Saint Ambrose Catholic Parish

Men's Fellowship
2025-08-14 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
Men’s Fellowship

2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 7:00pm – 8:30pm at Lehner Center-McGiveny (Use side door for entrance)
Men’s Fellowship is based on a series of topics on how to be a Catholic Man in the World today. This is not a Bible study, but discussions that are focused mainly on issues of concern to men in the ordinariness of their everyday lives. The series is firmly rooted in Sacred Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. These sessions cultivate fun and build friendships within the community. We learn from one another how to be a better husband, father, son and a single adult.
Contact Deacon Tom Sheridan for information or watch the bulletin for details. TSheridan@StAmbrose.us

The Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
2025-08-15 | Saint Ambrose Church, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212, United States
The Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a Holy Day of Obligation.
Join us to commemorate when Mary, the mother of Jesus, was taken body and soul into heaven at the end of her earthly life.
Thursday, August 14: Legion of Mary Bowing Procession at 6:30 pm | Vigil Mass at 7:00 pm
Friday, August 15: Masses at 8:15 am, 12:00 pm, and 5:30 pm
Hear the story of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Summer Sipper Luau - FULL
2025-08-15 18:30 - 22:00 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
Summer Sipper Luau
August 15 | 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm | Hilkert Hall/Gym
Aloha! Join us for a Summer Sipper Luau on a beautiful summer’s eve.
Gather your friends and reserve your seats for a fun and festive night.
The evening attire will be a Hawaiian theme as we enjoy island songs and other musical hits from the dynamic duo of Cleveland Keys, entertaining us all night long. Festive food and drink will transport you to the Islands.
21+ only. Registration required.
Tickets: $15 per person.

Holy Hiking - North Park
2025-08-16 09:00 - 10:00 | Ohio
Holy Hiking
August 16 | 9:00 am – 10:00 am | North Park | Leader: Leilani Kaaikaula
Join us as we guide you on a beautiful hike and reflect on God’s majesty in His creation.
Father Bob has asked Leilani to lead this particular hike as she embarks on a her first big one as an adult – she’s off to college! The hike will include a prayer for college students and will conclude with a light breakfast of muffins, fruit, juice, and coffee.
Want to learn more how you can help support our college students throughout the year? Or are you a college student who would like to be added to our list to receive small care packages or cards while you’re away at school? Click/tap here to send an email to Father Bob!
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Bus Trip: Road to Damascus - FULL
2025-08-16 09:00 - 18:00 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
Bus Trip: Road to Damascus – FULL
August 16 | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm | Ohio Star Theatre: Sugarcreek, Ohio
Please join us for the show The Road to Damascus” at the Ohio Star Theater in Sugarcreek, Ohio followed by a wonderful dinner at the Dutch Valley Restaurant. Price is includes round trip bus trip transportation, ticket to the play and dinner.
The trip will include round trip bus transportation from Saint Ambrose, ticket to the play and buffet meal at Dutch Valley Restaurant (including tax and gratuity).
Cost is $105 per person. Deadline to register is July 15, 2025. No refunds after that date.
This trip is now full.

Please contact Mary Jo Halenar at mhalenar@stambrose.us or by calling 330-460-7381 with any questions.
Are you a member of Walking with Purpose? Contact Gayle Oboy at goboy@stambrose.us with questions.

Monthly Healing Prayer Offerings
2025-08-16 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

Summer at the Grotto: Outdoor Mass
2025-08-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
Summer at the Grotto: Outdoor Mass
Saturdays | 6:00 pm
‘Tis the season… for outdoor Mass! Plan to join us on the following dates for an outdoor Mass at the Grotto.
May 31
June 7
June 28
July 12
July 26
Aug 2
Aug 16
Aug 30

Annual Back-to-School Cut-A-Thon
2025-08-17 08:30 - 14:00 | Hilkert Hall at Saint Ambrose, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212, United States
Join us for a hair raising experience Cut-A-Thon and Fundraiser!
Date: Sunday, August 17, 2025
Fundraising Activities: 8:30 am – 2:00 pm
Cut-A-Thon: 10:00 am – 1:30 pm
Location: Hilkert Hall
Co-hosted By: Erinn Lampert, Stylist | Saint Ambrose Parish | Wigs for Kids
Cut-A-Thon Details:
Stylists will be onsite to cut your hair for donation.
Hair donation requirements:
• 12″ minimum (14″ preferred)
• Not treated (no hair dye, perms)
• Clean
• Grey hair is accepted
Fundraising Activities Details:
• Raffle Baskets
• 50/50 Raffle
• Balloon Art by BoBella Designs
• Kids Corner (enjoy a make-it/take-it activity)
• Meet Superheroes
Questions, please email Erinn Lampert at hleol101@gmail.com.

CWM Community Meal
2025-08-17 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.

