Eucharistic Adoration takes place in the Chapel from 7am-12 midnight every Friday. Thank you for your prayers and participation in this ministry.

Thanksgiving Food Baskets will be distributed to families in need. Please consider donating the following to help the pantry volunteers provide a Thanksgiving Dinner and one or two meals for “the least of my brothers”.

Items needed are: turkeys, 5lb. bags of potatoes, stuffing, cranberries, vegetables, peanut butter, jelly, cereal, spaghetti sauce, juice, etc.

Items may be left in box in back of church except for turkeys. Please donate turkeys no later than Friday, November 21. Thank you

We would like to welcome to our parish community the following people who recently became members of St. Ambrose: Amaechi & Chizorom Izeogu; Megan, Katlynn, Joanne & David Alix; Karen L. Ryan-McAuley; Ava, Jennifer & Michael Rocco; Anna Bodoh, Nicholas, Aiden & Elizabeth Vanderwarker.

Please remember in the charity of your prayers the repose of the souls of Mary J. Robitaille and all those who will be remembered in Masses this week.

Our last planning meeting will be held on Thursday, November 13 at 7PM in the parish lounge. We will be finalizing the details of this event which will take place on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. It’s not too late to sign up to help. Volunteers are needed to cook turkeys, bake pies and desserts, and help on the day of the dinner. Please call Fran 785-8763 or Rose Anne 783-6407 if you would like help.

Financial Summary for quarter ending September 30, 2008

· Assistance provided $3,380

· Donations (Poor Box) $1,129

The St. Vincent de Paul Ministry thanks all parishioners for your continued support. Your support allows the Ministry to provide the basic necessities to our neighbors in need.

We Are A Tithing Parish - Following

“God’s Plan For Giving”

Sunday Stewardship

November 2, 2008 $19,134.72

November 4, 2007 $18,723.60

“Thank you for being so generous!”

Thank you to all who are responding so generously to our financial need. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. Also, thank you to those who signed-up for electronic withdrawal. If you decide to sign-up for this option in the future, forms are available at the entrances to the church, or just call the Parish Office. Many Thanks.

750 Club Winter Fundraiser

Grand Prize ― $10,000

Second ― $1000

Third ―― $750

Fourth ――― $750

Fifth ―――― $500

Only 750 tickets will be sold ~ $50 each

Ticket forms are in the back of Church

the School Office 785-6453

Drawing on December 15, 2008

Each year our school is approached by parents who strongly desire a Catholic education for their children but simply cannot afford one. You can make a difference in a child's life by sponsoring all or part of a child's tuition. Please consider helping a student in need to receive a Catholic Education. Thank you. Sister James Marie 785-6453

Date: Saturday, 12-6-2008

Pickup: 7:15AM leave at 7:30AM

Place: St. Ambrose South Parking Lot

Cost: $28.00

Call: Fran 785-8763

Although this seems early, in order to plan for our Christmas Giving Tree Community-Outreach Project, much preparation and planning is needed before hand.

If you are aware of a person-family or agency that is in need of assistance with gifts for Christmas, please do the following things:

1. Contact me as soon as possible at 785-1351 Ext. 304

2. Please have the contact information such as name, address, phone number and wish list, including sizes.

The Angel-Giving Tree will go up in the Chapel on November 28^th and all gifts must be returned by December 6^th.

Santa’s helpers are needed for all aspects of the project such as sorting, delivering and collating. If you have any time to give to this project, please call me. The commitment is entirely up to you. Please know any help is so appreciated.

Mrs. Nancy Acemoglu, RN

We joyfully announce the following that were brought to the Baptismal Font during October and are now members of the Church. The newly baptized are: Jayden James Riddle, Kristina Maria Vu, Matthew Clark Vu and Nicholas Thomas Wemett.

EVANGELIST UPDATE

Name:

Address:

City: State:

Zip:

Phone No:

Please check:

_____Continue my subscription to the Evangelist, here is my $15.00.

_____Add my name to the subscription list, here is my $15.00

Please cut out and drop it in the Collection Box or mail to the Parish Office.

