Lent & Easter at Saint Ambrose Parish
Lent & Easter at Saint Ambrose Parish
Lent 2023 Songs
We invite you to listen and reflect in these days leading up to Easter.
Watch Holy Week Events & Easter Masses
Watch Holy Week Events & Easter Masses
Holy Week Schedule
April 6: Holy Thursday
Mass of the Lord’s Supper: 7:30 pm
Adoration in the Courtyard: 8:30 pm – midnight
Night Prayer: 10:30 pm
Adoration in the Church: midnight – 8:00 am
April 7: Good Friday
Morning Prayer: 8:15 am
Stations of the Cross: 12:00 pm
Passion of the Lord Mass: 3:00 pm
fiat Living Stations: 8:00 pm
April 8: Holy Saturday
Morning Prayer: 8:15 am
Easter Food Basket Blessing: 1:00 pm
Easter Egg Hunt: 1:30 pm – RSVP!
Easter Vigil 8:30 pm
Easter Sunday
April 9, 2023
6:15 am Sunrise Service in the Church
Easter Sunday Masses
7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am, and 12:00 pm in the church.
9:00 am and 10:30 am also in Hilkert Hall.
All services and Masses will be live streamed on this page.
Lent Opportunities
Lent Opportunities
Sacramental Offerings
Day by Day…Step by Step
Open your heart, and take the time, to seek, find, and embrace Jesus’ tender mercy and care. It’s not doing “one more thing”, it’s doing the ONE THING that can change everything – Jesus Christ.
Ash Wednesday
Opportunities to receive ashes:
6:30 am | Prayer Service
6:50 am | Ashes on the Asphalt (Brunswick Rec Center Parking Lot)
8:15 am | Mass
Noon | Mass
5:00 pm | Mass
7:00 pm | Mass
Stations of the Cross
Every Friday during Lent at 7:00pm
The 14 Stations of the Cross commemorate Jesus Christ’s last day on Earth as a man. The 14 devotions, or stations, focus on specific events of His last day, beginning with His condemnation. The stations are commonly used as a mini pilgrimage as you move from station to station. At each station, recall and meditate on that event from Christ’s last day. Recite the prayer that goes along with each station and move forward until you complete all 14 stations.
**Good Friday Stations – April 7th – NOON**
Living Stations of the Cross
March 10th | 7:00 pm | Presented by PSR
March 23rd | 1:30 pm & 6:30 pm | Presented by the Saint Ambrose Day School
April 7th | 8:00 pm | Presented by FIAT
Reconciliation Opportunities
Reconciliation
March 1st | Monthly Reconciliation | 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
March 8th | Diocesan Wide Evening of Confession | 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
April 2nd | Lent Communal Penance | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
April 16th | Divine Mercy Hour | 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Tenebrae Service
Friday, March 31 | 7:00 pm
Tenebrae, literally meaning “Darkness”, was the prayers offered by the Church by candlelight overnight on Holy Thursday and Good Friday, collectively, prior to the 1960’s.
Join us in our Church for a symbolic traditional service to prepare your heart to see the light of Christ that persists as a beacon of hope wherever you encounter darkness.
Tenebrae is for all…please join us and invite someone you know! It will also be live streamed if you would like to join from home.
Palm Sunday
April 2
Palm Sunday Mass
Vigil Mass at 4:30 pm
Sunday at 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 pm and 5:00 pm
Lent Communal Penance
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
April 6: Holy Thursday
Mass of the Lord’s Supper | 7:30 pm
Adoration in the Courtyard | 8:30 pm – Midnight
Night Prayer | 10:30 pm
Adoration in the Church | Midnight – 8:00 am
April 7: Good Friday
Morning Prayer | 8:15 am
Stations of the Cross | Noon
Passion of the Lord Mass | 3:00 pm
fiat Living Stations | 8:00 pm
April 8: Holy Saturday
Morning Prayer | 8:15 am
Easter Food Basket Blessing | 1:00 pm
Egg Hunt | 1:30 pm
Easter Vigil | 8:30 pm
April 9: Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday Masses:
6:15 am | Sunrise Service in the Church
7:30 am | Church
9:00 am | Church & Hilkert Hall
10:30 am | Church & Hilkert Hall
Noon | Church
All masses will also be live-streamed.
