SUNDAY, November 23, 2014 OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST THE KING 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 Assistant 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 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 Principal Michael Rogers 651-842-6032 School Secretary Linda Prazak 651-842-6030 Preschool Director Erin Hinds 651-842-6070
Mass Intentions 24-Mon: 8:00 am Deceased Members of Suchi Family 25-Tues: 8:00 am Fr. George Wertin 26-Wed: 8:00 am Jack Somora 27-Thurs: 9:00 am Parishioners 28-Fri: 8:45 am Bette Pascoe 29-Sat: 5:00 pm Pedro Herrera Bernard Kelcher, Sr. Lorraine Reistad 30-Sun: 8:30 am Patricia Petitjean Nelson Michael Barrett 10:30 am Parishioners 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 Pastor Christ the King - A Unique King With a Unique Kingdom With the celebration of Christ the King this weekend, we have come to the conclusion of one more liturgical year. Next Sunday we begin the most wonderful season of Advent. For the last 34 weeks of Ordinary Time, we have been journeying with Jesus, meditating upon the major events and messages of Jesus, renewing and deepening our God experience. Today we are invited and encouraged to reaffirm the kingship and the reign of Jesus in our lives and live as the faithful and committed citizens of God s kingdom. It was Pope Pius XI who introduced this feast in 1925. Although emperors and kings now exist mostly in history books, we still honor Christ as the King of the Universe, by enthroning him in our hearts and allowing him to take control of our lives. St. Polycarp, the bishop of Smyrna, was brought before the Roman authorities and told to curse Christ, and he would be released. He replied, "Eighty-six years have I served him, and he has done me no wrong: how then can I blaspheme my king Jesus Christ who saved me?" Jesus Christ still lives as king, in thousands of hearts all over the world. The cross is his throne and the Sermon on the Mount is his rule of law. His citizens need obey only one major law: "Love one another as I have loved you." His love is selfless, sacrificial, compassionate, forgiving, and unconditional. He is a king with a saving and liberating mission: to free humanity from all types of bondages, enabling us to live peacefully and happily on earth and to inherit eternal life in heaven. Signs seen at churches: "Come work for Christ the King. The work is hard, the hours are long, and the pay is low. But the retirement benefits are very grand and out of this world." Viva Cristo Rey. -Fr. Benny Mekkatt, CFIC Novena to the Immaculate Conception You are welcome to join in a Novena to the Immaculate Conception starting on November 29 and ending on December 7, the Vigil of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. A Novena is a nine-day period of private or public prayer to obtain special graces, to implore special favors, or to make special petitions, as well as a spiritual preparation for the celebration of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on Monday, December 8. Each day of the Novena will start with Mass followed by the recitation of the Novena prayer. Novena Prayer Cards are located at all the church entrances. Children s Christmas Choir Children in Grades 1-8 are invited to join the Children s Christmas Choir. Rehearsals will be from 9:40 to 10:20 am on Sundays, November 30, December 7, December 14, and December 21. We will sing at 4:00 pm Mass on Christmas Eve. Registration forms are available in the Parish Office or at the Kennard Street entrance. H.E.O. Update Thank you for your donations to area food shelves. 106.8 pounds went to Salvation Army, Mplwd., on November 17. November 24 Tom & Irene O Ryan, Merrick Comm. Serv., Mplwd. Thank you for your generosity! May God bless you!
