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St. Ambrose Office Contact Information during COVID-19 and State's Phase 3 reopening
The St. Ambrose Parish Office will be open on Monday and Wednesdays from 9:00am to 2:00pm and on Fridays from 9:00am to 11:30am during Phase 3 of the State's re-opening during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Please contact Robin at the St. James Parish Office (401-766-1558) on Tuesdays and Thursdays, or Friday mornings from 12:00pm-2:00pm for any urgent St. Ambrose parish-related business. -
Christian charity requires that we protect ourselves and others.
Stop the spread.
PLEASE WEAR A MASK -
Faith Formation Classes Grades K-8
Registration is underway for Grade Kindergarten - 4
Please send in your registration ASAP
Any questions regarding Faith Formation or Sacrament preparation, please contact:
Robin Carney (Grades K-4 and First Communion)
Matthew Daly (Grade 5-8 and Confirmation)
Please call the office for a 2020-2021 Registration Form
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Mass Times Beginning May 30, 2020
- Saturday: 5:15 PM EnglishEnglishEN Also Live Stream on our Facebbok page
- Sunday: 8:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN Also Live Stream on our Facebbok page 11:15 AM EnglishEnglishEN Also Live Stream on our Facebbok page
- Monday: 7:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN ALSO Live Stream on our Facebook page
- Tuesday: 8:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN St. James - ALSO Live Stream on St. James Facebook page
- Wednesday: 7:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN ALSO Live Stream on our Facebook page
- Thursday: 8:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN St. James - ALSO Live Stream on St. James Facebook page
- Friday: 7:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN ALSO Live Stream on our Facebook page
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Confession Times
- Saturday: 4:15 PM to 4:45 PM
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5Responsorial Psalm Ps 24:1bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6Gospel LK 21:1-4
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Have you been away?We invite you to take another look.We are glad you found us here at St. Ambrose!
If it has been a while since you've been in Church, now is a wonderful time to return to the practice of your Catholic Faith. If you're not sure how to do that, make an appointment to speak with our Pastor, Father Ferland or check out this online resource to begin your journey back to Christ.
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Click on the hyperlink below to read about Spiritual Communion
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God Bless You and Stay Safe
Update:
In light of Governor Raimondo’s press conference on
November 19, 2020, the seating capacity of the church is reduced
to 50 people at this time. We encourage you to stay safe
and worship with us during our live-stream masses on the
St. Ambrose and St. James Facebook pages.
We continue to keep the health and safety of our parishioners a top
priority. Our church pews remain marked off for socially and prayerfully distant seating, hand sanitizer is available at the entrance,
mask wearing is encouraged, sanitization of the pews and common
areas is done after each mass.
In light of Governor Raimondo’s press conference on October 30, 2020, we understand if you do not feel comfortable coming to church to
worship with us in-person at this time, and as much as we miss you,
we want you to feel safe and comfortable. If you are not able to attend mass in-person, we encourage you to continue to worship with us
virtually by watching live-stream masses on our Facebook page.
God Bless You and Stay Safe.
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Thanksgiving Collection for
St. John the Baptist Food PantryList of Thanksgiving Food Items Needed for St. John the Baptist Food Pantry
Weekly Collection & Deliveries
of All Food Items
PLEASE NO FRESH OR FROZEN TURKEYS
WHAT IS NEEDED?
Gift Certificates to local supermarkets
Instant Potatoes/Rice
Canned Vegetables/Soup
Canned Fruit
Varieties of Beans/Canned or Packaged
Cereal
Crackers
Peanut Butter
Bread Mixes (cranberry, blueberry, banana, etc.)
Tuna Fish
Coffee/Tea/Juice (not refrigerated)
Paper Goods/Napkins, Paper Towels, etc.
Aluminum Foil/Plastic Wrap
In the name of the many poor and needy, I thank you for your generous response to the call to help. As Saint Theresa of Calcutta so wisely reminds us: “If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” Let us begin today to help the poor and needy in our midst.
With deep gratitude for your charity,
Mrs. Marie Zagorsky
Coordinator of the Saint Theresa of Calcutta Society
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Drive-Thru Clambake 2020 Thank you
“Drive-Thru” Clambake 2020
was a great success!
Thank you to our St. Ambrose parishioners, families, friends, and neighbors who came by and ordered clam cakes, chowder, and dynamites “to go” in our first ever “Drive-Thru” Clambake.
Many thanks to the Clambake Committee for their hard work in planning this non-traditional event. And to our volunteers who prepped and packaged food, served the drive-thru line with a smile, and helped with clean-up...thank you!
The Annual Clambake is not only a tradition at St. Ambrose, but also an example of what makes this such a great parish community.
We were so blessed this year to be able to continue this tradition in a “non-traditional” way!
God’s blessings to all of you!
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Letter from Fr. Ferland Regarding
St. Ambrose Re-Opening on May 30, 2020Dear Parishioners of St. Ambrose Parish
It is my great desire to return to public worship at St. Ambrose Church on the feast of Pentecost and we will do so on that feast of the Holy Spirit, but I wanted to highlight some guidelines that we will be following to ensure the physical safety and peace of mind for all parishioners of St. Ambrose Church. We are adhering to the directives of the Diocese of Providence and the directives of the State of Rhode Island.
* To assist in prayerful social distancing we have taped off every other pew. So a pew that is taped off is one that you should not enter. This is to give space and distance between the worshipers.
* The number of people that will be allowed to enter St. Ambrose Church for a mass has been set at 50 people.
* All parishioners will be required to enter St. Ambrose Church through the center front door. Parishioners may exit by any door but entrance is only by the center front door. We will have hand sanitizing dispensers at the vestibule of St. Ambrose Church for parishioners use. Parishioners may also use their own personal hand sanitizing solution, but all parishioners will be expected to sanitize their hands immediately upon entry to the St. Ambrose Church.
