St. Perpetua Church Celebrating our Faith Enriching our Community Sharing our Gifts Eucharist Daily Mass Monday-Thursday, 8:30 am (Chapel) Weekend Liturgies Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 8:00, 9:30, 11:30 am Holy Days 8:30 am, 7:00 pm Reconciliation Saturday 4:00-4:30 pm or by appointment Baptism Contact the Parish Office for Sacramental Preparation and Baptismal date. Marriage Contact the Parish Office at least six months prior to anticipated wedding date . Homebound, ill or Infirm Contact the Parish Office if you, need to receive communion or Anointing of the Sick at home or in the hospital. St. Perpetua School Contact the school office for enrollment (TK-8) and After School Program. Tours by appointment call 284-1640 or [email protected]Assisted listening devices available
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St. Perpetua Church
Celebrating our Faith Enriching our Community Sharing our Gifts
Eucharist Daily Mass
Monday-Thursday, 8:30 am (Chapel)
Weekend Liturgies
Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 8:00, 9:30, 11:30 am
Holy Days 8:30 am, 7:00 pm
Reconciliation
Saturday 4:00-4:30 pm or by appointment
Baptism
Contact the Parish Office for Sacramental Preparation and
Baptismal date.
Marriage Contact the Parish Office at least six months prior
to anticipated wedding date .
Homebound, ill or Infirm Contact the Parish Office if you,
need to receive communion or Anointing of the Sick
Dear Friends, Our Thanksgiving Feasting this week provides us a wonderful
opportunity to take a break from the endless cycle of rising, showering, going to off to work, responsibly doing a job, coming home, having supper, getting things set for the next day, and then going back to bed. And yet, the bottom line of living is that much (most!) of it is routine. And that routine is something we have to befriend. The rhythm of the ordinary is the deepest wellspring from which to draw joy and meaning. The author Kathleen Norris who wrestles with the challenge of routine comes to the conclusion that “the clean simple appreciation of ordinary, daily things, is a treasure like none on earth.” If we are ever to capture that treasure we need to tap into the spiritual side of our being, and help our children and youth to grow in spiritual development. We have to carve out time and space to recognize God’s Spirit dwelling deep within. We have to let ourselves be caught up in the overwhelming and unfailing love of God.
Paul Simon, popular singer from a bygone era, in an old 1970’s song entitled, An American Tune, sings about coping with confusion, mistakes, betrayal, and other events that shatter our innocence. He ends a rather sad ballad quite peacefully with these words: "Still tomorrow's gonna be another working day, and I'm trying to get some rest. That's all I'm trying, is to get some rest." Sometimes obedience to that imperative is what saves our sanity. There's a lot to be said for being a contented, little person, anchored in the rhythms of the ordinary. In the midst of the rhythms of the ordinary and in the company of Jesus, we can have life to the full. Discover that treasure and happiness will be yours and you will have cause to be thankful… every day.
There are a lot of internet sites that offer proposals for developing an attitude of gratitude. I looked at several of them: “60 Things to be Thankful for in Life”; “201 reasons for Gratitude;” “7 Ways to be Thankful Everyday...” I appreciated one author’s closing suggestion for those to whom gratitude does not come easily: FAKE THANKFULNESS. He explains it this way:
Philosophers have long known that as the mind goes, so go the emotions. A pithier way to say that would be, we become what we think. Along with neurological chemistry, people with depression are often caught in “negative feedback loops.” Someone feels negative, so they think—i.e., tell themselves—negative thoughts. Those negative thoughts reinforce the original negative feelings leading to more negative thoughts… and down and down we go. Fortunately, that downward spiral also works in reverse, not by first feeling positive and then thinking positive thoughts, but instead by intentionally thinking positive thoughts that lead to genuinely positive emotions.
So, no matter how you get there, find a way to make a spirit of gratitude your daily mantra, your ever present prayer. The 13th century German mystic and theologian, Meister Eckhart, said: If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is ‘Thank You,’ it will be enough. May that be our prayer on Thanksgiving Day and every day. Fr. John Kasper, OSFS
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Peppermint Shoppe is back
December 7th! Peppermint Shoppe will be open for business on Saturday, December 7th, from 9:00-11:00 am at St. Perpetua School. This is a sweet opportunity for children to shop for Christmas gifts for their parents, grandparents, siblings, friends, teachers, pets and anyone else on their list. All gifts are priced at $2.00 each. Bring the kids, spread some holiday cheer and get some Christmas shopping done early! More details to come! If you have any questions, p l e a s e c o n t a c t R i z a S a n t o s ([email protected]) or Rowena Tucker ([email protected]).
Winter Nights
A huge thank you for all who helped make our Winter Nights service week very successful! Thanks to those who donated so many items & to those who served the homeless in person. It was timely as November is homeless awareness month.
