20-22 April: Marriage Encounter
Like in the gospel today, sometimes our minds need to be opened to know what God has done for us, and what he wants for us in our marriage. Deepen your communication, strengthen your relationship, rekindle your romance and renew your sacrament by attending the Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend on April 20-22, 2018, November 2-4, 2018 in Gaithersburg, MD and August 3-5, 2018 in Hanover, MD. Go to moments4marriage.org to sign-up or call 301-541-7007. It’s not too early to sign-up!
28 April: Workshop for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
This workshop, to be held on Saturday, April 28 from 9am12pm at St. Elizabeth Church in Rockville, MD (917 Montrose Rd.), will instruct the faithful on how to serve effectively as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EMHC) in the parish setting as well as when taking Holy Communion to the sick and shut-ins. It is intended primarily for those who wish to be certified as an EMHC in the Archdiocese of Washington, but it is open to all. A $5 registration fee can be paid at the door. Please RSVP by emailing liturgy@adw.org. If you have additional questions, you may call Maria Hamm in the Office of Worship at 301-853-4594.
17 June: 2018 Annual Jubilarian Mass
Cardinal Donald Wuerl will celebrate the annual Jubilarian Mass honoring couples married 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 and 51+ years on Sunday, June 17 at 2pm at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Please call the Parish Office to fill out the registration form. Names of jubilarians need to be turned in to the parish office by Monday, April 16.
14-23 July: Mission Trip to San Agustin / Mision a San Agustin, El Salvador 14-23 de Julio
Come with us to visit our Sister Parish in San Agustin, El Salvador. We are planning our next mission trip from Saturday July 14 – Monday July 23. We will be working on projects to support the poor and the parish. You can get to know the parish and the town, see firsthand the projects that St. Ambrose has sponsored, visit our families in their homes and workplaces, and experience the joy of sharing our common faith. If you are interested in participating please contact Darrell and Lorelei Matics, 301-209-8398 or Cosette Jablonski 240-485-4757 by March 9.
Mision a San Agustin, El Salvador del 14-23 de Julio del 2018 Venga con nosotros a visitar nuestra hermana iglesia en San Agustín, El Salvador. Estamos planeando nuestra próxima misión el sábado, 14 de julio hasta el lunes 23 de julio. Trabajaremos en proyectos para apoyar los pobres y la parroquia. Conocerá la parroquia y su pueblo, vera los proyectos que San Ambrosio ha apoyado durante los pasados años, visitara familias en sus hogares al igual que lugar de trabajo. Lo más importante es que compartiremos nuestra fe juntos. Si tiene interés o alguna pregunta, por favor diríjase a Darrell y/o Lorelei Matics (301-209-8398) o a Cosette Jablonski (240-485-4757) antes de 9 de Marzo.
ONGOING:
Mondays - Women's Bible Study (lkdecena@gmail.com)
Wednesdays - Evening Bible Study/Estudio Biblico
(Call the rectory at/llame a la rectoría al 301-773-9300)
Thursdays - TASTE Program (www.TASTEprogram.com)