SUNDAY, October 20, 2019 | 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time www.presentationofmary.org “Lead, Kindly Light”
I mentioned in last week’s bulletin article that Cardinal O’er moor and fen, o’er crag and torrent, till John Henry Newman was canonized last week. I failed to The night is gone; mention that four women were also canonized that same And with the morn those angel faces smile day: Sister Marian Thresia, Sister Giuseppina Vannini, Which I have loved long since, and lost awhile. Sister Dulce Lopes Pontes, and Marguerite Bays. What powerful words There was a poem Newman had written in 1833, “The as Newman struggled Pillar of the Cloud,” that I had wanted to share as well. with illness, longing to This poem has since been popularized and is better known be back home in as, “Lead, Kindly Light”. Here are the words to his poem: England from a journey to Italy. But Lead, Kindly Light, amid the encircling gloom, through it all, he kept Lead Thou me on! his faith in God, The night is dark, and I am far from home— knowing that He Lead Thou me on! would never lead Keep Thou my feet; I do not ask to see Newman astray, but to where he needed to be. The distant scene—one step enough for me. Praise God for these holy women and this holy man! May I was not ever thus, nor pray’d that Thou our saints always be a source of inspiration for us in our Shouldst lead me on. lives as we strive to follow Christ Jesus in our daily lives,
I loved to choose and see my path, but now especially amidst trials!
Lead Thou me on! I also hope to see many of you at the All Parish Meeting this I loved the garish day, and, spite of fears, nd Pride ruled my will: remember not past years. Tuesday, Oct 22 at 7pm. We’ll be reviewing the Annual Parish Report at this time. So long Thy power hath blest me, sure it still Will lead me on, All you holy men and women, pray for us! -Fr Peter
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Just People - Social Justice Coalition of Presentation Parish and “Those who sincerely Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, present an evening on “Native say ‘Jesus I trust in American Spirituality and Culture” Thursday, November 14, you’ will find comfort 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. The talk is in all their anxieties presented by Lawrence T. Martin, Ph.D. (Lac Courte Oreilles and fears.” Ojibwe), Professor Emeritus of American Indian Studies at the University of Wisconsin —Eau Claire. He will be presenting a St. John Paul II continuation of last year’s topic. Informative, insightful and Feast: October 22 spiritual, Professor Martin shares how his Catholic Faith is enhanced through the traditions of his Native American heritage, FORMED® Pick Of The Week: their plight in today’s society and more on the history of two tribes that inhabited Minnesota, the Anishinaabe (Ojibway) and the St. John Paul The Great Dakota. For more information contact Joan Paulson at 651-777- Audio by Jason Evert. 0490. Discover the five great loves of Pope Saint John Paul II as Jason Evert, renowned We Welcome Edward and Ramona Kuzava Catholic speaker and author, shares our newest parishioners! remarkable stories about this saint’s life from those who knew him and interacted with him daily.
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and enter our Parish Code: H8DVRZ. Registration for the Panther Pride Auction will close on October 23, so make sure to reserve your table now! Tickets cost: $60 per Person / Table of Eight $440. To RSVP, Donate, Advertise or Eucharistic Adoration
Volunteer go to https://presentationofmaryschool.org/auction/ . "What happiness do we not feel in the We look forward to seeing YOU there! presence of God, when we find ourselves alone at his feet, before the holy Presentation Spirit Wear is now available for purchase. The online tabernacle! … 'Come, my soul, redouble store will be open through 11/6/19. Visit https:// your ardor! You are here alone to adore presentationschool2019.itemorder.com/sale to view and purchase your God! His look rests on you alone!' Ah! items. A great variety to chose from! A great way to show your if we only had the angels' eyes! Seeing our Panther Pride! Lord Jesus Christ here, on that altar, and looking at us, how we should love him! We The POPS Halloween party will be Saturday, Oct 26 from 6-9pm in should want to stay always at his feet; it the gym. Cost is $5 per child, adults are free (child admission would be a foretaste of heaven; everything includes a food ticket and 4 game tickets). There will be awards for else would become insipid to us." - St. best child costume and best family costume! We could use some John Vianney volunteer, please contact the office if you are interested in helping at the party. Our current needs for Adorers: Tuesday - 12:00 Noon & 3:00 p.m. Upcoming events: Wednesday - 1:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.
10/23/19 – Presentation Night at The Plaza Theater Contact Barb Kleiter at 651-774-1172 10/25/19 – No School for more information.
