Week of Events
Saint Rita Resuce Ministry Donation Drive
Saint Rita Rescue Ministry Weekend Donation Drive The month of January is Human Trafficking Awareness month and next weekend our Saint Rita Rescue Ministry will be hosting a small donation drive benefiting local organizations that they have partnered with that fight against this modern-day form of human slavery. Donations can be dropped off in [...]
Sunday, January 18, 2026
- January 18, 2026 -Children’s Liturgy of the Word
- January 18, 2026 -Rite of Enrollment for First Eucharist
- January 18, 2026 -OCIA Breaking Open the Word Sessions
- January 18, 2026 -Children’s Liturgy of the Word
- January 18, 2026 -CWM Community Meal
- January 18, 2026 -XLT
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) starts on September 6 and 7! We all know young children can have trouble sitting still during Mass. At CLOW, held during our 4:30 pm Saturday Mass and on Sunday at our 9:00 am and 10:30 am Masses, they can listen and ask questions while we discuss the readings [...]
Rite of Enrollment for First Eucharist
Rite of Enrollment for First Eucharist Sunday, January 18, 2026 | 9:00 am or 10:30 am Mass Share in the most Holy Eucharist with your entire family. Parents, grandparents and family members, please join us for the Rite of Enrollment for First Eucharist. A light breakfast will follow Mass in Hilkert Hall. [...]
OCIA Breaking Open the Word Sessions
OCIA Breaking Open the Word Sessions Sundays - September 14 through April 12 | 10:30 am Mass until 11:30 am Candidates and Catechumen registered for the OCIA program will be meeting every Sunday at 10:30am mass in the main church. We will be dismissed from mass, after the homily, where we will then meet [...]
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) starts on September 6 and 7! We all know young children can have trouble sitting still during Mass. At CLOW, held during our 4:30 pm Saturday Mass and on Sunday at our 9:00 am and 10:30 am Masses, they can listen and ask questions while we discuss the readings [...]
CWM Community Meal
CWM Community Meal Third Sunday of the Month | 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Stop by Hilkert Hall to pick up your carry out Community Meal form Catholic Works of Mercy.
XLT
Everyone is invited to join us for XLT (Exalt!) evenings - a time of Eucharistic Adoration with praise & worship music provided by the XLT band, a gospel reflection and more. Join us at 7pm in the Church!
Monday, January 19, 2026
- January 19, 2026 -Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction
- January 19, 2026 -Healing the Whole Person
- January 19, 2026 -PB&J Brigade
- January 19, 2026 -AFF Book Club: Mondays
Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction
Come Worship the Lord in Eucharistic Adoration. Adoration is held every Monday in the Chapel, from 9:00 am – 7:30 pm and is followed by Benediction at 7:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Questions? Reach out to Terri Parker at tmparker1122@gmail.com. Learn More & RSVP for Adoration!
Healing the Whole Person
Healing the Whole Person 3 Day Event: January 15, 6:00 - 9:00 pm (School Library) January 16, 6:00 - 9:30 pm (Lehner Center, McGivney Room) January 17, 8:15 am - 6:00 pm (Lehner Center, McGivney Room) Cost will be $25 a person, limited to 50 people. Snacks will be provided on Friday evening and [...]
PB&J Brigade
Every week, we distribute 3,400+ peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to those in need... We are always looking for more help! Join us to pack lunches on Mondays through Thursdays, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Saint Ambrose Parish or make sandwiches at home and drop them off to Saint Ambrose! There are also many other ways [...]
AFF Book Club: Mondays
Book Club Beginning in September | 1:30 – 3:00 pm (Wednesday) or 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm (Mondays) | Fr. McGivney or LC Mark Book Club is a wonderful way to grow deeper in your faith. We will be reading 2 powerful books that could be game-changers for your life and understanding. Screwtape Letters [...]
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
- January 20, 2026 -Canceled Walking with Purpose (AM Sessions)
- January 20, 2026 -Lord, Teach Us To Pray Workshop Overview Class
- January 20, 2026OneHope NEO | Food Sorting
- January 20, 2026 -Centering Prayer
- January 20, 2026 -PB&J Brigade
- January 20, 2026 -Walking with Purpose (PM Sessions)
- January 20, 2026 -Living Word Healing Prayer Ministry: Bimonthly Meeting
- January 20, 2026 -Men’s Rec Basketball
Canceled Walking with Purpose (AM Sessions)
Walking with Purpose 9:30 am | Mother Teresa Room Walking with Purpose is a ministry of Jesus Christ. We exist to help all women and girls to know Jesus Christ personally by making Scripture and the teachings of the Catholic Church relevant and applicable. Are you looking for a way to refuel and be refreshed, make authentic [...]
