Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary is proud to be the home of a number of faith based groups. We have options for all ages. These parish groups offer members a chance to grow in faith, serve the community, and/or strengthen friendships with their fellow parishioners. What a wonderful way to further engage with your parish family!
Liturgical Ministries
Interested in becoming a Liturgical Minister? Or maybe just interested in learning more about Liturgical Ministries? You’re in the right place! Follow the link below to see all of our Liturgical Ministry opportunities, as well as to let us know you’re interested!
500 Card Club
Members meet every fourth Monday, September – May (meets third Monday in December & May). Contacts: Rose Bartley 651-704-0601 & Leo Mudek 651-779-7861
55 Club for Seniors
The 55 Club is open for all parish members and friends who are 55 and older who enjoy getting together for monthly meals, socialization, games and activities. The planning committee meets the first Tuesday of the month at 10:30 am at the parish center to plan the menu, entertainment, annual Craft & Bake Sale, and outings for our members. Luncheons are held every third Tuesday at noon, September – May, at Blessed Sacrament Church (2119 Stillwater Avenue East | St. Paul, MN 55119) in their social hall. The cost is $13. Please watch our bulletin and weekly e-newsletter for information on upcoming gatherings and how to register. Contact: Teri Garrity 651-303-2145.
Bible Study Series
Plans and promotes two bible studies per year during the Spring and Fall. A few meetings per year are required to evaluate and choose studies. Contacts: Chris Jacobsen 651-747-7781 and Jim Wahlstrand 651-398-6599
Campus Enhancement Committee
We love our parish and our Lord has provided us with a beautiful campus to gather at. If you have special skillsets as a carpenter, painter, masonry, handyman, etc., join us as we tackle maintenance projects around our campus. Contact: Rick Bidwell 651-260-7032
Communion Ministers to the Homebound
Ministers bring Holy Communion on Sundays and Holy Days to Presentation of Mary parishioners who are homebound at their homes or in nursing care facilities. Approximately two hours per month. Contact: Sheila Blanda 651-770-6407
Evangelization Team
Do you love Jesus and his Church and want to share your story, your faith, with others? The Evangelization Team works to implement different ways to share our Catholic faith both within the parish and outside the parish at scheduled activities. Some activities include: sharing the faith and giving your testimony at events, door-to-door ministry, and providing opportunities to grow in the faith by bringing in guest speakers to speak and teach apologetics and provide a venue for faith sharing. Meets bi-monthly in addition to scheduled activities. Contact: Erwin Radoc 651-274-9094
Fall Festival Committee
Looking for ways to get to know other parishioners while having fun? Join us as we help plan, organize, and conduct the annual Parish Festival. Come share your ideas with us! The committee meets monthly on Monday evenings April through September. Contact: Jim Heymans 651-353-3866
Funeral Lunch Committee
Ministers provide funeral lunch hospitality as needed. Must be available on a few days’ notice. There are two ways to help: 1. set-up, serve food, and clean-up, and/or 2. bakers needed to make dessert bars, cakes, and cookies. Contact: Jan Anderson 651-777-2372
Garden Committee
Members help plant and maintain gardens located throughout the parish grounds during the spring, summer, and fall. Contact: Mike & Debbie Braun 651-779-0769
H.E.O. (Help Each Other)
Each Monday, members pick up donated food shelf items from the baskets in the church and deliver them to area food shelves. Contact: Kay Mottaz 651-842-6022
Knights of Columbus
The Father Finley Council #4374 was established in 1957 by several local parishes, including Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Our mission is to build a bridge back to faith by empowering Catholic men to live their faith at home, in their parish, at work, and in their community. We support many charitable causes financially and our members volunteer their time within their parish, community, and on various service projects. If you are a Catholic man age 18 years or older, the Knights of Columbus is a great way to serve your parish, family, and community in unity with other Knights. PBVM Contact: Bob Altman 651-776-1476, Council #4374 Grand Knight: Scott Helgeson 612-250-4568
Loaves and Fishes
Members prepare and serve a meal at the Dorothy Day Center on the first Wednesday of each month. Bakers provide cookies for the meals. Contact: Karen & Pete Simons 651-779-2366
Men’s Club
Presentation’s Men’s Club organizes the yearly Mini-Cad Raffle and Social, Corn Feed, and Turkey and Ham Bingos. Funds raised go back to support projects for the church and school and more! Meets every second Thursday of the month, September – May. Annual Fee: $10. Contact: Tim Kleiter: 651-428-1172
Mother Teresa Sewing Group
This group meets in the Kircher Room on the second Monday of each month from September through May. Attendance is not mandatory. Donations can be made at the front desk at any time. We sew, knit, crochet, or purchase items for the needy, especially newborn babies and the elderly. Donated items are given to Options for Women, Cradle of Hope, Second Stork, Marian Center, Maplewood Care Center, and the Family Service Center (a homeless family shelter) and our parish prayer shawl ministry. We also donate hats, scarves, and mittens to the 55 club who gives them to the needy. Contact: Irene O’Ryan 651-776-8049
Parish Council
What is the mission of the Parish Council?
