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ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL OUR PARISH MOTTO: “The Best Is Yet To Come!”

Rev. Dariusz Zarebski, S.D.S. Administrator

Rev. James Long Hai Do

Deacon Jerry McGuinn Deacon Randy Millikin

Cantor Giuseppe Barioli

Organist Feruza Dadabaeva

LIVESTREAM MASS SCHEDULES

Monday-Friday: 7:30 & 11:00 am Saturday: 7:30 am only Saturday Vigil: 4:00 pm

& 5:30 pm November 9th—April 30th Sunday: 10:30 am & 4:00 pm

Vigil Holy Days: 4:00 pm Holy Days:7:30,11:00 am, & 7 pm

Confessions: Saturday 11-12 nn & 3-4 pm. Or call the Rectory Office to make an appointment

PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday: 9 am to 3 pm

Saturday: Closed Sunday: 8 am to 1 pm

Phone: (954) 427-2225 Fax: (954) 421-1638

Parish Manager Bob Colasanti

Office Staff Kristy Guttuso & Susan Crawford

DIRECTOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Paulette Rebour-Silva

Email: [email protected]

Sunday Classes: K through Confirmation attend 9 am Mass, Classes 10:15-11:30 am Wednesday Classes: Session I—Grades 1 & 2 - 4:00 to 5:15 pm Session II—Grades 7—8 /Confirmation 1 & 2 4:30 to 5:45 pm

Saint Ambrose Catholic School Lisa Dodge, Principal

Phone (954) 427-2226 www.stambrosecs.org Church Address: 380 S. Federal Highway, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Mailing Address: PO Box 999, Deerfield Beach, FL 33443 Email: [email protected]

Web Page: stambrosedeerfieldbeach.com

St Ambrose Catholic Church May 3, 2020

Message from Fr. Dariusz Fourth Sunday of Easter For a while it was very fashionable to own pigs as pets. The publicity surrounding these creatures informed us that they were—contrary to their popular image—very clean animals, and also quite smart. Sad to say, sheep will most likely never enjoy this sort of domestic vogue. They are neither clean nor smart and are largely defenseless when left on their own, even in large numbers. The biblical image of us as the flock of sheep is not a particularly flat-tering one. Sheep without a shepherd are truly sad, because they most likely will perish either from their inability to fend for themselves or from their lack of defenses against predators. Placing ourselves in the heart of this unflattering image can reinforce our faith. Until we come to a profound realization of how much we need a shepherd, we cannot appreciate how deeply blessed we are to have been given a Shepherd, one who laid down his life for us and was raised to life eternal in the Spirit, so he might guide us and we might follow him in faith forever.

Let’s continue to pray as a parish family—We may be physically separated but we are always united in prayer.

Please stay safe and well. May God bless you always.

Sincerely Yours in Christ,

MUSINGS Upon entering the little country store, the stranger noticed a sign saying “DANGER! BEWARE OF DOG!” posted on the glass door. Inside he noticed a harmless old hound dog asleep on the floor beside the cash register. He asked the store manager, “Is THAT the dog we are supposed to beware of?” “Yep, that’s him,” he replied. The stranger couldn’t help but be amused. “That certainly doesn’t look like a dangerous dog to me. Why in the world would you post that sign?” “Because,” the owner replied, “before I posted that sign, people kept tripping over him.”

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Fourth Sunday of Easter; World Day of Prayer for Vocations Tuesday: Cinco de Mayo Thursday: National Day of Prayer

May 3, 2020 / Fourth Sunday of Easter

THE SHEPHERD CALLS HIS OWN SHEEP BY NAME AND LEADS THEM.

- John 10:3


ARCHDIOCESE OF MIAMI NON-PAROCHIAL COLLECTIONS 2020

Sunday, May 24—Catholic Communications Campaign Sunday, June 7—Church in Central and Eastern Europe Sunday, June 28—Holy Father's Appeal (Peter's Pence) Sunday, July 12—American Black and Indian Missions Sunday, August 2—Parish Burse – Seminary Appeal Sunday, September 6—Catholic University of America Sunday, October 18—Society for the Propagation of the Faith/World Mission Sunday Sunday, November 8—Archdiocese for the Military Services Sunday, November 22— Campaign for Human Development

Sunday, December 13—Retirement Fund for Religious

Celebrate Mass—Livestream We are now streaming daily and weekend

masses on Face book. The mass times are

Monday thru Friday: 7:30 and 11:00 AM. Saturday 7:30 AM / Saturday Vigil 4:00 PM

Sunday 10:30 AM and 4:00 PM.