Lord, Teach Us To Pray Workshop Overview Class
Lord, Teach us to Pray Workshop Transform Your Prayer Life Sessions beginning January 28. No cost to attend. Overview Classes: January 20th in the Church Family Room, 1:00–3:30 PM January 21st in the Mother Teresa Room, 7:00–9:30 PM Location for main classes are as follows: January 28th – Mother Teresa Room February 4th & [...]
OneHope NEO | Food Sorting
OneHope NEO | Food Sorting Third Tuesday of the Month | Hilkert Hall During the food sort that takes place in Hilkert Hall, volunteers pack 350 bags of perishable and non-perishable foods that will be given to our friends and families that live in the Clark Fulton area of Cleveland, Ohio. Together we can [...]
Centering Prayer
Centering Prayer Every Tuesday, beginning September 9th (except for holidays) | 4:00 - 5:30 pm | Pat's Home* (very near the church) *Address will be sent after registration* If you are searching for a prayerful time of silence with the Holy Spirit... If you desire to deepen your relationship with God... If you want [...]
PB&J Brigade
Every week, we distribute 3,400+ peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to those in need... We are always looking for more help! Join us to pack lunches on Mondays through Thursdays, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Saint Ambrose Parish or make sandwiches at home and drop them off to Saint Ambrose! There are also many other ways [...]
Walking with Purpose (PM Sessions)
Walking with Purpose 6:30 pm | Hilkert Hall Walking with Purpose is a ministry of Jesus Christ. We exist to help all women and girls to know Jesus Christ personally by making Scripture and the teachings of the Catholic Church relevant and applicable. Are you looking for a way to refuel and be refreshed, make authentic connections [...]
Living Word Healing Prayer Ministry: Bimonthly Meeting
Living Word Healing Prayer Ministry: Bimonthly Meeting All meetings are from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Most are in the Chapel. Exceptions are as noted. Upcoming Dates: June 3, 2025 June 17, 2025 July 1, 2025 July 15, 2025 August 5, 2025 August 19, 2025 September 2, 2025 September 16, 2025 October 7, 2025 [...]
Men’s Rec Basketball
Faith, fellowship, and basketball… All men are welcome; including all skill levels. We play every Tuesday and Thursday night from 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm in Hilkert Gym. We may take a few weeks off during the summer months depending on everyone's schedules. Contact Joseph LaGuardia, 484.269.6595 or starsbball146@gmail.com for more details.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
- January 21, 2026 -Route 66: Chair Strength & Stretch
- January 21, 2026 -GriefShare
- January 21, 2026 -Foundations of Faith – AM
- January 21, 2026 -Bible in a Year
- January 21, 2026 -Funeral Ministry and New Life Choir Luncheon
- January 21, 2026 -AFF Book Club: Wednesdays
- January 21, 2026 -OneHope NEO | Food Distribution
- January 21, 2026 -PB&J Brigade
- January 21, 2026 -Catholic Works of Mercy | Food Distributions
- January 21, 2026 -Foundations of Faith – PM
- January 21, 2026 -Lord, Teach Us To Pray Workshop Overview Class
- January 21, 2026 -GriefShare
Route 66: Chair Strength & Stretch
Route 66: Chair Strength & Stretch Wednesdays | 9:00 am - 10:00 am *Mother Teresa Room EXCEPT for the 1st Wednesday of each month where they are in HH 1. They are off for holidays (11/26, 12/24 & 1/1).
GriefShare
GriefShare Wednesdays 9 - 11 am OR 7 - 9 pm GriefShare helps walk you through your grief process and heal from the pain. Healing from loss is a journey, everyone experiences grief differently. There’s no “right way” to grieve, grief cannot be rushed, finding support is crucial.
Foundations of Faith – AM
Foundations of Faith: A Journey Through the Catechism of the Catholic Church Wednesdays, beginning 9/24 | 10:00 am - Noon | Fr. McGivney Foundations of Faith: A Journey Through the Catechism is a revolutionary, specially designed video-based program that makes the wisdom of the Church's most foundational teachings accessible to all. Its unique color-coded [...]
