SUNDAY, July 23, 2017 SIXTEENTH 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 Parochial Administrator Fr. T.J. McKenzie 651-842-6013 tmckenzie@presentationofmary.org Deacons Deacon Michael Martin Deacon Mike Powers Director of Finance and Operations Bob Collett 651-842-6017 Director of Family Faith Formation and Youth Ministries Jessica Nelson 651-842-6025 jnelson@presentationofmary.org Director of Stewardship/Liturgy Kay Mottaz 651-842-6022 Receptionist/Secretary Mary Heymans 651-842-6010 Administrative Assistant Karen Simons 651-842-6020 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 Nikki Giel 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 Tues-Thurs: 8:00 am, Fri: 8:45 am (Rosary half-hour prior to Mass) Adoration Perpetual Adoration 24/7 (DMC) Confessions Saturday: 3:30 pm 4:30 pm Tues-Thurs: 7:30 am 7:50 am or by appointment Evening Prayer and Benediction Thurs: 8:00 pm (DMC)
Mass Intentions 24-Mon: 8:00 am [No Mass nor Communion Serv.] 25-Tues: 8:00 am Jared Leyendecker 26-Wed: 8:00 am Rev. David McCauley 27-Thurs: 8:00 am For Venezuela 28-Fri: 8:45 am Msgr. William Baumgaertner 5:00 pm For the People 30-Sun: 8:30 am Joan Kight Alice Marthaler Deceased Members of Ebensperger Family 10:30 am Mary Kelcher Alfred Kammermeyer 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 6 months 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. New Parishioners: Anyone wishing to register as a member of the parish may 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 Family Faith Formation & Youth Ministry Growing up I had an amazing Youth Minister. Sometimes I thought he was amazing, anyway. Sometimes I couldn t stand him. He had a way of constantly knocking at the door of my heart like an Avon lady of the past; only instead of saying Avon calling!, he would tell garrulous jokes followed with no seriously, give your life to Jesus. He singled me out. While focusing on so many others, he still singled me out. Jess, he would say. Dude. Seriously, just. Give your life to Jesus. What s holding you back? What s holding you back? I was 13 when Mr. Awesome Youth Minister (herein and evermore called Larry ) started to focus in on me. I was shy. I was quiet. I lacked confidence. I was awkward and that part never changed. But I digress. I didn t think I had any real talents. I didn t sing in front of people, I didn t know how to play any instruments, and I certainly didn t think I could ever stand in front of a group and testify to my love for Jesus and His incredible love for me. All of these barriers and all of these doubts, these were weeds and thorns in my heart! I don t know who sowed them there, but there they were. And Larry saw directly through them, and knew that I could bear good fruit. His methods of reaching that fruit were sometimes rather maddening. He would insist I do more, insist I sing louder, insist, insist, insist And one day, while working with him, he pushed me further than I thought was comfortable. He wanted me to sing loudly and confidently. I got angry, and sang as loud as I could out of said anger and something incredible happened. I had a voice. It stopped him in his tracks. Frankly, it stopped me in my tracks. The trajectory of my life changed in that instant. Not because I could sing that isn t the point. My life changed because that was the first time I saw through the weeds for myself. You see, we all have weeds and thorns that are trying to choke out this fruit that was sowed by the Sower. Larry didn t teach me how to pull up the weeds, but instead showed me that I could in fact see through them and focus on the fruit. Sometimes the weeds still pop up around me and I feel that self-doubt, or I feel that fear, or I tell myself that I am unworthy and not good enough. But we have a good and forgiving God (today s psalm!) who loves us immensely in spite of the weeds around our hearts! Don t let any of the barriers or weeds or thorns around your heart choke out the good fruit. They do not cancel one another. You can do amazing things even if you feel unworthy to do them. God can move you to incredible heights, even if you fear the summit and want your feet on the ground. You can testify to your love of Jesus, even if your love is flawed and sometimes broken. Cultivate what is good and pure and true in your fields, and trust in the promise that you will indeed bear good fruit. What s holding you back? - Jessica Nelson, Youth Minister H.E.O. Update Thank you for your donations to area food shelves. 40 pounds went to Salvation Army, Mplwd., on July 17. July 24 Anne Carlson, Merrick Community Services, Mplwd. Thank you for your generosity! May God bless you!
