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liturgy schedule
Monday 8:00 AM Mass
Monday 6:00 PM FF Class Mass
Tuesday 2:00 PM School Mass
Tuesday 5:30 PM Mass
Wednesday 8:00 AM Mass
Thursday 5:30 PM Mass
Friday 8:00 AM Mass
Sunday Vigil Mass/Saturday 4:00 PM
Sunday 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM
mass intentions
from our pastor
First Eucharist Rite of Enrollment: Today we
celebrate with our children who are preparing to receive
their First Holy Communion during the Easter season.
The children and their parents have already started
learning about how the Bread of Life deepens our bond
with Christ and with all members of the Body of Christ,
especially the poor. All parishioners, as members of our
local Body of Christ, are invited to keep our children and all preparing
to receive the Church’s sacraments in your prayers.
As usual, all are welcome to choose to pray for one First Communicant
in particular. You can choose a snowflake with the child’s first name
on it, and hold them up in your daily prayers until Easter. Out of
respect for the children’s privacy and safety we will no longer be
including full names and photos on the snowflakes.
Legacy of Faith: Thank you to about 850 families who have now
made some commitment to our Legacy of Faith capital campaign,
raising our pledge total to over $1.8 million. We’re very close to
reaching the $2.0 million goal we need to make our mortgage
payments over the next few years. If we haven’t heard from your
family yet, a pledge or even one-time gift of any size can make a
difference.
Next Sunday, we will be learning more about this year’s Catholic
Services Appeal. The CSA Foundation is an independent corporation
that funds specific archdiocesan programs. Some of those programs
are directed to help us provide support, training, and new ideas for
parish staff as we serve you. Some reach across parish boundaries,
providing service parishes often can’t handle on their own, such as our
network of hospital and prison chaplains. Some programs provide for
the cost of educating our future priests. Thank you for prayerfully
considering how you can help us reach our goal for this year’s Catholic
Services Appeal.
Fr. Tom Walker
fourth sunday
in
ordinary time
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Sunday February 1, 2015
8:30 AM: Alex Borkowski ╬
Bozena Borkowski ╬
11:00 AM: Alfred Nordaune ╬
5:00 PM: Mass for the Parish
Monday February 2, 2015
8:00 AM: Paul Conners ╬
6:00 PM: Frank Whalen ╬
Tuesday February 3, 2015
2:00 PM: Lawrence Comparin ╬
5:30 PM: Jerry Gordon ╬
Wednesday February 4, 2015
8:00 AM: George Hamer ╬
9:15 AM: Fred Sineni ╬
Thursday February 5, 2015
5:30 PM: Kendrea Johnson ╬
Friday February 6, 2015
8:00 AM: Dorothy Schoendaller ╬
Saturday February 7, 2015
4:00 PM: Roman Wieland ╬
Sunday February 8, 2015
8:30 AM: Mass for the Parish
11:00 AM: Teresa Hatful ╬
5:00 PM: Esperenzo Tan ╬
Cecilia Tan ╬
individual
reconciliation
6:00 PM - Tuesdays
8:30 AM - First Friday of the Month
Saturdays before Mass
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
baptism
& marriage
Please contact the Parish Office to make
arrangements. Allow at least
six months to prepare for marriage,
three months for baptism.
sick & hospitalized
If you wish to receive communion
because you are homebound, contact
the Parish Office to make arrangements.
services
Nursery during Sunday Masses.
Hospitality following Sunday Mass in
Fellowship Hall.
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1, 2015
saint ambrose
our parish family
We want to know what you think!
Can you help make a
difference in the future of
Saint Ambrose? Recently we
began a long-range planning
process for our parish. The
GROW process is coordinated
by the archdiocese to help
parishes engage in strategic
planning.
Can you invest 15 minutes of your time to help us?
The survey is directed at members of our parish family. It
is anonymous and shouldn’t take more than about 15
minutes of your time. It’s a great way to let your voice be
heard, and for us to get a sense of what will help our
community grow in knowledge, faith, and love of our Lord
in the years ahead.
