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ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL
OUR PARISH MOTTO: “The Best Is Yet To Come!”
Rev. Bryan Dalton, Pastor Rev. Michael Lynch
Rev. Dariusz Zarebski Deacon Jerry McGuinn Deacon Randy Millikin
Director Liturgical Music Bob Colasanti
MASS SCHEDULES
Monday-Friday: 7:30 & 11:00 am Saturday: 7:30 am only
Saturday Vigil: 4:00 & 5:30pm Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30am
12:00 noon, & 6:00 pm Vigil Holy Days: 4:00 pm
Holy Days:7:30,11:00am, 12:15 & 7:00pm Confessions: Saturday 11-12 nn & 3-4 pm. Or call the Rectory Office to make an appointment.
PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday: 8 am to 6 pm
Saturday: 8 am to 5 pm Sunday: 8 am to 1 pm
Phone: (954) 427-2225 Fax: (954) 421-1638
Office Staff Kristy Guttuso
Susan Crawford
Director Religious Education Donna Gonzalez
[email protected] RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Sunday Classes Grades 1-8 attend 9:00am Mass, Classes 10:15-11:30 am Wednesday Classes Session I—Grades 2—3 4:00 to 5:15 pm Session II—Grades 7—8 /Confirmation 1 & 2 6 :00 to 7:15 pm
Saint Ambrose School Lisa Dodge, Principal Phone (954) 427-2226 www.stambrosecs.org
Church Address: 380 S. Federal Highway, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 Mailing Address: PO Box 999, Deerfield Beach, FL 33443
Email: [email protected] Web Page: stambrosedeerfieldbeach.com
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SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday: Presidents’ Day
Tuesday: St. Peter Damian
Wednesday: The Chair of St. Peter the Apostle; Washington’s Birthday Thursday: St. Polycarp
Message from the Pastor Welcome to St. Ambrose—we are so glad you are able to join us today to celebrate the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. DIVINE WISDOM: The Lord’s message, through Moses, was to “take no revenge and cherish no grudge . . . love your neighbor as yourself” (Leviticus 19:18). We might think, “Great in theory, but not always realistic!” Then Jesus in today’s Gospel goes even further. Take a slap in the face and then turn the other cheek? Treat enemies the same as friends? Again, we’re tempted to think that those are nice ideals, but not very practical in the “real world.”
Paul echoes Jesus when he tells the Corinthians that what passes for human wisdom is absurdity to God. Divine wisdom casts sunshine on the good and the bad, showers rain on the honest and the dishonest—without distinction. We must examine our wisdom and common sense to see how they compare to the wisdom of God, and make adjustments accordingly.
May God bless you always.
THE HEAVIEST LOAD: A chip on the shoulder is the heaviest load anyone can carry.—Anonymous
ADOM NON-PAROCHIAL COLLECTIONS 2017 January & February—ABCD March 5— Church in Latin America March 26—Catholic Relief Services Good Friday, April 14—Shrines in the Holy Land April 23—Catholic Home Missions May 14—Trinity Dome Basilica National Shrine/Immaculate Conception May 28— Catholic Communications Campaign June 4— Church Central and Eastern Europe June 25— Holy Father's Appeal (Peter's Pence) July 16— American Black and Indian Missions August 6— Parish Burse – Seminary Appeal September 10— Catholic University of America Oct. 26—World Mission Sunday Nov 19— Campaign for Human Development Dec 10— Retirement Fund for Religious
Pastor’s Musing SIX TINY STORIES WITH GREAT MESSAGES 1. Once all the villagers decided to pray for rain. On the day of prayer all the people gathered, but only one boy came with an umbrella. That’s FAITH.
2. When you throw a baby in the air, she laughs because she knows you will catch her. That’s TRUST.
3. Every night we go to bed without any assurance of being alive the next morning but still we set the alarms to wake us up. That’s HOPE. 4. We plan big things for tomorrow in spite of zero knowledge of the future. That’s CONFIDENCE. 5. We see the world suffering, but still we get married and
have children. That’s LOVE. 6. On an old man’s shirt was written a sentence ‘I am not
90 years old...I am sweet 16 with 74 years experience’. That’s ATTITUDE.
