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“Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.” Psalm 72
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One more time… A Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year to you, dear brothers and sisters!
As we near the end of Jesus’ birthday celebrations (aka Christmas) and begin a new calendar year, we have a habit of beginning new resolutions about what we intend to do this coming year to better ourselves.
Here’s one suggestion I have that I believe we can all do this new year, as individuals and as a parish family: to be intentional with the name of Jesus.
Firstly, we need to remember that the name of Jesus is important, this is why God Himself told Mary and Joseph to name His Child Jesus. This was not done by accident. To understand the reason why the name Jesus is so important, we need to know what it means.
The name Jesus (Yeshua or Joshua) means that “God Saves” or “the Lord is Salvation.” This is important as this is the point of God giving His Son that name, that people everywhere will never forget that God is real and that only He is our Salvation.
Spoken with reverence and confidence, the name Jesus alone is a powerful prayer. This is why the devil cannot stand the name, since the devil and his minions had chosen to turn their back on God, and their one goal is to keep all of His creations away from Him as well, by using the name of Jesus in the face of evil, we remind them Who is in charge and bring Jesus, God Himself, into our midst. Thus, when encountering evil — physical, mental, or spiritual — call on the name of Jesus even if you don’t know what else to say. His Name is enough.
Note that the reverse is also true, which reflects the 2nd Commandment: “You shall not use the Lord’s Name in vain.” God is Good. God is Love. To use His name carelessly, recklessly, or improperly, saddens Him Who desires nothing more than to bless us.
This year let’s not be not afraid to use the name of Jesus as a prayer for ourselves and for others, and especially as a blessing. Share the name of Jesus to bless the space around you. Build a good habit of using His name in a beautiful way, especially to counter any bad habits you might have of using His name improperly.
Raise your hand, Baby Jesus, and bless Presentation of Mary and our families in this new year!
-Fr Peter
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Epiphany Sunday, January 7th
A reminder that we will be hosting special guests at our 9:30am Mass tomorrow, January 7th, followed by refreshments and a social in Kenney Hall.
Our brothers and sisters from the Saint Vincent de Paul community in Saint Paul will be joining us here at Presentation of Mary so we can all have a chance to "meet & greet" each other as we continue the process of discerning the possibility of coming together as one family here at Presentation of Mary.
This gathering is to help all of us along in our discernment process since the best way to know whether we can come together is to first get to know who each other are, and remove any unfounded concerns and fears about one another.
Please plan to attend the 9:30am Mass or the refreshments & social afterwards and welcome & introduce yourselves to our guests.
Come, Lord Jesus, come!
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Would you like your home blessed?
Get your home blessed in the New Year! If you would like your home blessed (an Epiphany tradition), please contact the parish office at 651-777-8116 or email us to schedule a time for Fr. Peter to stop by & bless your home. |
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Grow Your Faith and Get Involved! |
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Spend Time with Jesus
in Adoration
“Your faith will help you realize that it is Jesus Himself Who is present in the Blessed Sacrament, waiting for you and calling you to spend one special specific hour with Him each week.”
- St. Pope John Paul II
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Men’s Silent Retreat Opportunity
Demontreville Jesuit Retreat House invites you to a men’s three-day silent retreat on the beautiful grounds of Lake Demontreville guided by the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. The retreat begins Thursday evening January 18, 2024, and ends Sunday evening, January 21, 2023. Free-will donations are accepted. For more information call their office at 651- 777-1311 or visit www.demontrevilleretreat.com.
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High Schoolers!
Join us on Sunday, January 21, from 12:30-2pm at St. Pius X in White Bear Lake for rosary making & Adoration. This will kick off a new devotion to the Eucharist for the NextLevel group. Bring a friend or two and spend an hour with Jesus in the Eucharist!
Address: 3878 Highland Ave White Bear Lake, MN
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Gathering After Mass!
Join us after the 9:30am Mass this Sunday, January 7, for Breakfast and community in Kenney Hall. We’ll be joined by members of the St. Vincent de Paul Community, so this is a great opportunity to meet our neighbors & get to know one another!
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Men’s Club Meeting
There will be a Presentation Men's Club meeting on January 11th, from 6:30-8pm at 2010 Sherwood Ave. (behind home in the garage, which is closed & heated for cold weather). Please bring your cares, concerns, and ideas on how we can help the church, school, and its ministries. Food and beverage are provided. There is also friendly social interaction before, during, and after the meeting with some card playing afterwards. If you can't attend and have cares, concerns, and ideas for the meeting, contact Tim Kleiter at 651-428-1172.
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Dementia-Friendly Mass at St. Odilia
St. Odilia parish is celebrating a Dementia-Friendly Mass on Thursday, January 11 at 1:30pm. This Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Greg Skrypek at St. Odilia Parish, located at 3495 Victoria St N, Shoreview, MN. There will be a hospitality gathering immediately following Mass with light refreshments and community resource tables. All are welcome, especially those who may struggle with memory loss and their caregivers. With any questions, call Deacon Jim at 651-415-3354
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Life in the Spirit Seminar
There will be a Life in the Spirit Seminar hosted at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Roseville, January 12- 13, 2024. Life in the Spirit Seminars are an opportunity for individuals to enter into a deeper experience of the work of the Holy Spirit. It will provide a way to learn more about living in the Spirit and allowing Jesus Christ to establish, restore or deepen a relationship with you. Life in the Spirit Seminars are open to everyone. To learn more & to RSVP, click below or call 763-571-5314. A $30 fee helps defray cost of expenses and meals.
