Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:00 pm

Sunday: 8:30 am and 10:30 am

Mon-Thurs: 8:00 am Fri: 8:45 am

Confessions Saturday: 3:30—4:30 pm

Wednesday: 7:30—7:50 am

or by appointment

Parish Office Phone: 651-777-8116

Fax: 651-777-8743

Office Hours:

Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Website:

www.presentationofmary.org

Parish Staff Interim Pastor

Fr. Benny Mekkatt 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 (K-8): 651-777-5877

Fax (K-8): 651-777-8283

Phone (PreK): 651-770-3093

Fax (PreK): 651-779-2307

Principal

Michael Rogers 651-842-6032

School Secretary

Linda Prazak 651-842-6030

Preschool Director

Erin Hinds 651-842-6070

SUNDAY, April 27, 2014 | SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER—DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

1725 Kennard Street • Maplewood, Minnesota 55109

28-Mon:

8:00 am † Alfreda Hesler

29-Tues:

8:00 am † Harold & Theresa

Olinger

30-Wed:

8:00 am † David & Robert

Schneider

1-Thurs:

8:00 am † Arnold Lindberg

2-Fri:

8:45 am † Michel Kawas

3-Sat:

5:00 pm † Bonnie Wasienski

† Ella & Eugene Backes

4-Sun:

8:30 am Parishioners

10:30 am † Rose Raiola

† Sam & Louise Damico

Mass Intentions

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 our Interim Pastor

It is time for Presentation Parish to hold its annual Spring Festival. The

Festival is the single largest parish event held on the church campus. It is an

important fund raiser and community builder which I am told draws people

not only from our parish but the surrounding community.

This coming weekend, May 3 & 4, I will get to experience my first Spring

Festival at Presentation and from the stories I have heard it is no secret that

what makes this Spring Festival such a successful event for our parish is the

great number of people who attend the scheduled events and also the large

number of volunteers who offer their gift of time and talent.

Thank you for bringing your friends and neighbors to our Spring Festival. I

look forward to greeting you as I flip burgers, say hello as you pass by, and I

may surprise you by announcing at bingo!

May the glory of the risen Christ fill our hearts with much joy, peace and hope!

May his blessings be upon us, our loved ones and all peoples. May the reality

of Easter confidently remind us that all who live in love will always live in

spring!

Fr. Benny

Holy Family Church, India (Fr. Benny’s Home Parish)

I am pleased to inform you that I am finally

able to take a break and go to visit my mom

and siblings in India. I hear that some of you

are wondering if it is alright to give me a gift

for my trip. I personally don’t prefer to

receive any. On the other hand, my home

parish in India where I was ordained 10

years ago, is in need of some financial

support as they are building a new church.

My pastor has been continuously asking for

any help. So if you would like to give a gift, I would gratefully appreciate if you

can make it in favor of Holy Family Church, my home parish.

Please make gifts payable to: Presentation Church. In the memo line include:

Holy Family Church, India.

Thank you to those who have donated toward the Easter Environment-and-in

memory of their loved ones listed below:

Donor(s) In Memory of

Mary Jane Yekaldo Anthony Yekaldo, Carmela & Donato Mancini

Sue & Tom Dacko Bernadine Ronich, Wilfred Wolszon

Joan Dacko

The Williams Family Pete & Alice Williams

Bill & Jeri Mahre Frances Derdoski, Madeline Mahre

Jerry & RoseLyn Worrel Walter & Sue Worrel,

Hubert & Gertrude Smith

The Wasienski Family Bonnie Wasienski

Maxine Monno Ray Monno

Mr. & Mrs. O.J. Frydenlund Harold Frydenlund

Mary Ann Anderson Hugo Anderson

Sister Kathleen Casey Deceased Casey Family Members

Helen Godbout Jack Godbout

Annette O’Neil Gay Kroening

Rita Chial Roy Chial

Faith Formation

Our Faith Community warmly welcomes the following

children to the Table of the Lord during this Easter season

– April 26th at 5:00 pm and April 27th at 10:30 am:

Brandon Baldwin Alexis Lamprecht

Connor Barott Nicholas Lundberg

Genevieve Bradshaw Maggie Major

Sophie Bradshaw Emerson Mandell

Olivia Carle Roy Nelson

Njoroge Chege Kaylee Peterson

Gavin Dworak Joey Rosenthal

Starla Eschiti Tysen Simons

Lillyana Franco Gabriel Unklesbay

Adeline Heymans Alexander Vittori

Jolene Jimenez Anthony Wessel

Congratulations and the blessings of the Risen Jesus to each of them.

Blessings also and thanks to Father Benny, the parents, and the catechists—

Marco Buchmayer, Ms. Jodie Keely, and Ms. Denise Legato—all of whom

walked with them during their preparation for their second Sacrament of

Initiation, the Eucharist.