Have a good week and live your life like the six tiny stories! May you always have love to share, health to spare & friends who care.
March 1st is Ash Wednesday
Ashes will be distributed after the Masses.
Mass schedule for Ash Wednesday 7:30, 9, & 11 am, 12:15, 4 & 7 pm
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PARISH ORGANIZATIONS ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT & PRAYERS FOR THE SICK— Wednesday 6:45—8 pm. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS — Every Monday evening at 7:30pm in the Downstairs Parish Hall. ANNIVERSARY MASS — All Wedding Anniversaries for the month will be celebrated on the Last Sunday of the month at the 10:30 am Mass. Please call the Rectory Office to provide your name and anniversary date at least one week prior to the Anniversary Mass. Next Date: February 26th. BAPTISM — By appointment only. Must be a registered member for a minimum of 6 months. Please call the Rectory office for more information. You must register for the Baptism Class, which is held the first Tuesday of each month, by calling the Rectory Office at 954-427-2225. Next Baptism Class— Tuesday, March 7th —7 pm in the Chapel. BIBLE STUDY - Follow Me: Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John, will be presented from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 3-Feb. 21, 2017, in the Upstairs Parish Hall. Contact Bill Whiting at 561-368-6531 or email [email protected]. BINGO — Matinee Bingo will be held Wednesday, February 22nd. The cost is $20, includes lunch and all the paper you can play. The doors open at 9:15 am. Lunch is served at 11:15 am. BRIDGE CLUB—Thursday afternoon from 1 to 4 pm in the parish hall. For more information call Shirley Cerritelli 203-232-6109 or Darra Glavan 954-481-2834. CARNIVAL & MUSIC FEST—March 2—5, 2017— www.stambrosecarnival.com or visit us on facebook at
SaintAmbroseCarnival&MusicFestival CENTERING PRAYER —Learn the practice of Silent Prayer. Monday evening at 7 pm in the Chapel. Luciana (954) 415-5819. CHOIR PRACTICE — Every Wednesday evening at promptly at 6:25 pm—Upstairs Parish Hall. COFFEE & DONUTS —Served in the Parish Hall after the Sunday morning Masses. Everyone is invited. BOY SCOUTS—Meet every Tuesday at 7:30 pm. CUB SCOUTS — Meet the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm in the Downstairs parish hall.
Call Sal Biviano for more information 954-675-5683. email: [email protected]. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS – John A. Hill Council 4955 meets at 7 p.m. 2nd Monday of the month. Contact Bill Whiting, 561-368-6531 or email [email protected]. MINISTRY FOR THE SICK — Parishioners who are sick and hospitalized, in a rehabilitation facility or at home wishing to receive the Holy Eucharist may call the Rectory at (954) 427-2225 and a Eucharistic minister will respond with a scheduled visit. PROJECT RACHEL—Post Abortion Counseling & Reconciliation. 954-981-2984 or 888-456-4673. RESPECT LIFE — St. Ambrose is a Respect Life Parish, from conception to natural death. Respect Life Hot Line (954) 977-7769. R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)— Thursday evenings 7 to 8:15 pm.. ROSARY MAKERS — Every other Tuesday 10 am to 12 noon, upstairs in the Parish Center. Meeting: February 21st. ST. AMBROSE MEN’S CLUB — General Meetings held on the first Wednesday of the month. March 1st 7 pm Parish Hall. ST. AMBROSE WOMEN’S COUNCIL— General Meetings are held on the 4th Thursday of each month, Upstairs Parish Hall at 7 pm. Board meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month, Downstairs Parish Hall. Contact: President, Karen Guzik (954) 418-6397. Next Board Meeting: March 9th. Next General Meeting: February 23rd.
