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Greetings!
The Great Fifty Days of the Easter Season culminate in the Feast of Pentecost on May 27. The gift of the Holy Spirit bestowed on the Church and all its people, brings enthusiasm and vitality to all who open their lives to God's grace and love. Take a look at the wonderful things happening in our community undress the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. May that Spirit of our Risen Lord find an eager welcome in your heart and in your home.
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful,
And kindle in them the fire of your love!
Father John Kasper, osfs
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Easter Egg Hunt
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Sunny skies and spring blossoms added to the beauty of our Easter Sunday celebration at St. Perpetua. After the 9:30 a.m. Mass, many parishioners joined in fellowship with coffee and donuts while children of all ages searched for the 2,000 eggs hidden on the lawn behind the school. The Easter Bunny was available for visits and pictures to remember the day. In a little over an hour, 91 instant photos with the Easter Bunny were given away.
Our outdoor amphitheater and the large expanse of lawn are a perfect site for the annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. The Knights greatly appreciate the support of the parish in making this event a success. While many Knights participated in the morning activities, particular acknowledgement is due Pat Hennessy who chaired the event and to Brian Mosel who made possible the visit from the Easter Bunny.
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60th Anniversary International Potluck
|  Saturday, May 12th
6:00 pm - No-Host Bar
6:30 pm - Potluck
Don't miss the opportunity to celebrate St. Perpertua's 60 years in Lafayette!
- taste delicious ethnic food
- sip some libations
- listen to lively music
- win a door prize
Please bring an ethnic dish (salad or main course) to serve 6-8 people. Dessert will be provided. Free admission, but eating is limited. Reservations are required. To reserve your seat, go HERE.
For further information, please call Denise Kogler - 510-271-1935.
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Faith Formation
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Our faith formation school year has concluded! Thank you so much for all of the dedication of our students and especially our catechists, traffic coordinators, childcare providers and classroom helpers.
Registration packets for Fall 2012 will be sent home the first week of August. Please check the church website during the summer if you need to verify class schedules.
This month we will email a Faith Formation parent survey to each family. Your participation in the survey is important so that we may identify strengths and needed improvements in order to provide an outstanding faith formation program for our children.
If you have questions please contact Kristine at 283-0272#204
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First Communion Impression
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Middle School Edge Program
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The concluding night of religious education classes was April 24th. Our Edge middle school group offered an 8th Grade Send-Off in celebration of our 8th graders moving on to Youth Group.
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Letter Carriers Food Drive
|  Saturday, May 12Put your non-perishable donations of canned goods and non-perishable food in a grocery bag by your mailbox. The letter carriers will pick it up and deliver it to Contra Costa food banks.
Thank you so much for helping the hungry!
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School News
|  St. Perpetua School still has a few openings in Kindergarten for the upcoming school year. If you, or someone you know, is looking for a high quality Catholic education, please call the school or visit our website for more information. |
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Outreach News
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BAY AREA CRISIS NURSERY LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERSThe Bay Area Crisis Nursery (BACN) shelters children whose families are in crisis and strives to prevent child abuse. They are looking for volunteers for their Resource Development Committee. This committee develops resources for the nursery (monetary donations, in-kind donations, and volunteers) and is responsible for all fundraising activities including special events, grants, corporate gifts, individual donations, planned giving and fee for service programs. Each committee member takes on a project and is responsible for its execution. The committee members assist each other in finding additional volunteers and resources for projects. Emphasis this year is in major donors, recurring donations, grants, and improved messaging/marketing. If you have an interest, or would like more information, contact Sandy Hathaway at sandyhathaway@bacn.info or 685-8052. St. P's Food Basket: May 12/13Fill the Outreach Grocery Cart with Oatmeal, other Cereal (unsweetened if possible)
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Mark Your Calendar!
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Sunday, July 15 Picnic at St. Perpetua outdoor Pavilion near the Garden of Learning on the upper lot.
Sunday, October 7 Oktoberfest (Carnival)Attention all Home Brew Makers: We'll have a Beer Brew Contest this year at the Oktoberfest! Plan to enter your home-brewed vintage.
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HAPPY EASTER SEASON!
Sincerely, The Staff of
St. Perpetua Catholic Church
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Shop & Support Your Parish
| Whenever you shop at Amazon.com, please enter their website through the parish homepage. For each purchase at Amazon done through our website our parish will receive a small percentage. Thank you so much for your ongoing support!
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