FFF: Family-centered Faith Formation Throughout the last year, we focused our hearts on growing in Mercy. This mercy is a tenderness of heart, one that Jesus the King of Mercy has gently instilled in each of us. Moving in to the next year, we will take that tenderness of heart with us in every step we take as we enter into our new theme: a sharpness of mind as we grow in Faith. What is it about our Catholic Faith that brings us closer to the True God? Permanent Adorers Urgently Needed There are currently no adorers for the following hours and are in immediate need: Wednesday Friday 4 pm 5 pm, 6 pm In Faith, - Jessica Nelson Adoration is a prayer that prolongs Eucharistic celebration and communion, during which the soul continues to nourish itself: it feeds on love, on truth, on peace. It feeds on hope, because he before whom we bow does not judge us, does not crush us, but who liberates and transforms us. (Homily for Corpus Christi, May 22, 2008) Pope Benedict XVI Contact Barb Kleiter at 651-774-1172 or timkandbarbk@comcast.net. AED Defibrillator Training Do you know how to respond if someone you know suffers a sudden cardiac arrest? Would others around you know how to respond if it happened to you? Now you can learn by attending one of the training sessions offered free of charge by Maplewood Fire Department. Each session will last approximately 15 minutes. You will learn how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED). As you may remember, Presentation now has four of these AEDs on our campus, thanks to a grant from Lake Elmo Jaycees and the generosity of the Picha/ Hughes family and the Presentation Men s Club! You will also learn Hands- Only CPR. An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a portable device that checks the heart rhythm and can send an electronic shock to the heart to try to restore a normal rhythm. AEDs are used to treat sudden cardiac arrest, a condition in which the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating. Hands-Only CPR is CPR without mouth-to-mouth breaths. It is recommended for use by people who see a teen or adult suddenly collapse in an out-of-hospital setting (such as at home, at work, in the park), consisting of two easy steps: (1) call 9-1-1 (or send someone to do so), and (2) push hard and fast in the center of the chest. Saturday, August 5 th, in the School Gym Pick one of the following times: 9:00 am; 9:30 am; or 10:00 am Contact Karen Simons by August 1 st with your desired time by email (ksimons@presentationofmary.org) or phone message (651-842-6020). Stewardship Those who are just must be kind, says today s first reading. If our words and deeds are kind and selfless, we will be like the good seed in the Gospel parable and gathered as wheat in the Lord s harvest. NOTICE: There will be no prayer/communion service on Mondays. Help Wanted Two adults/parents needed to manage our Sunday Nursery hour at the 10:30 am Mass. This can be on a rotation basis. Virtus training provided. Please contact Kay Mottaz at 651-842-6022 or kmottaz@ presentationofmary.org. Suggestion Box Have you often thought of great ideas or suggestions about our parish but didn t know how to communicate them? Please make use of the Suggestion Box available in the Kennard Street entrance for this purpose. Remember: it is not a trash box! Mass Intentions Mass intentions are available for weekday and weekend Masses. You can 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.
Presentation School News Join us for National Night Out in the lower parking lot on Tuesday, August 1 st, at 6:00 pm. We will have food, beverages, and fun waiting for you! Everyone is welcome, so bring a friend! If you would like to help make this event a success, please contact school principal, Nikki Giel, at ngiel@presentationofmary.org or by phone at 651-842- 6032. Don t miss your chance to shop at Presentation s Uniform Shop! Kenney Hall will be stocked with Presentation School uniforms; the best part is that all the uniforms are FREE! Dates are: Kindergarten/New Families: Current Families: During Open House: Help Wanted Preschool News August 9, 5-8 pm August 10, 5-8 pm August 31, 3-7 pm Are you home from college and looking for some extra money? Have we got the job for you! Presentation School and Parish is seeking extra summer maintenance help, assisting our building engineer with some light summer upkeep, as well as helping him get the classrooms cleaned and ready for the new school year. You would work directly with him, and he would train you in all you need to know. Please submit all applications to the school principal, Nikki Giel, at ngiel@presentationofmary.org. It's hard to believe we have reached the halfway point of summer! So many creative projects and cool field trips have made our time go fast, and we still have plenty of activities left to do! Our trip to Dairy Queen last week is a must for any summer to-do list, and the preschoolers soaked up every tasty morsel! Keep enjoying summer! Concrete/Roof Repair Drive - Ms. Jamie In the next few weeks, you will notice work being done to replace the rectory roof and the concrete sidewalks around the campus. Deferring these repairs is no longer an option, and while the RENEW fund will cover half of the expense, we do not want to incur additional debt to cover the remainder. Please consider extra RENEW donations during the next two months, to cover the $50,000 shortfall that will be temporarily covered by Parish funds. Your generosity is appreciated! Presentation Ladies Bridge Group To the ladies of Presentation Parish and their lady friends who are not members of the parish but are all at home during the day: Interested in keeping your minds alert and throwing in a mix of giggles at the same time? How? By joining the fun-loving, goodnatured Presentation Ladies Bridge Group! When? The 2 nd Monday of every month from 1:00-4:00 pm September through May. Where? Modesta Room in the lower level of the Parish Center. There is a onetime initial $25 fee, and monthly monetary prizes are awarded for 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd -place winners. Coffee and one dessert or table nuts/candies are offered/ provided by one rotating team of players each month. Each lady plays with the same partner every month. In the event of an uneven number of players, you might consider being a substitute. There are always many aha moments in an afternoon: I can t believe I made that bid; Oh, darn why did I do that?! Laughter abounds. After all, it s only a game, but a good one that helps to keep the mind sharp. For questions and to register (by August 31 st ), contact Annette Mackenroth (651-779-6112) or Anne Carlson (651-777-8415). Alumni Achievement Award The Presentation Pride Alumni Achievement Award is given to alumni who have made outstanding contributions in one or more of the following ways: Exceptional accomplishment in work career; Exceptional service in local, state, or national affairs; Exceptional service in support of the success of Presentation School. Visit the auction website at https://www.present ationofmaryschool.org/auction/ for more information and to download the nomination form. All submissions are due by July 31, 2017. Congratulations to our previous winners: Michelle Wahlstrand (2016); Mike Braun (2015); and Denise Legato (2014). Men of Presentation Catholic All men of Presentation are invited to the Parish Center on Friday, July 28 th, from 8:00-10:30 pm, for the Catholic Watchmen Keepers of the Fire event. There will be snacks and refreshments, fellowship, prayer, adoration, and benediction. All men of Presentation are invited to gather to pray for our youth, our school, our parish, and our culture. It is important for MEN to be the spiritual protectors of the family. Come and join us.
