St. Ambrose Church 5130 Wilson Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110 I have prepared my banquet, and everything is ready. Come to the feast! Matthew 22:4 October 12, 2014
St. Ambrose Catholic Church Rectory ( 314 ) 771-1228, Emergency Pager 1-877-246-0298, FAX ( 314) 771-0454 www.stambroseonthehill.com Parish Staff: Msgr. Vincent Bommarito...Pastor Rev. Mr. John Stoverink..Deacon Rev. Mr. Daniel Tracy..Deacon Laura Law.Pastoral Associate(PT) Donna Bosch...Bookkeeper(FT) Dolly LaMarca Church Secretary(PT) Parish Office Directory: 771-1228, mailbox #: Msgr. Vincent Bommarito.... 1....frvinceb@gmail.com Donna Bosch 3 Dolly LaMarca 2 St. Vincent DePaul. 7 Laura Law. 5..lauralaw.pa@gmail.com Daily Masses Mon., Wed., and Thurs....6:30am Tues. and Fri...6:30 and 8:00am Saturday...7:30am Sunday Masses Saturday.....5pm Sunday..7, 9 and 11am Children s Liturgy...9am Holy Day Mass Schedule 6:30 and 9am, 12:00 noon & 5:30pm Confession: Saturday 4:00-4:30pm Perpetual Help Devotions: Tues after 8am Mass Adoration: Each Friday 8:30am-12pm Perpetual Adoration - First Friday of Every Month (weather permitting). Beginning after the am Mass on Friday and ending just before the 7:30 am Mass on Sat. Rectory Office Hours: Monday thru Wednesday 7:30-4:00pm Thursday and Friday 7:30am 3pm St. Ambrose School 5110 Wilson Ave. (314) 772-1437 Fax (314) 771-4560 http://www.stambroseonthehill.com Sr. Barbara Zipoli..Principal 114 Hilma Moses..Secretary 115 Linda Gambaro Secretary 116 Marriage Call the pastor to discuss your wedding arrangements. You may have a wedding at St. Ambrose if you have been an active member of the parish for at least six months. RCIA Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults If you are interested in learning more about the Catholic faith, please speak with Msgr. Bommarito. Classes are held once a month on Wednesday evening or Thursday morning Oct Easter. Eucharistic Ministers/Lectors If you would like to volunteer to help with this ministry, please call the rectory. St. Vincent DePaul Society For more info please call 1-877-246-0301. Choirs To join the Sunday choir contact Gary Scott at the rectory. The Saturday evening adult choir director is Gene Dalton 314-6474015. Bulletin Articles are due at least 8 days before distribution. E-mail articles to Laura Law Lauralaw.pa@gmail.com PSR Contact the South City Deanery PSR Deb Halter at 314-773-3070. Leave a message. Children s Liturgy of the Word This is a short worship service for children aged 3-10 years. The service is offered during each 9am Sunday Mass.
