SUNDAY, February 1, 2015 FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 1725 Kennard Street Maplewood, Minnesota 55109 Parish Office Phone: 651-777-8116 Fax: 651-777-8743 Office Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Website: www.presentationofmary.org Parish Staff Interim Pastor Fr. Benny Mekkatt 651-842-6013 Deacon Deacon Michael Martin 651-842-6014 Director of Administration and Finance Steve Blessing 651-842-6017 Director of Faith Formation/ Pastoral Minister S. Kathleen Rademacher, OSB 651-842-6018 Director of Stewardship Kay Mottaz 651-842-6022 Director of Music Rebecca Eurioste 651-842-6026 Receptionist/Secretary Mary Heymans 651-842-6010 Administrative Assistants Meghan Bothwell 651-842-6019 Karen Simons 651-842-6020 Confirmation Coordinator Sara Bertini 651-842-6076 Presentation School 1695 Kennard Street Maplewood, MN 55109 Phone (K-8): 651-777-5877 Fax (K-8): 651-777-8283 Phone (PreK): 651-770-3093 Fax (PreK): 651-779-2307 Principal Michael Rogers 651-842-6032 School Secretary Linda Prazak 651-842-6030 Preschool Director Erin Hinds 651-842-6070 Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 8:30 am and 10:30 am Mon-Thurs: 8:00 am Fri: 8:45 am Adoration Thursday: 8:30 am 8:30 pm Confessions Saturday: 3:30 pm 4:30 pm Mon-Thurs: 7:30 am 7:50 am or by appointment Morning Prayer Mon-Thurs: 7:30 am
Mass Intentions 2-Mon: 8:00 am Fermin Sabania 3-Tues: 8:00 am Victoria Vento 8:00 am Deceased Members of Sachi Family 5-Thurs: 8:00 am Joe Tritchler 6-Fri: 8:45 am George Ashton 5:00 pm Parishioners 8-Sun: 8:30 am Joe Rheonberger Special Intention for Victor Goerke 10:30 am Bernard Kelcher, Sr. Sam & Louise Damico 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 651-777-8116. Anyone wishing to register as a member of the parish should call the Parish Office at 651-777-8116. If you move, or change your phone number, please call the Parish Office and let us know your new address. Prayer Line: Jo Kusz 651-771-7438 From the Director of Stewardship In today s gospel, Jesus is teaching in the synagogue in Capernaum. Synagogues were primarily houses of instruction; the synagogue service was comprised of three elements: prayer, the readings of Scripture, and an exposition of it. They were administered by the laity, and geared to the day-today catechesis of the people. By law, wherever there were ten Jewish families, there had to be a synagogue. These neighborhood gathering places were vital to the faith life of the community. Therefore, if a person had a message to preach, the synagogue was an obvious choice of venue. There, Jesus gained a hearing. Following his example, his disciples would do the same after his death and resurrection. Now back to Capernaum Mark tells his readers that the people in the synagogue that day were spellbound because he taught with authority and not like the scribes. Indeed, Jesus spoke with the authority that was intrinsically his by virtue of his identity. Unlike Jesus, the scribes, who had been the recognized interpreters and teachers of the people, spoke with a derivative authority in that they appealed to the sacred texts, legal precedents, and others with expertise in the laws. Mark tells us that the people in the synagogue that day were amazed and wondered who Jesus was. Moreover, he said that Jesus reputation spread throughout the region. Jesus teaching had a profound impact on his audience and still does today. The fathers of the Second Vatican Council remind us that when the holy scriptures are read in Church, it is Christ himself who speaks (Sacrosanctum Concilium, 7). That's why we stand when the Gospel is proclaimed. We stand for Christ who himself is proclaiming it through his minister. Jesus spoke with authority. He spoke from personal conviction. He spoke from his own life experience. As we grow in our understanding of the Word, and as we allow the Word to impact our lives, so too will the way we live our lives come to have an ever-increasing impact on the world around us. Our lives will speak with authority. All Parish Advent Collection THANK YOU...THANK YOU...THANK YOU!! H.E.O. Update - Kay Mottaz A special thank you to everyone who donated items to the Presentation All Parish Advent Collection. Items were donated to Options for Women East- Life Care Center. 411 diapers 65 blankets/sheets/quilts 118 onesies 6 snowsuits 89 sleepers 7 hats and mittens 53 outfits 15 toys/stuffed animals 47 socks and shoes 1 umbrella stroller 49 bath towels/wash cloths 1 pack-n-play 11 bibs 1 high chair 68 misc. items (bottles, pacifiers, spoons, hygiene items) 86 donations made by the Mother Teresa Sewing Group Thank you for your donations to area food shelves. 116 pounds went to Merrick Comm. Serv., Mpld., on January 26. February 2 Julius & Darlene Loipersbeck, Salvation Army, Mpld. Thank you for your generosity! May God bless you!
