Saint Ambrose Catholic Parish

AFF Book Club: Mondays
2026-01-19 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
Book Club
Beginning in September | 1:30 – 3:00 pm (Wednesday) or 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm (Mondays) | Fr. McGivney or LC Mark
Book Club is a wonderful way to grow deeper in your faith.
We will be reading 2 powerful books that could be game-changers for your life and understanding.

Screwtape Letters by CS Lewis (September – December)
Find a Real Friend in Jesus by Gary ZImak (January – February)

For more information, please contact Gayle Oboy at GOboy@StAmbrose.us.

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PB&J Brigade
2026-01-19 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
Every week, we distribute 3,400+ peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to those in need… We are always looking for more help!
Join us to pack lunches on Mondays through Thursdays, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Saint Ambrose Parish or make sandwiches at home and drop them off to Saint Ambrose! There are also many other ways you can help.
Learn how to help the PB&J Brigade!

Healing the Whole Person
2026-01-19 09:45 - 19:00, 2026-01-16 18:00 - 21:30, 2026-01-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
Healing the Whole Person
3 Day Event:
January 15, 6:00 – 9:00 pm (School Library)
January 16, 6:00 – 9:30 pm (Lehner Center, McGivney Room)
January 17, 8:15 am – 6:00 pm (Lehner Center, McGivney Room)
Cost will be $25 a person, limited to 50 people. Snacks will be provided on Friday evening and on Saturday a continental breakfast and lunch.
Adult Faith Formation Program
Developed by Dr. Bob Schuchts, Healing the Whole Person is our foundational teaching at the John Paul II Healing Center. It is the fruit of both his own personal healing journey and over 30 years as a marriage and family therapist.
15 years ago, Dr. Bob began working through Healing the Whole Person with seminarians in formation and they were blown away by the amount of transformation and healing they experienced. Knowing that more people needed to hear this message of healing, the JPII Healing Center began offering the course to priests, religious, and laity.
Today, it is bringing transformation to bishops, religious communities, families, marriages, and individuals throughout the world.
Now, this transformative teaching is available to you—to discover at your own pace, wherever you are in the world.
In this course, you’ll begin a journey to spiritual, physical, and emotional wholeness—entering the sometimes hidden places of the heart, facing pains and woundedness, and experiencing a deep encounter with the authentic healing love of Jesus Christ.
Who is it for?
This teaching is for anyone desiring wholeness, freedom, and an encounter with a loving Creator. If you’re looking for a deeper understanding of God’s love and the healing of your own story, you’ll fit right in.
This teaching has transformed the lives of people from all backgrounds and walks of life:
– Catholic & non-Catholic
– Married, single, divorced, & widowed
– Young adults & grandparents
– Laity, religious, & clergy
Some are aware of deep trauma that only the love of the Father can heal, others are simply looking for a deeper relationship with Jesus.
Some have been in therapy and are seeking more, while others have stumbled upon healing and are overjoyed to discover this integrative approach.

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Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction
2026-01-19 09:00 - 19:30 | Saint Ambrose Parish Chapel, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
Come Worship the Lord in Eucharistic Adoration.
Adoration is held every Monday in the Chapel, from 9:00 am – 7:30 pm and is followed by Benediction at 7:30 pm to 8:00 pm.
Questions? Reach out to Terri Parker at tmparker1122@gmail.com.
Learn More & RSVP for Adoration!

XLT
2026-01-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
Everyone is invited to join us for XLT (Exalt!) evenings – a time of Eucharistic Adoration with praise & worship music provided by the XLT band, a gospel reflection and more.
Join us at 7pm in the Church!

CWM Community Meal
2026-01-18 12:30 - 13:00 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
CWM Community Meal
Third Sunday of the Month | 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm
Stop by Hilkert Hall to pick up your carry out Community Meal form Catholic Works of Mercy.

Children's Liturgy of the Word
2026-01-18 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-01-18 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-01-17 16:30 - 17:30 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) starts on September 6 and 7!
We all know young children can have trouble sitting still during Mass.
At CLOW, held during our 4:30 pm Saturday Mass and on Sunday at our 9:00 am and 10:30 am Masses, they can listen and ask questions while we discuss the readings and Gospel. It’s amazing to see them engage!
The priest will invite them to come forward after the Opening Prayer, receive a blessing and head to the chapel with our catechist.
They’ll return right after the homily…giving you a chance to really listen, too. Children receive a take-home activity sheet which enhances the weekly lesson from the gospel.
No need to sign up! Just tell your children and grandchildren about CLOW and encourage them to join.
Would you like to learn more about becoming a CLOW catechist or aide? We’d love the help! Please email Kathy Saffron.

