Parish Photo Album
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April 6, 2012: Good Friday Fish Dinner
Parish volunteers put on a delicious fish dinner for more than 130 people. The meal included choice of baked or fried fish, macaroni & cheese, coleslaw, vegetables and dessert.
Dec. 6, 2011: Christmas Tea
Ladies of the parish gathered with friends and family for a concert in the church followed by tea and conversation in Msgr. Carey Hall.
Dec. 4, 2011: Parishioners Reggie & Joe Yurko receive Immaculata Award
Bishop Cunningham awarded the Immaculata Medallion to Reggie & Joe Yurko, in honor of their years of dedicated service to St. Ambrose Church, during a special service at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Syracuse.
Nov. 20, 2011: Interfaith Prayer Service for Healing & Thanksgiving After the Flood
The Rev. Sue Davis, pastor of First United Methodist Church of Endicott, and The Very Rev. John Martinichio, pastor of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, joined Father Don and Deacon Tom in leading members of the Endicott community affected by the flood through the service. Refreshments followed in Msgr. Carey Hall.
Oct. 2, 2011: Blessing of the Animals
Parishioners brought their pets to the church parking for the annual Blessing of the Animals in honor of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi.
August 14, 2011: Parish Picnic
A rainy forecast didn't dim the enthusiasm of parishioners who gathered in St. Ambrose School for our annual picnic. Hot dogs and hamburgers were served up by volunteers and there were many delicious side dishes and desserts provided by parishioners. Everyone also was treated to a sundae bar faturing Pat Mitchell's ice cream. Music was provided by The Accords.
June 12, 2011: Confirmation
Bishop Robert Cunningham celebrated the confirmation Mass. The concelebrants wereFather Currie, Father Bourgeois and Father Clarence Cerwonka. He was assisted by Deacon Tom Picciano and the master of ceremonies was Father Joseph Scardella. Bishop Cunningham conferred the sacrament of confirmation upon 17 candidates. Dakota Angevine, John Bedosky, Kellie Daino, Maria DeRosa, Amy Gonzales, Kayla Koch, Anna Kuchera, Casey Lee, Janelle Ligi, Delanie Madison, Sean McMahon, Emily McNierney, Travis O'Neil, Shannon Sweeney and William Veruto—and two adults—Richard Loparco and James Ros.
May 24, 2011: Ambrosian Café Memorial Day celebration
More than 50 parishioners attended an all-star tribute to our veterans and a fascinating talk given by Marilyn Hanafin on what life in Endicott during World War II was like. Café members also collected goods to be sent to parishioner Zachary Reardon's Marine unit in Afghanistan.
April 23, 2011: Easter Vigil
The candlelight vigil Mass included the baptisms of three parishioners and the rite of acceptance for one. All four received their First Eucharist and made their Confirmations, also.
March 29, 2011: Ambrosian Café gardening-themed luncheon
Pete Shafer from Nanticoke Gardens gave a fun presentation on how they prepare plants for sale in the spring, even teaching all the proper way to transplant seedlings.
Feb. 22, 2011: Ambrosian Café Mardi Gras celebration
The café took on a Louisiana flavor with a hearty gumbo meal, Mardi Gras parade led by Rex (Fr. Don) and fun bead competitions with Court Jester, Al Fusco.