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Helping Others In The Midst Of Uncertainty
We Need Each Other Now More Than Ever In this confusing time, we are more dependent on each other than we've ever been before. Many of us are wondering what we can do to help those around us. Here are a few things that you can do to help families and individuals who need it most: Donate To Catholic Works Of Mercy In this time of great uncertainty and confusion, our parish is here to [...]
Give Blood: May 28 and June 4
American Red Cross Blood Drive at Saint Ambrose Thursday, May 28 from 2:00-8:00pm Thursday, June 4 from 3:00-8:00pm We have 42 appointments open on this drive. All donors will receive a Memorial Day Red Cross Tribute T-shirt for donating at this drive. Please NOTE—due to COVID-19 requirements, we will NOT be accepting walk-in donors. Also note, donors are only eligible to donate once every 56 days. There is an urgent need for blood. Every [...]
Coronavirus Resources
Coronavirus Resources We are here for you. We are praying for you. On Saturday, March 21, Governor DeWine asked every citizen to make their daily choices based on doing whatever they could do to stop the spread of this terrible virus. Beyond social distancing and washing our hands, he asked us to stay home as much as possible, and make best choices to keep ourselves, our families and our community safe – as well [...]
Pope’s special Urbi et Orbi blessing: ‘God turns everything to our good
Pope Francis delivers an extraordinary blessing “To the City and to the World” on Friday to pray for an end to the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic. In his meditation, the Pope reflects on Jesus’ words to His disciples: “Why are you afraid? Have you no faith?” By Devin Watkins (ORIGINAL ARTICLE FROM VATICAN NEWS) Pope Francis held the special Urbi et Orbi on Friday from the steps of St. Peter’s Basilica. Usually a colorful event reserved [...]
Luminaries for Unity & Peace
Standing in solidarity with Unite The Night we lit luminaries on Sunday, March 29 throughout our church to bring peace and healing during the coronavirus crisis. We gathered for Evening Prayer for Peace and Forgiveness to reflect on our need for God’s mercy and forgiveness. If you were unable to see it, watch now at www.stambrose.us/watchmass. We lit luminaries as a way of praying that Christ’s light will shatter all the darkness and bring [...]
Coping With Stress
Mental Health Check, Are You Ok? We know that many of you are dealing with the uncertainty and fear brought on by a virus the world has never seen before. Between financial stress, insecurity with work, school and health, it is a difficult time for all of us right now. We want to help. Call us today: 330.460.7300 If you're having a hard time getting through this unconventional time in our lives, please call us. [...]
Our Church Is Still Open
Come Spend Time With The Lord Everyday from 6:30 am - 9:30 pm The Church is open every day for you to stop by and pray from 6:30 am until 9:30 pm. Given all things going on, you will find great comfort and peace by giving your fears and concerns to the Lord. Take a few minutes and spend some time with the Lord in prayer. At the doors of the Church you’ll find a [...]
Mass & Events Update
Following the guidance of the Ohio Catholic Conference all of our weekday and weekend Masses will be celebrated online ONLY through Easter. All Parish events through Lent will be canceled. Please visit www.StAmbrose.us/Lent for a complete list of events. We are planning wonderful ways to provide you with hope, inspiration and opportunities to walk through Lent together. Stay tuned!
NEW Update from Fr. Bob regarding COVID-19
Our hope is always in the Lord. Your health, safety and well-being is always a top concern and priority for us at Saint Ambrose. This is especially true given the most recent outbreak of COVID-19. Let me assure you that we are working closely with the Medina County Health Department to make sure all our actions are driven by our focus on your health and well-being. Read the full letter below. Click to download or [...]
Pandemic
What if you thought of it as the Jews consider the Sabbath—the most sacred of times? Cease from travel. Cease from buying and selling. Give up, just for now, on trying to make the world different than it is. Sing. Pray. Touch only those to whom you commit your life. Center down. And when your body has become still, reach out with your heart. Know that we are connected in ways that are terrifying and [...]