OCIA Breaking Open the Word Sessions
2026-01-18 10:30 - 11:30 | 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.
Learn More about OCIA

Rite of Enrollment for First Eucharist
2026-01-18 09:00 - 11:30 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
Rite of Enrollment for First Eucharist
Sunday, January 18, 2026 | 9:00 am or 10:30 am Mass
Share in the most Holy Eucharist with your entire family.
Parents, grandparents and family members, please join us for the Rite of Enrollment for First Eucharist. A light breakfast will follow Mass in Hilkert Hall.

Route 66: Chinese New Year
2026-01-17 17:30 - 20:00 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
Route 66: Chinese New Year
January 17 | 5:30 pm | Hilkert Hall Rooms 1-4
Join us for our Annual Chinese New Year Celebration. Enjoy Chinese food, themed décor, photos, music and a wonderful evening of fellowship. The cost is $15 per person. Register online or at the front desk by Monday, January 12.

Route 66 Chinese New Year 2026

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Healing Prayer Offering
2026-01-17 17:30 - 18:00 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
Comfort, give comfort to My people, says your God. (Isaiah 40: 1)
Join us at St. Ambrose on Saturday, January 17, after the 4:30 pm Vigil Mass, in the Church as The Living Word Healing Prayer Ministry offers healing prayer for anyone who is in need of spiritual, emotional, or physical healing.

Monthly Healing Prayer Offerings
2026-01-17 17:30 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
Monthly Healing Offerings
Monthly Healing Prayer Offerings take place after the 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass on the third Saturday in the Church unless noted otherwise:
Upcoming Dates:
June 21, 2025
July 19, 2025;
August 16, 2025
September 20, 2025
October 18, 2025
November 15, 2025
no healing prayer for December
January 17, 2026
February 21, 2026
March 21, 2026
April 18, 2026
May 16, 2026

Men's Breakfast
2026-01-17 08:30 - 09:30 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
Men’s Breakfast
Join us second Saturday of every month!
Breakfast is on us! We begins at 8:30 am with a delicious, warm breakfast followed by a short witness and video for discussion. We wrap up each monthly breakfast session by 9:45 am so that you may enjoy the rest of your Saturday, energized by the Word of God, fellowship, and a free, freshly prepared breakfast. Our breakfast will be held in either Hilkert Hall or in the Mother Teresa Room.
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Saint Rita Resuce Ministry Donation Drive
2026-01-17 - 2026-01-18 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
Saint Rita Rescue Ministry Weekend Donation Drive
The month of January is Human Trafficking Awareness month and next weekend our Saint Rita Rescue Ministry will be hosting a small donation drive benefiting local organizations that they have partnered with that fight against this modern-day form of human slavery.
Donations can be dropped off in the bin labeled for Saint Rita’s Rescue Ministry the weekend of January 17th and 18th located in the Church Narthex. Donations can also be brought to the Euchre Extravaganza the ministry will be hosting on January 23rd .
Due to the sensitive nature of who these donations will benefit we cannot accept travel or hotel sized Items as it can be triggering for those on the receiving end and not accepted out of respect for their healing process.

Friday Night BINGO
2026-01-16 16:00 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
JANUARY BINGO
Doors Open 4:00 pm | Bingo Begins 7:00 pm
Bring a friend to play! Check out all of our BINGO food and game specials.
Friday, January 2
FREE Small Lightning with the purchase of a $25 package or more
$5 Sloppy Joe, Fries & Pop
Friday, January 16
FREE Dauber with the purchase of a $32 package or more
FREE Hot Cocoa Bar and Warm Cookie
SAVE TIME! Pre-Order BINGO Packages for the upcoming BINGO Night.

Rosary for Priests and Seminarians
2026-01-16 09:00 - 09:45 | Saint Ambrose Parish Chapel, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
Rosary for Priests and Seminarians
Every Friday | 9:00 am – 9:45 am | Chapel
Jesus established His Sacred Priesthood at the Last Supper when he instituted the Holy Eucharist and told His apostles, Do this in memory of me. Since the Last Supper, men of every age and time have been chosen by God to stand in Jesus’ place, in persona Christi, to offer sacrifice to God and to pray and intercede for the faithful as He did.
The Sacred Priesthood of Jesus Christ is inseparable from the Eucharist and absolutely vital to the life of the Church. Each and every priest needs the love and support of each and every member of the faithful. Let us turn, then, to Mary, Queen of the Clergy, and join with her in praying for her priest sons, the Priesthood of Jesus Christ.
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Men’s Rec Basketball
2026-01-15 21:00 - 23:00 | Hilkert Hall Gym, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
Faith, fellowship, and basketball…
All men are welcome; including all skill levels. We play every Tuesday and Thursday night from 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm in Hilkert Gym. We may take a few weeks off during the summer months depending on everyone’s schedules. Contact Joseph LaGuardia, 484.269.6595 or starsbball146@gmail.com for more details.