You must have a Facebook account or sign on to a family member’s or friend’s account.

Next type in Ambrose Eagles in the search box and scroll down until you see the Chapel Altar and the

word Live streaming. Click on it and you will be able to participate in the Mass over the internet.

If you go to the St. Ambrose Church Website you may even make a donation on line if you wish.

Our Priest will continue to pray for all of us daily as well as offering up the special intentions of each mass.

Congratulations Deacon Jerry !!!

Congratulations to Deacon Jerry McGuinn on winning the Grand Prize of the parish Super Raffle making him the FIRST EVER two time winner in the raffle.

Lightening can strike twice!

Prayer for Vocations Father you call each one of us by name and ask us to follow you.

Bless your church by raising up dedicated and generous leaders from our families and friends who will serve your people as Sisters, Priests, Brothers, Deacons, and Lay Ministers.

Inspire us as we grow to know you, and open our hearts to hear your call.

We ask this in Jesus name Amen.

COUNTING SHEEP When at night you cannot sleep, talk to the Shepherd and stop counting sheep.

—Anonymous


Saint Ambrose Women’s Council Women of Faith—Making a Difference

During these times, HOPE . . .

Saint Ambrose Catholic School News Lisa Dodge, Principal

Saint Ambrose Catholic School develops the spiritual, social, and academic growth of its students in a nurturing Catholic environment. Guided by the gifts of the Holy Spirit, we strive to respect and serve others

Today’s Thought: Pray, hope and don't worry, worry is useless. God is merciful and will hear your prayer. —Saint Padre Pio

Our students will continuing be learning remotely until school ends on June 3rd. Saint Ambrose is currently accepting registrations for the upcoming school year 2020-2021. The school office is still open so call us at 954-427-2226 for any

information. Below is screenshot of our first grader and a great picture of everyday learning 3rd grade.


Hotline Numbers

Statewide (DCF) Abuse Hotline 1-800-96-ABUSE (1-800-962-2873)

Archdiocesan Abuse Hotline 1-866-802-2873 (1-866-80-ABUSE)

Victim Assistance Coordinator Peter Routsis-Arroyo

1-866-802-2873

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

As we continue to deal with a worldwide pandemic and the greatest economic crisis since the Great Depression, we need more than ever that peace that was Jesus’ Easter gift to his disciples—a peace that comes from experiencing his mercy. God's mercy opens our horizons and gives us true freedom. It provides us with a future—a future made possible because God's grace is more powerful than our disgrace. Jesus in suffering, dying and rising again broke the chains of death and in doing so opened the doors to hope. Jesus is the human face of God and the divine face of Man, in Him is our hope.

We too are called to witness to that hope. We do this by loving as Jesus himself has loved us. Jesus gives us his Holy Spirit who teaches us a new language. It is the language of love.

Now is the time for mercy. If love is the language that the Christian speaks, the language that defeats the Babel of confusion, conflict and suspicion, that language also has a grammar. To speak a language well, to be understood and to understand a language, you need to master the grammar. People can speak ungrammatically but they're not always well understood; misunderstandings occur, etc. Love has a grammar and the grammar of love is mercy.

Now is the time of mercy, to learn the grammar of love through the corporal and spiritual works of mercy, to learn the grammar of love by forgiving and offering forgiveness. Mercy makes hope possible.

It is my hope that you are able to continue your weekly offertory support through the use of online giving on your parish website or through this Universal Online Offertory Page. These funds are critical for the continued operation and ministerial work of your parish. I understand that many of you may not be able to contribute given the economic impact this pandemic is having on you and your family; however, for those who are able to do so, please do. Your parish is depending on you.