To take the survey please visit the parish website at
www.saintambroseofwoodbury.org and click the link
for the Saint Ambrose of Woodbury Parish Survey.
From there just follow the simple instructions to complete
the survey! Thank you for sharing your voice with us for
the benefit of our family of faith!
new parishioners
We welcome the following new
parishioners to our parish family:
Jessica & Mike Downes
Child: Clare
Elizabeth Nead
Child: Adelynn
Shannon & Eric Petersen
Children: Ryan & Sarah
Rebecca & Chris Zelgert
Children: Charlotte & Lincoln
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welcome
Welcome to Saint Ambrose of Woodbury
Catholic Community!
We’re happy you are here. Parishioners are available
after Mass each weekend to answer any questions
and provide assistance with registrations. Also, feel
free to contact the parish office at 768-3030 for
registration forms and assistance.
internet information
We’re online! Log on to the parish website at:
www.saintambroseofwoodbury.org for registration
information and/or forms for our:
*Parish *Faith Formation Programs
*School *Early Childhood Education Center
To contact the Parish Pastoral Council, email
[email protected]
parish team
Saint Ambrose of Woodbury
4125 Woodbury Drive
Woodbury, Minnesota 55129-9257
Phone: 651 768-3030 Fax: 651 714-9257
Website: www.saintambroseofwoodbury.org
Saint Ambrose of Woodbury School
Phone: 651 768-3000 Fax: 651 768-3080
Early Childhood Education Center
Phone: 651 768-3031 Fax: 651 768-3090
Pastor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. Thomas J. Walker
Deacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deacon Rip Riordan
Pastoral Ministers . . Deacon Larry Amell, LeAnn Bauer-Staiger
Parish Business Administrator . . . . . . . . . . Greg Hereford
Administration . . . . . . . Dione Murray, Marie Maki, Treva Peters
our mission
Liturgy & Music . . . Mary Reimann, Lisa Cressy, Monica Hamer
Faith Formation . . Patti Watkins, Ann Meuleners, Janine Ricker
Molly Sagerhorn, Yvonne Blanchard, Lee Buchanan
Saint Ambrose of Woodbury is an actively involved
community which seeks to witness
the Gospel of Jesus Christ to one another,
as well as the greater community
of Woodbury, through our
Worship, Education and Outreach.
Youth Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amy Burns
School Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Betsy Osterhaus-Hand
ECEC Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anne Huber
Buildings & Grounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Thompson
february
1, 2015
stewardship
Sacrificial Generosity
January 19, 2015 - January 26, 2015
Adult Contributions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,091.18
Children’s Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $213.43
Votive Candles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $115.09
Hospitality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $107.15
TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,526.85
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calendar
february 1,
sunday
8:30 AM
8:30 AM
9:30 PM
9:45 AM
11:00 AM
11:00 AM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
Special Collections
Legacy of Faith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $655.00
Fiscal Year-to-Date Information
July 1st, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Sunday Stewardship Collected . . . . . . . . . . . . $859,504.32
Sunday Stewardship Budgeted . . . . . . . . . . . $895,504.00
Difference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ($35,999.68)
Legacy of Faith Campaign
Pledged to Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,806,717.70
Celebration Goal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,000,000.00
Challenge Goal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,000,000.00
Victory Goal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,600,000.00
Families Participating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 828
Families Participating Goal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,000
Thank You for Your Generosity!
