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 [...]

Join the Legion of Mary at the Strongsville Town Square for America Needs Fatima Rosary Prayer. America Needs Fatima (ANF) is a special campaign to spread the message of Fatima in the United States. The goal of America Needs Fatima is to win the heart and soul of America for Mary by spreading Our Lady’s [...]

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!

Faith & Fellowship Group: The Chosen 5 The CHOSEN 5: This 8-week TV series, The Chosen and interactive study guide, God's Goodness for the Chosen, allows you to delve more deeply into each episode as you explore the life of Jesus. This Faith & Fellowship Group that meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each [...]

Divine Mercy Cenacle | Morning Session Monthly | Second Monday of the Month | 11:00 am We are parishioners praying for the dying. When our priests go to offer the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, especially for the dying, you will receive an email with the first name of the person receiving the Sacrament, for [...]

Holy Hiking - Fall Hike In Honor of The Season of Creation, Linda Sandish will lead several hikes and all participants to reflect on God's creation and how we care for it. The Season of Creation is an ecumenical initiative celebrated every year from September 1 to October 4, beginning with the World Day [...]

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 [...]

Divine Mercy Cenacle | Evening Session Monthly | Second Monday of the Month | 7:00 pm We are parishioners praying for the dying. When our priests go to offer the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, especially for the dying, you will receive an email with the first name of the person receiving the Sacrament, for [...]

Father Bob Presents...A Walk through the Meaning of the Mass Mondays (dates below) | 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm| Mother Teresa Join us for Father Bob presents... "A Walk through the Meaning of the Mass." In this series, Father Bob explains each part of the Mass, discussing their origins and reasons for the associated [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Bible in a Year 1st & 3rd Wednesday of Every Month | 12:00 – 1:30 pm | Father McGivney Full Schedule: 7/2/25, 7/16/25, 8/6/25, 8/20/25, 9/3/25, 9/17/25, 10/1/25, 10/15/25, 11/5/25, 11/19/25, 12/3/25, 12/17/25, 1/7/26, 1/21/26, 2/4/26, 2/18/26, 3/4/26, 3/18/26, 4/1/26, 4/15/26, 5/6/26, 5/20/26, 6/3/26, 6/17/26 Watch or listen to Ascension Press’ #1 podcast on your [...]

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 [...]

Saint Ambrose Catholic School and Saint Ambrose PSR Living Rosary Wednesday, October 15, 2025 5:00 pm | Hilkert Courtyard (weather permitting) Please join our school and PSR students on as we pray the Living Rosary together. All are welcome. Sign up online to lead a prayer. We are blessed with the opportunity to pray to [...]

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 6:00 pm in the Lehner Center John Room Our previous ministry dedicated to serving military members, veterans, and their families is advancing! Our Military Ministry is always looking for new members and is open to anyone who wants to support our brave men and women in uniform. We invite those who [...]

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 [...]

Monthly Baptism Class 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Various Locations *an email will go out to the families registered the Monday before class with the class location The Cleveland Diocese requires all parents bringing their first child to the Catholic Church to be Baptized to take a Baptism Class. We hold our Baptism classes at [...]

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. [...]

Silent Sorrows Mass October 15 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm We gather together in prayer to support those who have or know of someone who has experienced a miscarriage, stillbirth, neo-natal death or complications with infertility.

Fall Social October 16 | 12:30 pm | Mother Teresa Room Before our snowbirds fly south for the winter join us for some food and fun. Bring 6 quarters and we’ll play two rounds of (LCR) and maybe some other games RSVP using the event form, emailing JOsowski@StAmbrose.us or call 330.460.7341. Questions? Email Joyce [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Come Experience God’s Tender Forgiveness Weekly Confession is held in the Church from 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm. The Sacrament of Reconciliation (commonly called Confession or Penance) is the method given by Christ to the Church by which individuals are freed from sins committed after receiving Baptism. Other opportunities for Confession: Our monthly Reconciliation generally occurs [...]

Hearts of Hope Widows Support Group Meetings are the 3rd Thursday of every month at 6:30 pm. It’s Christ who stands with us always, and especially when you commend your spouse to the Lord. Hearts of Hope is a group of widows who come together to share conversation, prayer, and community. Our hearts will [...]

Young Adult Bible Study September 4 & 18 October 2, 16 & 30 November 13 December 4 & 18 All young adults are invited to join us for bible study on Thursdays at 7:00 pm in the Lehner Center - bring a friend, bring a bible and come break open scriptures with us! [...]

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 [...]

OCTOBER BINGO Doors Open 4:00 pm | Bingo Begins 7:00 pm Bring a friend to play! Check out all of our BINGO food and game specials. Friday, October 3 One FREE Extra Coverall with the purchase of one or more Marker Madness. $4 Taco Salad Friday, October 17 One FREE Small Lightning with the [...]

Alpha Holy Spirit Retreat Saturday, October 18 | 9:30 am - 4:00 pm | Mother Teresa Room Get away from the busyness of everyday life. Come bond with each other and God. All current and past participants of Alpha are invited for community and prayer at the 2025 Alpha Retreat. Experience 4 topics of [...]

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 [...]

Monthly Healing Offerings Monthly Healing Prayer Offerings take place after the 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass on the third Saturday in the Church unless noted otherwise: Upcoming Dates: June 21, 2025 July 19, 2025; August 16, 2025 September 20, 2025 October 18, 2025 November 15, 2025 no healing prayer for December January 17, 2026 February 21, [...]

Couples' Night Out: Sweetest Day Celebration October 18 | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm | Hilkert Hall Join us at Saint Ambrose for a special Sweetest Day celebration with your loved one! Enjoy a delicious Italian dinner and beverages from Esber Beverage. After dinner, hit the dance floor with Disco Express Band playing all [...]