Saint Ambrose Catholic Parish

Father Bob Presents...A Walk through the Meaning of the Mass
2026-02-09 19:00 - 20:15, 2026-03-09 19:00 - 20:15, 2026-04-13 19:00 - 20:15 (America/New_York) | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
Father Bob Presents…A Walk through the Meaning of the Mass
Mondays (dates below) | 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm| Mother Teresa
Join us for Father Bob presents… “A Walk through the Meaning of the Mass.” In this series, Father Bob explains each part of the Mass, discussing their origins and reasons for the associated traditions. This session provides information intended to enhance participants’ understanding of the worship service.
Dates: 10/13, 12/1, 1/12, 2/9, 3/9, 4/13
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OCIA Breaking Open the Word Sessions
2026-02-15 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-02-22 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-01 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-08 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-15 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-22 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-29 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-05 10:30 - 11:30 and 1 more date | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
OCIA Breaking Open the Word Sessions
Sundays – September 14 through April 12 | 10:30 am Mass until 11:30 am
Candidates and Catechumen registered for the OCIA program will be meeting every Sunday at 10:30am mass in the main church. We will be dismissed from mass, after the homily, where we will then meet in the Mother Teresa Room to discuss the weekly scriptures.
Please contact Kim Nemet at 330-460-7316 if you are interested in joining us.
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Lent Small Group Studies
2026-02-23 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-03-02 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-03-09 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-03-16 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-03-23 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-03-30 12:00 - 13:30 | Lehner Center – Fr. McGivney Room
Lent Small Group Studies
Choose one of three options this Lent and gather a group of friends to journey with you. Register your group and let us know how many books you need.
Don’t have a group, no problem, join Gayle and Lisa as we journey through:

Desert Bloom weekly on Mondays from 12:00-1:30 pm beginning February 23rd. (Held in Lehner Center, Father McGivney)

The physical copy of the book is currently SOLD OUT. A digital version is available for purchase here.

Tears of Christ on Mondays from 6:30 pm – 8 pm beginning February 23rd (Held in Lehner Center, Mark)
Tears of Christ on Wednesdays from 1:30-3:00 pm beginning February 25th. (Held in Lehner Center, Father McGivney)

Desert Bloom: Discovering Unexpected Joy in the Wilderness
This Lent, we invite you to journey into the desert and discover the joy of growing closer to the Lord. Desert Bloom: Discovering Unexpected Joy in the Wilderness prepares you to experience deep, meaningful transformation, especially if you are entering this Lenten season feeling weary or longing for renewal. Inspired by a desire for you to experience the Lord’s gentleness and compassion, this devotional offers encouragement and challenges you to grow in a way that is loving and hopeful rather than overwhelming. This beautiful devotional includes Daily Scripture passages, heartfelt reflection, and guided prayer (forty days included) Three days of spiritual preparation before Lent so you enter the season with clarity and intention, An examen for Lent to help you identify the idols in your life ,A Sacred Pause, every Sunday, where you’ll meditate on wisdom from the saints.
$15 : The physical copy of the book is currently SOLD OUT. A digital version is available for purchase here.
10:10 Challenge – Take the 10:10 Challenge this Lent and Easter
A twelve-week journey to help you grow closer to Christ through prayer, Scripture, and simple habits of discipleship. Get the full experience with:
Daily prayers and reflections in The 10:10 Challenge book
Conversation guides for you and your partner or group
Weekly videos connecting each practice to Lent or Easter
A special Holy Week Companion to help you enter the Passion
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The Tears of Christ: Meditations for Lent
“Jesus wept, not merely from the deep thoughts of his understanding but from spontaneous tenderness, from the goodness and mercy, the encompassing loving-kindness and exuberant affection of the Son of God for his own work, the race of man.”
This precious insight takes us to the heart of the interior life of St. John Henry Newman (1801–1890), from the treasures of which these meditations are offered as a devotional aid for the season of Lent. Drawn chiefly from his sermons and gently modernized, these meditations offer a share in the fruit of his contemplation, that we might the better enjoy with him the “one thing which is all in all to us,” which is “to live in Christ’s presence, to hear his voice, to see his countenance.”
The beautiful book includes a reflection for each day during Lent, from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday. Reflections are also included for the Solemnities of St. Joseph and the Annunciation of the Lord.
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Lent Small Group Studies 2026

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Health and Wellness Fair
2026-03-01 08:00 - 12:00 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
Join us for a delicious, healthy breakfast provided by our good friends at Marc’s!
Sunday, March 1 | 8:00 am – 12:00 pm | Hilkert Hall
Visit a variety of local vendors who can share great tips and samples.
Learn what you can do physically, mentally, and spiritually to stay fit, healthy, and full of life.
A variety of vendors and Community Partners! Stop at all of the booths to explore more ways to improve your overall health.
Eating healthier has never been easier! Marc’s breakfast will include fresh fruit, yogurt, bagels, granola, and more right from their local store.
For further information, contact Lisa Homady at 330.460.7315 or Lhomady@StAmbrose.us

Vendors Wanted!
We will be hosting our 16th Health and Wellness Fair and are looking for a variety of vendors to join us! Our health, safety, and well-being are a priorities, and we need you to join us to help spread the word!
This is a great opportunity to showcase your business and share with our community what they can do to physically, mentally, and spiritually be fit, healthy, and lead a full, faithful life.
Our friends at Marc’s will be offering their healthy breakfast during the Fair, and we typically have a number of people coming to view our vendor’s information as well. Cost for a vendor’s table is $35.00.
Space is limited! If you are interested in becoming a vendor or would like more information, contact Lisa Homady at 330.460.7315 or Lhomady@StAmbrose.us

OCIA Theology Sessions
2026-03-01 10:30 - 14:00, 2026-04-19 10:30 - 14:00 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
OCIA Theology Sessions
10:30 am Mass until 2:00 pm | Mother Teresa unless otherwise noted
Dates:
9/28/25
10/19/25
11/9/25
1/4/26
2/1/26
3/1/26
4/19/26
Candidates and Catechumen preparing to receive their Sacraments at the Easter Vigil Mass will be meeting at 10:30am mass in the church. After the homily, we will be dismissed, where we will meet in the Mother Teresa Room, to learn about the Theology of the Roman Catholic Faith.
If you are interested in joining us, please contact Kim Nemet at 330-460-7316.
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Rosary in a Year
2026-03-09 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-04-13 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-05-11 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-06-08 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-07-13 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-08-10 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-09-14 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-10-12 12:30 - 14:00 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
Rosary in a Year
2nd Mondays of the Month
January 2026-December 2026 | 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Do you know the words of the Rosary but find yourself mindlessly reciting them or hurriedly? Slow down and join us as we spend a year going slowly and methodically through the Rosary.
In Ascension’s Rosary in a Year podcast, Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR, guides listeners in a step-by-step journey that will change the way you pray, no matter where you are in your spiritual life. By starting small and gradually adding to it over time, listeners will find themselves falling more deeply in love with this powerful Marian devotion, making it a source of grace for the whole world.
It is recommended that you download the free Ascension App from your phone’s Play Store for this guided journey. No books required unless you choose to purchase them on your own.
Full Schedule:

January 12
February 9
March 9
April 13
May 11
June 8
July 13
August 10
September 14
October 12
November 9
December 14

Rosary in a Year

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OCIA Retreat
2026-03-29 14:00 - 19:00 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
OCIA Retreat
March 29 | 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
OCIA Candidates – please contact Kim with questions regarding details of this event.
