Week of Events
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Holy Day of Obligation | December 8, 2025 On this solemnity, we honor Mary, whom God preserved from original sin from the first moment of her life, preparing her to be the mother of Jesus. Let us come together in gratitude for Mary’s “yes” [...]
Sunday, December 7, 2025
- December 7, 2025 -Children’s Liturgy of the Word
- December 7, 2025 -OCIA Breaking Open the Word Sessions
- December 7, 2025 -Children’s Liturgy of the Word
- December 7, 2025 -Advent Sundays
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 [...]
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 [...]
Advent Sundays
COME & SEE Advent Sundays at Saint Ambrose Parish In this sacred season of waiting and wonder, we are called to draw near to the One who brings light to our darkness and peace to our hearts. November 30: Advent XLT at 7:00 pm Come, we need You now. Come, Lord Jesus - renew [...]
Monday, December 8, 2025
- December 8, 2025 -Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction
- December 8, 2025 -Faith & Fellowship Group: The Chosen 5
- December 8, 2025Divine Mercy Cenacle | Morning Session
- December 8, 2025 -PB&J Brigade
- December 8, 2025 -AFF Book Club: Mondays
- December 8, 2025Divine Mercy Cenacle | Evening Session
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!
Faith & Fellowship Group: The Chosen 5
Faith & Fellowship Group: The Chosen 5 The CHOSEN 5: This 8-week TV series, The Chosen and interactive study guide, God's Goodness for the Chosen, allows you to delve more deeply into each episode as you explore the life of Jesus. This Faith & Fellowship Group that meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each [...]
Divine Mercy Cenacle | Morning Session
Divine Mercy Cenacle | Morning Session Monthly | Second Monday of the Month | 11:00 am We are parishioners praying for the dying. When our priests go to offer the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, especially for the dying, you will receive an email with the first name of the person receiving the Sacrament, for [...]
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 [...]
Divine Mercy Cenacle | Evening Session
Divine Mercy Cenacle | Evening Session Monthly | Second Monday of the Month | 7:00 pm We are parishioners praying for the dying. When our priests go to offer the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, especially for the dying, you will receive an email with the first name of the person receiving the Sacrament, for [...]
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
- December 9, 2025 -Walking with Purpose (AM Sessions)
- December 9, 2025 -Centering Prayer
- December 9, 2025 -PB&J Brigade
- December 9, 2025 -Blaze Belong for Teen & Tween Girls
- December 9, 2025 -Walking with Purpose (PM Sessions)
- December 9, 2025 -Advent Communal Penance I
- December 9, 2025 -Men’s Rec Basketball
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 [...]
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 [...]
Blaze Belong for Teen & Tween Girls
The tween and teen years can be tricky to navigate. Blaze Belong, a Walking with Purpose Program, will help girls in grades 4th-8th to unlock their spiritual potential through a deeper relationship with Christ. Through BLAZE Belong, girls will receive practical teaching to help them navigate social media, identity issues, and the [...]
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 [...]
Advent Communal Penance I
Come Experience God’s Tender Forgiveness during Advent During the season of Advent, we will hold Advent Communal Penance. Our first date is December 9 in the Church from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. We have many priests during this time to hear individual confessions. The Sacrament of Reconciliation (commonly called Confession or Penance) is the method [...]
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, December 10, 2025
- December 10, 2025 -Route 66: Chair Strength & Stretch
- December 10, 2025 -Foundations of Faith – AM
- December 10, 2025 -If My People Pray
- December 10, 2025 -AFF Book Club: Wednesdays
- December 10, 2025 -PB&J Brigade
- December 10, 2025 -Foundations of Faith – PM
- December 10, 2025 -Route 66- Rec/Fit/Fun – Painting
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).
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 [...]
