SAINT AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH DECEMBER 23, 2018 Third Sunday of Advent When Christ came into the world, he said: "Sacrifice and offering you did not desire, but a body you prepared for me; in holocausts and sin offerings you took no delight. Then I said, 'As is written of me in the scroll, behold, I come to do your will, O God.'" LK: 1:38 5130 Wilson Avenue St. Louis, MO 63110 Parish Office Hours Monday – Friday 7am - 4pm Phone: 314.771.1228 FAX: 314.771.0454 St. Ambrose School Phone: 314.772.1437 www.stambroseonthehill.com PARISH MISSION STATEMENT We, the members of St. Ambrose Parish, believe that, through our faith and baptism, we have been called to give witness to the values of Jesus as expressed in the Gospel and teachings of our Church.
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SAINT AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH
DECEMBER 23, 2018
Third Sunday of Advent When Christ came into the world, he said: "Sacrifice and offering you did not desire, but a body you prepared for me; in holocausts and sin offerings you took no delight. Then I said, 'As is written of me in the scroll, behold, I come to do your will, O God.'" LK: 1:38 5130 Wilson Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63110 Parish Office Hours Monday – Friday 7am - 4pm Phone: 314.771.1228 FAX: 314.771.0454
St. Ambrose School Phone: 314.772.1437 www.stambroseonthehill.com
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
We, the members of St. Ambrose Parish, believe that,
through our faith and baptism, we have been called to give witness
to the values of Jesus as expressed in the Gospel
and teachings of our Church.
SAINT AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH PARISH STAFF—IMPORTANT INFORMATION
A ministry group forming for those 21—39 seeking a community that is faith focused and also a place for fellowship. YAG is for all—those strong in faith, those seeking faith,
those questioning faith, and/or those desiring faith.
Spiritual Soc ials 2nd Wednesdays of the Month
7-8PM Parish Hall 8PM--?? Post Gathering at Milo’s (food/drink at own expense)
These Wednesdays will be a time of prayer and fellowship. J oin us for prayer & stay for fellowship, good food/drinks, and conversation.
Fa ith Seeking Nights 4th Wednesdays of the Month
7-9PM Parish Hall 9PM--?? Post Gathering at Milo’s (food/drink at own expense)
These Wednesdays will be different each month—guest speakers, testimonies from members, diving into scripture, discussing our faith, etc.
Check our newsletter/Facebook for more details,
other YAG events, service opportunities, and Wednesday evening cancelations.
—Questions or to sign up for the newsletter send an email to YAG Coordinators— [email protected]
—Find us on Facebook—
https://www.facebook.com/groups/stambroseYAG/
St. AmbroseYoung Adult Group (YAG)~Spiritual~Social~Service~
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Msgr. Vincent Bommarito…...…..………..….Pastor Rev. Mr. Joseph Fragale…………………….Deacon Sharon Gambaro………………………..Bookkeeper Vicki Calcaterra…………………….….….Secretary Parish Office Directory: 771-1228, mailbox #: Msgr. Vincent Bommarito……..………….…… 1 ………………….…….……[email protected] Vicki Calcaterra………………………………….. 2 ………………[email protected] Sharon Gambaro………………………………… 3 ………………[email protected] Joe Fragale …………………………4 ……… [email protected]
Masses Monday - Friday…………………................6:30 am
First Sunday if possible Italian Mass…… 11:00 am
School Masses (While School is in Session)
Tuesday & Friday ………………………….8:00 am
Weekend Masses Saturday………………...………………...…...5 pm Sunday…………………………...….7, 9 and 11 am
Communion Service Saturday ……………………………………7:30 am
Holy Day Mass Schedule 6:30 and 9 am, 12:00 noon
Except if a weekend
Confession Saturday 4:00 - 4:30 pm
Adoration
Each Friday 8:30 am-12 pm when school is in session.
Monday, December 24 4:30 am Charles & Mary Merlo 10:00 pm Frances & Salvatore Marchesi
Tuesday, December 25 7:00 am Pozzoli & Calcaterra Families 10:00 am Catherine Mastroianni Wednesday, December 26 6:30 am Nicholas Mazzola Thursday, December 27 6:30 am Larry Viergo Friday, December 28 6:30 am Jean Barbaglia Saturday, December 29 8:00 am Communion Service 5:00 pm Joseph & Mary Ronzio
Sunday, December 30 7:00 am People of the Parish 9:00 am Alphonsa Uzzetta 11:00 am Janet Gentilini Monday, December 31 6:30 am Rose Ann Licavoli 5:00 am Frances & Salvatore Marchesi Tuesday, January 1 8:00 am Vince Corrso World Day of Prayer For Peace
Please notify one of the ushers, if you would like to bring up the offering of bread and wine. They will ask you sit in the front behind the offertory table if not already occupied.
Is next week your Mass Intention?
