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JOIN US • First Look: Parish Events and News

SUNDAY, MAY 91:00 pm Drive-Thru Communion (Parking Lot)

MONDAY, MAY 109:00 am Eucharistic Adoration (Chapel)3:00 pm Men's Golf League (Coppertop) 4:30 pm PB&J Brigade (PLC Kitchen)6:15 pm Brunswick Women’s AA Meeting (LC John)7:00 pm What the Heck Happened? (Mother Teresa)7:30 pm Benediction (Chapel)

TUESDAY, MAY 119:00 am Sarah's Circle Meeting (LC Fr. McGivney) 2:00 pm Catholic Charities Counseling (LC Mark)4:30 pm PB&J Brigade (PLC Kitchen)6:30 pm A Quiet Place Book Club (Virtual)7:00 pm Quilting & Sewing Ministry (LC Luke)8:00 pm Men’s Rec Basketball (HH Gym)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 129:00 am Route 66 Yoga (Mother Teresa)10:00 am Women's Guild Crafts (LC Fr. McGivney)11:00 am Faith Sharing (LC Luke)1:00 pm A Quiet Place Book Club (Mother Teresa)4:00 pm Our Story Bible Study (Mother Teresa)4:30 pm PB&J Brigade (PLC Kitchen)6:30 pm Life Eternal Bible Study (LC Fr. McGivney)

THURSDAY, MAY 139:30 am Life Eternal Bible Study (LC Fr. McGivney)10:30 am Prayer Shawl Ministry (LC Luke)1:00 pm GriefShare (LC Fr. McGivney)4:30 pm PB&J Brigade (Mother Teresa)5:00 pm Infant of Prague Prayer Group (Chapel)6:00 pm Legion of Mary Lady of Fatima Feast Prayer (Chapel)6:15 pm Sitting with Scripture (Virtual)7:00 pm Men's Fellowship (LC Luke)7:00 pm GriefShare (LC Fr. McGivney)7:30 pm Boy Scouts' Meeting (Hilkert Hall)8:00 pm Men’s Rec Basketball (HH Gym)

FRIDAY, MAY 1411:00 am Route 66's Lunch & Learn (Mother Teresa)7:00 pm Music Ministry Concert (Church)

SATURDAY, MAY 159:00 am Walking in the Light (School Playground)9:00 am FAF's The Art of the Slow Roll (Gordon Park)6:00 pm Marriage Enrichment Series (TBD)

May 15May 29June 12July 10

July 24August 14August 28

In the event that it rains, Mass will be held under the tent.

God, our heavenly Father, You give to each the ability to share Your generative love.

Bless those women in our lives who mirror Your love and bring forth life through their willingness

to risk bringing new life into this world.

Help us to show them our gratitude for the gift of life and the gift of a mother's love.

May our life-giving God continue to bless them and show them His unfailing love.

We ask this through Jesus, God's Son and our brother.

Amen.

Book ClubChange Your Life Join us for Book Club in May, where we will be discussing our Easter book, "A Quiet Place: How Daily Prayer can Change your Life." In-person meetings will be on Wednesdays, beginning May 12, at 1:00 pm in the Mother Teresa room. Zoom sessions will begin on May 11 and be held on Tuesdays, at 6:30 pm. Now is the time to enrich and strengthen your faith with this book. Email Jane Baldwin at JBaldwin@StAmbrose.us to register!

Outdoor MassesJoin us at 6:30 pm.The Grotto is a special and peaceful place to spend some time with the Lord. We look forward to celebrating Mass outside again on the dates listed below.

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…”Beloved, let us love one another, because love is of God; everyone who loves is begotten by God and knows God. Whoever is without love does not know God, for God is love.” Our second reading, on this Sixth Sunday of Easter, is a soul-stirring reflection for each of us. All we need to do is look in the mirror…reflect on our actions…and we can see where we are at with God. God is love. If we love others, it’s a clear sign that God’s love is alive in our hearts and our lives. We are called to ALIVE in Christ…filled with His love…sharing His love with others. It’s a hard reflection because our actions reveal where we are at with God. God is love, and with His love should be seen in the way we live and love one another. Let His love be alive in your heart. Alive in Christ is who we are…what we do…and how we live. …This weekend we celebrate and honor our mothers, godmother, and grandmothers. For so many, our moms put a face on the tender, generous love of God for us. They loved us with God’s love because God’s love was in their hearts. Take some time today to honor, celebrate and remember your mom/grandmothers/godmother. Reflect on their love and their goodness. Happy Mother’s Day! This year we have a very special book of Marian prayers. Please take one home for yourself/moms. As we celebrate our moms, we look to the mother of Jesus as an example of love and faith. We also have beautiful prayer cards available for you. Take one home and put it in a place to help you remember to keep your mom/grandmother/godmother in prayer. …I wish you could all sit in the parking lot on the first Monday of the month – Mercy Monday. All day long, and especially from 4:30 to 6 pm, you can SEE the outpouring of God’s love in the food that is brought and dropped off for those in need and for our PB&J brigade. God bless

you for your goodness and thoughtfulness. Someone asked the other day, “do you still need Peanut Butter and Jelly” – Absolutely. “Can we bring them any time” – Absolutely. “Are ‘snacks’ still needed for the 2600 lunches going out” – Absolutely!!!…This month of May is dedicated to Mary. Our parish music ministry will present a beautiful concert on Friday, May 14 at 7 pm (both in person and virtually). Come allow these songs and music to stir the love of God deep in your heart. Join us, also, on Tuesday, May 18 at 7 pm for May Crowning. This beautiful service will help us follow Mary’s example to make our generous and faithful ‘yes’ to the Lord. In so doing, our lives will be full of grace … the Lord will be with us. …Father Rob Ramser will offer a five part series of online reflections on Mary. The first will be released on Sunday, and continue throughout the week (although you can watch them at any time). He will share some of the cultural expressions of Mary and how they inspire us in our day StAmbrose.us/watchmass.…If you drive past the Catholic Works of Mercy Building, you will see another outpouring of love. This past Tuesday, our member - Patrick Mason - and his team from PMSiding pulled in to add some white siding behind the Trinity symbol (which will soon be moved up), as well as taking care of some other siding repairs for us. It’s one more expression of the love of God. If you see Pat, please offer a personal word of thanks.…God willing, we will find a dry day to have all the Saint Ambrose Students out for the Arbor Day/Earth Day Tree planting. Our friends from NEO Landscape Management are helping take care of our campus and in planting these trees.…Many thanks to our gardeners for their outpouring of great love and care for our campus. Watch it