If My People Pray
If My People Pray | Prayer for Our Nation Monthly on Second Wednesday | Noon to 1:00 pm | Chapel Dates: 7/9/25, 8/13/25, 9/10/25, 10/8/25, 11/12/25, 12/10/25, 1/14/26, 2/11/26, 3/11/26, 4/8/26, 5/13/26, 6/10/26 Are you discouraged by the news, division and chaos taking place in our great country? It is not hopeless. There is something we can [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Route 66- Rec/Fit/Fun – Painting
Route 66: Rec/Fit/Fun Fall Painting December 10 | 7:00 pm in the Mother Teresa Room Join us in a relaxing evening creating a beautiful fall-inspired painting. RSVP by December 8 using the form within the event at StAmbrose.us/Route66, email JOsowski@StAmbrose.us, or call 330.460.7341.
Thursday, December 11, 2025
- December 11, 2025 -Steubenville Nutcracker Christmas Bus Trip: WAITLIST ONLY
- December 11, 2025 -PB&J Brigade
- December 11, 2025 -Infant of Prague
- December 11, 2025 -Legion of Mary Rosary
- December 11, 2025 -Weekly Sacrament of Reconciliation
- December 11, 2025 -Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe
- December 11, 2025 -Well-Read Mom
- December 11, 2025 -Men’s Fellowship
- December 11, 2025 -Men’s Rec Basketball
Steubenville Nutcracker Christmas Bus Trip: WAITLIST ONLY
Come enjoy all that Steubenville has to offer this Christmas season! This trip will include a tour of the 2 dozen murals that Steubenville is famous for; all from the comfort of our Barons bus. We will stop for a wonderful lunch at Scaffidi's Restaurant. You will then have time on your own to [...]
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 [...]
Infant of Prague
Meets monthly (except holidays and Holy Days). Lehner Center, Luke Room. Full Schedule: 8/14, 9/11, 10/9, 11/13, 12/11, 1/8, 2/12, 3/12, 4/9, 5/14 The Infant of Prague Guild are Catholics who promote a deeper love of the Infant Jesus. This is accomplished through the recitation of the Chaplet of the Infant Jesus, teaching school [...]
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 [...]
Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe
All are invited to pray the Rosary with the Legion of Mary on Thursday, December 11 at 6:00 pm in the Chapel to commemorate the Vigil of the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Well-Read Mom
Well-Read Mom: Take Care of Your Heart Through Reading and Friendship 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Family Room in back of Church Dates: 9/11, 10/9, 11/13, 12/11, 1/8, 2/12, 3/12, 4/9, 5/14, 6/11 It can be challenging to make time to read in a world that never stops. Developing and maintaining the ability [...]
Men’s Fellowship
Men’s Fellowship 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 7:00pm – 8:30pm at Lehner Center-McGiveny (Use side door for entrance) Men’s Fellowship is based on a series of topics on how to be a Catholic Man in the World today. This is not a Bible study, but discussions that are focused mainly on issues of [...]
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, December 12, 2025
- December 12, 2025 -Rosary for Priests and Seminarians
- December 12, 2025 -Advent Communal Penance II
- December 12, 2025 -Christmas Celebration & Sing-Along
- December 12, 2025 -Alpha Marriage Course
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 [...]
Advent Communal Penance II
Come Experience God’s Tender Forgiveness during Advent During the season of Advent, we will hold Advent Communal Penance. Our last date is December 12 in the Church from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm. We have many priests during this time to hear individual confessions. The Sacrament of Reconciliation (commonly called Confession or Penance) is the method [...]
Christmas Celebration & Sing-Along
Friday, December 12, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Learn the true meaning of Christmas from our Performing Arts Ministry and join in for our Christmas sing along! Dinner and entertainment all for free!
Alpha Marriage Course
Alpha Marriage Course Fridays once per month (see dates below) | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm The Marriage Course runs over seven sessions, and each session begins with sharing dinner as a couple, followed by a fun, insightful video covering topics that are relevant and essential for every couple in maintaining a healthy marriage. [...]
Saturday, December 13, 2025
- December 13, 2025 -Men’s Breakfast
- December 13, 2025 -Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Men’s Breakfast
Men’s Breakfast Join us second Saturday of every month! Breakfast is on us! We begins at 8:30 am with a delicious, warm breakfast followed by a short witness and video for discussion. We wrap up each monthly breakfast session by 9:45 am so that you may enjoy the rest of your Saturday, energized by the [...]
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 [...]