2015
of
events
- february 8, 2015
Mass* & Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Preschool Faith Formation
Adult Eucharist Series
Elementary Faith Formation
Mass* & Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Preschool Faith Formation
Mass*
High School Youth Group
*First Eucharist Rite of Enrollment at all Masses
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monday
8:00
6:00
6:00
7:00
AM
PM
PM
PM
Mass
Elementary Faith Formation
3rd Grade Faith Formation Class Mass
Boy Scouts (FH3-4)
AM
PM
PM
PM
PM
PM
Adult Eucharist Series
Grades 3-5 School Mass
Mass
Reconciliation
Living Stations Rehearsal (FH3)
RCIA (SA1)
tuesday
9:30
2:00
5:30
6:00
6:00
7:00
wednesday
8:00
9:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
6:30
6:30
7:00
AM
AM
PM
PM
PM
PM
PM
PM
Mass
Mass at Woodbury Health Care Center
Joyful Noise (FH3)
Jubilate/Schola (SA1)
Teen Choir (MR)
First Eucharist Parent Meeting (FH3-4)
Jr. High Faith Formation
Adult Choir
thursday
daily word
Readings for the Week of January 25, 2015
Sunday: Dt 18:15-20/1 Cor 7:32-35/Mk 1:21-28
Monday: Mal 3:1-4/Heb 2:14-18/Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22-32
Tuesday: Heb 12:1-4/Mk 5:21-43
Wednesday: Heb 12:4-7, 11-15/Mk 6:1-6
Thursday: Heb 12:18-19, 21-24/Mk 6:7-13
Friday: Heb 13:1-8/Mk 6:14-29
Saturday: Heb 13:15-17, 20-21/Mk 6:30-34
Next Sunday: Jb 7:1-4, 6-7/1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23/Mk 1:29
-39
5:30 PM Mass
7:00 PM Education Advisory Council (LCR)
friday
8:00 AM Mass
8:30 AM Reconciliation
7:30 PM Communion & Liberation (SA3)
saturday
10:00 AM Living Stations Rehearsal (SA)
3:00 PM Reconciliation
4:00 PM Mass
sunday
8:30 AM
9:30 AM
9:45 AM
10:15 AM
11:00 AM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
Mass & Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Adult Eucharist Series
Elementary Faith Formation
Preschool Faith Formation Concert
Mass & Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Mass
High School Youth Group
*First Eucharist Rite of Enrollment at 4:00, 8:30, & 11:00
Eucharistic adoration
Fridays:
Exposition following the 8:00 AM Mass
Benediction: 9:00 PM
Sundays:
Exposition: 1:00 PM
Benediction: 4:45 PM
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marriage dinner
cycles
of
faith
"The people were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority and not as the scribes." Jesus was
doing something different. His teaching was new, fresh, surprising. The Jewish people were used to the teaching style of their
scribes, the scholars who interpreted the Scriptures and taught the corresponding laws. The scribes were legalists by trade, who
focused on what was required of the Jews based on the holy writings. For them, the law was dominant. But when Jesus showed
up in the synagogue and began to teach, he was dominant. As the incarnate Son of God, he spoke with an authority that was
greater even than the religious laws.
And just in case those who heard him doubted his legitimacy, Jesus proved his authority by more than words; he cast out evil
spirits. When the people witnessed Jesus commanding "even the unclean spirits" and saw that these spirits obeyed him, they
were "amazed" at this "new teaching with authority."
What our Jewish ancestors experienced is recorded for us to bolster our own faith. Although we were not there to see these
events unfold, if we meditate on the reality of today's Gospel story we will also be astonished and amazed. Jesus is more than a
teacher. He is more than a kind man with an attractive philosophy. Jesus has power over the spiritual world! His authority over
us is real. And he exercises this authentic authority for our own good. He has the power to do away with evil and to set us free,
both through his teachings--passed on to us in the Bible and in the Church--and through his action in our lives. We only need to
follow his lead.
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faith formation
First Eucharist Rite of Enrollment
This weekend we celebrate the Rite of Enrollment for our 230
children who are preparing to receive Jesus in Holy
Communion during the Easter season. The children and their
parents have signed the Book of Enrollment and thus are
committing themselves to work together to prepare their
minds, hearts, with knowledge and love of Jesus. We ask for
your continued prayers for these young people and their
families as together they prepare to receive Jesus.
First Eucharist Prayer Partners
Sign up for First Eucharist prayer partners also begins this
weekend! The children preparing for their First Eucharist this
coming Easter Season have made beautiful snowflakes with
their name on them. Please stop by to choose one of the
snowflakes from the tables in Oelhke Commons. After
selecting a snowflake we invite you to pray for these children
and their families as they prepare for their First Holy
Communion.
