Parish Events Calendar
1st Communions, Sunday, May 4, 2008, St. Mary's Church, Nicasio, CA
Valley Community Barbecue. June 2, 2008, 5:00 PM St. Cecilia Church, Lagunitas
Padre Pio Mass, Saturday, June 14, 2008, 10:00 AM St. Cecilia Church, Lagunitas, CA
Kids trip to Six Flags, Monday, June 16, 2008, St. Cecilia and St. Mary's Church
St. Cecilia Golf Tournament and Dinner is to be held on Friday, June 20th, 2008 at the San Geronimo Golf Course. Any Questions call Ginny, 415-488-9694
St. Cecilia Kids night,5-11 PM, Saturday, June 21, 2008. Contact Margaret Farley, 415-488-0122
St. Mary's Family Picnic at Samuel Taylor Park, Sunday, June 22, 2008, 12:30 PM.
Padre Pio Mass, Saturday, July 12th, 10 AM, at St. Cecilia's
Barbeque 4 PM , Sunday, July 13, 2008, St. Cecilia Church. Hamburgers etc. provided. Bring your hors d'oeuvres and drinks. RSVP by July 8th to Fr. O.
Parish bicycle trip and picnic, Sunday, July 20, 2008, 1:00 PM, St. Cecilia Church. Save the date and get your bicycles in prime condition.
Monday, July 21st, Soups for Seniors
Sunday July 27th Food Bank at St. Cecilia's
Parish picnic at St. Cecilia Church, Saturday, August 2, 2008, 4:00 PM.
St. Cecilia Kids night,5-11 PM, Saturday, August 16th, 2008. Contact Margaret Farley, 415-488-0122
Please join us for the presentation of "Saint Paul", by Fr. Piotr (Peter) Zelazko, Thursday, September 25, 2008, 7:00 PM, at St. Cecilia's Parish Hall, 450 W. Cintura Ave, Lagunitas, CA 94938
Fr. Peter has a Master Degree in Theology at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan (Poland). Recently he graduated at the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome (Italy). He also studied at Hebrew University in Jerusalem (Israel). His SSL (Sacred Scriptures Licenciate) is the first step in his exegetical studies. The next one should be SSD (Sacred Scriptures Doctorate) that he will start in October in Jerusalem (Israel) at Studium Biblicum Franciscanum.
Please come and join us on Thursday
night for the presentation. Invite your friends. All are welcome.
For information, please call the Rectory at 415-488-9799
Padre Pio Mass, Saturday, October 11th, 10 AM, at St. Cecilia's
Rummage Sale at St. Cecilia Church, Saturday, Oct. 18, 08, and Sunday, Oct. 19, 08. For, donations, contact Denise Bohman at 488-1246, or call the Rectory
Kids night,530-11 PM, Saturday, October 18th, 2008. Halloween Haunt, at St. Cecilia's Parish Hall. To sign up, Contact Margaret Farley, 415-488-0122
Padre Pio Mass, Saturday, November 8th, 10 AM, at St. Cecilia's
Marin Adult Singles. Sunday, November 9th 10 a.m. Mass and Tour of the new Cathedral of Christ the Light, Oakland. The Cathedral at the cost of $150 million dollars was recently consecrated as the new Cathedral of Oakland.
Valley Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service, Sunday, November 23rd,4 p.m. at the San Geronimo Valley Community Center. This year, the event is hosted by Gan HaLev – the Jewish Congregation. “A simple message of thanks – >we are all in community together”. Please consider donations of cash or checks (payable to SGVCC) or turkeys, hams for the Community Center’s annual Thanks giving Food Distribution, helping more than 100 local families who are in need.
Annual Paris Christmas Party, Friday, December 5th. Hospitality 6 p.m., Dinner 7 p.m., Entertainments 8 p.m. This is one of our church events where a good turnout is expected so that it is truly a parish celebration. Already great plans are underway to make Incarnation. Any person wishing to be a part of the entertainment, contact Fr. O'. Check sign-up sheet at the church for food assignments according to alphabetical order.
St Mary's 1000 daffodil bulbs to be planted, December 7th, after 11:15 Mass. We need all the working hands we can get. Bring gloves and a trowel.
Immaculate Conception Feast Day, Monday, December 8th, is a Holy Day of Obligation. Mass will be at St. Cecilia's 7:15 p.m. No 8 a.m. Mass that morning.
Presentation on the Eucharist, Thursday, December 11th, 7:15 p.m. Fr. O', at St. Cecilia's Parish Hall. The Sacramental Theologians have so theologized the Eucharist that people no longer know what they are doing at Eucharist, or understand what Eucharist is, or how to celebrate it. This lecture of a three part series is to simplify what really is a beautiful simple prayer.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast Day, Friday, December 12th, 1 p.m. at the Lafranchi Ranch.
