SUNDAY, April 14, 2013 | THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER 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 1725 Kennard Street • Maplewood, Minnesota 55109 Pastor Fr. Mark Huberty 651-842-6013 Deacon Deacon Michael Martin 651-842-6026 Director of Administration and Finance Steve Blessing 651-842-6017 Director of Faith Formation S. Kathleen Rademacher, OSB 651-842-6018 Director of Stewardship Kay Mottaz 651-842-6022 Director of Music Terrell Beaudry 651-842-6020 Office Manager Karen Simons 651-842-6010 Administrative Assistant Meghan Bothwell 651-842-6019 Confirmation Coordinator Sara Bertini 651-842-6076 Presentation School 1695 Kennard Street Maplewood, MN 55109 Phone: 651-777-5877 Fax: 651-777-8283 Principal Michael Rogers 651-842-6032 School Secretary Patti Spector 651-842-6030 Childhood Learning Center 1725 Kennard Street Maplewood, MN 55109 Phone: 651-770-3093 Fax: 651-779-2307 Director Lyn Haselmann 651-842-6070 Mass Schedule Confessions Saturday: 5:00 pm Saturday: 3:30—4:30 pm Sunday: 8:30 am and 10:30 am Wednesday: 7:30 am—7:50 am Mon-Thurs: 8:00 am Fri: 8:45 am or by appointment Mass Intentions From the Administration & Finance Director 15-Mon: You Changed My Mourning Into Dancing 8:00 am † Ralph Boudewyns 16-Tues: Two things struck me as I read the readings for this weekend. 8:00 am 1. God reveals Himself to the Apostles (the Gospel reading) and to John 17-Wed: (in Revelations). How does God reveal Himself to me? 8:00 am † Rev. Richard J. Wolter 2. From the Psalm (Ps 30): Repeatedly, God inspired the Psalmist from 18-Thurs: mourning to rejoicing. 8:00 am † Alfreda Hessler 19-Fri: Many different stories from the bible describe magnificent revelations of 8:45 am † Ed Mehsikomer God’s presence … from the burning bush with Moses to the miracles of Jesus 20-Sat: to the appearance to Thomas in last week’s reading to today’s story of the 5:00 pm † Stanley & Violet great catch of fish. Today, we may not see such grand appearances but we Schneider know nonetheless that He is with us. We know this in the same way that the † Chris & Julia Karnowski Apostles knew they were in His presence … in the breaking of the bread. We 21-Sun: see Him, or should see Him, in everything we do and everything we say, and 8:30 am Parishioners everything we think. 10:30 am † Jack Godbout † Martin Hare It is our belief in His presence that calls us to actively look for His presence. † Florence Shoemacker And if you look, you will find Him … everywhere. You will see Him in the poor and needy. You will see Him in the glee of the child. You will see Him the diffi- culties of your day. You will see Him in the high points of your day. Infant Baptism: Contact the Parish Office In seeing Him and being bathed in His presence, you will be able to sing with A preparation session is required. the Psalmist: “At nightfall, weeping enters in, but with the dawn, rejoicing. Session may be taken prior to You changed my mourning into dancing; O Lord, my God, forever I will give you the birth of the child. thanks.” (Ps 30:12-13) Marriage: In Christ, Steve Blessing Begin arrangements with the priest or deacon at least 1 year in advance. Welcome and Congratulations Anointing of the Sick: At the Easter Vigil we joyfully welcomed James Eschiti and Julia McMann, who This sacrament is available to were baptized and received into the Catholic Church. We also joyfully anyone who is seriously ill or welcomed Ronald Brothen who received the sacrament of Confirmation and suffering from a prolonged illness. now join us in full communion with the Catholic Community of Faith. We Please call the Parish Office for rejoice in the work God has done in these people of faith and look forward to arrangements. continue sharing together in the Eucharist. May God’s fullest blessings rest upon them! First Communion, First confessions, Confirmation, Adult Baptism: Please call the Parish Office 55 Club at 651-777-8116. When: Tuesday, April 16th Anyone wishing to register Where: Moose Lodge Banquet Room 1946 English Street, Maplewood, MN as a member of the parish Time: 11:45—12:00 Check in 12:05 Lunch should call the Parish Office at Cost: $8.00 per person 651-777-8116. If you move, or (All you can eat served buffet style) change your phone number, Menu: Spaghetti & meatballs, salad, roll, vegetable, please call the Parish Office dessert, coffee or water. Call the parish office at 651- and let us know your new address. 