A Message from the Pastor…March 26, 2023
Dear Folks:
Items for this week:
**Holy Week and Easter: Now that Holy Week and Easter are getting closer I would ask that all parish organizations refrain from meetings during Holy Week through Easter Sunday; the sole focus of Holy Week is Jesus Christ and how much God loves us. The bulletin will have all of the spiritual opportunities listed for that week; please review and consider taking advantage of all nights. I know that every household is busy and setting aside activities to focus on Liturgical celebrations will require some sacrifice. Focusing on Jesus only that week will remind us of the power of love over despair, good over evil, and joy over sadness.
**Saint Louis Relic: This weekend, Saint Ambrose is honored to display the relic of Saint Louis, King of France, in the sanctuary of the Church. Welcome to all who will be at Saint Ambrose to venerate this important part of Church/St. Louis history. I wish to thank all who have had a part in getting the relic to Saint Ambrose. Just an F.Y.I. There will be times when Church services—Masses and funerals—will necessitate the relic being displayed in another Church location. At those times, a notice will be displayed on the Church doors directing people to the relic adoration and veneration site.
Relic display times:
–Friday, March 24th: 8:45 a.m.—6:30 p.m.
–Saturday, March 25th: 8:30 a.m.—6:30 p.m.
–Sunday, March 26th: 7:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.
On Sunday, March 26th, Saint Ambrose will welcome back Bishop Mark Rivituso who will preside at a closing mass for the relic at 3:00 p.m.; at the end of Mass, there will be a procession to end this time of veneration.
**Saint Louis City Voting: Again, the opportunity to have voices heard through the voting process is coming up for the city of Saint Louis on Tuesday, April 4th. I would encourage everyone to vote; every vote matters as we have seen in so many elections. It is a right and a privilege to have a voice in how the government operates at every level: Local, state, and national. Please take the time to exercise your civic duty. If you don’t vote—and I don’t mean to be mean here…but if you don’t vote then don’t complain about the outcomes.
**And, finally: 9:00 a.m. Children’s Mass and Donut Sunday: Saint Ambrose School will be participating in many of the ministries at this Mass; this is to showcase the talents at Saint Ambrose School. After Mass, there will be coffee and donuts at the Piazza Imo, weather permitting. If the weather is bad, this will take place in the Church Hall; we will announce this at the end of 9:00 a.m. Mass. This month, the Saint Ambrose Saint Vincent de Paul Society will be hosting. Thank you for your support of the parish Saint Vincent de Paul Society and thank you to all of those who volunteer to be a part of this organization that helps those in need. 100% of donations to go those in need.
Happy Lent!
Fr. Jack Siefert