Best wishes to all our parishioners for a very blessed season of NEW LIFE

during which our faith may be deepened as we celebrate the Easter liturgies.

S. Kathy

Stewardship

Jesus meets the

need of each

disciple. To the

fearful in the upper

room, He speaks

words of peace. To doubting Thomas,

He provides the tangible proof of His

resurrection. What do I need to

become His disciple? What do I have

to share that might meet someone

else’s need?

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.

Social Concerns

Justice: When Pope Francis asks, “Who weeps for lost immigrant workers?”

he confronts the fear of the stranger that undermines immigration reform.

He challenges the false moralizing of the extremes, and says that abortion is

part of our “throwaway culture”.

When political leaders cut $40 billion from food stamps, they are not friends

of Pope Francis for he says that we must be among the poor, include them,

and practice and preach PEACE and CHARITY.

Charity: A very special thanks and Easter blessings to the children in our

Faith Formation Program and our school who donated several hundred

dollars toward feeding those who hunger. Also to 4 “out-of-town” Daisy 7

year old Girl Scouts who donated food, clothing, and toys for persons in

need. What awesome contributions those children have made. May the

Risen Jesus bless them generously.

Today’s readings remind us of all the sharing which transpired among the

first Christians. Reflecting on that, we might find ourselves living more simply

so others can simply live.

Thank You

Wedding Banns:

Hector Eduardo Martinez & Catherine Ann Ptak

Parish Council

Representation

The role of the Parish Council, by way

of its members, is to advise the

Pastor regarding pastoral matters

within the life of the parish. As such,

stability and continuity take elevated

roles during times of transition in

pastoral leadership. Consequently,

and at the recommendation of the

current Parish Council and staff of

Presentation, Fr Benny has accepted

the renewal of terms for the

members whose terms were due to

expire this fiscal year.

The 2014 Boy Scout Troop 461 Palm

Sunday Pancake Breakfast was an

overwhelming success. It was our

pleasure to serve just over 400 this

year, the majority being parishioners

of Presentation. Proceeds from the

event help scouts pay for summer

camp, purchase camping equipment,

and go on high adventure trips.

Thanks for your continued support of

all the Scouting programs at

Presentation.

- Boy Scout Troop 461

H.E.O. Update

Thank you for your donations to the area food shelf.

137 lbs. went to the Salvation Army, Mplwd on April 21.

April 28—John & Nancy Willy, Salvation Army, Mplwd.

Thank you for your generosity! May God bless you!

Presentation School News

The school (PreK-8) is now accepting registrations for the

2014-15 school year. Please contact the school office to

pick up registration forms or to schedule a school tour with

Principal Rogers or Preschool Director Erin Hinds.

Please stop by the Spring Festival on Saturday, May 3rd to

congratulate Mrs. Barb Mauer on her retirement and her

30 year career here at Presentation School. Mrs. Mauer

will be available for a meet-and-greet from 3-5 pm in the

Gym on May 3rd.

Think you’re smarter than a 5th grader? Find out at the

P.O.P.S. 4th Annual Trivia Night (for adults) on Saturday,

May 10th in the Gym. Registration is $40 per table. Please

stop by the school office to pick up a registration form.

Rest in Peace

Please remember in your prayers,

Amy Bertini and Michel Kawas

who have died recently.

Our sympathy to their families and friends.

Parish Spring Festival

Friday, May 2

3:30 —8:00 pm

Bring your donated items to Kenney Hall for Silent Auction, Theme Baskets, Grannies Attic,

Books, and prizes for Kiddie Land.

Donation of pies for Chicken Dinner (A-M)

Donations of cakes for the Cake Walk (N-Z)

$5 donation to offset the Sunday dinner cost

STIPE CARNIVAL RIDES

(Lower Parking Lot)

6:00—10:00 pm Friday

11:30 am—10:00 pm Saturday

11:30 am—4:00 pm Sunday

SATURDAY, MAY 3

11:30 am—5:00 pm ALL BOOTHS OPEN

5:00—6:00 pm Mass in Church

5:00 –7:00 pm Mosaica Live Music—Gym

5:00-7:30 pm Taco dinner catered by Acapulco

7:30-10:00 pm Bingo in Gym

10:15 pm High-stake Bingo

SUNDAY, MAY 4

11:30 am—4:00 pm ALL BOOTHS OPEN

11:30 am—4:00 pm Chicken Breast dinner

served with all the trimmings in the Gym

($9.00 full order $7.00 half order)

4:00 p.m. Raffle drawing in Gym

BOTH SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Kittenball Tournament

at Raymond Field, Kiddie Land, Pull-tabs, Silent

Auction, Grannies Attic, Books, Rides,

Prize Drawings, Theme Baskets, Food and more.

Junior Girl Scout Troop 53655 is working toward

earning their Bronze Award. Visit the Troop at the

Spring Festival and:

Learn the panther dance

Participate in wall art

Help assemble care packages for women in our

Military

Play a recycling game

Preschool News

“The days are long, but the years are short.”