Mass Readings (Week of July 24) 24-Mon: Ex 14: 5-18; (Ps) Ex 15: 1b-6; Mt 12: 38-42 25-Tues: 2 Cor 4: 7-15; Ps 126: 1b-6; Mt 20: 20-28 26-Wed: Sir 44: 1, 10-15; Ps 132: 11, 13-14, 17-18; Mt 13: 16-17 27-Thurs: Ex 19: 1-2, 9-11, 16-20b; (Ps) Dn 3: 52-56; Mt 13: 10-17 28-Fri: Ex 20: 1-17; Ps 19: 8-11; Mt 13: 18-23 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 30-Sun: 1 Kgs 3: 5, 7-12; Ps 119: 57, 72, 76-77, 127-130; Rom 8: 28-30; Mt 13: 44-52 or 13: 44-46 Homebound Communion Ministers July 23 rd Bob Altman Pat Blaskowski Tom Bieter MCC Mary Ann Leo Iowa Hi-rise July 30 th Christine Jacobson Ellen LaScotte Tim & Barb Kleiter MCC Doug Cunnien Iowa Hi-rise Altar Servers Schedule Saturday, July 29 5:00 pm Maddie and Macey Weinmann; Olivia Carle Sunday, July 30 8:30 am Joey and Nichole Bertini; Claire Gabriel Sunday, July 30 10:30 am Jim, Shannon, and Adeline Heymans 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 Rites of Christian Initiation for Adults begins in October 2017, 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 March 30, 2018. Please call Kay Mottaz if you are interested: 651-842-6022. Running Aces Join the 55 Club for an outing to Running Aces for their horse harness racing on Tuesday, July 25. Meet in the upper parking lot to carpool, to leave at 5:00 pm. Food is available in their restaurant. Races begin at 7:00 pm. Questions? Call John Currier at 651-925-7239. Rest in Peace Please remember in your prayers Nancy McCarthy who died recently. Our sympathy to her family and friends. Stewardship of Treasure Mass Attendance July 15/16: 515 July 16 Budget Variance Sunday Offertory $11,453 $12,590 ($1,137) Automatic EFT $904 $5,740 ($4,826) Fiscal Year to Date Thru July 16, 2017 Sunday Offertory $36,183 $29,405 $6,778 Automatic EFT $8,216 $12,040 ($3,824) Total $44,399 $41,445 $2,954 RENEW Fund Receipts Fiscal Year to Date $1,487 * * Envelope donations thru 7/2; EFT thru 7/15 Parish Calendar 22-Sat: 7:00 pm Youth Movie Night (MRS) 23-Sun: 24-Mon: 25-Tues: 7:00 pm Presmen Basketball (G) 26-Wed: 27-Thur: 2:30 pm Rosary Ramsey Care Center 7:00 pm GA (FR/KR/MR) 28-Fri: 8:45 am Mass (C) 10:30 am Ramsey CC Communion Service 8:00 pm Catholic Watchmen (PC) 30-Sun: 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 Can You Help Us? Presentation needs help with many summer maintenance tasks/projects, such as pulling weeds, fertilizing lawn, painting, ballfield landscaping, carpentry, etc. Specifically looking for stucco/ plasterer to re-skim walls around church, and HVAC tech to look at our Kenney Hall kitchen air exchanger. Great family projects to choose from! Call or email Rick Bidwell at rickbiddy@comcast.net or 651-260-7032. Save the Date ~ ANNUAL CORN FEED ~ Saturday, August 19, 2017 6:00 pm in Kenney Hall All the corn you can eat for FREE. Watch for more information in upcoming bulletins.