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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
Sixth Sunday
In Ordinary Time
February 15, 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, February 14, Sunday Liturgy
5:00 p.m. (SA) Ann Marie Stapleton
(Larry & Kathleen Stapleton)
Sunday, February 15, Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:00 a.m. (SM) Fred King (Wife, Carolyne)
11:15 a.m. (SA) Dan Vincent (Family)
Monday, February 16, Weekday
8:00 a.m. (SA) Peter Pustay (Eileen Pantalone)
Tuesday, February 17, Weekday
9:00 a.m. (SM) For the souls of the faithful departed
Wednesday, February 18, Ash Wednesday
9:00 a.m. (SM) For the parishioners
7:00 p.m. (SA) Gerry Della Torre (Wife, Ginny)
Thursday, February 19, Thursday after Ash Wednesday
8:00 a.m. (SA) For the souls of the faithful departed
Friday, February 20, Friday after Ash Wednesday
8:00 a.m. (SA) Sandy Scopilliti (Larry & Ruth Coz)
Saturday, February 21, Sunday Liturgy
5:00 p.m. (SA) For the parishioners
Sunday, February 22, First Sunday of Lent
9:00 a.m. (SM) Lottie Adams (R. Laskowski Family)
11:15 a.m. (SA) Ethelyn Becks
(Will & Ruth Herrington)
Church Key: (SA) - St. Ambrose
(SM) - St. Michael
Liturgical Ministers Schedule for Feb. 18, 21-22
Wednesday, February 18
9:00 a.m. (SM)
Altar Server:
Euch. Min.:
Lector:
Wednesday, February 18
7:00 p.m. (SA)
Altar Server:
Euch. Min.:
Lector:
Usher/Greeter:
Saturday, February 21
5:00 p.m. (SA)
Altar Server:
Euch. Min.:
Lector:
Usher/Greeter:
Sunday, February 22
9:00 a.m. (SM)
Altar Server:
Euch. Min.:
Lector:
Sunday, February 22
11:15 a.m. (SA)
Altar Server:
Euch. Min.:
Lector:
Usher/Greeter:
O. Reyes
C. Bervish, K. Olson
K. Olson
L. Danku
K. Trzeciak, C. Painley,
P. Schwendeman
G. Pietra
M. & J. Viggiani
M. & T. Paroff
K. Enoch, L. Stapleton,
K. Trzeciak
M. Schmidt
L. & L. Barcikoski
St. Michael Church, Windham, OH
For the Glory of God
The entire history of the Jewish people is directed toward
one goal: that God might be glorified through the chosen
people. Christians, too, are called to “do everything for the glory
of God.” In today’s scriptures Paul reminds us that the best way
for us to glorify God is to seek to benefit “the many,” as Christ
did when he shed his blood for all of humankind.
The reading from Leviticus explains one way the Jews
sought to benefit the many, by keeping lepers and leprosy away
from the chosen people. Jesus finds a better way. He cures the
leper, who immediately re-enters the community to spread the
good news about Jesus to everyone who will listen. In this way
both Jesus and the leper fulfill their calling to glorify the God
who fills us “with the joy of salvation.” Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
2015 Bishop’s Appeal
for Catholic Charities and Church
“Changing Lives...One Family at a Time”
This weekend every member of St. Ambrose Church and St.
Michael Church is called upon to support the work of our Lord
Jesus made possible through the Bishop’s Appeal for Catholic
Charities and Church. As followers of Jesus, we make sacrifices
that will bring this love to those less fortunate served by Catholic
Charities. Our support will also enable our Diocesan Church to
provide traditional programs which meet pastoral needs and
enhance Jesus’ Mission in our time and place. Please make
your sacrificial commitment to the 2015 Bishop’s Appeal for
Catholic Charities and Church. Bishop Murry is counting on the
support of every parish family to meet our parish goals of: St.
Ambrose $14,000.00 and St. Michael $4,400.00.
