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St. Ambrose Church and St. Michael Church Rev. Stephen Zeigler, Pastor
The Nativity of the Lord
December 25, 2016
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 Recon-ciliation 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 Spring and Fall. 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 PSR and Youth Ministry (September through April) Sundays 10:00 to 11:00 AM at the J. A. Garfield Elem. School (PSR) 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 Eucha-rist. 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.
10692 Freedom Street Garrettsville, Ohio 44231
Rectory: 330-527-4105 Hall: 330-527-4535 [email protected]
www.stambroseonline.com
9736 East Center Street Windham, Ohio 44288
Rectory: 330-527-4105 Hall: 330-326-3636 Mailing Address: 10692 Freedom Street
Garrettsville, OH 44231
Parish Staff
Mrs. Jacqueline Kable PSR & Youth Ministry
Coordinator, St. Ambrose
Mrs. Teresa Motz 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)
St. Ambrose Church, Garrettsville, OH St. Michael Church, Windham, OH
Church Key: (SA) - St. Ambrose (SM) - St. Michael Readings for the Week Monday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22 Tuesday: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Wednesday: 1 Jn 1:5 — 2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 7b-8; Mt 2:13-18 Thursday: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:36-40 Friday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or Col 3:12-21 [12-17]; Ps 128:1-5; Mt 2:13-15, 19-23 Saturday: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18 Sunday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 Liturgical Ministers Schedule for Dec. 31– Jan. 1 Saturday, Dec. 31 5:00 p.m. (SA) Altar Server: E. Lunardi, R. Eisenmann Euch. Min.: L. Barcikoski, L. Stapleton, K. Trzeciak Lector: M. Schmidt Usher/Greeter: D. Minisall, K. Trzeciak Sunday, Jan. 1 9:00 a.m. (SM) Altar Server: S. Kostrub, S. Esposito Euch. Min.: P. Nutter, M. Roubic Lector: D. Horner Sunday, Jan. 1 11:15 a.m. (SA) Altar Server: G. Biltz Euch. Min.: C. Milko, C. Bailey, R. Coz Lector: A. Ryser Usher/Greeter: J. Pesecky, T. Danku
The Gift of God’s Word On this day of gifts and gift-giving, it seems appropriate that we take a moment to reflect on the great gift of God’s Word. Because it is creative, God’s Word always points to its author, always calls us to respond. Because it is powerful, God’s Word can link the sublime with the ridiculous, the transcendent with the immanent, the divine with the human. Because it is graceful, God’s Word establishes a relationship of deep intimacy between us and God. At the heart of God’s Word lies a tantalizing tension between the mysterious and the mundane. In our liturgical cele-bration, this unresolved tension both reveals the meaning of life for us and calls us to respond, to act upon that meaning. Once accepted and opened, the gift of God’s Word is a gift that keeps on giving and keeps on calling us to give in return. It dares us to be like the gift-giver and to become gifts for others, not only at Christmas, but at every moment of life. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Many Thanks ....to all those who came this past week to help decorate our churches for the Season of Christmas. May God bless you for taking the time to help make our churches a fitting place to celebrate the birth of our Savior.
Daily Mass Intentions We are in need of intentions for our weekday Masses. If you have a special intention or would like to have a deceased loved one remembered, please call us at the rectory. The Mass intentions for our weekend Masses are scheduled for the next several months. However, there are plenty of dates open for our weekday Masses. The usual stipend is $10.00.
Oplatke (Christmas Wafer) For those who observe this tradition of using the “Christmas Wafer” with their Christmas Eve or Christmas Day meal, the wafer is available in the vestibule. Each envelope contains four wafers. A $2.00 donation is asked for each envelope.
Dear Parishioners of St. Ambrose/St. Michael, The Baby born on Christmas night gave all the world His peace and light, and may the joy He came to share be in your heart and everywhere! Wishing each one of you a Blessed Christmas and a joyful, peace-filled, healthy New Year! Father Steve
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Saturday, Dec. 24, Sunday Liturgy 5:00 p.m. (SA) Melana Matson (Dave & Heather Mazey) 9:00 p.m. (SA) For the parishioners Sunday, Dec. 25, The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) 8:30 a.m. (SA) Santo Scopilliti (Wife, Mona & Family) 9:00 a.m. (SM) Laura Christopher (Windham K of C) 11:15 a.m. (SA) Joseph Leachko (A & R Society) Monday, Dec. 26, St. Stephen 8:00 a.m. (SA) Pauline Ross (A & R Society) Tuesday, Dec. 27, St. John No Mass Wednesday, Dec. 28, The Holy Innocents No Mass Thursday, Dec. 29, Fifth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord 8:00 a.m. (SA) Marge Tushar (A & R Society) Friday, Dec. 30, The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph 8:00 a.m. (SA) Pauline Ross (Rick & Kathy Knerem) Saturday, Dec. 31, Sunday Liturgy 5:00 p.m. (SA) For the parishioners Sunday, Jan. 1, Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God 9:00 a.m. (SM) Emily Andrews (Windham Altar Society) 11:15 a.m. (SA) Joseph & Mary White (Family)
Responsorial Psalm The Responsorial Psalm for this weekend is:
(Psalm 96) Today is born our Savior,
our Savior, Christ the Lord.
