Saturday, February 13, 2021
“If you wish, you can make me clean.” Mark 1.40b
Have you found your soul mate? Who is your soul mate? How do you know when you’ve found your soul mate?
 
These are questions that many of us have probably asked ourselves, have asked others, or others have asked of you before. How have you responded to them? Or maybe the better question is, what is a soul mate?
 
The online Merriam-Webster Dictionary gives these definitions of a soul mate:
1: a person who is perfectly suited to another in temperament
2: a person who strongly resembles another in attitudes or beliefs
 
Taking a moment to reflect on the definitions above, have you found your soul mate? If you haven’t found your soul mate, let me see if I can help. And if you answered yes, that you have found your soul mate, without intending to hurt anyone’s feelings, depending on who it is, they might not actually be your soul mate. Yes, even if the person you’re dating or married to right now might really fit the definitions above very well, there’s someone else.
 
Who is my soul mate then, you might be wondering? To be fair, it’s not “someone” you’ll find walking in our midst at school, at work, at the gym, or even out there in the world… but it’s actually someOne out of this world… God Himself!
 
King David wrote in Psalm 63.2: “O God, you are my God—it is you I seek! For you my body yearns; for you my soul thirsts, in a land parched, lifeless, and without water.”
 
We yearn to be loved and when we experience that from others… oh, but what a beautiful feeling and experience. However, even those people we experience love from can’t quench that insatiable thirst to be loved. Our soul knows and yearns for more! Thus, the only Person Who can truly satisfy us, is our God. Our soul mate. We were made for Him. And only in Him do we find our souls truly satisfied.
 
You and I, and those in our lives, are all called to try and fill that yearning by our imitation of God, Jesus. But, as we well know, we fall short. But that’s okay, so long as we don’t stop trying. We aren’t perfect. God knows that, but He calls us always to try harder, knowing that we are always capable of loving more.
 
This Lent, challenge yourself to “cast out into the deep,” so you can experience Jesus’ love for you in a deeper way. To know Him, your soul mate, in a greater way.
 
“I do will it, be made clean” (Mark 1.41).
 
Also, here is a wonderful YouTube video by Fr Mike Schmitz who speaks of, finding “The One”: https://youtu.be/14VAz80R9-0
 
A blessed Saint Valentine’s Day!
Grow Your Faith!
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 are currently in need of an adorer at 9:00 p.m. on Fridays.
Contact Barb Kleiter if interested at 651-774-1172. Thanks!
Upcoming Events
Stations of the Cross

When: Fridays during Lent, except Good Friday. Starts at 6pm.

Where: Church

Come pray in-person or via our Parish Facebook live-stream as we pray this beautiful Lenten devotional of the Stations of the Cross.
Through the generosity of one of our families, each household may pick up a Stations of the Cross prayer book to keep for use at home or in-person.
Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Fish Fry & Soup Supper To-Go!

When: Feb.19, 26, March 5, 12, 19 and 26 from 5:00-7:30 p.m.

Where: Kenney Hall

Cost:
  • $10.00 Includes: large portion of fried fish fillets, lemon slice and tartar sauce on the side, coleslaw, macaroni and cheese, roll, butter and drink.
  • $7.00 includes: small portion of fried fish fillets with all of the same sides.
  • $4 includes: 12 oz serving of soup of choice, roll, butter and drink.

Cash, check, or credit card accepted.
Presentation will once again be participating in Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl program. Rice Bowl collection boxes will be available at entrances of the church as well as in the parish office. Learn more about how the Rice Bowl program helps provide much-needed meals for those in need around the world at crsricebowl.org.
Important Information
Please note that the Parish Office will be closed on Monday, February 15th in observance of Presidents' Day
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Rite of Christian
Initation for Adults
It's never too late to learn more about your rich Catholic faith and share it with others. Join us on Tuesday evenings.
Faith Formation
All in-person Faith Formation classes have resumed in the Parish Center after Sunday Mass.
No Faith Formation on Sunday, Feb 14th.
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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.
Panther News
The Presentation Shines 2021 Auction & Benefit was a success!

Thank you to everyone that donated, bid on items, and bought raffle tickets and/or auction shirts. We will have details on amounts raised soon.
Congratulations to our raffle winners:
Tim Koran (Weber Gas Grill), Jim Heymans (1/4 cow), and Cathy Miettunen ($500)!
A big thank you to the Auction Committee for their hard work and the time spent to make the Auction a great event for our community!
Enroll for the 2021-22 School Year!!

Presentation School is now open for 2021-2022 for Preschool-Eighth Grade enrollment and financial aid applications. The deadline for financial aid applications is March 19, 2021. In addition, if you get your enrollment completed by March 19, your registration fees will be waived! Visit mytads.com to complete your enrollment and financial aid application 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!
Click the image to see the latest pics and posts on the school Facebook page.
Click the image to read the latest
Panther Post.
Check out the lovely article in the current Catholic Spirit about the incredible donation our school received recently! Click here to read it.
We're Here for You
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
Or make an appointment: fr.ly@presentationofmary.org
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
651-777-8116 or Mail@PresentationOfMary.org.

Prayer, Participation, and Generosity
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:
651.777.8116 or Mail@PresentationOfMary.org
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.
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.
Helpful Links
Website: Check Mass times, read latest news, sign up for online giving, etc.
Bulletin: Read the latest issue and subscribe to the online version.
Facebook: Watch livestream Mass & see what our community is up to.
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