* Please remember that Bishop Tobin has continued to dispense everyone in the Diocese of Providence from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass and Holy Day Masses until further notice. So if you are hesitant due to underlying health conditions to attend or display any symptoms you should not attend the celebration of Mass at St. Ambrose.
* Parishioners will be required to wear a face mask for the duration of the celebration of Mass, with the exception of receiving Holy Communion.
* One of the differences that you will notice at this time of the COVID-19 pandemic is that hymnals, missalettes, bulletins and holy water have all been removed from the church.
* Please remember that we continue to live stream all our celebrations of Mass on the St. Ambrose Faith Formation Facebook page. Also keep in mind that it is not necessary to receive Holy Communion at every Mass. If you are concerned or apprehensive about receiving, then please enter into a ‘spiritual communion’ with the Lord.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Rev. Thomas J. Ferland
Pastor, St. Ambrose Church
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Video from the Diocese of Providence regarding masses resuming on May 30, 2020
Please click below to view a video from the Diocese of Providence,
"Returning to Public Celebrations of Holy Mass in Your Parish"
You can also type the URL in your browser:
https://youtu.be/oTHmgsi83uc
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Guidelines from the Diocese of Providence regarding returning to MassReturning to Mass in time of COVID-19
The advent of the novel coronavirus has marked our community substantially over the past two months. Whether directly succumbing to the disease it causes, or experiencing its far-reaching economic and emotional effects, all of us have been affected in some way. In an effort to protect the health and safety of our local communities, especially vulnerable populations, Bishop Tobin suspended the public celebration of Mass in March. This was a painful, but necessary decision in view of the common good. As the state begins its phased approach to re-open sectors of our community, the public celebration of Mass will resume on May 30, 2020, the Vigil of the Solemnity of Pentecost. This is a joyous moment for our local Church as we gather again as the Body of Christ. Resuming the public celebration of Mass will look differently than before, given the recommendations of health experts. The following points highlight some of these changes.
1. Catholics will be dispensed from Sunday Mass and Holy Day Masses while public Masses will resume, vulnerable populations, the elderly, and those with underlying health conditions are asked to follow the most up to date health regulations and remain at home. There are many who might feel uncomfortable returning to Mass. They, too, have legitimate reason to remain at home. Bishop Tobin has extended the dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass and Holy Day Masses until further notice.
2. Access to Mass will be limited in order to prevent risk of infection, attendance at Mass will be limited to a percentage of the church's capacity as specified in the fire code. Some parishes will request a "reservation" or ticket system, or find ways to split up parishioners alphabetically in as equitable a manner as possible.
3. Parishioners will be expected to sanitize their hands immediately upon entry to the church. Likewise, they must wear a mask at all times, with the exception of receiving Holy Communion.
4. Pews will be sectioned off. In order to maintain six feet distance between parishioners, parishes will mark off sections of pews where parishioners can safely sit.
5. Singing will be limited. Because of the risk of infection due to increased aerosolized particles, singing must be limited. Hymnals will be removed from churches.
6. Parishioners will receive Holy Communion in a safe manner parishioners will take off their masks to receive Holy Communion, but the priest or other minister may wear a mask when distributing Holy Communion. The priest or other minister will always sanitize his hands before this time, and whenever he accidentally comes into contact with a person. Parishioners are encouraged to receive Holy Communion on the hand; but another option would be to refrain from receiving Holy Communion and make an act of spiritual communion instead.
7. The church will be sanitized after every Mass to ensure everyone's safety, parish staff or volunteers will sanitize commonly touched surfaces and pews before and after every celebration of Mass.
8.Budget envelopes will be submitted prior to Mass or as you leave. Instead of "passing the basket," a secure receptacles should be available so parishioners can drop off their budget envelopes before or after Mass.
9. Avoid personal contact with anyone the sign of peace remains suspended; physical contact must be avoided at all costs.
10. Those who are sic k must stay home. Anyone who has symptoms of any sickness (even mild symptoms) may not attend the public celnot attendthe public celebration of Mass.
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Live Stream Mass
If you haven't already done so I invite you to follow us on Facebook at
"St. Ambrose Faith Formation".
This is a challenging time for our local parish community. Families are trying to adjust to daily changes, new routines, and much uncertainty. With public masses resuming on May 30, 2020, some parishioners, especially our older parishioners, may not be able to return to church or may not yet be ready to return, therefore we will be continuing to live-stream weekday and weekend masses. We will continue to find ways to connect with the parish community as best we can. Participating in the celebration of weekly mass is important for all of us. It is important for our spiritual well-being...both on a personal level and a community level.
With so many families home from work and school and with our older parishioners pretty much homebound at this time, we are hoping that many will be able to join us in our effort to bring our parish community together for a spiritual lift which is so needed at this time. Gather the family together at breakfast as we attempt this first live-stream mass.
Please send a request to join us on our Facebook page, "St. Ambrose Faith Formation". Spread the word, spread the love. -
COVID-19 Coronavirus PARISH UPDATE
Prayer for Healing from Coronavirus -Pope Francis –
O Mary, you shine continuously on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope. We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick. At the foot of the Cross you participated in Jesus’ pain,with steadfast faith. You, Salvation of the Roman People, know what we need. We are certain that you will provide, so that, as you did at Cana of Galilee, joy and feasting might return after this moment of trial. Help us, Mother of Divine Love,to conform ourselves to the Father’s will and to do what Jesus tells us: He who took our sufferings upon Himself, and bore our sorrows to bring us, through the Cross, to the joy of the Resurrection. Amen. We seek refuge under your protection, O Holy Mother of God. Do not despise our pleas – we who are put to the test – and deliver us from every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin. Amen
May God bless you and your families.