Faith Formation The children in Faith Formation did beautiful work on their Thanksgiving projects, all of which are related to giving thanks to God for the gifts given to them: Jesus, food, family, pets, school, church, clothes, air, water. They took the projects home so they can display them where the whole family can be reminded of the real meaning of the holy holiday of GIVING THANKS. Now we will begin to prepare for Advent to remind us of the great GIFT given to us in JESUS-EMMANUEL. We wish all our parishioners a peaceful and thankful THANKSGIVING feast. - Sara Bertini, S. Kathy, and all the Catechists Social Concerns Justice: It is right and JUST that we give thanks always, all ways. We ask for a piece of sand and God gives us beaches. We ask for a drop of water and God gives us rivers, oceans, and deep wells. We ask for time and God gives us each new day and then life eternal. We ask for food and God gives us gardens, grocery stores, and fruit trees. It is easy for us to fall in love with the gifts and forget the GIVER. We celebrate the Eucharist and give thanks, mindful that the word EUCHARIST means thanksgiving. Charity: To all donors and those who delivered the food to families in need: May God bless you for the joy you shared this past week. You are an example of faith in action. These include the out-of-town guests who contributed a ton of things to help meet the needs of people in poverty. This also includes a gentleman who donated a kitchen table and 4 chairs to a family greatly in need of them. The recipients are deeply grateful. Thanksgiving dinners can still be donated: food items, cash, or gift cards. Also needed: another kitchen table and 4 chairs. Our Advent Giving Tree will be in church again this year. The angels in the pews are all invited to take the angel tags off and purchase the indicated gifts for persons who otherwise would not have a gift for Christmas. (Santa doesn t visit their homes!) Kindly read the directives on the back of the tags. Advent Collection During Advent we will once again collect baby items for moms in need and their infants. Contributions will go to Options for Women East-LifeCare. Our greatest need is for the following items: new infant clothes 0-12m, diaper bags, Boppies with covers, bath supplies (towels, washcloths, lotions, and soaps), baby health kits, baby soft cover books, small and large bottles, infant toys, activity gyms, nursing pads, onesies, socks, cold weather outfits 0-12m, and new or gently used high chairs and strollers. We prefer that all donations be new with the exception of the last item for high chairs and strollers. Please place your items in the crèches in front of the confessionals. Donations will be accepted until January 11, 2015. 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. No Thursday Adoration Please note that there will be no Adoration on Thursday, November 27 (Thanksgiving Day). Stewardship When the Son of Man comes in glory, may we be among those who have fed the hungry, welcomed the stranger, and clothed the naked. For Jesus tells us clearly that it is those who have demonstrated good stewardship by sharing their gifts with the less fortunate who will receive God s blessing and inherit the kingdom. Blood Drive Mark your calendar for the Red Cross Blood Drive Saturday, December 6 9:00 am 2:00 pm School Gym T o m a k e a n appointment to donate blood please call Kay Mottaz at 651-842- 6022 or go online to www.redcrossblood.org, enter the zip code, 55109, the date of December 6, and select Presentation from the list of drives on that date. Remember, one donation can help save the lives of up to three people. Baby Bottle Drive If you still have a baby bottle from the Respect Life Baby Bottle Drive, please return it at the Kennard Street entrance or the Parish Center (even if you are not able to contribute). Thank you!
Cody: Presentation School News K-8 students may be out of uniform on Tuesday, November 25 th (the day before Thanksgiving break) if they bring a $2 donation. All of the funds raised will be used to ship donated school supplies to Guatemala in time for the start of the school year which begins in January. Presentation School will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving from Wednesday, November 26 th, through Friday, November 28 th. POPS will be hosting its annual Breakfast with St. Nick on Sunday, December 7 th, from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm in Kenney Hall. Proceeds from the breakfast benefit Presentation School. Mark your calendar for Presentation School s annual Christmas concert which is being held on December 11 th at 7:00 pm in the Church. We hope to see you there! Preschool News Kids Say the Darnedest Things Ms. Jessie told him to kiss his brain; while puckering up, he said, "I can't reach it!" Easton: Talking about playing hockey, said his sister and brother play, but "Dad is old like a grandpa and can't play!" Liam: Izzie: Ava: Olivia: When asked about what he knows about police, he replied, "I know that they eat donuts and drink coffee!" In group time while talking about Fall and trees, someone said, "Dogs pee on trees," and Izzie said, "That's why those are called Dogwood trees!" I told the kids we were not "running" class on Friday; Ava replied, "Why, because it doesn't have feet?" (4 years old) asks a boy in class, "Do you want to go on a date?" Ms. Sara said, "Ask your dad when you can date." Stewardship and Thanksgiving - Ms. Sandy In this season of thanksgiving, a sincere 'Thank You' is in order to everyone who supports our congregation throughout the year with their attendance, service, and regular financial contributions. For those of you who are interested, the church offers electronic giving options for making donations on a scheduled, automated basis. It's convenient for you and provides much-needed financial consistency for the church. Pick up an authorization form at the Kennard Street entrance or Parish Center. Angel Program for Tuition Assistance The Angel Program for Tuition Assistance invites people in our parish community and beyond to become Angels who help make Catholic education possible for everyone who desires it. We initiated the Angel Program in 2012 to allow our parishioners and other benefactors to make their support for Catholic education practical and tangible. A brochure and pledge card can be found at the end of your pew or at the Kennard Street entrance. Please give generously to this important program. Your contribution is a great way to show your support for Catholic education at Presentation! Ski & Snowboard Trip Spirit Mountain, Duluth December 26-28, 2014 Grades 9-12 Cost: $140, or $160 with rental Price includes: hotel, lift tickets, transportation, and most meals Registration due by: Wednesday, December 10 For permission slip and more information, contact: Mike Thomas at 651-338-6058 or mike.thomas@ usasafetysupply.com; or stop by or call the Parish Center at 651-777-8116. Reserve your spot now...space is limited! Holiday Breakfast Sunday, December 7, 2014 8:00 am 12:30 pm Kenney Hall Adults: $7; Children 5-13: $4; 4 and under: Free Enjoy an All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast: Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Cheesy Potatoes, Ham and Sausages, and Beverages. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Father Finley Council Thanksgiving Day Liturgy Thursday, November 27, 2014 9:00 am Mass In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, the Parish Office will be closed on Thursday, November 27th, and Friday, November 28th.