Valentine’s Bingo
St. Michael is hosting a Special Valentine’s Day
Bingo today, Sunday, Feb. 15, in the parish
hall. Games start at 1:30 p.m. There will be
refreshments, raffles, baked goods, and a gift
table! We will have great food, fun and games!
Lenten Calendar
Calendars are available in the bulletin this weekend listing the
various prayer opportunities for the season of Lent as well as
the schedule for confessions and Holy Week liturgies at our
parishes. Please be sure to take a calendar home with you.
CCD AND YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS
Lenten Food Drive
O. Reyes, S. Esposito
K. Olson, R. Adams
K. Olson
M. Walker
C. Smith, D. Ashachik,
C. Bailey
C. Milko
C. Gravatt, G. Kuhn,
A. Bennett
Responsorial Psalm
The Responsorial Psalm for this weekend is:
(Psalm 32)
I turn to you, Lord, in time of trouble,
and you fill me with the joy of salvation.
Again, Grades K thru 8 will be collecting canned goods and
paper products from Feb. 22 thru March 29 for the Nelson/
Garrettsville Community Food Cupboard. Students should
bring items to CCD. The class that collects the most items per
child will enjoy breakfast at McDonald's.
Candy Sale
Our CCD students are selling Malley candy bars in three
varieties plus taking orders for all types of candies and nuts,
attractively packaged for holiday gift-giving. If you would like
to purchase any candy, please contact a CCD student or call
the rectory at 330-527-4105.
Parent Session: First Eucharist
Second grade parents are reminded of their first parent
preparation session this Sunday, Feb. 15, at 10:00 a.m. in the
elementary school. The second session will be held next
Sunday, Feb. 22, at 10:00 a.m. These sessions are
required if your child is to receive the sacraments.
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Annual Catholic Men’s Fellowship Conference
Catholic Men’s Fellowship of the Diocese of Youngstown will
host its fourth annual men’s conference at St. Thomas Aquinas
High School, on Saturday, March 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. The theme for the conference is “Rise Up O Men of God,
Carry Christ to the World.” Advance sale tickets are $35.00
for adults and $15.00 for students. After March 8, tickets are
$45.00 and $20.00. Bishop George Murry, S.J., will celebrate
the closing Mass. For more information please call Jim Hammar
at 330-527–2855 or visit www.cmfdoy.org.
St. Ambrose Knights of Columbus Steak Fry
Save this date - Saturday, Feb. 28! It's never too early to start
thinking about summer, and it's never too early to imagine a
fabulous steak grilled to perfection by your Knights of
Columbus! More information to come.
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner/Dance
St. Michael will be hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Dinner/Dance on
Saturday, March 14, at 6:30 p.m. in the parish hall. We will also
have a Chinese Auction and a 50/50 drawing! We will be serving corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, salad, bread/butter and
dessert! We will have coffee and punch. For those who prefer
the “Italian” meal there will be pasta. It will be BYOB. The cost
is only $15.00 per person. RSVP by March 8 to Tricia at 330326-1230, Tess at 330-898-3254 or Karen at 330-326-2972.
Palm Sunday Dinner
St. Michael Church is hosting their annual Palm Sunday
Dinner on March 29, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. All are
welcome! There will be turkey and dressing, cabbage rolls,
pasta, salads, homemade desserts, and more. Please come
and support St. Michael’s Church. Adults $11.00, children 12 &
under $6.00, children 5 & under are free. We are asking for
donations of side dishes and desserts. We are also asking for
helpers. There will be a Friday shift, two on Saturday and of
course Sunday! For donations or to help please contact Tricia
330-326-1230 or Karen 330-326-2972.
THIS WEEK AT ST. AMBROSE PARISH
Sunday, February 15
All day
Cal’s Restaurant (Garrettsville) - K of C
10:00 a.m.
CCD (J. A. Garfield Elem. School)
10:00 a.m.