Many are suffering financially due to this pandemic. In times of need, people turn to the Church for help, and if we come together, we can try to assist those in need. If you are able to make a donation to the Coronavirus Emergency Fund, please consider doing so now. As Sister Faustina, the Apostle of Divine Mercy, insisted, “Now is the time for mercy.”

It is my hope that you continue to visit our website, www.miamiarch.org, for up-to-date information, live-streaming of liturgies, and other resources.

You and your families are in my prayers. God bless you.

Sincerely yours in Christ, Most Reverend Thomas G. Wenski Archbishop of Miami


MASS Intentions Saturday, May 2, 2020 7:30 Fr. Bryan Dalton by St. Ambrose Parish Family James Campbell, Mary Silky, George & June Leny by Tom Campbell & Family 4:00 Fr. Bryan Dalton by St. Ambrose Parish Family Jim Purcell by Family Mary Kay Dyson by William Dyson Bettye Dulany by Micky McNelis Maria Murtha by Micky McNelis Thomas Connor by Alfred Costello Clarence & Elaine Wermich by Dick & Marge Wermich

Sunday, May 3, 2020 7:30 Louis Yodice by Elsa Yodice Jerry Mann by Pat, Lynda & Susie Crawford Emma Rowlands by Pat, Lynda & Susie Crawford 9:00 Asunta, Donato & Pasquale by Albert Casagrande Jack McIntyre by Palermo & Bannon Family 10:30 For all the People of St. Ambrose Parish by the Pastor Richard V. Wiesenecker by Loving Family Rose Heindl by Loving Family Lola Jagolta by Husband Lou & Marie Palermo by Loving Children Betty Zervoudakis by Bob Siravo & Family Frank Zingale, Raffaele & Iolanda Barioli by Giuseppe & Elizabeth Barioli Tom "Pop Pop" Suvino by Deignan Family Rena Varioli by Family Ida Vendette by Bannon Family Connie Santora by Her Children 12:00 Patrick Olinger by Jeanne Rose & Family Arnold Cox by Paula Charnitsy Douglas Anthony Di Paola by Susan Joyce 6:00 Good Health - Dr. James & Lucy Guttuso by Loving Family

Monday, May 4, 2020 7:30 Clara Hughes by Loving Family 11:00 Kelly Cotton by Loving Friend Tuesday, May 5, 2020 7:30 Helen McDonald by Loving Family 11:00 Joshua Sullivan Vail by Loving Family Wednesday, May 6, 2020 7:30 Mike Magi by Loving Friend 11:00 Miguel L. Bengochea by His Wife & Children Thursday, May 7, 2020 7:30 Anne McNelis by Micky McNelis Dee Callum by Loving Twin, Debbie & Son-in-law, Larry 11:00 Evon Yameen by Sister & Family Friday, May 8, 2020 7:30 Mario & Helen Rossetti by Loving Family 11:00 Evon Yameen by Sister & Family Saturday, May 9, 2020 7:30 Fr. Bryan Dalton by St. Ambrose Parish Family 4:00 Fr. Bryan Dalton by St. Ambrose Parish Family Jim Purcell by Family Mary Kay Dyson by William Dyson Raymond Goclon by Loving Family Anthony Costas Chouvalis by Kristian & Rita Caro Anna Bencivenga by Daughter, Catherine Johnson

Scheduling Mass Intentions Mass Intentions can be scheduled in the Rectory Office, by mail or over the phone. Offering can be made with credit card in the Rectory Office, cash or check. If you are requesting your Mass Intention by mail, please include the following:

1. Name of the person that the Mass Intention is requested for. 2. Date and time the Mass Intention is requested for. 3. Name of the person requesting the Mass Intention. 4. Your phone number in case there is a question about your request. 5. Your offering for the Mass Intention.

Mass Intentions MUST be made at least two weeks ahead of the date requested. We can’t schedule a Mass Intention on short notice so if a date is important to you, please schedule it accordingly. THANK YOU.

Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it and it will be yours.—Mark 11:24


“To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven” “...a time to be born of water and spirit…”

“...a time to be healed…”

“ ...a time to die…” Jerry Mann, Diana Colavito & Karen Dent

“...and a time for peace.” Ecclesiastes 3:11 To have someone from your family enrolled on our prayer list, please call the Rectory Office. Names will be listed for one month. Thank you.