Saturday, March 25, 2017 12:30 pm to 8:30 pm
St. John Vianney College Seminary and St. Brendan High School 2900 SW 87th Avenue, Miami FL 33165
At the Summit you will… HEAR...the Archbishop’s vision for this new movement. MEET… other parish and ministry delegates from across the archdiocese. REDISCOVER...the importance of your own marriage. GAIN...insights and practical tools for marriage and ministry BE INVITED...to do “just one thing” at your parish to strengthen the vocation of marriage. LEARN...about various options for parish-based marriage ministry. ATTEND...Mass celebrated by Archbishop Wenski. ENJOY...a special closing dinner celebration.
Now is the time for married Couples to rally together to strengthen their vocation! Online registration is required by March 10th / www.AnnunciationMinistries.com/Marriage-Summit
Father Dalton needs two married couples to be Parish Delegates and attend the Marriage Summit. Please call the Rectory Office at 954-427-2225 if you are interested in this important parish based marriage ministry.
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VOLUNTEERS – We “CAN” do it ! We need more than 850 and have something for everyone. We are about half way there. Sign up in the Parish Hall after Masses. SPONSORSHIP/ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS –Available: 4–day sign displayed during Carnival seen by more than 16,000 guests or Annual sign displayed on church/ school property seen by more than 2000 weekly (Pick up forms after Masses in Parish Hall or in the Rectory Office).
POSTERS/FLYERS/YARD SIGN – Help advertise our Carnival, display a poster and or flyers in your place of business (available after Masses in Parish Hall or in the Rectory Office)
PRE-RIDE WRISTBANDS – Available after Masses in Parish Hall or Rectory office until NOON Thursday, March 2nd, 2017. Mega Wristband $60.00 (4 day unlimited rides), Daily Wristbands available also. PRE–FOOD TICKETS – Purchase 50 tickets for $55.00 or 100 tickets for $105. Available after the masses in Parish Hall or in the Rectory Office until NOON Thursday, March 2, 2017. RAFFLE TICKETS - $1.00 each or 6 tickets for $5.00
PRIZES are as follows: THURSDAY, March 2nd—$500.00 winner
FRIDAY, March 3rd—$500.00 winner SATURDAY, March 4th & SUNDAY, March 5th—$500.00 progressive pot, minimum win $3,000.00
You do NOT have to be present to win. B—I—N—G—O . . . BINGO - All weekend long. (punch out cards)
BOTTLE WHEEL – NEEDED, liquor un-opened bottles of top shelf brands. Please deliver to Rectory Office attention Fr. Dalton.
BAKERS – Time to shop for all your ingredients. Baked goods for FR. DALTON’S BAKE SALE will be accepted at the Rectory office beginning on Thursday, March 2nd.
SIGN UP FOR FOOD COURT WISH LIST SPONSORS IN THE PARISH HALL! SPONSOR – You may choose specific items from our food court wish list, at right and also posted in the Parish Hall.
You may also make a $$$ donation to be used for items not on the list.
THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS
All proceeds to benefit St. Ambrose School.
ST. AMBROSE CARNIVAL & MUSIC FEST HOURS:ST. AMBROSE CARNIVAL & MUSIC FEST HOURS:ST. AMBROSE CARNIVAL & MUSIC FEST HOURS:
THURSDAY, MARCH 2ndTHURSDAY, MARCH 2ndTHURSDAY, MARCH 2nd———5 pm5 pm5 pm———10 pm10 pm10 pm FRIDAY, MARCH 3rdFRIDAY, MARCH 3rdFRIDAY, MARCH 3rd———5 pm5 pm5 pm———11 pm11 pm11 pm
SATURDAY, MARCH 4thSATURDAY, MARCH 4thSATURDAY, MARCH 4th———1 pm1 pm1 pm———11 pm11 pm11 pm SUNDAY, MARCH 5th 1 pmSUNDAY, MARCH 5th 1 pmSUNDAY, MARCH 5th 1 pm———8 pm8 pm8 pm
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St. Ambrose Women’s Council Help for the Homeless
This weekend, February 18th–19th, The Women's Council will be collecting donations for the homeless after the Saturday 4 and
5:30pm masses, and Sunday after the 7:30 am thru 12 noon masses.