Bible in a Year
Bible in a Year 1st & 3rd Wednesday of Every Month | 12:00 – 1:30 pm | Father McGivney Full Schedule: 7/2/25, 7/16/25, 8/6/25, 8/20/25, 9/3/25, 9/17/25, 10/1/25, 10/15/25, 11/5/25, 11/19/25, 12/3/25, 12/17/25, 1/7/26, 1/21/26, 2/4/26, 2/18/26, 3/4/26, 3/18/26, 4/1/26, 4/15/26, 5/6/26, 5/20/26, 6/3/26, 6/17/26 Watch or listen to Ascension Press’ #1 podcast on your [...]
Funeral Ministry and New Life Choir Luncheon
Funeral Ministry and New Life Choir Luncheon Wednesday, January 21, 2026 With grateful hearts, we invite all Saint Ambrose Funeral Luncheon Providers, Funeral Greeters, Acolytes, and New Life Choir members to a special appreciation lunch in your honor. Through your reverent service, gentle hospitality, and prayerful presence, you accompany families during moments of profound [...]
AFF Book Club: Wednesdays
Book Club Beginning in September | 1:30 – 3:00 pm (Wednesday) or 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm (Mondays) | Fr. McGivney or LC Mark Book Club is a wonderful way to grow deeper in your faith. We will be reading 2 powerful books that could be game-changers for your life and understanding. Screwtape Letters [...]
OneHope NEO | Food Distribution
OneHope NEO | Food Distribution Third Wednesday of the Month | International Newcomers Academy (3145 West 46th Street in Cleveland) OneHope NEO brings teams of volunteers to help support Cleveland’s Near Westside Neighborhoods. The bags of food are distributed to families and individuals who are truly in need of this help. We are looking [...]
PB&J Brigade
Every week, we distribute 3,400+ peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to those in need... We are always looking for more help! Join us to pack lunches on Mondays through Thursdays, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Saint Ambrose Parish or make sandwiches at home and drop them off to Saint Ambrose! There are also many other ways [...]
Catholic Works of Mercy | Food Distributions
CWM Food Distributions Wednesdays from 6:00 - 7:00 pm Our Catholic Works of Mercy holds a weekly food distribution on Wednesdays, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm and on the third Tuesday of the month, from 9:30 am to 11:00 am. Both distributions are drive-through and held at the Catholic Works of Mercy Outreach Center. [...]
Foundations of Faith – PM
Foundations of Faith: A Journey Through the Catechism of the Catholic Church Wednesdays, beginning 9/24 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm | Fr. McGivney Foundations of Faith: A Journey Through the Catechism is a revolutionary, specially designed video-based program that makes the wisdom of the Church’s most foundational teachings accessible to all. Its unique [...]
Lord, Teach Us To Pray Workshop Overview Class
Lord, Teach us to Pray Workshop Transform Your Prayer Life Sessions beginning January 28. No cost to attend. Overview Classes: January 20th in the Church Family Room, 1:00–3:30 PM January 21st in the Mother Teresa Room, 7:00–9:30 PM Location for main classes are as follows: January 28th – Mother Teresa Room February 4th & [...]
GriefShare
GriefShare Wednesdays 9 - 11 am OR 7 - 9 pm GriefShare helps walk you through your grief process and heal from the pain. Healing from loss is a journey, everyone experiences grief differently. There’s no “right way” to grieve, grief cannot be rushed, finding support is crucial.
Thursday, January 22, 2026
- January 22, 2026 -PB&J Brigade
- January 22, 2026 -Legion of Mary Rosary
- January 22, 2026 -Weekly Sacrament of Reconciliation
- January 22, 2026 -Vision Board Workshop – FULL
- January 22, 2026 -Financial Peace University
- January 22, 2026 -Living Your Strengths
- January 22, 2026 -DC4K Divorce Care for Kids
- January 22, 2026 -Performing Arts: SCENES!
- January 22, 2026 -Men’s Fellowship
- January 22, 2026 -Men’s Rec Basketball
PB&J Brigade
Every week, we distribute 3,400+ peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to those in need... We are always looking for more help! Join us to pack lunches on Mondays through Thursdays, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Saint Ambrose Parish or make sandwiches at home and drop them off to Saint Ambrose! There are also many other ways [...]
Legion of Mary Rosary
Our Legion of Mary active members meet weekly on Thursdays at 6:00 pm (except holidays and Holy Days) to pray the Rosary. You can become an active Legion of Mary member through a balanced program of prayer and service, advancing the growth of faith, understand and true devotion to Christ and His Blessed Mother. Drop [...]