Living Your Strengths
2026-01-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
Living Your Strengths

What are YOUR God-Given Strengths?
Have you ever wondered why you are the way you are?
Why do my family members act the way they do?
Why are some people more disciplined and responsible than others?

This class can provide you with the answers to these questions along with helping you recognize and experience YOUR unique strengths you use in your everyday life.
By taking the Clifton Strengths-Finder, you will unravel your God-given strengths and by attending this FREE 2-week course, you will learn how to use them!
January 15 and 22, 2026
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Lehner Center John Room
Register by January 12 by contacting Carol Maline at CMaline@StAmbrose.us or 330.460.7336.
Space is limited and you must take an on-line assessment prior to the first class.
You are at your BEST when you do what you naturally do BEST.

DC4K Divorce Care for Kids
2026-01-15 18:30 - 19:30 | Lehner Center, 929 Pearl Rd., Brunswick, 44212
Divorce Care for Kids (DC4K)
New Series Starting in January 2026
Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 pm
Is your child struggling from your divorce or separation? Are you looking to help your child heal? Divorce Care for Kids (DC4K) is a scripture-based program designed to help children (aged 6-13) of families experiencing divorce and separation. Each session is full of games, fun activities, arts and crafts, stories, exercise, videos and music that is centered around a weekly theme. They will learn how to sort through their feelings and will learn how to have healthy relationships – with you, your family and with God.
If you think your child(ren) would benefit from Divorce Care for Kids and would like more information, or would like to register your child, contact Lisa Homady at LHomady@StAmbrose.us or 330.460.7315

Hearts of Hope Widows Support Group
2026-01-15 18:30 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
Hearts of Hope Widows Support Group
Meetings are the 3rd Thursday of every month at 6:30 pm.

It’s Christ who stands with us always, and especially when you commend your spouse to the Lord. Hearts of Hope is a group of widows who come together to share conversation, prayer, and community. Our hearts will always find the help and the hope we need.
All are invited to come and enjoy our new friendship. Bring yourself a snack and drink if you like!
Please contact Lisa Cinadr to RSVP for the next meeting.

Legion of Mary Rosary
2026-01-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Saint Ambrose Parish Chapel, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
Our Legion of Mary active members meet weekly on Thursdays at 6:00 pm (except holidays and Holy Days) to pray the Rosary.
You can become an active Legion of Mary member through a balanced program of prayer and service, advancing the growth of faith, understand and true devotion to Christ and His Blessed Mother. Drop into one of the weekly Rosary sessions or visit us online!
Want to know more about praying the Rosary? Click here!

Weekly Sacrament of Reconciliation
2026-01-15 18:00 - 18:30 | Saint Ambrose Church, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212, United States
Come Experience God’s Tender Forgiveness
Weekly Confession is held in the Church from 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation (commonly called Confession or Penance) is the method given by Christ to the Church by which individuals are freed from sins committed after receiving Baptism.
Other opportunities for Confession:

Our monthly Reconciliation generally occurs on the first Wednesday of the month in the Church from 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm. We have many priests during this time to hear individual confessions.
Confessions for the homebound or those who cannot make it to the Church can be made by appointment, please contact the Parish Office at 330.460.7300.

DOWNLOAD Examination of Conscience Cards HERE
Are you unsure if you’re able to receive God’s tender forgiveness through Reconciliation? Visit our Sacraments webpage to determine if you’ve taken all of the right steps or reach out to us by sending us an email. We welcome all to the Family of God.
Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, even so I send you.” And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.”
–John 20:21-23

GriefShare
2026-01-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Lehner Center – Fr. McGivney Room
GriefShare
Wednesdays 9 – 11 am OR 7 – 9 pm
GriefShare helps walk you through your grief process and heal from the pain.
Healing from loss is a journey, everyone experiences grief differently. There’s no “right way” to grieve, grief cannot be rushed, finding support is crucial.

Women's Guild Meeting
2026-01-14 18:30 - 20:30 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
Join the Women’s Guild for our first meeting of 2026!
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 6:30 PM in Hilkert Hall
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
Presentation by Medina County Senior & Adult Services (MCSAS)
Learn how MCSAS helps older adults live safely and independently through:
• Transportation & home-delivered meals
• Medicare counseling
• Adult Protective Services
• Activities that keep adults 55+ active and connected
We hope to see you there!

Women's Guild January 14th Meeting
2026-01-14 18:30 - 20:00 | Hilkert Hall at Saint Ambrose, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212, United States
Women’s Guild Meeting
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Please join the Women’s Guild for our first meeting of 2026!
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 6:30 PM in Hilkert Hall NOTE: NEW TIME
Presentation by Medina County Senior & Adult Services (MCSAS)
Learn how MCSAS helps older adults live safely and independently through:
• Transportation & home-delivered meals
• Medicare counseling
• Adult Protective Services
• Activities that keep adults 55+ active and connected
Save the date for our February 11th. We hope to see you there!