Through your donations we can improve the lives of so many. Thanks in advance for your generosity!
Irish Soda Bread It's that time of year again! Deliciously good Irish Soda bread for sale
- Saturday and Sunday, March 11th & 12th. Stay Tuned...
Book Sale The next book sale is Sunday, March 19th.
New inventory every week!
Basket Raffle The next basket raffle will be held in March as a St Patrick's Day delight!
Next General Meeting 2/23 Upstairs Parish Hall – we welcome new members!
Board meets March 2nd
Today's thought: “For it is in giving that we receive” St Francis of Assisi
A heart filled thank you to all that supported the 24th Annual
St Ambrose Women's Council Fabulous Fifties Luncheon.
Proceeds will be presented to Father Dalton at the 10:30 am Mass
on Mothers Day.
SAVE THE DATE St. Ambrose Men’s Club Presents St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 6:30 pm Dinner & Dance
For more information: Bill McKeever 724-462-9399
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Join St Ambrose Catholic Church and Father Dariusz in Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima!
Pilgrimage to Fatima & Lourdes October 22nd – October 31st, 2017
Highlights: Daily Mass - Fatima - Aljustrel – Santarem – Shrine of the Most Holy Miracle - Burgos - Cathedral of Burgos - Monastery of Santa María
Real de las Huelgas - Lourdes - Grotto of Massabielle – Baths of Sanctuary of Lourdes - Carcassone – Barcelona – La Sagrada Familia - *Montserrat
Special Travel Presentation by Collette March 6th at 3pm (St Ambrose Catholic Church) – Attend the presentation and save $50 per person For more information contact Susan at 954-415-4234 or by email [email protected]. Flyers located in the church office
Saint Ambrose Religious Education Donna Gonzalez, DRE
Families that will be taking the statue of the Blessed Mother home with them for the week:
Feb. 19th - The DaSilva Family Feb. 26th - The Puerto-Santana Family
Our Next openings for the Statue are March 19th, 26th, April 2nd, 9th, and 23rd.
Please contact Mrs. Gonzalez if you would like to participate her email address listed below.
Also remember to attend Mass as a family: "The family that prays together, stays together"
Email: [email protected]
SAINT AMBROSE CATHOLIC SCHOOL
3rd Annual Lenten Fish Fry Friday, March 10th & Friday, April 7th
4:30—8:30 pm Everyone is welcome!
Tickets available at the door: $10 per person $5 per child
MENU Beer-battered Cod, Syracuse Salt Potatoes
& Homemade Coleslaw Beverages will be available for sale
and take out is available.
For sponsorship information, please contact Alex Socia at 954-366-5256
or via email at [email protected]
100% of proceeds go directly to St. Ambrose Catholic School.
St. Ambrose School promotes excellence through spiritual, academic and social growth
in a Christ centered environment.
Pictured left: St Ambrose Math Team competed at St Thomas High School on February 4th. Mia Limperis won 1st place and Samantha Curry won 2nd place. Mia Limperis, Samantha Curry, Finley Duong, Giuliana Barioli, Jessica Borowski, Brianna Tambolini
Pictured Above: 4th grade-8th grade participants for spelling bee Pictured Below: Spelling Bee Champions:
Garret Lambert (3) Island Masari (1) Suzanne Carroll (2)
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Tootsie Roll Drive St. Ambrose Parish members of the Knights of Columbus John A. Hill Council 4955 will be accepting donations and handing out Tootsie Rolls after Masses next weekend for their national Citizens with Disabilities Campaign. This annual drive operates under the Florida KofC Charities, Inc., which is certified by the IRS as a 501(c)3 organization, making all donations tax deductible. Contact Bill Whiting, 561-368-6531.
