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“When you go to a rock concert, you see thousands of people, or a football match, so when there is the latest phone that is released there are queues in front of the shops, but I do not see this queue of people in front of the Tabernacle.” -Blessed Carlo Acutis
Have you heard of Carlo Acutis? Well, if you have, it might have been because he was just beatified this past Saturday, October 10th. This young man died in 2006 at the young age of 15 years from his battle with leukemia. He was a computer nerd, to say the least, with a passion for computer programming and video games, something which I believe many of our young people can relate to. The difference between Carlo and most of our young people though, is that he used those gifts and hobbies of his to create a website to document all known Eucharistic miracles throughout the world.
How amazing to see a young person, from our time, who understood that Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist, and using those gifts to share the Good News with the world!
My dear brothers and sisters, how are we using our gifts and talents, or how have we encouraged our young people to use their gifts and talents? I know how easy it is to turn on my cell phone and computer to visit websites like YouTube or Facebook and watch videos and read articles for hours on end, but can I set aside a little time to share some Good News? If Carlo, a 15 year-old, was able to set aside time from video games and other youth related social activities to proclaim Jesus Christ to the world, can we find some way to do the same thing?
The world is at our fingertips, literally. Instead of tuning out bad news or spreading it, let’s counter it by bringing Light and Hope to those around us instead. Bad news can be loud, we see and hear it all the time, but that doesn’t mean that it has to take away our peace and happiness. Go to Jesus as Carlo did, share Him with others, be a messenger of hope.
Blessed Carlo Acutis, pray for us!
Sunday Faith Formation begins on Sunday, Oct 25th, from 10:45am-12pm.
Click here for a copy of the registration form. There are three forms, make sure you use the correct one (General Registration, 1st Communion & Confirmation). Please send/email your completed forms to Fr Peter ASAP.
Public Mass will resume in the church for the Saturday 5pm Sunday Anticipatory Mass Time. We will continue this through November and if things run well, we'll keep it going. If you able to assist as an Usher at the Saturday 5pm Mass, please contact Kay Mottaz.
Mary, our Blessed Mother, pray for us!
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Join us on tomorrow, Saturday, October 17th to help with some campus maintenance projects. There will family tasks available and lunch will be provided. Work begins at 8am and will likely go until 2pm. Stop by for an hour or the whole day!
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The Catholic bishops of the United States is again offering Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, a document that explores the political responsibility of Catholics as participants in the United States democracy. Use these articles to help inform your own conscience, learn to engage in appropriate and respectful public dialogue, and explore and decide upon your political choices for the upcoming election.
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Come join us for a 5-Week Online Bible Study Presented by
Archbishop Hebda and Bishop Cozzens
Topic: "Praying with Scripture"
Dates to meet via Zoom: Wednesdays, Oct. 2 - Nov. 18
Choose: Wednesday mornings, 9:00-10:30 a.m. or Wednesday evenings, 7:00—8:30 p.m.
We hope you will join us in the Praying with Scripture series taught by Archbishop Bernard Hebda and Bishop Andrew Cozzens. If you have never prayed with Scripture, that’s okay - this teaching series will help you get started! If you have prayed with Scripture and want to go deeper, this teaching series will help you grow. Prayer is a relationship with God. Just like any relationship, there are always opportunities to grow deeper.
The titles of the talks and speakers are listed below:
Week 1: Prayer is a Personal Relationship with God Archbishop Hebda
Week 2: How to Listen to God in Our Hearts Bishop Cozzens
Week 3: Conversation with God – Acknowledge, Relate, Receive, Respond Bishop Cozzens
Week 4: Discernment of Spirits – Consolation and Desolation Bishop Cozzens
Week 5: Overcoming Obstacles Archbishop Hebda
Talk outlines are provided for each week.
Questions? call Kay Mottaz at 651-842-6022
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Eucharistic Adoration
Monday-Friday: 2pm-12am
With so much still going on in our country and the world, how important it is for us to remember to retreat to our Lord for rest and strength, and lift up your prayers to Him. Come spend some time with our Lord, truly present in the Eucharist.
Limited to 4 adorers at one time.
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Website: Check Mass times, read latest news, sign up for online giving, etc. |
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Bulletin: Read the latest issue and subscribe to the online version. |
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Facebook: Watch livestream Mass & see what our community is up to. |
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Interested in learning about the Catholic Faith or supporting those who are?
RCIA begins Tues, Oct 20th.
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Faith Formation
Faith Formation begins Sunday, Oct 25th from 10:45am-12:00pm.
Faith Formation will be held in the Parish Center and the schedule will be available soon.
Sunday Faith Formation is for ages Kindergarten through 8th Grade, including First Communion and Confirmation.
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CCW Virtual Holiday Boutique
Presentation of Mary CCW is hosting a Virtual Holiday Boutique! Click here for information on how to shop as well as how to register as a vendor!
The CCW is also collecting donations of ingredients to be used in making Gifts in a Jar, which will be sold as part of the boutique. Collection boxes will be located in church as well as the Parish Center through 10/25/20. They are asking for:
-brown sugar
-white sugar
-plain M&M's
-barley
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Red Cross Blood Drive
Saturday, December 5th, 8:00 am—1:00 pm in Presentation School Gym
Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the American Red Cross are hosting an upcoming blood drive. Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today! Click here to make an appointment. Or call Barb Swanson at 651-395-0453. Appointments only. No walk-ins.
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Join us for a fun-filled Halloween event on Oct 31st! Everyone is welcome to join.
Click here for details and to RSVP.
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Click the image to see the latest pics and posts on the school Facebook page. |
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Click the image to read the latest
Panther Post.
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New Drive-Thru hours:
Tues-Wed-Thurs: 5:00-5:45pm
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Pastoral Care
Presentation of Mary is here for you!
Conversation, prayer requests, resources...? Please ask.
All information will remain confidential.
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Prayer, Participation, and Generosity |
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Stewardship
Amidst this pandemic, I have been very edified by the generous outpouring of love and support from our community. Thank you!
If you would like to switch over to e-giving, click on the image to sign up.
Questions? Please contact the parish:
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Loaves & Fishes
Serving meals to those who have none is still an essential ministry during this pandemic.
Please prayerfully consider giving to this ministry. Donations can be placed in an envelope with Loaves & Fishes written on it, and drop it in the basket at church or in the secured mailbox at the Parish Center.
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Catholic Services Appeal
The Catholic Services Appeal is still in need of your support to serve those many ministries that not one community can do on it's own, all the more during this pandemic.
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