News & Events (updated weekly)
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Youth Night: Students in grades 7-12 are invited to join us on Sunday, March 14 from 5-7 p.m. in the youth room on the second floor of the school. Bring a friend and a snack to share.
Reserve a table now! The next Ambrosian Café will feature a traditional Irish hooley with food, humor, song and dance. (Michael Flatley wannabes most welcome!) Reservations MUST be made by Friday, March 19.
Mass additions during Lent: Masses are held daily at 7:45 a.m. and 12:05 p.m. Throughout Lent, we will have a 5:15 p.m. Mass on Wednesdays. NOTE: There will be a special collection for the St. Ambrose Human Development Ministry at every daily Mass throughout Lent.
Youth Stations of the Cross: They will be held on Friday, March 26 at 7 p.m. Many volunteers, both children and teens, are needed to make this very special presentation. If your child would like to help, please contact Mrs. Kane or Mrs. Gonzales at the rectory.
Readers needed for the dramatic reading of The Passion of Our Lord: This annual Palm Sunday event will be held at the 5:15 p.m. vigil, 10:15 a.m. and 12:05 p.m. Masses that weekend. If you sign up, it is for all three Masses. Please contact Becky Monforte at the parish office if you would like to participate, 754-2330.
Lenten Penance Services: St. Anthony's Church: Sunday, March 21 at 4 p.m.; Church of the Holy Family: Thursday, March 25, 7 p.m.; Our Lady of Good Counsel: Sunday, March 28, 4 p.m.
Focus on our children: We would like to restart "The Children's Liturgy of the Word" after Easter. We need adult volunteers to take turns with the children during the 10:15 a.m. Mass. Also, we would like to restart the nursery during the 10:15 a.m. Mass. If you can help with either activity, please contact Mrs. Kane or Mrs. Gonzales at the parish office, 754-2330.
Basically Bach Spring Concert: Featuring J.S. Bach's "Cantata No. 172 Erschallet, ir Lieder!" and W.A. Mozart's "Litany in B-flat Major: Glory, Praise & Power."
The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. in St. Ambrose Church. As always, this concert provides a beautiful contemplative evening during Holy Week. A free-will donation will be collected.
Fill the Pantry shelves: Mother Teresa's Cupboard is in special need of cold weather foods such as canned soups, ramen noodles and hot cereals as well as canned veggies and fruits. Personal items such as diapers, razors and laundry detergent are also needed. Clean paper bags are always needed. Drop off items at the pantry on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Items can also be left in the church vestibules or the rectory atrium, Thanks for your generosity.
See photos of our most recent events: Check our Parish Photo Album to see photos of our youth at the March for Life, the Sean Clive concert, the debut of The Ambrosian Cafe, the Basically Bach concert, Parish Pasta Dinner and the Christmas Tea.
Welcome Deacon Tom Picciano! Deacon Tom has been assigned to St. Ambrose by Bishop Cunningham. Visit The Ambrosian blog to read a brief Q & A with him.
Scholarships for Graduating Seniors: NEW, Deadline May 1: Ladies of Charity Scholarship: contact your guidance counselor or go the the web site www.catholiccharitiesbc.org/loc.htm Deadline: March 31: Jim Roma CYO Scholarship, awarded to six area youth whose involvement in school, youth ministry, CYO or community service has made a positive contribution. Apply for all of these scholarships by calling the CYO Office at 584-7800 (ext. 431).
Did you know we're on Twitter now? Follow our tweets at StAmbroseParish.
We have begun praying especially for our parishioners serving active military duty. Please contact the rectory to have your family member added to the list on our new web page.
Have you seen the new pew cushions in the front of the church? If you would like to donate toward cushions for the remainder of the pews, fill out an envelope (available in the pews). Each cushion costs $160. Donations of any size are most appreciated.
Upcoming Events
March 14, 5-7 p.m.: Youth Night, in the youth room on the second floor of St. Ambrose School.
March 23, The Ambrosian Café: 12:45 p.m., Msgr. Carey Hall.
March 26, Youth Stations of the Cross: 7 p.m., St. Ambrose Church.
March 27-28, Dramatic Reading of The Passion: During all weekend Masses except Sunday at 8 a.m.
March 30, Basically Bach Ensemble Spring Concert: 7:30 p.m., St. Ambrose Church.
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Feb. 19 - March 26, 3:30 - 7 p.m.: Lenten Fish Dinners at Church of the Holy Family. $8/adults, $4 children, under 5 years old are free. Includes baked or fried fish, macaroni & cheese, coleslaw, applesauce, roll, homemade dessert and drink. Take out orders available. Call 754-1266.
March 15, The Vianney Drama (life of St. John Vianney): 7 p.m., St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Binghamton. Free-will donation.
March 21, 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Pancake & French Toast Breakfast: Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, held at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church.
March 21, Lenten Penance Service: St. Anthony's Church, 4 p.m.
March 22, 7-9 p.m. The Mystery of Suffering: presentation by Jim Krishner, director of the Spiritual Renewal Center in Syracuse. Donation $10. Church of the Holy Family, Endwell. To register, call 786-9649 or e-mail sroffrsc@stny.rr.com
March 25, Lenten Penance Service: Church of the Holy Family, 7 p.m.
March 27, Rummage Sale: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Bag sale at 1 p.m.
March 28, Lenten Penance Service: Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 4 p.m.
March 30, Bus to the annual Chrism Mass: 5 p.m., departs from parking lot of former St. Christopher's Church. Call Deacon Steve Blabac at 648-2155 to make your reservation.
Centennial information can now be found HERE.