Registration for Summer Programing
Please note that there will be a new registration format for
summer Faith Formation & Youth Ministry programs. As
summer program registration plans and forms become
available, you will be able to register at your convenience.
Watch for more information and these forms in the coming
weeks through the parish bulletin, Constant Contact, and
parish website.
Save the date now for:
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VBS 2015 which will be held the week of June 15-19,
2015. Children ages 3 (as of January 1, 2015) through
5th grade are invited to learn how to conquer challenges
with God’s mighty power at Everest VBS from 9:00 AM 12:00 PM beginning Monday, June 15, through Friday,
June 19, 2015. Preschool aged children must be potty
trained and able to separate.
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Summer Stretch will begin Wednesday*, July 1, 2015.
(*Summer Stretch will be moving from Tuesdays to
Wednesdays this Summer!).
Extreme Faith Camp
Parents – have you heard about Extreme Faith Camp held at
Big Sandy Camp in MacGregor, Minnesota for students who
are currently in grades 6-8? Middle schoolers from the Metro
area come together for a week of extreme fun and faith.
Boating, fishing, hiking, swimming, Wacky Olympics, small
groups, archery, Adoration, Mass, awesome people and
more! If you have a son or daughter who would be
interested in attending Extreme Faith Camp, please contact
Patti Watkins at 651-768-3011. We have a very limited
number of spots available so don’t delay – call today!!
youth news
Back by popular demand - Parish Parent Date Night
On Saturday, February 14 members of our Jr. & Sr. High
youth groups (along with adult chaperones) will provide
babysitting services from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM here at Saint
Ambrose for all parents who wish to go out on a date to
celebrate Saint Valentines Day!
If you would like to take advantage of having your child or
children (of ALL ages) babysat here at Saint Ambrose so you
and your “valentine” can either go out on a date or attend the
parish marriage dinner Saturday night, February 14 - all you
need to do is be pre-registered by Wednesday, February 11
by either signing up after all Masses the weekends of
January 28/29 or February 7/8, or by calling the Parish office
(651) 768-3030 no later than Wednesday, February 11, so we
are able to staff the event appropriately. If you are calling in
your registration please provide the name and age of each
child that will be joining us. Our room separation is color
coded by child’s age: 0 to 3 yrs; 4 to 6 yrs & 7 to 10 yrs. If
you have siblings that may want to stay together please make
note of that at time of registration.
This event is provided as a fundraiser for our summer mission
trip and donations will be accepted. Parent Consent Forms
can be found at: www.saintambroseofwoodbury.org under
the Youth Ministry Link. You may turn in this completed form
in to the Parish front office up until Friday February 13.
Lifeline
All High School Students are invited to attend the next Lifeline
Event on Saturday Feb 7, from 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM at the NET
Center. This is a free event for high school students that is
held at the NET (National Evangelization Team) center in
West St Paul. It is an awesome, high energy night with over
1,000 high school students from the Twin Cities area. There
will be Mass (fulfills Sunday obligation), adoration, live music,
and a dynamic speaker. You are welcome to invite other
friends to attend as well. Because seating for this event fills
quickly, participants need to be to the NET center (110
Crusader Ave. W, West St. Paul, MN 55118) by 5:15 PM,
when the doors open, in order to get a seat together in the
main gym. You may arrange your own transportation (there &
back).
We do arrange transportation to and from the NET center
(with the help of parent drivers - who have all the current
paper work and needed requirements on file) and we meet
here at Saint Ambrose at 4:30 PM. To be prepared with
enough drivers, we do need an RSVP from you by Thursday
Feb 5, if you wish to take advantage of the transportation we
provide, email: [email protected] to
sign up for a ride. Also, if you are planning to participate in
the Lifeline event and if you do not already have a current
permission form for 2015 on file with Amy, you will need to
bring a completed permission form with you on the day of the
event. Permission Forms can be found on our Parish
Webpage: www.saintambroseofwoodbury.org under the
Youth Ministry Link.
