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! |
Youth volunteer at Food Bank
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For the second time this school year, St. Perpetua Youth volunteered at the Contra Costa Food Bank. The group of 17 teens and 4 chaperones sorted food and packed boxes for food pantries on Wednesday, December 2. The group spent 2 hours at the facility. The teens also heard from Food Bank staff on the growing problems in our communities that have increased the need for the food the Food Bank provides. The youth group will return to the facility in late January.
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Advent by Candlelight 2009
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Over 80 members of the St. Perpetua Parish Community celebrated the fifth annual evening of women's fellowship by candlelight. Coffee and dessert were served as we shared an intimate evening with friends during the Advent season. In addition, a donation of $650 was presented to the guest speakers, Tim O'Keefe and Lisa Suchon from Shelter, Inc. To learn more about Shelter, Inc. please visit their website at www.shelterincofccc.org
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CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE
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Christmas Eve, December 24 4:00 p.m. Children's Liturgy
6:30 p.m. Family Youth Liturgy
10:00 p.m. Night time Liturgy (preceded by caroling at 9:30)
Christmas Day, December 25 9:30 & 11:30 a.m. Holy Family, December 26/27 Saturday, 5:00 p.m. Sunday, 8:00 & 9:30 a.m. NO 11:30 Mass
New Year's Day, January 1, 2010 9:30 a.m. in chapel
Christmas Flower Donations
Become part of a beautiful tradition by giving toward the Christmas decorations at St. Perpetua. It is also a loving way to remember or honor a loved one. Envelopes are at the back of the church. Return them via the collection basket or the Parish Office. Thank you so much for your generosity!
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Catholic School's Week 2010
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Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration that focuses attention on the good work done by the nation's Catholic schools and will be observed Jan. 31 to Feb. 6, 2010. All Catholic schools in the Diocese of Oakland will celebrate this week with special events, liturgies, programs and OPEN HOUSES!
According to Karen Goodshaw, St. Perpetua School Principal, "Catholic schools provide good things for students and families. In these challenging times, the theme also reminds parents that the dividends of a Catholic school education last a lifetime. There is no better way to invest in a child's future-or the future of our world."
Please join us at the family Mass at 9:30 on Sunday, January 31 and for some or all of the following events.
K-8 Open House & Tours
Open House: Sunday, January 31, 10:30am - 12:00pm
School Tours: Monday, February 1, 9:30am or by appointment
K-5
Presentation/Meet Teachers & Students: Wednesday, February 3, 6:30pm
Junior High
Presentation/Meet Teachers & Students: Sunday, January 31, 12:00pm
For a personal tour, call 925-284-1640 or email lladouceur@csdo.org
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Liturgical Ministers Needed
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THANK YOU to all who responded to our plea last month, but we still need Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors and altar servers. Please help us out to avoid burn out and over scheduling for our current ministers.
Altar Servers
Both adults and youth in fourth grade and older, help with preparations before Mass, assist the presider during the service, and lead the procession with the gifts. To become a server, click here.
Eucharistic Ministers
Share the bread and cup with the assembly at Eucharist. To become a Eucharistic Minister, click here.
Lectors
Proclaim the Word of God in our worship. They prepare to minister by prayer, practice and reflection on Scripture. To become a Lector, click here.
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Outreach Collection
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St. P's Food Basket Collection on January 9/10: Please bring soups & ramen!
Thank you so much for your generosity!
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Sincerely,
The Staff of
St. Perpetua Catholic Church
MERRY CHRISTMAS & A BLESSED NEW YEAR!
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