Stewardship Fair

Many St. Ambrose parishioners took advantage of the Stewardship Fair held last weekend. The parish had community members on hand to answer questions about events, programs and other groups the parish sponsors. Many of you made decisions about where to share your special gifts and talents with our community.

If you’re still unsure how your skills and interests best benefit the St. Ambrose community, please contact Melanie for more information.

Spirited Young Messenger

Fr Seán Coyle, a Catholic priest and member of the Missionary Society of St Columban, from Dublin, Ireland, posted this on his blog. I couldn't resist sharing it with the St. Ambrose parishioners.

Archbishop Dolan: Cardinal-Designate

The Vatican has just announced Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan, who has led the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York for nearly three years, will be named a cardinal by Pope Benedict XVI.

“As a kid, I just wanted to be a parish priest,” the cardinal-designate said in an early morning news conference at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan. “And to think that now the pope has named me a cardinal— that’s awesome.”

Archbishop Dolan called his mother after receiving the news from the Vatican’s representative in Washington on Thursday morning.

“She said it’s about time,” the archbishop said, laughing. “Only moms can say that. ”

The full list of cardinals-designate can be viewed here.

Source: New York Times

Christmas Eve Children's Mass

Traditions are a big part of the holidays and Christmas Eve is no exception. Every family has their own customs that make this a special holiday. Children are excited and full of anticipation. This is their favorite time of the year!

The Children’s Mass is a tradition for many of our St. Ambrose families. This year, like the many years before, the pews overflowed with families gathering to celebrate their faith. Children gathered at the front of the church with Father Andrzej to open a great gift—the gift of each of us to one another.

"A Merry Christmas to us all; God bless us, every one!"

~ Tiny Tim