May 9, 2021 | Fifth Sunday of , Mother’s Day www.presentationofmary.org “Behold, your mother.” John 19.27 I mentioned in my homily last week about the Tree of 40 those that depend on them, much like the beautiful tree Fruits, pictured here (photo courtesy of Sam Van Aken, feeds others with its fruit while still seeking nourishment for same artist). What an amazing tree to be able to nourish so itself. many foreign branches that were grafted unto it If any branch on the tree suffers or is broken, the whole tree This is a beautiful image we can use to recall how through feels it. Though we may not be physically connected to our Baptism we have all been grafted to Christ, who is the mothers for more than a portion of our lives, they feel every Tree of Life that nourishes us and all of creation. bit of their children’s pain, just as Jesus suffers along with us through any trial. In John 15:9, Jesus calls us to “remain in [his] love,” to stay “grafted” to himself. In this way he uses his very life to There couldn’t be better parallel examples of sacrificial love sustain our own. that the ones found here in nature, in family, and in Jesus

As this tree is a reflection of Jesus giving his own body as Himself. Giving of oneself to serve and sustain the lives of others is a most glorious and holy gift. real food and real drink for us, it also greatly mirrors the sustaining and supportive love of a mother. What a beautiful gift motherhood has been to me, to our

The gift of motherhood is a great blessing that we often take parish, our city, nation, and the world! Without our mothers, where would we be today? for granted. Sure we love babies and children, but the Don’t forget to say a prayer work and selflessness that a of thanksgiving for your own mother offers up during mothers, your spiritual pregnancy (and beyond!) is mothers, and all of those quite something. The child women who are a part of growing inside of her is your life. totally dependent on her Don’t forget to thank Jesus body for nourishment and as well for giving us his own protection, as the child is a Mother, to watch over us. part of her. And even after birth, mothers sustain their Mary, , own bodies and lives while at pray for us! the same time providing for -Fr Peter “GO , therefore, and Clergy Follow us!

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Are you being called to Adoration? We had a great time at our first Friendly Feud last During these times of unrest it is even more Sunday, lots of fun was had by all! If you would like to important to spend time in the presence of our enter a team to play, contact the Parish Center at Lord and look to him for guidance and peace. 651-777-8116. We are in great need of people to fill a spot at 9:00pm on Fridays. Call Barb Kleiter at 651-774-1172 for Starting this summer Presentation will information. host Summer Sunday Fun Days! Stay tuned for more info! The Parish Pastoral Council Needs You! We are looking for members of the Parish to fill vacancies Spring Maintenance Day on the Pastoral Council. If you feel called and would like to Please join us on Saturday, May 22 from 8AM- 2PM serve on the Council, please complete this application (can to clean, move, fix, rake, blow, cut, and tidy up the also be found on the parish website): bit.ly/2QHE1C9. church and campus. A task for everyone! Lunch will The deadline is May 23, 2021. be served. Check in at Kenney Hall when you arrive. For more information and/or to sign up to help, Presentation is in need of volunteers to help clean on contact Rick Bidwell at [email protected] or a weekly basis each Friday following the 8:45 a.m. Mass. 651-260-7032. Light cleaning duties will be performed, and are necessary to prepare the church for the following weekend liturgies. If Join us for the 12th Annual Walk to the Cathedral! you are interested please contact Jan Anderson at 651- Join us on Sunday, May 23rd for a pilgrimage of faith as we walk six miles from Presentation to the 777-2372 or email [email protected]. Cathedral of St. Paul, our “mother church,” an From the Parish Enhancement Committee: architectural masterpiece which has been designated Care to help with some Parish Maintenance Tasks? as the National Shrine of the Apostle Paul! We are starting to schedule monthly maintenance activity Leaving at noon from the lower parking lot, we will on the last Wednesday of each month—we fix, we clean, make this journey on foot, much we move, we cut, we.... Do it all! We usually start at 6:00 like the first disciples on the road p.m. go until 8:00 or 9:00 p.m. Inside and outside tasks, to Emmaus. We expect to arrive skilled & unskilled laborers are needed. We sure could use at the Cathedral at about 3:00 some help! Want to get on the email list? pm, and make a brief visit with a Contact Rick Bidwell at [email protected]. time for prayer, before walking down to Cossetta’s for dinner at about 4:15 or 4:30 pm. You may pre-park a car at the Cathedral to take back home or

