Week of Events
40 Days for Life
From September 24 – November 2 you are invited to join with other Christians for 40 Days for Life – 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. Join us at the Kickoff Rally at Saint John Vianney on Monday, September 22, at 7:00 pm, 7575 Bellflower Road, Mentor, 44060. Please contact [...]
Fill the Crib
Fill the Crib October 1 - 20 | Entrances of the Church & Narthex The Gabriel Project will be holding our annual Fill the Crib throughout the first three weeks of October. We will be collecting for the following resource centers: • Gabriel Project- Saint Ambrose • Oaks Family Care Center • One Hope [...]
Fall Foliage Lunch Cruise on the Ohio River: WAITLIST ONLY
Fall Foliage Lunch Cruise on the Ohio River: WAITLIST ONLY October 23, 2025 | 9:00 am - 6:30 pm Both dates are currently sold out. Waitlist is available by calling the front office. Please join as we cruise the beautiful Ohio River for a fall foliage tour. Our day includes a private 2-hour lunch [...]
Sunday, October 19, 2025
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October 19, 2025 -Knights of Columbus Christmas Card Sale
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October 19, 2025 -Children’s Liturgy of the Word
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October 19, 2025 -Rite of Enrollment for Reconciliation
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October 19, 2025 -OCIA Breaking Open the Word Sessions
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October 19, 2025 -OCIA Theology Sessions
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October 19, 2025 -Children’s Liturgy of the Word
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October 19, 2025 -OCIA Formation Session
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October 19, 2025 -Rite of Enrollment for Reconciliation
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October 19, 2025 -CWM Community Meal
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October 19, 2025 -Rite of Enrollment for Confirmation
Knights of Columbus Christmas Card Sale
Keep Christ in Christmas Custom Christmas Cards for sale! Send special warm Christmas greetings to your friends and family this Christmas Season with these Christmas Cards created by the students at St. Ambrose School in cooperation with and the Support of the Brunswick Knights of Columbus. Pick up your pack on Sunday, October 19th [...]
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
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 [...]
Rite of Enrollment for Reconciliation
Families that learn to forgive are stronger, happier and holier. Sunday, October 19, during the 9:00 am and 10:30 am Masses in the Church Parents, grandparents and family members, please join us for this very special time for your second grader as they prepare to celebrate the mercy and forgiveness of God in the Sacrament [...]
OCIA Breaking Open the Word Sessions
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 [...]
OCIA Theology Sessions
OCIA Theology Sessions 10:30 am Mass until 2:00 pm | Mother Teresa unless otherwise noted Dates: 9/28/25 10/19/25 11/9/25 1/4/26 2/1/26 3/1/26 4/19/26 Candidates and Catechumen preparing to receive their Sacraments at the Easter Vigil Mass will be meeting at 10:30am mass in the church. After the homily, we will be dismissed, where we [...]
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
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 [...]
Rite of Enrollment for Reconciliation
Families that learn to forgive are stronger, happier and holier. Sunday, October 19, during the 9:00 am and 10:30 am Masses in the Church Parents, grandparents and family members, please join us for this very special time for your second grader as they prepare to celebrate the mercy and forgiveness of God in the Sacrament [...]
CWM Community Meal
CWM Community Meal Third Sunday of the Month | 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Stop by Hilkert Hall to pick up your carry out Community Meal form Catholic Works of Mercy.
Rite of Enrollment for Confirmation
Sunday, October 19, during the 5:00 pm Mass in the Church All Confirmation candidates and their families are invited to join us after Mass for a reception from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. For more details, please email Caitlin Arbogast.
Monday, October 20, 2025
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October 20, 2025 -Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction
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October 20, 2025 -PB&J Brigade
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October 20, 2025 -AFF Book Club: Mondays
Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction
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!
PB&J Brigade
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 [...]
AFF Book Club: Mondays
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 [...]
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
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October 21, 2025 -Bus Trip: Fall Foliage Lunch Cruise *Date Added*
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October 21, 2025 -WWP: Coffee Connects (AM Sessions)
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October 21, 2025 -Catechism in a Year Club
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October 21, 2025OneHope NEO | Food Sorting
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October 21, 2025 -Centering Prayer
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October 21, 2025 -PB&J Brigade
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October 21, 2025 -Blaze Belong for Teen & Tween Girls
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October 21, 2025 -Healing Hearts
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October 21, 2025 -WWP: Coffee Connects (PM Sessions)
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October 21, 2025 -Living Word Healing Prayer Ministry: Bimonthly Meeting
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October 21, 2025 -Men’s Rec Basketball
Bus Trip: Fall Foliage Lunch Cruise *Date Added*
Bus Trip: Fall Foliage Lunch Cruise *Date Added* October 21, 2025 | 9:00 am – 6:30 pm Please join as we cruise the beautiful Ohio River for a fall foliage tour. Our day includes a private 2-hour lunch cruise aboard the Valley Gem Steamwheeler. We will be served an upscale buffet luncheon including dessert. After our 2-hour cruise, [...]
