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Greetings!
Here are some wonderful events during the great 50 days of the Easter Season. Please join us!
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130th anniversary of Brooklyn Bridge
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 This coming Sunday, April 28 at 4:00 p.m., parishioner Paul Giroux will be offering another outstanding presentation as he did a few months ago on the 75th anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge. In May, 2008, Paul served as the Chairman and keynote speaker for the 125th anniversary of the Brooklyn Bridge in New York. His audio-visual presentation brought to life the challenges of the bridge's construction and highlighted the lessons of the master builders John, Emily and Washington Roebling. Paul will be sharing this hour-long lecture at St. Perpetua on Sunday, April 28th at 4:00 in the Parish Hall. Come and learn why the story of Building the Brooklyn Bridge is "still the greatest bridge-building story of all." Paul is the recipient of the ASCE's prestigious Civil Engineering History and Heritage Award for 2013. We look forward to an informative and dynamic presentation. Join us for the presentation followed by refreshments! |
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The Edge Program
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 Our last class for the Middle School Edge program will be April 30th. This year we have studied the 10 Commandments and 7 Sacraments. Our community service projects have included stuffing socks with toiletries for the homeless, wrapping Christmas presents for those in need, adopting a family, giving birthday gifts to children from the Southwest Key Shelter and collecting food for the needy. Our last class will be our 8th Grade Send-Off. We will be celebrating our 8th graders' faith journey and transition to Youth Group. Families are welcome. Our heartfelt thanks is extended to Michelle Chan, the program director for the past five years as she leaves her parish position. We are grateful for the love and faith she has extended to our sixth, seventh and eighth graders.
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First Eucharist
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Please pray for our 88 parish children preparing to receive the Sacrament of First Eucharist.
May 4 at 5:00 p.m.
May 5 at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
May 11 at 5:00 p.m.
May 12 at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
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School News
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 Still considering your kindergarten options for the fall? How about a nurturing small school environment with a curriculum rich in academics, values and faith? You and your preschooler are invited to join us for a special open house with an opportunity to experience a "mini" day of kindergarten on May 3 from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. While your child is having fun in the classroom, you will have a chance to munch on home-grown goodies from our Garden of Learning, tour the school and talk with parents, staff and administration. Come learn more about the unique educational opportunities at St. Perpetua School. Reserve your space today! (925)284-1640 or here. |
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St. Mary's College Museum of Art
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Enjoy wonderful art in our own backyard. We will tour the award winning ST. MARY'S COLLEGE MUSEUM OF ART 150th ANNIVERSARY EXHIBIT. Meet at the Museum at 11 am on Wednesday, May 15. A $5.00 admission will be paid by each person upon entrance. Afterwards we will have lunch in the cafeteria with its many fresh food choices. For questions call Mimi Collier 283-8728 or Ann Porcella 938-4775.
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Outreach News
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On May 11/12 please bring
Oatmeal, Other Cereal (unsweetened if possible)
Thank you so much for your generosity!
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Novina Fine Jewelry
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Looking for a special gift for First Communion? Confirmation? Graduation? If so, please visit Novina Fine Jewelry (specializing in a variety of crosses and religious jewelry) at 3559 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. Business hours are 10:30 am - 6:00 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday; Saturday until 5:00 pm.
Please support our local Lafayette businesses and those who advertise in our parish bulletin.
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Sincerely,
The Staff of
St. Perpetua Catholic Church |
