A Call to Prayer and Charity as a Parish Family

Dear Saint Ambrose Catholic Community,

I want to acknowledge that many in our community and beyond have been affected in different ways by what is happening around us related to our immigrant brothers and sisters. In the words of Pope Leo, “I believe we must seek ways of treating people with humanity, with the dignity that is theirs.” To this end, I want to encourage you to pray with me for the humane treatment of all immigrants, for wisdom and grace among our elected leaders, and for peace in the hearts of those who are anxious or hurting.

As a parish community, we will continue to follow Archbishop Hebda’s lead, remembering that all people are created in the image and likeness of God and are deserving of charity. With God’s help, working together in prayer and charity is a path toward peace in our communities, state, and world. 

As a parish, we are called to be vigilant—not in fear, but in faith. The Eucharist remains our strength and our hope. In receiving Jesus, we are given the grace to respond not with division, but with peace; not with fear, but with trust; not with polarization, but with compassion. May we abide in Christ, close to one another, and open to the Holy Spirit’s guidance. 

For this reason, I invite you to join us in prayer on Thursday, January 22, at 7:30 am as we pray the Rosary together for every individual affected at this time.

We will also be holding a food drive the weekend of January 24–25 to support families connected with nearby Catholic schools. This is a simple yet meaningful way for us to live our faith through mercy, generosity, and action.

I am grateful for our faith community and for the many of you who have reached out with prayer, concern, and care for one another. My heart and my door remain open to those most affected.

Let us together demonstrate that the Eucharist is our strength and that our mutual prayer and presence can help those in need. We are called to live as a family of faith—grounded in Christ, strengthened by His presence, and guided by His peace.