For more info please call 1-877-246-0301.
Choirs
To join the Sunday choir contact Gary Scott
at the rectory. The Saturday evening
adult choir director is Gene Dalton 314-6474015.
Perpetual Help Devotions: Tues after 8am Mass
Adoration: Each Friday 8:30am-12pm
Perpetual Adoration - First Friday of Every Month
(weather permitting). Beginning after the am Mass
on Friday and ending just before the 7:30 am Mass
on Sat.
Rectory Office Hours:
Monday thru Wednesday 7:30-4:00pm
Thursday and Friday 7:30am—3pm
Bulletin
Articles are due at least 8 days before distribution.
E-mail articles to Laura Law
[email protected]
PSR
Contact the South City Deanery PSR
Deb Halter at 314-773-3070. Leave a message.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
This is a short worship service for children aged
3-10 years. The service is offered during
each 9am Sunday Mass.
Mass Intentions
Monday, Nov 10:
6:30 Constantine Economon
Tuesday, Nov 11:
6:30 Vincent LaBarbera
8:00 (No Mass at this time)
Wednesday, Nov 12:
6:30 Jack Sorrentino
Thursday, Nov 13:
6:30 Rita Scheve
Friday, Nov 14:
6:30 Lee Zanaboni
8:00 Helen Gambaro
Saturday, Nov 15:
7:30 Anita Gualdoni
5:00 Edward Miriani
Sunday, Nov 16:
7:00 For the People
9:00 Louise and Joseph Tunesi Family
11:00 Goffey-Ranzini Family Ministry Schedule
Servers
Saturday, Nov 15:
5:00 J.Adcock, M.Berkley, M.Stephens
Sunday, Nov 16:
7:00 G.Baur, J.Feltz, N.Mana
9:00 A.Fuse, C.Fuse, E.Gambaro
11:00 G.Glosemeyer, J.Severino
Lectors
Saturday, Nov 15:
5:00 C.Seruya
Sunday, Nov 16:
7:00 S.Richardson
9:00 Students
11:00 M.Coletti
Eucharistic Ministers
Saturday, Nov 15:
5:00 R.Brissette, J.Canino, L.Tomlinson, S.Droege
Sunday, Nov 16:
7:00 M.Doan, C.Crowe
9:00 A.Scheers, C.Sanders, K.Marzorati,
A.Biondolino
11:00 Sr. Jude, E.Roth, M.Wacker, M.Mense
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday:
Monday:
The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
Thirty-second Week in Ordinary Time;
St. Leo the Great
Tuesday: St. Martin of Tours; Veterans Day
Wednesday: St. Josaphat
Thursday: St. Frances Xavier Cabrini
Saturday: St. Albert the Great; Blessed Virgin Mary
The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
November 9, 2014
The LORD of hosts is with us;
our stronghold is the God of Jacob.
— Psalm 46:8
Priests
Mon, Nov 10
Tues, Nov 11
Wed, Nov 12
Thurs, Nov 13
Fri, Nov 14
Sat, Nov 15
Sun, Nov 16
6:30 Fr.B
6:30 Fr.B 8:00 No Mass
6:30 Fr.B
6:30 Fr.B
6:30 Fr.B 8:00 Fr.B
7:30 Fr.B, 5:00 Fr.B
7:00 Fr.B, 9:00 Fr.B, 11:00 Fr.B
What’s Happening This Week
Sun, Nov 9: Health and Wellness mtg 10am CHE,
Food Drive all Masses,
K of C pretzel sales after all Masses
Mon, Nov 10: IPC café 6:30pm
Tues, Nov 11: Bible Study 11 am CHE,
Choir practice 1 pm
Wed, Nov 12: Clean church, Bereavement
Support 10 am church library, RCIA 6:30pm CH
Thurs, Nov 13: Senior Citizens lunch 12 pm CH
Fri, Nov 14: Crochet class 10:30 am CH
Sat, Nov 15: SVDP Mass and Breakfast 9am
Sun, Nov 16: Dismantling Racism Workshop 2pm
CH
Parish Mission Statement
St. Ambrose Parish is the people of Christ
who have inherited the Catholic faith of an
Italian immigrant culture. In response to the call
of Christ, we seek to preserve the best
of that heritage and to meet the needs
of our parish and community.
Baptisms
Baptismal classes will be held on the second
Sunday of the month after the 9am Mass.
Baptisms will be scheduled after completion of
baptismal classes. Contact Deacon John
Stoverink at [email protected].
Baptisms are every Sunday at Noon, and
at 12:30pm for visiting priests/deacons.
Baptism Celebrant Schedule
1st Sunday Msgr. Vincent Bommarito
2nd Sunday Deacon John Stoverink
3rd Sunday Msgr. Bommarito
4th Sunday Deacon John Stoverink
5th Sunday Deacon John Stoverink
Please pray for those who
have died, especially:
We strive to be a:
— praying community
— teaching community
—loving and serving community
We embrace the vision of our Archdiocese
and the Mission of the Universal Church.
