St. Ambrose Church
and
St. Michael Church
Rev. Stephen Zeigler, Pastor
10692 Freedom Street
Garrettsville, Ohio 44231
Rectory: 330-527-4105 Hall: 330-527-4535
[email protected]
www.stambroseonline.com
Parish Staff
Rev. Mr. Robert Rapp
Retired Permanent Deacon
St. Ambrose
9736 East Center Street
Windham, Ohio 44288
Rectory: 330-527-4105 Hall: 330-326-3636
Mailing Address: 10692 Freedom Street
Garrettsville, OH 44231
Third Sunday
In Ordinary Time
January 25, 2015
Mrs. Jacqueline Kable
CCD & Youth Ministry
Coordinator, St. Ambrose
Ms. Jean Marvin
Director of Music, St. Ambrose
Ms. Gloria Kuhn
Secretary & Bookkeeper,
St. Ambrose
Sacrament of the Eucharist
Mass Schedule
September-May
St. Ambrose Church
Saturday……...……….5:00 pm
Sunday……...……….11:15 am
Mon., Thurs., Fri……...8:00 am
St. Michael Church
Sunday………………...9:00 am
Tuesday………...……..9:00 am
Holy Day…...watch the bulletin
for location and time
June - August (to be announced)
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Confessions are heard the first Saturday at 4:00 PM at
St. Ambrose and the first Sunday at 8:15 AM at St.
Michael, or anytime by appointment. Communal Reconciliation services are celebrated during Advent/Lent.
Sacrament of Baptism
Please call the rectory to make arrangements for the
celebration of Baptism.
Sacrament of Marriage
Engaged couples must contact the parish priest at least
six months in advance of the intended wedding date.
Marriage preparation includes sessions with the Priest
and with a Sponsor Couple.
Sacrament of Confirmation
Confirmation is celebrated every two years in the fall.
Preparation sessions for candidates and sponsors are
mandatory.
Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick
Anointing of the Sick is available upon request. Please
notify the rectory when parishioners are hospitalized.
Communal Anointing is held each year in May. The
Eucharist is distributed regularly to the homebound by
the Priest and Eucharistic Ministers.
Sacrament of Holy Orders
Men who are discerning a vocation to the priesthood
or permanent diaconate are invited to call the rectory
or the Diocesan Vocation Office (330-744-8451).
Women discerning a call to religious life are invited to
call the rectory or the Diocesan Vocation Office.
Religious Education Classes
CCD and Youth Ministry (September through May)
Sundays 10:00 to 11:00 AM at the J. A. Garfield Elem.
School (CCD) and St. Ambrose church hall (Youth
Ministry).
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Adults desiring to become Catholic are invited to
participate in the R.C.I.A. The “R.C.I.A. Adapted for
Children” is for children in the third grade or older who
have not been baptized or celebrated their first Eucharist. For more information, please contact the rectory.
Parish Registration
New parishioners are asked to please call or stop by
the rectory to register. If you are changing your
address or moving out of the parish, please notify us.
Bulletin Deadline
Please submit all articles for the bulletin no later than
Monday of each week.