Mass Readings (Week of November 24) 24-Mon: Rv 14: 1-3, 4b-5; Ps 24: 1b-4b, 5-6; Lk 21: 1-4 25-Tues: Rv 14: 14-19; Ps 96: 10-13; Lk 21: 5-11 26-Wed: Rv 15: 1-4; Ps 98: 1-3b, 7-9; Lk 21: 12-19 27-Thurs: Sir 50: 22-24; Ps 138: 1-5; 1 Cor 1: 3-9; Lk 17: 11-19 28-Fri: Rv 20: 1-4, 11 21: 2; Ps 84: 3-6a, 8a; Lk 21: 29-33 1st Sunday of Advent 29-Sat: 30-Sun: Is 63: 16-17, 19; 64: 2-7; Ps 80: 2-3, 15-16, 18-19; 1 Cor 1: 3-9; Mk 13: 33-37 Homebound Communion Ministers November 23rd Cindy Betz Tom Nikolas LenNore Rassett Tom Bieter MCC Val Davis Iowa Hi-rise November 30th Sheila Blanda Pat Blaskowski Kay Mottaz Morris & Mary Ellen Holes MCC Denise Legato Iowa Hi-rise Altar Servers Schedule Saturday, November 29 5:00 pm Jackson Giel, Anne Franey, Kayla McKane Sunday, November 30 8:30 am Madison Berglof, Katherine Book, Chris Kazos Sunday, November 30 10:30 am Isabella Gabriel, Elena Cherry, David Gallagher Christmas Environment If you wish to donate for our Christmas decorations and plants, please place your contribution in the collection or mail to the Parish Office. Mark your envelope Christmas Decorations and include your name and/or the name of the person you would like to be remembered. Welcome New Parishioners! Presentation Parish warmly welcomes David and Kristin Christensen and their daughters, Kacey (3 years old) and Lillian (3 months old), who recently registered in the parish. Lily was just baptized here on November 9! Please join us in welcoming the Christensen family! Pres Dollars will be sold after all Masses next weekend, November 29/30, in the Kennard Street entrance. NOTE: Christmas will be here before you know it! Those orders would need to be in by December 14. Stewardship of Treasure Fiscal Year NOV to date Amount Needed... $74,250... $315,000 Total (past week)... $14,378... $278,641 Sunday Envelopes (past week)... $7,473... $186,820 Automatic Deposits (past week)... $6,507... $84,246 Plate Collection (past week)... $391...$7,539 Children s Envelopes (past week)... $6.25...$35.14 Total Received (thru Nov 18)... $44,947... $278,641 RENEW Fund Prior Balance... $121,917 New Receipts Past Week... $1,581 RENEW Fund Current Balance... $123,498 Parish Calendar 22-Sat: 6:00 pm Turkey Bingo (G) 23-Sun: COFFEE SUNDAY & BAKE SALE (KH) 12:00 pm RCIA Program (AR) 6:00 pm Revelation Bible Study (F,K,MR) 6:00 pm Confirmation Candidates (KH) 24-Mon: 10:30 am Ramsey CC Communion Service 7:00 pm Women s 500 Card Club (KH) 25-Tues: 6:00 pm Boy Scout Trp. 461 Pope Pius XII Religious Emblem (FR) 6:00 pm Girl Scout Troop 55587 (KH) 26-Wed: NO SCHOOL / NO FAITH FORMATION 27-Thurs: OFFICE CLOSED 9:00 am Mass (C) 7:00 pm GA (MR/KR/FR) 28-Fri: OFFICE CLOSED 29-Sat: 9:00 am Extraordinary Ministers Recommissioning (C) 30-Sun: 9:40 am Children s Christmas Choir Rehearsal (C) 6:00 pm Revelation Bible Study (F,K,MR) 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 Free Senior Preview! Hill-Murray High School offers a free senior showing (55+) of A Very Hill-Murray Christmas variety show. All your favorite carols and music and more! Thursday, December 4, at 7:00 pm. For more shows, call 651-748-2417.