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Greetings!
We hope you continue to enjoy "The Timely Perpetuan" and we welcome your contributions. Please let us know how we can improve this e-newsletter.
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Mangia Night, Feb. 24
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Mangia Night Fundraiser for St. Perpetua Parish
Fat Tuesday, February 24th : 4pm to 10pm
Just mention St. P's, as you order dine-in or take-out. Mangia will donate a generous portion of sales to St. Perpetua parish.
Ristorante Mangia
975 Moraga Rd.
Lafayette
284-3081
Mark you calendar! Join your friends!
No cooking! No dishes!
Tell your neighbors! See you there!
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Ash Wednesday, Feb. 25
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Collection will be taken for Operation Rice Bowl!
8:30 a.m. - Eucharist & Distribution of Ashes
11:00 a.m. - Prayer Service & Distribution of Ashes
(parish school children will participate, open to all)
3:30 p.m. - Prayer Service & Distribution of Ashes
(faith formation [CCD] families are encouraged to participate)
7:30 p.m. - Prayer Service & Distribution of Ashes
(led by teens, open to ALL)
OPERATION RICE BOWLis
Catholic Relief Services' Lenten program. Just as we celebrate the
Eucharist on Sundays, we can use Operation Rice Bowl as a way to "break
bread" together with family and loved ones. We engage in the
traditional practices of Lent and pray as a community, fast through
making sacrifices, learn about th e joys and challenges in the lives of
our brothers and sisters all around the world, and give concrete
assistance to those most in need. Decide how and when to share a simple
meal at home each week. Put the money you saved from the meal and from
other sacrifices in the Rice Bowl throughout Lent. At the end of Lent
convert the money collected into a check made out to "St.Perpetua"
(with Rice Bowl in the memo section) and bring it to the church by
Easter. It will be sent to Catholic Relief Services. |
Soup & St. Paul
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On three Wednesdays of Lent (3/4, 3/11 & 3/18) you are invited to a simple meal of soup and bread in the parish hall. The meals will be prepared by various parish organizations. Following the meal there will be an adult education series on St. Paul. Come for the entire evening or part of it.
Supper: 6:15 - 7:00 p.m.
Adult Faith Formation on St. Paul: 7:00 - 8:15 p.m.
(Fr. Tom Bonacci will lead the evening on March 18)
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In loving memory of
Dick Abbott & Thelma Fox
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Family and friends of Dick Abbott who died on February 1 gathered to celebrate his funeral Mass last Friday. Dick was a longtime member of St. Perpetua's whose life could be characterized by the words faithfulness, family, fun and friendship. From family trips to Tahoe to rounds of golf with friends, Dick lived an active life with his wife and children. When his body was weak in the last few years and Dick spent a lot of time in a wheelchair, it didn't prevent him from being a part of our worshiping community. He kept faith through it all. St. Teresa of Avila said: When we accept what happens to us and make the best of it, we are praising God." Dick's "Yes" to life, with all its joys and all of its challenges and struggles was a prayer of transformation and liberation, as well as a witness to all of us. May he dwell now with the saints of God.
Thelma Fox,
who died on February 11 at 91, was a long time St. Perpetuan. She was
happily married to her husband Jack for 70 years. She especially
enjoyed the frequent visits of her children, grandchildren and great
grandchildren. Thelma and Jack were faithful attendees at the 8 AM Mass
on Sundays. Thelma thoroughly enjoyed the respite of going out to Sunday breakfast with Jack and friends. She was always welcoming and interested in how you were doing. If prompted, she would tell stories
about her varied life experiences as a teacher, homemaker and her
travels with Jack. She was a grand lady who will be sorely missed but
fondly remembered by her family and many friends.
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Sincerely,
The Staff of
St. Perpetua Catholic Church
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Corned Beef Dinner
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The Knights of Columbus invite everyone to their annual St. Patrick's Day Corned Beef Dinner on Saturday, March 14
in the Parish Hall.
Tickets are:
$20 for adults
$8 for children 8-12 (children 0-7 are free). Social begins at 6:00 pm, dinner at 7:30 pm. For reservations, call Dave Tedesco at 283-1322.
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School
Dinner Dance
& Auction
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Denim & Diamonds
The date for our Annual School Dinner Dance and Auction is fast approaching:
March 21st!
Don't miss out on
1) making your hotel reservations at the Claremont Hotel so you can enjoy the evening (800-551-7266)
2) make a reservation for the free March 4th Fashion Show and Luncheon in the Parish Hall (email Michelle Peirona to hold your spot)
3) book that babysitter! Questions contact Julie Sabbadini
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