use Metro Transit to return. If you would like to join us for any part of the itinerary, you are most welcome. No need to sign up; Panther News just show up. A great event for families… and for our parish family! Looking for summer child care? Presentation’s Summer Day Camp is open for registration. Visit Blood Drive Saturday, June 19th, https://presentationofmaryschool.org/extended-care/ 8:00 am—1:00 pm for more information! Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Presentation is hosting a Sports Camp this summer. You and the American Red Cross are hosting can choose from two different weeks or attend both! an upcoming blood drive. This is the Registration now open. Visit earliest the Red Cross has opened up registration so https://presentationofmaryschool.org/ to we wanted to give our parishioners an early chance to learn more. sign up! Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today! Visit See the most recent Panther Post by visiting https://www.redcrossblood.org/ to make an https://conta.cc/3tbBzRP. appointment or call Barb Swanson at 651-395-0453. Mass Readings: May 10th—May 16th Appointments only. No walk-ins. Mon., May 10 Tues., May 11 Wed., May 12 Thurs., May 13 Fri., May 14 Sat., May 15 Sun., May 16 Acts 16:11-15 Acts 16:22-34 Acts 17:15, 22—18:1 Acts 18:1-8 Acts 1:15-26 Acts 18:23-28 Acts 1:1-11 Ps 149:1-9 Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8 Ps 148:1-2, 11-14 Ps 98:1-4 Ps 113:1-8 Ps 47:2-3, 8-10 Ps 47:2-9 Jn 15:26—16:4a Jn 16:5-11 Jn 16:12-15 Jn 16:16-20 Jn 15:9-17 Jn 16:23b-28 Eph 1:17-23 or Eph 4:1-13 Mk 16:15-20 Calendar and Mass Intentions Vacation School 2021 Rocky Railway: Jesus’ Power Pulls Us Through If you would like to have a Mass celebrated for your St. Pascal Baylon intention(s), please contact the Parish Office to find an June 21-25, 2021, 9 am – 12 Noon available time at 651-777-8116 or At Rocky Railway, kids discover Jesus’ power can pull [email protected]. them through life’s ups and downs. Rocky Railway is Sunday, May 9—Sixth Sunday of Easter filled with incredible Bible-learning experiences kids Mother’s Day see, hear, touch, and even taste! Sciencey-Fun Gizmos™, team-building games, cool Bible songs, and 9:30 a.m. Mass Intention (For the People) tasty treats are just a few of the standout activities Monday, May 10—Saint Damien de Veuster that help faith flow into real life.

Plus, we’ll help kids discover how to Tuesday, May 11 see evidence of God in everyday life—something we call God 8:00 a.m. Mass Intention († Albert Seckinger) Sightings®. Registration forms are Wednesday, May 12—Saints Nereus, Archilleus, & available by calling the Kim Roering Pancras at 651-774-1585 ext. 128 and 8:00 a.m. Mass Intention († Clair Murphy) having one mailed to you, or find them online at Thursday, May 13 stpascals.org/faith-formation-for-children-and-youth.

8:00 a.m. Mass Intention († Father Stan Maslowski) Presentation of Mary’s Care for Creation Team is a Friday, May 14—Saint Matthias growing group of parishioners and school families 8:45 a.m. (For the School) taking active stewardship of our planet through the lens of ’ encyclical “Laudato Si”. Saturday, May 15—Saint Isadore Our first initiative, Gardens of Giving, which provides 5:00 p.m. Mass Intention († Angela Podobinski) parishioners and school families with seeds to help Sunday, May 16—Seventh Sunday of Easter grow produce for the hungry this summer has been The Ascension of the Lord very well received and there is much more to do. 9:30 a.m. Mass Intention (For the People) Won’t you join us? We would love to have you as part of our planning committee. Our next meeting is Thursday, May 27 at 7pm in the Parish Center or by HEO Welcomes Food Donations—Donations of Zoom. Contact: Martha Ruff at (402) 672-3420 or canned and dry goods can be brought to church Kay Mottaz - [email protected]. or the parish office. Thank you for your generosity!

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Weekend Contributions for May 1 & 2, 2021 Amidst this pandemic, I continue to be edified by the generous outpouring of Weekly Year-to-date love and support from our parish family. Thank you! Sunday Offertory $5,677 $327,950 Online Giving Electronic Contributions $1,548 $191,799 Thank you to all who have switched over to electronic Total Contributions $7,225 $519,749 giving during this time, especially as public Masses Budget $11,920 $560,120 are suspended. Variance ($4,695) ($40,371) If you are interested in switching over, please scan this QR code with your Renew Funds Collected $256 phone camera today or visit the Parish (May 1 & 2, 2021) website and Online Giving. Polar Family GOD’S ON THE LINE, Chiropractic Water Jetting - Drain Cleaning Industrial Vacuuming DON’T WULFF Donald R. Mandel, D.C. Housing for homeless Funeral Home pregnant women. HANG UP! (651) 436-3370 Cremation Services 651-777-3877 An Honest Family Volunteers needed. Advance Planning 2470 N. McKnight Rd. Vocations Are Owned Drain Cleaner Meaningful, appropriate, affordable North St. Paul 651•373•1205 Everybody’s We Specialize in Restaurants, 651-776-1555 Commercial Properties & More 1485 White Bear Ave. St. Paul www.polarfamilychiro.com PhilomenaHouse.org Business Ask Us About Preventative Maintenance V & I Steak House Senior Living Community “Your favorite steak house for over 40 years!” Maplewood Care Center Sunday Special: & The Homestead at Contact Tom Maakestad to place Steakburger $6.49 from Maplewood 11-2pm an ad today! [email protected] We Serve. We Care. We Uplift. Mon.-Sat. Open 11am-9pm or (800) 950-9952 x5858 Sun. Open 11am-8pm 651.621.2459 (651) 776-5419 homesteadatmaplewood.org www.arisbeststeakhouse.com TOM’S MOBIL SERVICE Complete Auto Service Full Service Gasoline Maintenance & Repair Family Owned & Operated Since 1957 489-9897 • 489-7807 1935 N. RICE Michael Justen Master Plumber

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