come to life over the next few weeks. They can always use a few hands to help plant (or water in July/August). Contact Bernie to lend a hand by emailing her at berniezavada@gmail.com. …This coming Monday is the final Courageous Conversation that’s on the calendar to help you explore and discuss, “what the heck happened over the past year?” All who have attended will tell you that it’s a powerful and helpful conversation – a healing conversation. Please go online to hold your seat www.StAmbrose.us/This-Past-Year/. It’s one more way to walk together into a bright and hopeful future.…There will be a special Outdoor Mass of Remembrance for all who have died over the past year due to Covid-19. Please help us plan by registering the name of your family member/loved one/friend at : www.StAmbrose.us/Remembrance/. Please join us.…Speaking of Outdoor Masses, please join us next Saturday, May 15 at 6:30 pm at the Grotto (or under the tent). We will also be continuing Drive Thru Communion every Sunday at 1 pm (back by the Catholic Works of Mercy Building).…As we walk into the summer, you should be seeing a whole host of outdoor fun, family events. Watch for all the details. Our summer festival will be part of the summer fun. Save the dates for June 24-27! Summer@StAmbrose – let’s make it a safe and comfortable place for all of us to ‘come home’ this summer.…ALL parish leaders (heads of every group, ministry, organization and program) are needed to join in a special Parish Planning Meeting on Tuesday, May 25 at 6 pm. We need your help to make sure we walk into a fullness of life and ministry this Fall Season for our parish community. This meeting is part of our parish Kingdom Building Process.…At our Parish Finance Council

meeting and Endowment Committee meeting, I shared some wonderful, amazing news. One of our long time, active members, who went home to the Lord this past year, has remembered Saint Ambrose in her Will and Testament. It will take some time for us to know the amount of the gift for our parish endowment. It’s a wonderful blessing for our parish and a great way for her to continue her love and devotion to God, to our Blessed Mother, and to our parish community. It’s also a good moment to remind all of us to remember Saint Ambrose in your Will and estate planning.…One goes and another comes!! Last week, we said thank you to Mark Tomechko who has been with us this past year as part of his field education for the Diaconate. Mark will continue his preparation and studies. Please keep him in your prayers. On Tuesday, Deacon Ian Kelly started moving in. He was recently ordained a transitional deacon and will complete his field education at Saint Ambrose as he prepares for priesthood in May of 2022. He will be with us all summer and then every weekend through his ordination. Please join me in welcoming him to Saint Ambrose.…Join me in congratulating and praying for our second graders who are celebrating their First Eucharist this weekend. What a special blessing for them to receive the love of God in Jesus Christ in their hearts. May this be the first of many times they - and their families - come together at the Table of the Lord.…”let us love one another, because love is of God.” Over and again, I see the outpouring of God’s love in our community. We are alive in Christ and filled with God’s Spirit. Happy Mother’s Day. Have a blessed week.

Letter from our Pastor • PARISH NEWS

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Mass Schedule & IntentionsMonday, Wednesday, and Friday: 8:15 amThursday: 5:30 pmSaturday: 4:30 pm, 8:15 am (1st Saturday of the month), 6:30 pm (Outdoor Mass at the Grotto, every other week beginning May 1)Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, and 5:00 pm

INTENTIONS • Remember In Your Prayers

Sunday, May 9 | 6th Sunday of Easter 7:30 am † Dan Ripepi (Rosemary Gannon)9:00 am † Family Members of Neff and Pipak (Family)10:30 am † Marlayna Jeanclerc (Friend of Family)12:00 pm † Florence Ravo (The Pillatt Family)5:00 pm † Jackie & Victor Aglinsky (Family)

Monday, May 108:15 am Sherry Jackson (Sara Boytim)5:30 pm Prayer Service

Tuesday, May 118:15 am Prayer Service

Wednesday, May 12 | Sts. Nereus, Achilleus, and St. Pancras8:15 am † Tim Winrod (Family)

Thursday, May 138:15 am Prayer Service5:30 pm † Tom Gannon (Mother) † Joseph Swec (Jeff & Diane Chapman)

Friday, May 14 | St. Matthias the Apostle8:15 am † Marilyn Evasovic (Carl Evasovic)

Saturday, May 158:15 am Prayer Service 4:30 pm † Michael A. & Jeanette Ruby (Family) Sunday, May 16 | The Ascension7:30 am † Michael Mullins (Jim & Pixie Blake)9:00 am † Joyce Kaminski (Gagne Family)10:30 am † Cynthia Peterson Morgan (Friend of Family)12:00 pm † Walter Sleva (Sleva Family)5:00 pm † John Saxon (Beth Saxon)

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Confession & Home VisitCall the Parish Office at 330.460.7300 to schedule.

Connect with the LordGet Daily Readings at www.USCCB.org.

