Events for week of February 15, 2026

Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) starts on September 6 and 7! We all know young children can have trouble sitting still during Mass.   At CLOW, held during our 4:30 pm Saturday Mass and on Sunday at our 9:00 am and 10:30 am Masses, they can listen and ask questions while we discuss the readings [...]

OCIA Breaking Open the Word Sessions Sundays - September 14 through April 12 | 10:30 am Mass until 11:30 am Candidates and Catechumen registered for the OCIA program will be meeting every Sunday at 10:30am mass in the main church. We will be dismissed from mass, after the homily, where we will then meet [...]

Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) starts on September 6 and 7! We all know young children can have trouble sitting still during Mass.   At CLOW, held during our 4:30 pm Saturday Mass and on Sunday at our 9:00 am and 10:30 am Masses, they can listen and ask questions while we discuss the readings [...]

Remember your loved ones in prayer by joining our Legion of Mary at the annual Walk to Remember held at Resurrection Cemetery (6303 Center Rd., Valley City, OH). For those who cannot walk, or in case of rain, the Rosary will be prayed in the mausoleum or main office. Whether walking or not, you can [...]

Our annual Pet Blessing will be on Sunday, October 5 at 1:30 pm at the Courtyard (or Hilkert Hall Gym during inclement weather). A blessing of pets is held around the Feast Day of Saint Francis of Assisi, where anyone can bring their animal companions to church (dogs, cats, birds, any animal creature) to receive [...]

Come Worship the Lord in Eucharistic Adoration. Adoration is held every Monday in the Chapel, from 9:00 am – 7:30 pm and is followed by Benediction at 7:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Questions? Reach out to Terri Parker at tmparker1122@gmail.com.  Learn More & RSVP for Adoration!

Every week, we distribute 3,400+ peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to those in need... We are always looking for more help! Join us to pack lunches on Mondays through Thursdays, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Saint Ambrose Parish or make sandwiches at home and drop them off to Saint Ambrose! There are also many other ways [...]

Book Club Beginning in September | 1:30 – 3:00 pm (Wednesday) or 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm (Mondays) | Fr. McGivney or LC Mark Book Club is a wonderful way to grow deeper in your faith. We will be reading 2 powerful books that could be game-changers for your life and understanding. Screwtape Letters [...]

Walking with Purpose 9:30 am | Mother Teresa Room Walking with Purpose is a ministry of Jesus Christ.  We exist to help all women and girls to know Jesus Christ personally by making Scripture and the teachings of the Catholic Church relevant and applicable. Are you looking for a way to refuel and be refreshed, make authentic [...]

Centering Prayer Every Tuesday, beginning September 9th (except for holidays) | 4:00 - 5:30 pm | Pat's Home* (very near the church) *Address will be sent after registration* If you are searching for a prayerful time of silence with the Holy Spirit... If you desire to deepen your relationship with God... If you want [...]

Every week, we distribute 3,400+ peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to those in need... We are always looking for more help! Join us to pack lunches on Mondays through Thursdays, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Saint Ambrose Parish or make sandwiches at home and drop them off to Saint Ambrose! There are also many other ways [...]

The tween and teen years can be tricky to navigate. Blaze Belong, a Walking with Purpose Program, will help girls in grades 4th-8th to unlock their spiritual potential through a deeper relationship with Christ. Through BLAZE Belong, girls will receive practical teaching to help them navigate social media, identity issues, and the [...]

Healing Hearts September 23 - October 28 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm | LC Luke Children may have a difficult time to process emotions and feelings surrounding the loss of a loved one. It can be tough for them to talk abotu these feelings or know what to do with them. While we [...]

Walking with Purpose 6:30 pm | Hilkert Hall Walking with Purpose is a ministry of Jesus Christ.  We exist to help all women and girls to know Jesus Christ personally by making Scripture and the teachings of the Catholic Church relevant and applicable. Are you looking for a way to refuel and be refreshed, make authentic connections [...]

Living Word Healing Prayer Ministry: Bimonthly Meeting All meetings are from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Most are in the Chapel. Exceptions are as noted. Upcoming Dates: June 3, 2025 June 17, 2025 July 1, 2025 July 15, 2025 August 5, 2025 August 19, 2025 September 2, 2025 September 16, 2025 October 7, 2025 [...]

Faith, fellowship, and basketball… All men are welcome; including all skill levels. We play every Tuesday and Thursday night from 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm in Hilkert Gym. We may take a few weeks off during the summer months depending on everyone's schedules. Contact Joseph LaGuardia, 484.269.6595 or starsbball146@gmail.com for more details.

Route 66: Chair Strength & Stretch Wednesdays | 9:00 am - 10:00 am  *Mother Teresa Room EXCEPT for the 1st Wednesday of each month where they are in HH 1. They are off for holidays (11/27, 12/25 & 1/1).

GriefShare Wednesdays, beginning September 10 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am | Lehner Center Father McGivney Room Grieving a loss? Find hope and healing after the death of a loved one with our weekly grief support group. RSVP Required. Registration can also be done by contacting Denise Golan at Denise.GriefShare@gmail.com or 440.465.7813. [...]

Foundations of Faith: A Journey Through the Catechism of the Catholic Church Wednesdays, beginning 9/24 | 10:00 am - Noon | Fr. McGivney Foundations of Faith: A Journey Through the Catechism is a revolutionary, specially designed video-based program that makes the wisdom of the Church's most foundational teachings accessible to all. Its unique color-coded [...]

