The 2014  Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (WPCU) will take place from January 18-25 under the banner of the theme:  "Has Christ Divided Us?"  (cf. 1Corinthians 1:13). 

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity has a history of over 100 years . . . , in which Christians around the world have taken part in an octave of prayer for visible Christian unity.  By annually observing the WPCU, Christians move toward the fulfillment of Jesus' prayer at the Last Supper "that they all may be one."  (cf. John 17:21)

Parents of children who are preparing to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation and are currently enrolled in 4th grade or higher at St. Perpetua School and Faith Formation are asked to attend one of the parent meetings on:

January 15, 2014 at 9:30 a.m.

or

January 16, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.

Both meetings will be held in the Religious Resource Room

At these meetings you will be given all of the information needed to support the preparation process for your children. If you would like additional information please contact Kristine. 

You are cordially invited to the Knights of Columbus, Council 7683, annual Crab Feed (crab, pasta, salad and dessert) to benefit the school, parishes and local charities. Chicken dinners are also available on prior request.

Feast on all-you-can eat dinner served by local high school student volunteers.

Come enjoy a wonderful evening of delicious food, fun and warm friendship!

When:   Saturday, January 25th, 2014

Where:  St. Monica's Parish Education & Activities Center - "Peace" Hall -

Located next to the Church at 1001 Camino Pablo in Moraga.

Time:    6:00 p.m. Social Hour, Dinner Served at 7:30 p.m. No host bar. 

Bringing wine or other spirits prohibited.

Price:    $60 per person.

Raffle Prizes & Silent Auction at the Crab Feed

Don't forget about the Raffle Prizes and Silent Auction! You can win big with the huge table of valuable and fun raffle prizes to win the night of the Crab Feed. Tickets will be on sale before and during dinner. Silent auction items will also be available for your bidding pleasure.

Please call Karl Anderson at (925) 283-3679 ASAP to reserve your place at the Crab Feed. After calling, send a check made to  "Knights of Columbus" to Karl Anderson,  510 Florence Drive,  Lafayette, CA  94549.  Tickets are $60 each. Call Karl or Patti at 283-3679 for more information.  This fun event always sells out, so get your ticket NOW!

I should follow up that heading with possibly #edgerocks, or perhaps #godisinthehouse. If none of this is making sense, let me elaborate a little.

There is an app for smartphones (and tablets) called Instagram. Essentially you can post pictures and videos that will be shared with people that "follow" you. If none of this is making sense, you should bribe your children or grandchildren for a short tutorial. It's easier if you see it.

If you have an Instagram account (or your children do), I have a challenge for you. Edge (the middle school youth program) now has an Instagram account. If you search "edgeperpetua" under users, you shouldn't have any problem finding it. When you do, FOLLOW us! Essentially there will be positive messages posted throughout the week, as well as some highlights from the Edge Nights. I would especially encourage you to tell your teens about it and have them follow @Edgeperpetua.

Faith is like Wi-Fi, it's invisible but it has the power to connect you to what you need.

Your brother in Christ,

Adam Chaffey 

Edge Coordinator

Taste of Kindergarten - January 14, 2014 at 8:45 a.m.

Incoming kindergarten age children and their parent(s) are invited to get a taste of kindergarten for a morning!  Enjoy a casual conversation with school administrators and staff, discussing our kindergarten program and common topics including kindergarten readiness, emotional maturity, creating smooth transitions and more. Parents will then accompany their children into the St. Perpetua School kindergarten classroom, under the supervision of our teaching staff, to experience a short lesson and project. You are invited to visit Cafe St. Perpetua and enjoy fresh baked goods, made from our local garden ingredients, and freshly brewed coffee. School tour provided and parents are given time to socialize. Parents must remain on campus during this special event. You will need to register for this event! Please do so here. 

Questions?  Please call the school office (925) 284.1640 or email Natalie Deininger, school Development Director.