Next Sunday, November 16 marks the 156^th Anniversary of our Diocesan mother Church, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Originally dedicated in 1852, Our Cathedral is the third oldest cathedral still in consecutive use in the United States. Presently, it is slated for renovations (which have not been done in decades!) in the near future, God willing. In addition to the regular Cathedral Masses (5:15 Sat. vigil, & 9:00, 11:00 & 5:00 p.m. Sun.) there will be a special 10:30 a.m. Choir Concert; and in the afternoon there will guided tours at 1:00 and 2:00 p.m. Finally, at 3:00 p.m. there will be a special anniversary lecture presented by Fr. Gary Gelfenbien, pastor of St. James Church in Chatham on the gorgeous stained glass windows in the Cathedral. All are cordially invited and welcome for this very special anniversary commemoration. The Cathedral is located at the corner of Eagle and Madison Avenue in downtown Albany.

You are warmly invited to join Fr. Tony as well as his friends Fr. Tim Donahue, from Augusta, GA and Msgr. Jim Barker, from Baltimore, MD on a glorious pilgrimage to the other holy land – Ireland - next Summer (Aug. 24 – Sept. 1, 2009). This is a wonderful opportunity to visit the beautiful Emerald Isle and see some special places of interest and wonder, charm, legend and history, including Killarney, the Ring of Kerry, Dublin, Waterford, Glendalough and more! Highlights include a visit to St. Kevin’s monastery, plus St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin. (FYI, my close friend Fr. Kevin Brooksbank from Baltimore was supposed to go on this trip, but due to his death last May 25, I have been invited to go in his place.) Space and time are limited for this incredible travel opportunity! I am confident that such a popular trip like this will likely sell out quickly, so act quickly. Call Fr. Tony immediately for all the details. This promises to be a most enjoyable and memorable trip. Don’t miss out! Be sure to get in on this exciting chance to visit Ireland, (along with 3 fun and funny priests – all who have Irish ancestry!) Call 785-1351 NOW for information and to sign up. Erin Go Bragh!

Please remember St. Ambrose Parish in your will

St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church

347 Old Loudon Road, Latham, NY 12110

Readings for the Week of November 9, 2008

Sunday: Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12/1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17/

Jn 2:13-22

Monday: Ti 1:1-9/Lk 17:1-6

Tuesday: Ti 2:1-8, 11-14/Lk 17:7-10

Wednesday: Ti 3:1-7/Lk 17:11-19

Thursday: Phlm 7-20/Lk 17:20-25

Friday: 2 Jn 4-9/Lk 17:26-37

Saturday: 3 Jn 5-8/Lk 18:1-8

Next Sunday: Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31/1 Thes 5:1-6/

Mt 25:14-30 or 25:14-15, 19-21

Almighty God, stretch forth your mighty arm to strengthen and protect the men and women of our Armed Forces. As they face the myriad of challenges and decisions that each day is destined to bring, may they be anchored by their faith, protected by your presence and comforted by the knowledge that they are loved by you and by this community of faith. Grant that, meeting danger with courage, and all occasions with discipline and loyalty, they may truly serve the cause of justice and peace to the honor of your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Please remember our parish community family members who are serving in the military:

Jason Brisson Shawn Nethaway

Josiah Czwakiel Brian Scaringe

Michael Kehn West Snyder

Frank Landau Eric Wagner

Amy & Jason Lehman Jeremy Zenquis

If you know a military family serving now, please call the Parish Office to let us know.

