SUNDAY, July 31, 2016 EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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1 SUNDAY, July 31, 2016 EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 1725 Kennard Street Maplewood, Minnesota Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 8:30 am and 10:30 am Mon-Thurs: 8:00 am, Fri: 8:45 am Adoration Tues-Thurs: 7:00 am 8:00 am (C) Thursday: 8:30 am 8:30 pm (DMC) Confessions Saturday: 3:30 pm 4:30 pm Tues-Thurs: 7:30 am 7:50 am or by appointment Morning Prayer/Rosary Mon-Thurs: 7:30 am Parish Office Phone: Fax: Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Website: Parish Staff Pastor Fr. Benny Mekkatt CFIC Deacon Deacon Michael Martin Interim Director of Administration and Finance Mary Woida Director of Faith Formation/ Pastoral Minister S. Kathleen Rademacher, OSB Director of Stewardship Kay Mottaz Director of Music Receptionist/Secretary Mary Heymans Administrative Assistants Meghan Bothwell Karen Simons Youth Minister Jessica Nelson Presentation School 1695 Kennard Street Maplewood, MN Phone (K-8): Fax (K-8): Phone (PreK): Fax (PreK): Principal Nikki Giel School Secretary Linda Prazak Preschool Director Erin Hinds

2 Mass Intentions 1-Mon: 8:00 am [Word; Communion Service] 2-Tues: 8:00 am Fr. Jacques Hamel 3-Wed: 8:00 am Mary Ellen Fohrenkamm 4-Thurs: 8:00 am For the Conversion of Souls 8:45 am Rev. Michael Tegeder 6-Sat: 9:00 am For the End of Violence 5:00 pm Parishioners 7-Sun: 8:30 am Fay and Mae Martin Health of Pat Haggerty 10:30 am Health of Pat Haggerty For the Elderly & Sick Infant Baptism: Contact the Parish Office. A preparation session is required. Session may be taken prior to the birth of the child. Marriage: Begin arrangements with the priest or deacon at least 1 year in advance. Anointing of the Sick: This sacrament is available to anyone who is seriously ill or suffering from a prolonged illness. Please call the Parish Office for arrangements. First Communion, First Confessions, Confirmation, Adult Baptism: Please call the Parish Office at New Parishioners: Anyone wishing to register as a member of the parish may call the Parish Office at If you move, or change your phone number, please call the Parish Office and let us know your new address. Prayer Line: Jo Kusz From the Director of Stewardship Where Does My Treasure Lie? How I love summer. Recently I threw open the drapes to see the early morning light streaming, like grace-filled rays dancing across the tops of the trees in the dense wooded back yard below my balcony and I was reminded of how God gives us each day to begin anew. Yet, more often than not, the simplicity of an early summer morning can get complicated quickly by the demands on our lives or a sudden turn: the results of a medical exam; an injured loved one; the death of a family member, or beloved friend; a financial crises; a layoff at work; the breakup of a marriage. These and many other crises can make life very difficult to bear; but they can be devastating if our lives are not rooted in God, who is our rock in hard times and our strength to see us through. The gospel today speaks to this. About a man whose life is about to take a sudden turn; he will die that night. Then, Jesus speaks of the riches of heaven, as compared to earthly riches. The gospel points at how we can get caught up in what we own and what we have or what we don t have. It s speaks of possessions and how they take us over. Money can give out on us. But it can also be the means by which we express where our treasure lies. Besides using it to cover life s basic needs, how else do we use our resources? Do we use our money to care for the least? Our calendar can tell us how we use another treasure our time and will also show where our treasure lies. As the end approaches, those dying sometimes express regret with how they used their time. They will recall how they worried and were fretful over unimportant concerns and lost sight of what really mattered. In his writings, St Ignatius mentions three obstacles to our faith wealth, honor, pride. He saw from his own experience that people wanted wealth so that they would be highly thought of it can be the right school, the right address, the right bank, the right set of friends. And pride in what we have. And we know things can change for the worse very quickly. The opposite of the obstacles St Ignatius mentioned simplicity, integrity, humility. Humility is pride in who we are children of God, of being gentle and humble in heart as Christ was humble. (Matthew 11:29). There are no greater riches than having a loving; generous; faith filled heart regardless of your financial status. Money can never buy the gifts that bring happiness. It is such a simple lesson, but one we will never learn if we refuse to open our heart to it. This summer is a great time to reduce, repair, repurpose, or recycle the things of our lives. Of throwing open our drapes and seeing God s magnificent creation in a new light. Of winning the battle between being rich in the sight of the world and being rich in the sight of God. Let us focus then on generosity - on returning God s gifts with increase, through the generous sharing of our time, talent and treasure with each other and within our parish community. - Kay Mottaz H.E.O. Update Thank you for your donations to area food shelves. Food items went to Merrick Comm. Serv., Mplwd., on July 25. August 1 Julius & Darlene Loipersbeck, Salvation Army, Mplwd. Thank you for your generosity! May God bless you!

