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.
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.