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May 2, 2021 July 1, 2020 - May 2, 2021

July 1,2019- May 1, 2020

Sunday Collection $ 48,469 $ 1,590,822 $ 1,527,245

Amount Needed $ (33,500) $ (1,474,000)

Over / (Under) $ 14,969 $ 116,822

Building Fund $ 800 $ 94,067 $ 54,097

ACH Collection $ 3,962 (weekly)$ 17,120 (monthly)

Online Sunday Collection

$ 550

Children's Envelopes $ 15 with 4 envelopes collected

Week of May 2, 2021

Generations of Faith | Campaign Update Total Pledged: $ 4,653,451.29Total # of Gifts: 819Deposits (week of May 2 ) $ 2,150Total Collected to Date $ 3,382,442.55

Eucharistic AdorationMondays, 9:00 am - 7:30 pm, Chapel"That at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, of things in heaven, and things on earth, and things under the earth..." -PHILIPPIANS 2:10

Thank you so much for your support for our parish community. Thanks, also, to our ACH users which substantially helps collections on the 1st and 15th of the month. God bless you for all your goodness.

Visit lightohioblue.org for more information.

May 9 - May 16

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Stephen MinistryWhen "Pull Yourself Together," Does Not Work.You heard it time and time again: “Pull yourself together…Cheer up…Tough it out…It’s not that bad.” Perhaps people have said it to you. Or perhaps you keep saying it to yourself. But it has not helped. You are still hurting. Things are coming apart. Here is good news: You do not have to go through your struggles alone. Help is available. Our Stephen Ministers are trained caregivers who will walk with you, listen to you, and provide confidential, one-on-one care as you search through the pieces and find what is truly in your heart. If you are sad or struggling inside, do not suffer alone. Ask for help. We have a team of Stephen Ministers who are ready to listen, care, encourage, pray and help you through a tough time. Find out more and talk to one of our Stephen Leaders: Lisa Homady at LHomady@StAmbrose.us or 330.460.7315, or Carol Maline at CMaline@StAmbrose.us or 330.460.7336. Our Stephen Ministers are here to care for you!

E3A Elora Amoline, NavySPCL Andrew Bajusz, National GuardSRA Kurt Becka, Air ForceLCPL Cade Bonds, Marine CorpsMSG Jeffrey Brueckner, ArmyLCPL Morgan J. Butas, Marine CorpsA1C Ashley Marie Dragony, Air Force SSG Michael Duniec, Air Force MAJ David M. Elliott, Marine Corps LT Travis Elliott, NavyLT Serena Gerfy, NavyPO Rob Hartman, NavyICE Walter J. Hicho, NavyE2A Kileo Huntington, National GuardLTCOL Brad Klusmann, Marine Corps MAJ Jared Klusmann, Marine Corps AIT Mitchell Knirnschild, NavySPC Jacob E LeRoy, ArmyCPL Nicholas Levitsky, Marine Corps MAJSLCT Jon E. Mandabach, MD Air ForceSMSG Melanie Mangan, Air ForceCPT James Maskovyak, ArmySFC Jason Molodec, National GuardSPC William Mortensen, ArmyLCPL Christian Nowak, Marine Corps SSGT Matthew Pyzik, Air Force LCPL Lukas Robison, Marine CorpsBG Stephen Sklenka, Marine CorpsA1C Nathaniel Taylor, Air Force1stLT Zachary Taylor, Marine CorpsCW3 John A. Tevis, ArmyA1C Paige Zoltowski, Air Force

Ella AndersonSamuel AndersonRita AndrichMatthew Barna Rob BlumJames Campo Marjorie CampoCathy Curran & family Judy DiLick

John DomaskyRobert EmoryRobert GarbuttKim Hardway & Family Sally HermanBetty Ann HodanBritt JenackJack JenackKathleen Jones

Mary Lou JonesGeorge KlemRose MachorLauren MakuhBaby Clay NiemeschJan PeraltaDeacon Bill PerkinsLarry Petraus Isaac Quiñones II

Don ReedTammy Saunders Janet SavageCatherine SmithMimi SuminguitLoren StraslickaSteve TrushJaret Yohman

LIFTING ONE ANOTHER • Praying For Health

We Pray for Our Sick

We Lift up those Battling Cancer

If you would like your loved one’s name on a prayer list, or need to change the status of your loved one on our prayer lists, please contact Connie at diccon73@gmail.com. We publish the names of our sick in the bulletin for 3 consecutive weeks. Please let us know if a name should be re-published on our sick list if it has been removed.

If you have a loved one who is currently serving in the military and

would like them added to this list, please email

RKaaikaula@StAmbrose.us.

Our Active Military

Members

David AbelErin AlanKimberly BallFred BebaDan BobrovskiDebbie BurrellJames BrooksNora CarangioGary Chesnik Pat CiekanskiTeri CurnutteRoger DrollMary FerrittiBarbara Fiala

Jackie FieldingBarbara FischerBonnie FodorVince GassiMike GinleyAlyce HanlonMark HoganAl HolopClara KalalKathy KeglovichKim KasickyBob KlaehnDavid Klem JrJoy Kowalski

Kathy KunklerDolores LauerhahsJennifer LazarTerri LeitterCarol LerschJudy MakuhTina MatesRichard MaloneHelen MancusoKenneth MayerLisa MayfeldChrisy NeforosDustie NicholsEric Reeder

Allyson ReynesCathy RicciutoKaren RyanMark SabadosKim SaffleJoyce SavichCharles SniderAndy StamperJen StancatoAngelo StavoleChristopher StraussJackie SymonsJoanne WalshLinda Walters

Online Prayer RequestsWe are here for you.Allow us to support you through prayer and devotion. Submit your prayer requests to our online community, who will help you pray. Submissions can be completed at www.StAmbrose.us/Prayer.