Mass Intentions Monday, Oct 13: 6:30 Mary and Clarence Rinke Tuesday, Oct 14: 6:30 Rick Bartoni 8:00 Regina Pozza and Pozzo Family Wednesday, Oct 15: 6:30 Angelo and Rosa Serati Thursday, Oct 16: 6:30 Ida Carnaghi Friday, Oct 17: 6:30 Charlie D Angelo 8:00 Francis and Salvatore Marchesi Saturday, Oct 18: 7:30 Sarah Marchesi 5:00 Mike and Vicki Calcaterra (50th Wedding Anniversary) Sunday, Oct 19: 7:00 For the People 9:00 Bowers Family 11:00 Sam LaFerla SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Monday: Columbus Day Tuesday: St. Callistus I Wednesday: St. Teresa of Jesus Thursday: St. Hedwig; St. Margaret Mary Alacoque; National Boss Day Friday: St. Ignatius of Antioch Saturday: St. Luke Ministry Schedule Servers Saturday, Oct 18: 5:00 N.Fischer, E.Gambaro, G.Glosemeyer Sunday, Oct 19: 7:00 J.Buckley, S.Buckley, N.Mana 9:00 N.Mana, J.Nikolai, A.Ruggeri 11:00 A.Ruggeri, J.Severino Saturday, Oct 18: 5:00 S.Droege Sunday, Oct 19: 7:00 R.Zapf 9:00 Students 11:00 Sr.Jude Lectors Eucharistic Ministers Saturday, Oct 18: 5:00 L.Berra, Ryan, R.Brissette, D.Carnaghi Sunday, Oct 19: 7:00 M.Doan, C.Crowe 9:00 A.Scheers, C.Sanders, K.Marzorati, A.Biondolino 11:00 E.Roth, M.Wacker, L.April, M.McKeever Mon, Oct 13 Tues, Oct 14 Wed, Oct 15 Thurs, Oct 16 Fri, Oct 17 Sat, Oct 18 Sun, Oct 19 Priests 6:30 Fr.B 6:30 Fr.B 8:00 Fr.B 6:30 Fr.B 6:30 Fr.B 6:30 Fr.B 8:00 Fr.B 7:30 Fr.B, 5:00 Fr.B 7:00 Fr.B, 9:00 Fr.B, 11:00 Fr.B Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 12, 2014 I can do all things in him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13
What s Happening This Week Sun, Oct 12: Columbus Day Parade and Festa Mon, Oct 13: Columbus Day. Rectory closed. IPC 6:30 pm cafe Tues, Oct 14: Bible Study 11 am CHE, Mt. Carmel mtg 7pm café, Reconciliation mtg. (gr.2) 6:30pm church Thurs, Oct 16: Employee flu shots 3-5pm CH Sun, Oct 19: Baptism class 10am, Breast Cancer Mass 11 am Parish Mission Statement Baptisms Baptismal classes will be held on the second Sunday of the month after the 9am Mass.* Baptisms will be scheduled after completion of baptismal classes. Contact Deacon John Stoverink at jostoverink@yahoo.com. Baptisms are every Sunday at Noon, and at 12:30pm for visiting priests/deacons. Baptism Celebrant Schedule 1st Sunday Msgr. Vincent Bommarito 2nd Sunday Deacon John Stoverink 3rd Sunday Msgr. Bommarito 4th Sunday Deacon John Stoverink 5th Sunday Deacon John Stoverink *October class will take place on Oct. 19 at 10am in the church St. Ambrose Parish is the people of Christ who have inherited the Catholic faith of an Italian immigrant culture. In response to the call of Christ, we seek to preserve the best of that heritage and to meet the needs of our parish and community. We strive to be a: praying community teaching community loving and serving community We embrace the vision of our Archdiocese and the Mission of the Universal Church. Please pray for those who have died, especially: Josephine Patti Sunday Collection Oct. 5 $12,363.00 Special collection (Ebola) Sept 14 $1,103 Thank you! WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN ST. AMBROSE PARISH? If you are not currently registered in another parish and wish to join our parish, please complete this form and place it the collection basket or mail it to the St. Ambrose Rectory, 5130 Wilson Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110. We will see that you receive a registration form. NAME: ADDRESS: ZIP CODE: PHONE #: E-MAIL PREVIOUS PARISH:
A word from the St. Ambrose Health and Wellness Committee: Men--what do you need to know about breast cancer? If you see a change in your breast or feel any lump, no matter how small, contact your health care provider immediately! Although men are at low risk for developing breast cancer, when there is any change in your breast tissue (yes, men have breast tissue, a very small amount, but you do have some) quick attention to any changes will save your life. Some information about male breast cancer: Less than 1% of breast cancers occur in men Death rates of male breast cancer have decreased to 1.8% per year since 2000. Which men are at risk? Family history of one or more male or female first degree (mother, father, sister, brother) family member who has had breast or ovarian cancer is at high risk, family members with BRCA gene mutation, testicular disorders and obesity. Ages is a risk factor- 65 and older, risk increases across lifespan until age 80. Radiation exposure Men, what can you do for the women in your lives? Encourage the women you love your wife, mother, sister, daughter, niece and female friends to have routine mammograms according to the following guidelines: Yearly mammograms are recommended starting at age 40 and continuing for as long as a woman is in good health Clinical breast