Transform Your Prayer Life: A Powerful Workshop & Prayer Group
2025-08-18, 2025-08-25 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
Transform Your Prayer Life: A Powerful Workshop & Prayer Group
June 17 | Overview class | Choose between attending from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm and 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm | LC John
Dates for the workshop are: 6/30; 7/7; 7/21; 7/28; 8/4; 8/11; 8/18; 8/25; 9/8; 9/15
Event Start Time 10:00 am
Event End Time 12:00 pm
in LC John
Are your prayers being answered? Do you long for a deeper connection with God? Join us for a life-changing workshop where you’ll discover how to use the Bible and spiritual works for meditation, explore the three expressions of Christian prayer, and unlock the secrets of powerful, effective prayer.
Guided by insights from the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Rev. James Alberione, and the works of St. Teresa of Avila, this event will introduce you to vocal prayer, meditation, and mystical union with God. You’ll gain access to valuable resources—books, apps, websites, and wisdom from saints—helping you build a lasting, personal relationship with God.
After the presentation, engage in a Q&A session, followed by a guided prayer service where you’ll put your newfound knowledge into practice.
Who Should Attend?
Everyone! Invite friends, neighbors, co-workers, and fellow parishioners. Even if you can’t commit to the full ten-week journey, don’t miss this overview workshop, packed with invaluable insights into deepening your prayer life.
“Those who pray are saved.” – St. Alphonsus Liguori
Let this be the start of a powerful spiritual transformation. Don’t miss out!
RSVP Here!
Contact Gayle at GOboy@StAmbrose.us with questions.

Transform Your Prayer Life: A Powerful Workshop & Prayer Group 2025

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When You Pray: A Clear Path to a Deeper Relationship with God
2025-08-18 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-08-25 18:30 - 20:00 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
When You Pray: A Clear Path to a Deeper Relationship with God
Mondays | 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm | Fr. McGivney
Dates: 8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25, 9/8, 9/15
Join us for our summer series on deepening our relationship with God through prayer. This seven-week series from Ascension Press will include a book, video, and discussion as we delve into Cultivate a Rich and Lasting Prayer Life.
You know prayer is important, but you still find it challenging. Perhaps it’s hard to find time to pray, or you’re unsure what to do when you do pray. Or maybe you feel restless and distracted and don’t feel close to God.
You might struggle to trust God and surrender to his will. Or maybe you feel discouraged by your many weaknesses and your inability to overcome them. Ultimately, you worry that what you’re doing in prayer isn’t “working,” because you aren’t seeing major changes in your life.
If you have any of these feelings, you are not alone. Many of the saints had similar ones. Even the saints struggled in prayer, had complicated problems, and made mistakes. They were like us. But each time they fell, they got up again and learned to rely more on God’s grace. And eventually they were changed.
Registration Fee is $10.

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Catechism in a Year Club
2025-08-19 12:00 - 13:30 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
Catechism in a Year Club
First & Third Tuesdays beginning January 7, 2025 | 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm | LC Fr. McGivney
Join us in a great New Year’s resolution that will change your life – let’s read the entire Catechism in a year!
Saint Ambrose is excited to invite our parishioners and friends to join us in reading the entire Catechism of the Catholic Church together using “The Catechism in a Year” podcast with Fr. Mike Schmitz beginning January 1, 2025.
By listening to this podcast, we will:
– Read the entire Catechism in 365 days
– Understand the essentials of the Catholic Faith and why they matter
– Transform our relationship with the Church that Christ founded
Each of the daily episodes will be about 15-20 minutes long, making it easy to listen for your own personal listening, with your family, or with a small group.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to finally understand what it means to be Catholic and allow those truths to shape your life!
Then join us twice a month to discuss what we have read.
Saint Ambrose is here to support you on your “Catechism in a Year” journey!
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OneHope NEO | Food Sorting
2025-08-19 16:00 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
OneHope NEO | Food Sorting
Third Tuesday of the Month | Hilkert Hall
During the food sort that takes place in Hilkert Hall, volunteers pack 700 bags of perishable and non-perishable foods that will be given to our friends and families that live in the Clark Fulton area of Cleveland, Ohio. Together we can make a difference in this community!
If you can participate, please register by contacting Brandi Hill at Brandi@mejorviafoundation or Ed Plaspohl at eplaspohl@gmail.com.
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Living Word Healing Prayer Ministry: Bimonthly Meeting
2025-08-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
Living Word Healing Prayer Ministry: Bimonthly Meeting
All meetings are from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Most are in the Chapel. Exceptions are as noted.
Upcoming Dates:
June 3, 2025
June 17, 2025
July 1, 2025
July 15, 2025
August 5, 2025
August 19, 2025
September 2, 2025
September 16, 2025
October 7, 2025
October 21, 2025 in Family Room
November 4, 2025
November 18, 2025
December 2, 2025 in Family Room
December 16, 2025
January 6, 2026
January 20, 2026
February 3, 2026
February 17, 2026
March 3, 2026
March 17, 2026
April 7, 2026
April 21, 2026
May 5, 2026
May 19, 2026

Route 66: Chair Strength & Stretch
2025-08-20 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-08-27 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 (11/27, 12/25 & 1/1).