Lenten Opportunities
Learn more about the many Lent opportunities ahead (from Fish Fries… our Lent Mission… to Soup Suppers… and opportunities for Prayer and Reflection). Remember to pick up your Lent Little Black Book at the doors of the Church starting in mid-February. Please take some time to review this page and see all that is available.
Mission Rice Bowl
Building a Better World! Small change makes a big difference here in Brunswick and in our Mission. All the money collected will be used this year towards building a Habitat for Humanity Home in Brunswick AND towards a house in our mission community in the Dominican Republic. Together we can build a better world!
Get your Mission Rice Bowl at Mass on Ash Wednesday or after all Masses on 2/22.
Lenten Fish Fry
Ash Wednesday & Every Friday during Lent from 4:30 pm – 7:00pm.
DINE-IN or pre-order CARRY OUT!
Dine-in eating will take place in Hilkert Hall. Please enter from the doors facing Pearl Road. Delicious Weekly Specials.
Interested in lending a hand, too? We could use your help!
Learn more about our menu and online ordering or sign up to volunteer for the event by visiting StAmbrose.us/Fish-Fry.
Stations of the Cross
Every Friday during Lent at 7:00pm
The 14 Stations of the Cross commemorate Jesus Christ’s last day on Earth as a man. The 14 devotions, or stations, focus on specific events of His last day, beginning with His condemnation. The stations are commonly used as a mini pilgrimage as you move from station to station. At each station, recall and meditate on that event from Christ’s last day. Recite the prayer that goes along with each station and move forward until you complete all 14 stations.
**Good Friday Stations – April 7th – NOON**
REBOOT! with Chris Stefanick
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Internationally acclaimed speaker, author, and TV host, Chris Stefanick, will be bringing his Reboot! series to Saint Ambrose!
The evening will center around a practical exploration and understanding of the Catholic faith, and all the ways it’s meant to impact our lives, including prayer and spirituality, work, and dating, marriage, parenting, health and more.
God did not create us just to “get by” in this world; He created us to live life and live it to the fullest. Come learn more about the beauty of our faith, the love that Jesus has for YOU, and how we are meant to live out this JOY in our daily lives.
REBOOT! is suitable for ages 12 and up, so bring the whole family, and bring a friend.
Still not convinced? Watch this testimony!
TICKETS: $39 per ticket. $30 when purchasing 4 or more.
Are you a Saint Ambrose Parishioner? Contact Gayle for a discount code! GOboy@stambrose.us.
Purchase online! You can also purchase tickets at the front desk during normal office hours.
Lenten Soup Suppers
Mother Teresa from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Join us as we gather together for a delicious soup dinner, great fellowship, and spiritual reflections and discussions – featuring speakers from Ursuline College!
Thursday, March 2
“Christ and Cognitive Bias: Loving Neighbors with Softer Hearts and Sharper Minds”
Dr. Jacob Waldenmaier, M.Div, Assistant Professor, Theological & Pastoral Studies
Thursday, March 16
“Everyday Spirituality: Nurturing the Divine/Human Relationship through the Twelve Steps”
Sr. Linda Martin, M.Div, Director & Associate Professor, Theological & Pastoral Studies
Thursday, March 30
“Divine Empathy: The Cross as a Model of Solidarity in a Suffering World”
Dr. Natalie Weaver, Professor of Religious Studies
For any questions or further information, please contact Gabby Moss at GYatson@StAmbrose.us.