exam (CBE) performed by a health care provider about every 3 years for women in their 20s and 30s and every year for women 40 and over Women should know how their breasts normally look and feel and report any breast change promptly to their health care provider. Breast self-exam (BSE) is an option for women starting in their 20s. S Some women because of their family history, a genetic tendency, or certain other factors should be screened with MRI in addition to mammograms. (The number of women who fall into this category is small: less than 2% of all the women in the US.) Talk with your doctor about your history and whether you should have additional tests at an earlier age. More than 2.9 million US women have a history of breast cancer are alive as of January 2013. Some of these women are cancer free are, while others still had evidence of cancer and may have been undergoing treatment. Medicare provides coverage for screening mammography to facilitate the early detection of breast cancer for women with no signs or symptoms of disease. The screening mammography is a Medicare Part B benefit with no co-pay or co-insurance or deductible. Medicare does provide coverage for diagnostic mammography (for a lump or change in breast tissue) for men and women who meet certain coverage criteria. There is no co-pay/co-insurance or deductible for this screening benefit. Submitted by Maryann Coletti, RN Health and Wellness Committee Information source: American Cancer Society
Today s Readings Readings for the Week Monday: Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31 5:1; Ps 113:1b-5a, 6-7; Lk 11:29-32 Tuesday: Gal 5:1-6; Ps 119:41, 43-45, 47-48; Lk 11:37-41 First Reading On this mountain the LORD will make for all peoples a feast of rich food and choice wines (Isaiah 25:6-10a). Psalm I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life (Psalm 23). Second Reading God will supply whatever you need (Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20). Gospel I have prepared my banquet, and everything is ready. Come to the feast! (Matthew 22:1-14 [1-10]). Wednesday: Gal 5:18-25; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 11:42-46 Thursday: Eph 1:1-10; Ps 98:1-6; Lk 11:47-54 Friday: Eph 1:11-14; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 12-13; Lk 12:1-7 Saturday: 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18; Lk 10:1-9 Sunday: Is 45:1, 4-6; Ps 96:1, 3-5, 7-10; 1 Thes 1:1-5b; Mt 22:15-21 Sat., October 25 5K Walk/3.1 mile Fundraiser in Forest Park Registration at 8 am Walk begins at 9:30 Sign up or donate online at www.makingstrideswalk.org/stlouismo Saint Ambrose On the Hill Breast Cancer Mass St. Ambrose Church Sunday, Oct. 19 at 11 am Wear your pink and come pray for those affected by breast cancer! Sponsored by the Health and Wellness Committee of St. Ambrose
St. Ambrose Church Mass of Remembrance Saturday, Nov. 1 at 5 pm In Celebration of All Souls Day Prayers for the dead are a long held Catholic tradition. Lighting a sacramental candle is a way of extending one's prayer and showing solidarity with the person on whose behalf the prayer is offered. Please join us for this beautiful tradition to honor those who have died during the past year. The Mass will be celebrated by Msgr. Bommarito and is sponsored by our Health and Wellness Committee.
Mass Intentions for 2015 The Mass intention book will open on Wed., October 22. Please note that we will only accept two Mass intentions per household. We have only one priest and one regularly scheduled Mass each day except on Tuesdays and Fridays while school is in session. There are many intentions remaining from last year s requests. We will begin accepting intention requests at 8 am on Oct. 22. Please come to the church library door entrance. If you have questions, call Dolly at 771-1228 x 2 on Monday thru Wednesday. Your Name Envelope # *If the date and/or time of your request is not available, which would you prefer? Schedule it on the same day, but at a different time Schedule it at the same time, but on a different day Requested Date Requested Time Name for Mass Intention Office Use Date Office Use Time Parish Prayer Requests St. Ambrose Book Club s Next Selection: Please pray for: Andrew, Baby Ethan, Brandon, Amanda, Baby Rachel, Ben, Rosemary, Dolores, David, Dote, Greg, John, Joe, Lorenza, Michelle C., Dottie, Carol G., Dina, Lee, Carol, Klaus, Patty, Brittney, David, Marie, Keith, Alexandra, Maureen, Athena, Elsie, Rina, Tony, Dominic and Dora. *If you have prayer requests, please contact Monica Indelicato 314-772-3174 or indelicatogino@yahoo.com Each prayer request will be honored for one month. Mother Teresa: An Authorized Biography by Kathryn Spink Book discussion on Thursday, Nov. 20 6:30 pm in the Church Hall Everyone invited!
