|
Greetings!
Happy New Year!
Hopefully 2013 is off to a great start for you and your loved ones. |
|
Crab Feed 2013
|
Knights of Columbus Annual Crab Feed
Saturday, January 26
A few tickets are still available for the BEST crab feed in the county! Come for the fresh crab dinner at St. Monica's Peace Room in Moraga, and stay for the fabulous raffle. Chicken is available with notice for those who cannot eat crab. Money raised supports local charities, including St. Perpetua Schools tuition assistance program. Reserve your spot by calling Karl or Patti at 283-3679.
|
|
Faith Formation
|
FIRST RECONCILIATION PARENT MEETINGS
Parents of children who are preparing to receive their Frist Reconciliation in March of 2013 and are currently enrolled in 4th grade or higher at St. Perpetua or in the Faith Formation program are asked to attend one of the parent meetings with Fr. John and Kristine on:
Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. in the Religious Resource Center
OR
Thursday, February 7 at 7:00 p.m. in the Religious Resource Center
At these meetings parents will be given all of the information needed to support the preparation process for their children. If you have not received your registration information or you would like more information please contact Kristine
FAITH FORMATION SCHEDULE
Please save the date for our Ash Wednesday service for faith formation students on February 13 at 3:30 p.m. in the Church. We do not have our regular afternoon and evening classes on Tuesday, February 12 and hope many of our students can attend the service on Wednesday.
|
|
School News
|
 You are cordially invited to join St. Perpetua School in celebrating Catholic Schools Week beginning Sunday, January 27 with the 9:30am Mass followed immediately by Open House at the school. We have several events planned for those interested in the admissions process for the 2013-2014 school year. Monday the 28th at 9:30am we will be hosting school tours for adults beginning in the library. Wednesday the 30th at 6:30 pm is a New Parent Information meeting in the Kindergarten classroom. All admission information and paperwork can be found on our school website. |
|
Bible Study
|
Your Seat Is Waiting at the Thursday Night Bible Study and Prayer Group -- Come Join Us!
Every Thursday evening, 7:30 p.m.,
St. Perpetua Chapel.
Bibles Available. No preparation necessary. Bring your curiosity and willingness to share your faith.
|
|
Outreach News
|
Blue Barrel Collection
Sheets, Pillow Cases & Blankets Benefiting Contra Costa Interfaith Coalition PLEASE BRING YOUR ITEMS TO ALL THE MASSES ON February 9/10 or 16/17 Indicating size of sheets and blankets would be so helpful in sorting all the bed linens! No king sizes please!
St. P's Food Basket Collection
On February 9/10 please bring
Pasta, Tomato Sauce, Spaghetti Sauce
Thank you so much for your generosity!
|
|
Upcoming SAGE Activities
|
|
Do you like to hear about exciting new books? Parishioner
Joelie Pehanick will read from and discuss her inspirations
for her novel PORCH LIGHT BURNING. Wednesday Jan. 30
at 9 a.m. in the Parish Hall following morning Mass in the Church.
A continental breakfast will be served.
Annual Valentine Luncheon in the Parish Hall 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 PM.
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. Perpetual school
children entertain and Fr. John leads us in a sing-along.
Thursday February 14. For reservations and information
call Aggie Malanca, 283-4477
|
|
Advent by Candlelight 2012
|
 Advent by Candlelight 2012 was a special evening that was enjoyed by 110 women of all ages. Hostesses decorated 13 beautiful tables and served tasty desserts, providing a comfortable environment for guests to connect with old and new friends. This year's program was an educational and inspirational tour through the Holy Land. Thanks to the generosity of the attendees, $904 was donated to the Christian Brothers working at Bethlehem University.
|
|
Sincerely,
The Staff of
St. Perpetua Catholic Church
|