Anita Russo
Lena Zimmer
Sunday Collection
Nov. 2—$12,369.00
Thank you!
WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN
ST. AMBROSE PARISH ?
If you are not currently registered in another parish and wish to join our parish, please
complete this form and place it the collection basket or mail it to the St. Ambrose Rectory, 5130 Wilson
Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110. We will see that you receive a registration form.
NAME: ______________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________________
ZIP CODE: __________________________________________________________________
PHONE #: _______________________________E-MAIL______________________________
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“Simon, son of John, do you love me?” “Lord, you
know everything; you know that I love you.”
Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep.” —John 21:17b
St. Ambrose Church shows our love for God by caring for those in need.
It has been a difficult time for the St. Louis region. First responders and the people of
Ferguson are having an especially hard time. We have responded with prayers for peace,
justice and healing. Now, let’s “feed” those most in need.
St. Ambrose Food Drive:
Weekend Masses
Nov. 9 and 16
Leave food items at the St. Joseph Altar
(in front of church near sacristy).
Monetary donations and gift cards can be placed in
the collection basket. Please put these in an
envelope marked “Food Drive”.
Social Justice Committee volunteers will
deliver donations to these organizations:
St. Louis Police Wives
Association
Ferguson Food Pantries:
This organization works to provide ongoing
support to local police officers during times of
crisis. When police command posts are
activated, officers are placed on mandatory
12-hour shifts with little time off. This group
has been serving 600 meals a day to officers
around the clock, seven days a week, since
mid-August. They are requesting:
-individually wrapped snack items
-energy drinks
-Visa cards
-monetary donations
Blessed Teresa of Calcutta
Catholic Church
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
Both churches are located in Ferguson
and provide food to residents in need.
They are requesting non-perishable
food items of all kinds.
Cash donations also appreciated.
Thank you!
Reflections on the Readings:
THE TEMPLE AND WORSHIP
Today’s Readings
First Reading — I saw water flowing out of the
temple; wherever the river flows, every living
creature shall live (Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12).
Psalm — The waters of the river gladden the city of
God, the holy dwelling of the Most High (Psalm 46).
Second Reading — Do you not know that you are
the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells
in you? (1 Corinthians 3:9c-11, 16-17).
In all of today’s readings, the temple is prominently
mentioned. Ezekiel speaks of streams of living
water flowing out from the temple, watering the
desert, bringing life to all living things, offering
fresh healing to God’s people. Paul reminds the
Corinthians that their faith rests upon the firmest of
foundations, Christ himself. More than that, Paul
reveals that those who follow Christ are
themselves temples, temples of the Holy Spirit;
that is, God dwells not only with them, but in them.
or the Jews of Jesus’ time, the temple had come to
be identified with the presence of God and the only
place where authentic worship of God took place.
Jesus had a different perception. Jesus identified
himself not with the temple, but as the temple. In
so doing, Jesus indicated a dramatic shift in what it
means to worship God, to be in God’s presence.
No longer was a place to be the focus of prayer.
Instead, a person, the person of Jesus Christ,
becomes the center of our worship.
Gospel — Destroy this temple and in three days I
will raise it up (John 2:13-22).
Readings for the Week
Monday:
Ti 1:1-9; Ps 24:1b-4ab, 5-6;
Lk 17:1-6
Tuesday:
Ti 2:1-8, 11-14; Ps 37:3-4, 18, 23,
27, 29; Lk 17:7-10
Wednesday: Ti 3:1-7; Ps 23:1b-6; Lk 17:11-19
Thursday:
Phlm 7-20; Ps 146:7-10; Lk 17:20-25
Friday:
2 Jn 4-9; Ps 119:1-2, 10-11, 17-18;
Lk 17:26-37
Saturday:
3 Jn 5-8; Ps 112:1-6; Lk 18:1-8
Sunday:
Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31;
Ps 128:1-5; 1 Thes 5:1-6; Mt 25:1430 [14-15, 19-21]
Join us for Bible Study!
We discuss each upcoming Sunday gospel reading on Tuesday
mornings at 11 am in the Church Hall. No homework, just good
conversations about the meaning of scripture for our lives.
Social Justice Book Club
“The Color Purple”
Book discussion Thurs., Jan 15
6:30 pm Church Hall
The Color Purple is a 1982 novel by American author Alice Walker which won the Pulitzer Prize
and the National Book Award. The Color Purple is the story of two sisters—one a
missionary to Africa and the other a child wife living in the South—who remain loyal to one
another across time, distance, and silence. Beautifully imagined and deeply compassionate, this
classic of American literature is rich with passion, pain, inspiration, and an indomitable love of life.
