Greetings!
We hope you enjoy the June 2010 edition of "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!
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Welcome to our new Music Director |  We
are happy to welcome Mr. Matt Wolka as our Director of Music Ministry and the
newest member of our parish staff. Matt is eager and enthusiastic, very outgoing
and enjoyable. He is a capable musical artist, proficient in organ, piano and
electronic keyboard, holding a Master's degree in Liturgical Music from Concordia
University in Illinois. He has had a wide range of musical experience, including
a large urban Catholic parish in Chicago. Please help to make Matt's entry into
St. Perpetua's community an inviting and encouraging experience. He will soon be looking to expand our choir
and invite the participation of more parishioners as cantors, choir members and
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Life's Journey: Anger to Forgiveness
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Nationally renowned
author and preacher Fr. Tom Allender's parish mission was well received. An average of 40-60 people attended the morning sessions and 70-90 came to his evening presentations. If you were unable to attend his talks you can purchase his books and/or CDs at his web site www.lifesjourney.org.
Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom with us, Fr. Tom!
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Parish Support
|  One of the biggest challenges facing St.
Perpetua is to predict our revenues, particularly during the
summer months. Electronic giving is a program that has been successful
at St. Perpetua with over 130 families participating. Your contribution can automatically be charged monthly to your bank card. For those not
currently signed up, please consider this method of supporting your parish The electronic giving sign-up for can be found here. For more information contact
Kathy Geddes at kgeddes@stperpetua.org or 283-0272#207.
PAVING AND PAINTING Your support is needed to maintain our building and grounds. Our lower parking lot needed to be repaired/sealed and exteriors of our office, chapel/ residence and church buildings need to be repainted for a total cost of $80,000. So far we've received $35,000 in contributions from about 35 families. Let's be faithful stewards of the property entrusted to us. Please mail your contribution (with painting/paving in the memo section) to 3454 Hamlin Rd., Lafayette, 94549. If you'd like to contribute by credit card, please contact Kathy (see above).
Thank you so much for your generosity.
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Faith Formation Registration
| Registration is open for next year's faith formation program. Forms will be accepted until September 20, 2010. After Sept. 20 children will be placed on a waiting list for class placement. Register by August 1 to avoid the late fees.
Registration packets were mailed to families enrolled in last year's program. If you did not receive one, or are a new family interested in enrolling your children, packets are available in the parish office, on the table at the entrance of the church, and can also be downloaded from our parish website.
Please contact Cathy Giroux at 283-0272 X204 for inquiries or with generous offers to assist with the program. Classes begin on October 5 and 10, 2010.
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Teen News
|  Saturday, May 22, fifty-two teens from St. Perpetua were confirmed at the Cathedral of Christ The Light in a beautiful ceremony with Bishop Cordilione presiding. Father John Kasper concelebrated and Deacon Luis Rivilla served. We are also fortunate to have Elliot Megowan, brother of one of the candidates, as altar server. Santa Maria (Orinda) and St. Elizabeth's (Oakland) joined our candidates for this special liturgy, where 154 candidates in total were confirmed. St. Perpetua's candidates presented the gifts of the community to the Bishop and read the petitions of the candidates and assembly. Following the ceremony the Bishop took pictures with the Confirmandi. Teens, who are least a sophomore in high school, will find details about next year's Confirmation preparation program in July on the parish website or by contacting Gary. |
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St. Perpetua School News
|  Congratulations to the St. Perpetua Class of 2010! This past weekend was full of exciting events that are traditional for St. Perpetua graduates. On Friday evening, students enjoyed Memories Night with their parents. Students shared their memories of their time at St. P's and each individual was honored for their unique personal contributions to our community. On Saturday, the graduates celebrated Mass prior to receiving their diplomas. As this wonderful group of students continues their education at various high schools, we know they are prepared for the educational challenges ahead of them and they will continue to be successful in all they set out to accomplish.St. Perpetua is still accepting applications for the 2010-2011 school year as there are a few openings in some classrooms. Please see the the school website at www.stperpetua.org or call the school at 925 284-1640 for more information.
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Outreach News
| St. P's Food Basket Collection
On June 12/13 please bring Powdered Milk, Vegetable Oil, Masa Harina
On July 10/11 please bring Macaroni and Cheese, Rice
Thank you so much for your generosity!
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Mark Your Calendar
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No 11:30 a.m.
Mass on Sundays during July & August
Sunday, October 3: Parish Carnival
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HAPPY
FATHER'S DAY to all the Dads!
Sincerely, The Staff of
St. Perpetua Catholic Church
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