St. Ambrose Student Council Invites you to
Family Day at Bobby Rubino’s Monday, February 27, 2017
11 am—10 pm Order lunch or dinner, dine in or carry out, all day long, and a percentage of your order will be donated to the school. No coupons or other discounts will be honored on this day Be sure to show them this flyer so they know you are from St. Ambrose Catholic School.
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Saturday, February 18, 2017 7:30 Maura Waller by Sean Baxter Elizabeth O'Donnell by Lorraine Kelly 4:00 Good Health - Fr. Bryan Dalton by St. Ambrose Parish Family Forgotten Souls in Purgatory by Barbara Lehmann Chris & Tony Lehmann by Barbara Lehmann Asunta Pasciuto by Family Ellen Varetoni by Maureen Aiossa John Bickel by Andrew Eddy Analyn De Jesus Aquino by Almira & Russell DiSimone Eugene & May Collery by Michael & Devona Roche Louise Koeller by Gloria Leach Happy Birthday Dad by Donald J. O'Keefe 5:30 Carmela Pobega by Vincent D'Onofrio
Sunday, February 19, 2017 7:30 Daniel Esposito by Wife, Alison Birthday Blessings Debbie Wilson by Larry Wilson & Family Birthday Remembrance Dee Callum by Larry Wilson & Family Robert Wing by Maureen & Chris Trainor Gregory Longshore by Maureen & Chris Trainor Matthew A. McNally, Jr. by David & Kathleen Thompson Luigi Barbone by Wife, Antonelle Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Lawlor by Family Sr. Rose Marie Cauley by Peter & Marian DelGiorno 9:00 Susan Lawless Starks by Albert & Eileen Casagrande Louis Perri by Eileen & George Blundell Theresa Gies by Jan Gies Edward Geary by the Geary Family 10:30 Pro Populo by the Pastor Special Intentions Fr. Bryan Dalton by Judy Gomez & Children Healing & Good Health Fr. Brendan Dalton by Judy Gomez & Children Kay Mollica by Fr. Bryan Dalton Good Health Fr. Bryan Dalton by Catherine Rudinsky Catherine Aloisi by Peter & Mary D’Arrigo Jack & Helen Quinlan by Loving Family Gail Kammerer by Her Loving Husband & Family John Kammerer, Jr. by Loving Family For all those serving in the Armed Forces by A grateful Veteran Charles Kingston by Mary Arnold & Anne Cox 90th Birthday Blessings - Peter D'Arrigo by Walter & Barbara Bean, Ken & Maureen Tater Vittoria Bretti by Vittorio Bretti Laura Tuschen by Ellen Cross Good Health - Thea Schirelli by Jack & Florence Hodgetts James Gentilesco by Joe & Jo Simon Mario & Nathalie Frare by Enza & Anna Pietro Sarah by Wife, Anna Sdastent Tiago by Jim Farrell Madeline Neclerio by Mary De Grandechamp Kenneth Webster by Mary Platania
Sunday, February 19, 2017 (continued) (10:30) Joe Osborne by Barbara Osborne Rosemarie Santero by Ralph & Donna Nappi 12:00 Andrew Canessa by Mom & Dad Grace Heckel by Paul & Sharon Alfieri Irene Daw by Marjorie Curran Victorina Traba by Norma Portela Healing - Sally Kerins by Jeanne Rose 6:00 Birthday Blessings - Angela Demanczyk by Loving Family Bertha Kulik by Bob & Doris Sipos Emma Pelligrini by Emily, Cindy, Shannon & Ethan Monday, February 20, 2017 7:30 Healing Joanne Byrd by Lynn & O'Reilly Hodowal Gerry Olechna by Mary & Richard Connors Sheldon Taylor by Mary & Richard Connors Harold Barnett by Stephen & Theresa Saporito 11:00 James Comparato by Sgt. Joe D'Onofrio Tuesday, February 21, 2017 7:30 Healing - Robert Pickett by Lynn & O'Reilly Hodowal Louis J. & Theresa V. Perry by Their Son Elizabeth Vacca by Stephen & Theresa Saporito 11:00 George P. Dorvick by George A. Dorvick Wednesday, February 22, 2017 7:30 Nora Roedell by Elaine Roedell Healing - Amelia Cochrane by Lynn & O'Reilly Hodowal Birthday Blessings - Alice Kivlehan by Sarah Anne & Denis 11:00 For the Sanctity of Family Life for all Travelers Thursday, February 23, 2017 7:30 Charles Hendrickson by Charles Provenzano 11:00 Patricia Smyth by Husband, Joe David Williamson by Pamela & Anthony Poleo Friday, February 24, 2017 7:30 Mike Doris by Annie & Mary Frank Roedell by Lynn & O'Reilly Hodowal Frances & Fred Ferrara by Linda & Dominic Monaco 11:00 Robert Slapp by Christine White Saturday, February 25, 2017 7:30 Patsy Burns by John Allard
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“To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven”
“...a time to be born of water and spirit…”
“...a time to be healed…”
“ ...a time to die…” Pauline O’Donnell, Don Damiecki, Elinor McKenzie, James Giambelluca, John J. Murphy & Norman Maulbeck
“...and a time for peace.” Ecclesiastes 3:11
To have someone from your family enrolled on our prayer list, please call the Rectory Office. Names will be listed for one month. Thank you.
Roger Allard John Arsenault Aly Bancroft Marne Black Gerald Boudreau Lia Buchanan Kevin Burger Juliana Cadavid Nick Caldwell Estelle Campeau Frank Casillo Kathlyn Chassey Marguerite Clemens Alfred Costello Ursula Courson
Charles Courtney Rose Courtney Eddie Cruz Beverly D’Amico Fr. Bryan Dalton Peter DelGiorno Carol DeNettis Joseph DiCarlo Kate Doughty Sarah Doughty Penny Duval William Feeney Andrew Gallo Kaye Gilmartin Berthe Gomez
Dr. James Guttuso Stephen Harrington Lola Jagolta Mary Ellen Jakubisin Matthew Kammerer Eileen Karlik Jenine Kinsella Bernard Lachance Ron LaFontaine Dolores LaMountain Paul Laurenzo Fr. Pedro Lleo Carol Longobardi Carmi Manetti Jerry Mann
Kaisa Maples Beverly Masich Nancy Matus Tyler McGuinn Baby Molly McHugh Betty Metzger John Mercurio Lisa O’Connor Maureen Nace Doey Nasuti Harvey Nasuti Bill O’Neill John O’Shea Del Philips Donna Phillips
Michael Reali Billy Regan Kenneth Reisweber Debbie Rittenhouse Alex Rodger Lisette Royer Santana Family Rachel Seidman Brian Sladek Baby Sam Smith Delores Torti Carmen Vanasse Richard Vergani Ed Whelan Rosemary Whelan
Col. Scott Fitzgerald Lt Col. Michael C. Arndt CPO Thomas Kennedy
Cmdr. Dale Gregory C.P.O. Michael Zisler
Cmdr. Benjamin Phelps Mstr SGT Daniel McCracken
Cpl. Eric Waizenegger SSG Robert Moore
Lance Cpl. Marty L. Waite, Jr. P.O. Brian Jones
Capt. Nicholas Toth Capt Lowell Wallace Capt. Andrew Curtis
Lance Cpl. Kirk Patrick Syros Lt. Cmdr. David Wuestewald
Lance Cpl Shaun Wuestewald Sgt. Vince Johnson
Lance Cpl. Michael J. Paul Cpl. David Schuler
Lt. Dillen Andrew Stuhlsatz P.O. 3Class Gregory H. Ayers
PFC Maulana M. Reid Capt. Barry Elliott
Sgt. Michael Catron AM3 Christopher Deimel
Lt. Jr. Grade Brian Gleason PFC Adam Elia-Lucarelli Cpl. Gabriel Castaneda
A1C E3 Christopher Korleski Lance Cpl. Michael Joseph Hern
LT. CMDR Charles Johnson SP4 Brian Herzig SrA Jeffrey Orban
Tech Sgt John Werth Specialist Gerald Squirlock, Jr.