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The Art of the Slow RollMay 15 | 9:00 am | University Square AreaCome explore 29 different cultures in one day! Join us for a slow roll bike ride through Cleveland’s Cultural Gardens, located along Martin Luther King Boulevard, just north of the University Circle area. We will meet up at Gordon Park parking lot (East 72nd street, exit number 176), at 9:00 am. A dedicated Harrison-Dillard bike trail will take us to the Gardens as we roll south toward University Circle and take plenty of time to explore and take photos of the Gardens. After we explore the Gardens, we will either ride up the hill to visit the Cleveland Art Museum or ride back and then drive up to the museum. After our museum visit, we will finish off the day with lunch at Guarino’s. RSVP to Jim at JRauschenbach@StAmbrose.us soon!

JOIN US • There's Something for You!

Find us on Facebook: Saint Ambrose Faithful After Fifty

Men's FellowshipUpcoming Meeting: May 13We invite all men 18+ to join our group. This is a great opportunity to discuss a series of concerns and issues facing men in the ordinariness of their everyday lives. We meet in-person on the second and fourth Thursday of the month, at 7:00 pm in Lehner Center, Luke. For more information, please contact Deacon Tom Sheridan at 330.460.7322 or TSheridan@StAmbrose.us.

Infant of Prague Prayer GroupMay 13 at 5:00 pm in the ChapelThe devotion to the Holy Child, Jesus, has long been a tradition of the Catholic Church. This devotion is a veneration of our Lord's sacred Infancy. Join us on May 13 and then every second Tuesday of the month. Contact Jane Baldwin at JBaldwin@StAmbrose.us for more information.

Who Has Your 6A Men's Movie Experience

The Rough Cut Men "Movie Experience" uses a strategic combination of Hollywood action movies, biblical truth, and the high energy and transparency of speaker David Dusek to accomplish a single, laser-focused mission: to create a "battle-ready

brotherhood" among men. All men are invited to attend the experience at our parish on May 21, at 6:30 pm. There is an optional "Meet & Greet" Dinner at 5:30 pm. The experience continues on Saturday, May 22, at 8:30 am to 1:00 pm. To register and to pay your registration fee, visit StAmbrose.us/Rough-Cut-Men.

Knights of Columbus“Building Fellowship & Faith (BFF)” Men of the parish, please join the Knights of Columbus every month to build relationships with fellow parishioners as well as your knowledge of our Catholic faith. Our “BFF” program meets every third Tuesday of the month. This month, we will meet via Zoom on May 18, at 7:00 pm. Please visit StAmbrose.us/Knights-of-Columbus for the full schedule and for the Zoom link meeting details.

Saturday, May 227 pm Grotto MassBonfire to Follow

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SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

FOR OUR SENIORSUpcoming Events

Yoga - Every Wednesday 9:00 am, Mother Teresa Room

Walking Club - Every Saturday 9:00 am, Meet at Saint Ambrose Playground

StAmbrose.us/Seniors

Lunch & Learn: ScamsMay 14 | 11:00 am | Mother TeresaCome listen to former Medina County Sheriff, Tom Miller, as he talks about scams. Learn the different types, how to spot them and what you should and should not do. RSVP to Joyce at JOsowski@StAmbrose.us.

Renaissance Bus TripMay 18 | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Bus trips are back! Like the original Renaissance, this will be a feast of culture, art and religion! Mass at St. Rocco’s, tour of the Cleveland Cultural gardens, lunch at Mama Santa’s, and finishing at the Cleveland Museum of Art. Due to COVID, busses will be filled to half capacity. We may take two busses, if we have enough people. Cost of the bus is $20 per person. Please make your check payable to Saint Ambrose with “bus trip 5/18” in the memo. More directions will be given when you register. We need all registrations by May 11.

Rec/Fit/Fun: PaintingMay 27 | 7:00 pm | Hilkert HallRelax, get creative and have fun with others, as you are guided through creating your own work of art. Please RSVP to JOsowski@StAmbrose.us or call 330.460.7341 by May 24, so we can prepare.

Women's GuildCall for VolunteersThe Women's Guild needs help for the Summer Festival! We are asking for parish volunteers, men and women, to help make stuffed cabbages on June 10, 11, and 12 to have available to sell during the Saint Ambrose Parish Summer Festival. For more information or to sign up, please call Laurie Zarefoss at 330.220.4596.

CraftingDon't forget that the Women's Guild meets to craft on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month, at 10:00 am in the Lehner Center, Fr. McGivney room.

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Dear Parish Family, TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEKWe will finish our 4th quarter strong as we end an incredibly blessed year offering in-person and remote consistent learning excellence all year long! This past week, we especially celebrated our teachers and continue to thank them for their remarkable work of reaching our students and helping them grow spiritually, academically and emotionally. We are beyond blessed by our faculty and staff! Our PTU partnered with our parents to make each day special during this week with cards, treats, and thoughtfulness! Our students surprised two faculty members by nominating them for the FOX 8 Teacher of the Week! Ms. Erin Trigg and Mrs. Julie Takacs were both honored and are being featured on the news! What a blessing our community is for their support for our stellar faculty and staff! Mrs. Kelly Thompson was honored earlier this spring with the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Lead. Learn. Proclaim. Award for excellence in Catholic education. She is the 4th person at Saint Ambrose School to be recognized nationally by the National Catholic Educational Association! Fr. Bob Stec was recognized in 2018, Principal Lisa Cinadr in 2019, and Mrs. Amy Morgan in 2020. Our school is blessed with faith, leadership, innovation and a BIG heart for children. Goodness abounds within and beyond our school walls!

FIRST EUCHARISTMay God bless our Second Grade students who joined PSR students this weekend for the first time at the Table of the Lord. We are so grateful for Mrs. Nicole Shreve and Mrs. Cheryl Kubas, our Second Grade teachers, and for Mrs. Janet Majka, her sacramental prep team and our pastoral team for their devoted work and ministry to prepare our students for these very special sacraments of Reconciliation and First Eucharist. We joyfully welcome all of our newest members to the Table of the Lord with other students to follow through the summer. God bless you!