St. Ambrose Church, Garrettsville, OH
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
Saturday, January 24, Sunday Liturgy
5:00 p.m. (SA) Marie Ruffing McGee (Family)
Sunday, January 25, Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:00 a.m. (SM) Elizabeth Seese (Sam & Marcia Byich)
11:15 a.m. (SA) For the parishioners
Monday, January 26, SS. Timothy and Titus
8:00 a.m. (SA) For first responders - Fire, Police and
Medics (Friedel Family)
Tuesday, January 27, Weekday
9:00 a.m. (SM) Santo Scopilliti (Family)
Wednesday, January 28, St. Thomas Aquinas
No Mass
Thursday, January 29, Weekday
8:00 a.m. (SA) Santo Scopilliti (Family)
Friday, January 30, Weekday
8:00 a.m. (SA) Santo Scopilliti (Family)
Saturday, January 31, Sunday Litrugy
5:00 p.m. (SA) For the parishioners
Sunday, February 1, Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:00 a.m. (SM) Dawn Curuk (Knights of Columbus)
11:15 a.m. (SA) Bartholomew Joseph Kitko (Family)
Church Key: (SA) - St. Ambrose
(SM) - St. Michael
Readings for the Week
Monday:
2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5; Ps 96:1-3, 7-8a, 10;
Mk 3:22-30
Tuesday:
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:
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
Liturgical Ministers Schedule for Jan. 31-Feb. 1
Saturday, January 31
5:00 p.m. (SA)
Altar Server:
Euch. Min.:
Lector:
Usher/Greeter:
Sunday, February 1
9:00 a.m. (SM)
Altar Server:
Euch. Min.:
Lector:
Sunday, February 1
11:15 a.m. (SA)
Altar Server:
Euch. Min.:
Lector:
Usher/Greeter:
St. Michael Church, Windham, OH
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
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Italian Night
The Women’s Renewal Team will be hosting a delicious
lasagna dinner next Saturday, Jan. 31, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
in the church hall (SA). Prices: Adults $12.00 and Children (12
and under) $6.00. Pre-sale tickets available after all the Masses.
Signature Media Campaign
Next weekend we will be joining with Right to
Life of Northeast Ohio and dozens of area
churches in the annual Signature Media
Campaign. Volunteers will be in the vestibule
after all the Masses that weekend accepting
signatures and donations for the unborn in a protest against
legalized abortion. Your signature will be on a petition for life
which will be sent to legislators, and your donations will support
pro-life multi-media education. Thank you for helping us “Build a
Culture of Life!”
Old Palms for Ash Wednesday Ashes
Please bring your old palms to church. On Sunday, Feb. 15, our
Youth Group will participate in a prayer service in which the
palms will be burned. The ashes from the burned palms will be
used on Ash Wednesday (Feb. 18). Place palms in basket in
vestibule.
Knights of Columbus Steak Fry
E. Shea
C. Painley, P. Schwendeman,
K. Trzeciak
K. Ziarko
N. Caril, J. West
S. Kostrub, O. Reyes
P. Nutter, O. Reyes
D. Smith
L. & L. Barcikoski
P. Johnston, C. Bailey,
R. Coz
A. McCoy
D. & C. Crane, M. Pesecky
Responsorial Psalm
The Responsorial Psalm for this weekend is:
(Psalm 95)
Teach me your ways, O Lord.
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Women’s Renewal
The Christ Renews His Parish St Ambrose/St. Michael Women's
Renewal will be held on May 16-17 at Camp Asbury in Hiram.
CCD AND YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS
CCD and Youth Ministry Fees
The fee for CCD and Youth Ministry students is $20.00 per
child with a $30.00 family limit. Fees can be paid anytime
during regular CCD or Youth Ministry hours.
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
The Responsorial Psalm today says, “Teach
me your ways, O Lord!” Do we allow the Lord to
teach us His ways so that we can love and
honor our spouse more each day? Let the Lord
strengthen, renew, and rekindle your marriage
sacrament by attending a Worldwide Marriage
Encounter Weekend on Feb. 13-15 at the Cambria Suites in
Uniontown, Ohio. Call Lori and Scott at 330-305-9963 to register. Dates and registration are also available online at
WWME.org.
Men Who Cook
Catholic Charities Serving Portage and Stark Counties will have
its annual “Men Who Cook” event in Portage County on Saturday, Feb. 14, at 6:00 p.m., at Immaculate Conception Parish
Hall in Ravenna. For ticket information, contact Catholic
Charities Serving Portage and Stark Counties at 330-297-7745.
THIS WEEK AT ST. AMBROSE PARISH
Sunday, January 25
10:00 a.m.
CCD (J. A. Garfield Elem. School)
10:00 a.m.
Youth Ministry (hall)
12:30 p.m.
A & R Society Meeting (hall)
8:00 p.m.
AA (hall)
Monday, January 26
4:00 p.m.
R.C.I.C. (rectory)
7:00 p.m.
Women’s Renewal Team (rectory)
7:30 p.m.
K of C Social Meeting (hall)
Tuesday, January 27
6:45 p.m.