2 CPO James Vanzella Lt. Zachary West Sgt. Eddie Alegria
USN Capt. Dennis Farrell SPC Michael Smith
HMC David Hartzell Sgt. James H. MacDonald
Adm. Andrew L. Lewis Lieut. J.G. Andrew L. Lewis, Jr.
Ens. Thomas Nieporte, III Seaman Kevin Duffy 1st Lt. John Schettino
Cpl. Frank Spano 1st Lt. Michael Rappe BM3 Jessica Moran
2nd Lt. John Paul Vaders A1C Nicholas Vaders
Capt Matthew Gibbons Lt. Patrick Gibbons
Lt. John Paul Gibbons Ens. Matthew Gibbons
Sgt. Stosh K. Fernandez Col. Amy Ninneman
L Cpl Emilio Luis Otero Ens. William Parker
Lance Cpl. Edward Parker Lt. Steven Hollender
P.O. Joseph Mathews 1st Lt. Mark Schumacher
Cpl. William J. Ward PVT 2 Carl Kahlich
SPC Dominick Tomanelli, II Cpl. Michael Smith
Specialist Christopher Lamb Tech Sgt Octavio Blanco, Jr.
PFC Curtis J. Parker
St. Ambrose Family Members in the Service of Our Country
Please pray for our family members in the service of our country. To have a family member listed please call the rectory at 954-427-2225.
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News and Announcements
Archdiocese of Miami News The latest news on the Archdiocese of Miami at your fingertips!
Website: www.miamiarch.org Facebook: /ArchdioceseofMiami
Twitter @CatholicMiami Instagram: @CatholicMiami
YouTube: /CatholicMiami
Catholic Hospice Broward Office: 2900 W Cypress Creek Rd, Suite #7
Fort Lauderdale FL 33309 Phone: 954.676.5465
Fax: 954.676.5466 [email protected]
Would You Like To Become A Eucharistic Minister? It takes a special calling and maybe God is calling you. There are certain requirements that are required of you. You need to be a registered member of St. Ambrose Church for at least one year. You must have made your Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation and present us with an updated Baptismal Certificate. You need to have a strong and abiding Faith that causes you to attend mass on a weekly basis. If you have the above qualities and would like to know more about being a part of this ministry, please call Scott Scovin at 561-306-8860 leave your name, phone number and the time of the St. Ambrose mass that you regularly attend and he will contact you. Thank you for your consideration.
Marriage Preparation All registered couples who wish to be married in a Catholic ceremony in Saint Ambrose church must first meet with Father Dalton, Father Lynch or Father Dariusz in preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage. It is advisable that couples not set a firm date for the
wedding until they have attended this meeting. At this meeting, the Parish Marriage Ministry will explain the importance of the sacrament of marriage and the Archdiocesan Rules and Parish Guidelines. Individual appointments and confirmed dates for marriage will not be set until after you attend this session. For information on the ADOM Marriage Preparation course schedule please go to: www.miamifamilylife.org
SAINT AMBROSE FOOD PANTRY Thank you to our Food Pantry Volunteers. Every Thursday morning from 8 am to 10 am, distributing food to the needy and homeless of our area. Thanks to all who respond so generously to our requests.
Although many answer our call, the need is still great. Please remember the food baskets and poor boxes as you leave Church. The poor and needy are always among us. Thank you for caring.
PARKING – HELP! We know parking becomes more difficult during the season and even worse during the Carnival but we need your help. Please park only in designated parking spaces. Do not block entrances or exits. Please do not block the entrances to the basketball court, and leave the designated handicapped parking spaces for those who are truly handicapped!