ALUMNI IN THE NEWSWe love hearing about all the good things our graduates are doing in high school and beyond! Congratulations and many thanks to Padua Franciscan High School senior, and Saint Ambrose alumna Kylee Kirkpatrick ’21, along with Anthony Shuman ’21 and Jay Skrab ’21 for winning the RITE CoolTech Challenge. They built an app called Tudr. They envisioned the platform would be a place where students could go to get assistance with their school work from either fellow students or experts in a particular field. Our SAS alumni are doing incredible things and are leaders for tomorrow! We are so joyful, blessed and proud of them! Follow us on social media, to catch all of the great news!

WE ARE HIRING!As we continue to grow and thrive, we are also adding to our exemplar team for the summer and 2021-22 school year! God has blessed us with high enrollment and continued growth in our expanded preschool campus across the street. Thank you for sharing these opportunities below with those looking to join a school team that is centered on excellence and Jesus Christ Who is Everything for us!

Joyfully,

Lisa Cinadr, Principal

EDUCATION NEWS • School Updates

Littlest Angels Preschool: SaintAmbroseSchool.us/PreschoolGrades K-8: SaintAmbroseSchool.us/Apply-Today

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Parish School of Religion NewsEnd of the Year Mass CelebrationWe invite all of students and their families to join us on May 10, at 6:30 pm for Mass as we come together to celebrate our students, parents and catechists. This year was filled with many challenges, but together we were able to provide a program centered on Jesus Christ.

Family of FaithWe welcome our seventh grade students and their families for our in-person session on May 3, at 6:45 pm.

Embark End of Year CelebrationTuesday, May 18th 4:00pm-5:30pm We invite all of our junior high students on May 18, at 4:00 pm to join us to celebrate the end of the year and your commitment to our service sessions. Please RSVP using the sign up genius link:www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a4ca5ae23a7f49-embark2.

Eighth Grade ConfirmationOur eighth grade students will join our Confirmation team on May 3, at 6:45 pm in Mother Teresa.

First Eucharist Our parish community was blessed to celebrate First Eucharist with our second grade students and their families this past weekend. We are truly grateful to the parents and families who allowed us the privilege of walking this very important journey of faith with their child. Many thanks to our sacramental prep team for all that they do to help our students prepare their hearts and minds to receive the gift of Jesus in the Eucharist.

PSR

Embark Summer Camp June 22 - 24, 2021Invite your teen to stay connected to their faith and church family this summer! Encourage them to use their talents to serve others while still having fun opportunities with their friends.

Embark Camp will take place from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily.

FEE: $50 for the first student, $35 for each additional student. Transportation, daily lunch and snacks are included!

Register online at StAmbrose.us/Embark or pickup a registration form at the PLC desk.

Participant & Volunteer Registration online at: www.StAmbrose.us/VBS

SAINT AMBROSE

Vacation Bible SchoolJuly 5-9, 2021

Send your children on a gem of an adventure where they will discover

they’re priceless to God!

Treasured VBS is filled with Bible-learning experiences campers will see, hear, touch and

even taste. Plus we will help the children discover how to see evidence of God in everyday life-

something we call God Sightings.

COST: $35 for the first child, $30 for the second and $70 for Family

4 years of age by September 30, 2021

IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL SESSIONS! Morning Session: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Afternoon Session: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

SUMMER CAMPS

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SAINT AMBROSE COMMUNITY

Preschool Age 4 & Kindergarteners

MONDAY - FRIDAYReadiness Camp:

8:00 am – 11:30 amAll Day Camp:

8:00 am – 5:30 pm

Incoming Grades 1-8MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 am – 5:30 pm

We look forward to another wonderful summer

camp season at Saint Ambrose Campus! Join us for

the week or part-time by-the-day!

JUNE 7- AUGUST 6

SaintAmbroseSchool.us/SummerCampREGISTER ONLINE!REGISTER ONLINE!

JUNE 14- AUGUST 6

SUMMER CAMPS2021

SUMMER TO GROW READINESS CAMP@ AMBROSE CROSSING

SUMMER CAMP EAST

@ SAINT AMBROSE CAMPUS

Two Fun Camps...All Are Welcome!

Engage in learning fun to further prepare your child for school in the fall! This social, emotional, and academic readiness camp will be learning in small groups with teachers.

Blessings to our Graduating Seniors!Matthew F.Congratulations to Matthew F., who is graduating next month, and then heading to boot camp this summer to join the Army National Guard. Once he gets back in December, he will then head off to Kent State University, where he will study Criminal Justice. His parents are so proud of him, and we join them in their excitement in seeing where this next path leads Matthew!

Your Saint Ambrose family is so proud!Allow us to help honor your senior by publishing a "senior send-off" message to them in our bulletin! Submit 4 - 5 sentences and a picture, if you'd like, to

RKaaikaula@StAmbrose.us.

Mrs. Vavrek Mrs. Shreve Mrs. Kubas

Mrs. Stratman

Mrs. Hovan Mrs. Egan

Mrs. Reppa

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What the Heck Happened?!Watch Awesome Testimonials of Participants at StAmbrose.us/This-Past-Year.What a year we have all experienced!!! All of our worlds were turned up-side-down. Those who have joined our first few sessions have found them to be incredibly helpful in discussing not only what happened, but how it affected their lives. Join other good, caring people to come together to discuss and reflect on the deeper meanings and struggles of this year gone by.

Last session is on Monday, May 10, at 7:00 pm! Please feel free to bring a friend. RSVP at StAmbrose.us/This-Past-Year

We care so much about our community and look forward to walking forward together as a community FULL OF HOPE.

C.A.R.E.S & COMMUNITY

Catholic Works of MercyFREE Community MealThe monthly Community Meal will take place on May 16. Until further notice, there will be no sit-down meals served. A meal can be picked up, 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm at Hilkert Hall. Or, CWM will deliver to Brunswick/Brunswick Hills, 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm. To reserve a meal for pick up OR delivery, please call the PLC office by May 13 at 330.460. 7300.