Faith Formation Yes, we prayed! A little boy rushed to his Faith Formation session last Wednesday evening and requested that all the boys and girls pray for the woman who was hit by a car moments before and was lying on White Bear Avenue surrounded by caring people. The police and paramedics had not yet arrived. (It was later learned the woman died from severe head injuries.) Thanks to that little boy who requested prayers. After praying for her, the children were told to pray a short prayer whenever they see someone hurt, and when hearing ambulance or fire sirens. The feast of St. Blaise is this coming Tuesday, February 3 rd. The children had their throats blessed after listening to his story and seeing a picture of him healing a little child s throat. They also learned that since our voice boxes are in our throats, St. Blaise can help us use KIND voices! There are NO Faith Formation sessions this coming Wednesday, February 4 th. May our Faith Formation families enjoy that free evening! Parents of our 26 First Communicants are reminded to come to ONE of the Parent meetings scheduled for Tuesday, February 3 rd (7:00 pm 8:00 pm) and Saturday, February 7 th (9:00 am 10:00 am). Child care will be provided. Social Concerns - S. Kathy Justice: Economic injustice: The United States, one of the wealthiest nations in the world, has a 14.5 percent poverty rate with 14.5 million people and 1 in 5 children living in poverty. Of the world s highly developed countries, the United States has the largest income inequality. The poor are disproportionately affected by global problems such as climate change, and national challenges such as access to quality education. SOJOURNERS, Feb. 2015 Since his election, Pope Francis has unswervingly pointed to the scandal of poverty as a piercing MORAL challenge for the Church and the whole human community. Charity: For all the clean and good items received this past week, thanks and blessings. The winter jackets, scarves, caps, and mittens are keeping the recipients warm. Each of three families in poverty received a gas card, food items, and a jug of laundry soap. One family also received a donated set of much-needed jumper cables. Urgently needed: A woman with cancer is in need of a twin-sized bed, a kitchen table and 2 chairs, and living room furniture items. If you can help meet these needs, kindly call S. Kathy or the parish office. Rediscover Book Club Join Presentation s Rediscover Book Club six Sunday evenings beginning February 15 through March 22 at 7:00 pm in the Parish Center. During Lent we will focus on a book by Jeff Cavins entitled Praise God and Thank Him. This book is about living with God in the challenges of life and discovering a new way to confront obstacles. It s about following God through the storms and resting in him when the winds blow. It s about confronting our limitations and celebrating God s limitless power. The book is available from the Parish Office for $13 per copy. For questions about the book club, contact Jerry or RoseLyn Worrel at 651-770-6363 or register online at www.presentationofmary.org. Registrations are due by February 12. Pastoral Care GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS: Meets Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm in the Parish Center lower level. For more information, please call Colleen at 651-295-9853. 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 Following daily Masses Monday through Thursday; prior to daily Mass on Friday; and 1/2 hour prior to all weekend Masses. Stewardship Moses told the people, The Lord will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own kinsmen. God still provides among His people the gifts and talents necessary to continue the work of His Church. What gifts are yours to share? Mass Intentions Mass intentions are available for parish weekday and weekend Masses for the repose of the soul of a deceased loved one on the anniversary of their death, or another special occasion; or, for example, for someone living on the occasion of a serious illness. If you would like to have a loved one remembered at a parish Mass, please contact the Parish Office to schedule an available time. Calling All Toilers Tuesday Toilers will meet t h i s T u e s d a y, February 3, at 8:30 am in Kenney Hall. All are welcome! Lunch will be served.
