"Wait for 'the promise of the Father...'" Acts 1.4
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After spending forty days with his disciples after his Resurrection from the dead (Easter Sunday!), Jesus makes his ascent into Heaven to take up his throne as King of the Universe. Before he departs though, he shares these parting words to his disciples, “to stay in Jerusalem and pray together, to wait for ‘the promise of the Father about which you have heard me speak; for John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the holy Spirit’” (Acts 1.4-5).
So, they waited and prayed together for nine days in the upper room. Here, I want to explain the significance of this, why did Jesus tell them to wait and pray? Why didn’t he just say, “alright, go work now!”? Because, although he has been preparing them to go out into the world and proclaim the Good News, namely, Jesus himself, he still needed to help them understand that everything is in God’s time and by His grace.
Those nine days in which the disciples prayed together helped them to enter into God’s time, meaning that they had to wait until God “spoke” to them, before they were to go and do His work. In this situation, God speaks to the disciples by sending down upon them the promised Advocate, the Holy Spirit, who fills them with so much grace that they got up and left the upper room that they had stayed in for those nine days and began to proclaim Jesus Christ to everyone they encountered! So filled with passion and zeal from the Holy Spirit were they that they appeared as drunk men, because they were speaking in different languages, languages they didn’t know how to speak before! Wow.
Every moment in our lives we have to make decisions about what we are to do. And there are times in our lives when we should take a step back and ask God for His opinion and guidance on certain matters as well, so as not to rush into anything with haste. When we have something very intentional that we want to bring to God, let’s show Him how important it is by giving our time to Him, so that He can respond to it in His own time.
Through this moment captured in history through Holy Scripture, we find our novenas. Nine days spent praying for a particular intention. In the case above, praying for the gift of the Holy Spirit. We continue to do that still today, this novena to the Holy Spirit that begins on Friday, May 14 and ends on Saturday, May 22, Pentecost.
As Jesus reminds us to be intentional with our prayer and requests, let’s ask the Holy Spirit for something special this year. If you don’t know what to pray for, pray for our nine students who are to be Confirmed on Pentecost Sunday, at the 9:30am Mass. That they would use the gifts that the Holy Spirit is going to give to them, that they may be strengthened as a child of God, and that they may be courageous in sharing the Faith with all those they will meet in their lives.
Come, Holy Spirit, come!
Please pray for the following students who are to receive Confirmation on Pentecost Sunday, May 23rd at the 9:30am Mass: Audrey, Jessica, Bri, Morgan, Marcos, Sofia, Nichole, Noah, & Max
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PBVM Protocol Update - May 15, 2021 |
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Dear brothers and sisters,
As many of you heard, the mask wearing mandate has quickly changed in the last couple of days. Something many of us have been anxiously waiting for, but at the same time, I believe it took many of us by surprise when it was announced. We praise God that things have been improving, but we still need to make sure that we move at a pace that, we as a parish, can move at while keeping in mind the health of ourselves and our brothers and sisters next to us.
As this news did take all of us by surprise, I am asking that for the time being, that everyone continue to abide by our current COVID protocols that are in place. The protocols can be found by clicking on the following link: PBVM Protocols
Again, we want to make sure that we are helping each other during this time, so I want to thank all of you for your patience. As we can see, each day things are getting better. But, please don't stop praying for an end to this and continue to maintain good hygiene practices.
Stay tune as we continue to assess our next steps and the timeline in which we can achieve it.
Mother Mary, pray for us!
-Fr Peter
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Virtual Children's Liturgy of the Word!!
This week's theme is: The Ascension of Our Lord
Engage your children with the Word of God with
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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.
Limited to 4 adorers at one time.
We have a great need for adorers!!
9:00 p.m. on Fridays.
Contact Barb Kleiter if interested at 651-774-1172. Thanks!
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Spring Maintenance Day
Please join us on Saturday, May 22 from 8AM- 2PM to clean, move, fix, rake, blow, cut, and tidy up the church and campus. A task for everyone! Lunch will be served. Check in at Kenney Hall when you arrive.
651-260-7032.
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Join Presentation of Mary’s Care for Creation Team
We are a growing group of parishioners and school families taking active stewardship of our planet through the lens of Pope Francis’ encyclical “Laudato Si”.