WWP: Coffee Connects (AM Sessions)
Walking with Purpose : Coffee Connects 9:30 am | Mother Teresa Room It’s hard to manage life’s pace and pressure when what we really long for is inner peace. Thanks to Walking with Purpose, women are discovering how to manage expectations, set healthy boundaries, make God their highest priority, and give time to what matters [...]
Catechism in a Year Club
Catechism in a Year Club First & Third Tuesdays beginning January 7, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm | LC Fr. McGivney Join us in a great New Year’s resolution that will change your life – let’s read the entire Catechism in a year! Saint Ambrose is excited to invite our parishioners and friends [...]
OneHope NEO | Food Sorting
OneHope NEO | Food Sorting Third Tuesday of the Month | Hilkert Hall During the food sort that takes place in Hilkert Hall, volunteers pack 350 bags of perishable and non-perishable foods that will be given to our friends and families that live in the Clark Fulton area of Cleveland, Ohio. Together we can [...]
Centering Prayer
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 [...]
PB&J Brigade
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 [...]
Blaze Belong for Teen & Tween Girls
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
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 [...]
WWP: Coffee Connects (PM Sessions)
Walking with Purpose : Coffee Connects 6:30 pm | Hilkert Hall It’s hard to manage life’s pace and pressure when what we really long for is inner peace. Thanks to Walking with Purpose, women are discovering how to manage expectations, set healthy boundaries, make God their highest priority, and give time to what matters most. [...]
Living Word Healing Prayer Ministry: Bimonthly Meeting
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 [...]
Men’s Rec Basketball
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.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
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October 22, 2025 -Route 66: Chair Strength & Stretch
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October 22, 2025 -GriefShare – Wednesday AM
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October 22, 2025 -Foundations of Faith – AM
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October 22, 2025 -AFF Book Club: Wednesdays
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October 22, 2025 -OneHope NEO | Food Distribution
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October 22, 2025 -PB&J Brigade
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October 22, 2025 -Foundations of Faith – PM
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October 22, 2025 -Divorce Care
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October 22, 2025 -GriefShare – Wednesday PM
Route 66: Chair Strength & Stretch
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 – Wednesday AM
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 – AM
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 [...]
AFF Book Club: Wednesdays
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 [...]
OneHope NEO | Food Distribution
OneHope NEO | Food Distribution Third Wednesday of the Month | International Newcomers Academy (3145 West 46th Street in Cleveland) OneHope NEO brings teams of volunteers to help support Cleveland’s Near Westside Neighborhoods. The bags of food are distributed to families and individuals who are truly in need of this help. We are looking [...]
PB&J Brigade
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 – PM
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
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 – Wednesday PM
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. [...]
Thursday, October 23, 2025
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October 23, 2025 -PB&J Brigade
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October 23, 2025 -Alpha
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October 23, 2025 -Legion of Mary Rosary
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October 23, 2025 -Weekly Sacrament of Reconciliation
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October 23, 2025 -Route 66: Beginner Pickleball
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October 23, 2025 -Men’s Fellowship
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October 23, 2025 -Men’s Rec Basketball
PB&J Brigade
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
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 [...]
Legion of Mary Rosary
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 [...]
Weekly Sacrament of Reconciliation
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 [...]
Route 66: Beginner Pickleball
Beginner Pickleball October 23 | 7:00 pm | Hilkert Gym We kick off our indoor pickleball season with a special session just for beginners. If you’ve played 5 times or less, come join us. This is a great way to learn this sport and play around with it in a non-competitive environment. As a [...]
Men’s Fellowship
Men's Fellowship is based on a series of topics on how to be a Catholic Man in the World today. This meeting takes place on the second and fourth Thursday of each month from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm at the Lehner Center-McGiveny. This is not a Bible study, but discussions that are focused mainly [...]
Men’s Rec Basketball
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.
Friday, October 24, 2025
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October 24, 2025 -Rosary for Priests and Seminarians
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October 24, 2025 -Annual Trick-or-Treat
Rosary for Priests and Seminarians
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 [...]
Annual Trick-or-Treat
Saint Ambrose Trick-or-Treat October 24 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Parish Grounds Join us and visit dozens of candy stations throughout our campus for our annual Trick-or-Treat event! Candy - Costumes - Games - DJ - Family Fun RSVP Today!
Saturday, October 25, 2025
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October 25, 2025 -Holy Hiking – Hike & Pray the Rosary
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October 25, 2025 -Children’s Liturgy of the Word
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October 25, 2025 -October Neon Bingo – SOLD OUT
Holy Hiking – Hike & Pray the Rosary
Holy Hiking - Hike & Pray the Rosary October 25 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Brunswick Lake Come join us for a Holy Hike! Deacon Matt will guide us in walking and praying the rosary during this special month dedicated to our Blessed Mother and the Rosary. RSVP on our website to [...]
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
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 [...]
October Neon Bingo – SOLD OUT
October Neon Bingo - SOLD OUT October 25 | 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm Join us for a glow in the dark night of fun! Tickets are $40/person includes all BINGO games, neon dauber, dinner, & dessert! Come dressed in your best costume for a chance to win spooky-good prizes! This event [...]