Presentation School News Our annual Box Top collection drive is now underway! Please help by depositing box tops at Church entrances, or in the School or Parish offices. Our school is participating in the Catholic United Financial Catholic Schools raffle this year. Help support our school by purchasing a $5 ticket at the school or after Mass! Grand prize is your choice of a 2015 Ford Escape or $25,000 in cash. Raffle sponsor, Catholic United, is covering the cost of the raffle (from prizes to posters and everything in between), so every cent of each $5 ticket sold stays at our school! Help us reach our goal of $23,580 by buying a ticket today! Tickets will be available for purchase after all Masses this weekend, and the weekends of February 7/8 and February 14/15. Tickets will be sold by students and school parents at all Church entrances. Presentation School will be closed on Monday, February 16, in observance of President s Day. There will be no school on Friday, February 27, which is a staff development day for teachers. Middle and High School Youth The Youth Core Team invites you to join your peers on: Friday, February 6, at 7:00 pm Events: Mass Pizza and fun activity (games) Talk Adoration, Praise and Worship, and Confession Meeting Place: Presentation s Parish Center Questions: Email: youthministry@presentationofmary.org Or call Kay at 651-842-6022 Pres Dollars Things to Bring: Recreational clothes Positive attitude An appetite Prayerful spirit Bible (if you have one) A Friend Cost: Free! As of January 26, the following are the gift cards in stock for purchase: Best Buy $25 Subway $10 (2) Burger King $10 SA $100 (7) Holiday $100 (2) Walgreens $25 Kwik Trip $50 (5) Walmart $100 (5) Old Navy/Gap $25 Please contact Cathy Dobihal (651-484-5171 or dobihal@comcast.net) if you would like to make a purchase. Preschool News We have passed the halfway mark of the school year and are having a blast in the after-school program! Lately, the school-agers have been inspired to put on numerous fashion shows and plays for the preschoolers, which have been wellreceived with lots of laughs and applause! I love seeing the creativity, imagination, and teamwork these children use to create their different skits, which are completely student-lead. Other creations that we have seen are many Lego villages, each one special, and a small town constructed out of foam blocks, which included a city hall and mayor. There is always plenty going on in the after-school program! 55 Club Lunch When: Tuesday, February 17 Where: Moose Lodge Banquet Room 1946 English Street, Maplewood, MN Time: Cost: Menu: - Ms. Jamie 11:45-12:00 check-in; 12:05 lunch Followed by entertainment and socializing $8.00 per person (all you can eat served buffet style) Fried Chicken Entertainment: Fr. Benny Mekkatt will talk about his trip to India! RSVP: 651-842-6055 by February 13 Mid-Winter Girls Softball Clinic WHO: Female Presentation community members WHEN: Saturday afternoons late February March WHERE: School gym WEAR: Long pants and tennis shoes BRING: Water bottle and learning spirit! Watch future bulletins for more details! Loaves & Fishes Team 2 will be preparing and serving supper at the Dorothy Day Center on Wednesday, February 4, 2015. 268 meals were served in January.
