“I will place my law within them and write it upon their hearts; I will be their God, and they shall be my people.” Jeremiah 31.33b
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We celebrate the Fifth Sunday of Lent this weekend: just a week from Palm Sunday which is the start of Holy Week, the holiest time in our lives, as we recall that moment when Jesus enters into Jerusalem, not for the very first time, but to enter into his Passion and to redeem his people. But I’m getting ahead of myself, because today is the Fifth Sunday of Lent, but also March 17th is the feast day of Saint Patrick, aka Saint Patrick’s Day!
Myself being of Hmong descent and not Irish, should I really care about this particular day? I mean, I have been hearing since I was a child that on Saint Patrick’s Day everyone is Irish, right? Well, yes and no. Yes, I should care, and no, not everyone is Irish… including Saint Patrick, who was born in Britain but is of Roman descent. Sorry if that bit of history might have been a bit too much for you, but it’s good to know who Saint Patrick is. :)
So we’ve established that Saint Patrick wasn’t Irish, but that it’s still a good thing to celebrate his day, and that’s because of the life he strove to live! As a young man, Saint Patrick was kidnapped by Irish raiders and brought into slavery. It was during this time of hardship that he leaned on Jesus to help him through it and began to dream of evangelizing the Irish people, to bring them to Christ. When he was able to escape from captivity and return home to Britain, he became a priest and requested to return to Ireland so that he could bring Jesus to the people.
It is because of his efforts and desire to bring Jesus to Ireland that he has since become so beloved by those same people who held him captive — because of the love he showed to them through Jesus Christ.
Saint Patrick, pray for us today that we too would have the same desire to bring Jesus to all peoples as you did, especially through the good works we perform because of our faith in Jesus (cf: James 2.14ff).
Here is a part of the prayer of the Breastplate of Saint Patrick. Find the whole prayer and pray it with him:
Christ be with me, Christ within me,
Christ behind me, Christ before me,
Christ beside me, Christ to win me,
Christ to comfort and restore me.
Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ in quiet, Christ in danger,
Christ in hearts of all that love me,
Christ in mouth of friend and stranger.
Saint Patrick and Mary, Mother of the Church, pray for us!
-Fr Peter
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Spend Time with Jesus
in Adoration
“To be alone with Jesus in adoration and intimate union with Him is the Greatest Gift of Love – the tender love of Our Father in Heaven.”
- St. Teresa of Calcutta
There is a great need for Thursdays 5:00 p.m. adoration hour as well as open adoration hours with other adorers. Contact Barb Kleiter at 651-774-1172 for more information or visit presentation.weadorehim.com.
Please note: Adoration will be closed beginning Holy Thursday, March 28th at 5:00 p.m. through Monday, April 1st and will resume again on Tuesday, April 2nd.
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Small Groups - Join Today!
Have you been looking for an opportunity to grow in your relationship with Jesus and your neighbors? Our small groups are being carefully crafted to do just that, & we would love for you to join us. Simply click below to see the opportunities that the Lord is opening up to you!
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55 Club Luncheon
Come to the next 55 Club Luncheon! It will be held on Tuesday, March 19 at noon at Blessed Sacrament. The meal will be beef ravioli, salad, Italian bread with butter, and ice cream. Entertainment will be provided and the price is $13. Make reservations by Friday, March15 by calling Teri Garrity at 651-303-2145.
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Fish Fry
Our final Fish Fry will be March 22 in the School Gym from 4-7pm. Fish meal includes: fried fish, baked potato, coleslaw, dinner roll, tartar sauce, butter, lemon, and a drink. A large fish meal will cost $17, and a small fish meal will cost $14. We will also offer a soup meal on these nights, which will cost $8, and will include broccoli cheddar soup or veggie chili, dinner roll, and a drink.
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Fish Fry Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to help at our last Fish Fry on March 22. There are multiple opportunities for you to get involved, and have fun while helping! Visit the SignUp Genius below to pick a time to help! This is a great opportunity to get involved with the whole family!
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Stations of the Cross
Stations of the Cross will be offered every Friday during Lent at 6:00pm in the Main Sanctuary. Living Stations will be presented by our students on March 21 at 7:00pm and on March 22 at 2:00pm, and will be presented by Servants of the Cross on Good Friday at 12:00pm. There will not be traditional Stations on Good Friday at 6:00pm.
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Ham Bingo
The Men’s Club will be hosting Ham Bingo on Saturday, March 23. From 6-7pm, the Scouts will be serving a meal for purchase, and Bingo will begin at 7pm. There will be Hams as door prizes, as well. See you there!
