…..a message from the Pastor

 

Mark your calendars:
St. Ambrose will be hosting a visiting guest speaker at all weekend
and daily Masses on December 10^th to December 14^th, and he will be
preaching on The Miraculous Medal and what happened on that special night when the Blessed Mother appeared to St. Catherine Laboure.

Fr. Mike Shea, C.M. of the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal, will be preaching at all the weekend Masses, promoting the Triduum.
Fr. Shea will conduct two services each day, the first incorporated into the weekday morning Mass, and the second in an evening Mass at 7:00PM.
There will be reflection at each service on one of the apparitions and we will pray the Miraculous Medal Novena after the dismissal.

Finally, the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available at the end of each service and a blessing and investiture with the Miraculous Medal will be offered at the end of the Wednesday services.


Please join us in this prayer-filled experience here at St. Ambrose!

Mass Schedule
Saturday, December 24, 2022 – Sunday, January 2, 2022

Saturday, Dec 24, 2022:                                           9:00AM Mass


Christmas Eve December 24, 2022

4:00PM,  Christmas Eve  Vigil Mass
6:00PM,  Christmas Eve Vigil Mass
**11:30PM – Christmas Choir & Song
12:00Midnight – Christmas Midnight Mass


Christmas Day December 25, 2022

 8:00AM,  10:00AM, and Noon                                                                            

there will be no 6:30AM Masses the week of 12/26-12/30/22


Monday, Dec 26- Friday, Dec 30, 2022:                   9:00AM

Saturday, Dec 31, 2022:                                            9:00AM



Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

Saturday, Dec 31, 2022:                                            5:00PM Vigil Holy Mass
                                                                                                (please note time)
           

Sunday, January 1, 2022:     
8:00am, 10:00am & Noon                                    
 

…..a message from
 from Inspire Family Life Center
(Rosanda Grau, Co-founder
51 Mt Bethel Road Warren, NJ  07059)

Inspire Family Life Center was founded to meet the urgent needs of the thousands of at-risk and underserved women and families living in New Jersey, providing mothers and families who are facing unplanned or unexpected pregnancies with practical, emotional and spiritual support.  Our doors are open to anyone in need of our services, including women who are not insured or in need of resources.   Our Mission is to advance and defend all human life, born and unborn, by inspiring and empowering women and families to cherish LIFE by offering resources to encourage personal growth, family development, faith, and prosperity.  We envision a world where abortion is overcome, and goodness, beauty & truth of life triumph. 

Rosanda Grau from Inspire will be at all our Masses here at St. Ambrose on November 12 & 13 to address the congregation and share all the good news that is the Ministry of Inspire Family Life Center.  Please prayerfully consider supporting Inspire through stewardship, prayer and donation.  May God bless you for helping us achieve our goals and the mission God has placed in our hearts.

To learn more about Inspire, visit www.InspireFamilyLifeCenter.com
 

                               Mission Of Motherhood News:

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

"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

Saturday, December 3, 2022,
St. Ambrose Church will host their
 Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
at 83 Throckmorton Lane, Old Bridge NJ  08857

Please join us after the 5:00PM Mass to gather around and light the Christmas tree!!!
Take a moment to welcome the Christmas Season…..and a visit
from a special guest as he greets the children!, along with
a Christmas Carol sing-a-long, and live animals surrounding our Nativity.
 
All are welcome for this family fun and fellowship!
light refreshments and beverages will be served.
 

…..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.