Bingo (hall)
7:00 p.m.
Adult Choir Rehearsal (church)
Wednesday, January 28
3.30 p.m.
R.C.I.C. (rectory)
7:00 p.m.
Bell Choir Rehearsal (church)
Thursday, January 29
7:00 p.m.
OK Chorale Rehearsal (church)
Saturday, January 31
4:25 p.m.
Praying the Rosary (church)
5:00 p.m.
Lasagna Dinner (hall)
Sunday, February 1
10:00 a.m.
Youth Ministry (hall)
10:00 a.m.
CCD (J. A. Garfield Elem. School)
8:00 p.m.
AA Meeting (hall)
Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
On Friday, Feb. 6, we will once again have a dinner for all adult
men and women who volunteered in any capacity throughout
the past year at St. Ambrose parish. Volunteers are the lifeblood of any parish, and we wish to show our appreciation for
the many things you do to help keep our parish a vibrant faith
community. The theme of this year’s dinner which will take
place at the K of C Hall in Mantua (State Rte. 44) is “Together
We Can Make A Difference.” Social hour begins at 6:00 p.m.
and dinner at 7:00. There is a $15.00 charge for any nonvolunteer spouse or guest, which must be included with this
form. The deadline for the reservation is Sunday, Feb.1.
Appreciation Dinner
Name ________________________________
Phone ________________________________
Total number of those attending ________
January 25, 2015
Last Sunday’s Collection (SA): $3,117.00
Altar & Rosary Society
The ladies of the Altar & Rosary Society will meet today
Sunday, Jan. 25, after the 11:15 a.m. Mass in the church hall.
Knights of Columbus January Social
The Knights of Columbus January social will be held this
Monday, Jan. 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the church hall.
Bingo at St. Ambrose
Doors open on Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 5:45 p.m. Games (early
bird) start at 6:45 p.m. in the church hall. Workers: G. Gauthier,
V. McCarty, N. Harris, F. Pawlus, T. Gushura, P. James.
Ministry of Care: Prayer Request
If you have a special prayer request, please let Vi McCarty
know. You can call Vi at home in the evenings at 330-527-4139,
email her at [email protected], or put your prayer
requests in the collection basket. We would also like to invite
you to become a member of the Ministry of Care. There are no
meetings to attend – all that is required is 5 to 10 minutes of
your time daily in prayer to ask for God’s blessings on those
people who are in need of prayer. If you are interested in
joining, please call Vi.
The Food Bank is in Desperate Need
The first Sunday of the month is always the time
parishioners show their generosity by “brown
bagging” donations for the local food pantry.
While the need is greater than ever the food
pantry is struggling to keep up. So if you have
never donated before perhaps next weekend you will consider
bringing a bag of non-perishable food or cleaning products. Just
leave your bag in the vestibule as you arrive for Mass.
Presentation of the Gifts
The book for the entire 2015 year is available in the vestibule
for parishioners to sign up to present the gifts of bread and wine
at our weekend liturgies. If there is a special occasion (birthday,
anniversary, etc.) that you would like to reserve to bring up the
gifts, please be sure to sign up early.
THIS WEEK AT ST. MICHAEL PARISH
Sunday, January 25
10:00 a.m.
Ladies Guild Meeting (hall)
Monday, January 26
7:30 p.m.
Knights of Columbus Meeting (hall)
Thursday, January 29
7:00 p.m.
Bingo (hall)
Last Sunday’s Collection (SM): $477.00
Ladies Guild
The Ladies Guild will hold their meeting today, Sunday, Jan. 25,
after the 9:00 a.m. Mass in the church hall.
Knights of Columbus
The Windham Knights of Columbus will hold their next meeting
this Monday, Jan. 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the parish hall.
Bingo at St. Michael
Doors open this Thursday, Jan. 29, at 5:30 p.m. Games start at
7:00 p.m. in the parish hall. Floor Crew: A. Olson, J. Messerly,
J. Crofford Kitchen Crew: E. Andrews, J. Duman, A. Malone,
L. Olson, B. Nutter.
2014 Contribution Statements for St. Michael
The statement of your contribution is in the vestibule.
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