The “O” Antiphons Join Father Rob Ramser for a few minutes each day that can stir in us the Hope and Promise of Christmas. The Roman Church has been singing the “O” Antiphons since at least the eighth century. They are the antiphons that accompany the Magnificat canticle of Evening Prayer from December 17-23. They are a magnificent theology that uses ancient biblical imagery drawn from the messianic hopes of the Old Testament to proclaim [...]

Christmas Communion for our Homebound Members We are blessed to have about 30 of our members willing and able to bring Communion to our homebound members at Christmas (over the course of Christmas week). If you, or someone you know, is homebound and would like to receive Holy Communion, please let us know as soon as possible. Please send the name, address, and phone number to: LHomady@StAmbrose.us.

TODAY (Wednesday, Dec. 23), we are inviting you to come to Saint Ambrose from 4 pm to 6 pm to pick up your Christmas 2020 Kit. We know this year is so different. We know that many families will not be coming together as usual. One of the highlights of the year for me is Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to see so many families with all the generations coming together for Mass. This year, [...]

Christmas Mass RSVP Please let us know if you are joining us for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day Mass. We’ve added several additional spaces to make sure that all who want to join us for Christmas can do so safely and comfortably.   In order to help keep everyone comfortable and safe, we are asking you to sign up so we can reserve your seat/pew for you. Please do not reserve more seats than you need. [...]

Joseph of Nazareth: The Story of the Man Closest to Christ The first feature film ever on the story of St. Joseph, who was a carpenter, the husband of Mary, and the foster father of Jesus Christ. Scripture tells us that St. Joseph was a "just man" and that God gave him the most daunting task ever asked of a man–to be the husband of the woman who would give birth to the Messiah and [...]

Rest in Peace Deacon Gary Tomazic June 18, 1950 - December 10, 2020 Well done, good and faithful servant. These words of scripture are the words that Deacon Gary heard when he entered Heaven this morning, December 10, 2020. Deacon Gary had a servant heart that shared so generously his faith and love of God. Please keep Deacon Gary, his wife Shari, and their family in your prayers. Details will be forth in coming [...]

Ring in the joy of this season! Saint Ambrose Music Ministry Christmas Concert “Christmas through the Eyes of Joseph.” (The concert begins at 9 mins, 30 sec. in this video if you want to jump ahead.)  

God bless you for creating over 1000 Christmas cards for those in our local nursing homes. It was inspiring to see the thoughtfulness and, for so many, the creative expression and cheer on the envelope as well. Over and again, I am inspired by your goodness and your thoughtfulness. I know that these cards will bring great joy to some of our senior members.

“Healthy Ideas” 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 St. 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 Charities [...]