The St. Ambrose Social Justice Committee would like to remind you that October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Please join us on Sunday, Oct. 26 at 10 a.m. in the Church Hall We are hosting a presentation from the St. Louis Circuit Attorney s Office concerning the issues related to family violence. Violence against family members has long been a widespread but little known epidemic affecting local, national and international communities alike. Police officers in our area report that domestic violence is on the rise in our community. There are many things that YOU can do to help raise awareness about child abuse, domestic violence, and violence against women in general. Here are some ideas: 1) Participate in an event in your area during Domestic Violence Month. 2) Write to your Mayor and Governor and ask them to join other leaders across the nation in declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month If your town or state has already declared a proclamation, let your local newspaper know about it and why dating violence awareness and preventing domestic violence is important. 3) Wear a purple ribbon (the official color of domestic violence awareness) or a heart on your sleeve or participate in the Purple Light Nights campaign and shine a purple light on your porch during October, and when people ask you about it, let them know why domestic violence awareness and dating abuse awareness are important to you. Find out more: *Break the Cycle: BreakTheCycle.org * Dating Abuse Stops Here: DatingAbuseStopsHere.org * Give Respect (Family Violence Prevention Fund): GiveRespect.org * Love Is Not Abuse: LoveIsNotAbuse.com * National Domestic Violence Hotline: ndvh.org * National Online Resource Center on Violence against Women: vawnet.org * National Resource Center on Domestic Violence: nrcdv.org * Purple Light Nights: purplelightnights.org Everyone is invited! Coffee and donuts will be served.
Here s the Buzz Our Lady of Mount Carmel Sodality meeting for Oct. will be Tuesday, October 14, at 7 pm in St. Ambrose School Cafeteria. Congratulations to Paul Gitto on the release of his new children s book, The Magic Butterfly. Paul shares his talents with our students each week by reading his stories aloud. Paul s new book is available through Amazon.com Thanks Paul! October is the month of praying the rosary and renewing our devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. All are invited to join the Sisters at Sacred Heart Villa, Monday through Friday, 5:15 PM for the recitation of the rosary. When weather permits, we gather at the grotto. On inclement days, join us inside in the chapel. The Athletic Association would like to announce that basketball registrations for boys and girls in grades 3-8 will be held from Sept. 28 through October 12. Registration fee is $30 per player. Must register on-line at https://ezrosters.com/stl-stam/ Attention all highschoolers! Saint Louis Lifeteen will be meeting this Wednesday, October 15 from 7-9pm at Bishop DuBourg High School! Join your peers from area parishes for food, prayer, and a game of Stump the Priest bring your toughest questions! Questions? Contact Lauren (lauren@saintlouislifeteen.org or 314.288.8873), check out saintlouislifeteen.org for more information! Congratulations to Jack Lankford. He was awarded a merit-based scholarship for De Smet High School. He will be honored on October 14. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all who volunteered and supported the Ravioli Dinner on September 28th. Without the love and support of this wonderful community we could not continue to do all that we are able to do to help the people of the Hill neighborhood and beyond. Thank you all much and we look forward to seeing you all again next year for the dinner on September 27th! October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month Woman s Place invites you to a VIGIL FOR WOMEN S SAFETY Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 6 pm For more information call 314-645-4848 and visit our website at www.womansplacestl.org The scriptures are shallow enough for a babe to come and drink without fear of drowning and deep enough for a theologian to swim in without ever touching the bottom. St. Jerome Join us for Bible Study! We discuss each upcoming Sunday gospel reading on Tuesday mornings at 11 am in the Church Hall No homework, just good conversations about the meaning of scripture for our lives.