Welcome into the Catholic Community Congratulations! This weekend we welcome the following child into our parish community through the waters of Baptism:
Milo Cruz Herrera
son of Daniel & Stephanie Herrera May our community embrace Milo and may our word and example be a reflection of God's love for him. Let us offer our joy-filled prayers and congratulations as a sign of our support and welcome!
NOVEMBER FOOD BASKET COLLECTION
Many thanks for your continued support throughout the year and remembering the monthly request for various items for the two food pantries that we support. The pantries deplete quickly so your generosity is a blessing that helps the pantries serve the people for which they exist.
Thanks to that support, Todd & Sandi Gritzer were happy to deliver 26 bags of flour, sugar, masa harina, cooking oil including a case of oil, and some surprises. They were delighted to be able to fill the shelves for a short while!
Our annual December Food Bag drive quickly approaches!
NOVEMBER AGENCY DISTRIBUTIONS Your generous support to the 5th Sunday Outreach collections and some monthly support, we were able send $1500.00 ($500.00 each) to the following agencies located within Contra Costa County: We Care in Concord, Youth Homes in Walnut Creek, and Bay Area Crisis Nursery in Concord. In some cases, these donations may help support a program that an agency may not be able to provide without such assistance. The agencies, and all those that benefit from their services, are so very thankful for your continuing support.
NOVEMBER SHELTER DINNER Monica Chappell and her awesome crew: Emmelie Woo, Mary King, Mimi Smith, Maria Claudia Terrien and Pat Henderson prepared Tamale Pie with ground beef and black beans, also served a fresh crisp salad for 100 people.
Casey Hanley and her son and Jim Fulton transported the food boxes and served the hungry and happy guests. We think this may be a new favorite…tamale pie!
Thank you to all of those involved, as well as those behind the scenes, to make this such a smooth rewarding experience. If you are interested in finding out more about possibly getting involved in this rewarding ministry, please contact Monica Chappell – [email protected] (new email address).
Saturday 5:00 pm Jack West Sunday 8:00 am For the Community 9:30 am Alton McKennon Thursday 8:30 am Brian Higgins Saturday 5:00 pm Maureen Graf Sunday 8:00 am For the Community 9:30 am Maureen Graf 11:30 am Retha Todd
Mass Intentions November 23 - December 1, 2019
TOGETHER WE PRAY FOR THE SICK Chris Bruzzone, Dylan Cazin, Arelene Fannin, Jimmy Fulton, Tish Reardon, Joseph Farrell, Rich Delaney, Marie Gidre, Tim Hennessy, Bridget Teranen, Vincent Bicomong, Jan Krismon Sunga & Barbara Worsham.
Coming Up this Week at St. Perpetua November 24 - December 1
Sunday, November 24 9:30 am Children’s Liturgy of the Word, St. Francis Room 11:30 am Teen/Family Mass, Church 1:30 pm Wells of Life—Peter Callahan, St. Francis Room
Monday, November 25 6:45 pm Centering Prayer, Chapel
Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 28
Parish Office Closed 9:30 am Mass, Church
Friday, November 29 Parish Office Closed
Sunday, December 1
9:30 am Children’s Liturgy of the Word, St. Francis Room 11:30 am Teen/Family Mass
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Wreath Sale Thinking you might need a wreath this year? Consider supporting local parishioner and Boy Scout, Oliver Lane, from Troop 204 by purchasing a live evergreen wreath for $25.00. Wreath sales provide funding for the
troop's activities including the annual 50-mile backcountry hike, summer camp and snow camping. You can purchase after 5 pm Mass on November 23rd and November 30th, on December 1st after 9.30 am and 11.30 am Masses. You can also call Oliver and place your order at 925.808.9536, he delivers! All forms of payment accepted. Thank you for your consideration.
Our Thanksgiving Day Mass will be at 9:30 in the church.
A collection for Winter Nights will be taken.
It's Pancake Breakfast time. It is on Sunday December 8,
after the 8 am and 9:30 am Masses The Knights of Columbus will be serving
the Pancake Breakfast in the new Parish Grand Hall.
Come join with other parishioners and enjoy the Knights' traditional bountiful breakfast of pancakes, eggs, sausages, ham, coffee hot chocolate and juice.
All of this for $5 adults and $3 for children. Everyone is invited
Feast of the Immaculate Conception will be celebrated Monday, December 9, at 8:30 am Mass
This is not a Holy Day of Obligation
2019 Bishop’s Appeal Goal
Parish Goal $46,400 Funds Raised to Date $29,065.50
% of Goal 62.64% Please consider making a donation or pledge to the
2019 Bishop’s Appeal “Rebuild My Church”.
Second Collection November 23/24 Catholic Campaign for Human Development
• Learn about those living in poverty. • Act and spread the word about poverty. • Connect with the work of CCHD by supporting the
collection. • Pray for those who benefit from this collection.
Thank you so much for your generosity.
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