Call for VolunteersCatholic Works of Mercy is looking to expand their Food Pantry team. The team picks up food from the Akron Food Bank twice a month and delivers it to the Saint Ambrose Food Pantry. Your time commitment would usually be once per month, occasionally twice, with pick-ups are on the 1st or 3rd Wednesday of the month, usually in the morning. You would need to have a covered pickup truck, large SUV, or full-size minivan; and you would need to be able to lift 40 pounds as we load and unload the food. Please contact Bill Zarefoss at 216.287.4552 with any questions.

For Age 55 and OlderAre you Ready for the Future?Questions about Medicare, Medicare Advantage or Medicare Supplements? Questions about your financial retirement? Find the answers at our free educational webinar on May 25, at 6:00 pm. Sign up by calling Connie at 330.606.5224 or email ccostanzo@westpointwealth.com. Or, call Elizabeth England at 330.620.5895 or email eengland@medicareplansneo.com.

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Zelie's HomeInaugural Birdies for Babies Golf Scramble, June 13You are invited to golf for a cause on Sunday, June 13 at Shale Creek Golf Club in Medina, Ohio. All proceeds support our home in Garfield Heights, serving pregnant and parenting women and their children. For more information, visit www.zelieshome.org/events/birdiesforbabies or contact Erin Hathaway at executivedirector@zelieshome.org.

New on AM 1260 The RockOrdination of New Priests!AM 1260 The Rock will be broadcasting the Ordination Mass for our four new Diocesan Priests on May 15 at 10am.

Class of 2021 SaluteListen to AM 1260 The Rock during the month of May to hear the voices of our Catholic High School graduates as they give our station identification. To learn more about our graduates, visit am1260therock.com where you can view photos of our accomplished seniors.

For more information and a complete schedule of programs, visit www.am1260therock.com.

Archbishop Hoban High School Explore Summer CampStudents in various grades are invited to explore Hoban, advance in skill and have lots of fun during Hoban's academic and athletic summer camps. Learn more and register at hoban.org/summer-camps.

Community Partner Offers!Unity Catholic Federal Credit UnionFrom May 1– June 30, save on all things that move and on home mortgages! Visit unitycatholiccu.org for more info.

12 Saint Ambrose Catholic Parish

MOMENTS OF FAITH • Sacraments and Support

God Bless... Grace Elizabeth Anderson Hudson Thomas Gross Austin James Lancaster

Baptisms

Recently Engaged? Find resources to help you start planning on our website: StAmbrose.us/Wedding.

In Loving Memory

Saint Ambrose offers Baptism classes every other month. For more information on the Sacrament of Baptism and baptismal preparation classes, contact Kim Nemet at 330.460.7316 or visit StAmbrose.us/Baptism.

Marriage

Marriage Moment of the WeekSelfless Love“Beloved, let us love one another because love is of God.” (1 John 4:7) Sounds simple, but anyone married even a short time knows that love can be a challenge when two wills conflict. Just for today, pretend you are God trying to love your spouse selflessly.

If you would like your loved one’s name to appear in the bulletin's In Loving Memory section, please call the Parish Front Office at 330.460.7300.

Ronald ZubalHusband of Barbara KovalskyAugust 21, 1938 - April 28, 2021

Contact UsParish Office: 330.460.7300Email: Office@StAmbrose.usWebsite: www.StAmbrose.us School Office: 330.460.7301

Parenting Pointer of the WeekMay: Accentuate the PositiveCompliments and encouragement can go a long way toward changing poor behaviors and building self-esteem. Accentuate positive behaviors by praising children of any age when they undertake appropriate actions.

Valentine "Val" BobowiczFather of Dawn MountcastleApril 9, 1942 - January 4, 2021

Congratulations... Mr & Mrs Denis and Brittany Zack, Jr.

Marriage Banns... Dan Arnold and Jennifer Good - III Nolan Brandt and Lori Ropchock - I

Local businesses and sponsors that advertise in our bulletin need you now more than ever before.

Please encourage others to show their support during this time.

Monday, May 31, 2021 at 9:00 am

Saint Ambrose Church

Join us for the celebration of Mass to honor those who gave their lives serving God and country.

Memorial Day Mass

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JOHN N. PORTERATTORNEY

Parishioner1212 Pearl Rd.

Brunswick330-225-7646

Valley City, Ohio (330) 483-3300

www.bauerfuneralhome1943.com

Compliments of BILL RIENERTHOwner - Parishioner

Baker’s Dozen - Tuesdays1321 Pearl Rd., Brunswick

330-225-7912

Chip Ladan, D.D.S.Family Dentistry

7233 Pearl Road (Near Bagley)Middleburg Heights, OH

Telephone: (440) 843-7540Parishioner

HOURS:Mon. 9-5

Tues. - Fri 8-7Sat. 8-6, Sun. 8-4

RITO’S ITALIAN BAKERY, DELI & CATERING$5.00 off any order of $25 or larger • Monday - Senior Day - 20% off (with coupon)

1930 Pearl Rd., Brunswick • 330-220-3103 www.ritosbakery.com

Brunswick, 1642 Pearl Rd.330-225-2400

“Catholics Serving Catholics”

www.carlsonfuneralhomes.comFuneral Homes & Cremation Services

BOB MAKARA Parishioner & Realtor

(440) 846-4626bmakara@remax.net www.bobmakara.com

Surgical & Medical Eye CareAnthony J. Cirino, D.O, Parishioner

Board Certified - American Board of Ophthalmology3898 Center Road • Brunswick, Ohio 44212