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events & announcements
Marriage Enrichment Dinner
Deacon Rip and his wife Lilly will share with us what is
needed to achieve intimacy in relationships during their
presentation on “Finding Intimacy” at the Saint Ambrose
Marriage Enrichment Dinner. The dinner will be held at
Oak Marsh Golf Club on Saturday, February 14, 2015. The
schedule for the evening will be as follows:
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4:00
5:30
6:00
7:00
PM
PM
PM
PM
-
Mass at Saint Ambrose
Social begins
Dinner (Italian Buffet)
Presentation
Registration forms are available at the front desk & on
tables in Oelke Commons or by contacting Patti Watkins at
768-3011. The cost is $60.00 per couple. Registration
forms are due by February 10, 2015. Plan now to join us
for this delightful evening! Childcare will be available upon
request. Please call 651-768-3015 to request!
Happy Valentines Day Ambrosians!
Looking for a FUN and SOCIAL group of new FRIENDS?
Calling anyone “55” or over to attend our Ambrosians
Gathering! Whether you are a NEW parishioner, or a
longtime member, I would love to welcome you to the
“Ambrosians”. We are a social group, growing with over
100+ members, formed to foster friendship among people 55
and over who are members, or spouses of members of Saint
Ambrose. This evening is for everyone, whether single,
married or widowed. ALL are welcome. Our purpose is
Socialization, Support and Service. I would love to invite you
to attend our next Ambrosian Party, to be held on Thursday,
February 12th in Fellowship Hall. Social time: 6:00 PM.
Dinner: 6:30 PM. The menu will include: thick cut seasoned
pork chops, roasted red potatoes, green bean almandine,
dinner salad and a host of delicious desserts. Please call in
your reservations to John & Judy Rys at 731-9486 or Delores
and Lloyd Host at 493-1048. We’re sorry, but reservations
can not be accepted after Monday, February 9th. Everyone is
welcome to wear RED in honor of Valentine’s Day.
Warmly, LeAnn Stadt, Ambrosian President
Parish Mission
Plan now to attend the Saint Ambrose Parish Mission which
will be held February 9, 10 and 11, 2015. The title of this
year’s mission is: Living Lent: The Invitation and the
Challenge.
Our presenter will be Fr. Patrick McCorkell, S. J.
Fr. McCorkell will be helping us explore opportunities to
grow in ways that will help us walk with our Lord.
Conversations about the faith will follow daily Mass in the
St. Francis Chapel at 8:00 AM and evening presentations
will be from 6:30 - 8:00 PM in the church. Childcare will
be available for all evening sessions - call 651-768-3015 to
request!
Men’s Club
The Men's club is looking for a few good men. We are
however, just a bunch of average Joe's. If you are an
average Joe looking to make a difference, check us
out. LISTEN to the call (and your wife) and become a
Men's club member. Our meeting this month is Thursday
the 29th, 8:00 PM in St Anne's 1, stop by and make some
new friends. If you have questions, please contact
[email protected] or Rob Francis 651-4920107.
School News
Dear Saint Ambrose Parishioners,
Do you have a current 5th grade student? Many families
who are looking for an alternative to a large middle school
program have found a home at Saint Ambrose in grades 68. Caring faculty, strong academics, leadership
opportunities and faith development give our students a
solid foundation during adolescence. If you are interested
in Catholic education for your child, contact us for more
information on our K-8 program or to schedule a tour.
Blessings, Betsy Osterhaus-Hand, Principal
World Youth Day 2016!!
World Youth Day 2016 (WYD16) is a pilgrimage to Krakow,
Poland, to see and gather for mass, prayer, and dynamic
presentations with our Pope, Pope Francis. We will share
this experience with millions of other youth from around the
world. This pilgrimage is open to young adults, college
students and teens who will be 16+ by the time of the trip.
For more information, please pick up an information flyer at
the front desk, check out our parish website, or contact
Patti Watkins at 768-3011. Registrations for our parish will
be limited and completed forms with deposit are due by
February 28, 2015.
All were amazed and asked one another, "What is this? A new teaching with
authority. He commands even the unclean spirits and they obey him." His fame
spread everywhere throughout the whole region of Galilee.
- Mk 1:27-28