Lent Parish Mission with Fr. Bearer – Night Three
Sunday, March 19:
Theme: “Breakthrough Your Limits”
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Dinner in the Mother Teresa Room
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm | Church
Monday, March 20:
Theme: “Heaven Filled You”
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Dessert Reception in the Mother Teresa Room
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm | Church
Tuesday, March 21:
Theme: “Your Healing Mission”
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Dessert Reception in the Mother Teresa Room
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm | Church
Have you ever wanted to step into our greatness, but keep tripping or not sure what the next step is or even what that greatness means?
Fr. Bearer will share with us how to break through our limits and live the life of greatness God has made us for and called us to. God, the Father, has so many blessings in store for us as His adopted Children in Christ. Come find out how to get to step into your greatness.
Fr. Jacob grew up in Painesville, OH. After a powerful moment of conversion at the end of high school he returned to his Catholic faith. Sensing the call to priesthood, he entered the seminary and continued to learn more about the mercy of Jesus and the healing presence of the Holy Spirit. When spending time with Peter’s Shadow (a ministry in the diocese that’s also connected with Encounter Ministries that draws disciples into the healing love of God), Fr. Jacob witnessed the transformative power of the Holy Spirit touch people’s lives in amazing ways. Now Fr. Jacob is the administrator of SS. Edward & Lucy in Geauga County and loves being a part of what God the Father is providing for his parish. Along with his love for Jesus in his Word and Sacraments, Jacob enjoys the good things in life like good laughs with friends, hunting and fishing outdoors, and watching a nice baseball game. God the Father has so many blessing in store for us as His adopted children in Christ. Fr. Jacob hopes this mission will draw everyone present into more and more of that greatness of God’s mercy.
For questions, contact Gayle Oboy at GOboy@StAmbrose.us
Legion of Mary’s 20 Minute Lent Challenge
Tuesdays & Thursdays during Lent at 6:00 PM in the Chapel
The Legion of Mary will again hold the “20 Minute Challenge” of praying the Rosary this Lent.
You can become an active Legion of Mary member through a balanced program of prayer and service, advancing the growth of faith, understand and true devotion to Christ and His Blessed Mother. For more information, contact Mary Vadini at 330.273.1113 or by emailing marylou964@aol.com.
Passiontide Concert
April 1st at 6:00 pm
Passiontide will help you remember and recount the saving deeds of Jesus Christ in music, song, and Word. Join us in-person or virtually from wherever you are to hear music that will inspire you and bring you the hope and peace of Jesus Christ.
Travis Jürgens and Helen Lanzarotta have been working with our cantors and music ministers to select some wonderful songs that will touch your soul this Holy Week.
Seder Meal
April 3rd | 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Solemn Blessing of the Easter Basket
Saturday, April 8 | 1:00 pm
Bring a basket containing some of your favorite Easter foods to be blessed. This wonderful family tradition celebrates the new life in Christ fostering health of body and soul.
- All Masses, stream live at StAmbrose.us/WatchMass.
- Mission Rice Bowl, making daily sacrifice. Pick up a rice bowl anytime at church!
- K of C Series, Into the Breach, every Saturday in March.
- Daniel Plan, 7-Week Lent Series, Tuesdays starting February 23. SIGN UP!
- Fr. Bob’s Weekly Video, shared every Tuesday.
- Fr. Andrew’s Sitting with Scripture, Thursday 6pm.
- FORMED.org, weekly suggestions of movies, children’s programs, ebooks, audio and more.
- SOTE.life, Inspiring messages of faith.
- SA Social Media, Find the latest news, videos and inspiration on our YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram.
Lent Series & Studies
There is truly something for everyone…grow spiritually this Lent. Learn more about some of the groups or studies you can get involved with!
Young Adult Bible Study
February 23rd | 7:00 pm
As we prepare to enter into the Lenten season, we have multiple opportunities for young adults to come together and grow in faith together.
Register online at StAmbrose.us/young-adults
Lent Video Series: The Search
Two sessions will be offered IN PERSON on Wednesdays:
10:00 am – 11:30 am (beginning March 1) OR 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm (beginning March 8)
Can’t make it in person? Join us virtually on Monday nights (beginning March 13) from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm.