Phone 330.273.5588 • www.CirinoEyeCenter.com

Dr. Jamison HenDricks, DDsDr. clayton rogers, DDs

330-225-14334181 Center Rd • Brunswick

www.hendricksdentistry.com

330-273-7300Cosmetic General Dentistry

443 PEARL ROAD • BRUNSWICKwww.DrLisaElias.com

A. RIPEPI & SONS FUNERAL HOMES INC.

www.ARipepiandSons.com

Exclusive Home of “The Celebration of Life Center” • Family Owned & Operated • Full Service and Cremation Service • Pre- Arrangements and Irrevocable Trusts • Complete Luncheon Facilities Available

(440) 260-8800 Middleburg Heights 18149 Bagley Road (West of I-71)

Conveniently Located Just Minutes From St. Ambrose Church

Stephen, Anthony & Daniel Ripepi

Office: 330-460-4244 3430 Brunswick Lake Parkway, Brunswick, OH 44212 JJenkins@danburyseniorliving.com

Experience the Danbury Difference! www.DanburySeniorLiving.com

13500 Prospect Rd., StrongsvilleBen Vavro, General Mgr. and Parishioner

330.225.6050Window Tinting

ProfessionalsAuto-Res iden t ia l -Commerc ia l

BUTLER FAMILY DENTISTRY

Leah M. Butler, DDS16000 Pearl Rd., Suite 217

Across from Giant Eagle Market District(440) 238-4456 • LeahButlerDDS.com

CELEBRATING 30 YEARS AS YOUR HOMETOWN REALTORS!

The Ivory TeamThe Ivory TeamJason, Tonya, Dave & JanisPARISHIONERSSOLD@IvoryRealtors.com216-402-0386

BRUNSWICK1418 Town Center Blvd | 330-741-3581

M-F: 6:30am-10pm • Sat/Sun: 9am-9pm

Smoothies, Blended Bowls, Fresh Squeezed Juice, Wheatgrass & Ginger Shots, Wraps, Salads & more!

Buy any smoothie, get one FREE

Free smoothie must be of equal or lesser value.

Weddings • Corporate MeetingsFundraisers • Catering • Private PartiesCall for reservations - 330-722-6766

info@williamsonthelake.comwww.williamsonthelake.comCome join us on the patio

Restaurant now open 11am - 7pm Wednesday - Saturday

CULKAR, STACHOWICZ & CO.Certified Public Accountants

INCOME TAX PREPARATION • ACCOUNTINGPAYROLL SERVICES

“Service is our business…All Year Long!”

17601 W 130th St Ste3North Royalton, OH 44133

440-230-5260

Hunter James, Owner

440-212-2364OUR SERVICES INCLUDE: • Weekly Lawn Care • Fertilization• Shrub/Hedge Trimming • Mulch • Stone & TopSoil Installation

• Snow & Ice Management • Tree Trimming • Aeration - Over-seeding - De-thatching

10% OFF MULCH INSTALLATION (must be mentioned during the quote process)

10% OFF FOR ALL VETERANS We are a part of Project Evergreen

supporting active duty military

Matthew Arbutina - Agency PresidentMatthew@agentaig.com

989 Pearl Rd., BRUNSWICK 44212330.412.9588

arbutinainsurancegroup.com

Since 1993Since 1993

HEATING ELECTRIC

COOLING PLUMBINGwww.bershvac.com

330764-1011

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God Bless Americaand You

CLEANERS

Millennium Rehabilitation Physical Therapy 2546 Center Road • Hinckley 330-558-0100 • www.m-rehab.com No Referral Necessary Dr. Trish Strazar, PT, DPT, SCS, AT Physical Therapist, Parishioner

Brunswick ANIMAL HOSPITAL 2909 Center Rd. Brunswick, OH 44212 330-225-5661

www.ohiopetvet.comLocally owned and operated

Where we treat your pet like family

Dee'z 21st Century Barbershop Tues.-Fri.: 8:30-5:45 • Sat.: 8:00-2:00

Home of the “Hot Lather Shave”Route 303 & Marks Rd. | 330-273-3939

Brunswick’s Premier 55+ Apartment Community

330-888-03934255 Center Road, Brunswick, OH 44212

Complete Auto ServiceTune-Up & Diagnostic Repair

694 W. Liberty St.

330-722-5432

330-483-1150 dringfamilytree.com

Wiant JewelersDavid & Diane Wiant (Parishioner)273-1338 • 3511 Center Road

• Health • Medicare • Life Insurance • SupplementalSmall Group • Long-Term Care • Retirement

Roni A. Bell, Parishioner 330-225-2550 1039 Pearl Rd • Brunswick, OH

The Smarter Way

to Shop...

Licensed Insurance Agent

Brenda States Insurance Agency330-220-05034098 Center Rd. • BrunswickBrendaStates@allstate.com

12563 Pearl Road • Strongsville, OH 44136440-283-6674

63 Pearl Road, Brunswick, OH 44212

330.460.635710% OFF with this ad

9ersdiner.com

330-952-1046Specializing in:

• Epoxy Flooring• Concrete Polishing

• Wood & Vinyl Laminate• Carpet, Tile, Stone

Serving Medina County Since 1997

FREE EstimatesFREE Estimates

Paul M. Gnall, Agentwww.paulgnall.com • paul@paulgnall.com

330-273-2550

Providing Insurance and Financial Services

• We Only Recommend Licensed Care Facilities • We Preview State Care and Violation Records• We “Match” your loved one’s needs to care options • We are a FREE Local Based Service• We Provide More Than a Random List

You don’t have to look for senior living options on your own.Let us help you find quality Senior Care options

Anthony and Angela Coleman, Certified Senior Advisors (216) 308-4003 • Visit us at NCOhio.CarePatrol.com©2020 CarePatrol Franchise Systems, LLC. Each office is independently owned and operated. CarePatrol is an equal opportunity employer.

3520 Center Rd, Brunswick OH 44212 | 330-460-6120

$2.00 OFF Our Signature Pizza

Only good at Brunswick location. Dine in only. Sunday only.