The mission of the Parish Pastoral Council of the Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary is to support the Pastor in his proper role and offer counsel on pastoral vision and ministry. The Parish Pastoral Council is also accountable to the parish community and to the Archbishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis (Constitution and Bylaws of Presentation, Article II).
What is the purpose of the Parish Council?
The Parish Pastoral Council is a body that has an advisory and consultative role with the Pastor of the parish (1983 Code of Canon Law, c. 536). An active, well-formed Parish Pastoral Council is a key element for promoting the mission of the parish in various forms of service, outreach, and formation, and assisting the Pastor with his pastoral responsibilities.
While the Parish Pastoral Council does not have decision-making authority, consultation is at the heart of the decision making process for the administration and stewardship of the mission of the parish. Therefore, the Pastor, trustees, and Parish Pastoral Council must be oriented to sharing information, listening, contributing to the discussion, and promoting consensus among the council (Constitution and Bylaws of Presentation, Article III).
Members
- Patti Adams (Chair)
- Nick Zitzer (Vice-Chair)
- Nick Davini (Secretary)
- Debbie Braun
- Joey Bertini
- Jim Heymans
- Franklin Igogo
- Yvonne Webb
- Fr. Peter Ly
- Michelle Luczak
To Apply as a Pastoral Council Candidate, click here.
Contact
To email the Parish Council with questions or concerns, please click here.
Pastoral Care Services at Senior Care Facilities
Pray the Rosary with residents at the Shores of Lake Phalen once a month. Contact: Kay Mottaz 651-842-6022
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Members make and donate shawls to those in need of spiritual and physical comfort. Shawls can be crocheted, quilted, woven, or machine knitted. Contact: Dana Barrett 651-323-7397
Respect Life Committee
Supports Options for Women East throughout the year to help mothers and families struggling with crisis pregnancies to make life-affirming choices. Activities include advent collection of needed baby items, baby bottle drive in the spring, and a diaper/baby wipe drive in October (Respect Life Month). Contact: Mike & Debbie Braun 651-417-1128
Scouting Programs
The Cub Scout Program is for youth from First Grade through Fifth. The program starts the summer after Kindergarten.
The Scout Troop #461 is for youth Sixth Grade and older and is sponsored by the Presentation of Mary Men’s Club. The Troop was initially chartered in 1956 and has been in continuous operation since then. Troop 461 is part of the Gateway District of the Northern Star Council.
The goal of Troop 461 is to help each Scout grow into a well-rounded member of our community. Our troop focuses on teaching lessons that will last a lifetime by providing a strong outdoor program and teaching the Scouts citizenship, strong leadership skills, and reverence for God.
Contacts:
Scoutmaster: Steve Fox 651-399-5666, Committee Chair: Denise Legato 651-235-7253, Cub Scouts: Vicky Boros: 612-964-3059
Girl Scouts is for youth ages 5 – 17. Presentation of Mary does not currently host an active troop, but you can visit the Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valley website to find a troop near you. Girl Scouts builds people of courage, confidence, and character to make the world a better place.
Stewardship Committee
This committee assists our parish community in living our their baptismal call to discipleship by fostering stewardship of Prayer, Participation, and Generosity. Plans the annual Stewardship Renewal, bi-annual Ministry Fair, as well as other initiatives throughout the year. Meets bi-monthly. Contact: Kay Mottaz 651-842-6022
Women of Presentation Catholic Council of Women (CCW)
Who We Are and What We Do
Hello and welcome! We invite all women of the parish to join the Council of Catholic Women (CCW). Our group was formed in September 2015. Our mission is to provide a channel through which the women of Presentation of Mary can positively impact our parish and greater community. Central to our memberships activities are the integration of three key pillars – Service, Social, and Spiritual.
Our Good Works Have Included
Funding parish and community needs by creating and selling The Church Ladies aprons
Hosting speakers and parish social events (e.g. Soup Supper, Brunch and Learn, Holiday Boutique)
Donating time and food to The Sandwich Project
Hosting the annual Ice Cream Social after the school’s Spring Concert
Coordinating Christmas giving projects and community service events
Officers:
- Phyllis Haag, President
- Val Davis, Vice President
- Sheila Blanda, Secretary
- Kathryn Hagedorn, Treasurer
Commissions:
Spiritual
- Anne Carlson
- Chris Jacobson
Service
- Kari Heimer
- Carol Henkes
Social
- Joanne Cunnien
- Carrie Hansen
Meetings
CCW meets the first Thursday of each month from September – June at 6:30pm in the Conference Room in Parish Center.
Monthly meetings include:
Event planning; Guest speakers; Conversation in support of our key pillars; Community building (e.g. crafts, potlucks, games)
Up coming Events
Members may participate in monthly meetings and CCW hosted events as their interest and time permits.
How Do I Join CCW?
If you would like to join or have questions or need additional information about any aspect of CCW you may reach out to one of our officers, commission chairs, or send an email to: [email protected]