As of May 28, 2022, St. Ambrose Church, St. Joseph Church in Mantua, St. Joan of Arc in Streetsboro, and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Aurora officially became a collaborative region known as northern Portage County. Fr. Shawn Conoboy and the parochial vicar (to be named) has been appointed pastor of St. Joseph and St. Ambrose. Fr. Conoboy maintains his responsibilities as pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Ecumenical and Interfaith Officer, and part-time professor at Walsh University. He will work with Fr. Chris Luoni, pastor of St. Joan of Arc, Streetsboro, to serve the needs of the faithful of all four parishes in northern Portage County. They will prepare the four parishes to share two priests within the coming year.

A native of Jefferson, Ohio in Ashtabula County, Fr. Shawn is the youngest of six children. He graduated from Jefferson Area High School, attended Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ava Maria College in Ypsilanti, Michigan, and then North American College in Rome for seminary formation and theological studies. He was ordained July 29, 2006, and has served our diocese at St. Charles Parish (Boardman), Christ the Good Shepherd Parish (Campbell), Holy Family Parish (Brewster and Navarre), St. Mary and St. Joseph Parish (Newton Falls), prior to coming to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish (Aurora) in August of 2019. We thank God for the gift of Fr. Shawn’s faith-filled life and his dedicated service. Pray that the Holy Spirit will sustain and strengthen him as he serves our parish.

The Assumption Of The Blessed Virgin Mary

The Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be on Monday, August 15. While remaining a holyday, the obligation to attend Mass for the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is abrogated this year.

What Are You Doing On Tuesday Nights?

Come play bingo with us in the church hall at St. Ambrose and support our parish’s programs. The doors open at 5:45 p.m. and Early Bird Bingo begins at 6:45 p.m. Regular bingo begins at 7:00 p.m. Your first packet (good for all evening with nine cards per game) is only $13.00. Each additional packet is only $3.00 more! Jackpots begin at $400.00 and 48 numbers, and adds one number and $15.00 each week. Each regular bingo game pays $25.00. Next Bingo is this Tuesday, August 2.

Adoration Under The Stars

Adoration Under the Stars will be held on Friday, August 12, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 8894 St. Rt. 14, Streetsboro, Ohio. This will include:

St. Ambrose K of C Steak Fry

The St. Ambrose Knights of Columbus Council is hosting their annual Steak Fry on Saturday, Aug. 20, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. We accept cash, checks or credit/debit cards. Everyone is encouraged to wear your best red, white and blue!

Engaged Couple Retreat Day

The next diocesan-sponsored one-day marriage preparation retreat day for engaged couples will be held on Saturday, August 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the social hall at St. Columba Cathedral. Reservations are required. Registration information may be found at www.doy.org; go to the “Ministries” drop-down menu and press on “Pro-Life, Marriage & Family Life.” For more information on these, and other opportunities for marriage preparation formation, call 330-744-8451, ext. 272 or contact dschmidt@youngstowndiocese.org.

Save the Date:

Faith & Family Festival on Sunday, Sept. 25, at Walsh University. For more information, contact Dave Schmidt at 330-744-8451 ext. 272 or dschmidt@youngstowndiocese.org.

Confession Opportunities

At this time the faithful may receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation by visiting one of our neighboring parishes:

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Aurora Confession:
   Tues. 6:00 p.m. & Sat. 3:30 p.m.

Immaculate Conception Church, Ravenna Confession:
   Sat. 2:45 p.m.

St. Joan of Arc Church, Streetsboro Confession:
   Sat. 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Ministry of Care: Prayer Request

Ministry of Care was started by Vi McCarty and has been part of our St. Ambrose family for decades. If you have a prayer request or would like to become a St. Ambrose prayer warrior, please email your information to ministryofprayersa@gmail.com. Prayer requests will be sent to members at the beginning of each month via email in the form of an attached letter. For prayers needed in between the monthly letter you can simply send your request to the same email, and all members who are on the email chain will receive it. If you do not have access to email, you can contact the rectory to request a copy to be mailed to you. For other questions please feel free to contact co-chairs Betsy Dunn 330-719-2657 or Judy Macek 330-398- 5000.

Are You Registered?

To avoid problems or misunderstandings, especially when planning baptisms, marriages, etc., be sure that you are registered and active. To register, call the rectory at 330-527- 4105. One way to show you are active means to use your weekly contribution envelopes. That way, the computer will not deactivate you.