Judy Acevedo Lyse Albert Mary Allard Warren Allen Arthur Alcide Annabelle Anderson Jennifer Andrews Vincent Angarola Edward Arndt, Sr. Dennis Arserio Lillian Arserio Kim Arserio Mary Jane Baggott Jim Baker Aly Bancroft Diane Bartholomew John Bartholomew Jerome Beresch Marne Black Mary Ann Blair Henry Blanco Robert Blumershine Dolores Blumershine Marcia Bogdan Chelsea Bogler Mary Jane Boyle

Eleanor Brennan Emmy Bringley Sally Brinkworth Gregory Brosek Steven Burd Kevin Burger Mary Buttermark Juliana Cadavid Estelle Campeau Sal Carbone Valerie Canalori Maite Casanova Robert Chartrand Kathlyn Chassey Terri Cheston John Chikerotis Donna Chuley Bill Contento Margaret Costello Alice Crandall Kay D’Ambrosio Wendy Davis Dora Day Ryan DeFeo Linda DeFronzo Marian Del Giorno

Peter Del Giorno Martha Destefano Barbara De Ville Donna DiMario Kate Doughty Sarah Doughty Caroline Enes Dan Esta Beatrice Farrell Michael Farrell David J. Felton Bob Foster Darlene Lan Franco Donald Flynn Patricia Flynn Bob Fuca Karl Gedon Jonathan Gilfillan Matthew Gilmartin Ann Giozaniello Jeff Goldsmith Mario E. Gonzalez Pat Gorney Anna Hickey Fr. Ed Irwin Lorraine Kamm

Dr. Patrick Kamm Eileen Karlik Sam Kazazian Charles R. Kinney Jenine Kinsella Margaret Kois Jack Kuhn Mary Ann Kuhn Malec Kuntz Vinnet Kuruvilla Hanne Lore-Schleu Jillian Larkin Brian Mackay C. J. Clem Maldonato Paul Mannino Carmi Manetti Beverly Masich Delores Masich Donald Masich Kathi Matthews Mary Matus Nancy Matus John McGown Tyler McGuinn Marie McGovern Vinny Messina

Bill Miller Jennifer Mitchell Anita Moitoza Bobby Monaco Lorraine Moon John Mullueville Brenda Murray Cecelia Murray Margaret Murray Barbara Naclerio Kristen Nordstrum Mark Nordstrum Leo O’Brien Jean O’Byrne Lisa O’Connor Lorraine O’Keefe Alison O’Rourke Jimmy Pasvantis Mary Pavone Lou Pennachia Nicholas Perez Del Philips Donna Phillips Willie Pickens Paul Piazzolla Ethel Pilgrim

Angela Pinto Jeanette Pinto Mary Pond Mary Presti Katie Radigan Thomas Radigan John Rafter Fr. Stanislaw Rakiej Dom Ralph Danielle Reiser Amy Richardson Mark Richt Joel Rivera Barbara Robbins Roger Robbins Lisette Rochon Alex Rodger Della Rojas Mireille Royer Arlene Rubin Sonya Sax Joanna Scafaria Linda Settles Rosa Settino Grace Silveira Heather Snow

Lucy Spada Eric Staley Tom Sullivan Diane Sweeney Robert Sweeney Stacey Tompkins Susie Townsend Anthony Torti Delores Torti John Tracey Suzanne Treacy Frank Vukovich Baby Victoria Isabella Anita Waldrop Robert Williamson Kim Williams James Wolfgang Fr. Paul Weirichs Victor Patrick Windle Mark Yeomans Vincent Zappi Mike Zeff Lou Zembell Kenneth Zwick

