The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass 

The Mass is the primary place of intimate encounter with the Risen Jesus here at St. Ambrose. Why does the Church ask those who make up the Body of Christ to gather at least once a week to receive his living Presence in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass? Because “without me, you can do nothing” (Jn 15:5). This is the humble recognition of those who seek to love the Father by “keeping Holy the Sabbath” every Sunday.

Masses:

Saturday Vigil Mass - 5:00 pm 

Sunday Mass - 8:00 am, 10:00 am, and 12:00 pm

Weekdays:

Monday - Friday - 7:00 am and 9:00 am

Saturday - 9:00 am

Recommended for daily mass readings & meditations: http://www.magnificat.com/

Lenten Opportunities

Stations of the Cross:   Friday's: 2:15pm and 7:30pm
Sacrament of Confession: Wednesday evenings 6:30pm-8:00pm, and Saturdays after the 9:00am Mass and 3:00-4:00pm
Living Stations of the Cross: (portrayed by St. Ambrose School students) Tuesday, March 26th at 2:15pm in the Church
Holy Hour: Wednesday evenings in the Church 6:30pm-8:00pm
Lenten Suppers: Friday's in the school: 6:00pm until 7:00pm followed by Stations of the Cross in the Church

HOLY WEEK AND EASTER 2013

Confessions:
Monday, March 25-Wednesday, March 27th 7-8pm
Holy Thursday, March 28th - No morning Masses or Confessions
Good Friday, March 29th - 1-2pm
Holy Saturday, March 30th - 11-12pm

Masses and Services during Holy Week
Monday-Wednesday - 7am and 9am Mass
NO MORNING MASSES THURSDAY, FRIDAY OR SATURDAY

HOLY THURSDAY, MARCH 28TH
Altar Server Rehearsal: 3:30pm (CH)
Mass of the Lord's Supper: 7:30pm (Parish Choir)
Adoration until 12:00 Midnight (Parish Hall)

GOOD FRIDAY OF THE LORD'S PASSION, MARCH 29TH
A day of Fast and Abstinence
Altar Server Rehearsal: 9:00am (CH)
Confessions: 1-2pm
Good Friday Stations of the Cross: 3:00pm
The Celebration of the Lord's Passion: 7:30pm (Chamber Choir)

HOLY SATURDAY, MARCH 30TH
Altar Server Rehearsal: 9:00am (CH)
Confessions 11-12pm
Blessing of the Easter Food following the last Confessions at the Church
Easter Vigil: 8:30pm (Parish Choir and Brass Quintet)

EASTER SUNDAY MASSES, MARCH 31ST
8:00am
10:00am (Parish Choir and Brass Quintet)
12:00pm (Chamber Choir and Trumpet Duo)

First Friday of the Month

Mass-9:00 am
9:30 am Exposition & Adoration
3:30 pm Benediction

Holy Days of Obligation

Vigil Mass : 7:30 pm
Holy Day : 7:00 am, 9:00 am, and 7:30 pm
Please consult the church bulletin or the parish
office to confirm the Mass schedule for all Holy Days of Obligation.

Confessions
Saturdays 9:30-10:00am and 3:00 - 4:00pm. 
or any day by appointment: (703) 280-4400

Liturgical Ministries

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

These parishioners reverently assist the celebrant of the Mass in serving the Body and Blood of Christ to worshippers and also to those confined at home, in hospitals, or nursing homes.  Adult Catholics interested in serving the parish in this capacity should be Catholics in good standing, should have received all three Sacraments of Initiation, have a firm belief in the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Most Blessed Sacrament, and willing to undertake a five year term. 
Contact: Father Fisher; 703-280-4400

Lectors

These parishioners proclaim the Word of the Lord by reading the scripture passages at Mass.
Contact: Cynthia Hollcraft;  703-978-1678

Altar Servers

Open for membership for boys in grades 4-12. They serve at the Lord’s Altar assisting the priest at Mass and during other ceremonies.
Contact: Fr. Holmes; 703-280-4400

Ushers (Ministers of Hospitality)

These parishioners assist at Mass by greeting the congregation, assisting in seating, gathering the collection, and distributing our parish bulletin.
Contact: Bob Elder; 703-425-9857
Email: bob.elder@verizon.net