St. Ambrose Church
5130 Wilson Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110
January 25, 2015
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
………………………[email protected]
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
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
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.
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.
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.
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 25, 2015
The kingdom of God is at hand.
Repent, and believe in the gospel.
— Mark 1:15
Parish Mission Statement
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday:
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.
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.
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time;
Catholic Schools Week Monday: Ss. Timothy and Titus Tuesday: St. Angela Merici Wednesday: St. Thomas Aquinas Saturday: St. John Bosco
Baptisms
What’s Happening This Week
Sun, Jan 25: Roundtable Discussion 10 am CH,
Catholic Schools Week Open House
Noon to 2 pm
Mon, Jan 26: Crusader mtg, 6:30 pm cafe
Tues, Jan 27: Bible Study 11 am CH
Wed, Jan 28: Clean church after 6:30 am Mass
Thurs, Jan 29: Social Justice mtg 6:30 pm CH
Fri, Jan 30: Sewing Circle 10 am CH,
Grandparents’ Day at school
Sun, Feb 1: Italian Mass 11 am
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
Today’s Readings
Parish Prayers
First Reading — The Ninevites turn from their evil
way in response to Jonah’s message
(Jonah 3:1-5, 10).
Psalm — Teach me your ways, O Lord (Psalm 25).
Second Reading — The world in its present form
is passing away (1 Corinthians 7:29-31).
Gospel — Jesus proclaims, “Repent, and believe
in the gospel.” The new disciples abandon their
nets and follow him (Mark 1:14-20).
Please pray for those
who have died, especially:
Anna Eisenhoffer
Please pray for those who have
requested prayer:
Andrew, Baby Rachel, Baby Ethan, Baby
Bart, Baby Jordon, Carol, Caitlin,
Rosemary, Denny B., Dina, Smitty, Dottie,
Michelle C., Kim, Stephanie, Kathy,
Deborah T., Woody, Carmen, Daniel,
Kenny, Harry and Maria.
Readings for the Week
Monday:
Tuesday:
Please pray for those
on death row, especially:
Andre Cole
Heb 10:1-10; Ps 40:2, 4ab, 7-8a, 10,
11; Mk 3:31-35
Wednesday: Heb 10:11-18; Ps 110:1-4;
Mk 4:1-20
Thursday: Heb 10:19-25; Ps 24:1-6; Mk 4:21-25
Friday:
If you have prayer requests, please
contact Monica Indelicato 314-772-3174 or
[email protected] Each prayer
request will be honored for one month.
2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5; Ps 96:1-3, 7-8a,
10; Mk 3:22-30
Heb 10:32-39; Ps 37:3-6, 23-24, 39-40;
Mk 4:26-34
Saturday: Heb 11:1-2, 8-19; Lk 1:69-75;
Mk 4:35-41
Sunday:
Dt 18:15-20; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9;
1 Cor 7:32-35; Mk1:21-28
CHANGE OUR LIVES
In today’s first reading, Jonah, sent by God to
warn the people, storms through Nineveh,
frightening the citizens out of their wits. It
works! They repent before Jonah makes his
way through a third of the city, and God sees
“by their actions” how they have turned from
evil. Then we hear Paul telling the Corinthians
that “the world in its present form is passing
away.” He calls for a change of heart. He stops
short of telling them to set aside their everyday
lives, but still he urges them—rather
mysteriously—to live as though they aren’t
doing the things they’re doing. Finally, Jesus
stands on the shore and cries, “The kingdom of
God is at hand!” The apostles-to-be abandon
their nets and follow him. Thus in all the
readings we hear an invitation to a radical and
immediate change in our lives.
Bible Study
Join us each Tuesday
morning at 11 am in the
Church Hall Education Room.
Everyone welcome! There is
no homework, no books to buy, no
need to be scripture savvy or even
possess the gift of gab. This group is
simply about having good conversations about
the practical and personal meaning
of each week’s gospel reading.
If you have questions about
Bible study, contact Msgr. Bommarito
or Laura Law at the rectory
or via e-mail
Save the date:
Our next Social Justice
Committee Meeting will be
Thursday, Jan. 29th
at 6:30 pm in the Church Hall
All are invited to attend
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION:
Sacrament of the Sick*
As a result of the reforms of the Second Vatican
Council, the Church has defined a new pastoral
plan for your care whenever you struggle with
illness. There are rites for children, a communal rite
for celebration in the parish, forms of care for the
sick at each stage and transition, and for the
desperately ill. There is a much broader
interpretation of who may be anointed, including
not only the visibly ill, but those battling addiction,
or the elderly coping with the frustrating aches and
pains of aging. Children under seven are normally
not anointed, since the oil is associated with
reconciliation. (For the same reason, they do not
receive ashes on Ash Wednesday.) However,
children close to that age who have a serious
illness often gain a deep level of spiritual insight
and maturity, and may benefit from catechesis for
the Eucharist. Once admitted to confirmation and/
or Eucharist, a sick child should be anointed. It is a
great strength of our present rite that a section is
included with prayers tailored to the experience
and understanding of a child. Considering our
recent history of being fairly sparing with this
sacrament, the generosity of celebration today is
helping us to retrieve an essential part of our
tradition of reverence for the sick.
