A MESSAGE FROM FR. JACK
Bishop Checchio has extended an invitation to all the priests in our Diocese to attend the yearly Convocation for Priests, which will be held on October 11-13, 2022.  This date is assigned directly through the  Office of the Bishop and we are advised a few months prior.  Please be advised that there will be only one daily Mass (6:30AM) and there will be NO 9:00AM Mass on October 11, 12, 13, 2022.
If you had reserved a 9:00AM Mass intention on October 11-13, those intentions will be moved to the 6:30AM Mass that day.  If you would prefer to have your intention moved to another time/day, kindly call the parish office and we will most certainly accommodate your request.

God bless you
and thank you for your patience and understanding.
Please remember to keep all our Diocesan priests in your prayers.
 

Please visit www.madetobeholy.com for any additional information You can find M.O.M under our Ministries tab now. Here

……message from the Pastor

In honor of Our Lady of Fatima’s last apparition, popularly known as
“the Miracle of the Sun”
wherein the Blessed Mother appeared to 75,000 people in Fatima Portugal, we here at St. Ambrose  will be honoring Our Lady’s direct request to pray the rosary.  Please join us on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at 5:00PM outside, weather permitting  (*moved to inside the church if inclement weather,) for praying of the Rosary and Eucharistic Adoration and Procession.  In conclusion, there will be Benediction with the Blessed Sacrament. 
Please mark your calendar as we celebrate this year of
Eucharistic Revival in our Diocese.

"People are often unreasonable and self-centered. Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind, people may accuse  you of ulterior motives. Be kind anyway. If you are honest, people may cheat you Be honest anyway.
If you find happiness, people may be jealous. Be happy anyway. 
The good you do today may be forgotten tomorrow.
Do good. Give the world the best you have and it may never be enough. Give your best anyway. 
For you see, in the end, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway."

                                -Mother Teresa of Calcutta

A message from the Pastor

Our Mass Book for 2023 is now open
If you would like to schedule a Mass intention for your loved one,
please call the Parish Office during regular business hours.
(Please note there are still Masses available in 2022 if you would like
to confirm your intention(s) for a Mass this year.)

God Bless!

Fr. Jack

Marriage Encounter
Now that summer is over, why not treat yourselves to a Marriage Encounter Weedend?
A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend gives you the time and tools to revitalize romance, deepen communication, and nourish the spirituality in your marriage.

The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend will be held October 21-23, 2022.
Please apply ASAP as space is limited.
Call 732-904-9636 for an application and information (Tom & Ruth DeFalco)
or visit us at www.wwme.org.
 

Saint Ambrose Mass Schedule

Daily Mass – Monday through Friday
6:30AM & 9:00AM

Saturday Mass
9:00AM
Confessions at 3:45PM
5:00PM Saturday Vigil Mass

Sunday Mass
8:00AM, 10:00AM and 12:00NOON

Pro-Life News:

Our St. Ambrose Culture of Life Ministry will be hosting
the NJRTL (New Jersey Right-to-Life) car raffle on October 1 & 2, 2022

Annual Car Raffle Tickets will be sold and available at the doors of the church here at St. Ambrose after all the Masses.  The NJRTL is the state’s oldest and largest pro-life organization dedicated to protecting all human life from conception to natural death.  Each ticket is $10.00 and we hope you join us in supporting this most needed ministry.  This year’s prizes are:

1^st prize: 2023 Volvo XC40 AWD SUV, valued at $42,000.00
2^nd prize: $1,000.00 ShopRite Gift Card
3^rd prize: $750.00 ShopRite Gift Card
4^th prize: $500.00 ShopRite Gift Card

If you would like to purchase tickets on-line, please email:  middlesexNJRTL@gmail.com

**If you would like to be a part of this event and help to sell tickets at our church doors, kindly email Peter @ cephus3@aol.com.  All we need is 15 minutes of your time at any church exit and we could really use your help to make this a success!

Dear Saint Ambrose Parishioners,

Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our Baby Bottle Blessings Fundraiser!  CHRIST is definitely alive and present here!

Each and every year our Life Choices family comes and speaks to your parish and we are greeted with love and unwavering support for the
PRO LIFE Ministry.  This year together you raised another amazing
NEW HIGH record of $13,105.46!  We are once again humbled by your support.  Words cannot express our gratitude to you!

Your gifts enable us to continue serving mothers and families by providing the practical, emotional, and spiritual support they need when faced with a difficult or unplanned pregnancy or just needs a hand to help right now.   Your LIFE affirming support gives families hope!
 YOU celebrate LIFE right alongside of us!  GOD loves you!

You are making a difference in the lives of many of God’s people – born and unborn.  You are helping to save lives and transform hearts right here in our own community. 

Please know that you are in our daily prayers of Thanksgiving.
Your friends at,

  Silver & Gold Wedding Anniversary Celebration

You are cordially invited to celebrate your 25^th or 50^th Wedding Anniversary with the Church of Metuchen and renew your marriage vows with Bishop James F. Checchio at a special Evening Prayer Service at the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi in Metuchen on Sunday, October 30, 2022 at 3:30 PM.   Registration is required.  Please register online at:  https://www.diometuchen.org/silver-and-gold-anniversary-celebration.  If you are unable to access, please contact the Family Life Office at 732-562-1543 or amarshall@diometuchen.org.   Registration will close on October 7, 2022.  Although no fee is required, in the past many Jubilarian couples have given a donation of gratitude to the Church in memory of this special occasion.  Donations of Gratitude may be made online at https://www.diometuchen.org/donation-silver-and-gold or calling 732-562-1543. 

Law Enforcement

It is important to support their faithful commitment and self-sacrifice given while safeguarding our communities.  We are particularly mindful of the need to come together in prayer and appreciation for our local law enforcement agencies, paying tribute to these fine men and women.

St. Michael the Archangel,
patron of those who serve in law enforcement,
defend us and be our protection
against the wickedness and snares of the evil.

God of all goodness, who through your Son
gave us a marvelous example of service to others
and the great commandment of love for one another,
we humbly ask that you extend your protection
and bless our brothers and sisters
who have dedicated themselves to serve and protect
all the inhabitants of our community.

Please remember all law enforcement in your daily prayers.