This week, oh! Christ, we celebrate the beginning of our salvation history, with Mary our
mother, being conceived without sin in her mothers womb.
Let us celebrate our mother Mary who loves us with a love that can't be fully explained or
understood.
Let us give You thanks and praise for how You set up our salvation, so that You did it all,
and we get the benefit of eternal life.
Thank You Jesus, for loving us and giving us so great a witness of Your never ending love,
Mary, our intercessor with You to the Father.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday ARE YOU COMMITTED TO REPENTANCE?
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"John the Baptizer appeared in the desert, proclaiming a baptism of repentance which led to
the forgiveness of sins." -Mark 1:4
During Advent, we "prepare the way of the Lord" (Is 40:3) as we await His Christmas coming.
Today, the Church proclaims that a major way to prepare is to repent.
John the Baptizer could never be accused of dabbling in repentance. Anyone watching John
live day after day in a hot, arid desert, wearing camel-hair shirts and eating grasshoppers
(Mk 1:6), would conclude that John was committed to repentance.
Anyone watching Jesus stretch out His hands to be nailed to the cross and then hang in
crucified, excruciating agony would have to conclude that Jesus was committed to the
forgiveness of sins. Look at a crucifix for a minute, and you can't come to any other
conclusion but that Jesus was serious when He called us to repent and reform our lives
(Mk 1:15).
Do we merely dabble in repentance, or will we make a commitment to repent? Will our Advent
Confession reflect our commitment to "make every effort to be found without stain or
defilement" in utter holiness? (2 Pt 3:14) Jesus wants "all to come to repentance"
(2 Pt 3:9). "Commit to the Lord your way" (Ps 37:5).
Monday SPECIAL EFFECTS
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"We have seen incredible things today!" -Luke 5:26
Tuesday FREE-GIFTS
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"Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her slavery is at an end." -Isaiah
40:2, our transl.
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Brochures
" Over 90 Biblically based brochures. Many on topics you don't usually hear addressed."
This Week's Featured Brochures
Mother Mary
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MARY-WHO IS SHE IN GOD'S PLAN?
"When the designated time had come, God sent forth His Son born of a woman." -Galatians 4:4
Catholics and the Orthodox maintain Mary is the most important human being in God's plan,
except for her Son, the God-Man, Jesus. Others think that .............
Your Christmas Present: The Psalms
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"The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us." John 1:14
The Christmas season is a celebration of God's word. Christmas is the perfect time to
intensify our reading of the Scriptures. In this Christmas season, I invite you to ask
for and accept the grace to read the Psalms in the following 15-day format. In the
Catholic community, 15 days is the briefest possible Christmas season. As you read and
pray the Psalms, you will have the Christmas the Lord wants you to have and begin this
new year with your eyes fixed on Jesus.
Day 1 Psalms 1 - 10
Day 2 Psalms 11 - 21
Day 3 Psalms 22 - 31
Day 4 Psalms 32 - 41
Day 5 Psalms 42 - 51
Day 6 Psalms 52 - 61
Day 7 Psalms 62 - 72
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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( check out BTL 3 sections below for another way of sharing prayers)
As recommended to me, I place my pain and grief over SB into the hands of Jesus and Our Lady of
I need prayer for strength. My girlfriend and mother to my child has left me for another man.
I'm so sad and don't know what to do. Pray for me that I may make the best decisions in handling
the custody of my son. Pray for me that I may grow in my relationship with my god and son. Help
deal with my heart ache.
(Oscar, San Antonio , Tx, United States, 12/3/2011 7:26:35 PM)
Please pray for Dolores, Robert , Frederick, Louise and Mary Jo, all deceased. Isabelle, recovers
from her stroke and gets her health back. Jean Marie and Ann Marie, there needs. Private intention.
(Anonymous, 12/3/2011 7:10:44 PM)
Please Lord Help me, I am falling through the cracks, have no where near the help I am needing &
noone to help me to get the follow through yet. Please I beg that my life heals. I am disabled &
cannot do these things for myself anymore. In Jesus' Name I pray. Amen.
(Anonymous, 12/3/2011 6:59:56 PM)
Let us pray for all who are imprisoned.imprisoned by the culture of materialism, selfishness,
greed, etc. who are lost and unable to find the way.to peace, joy and happiness that comes from
giving, sacrifice and love for one another as we await the birth of Our Lord Jesus.the True
meaning of Christmas.Jesus I Trust in YOU!
