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St. Ambrose Church, Garrettsville, OH St. Michael Church, Windham, OH

Church Key: (SA) - St. Ambrose (SM) - St. Michael Readings for the Week Monday: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28 Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:29 — 3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34 Wednesday: 1 Jn 3:7-10; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Jn 1:35-42 Thursday: 1 Jn 3:11-21; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 4:14-22a Friday: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Mk 1:7-11 or Lk 3:23-28 [23, 31-34, 36, 38] Saturday: 1 Jn 5:14-21; Sal 149:1-6a, 9b; Jn 2:1-11 Sunday: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12 Liturgical Ministers Schedule for Jan 7-8 Saturday, Jan. 7 5:00 p.m. (SA) Altar Server: L. Danku Euch. Min.: J. Hammar, L. Barcikoski, M. Morrison Lector: D. Smith Usher/Greeter: K. & C. Painley Sunday, Jan. 8 9:00 a.m. (SM) Altar Server: A. Sheesley, S. Esposito Euch. Min.: R. Adams, D. Horner Lector: G. Pietra Sunday, Jan. 8 11:15 a.m. (SA) Altar Server: J. & O. McCullough Euch. Min.: D. Neu, P. Johnston, L. Rivera Lector: C. Milko Usher/Greeter: D. & C. Crane, M. Pesecky

The Blessing We Receive The blessing we experience in Christ Jesus is proclaimed in Numbers as the special blessing for the people of Israel. They and we are to be blessed by the invocation of God’s loving kindness, the shining glory of God’s face turned toward us in love, not away from us in anger. We are blessed by God’s own peace! Our wish and our hope are fulfilled in this blessing, which is made visible in the coming of Jesus. In Jesus, the image of the invisible God, God’s face is shown to us and God’s presence is made known to us in faithful and loving kindness. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Today’s Readings First Reading — The Lord bless you and keep you! The Lord look upon you kindly and give you peace! (Numbers 6:22-27). Second Reading — God sent the Spirit of the Son into our hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!” So you are no longer a slave but an heir, through God (Galatians 4:4-7). Gospel — The shepherds glorified and praised God for all they had heard and seen (Luke 2:16-21).

What a Beautiful Sound! Many thanks to the St. Ambrose Adult Vocal Choir for the beautiful Christmas concert! What a wonderful way to celebrate the season with God’s gift of music and song! How truly blessed we are at St. Ambrose to have the quality music

program we have...one we should never take for granted. A big “God Bless You!” and “Holiday Thank You!” to all. A very special “thank you” goes out to Tess who brings the thousands and thousands of musical notes together to create the joyful sounds of the season!

Daily Mass Intentions We are in need of intentions for our weekday Masses. If you have a special intention or would like to have a deceased loved one remembered, please call us at the rectory. The Mass intentions for our weekend Masses are scheduled for the next several months. However, there are plenty of dates open for our weekday Masses. The usual stipend is $10.00.

Save the Date CRHP Women’s Renewal Team will be hosting their Third Annual Italian Night on Saturday, Jan. 28, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at St. Ambrose Church hall. Please join us for lasagna, socializing and a silent auction.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Saturday, Dec. 31, Sunday Liturgy 5:00 p.m. (SA) For the parishioners Sunday, Jan. 1, Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God 9:00 a.m. (SM) Emily Andrews (Windham Altar Society) 11:15 a.m. (SA) Joseph & Mary White (Family) Monday, Jan. 2, Ss. Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzen 8:00 a.m. (SA) Patrick & Mary Harrington (Family) Tuesday, Jan. 3, Christmas Weekday No Mass Wednesday, Jan. 4, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton No Mass Thursday, Jan. 5, St. John Neumann 8:00 a.m. (SA) Margaret Tushar (Jeanette Haltrman) Friday, Jan. 6, Christmas Weekday 8:00 a.m. (SA) Pauline Ross (Edward J. Hrobak) Saturday, Jan. 7, Sunday Liturgy 5:00 p.m. (SA) Santo Scopilliti (Wife, Mona) Sunday, Jan. 8, The Epiphany of the Lord 9:00 a.m. (SM) Charles Rome (Windham K of C) 11:15 a.m. (SA) For the parishioners

Responsorial Psalm The Responsorial Psalm for this weekend is:

(Psalm 67) May God bless us,

may God bless us in his mercy, mercy.

PSR AND YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS

PSR and Youth Ministry No classes today, Sunday, Jan. 1. Classes resume next Sunday, Jan. 8, at 10:00 a.m.

Confirmation Session All eligible students and their sponsors are reminded of the first formation session, next Sunday, Jan. 8, at 12:30 p.m. in the church hall.