The fastest growing religious group in the Western world is the “nones.” No not the “nuns” but the “nones,” those who do not identify with any religious affiliation. In the United States, the “nones” recently surpassed the Roman Catholics. People are leaving the church. We are losing 3,000+ people a day. Now is time for a new evangelization…a real evangelization.
Walking With Purpose
Women’s Study Guide: Opening Your Heart
Opening Your Heart is an incredibly effective guide to deep, lasting transformation of the heart. Explore the core questions that we need to wrestle with if we want to experience all that God has for us.
In Person:
Tuesday mornings from 9:30 am – 11:00 am in Mother Teresa Room. Child care will be offered.
Tuesday evenings from 6:30 pm -8:00 pm in Hilkert Hall.
Virtual Session: Thursday from 7:00 pm -8:30 pm.
Sign up at StAmbrose.us/Womens-Ministry.
Ladies First
Meets last Tuesday of every month from 6:45 pm -8:00 pm in the Mother Teresa Room
Join our small group as we meet each month to connect over coffee and dessert. Our meetings include inspirational messages, applying Scripture applied to our daily life, and roundtable discussions in a coffeehouse fashion.
For more information, please reach out to Denise Daugherty by emailing mathdenmom@aol.com.
Men’s Fellowship
2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 7:00pm – 8:30pm at Lehner Center-McGiveny (Use side door for entrance)
Men’s Fellowship is based on a series of topics on how to be a Catholic Man in the World today. This is not a Bible study, but discussions that are focused mainly on issues of concern to men in the ordinariness of their everyday lives. The series is firmly rooted in Sacred Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. These sessions cultivate fun and build friendships within the community. We learn from one another how to be a better husband, father, son and a single adult.
Contact Deacon Tom Sheridan for information or watch the bulletin for details. TSheridan@StAmbrose.us
Living Your Strengths
This class is for individuals who want to identify and affirm their God-given talents and learn how to use those unique gifts for growth, service, and spiritual enrichment. Join us for this 2-week session on March 28 and April 4, at 7:00 pm in the John Paul II room.
Space is limited for this class and you must take an on-line assessment prior to the first class.
Please register by March 15 by emailing Carol Maline at CMaline@StAmbrose.us or calling her at 330.460.7336.
Living Your Strengths for Couples
Your relationship will be better when you understanding more clearly what is BEST in each other. Come to our two-week series to better understand your husband, wife, boyfriend, or girlfriend. This session will meet on April 30 and May 10, at 6:30 pm in the John Paul II room.
By taking the Clifton Strengths-Finder, you will unravel your God-given strengths and by attending this FREE 2-week course, you will learn how to use them! This session will meet on April 30 and May 10, at 6:30 pm in the John Paul II room.
Space is limited and you must take an on-line assessment prior to the first class.
Please register by April 19 by emailing Carol Maline at CMaline@StAmbrose.us or calling her at 330.460.7336.
Faith & Fellowship Groups
Connect with other women, men, or couples and form strong bonds and friendships that can last years. The best part is you can pick a time that fits your busy schedule. Meet at our campus, a restaurant, your home…whatever works!
Lent Newsletter
Lent Newsletter
Flip through online below or download a PDF copy.
Family Resources
Family Resources
Palm Cross Folding (courtesy of Catholic Icing)
On the Road to Easter Word Search
Make Soft Pretzels as a Family
FORMED.org Suggestions for Children
Brother Francis: The Stations of the Cross: Join Brother Francis as he follows our Lord on his way to the Cross.
Lent with Brother Francis: Episode 3 – A Time to Wash Someone’s Feet: Watch the entire series during Holy Week!
FORMED.org Family Movie Night!
When I was a kid, my family used to drive down to Florida every year for winter break. About a month before each trip, my dad would stay up late every night after work to fix up the old station wagon… and I had to hold the light. It was in these few weeks, with my dad, holding the light, before the big trip, that taught me everything about Lent. A short, animated reflection on Lent.