3 FFF: Family-centered Faith Formation Family Faith Formation: this coming Thursday the church celebrates the feast of St. John Vianney. He is the patron saint of all priests. Thus we ask his blessings on Father Benny and all priests who serve as pastors of parishes. Registration forms for this coming year of Family Faith Formation sessions will be sent out soon. Please keep in mind that our Faith Formation Program is for both parents and children. Faith formation is a life time process and is not just reserved for children. (Jesus taught the adults and blessed the children!) It is with hope that the families who participate are intent on becoming true disciples of Jesus. - S. Kathy The Two Feet of Social Concerns Justice: Archbishop Pierre, recently appointed papal nuncio to the U.S, reminds us that there are many injustices, many poor, many people who are treated unjustly. The Church should be near to the poor. This is where Christ wants us to be. That sounds like Pope Francis of whom Archbishop Pierre is a fan of! Charity: Out-of-town guests and others made very generous and useful donations this past week which delighted the recipients who are so grateful. Urgent needs: 2 box fans, backpacks with school supplies in them, and food and gas gift cards. Is it hard to imagine a mother being so poor that she can t do her piles of laundry because she doesn t have quarters to put in the apartment s washers and dryers? Yes, making it a habit of saving quarters for that purpose is a work of MERCY! RCIA Preparation Do you, or someone you know, wish to join the Catholic Church and/or receive the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist for the first time as an adult? Preparation for the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults begins this fall, with a registration deadline of September 1. Reception into the Catholic Church and/or Confirmation for adults will take place at the Easter Vigil on April 15, Please call the Parish Office at for more information. Youth Blessing of the Students With the new school year fast approaching, Father Benny and Jessica Nelson would like to invite all students of any age including those going away to college to a special Blessing Of The Students on Sunday, August 7 th at the 10:30 Mass. Refreshments will be served in the Kennard Street entrance immediately after Mass for all who wish to attend. Mass Intentions Mass intentions are available for weekday and weekend Masses (especially weekdays during the summer months). You have a Mass offered for the repose of the soul of a deceased loved one on the anniversary of their death, or other special occasions; for example, for someone celebrating their birthday or anniversary or in the situation of serious illness. If you would like to have a Mass celebrated for your intentions, please contact the Parish Office to schedule an available time and day. Pastoral Care PASTORAL VISITS: Because of the Right to Privacy laws, Presentation Church is not notified of parishioners who are in the hospital, homebound, or have entered a health care facility. We must hear from you, a family member, or a friend if you wish to be visited by our pastor or pastoral minister. Call our Parish Office, and our receptionist will pass on the information. Holy Rosary Prior to daily Mass Monday through Friday; and 1/2 hour prior to all weekend Masses. Friday Faithful Needed! Presentation Church is in need of more volunteers to help clean the church every Friday from 9:30-10:30 am. Training provided. If you are interested in participating in this ministry, please contact Jan Anderson at GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS meets Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm in the Parish Center lower level. For more information, please call Colleen at Stewardship Jesus urges us to be rich in what matters to God. The psalmist warns us against hardening our hearts. Are our hearts open to what really matters? Calling All Toilers Tuesday Toilers will meet this Tuesday, August 2, at 8:30 am in Kenney Hall. All are welcome! Lunch will be served. Loaves & Fishes Team 2 will be preparing and serving supper at the Dorothy Day Center on Wednesday, August 3, meals were served in July.