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Liturgical Ministers Needed!
Have you been feeling called to enter more deeply into the life of the Parish? If you have, now is the perfect time to get involved! We are in need in several Liturgical Ministry roles in the parish. For our Saturday & Sunday Masses, we are in need of Altar Servers, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Lectors, Sacristans, and Livestream helpers. To learn more about these ministries, and to let us know you’re interested, click below! With any questions, feel free to contact Kay Mottaz at kmottaz@presentationofmary.org or 651-842-6022.
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Baby Items / Advent Collection
The Respect Life Committee is sponsoring a baby drive for Options for Women East Life Care Center. From December 2 through January 7, we will collect baby items for moms in need and their infants newborn to size 2T. We prefer that all donations be new, but we do accept gently-used clothing. Items can be placed in the creche in the Kennard Street entrance. You may also call the office if you need to drop items off outside of church times.
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Know Anyone?
Our growing Liturgical Music program needs one or two volunteers who can share their graphics design and/or admin skills with us on a regular basis, for a few hours each month (or each week, in busiest seasons). And if you happen to love filing and re-organizing, we welcome you as a third volunteer as well! Please share this with anyone you know who might be interested or in need of some volunteer/service hours, especially if they have have one of our needed skill sets! Contact Donna, Director of Music, on her cell at 408-406-6240 or email dstoering@gmail.com. Thanks and have blessed Advent and Christmas season!
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December 500 Club Winners:
1st Place: Dick and Jodi France – 3650
2nd Place: Mike Fratto and Matt McCabe - 3040
3rd Place: Rita Casura and Nancy Willy - 2960
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55 Club Luncheon - December! The 55 Club was joined by the 3M Mellow Fellow singers for their luncheon for Christmas, and were absolutely delighted by them! |
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Kindergarten Round Up Day
The Kindergarten Class of 2024-2025 is invited to come experience a half day of Kindergarten with Mrs. Bertini on the morning of January 24th, 2024 from 9-11am. Parents are welcome to stay and visit in the Mary Room. Please check in for the day at the Front Office of School. RSVP must be completed by January 19th, and can be done by visiting https://forms.gle/b3c4UQ2PTQh7xAr87. |
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All-School Open House
Save the date to help us kick of Catholic Schools Week by coming to the All-School Open House on Sunday, January 28th. We’ll begin the day with Mass at 9:30, followed by a pancake breakfast in Kenney Hall (cash or check only), and then the school will be open until 12:30pm for you to tour the school and complete fun activities and/or browse through the Scholastic Book Fair to pick up your favorite titles. RSVP for this fun event at https://forms.gle/FTySvNKyUS9Lp3Yf8. |
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Boys' Basketball Schedule
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The Panther Pride Gala
Great Scott! The 2024 Presentation of Mary Catholic School Gala is coming back to Presentation on Saturday, April 13, 2024! We need you to take action now, so you don’t get left behind!
April may feel a long way off, but the planning and preparations for our Panther Pride Gala are well underway already! Please make sure you've read all of the information on the Gala web page to understand all the ways you can Raise Your Hand to ensure the success of our biggest fundraiser! Donate a theme basket, wine, beer, or spirits, become a sponsor, get a Gala t-shirt, or even join the planning committee! If you have any questions, contact the school office at 651-777-5877.
Donate Items to the Panther Pride Gala! We are collecting items for our silent and live auctions. Put together a fun theme basket or donate tickets to a fun event. Do you have a special skill such as cooking or woodworking? Donate a cooking lesson or a few hours of carpentry assistance! Get together with some friends and donate a hosted dinner party! The options are limited only to your imagination! Questions? Contact Gala Chair, Linda Charnowski, at lprazak@presentationofmary.org.
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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 check out our Instagram page. |
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Come to the Drive-In!
Park your car, come in the church and head to the Reconciliation Room with the lit candle.
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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Prayer Line Requests
Do you know someone in need of prayers? Contact Kay at the Parish Office at 651-842-6022 so they can be added to our Prayer Line.
You can also contact her if you are interested in joining the Prayer Line!
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Online Giving
If you would like to switch over to e-giving vs. using weekly envelopes, click on the image at right to sign up.
Questions? Please contact the parish:
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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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Protection of Youth: All employees, and volunteers who interact with minors, are required to complete and maintain safe environment credentials (E3) through the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. To ensure successful completion of these requirements or if you have any questions regarding our safe environment practices or would like more information on what is needed to volunteer, please contact our Safe Environment Coordinator: Kay Mottaz @ 651-842-6022 or email kmottaz@presentationofmary.org.
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