St. Ambrose Book
Club’s
Next Selection:
Mother Teresa:
An Authorized
Biography
by Kathryn Spink
Book discussion
Thurs., Nov. 20
6:30 pm
in the Church Hall
Everyone invited!
Mt. Carmel
MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR DECEASED MEMBERS
& POT LUCK DINNER
WHEN:
Tuesday, November 18*
WHERE:
St. Ambrose Church and School Cafeteria
TIME:
Memorial Service at 6:00 pm. – Dinner to follow in the cafeteria
*Mt. Carmel’s Pot Luck Dinner has been changed to the third Tuesday of Nov.
Please make your reservation for our November meeting by filling out the bottom portion and return it along
with $5.00 payable to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and mail to Frances Regalia, 5665 Bischoff Ave.,
St. Louis, MO 63110, prior to November 14, 2013. As noted above, Memorial Service will begin at 6:00 pm.
Please bring your dish to the cafeteria before going to Church so we have a chance to heat it and get it
ready to serve. Please use a disposable container or be sure to mark your container with your name if you
would like it returned to you at the end of the evening. The Sodality will furnish the meat.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - - - - - - - Name(s)______________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: ________________________ # of reservations at $5.00 each_______________________
$_________________Enclosed
Please bring a dish to serve 8-10 people and select from the following categories:
______ Green Salad
______ Potato Dish
______ Olive Salad
______ Potato Salad
______ Vegetable Dish
______ Cake
______ Bean Salad
______ Casserole Dish
______ Pie
______ Jello Salad
______ Eggplant Dish
______ Other Dessert
______ Appetizer
______ Cheese/Cracker/Salami
______???
Dismantling Racism
Workshop
Sunday, Nov. 16
2-4 pm
St. Ambrose Church Hall
racism
Pronunciation: /ˈrāˌsizəm
NOUN
1The
belief that all members of each race possess characteristics or abilities specific to that race,
especially so as to distinguish it as inferior or superior to another race or races.
All of us -- people of color and white people alike -- are damaged by the debilitating
effects of racism. Racism permeates the attitudes and behavior of individuals, but
even more seriously, it permeates public systems, institutions, and culture. This
workshop begins by taking an honest look at racism. We will focus on what each of
us can do to move toward an end to racism. Jesus had strong words to say about
oppression and our treatment of the marginalized. Come learn how you
can help heal the sin of racism in our community.
Workshop sponsored by
Karen House
a Catholic Worker House in North St. Louis
No fee to attend.
Free will offering will be taken.
Sponsored by the St. Ambrose Social Justice Committee.
Please RSVP to Rene Freels at
[email protected]
Here’s the
Buzz
Looking for a way to serve? We are in great
need of Eucharistic Ministers for the 5 pm
Mass on Saturday evenings. If interested,
please contact Michelle McKeever at
314-544-1858 or [email protected].
Thank you!
Calling all crafters! The 8th grade class is
hosting Breakfast with Santa on Sunday,
Dec. 8 and is in need of donated crafts to be
sold at the breakfast. If anyone is interested in
donating handmade items, please call Karen
Sinak at 323-6458.
St. Mary’s High School Trivia Night Nov. 15.
Doors to St. Mary’s gymnasium open at
6:15pm Trivia begins at 7:00 pm. Fun creative
categories!! Beer, soda, and water will be
provided. Feel free to bring your favorite
snacks, appetizers, and other drinks. Cash
prizes awarded! Mulligans will be available for
purchase. 50/50 raffle, heads/tails game, and
other prizes, raffles, silent auction. Cost:
$25.00 per person – tables available of 8 to 10
people. Contact: Tammy at 359-0316 or email
at [email protected]
Attention all Highschoolers! Join your peers
in faith, fellowship, fun, (and food!) by
attending Saint Louis Lifeteen this
Wed., Nov. 12 from 7-9pm at Bishop DuBourg
High School. All are welcome! Questions?
Contact Lauren (314.288.8873 or
[email protected])
Your “extras” could make a big difference in
someone’s life! We collect eye glasses,
rosaries and cell phones 365 days of the
year. Place the items in the small basket
located in the church vestibule. We’ll see that
they get to those in need. Thank you!
Parish Prayer Requests
Please pray for:
Andrew, Baby Rachel, Lorenza, Michelle
C., Dottie, Carol G., Dina, Lee, Carol,
Klaus, Patty, Brittney, David, Marie, Keith,
Alexandra, Maureen, Althena, Elsie, Rina,
Tony, Dominic, Dora, David, Scottie,
BabyEthan, Dolores, Bob and Albina.
*If you have prayer requests, please
contact Monica Indelicato 314-772-3174 or
[email protected] Each prayer
request will be honored for one month.
Senior Citizen’s Lunch
Thursday, Nov. 13
at Noon in the Church Hall
Questions? Contact
Virginia DiRaimondo
314-781-2432