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MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK
DECEMBER 24 & 25
4:30 pm Church Hall 10:00 pm 7:00 am 10:00 am Lector: H. Ernst A. Danter V. Calcaterra L. April Eucharistic M. Bishop D. Carnaghi Sr. Jude K. Kuchta B. Lenzini Ministers P. Opfer M. McKeever Sr. Bridget C. Crowe L. Berra C. Schmid Sr. Ellen S. Gherardini M. Kiser Sr. Marie Matthew Servers: M. Campisi M. Nikolai J. Hovey M. Abatte A. Roy S.Nikolai R. Hovey J. Abatte C. Longland A. Tucci B. Tatum J. Striler
Sacrament of Baptism
Baptismal classes (for the first child only) will be held on the second Sunday of the month after the 9 am Mass.
Baptisms will be scheduled after completion of baptismal classes.
For information and to schedule a class, please call Deacon Joe Fragale at
Baptisms are performed on the first and third Sunday of the month at Noon, and at 12:30 pm for visiting priests/deacons.
WEEKEND OF 29 & 30 5:00 pm 7:00 am 9:00 am 11:00 am Lector: A. Danter E. Barni Students Sr. Jude Eucharistic P. Opfer C. Schmid J. Kelly R. Winkler Ministers: V. Calcaterra C. Crowe Longland M. McKeever L. Tomlinson D. Allen D. Carnaghi J. Canino J. Allen M. Bishop Servers: D. Capizzi K. Crowe L. Marcallini C. Longland A. Molli B. Crowe F. Ferrara G. Fogarty B. Begley A. Roy G. Ferrara G. Brusatti
DECEMBER 31 & JANUARY 1 5:00 pm 8:00 am Lector: Sr. Jude R. Zapf Eucharistic P. Opfer R.Tintera Ministers M. McKeever C. Schmid
HOST AN ITALIAN STUDENT We are Looking for host families to provide room and board for one or two semesters for high school students from Italy for next school year. If interested, please contact Celia at 314-973-1802 or email [email protected]
If you are not currently registered in another parish and wish to join our parish, please complete this form and place it the collection basket or mail it to:
St. Ambrose Rectory, 5130 Wilson Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110. We will see that you receive a registration form.
NAME: ______________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________________ ZIP CODE: __________________________________________________________________ PHONE #: _______________________________E-MAIL_____________________________
St. Ambrose Society What did St. Ambrose say about the poor? “You are not making a gift of your possession to the poor people. You are handing over to them what is theirs.”
St.AmbroseBibleStudy
St. Ambrose has Eucharistic Adoration each Friday in church from 8:30 am – Noon. We are looking for volunteers interested in serving one hour or 30 minute time slots.
If you are interested, please contact Bonnie Devoti @ [email protected]
The Society is continuing the tradition helping our parishioners in need with
their utility bills.
Please choose an Angel from our tree And return it with your money gift in
the collection basket.
St. Ambrose Society
December Schedule
St. Peter & Paul Homeless Shelter Thursday, December 27, 6:00-7:30PM in Cafe Prepare meals for St. Peter & Paul homeless shelter St. Peter & Paul Homeless Shelter Friday, December 28, 6:15-8:00PM at St. Peter & Paul Homeless Shelter Serve meals to the homeless
Please Pray for those
who have requested prayers: Daniel, Francis, Rich, Kathy, Elizabeth, Caroline, Taryn, Bethany, Florense Mae,
Alexandra, Lisa, Josephine, Frank, Annie, Poteats, Tracey, Linda, Anne, Dani, Steve, Joe, Wendall, David, Frances Mike, Kevin, Mhealy, Mary Louise
If you have a prayer request, please contact Vicki at 771-1228 or e-mail her at [email protected]. Each prayer request will be honored for a month. Call or email to replace a name.
Monday, December 24: Men clean church after 6:30 Mass Tuesday, December 25: Holy Day of Obligation Wednesday, December 26: Ladies will clean church after 6:30 mass RCIA 6:00 pm LIT Thursday December 27:
Friday, December 28: Knit/Crochet Club 9 am-noon LIT
Advent Reflection-Week 4
In a few days, we will celebrate the great gift that God has given to humanity two thousand years ago: the gift of Jesus. Jesus comes a Savior of the world and as the majestic King – but also as a Shepherd who cares deeply and personally for each one of us on our journey. He is truly God’s gift to us.
Advent Reflection-Week 4
In a few days, we will celebrate the great gift that God has given to humanity two thousand years ago: the gift of Jesus. Jesus comes a Savior of the world and as the majestic King – but also as a Shepherd who cares deeply and personally for each one of us on our journey. He is truly God’s gift to us.
New Candle Stations Coming Soon! Update annual memorial candles The new candle stations are expected to be coming soon. The current candle stations have a number of candles with memorial plaques. The new candles will have labels. If you would like to renew or purchase a new memorial candle, write down what you would like to be written on the label with $100.00, send or bring it to the rectory office. The memorial candle will remain lit for one year. There will also be a station of candles, which can be lit for any donation amount and will burn for one day.
27th Annual St. Ambrose Trivia Night
Saturday, January 26, 2019 St . Ambrose School Gym & Café
$200 per table of 8 Includes Beer and Soda
Imo’s Pizza wil l be available to order Doors open @ 6 PM Games begin @ 7 PM
For reservations please contact Michelle Feltz (314)616-7482 or [email protected]
All proceeds benefit St. Ambrose Athletic Programs
Scholarships Availablestarting January 28, 2019
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atholic high schools,
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