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Greetings!
We hope you had a wonderful Christmas and 2012 is off to a great start! 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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Pictorial Directory
| | As part of our 60th anniversary this year we are creating a new pictorial family album and you are part of the parish family. As such, our album wouldn't be complete without you!
Our desire is to create a complete pictorial directory that will help us continue to build a unified parish and allow us to put a name with a familiar face.
Click here to schedule your own appointment. Photography dates are: February 2-4 and 7-11.
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Diamonds are Forever
|  Thanks to everyone who joined together last Saturday evening at the Lafayette Veteran's Hall for the gala celebration of our parish's 60th Anniversary. The food and refreshments, the music and dancing, the fun and friendship shared that night were all a testimony to the great spirit of our community. Maureen Wickline and Carla Combi did a fantastic job of coordinating the affair and putting all the pieces together. The parish staff worked extra hard to help provide a good time for everyone. Thanks to Matt & Melinda Guelfi (Hartmann Studios) for creating a beautiful ambience, Robin Crowder (Soutwest Wine) and Eric & Megan Lindberg (Grocery Outlet) for the wine and drinks, Joe Dougherty & Family for the sodas, Erin Alter (dessertsatmyplace.com) for the raffle cakes. Rick Meyer, Allan Daniel and Mike McCosker tended the bar as we dined at the Taco Truck and listened and danced to the music of Gypsy Chix and 'Diamond' Dave. Thanks to the teens from our Youth Group who helped with the set-up and serving.
A powerpoint presentation looked at our parish's past history, celebrated our present accomplishments and challenged us to look ahead to the future and what we still would like to accomplish. As guests left the event many asked the question: When will we do this again? Whenever we do, be sure that you don't miss it.
More pictures of this great event are on our facebook page.
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School News |
St. Perpetua School celebrates Catholic Schools WeekCatholic Schools Week celebrates what makes Catholic education distinctive and exceptional. During this week, we focus on the value Catholic education provides to your people and its contributions to our church, our community an dour nation. The following events will take place at St. Perpetua School:
Sunday January 29 9:30 Mass followed by Open House and a Jr. High informational meeting at 11:45
Monday January 30 School tours for adults at 9:30 am
Wednesday February 1 Jump Rope for Heart during recess and Kindergarten and New Parent Information night 6:30 pm
Thursday February 2 8:30 am School Mass and Science Night at 5:30
We are currently accepting applications for the 2012-2013 school year. All admissions information can be found on the school website at www.stperpetua.org.
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Faith Formation News |
First Reconciliation Parent Meetings
Parents of children in 4th grade who are preparing to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation in March are asked to attend one of the following meetings:
February 15 at 7:00 pm or
February 16 at 9:30 am
First Eucharist Program
"Preparing Our Hearts" is a ceremony for the First Eucharist children and their parents.
March 5 at 7:00 pm Children with last name A - J
March 8 at 7:00 pm Children with last name K - Z
If you have questions or for more information please contact Kristine Kvochak at 283-0272 ext. 204 or via e-mail.
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ANNUAL VALENTINE LUNCHEON |  Tuesday, February 14, 11:00 am - 1:30 pm. in the parish hall. This is our traditional luncheon for ALL seniors but especially honoring those in nursing homes and long-term care facilities. SAGE members prepare a delicious lunch, St. Perpetua school children entertain and Fr. John leads us in a sing-along. For reservations and information call Aggie Malanca, 283-4477.
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| Mark Your Calendar |  Saturday, Feb. 25, 6:00 p.m.
Pasta Feed, fundraiser for Winter Nights Saturday, March 17: 6:00 p.m.
St. Patrick's Day Knights of Columbus Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner March 11-13 Lenten Days of Renewal with Megan McKenna
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| HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Sincerely,
The Staff of
St. Perpetua Catholic Church
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Shop & Support Your Parish
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