Col. Scott Fitzgerald Col. Michael C. Arndt

CPO Thomas Kennedy Capt. Dale Gregory

C.P.O. Michael Zisler Mstr SGT Daniel McCracken

Cpl. Eric Waizenegger SSG Robert Moore

Lance Cpl. Marty L. Waite, Jr. P.O. Brian Jones

Capt. Nicholas Toth Capt Lowell Wallace Major Andrew Curtis

Lance Cpl. Kirk Patrick Syros Lt. Cmdr. David Wuestewald

Lance Cpl Shaun Wuestewald Sgt. Vince Johnson

Lance Cpl. Michael J. Paul Cpl. David Schuler

Lt. Dillen Andrew Stuhlsatz P.O. 3Class Gregory H. Ayers

PFC Maulana M. Reid Capt. Barry Elliott

Sgt. Michael Catron AM3 Christopher Deimel

Lt. Jr. Grade Brian Gleason PFC Adam Elia-Lucarelli Cpl. Gabriel Castaneda

A1C E3 Christopher Korleski Lance Cpl. Michael Joseph Hern

Lt. Cmdr Charles Johnson SP4 Brian Herzig

S Sgt. Jeffrey Orban Tech Sgt John Werth

Specialist Gerald Squirlock, Jr. 2 CPO James Vanzella

Lt. Zachary West Sgt. Eddie Alegria USN Capt. Dennis Farrell

SPC Michael Smith HMC David Hartzell

Sgt. James H. MacDonald Adm. Andrew L. Lewis

Lt. J.G. Andrew L. Lewis, Jr. Ens. Thomas Nieporte, III

Seaman Kevin Duffy 1st Lt. John Schettino

Cpl. Frank Spano BM3 Jessica Moran

2nd Lt. John Paul Vaders A1C Nicholas Vaders

Capt Matthew Gibbons Lt. Patrick Gibbons

Lt. John Paul Gibbons Ens. Matthew Gibbons

Sgt. Stosh K. Fernandez

Col. Amy Ninneman Lance Cpl. Emilio Luis Otero

Ens. William Parker Lance Cpl. Edward Parker

Lt. Steven Hollender 1st Lt. Mark Schumacher

Cpl. William J. Ward PVT 2 Carl Kahlich

SPC Dominick Tomanelli, II Cpl. Michael Smith

Tech Sgt Octavio Blanco, Jr. PFC Curtis J. Parker

PFC Luk Tortu ADAN Alana Reynolds STG 3 Glenn DeBolt

Lance Cpl. Collin Murray PFC Timothy Foley

Capt. Natalie Aguilar Cpl. Marc A. Leon BU1 William Miller

Capt Jeffrey Huddle SSgt Stephen Wille, Jr. 1st Lt. Paolo Bonventre Lance Cpl. Matthew A. Curtis

Cpl. Georgina Lewis Lance Cpl. Jonathan J. Brown, Jr.

St. Ambrose Family Members in the Service of Our Country

Please pray for our family members in the service of our country. To have a family member listed please call the rectory at 954-427-2225.


News and Announcements Archdiocese of Miami News

The latest news on the Archdiocese of Miami at your fingertips! Website: www.miamiarch.org

Facebook: /ArchdioceseofMiami Twitter @CatholicMiami

Instagram: @CatholicMiami YouTube: /CatholicMiami

Catholic Hospice Broward Office: 2900 W Cypress Creek Rd, Suite #7

Fort Lauderdale FL 33309 Phone: 954.676.5465

Fax: 954.676.5466 [email protected]

Would You Like To Become A Lector or Eucharistic Minister?

It takes a special calling and maybe God is calling you. There are certain requirements that are required of you. You need to be a registered member of Saint Ambrose Church for at least one year. You must have made your Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation and present us with an updated Baptismal Certificate. You need to have a strong and abiding Faith that causes you to attend mass on a weekly basis. If you have the above qualities and would like to know more about being a part of these ministries please call: Lectors: Jody McGuinn at 954-821-5782 or Eucharistic Ministers: Scott Scovin at 561-306-8860 leave your name, phone number and the time of the St. Ambrose mass that you regularly attend and they will contact you. Thank you for your consideration.

Marriage Preparation All registered couples who wish to be married in a Catholic ceremony in Saint Ambrose church must first meet with Father Dariusz or Father James in preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage. It is advisable that cou-

ples not set a firm date for the wedding until they have attended this meeting. Individual appointments and confirmed dates for marriage will not be set until after you attend this session. For information on the Archdiocesan guideline steps to receive the Sacrament of Marriage and

for the Marriage Preparation course schedule please go to: www.miamifamilylife.org

SACRISTANS NEEDED

Join the people who set up for Mass and prepare for special liturgical celebrations. They take care of the Altar linens and priest’s vestments and have a special closeness to the Lord. Sacristans are needed for weekend and daily masses held at 7:30 & 11 am. If you are interested in becoming a Sacristan please call the Rectory Office at 954-427-2225. Thank you.