Our first initiative of Gardens of Giving program which provides parishioners and school families with seeds to help grow produce for the hungry this summer has been very well received and there is much more to do.
Won’t you join us? We would love to have you as part of our planning committee. Our next meeting is Thursday, May 27 at 7pm in the Parish Center or by Zoom. Contact: Martha Ruff at (402) 672-3420 or Kay Mottaz - kmottaz@presentationofmary.org
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Presentation of Mary's Friendly Feud
We had a great time at our first Friendly Feud, lots of fun was had by all!
If you would like to enter a team to play, contact the Parish Center at 651-777-8116.
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Blood Drive Saturday, June 19th, 8:00 am—1:00 pm
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!
to make an appointment or call Barb Swanson at
651-395-0453. Appointments only. No walk-ins.
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Vacation Bible School 2021
Rocky Railway: Jesus’ Power Pulls Us Through
At Rocky Railway, kids discover Jesus’ power can pull them through life’s ups and downs. Rocky Railway is filled with incredible Bible-learning experiences kids see, hear, touch, and even taste! Sciencey-Fun Gizmos™, team-building games, cool Bible songs, and tasty treats are just a few of the standout activities that help faith flow into real life. Plus, we’ll help kids discover how to see evidence of God in everyday life— something we call God Sightings®. Registration forms are available by calling the Kim Roering at 651.774.1585 ext. 128 and having one mailed to you, or find them online at stpascals.org/faith-formation-for-children-and-youth.
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Options for Women East would like to thank everyone that donated to help women in need during and after their pregnancy. We raised $1,819 to help cover costs of the free services that Options for Women provides.
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It's never too late to learn more about your rich Catholic faith and share it with others. Join us on Tuesday evenings.
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Faith Formation
All in-person Faith Formation classes have resumed in the Parish Center after Sunday Mass.
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Reconciliation Hours
Reconciliation/Prayer/Conversation
Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:00-5:45pm
Saturdays from 4:00- 4:45pm
Also available by appointment.
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Tuition Scholarships Available!!
The Presentation CCW (Catholic Coalition of Women) and Men's Club are each sponsoring a $500 scholarship for school tuition. Deadline for applications is June 11th! Click here for more information.
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Enroll for the 2021-22 School Year!!
Presentation School is now open for 2021-2022 for Preschool-Eighth Grade enrollment. Visit mytads.com to complete your enrollment today!
Do you know a family looking for a great school? Tell them to check out Presentation! If you refer a family and they enroll you can earn $250 off of your tuition!
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Field Day Updates!
We will need help from volunteers to serve help with the stations, supervise students, and/or help with the BBQ lunch.
Ms. Rogers also needs some assistance in collecting items for the different stations. Right now she is looking for:
· exam gloves (x-small - large sizes needed)
· empty gallon ice cream buckets
If you have any to donate please turn them in to the school office. Thank you!
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Presentation Summer Camp Options! |
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Click on image above for more information and to register. |
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Click on image above for more information and to register. |
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The Explorer students are loving the sunshine and spring weather! They especially love picking dandelions on our way to the playground and playing in the sandbox. They enjoy building sand towers to knock down, digging and dumping, and pretending to garden with their freshly picked dandelions. |
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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 & Thurs: 5:00-5:45pm
Sat: 4:00-4:45pm
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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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Care to help with some Parish Maintenance Tasks?
We are starting to schedule monthly maintenance activity on the last Wednesday of each month -We fix, we clean, we move, we cut, we.... Do it all! We usually start at 6:00 p.m. go until 8:00 or 9:00 p.m. Inside and outside tasks, skilled & unskilled laborers are needed. We sure could use some help! Want to get on the email list? Contact Rick Bidwell rickbiddy@comcast.net
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The Parish Pastoral Council Needs You!
We are looking for members of the Parish to fill vacancies on the Pastoral Council. If you feel called and would like to serve on the Council, please complete this application (can also be found on the parish website): bit.ly/3xZdHo2. The deadline is May 23, 2021.
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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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2021 Catholic Services Appeal
The 2021 Catholic Services Appeal is getting ready to roll out for this year. The 2021 theme is “Together in Hope” which is most fitting in these challenging times. This Appeal is wonderful as it reminds us that as a Christian people, we are one family in faith, who need Jesus first and foremost in our lives, as well as one another. Your participation will help support ministries that serve the poor, support life and strengthen our Faith.
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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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