About St. Ambrose · Elkton, Florida
St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Elkton, Florida, is a vibrant parish community dedicated to fostering faith, hope, and love through worship, education, and service. The parish offers multiple Mass times, active ministries, and opportunities for all ages to grow in their Catholic Christian faith. It celebrates its 150th anniversary and is part of the Diocese of St. Augustine. The current pastor is Fr. Steven Zehler, who encourages parishioners to engage with parish life and spiritual growth.
- Established
- 1876
- Patron
- St. Ambrose
- Rector
- Fr. Steven Zehler
- Diocese
- Diocese of St. Augustine
Why belong here
Join St. Ambrose to experience a welcoming community with active ministries, youth programs, religious education, and events like the annual Spring Fair. The parish offers opportunities for all ages to grow in faith, participate in liturgical life, and serve others through volunteerism and outreach.
Mass times at St. Ambrose
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 3:00 - 3:30 pm
- Wednesday 5:00 - 5:30 pm
- By appointment
Adoration times
- Thursday after 9:00 am Mass
- First Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Our History
St. Ambrose Catholic Church celebrated its 150th anniversary with a special Mass and luncheon, highlighting its long-standing presence in the community. The parish has a rich history of serving the faithful through worship, education, and outreach, including a capital campaign and active ministries such as the Knights of Columbus and youth programs.
Ministries
The parish offers a wide variety of ministries, including Knights of Columbus, youth programs, religious education, and volunteer opportunities. Parishioners are encouraged to participate in liturgical life and spiritual growth.
- Knights of Columbus
- Youth Programs
- Religious Education
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Liturgical Ministry
- Parish Spirituality
Faith Formation
Faith formation is a key part of parish life, with programs for all ages. The parish offers religious education and summer Bible study to help members deepen their understanding of the faith.
- Religious Education
- Summer Bible Study (Tuesday Evenings 5:30 pm)
Sacraments
The parish offers the sacraments, including Reconciliation and Adoration. Confession is available on Saturdays and Wednesdays, and Adoration is held Thursday after Mass and on First Friday.