4 Presentation School News Know someone who is looking for a great school? Refer them to Presentation. We serve children ages Preschool through 8th Grade, and are still accepting registrations call now to schedule a tour! The School Office will be closed from June 20 th through August 15 th. Please or call in advance if you would like to stop by the School Office. If you need to drop off any materials, please leave them at the Parish Center which is open from 8:30-4:30 each weekday. The principal s direct phone number is (651) New this year: Presentation s Uniform Shop! Full of Presentation School uniforms; the best part about our new shop is all the uniforms are FREE! Located in Kenney Hall, the dates are August 10 and 11 at: Kindergarten and new families: Current school families: 3:00 5:00 pm 5:00 8:00 pm Middle and High School Youth The Youth Core Team invites you to join your peers on: Friday, August 5, at 7:00 pm Events: Pizza and fun activity (games) Talk Adoration, Praise, and Worship Meeting Place: Presentation s Parish Center Homebound Communion Ministers July 31 st Bob Altman Tom Nikolas Tim & Barb Kleiter MCC Doug & Joanne Cunnien Iowa Hi-rise August 7 th Pat Blaskowski Carl Ostling RoseLyn Worrel MCC Mike Fratto Iowa Hi-rise Save the Dates ~ ANNUAL CORN FEED ~ Saturday, August 20, :00 pm in Kenney Hall All the corn you can eat for FREE. ~ 70th ANNIVERSARY AND HOMECOMING ~ September 17 & 18 Things to Bring: Recreational clothes Positive attitude An appetite Prayerful spirit A Friend Cost: Free! Questions: youthministry@presentationofmary.org or call Jessica Nelson at Watch for more information in upcoming bulletins. Divine Mercy Study Series Divine Mercy in the Second Greatest Story Ever Told A 10-Week Enriching Video and Study Series Join with fellow parishioners and experience this series by Fr. Michael Gaitley, popular speaker and author of 33 Days to Morning Glory and Consoling the Heart of Jesus. This journey takes you through the transformative message of St. Faustina Kowalska, the prophetic apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima, the powerful witness of St. Maximillian Kolbe, and the world-changing papacy of Saint John Paul II. Registration includes workbook. Join us each Wednesday or Sunday to discover the beauty of the message of Divine Mercy! Sessions will be held in the Modesta Room at the Parish Center beginning Wednesday, September 14, and Sunday, September 18 (10 weeks total, ending on November 20); choose from the following: Wednesday morning from 9:00-11:00 Wednesday evening from 6:30-8:30 Sunday afternoon from 12:00-2:00 Registration is due September 7 at $15. Form is available in church or online at ofmary.org. For more information, contact the Parish Office at Preschool News KIDS SAY THE DARNDEST THINGS! Wesley: My mom made my blankie. I said, Oh, really; did she sew it or crochet it? He replied, No, she made it with nails! Miles: While eating lunch, he said, She matches me we both have moon cheese! (Babybel) Lola: While playing with magnets, she said, Look, I made a lift! (meaning weights for weight lifting) Sophie: When my parents argue, I get a headache! Luke: He brought in a pack of Oreos. Miles said, You cannot eat all those because you will get fat! Boy Scout News - Ms. Sandy Stop by the Friday night North St. Paul History Cruze Car Show where Boy Scouts from Presentation operate a stand on 7th Avenue selling hot dogs, brats, chicken, pop, and water. Seven scouts and three adults from Troop 461 are there every Friday night through September 16. Enjoy a leisurely walk down 7th Avenue in North St. Paul checking out the classic cars! For more information, visit

