St. Ambrose Parish needs readers for our masses, share the words of our Lord Jesus and exercise your gifts, become a Lector, we provide everything you need to get started. Please send an email to info@saintambroseparish.com, a PM to our Facebook Page, call the Parish office or just fill out our volunteer form by clicking here.   

……news from the Diocese
As you know, news has reached us of the significant devastation caused by the remnants of Hurricane/Tropical Storm Ida throughout our diocese and in our state as a whole.  Following such disasters, there are immediate and long-term needs that must be met for those who lost homes and livelihoods, along with many people needing shelter, food, water, clothing, and medication attention.  The recovery effort is far more complex in nature, and Bishop Checchio is asking your help. 

The Diocese will be accepting donations for the Emergency Disaster Relief Fund which will go towards those who have lost so much in Ida’s wake.  You can access the online portal that has been created to receive donations at https://diometuchen.org/disasterfund or you may remit a check payable to “Emergency Disaster Relief Fund” and drop it in the collection basket at weekend Masses.  You can also mail your contribution to St. Ambrose, and we will forward all donations directly to the Diocese of Metuchen.  Lastly, there will be a second collection on Sunday, September 26^th, whereby you may participate in any way that you are able.

Thank you and God bless you for your consideration and generosity to those who are in need!
 

St. 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 (live-streamed)

a message from the Pastor

Effective Sunday, June 13, 2021
please make note of a small change in our Sunday Mass times:

The weekend Masses at St. Ambrose will be celebrated at
5:00PM (Saturday Vigil)
 and 8:00AM, 10:00AM and 12:00NOON Sunday.


God Bless
Fr. Jack

New Hymnal for St. Ambrose

St. Ambrose is pleased to announce that we will be phasing out the Breaking Bread Hymnal and transitioning to a new hymnal in the next few months.  The hard-covered fifth edition of The St. Michael Hymnal will be introduced to our congregation in the later part of the summer.  The broad appeal of the St. Michael Hymnal represents extraordinary sensibilities, theological, liturgical, literary, and musical, and is a resource in a class by itself.  The SMH is expertly edited, supports congregational song,  strengthens the liturgical life of a parish, and will sustain itself in our pews for many years to come.

If you would like to memorialize an edition of the St. Michael Hymnal for a member of your family, for a loved one, or for yourself,  kindly call the parish office at 732 679-5666 or look for the order form in our parish bulletin.   We are asking a $20.00 donation for each memorialized request to cover the printing and cost of shipping.   The fourth edition of the St. Michael Hymnal (the fifth edition is still in print!) will be available on the organ after Sunday Mass if you would like to take a look! All hymnals (memorialized or not) will be distributed throughout the church and available to our parishioners at all Masses and liturgical celebrations.

Ushers
Ministry of Hospitality

join us!!!
The Ministry of Ushers is the oldest lay ministry in the Catholic Church. Providing a reverent place of worship, supporting the celebration of the Mass, and maintaining a warm and welcoming experience for all who gather, is just a small part of the responsibilities of a Minister of Hospitality.  If you are interested in serving your parish as a Ministry of Hospitality, kindly call the parish office and we will take your name and information and forward it to our Ministry Coordinator!
(all ministers must be 16 years old and above to serve)
 

Journey through Grief
“Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted”

We are happy to announce that our bereavement group will be restarting!!!! This program is designed to help people work through the pain of grief we all experience when a loved one dies.  Through confidential mutual support and education, we will come to understand the common elements of the grieving process though each loss is unique to everyone.  As we travel this journey together, we will learn coping skills and find new strengths within to ease our way.  The group is open to all members of the community, regardless of religious affiliation.  Meetings will begin on September 23, 2021 and gather for 9 consecutive Thursdays, ending November 18, 2021 6:30PM to 8:00PM in the St. Anthony Room in the Parish Office.  There is no fee but pre-registration (call the Parish Office @ 732-679-5666) is required as maximum number of registrants is 15 people.
 

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.

"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