Greetings!
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ASH WEDNESDAY
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Collection for Operation Rice Bowl!
8:30 a.m. - Eucharist & Distribution of Ashes
11:00 a.m. - Prayer Service & Distribution of Ashes
(children from parish school will
participate, open to all)
3:30 p.m. - Prayer Service & Distribution of Ashes
(families with children in faith formation
[CCD] are encouraged to participate)
7:00 p.m. - Prayer Service & Distribution of Ashes
(led by teens, open to ALL)
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LENT AT ST. PERPETUA
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Soup Suppers
6:15-7:00 p.m.
Adult Faith Formation
on Gospel of Luke 7:00-8:00 p.m.
On three Wednesdays of Lent (2/24, 3/3 & 3/10) 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
the Gospel of Luke. Come for the entire evening or part of it.
Lenten Talk by Fr.
Declan McCarron
On Tuesday, March 23, at 9:00 AM in the Parish Hall, Father Declan McCarron will speak
on psychology and spirituality-healthy mind and soul-how they support one
another. Fr. Declan is one of the priests from Ireland who has been celebrating the Masses with us
since last summer. This will be a very thought provoking discussion and
all parishioners and friends are invited to attend. A continental breakfast
will be served. Morning Mass this day will be at 8:30 am in the
Church. This event is sponsored by SAGE.
Sacrament of
Reconciliation (Communal Reconciliation Services)
Tuesday, March 16, 7:00 p.m. (for Faith Formation Students)
Thursday, March 25, 7:00 p.m.
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EASTER CHOIR
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EASTER CHOIR rehearsals begin on Wednesday, February 24, at 7 PM. Please consider adding YOUR voice this year to our joyful celebration of Holy Week and Easter. Rehearsals are on Wednesdays, 7-8:30 PM, in the church. Need more info or encouragement? Contact Music Director Shaun Garner: sgarner@stperpetua.org, 299-8520.
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SHOES FOR HAITI |
Faith Formation families assisted an organization called "Soles4Souls" to collect shoes (new or slightly worn) for the earthquake victims in Haiti. This organization sponsors shoe campaigns and distributes the shoes worldwide. Many of the Haitian earthquake survivors aren't used to wearing shoes; however it has become a necessity with the hazardous devastation.
Cindy Dougherty organized St. Perpetua's participation in this project. Within 72 hours, 1,574 pairs of shoes were collected and shipped to Haiti! Cindy's request for shoes resulted in other parishioners picking up the idea and collecting shoes at their children's schools and neighborhoods. Donna Elliott was instrumental in collecting 1000 pairs of shoes by publicizing the collection at Stanley Middle School and elsewhere. Private donors paid for the shipping of the shoes to Haiti.
The success of this project speaks volumes about the generosity and compassion of the Lafayette community. For more information about this organization, visit www.soles4souls.org.
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WINTER NIGHTS FUND RAISER
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A huge thank you to Julie Sabbadini, Monica Chappell and all other crew members, along with the 6th graders, who put on such a wonderful event last Saturday. Many thanks to all the teens who helped with clean up. The pasta and desserts were excellent. Thank you to all who came and supported this fabulous event. The total amount raised and sent to Winter Nights is $2609. The same night we also recognized and honored two of our many VIPs (Very Important Perpetuans), Julie Sabbadini and Pat Hennessy. The St. Perpetua Community appreciates all their many contributions of time, talent and treasure. We feel blessed to have them among us.
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Sincerely,
The Staff of
St. Perpetua Catholic Church
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MANGIA NIGHT
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Fat Tuesday,
Feb. 16,
4:00 - 10:00
Just mention St. P's as
you order dine-in or take-out. Mangia will donate a generous portion of sales
to
St. Perpetua.
Ristorante Mangia 284-3081
975 Moraga Rd. Lafayette
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