Saturday, December 5, 2020 |
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"Jolly O Saint Nicholas, lean your ear this way..." |
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"Jolly old St. Nicholas, lean your ear this way, don't you tell a single soul, what I'm going to say... As for me, my little brain, isn't very bright. Choose for me, old Santa Claus, what you think is right."
A beautiful and cheery song that I am sure many of us are familiar with during this time of year. The feast day of Saint Nicholas, who is better known as Santa Claus, falls on a Sunday (Dec 6) this year. The story of Santa Claus should be something we Christians should know. Saint Nicholas was a bishop who had a heart of generosity for families and children. As he would "hear" of a family or individual in need, he would "sneak" to their homes and find a way to place a "gift" inside to help alleviate some of the challenges the person/family may be undergoing in their lives. This is why we see the modern "Santa Claus" carrying around a sack full of gifts and sneaking into homes, to bless those who have been "asking" for certain things in their lives.
If you have a couple of minutes, I would encourage you to listen and read the words to this children's Christmas song, reflecting on how we are all encouraged to seek out the saints to intercede on our behalf to Jesus, for those gifts (blessings) we need in our lives. For Jolly Old Saint Nicholas is listening and desires to bring your prayers to Jesus so that he can have a chance to answer them. Even if you don't know what to ask for, ask Saint Nick to help choose something for you. Ultimately, his desire is the same desire as all of the other saints, that you and I may be blessed in our lives and so grow closer to the love of Jesus.
Saint Nicholas, pray for us!
*Don't forget to pick up a copy of Matthew Kelly's new book, "I Heard God Laugh". A wonderful gift from a parish family who desires us as a whole parish to fall deeper in love with Jesus. The books are available in the church after Mass or in the Parish Center. If you are unable to pick one up due to some circumstances, including because of the pandemic, please contact the parish and we can find a way to get you a copy. Please say a prayer in gratitude for this family who has asked to remain anonymous. God bless your generous hearts!
**The parish 2021 calendar has also arrived. Also available in the church or at the Parish Center. Pick one up and feel free to share them with others.
Come, Lord Jesus, come!
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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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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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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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Advent and Christmas Mass Schedules
Click the image above to view a schedule of upcoming Holy Days and Mass times.
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Presentation Spirit Wear is here!! Click here to view the online store. It will be open for orders through December 6th, 2020.
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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.
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Prayer, Participation, and Generosity |
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Presentation's Giving Tree:
Gifts of Love
Now on Target Registry!
Your "Gifts of Love" bring Christmas Cheer to five parish and school families consisting of 6 adults and 13 children ranging from 9 months to 15 years old. Gas, Cub, Aldi, Walgreens, Target and Walmart cards can be purchased in $25.00 increments in leu of gifts and can be placed in the deposit box outside the parish center door.
All items should be delivered to Presentation Parish for distribution by December 15. God bless your kindness for being a ray of light to someone this year.
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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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Presentation of Mary Church | Website
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