The Weekly Update #4
September 11th, 2023
November 3, 2023
Welcome Bishop Izen!
Our school was blessed with a visit from Bishop Izen today! He celebrated Mass with us this morning and then visited classrooms while students got to enjoy donuts!
Middle School Boat Project
Our Middle School students will be starting an incredible two-week project next week! Click the button below to learn all about it!
Panther Pride Gala
Get your shirt before it's too late!
The deadline to get your Gala shirt before Christmas Break is fast approaching! If you want your shirts delivered before Christmas Break, you need to get your order in by Saturday, November 11th. Gala shirt order forms can be found here, or if you prefer a paper one you can request it from the school office.
Our Back to the Pres Future Panther Pride Gala has a fun opportunity in the future for YOUR CHILD!
We have a $100 coupon that can be used towards registration for a Trout Lake Camp experience! Registration for camp happens in late November, and to offer maximum flexibility, we’d like to offer this coupon to you NOW! We are asking for anyone interested in purchasing this coupon for $100 to submit their name to Ms. Linda by 11/17/23 (call the office at 651-777-5877 or email lprazak@presentationofmary.org). After that date we will hold a drawing to determine the winning bidder. We will forward the coupon upon receipt of the $100 winning bid payment.
The rules and restrictions around this coupon:
This coupon is good for a $100 off a week of camp. Care packages, horsemanship, and camper bank are not included as part of this coupon. Your camper will receive a camp t-shirt. This may not be used for family camps or weekend retreats. This coupon is non-replaceable, non-transferable and may not be copied or redeemed for cash.
Thanks for a Great Halloween Party!
To all the families who brought their child(ren) to the Halloween party in the gym: Thank you!!!! To see the smiles and joy on their faces, all wrapped up in fun costumes, was a sight to behold.
To every adult volunteer from set up and clean up: Thank you!!! This event could not have taken place without your volunteerism.
Last but not least, to our middle school students: Thank you!!!! Your creative energies in the haunted house, and your assistance with the set up of the gym, were instrumental to our Halloween party’s success.
-Vicky Boros, Halloween Party Chair
We are still searching for a chair to head up next year's party! If this is something you are interested in, please contact the school office and we will connect you with Vicky so she can show you the ropes!
While you are taking down your Halloween decorations at home, if you have any that you no longer need, you can donate them to the school for our future parties/haunted houses! Please only donate things that are in good condition. Larger items would be preferred as the gym is a big space and smaller items may seem out of place. Thank you!
Christmas Concert Date Change
Please note that due to schedule conflicts we have had to change the date of our Christmas Concert. It will now be held on Friday, December 15th. The time will remain the same, 6:30pm.
CCW Holiday Boutique
Presentation's CCW (Council of Catholic Women) Holiday Boutique is this Saturday, November 4th, in the gym from 9am-2pm. Stop by to browse through wonderful items and get a start on your Christmas shopping!
Mini-Cad Raffle & Social
Presentation Men’s Club invites you to participate in this year’s Mini-Cad Raffle & Social! Raffle tickets are $50 dollars each, and there are only 100 tickets sold, so you have an excellent chance of going home with the grand prize of $1000! The drawing will take place on November 11th at 7:00 pm in Kenney Hall, with the social beginning after the 5:00 Mass. The social will have buffet style appetizers for $10 per person, as well as Bingo. Winners are not required to be present, and those attending the social are not required to have purchased raffle tickets. This event is a great opportunity to spend some time with our parish family, while supporting the Church and School! If you are interested in buying a ticket or have questions, contact the parish office at 651-777-8116.
Town Hall Potluck
Save the date for our parish Town Hall Potluck on Tuesday, Nov. 14th at 6:00pm in Kenney Hall. Learn more & let us know what you're bringing below!
Mass of Gratitude
We are so grateful to all of the wonderful people that support Presentation through their participation, prayers, and generosity. Join us on Friday, November 17th at our 8:45am Mass as we give thanks for all that make our community such a special place.
Turkey Bingo
Mark your calendars for Turkey Bingo on Saturday, November 18! More information to come in the following weeks.
Peace of Mind Webinar
Red Cross Blood Drive
On Saturday, December 2, from 8:00am-1:00pm in Kenney Hall, Presentation of Mary and the American Red Cross are hosting a blood drive. Please join our mission and schedule an appointment today at www.redcrossblood.org or all Barb Swanson at 651-395 -0453. Appointments only. No walk-ins.
Save the Date for our Christmas Tree Lighting!
Our annual Christmas Tree Lighting will take place on Sunday, December 3rd at 6:30pm. Father will bless our tree and we will watch it light up together before heading in to Kenney Hall for cookies, cocoa, and a visit from St. Nick himself!
Looking Ahead
Saturday, November 4: CCW Holiday Boutique, 9am-3pm (Gym)
Saturday, November 11: Men's Club Mini-Cad and Social, 6pm (Kenney Hall)
Tuesday, November 14: Town Hall Potluck, 6pm (Kenney Hall)
Friday, November 17: Mass of Gratitude, 8:45am (Church)
Saturday, November 18: Turkey Bingo (Gym)
Sunday, November 19: All-School Mass, 9:30am (Church)
November 22-24: No School - Thanksgiving Break
Tuesday, November 28: Peace of Mind Webinar, 7pm (online)
Saturday, December 2: Blood Drive, 8am-1pm (Kenney Hall)
Sunday, December 3: Christmas Tree Lighting, 6:30pm (Kenney Hall)
Protection of Youth: All employees, and volunteers who interact with minors, are required to complete and maintain safe environment credentials (E3) through the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. To ensure successful completion of these requirements or if you have any questions regarding our safe environment practices or would like more information on what is needed to volunteer, please contact our Safe Environment Coordinator: Kay Mottaz @ 651-842-6022 or email kmottaz@presentationofmary.org.
To learn more about reporting suspected abuse, please also visit: www.safe-environment.archspm.org/report-abuse/Report.