Sunday – November 9

Parish Retreat 11/8-12^th

After 9AM Mass RCIA – Rectory

10:15-11:15AM CTL

7:00PM Life Teen Meeting-McCormick Ctr

Monday – November 10

7:00-8:00PM Parish Retreat-Church followed by

dessert from 8-9PM at the McCormick Center

Tuesday – November 11 –

School & Parish Offices Closed

7:00-8:00PM Parish Retreat-Church followed by

dessert from 8-9PM at the McCormick Center

Wednesday – November 12

7:00-8:00PM Parish Retreat-Church followed by

dessert from 8-9PM at the McCormick Center

Thursday – November 13

9:30-11:30AM Young At Heart-McCormick Center

7:00PM Thanksgiving Dinner Meeting-Lounge

7:30-8:30PM AA, AL-ANON, ALATEEN – Resource

Rm/Meeting Rooms

Friday – November 14

7AM–12AM Eucharistic Adoration – Chapel

7:00-9:00PM Prayer Group – Church

4:00-9:00PM School Movie Night-McCormick Ctr

Saturday – November 15

Sunday – November 16

After 9AM Mass RCIA – Rectory

10:15-11:15AM CTL

7:00PM Life Teen Meeting-McCormick Ctr

November 22^nd Thanksgiving Dinner For The Poor

December 6^th New York City Bus Trip

December 15^th “750 Club” Drawing

Counseling is available at St. Ambrose

In the Evenings

David Dobkowski, MA

Call 859-4015 for Appointment

$25 Donation is Suggested

Monday – November 10 – St. Leo the Great

6:30 AM Helen Falasco by Sue Gorski

9:00 AM Liturgy at Our Lady of the Assumption

Tuesday – November 11 – St. Martin of Tours

6:30 AM Liturgy at Our Lady of the Assumption

9:00 AM Daniel & Anna Clancy by the Clancy Family

Billy Whalen by Family

Wednesday – November 12 – St. Josaphat

6:30 AM Sanctity of Life by Respect Life Committee

9:00 AM Liturgy at Our Lady of the Assumption

Thursday – November 13 – St. Frances Xavier Cabrini

9:00 AM Stephen L. Yuzenko by Mary

Stephen M. Yuzenko by Mom

Friday – November 14 – Weekday

6:30 AM Mom & Dad & Richard Family by Madeleine

9:00 AM Liturgy at Our Lady of the Assumption

Saturday – November 15 – St. Albert the Great

9:00 AM Ellen Rayball by Bert & Paul Trzcinski

4:30 PM Joseph J. Hogan by Zilgme Family

Gloria E. Barber by Husband

Sunday – November 16 – 33^rd Sunday of Ordinary Time

7:30 AM Teresa & Vincenzo Popolizio by Clara

9:00 AM Eva C. DuBois by Family

Vittoria Maria Comito by Vittorio Renda & Family

11:30 AM Lucy DelGrosso by Husband David

5:30 PM Life Teen – People of St. Ambrose

WEEKEND OF NOVEMBER 15 & 16

4:30 PM L-#1-J. Leombruno, #2-D. Ellinger; EM-Volunteers; AS-M. Bruno, S. Murawski, B. Ellinger

7:30 AM L-#1-K. Fusci, #2-J. Conlen; EM-Volunteer; AS-D. Minnick, P. Busar, M. Hanna

9:00 AM L-#1-M.J. Lenney, #2-A.M. Medici; EM-Volunteers; AS-A. Goes, C. Andrews, T. Kent, L. Weissman

11:30 AM L-#1-K. Moore, M. Burke, N. Buchanan; EM-Volunteers; AS-K. Moore, M. Burke, N. Buchanan

5:30 PM L-#1-C. Guzior, #2-N. Bowen; EM-Volunteers; AS-M. Guzior, B. Murray, A. Minnick

WEEKEND OF NOVEMBER 16

Team #1 Matt Drobnicki, Robert Cushing, Tom Englat

WEEKEND OF NOVEMBER 15 & 16

4:30 PM R. Bookhop, H. O’Brien, M. Tortorici, R. Ziegler

7:30 AM J. Bodnar, J. Senick, R. Haggerty, Volunteer

9:00 AM T. Kelsh, D. Esposito, P. Goes, S. McElroy

11:30 AM J. Nolan, E. Fitzgerald, S. DeSess, S. Jubrey