Saint Ambrose Catholic Parish

AFF Book Club: Mondays
2026-02-02 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
2026-02-02 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-29 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-28 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!

Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction
2026-02-02 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.
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OCIA Formation Session
2026-02-01 10:30 - 14:30 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212

OCIA Theology Sessions
2026-02-01 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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Children's Liturgy of the Word
2026-02-01 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-02-01 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-01-31 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
2026-02-01 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.
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Volunteer Appreciation Gathering
2026-01-31 16:30 - 20:30 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
Saint Ambrose Volunteer Appreciation Gathering
Saturday, January 31
4:30 pm Mass
5:30 pm Dinner & Music featuring Motown Gold
All parish volunteers are invited to join us for a wonderful evening of food, music and fellowship as we celebrate the wonderful work we do as a parish community.
Please RSVP using the form by January 26.

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Women's Welcome Renewal Weekend
2026-01-31 - 2026-02-01 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
Women’s Welcome Weekend
Jan 31 & Feb 1, 2026
The weekend is meant to renew your own faith and maybe develop some new friendships. The seeds planted throughout the weekend will provide fruit for the rest of your spiritual life. The weekend is full of fun, fellowship and renewal of your faith. Welcome is designed to bring parish members together in faith. We hope you’ll be inspired by real world conversation, how life connects to scripture and the Holy Spirit, and reflect on them in relationship to your own faith life journey.
Our upcoming weekend will be Jan 31 & Feb 1, 2026. Mark your calendars & join us for the best spiritual weekend ever. This event is at no cost, the Parish provides all materials, meals, and overnight accommodations.
Feel free to call: Nelly Quinones 216-262-0883 or Shari Tomazic 216-548-1491 with any questions.

Guys' Night with the Cleveland Monsters
2026-01-31 | Rocket Mortgage Field House
Saint Ambrose Guys’ Night with the Cleveland Monsters
Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Men of Saint Ambrose — and your guests (21 & over)!Join us for a great night out at a Cleveland Monsters hockey game!
Ticket: $75 per person — includes buffet dinner, all beer, wine, soft drinks and your game ticket.
Transportation: You can meet us there or if you’d like, you can hop on the bus from Saint Ambrose (Departure TBD) to Arena and back to Saint Ambrose available for an extra $15 per person. Please indicate this on your order form and include in your payment upon ordering.
Tickets & Entry: Tickets can be purchased by credit card by calling Kate Lentz of the Cleveland Monsters at 216.904.4848. Paying by check? Tap/click here to download and print the order form. Make your check out to the Cleveland Monsters and bring both to the PLC reception desk. Tickets can also be purchased by credit card by calling Kate Lentz (Monsters’ sales representative) at 216.904.4848. All tickets will be delivered electronically through the SeatGeek app (required for entry).
NOTE: TICKET SALES END DECEMBER 31.
Questions? Contact Rob Mier (330.460.7331 or RMier@StAmbrose.us)
Learn more about our Men’s Ministry!

FULL - Couples Night Out: Cooking Class
2026-01-30 18:30 - 21:00 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
THIS IS CLASS NOW FULL. We are grateful for the overwhelming response. Please check back soon or explore other upcoming opportunities.
Couples Night Out: Cooking Class
January 30 | 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm | Hilkert Hall
In this hands-on class, you’ll learn to create an authentic dish! No prior experience necessary- our experienced chef will guide you every step of the way. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and impress your friends with your newfound culinary skills!
Cost is $25 per couple.

Rosary for Priests and Seminarians
2026-01-30 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
2026-01-29 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.

Financial Peace University
2026-01-29 18:30 - 20:00 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
Financial Peace University
Ever feel like you can’t get ahead with money? You’re not alone. You’d be surprised how many people feel that way. But there’s hope—with a Financial Peace University class. Over nine weeks, you’ll learn biblical principles for handling money that will give you peace with your finances.
The price is $45 per couple/single. Scholarships are available if needed.
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Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:00 pm

January 22 (Hilkert Hall)
January 29 (Mother Teresa)
February 5 (Mother Teresa)
February 12 (Mother Teresa)
February 19 (Hilkert Hall)
February 26 (Mother Teresa)
March 5 (Hilkert Hall)
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March 26 (Mother Teresa)

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DC4K Divorce Care for Kids
2026-01-29 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

Legion of Mary Rosary
2026-01-29 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
2026-01-29 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

Lord, Teach Us To Pray Workshop
2026-01-28 19:00 - 21:30 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
Lord, Teach us to Pray Workshop
Transform Your Prayer Life
Sessions beginning January 28. No cost to attend.
Overview Classes:

February 3 in the LC Mark Room, 1:00–4:00 PM

Location for main classes are as follows:

January 28th – Mother Teresa Room
February 4th & February 11th – Lehner Center, Luke
February 18th – Church Family Room
February 25th, March 4th, March 18th, March 25th – Lehner Center, Luke
April 1st – Hilkert Hall 1–2
April 8th – Lehner Center, Luke

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GriefShare
2026-01-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-28 09:00 - 11:00 | 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.