5 Mass Readings (Week of August 1) 1-Mon: Jer 28: 1-17; Ps 119: 29, 43, 79-80, 95, 102; Mt 14: Tues: Jer 30: 1-2, 12-15, 18-22; Ps 102: 16-23, 29; Mt 14: or 15: 1-2, Wed: Jer 31: 1-7; (Ps) Jer 31: 10-12b, 13; Mt 15: Thurs: Ez 3: 17-21; Ps 117: 1bc, 2; Mt 9: 35 10:1 Na 2: 1, 3; 3: 1-3, 6-7; (Ps) Dt 32: 35c-36b, 39abcd, 41; Mt 16: Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 6-Sat: Dn 7: 9-10, 13-14; Ps 97: 1-2, 5-6, 9; 2 Pt 1: 16-19; Lk 9: 28b-36 7-Sun: Wis 18: 6-9; Ps 33: 1, 12, 18-22; Heb 11: 1-2, 8-19 or 11: 1-2, 8-12; Lk 12: or 12: State of Parish Updates Presentation Parish Leadership Team would again like to thank you all for your questions and comments during our several Q&A sessions and for the feedback received via , or in face to face conversations. Your continued commitment and support to this family is highly appreciated and critical to our success. If you have additional ideas or suggestions, please let us know. What we've learned: Delinquent Tuition: Several parents have already stepped forward and either eliminated their delinquency or started payment plans and we expect our remaining parents to come forward with similar plans. Parish accounts: An accountant has joined Mary Woida to review all accounts and transactions over the past 5 years. As stated earlier, no malfeasance or embezzlement was found. What we've done: Leaders have met several times to plan next steps and prioritize the ideas generated from the brainstorming meetings. Letters have been sent to PBVM Alumni requesting donations. If you know of any Presentation School alumni not currently receiving information from us, please ask them to contact Mrs. Giel at or ngiel@presentationofmary.org. Leaders met with the Catholic School Center of Excellence (CSCOE) and other organizations to request either matching or challenge grants, and the response is positive and encouraging. What's next: School leaders will be brainstorming and communicating about other fundraising opportunities. "How we can help" guide coming soon. Expecting more of your great ideas! Parish Calendar 31-Sun: 11:30 am Baptisms (C) 1-Mon: 2-Tues: 8:30 am Tuesday Toilers (KH) 3-Wed: 2:00 pm CareFree Chateau Comm. Serv. 2:30 pm Norgard Court Communion Serv. 4-Thurs: 8:30 am Adoration (DMC) 2:30 pm Rosary Ramsey Care Center 7:00 pm GA (MR/KR/FR) 6-Sat: 7-Sun: Stewardship of Treasure When you give, give generously and not with a stingy heart; for that, the LORD, your God, will bless you in all your works and undertakings. Deuteronomy 15:10 8:45 am Mass (C) 10:30 am Ramsey CC Communion Service 7:00 pm Youth Night (CR/DMC) 9:00 am Mass (1 st Saturday) (C) Key to Meeting Places: Parish Center: AR-Assisi, CR-Conference Room, FR-Fireplace Room, KR-Kircher Room, MR-Modesta Room, PC-Parish Center, DMC-Divine Mercy Chapel; Other Areas: C-Church, BR-Band Room, FFC-Faith Formation Center, FL-Faculty Lounge, G-Gym, KH-Kenney Hall, KRS-Kindergarten Rooms in School, MRS-Mary s Room in School, PS-Preschool, R-Rectory, RF-Raymond Field, S-School, WR-Wold Resource Altar Servers Schedule Saturday, August 6 5:00 pm Maddie and Macey Weinmann, Charlie Diebel Sunday, August 7 8:30 am Art and Kari Heimer, Christopher Kazos Sunday, August 7 10:30 am Gabe and Luke Honerman, Teagan Ott Confirmation 2017 Presentation youth entering 9th grade are invited to participate in our Confirmation program. The Confirmation candidates will meet approximately 3 times per month, typically on Sunday evenings, starting in September. Confirmation will take place April 30, 2017, at the Cathedral in St. Paul. If you are interested in Confirmation, please call Meghan Bothwell at as soon as possible for materials. Registrations are due by August 26. Thank you.