PROJECT RACHEL 954-981-2984/1-888-456-4673
Post Abortion Counseling & Reconciliation RESPECT LIFE
5115 Coconut Creek Parkway, Margate, FL 33063 Respect Life Hot Line (954) 977-7769. Web site—www. respectlifemiami.org
“Thus says the Lord: Cease your cries of mourning. There is hope for your future.” Jeremiah 31:16-17
St. Ambrose Religious Gift Shop Located in the Parish Center, open Saturday after the 4 pm mass, and on Sunday from 8 am to 1 pm. Visit us for all your Catholic gifts.
St. Joseph Retirement Residence A caring Assisted Living facility, sponsored by the Archdiocese of Miami, offering beautifully furnished apartments or suites with a 24 hour emergency pull cord system. We provide three delicious meals daily, weekly housekeeping and linens, plus a full-time Activities Director. We also offer assistance in bathing, dressing, and monitoring medications. The Residence has a beautiful chapel offering scheduled and private worship for all faiths.
All this for a reasonable monthly rate. Call for more information: 954-739-1483.
We Need Your Time and Talent St. Ambrose has always been a Stewardship Parish asking you to share your time talent and treasure. We could especially use your gifts in time and talent: We need the help of: Electricians or Electrician’s helpers / Graphic Art Designer / Printers or Printing Company owners / Paramedics. Please contact our rectory office if you can help. 954-427-2225
FEBRUARY MEMORIALS ALTAR BREADS
Healing & Good Health—Bob Colasanti By St. Ambrose Parish Family
OILS FOR CANDLES In Loving Memory Robert & Jeanne Siravo
by Carolyn Siravo SANCTUARY CANDLES
In Loving Memory Jeffrey Benedict by Alison Welsh ALTAR FLOWERS—February 25th & 26th, 2017
Forever Starts Today—Marriage Blessings Mr. Michael & Mrs. Lauren Wilsman
Much Love—Mom, Dad & Brian
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Got Problems? Life can seem overwhelming.
Get help from a Catholic counselor. Don’t suffer any longer.
Catholic Charities offers affordable, confidential counseling with a Catholic perspective to help you cope
with life’s challenges. • Child/Adolescent Counseling or Teen Issues • Marriage Counseling, Trust, or Empty Nest • Grief, Sickness, or Major Life Changes • Financial Difficulties • Depression, Trauma, or Abuse • Caregiving for disabled child or aging parents Sessions are available for a flat fee of $20.00 per session. Call (954) 332-7070 for a telephone consultation or to make an appointment with a Licensed Therapist.
Contribution Statements for Tax Purposes St. Ambrose does not automatically send out tax statements to all parishioners automatically, but we would be more than happy to supply you with your statement upon your request. If you would like to receive your statement, please call the Rectory Office at 954-427-2225. Please call early, have your name and account number ready. Letters will be sent out within two weeks of your request. No donation amounts will be given over the phone.
Small Memorials Sanctuary Candles $40.00/month
Oil for Candles $50.00/month Altar Breads $100.00/month Altar Flowers $100.00/week
Memorials can be dedicated in memory of a loved one, to celebrate a special occasion—birthdays, anniversaries, etc… or for your own special intention. Please come to the rectory
office to schedule your small memorial. Thank you.
WELCOME - Newcomers, Visitors and Parishioners The priests, deacons and ministries of St. Ambrose Parish Welcome you. If, perhaps, you would like more information about entering more fully into our parish life and ministry, we ask that you complete the form below and then give the form to an usher, a greeter or send it in to the Rectory. Thank you.
St. Ambrose Parish Community I would like . . .
_____ To become a Parishioner _____ To change my address _____ To receive Budget Envelopes _____ To let the Parish know of someone who is ill, or home bound who would like to receive Communion
Name: _______________________________________ Address: _____________________________________ Phone: ______________________________________ Email: _______________________________________
