News & Events (updated weekly)
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NEW! Click HERE to see the latest schedule for altar servers, lectors, ushers and Eucharistic ministers.
Click HERE for the schedule of soup kitchen volunteers.
Click HERE to read minutes from the pastoral council meetings.
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Pantry closed for one day: Mother Teresa's Cupboard will be closed Friday, July 23. It will reopen on Monday, July 26.
Do you have a child with a mental health issue? If so, contact Catholic Charities to learn more about their wide range of programs for children with serious emotional issues. Call 584-7800 for more information.
Catholic education scholarship fund: Apply now for financial assistance to attend a Catholic school or college thanks to the generosity of a parishioner. Guidelines for Sommerville Scholarships are that the candidate and family must be registered parishioners, the candidate is a practicing Catholic active in the parish, the candidate is attending a Catholic school or an accredited undergraduate college and the candidate must write a letter of need. Funding is available for up to four years of undegraduate study. All who are interested should address a letter of need to Fr. Currie before August 15.
Attention parishioners: If you have a change in the status of your membership (change in name, address or parish), please notify the parish secretary. If you would like to become a member of St. Ambrose, call Becky Monforte at 754-2330 or stop by the rectory during office hours, Mon. - Thurs., 9-4.
Sr. Madeleine's new address: Please keep in touch with Sister as she begins her new position at the I.H.M. Center in Scranton. Here is her new address: Sr. Madeleine Merritt, I.H.M., c/o Queen of Peace Community Room 331, I.H.M. Center, 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton, PA 18509.
Insurance assistance available: There are more than 20,000 uninsured people in Broome County. Catholic Charities is partnering with Fidelis Care to promote access to insurance programs such as Child Health Plus, Family Health Plus and Medicaid Managed Care. Please call 283-9160 or 283-6928 to see if you are eligible.
Women's Conference set for Syracuse Diocese: The First Syracuse Catholic Women’s Conference, "Through the Heart," will be held Saturday, October 16 at the Oncenter in Syracuse. We hope to make this the largest gathering of women in the Diocese ever! The speakers include former White House speech writer/TV host, Colleen Carroll Campbell; Founder of the Joy-filled Marriage NJ, Damon Owens; acclaimed youth fiction author, Regina Doman; and inspirational singer/songwriter Alicia Hernon. Register before Aug. 1 and pay only $45. After that, it's $55 per person in advance or $65 at the door. You can also find more information online at www.syracuseCWC.com.
Faith Formation classes: registration will take place at the end of August. Classes are held on Sunday mornings. If you would like to preregister your child, contact Barbara or Phyllis at the rectory.
Get financial assistance for obtaining hearing aids: Hear Now is a national program of the Starkey Hearing Foundation, which provides assistance to those in need of hearing aids but who are unable to afford them. Verification of the applicant’s financial status and proof of the need for a hearing aid are part of the application procedure. The applicant is responsible for the evaluation, a small program fee and the cost of batteries and repairs. Once qualified, an applicant will receive a hearing aid without any other costs. Since the program’s inception in 1999, the foundation has provided 70,620 hearing aids. For an application call 1-(800) 328-8602
Share your garden bounty: If your garden is reaping a bountiful harvest, consider giving extra vegetables and fruit to Mother Teresa's Cupboard. You can drop produce off during weekly hours at the school, Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9-3. Pantry needs include canned soups, veggies and fruit, ramen noodles, cereals, and personal items including diapers, razors and laundry detergent. Items can also be left in the church vestibules or the rectory atrium, Thanks for your generosity.
Be a Good Samaritan: If you are house cleaning, please consider donating any of the following much-needed items to Samaritan House, 11 Fayette St., Binghamton: towels, blankets, pots & pans, dishes, silverware, toasters, lamps, sheets, clocks, diapers (size 4 & 5), hygiene products and hand-operated can openers.
Photo Album update: Be sure to visit our photo album page to see new galleries of the June Ambrosian Café, Fr. Don's 25th Anniversary Mass and dinner, RCIA candidates receiving sacraments and the welcome breakfast for new parishioners. Also, see our recent First Communion celebration here.
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
July 6, 13, 20 & 27, Adventures With Jesus Vacation Bible School: 6 - 7:45 p.m. More information to follow.
Across Broome County's Catholic Community
July 21-23, CYO Girls Basketball Camp: 9-11:30 a.m., coached by Colleen Jane, SCCHS girls varsity coach. Cost is $30; call 584-7800 ext. 431 or email kdaly@ccbc.net.
July 25, St. Cyril's Summer Festival: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., Entertainment: music by The Accords, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; Czechoslovak Moravan Dancers, 1:30-2:30 p.m.; music by Nyshot's Groove, 2:30-7 p.m. Chicken BBQ, ethnic foods, raffles, games and bake sales.
July 25, Newman Singers concert: 3 p.m., college students from Iowa will perform at Church of the Holy Family, Endwell. Free-will donation accepted.
Aug.1, St. Brigid's Parish Picnic: 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Neumann Center, Route 267, Choconut, Pa. Chicken BBQ dinner and games for the whole family. $8/adults, $4 children, under 5 are free.
Aug. 5, An evening study based on Catholic social teaching discussing the DVD “Nuclear Tipping Point”: 6:30 p.m., St. Francis of Assisi School, Binghamton. For reservations, call Amy at 729-9166 x 351 or e-mail jpamy5@stny.rr.com.
Centennial information can now be found HERE.