Thank you … to the Social Action committee and Jackie Kable, who organized the "Fuzzy Friends of Melana" collection. Gratitude to all parishoners, the PSR families and the Knights of Columbus for donating the fuzzy critters. The critters have been delivered to UH Portage Med Center and Ronald McDonald House, Cleveland, who serves children at Rainbow Babies (UH) and Cleve. Clinic Children's Hospital. God bless you for helping to brighten the lives of ill children. The Fashing and Mazey Families

Mary, the Holy Mother of God January 1, 2017

A Long List of “Thank You” Notes! Preparing for the great celebration of Christmas takes a lot of time and work from many parishioners. We are truly grateful for those who volunteered so much to make Christmas 2016 at St. Ambrose & St. Michael such a beautiful and prayerful experience. - We extend a very special thank you to the members of the Worship Committee and all those who helped to decorate our churches for Christmas. - Thank you to all those involved with our music ministry: the vocal choir, the soloists and instrumentalists. With joyful hearts you helped us lift up our praise to God in song. Your many hours of rehearsals and the sharing of your talents are greatly appreciated. - Thank you to all those who were involved in liturgical roles during our Christmas Masses: lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, altar servers, greeters, ushers, and music ministers. - Thank you also to our families for your generous Christmas contributions. Your selfless giving enables us to pay the monthly bills as well as continue the mission of Jesus. May God bless you for your generous hearts. Christmas offering envelopes are still coming in. We will have a final total for our Christmas offering in the next few weeks. - Thank you to all who gifted us at the rectory with cards, personal gifts and holiday goodies. - But most of all, thank you to the families of St. Ambrose and St. Michael for your continued witness to the love of God, for your faith that gives strength, and for your dedication to your parish.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Need the perfect gift for your spouse this Christmas? Better than power tools or jewelry…better than a romantic dinner…even better than a cruise…give your spouse the gift of your time and love by taking him/her on a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend will be held in Hudson at the Clarion Inn and Confer-ence Center on Feb. 17-19. Applications/further info available online: www.GreatMarriagesOhio.org or call 330-305-9963. Call today and make your good marriage a great marriage!

Christmas Collection Christmas offering envelopes are still coming in. We will have a final total for our Christmas offering in next week’s bulletin. Many thanks to all who gave so generously. Parish Calendars Once again this year Carlson Funeral Home has provided us with our parish calendars. They are available in the vestibule. Please take one per household.

Bingo at St. Ambrose Doors open on Tuesday, Jan. 3, at 5:45 p.m. Games (early bird) start at 6:45 p.m. in the church hall. Workers: J. Hoffmann, J. Evitts, P. James, T. Gushura, M. Gibbs, M. Kenesky.

Children’s Envelopes The 2017 church envelopes for use by the children of the parish are in the vestibule.

Prayer Request If you have a special prayer request please let Don Neu know. The members of the “Ministry of Care” have promised to remember in prayer each day the needs of our parish commu-nity and the Church throughout the world. You can call Don at home at 330-367-9262, email him at djncep@yahoo.com, or put your prayer requests in the collection basket. We will be sure that your intentions are lifted up to God in prayer.

A Great Success Many thanks to everyone who supported our December Christmas Ca$h raffle. It was a great success! Congratulations to the following winners in our Christmas Ca$h raffle: December 18 – $ 50.00 – Kathleen Berish December 19 – $ 50.00 – David Vincent December 20 – $ 50.00 – Charlotte Gravatt December 21 – $ 50.00 – Andrew Scott December 22 – $ 50.00 – Leonard Lunardi We will publish the rest of the winners in next week’s bulletin.

Procession with Gifts In the vestibule is a book for parishioners to sign up to present our gifts of bread and wine at our weekend liturgies. Are you celebrating a birthday, anniversary, special occasion? Perhaps you would like to bring up the gifts on that weekend. All parishioners are encouraged to be involved in presenting the gifts. Please take some time after Mass to sign up.

Bingo at St. Michael Doors open on Thursday, Jan. 5, at 5:30 p.m. Games start at 7:00 p.m. in the parish hall. Floor Crew: A. Olson, N. Kendrick, J. Crofford Kitchen Crew: J. Duman, A. Malone, B. Nutter, A. Olson. Please come and support St. Michael Bingo! There is a chance to win one of several jackpots!

2017 Offering Envelopes for St. Michael The 2017 church envelopes for use by the parishioners are in the back of the church at St. Michael. If you need envelopes, please call the rectory at 330-527-4105.

Hall Rental If you would like to rent St. Michael parish hall, please contact Barry Cree at 330-326-2420.

THIS WEEK AT ST. MICHAEL PARISH Thursday, January 5 7:00 p.m. Bingo (hall)

THIS WEEK AT ST. AMBROSE PARISH Sunday, January 1 8:00 p.m. AA (hall) Tuesday, January 3 6:45 p.m. Bingo (hall) Saturday, January 7 4:25 p.m. Praying the Rosary (church) Sunday, January 8 10:00 a.m. PSR (J. A. Garfield Elem. School) 10:00 a.m. Youth Ministry (hall) 12:30 p.m. Confirmation session (hall) 8:00 p.m. AA (hall)

2016 Annual Contribution Statement St. Ambrose and St. Michael

If you would like your contribution statement for tax purposes, please fill out the form below. Statements will be prepared only for those who request them. You may place the form in the collection basket or bring it to the rectory. Thank you.

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