Mass Readings (Week of February 2) 2-Mon: Mal 3: 1-4; Ps 24: 7-10; Heb 2: 14-18; Lk 2: 22-40 3-Tues: Heb 12: 1-4; Ps 22: 26b-28, 30-32; Mk 5: 21-43 Heb 12: 4-7, 11-15; Ps 103: 1-2, 13-14, 17-18a; Mk 6: 1-6 5-Thurs: 1 Cor 1: 26-31; Ps 31: 3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Lk 9: 23-26 6-Fri: Gal 2: 19-20; Ps 126: 1bc-6; Mt 28: 16-20 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8-Sun: Jb 7: 1-4, 6-7; Ps 147: 1-6; 1 Cor 9: 16-19, 22-23; Mk 1: 29-39 Homebound Communion Ministers February 1st Bob Altman Sheila Blanda Carl Ostling Kari Heimer MCC Denise Legato Iowa Hi-rise February 8th Cindy Betz Ellen LaScotte LenNore Rassett RoseLyn Worrel MCC Joan Paulson Iowa Hi-rise Altar Servers Schedule Saturday, February 7 5:00 pm Jackson Giel, Anne Franey, Kayla McKane Sunday, February 8 8:30 am Anna Gottwalt, Chris Kazos, Maura Salchow Sunday, February 8 10:30 am Scouts will serve Valentine Dinner, Speaker, Dance Saturday, February 14, 2015 5:00 pm Mass (including renewal of marriage vows) 6:00 pm Dinner Catered by Cossetta in Kenney Hall 7:00 pm Bishop Cozzens Speaking on Marriage 8:00 pm Sweethearts Dance in the Gym Cost: $70/Couple Dinner and Speaker $30/Couple Dance $90/Couple Dinner, Speaker, and Dance Registration forms are due February 7. Forms can be found at the Kennard Street entrance or online. Questions: please call Roger or Terry Goerke at 651-778-1081. Old Palms Old PALMS are needed for burning at our Ash Wednesday services. Please bring them next weekend and place them in the baskets at all the Church entrances. 1-Sun: 2-Mon: 3-Tues: Parish Calendar 9:45 am Children/Teen Choir Rehsl. (SFC) 4:00 pm Confirmation Candidates Field Trip (Off Site) 6:00 pm Girl Scout Troop 53655 (KH) 8:30 am Tuesday Toilers (KH) 10:30 am 55 Club Planning Meeting (AR) 6:00 pm Cub Scout Pack 461 Den Meeting (KH) 7:00 pm Faith Formation First Eucharist Parent Meeting (MRS) 7:00 pm Liturgy Commission (CR) 2:00 pm CareFree Chateau Comm. Serv. 2:30 pm Norgard Court Comm. Serv. 7:00 pm Liturgical Choir Practice (C) 5-Thurs: 8:30 am Adoration (SFC) 2:30 pm Rosary Ramsey Care Center 7:00 pm GA (MR/KR/FR) 6-Fri: Stewardship of Treasure Fiscal Year JAN to date Amount Needed... $62,500... $472,500 Total (past week)... $19,315... $433,475 Sunday Envelopes (past week)... $16,716... $305,503 Automatic Deposits (past week)... $2,256... $116,192 Plate Collection (past week)... $329... $11,502 Children s Envelopes (past week)... $14.39... $278.28 Total Received (thru Jan 28)... $59,861... $433,475 RENEW Fund Prior Balance... $50,049 New Receipts Past Week... $1,007 RENEW Fund Current Balance... $51,056 8:45 am All School Mass (C) 10:30 am Ramsey CC Communion Service 4:00 pm Girl Scout Troop 55582 (KH) 7:00 pm Youth Night (PC/CR/SFC/G) 9:00 pm Youth Ministry Commission (CR) 8:00 am Basketball Tournament (G) 9:00 am Faith Formation First Eucharist Parent Meeting (MRS) 5:00 pm Confirmation Candidates Life Line Mass (Off Site) 8-Sun: 11:30 am Baptism (C) 12:00 pm Boy Scout Court of Honor (KH) 12:00 pm RCIA Program (AR) Key to Meeting Places: Parish Center: AR-Assisi, CR-Conference Room, FR-Fireplace Room, KR-Kircher Room, MR-Modesta Room, PC-Parish Center, SFC-St. Francis Chapel; Other Areas: C-Church, BR-Band Room, FFC-Faith Formation Center, FL-Faculty Lounge, G-Gym, KH-Kenney Hall, MRS-Mary s Room in School, PS-Preschool, R-Rectory, RF-Raymond Field, S-School, WR-Wold Resource