Daily Mass Readings: Week of October 21st - October 27th
Mon., Oct. 21 Tues., Oct. 22 Wed., Oct. 23 Thurs., Oct. 24 Fri., Oct. 25 Sat., Oct. 26 Sun., Oct. 27
Rom 4:20 -25 Rom 5:12 -21 Rom 6:12 -18 Rom 6:19 -23 Rom 7:18 -25 Rom 8:1 -11 Sir 35:12 -18 Lk 1:69 -75 Ps 40:7 -8-10, 17 Ps 124:1 -8 Ps 1:1 -6 Ps 119:66, 68, Ps 24:1 -6 Ps 34:2 -3, 17 -23 Lk 12:13 -21 Lk 12:35 -38 Lk 12:39 -48 Lk 12:49 -53 76, 77, 93, 94 Lk 13:1 -9 2 Tm 4:6 -8, 16 - Lk 12:54 -59 18Lk 18:9 -14 Calendar and Mass Intentions Event Announcements * Holy Rosary 1/2 hour prior to all Masses All Parish Meeting Monday, October 21 Tuesday, October 22 Boy Scout Troop Meeting (KH) 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. in the Church Tuesday, October 22 Please join us for the 2018-19 Annual Parish Report *8:00 a.m. Mass/Chapel (Presentation Staff) Knights of Columbus Officers (AR) 6:00 p.m. 55 Club Luncheon - Tuesday, October 22, 11:45 a.m., at All Parish Meeting (C) 7:00 p.m. Blessed Sacrament, 2119 Stillwater Ave. Join us for a Meatloaf dinner catered by Magnolia’s. Cost $10 each. Wednesday, October 23 Entertainment: Ken - Party of One, musician/comedian. *8:45 a.m. School Mass/Church (Clara Sorenson) Reservations are needed by Friday October 18th by calling Bible Study (MR) Morning 9:30 a.m. Wayne Jurmu at 651-484-8377. Remember to bring Evening 6:30 p.m. children’s mittens, caps or scarves to be donated to the Liturgical Choir Practice 7:00 p.m. Merrick Community Center.
Thursday, October 24 *8:00 a.m. Mass/Chapel († Pedro F. Herrera) Grounds Maintenance Day
Friday, October 25 Saturday, October 26, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Your help is *8:00 a.m. Mass/Chapel (Deceased Members of the needed to clean up the gardens surrounding the Rectory Church Cleaning Group) and Church. Help for an hour or help all day! Use to fillfi your School service hours. Family tasks available. Lunch Ramsey Care Center Communion 10:30 a.m. will be provided. Contact: Rick Bidwell 651-260-7032,260-70 32 , Saturday, October 26 Parish Maintenance Day! [email protected] Confession 4:00 p.m. *5:00 p.m. Mass († Carol Dufault) Parish Maintenance Day (PC) 8:30 a.m. Annual Scout Wreath & Popcorn Sale Sunday, October 27. CCW Service Morning (KH) 8:30 a.m. Cub Scout Pack 461 will be selling popcorn and wreaths POPS Halloween Party (Gym) 6:00 p.m. after both Masses Sunday in Kenney Hall during Coffee Sunday, October 27 Coffee Sunday Sunday, which they will be hosting. Please call Vicky Boros 612-964-3059 if you want a wreath but cannot make it to *8:30 a.m. Mass (For the People) Coffee Sunday. *10:30 a.m. Mass (†Tom & Rosemary Opitz) Faith Formation (School) 9:40 a.m. Holiday Boutique - Hosted by Presentation CCW, Saturday, Sacramental Prep (School) 9:40 a.m. November 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Our craft and vendor list has grown! Stop by this festive and fun event, you’ll find a
great selection of one-of-a kind holiday gifts and exciting STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE items. Breakfast and lunch for sale. See parish website for
Mass attendance: 462 a vendor registration form or contact Phyllis Haag at 612- 723-8414 with questions. Weekend Contributions for Oct 12 & 13, 2019
Weekly Year-to-date 55 Club Bake Sale November 23-24, following all Masses Sunday Offertory $2,815 $127,163 in Kenney Hall. Donated bake sale items can be brought to Electronic Contributions $1,669 $51,510 Kenney Hall at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday or before the 8:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday. Pick up an item or two to enjoy at Total Contributions $4,484 $178,673 Turkey Bingo Saturday evening! Budget $12,500 $188,000 Variance ($8,016) ($9,327) Men’s Club Turkey Bingo Saturday, November 23, 7:00- 10:00 p.m. in the School Gym. Food and refreshments Renew Funds Collected $ 3,745 available for sale starting at 6:00 p.m. Twelve turkey door (October 12-13, 2019) prizes will be given throughout the night. Bingo cards will be sold at 25¢ each per game.
The Convenience of Online Giving: Visit www.presentationofmary.org and Red Cross Blood Drive Saturday, December 7 at 8:00 select Online Giving, or simply scan this a.m. — 1:00 p.m. in Presentation’s Kenney Hall (new convenient QR code on your phone. Try location). For more information contact Barb Swanson at it! 651-395-0453.
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