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. Also, please be sure to look at our new website, www.stperpetua.org, and feel free to send us feedback on that, too! |
Job Support Network
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| Fr. John has been approached by parishioners who have lost their jobs
due to the present global economic situation. He is challenging us as a
faith community to see if there is a form of assistance that we can
offer those of us who may need help in adjusting to these new
realities. This help can take several forms, some of which we as a
parish community may be able to provide from our internal resources or
external referrals. Please take a survey to let us know which areas you feel you or
affected parishioners would utilize if we made these available. |
Corned Beef Dinner Thank You
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A great big THANK YOU to the Knights of Columbus who celebrated the 28th anniversary of their charter at St. Perpetua on Saturday, March 14 and also held their annual Corned Beef Dinner.
The hall was filled to capacity with families and friends who enjoyed a delicious meal prepared by our own chefs Bob Mosel, Brian Mosel, and Ambrose Yau who were assisted by many other capable hands.
Grand Knight Ruben Galindo presented School Principal Karen Goodshaw with the Knights' annual check of $4500 in support of the Tuition Assistance Fund and Fr. John received a check in the amount of $500 representing the Knights' donation to the Parish Building Fund. Also honored that evening was the local winner of our Knights sponsored free throw competition, Bella Penza, who will be going on to compete at the state level this summer.
Entertainment that evening was provided by Irish dancers Emily, Brighid, and Annie Leach, Ashley See, and Maggie Chan. Thank you so much!
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Sacrament of Reconciliation
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Our Lenten Communal Reconciliation Service will take place on Tuesday, March 24 at 7:00 p.m. in the church. Jr. High and High School students will be joining us. Several clergy from neighboring parishes will be with us for individual confessions.
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Living Stations of the Cross
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The Jr. High Faith Formation Students are offering Living Stations of the Cross on Tuesday, April 7 at 7:00 p.m. in the church. All are invited! Please join us.
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Triduum
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THE TRIDUUM
(from sundown on Holy Thursday until sundown on Easter Sunday) is the culmination of the forty days of the great fast of Lent, and the doorway to the great celebration of the Easter Season. It is the focal point of the entire liturgical year. In these three days we experience all that it means to be a Christian community.
Holy Thursday, April 9: The Lord's Supper, 7:30 p.m.
Good Friday, April 10 : Stations of the Cross 1:15 p.m.
The Lord's Passion, 2:00 p.m.
Easter Vigil, April 11: The Lord's Resurrection, 8:30 p.m.
Easter Sunday, April 12: 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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Garden of Learning
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Preschool tours of the St. Perpetua Children's Garden of Learning will be available again this spring. This exciting program taught by Monette Meo, Master Gardener, offers a walk, talk and taste tour of the garden, healthy snack and take-home craft. If you have a preschooler, and would be willing to deliver our garden tour information to your school, please contact Monica Chappell at 283-8838 or monicachappell@comcast.net. Thank You!
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Mark Your Calendar
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Please be sure to mark your calendar with these upcoming events:
Thursday, March 26: Lenten Reflection with Fr. John, following the 8:30 am Mass in the church. The topic will be "A Crisis is A Terrible Thing to Waste: Finding Abundance in the Midst of Scarcity." How can our faith support us during this time of economic turmoil? We'll explore the Scriptures and Jesus' message of trust and hope. Everyone is invited to this session to be held in the hall, sponsored by SAGE! (Senior Activity Group, etc!)
Friday, May 1: Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
If you'd like to help plan this event please join our lively bunch of hombres and salsa over to the Parish Office on Monday, March 30th, at 7:00 pm. If you cannot come to the meeting but would like to help, please call Denise Kogler at 510-271-1935 (daytime). Ole!!!
Sunday, May 31: Community Picnic
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Sincerely,
The Staff of
St. Perpetua Catholic Church
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