PSR AND YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS
No PSR and Youth Ministry There will be no PSR or Youth Ministry today Sunday, Dec. 25, and Sunday, Jan. 1. Classes resume on Jan. 8.
Thank You Thank you to all who helped with our annual PSR Christmas program, especially: -to the students in grades kindergarten, first & seventh and their catechists for their fine acting and directing skills, -to our parents for creating such beautiful costumes for our young thespians, -to all those that donated baked goods, -to our maintenance personnel for handling all physical arrangements. May God bless you for your dedication and commitment to quality religious education. Mrs. Jackie Kable Confirmation Session All eligible students and their sponsors are reminded of the first formation session, Sunday, Jan. 8, at 12:30 p.m. in the church hall.
The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) December 25, 2016
Parish Calendars Once again this year Carlson Funeral Home has provided us with our parish calendars. They are available in the vestibule. Please take one per household.
New Year’s Mass Schedule Mass for New Year’s will be our regularly scheduled weekend Masses. New Year’s eve (Saturday) at 5:00 p.m. (SA) and New Year’s day (Sunday) at 9:00 a.m. (SM) and 11:15 a.m. (SA).
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Need the perfect gift for your spouse this Christmas? Better than power tools or jewelry…better than a romantic dinner…even better than a cruise…give your spouse the gift of your time and love by taking him/her on a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend will be held in Hudson at the Clarion Inn and Confer-ence Center on Feb. 17-19. Applications/further info available online: www.GreatMarriagesOhio.org or call 330-305-9963. Call today and make your good marriage a great marriage!
Save the Date CRHP Women’s Renewal Team will be hosting their Third Annual Italian Night on Saturday, Jan. 28, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at St. Ambrose Church hall. Please join us for lasagna, socializing and a silent auction.
Prayer Request If you have a special prayer request please let Don Neu know. The members of the “Ministry of Care” have promised to remember in prayer each day the needs of our parish commu-nity and the Church throughout the world. You can call Don at home at 330-367-9262, email him at [email protected], or put your prayer requests in the collection basket. We will be sure that your intentions are lifted up to God in prayer.
Food Collection Sunday Next weekend is the first one of the month, so we remind you to brown-bag-it for the Food Shelf. Please check the expiration date of the food items before you donate them to the food shelf.
Extra! Extra! If you need a Christmas offering envelope, they are available in the vestibule.
“Giving Tree” Thank You A big heartfelt thank you to all who donated to our Giving Tree. The joy you have spread is priceless! Thank you. Social Action Committee
Last Sunday’s Collection: $2,114.00
Children’s Envelopes The 2017 church envelopes for use by the children of the parish are in the vestibule.
Musical Rest There will be no rehearsal this week for the adult choir.
Bingo at St. Ambrose Doors open on Tuesday, Dec. 27, at 5:45 p.m. Games (early bird) start at 6:45 p.m. in the church hall. Workers: G. Gauthier, G. Kuhn, P. James, T. Gushura, C. McCarty, N. Harris. St. Ambrose Bingo is in need of help. If you are interested, please call the rectory at 330-527-4105.
Christmas Ca$h Winners The Christmas Ca$h raffle has been a great success thanks to the many who purchased tickets. The daily drawing began on December 1 and runs through Christmas day when the winning ticket will win $500.00. Congratulations to the following winners: December 12 – $ 50.00 – Jeff Rinearson December 13 – $ 50.00 – Carol Schwendeman December 14 – $ 50.00 – Lynn Scott December 15 – $ 50.00 – David Vincent December 16 – $ 50.00 – Ruth Herrington December 17 – $ 50.00 – Karen Sherbac Because the bulletin is sent out early in the week to the company who prints it, we will publish the winners of each week in the following week’s bulletin.
Last Sunday’s Collection: $739.00
St. Michael Knights of Columbus The Knights of Columbus will hold their next meeting this Monday, Dec. 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the parish hall.
Bingo at St. Michael Doors open on Thursday, Dec. 29, at 5:30 p.m. Games start at 7:00 p.m. in the parish hall. Floor Crew: A. Olson, N. Kendrick, J. Crofford Kitchen Crew: D. Kostrub, T. Kendrick. Please come and support St. Michael Bingo! There is a chance to win one of several jackpots!
2017 Offering Envelopes for St. Michael The 2017 church envelopes for use by the parishioners are in the back of the church at St. Michael. If you need envelopes, please call the rectory at 330-527-4105.
Hall Rental If you would like to rent St. Michael parish hall, please contact Barry Cree at 330-326-2420.
THIS WEEK AT ST. MICHAEL PARISH Monday, December 26 7:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus Meeting (hall) Thursday, December 29 7:00 p.m. Bingo (hall)
THIS WEEK AT ST. AMBROSE PARISH Sunday, December 25 Merry Christmas 8:00 p.m. AA (hall) Tuesday, December 27 6:45 p.m. Bingo (hall) Saturday, December 31 4:30 p.m. Praying the Rosary (church) Sunday, January 1 Happy New Year 8:00 p.m. AA (hall)
2016 Annual Contribution Statement St. Ambrose and St. Michael
If you would like your contribution statement for tax purposes, please fill out the form below. Statements will be prepared only for those who request them. You may place the form in the collection basket or bring it to the rectory. Thank you.
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