Dear Beloved parishioners!
Greetings and peace be with you.
Catholic Schools Week
National Catholic Schools Week (CSW) is celebrated at Catholic schools throughout the country every year. This year, it kicks off on Sunday, January 29th and runs through Friday, February 3rd. The theme for CSW this year is: “Catholic Schools: Faith. Excellence. Service.” This theme embodies the core values found in Catholic schools across the country; that is, to train the child academically, morally, spiritually, and socially so they can become future servant leaders, faith-filled disciples, and good citizens. The overall goal of CSW is to showcase what makes Catholic schools distinctively different from other schools, and to help schools connect with prospective families looking to find the right school for their children, donors, educators, and other community members.
From St. Ambrose, we have a total of 21 students enrolled and studying in our Catholic schools (CSGK).
The Feast of the presentation of the Lord
Thursday February 2nd is the 40th day since Christmas and it is also the feast of our Lord’s Presentation in the temple. It is traditionally called “Candlemass”, a name given because as early as the fifth century, the custom of celebrating this feast with lighted candles developed. The lit candles symbolized Simeon’s prophecy that Jesus would be “a light for revelation to the Gentiles.”
Bishop Bradley’s 18th Episcopal Anniversary
February 2nd is Bishop Bradley’s 18th anniversary of his consecration as a Bishop. Originally an auxiliary Bishop of Pittsburgh, he has been our Bishop for almost 14 years. Congratulations Bishop Bradley on the milestone of your apostolic ministry for us and the Church.
Adoration
The Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is for everyone! The Consecrated Eucharist is placed in a monstrance, which is then placed on the altar for the faithful’s visitation, prayer and meditation. Every Friday we have Mass at 9:15am followed by a time with the Lord in Adoration as we pray the Rosary together. Come Join us!
Wishing you all a very blessed weekend
Fr. Albert and Msgr. Mike