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25th Annual Living Stations of the Cross
The Servants of the Cross group will re-enact the Passion of Jesus Christ at three locations on Good Friday, March 29th: at noon here at Presentation Mary (1725 Kennard St.), 3:00pm at St. Jude of the Lake-Mahtomedi (700 Mahtomedi Ave.), and 7:00pm at Church of St. Peter-North St. Paul (2600 N. Margaret St.). Free-will offering welcomed. For more info or to view our YouTube presentation for those homebound or unable to attend, go to www.servantsofthecrossmn.com.
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CRS Rice Bowls
Please turn in your CRS Rice Bowls to the CRS receptacles located at church entrances. All Rice Bowls should be turned in by Palm Sunday, March 24. Thank you for your generosity in supporting those in need!
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Loaves & Fishes Collection
The Loaves & Fishes Ministry will be taking collections next weekend, March 23 & 24. All donations can be placed in the canisters at each entrance of the church. Your donation allows us to purchase the food which we prepare and serve monthly at Dorothy Day. Last month, 277 meals were served through your generosity. Thank you to all who support!
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HEO Welcomes Food Donations
Donations of canned and dry goods can be brought to church or the parish office to help feed those in need. Last week, our parish donated 43 pounds of food to the hungry in our area. Your generosity is appreciated!
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Mass Intentions
If you are interested in scheduling a Mass intention, please contact the parish office at 651-777-8116, email mail@presentationofmary.org, or stop by the parish office. A $10 donation is encouraged for each Mass intention, and a particular person may have up to 6 Masses said for them throughout the year (one may fall on a Sunday Mass). Mass intentions may be said for those still living or for the deceased, for an organization, a particular group of people, end of violence/peace in the world, etc.
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Liturgical Ministers Needed!
We are currently in need of additional Altar Servers, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Lectors, Sacristans, and Livestream helpers for our weekend Masses. Training is provided. To learn more about these ministries, and to let us know you’re interested, head over to presentationofmary.org/liturgy-prayer/liturgical-ministries/, follow the QR code, or contact Kay Mottaz at 651-842-6022 or by email at kmottaz@presentationofmary.org.
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Easter Environment
If you would like to make a donation to our Easter environment, please place donations in an envelope marked “Easter Decorations” and indicate if it is in memory of a family member or loved one and list their name(s). Envelopes can be sent to the parish office or dropped in the Sunday collection baskets.
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Middle School Living Stations
This beautiful tradition is returning again! Middle school students have been working hard to make this performance one to remember. We hope you all can come, it is an incredibly moving and impressive reenactment. Performances will be Thursday, March 21st at 7pm and Friday, March 22nd at 1:15pm.
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Matilda, Jr the Musical!
A number of our students have been working alongside students from various area Catholic schools for months on their songs, lines, and choreography to put on a great production of Matilda, Jr the Musical! Purchase tickets below.
- Saturday, March 23 at 2pm or 7pm
- Sunday, March 24 at 2pm
Totino-Grace High School Theatre
1350 Gardena Ave NE
Fridley, MN 55432
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Now hiring for the following positions:
Summer Care Teachers/Assistants: morning or afternoon shift available
Middle School Math, Science, and STEM Teacher positions: full or part-time available. Contact Sue Lovegreen at slovegreen@presentationofmary.org or 651-842-6032 for more information.
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Gala Update
We are looking for families to donate wine or gift cards to be used in various ways at the Gala (as additions to auction items, as part of a prize for a game, etc.). Please consider purchasing a bottle or two of your favorite wine or grabbing a gift card to your favorite store or restaurant and donating it to the cause. All items can be brought to the school office.
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Panther Pride Gala Raffle Tickets!
Beginning the weekend of February 3-4 you can find students selling tickets at church entrances before or after most masses. They will also be selling them at our Soup Supper and Fish Fry nights during Lent in Kenney Hall. Tickets are $10 each and can win you one of three prizes: 1st Place: $1,500 cash (donated by the DuFresne family) 2nd Place: 1/4 Cow (donated by Sandberg Cattle Company) 3rd Place: $500 cash (Donated by the Auction Committee).
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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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Summer Care Registration
The Summer Care Program at Presentation of Mary School is designed to meet the summer childcare needs of parents, parishioners, and the children in our community. Our program will be a safe, fun, and affordable option for summer care. It is for children that will be in Kindergarten and older for the 2024-2025 school year. Registrations due by Friday, April 5th.
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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 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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