- Gretchen Rubin

I always remember this quote at the end of the school year. I

look at the kids and see how much they have grown. I hope I

have taught them as much as they have taught me. Wishing

you all have a creative summer. If you need some ideas

check out the Creative Care Blog

www.coopenart.blogspot.com.

- Ms Beth

April Bridge Winners

1st Place—Diane Burton/Harriet Hazzard—4120

2nd Place—Annette Mackenroth/Anne Carlson——3370

3rd Place—Evelyn Jablonski/Barb Hearley—3270

Mass Readings (Week of April 28)

28-Mon: Acts 4: 23-31; Ps 2: 1-9; Jn 3: 1-8

29-Tues: 1 Jn 1: 5-2:2; Ps 103: 1-4, 8-9, 13-14, 17-18;

Mt 11: 25-30

30-Wed: Acts 5: 17-26; Ps 34: 2-9; Jn 3: 16-21

1-Thurs: Gn 1: 26-2:3; Ps 90: 2-4, 12-14, 16; Mt 13:

54-58

2-Fri: 1 Jn 5: 1-5; Ps 37: 3-6, 30-31; Mt 10: 22-25

Third Sunday of Easter

3-Sat:

4-Sun: Acts 2: 14, 22-33; Ps 16: 1-2, 5, 7-11; 1 Pt 1:

17-21; Lk 24: 13-35

Stewardship of Treasure

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

Parish Calendar

Homebound Communion Ministers

Homebound Communion Ministers scheduled to give

Communion on:

April 27th Cindy Betz Pat Blaskowski

Tom Nikolas

Tom Bieter—MCC

Kari Heimer—Iowa Hi-rise

May 4th Bob Altman Tom Nikolas

Carl Ostling

Morris & Mary Ellen Holes—MCC

Denise Legato—Iowa Hi-rise

Special thanks to Mary Ann Leo, Kari Heimer, Joan Paulson

and Kay Mottaz who brought Communion to the homebound

on Easter.

Altar Servers Schedule

Saturday, May 3—5:00 pm

Madison Berglof, Andrew & Jackson Giel

Sunday, May 4—8:30 am

Katherine & Peter Book, Sean Kazos

Sunday, May 4—10:30 am

Lizzy Ott, Isabella Gabriel, Elena Cherry

27-Sun: COFFEE SUNDAY

28-Mon: 6:00 pm Theme Basket Assembly (CR)

7:00 pm Boy Scout Troop 461 (G)

7:00 pm Women’s 500 Card club (KH)

29-Tues: 8:30 am Adoration (SFC)

30-Wed: 7:00 pm Liturgical Choir Practice (C)

1-Thurs: 2:30 pm Rosary Ramsey Care Center

6:00 pm Girl Scout Troop 55587 (KH)

7:00 pm GA (MR/FR/KR)

6:00 pm Wedding Rehearsal

Martinez/Ptak (C)

9:00 pm Volleyball (G)

2-Fri: 8:45 am All School Mass (C)

10:30 am Ramsey CCC Communion Service

3:30 pm Drop Off for Spring Festival

Donations until 8 pm (KH)

4:00 pm Wedding Ceremony

Martinez/Ptak (C)

3-Sat: 11:30 am Spring Festival

4-Sun: 11:30 am Spring Festival

Fiscal Year APR to date

Amount Needed ............................. $67,000 ... $686,700

Total (past 2 weeks) ......................... $30,836 ... $637,847

Sunday Envelopes (past 2 weeks) .... $18,990 ... $434,711

Automatic Deposits (past 2 weeks) .. $10,505 ... $183,320

Plate Collection (past 2 weeks) .......... $1,340 ..... $19,697

Children’s Envelopes (past 2 weeks)..... $0.70 ..... $118.81

Total Received (thru Apr 22) .......... $55,006 ... $637,847

Operation Rice Bowl .............................................. $1,619

Holy Land Collection ................................................. $638

Easter Envelope Collection .................................... $9,630

Easter Environment ............................................... $1,025

RENEW Fund Prior Balance ............................... $63,645

New Receipts Past 2 Weeks .................................. $3,101

Expenses Past 2 Weeks* ..................................... $11,249

RENEW Fund Current Balance .......................... $55,497

* REVEW Expenses are the additional expenses for the Rectory

water line freeze repair ($2,232) and data infrastructure chang-

es required ($9,017).

The Catholic Charities Family Service Center (a shelter for

homeless families) is in need of twin sized blankets. Perhaps

if you have some spare ones you could donate them. They

need to hold up to the heat of a clothes dryer. Blankets can

be dropped off at the shelter at 2001 Van Dyke or at the par-

ish office. If you have any questions, please give Irene

O’Ryan a call at 651-776-8049.

Blankets Needed