We invite you to pass warmth and kindness to others during the upcoming cold season. We are collecting coats, scarves, gloves and hats of all sizes, especially in need of children’s winter jackets. Please drop them at the Catholic Works of Mercy building through November 20.

Are you looking to do something meaningful this Advent Season? Our 12 Days of Christmas Ministry adopts individuals who are in need of a little extra of God’s love, care and kindness this season. During the 12 Days leading up to Christmas, we need volunteers to “adopt a family” and help deliver these random acts of kindness. It’s simple... it’s fun... and most importantly, it’s significant in the life of someone in need! We provide [...]

Dear Members of St. Ambrose, I am very excited about the renewal of the music ministry and am so grateful for the singers and instrumentalists who are joining and returning to the ministry. Look for more information soon introducing the new members. In the meantime, here are some highlights to listen for: 4:30 pm Masses: Flute, small choir; Handbells once per month 9:00 am Masses: Small choir, violin, and guitar; Angel Choir once per month [...]

“Healthy Ideas” is a free program for adults ages 60+ to screen for symptoms of depression and to generate ideas about how to cope with these symptoms. Catholic Charities staff will provide these services at Saint Ambrose, via phone or zoom video. The program is designed to be brief and most participants see progress within a few weeks. If you are interested in scheduling a time for a screening, please contact Jen Sunday at Catholic [...]

This year during the months of November and December we will be celebrating and recommissioning all our wonderful ministries. Each weekend will be dedicated to a different category. This means if you are a part of that category, you may come to any mass that weekend and receive a blessing.

Our Community CARES. Every person involved in the life of a child, even when on the "periphery," has the opportunity to make a significant difference in that child's life—regardless of their role. This article addresses the intersection of caring adults and reporting, what is required by law for situations of child maltreatment, and tips for caring adults who all share the commonality of ethical reporting. What is child maltreatment? Child maltreatment refers to all types [...]

“Four All the Saints” by Father Rob Ramser “All you holy men and women pray for us.”  In the Litany of Saints we recall and reflect on the lives of those who have gone before us in faith.  Saints are role models in the life of faith.  They inspire us by the way they made their faithful ‘yes’ to the Lord.  They encourage us to want to do the same.  As we remember the Feast [...]

Novena of Hope St. Jude is the patron of Hopeless Causes and Desperate Situations We invite you to pray the St. Jude Novena for 9 days with our Parish Community from October 19 - October 28, which is the Feast Day of St. Jude. Pray these novena prayers to Saint Jude with confidence. Catholics have relied on his intercession in times of extreme need for centuries. ABOUT ST. JUDE:   Saint Jude was one [...]

Help Us Spread Christmas Cheer to Our Military Men and Women A fleet with 3,500 service men and women will be missing Christmas due to their 9-month deployment at sea. Would you help us send a Christmas card and an expression of gratitude to each of these sailors and marines? A Few Guidelines: We ask you not to share your last name or contact information, please include a personal expression of gratitude. Example: "Merry Christmas [...]

A Special Message for the Faithful from Bishop Malesic on the Upcoming Election                                                                         29 September 2020 A message on the upcoming election from Bishop Edward Malesic: Once again, we find ourselves in a very polarized election cycle with candidates that do not reflect the complete breadth of Catholic moral teaching. Yet, it is our solemn duty as citizens of our republic to cast a vote for the candidate who best supports the greatest ideals [...]