GriefShare
2026-02-25 19:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

PB&J Brigade
2026-02-26 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-02 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-03 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!

Weekly Sacrament of Reconciliation
2026-02-26 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.
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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

"20 Minute Challenge" of Praying the Rosary
2026-02-26 18:00 - 18:30, 2026-03-03 18:00 - 18:30 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
“20 Minute Challenge” of Praying the Rosary
Join us for the “20 Minute Challenge” of praying the Rosary Tuesday’s & Thursday’s during Lent at 6:00 PM in the St. Ambrose Chapel.
This Lenten program will conclude with the Sorrowful Mother Rosary on Tuesday, March 31st.

Legion of Mary Rosary
2026-02-26 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!

DC4K Divorce Care for Kids
2026-02-26 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

Financial Peace University
2026-02-26 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.
stambrose.us/aff-scholarship-request
Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:00 pm

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33 Days to Merciful Love
2026-02-26 18:30 - 20:30 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
Live the extraordinary “Jubilee Year of Mercy” to the full! Get your copy of 33 Days to Merciful Love, the stirring sequel to the international best- selling sensation, 33 Days to Morning Glory. Using the same 33-day preparation format, 33 Days to Merciful Love journeys with one of the most beloved saints of modern times, St. Therese of Lisieux, and concludes with a consecration to Divine Mercy.
St. Therese was declared a Doctor of the Church by St. John Paul II, because she had developed a specific spirituality that is recognized as something new and important for the Church. This books hones in on that spirituality, and how it connects with Divine Mercy. Therese made a consecration to Divine Mercy which she calls her Offering to Merciful Love, which is really the culmination of her whole spiritual teaching on her Little Way. Fr. Gaitley thinks this is the most powerful form of consecration to Divine Mercy, and understandably so, since it made her such a great saint in such a short time (24 yrs.).
Her Offering to Merciful Love is based on her profound insight that the Heart of Jesus is full of mercy, and he longs to pour out that Merciful Love on we sinners. Therese realized that sinners often close their hearts to the Lord’s great mercy, and their rejection actually causes Jesus deep suffering. So for the purpose of consoling the Heart of Jesus, Therese asked the Lord to pour into her soul all the mercy rejected by others – and He did. That experience set her on fire with Merciful Love, so that everything she did, no matter how small, was done for love of Jesus.
So whether you want to deepen your love of Divine Mercy or have a devotion to St. Therese, 33 Days to Merciful Love is the book to transform you in this “Year of Mercy”.

33 Days to Merciful Love 2025-2026

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Men's Fellowship
2026-02-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
Men’s Fellowship is based on a series of topics on how to be a Catholic Man in the World today.
This meeting takes place on the second and fourth Thursday of each month from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm at the Lehner Center-McGiveny.
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. Contact Deacon Tom Sheridan for information or watch the bulletin for details. TSheridan@StAmbrose.us
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Men’s Rec Basketball
2026-02-26 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.

Rosary for Priests and Seminarians
2026-02-27 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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Lenten Fish Fry
2026-02-27 16:30 - 19:00 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
Lenten Fish Fry – Celebrating 20 Years!
Join us Ash Wednesday and every Friday in Lent
Begins on Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2026!
February 18 – April 3 | 4:30 – 7:00 pm
Order dine in, carry out or order online to-go! Dine in eating will take place in the gym – enter from the doors facing Pearl Road. The more the merrier…invite a friend, neighbor or family member to join you.
Order at StAmbrose.us/Fish-Fry.

Stations of the Cross
2026-02-27 19:30 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
Stations of the Cross
Every Friday during Lent at 7:30 pm
The 14 Stations of the Cross commemorate Jesus Christ’s last day on Earth as a man. The 14 devotions, or stations, focus on specific events of His last day, beginning with His condemnation. The stations are commonly used as a mini pilgrimage as you move from station to station. At each station, recall and meditate on that event from Christ’s last day. Recite the prayer that goes along with each station and move forward until you complete all 14 stations.
**Good Friday Stations – April 3 – NOON**
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Lent Mini VBS
2026-02-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
Lent Mini VBS
Saturday, February, 28, 2026 | 9:00 – 11:00 am
We invite you to join us during Lent as we prepare our hearts for the Risen Lord on Easter Sunday. The morning will take us on a journey through 40 Days of Lent filled with Bible adventures, games, crafts and more.
Free event! Children ages 3 to 10 are invited to attend!

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Family Home School PSR Lenten Workshop
2026-02-28 14:30 - 16:00 | Lehner Center John
Family Home School PSR Lenten Workshop
Saturday, February 28, 2026 | 2:30 – 4:00 pm
Welcome to all grades and families!
Come for food, fun activities and learn about the importance of the Season of Lent!
Family Home School PSR students and parents are invited to attend. Held in Lehner Center John.
Reserved seating afterwards at the 4:30 pm mass.

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

Children's Liturgy of the Word
2026-03-01 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-03-01 10:30 - 11:30 | 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
2026-03-01 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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OCIA Theology Sessions
2026-03-01 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
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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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OCIA Formation Session
2026-03-01 10:30 - 14:30 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212

Lenten Parish Mission: We Were There - Reflections From The Foot of the Cross
2026-03-01 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-03-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Saint Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH, 44212
We Were There: Reflections From The Foot of the Cross – Lenten Parish Mission
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, March 1-3
Friar Johnpaul Cafiero will lead us in our Lenten Mission Reflections from the Foot of the Cross: We Were There. This three night reflective mission will allow us to reflect upon the cross from the different perspectives of those who were present that fateful and glorious day. We were there too. Don’t miss this opportunity to see ourselves amoungst those who were there. March 1-3, 7-8:30 pm in the Church.
There will be a reception dinner on Sunday following the 5:00 pm mass. All are invited to this free event and meal, but please register.

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Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction
2026-03-02 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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Lent Small Group Studies
2026-03-02 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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AFF Book Club: Mondays
2026-03-02 18:30 - 20:00 | 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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Centering Prayer
2026-03-03 16:00 - 17:00 | Off-site
Centering Prayer
Every Tuesday, beginning September 9th (except for holidays) | 4:00 – 5:30 pm | Pat’s Home* (very near the church)
*Address will be sent after registration*
If you are searching for a prayerful time of silence with the Holy Spirit…
If you desire to deepen your relationship with God…
If you want to rest in the presence of the Holy Spirit without the need for words…
Perhaps Center Prayer can offer you that silent, prayerful time, along with the method and discipline to build the desired relationship.
This method of silent prayer prepares us to receive the gift of contemplative prayer, prayer in which we experience God’s presence within us, closer than breathing, closer than thinking, closer than consciousness itself. This method of prayer is both a relationship with God and a discipline to foster that relationship.
Center prayer is not meant to replace other kinds of prayer, but rather adds to the meaning of all prayer. The source of Centering Prayer is the indwelling Trinity.
Pat Romanovich will lead the sessions. Pat holds a Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Cleveland State University and a Master Professional Catechist Certification from the Diocese of Cleveland.
For more information, contact Pat at 440.666.2939.
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Centering Prayer 2025

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