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Annulments
Contact:
Sister Donna Marie Bradesca ... 330-225-3116 x238
Persons
who have married in the Catholic Church and are now divorced are
welcome to have their circumstances heard and evaluated in a
totally confidential manner in order to ascertain whether or not
an annulment of the marriage is possible. Individuals are
welcome to make an appointment for this interview.
Catholic Works of Mercy
Contact:
Jeff Trush
Our
ministry helps the people in need within our parish community
boundaries, regardless of age, race or creed. We meet the
2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm in the
upstairs library in Lehner Center. The time commitment for this
ministry is about 12 hours a month. Special events that
our ministry helps with on an annual basis are Easter,
Thanksgiving and Christmas food distribution, as well as the
Kindness Pine Tree at Christmas time. We are looking for
people who have a positive attitude about helping others in
need, and the ability to do it confidentially.
Catholic Works of Mercy Prison Ministry
Contact:
Jeff Trush
Our
ministry helps the incarcerated with needs varying from
spiritual material, reading material and clothing. We also
assist the incarcerated person’s family with food, medical, and
other household bills. At Christmastime, we also supply gifts
for the incarcerated and their families.
We hold
quarterly meetings which are held in the Lehner Center.
Volunteers can expect to spend about 4 hours a month helping
with this ministry. Members of our group must have a heart for
forgiveness and compassion, as well as an attitude of helping
others in need, and the ability to do it confidentially.
Faith in Action
Contact:
Ivi
Latronica ......................................
330-273-9500
If you
enjoy helping people, particularly the elderly, and if you are
looking for a way to live your faith, you would enjoy being part
of this group. Faith in Action (FIA) provides assistance to
seniors with low incomes or those who are frail, health-impaired
or isolated. Our volunteers are caring friends who provide
rides, visit or assist with housekeeping or outdoor tasks.
Volunteers choose what activity and what day or time works best
for their schedule. An hour or two once or twice a month, or
more if you’re able, goes a long way to assisting someone in
need.
Faith in
Action is a non-profit organization and is a coalition of area
churches working together with local social service agencies.
FIA is an outreach ministry to meet the simple needs of our
seniors so they may stay in their homes longer or simply feel
loved. St. Ambrose has been a member of FIA since 2002, and
we’ve served thousands of hours in caring for our area seniors.
Funeral Luncheons
Contact:
Marian Swansinger ........................... 330-225-3987
When our
parishioners experience the death of a family member, we like to
offer families the option of having a luncheon here at St.
Ambrose, for a minimal charge, after the funeral service.
Volunteers are needed to serve, cleanup and to provide the side
dishes. Many hands make for light work. This is another
compassionate way of expressing support to parishioners in their
time of need.
Good
Samaritan
Contact:
Gladys
Kemski
We are
Eucharistic Ministers who bring Holy Communion to the homebound.
We visit those who cannot get to Church due to illness, age or
recouping after surgery. We pray and visit with them.
We meet
the first Wednesday of each month. Our meetings last 1 to 1½
hours. Volunteers should expect to spend 20 to 45 minutes for
each visit, excluding travel time. We host the parish’s All
Soul’s Day Memorial Mass each year on November 2nd.
Good
Samaritans are compassionate, good listeners who are committed
to the parish community. We know that what we hear is
confidential and not to be repeated, except to a priest upon
occasion when necessary.
Living with Cancer Prayer Group
Contact:
Aimee Sullivan
Our
ministry brings together people who are touched by cancer,
whether they are the caregiver, survivor, family member, or
friend and together we share prayer, support, and hope.
Refreshments are served too.
The
Living with Cancer Prayer Group meets on the first Wednesday of
each month at 7:00 pm and usually lasts for an hour or an hour
and a half.
Ministry of Consolation
Contacts:
Monica Kortan
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Funeral Liturgy Planning
Contact:
Marion Kovacs
The
Ministry of Consolation provides compassion, help,
understanding, and spiritual support to families who have
suffered the loss of a loved one. We offer to assist the family
with funeral liturgy, and continued support through our
bereavement programs. Our Ministry meetings are held on the
second Tuesday of the month in Lehner Center from 7:00 pm - 9:00
pm.
The
bereavement program helps to provide comfort and support to
those grieving through the use of prayer, music, coping
measures, and understanding the pain associated with the loss of
a loved one. The series is presented several times throughout
the year. In addition, a Holiday Grief program is offered in
November. Following the series we continue with ongoing support
with monthly meetings of our “ Companions
on the Journey”
group as we travel along the road to healing.
These
meetings are on the last Tuesday of the month from 7:00 pm -
9:00 pm.
Mission Outreach
Contacts:
Father Bob Stec ........................ 330-225-3116 x222
Jake Bihari
In
December 2006, St. Ambrose pioneered a mission trip to Higuey,
Dominican Republic. We partnered with a poor community
devastated by hurricanes and began helping them rebuild. Since
then, over 150 people have traveled to Higuey every June and
December to build a community center, a school, a chicken coop,
establish a water system, hook up electricity, and bring
much-needed food and supplies to our brothers and sisters in
Christ. This lasting relationship has made a difference in the
lives of people both in Higuey and right here in Brunswick.
St.
Ambrose parishioners have generously supported our mission
outreach through prayers, financial donations, and the donations
of clothing, toys and building supplies. Thank you for your
generosity!
Prayer List
Contact:
Connie
Smalley
This
ministry allows parishioners to reach out and ask for prayers
for those whom they feel are in need of them. We are looking for
compassionate people willing to help us.
There
are no meetings to attend, as everything is done by phone or
email. Time commitment on a weekly basis can be one hour to 3 or
4 hours, depending on length of phone calls.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Contact:
Maureen Calvillo ............................... 330-273-3120
We knit
or crochet prayer shawls and lap throws for those that are ill.
We also make white afghans for babies or others being baptized.
Throughout the year, our pieces are brought to church where they
are blessed. An example of the blessing that is included with a
shawl is:
“Compassionate God,
bless the person for whom this shawl has been so lovingly
created. May this shawl be a reminder of your presence in their
life. May this shawl bring love and light, hope and joy.”
We meet
on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month, from 10:30 am - 12:30
pm. If you know how to knit or crochet, and are looking for a
meaningful way to put your skills to use, please join us!
Social Justice Commission
Contact:
Scott Hodan
The
Ministry of our Social Justice Commission applies Catholic
social teachings to everyday life. We attempt to make a
difference in the lives of our neighbors by sharing our unique
talents and abilities. All are welcome, especially those with a
strong desire to transform our world with kindness, compassion,
justice and mercy.
This
ministry is action-oriented with meetings only as necessary.
Some of our current active projects include the Community Meal,
Employment Networking and Habitat for Humanity. Monthly
community meals are designed to provide fellowship and support
for those in need. Employment networking helps job seekers make
connections and build relationships. Habitat for Humanity builds
affordable housing in partnership with people in need.
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