Watch Holy Week Events & Easter Masses
Watch Holy Week Events & Easter Masses
Join us for all of the special events during Holy Week.
We remember and celebrate the Saving Deeds of Jesus Christ. Turn to the Lord in prayer and reflection. Jesus comes as our Savior to set us free and to show us the way home. We need our Savior. We need to find our way and to give ourselves the freedom to walk day by day, step by step, choice by choice, in the ways of the Lord.
Your personal invitation to family and friends to join you for Holy Week and Easter might be the needed spark to bring them with you when we gather in prayer and remember the saving deeds of Jesus and the joy and hope of the Risen Christ. Please extend a personal invitation.
Holy Week Schedule
March 28: 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 11:00 pm – 8:00 am
March 29: Good Friday
Morning Prayer 8:15 am
Stations of the Cross 12:00 pm (Church)
Passion of the Lord Mass 3:00 pm (Church)
fiat Living Stations 8:00 pm (Church)
March 30: Holy Saturday
Morning Prayer 8:15 am
Easter Food Basket Blessing 1:00 pm
Easter Egg Hunt 1:30 pm
Easter Vigil 8:30 pm (Church)
Easter Sunday
March 31, 2024
Easter Sunday Masses
7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am, and 12:00 pm in the Church.
Morning Masses will also be held in Hilkert Hall.
All services and Masses will be live streamed on this page.
Lent Newsletter
Lent Newsletter
Lent & Easter at Saint Ambrose Parish
Lent & Easter at Saint Ambrose Parish
Lent Opportunities
Lent Opportunities
Sacramental Offerings
Only Jesus…
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
Reconciliation Opportunities
Reconciliation
Every Thursday in Lent | 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
March 22 | Lent Communal Penance | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
March 24 | Lent Communal Penance | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
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 – March 29 – NOON**
Tenebrae Service
Friday, March 22 | 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
March 24th
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
March 28: Holy Thursday
Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:30 pm
Adoration in the Courtyard 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Night Prayer 10:30 pm
Adoration in the Church 11:00 pm – 8:00 am
March 29 | Good Friday
Morning Prayer 8:15 am
Stations of the Cross 12:00 pm (Church)
Passion of the Lord Mass 3:00 pm (Church)
fiat Living Stations 8:00 pm (Church)
Living Stations of the Cross
March 29 | 8:00 pm | Presented by FIAT
March 30th | Holy Saturday
Morning Prayer 8:15 am
Easter Food Basket Blessing 1:00 pm
Easter Egg Hunt 1:30 pm
Easter Vigil 8:30 pm (Church)
March 31st | Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday Masses
7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am, and 12:00 pm in the Church.
Morning Masses will also be held in Hilkert Hall.
All services and Masses will be live streamed on this page.
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.
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.
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.
Lent Parish Mission with Friar Johnpaul
Schedule:
February 25 | 5:00 pm Mass | 7:00 pm – 8:30 Mission
February 26 | 7:00 pm – 8:30 Mission
February 27 | 7:00 pm – 8:30 Mission
Topic: The Spiritual Journey – Reflections on the Wizard of Oz
Friar John Paul will be back to lead in reflections of our spiritual journeys, by examining the classic characters in one of the world’s most beloved tales.
See how Dorothy’s journey can give us an insight into the true spiritual journey home to God. What message the the wicked witch, fling monkeys, and Toto have to tell us? Click your heels and enjoy this journey down the yellow brick road of life.
Everyone can join for this enjoyable, faith strengthening experience. Bring a friend or family member for an event they will not soon forget!
Lenten Soup Suppers
Location for all Soup Suppers: PLC Mother Teresa
Join us as we gather for a delicious soup dinner, great fellowship, and spiritual reflections and discussions which will focus on our Lenten themes. We are so blessed and fortunate to have a wonderful line-up of speakers joining us and we look forward to welcoming them with joyful hospitality.
Wednesday February 21st | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | What it Means to Practice Almsgiving | Ed Plaspohl, Social Concern Advocate, and Nathan Frankart, Parish Seminarian Intern
Thursday, March 7th | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | What exactly happened to Jesus? -The Anatomy of the Crucifixion | Dr. Matt McDaniel
Wednesday March 20th | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm pm | How to Pray and Fast during Lent | Father Dan Samide
For any questions or further information, please contact Gabby Moss at GYatson@StAmbrose.us
Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration
March 2 | 5:45 pm Doors Open | 6:45 pm Dinner | Hilkert Hall
Food, Fun, and Friendship! All proceeds from this event will go to the expansion of the Catholic Works of Mercy Outreach Building.
Traditional Corned Beef Dinner OR Irish Stew Dinner by the Hooley House PLUS draft beer, wine, and soft drinks. Live Music from FUNKOLOGY and Irish Dancing from The Academy of Irish Dance Company.
Tickets $30 | Each ticket comes with a $5 Hooley House gift card and $5 gift card to Fire45 Restaurant.
