Peace be with you!

Please allow me to introduce myself.  My name is Harry De Freitas and I am pleased to accept the position of PCL (Parish Catechetical Leader)  of the Religious Education Department here at St. Ambrose, effective January 1, 2023.  I am a Deacon Candidate, currently in my third year of formation. Lord willing, I will become a permanent Deacon serving the Diocese of Metuchen in the Spring of 2024. I am married and have 3 beautiful grown-up children. My daughter is married, and my two sons live in my home. My wife is a substitute teacher and she is also a Cantor and Children’s Choir Director for St. Bartholomew’s Church in East Brunswick.

I worked in the corporate world as a trainer, Manager, and Project Manager for about 40 years with a company called Verizon and its predecessor companies.  I traveled all over the world teaching managers, employees, technicians, executives from developing nations, customers, doctors, nurses, and contractors. I taught them how to use our software, tools, processes and procedures.  I retired a year and a half ago (or so I thought).

            I have taught 3^rd grade through high school religious Education. I have volunteered for up to 13 parish ministries including RCIA, Men’s Cornerstone Ministry, Carpenters for Christ, Knights of Columbus, Sacristan, Altar Server, Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, Lector, Outreach Ministry, Food Pantry worker and so on. I was a youth minister for over 30 years. More recently, I run a virtual rosary prayer for priests once a week.

            As I assume this new position,  I am grateful for Kathy Abair’s hard work in leading the Parish Catechetical program and her involvement for the past nine years.  I pray for her and her family in discerning the new things the Lord is calling them to accomplish. I hope to have an opportunity in the coming months to meet all St. Ambrose parishioners.  I would love to share just some of the stories of God’s intervention in my life and the life of my family members,  as well as some important experiences on the Mass and the Sacraments. More importantly, I hope to be able to invite many of you to assist in our Parish School of Religion (PSR) program.
 

In Christ,
Harry De Freitas

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"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

The Diocese of Metuchen
SURVIVING DIVORCE
for men and women seeking healing from separation or divorce.

The Diocese will host a 12 week program, Thursdays 7:00PM – 9:00PM
March 2,9,16,23,30   April 20 & 27    May 4 11,17 & 25    and June 1
St. John Neumann Pastoral Center
146 Metlars Lane   Piscataway, New Jersey  08854

This program, while based on the teachings of the Catholic Church, is open to anyone who needs comfort, counsel and clarity after a divorce.  The program will featuring a 30 minute DVD session each week, covering topics of shock, denial, anger, grief, guilt, forgiveness, money, children, courts, ex-spouse, annulment, dating, sexuality, spirituality, remarriage and single life.  The deadline to register is February 17, 2023 and pre-registration is required.

For more information or to register,
contact Ro Bersch @ 908-313-5947
 

…..a message from the 2022 NJRTL Committee
(New Jersey Right to Life)

New Jersey Right to Life wishes to express our sincere appreciation to your Pastor, Fr. Jack Grimes, and all the parishioners at St. Ambrose Parish, for your support of our 2022 annual car raffle fundraiser.  We are deeply thankful for your generosity which makes possible truly life-saving work.   Please note the winners below and may God bless you for your tremendous outpouring of love:

1st place winner         2023 Volvo                             Dominika Olynik of Morris County
2^nd place winner        $1,000 Shop Rite gift card     Andrew Roach of Monmouth County
3^rd place winner         $750.00 Shop Rite gift card   Paul Gabrielski of Somerset County
4^th place winner         $500.00 Shop Rite gift card   Dolores Plenzo of Ocean County
 

Our Parish School of Religion (PSR)

 is in need of volunteers to teach students with disabilities and help them prepare for the Sacraments.  If anyone has special education experience, please prayerfully consider volunteering just one hour a week to help the children of the parish.  Please call the Religious Education Office @ 732 679-5580 for additional information and to answer any questions you may have.
 

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

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,

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.