ONLINE ORDERING NOW AVAILABLE!

TUESDAY Kids Eat FREE!

Happy hour everyday until 7PM– DAILY FOOD SPECIALS –19616 W 130th • Strongsville

440-268-6767www.bennettsbarandpizzeria.com

MeritDental®

JULIANN R. DEMAND-BALSKI, D.D.S.1625 Pearl Road • Brunswick, OH | meritdental.com/brunswick

Call 330.225.6151 today!

Certified Copier, Fax & Printer Services 330-220-2211

Call Admissions at 216.316.6630 for more information!

Located in the heart of Brunswick, Willowood is a 5 star clinically deficiency free nursing home

• Short and Long Term Care• Respite • Hospice• Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy• Wound Care

Affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Connected Care Program

For All Your Legal NeedsFamily Law • Civil Litigation

Estate Planning

891 Marks Road, Brunswick Ohio 44212

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Service & Repair330-483-3600330-225-0996

“Particular Plumbing Pays”

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• Outstanding Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy 7 Days a Week • Short-Term Rehab • 24-Hour Skilled Nursing • Onsite Physicians & Specialists • Private, Spacious Suites • Comprehensive Post Acute Recovery Program • Free Wi-Fi, Phone and Cable TV • Newly Renovated Living and Dining Rooms • Respite Stays, Hospice & Long-Term Care • Wound Care & Pain Management • Brand new Therapy Department

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Let Our Family CARE for Your Family

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The Waite & Son PromiseCreating peace of mind during your time of need

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Medina Brunswick 765 N Court St. 3300 Center Rd. 330-723-3229 330-225-1770

Strongsvillewww.brunswickautomart.com

I-71 & RT. 303 Brunswicktoll free 1-800-GO TO BAM

Clev 330.273.3300

HESSCO PLUMBINGFull Plumbing Services

Incl: Sewer & DrainCleaning, Hot Water

Heaters & RepairsMike Hess: (216) 470-0077

St. Lic. Plumber & Parishioner OH License #45752

57 Pearl Road • (330) 460-3929 Corner of Boston and Pearl Rd.

Serving Breakfast ALL DAY Long! • Open Everyday at 9amJOHN ANDERSON - Parishioner of St. Martin of Tours

Any Regular 6 Inch Sub - $4.00with this ad

2 Foot Longs - $12.00with this ad

ROCK’S LANDSCAPING &HOME IMPROVEMENT, LLC

Dustin McRoberts - (440) 665-6306dustinmcroberts08@gmail.com

Securities and investment advisory services offered through SagePoint Financial, Inc. (SPF), member FINRA/SIPC. SPF is separately owned and other entities and/or marketing names, products or services referenced here are independent of SPF.

Michael A. Koler, CFP®

BRICK BLOCK STONE • 330-225-0813Bob Kestranek Parishioner

Maryann C.Maryann C.ChandlerChandler

Attorney &Attorney &ParishionerParishioner

Family Law, Real Estate, Probate & Estate Planning

Brown, Amodio & Chandler, A Legal Professional AssociationBrunswick and Medina

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BusinessSolutions, LLC

Association Management • Website DesignDatabase Management • Event Planning

Graphic Design • Social Media

www.jmbsohio.com

HOME CARE SERVICES BY ANGELS ON EARTH

Call us at 833-ARCHCARE (272-4227)wecare@archangelshomecare.com

www.archangelshomecare.comValley City

Stratman Services LLCAaron Stratman, Independent Insurance Agent

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FIRST MONTH HALF OFF

use code: ambrose50

976 Pearl Rd Brunswick OH 44212www.sharpenskillstraining.com

(330) 275-3540

• Youth & Adult Conditioning • Strength Training• Speed and Agility Classes • Sports Specific Training

440.748.6100VICHVAC.COM

805 Pearl RoadBrunswick, OH 44212

330-220-6166

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As things ‘get back to normal’, we are working hard to provide you and your family safe and fun opportunities

to gather together and do all your favorite things!

Our summer concerts will feature live music from great area bands as well as food trucks and more.

See the reverse side for Summer Camps and Vacation Bible School!

Join us this summer… it will be great to be TOGETHER!

Our website is filled with helpful information. Please feel free to always call with questions and needs (330.460.7300 or FrBob@StAmbrose.us)!

Concert ScheduleMAY 8: Mother’s Day Concert

JUNE 5: Year Book BandJUNE 24: Frankie Vallie Tribute Band

JUNE 25: Fleetwood Mac Tribute BandJUNE 26: Queen Tribute Band

JUNE 27: Bruce Springsteen Tribute BandJULY 17: East Wind

AUGUST 13: Caliber BandVisit www.StAmbrose.us/summer for more info!

Awesome Live Outdoor Bands Homemade Food • Family Friendly

FREE Admission • Easy Parking

Summer Festival!JUNE 24-27

Thursday - Sunday

SAVE THE DATES!

JOIN US...SAVE THE DATES!

GRAND PRIZE: A NEW CAR!2021 GRAND RAFFLE

Summer at Saint Ambrose!

Summer at Saint Ambrose!

www.StAmbrose.us/FestivalBuy your tickets online today!

Friday, June 11, 2021 at 7:00 pmPlease join us for a Mass of Remembrance for

all who have lost loved ones due to Covid.

If you have a loved one or friend who died, please let us know their name so we can

include them in this special time of prayer.

Mass of Remembrance

StAmbrose.us/Remembrance

FOR LOVED ONES LOST DUE TO COVID

Friday, May 14, 2021 at 7:00 pm in the Church

All are welcome to join us for an evening of beautiful music from our

Saint Ambrose Music Ministry.

Please invite a friend to join you in-person or online!

Spring Concert

StAmbrose.us/WatchMass

SAINT AMBROSE MUSIC MINISTRY