(Ken, Texas, 12/3/2011 5:44:29 PM)
Lord, I come to you in Thanksgiving for all you have given me -- all the prayers that have been
answered whether I know it or not. I know I am weak, but the pain I am in is so great I can hardly
survive it. Please God, I am begging for Divine Justice for SA. He may not have caused my
daughter's tragic death, but he didn't help. He was mean and cruel to her up to and including her
last day on this Earth. I am not a "widow" or "orphan' as is mentioned in Scripture, but I am a
grieving mother. I cry out to God in my pain for Divine Justice. Not out of revenge, but that he
changes his life to glorify God and honor her memory. We don't want to see this done to another
girl. And an apology to her parents would be appreciated. He is Catholic and received his
Sacraments, so I believe he should know better. And please help me to have the strength to forgive
him, as that is becoming more difficult by the day.
(Carol, Arizona, 12/3/2011 4:49:31 PM)
Please follow link to additional prayer intentions.
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MP3 4 You
The internet ministry for PM is highlighting our downloadable tapes online. The Gospels of
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are featured as are The Acts of the Apostles Part 1 thru 4, 1
Corinthians Part 1 & 2, and Romans Parts 1-3, thru Revelation. Also available, many MP3 formatted
Audio tapes of most epistles in the bible and numerous 15 minute Bible studies by Fr. Al Lauer.
Take a moment and check the link below
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Small Christian Communities
We believe the Lord is calling us to build hundreds of more communities by raising up
leaders who will form communities
PM's Small Christian Community Network
Learn about the Communities in our Network
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Small Christian Community Resources
Introduction to Small Christian Community
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"Unless the Lord Build the House..." - Psalm 127:
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Building Small Christian Communities (Team Manual)
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Building Small Christian Communities (Guide Book)
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For more information contact: community@presentationministries.com
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Bible Telephone Line
New Technology for Bible Telephone Line Ministry
Local Numbers Double Practically Overnight!
The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 19 years. Begun by Fr. Al
in 1991, it now continues with three teachers trained by him and by Presentation
Ministries. In cities where local numbers have been established, the BTL provides
callers with a short teaching on the readings for the daily Mass. It is available 24
hours a day and 7 days a week. Callers may also leave a short prayer request which
will be shared on the line with the other callers the next day.
** Please check these listings as a number of changes have been made.**
Akron, OH 330 344-9180
Baltimore, MD 443 529-8282
Bismarck, ND 701 595-5300
Boston, MA 508 591-0911
Cincinnati, OH 513 823-3111
Cleveland, OH 440 572-4366
Columbus, OH 614 210-3111
Detroit, MI 734 418-9101
Fort Worth, TX 817 203-3933
Indianapolis, IN 317 564-9292
Jupiter, FL 561 768-4321
Lexington, KY 859 554-1500
Long Island, NY 631 317-2200
Los Angeles, CA 323 984-7500
Louisville, KY 502 694-3131
Miami, FL 305 520-9922
Pittsburg, PA 412 228-0228
Phoenix, AZ 480 630-3999
St. Augustine, FL 904 414-4142
St Louis, MO 314 561-7411
San Diego, CA 619 272-6111
Toledo, OH 419 318-2211
Toronto, Ontario 647 723-9923
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Inspired teaching on the daily Scripture readings of the Catholic Church by Fr. Al Lauer
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Pope Benedict XVI, Shepherd of Truth
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Notable quotations from Pope Benedict XVI and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
FAITH AND DISCIPLESHIP
WITNESS FOR JESUS
Friendship with Jesus will...lead you to bear witness to the faith wherever you are, even when
it meets with rejection or indifference.
SHARE THE JOY
...Do not keep Christ to yourselves! Share with others the joy of your faith. The world needs
the witness of your faith, it surely needs God.
SURRENDER TO GOD
Faith does not simply provide information about Who Christ is; rather, it entails a personal
relationship with Christ, a surrender of our whole person with all our understanding, will and
feelings, to God's self-revelation.
(Souce: Message for World Mission Sunday, 1/6/11)
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PM Ministry List
" The Lord works through PM in many different ways. Below you can find information about
some of our ministries.
Bible Institute
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Word Gifts Ministry
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John Paul Speaks
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My People Newspaper
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PM Newsletter
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Prophecies from Word Gifts Ministry
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St. John Bosco Youth Group
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2011 RETREATS
Online Registration
2011 RETREATS
No retreats are scheduled at this time. Please check back for an updated schedule in the coming weeks.
Can you help us with the construction of the new Chapel and Retreat Center?
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More information and registration for the Bible Institute
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