Bible in a Year
2025-08-20 12:00 - 13:30 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
Bible in a Year
1st & 3rd Wednesday of Every Month | 12:00 – 1:30 pm | Father McGivney
Full Schedule: 7/2/25, 7/16/25, 8/6/25, 8/20/25, 9/3/25, 9/17/25, 10/1/25, 10/15/25, 11/5/25, 11/19/25, 12/3/25, 12/17/25, 1/7/26, 1/21/26, 2/4/26, 2/18/26, 3/4/26, 3/18/26, 4/1/26, 4/15/26, 5/6/26, 5/20/26, 6/3/26, 6/17/26
Watch or listen to Ascension Press’ #1 podcast on your favorite app. Bring your bible and journal to each session.

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OneHope NEO | Food Distribution
2025-08-20 15:30 - 17:30 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
OneHope NEO | Food Distribution
Third Wednesday of the Month | International Newcomers Academy (3145 West 46th Street in Cleveland)
OneHope NEO brings teams of volunteers to help support Cleveland’s Near Westside Neighborhoods. The bags of food are distributed to families and individuals who are truly in need of this help. We are looking for volunteers to help with our monthly food distribution event! Together we can make a difference in this community!
If you can participate, please register by contacting Brandi Hill at Brandi@mejorviafoundation or Ed Plaspohl at eplaspohl@gmail.com.
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Hearts of Hope Widows Support Group
2025-08-21 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.

Holy Spokes Bike Ride: August 21
2025-08-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
Holy Spokes Bicycling Ministry
For adults 21+

Join us for some great rides, fellowship & fun as we cycle throughout the city and nearby parks. Stopping for snacks and refreshments along the way! Cycling routes are estimated at 1 to 1-1/2 hours.
All experienced levels are welcome! Helmets, water bottle and a well-maintained bike are required.

August 21 (Thursday): Meet at Market 42 which is on Pearl Rd between Laurel and Sleepy Hollow. We will begin the ride at 6:30pm and will include the new sections of the Plum Creek Greenway Trail. Ride for approximately 1.5 hours. We will end with refreshments at Market 42

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
For more information, contact Tom Pryatel at tbpryatel@roadrunner.com or 330.460.9655

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Route 66: Rec/Fit/Fun Line Dancing
2025-08-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
Rec/Fit/Fun Line Dancing
August 21 | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Hilkert Gym
We are so happy Eunice is back on her dancin’ feet and ready to lead you in a fun evening of line dancing. You don’t have to be good to get the physical benefits of moving your body.
Questions? Email Joyce at JOsowski@StAmbrose.us or call at 330.460.7341.

Route 66: Line Dancing 8/21

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The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary
2025-08-22 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
We celebrate the Queenship of Mary on August 22, honoring her as Queen, following the Assumption dogma declared by Pope Pius XII.
Pope Leo calls for day of prayer and fasting for peace – click/tap here to learn more!

Celebrate with us by joining us at our Mass or Prayer Service. Click/tap here for the schedule.
Listen to the Story of the Queenship of Mary.

August BINGO
2025-08-22 16:00 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
AUGUST 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, August 8
FREE Extra Coverall with a purchase of one or more Marker Madness.
$5 Chicken Sandwich & Pasta Salad
Friday, August 22
One FREE Marker Madness with a purchase of a $30 package or more.
$2 Hot Dogs, Chips & Pop
SAVE TIME! Pre-Order BINGO Packages for the upcoming BINGO Night.

Backpack Blessing at Masses
2025-08-23 - 2025-08-24 | Saint Ambrose Church, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212, United States
Anyone going back to school is invited to bring their backpacks to be blessed at any of our weekend Masses!
We’ll also have a special gift to take as you start the new school year!
Mass times in the Church:
Saturday: 4:30 pm
Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, and 5:00 pm

Holy Hiking - Brunswick Lake Park
2025-08-23 09:00 - 10:00 | Ohio
Holy Hiking

August 23 | 9:00 am – 10:00 am | Brunswick Lake Park | Leader: Carm Kelly

Join us as we guide you on a beautiful hike and reflect on God’s majesty in His creation.

For more information or to be on the Holy Hiking email invite, register today!

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OCIA Welcome Picnic
2025-08-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
OCIA Welcome Picnic
August 24 | 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Mother Teresa Patio
If you are being called to receive your Catholic Sacraments as an adult, please join us at our Welcome Picnic for those interested in our OCIA program. It is an honor for our OCIA Team to walk with you on your journey to the altar, strengthening your relationship with God along the way. We would love to get to know you and hear your faith journey as we share our program details.
Please contact Kim Nemet at 330-460-7316 if you are interested in joining us.
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Summer XLT in the Grotto
2025-08-24 19:00 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
Summer XLT in the Grotto
June 29 at 7:00 pm | Grotto
August 24 at 7:00 pm | Grotto
Everyone is invited to join us for our summer XLT (Exalt!) evenings – a time of Eucharistic Adoration with praise & worship music provided by the XLT band, a gospel reflection and more.
Rain location: the Church

Vision 2035 Town Hall Meeting
2025-08-25 19:00 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
Vision 2035 Town Hall Meeting
Join us on Monday, August 25th at 7pm in the Church as we share the results of the meetings, conversations and vision of our parish for the next 10 years! We will share survey results, renderings of what the campus can look like in the future and share updates on the North Parking lot. Please RSVP
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August 25th Vision 2035 Town Hall

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