Saturday, December 19, 2020 |
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There has been times in my life where I have felt down in the dumps, from being overburdened, stressed or even anxiety from anticipating what is to come (many times, this is undue burden I've placed on myself).
This can be a very real struggle not just for me, but for many of us, especially as we more restrictions, albeit relaxed, ("...can't do that") are placed in our lives, while we try to figure out what we can still do to build up excitement in preparation for Christmas. But how do I do that when: I can't get together with my family because one of the members has a weak immune system and I don't want to inadvertently pass an illness to them. I can't share in the food that my mom and siblings would typically make for Christmas, because there'd be too many of us gathered together.I can't do this... I can't do that... argh!!! The frustration... maybe... I'll just cancel everything.
WAIT, it doesn't have to be so. Why do I allow the "can'ts" to take away my peace and excitement? Yes, I know what I can't do and why I am not able to do it, so then, what CAN I do instead? As many of you have already done, you've used the natural gifts that our Lord has given you to use your creative imagination, paired with your intellect, to find different ways to still celebrate and do activities by yourself and with others.
So then, why not at Christmas, this time when everybody loves surprises, what CAN you do to surprise your loved ones and others this year? Try something new and unexpected. Do what you have already done in the past, and build on it with virtual and distance-minded enhancements (you love cooking, make mini-care packages and drop them off to loved ones). Share meals or gift-opening using your smart television to "facetime, zoom, whatever" together. Make fun music videos of your family singing Christmas carols and share it with the grandparents. Make sure to keep the recordings, looking back on them in the future can be such a gift.
Remember, Christmas is a gift for us. God Himself humbled to become like us in all things but sin, to show and tell us, "I did for love of you." He wants us to receive this gift, to have faith, hope and love, and share it with others. To share it, as I mentioned before, he's already given us other gifts: our life, our minds, our creativity, our desire for happiness, our desire to be known and loved. Use these gifts this Christmas to pull yourself out of the dumps and to help others as well.
This Christmas, think of what you CAN do to gift another with a blessing!
Come, Lord Jesus, come!
PS: Make sure to go to the Panther News section below and read the exciting news! Please keep this anonymous donor and all of our benefactors in your prayers!
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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. Click here for our adoration protocols.
Please note: there is a need for an adorer on Wednesdays at 10:00pm. Please contact Barb Kleiter at 651-774-1172.
Limited to 4 adorers at one time.
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Click the image above for the Advent and Christmas Mass Schedules
No online registration needed for Christmas Masses.
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Come learn more about your rich Catholic faith, or share this with someone whom you know might be Interested in learning about it.
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Faith Formation
All in-person Faith Formation classes have been temporarily moved to distance learning until after Christmas, by request of Archbishop Hebda.
Families, please keep an eye out for emails from Fr Peter or your child's catechist with learning instructions.
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Exciting News!!
Presentation School was recently the recipient of a large gift.
Click here to read about this wonderful Christmas blessing!!
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This year, Presentation is celebrating its Diamond Anniversary. This amazing little school has been educating God’s children for 75 years. The way kids are learning today probably looks a lot different than it did 75 years ago. At the core, however, remains the faith formation and academic excellence that drives this school.
The auction committee is hard at work planning an amazing virtual event. The event will be held on February 6, 2021, culminating Catholic Schools Week. Just as the look and feel for our students in the classroom has changed over the years, the auction will look and feel different this year as well. It is still our biggest fundraiser, however, and is essential to our school’s success.
We are currently accepting auction item donations. Please consider supporting your favorite merchants by buying a Gift Card or creating a gift basket, donating a bottle of wine, liquor or spirits, or creating an experience to share with Presentation Families.
Volunteers Needed!
The Auction Committee is looking for a few volunteers at this time. Please reach out to Errin Destics at errin.destics@gmail.com if you are able to help:
-Donations: Solicit businesses or individuals to donate auction items (restaurants, spas/salons, breweries, sports teams, retail stores, etc.) and track who you have contacted and what they are donating
Thanks in advance for supporting Presentation as we look ahead to 75 more years of excellence!
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Auction Out of Uniform Shirts are now available for children and adults. Click on the image above to order yours today! |
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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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Drive-Thru is now Drive-In.
Park your car, come in the church and head to the Reconciliation Room with the lit candle.
Disinfectant wipes will be available.
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.
Contact the Parish Office at
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Prayer, Participation, and Generosity |
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Mission Appeal: Diocese of Musoma, in Tanzania
The Diocese of Musoma is asking the people of Presentation to help them as they seek support for the construction of a new church. One of their churches, St. Stanislaus, was heavily damaged in a storm two years ago. The faithful have not had a home to worship in since then, and we all know the importance of having a place to gather as a family to worship our Lord. Please prayerfully consider helping our brothers and sisters reach their goal. Financial donations can be made out to “Presentation of Mary”, with a note: Mission Appeal: Musoma. Donations can be put in the collection basket at Mass or dropped off at the Parish
Center.
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This past Thursday, 33 lovely gift bags filled with items provided by our parishioners were delivered to residents at Ramsey Care Center. They are sure to leave smiles on the faces of those who receive them. Thank you for your generosity.
Pictured left to right are Patti Adams, Beth Porter, and Fr. Peter Ly.
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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 dropped 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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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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Presentation of Mary Church | Website
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