Lunch & Learn - TBD October 8 | 11:00 am | Father McGivney Join us for lunch and a speaker, sponsored by our friends at Danbury Senior Living. RSVP using the event form, emailing JOsowski@StAmbrose.us or call 330.460.7341. Questions? Email Joyce at JOsowski@StAmbrose.us or call at 330.460.7341.

If My People Pray | Prayer for Our Nation Monthly on Second Wednesday | Noon to 1:00 pm | Chapel Dates: 7/9/25, 8/13/25, 9/10/25, 10/8/25, 11/12/25, 12/10/25, 1/14/26, 2/11/26, 3/11/26, 4/8/26, 5/13/26, 6/10/26 Are you discouraged by the news, division and chaos taking place in our great country? It is not hopeless. There is something we can [...]

Holy Spokes Bicycling Ministry For adults 21+ Join us for some great rides, fellowship & fun as we cycle throughout the city and nearby parks. Stopping for snacks and refreshments along the way! Cycling routes are estimated at 1 to 1-1/2 hours. All experienced levels are welcome! Helmets, water bottle and a well-maintained bike are required. October [...]

Book Club Beginning in September | 1:30 – 3:00 pm (Wednesday) or 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm (Mondays) | Fr. McGivney or LC Mark Book Club is a wonderful way to grow deeper in your faith. We will be reading 2 powerful books that could be game-changers for your life and understanding. Screwtape Letters [...]

Every week, we distribute 3,400+ peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to those in need... We are always looking for more help! Join us to pack lunches on Mondays through Thursdays, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Saint Ambrose Parish or make sandwiches at home and drop them off to Saint Ambrose! There are also many other ways [...]

Foundations of Faith: A Journey Through the Catechism of the Catholic Church Wednesdays, beginning 9/24 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm | Fr. McGivney Foundations of Faith: A Journey Through the Catechism is a revolutionary, specially designed video-based program that makes the wisdom of the Church’s most foundational teachings accessible to all. Its unique [...]

Divorce Care New Series beginning September 3 | Wednesdays | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm | Lehner Center Are you facing the struggles of divorce or separation? Loneliness? Anger? Betrayal? Depression? Financial cutbacks necessitating huge life changes? Helping kids adjust? You are not alone.  There is help, hope, and healing in Christ. Saint Ambrose [...]

GriefShare Wednesdays, beginning September 10 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Lehner Center Father McGivney Room Grieving a loss? Find hope and healing after the death of a loved one with our weekly grief support group. Registration can also be done by contacting Denise Golan at Denise.GriefShare@gmail.com or 440.465.7813. [...]

Every week, we distribute 3,400+ peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to those in need... We are always looking for more help! Join us to pack lunches on Mondays through Thursdays, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Saint Ambrose Parish or make sandwiches at home and drop them off to Saint Ambrose! There are also many other ways [...]

Alpha Thursdays 6:00 – 8:30 pm for 11 Weeks | Starts on August 28, 2025 Alpha is a series of sessions exploring some important questions about life, faith and God. Alpha meets each week for 11 weeks. Participants share a meal, watch a video and then talk in small groups. The talks revolve around questions [...]

Meets monthly (except holidays and Holy Days). Lehner Center, Luke Room. Full Schedule: 8/14, 9/11, 10/9, 11/13, 12/11, 1/8, 2/12, 3/12, 4/9, 5/14 The Infant of Prague Guild are Catholics who promote a deeper love of the Infant Jesus. This is accomplished through the recitation of the Chaplet of the Infant Jesus, teaching school [...]

Whether you like it neat or on the rocks, bring a friend or two and plan to join us for a FREE, fun Guys’ Night Out! Saint Ambrose Parish is the place for all men to grow in faith and fellowship. Come to enjoy a great night out with the guys that includes beverages, brotherhood, [...]

Our Legion of Mary active members meet weekly on Thursdays at 6:00 pm (except holidays and Holy Days) to pray the Rosary. 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. Drop [...]

Well-Read Mom: Take Care of Your Heart Through Reading and Friendship 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Family Room in back of Church Dates: 9/11, 10/9, 11/13, 12/11, 1/8, 2/12, 3/12, 4/9, 5/14, 6/11 It can be challenging to make time to read in a world that never stops. Developing and maintaining the ability [...]

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 [...]

Faith, fellowship, and basketball… All men are welcome; including all skill levels. We play every Tuesday and Thursday night from 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm in Hilkert Gym. We may take a few weeks off during the summer months depending on everyone's schedules. Contact Joseph LaGuardia, 484.269.6595 or starsbball146@gmail.com for more details.

Rosary for Priests and Seminarians Every Friday | 9:00 am - 9:45 am | Chapel Jesus established His Sacred Priesthood at the Last Supper when he instituted the Holy Eucharist and told His apostles, Do this in memory of me. Since the Last Supper, men of every age and time have been chosen by [...]

Alpha Marriage Course Fridays once per month (see dates below) | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm The Marriage Course runs over seven sessions, and each session begins with sharing dinner as a couple, followed by a fun, insightful video covering topics that are relevant and essential for every couple in maintaining a healthy marriage. [...]

Men’s Breakfast Join us second Saturday of every month! Breakfast is on us! We begins at 8:30 am with a delicious, warm breakfast followed by a short witness and video for discussion.  We wrap up each monthly breakfast session by 9:45 am so that you may enjoy the rest of your Saturday, energized by the [...]

Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) starts on September 6 and 7! We all know young children can have trouble sitting still during Mass.   At CLOW, held during our 4:30 pm Saturday Mass and on Sunday at our 9:00 am and 10:30 am Masses, they can listen and ask questions while we discuss the readings [...]