Padre Pio Mass, Saturday, December 13th, 10 a.m. at St. Cecilia's
Tour of the Cathedral of St. Mary's, San Francisco. Saturday, December 13th, 11:15 a.m. departure from St. Cecilia's. Lunch & Tour at 2:00 p.m. Sign up with Fr. O'
St. Mary’s Christmas Concert & Sing–a-long.
Date:
Please
join us in the celebration as many local vocalists and musicians perform holiday
tunes inside this
Kids Night. Saturday, December 20th, 5:30 p.m. at St. Cecilia’s Parish Hall.Miracle on 34th Street. To sign up, call Margaret Farley, 488-0122.
Christmas Masses
St.
Mary’s, Wednesday, December 24th, 5:30 p.m.
St.
Cecilia’s, Thursday, December 25th, 9:30 a.m.
Both Masses will be liturgies focused towards children
Sock Drive. Now ‘til December 30th. Catechism students at St. Mary’s are collecting adult male socks for St. Vincent de Paul. The class will visit St. Vincent’s Dining Room on December 30th and will hand out the socks to the needy. Drop off at the parish hall/rectory or contact Margaret Farley.
St. Cecilia/St. Mary Annual Town Hall Meeting, Sunday, February 15th, 12 noon at the parish hall. There will be only one Mass at 11:00 a.m. at St. Cecilia's for both parishes to attend. Bring your ideas to the Town Hall Meeting. All parishioners are encouraged to come and support this important event. Bring appetizers.
Parish Holiday Trip, February 17th - 19th, 2009 to Big Sur (Hearst Castle). RSVP by Monday, January 19th, contact Fr. O'. 488-9799
Kids Night. Saturday, February 21st, 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at St. Cecilia’s Parish Hall. Dinner, movie, games, and fun. To sign up, call Margaret Farley, 488-0122.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
St. Patrick's Day Party at the St Cecilia, Lagunitas Parish Hall. 6:00 PM.
Come join the Wearing of the Green Party. There will be music, singing, dancing
Kids Night. Saturday, May 16th, 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at St. Cecilia’s Parish Hall. Dinner, movie, games, and fun. To sign up, call Margaret Farley, 488-0122.
Monday, May 18, 2009
St. Cecilia Golf Tournament and Dinner is to be held
on Monday, May 18th, 2009 at the San Geronimo Golf Course. Any Questions
call Ginny, 415-488-9694
Monday, June 8, 2009
Dave O’Connor will
be receiving the Edie Robinson Community Service Award
(ERCSA) at this year’s San Geronimo Valley Health Community Collaborative
annual celebration BBQ. Dave has been a resident of Forest Knolls for the past
30 years. He was
nominated by the SGV Emergency Fund, “Whatever
the event in the San Geronimo
Valley, you will undoubtedly find Dave O’Connor there working and participating
to serve our community.” The
award ceremony and BBQ will be on Monday, June 8th, 5PM to 7PM at the San
Geronimo Valley Community Center courtyard.
Invite your family and friends.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
St. Cecilia & St. Mary’s Children
& Youth Trip to Six-Flags, To sign up or volunteer to help,
contact Margaret Farley, 488-0122.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Kids Night. Saturday,
June 20th, 5:30 to 11
p.m. at St. Cecilia’s Parish Hall. The
children will have dinner, a movie (“Finding Nemo”), games and fun! For
planning, please sign up
with Margaret 488-0122.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
St. Mary’s Family Picnic, Camp Taylor Park,
potluck & BBQ, Sun, June 21st.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Picnic at St. Cecilia’s,
June 28th 2 p.m. Hamburgers & hot dogs supplied. Bring
side dishes and Beverages.
Sunday, July 05, 2009
Sunday, July 5th, Parish Bicycling Outing,
1 p.m. starting at St. Cecilia’s.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Our next Picnic & BBQ
at St. Cecilia’s will be Sunday, July 19th, 4 p.m. Hamburgers
and hot-dogs supplied. Bring side dishes and beverages
Friday, July 31, 2009
Bocce – A Game of Fun,
Strategy & Skill. Anyone can play and enjoy the game. Closer
is the basis of bocce. Whoever rolls the bocce ball closer to the little white
balls gets a point.
Twelve points makes a game. Bocce is a very social game, and
the health benefit from Bocce is STRESS REDUCTION, plus a good,
low impact walk and a few good bends to assure you that your legs
will be more limber and flexible from playing the game. Our parish
booked two courts at Marin
Federation Bocce Courts, in Albert Park, San
Rafael. We can bring lunch & beverages. Friday, July 31st, 12p.m. to
2 p.m. Sign up sheet at the back of the church.