St. Ambrose Religious Gift Shop Located in the Parish Center, open Saturday after the 4 pm mass, and on Sunday from 8 am to 1 pm. Visit us for all your Catholic gifts.

SAINT AMBROSE FOOD PANTRY Thank you to our Food Pantry Volunteers. Every Thursday morning from 8 am to 10 am, distributing food to the needy and homeless of our area. Thanks to all who respond so generously to our

requests. Although many answer our call, the need is still great. Please remember the food baskets and poor boxes as you leave Church. The poor and needy are always among us. Thank you for caring.

PARKING – HELP! We know parking becomes more difficult during the season and even worse during the Carnival but we need your help. Please park only in designated parking spaces. Do not block entrances or exits. Please do not block the entrances to the basketball court, and leave the designated handicapped parking spaces for those who are truly handicapped!

PROJECT RACHEL 954-981-2984/1-888-456-4673

Post Abortion Counseling & Reconciliation RESPECT LIFE

5115 Coconut Creek Parkway, Margate, FL 33063 Respect Life Hot Line (954) 977-7769. Web site—www. respectlifemiami.org

“Thus says the Lord: Cease your cries of mourning. There is hope for your future.” Jeremiah 31:16-17

St. Ambrose Religious Gift Shop Located in the Parish Center, open Saturday after the 4 pm mass, and on Sunday from 8 am to 1 pm. Visit us for all your Catholic gifts.

St. Joseph Retirement Residence A caring Assisted Living facility, sponsored by the Archdiocese of Miami, offering beautifully furnished apartments or suites with a 24 hour emergency pull cord system. We provide three delicious meals daily, weekly housekeeping and linens, plus a full-time Activities Director. We also offer assistance in bathing, dressing, and monitoring medications. The Residence has a beautiful chap-el offering scheduled and private worship for all faiths.

All this for a reasonable monthly rate. Call for more information: 954-739-1483.

MAY SMALL MEMORIALS

SANCTUARY CANDLES In Loving Memory of Lawrence Walton

by Traverso & Walton Families


Got Problems? Life can seem overwhelming.

Get help from a Catholic counselor. Don’t suffer any longer.

Catholic Charities offers affordable, confidential counseling with a Catholic perspective to help you cope

with life’s challenges. • Child/Adolescent Counseling or Teen Issues • Marriage Counseling, Trust, or Empty Nest • Grief, Sickness, or Major Life Changes • Financial Difficulties • Depression, Trauma, or Abuse • Caregiving for disabled child or aging parents Sessions are available for a flat fee of $20.00 per session. Call (954) 332-7070 for a telephone consultation or to make an appointment with a Licensed Therapist.

Contribution Statements for Tax Purposes St. Ambrose will issue a substantiation of charitable contributions in excess of $250, collectively, between January 1st and December 31st of 2018. They will be automatically mailed out from the Parish Office directly to you. Thank you.

Small Memorials Sanctuary Candles $40.00/month

Oils for Candles $50.00/month Altar Breads $100.00/month Altar Flowers $100.00/week

Memorials can be dedicated in memory of a loved one, to celebrate a special occasion—birthdays, anniversaries, etc… or for your own special intention. Please come to the rectory

office to schedule your small memorial. Thank you.

WELCOME - Newcomers, Visitors and Parishioners The priests, deacons and ministries of St. Ambrose Parish Welcome you. If, perhaps, you would like more information about entering more fully into our parish life and ministry, we ask that you complete the form below and then give the form to an usher, a greeter or send it in to the Rectory. Thank you.

St. Ambrose Parish Community I would like . . .

_____ To become a Parishioner _____ To change my address _____ To receive Budget Envelopes _____ To let the Parish know of someone who is ill, or home bound who would like to receive Communion

Name: _______________________________________ Address: _____________________________________ Phone: ______________________________________ Email: _______________________________________

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