First Eucharist Parent Session #1
(J. A. Garfield Elem. School)
10:00 a.m.
Youth Ministry - Palm Burning (hall/grounds)
8:00 p.m.
AA Meeting (hall)
Monday, February 16
6:00 p.m.
Prayer Shawl Ministry (rectory)
Tuesday, February 17
6:45 p.m.
Bingo (hall)
7:00 p.m.
Choir Rehearsal (church)
Thursday, February 19
7:00 p.m.
O.K. Chorale (church)
7:00 p.m.
Chicken Dinner Festival Meeting (hall)
Friday, February 20
All day
Ruby Tuesday (Streetsboro) - K of C
7:00 p.m.
Stations of Cross (church)
Saturday, February 21
All day
Ruby Tuesday (Streetsboro) - K of C
4:30 p.m.
Praying the Rosary (church)
Sunday, February 22
All day
Ruby Tuesday (Streetsboro) - K of C
10:00 a.m.
CCD (J. A. Garfield Elem. School)
10:00 a.m.
First Eucharist Parent Session #2
(J. A. Garfield Elem. School)
11:15 p.m.
Rite of Sending (church)
8:00 p.m.
AA (hall)
February 15, 2015
Last Sunday’s Collection: $2,734.00
May He Rest In Peace
Our prayerful sympathy is extended to Joe & Eleanor Leachko
& family as they mourn the death of their son, Dale Leachko.
May God fill them with his healing presence and peace.
Many Thanks!!!
....to all the volunteers who came to our annual Volunteer
Appreciation Dinner. A special thanks is extended to the
committee who planned and hosted the dinner: Vi McCarty,
Carolee Smith and Kim Bass.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
The next meeting of the Prayer Shawl Ministry will be this
Monday, Feb. 16, at 6:00 p.m. in the rectory. We welcome new
members to join us as we meet on the third Monday evening
of each month.
Bingo at St. Ambrose
Doors open on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 5:45 p.m. Games (early
bird) start at 6:45 p.m. in the hall. Workers: G. Twardzik,
S. Jakubec, A. Bennett, D. Crane, F. Pawlus, T. Gushura,
M. Hickey, V. McCarty.
Chicken Dinner Festival 2015
It’s time once again to begin planning our annual
Chicken Dinner Festival. Members of the Festival
Committee will meet this Thursday, Feb. 19, at
7:00 p.m. in the hall. Any parishioner wanting to
serve on this committee is invited and encouraged to attend the meeting. As you know, the
success of our annual festival depends on the hard work of
many parishioners!
Stations of the Cross
This Friday, Feb. 20, at 7:00 p.m. the Stations of the Cross will
be prayed at St. Ambrose.
St. Ambrose Knights of Columbus Fundraisers
The Knights of Columbus is a hosting a charity fundraiser
through Cal’s Restaurant on Feb. 14, & 15 and Ruby Tuesday
on Feb. 20, 21 & 22. Flyers are available in the vestibule.
Thank You
God and prayers gave Sandy Scopilliti two miracles! When his
body said “enough is enough,” God gave him peace. Thank you
for all your love, prayers and support during this difficult time.
The Sandy Scopilliti Family
THIS WEEK AT ST. MICHAEL PARISH
Sunday, February 15
1:30 p.m.
Valentine’s Special Bingo (hall)
Thursday, February 19
7:00 p.m.
Bingo (hall)
Last Sunday’s Collection: $644.00
Bingo at St. Michael
Doors open on Thursday, Feb. 19, at 5:30 p.m. Games start at
7:00 p.m. in the church hall. Floor Crew: A. Olson, J. Messerly,
N. Kendrick Kitchen Crew: E. Andrews, J. Duman, A. Malone,
L. Olson, B. Nutter.
New Items Needed
We are asking for new (unused) gift items for our raffle table for
the Chinese Auction at the St. Patrick’s Day Dance. If you can
help please contact Tricia Kendrick at 330-326-1230.
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