Sunday, August 09, 2009
St. Cecilia/St. Mary
Summer BBQ & Picnic, Sunday, August 9th, 4 p.m. This would
be the major picnic function of the summer. Children’s games and musicians
entertaining. Lastly, the event is to celebrate the
conclusion of St. Cecilia’s debt. Mark your
calendar and come and join the fun. Hamburgers and hot-dogs supplied. Bring side
dishes & beverages.
Thanks to John Beckerley who is organizing the event.
Rummage Sale at St. Cecilia Church, Saturday, Oct. 17, 09, and Sunday, Oct. 18, 09. For, donations, contact Denise Bohman at 488-1246, or call the Rectory
St. Cecilia/St. Mary’s Parish Cruise 11-Night Holy Land, starting October 19. Cost per person $2,343.42 (outside cabin) include air, taxes, port charges. Kathy Beckerley, 488-0558.
St. Cecilia/St. Mary Annual Town Hall Meeting, Sunday, January31st, 2010, 12 noon at the parish hall. There will be only one Mass at 11:00 a.m. at St. Cecilia's for both parishes to attend. Bring your ideas to the Town Hall Meeting. All parishioners are encouraged to come and support this important event. Bring appetizers.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
St. Patrick's Day Party at the St Cecilia, Lagunitas Parish Hall. 6:00 PM.
Come join the Wearing of the Green Party. There will be music, singing, dancing
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Kids Night, "Wild Wild West", Saturday,
March 20th, 5:30 to 11
p.m. at St. Cecilia’s Parish Hall.
For
planning, please sign up ahead of
time with Margaret Farley (415) 488-0122.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
St Cecilia Catholic Church supporting every Sunday the Valley Food Pantry at the
San Geronimo Valley Community Center.
This nationally recognized program is supported in part by donations from
our parishioners.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
St Mary's Annual Palm Sunday Brunch, 10:00 AM
through 1:00 PM. Druid Hall "On the Square" in Nicasio,
California. Enjoy the
country brunch, raffle and silent auction. Adults $15, children
$5 (age 5-12), raffle book of 12 for $10. For reservations, please send
check payable to St. Mary’s Parish, P.O. Box 501, Nicasio, CA 94946.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
The San Geronimo Valley Planning Group is
asking St. Cecilia & St Mary's volunteers to commit to taking care of a
special section along Sir Francis Drake, SGV Drive , Nicasio Road. Annual Valley Cleanup is Saturday, April 24th,
9 AM to 1 PM To sign up,
contact Cia 488-0337.
St. Cecilia Golf Tournament and Dinner is to be held on Friday, June 11th, 2010, 10:30 a.m., at the San Geronimo Golf Course. Any Questions call Ginny, 415-488-9694
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Kids Night. Saturday,
June 19th, 5:30 to 11
p.m. at St. Cecilia’s Parish Hall. The
children will have dinner, a movie (“Farm Day”), games and fun! For
planning, please sign up
with Margaret 488-0122.
Sunday, June 27, 2010
St. Mary’s Family Picnic, Camp Taylor Park,
potluck & BBQ, Sun, June 27th.
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Bocce – A Game of Fun,
Strategy & Skill. Anyone can play and enjoy the game. Closer
is the basis of bocce. Whoever rolls the bocce ball closer to the little white
balls gets a point.
Twelve points makes a game. Bocce is a very social game, and
the health benefit from Bocce is STRESS REDUCTION, plus a good,
low impact walk and a few good bends to assure you that your legs
will be more limber and flexible from playing the game. Our parish booked two courts at Marin
Federation Bocce Courts, in Albert Park, San
Rafael. We can bring lunch & beverages. Saturday, July 24th, 10a.m. to
12 noon. RSVP to Fr. O'.
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Summer Garden Luncheon with Fr. O’ at the Bourne’s, Sunday, August 8th
after 11:15 St. Mary’s Mass. $25 per person.
Advanced reservations by July 18th, check payable
to “St. Mary’s” and mail to Liz Bourne, P.O. Box 779, Nicasio, CA 94946
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Installation of the fountain summer picnic.
St. Cecilia/St. Mary
Summer BBQ & Picnic, Sunday, August 22nd, 4 p.m. This would
be the major picnic function of the summer. Children’s games and musicians
entertaining. The event is to celebrate the
installation of the fountain. Mark your
calendar and come and join the fun. Hamburgers and hot-dogs supplied. Bring side
dishes & beverages.
Thanks to John Beckerley who is organizing the event.