XLT Adoration
March 3 | 7:00 pm
Join us this Lent! Come for a time of Eucharistic Adoration with a Gospel reading & reflection and Praise & Worship music! All are welcome!
Bunny Breakfast
Sunday, March 10 | 9:00 am – 11:30 am
Family fun open to the whole community! Get your picture taken with the Easter Bunny in front of a beautiful spring display! Enjoy a wonderful Easter craft for your kids and a hot pancake breakfast!
Tickets are $8 per person. Ages 2 and under are FREE!
Couples Night Out | Lenten Reflection
Saturday, March 16 | 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm | Hilkert Hall & Mother Teresa Room
Spend some time together as a couple during this Lenten Season! It will be a wonderful evening filled with food and fellowship as a couple.
Schedule of the Evening
6-7 pm | Couples will gather for food, drinks and socializing
7-8 pm | Couples separate for activities: Axe throwing & Games for Men | Painting for Women!
8-9 pm | Lenten Reflection from Dr. Ted W. Raddell, who is a speaker and consultant for businesses, churches and organizations. He is a Health Psychologist, Personal Coach, and Relationship Expert. His mission is to make organizations, marriages, and families stronger, more successful and satisfying. Dr. Raddell graduated with his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology in 1994 from the University of Akron. With over 25 years of experience in behavioral health and wellness, he has become a sought-after professional speaker. He has designed and conducted numerous programs to help people lead healthier, happier lives.
RSVP Below! $20 per couple.
Solemn Blessing of the Easter Basket
Saturday, March 30 | 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!
- Fr. Bob’s Weekly Video, shared every Tuesday.
- 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!
Understanding the Purpose of Lent
Purpose of Lent –
- 40 in the Bible represents trial or suffering or a long time of training or testing.
- Purification – What is still in my life that can’t be in my life if I’m going to follow Jesus? I need to be purified of that.
- Enlightenment – I need to take steps to follow Jesus and conform my life after His. How can I use this time in me to make me the person He wants me to be. How does giving up chocolate make me a saint? Or does it?
Pick one thing in these three areas and be intentional about it:
- Prayer
- Fast – The church only asks us to fast on 2 days: Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. A fast is about what will conform our heart to Jesus. What kind of fast do I need in my life? It doesn’t have to have anything to do with food. What is keeping me from being present? So consider this in addition to the fast the Church asks of us.
- Picking something to give up or fast from should not be arbitrary and unnecessary (it is not causing you a problem or getting in the way of the Lord). Choose a Lenten penance that grows out of a need of where God wants you to grow.
- Almsgiving – how can I allow God to use me to bless others? It could be time, money, or writing a note or making a call each day. Pick 40 people who need to hear from you and do 1 each day of Lent.
To learn more about Lent, watch the following videos by Fr. Mike Schmitz!
The Mission of Family | A Lenten Video Series
Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus
Wednesdays | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Saint Ambrose School GIC
The Knights of Columbus will be hosting a Lenten video series, The Mission of the Family, on Wednesdays beginning February 21 through March 27, 2024. The Mission of the Family is a dynamic new video series that proclaims the truth and beauty of the Catholic vision of marriage and family life in the modern world.
Get involved this Lent.
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.
Living Your Strengths for Couples
February 22 and 29 | 6:30 pm | Lehner Center Father McGivney Room
Be at your BEST when you do what you naturally do BEST!
Have you ever wondered why you are the way you are? Would you like to be able to understand your significant other better? Do you wonder why some people are more disciplined than others or why some people are more responsible than others?
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.
If you or your partner have already taken Living Your Strengths and want to return for more insight, we welcome you back!
Space is limited for both sessions and an online assessment needs to be completed prior to the first class meeting.
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
COR Meeting
Every Other Monday | 6:45 pm – 7:45 pm | Fr. McGivney Room of the Lehner Center
A new program for ALL men of our parish, Knights or not! “COR” exists to form and strengthen Catholic men in faith and virtue as missionary disciples by drawing them into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ through prayer, formation, and fraternity.
Come join your brother parishioners for some snacks, prayer, formation, and fraternity.
Lent Faith & Fellowship Groups
Join us this Lent on a healing journey toward Jesus as we explore Restore: Lent with Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT.
Lent Prayers
“You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in You.”
Saint Augustine of Hippo
Take These Ashes
Take these ashes as a sign
That from the dust you have been raised.
And to dust you shall return.
Return to me with all your heart.
Let go the world and come to me.
Rend your heart and not your clothes.
For I am kind my name is Mercy. R.
Slow to anger is my way.
My cup is filled with love for you.
I will not send you to the for foe,
Nor scorn the ones I come to rescue. R.
Gather, my people” says the Lord
Oh, let them come to healing peace,
elders and children, lost and found,
into this place of love’s, revealing. R.
© 2019, Sarah Hart. Published by Spirit & Song®, a division of OCP. All rights reserved.
Only this I want: but to know the Lord,
And to bear his cross so to wear the crown he wore.
From Only This I Want by Dan Schutte
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.