842-6055 by Monday, April 15th to reserve a lunch. Entertainment: Game. Prayer Line: Call Bernie Brees at 651-774-5525. Faith Formation Pastoral Care JESUS SERVES + JESUS CARES GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS Meets Thursday Evenings at 7:00 pm in Our Faith Community welcomes 13 children as they the Parish Center lower level. For celebrate their first full participation in the Eucharist more information, please call this weekend. We congratulate them and ask the Colleen at 651-295-9853. blessings of Jesus, the Bread of Life, upon them and their families. 10:30 am Sunday, April 14th Stewardship Joseph Bertini Sophia Cruz Joey Dick In today’s Gospel, Danielle Hurley Logan Jones Raiah Mandell Jesus tells again and Thomas Moore Henry Radoc Emma Reinhardt again, “If you love Me, Grace St. Sauver Noelle Weinberger Macey Weinmann feed my sheep.” He Gizelle Wilkins says the same to - S. Kathy each of us, “If you love Me, use the gifts I have given Social Concerns you to serve your brothers and sisters.” Justice: “In the eyes of the world, the strongest will survive. In the eyes of God, the weakest will survive. God always stands on the side of the meek and humble, and it is among the weak that we find God.” Parish Council Elections - Elaine Menardi Charity: A beautiful new set of frying pans and other useful items were We are currently accepting donated this past week (silverware, towels, cooking kettles, clothing, gift nominations for the 2013-2014 cards, cash, etc.) A family received a kitchen table, chairs and a couch. upcoming parish council elections. Thanks to the parishioners who donated those items and to those who There are four seats available. If you delivered them to the families in need of them. are interested, please call the parish Needed: A twin bed, a set of dishes serving 4 drinking glasses and smaller office for your application form. juice glasses. Applications need to be submitted by May 6th. “A century before President George W. Bush called for ‘faith-based initiatives’, CATHOLIC CHARITIES, often in partnership with government, was feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless, nurturing abandoned babies, protecting Catholic Services Appeal neglected children, welcoming refugees, helping immigrants, caring for the sick, and burying the dead. The chosen part of CATHOLIC CHARITIES has We still need your help to reach our always been our dignity as children of God. We are all members of one body, goal. As of April 9th, we have and what happens to the least of us, happens to all of us.” reached 73% of our $40,904 goal. - Michael Leach If you have not yet responded to this important appeal, please do so and help us to our full rebate! H.E.O. Update Thank you for your donations to area food shelves. 136.8 lbs. went to the Salvation Army, Mplwd on April 8 April 15—Phil Wethern, Salvation Army, Mplwd. Thank you for your generosity! May God bless you! March 500 Card Winners: 1st Place – Cheryl Erler/Julie Clasen — 2,790 2nd Place – Dee Mudek/Rose Bartley — 2,630 3rd Place – Ione Aschenbrenner/Joan Paulson — 2,540 April Bridge Winners: 1st Place – Jane Babler/Suzanne Plank — 3,760 2nd Place – Mary Ann Anderson/Viv Forsberg — 3,390 3rd Place – Maureen Delsing/Jeanne Lombardi — 3,320 Presentation School News Parish Spring Festival CONGRATULATIONS to the boys and girls celebrating their First Holy Communion this weekend and next. May Jesus’ light always shine in and on them! School Spirit Days! Presentation School raises money for our Spring Festival Kiddie Land by holding School Spirit Days. On these days, if a student brings in $2.00, they may wear Pres Wear or blue & gold. The money collected is Silent Auction then used for Kiddie Land. The next Spirit Day is Thursday, We need your items in new or April 18. extra good and usable condition. 2013-2014 SCHOOL REGISTRATION Our parish school is In years past people have donated accepting registrations for the upcoming school year. If furniture, sets of dishes, you would like to learn more about our school or need collectables, tools, jewelry, additional information, please contact Principal Mike paintings, antiques and much more. Please tag Rogers at 651-842-6032. your donations “Silent Auction”. Please NO large exercise equipment, appliances, TV’s and PCLC News computers. The school-agers enjoyed their Treasures From Grannie’s Attic Spring Break here, where we We need your used but very usable baked brownies, went bowling, items. We are looking for dishes, built a huge fort, had a movie pictures, small appliances, day with popcorn, and household items, etc. NO clothing celebrated St. Patrick’s Day. nor Christmas decorations please. We had lots of fun and spent For more information contact Mary at time dreaming of warmer days! 651-748-5978.