Spring, a beautiful time of the year with the rains and storms, the greens and the colorful flowers! Spring, a time of renewed growth, not just for the world around us, but also to the life we have been called to as Christians, as beloved sons and daughters of God our Father. The call to rise up and shine, for “he has been raised,” Easter is here!
What a marvelous past week we were gifted as we celebrated the Sacred Triduum (three-days): Mass of the Lord’s Last Supper, Celebration of the Lord’s Passion, and the Mass of the Resurrection of our Lord. The awful beauty of this 3-day long liturgy is a real reminder of the love that God has for us, His beloved. This season of hope, where graces abound, especially through the sacraments, are “efficacious signs of grace, instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church, by which divine life is dispensed to us” (CCC 1131).
We celebrated three of the seven sacraments this past Saturday at the Easter Vigil already: Baptism, the Eucharist, and Confirmation. This weekend we’ll be blessed to share in the Eucharist with 19 more members of the Church as our First Communion students receive the Eucharist for the very first time!
What a gift to receive the very Body of Jesus, as through it our bodies and souls are nourished with this food from heaven. I know our young members are excited for this as they’ve been preparing all year to join us in this heavenly meal. I ask that you pray for them and their families that their love for Jesus will continue to deepen and remember that when they eat the Eucharist, Jesus is truly in each of them.
Pray also for our students that are preparing to receive Confirmation on Pentecost in May. Pray that the Holy Spirit will come down upon them in an even more profound way so that they may receive the gifts they need to go out into the world with greater confidence, sharing the Gospel to the world by the witness of their lives.
Thank you to all of the ministers for their hard work making the celebrations from this past week so beautiful and profound, lifting us up in prayer. To the Environment Crew and the benefactors of the beautiful Easter flowers, the Musicians, the Servers, Ushers, Sacristans and Lectors, our parish staff, those who have been praying for our parish, and to all of our families.
May we continue to play an active role in this love story between God and His family and share this Good News to those around us. We are a people of hope. Let us bring that to the world with rejoicing and gladness!
Easter blessings!
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Virtual Children's Liturgy of the Word!!
This week's theme is: Jesus is alive! What divine love!
Engage your children with the Word of God with
this video. Then, print this page to be colored, and remember that Jesus is alive and wants us to come to him.
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Divine Mercy
Sunday, April 11th is Sunday of Divine Mercy. Take some time to say the Chaplet of The Divine Mercy and understand what Jesus' divine mercy is all about.
Remember, there is nothing that our Lord is unable to forgive, except what we ourselves choose not to give him. So go to him. Oh, what love so divine!
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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!!
4:00 p.m. on Mondays and 9:00 p.m. on Fridays.
Contact Barb Kleiter if interested at 651-774-1172. Thanks!
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Congratulations to Miles D. on his baptism and to Ryan McLaughlin on becoming a full member of the Church through his Confirmation and profession of faith. Both sacraments were performed at the Easter Vigil last Saturday. Please keep them and their families in your prayers! |
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Pray for our First Communion students as they prepare to receive Jesus in the Eucharist for the first time this weekend.
Evelyn B., Gamaliel B., Nina C., Miles D., Rory E., Edward G., Graceanne H., Luke K., Lucien L., Donald L., Emma L., Benjamin M., Dana M., Emma M., Abby N., Francis P., Mason R., Isis S. and Zariah T.
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This weekend before and after Masses, April 10-11!
Blest Art will have an exhibit of Olive Wood carvings for sale this weekend at the Kennard Street entrance. These are all handmade and the sales help support the Christian community in the Holy Land. Stop by before and after Mass this weekend and take a peek at the beautiful items available.
They would make a fantastic First Communion, Confirmation or wedding gifts! Check out their website at https://www.blestart.com/ to learn more about them and to view their entire catalogue.
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Basic Needs Resource Fair
Suburban Ramsey Family Collaborative will be hosting Basic Needs Resource Fairs on April 26th from 5:00-6:00pm & May 17th from 11:00am-12:00pm. Parents/caregivers will:
- Be able to meet with Resource Navigators one-on-one to get connected with basic needs resources available in Ramsey County.
- Learn about the Resource Guide and Community Bulletin Boards available to the community.
- Be able to meet with staff from Ramsey County Children's Mental Health Collaborative to get signed up for resilience coaching, monthly trainings/events, and mental health/wellbeing support.
- Be entered into a raffle to win prizes
Zoom Meeting ID: 881 9834 8684
Passcode: 100832
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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. This is the earliest the Red Cross has opened up registration so we wanted to give our parishioners an early chance to sign up! 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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Congratulations to our Logo Contest winners Jennifer Eckes and Jessica Nelson! Elements from both of their designs will be combined to create a beautiful stained glass piece and a decal celebrating our 75th year, and they've each won a $50 Visa gift card! Presentation 7th grade student Amberly S. also earned an honorable mention for her entry and has won a $25 Visa gift card - good work Amberly! Thank you to all who entered. The talent showcased was truly impressive!
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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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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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Click on the image to be directed to the Zoom meeting. The link will also be sent out again closer to the event date. |
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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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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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