Route 66: Rec/Fit/Fun - Bunco
2026-01-28 19:00 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
Route 66: Rec/Fit/Fun – Bunco
January 28 | 7:00 pm | Hilkert Hall 1-4
By special request, an evening of everyone’s favorite dice game, Bunco! This game is easy to learn and takes no skill to play. So if you have been wanting to join us, here is your chance!

Route 66 Rec/Fit/Fun - Bunco - January 28

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Foundations of Faith - PM
2026-01-28 18:30 - 20:00 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
Foundations of Faith: A Journey Through the Catechism of the Catholic Church
Wednesdays, beginning 9/24 | 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm | Fr. McGivney
Foundations of Faith: A Journey Through the Catechism is a revolutionary, specially designed video-based program that makes the wisdom of the Church’s most foundational teachings accessible to all. Its unique color-coded system for the four pillars of our faith helps you to understand the structure of the Catechism. By highlighting the nine sources of the Catechism, this program connects the dots between Church teaching, Scripture, and Sacred Tradition.
Here are the key features you can expect from Foundations of Faith:

Extraordinary videos take you to the places where Church councils and saints explained and clarified our Catholic Faith, bringing our faith to life!
Transform your understanding of the Mass and your relationship with Jesus through a thorough examination of the sacraments.
The immersive workbook makes the truth and beauty of the Catholic Faith both comprehensible and inviting.
The Foundations of Faith color-coded approach illustrates how all the teachings of the Catechism are interconnected.
The Catechism at a Glance Chart helps you easily navigate the structure of the Catechism, locate key teachings, and identify the nine different sources on which the Catechism is based.
Discover why we believe what we believe and how it relates to your life.

Foundations of Faith answers the tough questions about the Catholic Faith you’ve always wondered about.
Whether you are new to the Catholic Faith or seeking a deeper dive into the truth and beauty of Scripture and Sacred Tradition, Foundations of Faith offers a profound yet accessible guide to the heart of Catholic teachings. This program, combined with the Ascension Edition of the Catechism, will help you understand why the Catholic Church teaches what it does—and how these teachings can profoundly change your life.
Embark today on your journey with Foundations of Faith!
Full Schedule: 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29

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Catholic Works of Mercy | Food Distributions
2026-01-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
CWM Food Distributions
Wednesdays from 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Our Catholic Works of Mercy holds a weekly food distribution on Wednesdays, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm and on the
third Tuesday of the month, from 9:30 am to 11:00 am.
Both distributions are drive-through and held at the Catholic Works of Mercy Outreach Center. All are welcome to take advantage of these distributions.
For more details, call the Parish Life Office at 330.460.7300 and ask to leave a message for our Catholic Works of Mercy ministry

AFF Book Club: Wednesdays
2026-01-28 13:30 - 15:00 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212

Foundations of Faith - AM
2026-01-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
Foundations of Faith: A Journey Through the Catechism of the Catholic Church
Wednesdays, beginning 9/24 | 10:00 am – Noon | Fr. McGivney
Foundations of Faith: A Journey Through the Catechism is a revolutionary, specially designed video-based program that makes the wisdom of the Church’s most foundational teachings accessible to all. Its unique color-coded system for the four pillars of our faith helps you to understand the structure of the Catechism. By highlighting the nine sources of the Catechism, this program connects the dots between Church teaching, Scripture, and Sacred Tradition.
Here are the key features you can expect from Foundations of Faith:

Extraordinary videos take you to the places where Church councils and saints explained and clarified our Catholic Faith, bringing our faith to life!
Transform your understanding of the Mass and your relationship with Jesus through a thorough examination of the sacraments.
The immersive workbook makes the truth and beauty of the Catholic Faith both comprehensible and inviting.
The Foundations of Faith color-coded approach illustrates how all the teachings of the Catechism are interconnected.
The Catechism at a Glance Chart helps you easily navigate the structure of the Catechism, locate key teachings, and identify the nine different sources on which the Catechism is based.
Discover why we believe what we believe and how it relates to your life.

Foundations of Faith answers the tough questions about the Catholic Faith you’ve always wondered about.
Whether you are new to the Catholic Faith or seeking a deeper dive into the truth and beauty of Scripture and Sacred Tradition, Foundations of Faith offers a profound yet accessible guide to the heart of Catholic teachings. This program, combined with the Ascension Edition of the Catechism, will help you understand why the Catholic Church teaches what it does—and how these teachings can profoundly change your life.
Embark today on your journey with Foundations of Faith!
Full Schedule: 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29

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Route 66: Chair Strength & Stretch
2026-01-28 09:00 - 10:00 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
Route 66: Chair Strength & Stretch
Wednesdays | 9:00 am – 10:00 am
*Mother Teresa Room EXCEPT for the 1st Wednesday of each month where they are in HH 1.
They are off for holidays (11/26, 12/24 & 1/1).