Weekly Sacrament of Reconciliation
Come Experience God’s Tender Forgiveness Weekly Confession is held in the Church from 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm. The Sacrament of Reconciliation (commonly called Confession or Penance) is the method given by Christ to the Church by which individuals are freed from sins committed after receiving Baptism. Other opportunities for Confession: Our monthly Reconciliation generally occurs [...]
Vision Board Workshop – FULL
Vision Board Workshop - FULL This event is full! Look out for similar events in the future! January 22, 2026 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm It's time to dream big, pray boldly, and create the vision for our lives! Join us for a fun and inspiring Vision Board Workshop where you will craft visual [...]
Financial Peace University
Financial Peace University Ever feel like you can't get ahead with money? You're not alone. You'd be surprised how many people feel that way. But there's hope—with a Financial Peace University class. Over nine weeks, you'll learn biblical principles for handling money that will give you peace with your finances. The price is $45 [...]
Living Your Strengths
Living Your Strengths What are YOUR God-Given Strengths? Have you ever wondered why you are the way you are? Why do my family members act the way they do? Why are some people more disciplined and responsible than others? This class can provide you with the answers to these questions along with helping you [...]
DC4K Divorce Care for Kids
Divorce Care for Kids (DC4K) New Series Starting in January 2026 Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 pm Is your child struggling from your divorce or separation? Are you looking to help your child heal? Divorce Care for Kids (DC4K) is a scripture-based program designed to help children (aged 6-13) of families experiencing divorce and separation. Each session [...]
Performing Arts: SCENES!
SCENES are back! A Performing Arts program open to grades 3-12. Learn to sing, dance, and act even better! This chill and super fun program is our best teaching class we can offer! REHEARSALS: will be held on Jan 4, 5, 7, 11, 12, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21. PERFORMANCES: January 22nd and 23rd [...]
Men’s Fellowship
Men's Fellowship is based on a series of topics on how to be a Catholic Man in the World today. This meeting takes place on the second and fourth Thursday of each month from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm at the Lehner Center-McGiveny. This is not a Bible study, but discussions that are focused mainly [...]
Men’s Rec Basketball
Faith, fellowship, and basketball… All men are welcome; including all skill levels. We play every Tuesday and Thursday night from 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm in Hilkert Gym. We may take a few weeks off during the summer months depending on everyone's schedules. Contact Joseph LaGuardia, 484.269.6595 or starsbball146@gmail.com for more details.
Friday, January 23, 2026
- January 23, 2026 -Rosary for Priests and Seminarians
- January 23, 2026 -Euchre Extravaganza!
- January 23, 2026 -Performing Arts: SCENES!
- January 23, 2026 -Come to the Table Teaching Mass
Rosary for Priests and Seminarians
Rosary for Priests and Seminarians Every Friday | 9:00 am - 9:45 am | Chapel Jesus established His Sacred Priesthood at the Last Supper when he instituted the Holy Eucharist and told His apostles, Do this in memory of me. Since the Last Supper, men of every age and time have been chosen by [...]
Euchre Extravaganza!
Saint Rita’s Rescue Ministry Euchre Extravaganza So, you think you’re the Best Euchre Player? Now’s your chance to prove it and support an important cause in the process! Come join us for a Euchre Extravaganza on Friday January 23, 2026 from 6-9 pm in the Mother Theresa Room to benefit our Saint Rita’s Rescue [...]
Performing Arts: SCENES!
SCENES are back! A Performing Arts program open to grades 3-12. Learn to sing, dance, and act even better! This chill and super fun program is our best teaching class we can offer! REHEARSALS: will be held on Jan 4, 5, 7, 11, 12, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21. PERFORMANCES: January 22nd and 23rd [...]
Come to the Table Teaching Mass
Come to the Table Teaching Mass Friday, January 23, 2026 | 6:30 pm | Church & Hilkert Hall We are inviting all of our second graders who are preparing for their First Eucharist, along their parents and family members, to come and learn more about The Mass – why we pray and do what we [...]
Saturday, January 24, 2026
- January 24, 2026 -Children’s Liturgy of the Word
- January 24, 2026 -Winter Carnival
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) starts on September 6 and 7! We all know young children can have trouble sitting still during Mass. At CLOW, held during our 4:30 pm Saturday Mass and on Sunday at our 9:00 am and 10:30 am Masses, they can listen and ask questions while we discuss the readings [...]
Winter Carnival
Winter Carnival Saturday, January 24, 2026 Join us for our annual Winter Carnival, a fun-filled event for students and families to celebrate the season together! Enjoy games, activities, prizes, and plenty of winter-themed fun for all ages. Please be sure to RSVP. We are also looking for volunteers to help make this event a [...]