St Ambrose is in need of more Lectors. If you are interested in becoming a Lector, please contact Marilyn Thornburg at ambrosemarilyn@sbcglobal.net or ambroseparchment@sbcglobal.net
For safety reasons, reservations (RSVP) are required on Easter Sunday. Seats will be assigned. Leave Mass time preferred, full name and number of persons in the group attending. Contact: Email ambroseparchment@sbcglobal.net Call or text 269-806-0568.
The Feast of St. Joseph on March 19th falls on a Friday. In light of its status as a Solemnity, the obligation to abstain from meat is dispensed. However, in the spirit of Lent, each person should consider voluntarily taking upon him/herself a different day that week to do so.
On Fridays during Lent this year, Stations of the Cross, with the Exposition of the Holy Eucharist, and a Reflection on the Year of St Joseph will be offered. Benediction will conclude the service. They begin at 7:00 p.m. on Fridays.
It is a faithful Catholic tradition to request Masses of thanksgiving, for birthdays, anniversaries, special intentions, etc. as well as for the deceased. Please call the rectory office to schedule a Mass intention. A customary stipend is $10.00 per Mass. There are numerous openings for weekday Masses yet this year. The Rectory Office number is 385-4152.
Catholic Schools - Diocese of Kalamazoo is excited to once again partner with FACTS and the NCEA to be part of Many Gifts, One Nation: A Day of Giving to Catholic Schools. During Catholic Schools Week, you have the opportunity to support our schools with the annual Day of Giving from 12 PM EST on February 2 to 12 PM EST on February 3 .
Like the members of the early church, who brought forth their gifts to share with those who were in need, we, the faithful of the Diocese of Kalamazoo, are called to share our gifts with our brothers and sisters in Africa, Eastern and Central Europe, and Latin America through this combined collection for three national appeals: The Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa, the Church in Eastern and Central Europe, and the Church in Latin America. Even the smallest gift truly makes a difference, and is a gesture of support, encouragement and solidarity for which the Catholics living in these regions are very grateful. For more information about each area, go to www.usccb.org/nationalcollections and use the menu on the left to search for the specific collection.
The annual National March for Life Rally and march to the Supreme Court on January 29th will take place virtually this year for the safety of all. You can join the March by RSVPing for the broadcast at https://marchforlife.org/2021-virtual-events/. On January 29th, you will receive a link in your email inbox containing the link to watch the March for Life Rally and march.
SUNDAY EXPERIENCE - The Diocesan Parish Life and Lay Leadership Secretariat has created a page of resources for your family to continue your prayer life at with home, you may find these resources at diokzoo.org/sunday
Bishop Bradley affirmed the statement today released by Archbishop Jose Gomez, President, USCCB, (see below for full statement) on the inauguration of the 46th President of the United States. Bishop Bradley added, “On this day marking the transfer of leadership in our country, let us pray that our new President and Vice President will be open to God’s guidance, adhering to our principles of Life (from the moment of conception to natural death), Liberty (including religious freedom), and Justice for all.”