*We will offer the Sacrament of the Sick
after all Sunday Masses Feb. 7/8
Priest’ Mass Assignments
Mon, Jan 26
Tues, Jan 27
Wed, Jan 28
Thurs, Jan 29
Fri, Jan 30
Sat, Jan 31
Sun, Feb 1
6:30 Fr.B
6:30 Fr.B 8:00 Fr.B
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.OB
Ministry Schedule
Servers
Saturday, Jan 31:
5:00 N.Fischer, E.Gambaro, G.Glosemeyer
Sunday, Feb 1:
7:00 J.Feltz, N.Mana, B.Parker
9:00 K.Sanders, J.Severino, M.Stephens
11:00 H.Loranger
Lectors
Mass Intentions
Monday, Jan 26:
6:30 Fr. Gene Sinz
Tuesday, Jan 27:
6:30 Louis Fassi
8:00 James D’Amico
Wednesday, Jan 28:
6:30 Dorothy Randazzo
Thursday, Jan 29:
6:30 Aldo Della Croce
Friday, Jan 30:
6:30 James C. Tate
8:00 Sarah Marchesi
Saturday, Jan 31:
7:30 John Calcaterra
5:00 Betty and George Pirone (67th Anniversary)
Sunday, Feb 1:
7:00 Wilbert and Stella Wojciechowski
9:00 Francis and Salvatore Marchesi
11:00 For the People
Saturday, Jan 31:
5:00 S. Puricelli
Sunday, Feb 1:
7:00 Sr. Jude
9:00 A.Fuse, C.Fuse
11:00 Italian Mass
Eucharistic Ministers
Saturday, Jan 31:
5:00 C.Seruya, L.Tomlinson, L.Berra, Ryan
Sunday, Feb 1:
7:00 S.Richardson, C.Richardson
9:00 M.Neri, D.Seib, B.Lenzini, L.Cottone
11:00 M.Barry, C.Reinholz, R.Tintera, M.McKeever
Parish Ministry Opportunities:
Eucharistic Ministers for the homebound
Ushers (men and women 18 and up)
Social Justice Committee members
Sunday Collections
Choir members for Saturday evening
or Sunday 11 am Mass
Jan. 18—$8,956.50
Thank you!
Contact Laura if interested in any of these
ministries 314-882-6440 or
[email protected]
Taizé
Tuesday, February 3
7 pm
Join us for an evening of worship that
draws upon prayer, chant and meditative music.
This month we will focus upon the Feast of
Our Lady of Lourdes and the celebration of
World Day of the Sick.
Come experience the healing
power of music and prayer!
Our guest instrumentalist will be
Jacki Kleine —Native American Flute
St. Ambrose Spiritual
Book Club
Embroidery—Knitting—Crocheting
Blanket Making
Work on your project with parish friends!
“Thoughts in Solitude”
by Thomas Merton
Feb. 19, 6:30 pm
Church Hall
All are welcome!
Friday mornings at 10am– Noon
in the Church Hall
Questions? Contact Laura Law
at 314-882-6440
St. Ambrose
Social Justice Book Club
Thursday, April 16
6:30 pm
Church Hall
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is rightly
considered an American classic with its
morality and ability to draw empathy out of
readers as much today as when it was written
in 1960. Lee's stellar writing makes it is easy to
enter the world of Depression era Alabama. If
you have not yet read To Kill a Mockingbird,
you will not regret picking it up. If you read it
awhile ago, it’s time to visit this world again.
Come learn to make
prayer shawls OR “hug blankets”
with us! Make them for your friends
or donate your project to hospitalized
children and adults
Supply list for easy fleece blankets:
2 continuous yards of fleece, print or solid
1 pair VERY sharp scissors OR
1 rotary cutter and mat
This is for a single layer blanket, check web
or news paper for coupons.
Starting cost PER YARD$4.99 and UP!
If you have any questions about blankets,
just give Toni Pagano a call!
314-799-1333.
St. Ambrose
School
Science Lab
Middle school
students
extract DNA
I think one of the unique
aspects of Catholic school
education is the opportunity to
care for the material and
intellectual needs
of the child in a
community atmosphere.
—Mark Foley
Here’s the Buzz
Attention all Highschoolers! Join us this
Wednesday as we talk about Adam & Eve,
Grace & Sin – what does this mean for us?
We will have apple themed snacks, play
games, and grow in fellowship with each
other. Questions? Contact Lauren
(314.288.8873
or [email protected]).
Alive in Christ 2015 Applications:
Applications will be accepted beginning Jan.
26 for this scholarship program. Our school
will have access to the application beginning
Jan. 25. These scholarships provide financial
assistance to families who would like their
children to attend a Catholic elementary school
in this diocese. Award amounts are based on
financial need and will be given on a first
come, first serve basis. This is for new school
families with students entering K—4th grade or
current Catholic students in elementary school.
Get your application in the school office or
online at www.archstl.org/ttef beginning Jan.
25. For more info, call Laura George at 314-7
92-7735 or [email protected]
YOUNG ADULTS: Come Catch the Fire, a
year-long series for young adults, providing
prayer, presentations, and praise and worship
continues on Thursday, Feb. 12 with
“Unplugged and Offline.” The evening is 8-10
p.m. at the Sisters of St. Joseph motherhouse,
6400 Minnesota Ave. There is no admission
charge, but those attending are encouraged to
bring a canned food item for the Carondelet
Community food bank. For more information,
go to www.csjsl.org.
Alyssa Mary Been has made the first
semester honor roll at Notre Dame High
School. Congratulations!
"Lord if my brother sins against me, how much
must I forgive him? (Mt. 18:21) Come to
Healing The Heart Through Forgiveness with
Father Richard McAlear to experience this
grace in your life. A healing service is included
in this seminar, March 13 - 14 at the Cardinal
Rigali Center, 20 Archbishop May Dr. 63119.
To register call the Catholic Renewal Center
at 314-427-7786 or online at archstl.org/
renewal.
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